Fecal sample collection device and sampling bag

By designing the sleeve and sampling components in combination, pollution-free and convenient fecal sample collection was achieved, solving the problems of pollution and insufficient sample volume in existing devices, and ensuring the purity and integrity of the samples.

CN223581412UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-21ANHUI HUIZHONG TONGKANG BIOTECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422907250.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-27
Publication Date
2025-11-21
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-27

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Technical Problem

Existing fecal sample collection devices are prone to contamination during collection, have difficulty ensuring sample volume, and are inconvenient to operate.

Method used

A fecal sample collection device including a sleeve, a cover plate, and a sampling component was designed. The sampling component can move up and down inside the sleeve. The sampling head can be extended or retracted by pressing or spring pressing. Combined with the design of the through hole at the bottom of the sleeve, the sample can be scraped without contamination. The spring locking component ensures that the sample retracts after sampling. The device works with the sample collection tube to complete the sampling.

Benefits of technology

It enables pollution-free and convenient fecal sample collection, ensuring sample volume, simplifying the operation process, and improving sampling efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an excrement sample collecting device and a sampling bag, the excrement sample collecting device comprises a sleeve, a cover plate and a sampling assembly, the sleeve is sleeved outside the sampling assembly; the sampling assembly comprises a sampling head and a sampling rod, and the top end of the sampling rod is arranged outside the sleeve; the interior of the sleeve is hollow, a first through hole matched with the sampling head is formed in the bottom surface of the sleeve, and a cover plate is arranged on the top surface of the sleeve; a second through hole through which the upper part of the sampling rod can penetrate is formed in the cover plate; the utility model provides a brand new excrement sample collecting device which is convenient for sampling and lofting, free of pollution, and capable of scraping excrement samples and ensuring the sample size.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of detecting sample sampling device, specifically is excrement sample collection device and sampling bag. BACKGROUND

[0002] Excrement sample refers to the sample collected from human excretion, mainly used for medical examination and research. In medical examination, excrement sample is one of the clinical routine laboratory examination items, through examination, some pathological phenomena of gastrointestinal tract can be directly understood, and the function conditions of digestive tract, pancreas and liver and gallbladder are indirectly judged. The examination contents include general appearance observation under naked eye, microscopic examination and chemical examination. Normal excrement is brown yellow formed soft stool, and abnormal excrement can show different colors, shapes and textures, such as fresh blood stool, asphalt stool and pus blood stool, and these abnormalities can be related to different diseases. Excrement sample is also used for the research of intestinal flora. New sampling device has been developed, which can sample from four different areas of intestinal tract to more accurately understand the distribution and function of intestinal flora. In addition, there are differences between the microbial composition in excrement sample and intestinal microbiota, and these differences are of great significance for understanding intestinal health and diseases.

[0003] The collection, processing and analysis of excrement sample are crucial for diagnosing and researching gastrointestinal diseases and understanding the composition and function of intestinal microbiota. When taking excrement sample, the excrement and urine of the patient cannot be mixed together, and clean and uncontaminated stool needs to be collected, and the sample should be picked from the inside of the excrement. Therefore, special collection device is often needed when collecting excrement sample of the patient. In the prior art, common excrement sample collection devices include: 1, MGIEasy excrement sample collection kit, which is suitable for the collection and preservation of excrement sample, and can preserve excrement sample for 14 days at room temperature. 2, excrement collection kit, which includes a screw cap type plastic container, a wooden spatula, a patient label and a biological hazard bag. The patient uses the spatula to transfer the excrement with blood or mucus area to the collection container, about 1-2 teaspoons.

[0004] The present application provides a brand new excrement sample collection device which is convenient for sampling and sample release, non-polluting, can scrape excrement sample and ensure sample quantity. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0005] The utility model provides brand new excrement sample collection device which is convenient for sampling and sample release, non-polluting, can scrape excrement sample and ensure sample quantity.

[0006] To achieve this purpose, the utility model provides the following technical scheme:

[0007] The first aspect of the utility model provides a kind of excrement sample collection device, including sleeve, cover plate and sampling assembly, the sleeve sleeve is connected in the sampling assembly outer;The sampling assembly includes sampling head and sampling rod, the top end of the sampling rod is set in the sleeve outer;The sleeve is hollow in the inside, the bottom surface of the sleeve is equipped with the first through-hole matched with the sampling head, and the top surface of the sleeve is equipped with the cover plate;The cover plate is equipped with the second through-hole for the upper portion of the sampling rod to pass through.

[0008] In the utility model, by the way of conventional extraction or spring pressing, sampling assembly can move up and down in sleeve.In the sampling device is not used, the sampling head of sampling assembly is stored in clean sleeve, to avoid sampling head pollution.When the sampling device is needed, by pressing or pushing sampling assembly downwards, the sampling head is extended to the outside of sleeve through the first through-hole, at this time, sampling head can be used for sampling.After sampling, the sampling assembly is pushed reversely or relaxed, and the sampling head is retracted through the first through-hole.In the process of retraction of sampling head, the sample on sampling head is scraped down by the bottom of sleeve (the four walls of first through-hole), so that sufficient sampling amount can be ensured.

[0009] Preferably, the excrement sample collection device of the utility model further includes a pressing cap, which is arranged at the top end of the sampling rod.

[0010] In the utility model, the pressing cap is convenient for the operator to press.

[0011] Preferably, the excrement sample collection device of the utility model further includes a spring, which is sleeved on the upper portion of the sampling rod, and the two ends of the spring can abut against the pressing cap and the cover plate respectively.

[0012] In the utility model, the compression resistance of the spring can avoid the downward movement of the sampling assembly beyond the position, and the retraction force of the spring can promote the retraction of the sampling assembly into the sleeve after sampling.

[0013] Preferably, the sampling head includes a cross-shaped main plate and an arc-shaped side plate, and the four side plates are arranged at the four ends of the cross-shaped main plate respectively.

[0014] Preferably, the sampling head includes a cross-shaped main plate and a bottom cover, the bottom cover is arranged at the bottom end of the main plate, and the first through-hole in the bottom surface of the sleeve is in the shape of a cross matched with the cross-shaped main plate, and the bottom cover is arranged outside the sleeve.

[0015] Preferably, the sampling head is a concave spoon.

[0016] In the utility model, three specific sampling head structures are given, and the inventive concept of the utility model includes but is not limited to the three specific structures of sampling head.

[0017] The first sampling head comprises a cross-shaped main plate and an arc-shaped side plate, which can collect the fecal sample.

[0018] The second sampling head comprises a cross-shaped main plate and a bottom cover, and the bottom cover is arranged outside the sleeve. During the retraction of the sampling head, the four walls of the sleeve can scrape the fecal sample around the sampling head, especially between the cross-shaped main plate.

[0019] The third sampling head is a simple concave spoon, but it can also scrape the sample at the bottom of the sleeve.

[0020] Preferably, the cross section of the sampling rod is cross-shaped, and the cross section of the sampling rod is smaller than the cross section of the main plate.

[0021] Preferably, the sampling head and the sampling rod are integrated.

[0022] Preferably, the fecal sample collection device of the utility model further comprises a spring locking assembly, and the spring locking assembly is arranged in the sleeve.

[0023] In the utility model, the spring locking assembly comprises any structure in the prior art that can realize spring compression self-locking and spring resetting after being pressed again.

[0024] The second aspect of the utility model provides a fecal sample collection bag, which comprises the fecal sample collection device.

[0025] Preferably, the fecal sample collection device of the utility model further comprises a pressing cover, and the pressing cover is arranged at the top end of the sampling rod.

[0026] Preferably, the fecal sample collection device of the utility model further comprises a spring, the spring is sleeved on the upper part of the sampling rod, and the two ends of the spring can abut against the pressing cover and the cover respectively.

[0027] Preferably, the sampling head comprises a cross-shaped main plate and an arc-shaped side plate, the side plate has four, and the four side plates are arranged at the four ends of the cross-shaped main plate respectively.

[0028] Preferably, the sampling head comprises a cross-shaped main plate and a bottom cover, the bottom cover is arranged at the bottom end of the main plate, and the first through hole at the bottom surface of the sleeve is in the shape of a cross matching the cross-shaped main plate, and the bottom cover is arranged outside the sleeve.

[0029] Preferably, the sampling head is a spoon.

[0030] Preferably, the cross section of the sampling rod is in the shape of a cross, and the cross section of the sampling rod is smaller than the cross section of the sampling head.

[0031] Preferably, the sampling head and the sampling rod are in an integrated structure.

[0032] Preferably, the excrement sample collection device further comprises a spring locking assembly, and the spring locking assembly is arranged in the sleeve.

[0033] Preferably, the sampling bag further comprises a sample collection tube.

[0034] The use method of the excrement sample collection device is briefly summarized as follows.

[0035] S1, when not in use, the sampling head is arranged in the sleeve;

[0036] S2, when in use, the operator presses the sampling rod, and the sampling head extends out of the first through hole of the sleeve;

[0037] S3, the sampling head is inserted into the excrement, and the excrement is filled into the sampling head by rotating several times;

[0038] S4, after sampling, the sampling head is arranged in the sample collection tube, the operator pulls up the sampling rod, at this time, the sampling head is retracted into the sleeve, and due to the cooperation between the sleeve and the sampling head, the sleeve can block the excrement from entering the sleeve and release the excrement sample into the sample collection tube, and the sampling of the sample is completed.

[0039] Compared with the prior art, the excrement sample collection device and the sampling bag can sample without pollution through the sampling assembly, and can scrape the sample through the cooperation between the sampling assembly and the sleeve, so that the sampling amount is ensured. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0040] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme of the present application, the drawings required for the embodiments of the present application will be briefly introduced.

[0041] Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only the drawings of part of the embodiments of the present application, and for the ordinary skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative labor, but these other drawings also belong to the drawings required by the embodiments of the present application.

[0042] Figure 1 It is a structure diagram of a fecal sample collection device of the present application embodiment 1.

[0043] Figure 2 It is an explosion diagram of a fecal sample collection device of the present application embodiment 1 in spring compression state.

[0044] Figure 3 It is an explosion diagram of a fecal sample collection device of the present application embodiment 1 in spring non-compression state.

[0045] Figure 4 It is a sleeve structure diagram of a fecal sample collection device of the present application embodiment 1.

[0046] Figure 5 It is a sampling assembly structure diagram of a fecal sample collection device of the present application embodiment 1, wherein, 5A is a perspective view, and 5B is a bottom view.

[0047] Figure 6 It is a cover plate structure diagram of a fecal sample collection device of the present application embodiment 1.

[0048] Figure 7 It is a structure diagram of a fecal sample collection device of the present application embodiment 2.

[0049] Figure 8 It is an explosion diagram of a fecal sample collection device of the present application embodiment 2 in spring compression state.

[0050] Figure 9 It is an explosion diagram of a fecal sample collection device of the present application embodiment 2 in spring non-compression state.

[0051] Figure 10 It is a sleeve structure diagram of a fecal sample collection device of the present application embodiment 2.

[0052] Figure 11 It is a sampling assembly structure diagram of a fecal sample collection device of the present application embodiment 2, wherein, 11A is a perspective view, and 11B is a bottom view.

[0053] In the figure, 1, sleeve, 2, sampling assembly, 3, cover plate, 4, spring, 5, press cover, 1.1, first through hole, 2.1, sampling head, 2.2, sampling rod, 2.11, main plate, 2.12, side plate, 2.13, bottom cover. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0054] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme, beneficial effect and significant progress of the embodiments of the utility model clearer, below, the technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described by combining with the drawings provided in the embodiments of the utility model.

[0055] Obviously, all the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all the embodiments; all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments in the utility model without creative labor belong to the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0056] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second" and "third" (if any) in the specification and claims of the utility model and the drawings of the embodiments of the utility model are only used to distinguish different objects, not to describe a specific order. In addition, the term "includes" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product or device including a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but can optionally include steps or units not listed, or can optionally include other steps or units inherent to the process, method, product or device.

[0057] It should be understood that:

[0058] In the utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connection", "fixing" and the like should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixed connection, can also be detachable connection or movable connection, can also be integrated; it can be direct connection, or indirect connection through intermediate medium or invisible signal connection, or even optical connection, it can be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship of two elements, unless otherwise explicitly limited.

[0059] For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0060] It should be noted that the following specific embodiments can be combined with each other, and the same or similar concepts or processes can not be described again in some embodiments.

[0061] The technical scheme of the utility model will be described in detail below with specific embodiments.

[0062] Embodiment 1

[0063] As shown in Figures 1-3 , a fecal sample collection device comprises a sleeve 1, a cover plate 3 and a sampling assembly 2, the sleeve 1 is sleeved outside the sampling assembly 2, and the top surface of the sleeve 1 is provided with the cover plate 3.

[0064] As shown in Figure 5 , the sampling assembly 2 comprises a sampling head 2.1 and a sampling rod 2.2, the top end of the sampling rod 2.2 is arranged outside the sleeve 1; the sampling head comprises a cross-shaped main plate 2.11 and four arc-shaped side plates 2.12, and the four side plates 2.12 are arranged at the four ends of the cross-shaped main plate 2.11 respectively. The cross section of the sampling rod 2.2 is cross-shaped, and the cross section of the sampling rod 2.2 is smaller than the cross section of the main plate 2.11.

[0065] As shown in Figure 4 , the inside of the sleeve 1 is hollow, and the bottom surface of the sleeve 1 is provided with a first through hole 1.1 matched with the sampling head 2.1.

[0066] As shown in Figure 6 , the cover plate 3 is provided with a second through hole through which the upper part of the sampling rod 2.2 passes.

[0067] As shown in Figures 1-3 , the fecal sample collection device further comprises a pressing cover 5 arranged at the top end of the sampling rod 2.2.

[0068] As shown in Figures 1-3 , the fecal sample collection device further comprises a spring 4 sleeved on the upper part of the sampling rod 2.2, and the two ends of the spring 4 can abut against the pressing cover 5 and the cover plate 3 respectively.

[0069] In this embodiment, the sampling head 2.1 and the sampling rod 2.2 are of an integrated structure.

[0070] In this embodiment, a spring locking assembly is further included, which is arranged in the sleeve 1.

[0071] The use method of the fecal sample collection device of this embodiment is briefly summarized as follows:

[0072] Firstly, when not in use, the sampling head 2.1 is placed in the sleeve 1;

[0073] Secondly, when in use, the operator presses the pressing cover 5, the spring 4 is compressed, and the sampling head 2.1 is stretched out of the first through hole 1.1 of the sleeve 1;

[0074] Thirdly, the sampling head is inserted into the feces, and the feces can be filled into the inside of the sampling head 2.1, especially between the main plates 2.11 or between the gaps of the main plates 2.11 and the side plates 2.12, by rotating several turns.

[0075] In the fourth step, after sampling, the sampling head 2.1 is placed into the sample collection tube, the operator releases the pressing cover 5, the spring 4 is reset, at this time, the sampling head 2.1 is retracted into the sleeve 1, and since the shape of the first through hole 1.1 at the bottom of the sleeve 1 matches the sampling head 2.1, the first through hole 1.1 around the first through hole 1.1 can prevent feces from entering the sleeve 1, and the feces sample can be released into the sample collection tube, and the sampling of the sample is completed.

[0076] Embodiment 2

[0077] As shown in Figures 7-9 A feces sample collection device includes a sleeve 1, a cover plate 3, and a sampling assembly 2, the sleeve 1 is sleeved outside the sampling assembly 2, and the top surface of the sleeve 1 is provided with the cover plate 3.

[0078] As shown in Figure 11 The sampling assembly 2 includes a sampling head 2.1 and a sampling rod 2.2, and the top end of the sampling rod 2.2 is arranged outside the sleeve 1; the sampling head includes a cross-shaped main plate 2.11 and a bottom cover 2.13, the bottom cover 2.13 is arranged at the bottom end of the main plate 2.11, the shape of the first through hole 1.1 at the bottom surface of the sleeve 1 is a cross shape matching the cross-shaped main plate 2.11, and the bottom cover 2.13 is arranged outside the sleeve 1. The cross section of the sampling rod 2.2 is a cross shape, and the cross section of the sampling rod 2.2 is smaller than the cross section of the main plate 2.11.

[0079] As shown in Figure 10 The sleeve 1 is hollow inside, and the bottom surface of the sleeve 1 is provided with the first through hole 1.1 matching the sampling head 2.1.

[0080] In this embodiment, the cover plate 3 is provided with a second through hole through which the upper part of the sampling rod 2.2 passes.

[0081] As shown in Figures 7-9 The feces sample collection device further includes a pressing cover 5 arranged at the top end of the sampling rod 2.2.

[0082] As shown in Figures 7-9 The feces sample collection device further includes a spring 4 sleeved on the upper part of the sampling rod 2.2, and the two ends of the spring 4 can abut against the pressing cover 5 and the cover plate 3 respectively.

[0083] In this embodiment, the sampling head 2.1 and the sampling rod 2.2 are of an integrated structure.

[0084] In this embodiment, a spring locking assembly is further included, and the spring locking assembly is arranged in the sleeve 1.

[0085] The use method of the feces sample collection device of this embodiment is briefly summarized as follows:

[0086] First step, normal, unused, sampling head 2.1 is placed in sleeve 1;

[0087] Second step, when needed, the operator presses the press cover 5, the spring 4 is compressed, the sampling head 2.1 is extended from the first through hole 1.1 of the sleeve 1;

[0088] Third step, insert the sampling head into the feces, and rotate several turns to fill the feces into the inside of the sampling head 2.1, especially between the main plates 2.11;

[0089] Fourth step, after sampling, the sampling head 2.1 is placed in the sample collection tube, the operator releases the press cover 5, the spring 4 is reset, at this time, the sampling head 2.1 is retracted into the sleeve 1, because the shape of the first through hole 1.1 at the bottom of the sleeve 1 is consistent with the main plates 2.11. The first through hole 1.1 around can prevent the feces from entering the sleeve 1, and can release the feces sample into the sample collection tube, and the sample sampling is completed.

[0090] In the description process of the foregoing description:

[0091] The description of the terms "the embodiment", "the embodiment of the utility model", "as shown", "further", "further improved technical scheme" and the like means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in the embodiment or example are contained in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model; in the description, the illustrative description of the above terms is not necessarily for the same embodiment or example, and the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined or combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner; in addition, the ordinary skilled in the art can combine or combine the different embodiments or characteristics of different embodiments or examples described in the description without contradiction.

[0092] Finally, it should be noted that:

[0093] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical scheme of the utility model, but not to limit it;

[0094] Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, the ordinary skilled in the art should understand that it can still modify the technical scheme recorded in the foregoing embodiments, or make equivalent replacement to part or all of the technical features, and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical scheme deviate from the scope of the technical scheme of the embodiments of the utility model, the non-essential improvement, adjustment or replacement made by the skilled in the art according to the content of the description, all belong to the scope of the utility model claimed.

Claims

1. A fecal sample collection device, characterized by, The device comprises a sleeve, a cover plate and a sampling assembly, the sleeve is sleeved outside the sampling assembly; The sampling assembly comprises a sampling head and a sampling rod, the top end of the sampling rod is arranged outside the sleeve; The sleeve is hollow inside, the bottom surface of the sleeve is provided with a first through hole matched with the sampling head, and the top surface of the sleeve is provided with the cover plate; The cover plate is provided with a second through hole through which the upper part of the sampling rod can pass.

2. A faecal sample collection device as claimed in claim 1, wherein, A pressing cover is further included, which is arranged at the top end of the sampling rod.

3. A faecal sample collection device as claimed in claim 2, wherein, A spring is further included, which is sleeved on the upper part of the sampling rod, and the two ends of the spring can abut against the pressing cover and the cover plate respectively.

4. A fecal sample collection device as defined in claim 1, wherein, The sampling head comprises a cross-shaped main plate and four arc-shaped side plates, the four side plates are arranged at the four ends of the cross-shaped main plate respectively.

5. A fecal sample collection device as defined in claim 1, wherein, The sampling head comprises a cross-shaped main plate and a bottom cover, the bottom cover is arranged at the bottom end of the main plate, and the first through hole on the bottom surface of the sleeve is in the shape of a cross matched with the cross-shaped main plate, the bottom cover is arranged outside the sleeve.

6. A fecal sample collection device as defined in claim 1, wherein, The sampling head is a concave spoon.

7. A faecal sample collection device as claimed in claim 4 or 5, wherein, The cross section of the sampling rod is in the shape of a cross, and the cross section of the sampling rod is smaller than the cross section of the main plate.

8. A faecal sample collection device as claimed in claim 7, wherein, The sampling head and the sampling rod are in an integrated structure.

9. A faecal sample collection device as claimed in claim 8, wherein, A spring locking assembly is further included, which is arranged inside the sleeve.

10. A fecal sample collection kit comprising, The device comprises the fecal sample collection device according to any one of claims 1-9. The device comprises the fecal sample collection device according to any one of claims 1-9.