Radioactive source recovery tank

Abstract

The utility model discloses a radioactive source recovery tank which comprises a recovery tank body and a first quick connector, the recovery tank body is provided with a storage cavity used for storing a radioactive source, one end of the recovery tank body is provided with a water inlet communicated with the storage cavity, and the other end of the recovery tank body is provided with an opening. The first quick connector is installed at the opening of the recycling tank body in a replaceable mode through a quick connecting structure, when the first quick connector is installed at the opening of the recycling tank body, the first quick connector is provided with a filtering part, one end of the filtering part is communicated with the storage cavity, and a water outlet is formed in the end face or the side face of the first quick connector and communicated with the other end of the filtering part. And the first quick connector is mounted at the opening of the recovery tank body, so that the functions of recovering, storing, cleaning and drying the radioactive source are realized.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of medical apparatus and instruments, especially a radioactive source recovery tank. BACKGROUND

[0002] Radioactive particle implantation surgery is a kind of local radiotherapy by directly implanting many radioactive particles into tumor through puncture needle, and the surgery is suitable for lung cancer, liver cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer and the like, and has small incision, less bleeding, and relatively less surgical complications, but can effectively inhibit the growth of tumor.

[0003] The basic process of the surgery is that first, preoperative CT is shot, and puncture path and particle arrangement scheme are determined in TPS system, then according to the planning, many puncture needles are inserted into tumor, and the process can be completed by puncture guide template, so that the spacing and direction between the needles are consistent with preoperative planning. After confirming that all puncture needles reach target position by CT, the doctor pushes multiple particles into tumor according to preoperative planning through the channel established by puncture needle, and the surgery is completed.

[0004] But at present, the surgery time is long, and the doctor needs to be in close contact with the particles during implantation, and is greatly harmed by radiation, which greatly limits the application and popularization of the surgery. Therefore, the particle implantation robot system emerges as the times require.

[0005] After the particle implantation robot system is implanted, there are still radioactive particles in the clip, so the remaining radioactive particles need to be recovered. The recovery process needs to involve particle cleaning, drying and reloading. In this process, the particles are in an exposed state, and still cause certain radiation harm to the operator. SUMMARY

[0006] The utility model aims at providing a radioactive source recovery tank to solve the technical defects and the technical requirements that cannot be achieved.

[0007] To achieve the above object, the utility model provides the following technical scheme.

[0008] The application discloses a radioactive source recovery tank, which comprises a recovery tank body and a first quick connector, wherein the recovery tank body is provided with a storage cavity for storing radioactive sources, one end of the recovery tank body is provided with a water inlet communicating with the storage cavity, and the other end of the recovery tank body is provided with an opening; the first quick connector is replaceably arranged at the opening of the recovery tank body through a quick connection structure; when the first quick connector is arranged at the opening of the recovery tank body, the first quick connector is provided with a filter part, one end of the filter part communicates with the storage cavity, and the end face or the side face of the first quick connector is provided with a drain port communicating with the other end of the filter part.

[0009] Preferably, a water passing cavity is arranged in the first quick connector and communicates with the filter part and the drain port respectively; and the drain paths of the filter part, the water passing cavity and the drain port are arranged in a zigzag mode, so that when the storage cavity contains radioactive sources, the radiation emitted from the filter part cannot be directly discharged from the drain port.

[0010] Preferably, the second quick connector is replaceably arranged at the opening of the recovery tank body through a quick connection structure; when the second quick connector is arranged at the opening of the recovery tank body, the second quick connector is provided with a discharge port for facilitating the output of the radioactive sources one by one, the discharge port is arranged in communication with the storage cavity, a trumpet-shaped cavity is arranged in the second quick connector, the large-diameter end of the trumpet-shaped cavity extends to the storage cavity of the recovery tank body, and the small-diameter end of the trumpet-shaped cavity extends to the discharge port; and the diameter of the discharge port is 0.1-0.3 mm larger than the diameter of the radioactive sources.

[0011] Preferably, the first quick connector comprises a first baffle and a second baffle, the first baffle is located outside the second baffle, the second baffle is provided with a mounting port, the filter part is a filter screen, the filter screen is arranged at the mounting port, the drain port is arranged on the second baffle, the drain port is distributed in a staggered mode with the mounting port, the diameter of the filter holes on the filter screen is smaller than the diameter of the radioactive sources, the first baffle and the second baffle are fixedly connected, the water passing cavity is formed between the first baffle and the second baffle, the water passing cavity communicates with the mounting port and the drain port respectively, and the first baffle and the second baffle are sealingly connected through a first sealing ring.

[0012] Alternatively, the drain port is arranged on the side face of the first quick connector, the water passing cavity is a 90-degree bending channel, one end of the water passing cavity extends from the mounting port, and the other end of the water passing cavity extends to the drain port.

[0013] Preferably, the quick connection structure is one or a combination of a bolt structure, a plug-in structure, a thread structure, a buckle structure or a lock structure; and a second sealing ring is arranged between the recovery tank body and the first quick connector to realize sealing connection.

[0014] As preferred, a joint for connecting with external air pipe or water pipe is installed at the water inlet of the recovery tank body, the joint is provided with a joint hole communicating with the storage cavity along the axial direction of the joint, and a plug for plugging the joint hole is connected to the joint. When the first quick joint is installed at the opening of the recovery tank body, the plug is provided with a first blocking rod, the first blocking rod penetrates the joint hole of the joint and plugs the joint hole.

[0015] As preferred, a joint for connecting with external air pipe or water pipe is installed at the water inlet of the recovery tank body, the joint is provided with a joint hole communicating with the storage cavity along the axial direction of the joint, and a plug for plugging the joint hole is connected to the joint. When the second quick joint is installed at the opening of the recovery tank body, the plug is provided with a second blocking rod, the second blocking rod penetrates the joint hole of the joint, and the diameter of the end of the second blocking rod is smaller than the diameter of the discharge port, the end of the second blocking rod is inserted into the discharge port and plugs the discharge port.

[0016] As preferred, a number or a bar code information is provided on the recovery tank body, and a storage chip is provided on the recovery tank body, and the storage chip is read and written by means of conductive contact or wireless induction.

[0017] A use method of a radioactive source recovery tank, comprising the following steps:

[0018] (1) The first quick joint or the second quick joint of a radioactive source recovery tank is detached from the opening of the recovery tank body, clean radioactive sources are loaded from the opening, and the second quick joint is installed to the opening of the recovery tank body;

[0019] (2) The radioactive sources are output from the radioactive source recovery tank one by one by vibrating the radioactive source recovery tank, and the output radioactive sources are loaded into the cartridge one by one by the loading machine;

[0020] (3) After the cartridge is disinfected and sterilized, the radioactive sources in the cartridge are implanted by the radioactive source implanting machine or manually, after the implantation of the radioactive sources is completed, the remaining radioactive sources in the cartridge are discharged into a radioactive source recovery tank through the water inlet, and it is ensured that the first quick joint is installed to the opening of the recovery tank body;

[0021] (4) The joint is connected with a water pipe, the radioactive sources in the radioactive source recovery tank are washed by water through the water pipe, the radioactive source recovery tank is shaken, and after the washing is completed, the radioactive sources are recovered by drying.

[0022] As preferred, in step (2), when the filling is completed, the corresponding radioactive source information of the storage chip in the radioactive source recovery tank is deleted by the filling machine; in step (3), when the remaining radioactive sources in the magazine are discharged into a radioactive source recovery tank through the water inlet, the corresponding radioactive source information is written in the storage chip in the radioactive source recovery tank by the radioactive source implanting machine.

[0023] The present application has the following advantages:

[0024] 1. The first quick connector and the second quick connector are installed at the opening of the recovery tank body, realizing the function switching of recovery storage, cleaning, drying radioactive sources and reloading of radioactive sources, and the radioactive sources are in the shielding container during the whole process, avoiding radiation leakage;

[0025] 2. The filtering part, the water passage cavity and the drainage path of the drainage port in the first quick connector are arranged in a zigzag shape, which can prevent the radiation of the radioactive sources in the storage cavity from overflowing while draining water;

[0026] 3. The horn-shaped cavity in the second quick connector and the discharge port ensure the orderly output of the radioactive sources;

[0027] 4. When the second quick connector is installed at the opening of the recovery tank body, the second blocking rod blocks the discharge port, and the second blocking rod can prevent the radioactive sources in the recovery tank body from leaking out of the water inlet and the discharge port at the same time, which can simplify the blocking mode of the shielding container. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0028] Fig. 1 is a structural schematic view of the recovery tank body of embodiment 1 installed with the first quick connector;

[0029] Fig. 2 is a side sectional view of the recovery tank body of embodiment 1 installed with the first quick connector;

[0030] Fig. 3 is a partial enlarged view of the first quick connector of embodiment 1;

[0031] Fig. 4 is a side view of the drainage port provided in the first quick connector;

[0032] Fig. 5 is a structural schematic view of the recovery tank body of embodiment 1 installed with the second quick connector;

[0033] Fig. 6 is a side sectional view of the recovery tank body of embodiment 1 installed with the second quick connector. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] Clearly, the described embodiments are merely a part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present application, all the other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of the present application. Embodiment 1

[0035] As shown in FIGS. 1-6, a radioactive source recovery tank comprises a recovery tank body 1 and a first quick connector 2, the recovery tank body 1 is provided with a storage cavity 101 for storing radioactive sources, one end of the recovery tank body 1 is provided with a water inlet 102 communicating with the storage cavity 101, the other end of the recovery tank body 1 is provided with an opening, the first quick connector 2 is replaceably installed at the opening of the recovery tank body 1 through a quick connection structure, when the first quick connector 2 is installed at the opening of the recovery tank body 1, the first quick connector 2 is provided with a filter part 201, one end of the filter part 201 communicates with the storage cavity 101, the end face or side face of the first quick connector 2 is provided with a drain port 202, the drain port 202 communicates with the other end of the filter part 201.

[0036] The first quick connector 2 is provided with a water passing cavity 203, the water passing cavity 203 respectively communicates with the filter part 201 and the drain port 202, the filter part 201, the water passing cavity 203 and the drain port 202 are arranged in a polyline, when the storage cavity 101 contains radioactive sources, the radiation emitted from the filter part 201 cannot be directly discharged from the drain port 202.

[0037] The first quick connector 2 comprises a first baffle 204 and a second baffle 205, the first baffle 204 is located outside the second baffle 205, the second baffle 205 is provided with a mounting port 2051, the filter part 201 adopts a filter screen, the filter screen is installed at the mounting port 2051, the filter screen is positioned and installed by screwing, which is convenient for dismounting the filter screen, the drain port 202 is opened on the second baffle 205, the drain port 202 is distributed staggered with the mounting port 2051, the diameter of the filter hole on the filter screen is smaller than the diameter of the radioactive source, the first baffle 204 and the second baffle 205 are fixedly connected, the fixing mode can be one or a combination of plug-in structure, threaded structure, buckle structure or lock catch structure, a water passing cavity 203 is formed between the first baffle 204 and the second baffle 205, the water passing cavity 203 is communicated with the mounting port 2051 and the drain port 202 respectively, the first baffle 204 and the second baffle 205 are sealingly matched through a first sealing ring 206, wherein the filter part can also be a plurality of filter holes directly opened on the second baffle, the diameter of the filter hole is smaller than the diameter of the radioactive source,

[0038] As an alternative, as shown in Figure 4, the drain port 202 is arranged on the side of the first quick connector 2, and the water passing cavity 203 presents a 90-degree bent channel, one end of the water passing cavity 203 extends from the mounting port, and the other end of the water passing cavity 203 extends to the drain port 202.

[0039] The quick connection structure adopts one or a combination of bolt structure, plug-in structure, threaded structure, buckle structure or lock catch structure; the second sealing ring 4 is arranged between the recovery tank body 1 and the first quick connector 2 to realize sealing cooperation.

[0040] The water inlet 102 of the recovery tank body 1 is provided with a connector 5 for connecting with an external air pipe or water pipe, the connector 5 is provided with a connector hole communicated with the storage cavity 101 along the axial direction, the connector 5 is connected with a plug 6 for plugging the connector hole, when the first quick connector 2 is installed on the opening of the recovery tank body 1, the plug 6 is provided with a first blocking rod 7, the first blocking rod 7 penetrates the connector hole of the connector and plugs the connector hole. And the plug 6 is fixedly connected on the recovery tank body 1 through a flexible connecting strip 9, which effectively prevents the plug 6 from falling and losing.

[0041] The second quick connector 3 is installed at the opening of the recycling tank body 1 through a quick connection structure, and when the second quick connector 3 is installed at the opening of the recycling tank body 1, the second quick connector 3 is provided with a discharge port 301 for facilitating the output of the radioactive sources one by one, the discharge port 301 is arranged in communication with the storage cavity 101, and the second quick connector 3 is internally provided with a horn-shaped recess cavity 302, the large-diameter end of the recess cavity 302 extends to the storage cavity 101 of the recycling tank body 1, and the small-diameter end of the recess cavity 302 extends to the discharge port 301, and the diameter of the discharge port 301 is 0.1-0.3mm larger than the diameter of the radioactive sources.

[0042] The water inlet 102 of the recycling tank body 1 is provided with a connector 5 for connecting with an external air pipe or water pipe, the connector 5 is provided with a connector hole in communication with the storage cavity 101 along the axial direction, the connector 5 is connected with a plug 6 for plugging the connector hole, when the second quick connector 3 is installed at the opening of the recycling tank body 1, the plug 6 is provided with a second blocking rod 8, the second blocking rod 8 penetrates through the connector hole of the connector 5, the diameter of the end of the second blocking rod 8 is smaller than the diameter of the discharge port 301, the end of the second blocking rod 8 is inserted into the discharge port 301, and the discharge port 301 is plugged.

[0043] Preferably, the recycling tank body 1 is provided with a number or / and a bar code information, and the recycling tank body 1 is provided with a storage chip 10, and the storage chip 10 is read and written through conductive contacts or wireless induction. Embodiment 2

[0044] A use method of a radioactive source recycling tank, comprising the following steps:

[0045] (1) The first quick connector or the second quick connector of a radioactive source recycling tank is detached from the opening of the recycling tank body, clean radioactive sources are loaded from the opening, and the second quick connector is installed to the opening of the recycling tank body;

[0046] (2) The radioactive sources are output from the radioactive source recycling tank one by one through vibration of the radioactive source recycling tank, and the output radioactive sources are loaded into a cartridge one by one through a loading machine;

[0047] (3) After the cartridge is disinfected and sterilized, the radioactive sources in the cartridge are implanted through a radioactive source implanting machine or manually, after the implantation of the radioactive sources is completed, the remaining radioactive sources in the cartridge are discharged into a radioactive source recycling tank through the water inlet, and it is ensured that the first quick connector is installed to the opening of the recycling tank body;

[0048] (4) connecting the water pipe to the joint, and washing the radioactive source in the radioactive source recovery tank through the water pipe, and shaking the radioactive source recovery tank, and drying after the washing is completed, and completing the recovery of the radioactive source.

[0049] In step (2), when the filling is completed, the corresponding radioactive source information of the storage chip in the radioactive source recovery tank is deleted by the filling machine; in step (3), when the remaining radioactive sources in the magazine are discharged into a radioactive source recovery tank through the water inlet, the corresponding radioactive source information is written into the storage chip in the radioactive source recovery tank by the radioactive source implantation machine.

[0050] The basic principle and main features of the present application and the advantages of the present application are shown and described above, and it is obvious for those skilled in the art that the present application is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and the present application can be realized in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic features of the present application. Therefore, from any point of view, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-limiting, and the scope of the present application is defined by the appended claims rather than the above description, and therefore all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims are intended to be included in the present application. Any reference signs in the claims should not be regarded as limiting the claims involved.

[0051] In addition, it should be understood that although the present specification is described in terms of embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution, and the description manner of the specification is only for the sake of clarity, and those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that those skilled in the art can understand.

Claims

1. A radioactive source recovery container, characterized in that, The device includes a recovery tank body and a first quick connector. The recovery tank body has a storage cavity for storing radioactive sources. One end of the recovery tank body has a water inlet communicating with the storage cavity, and the other end of the recovery tank body has an opening. The first quick connector can be replaced and installed at the opening of the recovery tank body through a quick-connect structure. When the first quick connector is installed at the opening of the recovery tank body, the first quick connector has a filter part. One end of the filter part is communicating with the storage cavity. The end face or side of the first quick connector has a drain port, and the drain port is communicating with the other end of the filter part.

2. The radioactive source recovery container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first quick connector has a water passage cavity, which is connected to the filter section and the drain outlet respectively. The drainage paths of the filter section, the water passage cavity and the drain outlet are arranged in a zigzag pattern.

3. A radioactive source recovery container according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a second quick connector, which can be replaced and installed at the opening of the recovery tank body via a quick-connect structure. When the second quick connector is installed at the opening of the recovery tank body, the second quick connector has a discharge port that facilitates the output of radiation sources one by one. The discharge port is connected to the storage cavity. The second quick connector has a flared cavity inside. The large-diameter end of the cavity extends to the storage cavity of the recovery tank body, and the small-diameter end of the cavity extends to the discharge port. The diameter of the discharge port is 0.1~0.3mm larger than the diameter of the radiation source.

4. A radioactive source recovery container according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first quick connector includes a first baffle and a second baffle. The first baffle is located outside the second baffle. The second baffle has an installation port. The filter part uses a filter screen, which is installed at the installation port. The drain port is opened on the second baffle and is staggered from the installation port. The diameter of the filter holes on the filter screen is smaller than the diameter of the radiation source. The first baffle and the second baffle are fixedly connected. A water passage cavity is formed between the first baffle and the second baffle. The water passage cavity is connected to the installation port and the drain port respectively. The first baffle and the second baffle are sealed together by a first sealing ring. Alternatively, the drain outlet is located on the side of the first quick connector, and the water passage cavity presents a 90-degree bend, with one end of the water passage cavity extending from the mounting port and the other end extending to the drain outlet.

5. A radioactive source recovery container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The quick-connect structure adopts one or a combination of bolt structure, plug structure, thread structure, snap-fit ​​structure or locking structure; a second sealing ring is provided between the recycling tank body and the first quick-connect to achieve a sealed fit.

6. A radioactive source recovery container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inlet of the recycling tank body is equipped with a connector for connecting to an external air or water pipe. The connector has a connector hole along its axial direction that communicates with the storage chamber. A plug is connected to the connector for sealing the connector hole. When the first quick connector is installed in the opening of the recycling tank body, the plug is equipped with a first blocking rod that passes through the connector hole and seals the connector hole.

7. A radioactive source recovery container according to claim 3, characterized in that, The inlet of the recycling tank body is equipped with a connector for connecting to an external air or water pipe. The connector has a connector hole along its axial direction that communicates with the storage cavity. A plug is connected to the connector for sealing the connector hole. When the second quick connector is installed at the opening of the recycling tank body, the plug is equipped with a second blocking rod. The second blocking rod passes through the connector hole of the connector. The diameter of the end of the second blocking rod is smaller than the diameter of the discharge port. The end of the second blocking rod is inserted into the discharge port and seals the discharge port.

8. A radioactive source recovery container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The recycling tank body is equipped with a number and / or barcode information, and a storage chip is installed on the recycling tank body. The storage chip can be read and written through conductive contacts or wireless sensing.

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