Blood sampling test tube storage device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a blood sampling test tube storage device, which relates to the field of medical instruments and comprises a storage rack and storage boxes, the storage rack is provided with a plurality of storage grooves for placing the storage boxes, and the storage boxes are placed in the storage grooves; the upper half box and the lower half box are provided with openings, the edges of the openings of the upper half box and the lower half box are rotationally connected through hinges, the first storage plate is installed at the bottom of the inner side of the lower half box, a plurality of first test tube holes are formed in the first storage plate in an array mode, and the second storage plate is installed at the bottom of the inner side of the upper half box. A plurality of second test tube holes are formed in the second storage plate in an array manner. Used and unused blood sampling test tubes are partitioned through the upper half box and the lower half box and are distinguished through the color coatings, and then the corresponding color coatings are arranged in the first test tube hole and the second test tube hole, so that the situation that the blood sampling sequence is disordered, mixed and missed when medical staff perform multi-item blood sampling is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, specifically to a blood collection tube storage device. Background Technology

[0002] Blood collection is a fundamental procedure in medical institutions such as hospital check-up centers and clinics. Whether in internal medicine or surgery, test results are essential for diagnosis. Typically, multiple tests are performed simultaneously, requiring multiple test tubes. However, due to the large number of tests and tubes needed, missed collections are common, meaning blood may not be collected for a particular test. Furthermore, different tests require different colored caps and additives, necessitating strict adherence to the collection order to ensure blood quality and minimize interference between different tubes. Correct collection order is crucial for accurate and reliable results and must be strictly followed according to international and national standards. Current clinical practice of centralizing blood collection tubes can lead to omissions or mixing.

[0003] Therefore, there is a need for a blood collection tube storage device that can standardize the blood collection sequence and effectively ensure the accuracy and reliability of test results. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention provides a blood collection tube storage device, which divides used and unused blood collection tubes into upper and lower halves and distinguishes them with color coatings. Then, the first and second test tube holes are filled with color coatings corresponding to the blood collection tubes, which avoids the situation of medical staff confusing the blood collection order, mixing and missing blood when performing multiple blood collections, thus solving the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A blood collection tube storage device includes a storage rack and a storage box. The storage rack has multiple storage slots for placing the storage box, and the storage box is placed in the storage slot.

[0007] The storage box includes an upper half box, a lower half box, a first storage plate, a second storage plate, a latch, and a hinge. Both the upper and lower half boxes have openings, and the edges of the openings of the upper and lower half boxes are rotatably connected to each other via the hinge. The first storage plate is installed on the bottom inner side of the lower half box, and multiple first test tube holes are arranged in an array on the first storage plate. The second storage plate is installed on the bottom inner side of the upper half box, and multiple second test tube holes are arranged in an array on the second storage plate. The inner sidewalls of the first test tube holes are coated with different colors, and the second test tube holes are coated with a color corresponding to the first test tube holes. A latch is installed on the side of the lower half box away from the hinge for fixing the upper and lower half boxes together.

[0008] Preferably, the height of the upper half of the box is equal to the height of the lower half of the box. When the latches fix the upper half of the box and the lower half of the box together, the distance between the bottom of the first test tube hole and the second storage plate is equal to the length of the blood collection tube.

[0009] Preferably, the upper and lower half of the box have different colored coatings on their side walls, and the outer side wall of the storage box has a color sequence reference table.

[0010] Preferably, both the first and second test tube holes have a chamfer at the end near the opening to facilitate the entry of the blood collection tube, and elastic pads are installed on the inner sidewalls of the first and second test tube holes.

[0011] Preferably, a first magnet is installed on the outer wall of the lower half of the box where the hinge is installed, and a second magnet is installed on the outer wall of the upper half of the box where the hinge is installed. The magnetic fields of the first magnet and the second magnet are in opposite directions, and the thickness of the first magnet and the second magnet is equal to the diameter of the hinge.

[0012] Preferably, a fixing unit is installed on one side of the storage rack. The fixing unit includes a support frame, a limiting plate, a pressure plate, a telescopic rod, and springs. The support frame is installed on the long side of the storage rack. A fixing groove is formed on the support frame. A cavity is formed inside the support frame. Multiple telescopic holes are formed between the cavity and the fixing groove. The telescopic rod is slidably installed in the telescopic holes, and its two ends are located in the cavity and the fixing groove, respectively. A pressure plate is installed on the end of the telescopic rod located in the fixing groove. A limiting plate is installed on the end of the telescopic rod located in the cavity. Multiple springs are installed in the cavity, and the two ends of the springs elastically abut against the limiting plate and the inner side wall of the cavity, respectively.

[0013] Preferably, the edge of the pressure plate near the opening of the fixing groove is chamfered, and an anti-slip pad is installed on the side wall of the pressure plate near the storage rack.

[0014] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0015] 1. This utility model divides used and unused blood collection tubes into upper and lower halves, and uses color coatings to distinguish them. The first tube hole is coated with a different color coating, and the second tube hole is coated with a color coating corresponding to the first tube hole. This avoids situations where medical staff cause confusion, mixing, or omissions when collecting blood for multiple items.

[0016] 2. This utility model uses a fixing unit to easily secure the storage rack to the side wall of the nursing cart, facilitating operation and transportation. Furthermore, the fixing unit, through the cooperation of springs and telescopic rods, can accommodate clamps of different sizes, allowing the storage rack to be used on various nursing carts and improving its practicality.

[0017] 3. This utility model uses a storage box to store and transport blood collection tubes. Compared with the existing method of fixing blood collection tubes in an exposed state, this avoids the blood collection tubes from breaking due to accidental collisions, thus improving the safety of the blood collection tubes. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the fixed unit of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the storage rack of this utility model in the closed state;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the storage box of this utility model in the open state;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the storage box of this utility model.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Storage rack; 11. Storage slot; 2. Storage box; 21. Upper half of the box; 22. Lower half of the box; 23. First storage plate; 24. Second storage plate; 25. Lock; 26. Hinge; 27. First test tube hole; 28. Second test tube hole; 3. First magnet; 4. Second magnet; 5. Fixing unit; 51. Support frame; 52. Limiting plate; 53. Pressure plate; 54. Spring; 55. Telescopic rod; 56. Chamber; 57. Fixing slot; 6. Blood collection tube. 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. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0025] Next, refer to Figures 1 to 5 The working principle of this embodiment will be described in detail so that those skilled in the art can better understand this utility model:

[0026] The storage box 2 includes an upper half 21, a lower half 22, a first storage plate 23, a second storage plate 24, a latch 25, and a hinge 26. Both the upper half 21 and the lower half 22 have openings, and the edges of these openings are rotatably connected by the hinge 26. The first storage plate 23 is inserted into the bottom inner side of the lower half 22 via an interference fit. The first storage plate 23 has multiple first test tube holes 27 arranged in an array on its surface for securing blood collection tubes 6. The second storage plate 24 is inserted into the bottom inner side of the upper half 21 via an interference fit. The second storage plate 24 has multiple second test tube holes 28 arranged in an array on its surface for securing blood collection tubes 6. The number of first test tube holes 27 and second test tube holes 28 are equal. The storage plates can be made of soft plastic.

[0027] Existing blood collection tubes 6 typically use different colored caps and sizes to distinguish different blood collection procedures, avoiding confusion. The inner wall of the first tube opening 27 has a different colored coating, and the second tube opening 28 has a corresponding colored coating, making it easy for medical staff to place used blood collection tubes 6 into their corresponding positions. Medical staff can arrange them according to the order of blood collection procedures and the order of the colored coatings to avoid confusion. A latch 25 is installed on the side of the lower half of the box 22 away from the hinge 26 to securely connect the upper half of the box 21 and the lower half of the box 22.

[0028] When medical staff need to draw blood, they can remove the storage rack 1 from the blood collection cart, take the storage box 2 from the storage slot 11 on the storage rack 1, and place it on the table, with the lower half of the box 22 at the bottom. Unlock the latch 25 to open the storage box 2, and rotate the upper half of the box 21 180 degrees so that both the upper half of the box 21 and the lower half of the box 22 are facing upwards. After completing the preparations, blood collection can begin. Unused blood collection tubes 6 will be placed on the first storage plate 23, arranged in color order. Medical staff will take out the unused blood collection tubes 6 in sequence for blood collection. After blood collection, the tubes will be placed in the corresponding color's second tube hole 28 on the second storage plate 24 for fixation. This prevents medical staff from confusing the order of using the blood collection tubes 6 and ensures the accurate execution of the blood collection sequence for different procedures. After all blood collection tubes 6 have been used, they are all located in the corresponding colored second tube holes 28 on the second storage plate 24. At this point, medical staff can rotate the lower half of the box 22 180 degrees and close the storage box 2 using the latch 25, with the upper half of the box 21 at the bottom. Finally, the storage box 2 in this state is placed back into the storage slot 11, completing the blood collection task. The operation steps for unused blood collection tubes 6 initially located on the second storage plate 24 are the same as described above. This invention eliminates the need to distinguish the up and down orientation of the storage box 2 during use, improving its ease of use.

[0029] The upper half of the box 21 is the same height as the lower half of the box 22, ensuring that both halves are on the table when the storage box 2 is open, thus guaranteeing stability and ease of use. When the latch 25 secures the upper half of the box 21 and the lower half of the box 22, the distance between the bottom of the first test tube hole 27 and the second storage plate 24 is equal to the length of the blood collection tube 6. Therefore, the storage box 2 can be closed without interference, regardless of whether the blood collection tube 6 is placed on the first storage plate 23 or the second storage plate 24, facilitating the transport of the blood collection tube 6. Since the first storage plate 23 and the second storage plate 24 are located at the bottom of the lower half of the box 22 and the upper half of the box 21, respectively, the storage box 2 utilizes the shared space of the upper half of the box 21 and the lower half of the box 22 to store the blood collection tube 6, thereby reducing the overall size of the storage box 2 and facilitating storage and transport.

[0030] The upper half of the box 21 and the lower half of the box 22 have different colored coatings on their side walls to remind medical staff and help them distinguish between the areas where blood collection tubes 6 have been used and the areas where they have not. The outer wall of the storage box 2 has a color sequence chart that corresponds to the color coating of the first test tube hole 27 and the second test tube hole 28, helping medical staff to collect blood in the correct order and avoid errors.

[0031] Both the first test tube hole 27 and the second test tube hole 28 have chamfered ends near the openings to facilitate the insertion of the blood collection tube 6, reducing the time required for medical staff to insert the blood collection tube 6 into the first test tube hole 27 and the second test tube hole 28, thus improving work efficiency. Elastic pads, such as rubber pads, silicone pads, and polyurethane pads, are installed on the inner walls of the first test tube hole 27 and the second test tube hole 28 to increase friction with the blood collection tube 6 and improve its stability.

[0032] A first magnet 3 is installed on the outer wall of the lower half of the box 22, which is fitted with a hinge 26. A second magnet 4 is installed on the outer wall of the upper half of the box 21, which is also fitted with a hinge 26. The thickness of the first magnet 3 and the second magnet 4 is equal to the diameter of the hinge 26. Therefore, when the storage box 2 is fully opened, the first magnet 3 and the second magnet 4 will fit together perfectly. Since the magnetic fields of the first magnet 3 and the second magnet 4 are in opposite directions, they will attract each other, keeping the upper half of the box 21 and the lower half of the box 22 in a stable open state for easy use. The first magnet 3 and the second magnet 4 can be magnets with relatively weak magnetic field strength to avoid affecting the subsequent closing of the storage box 2.

[0033] The fixing unit 5 includes a support frame 51, a limiting plate 52, a pressure plate 53, a telescopic rod 55, and springs 54. The support frame 51 is bolted to the long side of the storage rack 1, and a fixing groove 57 is provided on the support frame 51 for hanging on the nursing cart. A chamber 56 is provided inside the support frame 51, and multiple telescopic holes are provided between the chamber 56 and the fixing groove 57. The telescopic rod 55 is slidably installed in the telescopic holes, with its two ends located in the chamber 56 and the fixing groove 57, respectively. The end of the telescopic rod 55 located in the fixing groove 57 is bolted to the pressure plate 53, and the end of the telescopic rod 55 located in the chamber 56 is bolted to the limiting plate 52. Multiple springs 54 are installed in the chamber 56, and the two ends of the springs 54 elastically abut against the limiting plate 52 and the inner wall of the chamber 56, respectively. When medical staff need to hang the storage rack 1 on the nursing cart, they align the fixing slot 57 with the railing or baffle on the nursing cart and press down. During this process, the pressure plate 53 will come into contact with the nursing cart. The pressure plate 53 moves back towards the chamber 56, thereby compressing the spring 54. The elasticity of the spring 54 increases the friction between the pressure plate 53 and the nursing cart, thus increasing the stability of the storage rack 1 on the nursing cart. When it is necessary to remove the storage rack 1, simply lift it upwards.

[0034] The edge of the pressure plate 53 near the opening of the fixing slot 57 is chamfered to facilitate better hanging of the fixing slot 57 on the nursing cart. Anti-slip pads, such as rubber pads, silicone pads, and polyurethane pads, are installed on the side wall of the pressure plate 53 near the storage rack 1 to further increase the friction between the pressure plate 53 and the nursing cart.

[0035] The foregoing description of specific exemplary embodiments of the present invention is for illustrative and explanatory purposes. These descriptions are not intended to limit the present invention to the precise forms disclosed, and it is obvious that many changes and variations can be made based on the above teachings. Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, these specific embodiments are merely explanations of the present invention and are not intended to limit the invention. The specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. The purpose of selecting and describing exemplary embodiments is to explain the specific principles of the present invention and its practical application, so that those skilled in the art, after reading this specification, can make modifications, substitutions, variations, and various choices and changes to the embodiments as needed without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, provided that such modifications, substitutions, variations, and choices and changes are within the scope of the claims of the present invention and are protected by patent law.

Claims

1. A blood collection tube storage device, comprising a storage rack (1) and a storage box (2), wherein the storage rack (1) is provided with a plurality of storage slots (11) for placing the storage box (2), and the storage box (2) is placed in the storage slots (11); Its features are, The storage box (2) includes an upper half box (21), a lower half box (22), a first storage plate (23), a second storage plate (24), a latch (25), and a hinge (26). Both the upper half box (21) and the lower half box (22) have openings. The edges of the openings of the upper half box (21) and the lower half box (22) are rotatably connected to each other via the hinge (26). The first storage plate (23) is installed on the bottom inner side of the lower half box (22). Multiple first test tube holes are arrayed on the first storage plate (23). 27) The second storage plate (24) is installed on the bottom inside of the upper half box (21). Multiple second test tube holes (28) are arrayed on the second storage plate (24). The inner wall of the first test tube hole (27) is provided with different colored coatings. The second test tube hole (28) is provided with a colored coating corresponding to the first test tube hole (27). A buckle (25) is installed on the side of the lower half box (22) away from the hinge (26) for fixing the upper half box (21) and the lower half box (22).

2. The blood collection tube storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The height of the upper half box (21) is equal to the height of the lower half box (22). When the latch (25) fixes the upper half box (21) and the lower half box (22) together, the distance between the bottom of the first test tube hole (27) and the second storage plate (24) is equal to the length of the blood collection tube (6).

3. The blood collection tube storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper half box (21) and the lower half box (22) have different colored coatings on their side walls, and the storage box (2) has a color sequence reference table on its outer side wall.

4. The blood collection tube storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the first test tube hole (27) and the second test tube hole (28) have chamfers at the ends near the openings to facilitate the entry of blood collection tubes (6), and elastic pads are installed on the inner walls of the first test tube hole (27) and the second test tube hole (28).

5. A blood collection tube storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A first magnet (3) is installed on the outer wall of the lower half box (22) where the hinge (26) is installed, and a second magnet (4) is installed on the outer wall of the upper half box (21) where the hinge (26) is installed. The magnetic fields of the first magnet (3) and the second magnet (4) are opposite in direction, and the thickness of the first magnet (3) and the second magnet (4) is equal to the diameter of the hinge (26).

6. The blood collection tube storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A fixing unit (5) is installed on one side of the storage rack (1). The fixing unit (5) includes a support frame (51), a limiting plate (52), a pressure plate (53), a telescopic rod (55), and a spring (54). The support frame (51) is installed on the long side of the storage rack (1). A fixing groove (57) is provided on the support frame (51). A cavity (56) is provided inside the support frame (51). Multiple telescopic holes are provided between the cavity (56) and the fixing groove (57). The telescopic rod (55) is slidably installed in the telescopic hole, and its two ends are located in the cavity (56) and the fixing groove (57) respectively. The end of the telescopic rod (55) located in the fixing groove (57) is jointly installed with a pressure plate (53), and the end of the telescopic rod (55) located in the cavity (56) is jointly installed with a limiting plate (52). A plurality of springs (54) are installed in the cavity (56), and the two ends of the springs (54) elastically abut against the limiting plate (52) and the inner side wall of the cavity (56) respectively.

7. A blood collection tube storage device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The pressure plate (53) has a chamfer on one side edge near the opening of the fixing groove (57), and an anti-slip pad is installed on the side wall of the pressure plate (53) near the storage rack (1).

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