Ampoule bottle opener

By designing a closed space composed of a transparent plastic tube and a corrugated tube, combined with a magnet and a spring plate, the ampoule opener solves the problems of cumbersome operation and safety of traditional ampoule opening, and achieves safe and efficient ampoule opening.

CN224118732UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-14NINGBO INST OF METROLOGY & MEASUREMENT NINGBO WEIGHING APP ADMINISTATION OFFICE
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-28
Publication Date
2026-04-14

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Technical Problem

Traditional ampoules are cumbersome to open and pose a risk of breakage, leading to medication waste and operator infection risks, making them unsuitable for high safety requirements such as emergency care.

Method used

Design an ampoule opener comprising a transparent plastic tube, a corrugated tube, a cutting assembly, a squeezing assembly, a support assembly, and a recycling assembly. The ampoule opener uses a glass cutter and a frosted block to cut the bottle neck within a closed space and achieves a stable opening operation through the cooperation of a magnet and a spring plate.

Benefits of technology

It improves the safety and success rate of opening bottles, prevents glass shards from flying, reduces the risk of operator injury, adapts to different sizes of ampoules, keeps instruments clean and hygienic, and is suitable for medical and scientific research settings.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an ampoule bottle opener which comprises a transparent plastic pipe, a bottle cap, a bottle cap and a bottle cap. One end of the corrugated pipe is sleeved with the transparent plastic pipe; the notching assembly comprises a spring piece, through grooves are formed in the side wall of the transparent plastic pipe and the side wall of the corrugated pipe respectively, one end of the spring piece is fixed to the inner wall of the transparent plastic pipe, a glass cutter is fixed to the other end of the spring piece, the glass cutter corresponds to the bottleneck part of the ampoule bottle, a frosted block is fixed to the inner wall of the corrugated pipe, and the frosted block and the glass cutter are symmetrically arranged; the extrusion assembly slides in the through groove, and the extrusion assembly is used for extruding the spring piece; the supporting assembly is arranged at the end, away from the transparent plastic pipe, of the corrugated pipe; the length of the spring piece is larger than that of the through groove. According to the bottle opener, the transparent plastic pipe and the corrugated pipe form a relatively closed space, so that eyes and other parts of the body of an operator are effectively protected from being injured in the bottle opening process.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical devices, and in particular to an ampoule opener. Background Technology

[0002] Ampoules are common containers for storing liquid medications. When using them, the ampoule needs to be broken to access the liquid medication inside. In traditional medical procedures, the user uses a grinding wheel to scratch the constricted neck of the ampoule, then holds the body with one hand and pries open the head with the other, or taps the head with chopsticks, to separate the head from the body. This procedure presents the following technical problems:

[0003] 1) The overall operation process is quite complicated, requiring sequential operations such as grinding wheel scratching, holding and prying open, which is unsatisfactory in emergency rescue and other medical processes.

[0004] 2) Breaking open the ampoule may cause it to break, which not only wastes the medicine, but more importantly, causes open wounds to the operator and increases the risk of infection.

[0005] Based on the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide an ampoule opener to solve the problems existing in the prior art.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following solution: This utility model provides an ampoule opener, comprising:

[0008] A transparent plastic tube, one end of which is detachably connected to a recycling component;

[0009] A corrugated pipe, wherein the transparent plastic tube is sleeved at one end of the corrugated pipe;

[0010] A cutting assembly includes a spring sheet. The sidewalls of the transparent plastic tube and the corrugated tube are respectively provided with through grooves, and the through grooves on the transparent plastic tube and the corrugated tube are connected. The spring sheet is shaped like a "7". One end of the spring sheet is fixed to the inner wall of the transparent plastic tube, and the spring sheet extends through the through-hole. A glass cutter is fixed to the other end of the spring sheet. The glass cutter is correspondingly positioned to the neck of the ampoule. A frosted block is fixed to the inner wall of the corrugated tube, and the frosted block and the glass cutter are arranged symmetrically.

[0011] An extrusion assembly that slides within the through groove and is used to extrude the spring sheet;

[0012] A support assembly is disposed at the end of the corrugated tube away from the transparent plastic tube, for supporting the body of the ampoule;

[0013] The length of the spring sheet is greater than the length of the through groove.

[0014] According to the ampoule bottle opener provided by this utility model, the squeezing assembly includes a slider, the slider is slidably connected in the through groove, a first magnet is fixedly connected to the bottom of the slider, and a second magnet is fixed on the spring sheet, with the first magnet and the second magnet being arranged correspondingly.

[0015] According to the ampoule opener provided by this utility model, the support component includes an elastic support block, and several sets of elastic support blocks are provided. The several sets of elastic support blocks are axially and equally spaced above the inner wall of the corrugated tube. The contact surface between the support block and the ampoule is set as an arc surface, and ball bearings are installed on the arc surface.

[0016] According to the ampoule bottle opener provided by this utility model, the recycling component includes a recycling tube, which is inserted into the end of the transparent plastic tube away from the corrugated tube, and the length of the recycling tube is less than the distance between the end of the through groove and the end of the recycling tube. An end cap is installed at the end of the recycling tube, and the recycling tube is used to recycle the bottle head.

[0017] According to the ampoule opener provided by this utility model, the second magnet has a semi-circular structure, and the arc surface corresponds to the second magnet.

[0018] According to the ampoule opener provided by this utility model, the inner diameter of the transparent plastic tube is 10mm-20mm.

[0019] The present invention discloses the following technical effects:

[0020] 1) The transparent plastic tube and the corrugated tube form a relatively enclosed space. During the bottle opening process, even if the neck of the bottle suddenly breaks, the glass fragments will be confined inside the tube and will not splash into the surrounding environment, effectively protecting the operator's eyes and other parts of the body from injury.

[0021] 2) Operators do not need to directly touch the ampoule to open it. The glass cutter is indirectly controlled by squeezing the component, which greatly reduces the risk of hand cuts from the glass. It is especially suitable for medical, scientific research and other places with high requirements for operational safety.

[0022] 3) The transparent plastic tube design makes it easy for operators to observe the position of the ampoule in the bottle opener, accurately aligning the neck of the ampoule with the glass cutter and the frosting block, ensuring accurate cutting position, improving the success rate of opening the ampoule, and reducing the possibility of bottle opening failure or glass bottle breakage due to inaccurate positioning.

[0023] 4) The corrugated tube has a certain degree of elasticity and flexibility, which can adapt to ampoules of different lengths and diameters. By adjusting the degree of elasticity of the corrugated tube, the support component can stably support the body of ampoules of various specifications, while ensuring that the glass cutter and the frosting block can accurately act on the neck of the bottle, thus expanding the applicability of the bottle opener.

[0024] 5) The detachable recycling components facilitate timely cleaning and replacement. When a certain number of glass fragments accumulate in the recycling components, they can be easily removed and properly disposed of, keeping the bottle opener clean and hygienic. This also meets environmental protection requirements and facilitates the sorting, recycling, and reuse of glass waste.

[0025] 6) Transparent plastic tubes and corrugated tubes can effectively prevent glass shards and drug residues from scattering during the opening process, avoiding pollution to the surrounding environment. This is of great significance for places with strict environmental hygiene requirements, such as laboratories and operating rooms.

[0026] 7) The “7” type spring sheet structure has good elasticity and recovery performance, which can ensure stable operation after multiple bottle opening operations. Its fixing method ensures that it will not easily loosen or fall off during the squeezing process, thus improving the structural stability and durability of the bottle opener. Attached Figure Description

[0027] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the ampoule bottle opener of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0030] The components include: 1. Transparent plastic tube; 2. Corrugated tube; 3. Spring sheet; 4. Through groove; 5. Glass cutter; 6. Slider; 7. First magnet; 8. Second magnet; 9. Elastic support block; 10. Recycling tube; 11. End. Detailed Implementation

[0031] 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.

[0032] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0033] Reference Figure 1-2 This utility model provides an ampoule opener, comprising:

[0034] Transparent plastic tube 1, one end of which is detachably connected to a recycling component;

[0035] Corrugated tube 2, transparent plastic tube 1 is sleeved on one end of corrugated tube 2; transparent plastic tube 1 and corrugated tube 2 are made of suitable plastic material, which has a certain strength and toughness, can withstand various forces during the bottle opening process, is not easily damaged, and is lightweight, making it easy to carry and operate.

[0036] The cutting assembly includes a spring sheet 3. The side walls of the transparent plastic tube 1 and the corrugated tube 2 are respectively provided with through grooves 4, and the through grooves 4 on the transparent plastic tube 1 and the through grooves 4 on the corrugated tube 2 are connected. The spring sheet 3 is "7" shaped. One end of the spring sheet 3 is fixed on the inner wall of the transparent plastic tube 1 and extends out through the through hole. The other end of the spring sheet 3 is fixed with a glass cutter 5. The glass cutter 5 is set corresponding to the neck of the ampoule. A frosted block is fixed on the inner wall of the corrugated tube 2. The frosted block and the glass cutter 5 are arranged symmetrically.

[0037] The extrusion assembly slides within the through groove 4 and is used to extrude the spring sheet 3.

[0038] A support assembly is provided at the end of the corrugated tube 2 away from the transparent plastic tube 1, and is used to support the body of the ampoule.

[0039] The length of the spring sheet 3 is greater than the length of the through groove 4.

[0040] In operation, the ampoule to be opened is placed on the support assembly at the end of the corrugated tube 2 away from the transparent plastic tube 1, so that the neck of the ampoule corresponds to the position of the glass cutter 5 and the frosted block at the connecting groove 4 between the transparent plastic tube 1 and the corrugated tube 2. The ampoule body is stably supported by the support assembly. Operating the squeezing assembly, which slides within the groove 4, pushes it along the groove 4, applying pressure to the spring plate 3. Because the spring plate 3 is shaped like a "7" and one end is fixed to the inner wall of the transparent plastic tube 1, it undergoes elastic deformation after being squeezed. The glass cutter 5, fixed at its other end, moves towards the neck of the ampoule, contacting the neck and applying pressure. Simultaneously, the frosted blocks symmetrically arranged on the inner wall of the corrugated tube 2, along with the glass cutter 5, also contact the neck. The glass cutter 5 and the frosted blocks work together on the neck of the ampoule. By manually rotating the ampoule (or rotating the entire ampoule opener around it), the glass cutter 5 makes a cut on the neck, completing the cutting operation. After the incision is made, because the length of spring plate 3 is greater than the length of the through groove 4, spring plate 3 possesses elastic potential energy to restore its original shape. Utilizing the elastic restoring force of spring plate 3, a further force is applied to the bottle neck, causing it to break off at the incision, thus completing the bottle opening process. The broken bottle neck portion, because one end of the transparent plastic tube 1 is detachably connected to a recycling component, will fall into the recycling component for convenient and unified subsequent processing, preventing glass fragments from scattering and causing safety hazards.

[0041] Further optimization of the scheme: the extrusion component includes a slider 6, which is slidably connected in the through groove 4. A first magnet 7 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the slider 6, and a second magnet 8 is fixed on the spring plate 3. The first magnet 7 and the second magnet 8 are set correspondingly.

[0042] The scheme is further optimized. The support component includes an elastic support block 9. Several sets of elastic support blocks 9 are provided. Several sets of elastic support blocks 9 are fixed axially at equal intervals above the inner wall of the bellows 2. The contact surface between the support block and the ampoule is set as an arc surface, and ball bearings are installed on the arc surface.

[0043] The scheme is further optimized. The recycling component includes a recycling tube 10, which is inserted into the end of the transparent plastic tube 1 away from the corrugated tube 2. The length of the recycling tube 10 is less than the distance between the end of the through groove 4 and the end of the recycling tube 10. An end cap 11 is installed at the end of the recycling tube 10. The recycling tube 10 is used to recycle bottle heads.

[0044] The design was further optimized so that the second magnet 8 has a semi-circular structure and the curved surface corresponds to the second magnet 8.

[0045] Further optimization of the design: the inner diameter of the transparent plastic tube 1 is 10mm-20mm.

[0046] Insert the ampoule to be opened into the end of the corrugated tube 2 furthest from the transparent plastic tube 1, so that the body of the ampoule contacts several sets of elastic support blocks 9 on the inner wall of the corrugated tube 2. Due to their own elasticity, the elastic support blocks 9 adapt to the shape of the ampoule body, providing stable support. Simultaneously, the contact surface between the elastic support blocks 9 and the ampoule is curved and equipped with ball bearings. During subsequent rotation of the ampoule for cutting, the ball bearings reduce friction, making rotation smoother.

[0047] Observe the neck position of the ampoule through the transparent plastic tube 1, ensuring that the neck is located at the junction of the transparent plastic tube 1 and the corrugated tube 2 in the through groove 4, corresponding to the positions of the glass cutter 5 and the frosted block. At this time, the slider 6 is located at the initial position at one end of the through groove 4, and the first magnet 7 at the bottom of the slider 6 and the second magnet 8 on the spring plate 3 are relatively far apart, resulting in a weak magnetic force, and the spring plate 3 remains in its natural state.

[0048] Manually push the slider 6 to slide along the through groove 4. The first magnet 7 at the bottom of the slider 6 gradually approaches the second magnet 8 on the spring plate 3. Since the first magnet 7 and the second magnet 8 are arranged correspondingly, the magnetic force gradually increases as the distance decreases, generating an attraction to the spring plate 3.

[0049] The deformation of the spring plate 3 and the movement of the glass cutter 5: Under the action of magnetic force, the spring plate 3 undergoes elastic deformation, and the glass cutter 5, fixed at its other end, moves towards the neck of the ampoule until it contacts the neck and applies a certain pressure. At the same time, the frosted blocks symmetrically arranged on the inner wall of the bellows 2, along with the glass cutter 5, also contact the neck. At this point, manually rotating the ampoule (or rotating the entire bottle opener around the ampoule) causes the glass cutter 5 to make a cut on the neck. Here, the second magnet 8 is designed with a semi-circular structure and its curved surface corresponds to that of the first magnet 7, which increases the contact area between the first magnet 7 and the second magnet 8, making the magnetic force more uniform and stable, ensuring a smooth deformation process of the spring plate 3, and thus making the pressure applied by the glass cutter 5 to the neck more stable and the cut more neat.

[0050] After the incision is completed, because the length of spring plate 3 is greater than the length of through groove 4, spring plate 3 has elastic potential energy to restore its original shape. By continuing to push slider 6 or using the elastic restoring force of spring plate 3 itself, spring plate 3 further applies force to the bottleneck, causing the bottleneck to break at the incision.

[0051] At the moment the bottle neck breaks, due to the relatively enclosed space formed by the transparent plastic tube 1 and the corrugated tube 2, as well as the presence of the recycling tube 10, the bottle head will fall into the recycling tube 10 in a certain direction.

[0052] Once a certain number of bottle heads have accumulated in the recycling tube 10, hold the end 11 of the recycling tube 10 and pull it out from the end of the transparent plastic tube 1 away from the corrugated tube 2. At this point, the bottle heads inside the recycling tube 10 can be processed uniformly. Since the length of the recycling tube 10 is less than the distance between the end of the through groove 4 and the end of the recycling tube 10, removing the recycling tube 10 will not affect the normal position and function of components such as the slider 6 and the spring plate 3, making it convenient to continue using the bottle opener next time.

[0053] It should be noted that the neck of the ampoule is located in the corrugated tube 2 section, which reduces the difficulty of breaking the bottle head and avoids glass shards flying.

[0054] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0055] The embodiments described above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of the present utility model. Various modifications and improvements made to the technical solutions of the present utility model by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present utility model should fall within the protection scope defined by the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An ampoule opener, characterized in that, include: A transparent plastic tube (1), one end of which is detachably connected to a recycling component; A corrugated pipe (2), wherein the transparent plastic pipe (1) is sleeved on one end of the corrugated pipe (2); The cutting assembly includes a spring sheet (3), and through grooves (4) are respectively provided on the side wall of the transparent plastic tube (1) and the side wall of the corrugated tube (2). The through grooves (4) on the transparent plastic tube (1) are connected to the through grooves (4) on the corrugated tube (2). The spring sheet (3) is "7" shaped. One end of the spring sheet (3) is fixed on the inner wall of the transparent plastic tube (1). The spring sheet (3) extends through the through groove (4). The other end of the spring sheet (3) is fixed with a glass cutter (5). The glass cutter (5) is set corresponding to the neck of the ampoule. A frosted block is fixed on the inner wall of the corrugated tube (2). The frosted block and the glass cutter (5) are arranged symmetrically. The extrusion assembly slides within the through groove (4) and is used to extrude the spring sheet (3). A support assembly is disposed at one end of the corrugated tube (2) away from the transparent plastic tube (1) for supporting the body of the ampoule; The length of the spring sheet (3) is greater than the length of the through groove (4).

2. The ampoule opener according to claim 1, characterized in that: The extrusion assembly includes a slider (6), which is slidably connected in the through groove (4). A first magnet (7) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the slider (6), and a second magnet (8) is fixed on the spring sheet (3). The first magnet (7) and the second magnet (8) are arranged correspondingly.

3. The ampoule opener according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support component includes an elastic support block (9), and several sets of the elastic support blocks (9) are provided. The several sets of elastic support blocks (9) are axially and equally spaced above the inner wall of the corrugated pipe (2). The contact surface between the support block and the ampoule is set as an arc surface, and ball bearings are installed on the arc surface.

4. The ampoule opener according to claim 1, characterized in that: The recycling assembly includes a recycling tube (10), which is inserted into the end of the transparent plastic tube (1) away from the corrugated tube (2), and the length of the recycling tube (10) is less than the distance between the end of the through groove (4) and the end of the recycling tube (10). The end of the recycling tube (10) is equipped with an end cap (11), and the recycling tube (10) is used to recycle bottle heads.

5. An ampoule opener according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second magnet (8) has a semi-circular structure and the arc surface corresponds to the second magnet (8).

6. An ampoule opener according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner diameter of the transparent plastic tube (1) is 10mm-20mm.