Intelligent urine collector

Abstract

The utility model relates to an intelligent urine collector. The product adopts a dry-wet separated double-layer structure, the outer layer adopts a full-wrapping structure and is made of a hard material, the middle part is an outer layer main body, the lower end is provided with a urination tube joint, and the upper opening is provided with a fixing piece; the inner layer is made of a softer material and comprises an inner layer main body with a porous structure, so that rapid dry and wet separation is facilitated; the surfaces of the outer layer and the inner layer are super-hydrophobic surfaces with micro-nano structures; the sensor is arranged at the lower end of the outer-layer body and used for detecting enuresis of a patient. The information collection box collects data information obtained by the sensor and sends the data information to the background database for data analysis. The product can accurately record urinary incontinence frequency, occurrence time and total amount of urinary incontinence, is helpful for a doctor to judge the type of urinary incontinence, and reminds medical personnel to replace a urine bag by recording urine leakage. The product is simple in structure, low in cost, convenient to use, comfortable in body feeling, easy to clean, not prone to urine leakage, capable of achieving intelligent evaluation and high in practicability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of nursing medical devices, specifically relating to an intelligent urine collector. Background Technology

[0002] With the arrival of an aging population, the number of elderly people is increasing, and problems such as urinary incontinence and bedwetting are becoming increasingly severe with age, seriously affecting their quality of life. Furthermore, there is no suitable solution for bedwetting in patients who are immobile, bedridden for extended periods, and do not require catheterization.

[0003] Traditional solutions for bedwetting mainly involve using incontinence pads and disposable diapers. However, these methods have drawbacks such as frequent changes, low comfort, inconvenience, and high cost. In recent years, various styles and materials of urine collection devices have appeared on the market, but most are poorly designed and have the following problems: 1) Defective structural design hinders urine flow; 2) Plastic urine collection devices are hard, uncomfortable to wear, and can easily compress the skin, causing irritation and redness. They also have poor sealing, as the outer edge of the collection cup does not completely adhere to the skin, leading to leakage; 3) Latex urine collection devices are prone to causing allergies, have poor breathability, are not resistant to aging, and easily absorb urine pigments, turning yellow and becoming contaminated after a period of use. Over time, they can easily breed bacteria and cause urinary tract infections; 4) Silicone urine collection devices are expensive; 5) Most urine collection devices are inconvenient to clean after use, and frequent disposal can cause waste pollution.

[0004] We know that male urinary incontinence is mainly classified into stress urinary incontinence, functional urinary incontinence, overflow urinary incontinence, and urge urinary incontinence. The treatment methods differ depending on the type of urinary incontinence. Clinical patients often present with symptoms of multiple types of urinary incontinence, thus requiring diagnosis and treatment tailored to the individual's urination situation. Currently, the main methods for assessing urinary incontinence include counting the number of incontinence pads used, weighing the incontinence pads, and using a voiding diary. However, due to differences in patient experience and changing frequency, the number of incontinence pads used often varies significantly; incontinence pad weighing is easily affected by factors such as evaporation; and voiding diaries cannot guarantee objectivity and accuracy, and it is difficult to collect comprehensive data.

[0005] Clinically, the assessment of urinary incontinence mainly uses scales and questionnaires, such as OAB and I-QOL. However, these methods are too subjective, have low accuracy, and make it difficult to obtain accurate and comprehensive clinical data for elderly patients with poor comprehension.

[0006] In summary, with the advancement of technology and the increasing trend of population aging, the demand for urine collection devices is constantly growing, and there is an urgent need to develop new urine collection device products that are convenient to use, comfortable, easy to clean, less prone to leakage, and have intelligent assessment capabilities. Utility Model Content

[0007] In order to overcome the above-mentioned defects of existing urine collection devices, this utility model is based on clinical practice and designs a new type of intelligent urine collection device. This intelligent urine collection device has a simple structure, is easy to use, comfortable to use, easy to clean, less prone to leakage, and has intelligent assessment capabilities. It has good market promotion prospects, and no similar invention or utility model patent applications were found after searching.

[0008] Specifically, this utility model provides an intelligent urine collector, which adopts a double-layer structure for separating dry and wet waste, including: an outer layer 1, an inner layer 2, a sensor 3, and an information collection box; wherein:

[0009] The outer layer 1 is made of a relatively hard material; the outer layer 1 is a fully enclosed structure, the middle part of the outer layer 1 is the outer body 101, the upper opening and upper space of the outer body 101 are used to accommodate the male genital body; a urination tube connector 102 is installed at the lower end of the outer body 101, and it is connected to an external urination tube through the urination tube connector 102 for draining urine; a fixing member 103 is provided at the upper opening of the outer body 101;

[0010] The inner layer 2 is made of a relatively soft material; the inner layer 2 includes a porous inner layer body 201.

[0011] The sensor 3 is located above the urination tube connector 102 at the lower end of the outer body 101 and is used to detect bedwetting in patients.

[0012] The information acquisition box collects the data information obtained by the sensor 3 and transmits the collected data information to the background database for data analysis via wireless transmission.

[0013] Furthermore, in this utility model's intelligent urine collector, the outer body 101 and the fixing member 103 are made of silicone with a hardness of 30, the urine tube connector 102 is made of hard plastic, and the inner body 201 is made of silicone with a hardness of 10.

[0014] Furthermore, the upper opening edge of the outer body 101 in the intelligent urine collector of this utility model is designed with an arc shape to fit the lower abdominal surface of the human body.

[0015] Furthermore, the inner layer 2 of the intelligent urine collector of this utility model also includes: a breathable drainage hole 202, an isolation gap protrusion 203, and a swiveling structure 204; wherein:

[0016] The breathable drainage hole 202 allows urine to be quickly drained into the gap between the outer layer 1 and the inner layer 2, keeping the inner layer 2 dry.

[0017] The isolation gap protrusion 203 serves a supporting function, facilitates urine discharge, and maintains air circulation between the inner and outer layers;

[0018] The scrotum-supporting structure 204 provides support for the scrotum.

[0019] Furthermore, the sensor 3 in the intelligent urine collector of this utility model includes a sensor body 301. After the sensor body 301 comes into contact with the liquid, it changes the capacitance coefficient. The information acquisition box is connected to the sensor body 301 through the sensor terminal 302 to collect the data information obtained by the sensor body 301.

[0020] Furthermore, the intelligent urine collector of this utility model is adapted to urine bags of different sizes through urine tube connectors 102 of different specifications. The urine bags are fixed to the patient's thigh side, calf side, or externally as needed.

[0021] Furthermore, the intelligent urine collector of this utility model also includes a main control unit and a Bluetooth module; wherein:

[0022] The main control unit uses a low-power microcontroller to coordinate the operation of sensor 3 and the information acquisition box;

[0023] The Bluetooth module is used to enable wireless data transmission.

[0024] Furthermore, the surfaces of the outer layer 1 and inner layer 2 in the intelligent urine collector of this utility model are superhydrophobic surfaces with micro-nano structures.

[0025] In summary, compared with existing urine collection devices, the intelligent urine collection device of this invention has the following advantages:

[0026] (1) This product adopts a double-layer structure design. The outer layer is made of a harder material and the inner layer is made of a softer material. The combination of the two layers makes it more suitable for the patient's needs.

[0027] (2) The outer layer of this product is a fully enclosed structure with a quick-connect interface for the urination tube at the bottom; the inner layer is designed with a porous structure, which facilitates rapid separation of dry and wet and ventilation, thus improving comfort.

[0028] (3) This product is manufactured using a special process to form a micro-nano structure on the product surface, which is conducive to hydrophobic self-cleaning. The inner and outer layers are designed with air bubbles, which facilitates degradation after disposal and reduces long-term pollution.

[0029] (4) This product can accurately record the frequency of urinary incontinence, the time of urinary incontinence, and the total amount of urinary incontinence over a period of time, which helps doctors determine the specific type of urinary incontinence in patients and solves the problem of unreliable statistical methods.

[0030] (5) This product can provide effective data to doctors, nurses and family members by recording the actions when urine leakage occurs, reminding them to change the urine bag, and comprehensively building a multi-party management platform for urinary incontinence.

[0031] (6) This product has a simple structure, low cost, convenient use, comfortable feel, easy cleaning, is not prone to leakage, and has intelligent evaluation capabilities. It has high practicality and good market promotion prospects. Attached Figure Description

[0032] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments are briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only for specific embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the following drawings without creative effort.

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the intelligent urine collector of this utility model.

[0034] Figure 2 This is a side view of the overall structure of the intelligent urine collector of this utility model.

[0035] Figure 3 This is a top view of the intelligent urine collector of this utility model.

[0036] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall shape of the intelligent urine collection device of this utility model.

[0037] Figure 5 This is a side view of the outer structure of the intelligent urine collector of this utility model.

[0038] Figure 6 This is a partial view of the upper opening of the outer structure of the intelligent urine collector of this utility model.

[0039] Figure 7 This is a rear view of the outer structure of the intelligent urine collector of this utility model.

[0040] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the outer structure of the intelligent urine collection device of this utility model.

[0041] Figure 9 This is a side view of the inner structure of the intelligent urine collector of this utility model.

[0042] Figure 10 This is a partial view of the upper opening of the inner layer structure of the intelligent urine collector of this utility model.

[0043] Figure 11 This is a rear view of the inner structure of the intelligent urine collector of this utility model.

[0044] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the inner structure of the intelligent urine collection device of this utility model.

[0045] Figure 13This is a top view of the sensor of the intelligent urine collector of this utility model.

[0046] Figure 14 This is a side view of the sensor of the intelligent urine collector of this utility model.

[0047] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the sensor structure of the intelligent urine collector product of this utility model.

[0048] Figure label:

[0049] 1-Outer layer; 101-Outer layer body (made of silicone with a hardness of 30); 102-Urinary tube connector (made of rigid plastic); 103-Fixing component (made of silicone with a hardness of 30); 2-Inner layer; 201-Inner layer body (made of silicone with a hardness of 10); 202-Ventilation and drainage hole; 203-Isolation gap protrusion; 204-Walking structure; 3-Sensor; 301-Sensor body; 302-Sensor wiring terminal. Detailed Implementation

[0050] The technical solution of this utility model is clearly and completely described below through specific examples. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. This utility model can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and the details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of this utility model.

[0051] Before further describing the specific embodiments of this utility model, it should be understood that the protection scope of this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments described below; the terminology used in the embodiments of this utility model is for describing specific embodiments and not for limiting the protection scope of this utility model.

[0052] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this invention have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. In addition to the specific methods, equipment, and materials used in the embodiments, based on the knowledge of the prior art possessed by one of ordinary skill in the art and the description of this invention, any prior art methods, equipment, and materials similar to or equivalent to those described, used, and materials in the embodiments of this invention may be used to implement this invention.

[0053] Unless otherwise specified, all devices and materials in this invention are commercially available or commonly used in the industry.

[0054] Example 1: A smart urine collector

[0055] The purpose of this embodiment is to provide a simple, easy-to-use, safe and reliable intelligent urine collector. In order to achieve the above purpose, the present invention proposes the following technical solution.

[0056] This utility model is based on ergonomic design and, according to clinical needs, designs an intelligent urine collector for men. The intelligent urine collector of this utility model includes:

[0057] 1) Overall Structure

[0058] like Figures 1-4 As shown, this product adopts a double-layer design that separates dry and wet materials, and can be adapted to urine bags of different sizes. As needed, the urine bag can be fixed to the patient's thigh, calf, or hung externally.

[0059] The outer layer 1 has a certain structural strength to prevent deformation due to stress from affecting the urination effect.

[0060] The inner layer 2 is made of soft material, providing comfort to the human body and serving as a dry and wet barrier.

[0061] Sensor 3 can detect bedwetting in patients.

[0062] The information collection box collects information from sensor 3, recording the time, duration, and volume of bedwetting. The data is wirelessly transmitted to the backend database. Through data analysis, a patient bedwetting analysis report is obtained, providing a basis for clinical diagnosis.

[0063] 2) Outer layer

[0064] like Figures 5-8 As shown, the outer layer 1 includes an outer body 101 made of silicone with a hardness of 30, which maintains a certain structural strength while also providing comfort in contact with the human body. The upper opening and upper space of the outer body 101 are used to accommodate the male genital organ. A fixing member 103, also made of silicone with a hardness of 30, is provided at the upper opening of the outer body 101; the upper opening has an arc-shaped design to conform to the surface of the lower abdomen. A urination tube connector 102 is provided at the lower end of the outer body 101, which connects to an external urination tube for draining urine from the urination device.

[0065] 3) Inner layer

[0066] like Figures 9-12 As shown, the inner layer 2 includes an inner layer body 201 made of silicone with a hardness of 10, the soft material ensuring comfortable contact. Ventilation and drainage holes 202 allow liquid to quickly drain into the gap between the outer and inner layers, keeping the inner layer dry. Isolation gap protrusions 203 provide support, facilitating liquid drainage and maintaining airflow between the inner and outer layers. The swivel structure 204 provides some support to the scrotum.

[0067] 4) Sensors

[0068] like Figures 13-15 As shown, sensor 3 includes sensor body 301. After sensor body 301 comes into contact with liquid, it changes capacitance coefficient. The information acquisition box is connected through sensor terminal 302. Through calculation, it can record the time, duration and degree of change of sensor capacitance of liquid flow, and integrate information such as liquid volume to help clinical analysis.

[0069] The outer layer 1 and inner layer 2 of this intelligent urine collector are made into a superhydrophobic structure through process improvements. This ensures minimal urine retention while the surface tension of the liquid creates an adsorption force to remove waste. The urine collector with this structure is easy to clean after use; simply rinse with water.

[0070] To achieve the superhydrophobic structure, the present invention makes the following improvements to the material processing:

[0071] Two types of materials with varying hardness are prepared. The harder material serves as the outer layer of the urine collection device, preventing deformation under external force during use. The softer material serves as the inner layer, providing a comfortable feel. Precise hardness can be achieved through material proportioning.

[0072] The bubble formation mechanism is designed for applications where transparency is not a requirement. A specific proportion of bubbles are intentionally generated within the product. During subsequent molding, the molecular structure exhibits random orientation, which is conducive to the formation of micro- and nano-structures. The bubble structure also facilitates material degradation, preventing long-term pollution after use and disposal.

[0073] By employing slow cooling and curing, and controlling the slow cooling and curing of the product while maintaining acceptable physical strength, a superhydrophobic surface with micro-nano structure is formed with the help of specific mold surface treatment.

[0074] Cold shrink molding is used for demolding instead of stretching and orientation to maintain the random orientation of the surface molecular structure and avoid forming a smooth surface.

[0075] In addition, this utility model of intelligent urine collector can also be designed with a main control unit to coordinate the operation of sensor 3 and information collection box. The main control unit adopts a low-power microcontroller, which has the advantages of high integration, strong real-time monitoring capability, high cost performance, easy expansion and development, and stable performance. Furthermore, the information collection box can be equipped with a Bluetooth module to realize wireless data transmission.

[0076] The preferred embodiments and examples of this utility model have been described in detail above. However, this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments and examples. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the concept of this utility model.

Claims

1. An intelligent urine collector characterized by comprising: The intelligent urine collector adopts a dry-wet separation double-layer structure, comprising: an outer layer (1), an inner layer (2), a sensor (3), and an information collection box. The outer layer (1) is made of relatively hard material; the outer layer (1) is a full-wrapping structure, and the middle part of the outer layer (1) is an outer layer body (101); the upper opening and the upper space of the outer layer body (101) are used for accommodating the male genital main body; a urine discharge pipe joint (102) is installed at the lower end of the outer layer body (101), which is connected with the external urine discharge pipe for discharging urine; and a fixing member (103) is arranged at the upper opening of the outer layer body (101). The inner layer (2) is made of relatively soft material; the inner layer (2) comprises a porous inner layer body (201). The sensor (3) is arranged above the urine discharge pipe joint (102) at the lower end of the outer layer body (101) and is used for detecting urine leakage of the patient. The information collection box collects data information obtained by the sensor (3) and transmits the collected data information to a background database through wireless transmission for data analysis.

2. The intelligent urine collector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer layer body (101) and the fixing member (103) are made of silica gel with a hardness of 30, and the urine discharge pipe joint (102) is made of hard plastic; and the inner layer body (201) is made of silica gel with a hardness of 10.

3. The intelligent urine collector according to claim 1, characterized by The upper opening edge of the outer layer body (101) is designed in an arc shape to fit the surface of the lower abdomen of the human body.

4. The intelligent urine collector according to claim 1, characterized by The inner layer (2) further comprises: a breathable liquid discharge hole (202), an isolation gap protrusion (203), and a turning structure (204). The breathable liquid discharge hole (202) rapidly discharges urine into the gap between the outer layer (1) and the inner layer (2), so that the inner layer (2) remains dry; The isolation gap protrusion (203) plays a supporting role, which is beneficial to the discharge of urine and the air circulation between the inner and outer layers; The turning structure (204) supports the scrotum.

5. The intelligent urine collector according to claim 1, characterized by The sensor (3) comprises a sensor body (301), which changes the capacitance coefficient after contacting the liquid; the information collection box is connected in communication with the sensor body (301) through a sensor wiring terminal (302) to collect the data information obtained by the sensor body (301).

6. The intelligent urine collector according to claim 1, wherein The intelligent urine collector is adapted to urine bags of different sizes through different specifications of the urine discharge pipe joint (102), and the urine bags are fixed on the thighs or the shanks of the patient or externally hung as needed.

7. The intelligent urine collector according to claim 1, wherein The intelligent urine collector further comprises a master control unit and a Bluetooth module. The master control unit adopts a low-power single-chip microcomputer and is used for coordinating the work of the sensor (3) and the information collection box; The Bluetooth module is used for realizing wireless transmission of data.

8. The intelligent urine collector according to claim 1, characterized by The surfaces of the outer layer (1) and the inner layer (2) are micro-nano structure super-hydrophobic surfaces.

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