Bottle opener for opening ampoule bottle

By designing a bottle opener for ampoules, which combines a handle structure and a cutting structure, the safety hazards and low efficiency of opening ampoules are solved, achieving a safe and efficient bottle opening operation.

CN223646281UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-09咸宁市药品质量检验检测所
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Application Number
CN202520018160.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-06
Publication Date
2025-12-09
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-06

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

There are safety hazards when opening ampoules in the existing technology, which can easily cause injury to medical staff and contaminate the medicine, and the work efficiency is low.

Method used

A bottle opener including a handle structure and a cutting structure was designed. The handle structure has a protective ring at the front end for fixing the top of the ampoule. The cutting structure cuts the neck of the ampoule through an adjustment component and a cutting component, avoiding direct contact with human hands.

Benefits of technology

It improves the safety of opening ampoules, reduces the risk of hand injury, enhances work efficiency, is suitable for ampoules of different sizes, and has a simple structure and low cost.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a bottle opener for opening an ampoule bottle, which relates to the field of medical instruments and comprises a grip structure, and a retainer is arranged at the front end of the grip structure and allows the top of the ampoule bottle to pass through so that a neck structure of the ampoule bottle is positioned at the retainer; and the cutting structure is arranged on the grip structure and comprises an adjusting assembly and a cutting assembly, the adjusting assembly is used for adjusting the position of the cutting assembly relative to the protective ring so that the cutting assembly can abut against the ampoule bottle, and the cutting assembly can cut the structure at the bottle neck of the ampoule bottle. The protective ring can clamp the neck of the ampoule bottle, the human hand is prevented from making direct contact with the bottle body, even if the bottle body is broken accidentally, the human hand cannot be hurt, the safety coefficient is higher, the grinding wheel is easy to adjust through the adjusting assembly, the ampoule bottle can be easily cut, time and labor are saved, and the whole device is simple in structure, low in cost and convenient to use. And the device can adapt to ampoule bottles of different sizes and is convenient to popularize.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical devices, and in particular to a bottle opener for opening ampoules. Background Technology

[0002] Ampoules are small glass containers used to hold liquid medications, consisting of the bottle body and the nipple. In the medical industry, ampoules are widely used due to their excellent sealing properties. However, due to limitations in the quality of the ampoule itself, the manufacturing process, and methods of use, incidents of accidental breakage during use, resulting in injuries to medical personnel and contamination of the medication, occur frequently. Furthermore, during the opening process, the nipple area of ​​the ampoule often breaks to facilitate subsequent use.

[0003] Traditional methods of opening ampoules, such as directly breaking the mouth of the ampoule with a hard object or grinding it with a grinding wheel and then prying it open by hand, pose many safety hazards. In actual work, due to the large number of ampoules used, the workload of opening them is heavy, which can easily cause hand pain and discomfort and reduce work efficiency. Moreover, the process of breaking ampoules may cut fingers, causing infection and puncture wounds, posing a risk of safety accidents. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a bottle opener for opening ampoules, addressing the aforementioned deficiencies in the existing technology.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A bottle opener for opening ampoules includes: a handle structure, wherein a protective ring is provided at the front end of the handle structure for the top of the ampoule to pass through so that its neck structure is located at the protective ring;

[0007] A cutting structure is provided on the handle structure, including an adjustment component and a cutting component. The adjustment component is used to adjust the position of the cutting component relative to the protective ring so that the cutting component presses against the ampoule. The cutting component is capable of cutting the structure at the neck of the ampoule.

[0008] Preferably, the grip structure has a cavity for clamping the cutting component. The cutting component includes a coupling plate, a circular cutting element, and a driving structure disposed between the two. The circular cutting element is disposed at the end of the coupling plate, and the driving structure can drive the circular cutting element to rotate.

[0009] Preferably, the coupling plate is provided with a coupling hole for connection with the adjustment component. The adjustment component includes a guide groove and an adjustment rod disposed in the grip structure. The adjustment rod passes through the guide groove and the coupling hole to fix the cutting component in the cavity.

[0010] Preferably, the adjusting rod includes a capped screw and a locking nut. The capped screw passes through the guide groove and the coupling hole. The locking nut locks one end of the capped screw. The capped screw is pushed by a person to move the cutting assembly along the guide groove.

[0011] Preferably, the circular cutting element includes a circular clamping plate connected to the end of the coupling plate and a grinding wheel inside it, the circular clamping plate having a cutting opening to allow the grinding wheel to rotate and cut.

[0012] Preferably, the driving structure includes a rocker arm and a driving rod connected thereto. The rocker arm is disposed on the circular clamping plate, and the driving rod is connected to the grinding wheel. The rocker arm is cranked by a person to drive the driving rod and the grinding wheel to rotate.

[0013] Preferably, the circular clamping plate is provided with a groove, the rocker arm is a telescopic structure disposed in the groove to connect with the drive rod, and the center of the grinding wheel is provided with a connecting groove for clamping the drive rod.

[0014] Preferably, the circular clamping plate has a clamping groove at the top and a coupling groove at the bottom. The clamping groove can clamp the drive rod, and the coupling groove is rotatably connected to one end of the drive rod.

[0015] Preferably, the grip structure includes a gripping part and a coupling part. The gripping part is provided with an arc-shaped opening at the end for the person to hold it so that the cutting component can move within the cavity. The coupling part is connected to the protective ring.

[0016] Preferably, the inner wall of the protective ring is provided with a flexible element to assist the cutting structure in fixing the ampoule, and at least part of the flexible element can clamp the neck structure of the ampoule.

[0017] The present invention adopts the above technical solution and has the following technical effects compared with the prior art:

[0018] This utility model's protective ring can completely clamp the neck of the ampoule, preventing direct contact between the hand and the bottle. Even if the bottle breaks accidentally, it will not cause injury to the hand, thus increasing the safety factor. The adjustment component makes it easy to adjust the grinding wheel, allowing for easy cutting of the ampoule bottle, saving time and effort. The overall device has a simple structure, low cost, and can be adapted to ampoule bottles of different sizes, making it easy to promote. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a bottle opener for opening ampoules according to the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a bottom view of a bottle opener for opening ampoules according to the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the handle structure of a bottle opener for opening ampoules according to the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cutting component of a bottle opener for opening ampoules according to the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a circular cutter and coupling plate for opening ampoules according to the present invention.

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a capped screw for an ampoule opener according to the present invention;

[0025] The accompanying figures are labeled as follows:

[0026] 1. Handle structure; 101. Protective ring; 102. Cavity; 103. Grip part; 104. Coupling part; 105. Arc-shaped opening; 106. Flexible component; 2. Ampoule; 3. Cutting structure; 301. Adjustment component; 302. Cutting component; 303. Coupling plate; 304. Circular cutting part; 305. Drive structure; 306. Coupling hole; 307. Guide groove; 308. Adjusting rod; 309. Capped screw; 310. Locking nut; 311. Circular clamping plate; 312. Grinding wheel; 313. Cutting opening; 314. Rocker arm; 315. Drive rod; 316. Groove; 317. Connecting groove; 318. Clamping groove; 319. Coupling groove. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0028] Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0029] Example 1

[0030] As attached Figures 1 to 6 A bottle opener for opening ampoules is shown, including a handle structure 1, the front end of which is provided with a protective ring 101 for the top of the ampoule 2 to pass through so that its neck structure is located at the protective ring 101.

[0031] The cutting structure 3 is disposed on the handle structure 1 and includes an adjustment component 301 and a cutting component 302. The adjustment component 301 is used to adjust the position of the cutting component 302 relative to the protective ring 101 so that the cutting component 302 presses against the ampoule 2. The cutting component 302 can cut the structure at the neck of the ampoule 2.

[0032] The handle structure 1 includes a gripping end and a coupling end, which are integrally formed or fixed by snap-fit. The gripping end is for personnel to hold and has anti-slip stripes. The coupling end has an arc-shaped groove for fixing the protective ring 101. The arc-shaped groove is fixed to the outer wall of the protective ring 101 by snap-fit ​​or threaded connection. The handle structure 1 has a cavity for the cutting structure 3 to be placed. The inner wall of the protective ring 101 has an elastic element. The elastic element is made of flexible material and can clamp the ampoule 2.

[0033] The adjustment component 301 includes a slot and a control rod disposed on the grip structure 1. The slot is rectangular and extends through the grip structure 1. The width of the slot gradually decreases from the end of the grip structure 1 to the front end. When the cutting component 302 is located at the guard ring 101, the inner wall of the slot can clamp the cutting component 302 to facilitate cutting the ampoule 2. The control rod includes a push plate and a screw and nut connected to it. The push plate is located above the slot for the user to push. The push plate has stripes to increase friction and facilitate pushing. The rod passes through the cutting component 302 and exits from below the slot. The nut is used to lock the position of the control rod relative to the slot.

[0034] The cutting assembly 302 includes a fixing part, a cutting part, and a driving part disposed between the two. The fixing part supports the cutting part. The cutting part is located at the front end of the fixing part. The fixing part has a connecting hole at a corresponding position for the control rod to pass through. When the control rod moves along the groove direction, it drives the fixing part to move synchronously. The cutting part includes annular serrations and a support ring. The support ring is connected to the front end structure of the fixing part to support the serrations. The driving part includes a rotating rod and a transmission gear. The rotating rod is held by a person for rotation. The rotating rod is a telescopic rod, at least part of which is located outside the support ring, and the rest of the structure is connected to the transmission gear. The annular serrations have a connecting notch at their center to mesh with the transmission gear. The rotating rod drives the annular serrations to rotate by rotating to cut the ampoule 2.

[0035] Working principle: In use, medical and pharmaceutical personnel first place the protective ring on the ampoule's nipple, then grasp the handle and press the cutting component forward to ensure tight contact. The grinding wheel is then rotated to create a scratch on the ampoule's neck. The operator can then easily break off the ampoule's nipple along the scratch, or use a lever to pry it open.

[0036] Example 2

[0037] Based on Embodiment 1, the solution in Embodiment 1 will be further described in detail below with reference to the specific working method, such as... Figures 1 to 6 As shown below, see details:

[0038] In a preferred embodiment, the grip structure 1 has a cavity 102 for clamping the cutting assembly 302. The cutting assembly 302 includes a coupling plate 303, a circular cutting element 304, and a driving structure 305 disposed between the two. The circular cutting element 304 is disposed at the end of the coupling plate 303, and the driving structure 305 can drive the circular cutting element 304 to rotate. Furthermore, the cutting assembly 302 can move within the cavity 102. The size of the cavity 102 is slightly larger than the size of the cutting assembly 302 so that it can move within the cavity 102 without shaking, resulting in good stability. A clamping element is provided at the corresponding position of the front end of the coupling plate 303 to clamp the circular cutting element 304. At least part of the structure of the driving structure 305 is located within the coupling plate 303, and the remaining structure is disposed on the circular cutting element 304. The driving structure 305 is operated by a person to control the rotational cutting of the circular cutting element 304.

[0039] In a preferred embodiment, the coupling plate 303 is provided with a coupling hole 306 to connect with the adjustment component 301. The adjustment component 301 includes a guide groove 307 and an adjustment rod 308 disposed in the grip structure 1. The adjustment rod 308 passes through the guide groove 307 and the coupling hole 306 to fix the cutting component 302 in the cavity 102. Furthermore, the adjustment component 301 facilitates the adjustment of the position of the cutting component 302. The size of the coupling hole 306 is adapted to the diameter of the adjustment rod 308. The guide groove 307 is disposed through the grip structure 1 and can be rectangular in shape. Its size gradually decreases from the end of the grip structure 1 to the front end, so that when the cutting component 302 moves to the front end, the inner wall of the guide groove 307 can clamp the adjustment rod 308, preventing the cutting component 302 from being moved towards the end of the grip structure 1 by external force when cutting the ampoule 2, thus improving stability.

[0040] In a preferred embodiment, the adjusting rod 308 includes a capped screw 309 and a locking nut 310. The capped screw 309 passes through the guide groove 307 and the coupling hole 306. The locking nut 310 locks one end of the capped screw 309. The capped screw 309 is pushed by a person to move the cutting assembly 302 along the guide groove 307. Further, the capped screw 309 includes a round cap portion and a rod portion, which are integrally formed. The round cap portion is located above the guide groove 307 for a person to push, thereby moving the rod portion. The end of the rod portion is threaded to connect with the locking nut 310. The size of the coupling hole 306 is adapted to the diameter of the rod portion. The width of the guide groove 307 is slightly larger than the diameter of the rod portion to allow it to move within the groove. The orientation of the guide groove 307 can guide the movement of the cutting assembly 302.

[0041] In a preferred embodiment, the circular cutting component 304 includes a circular clamping plate 311 connected to the end of the coupling plate 303 and an internal grinding wheel 312. The circular clamping plate 311 is provided with a cutting opening 313 so that the grinding wheel 312 can rotate and cut. Furthermore, the coupling plate 303 is provided with a slot corresponding to the circular clamping plate 311. The slot is arc-shaped to connect with the circular clamping plate 311. The connection between the two is fixed by snap-fit ​​or plug-in. The cutting opening 313 is arc-shaped and located at the front end of the grinding wheel 312 so that it can cut the ampoule 2.

[0042] In a preferred embodiment, the drive structure 305 includes a rocker arm 314 and a drive rod 315 connected thereto. The rocker arm 314 is disposed on the circular clamping plate 311, and the drive rod 315 is connected to the grinding wheel 312. The rocker arm 314 is cranked by a person to drive the drive rod 315 and the grinding wheel 312 to rotate. Further, at least a portion of the rocker arm 314 is located outside the circular clamping plate 311. The rocker arm 314 includes a striped plate at the top and a round rod connected to the bottom. The round rod is connected to the drive rod 315. The bottom of the round rod is provided with a threaded groove. The top of the drive rod 315 is provided with a threaded section structure that can be threadedly connected to the threaded groove. The side of the striped plate is provided with several stripes to allow a person to rotate the rocker arm 314.

[0043] In a preferred embodiment, the circular clamping plate 311 is provided with a groove 316, and the rocker arm 314 is a telescopic structure disposed in the groove 316 to connect with the drive rod 315. The grinding wheel 312 is provided with a connecting groove 317 at its center for clamping the drive rod 315. Furthermore, the groove 316 has a certain depth, and the circular rod is a telescopic rod that can retract the stripe into or out of the groove 316 by telescopic movement. The groove 316 will not affect the movement of the cutting assembly 302 in the cavity 102. The connecting groove 317 is slightly larger than the drive rod 315 to clamp it. The connecting groove 317 facilitates the synchronous rotation of the drive rod 315 and the grinding wheel 312 when the rocker arm 314 rotates.

[0044] In a preferred embodiment, the circular clamping plate 311 has a clamping groove 318 at the top and a coupling groove 319 at the bottom. The clamping groove 318 can clamp the drive rod 315, and the coupling groove 319 is rotatably connected to one end of the drive rod 315. Furthermore, the shape of the clamping groove 318 is adapted to the shape of the drive rod 315, with the former being slightly larger than the latter. The clamping groove 318 can restrict the position of the drive rod 315. A connecting ring is provided in the coupling groove 319, and the connecting ring is connected to one end of the drive rod 315. When the drive rod 315 rotates, the connecting ring rotates synchronously. The coupling groove 319 can clamp the connecting ring without affecting its rotation. The connection ring and the coupling groove 319 can improve the stability of the rotation of the drive rod 315.

[0045] In a preferred embodiment, the grip structure 1 includes a gripping part 103 and a coupling part 104. The gripping part 103 has an arc-shaped opening 105 at its end for gripping, allowing the cutting component 302 to move within the cavity 102. The coupling part 104 is connected to the protective ring 101. Furthermore, the gripping part 103 and the coupling part 104 are integrally formed or fixed by snap-fit ​​or plug-in connection. The edge structure of the gripping part 103 is provided with anti-slip stripes for gripping. The arc-shaped opening 105 provides sufficient space when the cutting component 302 retracts and moves toward the gripping part 103, avoiding affecting the movement of the cutting component 302. The coupling part 104 is provided with an arc-shaped fixing groove to fix the protective ring 101. The two are connected by snap-fit.

[0046] In a preferred embodiment, the inner wall of the protective ring 101 is provided with a flexible element 106 to assist the cutting structure 3 in fixing the ampoule 2. At least a portion of the flexible element 106 can clamp the neck structure of the ampoule 2. Furthermore, the flexible element 106 is an elastic structure arranged circumferentially along the inner wall of the protective ring 101, and the two are fixed by snap-fit ​​or adhesive. The flexible element 106 has multiple groove-shaped structures, the size of which is adapted to the size of the neck structure of the ampoule 2 for clamping. The flexible element 106 can ensure that the protective ring 101 fits tightly against the ampoule 2 so that the cutting structure 3 can cut it, and the stability is good.

[0047] Finally, the following points should be noted: First, in the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", and "linkage" should be interpreted broadly, and can be mechanical or electrical connections, or internal connections between two components, or direct connections. "Up", "down", "left", "right", etc. are only used to indicate relative positional relationships. When the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may change.

[0048] Secondly, the accompanying drawings of the embodiments disclosed in this utility model only involve the structures involved in the embodiments disclosed in this utility model. Other structures can refer to the general design. In the absence of conflict, the same embodiment and different embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other.

[0049] Finally, the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A bottle opener for opening ampoules, characterized in that, include: A handle structure (1) is provided at the front end of the handle structure (1) for the top of the ampoule (2) to pass through so that its neck structure is located at the protective ring (101); The cutting structure (3) is disposed on the handle structure (1) and includes an adjustment component (301) and a cutting component (302). The adjustment component (301) is used to adjust the position of the cutting component (302) relative to the protective ring (101) so that the cutting component (302) presses against the ampoule (2). The cutting component (302) can cut the structure at the neck of the ampoule (2).

2. The bottle opener for opening ampoules according to claim 1, characterized in that: The grip structure (1) has a cavity (102) for clamping the cutting assembly (302). The cutting assembly (302) includes a coupling plate (303), a circular cutting piece (304), and a driving structure (305) disposed between the two. The circular cutting piece (304) is disposed at the end of the coupling plate (303), and the driving structure (305) can drive the circular cutting piece (304) to rotate.

3. The bottle opener for opening ampoules according to claim 2, characterized in that: The coupling plate (303) is provided with a coupling hole (306) to connect with the adjustment assembly (301). The adjustment assembly (301) includes a guide groove (307) and an adjustment rod (308) disposed in the grip structure (1). The adjustment rod (308) passes through the guide groove (307) and the coupling hole (306) to fix the cutting assembly (302) in the cavity (102).

4. The bottle opener for opening ampoules according to claim 3, characterized in that: The adjusting rod (308) includes a capped screw (309) and a locking nut (310). The capped screw (309) passes through the guide groove (307) and the coupling hole (306). The locking nut (310) locks one end of the capped screw (309). The capped screw (309) is pushed by personnel to drive the cutting assembly (302) to move along the guide groove (307).

5. The bottle opener for opening ampoules according to claim 2, characterized in that: The circular cutting element (304) includes a circular clamping plate (311) connected to the end of the coupling plate (303) and a grinding wheel (312) inside it. The circular clamping plate (311) is provided with a cutting opening (313) so that the grinding wheel (312) can rotate to cut.

6. The bottle opener for opening ampoules according to claim 5, characterized in that: The drive structure (305) includes a rocker arm (314) and a drive rod (315) connected thereto. The rocker arm (314) is disposed on the circular clamping plate (311). The drive rod (315) is connected to the grinding wheel (312). The rocker arm (314) is rocked by a person to drive the drive rod (315) and the grinding wheel (312) to rotate.

7. The bottle opener for opening ampoules according to claim 6, characterized in that: The circular clamping plate (311) is provided with a groove (316), and the rocker arm (314) is a telescopic structure set in the groove (316) to connect with the drive rod (315). The grinding wheel (312) is provided with a connecting groove (317) at its center for clamping the drive rod (315).

8. The bottle opener for opening ampoules according to claim 7, characterized in that: The circular clamping plate (311) has a clamping groove (318) at the top and a coupling groove (319) at the bottom. The clamping groove (318) can clamp the drive rod (315), and the coupling groove (319) is rotatably connected to one end of the drive rod (315).

9. The bottle opener for opening ampoules according to claim 2, characterized in that: The grip structure (1) includes a gripping part (103) and a coupling part (104). The gripping part (103) is provided with an arc-shaped opening (105) at the end for the person to hold so that the cutting assembly (302) can move in the cavity (102). The coupling part (104) is connected to the protective ring (101).

10. The bottle opener for opening ampoules according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the protective ring (101) is provided with a flexible element (106) to assist the cutting structure (3) in fixing the ampoule (2). At least part of the structure of the flexible element (106) can clamp the neck structure of the ampoule (2).