Body fluid sample transmission cylinder
By designing a body fluid specimen transfer tube and using a limiting cap to fix the sputum container, the problem of sputum leakage caused by vibration of the logistics container was solved, realizing safe and efficient specimen transfer and timely issuance of test reports.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-03
AI Technical Summary
In existing hospital pneumatic transport systems, vibrations in the transport containers can cause sputum container lids to loosen and leak, resulting in specimen contamination and delays in test reports.
Design a body fluid specimen transfer tube, including a main tube, an arc-shaped connecting piece, a limiting cap, a vascular buffer sleeve, and a tube cover. The sputum container is fixed by the limiting cap, and the transfer is driven by air pressure difference to ensure that the sputum container does not leak during the transfer process.
It effectively prevents sputum leakage, ensures timely issuance of test reports, avoids specimen contamination and duplicate sampling, and improves transmission efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of transfer tube technology, specifically to a body fluid specimen transfer tube. Background Technology
[0002] Pneumatic pipeline logistics transport systems are automated systems that utilize air pressure differences to rapidly transport goods through pipelines. In hospitals, this system connects key departments such as pharmacies, laboratories, operating rooms, and blood banks, accurately transporting medicines, blood samples, pathological specimens, and small medical instruments at a speed of 6-8 meters per second, thereby significantly improving the efficiency of medical resource turnover. In addition, the entire transport process is closed and traceable, effectively avoiding cross-contamination and human error that can occur with manual transport.
[0003] Currently, hospitals use pneumatic transport containers to transfer blood and body fluid (urine, feces, sputum, etc.) samples. During sample transfer, blood collection tubes are inserted into fixed holes in the sponge inside the transport container. However, because the size of body fluid containers does not match the sponge's holes, they must be placed in sealed bags inside the container and covered with sponge for cushioning. In actual transport, vibrations within the transport container can cause internal shaking, easily leading to loose sputum container lids and leakage, resulting in sample waste and requiring patients to re-sample, directly extending the time for test report processing.
[0004] Therefore, how to design a specimen transport container that can avoid sputum leakage and contamination and prevent delays in test reports is a technical problem that has not yet been solved in the existing technology. Utility Model Content
[0005] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the technical defects in the prior art where vibration of the logistics barrel can easily cause the sputum container cap to loosen and leak, resulting in the specimen being discarded, requiring the patient to re-retain the sample, and extending the time for issuing the test report. Thus, a body fluid specimen transfer tube that can avoid sputum leakage and contamination and prevent delays in test reports is provided.
[0006] Therefore, this utility model provides a body fluid specimen transfer tube, comprising:
[0007] The main body has at least one sputum container placement cavity, which has a first top opening through which the sputum container can be placed; the main body also has several blood vessel placement cavities, which have second top openings.
[0008] Two arc-shaped connecting pieces are disposed on the end face of the main body cylinder, located on both sides of the first top opening;
[0009] The limiting cover is detachably installed on the arc-shaped connecting piece. After the limiting cover is installed on the arc-shaped connecting piece, the inner top wall of the limiting cover abuts against the lid of the spittoon.
[0010] Several blood vessel buffer sleeves are fixedly installed in the blood vessel placement cavity through the second top opening; blood collection tubes can be inserted into the blood vessel buffer sleeves.
[0011] The cylinder cap is able to connect with the main cylinder cap. After the cylinder cap is connected with the main cylinder cap, the inner top wall of the cylinder cap abuts against the limiting cap and the cap of the blood collection tube.
[0012] As a preferred embodiment, the main body tube further has at least one catheter placement cavity, the catheter placement cavity having a third top opening;
[0013] It also includes at least one urinary catheter buffer sleeve, which is fixedly installed in the urinary catheter placement cavity through the third top opening, and the urinary catheter can be inserted into the urinary catheter buffer sleeve; after the sleeve cap is connected to the main sleeve cap, the inner top wall of the sleeve cap abuts against the cap of the urinary catheter.
[0014] As a preferred embodiment, the main body tube also has at least one toilet tube placement cavity, the toilet tube placement cavity having a fourth top opening;
[0015] It also includes at least one toilet tube buffer sleeve, which is fixedly installed in the toilet tube placement cavity through the fourth top opening, and the toilet tube can be inserted into the toilet tube buffer sleeve; after the sleeve cover is connected to the main sleeve cover, the inner top wall of the sleeve cover abuts against the cap of the toilet tube.
[0016] As a preferred embodiment, the outer wall of the arc-shaped connecting piece is provided with external threads, the inner wall of the limiting cover is provided with internal threads, and the limiting cover is screwed to the arc-shaped connecting piece, thereby being detachably installed together with the arc-shaped connecting piece.
[0017] As a preferred embodiment, the cylindrical cover is connected to the main cylindrical cover via a snap-fit structure;
[0018] The snap-fit structure includes:
[0019] There are four slots, which are evenly distributed around the end face of the main body cylinder;
[0020] Four locking blocks are evenly arranged circumferentially on the cylinder cover; the locking blocks can match and engage with the locking slots, thereby connecting the cylinder cover to the main cylinder cover.
[0021] As a preferred embodiment, an elongated limiting block is provided on one inner side wall of the slot; the locking block is L-shaped, and after the locking block is inserted into the slot, the cylindrical cover is rotated circumferentially to turn the free end of the locking block to the underside of the elongated limiting block, and the free end of the locking block is limited by the elongated limiting block, thereby connecting the cylindrical cover with the main cylindrical cover.
[0022] As a preferred embodiment, a cushioning sponge sheet is also included, disposed on the inner top wall of the cylinder cover.
[0023] As a preferred embodiment, it also includes several annular buffer strips, which are evenly arranged on the outer wall of the main body cylinder.
[0024] As a preferred embodiment, the top of the cylinder cover is provided with a carrying strap.
[0025] As a preferred embodiment, a groove is provided in the middle of the top surface of the cylinder cover, and the lifting strap is disposed in the groove.
[0026] The technical solution provided by this utility model has the following advantages:
[0027] This utility model discloses a body fluid specimen transfer tube, comprising a main tube, an arc-shaped connecting piece, a limiting cap, a vascular buffer sleeve, and a tube cap. The main tube has at least one sputum container placement cavity with a first top opening, through which the sputum container can be placed. The main tube also has several vascular placement cavities, each with a second top opening. Two arc-shaped connecting pieces are disposed on the end face of the main tube, located on either side of the first top opening. The limiting cap is detachably mounted on the arc-shaped connecting piece, and its inner top wall abuts against the sputum container's lid. Several vascular buffer sleeves are fixedly installed within the vascular placement cavities through the second top opening. Blood collection tubes can be inserted into the vascular buffer sleeves. The tube cap can be connected to the main tube cap, and its inner top wall abuts against the limiting cap and the cap of the blood collection tube.
[0028] When transferring bodily fluid samples, a sputum container containing a sputum sample is placed inside the sputum container placement cavity. A limiting cap is then installed on the arc-shaped connecting piece to secure the sputum container. A blood collection tube containing a blood sample is placed inside a blood vessel buffer sleeve (made of polyethylene, which is lightweight, provides good cushioning, and is low in cost). The sleeve cap is then connected and fixed to the main body sleeve cap. The fixed transfer tube is placed into a sealed pipeline. A blower is activated to create an air pressure difference within the pipeline. The thrust or pull force generated by compressed air drives the transfer tube to move at high speed along a predetermined path within the pipeline. During the transfer, a steering device controls the direction of travel to ensure the correct route. When the transfer tube reaches the target station, the system adjusts the air pressure to decelerate the transfer tube and bring it to a precise stop. Finally, the pipeline port at the corresponding station is opened to complete the reception of the transfer tube. This utility model of a bodily fluid sample transfer tube places the sputum container inside the sputum container placement cavity and uses a limiting cap to secure the sputum container cap, preventing accidental opening and sputum leakage and contamination, thereby ensuring timely issuance of test reports. Attached Figure Description
[0029] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the prior art or specific embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the prior art or specific embodiments are briefly introduced below.
[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the body fluid specimen transfer tube of this utility model.
[0031] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the explosion structure.
[0032] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the exploded structure of section B.
[0033] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram of part A.
[0034] Reference numerals: 1. Main body tube; 11. Sputum container placement cavity; 12. Sputum container; 13. Vascular placement cavity; 14. Urinary catheter placement cavity; 15. Urinary catheter; 16. Bowel tube placement cavity; 17. Bowel tube; 2. Arc-shaped connecting piece; 3. Limiting cover; 4. Vascular buffer sleeve; 41. Blood collection tube; 42. Urinary catheter buffer sleeve; 43. Bowel tube buffer sleeve; 5. Cylinder cover; 51. Slot; 52. Slot; 53. Long strip limiting block; 6. Buffer sponge sheet; 61. Annular buffer strip; 62. Lifting strap; 63. Groove. Detailed Implementation
[0035] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand this solution, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of this application.
[0036] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the claims and specification of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not used to describe a specific order or sequence. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such as a process, method, system, product, or device that includes a series of steps or units, not limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may also include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products, or devices.
[0037] In this application, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "middle," "vertical," "horizontal," "lateral," and "longitudinal" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for better description of this application and its embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated device, element, or component to having a specific orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Furthermore, some of the above terms may be used to indicate other meanings besides orientation or positional relationship; for example, the term "upper" may also be used in some cases to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application according to the specific circumstances. In addition, the term "multiple" should mean two or more. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other.
[0038] The present application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Example
[0039] This embodiment provides a body fluid specimen transfer tube, such as Figure 1-3As shown, it includes: a main body cylinder 1, an arc-shaped connecting piece 2, a limiting cover 3, a vascular buffer sleeve 4, and a cylinder cover 5; wherein, the main body cylinder 1 has at least one sputum container placement cavity 11, the sputum container placement cavity 11 having a first top opening, through which a sputum container 12 can be placed; the main body cylinder 1 also has several vascular placement cavities 13, the vascular placement cavities 13 having a second top opening; there are two arc-shaped connecting pieces 2, disposed on the end face of the main body cylinder 1, located on both sides of the first top opening; limiting... The limiting cover 3 is detachably installed on the arc-shaped connecting piece 2. After the limiting cover 3 is installed on the arc-shaped connecting piece 2, the inner top wall of the limiting cover 3 abuts against the lid of the sputum container 12. Several blood vessel buffer sleeves 4 are fixedly installed in the blood vessel placement cavity 13 through the second top opening. The blood collection tube 41 can be inserted into the blood vessel buffer sleeve 4. The tube cover 5 can be connected to the main body tube 1. After the tube cover 5 is connected to the main body tube 1, the inner top wall of the tube cover 5 abuts against the limiting cover 3 and the cap of the blood collection tube 41.
[0040] When transferring bodily fluid samples, the sputum container 12 containing the sputum sample is placed in the sputum container placement cavity 11, and then the limiting cap 3 is installed on the arc-shaped connecting piece 2 to limit and fix the sputum container 12. The blood collection tube 41 containing the blood sample is placed in the blood vessel buffer sleeve 4 (the sleeve is made of polyethylene material, which has the characteristics of being lightweight, having good buffering effect, and being low in cost), and then the sleeve cap 5 is connected and fixed to the main body tube 1. The fixed transfer tube is placed into the sealed pipeline, and the blower is started to create an air pressure difference in the pipeline. The thrust or pull force generated by the compressed air drives the transfer tube to move at high speed along the predetermined path in the pipeline. During the transfer, the direction of travel is controlled by the steering device to ensure the correct route. When the transfer tube reaches the target station, the system adjusts the air pressure to decelerate the transfer tube and stop it precisely. Finally, the pipeline port of the corresponding station is opened to complete the reception of the transfer tube. In this embodiment, the body fluid specimen transfer tube places the sputum container 12 inside the sputum container placement cavity 11 and uses a limiting cover 3 to limit and fix the lid of the sputum container 12 to prevent accidental opening and sputum leakage and contamination, thereby ensuring that the test report is issued on time.
[0041] like Figure 3 As shown, the main body tube 1 also has at least one urinary catheter placement cavity 14, which has a third top opening; it also includes a urinary catheter buffer sleeve 42, at least one of which is fixedly installed inside the urinary catheter placement cavity 14 through the third top opening, allowing the urinary catheter 15 to be inserted into the urinary catheter buffer sleeve 42; after the tube cap 5 is attached to the main body tube 1, the inner top wall of the tube cap 5 abuts against the cap of the urinary catheter 15. When transferring body fluid samples, the urinary catheter 15 containing the urine sample is placed inside the urinary catheter buffer sleeve 42.
[0042] like Figure 3 As shown, the main body cylinder 1 also has at least one fecal tube placement cavity 16, which has a fourth top opening; it also includes a fecal tube buffer sleeve 43, at least one of which is fixedly installed in the fecal tube placement cavity 16 through the fourth top opening, and the fecal tube 17 can be inserted into the fecal tube buffer sleeve 43; after the cylinder cover 5 is closed to the main body cylinder 1, the inner top wall of the cylinder cover 5 abuts against the cap of the fecal tube 17. When transferring bodily fluid samples, the fecal tube 17 containing the fecal sample is placed in the fecal tube buffer sleeve 43.
[0043] The outer wall of the arc-shaped connecting piece 2 is provided with external threads, and the inner wall of the limiting cover 3 is provided with internal threads. The limiting cover 3 is screwed to the arc-shaped connecting piece 2, thereby detachably installing together with the arc-shaped connecting piece 2. The threaded connection between the limiting cover 3 and the arc-shaped connecting piece 2 is firm and can effectively prevent the sputum bucket lid from opening due to vibration, avoiding sputum leakage and contamination.
[0044] like Figure 4 As shown, the cylinder cover 5 is connected to the main body cylinder 1 via a snap-fit structure; the snap-fit structure includes a slot 51 and a block 52; wherein, there are four slots 51, which are evenly distributed circumferentially on the end face of the main body cylinder 1; there are four blocks 52, which are evenly distributed circumferentially on the cylinder cover 5; the blocks 52 can match and snap with the slots 51, thereby connecting the cylinder cover 5 to the main body cylinder 1 together.
[0045] A long strip limiting block 53 is provided on one inner side wall of the slot 51; the locking block 52 is L-shaped. When the cylinder cover 5 is connected to the main body cylinder 1, after the locking block 52 is inserted into the slot 51, the cylinder cover 5 is rotated circumferentially to turn the free end of the locking block 52 to the underside of the long strip limiting block 53. The free end of the locking block 52 is limited by the long strip limiting block 53, thereby connecting the cylinder cover 5 to the main body cylinder 1.
[0046] It also includes a cushioning sponge sheet 6, which is disposed on the inner top wall of the tube cover 5. After the tube cover 5 is closed to the main tube 1, the cushioning sponge sheet 6 abuts against the limiting cover 3, the cap of the blood collection tube 41, the cap of the urine tube 15, and the cap of the stool tube 17, which can further cushion the vibration.
[0047] It also includes several annular buffer strips 61, which are evenly distributed on the outer wall of the main body cylinder 1. The annular buffer strips 61 can absorb external impacts, reduce vibrations transmitted into the main body cylinder 1, and enhance the overall buffering effect.
[0048] The top of the cylinder cover 5 is provided with a carrying strap 62. The carrying strap 62 makes it convenient for users to lift the cylinder and improves ease of use.
[0049] A groove 63 is provided in the middle of the top surface of the cylinder cover 5, and the carrying strap 62 is provided in the groove 63 to facilitate the finger picking up the carrying strap 62.
[0050] The body fluid specimen transfer tube in this embodiment is used as follows: When transferring body fluid specimens, the sputum bucket 12 containing the sputum specimen is placed in the sputum bucket placement cavity 11, and then the limiting cap 3 is screwed onto the arc-shaped connecting piece 2 to limit and fix the sputum bucket 12; the blood collection tube 41 containing the blood specimen is placed in the blood vessel buffer sleeve 4; the urine tube 15 containing the urine specimen is placed in the urine tube buffer sleeve 42; the stool tube 17 containing the feces specimen is placed in the stool tube buffer sleeve 43; then the locking block 52 of the tube cover 5 is inserted into the locking groove 51 of the main tube 1, and the tube cover 5 is rotated circumferentially to rotate the free end of the locking block 52 to the underside of the long strip limiting block 53. The free end of the locking block 52 is limited by the long strip limiting block 53, thereby connecting the tube cover 5 and the main tube 1 together.
[0051] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely illustrative examples for clear explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. However, obvious variations or modifications derived therefrom are still within the protection scope of this innovative technical solution.
Claims
1. A body fluid specimen transfer tube, characterized in that, include: The main body (1) has at least one sputum container placement cavity (11), the sputum container placement cavity (11) has a first top opening, through which a sputum container (12) can be placed in the sputum container placement cavity (11); the main body (1) also has a plurality of blood vessel placement cavities (13), the blood vessel placement cavity (13) has a second top opening; Two arc-shaped connecting pieces (2) are provided on the end face of the main body cylinder (1), located on both sides of the first top opening; The limiting cover (3) is detachably installed on the arc-shaped connecting piece (2). After the limiting cover (3) is installed on the arc-shaped connecting piece (2), the inner top wall of the limiting cover (3) abuts against the lid of the spittoon (12). Several blood vessel buffer sleeves (4) are fixedly installed in the blood vessel placement cavity (13) through the second top opening; blood collection tubes (41) can be inserted into the blood vessel buffer sleeves (4); The cylinder cover (5) can be connected to the main cylinder (1). After the cylinder cover (5) is connected to the main cylinder (1), the inner top wall of the cylinder cover (5) abuts against the limiting cover (3) and the cap of the blood collection tube (41).
2. The body fluid specimen transfer tube according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body tube (1) also has at least one urinary catheter placement cavity (14), which has a third top opening; It also includes a urinary catheter buffer sleeve (42), at least one, which is fixedly installed in the urinary catheter placement cavity (14) through the third top opening, and the urinary catheter (15) can be inserted into the urinary catheter buffer sleeve (42); after the sleeve cap (5) is connected to the main body sleeve (1), the inner top wall of the sleeve cap (5) abuts against the cap of the urinary catheter (15).
3. The body fluid specimen transfer tube according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body tube (1) also has at least one toilet tube placement cavity (16), which has a fourth top opening; It also includes a toilet tube buffer sleeve (43), at least one, which is fixedly installed in the toilet tube placement cavity (16) through the fourth top opening, and the toilet tube (17) can be inserted into the toilet tube buffer sleeve (43); after the tube cover (5) is connected to the main tube (1), the inner top wall of the tube cover (5) abuts against the cap of the toilet tube (17).
4. The body fluid specimen transfer tube according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the arc-shaped connecting piece (2) is provided with an external thread, and the inner wall of the limiting cover (3) is provided with an internal thread. The limiting cover (3) is screwed to the arc-shaped connecting piece (2), thereby being detachably installed together with the arc-shaped connecting piece (2).
5. The body fluid specimen transfer tube according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cylinder cover (5) is connected to the main cylinder (1) by a snap-fit structure; The snap-fit structure includes: There are four slots (51), which are evenly distributed around the end face of the main body cylinder (1); There are four locking blocks (52), which are evenly arranged on the cylinder cover (5) in a circumferential direction; the locking blocks (52) can match and engage with the slots (51) to connect the cylinder cover (5) to the main cylinder (1).
6. The body fluid specimen transfer tube according to claim 5, characterized in that: A long strip limiting block (53) is provided on one inner side wall of the slot (51); the card block (52) is L-shaped. After the card block (52) is inserted into the slot (51), the cylinder cover (5) is rotated circumferentially to turn the free end of the card block (52) to the bottom of the long strip limiting block (53). The free end of the card block (52) is limited by the long strip limiting block (53), thereby connecting the cylinder cover (5) with the main cylinder (1).
7. The body fluid specimen transfer tube according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a cushioning sponge sheet (6) disposed on the inner top wall of the cylinder cover (5).
8. The body fluid specimen transfer tube according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes several annular buffer strips (61), which are evenly arranged on the outer wall of the main body cylinder (1).
9. The body fluid specimen transfer tube according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the cap (5) is provided with a carrying strap (62).
10. The body fluid specimen transfer tube according to claim 9, characterized in that: The top surface of the cylinder cover (5) has a groove (63) in the middle, and the carrying strap (62) is disposed in the groove (63).