Novel urine culture cup

Abstract

The utility model discloses a novel urine culture cup which comprises a cup body and a funnel, the funnel is used for receiving urine, a cup cover covers the cup body, a plug opening is formed in the cup cover, a rubber plug is arranged in the plug opening and seals the plug opening, the rubber plug is made of medical rubber, a urine receiving opening of the funnel is upward, the inner diameter of the funnel is gradually reduced from top to bottom, and a sharp tube is arranged at the lower end of the funnel. The tip end of the sharp tube can puncture the rubber plug to enter the cup cavity of the cup body, urine flows into the cup cavity through the funnel sharp tube, and after the sharp tube is pulled out, the rubber plug can restore to the original shape and seal the cup cavity again. According to the urine culture cup, the cup cover does not need to be opened to collect urine, the sharp tube of the funnel is punctured into the rubber plug, and the urine receiving opening of the funnel is arranged at the urethra of a patient; after urine collection is completed, the funnel sharp tube is pulled out, and operation is easy and convenient. The cup cavity is sealed again by restoring the rubber plug to the original shape, so that the uncomfortable feeling of people due to peculiar smell emission in the cup body is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, specifically a novel urine culture cup. Background Technology

[0002] Urinalysis is a common clinical examination method. It primarily uses the components of urine to provide clinical evidence for the diagnosis and treatment of certain diseases, playing a crucial role in clarifying clinical diagnoses and evaluating treatment effectiveness. Urinalysis typically involves collecting urine in a urine cup for laboratory testing.

[0003] Traditional urine cups have an open opening, which has the following disadvantages:

[0004] 1. During the testing process, urine often splashes and overflows from the cup.

[0005] Second, an unpleasant odor emanating from inside the cup can cause discomfort.

[0006] The Chinese utility model patent CN201149555Y, published on November 12, 2008, discloses a disposable urine cup, which is mainly composed of a urine collection cup body. Its features include a cup lid corresponding to the cup body, a duckbill mouth at the end of the cup body, and a strip-shaped bottom plate at the bottom of the cup body.

[0007] However, there are still shortcomings: the cup lid needs to be opened when collecting urine, and the lid needs to be closed again after the urine collection is completed, which is cumbersome; moreover, the inner diameter of the cup opening is small, making it easy for urine to spill outside the cup and cause pollution. Utility Model Content

[0008] The purpose of this invention is to provide a novel urine culture cup that eliminates the need to open the cup lid for urine collection. Simply insert the funnel tip into the rubber stopper and place the funnel's urine inlet at the patient's urethra. After urine collection, the funnel tip is removed, making the operation simple. Restoring the rubber stopper to its original position reseals the cup cavity, preventing any unpleasant odors from escaping and causing discomfort.

[0009] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0010] A novel urine culture cup includes a cup body and a funnel. The funnel is used to collect urine. The cup body is covered with a lid, and the lid has a stopper opening. A rubber stopper is placed inside the stopper opening to seal the opening. The rubber stopper is made of medical rubber. The urine inlet of the funnel faces upward, and the inner diameter of the funnel gradually decreases from top to bottom. A pointed tube is provided at the lower end of the funnel. The tip of the pointed tube can pierce the rubber stopper and enter the cup cavity of the cup body. Urine flows into the cup cavity through the pointed tube of the funnel. After the pointed tube is removed, the rubber stopper will return to its original shape and reseal the cup cavity.

[0011] Compared with existing technologies, the novel urine culture cup adopting the above technical solution has the following beneficial effects:

[0012] I. The novel urine culture cup of this invention eliminates the need to open the cup lid for urine collection. Simply insert the funnel tip into the rubber stopper and place the funnel's urine inlet at the patient's urethra. After urine collection, simply remove the funnel tip. The operation is simple. Restoring the rubber stopper to its original state reseals the cup cavity, preventing any unpleasant odors from escaping and causing discomfort.

[0013] Second, because the inner diameter of the funnel's urine inlet is relatively large, it is easier to collect urine through the funnel's urine inlet, and the cup lid prevents urine from splashing or overflowing from the cup, thus avoiding contamination.

[0014] Preferably, the cup lid is fitted with a sealing cap to seal the rubber stopper. The sealing cap has a sealing gasket on its mating surface to increase the seal between the sealing cap and the cup lid. The sealing gasket is made of elastic silicone. After the funnel is removed, urine may drip onto the rubber stopper. The sealing cap and gasket seal the stopper, preventing the urine odor from escaping.

[0015] Preferably, the cup lid and the sealing cap are flip-connected. The front of the cup lid has a locking opening, and the lower side of the inner side of the locking opening has a slot. The sealing cap has a locking element that can elastically deform, and the locking element is positioned corresponding to the locking opening. The outer side of the locking element has a hemispherical locking block. When the sealing cap is closed, the outer side of the locking element abuts against the inner side of the locking opening, and the locking block is engaged in the slot. When the locking block enters the locking opening, the locking block is pushed open by the inner side of the locking opening, and the locking element elastically deforms. When the locking block moves to the slot, the inner side of the locking opening releases the locking block, and the locking element returns to its original shape. The sealing cap can be flipped and fixed to the cup lid to prevent accidental loss of the sealing cap. The locking block is engaged in the locking opening and locking slot, requiring a certain amount of force to open the sealing cap, preventing the sealing cap from accidentally opening after urine collection.

[0016] Preferably, the cup lid has fixing members at both ends of its rear side. One end of each fixing member protrudes from the side of the cup body and the lid. A pivot is located on the side of the lid, rotatably connected to the middle of the two fixing members. When the lid is opened, it rests against the side of the cup body and the lid. The lid's closing surface has recessed grooves, the number of which is equal to the number of fixing members, and their positions correspond one-to-one. When the lid is closed, the two fixing members are respectively placed in the two recessed grooves. This design allows the lid to rest against the side of the cup body when opened, reducing the space occupied.

[0017] Preferably, the sealing surface of the cap is provided with sterile cotton, which is degreased cotton that has absorbed medical alcohol. The sterile cotton is positioned corresponding to the rubber stopper, and after the cap is closed, the sterile cotton covers and adheres to the rubber stopper. The sterile cotton can kill urine bacteria on the rubber stopper.

[0018] Preferably, the sealing surface of the cap is provided with a shaping ring, which surrounds the outer circumference of the sterilizing cotton. It also includes a film, which is adhered and fixed to the periphery of the shaping ring to ensure the sterilizing cotton is sealed and stored. The film can be torn off when the sterilizing cotton is needed. The shaping ring limits the position of the sterilizing cotton, while the film protects it, preventing the cotton inside the shaping ring from losing its sterilizing effect.

[0019] Preferably, the cup lid has a raised ring that surrounds the outer circumference of the rubber stopper, with the top of the raised ring higher than the top of the rubber stopper. The sealing surface of the lid has a groove that matches the raised ring, with the groove corresponding to the position of the raised ring. After the lid is closed, the raised ring is secured within the groove. The raised ring is more prominent, making it easier to see the puncture area and improving the success rate of funnel tip puncture.

[0020] Preferably, the cup body has a sleeve on its side, with the length of the sleeve running parallel to the height of the cup body, and the sleeve opening facing upwards. The funnel tip can be inserted into the sleeve. The sleeve prevents the tip from accidentally puncturing the skin. Moreover, the funnel being mounted on the cup body reduces its space occupation, makes it easy to store, and prevents accidental loss. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the urine culture cup after the funnel tip is pierced into the rubber stopper in Example 1.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a side view of the urine culture cup after the funnel tip has been inserted into the rubber stopper in Example 1.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the urine culture cup when the cap is closed in Example 1.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the urine culture cup after it has been sealed in Example 1.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the locking opening after the cap is closed in Example 1.

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the urine culture cup structure when the funnel tip is inserted in Example 2.

[0027] Reference numerals: 1. Cup body; 10. Cup lid; 11. Rubber stopper; 12. Raised ring; 13. Locking opening; 14. Slot; 15. Sleeve; 16. Fixing component; 2. Sealing cap; 20. Groove; 21. Sterilizing cotton; 22. Shaping ring; 23. Locking component; 24. Locking block; 25. Sealing gasket; 26. Embedded groove; 27. Rotating shaft; 28. Film; 29. ​​Flip piece; 3. Funnel; 30. Urine collection port; 31. Pointed tube. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To further illustrate the technical means and effects adopted by this utility model in order to achieve the intended utility model purpose, the following detailed description of the specific implementation methods, structure, features and effects of this utility model is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments.

[0029] Example 1

[0030] like Figures 1 to 5 The novel urine culture cup shown includes a cup body 1 and a funnel 3. The funnel 3 is used to collect urine. A cup lid 10 covers the cup body 1, and a stopper is located at the center of the lid 10. A rubber stopper 11 is placed inside the stopper to seal the stopper. The rubber stopper 11 is made of medical rubber. The urine inlet 30 of the funnel 3 faces upward. The inner diameter of the funnel 3 gradually decreases from top to bottom. A pointed tube 31 is located at the lower end of the funnel 3. The tip of the pointed tube 31 can pierce the rubber stopper 11 and enter the cup cavity of the cup body 1. Urine flows into the cup cavity through the pointed tube 31 of the funnel 3. After the pointed tube 31 is removed, the rubber stopper 11 will return to its original shape and reseal the cup cavity. Urine collection does not require opening the cup lid 10. Simply insert the pointed tube 31 of the funnel 3 into the rubber stopper 11 and place the urine inlet 30 of the funnel 3 at the patient's urethra. After urine collection is completed, the pointed tube 31 of the funnel 3 is removed. The operation is simple. By restoring the rubber stopper 11 to its original state, the cup cavity is resealed, preventing odors from escaping from the cup body 1 and causing discomfort.

[0031] Because the inner diameter of the urine inlet 30 of the funnel 3 is relatively large, it is easier to collect urine through the urine inlet 30. The lid 10 prevents urine from splashing or overflowing from the cup body 1, thus avoiding contamination. After urine collection is completed, the used funnel 3 is discarded directly, and the cup body 1 containing urine is sent for testing.

[0032] A sealing cap 2 is placed on top of the cup lid 10. The sealing cap 2 is used to seal the rubber stopper 11. A sealing gasket 25 is provided on the sealing surface of the sealing cap 2. The sealing gasket 25 is used to increase the seal between the sealing cap 2 and the cup lid 10. The sealing gasket 25 is made of elastic silicone material. After the funnel 3 is pulled out, urine may drip onto the rubber stopper 11. The sealing cap 2 and the sealing gasket 25 can seal the rubber stopper 11 and prevent the urine odor from escaping from the rubber stopper 11.

[0033] The cup lid 10 is flip-connected to the cap 2 at the rear. The front of the cup lid 10 has a locking opening 13, and the lower side of the inner side of the locking opening 13 has a slot 14. The cap 2 has a locking element 23 that can undergo elastic deformation on its closing surface. The locking element 23 is positioned corresponding to the locking opening 13. The outer side of the locking element 23 has a hemispherical locking block 24. After the cap 2 is closed, the outer side of the locking element 23 is against the inner side of the locking opening 13 and the locking block 24 is locked in the slot 14. When the locking block 24 enters the locking opening 13, the locking block 24 is pushed open by the inner side of the locking opening 13 and the locking element 23 undergoes elastic deformation. When the locking block 24 moves to the position of the slot 14, the inner side of the locking opening 13 releases the locking block 24 and the locking element 23 returns to its original state. The cap 2 can be flipped and fixed on the cup lid 10 to prevent the cap 2 from being lost accidentally; the locking piece 23 and the locking block 24 are fastened in the locking groove of the locking opening 13, and a certain amount of force is required to open the cap 2 to prevent the cap 2 from being opened accidentally after the urine collection is completed.

[0034] The cup lid 10 has two fixing members 16 at its rear ends, with one end of each fixing member 16 protruding from the side of the cup body 1 and the cup lid 10. The sealing cap 2 has a rotating shaft 27 on its side, which is rotatably connected to the middle of the two fixing members 16. When the sealing cap 2 is opened, it can rest against the side of the cup body 1 and the cup lid 10. The sealing surface of the sealing cap 2 has grooves 26, the number of which is equal to the number of fixing members 16, and their positions correspond one-to-one. When the sealing cap 2 is closed, the two fixing members 16 are respectively placed in the two grooves 26. The sealing cap 2, when opened, rests against the side of the cup body 1, reducing the space it occupies.

[0035] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3 A sterilizing cotton 21 is provided at the center of the sealing surface of the cap 2. The sterilizing cotton 21 is made of degreased cotton that has absorbed medical alcohol. The sterilizing cotton 21 is positioned corresponding to the rubber stopper 11. After the cap 2 is closed, the sterilizing cotton 21 covers and adheres to the rubber stopper 11. The sterilizing cotton 21 can kill urine bacteria on the rubber stopper 11 and prevent the spread of pathogenic bacteria in the urine.

[0036] The cap 2 has a shaping ring 22 on its sealing surface, which surrounds the outer circumference of the sterilizing cotton 21. It also includes a film 28, which is adhered and fixed to the periphery of the shaping ring 22, ensuring the sterilizing cotton 21 is sealed and preserved. The shaping ring 22 limits the position of the sterilizing cotton 21, while the film 28 protects it, preventing the cotton 21 within the shaping ring 22 from losing its sterilizing effect. The sterilizing cotton 21 is used after the film 28 is removed.

[0037] The cup lid 10 has a raised ring 12 that surrounds the outer circumference of the rubber stopper 11, with the top of the raised ring 12 higher than the top of the rubber stopper 11. The sealing surface of the cap 2 has a groove 20 that matches the raised ring 12, and the groove 20 is positioned corresponding to the raised ring 12. After the cap 2 is closed, the raised ring 12 is secured within the groove 20. The raised ring 12 is prominent, making it easy to see the puncture range and improving the success rate of puncture by the funnel 3 tip 31.

[0038] Example 2

[0039] like Figure 6 The novel urine culture cup shown in this embodiment is based on Embodiment 1. The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that:

[0040] A sleeve 15 is provided on the side of the cup body 1. The length of the sleeve 15 is the same as the height of the cup body 1, and the opening of the sleeve 15 faces upward. The pointed tube 31 of the funnel 3 can be inserted into the sleeve 15. The sleeve 15 can prevent the pointed tube 31 from accidentally puncturing the skin. Moreover, the funnel 3 is mounted on the cup body 1, which reduces the space occupied, makes it easy to store, and prevents it from being accidentally lost.

[0041] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Although the present utility model has been disclosed above with reference to a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present utility model. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the scope of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A novel urine culture cup, characterized in that: The device includes a cup body (1) and a funnel (3) for collecting urine. The cup body (1) is covered with a cup lid (10). The cup lid (10) has a stopper opening. The stopper opening is provided with a rubber stopper (11) for sealing the stopper opening. The rubber stopper (11) is made of medical rubber. The urine inlet (30) of the funnel (3) faces upward. The inner diameter of the funnel (3) gradually decreases from top to bottom. The lower end of the funnel (3) is provided with a pointed tube (31). The tip of the pointed tube (31) can pierce the rubber stopper (11) and enter the cup cavity of the cup body (1). The urine flows into the cup cavity through the pointed tube (31) of the funnel (3). After the pointed tube (31) is pulled out, the rubber stopper (11) will return to its original state and reseal the cup cavity.

2. The novel urine culture cup according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cup lid (10) is covered with a cap (2) for sealing the rubber stopper (11). The cap (2) has a sealing gasket (25) on its covering surface for increasing the sealing performance. The sealing gasket (25) is made of elastic silicone material.

3. The novel urine culture cup according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cup lid (10) is foldably connected to the sealing cap (2) at the rear. The cup lid (10) has a locking opening (13) on its front side, and a slot (14) on the lower side of the inner side of the locking opening (13). The sealing cap (2) has a locking element (23) on its mating surface that can undergo elastic deformation. The locking element (23) is positioned corresponding to the locking opening (13). The outer side of the locking element (23) has a hemispherical locking block (24). 2) After the cover is closed, the outer side of the lock (23) is against the inner side of the lock opening (13) and the locking block (24) is placed in the slot (14): When the locking block (24) enters the lock opening (13), the locking block (24) will be pushed open by the inner side of the lock opening (13) and the lock (23) will undergo elastic deformation. When the locking block (24) moves to the position of the slot (14), the inner side of the lock opening (13) will release the locking block (24) and the lock (23) will return to its original state.

4. The novel urine culture cup according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cup lid (10) has a fixing member (16) at both ends of the upper rear side. One end of the fixing member (16) protrudes from the side of the cup body (1) and the cup lid (10). The side of the cover (2) has a rotating shaft (27). The rotating shaft (27) can be rotatably connected to the middle of the two fixing members (16). After the cover (2) is opened, it can be close to the side of the cup body (1) and the cup lid (10). The closing surface of the cover (2) has a groove (26). The number of grooves (26) is equal to that of the fixing members (16) and their positions are set one-to-one. After the cover (2) is closed, the two fixing members (16) are placed in the two grooves (26) respectively.

5. The novel urine culture cup according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sealing surface of the cap (2) is provided with sterile cotton (21). The sterile cotton (21) is made of degreased cotton that has absorbed medical alcohol. The sterile cotton (21) is positioned corresponding to the rubber stopper (11). After the cap (2) is closed, the sterile cotton (21) covers and adheres to the rubber stopper (11).

6. The novel urine culture cup according to claim 5, characterized in that: The sealing surface of the cap (2) is provided with a shaping ring (22), which is arranged around the outer circumference of the sterilizing cotton (21). It also includes a film (28) for sealing and storing the sterilizing cotton (21), and the periphery of the film (28) is bonded and fixed to the periphery of the shaping ring (22).

7. The novel urine culture cup according to claim 6, characterized in that: The cup lid (10) is provided with a raised ring (12), which is arranged around the outer circumference of the rubber stopper (11). The raised ring (12) is higher than the rubber stopper (11). The sealing surface of the cap (2) is provided with a groove (20) that matches the raised ring (12). The groove (20) is positioned corresponding to the raised ring (12). After the cap (2) is closed, the raised ring (12) is placed in the groove (20).

8. The novel urine culture cup according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cup body (1) has a sleeve (15) on its side. The length direction of the sleeve (15) is the same as the height direction of the cup body (1). The opening of the sleeve (15) faces upward, and the pointed tube (31) of the funnel (3) can be inserted into the sleeve (15).

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