Sample collection device for otolaryngology department
By designing an ENT sample collection device with a rigid plastic board and folding components, the problem of existing devices requiring multiple items for coordination is solved, achieving convenient and efficient sample collection and preventing contamination.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SUZHOU CYBERTRON MEDICAL TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-03
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-17
AI Technical Summary
Existing ENT sample collection devices require the use of multiple items, resulting in low convenience.
An ENT sample collection device was designed, comprising a rigid plastic board, a folding component, a sampling swab, a temporary fixing rod, and a protective component. The folding tube and sampling swab design enable convenient collection when used alone, while adhesive rings and fixing rings prevent contamination and bacterial growth.
It enables convenient collection without the need for multiple items, prevents sample contamination and bacterial growth, and improves ease of operation and collection efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of otolaryngology sample collection technology, specifically to an otolaryngology sample collection device. Background Technology
[0002] The Department of Otolaryngology is a surgical specialty that diagnoses and treats diseases of the ear, nose, pharynx, larynx, and related head and neck areas. This department primarily handles common conditions such as otitis media, tinnitus, rhinitis, allergic rhinitis, and pharyngitis. During treatment, samples are taken from the affected area for testing to allow doctors to accurately assess the patient's condition.
[0003] However, existing ENT sample collection devices usually require various items such as cotton swabs and plastic tubes to collect ENT samples from patients. All items need to be prepared before collection, which is not very convenient.
[0004] Therefore, in view of this, we have studied and improved the existing structure and its shortcomings, and provided an ENT sample collection device. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an ENT sample collection device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an ENT sample collection device, comprising a rigid plastic plate and a folding assembly, wherein a connecting rotating plate is installed on the top surface of the rigid plastic plate, and the folding assembly for portable collection and pollution prevention is disposed on the side of the connecting rotating plate, and the folding assembly includes a folding tube, a movable hole, a sampling swab, and a temporary fixing rod, wherein the top of the folding tube has a movable hole, and a sampling swab is disposed inside the movable hole, and a temporary fixing rod is installed on the top surface of the sampling swab.
[0007] Furthermore, two temporary fixing rods are symmetrically arranged about the vertical central axis of the sampling swab, and the sampling swab and the movable hole are movably connected.
[0008] Furthermore, the rigid plastic board is provided with a fixing rubber ring on the outside, and the rigid plastic board is in the shape of a semi-circular annular arc plate.
[0009] Furthermore, the top of the folded tube is provided with a protective component for sealing the movable hole, and the folded tube and the movable hole are an integrated structure.
[0010] Furthermore, the protective component includes an adhesive ring and a protective plastic sheet, with the lower end of the adhesive ring connected to the protective plastic sheet.
[0011] Furthermore, the adhesive ring and the sampling swab are bonded together, and the adhesive ring and the protective plastic sheet are fixedly connected.
[0012] Furthermore, the bottom of the rigid plastic plate is connected to a culture medium tube, and the rigid plastic plate and the culture medium tube are an integrated structure.
[0013] Furthermore, a plastic sealing film is provided at the top of the inside of the culture medium tube, and an auxiliary pull tab is provided on the surface of the plastic sealing film.
[0014] This utility model provides an ENT sample collection device, which has the following beneficial effects:
[0015] 1. This utility model allows the folded tube to rotate 90 degrees and separate from the hard plastic plate during use. The sampling swab moves through the movable hole, allowing the cotton end to extend beyond the end of the hard plastic plate. It can then collect samples from one of the ear, nose, or throat areas according to the patient's condition. After collection, the sample can be protected immediately without the need for various other items, making it highly convenient. The temporary fixing rod limits the position of the sampling swab, keeping it suspended inside the hard plastic plate and the folded tube. The temporary fixing rod can be separated from the sampling swab when it rotates, making the operation simple.
[0016] 2. This utility model uses an adhesive ring attached to the surface of the sampling swab to cover the movable hole with a protective plastic sheet, preventing dust accumulation. The sampling swab also separates from the adhesive ring when rotating and separating from the temporary fixing rod. The fixing ring prevents contamination inside the collection tube before sample collection. After collection, the rigid plastic plate and folded tube are assembled and positioned to prevent sample contamination and leakage of culture medium. The sampling end of the sampling swab sinks into the culture medium tube to prevent bacterial growth. The plastic sealing film seals the end of the culture medium tube to prevent leakage during sample collection. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an ENT sample collection device according to the present invention.
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall storage structure of an ENT sample collection device according to the present invention;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the folding component structure of an ENT sample collection device according to the present invention.
[0020] In the diagram: 1. Rigid plastic board; 2. Connecting rotating plate; 3. Folding assembly; 301. Folding tube; 302. Movable hole; 303. Sampling swab; 304. Temporary fixing rod; 4. Fixing rubber ring; 5. Protective assembly; 501. Adhesive ring; 502. Protective plastic sheet; 6. Plastic sealing film; 7. Auxiliary pull tab; 8. Culture medium tube. Detailed Implementation
[0021] The embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model.
[0022] like Figure 1 As shown, an ENT sample collection device includes a rigid plastic plate 1 and a folding assembly 3. A connecting rotating piece 2 is installed on the top surface of the rigid plastic plate 1. A fixing rubber ring 4 is provided on the outside of the rigid plastic plate 1. The fixing rubber ring 4 plays a role in preventing contamination inside the collection tube before sample collection. After collection, it promptly assembles and limits the rigid plastic plate 1 and the folding tube 301 to avoid contamination of the sample and leakage of the culture medium. The rigid plastic plate 1 is shaped like a semi-circular annular arc plate. A culture medium tube 8 is connected to the bottom of the rigid plastic plate 1. The rigid plastic plate 1 and the culture medium tube 8 are integrated structures. A plastic sealing film 6 is provided on the top inside the culture medium tube 8. The plastic sealing film 6 plays a role in sealing the end of the culture medium tube 8 to prevent leakage during sample collection. An auxiliary pull tab 7 is provided on the surface of the plastic sealing film 6.
[0023] like Figure 2 As shown, the top of the folded tube 301 is provided with a protective component 5 for sealing the movable hole 302, and the folded tube 301 and the movable hole 302 are an integrated structure. The protective component 5 includes an adhesive ring 501 and a protective plastic sheet 502, and the lower end of the adhesive ring 501 is connected to the protective plastic sheet 502. The adhesive ring 501 is pasted on the surface of the sampling swab 303 so that the protective plastic sheet 502 can play a role in dustproofing and covering the movable hole 302. The adhesive ring 501 and the sampling swab 303 are bonded together, and the adhesive ring 501 and the protective plastic sheet 502 are fixedly connected.
[0024] like Figure 3As shown, a folding assembly 3 for portable and contamination-resistant sampling is located on the side of the connecting rotating plate 2. The folding assembly 3 includes a folding tube 301, a movable hole 302, a sampling swab 303, and a temporary fixing rod 304. The top of the folding tube 301 has a movable hole 302. When in use, the folding tube 301 rotates 90 degrees to separate from the hard plastic plate 1. The sampling swab 303 moves in the movable hole 302 so that the sampling cotton end extends beyond the end of the hard plastic plate 1, and a sample is collected from one of the ear, nose, and throat areas according to the patient's condition. The sampling swab 303 is installed inside the movable hole 302. The sampling swab 303 moves in the movable hole 302 and the temporary fixing rod 304. 04. During separation, it also separates from the adhesive ring 501. The sampling end of the sampling swab 303 sinks into the culture medium tube 8 to prevent bacterial growth. A temporary fixing rod 304 is installed on the top surface of the sampling swab 303. Two temporary fixing rods 304 are symmetrically arranged about the vertical central axis of the sampling swab 303. The temporary fixing rods 304 limit the sampling swab 303, so that the sampling swab 303 remains suspended inside the hard plastic plate 1 and the folded tube 301. The temporary fixing rods 304 can be separated from the sampling swab 303 when it is rotated. The operation is simple, and the sampling swab 303 and the movable hole 302 are movably connected.
[0025] In summary, this ENT sample collection device firstly... Figures 1-3 Before using the structure shown, first determine the sealing degree of the protective plastic sheet 502. The protective plastic sheet 502 serves to cover the movable hole 302 with dust. Then, before use, manually rotate the sampling swab 303 to separate it from the temporary fixing rod 304 and the adhesive ring 501. When the temporary fixing rod 304 is not separated, the sampling swab 303 remains suspended inside the hard plastic plate 1 and the folded tube 301. Then, move the fixing ring 4 downward outside the hard plastic plate 1 and the folded tube 301, so that the folded tube 301 rotates open on the hard plastic plate 1. Place the sampling swab 303 inside the folded tube 301. The sampling swab 303 is moved through the movable hole 302 at the end, allowing the sampling cotton end to extend beyond the end of the hard plastic plate 1. A sample is then taken from one of the ear, nose, or throat areas depending on the patient's condition. After collection, the sampling swab 303 is moved through the movable hole 302 until the sampling end moves inside the folded tube 301. The plastic seal 6 is then torn open from the end of the culture medium tube 8, and the folded tube 301 and hard plastic plate 1 are rotated to close. The fixing ring 4 is then used to reposition them. The sampling swab 303 is then pushed so that its sampling end enters the liquid in the culture medium tube 8. The culture medium tube 8 serves to prevent bacterial growth for subsequent testing.
[0026] The embodiments of this utility model are given for illustrative and descriptive purposes only, and are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the utility model to the forms disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to better illustrate the principles and practical applications of this utility model, and to enable those skilled in the art to understand this utility model and design various embodiments with various modifications suitable for a particular purpose.
Claims
1. An otolaryngological sample collection device comprising a hard plastic plate (1) and a folding assembly (3), characterized in that, A connecting plate (2) is installed on the top surface of the hard plastic board (1). The folding assembly (3) for portable collection and pollution prevention is set on the side of the connecting plate (2). The folding assembly (3) includes a folding tube (301), a movable hole (302), a sampling swab (303), and a temporary fixing rod (304). The top of the folding tube (301) is provided with a movable hole (302), and a sampling swab (303) is provided inside the movable hole (302). A temporary fixing rod (304) is installed on the top surface of the sampling swab (303).
2. The ear-nose-throat sample collection device according to claim 1, wherein, Two temporary fixing rods (304) are symmetrically arranged about the vertical central axis of the sampling swab (303), and the sampling swab (303) and the movable hole (302) are movably connected.
3. The ear-nose-throat sample collection device according to claim 1, wherein, The rigid plastic board (1) is provided with a fixing ring (4) on the outside, and the rigid plastic board (1) is in the shape of a semi-circular annular arc plate.
4. The ear, nose and throat sample collection device of claim 1, wherein, The top of the folded tube (301) is provided with a protective component (5) for sealing the movable hole (302), and the folded tube (301) and the movable hole (302) are an integrated structure.
5. The ear, nose and throat sample collection device of claim 4, wherein, The protective component (5) includes an adhesive ring (501) and a protective plastic sheet (502), and the lower end of the adhesive ring (501) is connected to the protective plastic sheet (502).
6. The ear, nose and throat sample collection device of claim 5, wherein, The adhesive ring (501) and the sampling swab (303) are bonded together, and the adhesive ring (501) and the protective plastic sheet (502) are fixed together.
7. The ear, nose and throat sample collection device of claim 1, wherein, The bottom of the rigid plastic plate (1) is connected to a culture medium tube (8), and the rigid plastic plate (1) and the culture medium tube (8) are an integrated structure.
8. The ear, nose and throat sample collection device of claim 7, wherein, The top of the inside of the culture medium tube (8) is provided with a plastic sealing film (6), and the surface of the plastic sealing film (6) is provided with an auxiliary pull tab (7).