External urine collecting device

Abstract

The external urine collecting device comprises a liquid storage tank and a flow guide pipe, the top of the liquid storage tank is provided with an opening, a mounting sleeve is fixedly arranged at the opening of the liquid storage tank in the vertical direction, a through hole is formed in the side wall of the mounting sleeve in the vertical direction, a baffle is slidably arranged in the mounting sleeve, and the flow guide pipe is arranged in the baffle. The baffle is used for sealing an opening of the liquid storage tank, a first elastic piece is arranged on the mounting sleeve and used for driving the baffle to move upwards, a pressing head is fixedly arranged at the end of the flow guide pipe, the bottom of the pressing head is used for abutting against the top of the baffle, and a connecting piece is arranged on the liquid storage tank. The connecting piece is used for connecting the pressing head and the liquid storage tank, when the pressing head is connected with the liquid storage tank, the bottom of the pressing head abuts against the top of the baffle and compresses the first elastic piece, the opening window period of the liquid storage container can be effectively avoided, the risk of cross infection is reduced, and the protection effect on the health of nursing personnel is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of medical device technology, and more specifically, to an external urine collection device. Background Technology

[0002] The content in this section provides only background information related to this application and may not constitute prior art.

[0003] External urine collection devices are used to collect urine, typically for patients who require long-term monitoring or management of urine output. These devices are very important in medical care, especially for patients with limited mobility, incontinence, or postoperative recovery. Depending on the user's gender and needs, external urine collection devices are usually available in different types and models, generally including male urine collectors, female urine collectors, portable urinals, etc. When using these devices, it is important to keep them clean to avoid infection or skin irritation and to improve the protection of the patient.

[0004] Traditional urine collection devices typically have a storage container. The container is connected to the patient's urination site via a drainage tube to ensure that the patient's urine can flow into the storage container along the drainage tube. When the urine in the storage container reaches a certain amount, it is necessary to clean the storage container or replace it with a new one in a timely manner.

[0005] However, after traditional liquid storage containers are removed, the opening of the container needs to be sealed with a cap to prevent cross-infection or odor leakage. However, there is still a window period when the opening is open between removing the container and sealing it, which poses a certain risk of cross-infection and a certain health threat to nursing staff. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the purpose of this application is to provide an external urine collection device that can effectively avoid the open window period of the liquid storage container, reduce the risk of cross-infection, and improve the protection of the health of nursing staff.

[0007] The objective of this application is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0008] An external urine collection device includes a storage tank and a guide tube. The storage tank has an opening at the top. A mounting sleeve is fixedly installed vertically at the opening of the storage tank. A through hole is opened vertically on the side wall of the mounting sleeve. A baffle is slidably installed inside the mounting sleeve to close the opening of the storage tank. A first elastic element is provided on the mounting sleeve to drive the baffle to move upward. A pressing head is fixedly installed at the end of the guide tube. The bottom of the pressing head abuts against the top of the baffle. A connector is provided on the storage tank to connect the pressing head and the storage tank. When the pressing head is connected to the storage tank, the bottom of the pressing head abuts against the top of the baffle and compresses the first elastic element.

[0009] In some possible embodiments, a connecting block is slidably disposed in the through hole along the vertical direction, the connecting block being fixedly connected to the baffle. A strip groove is formed on the inner wall of the through hole along the vertical direction, and a strip block is slidably disposed in the strip groove, the strip block being fixedly connected to the baffle. The first elastic element is configured as a compression spring, the first elastic element is disposed in the strip groove, one end of the first elastic element abuts against the bottom of the strip block, and the other end abuts against the bottom wall of the strip groove.

[0010] In some possible embodiments, a retaining ring is fixedly provided on the inner wall of the liquid storage tank opening along the circumference of the opening, and a sealing ring is fixedly provided at the bottom of the retaining ring, wherein the side of the sealing ring away from the retaining ring is used for the top of the baffle to abut.

[0011] In some possible embodiments, the top of the baffle is configured to be arc-shaped, and the convex surface of the baffle is oriented toward the opening of the storage tank.

[0012] In some possible embodiments, a slider is fixedly installed on the side wall of the pressing head, and an mounting plate is fixedly installed on the top of the liquid storage tank. Two mounting plates are provided, which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the opening of the liquid storage tank along the axial direction of the liquid storage tank. A sliding groove is formed on the side wall of the mounting plate in the vertical direction, and the top of the sliding groove is through the groove. The slider is slidably connected to the sliding groove, and the connecting member is used to limit the position of the slider in the sliding groove.

[0013] In some possible embodiments, the connector is configured as a connecting pin, and a mounting hole is provided in the horizontal direction on the side wall of the slider. The connector slides through the mounting hole. A connecting hole for the connector to be inserted is provided in the side wall of the slide groove. A second elastic element is provided in the mounting hole. The second elastic element is used to drive the connector to move away from the mounting hole. A driving element is provided on the mounting plate. The driving element is used to drive the connector away from the connecting hole.

[0014] In some possible embodiments, the driving member is configured as a push rod, the connecting hole is provided through the mounting plate, the driving member is slidably disposed at the end of the connecting hole away from the slider, one end of the driving member is used to abut against the connecting member, and the other end extends out of the connecting hole.

[0015] In some possible embodiments, a boss is fixedly provided at the end of the drive member away from the connector. The diameter of the boss is larger than the diameter of the drive member. A spring is sleeved on the drive member. One end of the spring is fixedly connected to the side of the boss near the mounting plate, and the other end is fixedly connected to the side wall of the mounting plate.

[0016] In some possible embodiments, a guide groove is formed at the top opening of the chute, the bottom wall of the guide groove is inclined away from the opening of the storage tank, the end of the connector is slidably connected to the bottom wall of the guide groove, a sliding layer is provided on the bottom wall of the guide groove, and the width of the guide groove is adapted to the diameter of the connector.

[0017] In summary, the technical solutions of this application have at least the following advantages and beneficial effects:

[0018] 1. In actual use, when it is necessary to replace the reservoir, disconnect the connection between the reservoir and the press head. At this time, the baffle moves upward under the action of the first elastic element to close the opening of the reservoir, thereby effectively reducing the window period of the reservoir opening, reducing the risk of cross-infection, and improving the protection of nursing staff.

[0019] 2. As the baffle moves upward under the action of the first elastic element, the strip block moves within the strip groove, thereby guiding the movement of the baffle, improving the stability of the baffle movement, preventing the baffle from getting stuck in the mounting sleeve, and improving the overall reliability of the device during use.

[0020] 3. By setting a retaining ring and a sealing ring below it, the sealing performance of the storage tank during transportation can be further improved, thereby further avoiding cross-infection and odor escape, and further improving the protection of the health of nursing staff;

[0021] 4. When installing and removing the press head, the slider slides in the groove, which guides the installation and removal of the press head, making it easier for workers to install and remove the press head, improving operating efficiency, and making it highly practical. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the liquid storage tank according to an embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of part A in the image;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the limiting member according to an embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of part B in the image.

[0027] Icons: 1. Liquid storage tank; 11. Guide tube; 12. Mounting sleeve; 13. Through hole; 14. Baffle; 15. First elastic element; 16. Pressing head; 2. Connecting part; 3. Connecting block; 31. Strip groove; 32. Strip block; 4. Retaining ring; 41. Sealing ring; 5. Sliding block; 51. Mounting plate; 52. Slide groove; 53. Mounting hole; 54. Connecting hole; 55. Second elastic element; 56. Driving element; 57. Boss; 58. Spring; 6. Guide groove. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this application described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0029] The following is for reference Figures 1 to 5 This application will be described in further detail.

[0030] Reference Figures 1 to 3 An external urine collection device includes a storage tank 1 and a guide pipe 11. The storage tank 1 has an opening at the top. A mounting sleeve 12 is fixedly installed vertically at the opening of the storage tank 1. A through hole 13 is opened vertically on the side wall of the mounting sleeve 12. A baffle 14 is slidably installed inside the mounting sleeve 12 to close the opening of the storage tank 1. A first elastic element 15 is provided on the mounting sleeve 12 to drive the baffle 14 to move upward. A pressing head 16 is fixedly installed at the end of the guide pipe 11. The bottom of the pressing head 16 abuts against the top of the baffle 14. A connector 2 is provided on the storage tank 1 to connect the pressing head 16 and the storage tank 1. When the pressing head 16 is connected to the storage tank 1, the bottom of the pressing head 16 abuts against the top of the baffle 14 and compresses the first elastic element 15.

[0031] Among them, reference Figure 2 and Figure 3A connecting block 3 is slidably disposed in the through hole 13 along the vertical direction. The connecting block 3 is fixedly connected to the baffle 14. A strip groove 31 is formed on the inner wall of the through hole 13 along the vertical direction. A strip block 32 is slidably disposed in the strip groove 31. The strip block 32 is fixedly connected to the baffle 14. The first elastic element 15 is set as a compression spring. The first elastic element 15 is disposed in the strip groove 31. One end of the first elastic element 15 abuts against the bottom of the strip block 32, and the other end abuts against the bottom wall of the strip groove 31.

[0032] In actual use, when urine collection is required, the storage tank 1 and the pressing head 16 are connected via the connector 2. At this time, the pressing head 16 presses down on the baffle 14. As the baffle 14 moves downward, it drives the strip block 32 to move within the strip groove 31, simultaneously squeezing the first elastic element 15. As the strip block 32 moves downward, the connecting block 3 moves downward within the through hole 13, thereby opening the through hole 13. At this time, urine can fall into the storage tank 1 below through the through hole 13. When the storage tank 1 needs to be replaced, the connector 2 is disconnected from the storage tank 1 and the pressing head 16. As the pressing head 16 moves away from the storage tank 1, the baffle 14 moves upward under the action of the first elastic element 15, thereby driving the connecting block 3 to move upward and closing the through hole 13. At the same time as the pressing head 16 disengages from the storage tank 1, the baffle 14 completes the sealing of the opening of the storage tank 1, which can effectively reduce the empty window period of the opening of the storage tank 1, thereby achieving the effect of avoiding cross-infection and odor escape.

[0033] Reference Figure 2 , 3 A retaining ring 4 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the opening of the storage tank 1 along the circumference of the opening. A sealing ring 41 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the retaining ring 4. The side of the sealing ring 41 away from the retaining ring 4 is used for the top of the baffle 14 to abut. By setting the retaining ring 4 and the sealing ring 41 below the retaining ring 4, the sealing performance of the storage tank 1 during transportation can be further improved, thereby further avoiding cross-infection and odor escape, and further improving the protection of the health of nursing staff.

[0034] As one embodiment of this application, the sealing ring 41 is made of silicone, which has good corrosion resistance and can effectively improve the overall service life of the device.

[0035] Reference Figure 2 The top of the baffle 14 is arc-shaped, and the convex surface of the baffle 14 is set towards the opening of the storage tank 1. The arc-shaped baffle 14 can prevent urine from accumulating on the top of the baffle 14, so that the urine can flow smoothly along the convex surface of the baffle 14 through the through hole 13 into the interior of the storage tank 1.

[0036] Reference Figure 2 , 4A slider 5 is fixedly installed on the side wall of the pressing head 16, and an mounting plate 51 is fixedly installed on the top of the liquid storage tank 1. There are two mounting plates 51, which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the opening of the liquid storage tank 1 along the axial direction of the liquid storage tank 1. A sliding groove 52 is opened vertically on the side wall of the mounting plate 51, and the top of the sliding groove 52 is through. The slider 5 is slidably connected to the sliding groove 52, and the connecting piece 2 is used to limit the position of the slider 5 in the sliding groove 52.

[0037] As one embodiment of this application, refer to Figure 4 , 5 The connector 2 is configured as a connecting pin. A mounting hole 53 is provided on the side wall of the slider 5 in the horizontal direction. The connector 2 slides through the mounting hole 53. A connecting hole 54 is provided on the side wall of the slide groove 52 for the connector 2 to be inserted. A second elastic element 55 is provided in the mounting hole 53. The second elastic element 55 is used to drive the connector 2 to move away from the mounting hole 53. A driving element 56 is provided on the mounting plate 51. The driving element 56 is used to drive the connector 2 away from the connecting hole 54.

[0038] As one embodiment of this application, refer to Figure 5 The second elastic element 55 is configured as a compression spring, with one end of the compression spring fixedly connected to the tail of the connector 2 and the other end fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting hole 53.

[0039] Reference Figure 4 , 5 In one embodiment of this application, the driving member 56 is configured as a top rod, the connecting hole 54 is provided through the mounting plate 51, the driving member 56 is slidably disposed at the end of the connecting hole 54 away from the slider 5, one end of the driving member 56 is used to abut against the connecting member 2, and the other end extends out of the connecting hole 54.

[0040] Reference Figure 4 , 5 A boss 57 is fixedly provided at the end of the driving component 56 away from the connecting component 2. The diameter of the boss 57 is larger than the diameter of the driving component 56. A spring 58 is sleeved on the driving component 56. One end of the spring 58 is fixedly connected to the side of the boss 57 near the mounting plate 51, and the other end is fixedly connected to the side wall of the mounting plate 51. When it is necessary to disconnect the connecting component 2 from the liquid storage tank 1 and the pressing head 16, the boss 57 is pressed. The boss 57 drives the driving component 56 to move towards the mounting hole 53, thereby pushing the connecting bracket away from the connecting hole 54. At this time, the pressing head 16 can be moved away from the liquid storage tank 1. The operation is simple and convenient, and it has good practicality.

[0041] Reference Figure 4 , 5A guide groove 6 is provided at the top opening of the chute 52. The bottom wall of the guide groove 6 is inclined in a direction away from the opening of the liquid storage tank 1. The end of the connector 2 is slidably connected to the bottom wall of the guide groove 6. A sliding layer is provided on the bottom wall of the guide groove 6. The width of the guide groove 6 is adapted to the diameter of the connector 2.

[0042] In actual use, the guide groove 6 can effectively facilitate the installation and connection of the pressing head 16 on the top of the liquid storage tank 1. At the same time, during the movement of the connecting part 2 in the guide groove 6, the sliding layer can also effectively reduce the friction between the connecting part 2 and the inner wall of the guide groove 6, further facilitating the connection and installation of the pressing head 16.

[0043] The implementation principle of the external urine collection device proposed in this application is as follows:

[0044] In actual use, when urine collection is required, the storage tank 1 and the pressing head 16 are connected via the connector 2. At this time, the pressing head 16 presses down on the baffle 14. As the baffle 14 moves downward, it drives the strip block 32 to move within the strip groove 31, simultaneously squeezing the first elastic element 15. As the strip block 32 moves downward, the connecting block 3 moves downward within the through hole 13, thereby opening the through hole 13. At this time, urine can fall into the storage tank 1 below through the through hole 13. When the storage tank 1 needs to be replaced, the connector 2 is disconnected from the storage tank 1 and the pressing head 16. As the pressing head 16 moves away from the storage tank 1, the baffle 14 moves upward under the action of the first elastic element 15, thereby driving the connecting block 3 to move upward and closing the through hole 13. At the same time as the pressing head 16 disengages from the storage tank 1, the baffle 14 completes the sealing of the opening of the storage tank 1, which can effectively reduce the empty window period of the opening of the storage tank 1, thereby achieving the effect of avoiding cross-infection and odor escape.

[0045] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. An external urine collection device, characterized by: The utility model provides a liquid storage tank and a flow guide pipe (11), the top of the liquid storage tank (1) is open, a mounting sleeve (12) is fixedly arranged on the opening of the liquid storage tank (1) in the vertical direction, a through hole (13) is formed in the side wall of the mounting sleeve (12) in the vertical direction, a baffle (14) is slidably arranged in the mounting sleeve (12), the baffle (14) is used to close the opening of the liquid storage tank (1), a first elastic member (15) is arranged on the mounting sleeve (12), the first elastic member (15) is used to drive the baffle (14) to move upward, a pressing head (16) is fixedly arranged on the end of the flow guide pipe (11), the bottom of the pressing head (16) is used to abut against the top of the baffle (14), a connecting piece (2) is arranged on the liquid storage tank (1), the connecting piece (2) is used to connect the pressing head (16) and the liquid storage tank (1), when the pressing head (16) is connected with the liquid storage tank (1), the bottom of the pressing head (16) abuts against the top of the baffle (14) and compresses the first elastic member (15).

2. An external urine collection device according to claim 1, wherein: A connecting block (3) is slidably arranged in the through hole (13) in the vertical direction, the connecting block (3) is fixedly connected with the baffle (14), a strip-shaped groove (31) is formed in the inner wall of the through hole (13) in the vertical direction, a strip-shaped block (32) is slidably arranged in the strip-shaped groove (31), the strip-shaped block (32) is fixedly connected with the baffle (14), the first elastic member (15) is a compression spring, the first elastic member (15) is arranged in the strip-shaped groove (31), one end of the first elastic member (15) abuts against the bottom of the strip-shaped block (32), and the other end of the first elastic member (15) abuts against the bottom wall of the strip-shaped groove (31).

3. An external urine collection device according to claim 2, wherein: A stop ring (4) is fixedly arranged on the inner wall of the opening of the liquid storage tank (1) in the circumferential direction of the opening, and a sealing ring (41) is fixedly arranged on the bottom of the stop ring (4), one side of the sealing ring (41) away from the stop ring (4) is used to abut against the top of the baffle (14).

4. An external urine collection device according to claim 1, wherein: The top of the baffle (14) is arc-shaped, and the convex surface of the baffle (14) faces the direction of the opening of the liquid storage tank (1).

5. An external urine collection device according to claim 1, wherein: A sliding block (5) is fixedly arranged on the side wall of the pressing head (16), two mounting plates (51) are fixedly arranged on the top of the liquid storage tank (1), the two mounting plates (51) are symmetrically arranged on the two sides of the opening of the liquid storage tank (1) along the axis direction of the liquid storage tank (1), a sliding groove (52) is formed in the side wall of the mounting plate (51) in the vertical direction, the top of the sliding groove (52) penetrates, the sliding block (5) is slidably connected with the sliding groove (52), and the connecting piece (2) is used to limit the position of the sliding block (5) in the sliding groove (52).

6. An external urine collection device according to claim 5, wherein: The connecting piece (2) is arranged as a connecting pin, a mounting hole (53) is arranged on the side wall of the sliding block (5) in the horizontal direction, the connecting piece (2) is slidably arranged in the mounting hole (53), a connecting hole (54) for inserting the connecting piece (2) is arranged on the side wall of the sliding groove (52), a second elastic member (55) is arranged in the mounting hole (53), the second elastic member (55) is used for driving the connecting piece (2) to move away from the mounting hole (53), a driving member (56) is arranged on the mounting plate (51), and the driving member (56) is used for driving the connecting piece (2) to move away from the connecting hole (54).

7. An external urine collection device according to claim 6, wherein: The driving member (56) is arranged as a top rod, the connecting hole (54) is arranged through the mounting plate (51), one end of the driving member (56) is slidably arranged in the connecting hole (54) away from the sliding block (5), one end of the driving member (56) is used for abutting against the connecting piece (2), and the other end of the driving member (56) extends out of the connecting hole (54).

8. An external urine collection device according to claim 7, wherein: A boss (57) is fixedly arranged at one end of the driving member (56) away from the connecting piece (2), the boss (57) has a diameter larger than that of the driving member (56), a spring (58) is sleeved on the driving member (56), one end of the spring (58) is fixedly connected to the side of the boss (57) close to the mounting plate (51), and the other end of the spring (58) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the mounting plate (51).

9. An external urine collection device according to claim 6, wherein: A guide groove (6) is arranged at the top opening of the sliding groove (52), a bottom wall of the guide groove (6) is arranged to be inclined away from the opening of the liquid storage tank (1), an end of the connecting piece (2) is slidably connected to the bottom wall of the guide groove (6), a sliding layer is arranged on the bottom wall of the guide groove (6), and the width of the guide groove (6) is matched with the diameter of the connecting piece (2).

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