Sputum collecting cup

By designing a sputum collection cup, the problems of sputum floating and infection, as well as the workload of nursing staff, were solved. It also enabled centralized collection and disinfection of sputum, reducing hygiene risks.

CN223760130UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-06CHANGSHA CENT HOSPITAL
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422600363.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-28
Publication Date
2026-01-06
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-28

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, when patients spit sputum onto paper or into sputum cups, it can easily float in the air and infect healthy people, increasing the workload and hygiene risks for caregivers.

Method used

A sputum collection cup was designed, which includes a disinfection mechanism, a collection tube, a collection bag, and a sputum outlet. Through the design of disinfectant spraying and the collection bag, sputum can be collected and disinfected in a concentrated manner.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents infection from floating sputum, reduces the workload of nursing staff, improves hygiene and prevention, and facilitates the cleaning of sputum and the reuse of collection containers.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a sputum collecting cup which comprises a collecting cylinder, a disinfecting mechanism is installed on the outer side face of the collecting cylinder, a pressing pump head is installed on the disinfecting mechanism, disinfectant fluid can be sprayed into the collecting cylinder after the pressing pump head is pressed, a collecting bag used for collecting sputum is installed in the collecting cylinder, and the collecting cylinder is provided with a water inlet and a water outlet. According to the sputum collecting device, the collecting bag is placed in the collecting cylinder, the rotary cover is rotated to expose the spitting opening for spitting, sputum is received by the collecting bag, and then the collecting bag is closed and taken out, so that nursing personnel can conveniently clean the sputum of a patient; in addition, after the collecting bag is taken out, a pressing pump head is pressed down to spray disinfectant fluid into the collecting barrel for disinfection, sputum is prevented from floating in the air to infect healthy people, and meanwhile, the collecting barrel is convenient to reuse.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sputum collection technology, specifically a sputum collection cup. Background Technology

[0002] Clinically, patients with respiratory infections generally experience coughing and sputum production. Sputum contains a large number of bacteria, some of which are highly infectious, such as the sputum of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis. In daily life, patients often spit their sputum onto paper and throw it in the trash can, or into a sputum cup. This allows the sputum to easily float in the air and infect healthy people. Nursing staff also need to clean the patients' sputum regularly, which increases their workload and poses hygiene risks.

[0003] Therefore, a sputum collection cup was proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] 1. Technical problem to be solved by the utility model

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a sputum collection cup, which aims to solve the problem that patients often spit sputum onto paper and throw it into the trash can, or spit it into a sputum cup. In this way, the sputum can easily float in the air and infect healthy people. Nursing staff also need to clean the patients' sputum regularly, which increases the labor intensity of nursing staff and poses hygiene risks.

[0006] 2. Technical Solution

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0008] A sputum collection cup includes a collection cylinder with a disinfection mechanism installed on its outer surface. The disinfection mechanism is equipped with a pump head that sprays disinfectant into the collection cylinder when pressed. The collection cylinder has a collection bag for collecting sputum installed inside, which can be pulled out of the collection cylinder to close. The top of the collection cylinder is equipped with a cylinder cover, and a rotating cover is installed on the cylinder cover. The rotating cover can expose the sputum spitting port when rotated.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a suction cup base is installed at the bottom of the collecting cylinder, and the suction cup base is made of rubber material.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a handle is installed on one side of the collecting cylinder, a groove is provided on the top edge of the collecting cylinder, an annular slot is installed on the top of the inner side wall of the collecting cylinder, and a pull rope is inserted inside the top of the collecting bag after the top edge is rolled up. The pull rope at the top of the collecting bag can be looped inside the annular slot, and one end of the pull rope passes through the inside of the groove to the top of the handle.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the disinfection mechanism is equipped with a connecting cover. One side of the outer ring surface of the connecting cover is fixedly installed on the outer side of the collection cylinder by a connecting block. The bottom of the connecting cover is threadedly connected to a medicine bottle for storing disinfectant. The medicine bottle is made of transparent plastic material.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a press pump head is installed on the top of the connecting cover, and a suction tube is located at the bottom of the connecting cover and inserted into the bottom of the medicine bottle. A hose is connected to the discharge port of the press pump head, and one end of the hose is connected to a spray head that can spray disinfectant in a mist.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, one end of the hose extends through the outer side of the collecting cylinder to the inside of the collecting cylinder, and the spray head is installed on the bottom side of the inner side of the collecting cylinder. The part of the spray head inside the collecting cylinder is in an outwardly convex arc shape.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the cylinder cover is snapped onto the edge of the top of the collection cylinder, and an annular seat is installed on the top of the cylinder cover. The inner side of the annular seat is a spitting inlet, and a semi-circular baffle is provided at one end of the top of the annular seat. A rotating cover is rotatably installed on the top of the annular seat.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the rotating shaft of the rotating cover is located at the top end of the annular seat, and an arc-shaped groove is provided on the top of the rotating cover to facilitate its rotation. After the rotating cover is rotated, the top of the annular seat can be fully exposed, while the top of the annular seat can also be covered.

[0016] 3. Beneficial effects

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0018] This invention involves placing a collection bag inside a collection cylinder and then closing the cylinder lid. When a patient needs to spit, they can rotate the lid to expose the spitting opening. The sputum enters the collection cylinder and is directly caught by the collection bag. Then, the collection bag is closed by pulling the drawstring on the outside of the collection cylinder, and the bag can be removed. This prevents patients from spitting sputum onto paper, into the trash can, or into a sputum cup, making it easier for caregivers to clean up the patient's sputum, reducing their workload and improving hygiene. In addition, after removing the collection bag, the pump head on the disinfection mechanism can be pressed to spray disinfectant into the collection cylinder, preventing sputum from floating in the air and infecting healthy people. It also facilitates the reuse of the collection cylinder. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a sputum collection cup according to the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the disassembled structure of the collection tube and the collection bag of the sputum collection cup of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cap structure of a sputum collection cup according to the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 This is an enlarged structural schematic diagram of the disinfection mechanism of a sputum collection cup according to the present invention.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Collection cylinder; 11. Suction cup base; 12. Handle; 13. Groove; 14. Annular slot; 2. Disinfection mechanism; 21. Connecting cap; 22. Medicine bottle; 23. Press pump head; 24. Hose; 25. Spray head; 3. Collection bag; 31. Pull cord; 4. Cylinder cap; 41. Annular seat; 42. Semi-circular baffle; 43. Rotating cap. Detailed Implementation

[0024] 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. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0025] Example:

[0026] Please see Figure 1-4This embodiment provides a sputum collection cup, including a collection cylinder 1. A disinfection mechanism 2 is installed on the outer surface of the collection cylinder 1, and a press pump head 23 is installed on the disinfection mechanism 2. After pressing, the press pump head 23 can spray disinfectant into the collection cylinder 1. A collection bag 3 for collecting sputum is installed inside the collection cylinder 1. The collection bag 3 can be pulled out of the collection cylinder 1 to close. A cylinder cover 4 is installed on the top of the collection cylinder 1, and a rotating cover 43 is installed on the cylinder cover 4. After rotating the rotating cover 43, a sputum spitting port can be exposed. When using this sputum collection cup, the collection bag 3 is placed into the collection cylinder 1, and then the cylinder cover 4 is closed. When the patient needs to spit sputum, the rotating cover can be rotated. 43. The patient spits out the spittoon. The sputum enters the collection cylinder 1 and is directly caught by the collection bag 3. Then, the collection bag 3 is closed by pulling the drawstring 31 on the outside of the collection cylinder 1. The collection bag 3 can then be removed. This prevents the patient from spitting the sputum onto paper, into the trash can, or into the sputum cup. It makes it easier for nursing staff to clean the patient's sputum, reduces the workload of nursing staff, and improves hygiene. In addition, after the collection bag 3 is removed, the pump head 23 on the disinfection mechanism 2 can be pressed to spray disinfectant into the inside of the collection cylinder 1 to disinfect it, preventing the sputum from floating in the air and infecting healthy people. It also facilitates the reuse of the collection cylinder 1.

[0027] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a suction cup base 11 is installed at the bottom of the collection cylinder 1. The suction cup base 11 is made of rubber material, so the collection cup can be placed stably on the table before or after use, avoiding shaking or collision that could cause it to tip over.

[0028] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a handle 12 is installed on one side of the collection tube 1, a groove 13 is provided on the top edge of the collection tube 1, and an annular slot 14 is installed on the top of the inner side wall of the collection tube 1. After the top of the collection bag 3 is rolled up, a pull rope 31 is inserted inside. The pull rope 31 at the top of the collection bag 3 can be put into the inner side of the annular slot 14. One end of the pull rope 31 goes out from the inner side of the groove 13 to the top of the handle 12, so it is convenient to quickly install the collection bag 3 inside the collection tube 1. At the same time, after the patient finishes spitting, the pull rope 31 can be pulled from the outside of the collection tube 1 to close the collection bag 3, making the operation more convenient and hygienic.

[0029] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4As shown, a pump head 23 is installed on the top of the connecting cover 21. A suction tube is located at the bottom of the connecting cover 21 and inserted into the bottom of the medicine bottle 22. A hose 24 is connected to the discharge port of the pump head 23. One end of the hose 24 is connected to a spray head 25 that can spray disinfectant in a mist. One end of the hose 24 extends through the outer side of the collection cylinder 1 and into the inside of the collection cylinder 1. The spray head 25 is installed on the bottom side of the inside of the collection cylinder 1. The part of the spray head 25 inside the collection cylinder 1 is an outwardly convex arc shape. Therefore, after each removal of the collection bag 3, the pump head 23 can be pressed to spray the inside of the collection cylinder 1 with a mist of disinfectant to disinfect it, preventing sputum from floating in the air and infecting healthy people. At the same time, the spray head 25 will not affect the installation of the collection bag 3 and will not scratch the collection bag 3.

[0030] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the cap 4 is fastened to the top edge of the collection tube 1. An annular seat 41 is installed on the top of the cap 4. The inner side of the annular seat 41 is the spitting inlet. A semi-circular baffle 42 is provided at one end of the top of the annular seat 41. A rotating cover 43 is rotatably installed on the top of the annular seat 41. The pivot of the rotating cover 43 is located at one end of the top of the annular seat 41. An arc-shaped groove is provided on the top of the rotating cover 43 to facilitate its rotation. After the rotating cover 43 is rotated, the top of the annular seat 41 can be fully exposed, and the top of the annular seat 41 can also be covered. Therefore, the rotating cover 43 is opened when spitting and closed after spitting to prevent odor from floating in the air from the spitting inlet before the nursing staff cleans it.

[0031] Working principle: When using this sputum collection cup, first place the collection bag 3 inside the collection cylinder 1. The top pull rope 31 of the collection bag 3 can be looped inside the annular groove 14. One end of the pull rope 31 extends from the inside of the groove 13 to the top of the handle 12. When the patient needs to spit, rotate the rotating cover 43 to expose the spitting port. The sputum will then enter the collection cylinder 1 and be directly caught by the collection bag 3. Then, pull the pull rope 31 from the outside of the collection cylinder 1 to close the collection bag 3. Afterward, the collection bag 3 can be removed. This prevents the patient from spitting sputum onto paper, into the trash can, or into the sputum container, making it easier for caregivers to clean the patient's sputum, reducing their workload and improving hygiene. After removing the collection bag 3, press the pump head 23 to spray a mist of disinfectant onto the inside of the collection cylinder 1 through the spray head 25, preventing sputum from floating in the air and infecting healthy individuals. This also facilitates the reuse of the collection cylinder 1.

[0032] All technical features in this embodiment can be freely combined according to actual needs.

[0033] The above embodiments are preferred implementations of this utility model. In addition, this utility model can also be implemented in other ways. Any obvious substitutions without departing from the concept of this technical solution are within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A sputum collection cup comprising a collection cylinder (1), characterised in that: The outside of the collecting cylinder (1) is provided with a disinfecting mechanism (2), the disinfecting mechanism (2) is provided with a pressing pump head (23), the pressing pump head (23) can spray disinfecting water into the collecting cylinder (1) after being pressed, the inside of the collecting cylinder (1) is provided with a collecting bag (3) for collecting sputum, the collecting bag (3) can be closed after being pulled out of the collecting cylinder (1), the top of the collecting cylinder (1) is provided with a cylinder cover (4), the cylinder cover (4) is provided with a rotating cover (43), the rotating cover (43) can expose a sputum spitting opening after being rotated.

2. A sputum collection cup according to claim 1, wherein: The bottom of the collecting cylinder (1) is provided with a suction disc base (11), the suction disc base (11) is made of rubber.

3. The sputum collection cup of claim 1, wherein: One side of the collecting cylinder (1) is provided with a handle (12), the top of the collecting cylinder (1) is provided with a groove (13), the inside wall of the collecting cylinder (1) is provided with an annular clamping groove (14), the top of the collecting bag (3) is provided with a collecting and pulling rope (31) after being rolled, the top of the collecting bag (3) can be inserted into the annular clamping groove (14), one end of the collecting and pulling rope (31) is pulled out of the groove (13) and reaches the top of the handle (12).

4. The sputum collection cup of claim 1, wherein: The disinfecting mechanism (2) is provided with a connecting cover (21), one side of the outer ring surface of the connecting cover (21) is fixedly connected to the outside of the collecting cylinder (1) through a connecting block, the bottom of the connecting cover (21) is threadedly connected with a medicine bottle (22) for storing disinfecting water, the medicine bottle (22) is made of transparent plastic.

5. A sputum collection cup according to claim 4, wherein: The top of the connecting cover (21) is provided with a pressing pump head (23), the bottom of the pressing pump head (23) is provided with a suction pipe which is located at the bottom of the connecting cover (21) and is inserted into the bottom of the medicine bottle (22), the discharge port of the pressing pump head (23) is connected with a hose (24), one end of the hose (24) is connected with a spraying head (25) which can spray disinfecting water in mist form.

6. A sputum collection cup according to claim 5, wherein: One end of the hose (24) penetrates through the outside of the collecting cylinder (1) and extends into the inside of the collecting cylinder (1), the spraying head (25) is installed on one side of the inside bottom of the collecting cylinder (1), the part of the spraying head (25) which is located in the inside of the collecting cylinder (1) is in the form of an outwardly convex arc.

7. The sputum collection cup of claim 1, wherein: The cylinder cover (4) is clamped on the top of the collecting cylinder (1), the top of the cylinder cover (4) is provided with an annular seat (41), the inside of the annular seat (41) is a sputum spitting opening, one end of the top of the annular seat (41) is provided with a semicircular baffle (42), the top of the annular seat (41) is rotatably provided with a rotating cover (43).

8. A sputum collection cup according to claim 7, wherein: The rotating shaft of the rotating cover (43) is located at one end of the top of the annular seat (41), the top of the rotating cover (43) is provided with an arc-shaped groove for facilitating the rotation of the rotating cover (43), the rotating cover (43) can expose the whole top of the annular seat (41) after being rotated, and the top of the annular seat (41) can also be shielded.