Self-cleaning disinfection box for internal medicine of traditional Chinese medicine

By designing a self-cleaning disinfection box for internal medicine in traditional Chinese medicine, which combines a cleaning box, a drying box, and a UV lamp box, the problem of insufficient cleaning of residual lubricating oil and inadequate fumigation disinfection is solved, achieving automated cleaning and disinfection effects.

CN223987928UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-13XINGTAN HOSPITAL AFFILIATED TO SHUNDE HOSPITAL OF SOUTHERN MEDICAL UNIV (XINGTAN HOSPITAL AFFILIATED TO THE FIRST PEOPLES HOSPITAL OF SHUNDE DISTRICT FOSHAN CITY)
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-20
Publication Date
2026-03-13

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Technical Problem

When using lubricating oil as a medium, existing disinfection boxes require cleaning of the inside and outside of the glass jar, and the fumigation disinfection process is insufficient.

Method used

A self-cleaning disinfection box for traditional Chinese medicine internal medicine was designed, which includes a washing box, a drying box and an ultraviolet lamp box. It achieves an automated cleaning and disinfection process through brush cleaning, high-temperature spraying and ultraviolet irradiation.

Benefits of technology

It enables automated cleaning, drying, and disinfection of medical devices, avoiding the inconvenience of manual cleaning and the shortcomings of fumigation disinfection, and improving disinfection efficiency and effectiveness.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a self-cleaning disinfection box for internal medicine of traditional Chinese medicine, which comprises a disinfection cabinet, door plates are connected to two sides of the surface of the disinfection cabinet through hinges, a control panel is further mounted on the side wall of the disinfection cabinet, a control cabinet is further fixed at the top of the disinfection cabinet, and a plurality of groups of indicator lamp bodies are further mounted on the surface of the control cabinet; the position adjusting mechanism comprises an electric push rod, the output end of the electric push rod is fixed to the top of the connecting frame, and the position of the containing frame is adjusted. According to the self-cleaning type disinfection box for the internal medicine of the traditional Chinese medicine, the driving mechanism is arranged, under the cooperative arrangement of the driving mechanism, a brush arranged in a placing frame can be used for fully cleaning medical instruments, and the phenomenon of insufficient cleaning is avoided; the placing frame, the cleaning box and the drying box in the disinfection cabinet can be dried and disinfected, so that the purpose of self-cleaning is achieved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of traditional Chinese medicine internal medicine, specifically a self-cleaning disinfection box for traditional Chinese medicine internal medicine. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) internal medicine, as a model of integrating traditional and modern medicine, places great emphasis on the cleanliness of the treatment environment and the aseptic handling of medical instruments in clinical practice. Given that acupuncture needles, cupping devices, scraping boards, herbal packs, and other medical instruments and supplies that come into direct contact with the patient's skin are frequently used in TCM internal medicine treatments, their hygiene directly affects the patient's treatment outcome and health safety. Therefore, it is necessary to use a sterilization box to disinfect these medical instruments.

[0003] Existing disinfection boxes have certain shortcomings in use. While ultraviolet irradiation achieves disinfection, impurities remain inside the cupping jar, making it impossible to simultaneously disinfect and clean the jar, resulting in poor disinfection effects. To solve these problems, a cupping disinfection box disclosed in the prior art (Chinese patent application number CN202321841486.2, publication date 2024-06-04) can be referenced. This disinfection box uses the corresponding cooperation of various structures to invert the jar to be disinfected onto the tray, limit the jar by the limiting groove, then inject disinfectant into the box, and then heat the disinfectant by heating wire to vaporize it and fumigate the jar, which can also remove the impurities remaining in the jar, improving the disinfection efficiency and effect.

[0004] Although the aforementioned existing technologies can solve the problem of thoroughly disinfecting the tank, they still have certain shortcomings in use. For example, when using lubricating oil as a medium, it may adhere to the inside and outside of the glass tank, requiring cleaning before disinfection. However, existing technologies only rely on fumigation for disinfection, which still has certain deficiencies.

[0005] Therefore, we proposed that a self-cleaning disinfection box for internal medicine in traditional Chinese medicine can effectively solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a self-cleaning disinfection box for traditional Chinese medicine internal medicine, in order to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that the disinfection boxes on the market currently use lubricating oil as a medium, which sticks to the inside and outside of the glass jar, requiring cleaning before disinfection, and still not being sufficiently disinfected even after steaming.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a self-cleaning disinfection box for traditional Chinese medicine internal medicine, comprising door panels connected to both sides of the disinfection cabinet via hinges, a control panel installed on the side wall of the disinfection cabinet, a control cabinet fixed to the top of the disinfection cabinet, and several sets of indicator lights installed on the surface of the control cabinet; a set of fixed motors fixed to the upper part of the side wall of the disinfection cabinet, the output end of the fixed motors being connected to one end of a position adjustment mechanism, the position adjustment mechanism including an electric push rod, the output end of the electric push rod being fixed to the top of the connecting frame, realizing placement... The position of the frame is adjusted; a cleaning tank is fixed on the left side inside the disinfection cabinet, and an infusion assembly is connected to the rear of the cleaning tank. The infusion assembly enables the delivery and recycling of liquid inside the cleaning tank. A drive mechanism is also installed inside the cleaning tank to clean the items inside. A drying box is fixed on the right side inside the disinfection cabinet, and an ultraviolet lamp box is fixed above the drying box. A high-temperature spray assembly is connected to the rear of the drying box to disinfect the inside of the disinfection cabinet.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the position adjustment mechanism includes a threaded rod that fixes the position of the output end of the fixed motor. The outer side of the threaded rod is threadedly connected to the inside of the top housing of the electric push rod. The upper end of the electric push rod is also slidably disposed inside the guide rod. The two ends of the guide rod are fixed inside the disinfection cabinet. The output end of the electric push rod is fixed at both ends of the top side of the placement frame.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of this application, two sets of closing plates are rotatably provided at the top position of the placement frame. The shaft end of the closing plate is connected to the output end of the drive motor. The two sets of closing plates are arranged in opposite directions. Several sets of holes are also provided on the outer side of the lower end of the placement frame. Several sets of rotating sleeves are also rotatably provided at the bottom position of the placement frame.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the top outer side of the rotating sleeve is provided with a thread, which is connected to the threaded part at the bottom of the brush rod. The bottom position of the rotating sleeve is also provided with an insertion port, and the bottom position of the rotating sleeve rotates out of the bottom position of the placement frame.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of this application, an air pump is connected to one side of the cleaning box, and a set of electric heating tubes are installed inside the cleaning box. The outer side of the air pump is installed on the left side wall of the disinfection cabinet. The driving mechanism includes an independent motor installed inside the cleaning box. The output end of the independent motor is fixed to the bottom end of a set of rotating gears. The center of the rotating gears is connected to the bottom of the rotating block. The outer side of the rotating gears meshes with an adjacent set of rotating gears. The outer side of the rotating block is connected to the outer side of other rotating blocks through a transmission assembly, and the top of the rotating block extends out of the inner side of the cleaning box.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the top of the rotating block is square, and the top of the rotating block is located below the insertion port opened at the bottom of the rotating sleeve. The insertion port forms a rotating structure between the interior of the rotating block and the interior of the placement frame. The direction of the thread on the top of the rotating sleeve is opposite to the direction of rotation of the rotating block.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This self-cleaning disinfection box for traditional Chinese medicine internal medicine is equipped with a drive mechanism. With the cooperation of the drive mechanism, the brushes inside the placement frame can thoroughly clean the medical devices, avoiding incomplete cleaning. In addition, the high-temperature spray component can dry and disinfect the placement frame, cleaning box, and drying box inside the disinfection cabinet, achieving the purpose of self-cleaning. The specific details are as follows:

[0014] 1. A rotating sleeve is installed, connected to the internal thread of the top of the rotating sleeve via the threaded part of the brush. The brush can be installed by hand by the operator, facilitating subsequent cleaning. Furthermore, a rotating gear is installed, with the insertion port at the bottom of the placement frame fitting into the square top of the rotating block. Activating an independent motor drives the rotating gear, causing several sets of rotating sleeves to rotate, thus cleaning the medical device. Even further, a cleaning tank is included, which supplies gas to agitate the water source, allowing for thorough cleaning through this agitation.

[0015] 2. A position adjustment mechanism is provided, which, through the cooperation of a fixed motor, threaded rod, guide rod, and electric push rod, allows the placement frame to switch back and forth between the cleaning box and the drying box to achieve different working purposes; furthermore, an indicator light body is provided, and the flashing of different indicator lights can indicate the current working status. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the rear view structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the main cross-sectional structure of the disinfection cabinet of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a bottom view of the cleaning box structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the placement frame structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a partial front view of the rotating sleeve of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the rotating gear of this utility model.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Disinfection cabinet; 2. Door panel; 3. Control panel; 4. Control cabinet; 5. Indicator light body; 6. Fixed motor; 7. Threaded rod; 8. Guide rod; 9. Electric push rod; 10. Connecting frame; 11. Placement frame; 12. Drive motor; 13. Closing plate; 14. Rotating sleeve; 141. Embedding port; 15. Cleaning box; 16. Infusion assembly; 17. Air pump; 18. Independent motor; 19. Rotating gear; 20. Rotating block; 21. Transmission assembly; 22. Drying oven; 23. High-temperature spray assembly; 24. Ultraviolet lamp box. 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] Please see Figures 1-7 The present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0026] Example 1: To address the issue that current disinfection boxes on the market use lubricating oil as a medium, which adheres to the inside and outside of the glass jar, requiring cleaning before disinfection and still resulting in insufficient disinfection even after fumigation, please refer to the attached... Figure 3 -Appendix Figure 7Inside the disinfection cabinet 1, on the left side, is a cleaning tank 15. An infusion assembly 16 is connected to the rear of the cleaning tank 15. The infusion assembly 16 is used to transport and recycle the liquid inside the cleaning tank 15. The cleaning tank 15 also contains a drive mechanism for cleaning the items inside. An air pump 17 is connected to one side of the cleaning tank 15. An electric heating element is installed inside the cleaning tank 15. The air pump 17 is mounted on the left side wall of the disinfection cabinet 1. The drive mechanism includes an independent motor 18 installed inside the cleaning tank 15. The output end of the independent motor 18 is connected to the bottom end of a set of rotating gears 19. The rotating gear 19 is fixed in position, and its center is connected to the bottom of the rotating block 20. The outer side of the rotating gear 19 is meshed with an adjacent set of rotating gears 19. The outer side of the rotating block 20 is connected to the outer side of other rotating blocks 20 through the transmission assembly 21. The top of the rotating block 20 extends out of the inner side of the cleaning tank 15. The top of the rotating block 20 is square in shape, and its top position corresponds to the position below the insertion opening 141 opened at the bottom of the rotating sleeve 14. The insertion opening 141 forms a rotating structure between the interior of the rotating block 20 and the interior of the placement frame 11. The thread direction of the top of the rotating sleeve 14 is opposite to the rotation direction of the rotating block 20.

[0027] First, a brush needs to be installed in the cleaning tank 15. The brush is connected to the internal thread of the rotating sleeve 14 via its threaded parts. The brush can be installed by hand, supporting the rotating sleeve 14. Then, the drive motor 12 is activated, causing the output of the drive motor 12 to rotate the closing plate 13 relative to the top of the placement frame 11, thus opening the placement frame 11. The placement frame 11 has at least 60 individual compartments. Next, the medical instruments required for traditional Chinese medicine are placed inside the placement frame 11, ensuring the brush is in contact with the medical instruments. Water is then supplied to the cleaning tank 15 via the infusion assembly 16. Alkali powder or laundry detergent is then added to the cleaning tank 15. Finally, the position of the placement frame 11 is adjusted using the position adjustment mechanism, ensuring the bottom of the placement frame 11 is positioned correctly. The insertion port 141 fits into the square top of the rotating block 20. Then, by starting the independent motor 18, the output end of the independent motor 18 can drive the rotating gear 19 to rotate. Through the meshing between the rotating gears 19, the rotating block 20 can be driven to rotate. In addition, the rotating block 20 can also drive other rotating blocks 20 to rotate through the transmission component 21. At this time, several sets of rotating blocks 20 can drive the rotating sleeve 14 and the brush to rotate, so as to clean the medical device. In addition, through the setting of the air pump 17, gas can be delivered into the cleaning tank 15, causing the water source to fluctuate. Through the fluctuation, thorough cleaning can be carried out. The electric heating block inside the cleaning tank 15 can be controlled by the control panel 3. The electric heating block can control the water temperature, so as to carry out efficient cleaning. During the cleaning process, a set of indicator lights 5 set on the outside of the control cabinet 4 flashes to facilitate understanding of the work process.

[0028] Example 2: To facilitate the disinfection of medical devices inside the cleaning box 15, please refer to the attached document. Figure 1 -Appendix Figure 5The system includes door panels 2 connected to both sides of the surface of the disinfection cabinet 1 via hinges; a control panel 3 is installed on the side wall of the disinfection cabinet 1; a control cabinet 4 is fixed to the top of the disinfection cabinet 1; and several sets of indicator lights 5 are installed on the surface of the control cabinet 4. A set of fixed motors 6 is also fixed to the upper side wall of the disinfection cabinet 1. The output end of the fixed motor 6 is connected to one end of the position adjustment mechanism. The position adjustment mechanism includes an electric push rod 9. The output end of the electric push rod 9 is fixed to the top of the connecting frame 10 to adjust the position of the placement frame 11. The position adjustment mechanism also includes a threaded rod 7 fixed to the output end of the fixed motor 6. The outer side of the threaded rod 7 is threadedly connected to the inside of the top shell of the electric push rod 9. The upper end of the electric push rod 9 is also slidably disposed inside the guide rod 8. The two ends of the guide rod 8 are fixed inside the disinfection cabinet 1, and the output end of the electric push rod 9 is fixed to the two ends of the top side of the placement frame 11.

[0029] When disinfection is performed, the water source after cleaning is first recycled and then clean water is added. In addition, chlorine disinfectant powder is added to the inside of the cleaning tank 15 to maintain a certain ratio. The amount injected can be seen through the control panel 3. The disinfectant water is kept above the top of the medical device and the soaking time is not less than 30 minutes. The other set of connecting frames 10 will also flash. Then, clean water is added again for cleaning.

[0030] Example 3: For drying medical devices, please refer to the attached document. Figure 1 -Appendix Figure 4 A drying chamber 22 is fixed inside the disinfection cabinet 1 on the right side. An ultraviolet lamp box 24 is also fixed above the drying chamber 22. A high-temperature spray assembly 23 is connected to the rear of the drying chamber 22. The high-temperature spray assembly 23 is used to disinfect the inside of the disinfection cabinet 1. Two sets of closing plates 13 are rotatably set at the top of the placement frame 11. The shaft end of the closing plate 13 is connected to the output end of the drive motor 12. The two sets of closing plates 13 rotate in opposite directions. Several sets of holes are opened on the lower outer side of the placement frame 11. Several sets of rotating sleeves 14 are rotatably set on the bottom of the placement frame 11. The top outer side of the rotating sleeve 14 is threaded and connected to the threaded part at the bottom of the brush rod. An insertion port 141 is opened at the bottom of the rotating sleeve 14. The bottom of the rotating sleeve 14 rotates out of the bottom of the placement frame 11.

[0031] Additionally, by activating the electric push rod 9, the electric push rod 9 drives the placement frame 11 through the connecting frame 10 to suspend it in the air. At this time, the water on the surface of the medical device can be initially drained. Then, by activating the fixed motor 6, the output end of the fixed motor 6 drives the threaded rod 7 to rotate, causing the threaded rod 7 to move the electric push rod 9 and the medical device. The device is then subjected to a second disinfection treatment through the ultraviolet lamp box 24, with the irradiation time of the ultraviolet lamp box 24 being no less than 20 minutes. During this process, the closing plate 13 needs to be opened, and then the placement frame 11 is moved into the drying chamber 22 by the electric push rod 9. The medical device inside the placement frame 11 is then subjected to high-temperature sterilization treatment by the high-temperature spray assembly 23. Another set of indicator lights 5 will also flash, thus achieving the purpose of drying. After drying, the device can be stored directly in the placement frame 11 and taken out when needed.

[0032] The contents not described in detail in this specification are existing technologies known to those skilled in the art.

[0033] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A self-cleaning TCM internal medicine disinfection box, comprising a disinfection cabinet (1), the surface of the disinfection cabinet (1) is provided with a door plate (2) connected by a hinge, the side wall of the disinfection cabinet (1) is further provided with a control panel (3), the top of the disinfection cabinet (1) is further provided with a control cabinet (4), and the surface of the control cabinet (4) is further provided with a plurality of groups of indicator light bodies (5); characterized in that a group of fixed motors (6) are further fixed to the upper side of the side wall of the disinfection cabinet (1), one end of the fixed motor (6) is connected with a position adjusting mechanism, the position adjusting mechanism comprises an electric push rod (9), and the output end of the electric push rod (9) is fixed to the top of a connecting frame (10), so that the position of a placing frame (11) can be adjusted; a cleaning box (15) is fixed to the left side of the inside of the disinfection cabinet (1), a transfusion assembly (16) is further connected to the rear side of the cleaning box (15), the transfusion assembly (16) is arranged to realize the delivery and recycling treatment of the liquid in the cleaning box (15), and a driving mechanism is further arranged in the cleaning box (15), which can clean the objects in the cleaning box (15); a drying box (22) is fixed to the right side of the inside of the disinfection cabinet (1), an ultraviolet lamp box (24) is further fixed to the upper side of the drying box (22), and a high-temperature spraying assembly (23) is further connected to the rear side of the drying box (22), so that the inside of the disinfection cabinet (1) can be disinfected.

2. The self-cleaning disinfection box for traditional Chinese internal medicine department according to claim 1, characterized in that: The position adjusting mechanism comprises a threaded rod (7) fixed to the output end of the fixed motor (6), the threaded rod (7) is threadedly connected to the inside of the top housing of the electric push rod (9), the upper end of the electric push rod (9) is further arranged to penetrate and slide in the inside of a guide rod (8), the two ends of the guide rod (8) are fixed to the inside of the disinfection cabinet (1), and the output end of the electric push rod (9) is fixed to the top of the placing frame (11).

3. The self-cleaning disinfection box for traditional Chinese internal medicine department according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two groups of closing plates (13) are rotatably arranged on the top of the placing frame (11), the shaft end of the closing plate (13) is connected with the output end of a driving motor (12), the rotating directions of the two groups of closing plates (13) are oppositely arranged, a plurality of groups of holes are further arranged on the lower end of the placing frame (11), and a plurality of groups of rotating sleeves (14) are further unidirectionally arranged on the bottom of the placing frame (11).

4. The self-cleaning disinfection box for traditional Chinese internal medicine department according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top of the rotating sleeve (14) is provided with a thread, the thread is connected with a threaded part at the bottom of a brush rod, the bottom of the rotating sleeve (14) is further provided with an embedding entrance (141), and the bottom of the rotating sleeve (14) is rotatably arranged outside the bottom of the placing frame (11).

5. The self-cleaning disinfection box for traditional Chinese internal medicine department according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the cleaning box (15) is connected with a gas pump (17), and a group of electric heating pipes are installed inside the cleaning box (15); the outer side of the gas pump (17) is installed on the left side wall of the disinfection cabinet (1); the driving mechanism comprises a separate motor (18) installed inside the cleaning box (15); the output end of the separate motor (18) is fixed with the bottom end of a group of rotating gears (19); the center of the rotating gears (19) is connected with the bottom of a rotating block (20); the outer side of the rotating gears (19) is engaged with the adjacent rotating gears (19); the outer side of the rotating block (20) is connected with the outer sides of other rotating blocks (20) through a transmission assembly (21); and the top of the rotating block (20) extends out of the cleaning box (15).

6. The self-cleaning disinfection box for traditional Chinese internal medicine department according to claim 5, characterized in that: The top of the rotating block (20) is square-shaped, and the top of the rotating block (20) corresponds to the position below the embedding entrance (141) at the bottom of the rotating sleeve (14); the embedding entrance (141) forms a rotating structure between the inside of the rotating block (20) and the inside of the placing frame (11); and the screw direction at the top of the rotating sleeve (14) is opposite to the rotating direction of the rotating block (20).

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