Multipurpose saliva collector

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of saliva collection, and discloses a multipurpose saliva collector which comprises a collecting pipe and a collecting hopper, a threaded sleeve is arranged at one end of the top of the outer side of the collecting pipe, and a filtering mechanism which is connected with the threaded sleeve and extends to the inner side of the collecting pipe is arranged on the outer side of the collecting pipe. The multipurpose saliva collector comprises a collecting hopper and a filtering mechanism, the collecting hopper is arranged at the top of the filtering mechanism, fixing mechanisms are arranged on the left side and the right side of the filtering mechanism, and a sealing mechanism connected with the top of the collecting hopper is arranged between the two fixing mechanisms. The filter mechanism is arranged to filter food residues in saliva, and then the sealing mechanism is mounted through the fixing mechanism, so that the saliva is effectively prevented from being polluted, the purpose of filtering the food residues through the filter structure is achieved, and the purpose of preventing the saliva from being polluted through the sealing structure is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of saliva collection technology, specifically a multi-purpose saliva collector. Background Technology

[0002] A search revealed Chinese Patent Publication No. CN208586302U, which discloses a saliva collector comprising a collection head and a storage tube. One end of the collection head is a saliva collection end, and the other end is a constricted end. The constricted end of the collection head is detachably connected to the opening end of the storage tube. This saliva collector utilizes a sponge-like structure to store the saliva in the storage tube within the sponge, preventing it from appearing directly as a liquid. This prevents the saliva from vibrating and allows for unrestricted transport. Furthermore, the sponge can be used to adhere to solid residues in the saliva. The existing technology described above suffers from the following drawbacks: the lack of a corresponding filtration structure makes it difficult to filter food residues from the saliva, potentially affecting subsequent test results; and the absence of a proper sealing structure makes the collected saliva highly susceptible to contamination. Therefore, this multi-purpose saliva collector is proposed to address these issues. Utility Model Content

[0003] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a multi-purpose saliva collector with a filtration structure to filter food residue and a sealing structure to prevent saliva contamination, thus solving the problems mentioned in the background section.

[0005] (II) Technical Solution

[0006] To achieve the purpose of filtering food residue and sealing the structure to prevent saliva contamination, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a multi-purpose saliva collector, including a collection tube and a collection hopper. A threaded sleeve is provided at the top outer end of the collection tube. A filter mechanism is provided on the outer side of the collection tube, which is connected to the threaded sleeve and extends to the inner side of the collection tube. The collection hopper is located on top of the filter mechanism. Fixing mechanisms are provided on both the left and right sides of the filter mechanism. A sealing mechanism connected to the top of the collection hopper is provided between the two fixing mechanisms.

[0007] The filtration mechanism includes a connecting sleeve, the outer side of which is threadedly connected to a connecting sleeve located at the top of the collecting tube, one side of which extends to the inner side of the collecting tube, a filter cylinder is fixedly installed on the inner side of the connecting sleeve, and the collecting hopper is fixedly installed on the top of the connecting sleeve.

[0008] Preferably, the fixing mechanism includes a mounting box, with mounting boxes fixedly installed on both the left and right sides of the connecting sleeve. A movable plate is slidably installed on the inner side of the mounting box, and a clamping plate is fixedly installed on one side of the movable plate. Limiting frames located on the front and rear sides of the inner wall of the mounting box are fixedly installed on both sides of the clamping plate, respectively. A fixing spring fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting box is fixedly installed on the other side of the movable plate. A push rod extending to the outside of the mounting box is fixedly installed on one side of the movable plate, and a push block is fixedly installed at the end of the push rod located on the outside of the mounting box.

[0009] Preferably, the sealing mechanism includes a mounting plate, an mounting plate extending to the top of the mounting box is slidably mounted between the two limiting frames, the mounting plate is located inside the clamping plate, one top end of the clamping plate is engaged with the mounting plate, a connecting plate extending to the top of the collection hopper is fixedly mounted on one side of the mounting plate, a circular plate located above the collection hopper is fixedly mounted between the tops of the two connecting plates, and a sealing plate extending to the inside of the collection hopper is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the circular plate.

[0010] Preferably, the card plate has a U-shaped design, the top of the card plate has an inclined design, and the mounting plate has a limiting hole inside that matches the card plate.

[0011] Preferably, the inner wall of one side of the mounting box has a circular hole that matches the push rod, and the number of fixing springs inside a single mounting box is two and they are symmetrically distributed front and back.

[0012] Preferably, the top of the collecting hopper is flared, the inner top wall of the collecting pipe is open, and the inner wall of the connecting sleeve is provided with a thread that matches the threaded sleeve.

[0013] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0014] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a multi-purpose saliva collector with the following advantages:

[0015] This multi-purpose saliva collector incorporates a filtration mechanism, a fixing mechanism, and a sealing mechanism. The filtration mechanism filters food residue from the saliva. The fixing mechanism then installs the sealing mechanism, effectively preventing saliva contamination. The collection hopper, located at the top of the filtration mechanism, receives saliva expelled from the mouth. The saliva flows into the filtration mechanism, where the filter removes impurities and particles, ensuring a pure and uncontaminated sample. This achieves the purpose of filtering food residue. After collection, the sealing mechanism seals the top of the collection hopper. A circular plate is placed on top of the collection hopper, extending the sealing plate inwards. Two mounting plates extend into two mounting boxes. The mounting plates move downwards under the limit of the limiting frame, squeezing the two side plates and causing them to move relative to each other. This movement of the moving plate stretches the fixing spring. When the mounting plate reaches its lowest position, the contraction force of the fixing spring pulls the moving plate and the locking plate to the right, extending the locking plate inwards and fixing it in place. This completes the installation of the sealing mechanism, achieving the goal of preventing saliva contamination through a sealed structure. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional view of the structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is an exploded cross-sectional view of a portion of the structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of a partial structure of this utility model.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Collection pipe, 2. Threaded sleeve, 3. Filtering mechanism, 31. Connecting sleeve, 32. Filter cylinder, 4. Collection hopper, 5. Fixing mechanism, 51. Mounting box, 52. Moving plate, 53. Card plate, 54. Limiting frame, 55. Fixing spring, 56. Push rod, 57. Push block, 6. Sealing mechanism, 61. Mounting plate, 62. Connecting plate, 63. Circular plate, 64. Sealing plate. Detailed Implementation

[0021] 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.

[0022] Please see Figure 1-4This utility model provides a technical solution: a multi-purpose saliva collector, including a collection tube 1 and a collection container 4. A threaded sleeve 2 is provided at one end of the outer top of the collection tube 1. A filter mechanism 3 is provided on the outer side of the collection tube 1, which is connected to the threaded sleeve 2 and extends to the inner side of the collection tube 1. The collection container 4 is located on top of the filter mechanism 3. Fixing mechanisms 5 are provided on both the left and right sides of the filter mechanism 3. A sealing mechanism 6 connected to the top of the collection container 4 is provided between the two fixing mechanisms 5.

[0023] The filter mechanism 3 includes a connecting sleeve 31. The outer side of the threaded sleeve 2 is threadedly connected to the connecting sleeve 31 located at the top of the collection tube 1. One side of the connecting sleeve 31 extends to the inner side of the collection tube 1 and fits against the inner wall of the collection tube 1. A filter cylinder 32 is fixedly installed on the inner side of the connecting sleeve 31. A filter hole is opened on the inner bottom wall of the filter cylinder 32. The size and dimensions of the filter hole can be set according to the requirements. The collection hopper 4 is fixedly installed on the top of the connecting sleeve 31.

[0024] The top of the collecting hopper 4 is flared, the inner top wall of the collecting pipe 1 is open, and the inner wall of the connecting sleeve 31 is provided with threads that are compatible with the threaded sleeve 2.

[0025] The fixing mechanism 5 includes a mounting box 51. Mounting boxes 51 are fixedly installed on both the left and right sides of the connecting sleeve 31. A movable plate 52 is slidably installed on the inner side of the mounting box 51. A clamping plate 53 is fixedly installed on one side of the movable plate 52. The clamping plate 53 is used for the installation of the mounting plate 61. Limiting frames 54 located on the front and rear sides of the inner wall of the mounting box 51 are fixedly installed on the front and rear sides of the clamping plate 53, respectively. The setting of the limiting frames 54 ensures the stability of the movement of the mounting plate 61. A fixing spring 55 fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting box 51 is fixedly installed on the other side of the movable plate 52. The elastic coefficient of the fixing spring 55 can be set according to the requirements. A push rod 56 extending to the outside of the mounting box 51 is fixedly installed on one side of the movable plate 52. A push block 57 is fixedly installed at the end of the push rod 56 located on the outside of the mounting box 51.

[0026] The sealing mechanism 6 includes a mounting plate 61. The mounting plate 61, which extends to the top of the mounting box 51, is slidably installed between the two limiting frames 54. The inner top wall of the mounting box 51 has mounting holes that are adapted to the mounting plate 61. The mounting plate 61 is located inside the clamping plate 53. One top end of the clamping plate 53 is engaged with the mounting plate 61. A connecting plate 62 extending to the top of the collection hopper 4 is fixedly installed on one side of the mounting plate 61. A circular plate 63 located above the collection hopper 4 is fixedly installed between the tops of the two connecting plates 62. A sealing plate 64 extending to the inside of the collection hopper 4 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the circular plate 63.

[0027] When it is necessary to remove the sealing mechanism 6, the pusher 57 presses the push rods 56 on both sides to move inward, so that the moving plate 52 moves and stretches the fixing spring 55, so that the clamping plate 53 moves, releasing the clamping plate 53 from fixing the mounting plate 61. Then the mounting plate 61 can be pulled up to complete the disassembly of the sealing plate 63, which facilitates the use of the data collector.

[0028] The card plate 53 has a U-shaped design and an inclined top. The mounting plate 61 has a limiting hole that matches the card plate 53. The inner wall of one side of the mounting box 51 has a round hole that matches the push rod 56. There are two fixing springs 55 inside each mounting box 51, which are symmetrically distributed front and back.

[0029] When using the device, prepare the sampler and ensure that all parts are intact, especially the filter mechanism 3, fixing mechanism 5, and sealing mechanism 6, which should be in normal working condition. When collecting saliva, place the collection container 4 in your mouth and stimulate saliva secretion by chewing or sucking. Keep the saliva in your mouth for a period of time, and then spit it into the collection container 4. Observe the amount of saliva sample in the collection tube 1. Stop collecting when the required amount is reached. Seal the sampler and store it according to the storage conditions in the instruction manual. Send the collected saliva sample to a laboratory or testing institution for analysis and testing.

[0030] Furthermore, any content not described in detail in this specification is existing technology known to those skilled in the art.

[0031] In summary, this multi-purpose saliva collector, through the arrangement of a filtering mechanism 3, a fixing mechanism 5, and a sealing mechanism 6, effectively prevents saliva contamination by filtering food residues from the saliva through the filtering mechanism 3, fixing mechanism 5, and sealing mechanism 6. The collection hopper 4, located on top of the filtering mechanism 3, receives saliva expelled from the mouth. The saliva flows into the filtering mechanism 3 through the collection hopper 4, where the filter cylinder 32 filters out impurities and particulate matter, ensuring the collected sample is pure and uncontaminated. This achieves the purpose of filtering food residues through the filtration structure. After collection, the top of the collection hopper 4 is sealed by the sealing mechanism 6, with a circular plate 63 covering the top of the collection hopper 4 and a sealing plate 64 extending into it. On the side, the two mounting plates 61 are extended into the two mounting boxes 51 respectively. The mounting plates 61 move downward by the limiting frame 54, squeezing the two side clamping plates 53 to move relative to each other, driving the moving plate 52 to move while stretching the fixing spring 55. After the mounting plate 52 moves to the lowest position, the contraction force of the fixing spring 55 pulls the moving plate 52 and the clamping plate 53 to the right, so that the clamping plate 53 extends to the inside of the mounting plate 61 and fixes its progress, completing the installation of the sealing mechanism 6. This achieves the purpose of having a sealing structure to prevent saliva from being contaminated, and solves the problem that without a corresponding filter structure, it is not convenient to filter food residues in saliva, which may affect the subsequent test results. Moreover, without a certain sealing structure, the collected saliva is easily contaminated.

[0032] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0033] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A multipurpose saliva collector comprising a collection tube (1) and a collection cup (4), a threaded sleeve (2) being provided at the outer top end of the collection tube (1), characterized in that: The outer side of the collection tube (1) is provided with a filter mechanism (3) that is connected to the threaded sleeve (2) and extends to the inner side of the collection tube (1). The collection hopper (4) is provided on the top of the filter mechanism (3). Fixing mechanisms (5) are provided on both the left and right sides of the filter mechanism (3). A sealing mechanism (6) connected to the top of the collection hopper (4) is provided between the two fixing mechanisms (5). The filter mechanism (3) includes a connecting sleeve (31), the outer side of the threaded sleeve (2) is threadedly connected to the connecting sleeve (31) located at the top of the collection tube (1), one side of the connecting sleeve (31) extends to the inner side of the collection tube (1), the inner side of the connecting sleeve (31) is fixedly installed with a filter cylinder (32), and the collection hopper (4) is fixedly installed on the top of the connecting sleeve (31).

2. The multi-purpose saliva collector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing mechanism (5) includes a mounting box (51). Mounting boxes (51) are fixedly installed on both the left and right sides of the connecting sleeve (31). A movable plate (52) is slidably installed on the inner side of the mounting box (51). A clamping plate (53) is fixedly installed on one side of the movable plate (52). Limiting frames (54) located on the front and rear sides of the inner wall of the mounting box (51) are fixedly installed on both sides of the clamping plate (53). A fixing spring (55) fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting box (51) is fixedly installed on the other side of the movable plate (52). A push rod (56) extending to the outside of the mounting box (51) is fixedly installed on one side of the movable plate (52). A push block (57) is fixedly installed at one end of the push rod (56) located on the outside of the mounting box (51).

3. The multi-purpose saliva collector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sealing mechanism (6) includes a mounting plate (61). The mounting plate (61) extending to the top of the mounting box (51) is slidably installed between the two limiting frames (54). The mounting plate (61) is located inside the clamping plate (53). One top end of the clamping plate (53) is engaged with the mounting plate (61). A connecting plate (62) extending to the top of the collection hopper (4) is fixedly installed on one side of the mounting plate (61). A circular plate (63) located above the collection hopper (4) is fixedly installed between the tops of the two connecting plates (62). A sealing plate (64) extending to the inside of the collection hopper (4) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the circular plate (63).

4. The multi-use saliva collector of claim 3, wherein: The card plate (53) has a U-shaped design, the top of the card plate (53) is inclined, and the mounting plate (61) has a limiting hole inside that is compatible with the card plate (53).

5. The multi-use saliva collector of claim 2, wherein: The inner wall of one side of the mounting box (51) is provided with a round hole that matches the push rod (56). The number of fixing springs (55) inside a single mounting box (51) is two and they are symmetrically distributed front and back.

6. The multi-use saliva collector of claim 1, wherein: The top of the collecting hopper (4) is flared, the inner top wall of the collecting pipe (1) is open, and the inner wall of the connecting sleeve (31) is provided with a thread that matches the threaded sleeve (2).

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