Tongue depressor cleaning mounting rack

By designing a wave-shaped limiting bracket and an arc-shaped through-hole tongue depressor cleaning mounting bracket, the problem of uneven cleaning caused by stacking and obstruction of the tongue depressor during the cleaning process is solved, achieving thorough cleaning and efficient cleaning of the tongue depressor surface.

CN223789169UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-13广州医科大学附属番禺中心医院(广州市番禺区中心医院 广州市番禺区人民医院)
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Application Number
CN202520247124.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-14
Publication Date
2026-01-13
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-14

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In existing methods of cleaning tongue depressors, the tongue depressors are prone to moving and stacking due to water flow, resulting in some areas not being effectively cleaned, making it difficult for cleaning agents to reach them, and leading to poor cleaning results.

Method used

A tongue depressor cleaning mounting bracket was designed. Each tongue depressor is independently fixed by the wave-shaped structure of the limiting bracket, reducing the contact area. The position of the limiting bracket is dynamically adjusted by the arc-shaped through hole to ensure uniform flow of cleaning fluid and avoid obstruction and cleaning dead corners.

Benefits of technology

It achieves thorough cleaning of the tongue depressor surface, reduces cleaning difficulty, improves cleaning efficiency, ensures uniformity and reliability of cleaning effect, and avoids cleaning dead corners and local residues.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a tongue depressor cleaning mounting rack, a wave-shaped structure of a first limiting part is composed of first concave sections and first convex sections which are alternated, and a wave-shaped structure of a second limiting part is composed of second concave sections and second convex sections, so that periodically repeated clamping groove spaces are formed; each clamping groove is defined by the two separation portions, the first concave section and the second concave section, the size of each clamping groove is matched with the thickness and the width of a single tongue depressor, due to the design, each tongue depressor can be independently fixed and is prevented from being stacked or making contact, then the first concave section and the second concave section are only in linear contact with the two side faces of the tongue depressor, the contact area is reduced by about 70%-80%, and the tongue depressor is not prone to falling off. According to the tongue depressor cleaning device, the shielding area is obviously reduced, the contact surface is minimized, the surface of the tongue depressor can make full contact with the cleaning medium, and therefore the cleaning difficulty is reduced, the cleaning efficiency is improved, and cleaning dead corners are avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, and more specifically, to a tongue depressor cleaning and mounting bracket. Background Technology

[0002] The usual method for cleaning tongue depressors is through mechanical washing. Specifically, high-pressure water jets are used to remove dirt from the surface of the tongue depressors. However, existing cleaning baskets do not have a dedicated device for securing the tongue depressors. The impact of the water jets can easily cause the tongue depressors to shift, resulting in them moving and stacking together during the cleaning process. Furthermore, tongue depressors are typically flat and elongated, a shape that makes them prone to moving closer together and stacking during cleaning due to vibration or water jet impact.

[0003] When the tongue depressors overlap, the overlapping parts will block the water flow from directly contacting the surface of the lower tongue depressor, making these areas unable to be effectively cleaned; moreover, the overlapping will make it difficult for the cleaning agent to reach the surface of the lower tongue depressor, preventing the cleaning agent from achieving its best effect. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a tongue depressor cleaning mounting bracket. On the one hand, it allows each tongue depressor to be individually fixed in one position, thereby avoiding contact and overlap between multiple tongue depressors. This reduces the contact area between the mounting bracket and the tongue depressors. By minimizing the contact area, the surface of the tongue depressors can fully contact the cleaning medium, thus reducing the cleaning difficulty and improving the cleaning efficiency, and avoiding the formation of cleaning dead corners. On the other hand, it ensures that the rinsing liquid flows along the surface of the tongue depressors and evenly covers the surface of the tongue depressors, helping to ensure that the upper and lower ends of the tongue depressors receive the same cleaning force, thereby avoiding the problem of residue due to insufficient local cleaning.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows: A tongue depressor cleaning mounting bracket, comprising:

[0006] Mounting base;

[0007] Two limiting frames are arranged vertically and mounted on the mounting base; each limiting frame is provided with a first limiting part and a second limiting part, the first limiting part and the second limiting part are arranged opposite to each other, and the first limiting part and the second limiting part extend along the X-axis to form a periodically repeating wave-shaped structure;

[0008] The first limiting part includes alternating first concave sections and first convex sections, and the second limiting part includes alternating second concave sections and second convex sections. The first convex sections and the second convex sections are arranged opposite to each other, and the first concave sections and the second concave sections are arranged opposite to each other. The first concave sections and the second concave sections are connected by a partition. There are two partitions. The two partitions, the first concave sections and the second concave sections define a slot space for installing a tongue depressor. The first concave section abuts against one side of the tongue depressor, and the second concave section abuts against the other side of the tongue depressor.

[0009] Furthermore, the mounting base includes a U-shaped tube and fixed brackets disposed on both sides of the U-shaped tube, and a support member is disposed on the U-shaped tube, the support member being located directly below the two limiting frames.

[0010] Furthermore, the support member is a filter screen.

[0011] Furthermore, the fixed bracket includes a fixed tube and a mounting plate. The upper end of the mounting plate is connected to the fixed tube, and the lower end of the mounting plate is connected to the U-shaped tube. The mounting plate is provided with two arc-shaped through holes. At least a portion of the upper limiting bracket passes through the corresponding arc-shaped through hole, and at least a portion of the lower limiting bracket passes through the corresponding arc-shaped through hole. When the cleaning fluid rinses the tongue depressor plate located on the two limiting brackets, the two limiting brackets can move along the inner wall of the arc-shaped through hole, so that the cleaning fluid flows from top to bottom along the inclined surface of the tongue depressor plate.

[0012] Furthermore, it also includes fixing blocks, which are installed at both ends of the limiting frame.

[0013] Furthermore, the cross-sections of the limiting frame, the first limiting part, and the second limiting part are all circular.

[0014] Furthermore, both the surface of the first limiting portion and the surface of the second limiting portion are coated with an antibacterial coating.

[0015] The advantages of this utility model based on the above solution are as follows:

[0016] (1) The present invention provides a tongue depressor cleaning mounting bracket, wherein the limiting bracket is provided with a first limiting part and a second limiting part, the first limiting part and the second limiting part are arranged opposite to each other, and both the first limiting part and the second limiting part extend along the X-axis to form a periodically repeating wave-shaped structure; the wave-shaped structure of the first limiting part is composed of alternating first concave section and first convex section, and the wave-shaped structure of the second limiting part is composed of second concave section and second convex section, thereby forming a periodically repeating slot space. Each slot is surrounded by two partitions, the first concave section and the second concave section, and its size is adapted to the thickness and width of a single tongue depressor. This design allows each tongue depressor to be fixed independently, avoiding stacking or contact. Secondly, the first concave section and the second concave section only form line contact with the two sides of the tongue depressor (rather than full-area contact), reducing the contact area by about 70% to 80%, significantly reducing the obstruction area, minimizing the contact surface, and allowing the surface of the tongue depressor to fully contact the cleaning medium, thereby reducing the cleaning difficulty and improving the cleaning efficiency, and avoiding the formation of cleaning dead corners.

[0017] (2) The present invention provides a tongue depressor cleaning mounting bracket. The fixed bracket is composed of a fixed tube, a mounting plate, and a U-shaped tube. The upper end of the mounting plate is connected to the fixed tube, and the lower end is connected to the U-shaped tube, forming a stable structural system. This provides a basis for the flexible movement of the limiting bracket. At least a portion of the limiting brackets located on the upper and lower layers are respectively inserted into the corresponding arc-shaped through holes, so that the limiting brackets can dynamically adjust their positions during rinsing. When the cleaning fluid rinses the upper part of the tongue depressor on the two limiting brackets, the limiting brackets can move along the inner wall of the arc-shaped through holes, so that the tongue depressor can move differently with the displacement of the two limiting brackets. The tilt of the tongue depressor plate allows the inclined surface to align with the flow of the cleaning fluid. The cleaning fluid flows steadily from top to bottom along the inclined surface, avoiding problems such as obstruction, uneven distribution, and splashing that can occur when the tongue depressor plate is vertically fixed. This ensures that the cleaning fluid flows evenly and continuously over the surface of the tongue depressor plate. Because the cleaning fluid continuously covers and rinses along the inclined surface, there is no problem of the cleaning fluid splashing in all directions when rinsing the surface of the tongue depressor plate when it is placed vertically, which would prevent effective rinsing. This effectively avoids the hidden dangers of insufficient cleaning in certain areas and residue adhesion, ensuring the cleanliness of the tongue depressor plate and greatly improving the reliability of the cleaning effect. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a tongue depressor cleaning mounting bracket according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of part A;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the limiting frame in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified schematic diagram of part B.

[0023] In the diagram, 1 is the mounting base; 11 is the U-shaped tube; 12 is the fixed bracket; 121 is the fixed tube; 122 is the mounting plate; 1221 is the arc-shaped through hole; 13 is the support component; 2 is the limiting frame; 21 is the first limiting part; 211 is the first concave section; 212 is the first convex section; 22 is the second limiting part; 221 is the second concave section; 222 is the second convex section; 23 is the partition part; 3 is the fixing block; and 4 is the tongue depressor. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The embodiments of the present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following detailed description of the embodiments and the accompanying drawings are used to illustrate the principles of the present invention by way of example, but should not be used to limit the scope of the present invention, that is, the present invention is not limited to the described embodiments.

[0025] To better understand this utility model, the following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments, will further illustrate the present utility model:

[0026] See Figures 1-4 As shown, the tongue depressor cleaning mounting bracket provided in this embodiment includes a mounting base 1 and two limiting brackets 2 arranged vertically, with the two limiting brackets 2 mounted on the mounting base 1.

[0027] In this embodiment, each limiting frame 2 is provided with a first limiting part 21 and a second limiting part 22. The first limiting part 21 and the second limiting part 22 are arranged opposite to each other, and the first limiting part 21 and the second limiting part 22 both extend along the X-axis direction to form a periodically repeating wave-shaped structure.

[0028] Specifically, the first limiting part 21 includes an alternately arranged first concave section 211 and a first convex section 212, and the second limiting part 22 includes an alternately arranged second concave section 221 and a second convex section 222. The first convex section 212 and the second convex section 222 are arranged opposite to each other, and the first concave section 211 and the second concave section 221 are arranged opposite to each other. The first concave section 211 and the second concave section 221 are connected by a partition 23. There are two partitions 23. The two partitions 23, the first concave section 211 and the second concave section 221 define a slot space for installing a tongue depressor 4. The first concave section 211 abuts against one side of the tongue depressor 4, and the second concave section 221 abuts against the other side of the tongue depressor 4.

[0029] In this embodiment, the limiting frame 2 is provided with a first limiting part 21 and a second limiting part 22. The first limiting part 21 and the second limiting part 22 are arranged opposite to each other, and both the first limiting part 21 and the second limiting part 22 extend along the X-axis to form a periodically repeating wave-shaped structure. The wave-shaped structure of the first limiting part 21 is composed of alternating first concave sections 211 and first convex sections 212, and the wave-shaped structure of the second limiting part 22 is composed of second concave sections 221 and second convex sections 222, thereby forming a periodically repeating slot space. Each slot consists of two partitions 23 and a first... The concave section 211 and the second concave section 221 are enclosed and their dimensions are adapted to the thickness and width of a single tongue depressor 4. This design allows each tongue depressor 4 to be fixed independently, avoiding stacking or contact. Furthermore, the first concave section 211 and the second concave section 221 only form line contact with the two sides of the tongue depressor 4 (rather than full-area contact), reducing the contact area by about 70% to 80%, significantly reducing the obstructed area, minimizing the contact surface, and ensuring that the surface of the tongue depressor 4 can fully contact the cleaning medium, thereby reducing the cleaning difficulty, improving the cleaning efficiency, and avoiding the formation of cleaning dead corners.

[0030] In this embodiment, the distance between two adjacent partitions 23 is 8mm to 15mm. When multiple tongue depressors 4 are installed on two limiting frames 2 in sequence, it can be ensured that the distance between two adjacent tongue depressors 4 is greater than or equal to 8mm, which can ensure that the brush has enough space to pass through the tongue depressors 4, thereby effectively cleaning the small surface of the tongue depressor 4. If the distance is too small (less than 8mm), the brush will have difficulty passing through, resulting in the small surface of the tongue depressor 4 not being cleaned.

[0031] In this embodiment, the mounting base 1 includes a U-shaped tube 11 and fixed brackets 12 disposed on both sides of the U-shaped tube 11. A support member 13 is disposed on the U-shaped tube 11, and the support member 13 is located directly below the two limiting brackets 2. Specifically, the support member 13 is located directly below the two limiting brackets 2, which can effectively support the tongue depressor 4 and prevent the tongue depressor 4 from falling off due to weight or water flow impact.

[0032] Specifically, the support 13 is a filter screen. This design allows the rinsing liquid to pass through quickly without accumulating on the surface of the support 13, reducing the time and space for moisture residue. This directly reduces the possibility of bacteria, mold, and other microorganisms multiplying in a humid environment, thereby improving the hygiene standards of the tongue depressor cleaning mounting rack. Compared to the traditional solid support 13, the filter screen can better promote liquid flow and ensure hygienic conditions during the cleaning process.

[0033] In this embodiment, the fixed bracket 12 includes a fixed tube 121 and a mounting plate 122. The upper end of the mounting plate 122 is connected to the fixed tube 121, and the lower end of the mounting plate 122 is connected to the U-shaped tube 11. The mounting plate 122 is provided with two arc-shaped through holes 1221. At least a portion of the upper limiting bracket 2 passes through the corresponding arc-shaped through hole 1221, and at least a portion of the lower limiting bracket 2 passes through the corresponding arc-shaped through hole 1221. When the cleaning fluid washes the tongue depressor 4 located on the two limiting brackets 2, the two limiting brackets 2 can move along the inner wall of the arc-shaped through hole 1221 so that the cleaning fluid flows from top to bottom along the inclined surface of the tongue depressor 4.

[0034] Specifically, the fixed bracket 12 consists of a fixed tube 121, a mounting plate 122, and a U-shaped tube 11. The upper end of the mounting plate 122 is connected to the fixed tube 121, and the lower end is connected to the U-shaped tube 11, forming a stable structural system that provides a basis for the flexible movement of the limiting bracket 2. At least a portion of the limiting bracket 2 located in the upper and lower layers is inserted into the corresponding arc-shaped through holes 1221, allowing the limiting bracket 2 to dynamically adjust its position during rinsing. When the cleaning fluid rinses the upper end of the tongue depressor 4 located on the two limiting brackets 2, the limiting bracket 2 can move along the inner wall of the arc-shaped through hole 1221, allowing the tongue depressor 4 to move with the displacement of the two limiting brackets 2. When tilted to different degrees, the tilted surface can adapt to the flow direction of the cleaning fluid. The cleaning fluid flows stably from top to bottom along the tilted surface of the tongue depressor 4, avoiding problems such as obstruction, uneven distribution, and splashing that would occur if the tongue depressor 4 were vertically fixed. This ensures that the cleaning fluid can flow evenly and continuously over the surface of the tongue depressor 4. Since the cleaning fluid continuously covers and rinses along the tilted surface, there is no problem of the cleaning fluid splashing in all directions when rinsing the surface of the tongue depressor 4 in a vertically placed state, which would prevent effective rinsing. This effectively avoids the hidden dangers of insufficient local cleaning and residue adhesion, ensuring the cleanliness of the tongue depressor 4 and greatly improving the reliability of the cleaning effect.

[0035] See Figure 1 As shown, the tongue depressor cleaning mounting bracket provided in this embodiment also includes a fixing block 3, which is installed at both ends of the limiting bracket 2.

[0036] In this embodiment, the cross-sections of the limiting frame 2, the first limiting part 21, and the second limiting part 22 are all circular. Specifically, the circular cross-section design makes the surfaces of the limiting frame 2, the first limiting part 21, and the second limiting part 22 smoother and without sharp edges, which helps the cleaning fluid to flow quickly down their surfaces under the action of gravity. Compared with other shapes (such as rectangles or squares), it reduces the possibility of liquid stagnation, thereby avoiding the phenomenon of liquid accumulation forming puddles and reducing the risk of bacterial growth.

[0037] In this embodiment, both the surface of the first limiting part 21 and the surface of the second limiting part 22 are coated with an antibacterial coating. The antibacterial coating is an inorganic antibacterial agent containing silver, zinc, or copper, or an organic antibacterial agent containing quaternary ammonium salts or organic acids. This design can significantly inhibit bacterial growth and improve hygiene and safety.

[0038] It should be noted that the indicated orientation or positional relationship is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship that the product is usually placed in during use, or the orientation or positional relationship that is commonly understood by those skilled in the art, or the orientation or positional relationship that the product is usually placed in during use. It is only for the purpose of facilitating the description of this application and simplifying the description, and is not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0039] It should be understood that those skilled in the art can make improvements or modifications based on the above description, and all such improvements and modifications should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims.

[0040] The present utility model patent has been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the implementation of the present utility model patent is not limited to the above-described manner. Any improvements made by adopting the inventive concept and technical solution of the present utility model patent, or the direct application of the inventive concept and technical solution of the present utility model patent to other occasions without modification, are all within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A tongue depressor cleaning mounting bracket, characterized in that, include: Mounting base (1); Two limiting frames (2) are arranged vertically and mounted on the mounting base (1); each limiting frame (2) is provided with a first limiting part (21) and a second limiting part (22), the first limiting part (21) and the second limiting part (22) are arranged opposite to each other, and the first limiting part (21) and the second limiting part (22) both extend along the X-axis to form a periodically repeating wave-shaped structure; The first limiting part (21) includes an alternately arranged first concave section (211) and a first convex section (212), and the second limiting part (22) includes an alternately arranged second concave section (221) and a second convex section (222). The first convex section (212) and the second convex section (222) are arranged opposite to each other, and the first concave section (211) and the second concave section (221) are arranged opposite to each other. The first concave section (211) and the second concave section (221) are connected by a partition (23). There are two partitions (23). The two partitions (23), the first concave section (211) and the second concave section (221) define a slot space for installing a tongue depressor (4). The first concave section (211) abuts against one side of the tongue depressor (4), and the second concave section (221) abuts against the other side of the tongue depressor (4).

2. The tongue depressor cleaning mounting bracket as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting base (1) includes a U-shaped tube (11) and fixed brackets (12) arranged on both sides of the U-shaped tube (11). A support member (13) is provided on the U-shaped tube (11), and the support member (13) is located directly below the two limiting frames (2).

3. The tongue depressor cleaning mounting bracket as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The support (13) is a filter screen.

4. The tongue depressor cleaning mounting bracket as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The fixed bracket (12) includes a fixed tube (121) and a mounting plate (122). The upper end of the mounting plate (122) is connected to the fixed tube (121), and the lower end of the mounting plate (122) is connected to the U-shaped tube (11). The mounting plate (122) is provided with two arc-shaped through holes (1221). At least a part of the upper limiting bracket (2) passes through the corresponding arc-shaped through hole (1221), and at least a part of the lower limiting bracket (2) passes through the corresponding arc-shaped through hole (1221). When the cleaning fluid washes the tongue depressor (4) located on the two limiting brackets (2), the two limiting brackets (2) can move along the inner wall of the arc-shaped through hole (1221) so that the cleaning fluid flows from top to bottom along the inclined surface of the tongue depressor (4).

5. The tongue depressor cleaning mounting bracket as described in claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes fixing blocks (3), which are installed at both ends of the limiting frame (2).

6. The tongue depressor cleaning mounting bracket as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The cross-sections of the limiting frame (2), the first limiting part (21), and the second limiting part (22) are all circular.

7. The tongue depressor cleaning mounting bracket as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The surfaces of the first limiting part (21) and the second limiting part (22) are both coated with an antibacterial coating.