24-hour urine collection detector

By designing a 24-hour urine collection detector, patients can collect and quickly conduct initial urine tests themselves, solving the complex urine testing process in existing technologies, reducing waiting time and environmental pollution, and improving testing efficiency and accuracy.

CN223958836UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-03RUIJIN HOSPITAL AFFILIATED TO SHANGHAI JIAO TONG UNIV SCHOOL OF MEDICINE +1
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-08-29
Publication Date
2026-03-03

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Technical Problem

The current 24-hour urine test process is complicated, requiring patients to bring their own containers and wait for a long time, causing inconvenience and anxiety, and medical staff may easily contaminate the environment during the process.

Method used

Design a 24-hour urine collection and testing device, including a storage tank, a stirring impeller, a rapid testing area, and urine test reagent tubes. Patients can collect and quickly perform initial urine tests themselves, while medical staff can stir the urine under closed conditions and use urine protein test strips for qualitative confirmation.

Benefits of technology

This allows patients to collect their own urine samples over 24 hours for rapid initial testing, reducing waiting time, improving testing efficiency, ensuring accurate results, and reducing environmental pollution.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a 24-hour urine collection detector which comprises a liquid storage tank, a cover plate, an external pipeline connector, supporting legs and a flow guide connector are arranged on the liquid storage tank, a stirring impeller and a rotating shaft are arranged in the liquid storage tank, a flow valve is arranged on the upper portion of the flow guide connector, and a quick detection connector with a silica gel cap and a liquid outlet connector are arranged on the two sides of the lower portion of the flow guide connector respectively. Two ends of the urine detection reagent tube are respectively provided with a liquid taking needle head and a rapid detection area, the rapid detection area comprises a test paper infiltrating section, a reagent tube sealing cover and a detection starting cover, after the detection starting cover is pulled, the sealing plug is separated from the urine detection reagent tube, and the rapid detection area is used for rapid detection. Urine flows into the test paper infiltrating section and infiltrates the detection area of the test paper through the infiltrating window. Urine protein test paper detection and a 24-hour urine collector are combined, rapid initial detection is achieved, an initial result can be given in a short time, a patient can know the illness state of himself / herself more rapidly, and unnecessary anxiety and waiting are reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of urine collection devices, and in particular relates to a 24-hour urine collection detector. Background Technology

[0002] A 24-hour urine sample is an important indicator for clinical diagnosis. Collection requires the patient to collect urine from each of the past 24 hours, thoroughly mix it, and collect approximately 5 ml of urine into a urine test tube. The urine in the test tube is then tested. The general procedure is as follows: The patient prepares a cylindrical container and begins urinating completely into the container at 8:00 AM on the first day, including the first morning urine. Afterward, urine is collected from each urination until 8:00 AM the following morning. The start and end times are recorded to ensure a complete 24-hour urine collection.

[0003] If the patient is not hospitalized, they need to bring their own urine container to the hospital for testing. This is very inconvenient for the patient to carry the urine container. After settling overnight, the doctor or nurse needs to stir the urine before testing. Stirring the urine with the container open not only produces a pungent odor but also easily pollutes the environment and seriously affects the work enthusiasm of medical staff.

[0004] The prior art CN207036507U discloses a multifunctional urine collection and sampling device for 24-hour urine protein testing, including a collection bucket, a fixing cover, a motor, a stirring rod, a sealing cap, a guide nozzle, a discharge tube, a regulating valve, a connecting tube, a first one-way valve, a fixing cylinder, an insertion tube, a second one-way valve, a first spring, a protective sleeve, a piston, a pull rod, and a second spring. This device facilitates the collection and storage of urine excreted by patients. Through its built-in stirring mechanism, it can also uniformly stir the settled urine, effectively avoiding inaccuracies in subsequent test results. Its simple operation greatly improves the convenience for medical personnel.

[0005] The complete 24-hour urine test is complex and time-consuming, which can easily cause anxiety for patients. A crucial step in the 24-hour urine test is proteinuria detection. Proteinuria can indicate various potential health risks and is a broad risk indicator. Proteinuria test strips are a mature testing method that provides rapid results. Therefore, it is necessary to provide a 24-hour urine collection and testing device that can quickly provide preliminary results, reassure patients, or prompt them to undergo initial screening for other diseases without waiting for a complete test report, thus saving them time. Utility Model Content

[0006] The technical problem to be solved by this invention is to provide a 24-hour urine collection detector, which facilitates the collection of 24-hour urine samples and enables rapid detection of urine protein in the collected urine samples.

[0007] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is as follows: A 24-hour urine collection detector is provided, including a storage tank. The storage tank has an openable and closable cover on top, an external pipeline interface on the upper surface, and support legs and a flow guide connector at the bottom. A stirring impeller is provided inside the storage tank, with a rotating shaft at its center. One end of the rotating shaft is connected to a motor or a hand crank. The flow guide connector has a flow valve at its upper part and rapid detection interfaces and a liquid outlet interface on its lower sides for communication with a urine test reagent tube, respectively. Silicone caps are provided at the rapid detection interfaces and the liquid outlet interface. A liquid collection needle is provided at the end of the urine test reagent tube facing the rapid detection interface, and a rapid detection area is provided at the end away from the rapid detection interface. The rapid detection area includes a test strip wetting section, a reagent tube sealing cap, and a detection activation cap connected in sequence. A sealing plug is connected to the test strip wetting section inside the test strip through the reagent tube sealing cap. The side wall of the test strip wetting section has a wetting window, and a receiving cavity for accommodating the test strip is provided outside the wetting window. The reagent tube sealing cap has a groove in the middle, and the side wall of the groove has a sealing limiting groove and a detection limiting groove. The shape of the detection activation cap matches the reagent tube sealing cap. The side wall of the detection activation cap has a rib that matches the sealing limiting groove and the detection limiting groove. When in the initial position, the rib is engaged in the sealing limiting groove, and the sealing plug is inserted into the urine test reagent tube to achieve end sealing. When the detection activation cap is pulled outward to engage the rib in the detection limiting groove, the sealing plug is dislodged from the urine test reagent tube, and urine flows into the test strip wetting section and wets the detection area of ​​the test strip through the wetting window.

[0008] Preferably, the outer wall of the reagent tube sealing cap is provided with a safety buckle. When the male buckle of the safety buckle is engaged with the female buckle on the outer wall of the detection start cap, the rib is engaged in the sealing limit groove.

[0009] Preferably, the external pipeline interface is connected to a removable preservative package containing built-in preservative.

[0010] Preferably, the cavity is transparent, allowing the judgment area of ​​the internal test paper to be visible.

[0011] Preferably, the liquid storage tank is provided with a handle on the top.

[0012] Preferably, the liquid storage tank is provided with a handle on its side.

[0013] Preferably, the urine test tube has a urine capacity of 5 ± 0.5 ml.

[0014] Preferably, the capacity of the storage tank is 2750±250ml.

[0015] Preferably, the length of the immersion window is 10±1mm.

[0016] Preferably, the test strip is a urine protein test strip.

[0017] The beneficial effects are as follows: This utility model allows patients to collect 24-hour urine samples at home, has a handle for easy carrying and delivery to the hospital, and has a cover with a built-in stirring impeller, so that medical staff can stir the 24-hour urine in a closed environment, avoiding pollution of the ward environment.

[0018] After the urine sediment is evenly stirred by the impeller, the urine is then poured into a quantitative urine test reagent tube. Once full, pulling the test start cap allows for a quick preliminary test using pre-stored test strips to qualitatively confirm whether the urine contains protein or other potential risks, thus improving urine testing efficiency and ensuring the accuracy of subsequent tests.

[0019] Patients typically have to wait a long time to receive a complete test report when undergoing 24-hour urine testing. This invention combines urine protein test strips with a 24-hour urine collection device to achieve rapid initial testing, providing preliminary results in a short time. This allows patients to understand their condition more quickly, reducing unnecessary anxiety and waiting. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 A stereoscopic view of a 24-hour urine collection detector.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a 24-hour urine collection detector.

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Enlarged cross-sectional view of the sealed state of the urine test kit.

[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Enlarged cross-sectional view of the urine test kit in testing status.

[0024] The components are as follows: 1-Storage tank; 101-Cover plate; 102-Handle; 103-External pipeline interface; 104-Support leg; 105-Flow guide connector; 106-Stirring impeller; 107-Rotating shaft; 108-Hand crank; 109-Flow valve; 110-Quick test interface; 111-Dispensing interface; 112-Silicone cap; 2-Removable preservative pack; 3-Urine test reagent tube; 301-Liquid collection needle; 4-Quick test area; 401-Test paper wetting section; 402-Reagent tube sealing cap; 403-Detection start cap; 404-Wetting window; 405-Receiving cavity; 406-Sealing plug; 407-Sealing limit groove; 408-Detection limit groove; 409-Rib; 410-Groove; 411-Safety buckle; 5-Test paper; 501-Detection area; 502-Judgment area; 6-Syringe.

[0025] The same markings in each diagram represent the same component. Figure 2 The red arrows indicate the direction of urine flow. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The present invention will be further illustrated below with reference to specific embodiments. It should be understood that these embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Furthermore, it should be understood that after reading the teachings of this invention, those skilled in the art can make various alterations or modifications to the present invention, and these equivalent forms also fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.

[0027] like Figure 1 , 2 As shown, this utility model provides a 24-hour urine collection detector, including a storage tank 1. The storage tank 1 has an openable and closable cover 101 on the top, an external pipeline interface 103 on the upper surface, and a support leg 104 and a flow guide connector 105 at the bottom. A stirring impeller 106 is installed inside the storage tank 1. A rotating shaft 107 is located at the axis of the stirring impeller 106. One end of the rotating shaft 107 is connected to a motor or a hand crank 108. A flow valve 109 is installed at the upper part of the flow guide connector 105, and a rapid detection interface 110 and a liquid outlet interface 111 for communication with a urine test reagent tube 3 are respectively provided on both sides of the lower part. Silicone caps 112 are provided at the rapid detection interface 110 and the liquid outlet interface 111. The connection structure between the motor and the stirring impeller 106 can be found in prior art CN207036507U, and will not be described again here.

[0028] like Figure 3 , 4As shown, the urine test reagent tube 3 has a liquid collection needle 301 at one end facing the rapid test interface 110 and a rapid test area 4 at the other end away from the rapid test interface 110. The rapid test area 4 includes a test strip wetting section 401, a reagent tube sealing cap 402, and a test activation cap 403 connected in sequence. The test activation cap 403 is connected to a sealing plug 406 that passes through the reagent tube sealing cap 402 and is located inside the test strip wetting section 401. The side wall of the test strip wetting section 401 has a wetting window 404, and a receiving cavity 405 for accommodating the test strip 5 is provided outside the wetting window 404. The reagent tube sealing cap 402 has a groove 410 in the middle, and the side wall of the groove 410 has a sealing limiting groove. The detection start cover 403 is shaped to match the reagent tube sealing cover 402. The side wall of the detection start cover 403 is provided with a rib 409 that matches the sealing limit groove 407 and the detection limit groove 408. When in the initial position, the rib 409 is engaged in the sealing limit groove 407, and the sealing plug 406 is inserted into the urine test reagent tube 3 to achieve end sealing. When the detection start cover 403 is pulled outward to make the rib 409 engage in the detection limit groove 408, the sealing plug 406 is dislodged from the urine test reagent tube 3, and urine flows into the test strip wetting section 401 and wets the detection area 501 of the test strip 5 through the wetting window 404.

[0029] In one specific embodiment, a safety buckle 411 is provided on the outer wall of the reagent tube sealing cap 402. When the male buckle of the safety buckle 411 is engaged in the female buckle on the outer wall of the detection start cap 403, the rib 409 is engaged in the sealing limit groove 407.

[0030] In one specific embodiment, the external pipeline interface 103 is connected to a removable preservative package 2 containing a built-in preservative. Preservatives or other agents are added to the storage tank 1 through the external pipeline interface 103 as needed.

[0031] In one specific embodiment, the receiving cavity 405 is transparent, allowing visibility of the judgment area 502 of the internal test strip 5. The test strip 5 is a commercially available urine protein strip test strip, which can be a qualitative test strip with C and T lines. When both the C and T lines in the judgment area 502 change color simultaneously, it is qualitatively determined that the urine contains urine protein, and further testing should be performed. The test strip 5 can also be a coarse quantitative test strip. After immersing the strip in urine for 2-5 seconds, the color on the test strip is compared with that on a colorimetric card to observe the color intensity and assess the amount of urine protein.

[0032] Depending on the patient's condition, the urine protein test strip can be replaced with qualitative or quantitative test strips that detect other indicators, such as urine ketone test strips, pH test strips, or urine occult blood test strips.

[0033] In a kind of Figure 1 In the specific embodiment shown, the liquid storage tank 1 is provided with a handle 102 on the top. In another embodiment, the liquid storage tank 1 is provided with a grip on the side. Medical personnel can quickly move this utility model using the handle 102 or the grip for urine collection or cleaning.

[0034] The urine test tube 3 has a urine capacity of 5±0.5ml. The tube body of the urine test tube 3 is transparent, making it easy for medical staff to determine whether it is full.

[0035] The storage tank 1 has a capacity of 2750±250ml, which can store all the urine produced by a typical patient in 24 hours and is not prone to overflow even if there is a large amount of urine.

[0036] The length of the immersion window 404 matches the length of the detection area 501 of the test strip 5, which is generally 10±1mm.

[0037] The specific steps of using this utility model are as follows: Ensure the bottom flow valve 109 is closed; connect the patient's urine catheter to the storage tank 1 through the open cover 101 to collect the patient's 24-hour urine sample; after 24 hours, use the hand crank 108 or a motor to drive the stirring impeller 106 in the storage tank 1 to uniformly stir the settled urine; insert the end of the urine test reagent tube with the liquid collection needle 301 into the silicone cap 112 of the rapid test interface 110; rotate 90° to open the flow valve 109 so that the urine flows into the urine test reagent tube 3 through the rapid test interface 110; pull out the test start cover 403 so that the urine in the urine test reagent tube 3 wets the test paper 5 through the wetting window 404 for rapid preliminary detection of urine components; based on the preliminary test results, decide whether it is necessary to insert the syringe 6 into the silicone cap 112 of the liquid outlet interface 111 again to collect liquid and send it for further testing; after all tests are completed, close the flow valve 109. During use, preservatives can be added from the external pipeline interface 103 as needed.

[0038] Generally speaking, this utility model is a disposable product. After use, one of the silicone caps 112 or both silicone caps 112 can be removed, the flow valve 109 can be opened to discharge the residual urine inside, and then the product can be discarded.

Claims

1. A 24-hour urine collection detector, comprising a storage tank, wherein the storage tank has an openable and closable cover on top, an external pipeline interface on the upper surface, and support legs and a flow guide connector on the bottom; a stirring impeller is provided inside the storage tank, and a rotating shaft is provided at the axis of the stirring impeller; one end of the rotating shaft is connected to a motor or a hand crank, characterized in that, The upper part of the flow guide connector is equipped with a flow valve, and the lower two sides are respectively equipped with a rapid test interface and a liquid outlet interface for communicating with the urine test reagent tube. The rapid test interface and the liquid outlet interface are equipped with silicone caps. The urine test reagent tube has a sampling needle at one end facing the rapid test interface and a rapid test area at the other end away from the rapid test interface. The rapid test area includes a test strip wetting section, a reagent tube sealing cap, and a test activation cap connected in sequence. The test activation cap is connected to a sealing plug that passes through the reagent tube sealing cap and is located inside the test strip wetting section. The side wall of the test strip wetting section has a wetting window, and a receiving cavity for accommodating the test strip is provided outside the wetting window. The reagent tube sealing cap has a groove in the middle, and the side wall of the groove has a sealing limiting groove and a detection limiting groove. The shape of the detection activation cap matches the reagent tube sealing cap, and the side wall of the detection activation cap has raised ribs that match the sealing limiting groove and the detection limiting groove. When in the initial position, the rib is engaged in the sealing groove, and the sealing plug is inserted into the urine test reagent tube to achieve end sealing; when the detection start cover is pulled outward to engage the rib in the detection groove, the sealing plug is dislodged from the urine test reagent tube, and urine flows into the test strip wetting section and wets the detection area of ​​the test strip through the wetting window.

2. The 24-hour urine collection detector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer wall of the reagent tube sealing cap is provided with a safety buckle. When the male buckle of the safety buckle is engaged with the female buckle on the outer wall of the detection start cap, the rib is engaged in the sealing limit groove.

3. The 24-hour urine collection detector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The external pipeline interface is connected to a removable preservative pack containing built-in preservatives.

4. The 24-hour urine collection detector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cavity is transparent, allowing the judgment area of ​​the test paper inside to be seen.

5. A 24-hour urine collection detector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The liquid storage tank is equipped with a handle on top.

6. A 24-hour urine collection detector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage tank is equipped with a handle on its side.

7. A 24-hour urine collection detector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The urine test tube has a urine capacity of 5 ± 0.5 ml.

8. A 24-hour urine collection detector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The capacity of the storage tank is 2750±250ml.

9. A 24-hour urine collection detector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The length of the immersion window is 10±1mm.

10. A 24-hour urine collection detector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The test strip mentioned is a urine protein test strip.

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