Adapter assembly and dialysate filter

Abstract

The utility model discloses a crossover coupling assembly and a dialysate filter, the crossover coupling assembly comprises an upper joint sleeved on an upper conduit, a side joint sleeved on a side conduit, a connecting pipe used for communicating the upper joint and the side joint, and a bayonet lock group used for respectively clamping and fixing the upper joint and the side joint with the upper conduit and the side conduit, the bayonet lock set comprises a first bayonet lock embedded in the upper connector and connected with the upper guide pipe in a clamped mode and a second bayonet lock embedded in the side connector and connected with the side guide pipe in a clamped mode, the upper connector is sequentially sleeved on the upper guide pipe, the side connector is sequentially sleeved on the side guide pipe, and a connecting pipe is additionally arranged between the first communicating pipe and the second communicating pipe. And then a first bayonet lock and a second bayonet lock can be sequentially inserted into the first bayonet lock groove and the second bayonet lock groove correspondingly, so that the first bayonet lock locks the upper connector on the upper guide pipe in the vertical direction, the second bayonet lock locks the side connector on the side guide pipe in the transverse direction, rapid installation is completed, the installation mode is simple and rapid, and installation is convenient for operators.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, and in particular to a conversion connector assembly and a dialysate filter. Background Technology

[0002] Dialysis fluid filters are mainly used in the process of hemodialysis to filter the dialysate.

[0003] In the early days of hemodialysis, dialysis equipment and techniques were relatively simple, and the requirements for the purity of the dialysate were not as high as they are now. With the advancement of medical technology, people have gradually realized that impurities, bacteria, endotoxins, and other substances in the dialysate can pose many risks to patients, such as triggering inflammatory reactions and allergic reactions.

[0004] Traditional dialysis systems may not be effective at removing tiny particles and harmful substances from dialysate. Dialysis fluid filter technology emerged to address this need, driven by the need to improve the safety and effectiveness of dialysis treatment. High-precision dialysate filters utilize advanced membrane materials to trap impurities of varying sizes, finely filtering the dialysate to ensure patients receive cleaner, more treatment-compliant fluid.

[0005] Currently, general-purpose dialysate filters are typically made compatible with dedicated dialysis machines by adding adapter components. However, existing adapter components are expensive to manufacture, have many parts, making assembly difficult. Furthermore, they have fixed size requirements for dialysate filters and cannot be used interchangeably with other brands, resulting in certain limitations in their use. Utility Model Content

[0006] Therefore, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a conversion connector assembly and a dialysate filter, which aims to solve the compatibility problem of some special-purpose models.

[0007] This utility model provides a conversion connector assembly disposed on both sides of a dialysate filter. The dialysate filter includes a main tube, side covers disposed on both axial sides of the main tube, an upper conduit extending outward circumferentially along both sides of the main tube, and a side conduit extending outward along the side cover away from the main tube. The conversion connector assembly includes an upper connector sleeved on the upper conduit, a side connector sleeved on the side conduit, a connecting tube for connecting the upper connector and the side connector, and a locking pin group for securing the upper connector and the side connector to the upper conduit and the side conduit, respectively.

[0008] The locking pin assembly includes a first locking pin that is embedded in the upper connector and engages with the upper conduit, and a second locking pin that is embedded in the side connector and engages with the side conduit.

[0009] As described above, for the assembly of the dialysate filter conversion connector assembly, the operator can sequentially install the connector on the upper guide tube, install the side connector on the side guide tube, and install a connecting tube between the first and second connecting tubes. Then, the first and second locking pins can be inserted sequentially into the first and second locking pin slots, respectively, so that the first locking pin passes through the first connecting pipe end and locks onto the upper guide tube, locking the upper connector on the upper guide tube vertically. The second locking pin passes through the second connecting pipe end and locks onto the side guide tube, locking the side connector on the side guide tube horizontally. Finally, the assembly operation of the dialysate filter conversion connector assembly is completed. The installation method is simple and quick, convenient for operators to install, and solves the compatibility problem of some existing special models.

[0010] In addition, the adapter assembly proposed according to the embodiments of this utility model may also have the following additional technical features:

[0011] Furthermore, the upper connector includes a first connecting end sleeved on the upper conduit, an adapter disposed at the top of the first connecting end, and a first connecting pipe disposed at the bottom of the adapter and on the side away from the first connecting end for connecting the connecting pipe.

[0012] Furthermore, the bottom of the first connecting pipe end is provided with a series of through grooves that respectively accommodate the first locking pin and the upper conduit.

[0013] Furthermore, the through-slot assembly includes a first conduit slot formed at the bottom end of the first connecting pipe end for accommodating at least a portion of the upper conduit, and a first locking pin slot formed on one side of the bottom of the first connecting pipe end for accommodating the first locking pin.

[0014] Furthermore, the side connector includes a second connecting pipe end sleeved on the side conduit, and a second connecting pipe extending along the second connecting pipe end toward the first connecting pipe, the second connecting pipe being connected to the connecting pipe and the first connecting pipe respectively.

[0015] Furthermore, the second connecting pipe end is provided with a second set of through grooves on the side of the side guide tube, which respectively accommodate the second locking pin and the side guide tube.

[0016] Furthermore, the second through-slot assembly includes a second conduit slot for accommodating at least a portion of the side conduit, and a second locking slot for accommodating the second locking pin along the side of the second connecting pipe end.

[0017] In addition, this utility model also provides a dialysate filter, including a conversion connector assembly disposed on the dialysate filter. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1This is an exploded structural diagram of a conversion connector assembly and a dialysate filter proposed in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a dialysis fluid filter proposed in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a conversion connector assembly proposed in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the upper connector in a converter connector assembly proposed in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of the side connector in a conversion connector assembly proposed in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0023] Explanation of key component symbols:

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[0025] The following detailed description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, will further illustrate this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more complete description will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Several embodiments of this utility model are shown in the drawings. However, this utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that the disclosure of this utility model will be more thorough and complete.

[0027] It should be noted that when a component is said to be "fixed to" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intervening component. When a component is said to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.

[0028] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0029] Please see Figures 1 to 5The diagram shows the adapter assembly in this embodiment of the present invention, which is disposed on both sides of the dialysate filter 1. The dialysate filter 1 includes a main tube 11, side covers 13 disposed on both axial sides of the main tube 11, an upper conduit 12 extending outward circumferentially along both sides of the main tube 11, and a side conduit 14 extending outward along the side of the side cover 13 away from the main tube 11. The adapter assembly 2 includes an upper connector 21 sleeved on the upper conduit 12, a side connector 24 sleeved on the side conduit 14, a connecting tube 23 for connecting the upper connector 21 and the side connector 24, and a locking pin group for securing the upper connector 21 and the side connector 24 to the upper conduit 12 and the side conduit 14, respectively. The locking pin group includes a first locking pin 22 embedded in the upper connector 21 and engaging with the upper conduit 12, and a second locking pin 25 embedded in the side connector 24 and engaging with the side conduit 14.

[0030] Furthermore, the upper connector 21 includes a first connecting pipe end 211 sleeved on the upper conduit 12 and an adapter 214 disposed on the top of the first connecting pipe end 211. The adapter 214 has two connecting pipe grooves, which can be used to connect to a dedicated machine when converting a general-purpose dialysate filter into a dedicated dialysate filter. Further explanation is needed, in this application, the dedicated machine is a dialysis machine, which typically requires a dedicated dialysate filter. This is understandable to those skilled in the art and will not be elaborated upon here. A first connecting pipe 215 is disposed at the bottom of the adapter 214 and on the side away from the first connecting pipe end 211 for connecting the connecting pipe 23. The bottom of the first connecting pipe end 211 has a series of through grooves that respectively accommodate the first locking pin 22 and the upper conduit 12. The first conduit groove 212, which is located at the bottom of the first connecting end 211 and is used to accommodate at least part of the upper conduit 12, and the first locking groove 213, which is located on one side of the bottom of the first connecting end 211 and is used to accommodate the first locking pin 22, are included. The side connector 24 includes a second connecting end 241 sleeved on the side conduit 14 and a second connecting pipe 244 extending from the second connecting end 241 toward the first connecting pipe 215. The second connecting pipe 244 is connected to the connecting pipe 23 and the first connecting pipe 215 respectively. The second connecting end 241 is provided with a second through groove group on the side of the side conduit 14 to accommodate the second locking pin 25 and the side conduit 14 respectively. The second through groove group includes a second conduit groove 242 for accommodating at least part of the side conduit 14 and a second locking groove 243 for accommodating the second locking pin 25 is provided on the side of the second connecting end 242.

[0031] In practical implementation, operators can adjust the dialysate filter 1 according to its usage needs. For example, when converting a general-purpose dialysate filter to a special-purpose dialysate filter, conversion connector assemblies 2 can be added to both sides of the dialysate filter 1. Specifically, a connector 21 is fitted onto the upper conduit 12, and a side connector 24 is fitted onto the side conduit 14. It is important to ensure that the first connecting pipe 215 and the second connecting pipe 244 are in a relative position when assembling the connector 21 and the side connector 24. Then, a connecting pipe 23 is installed between the first connecting pipe 215 and the second connecting pipe 244. In some optional embodiments, the connection between the connecting pipe 23 and the first connecting pipe 215 and the second connecting pipe 244 can be either sleeved or screwed. Additionally, a first sealing ring can be embedded near the first conduit groove 212 at the first connecting pipe end 211 for fitting onto the upper conduit 12, ensuring that the first connecting pipe end 211 and the upper conduit 14 are properly connected. Similarly, to ensure the airtightness of the connection between the two, a second sealing ring can also be provided at the second pipe end 241 near the second conduit groove 242 for fitting onto the side conduit 14. The inner diameters of both the first and second sealing rings are smaller than the outer diameters of the ends of the upper conduit 12 and the side conduit 14, so that during the fitting process, the first and second sealing rings can deform and adjust according to the outer diameter, effectively fitting the deformation of the ends of the upper conduit 12 and the side conduit 14 to ensure a seal. Then, the operator can sequentially insert the first locking pin 22 and the second locking pin 25 into the first locking pin groove 213 and the second locking pin groove 243 respectively, so that the first locking pin 22 passes through the first pipe end 211 and is locked onto the upper conduit 12, locking the upper connector 21 on the upper conduit 12 vertically, and the second locking pin 25 passes through the second pipe end 241 and is locked onto the side conduit 14, locking the side connector 24 on the side conduit 14 horizontally. It should be noted that, if... Figure 1 As shown in the exploded view, the upper conduit 12 and the side conduit 14 are respectively provided with snap-fit ​​parts that correspond to and are adapted to the first snap-fit ​​pin 22 and the second snap-fit ​​pin 25 to ensure stable connection and finally complete the assembly operation of the conversion connector assembly 2 on both sides of the dialysate filter 1. The installation method is simple and quick, which is convenient for operators to install. Finally, the operator can use the dialysate filter 1 equipped with the conversion connector assembly 2 by inserting the conduit through the conversion interface 214.

[0032] In summary, for the assembly of the adapter assembly 2 on the dialysate filter 1, the operator can sequentially install the upper connector 21 on the upper conduit 12, install the side connector 24 on the side conduit 14, and install the connecting pipe 23 between the first connecting pipe 215 and the second connecting pipe 244. Then, the first locking pin 22 and the second locking pin 25 can be inserted sequentially into the first locking pin groove 213 and the second locking pin groove 243, respectively, so that the first locking pin 22 passes through the first connecting pipe end 211 and is locked on the upper conduit 12, locking the upper connector 21 on the upper conduit 12 vertically. The second locking pin 25 passes through the second connecting pipe end 241 and is locked on the side conduit 14, locking the side connector 24 on the side conduit 14 horizontally. Finally, the assembly operation of the adapter assembly 2 on both sides of the dialysate filter 1 is completed. The installation method is simple and quick, convenient for operators to install, and solves the compatibility problem of some existing special models.

[0033] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0034] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A converter assembly disposed on both sides of a dialysate filter, the dialysate filter comprising a main tube, side covers disposed on both axial sides of the main tube, an upper guide tube extending circumferentially outward along both sides of the main tube, and a side guide tube extending outward along the side cover away from the main tube, characterized in that, The adapter assembly includes an upper connector sleeved on the upper conduit, a side connector sleeved on the side conduit, a connecting pipe for connecting the upper connector and the side connector, and a locking pin assembly for securing the upper connector and the side connector to the upper conduit and the side conduit, respectively. The locking pin assembly includes a first locking pin that is embedded in the upper connector and engages with the upper conduit, and a second locking pin that is embedded in the side connector and engages with the side conduit.

2. The adapter assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper connector includes a first connecting end sleeved on the upper conduit, an adapter at the top of the first connecting end, and a first connecting pipe at the bottom of the adapter and on the side away from the first connecting end for connecting the connecting pipe.

3. The adapter assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom of the first connecting pipe end is provided with a series of through grooves that respectively accommodate the first locking pin and the upper conduit.

4. The adapter assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The through-slot assembly includes a first conduit slot formed at the bottom end of the first connecting pipe end for accommodating at least a portion of the upper conduit, and a first locking pin slot formed on one side of the bottom of the first connecting pipe end for accommodating the first locking pin.

5. The adapter assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The side connector includes a second connecting pipe end sleeved on the side conduit, and a second connecting pipe extending from the second connecting pipe end toward the first connecting pipe, wherein the second connecting pipe is connected to the connecting pipe and the first connecting pipe respectively.

6. The adapter assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second connecting pipe end is provided with a second set of through grooves on the side of the side guide tube, which respectively accommodate the second locking pin and the side guide tube.

7. The adapter assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second through-slot assembly includes a second conduit slot for accommodating at least a portion of the side conduit, and a second locking slot formed along the side of the second connecting pipe end for accommodating the second locking pin.

8. A dialysate filter, characterized in that: The adapter assembly, as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7, is disposed on the dialysate filter.

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