Auxiliary disinfection device in high-pressure sterilizer

By designing a sterilization basket and an auxiliary rebound structure inside the autoclave, the problem of inconvenience in picking up and putting down items caused by the depth of the sterilization chamber is solved, improving operational safety and reducing the risk of medical waste infection.

CN224126316UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-17CHENGDU NEW LIFE HOPE MEDICAL LAB CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHENGDU NEW LIFE HOPE MEDICAL LAB CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-17
Publication Date
2026-04-17

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Technical Problem

The deep internal sterilization chamber of a vertical autoclave makes it inconvenient to place and remove sterilized items, increasing the risk of medical waste infection and operational safety hazards.

Method used

Design an auxiliary sterilization device including a sterilization basket, an auxiliary rebound structure, and clamps. The auxiliary rebound structure enables automatic height adjustment of the sterilization basket, ensuring that it remains in the upper middle position of the autoclave when the load changes.

Benefits of technology

It enables convenient placement and retrieval of sterilized items, reduces the risk of medical waste infection, and improves operational safety.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an auxiliary sterilization device in a high-pressure sterilizer, relates to the technical field of medical treatment, and solves the technical problems that a sterilization cavity in an existing vertical high-pressure sterilizer is deep, sterilization articles are not easy to place in place or are not easy to take out, and great potential safety hazards are brought to operators. Comprising a sterilizer shell, a disinfection basket, an auxiliary springback structure and a clamp, the disinfection basket is arranged in the sterilizer shell, the auxiliary springback structure is installed on the inner wall of the sterilizer shell, the top of the auxiliary springback structure is fixed to the clamp, the clamping end of the clamp is connected with the disinfection basket, and when objects are placed in and taken out of the disinfection basket, the auxiliary springback structure is fixed to the clamp. Vertical movement is realized through an auxiliary rebound structure; according to the utility model, the effect of automatically adjusting the height along with the load change is realized, the problem of inconvenience in taking and placing caused by the too deep high-pressure sterilization cavity is avoided, the operation of personnel is facilitated, and the risk of medical waste infection is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical technology, specifically to an auxiliary disinfection device in a high-pressure sterilizer. Background Technology

[0002] A vertical autoclave is a device that uses high-temperature, high-pressure steam for sterilization. It is widely used in medical institutions, research units, laboratories, agriculture, food processing, biology, and chemistry. It is mainly used to disinfect and sterilize medical devices, glassware, culture media, and medical waste to avoid contamination and ensure the safety of medical operations. It can also disinfect and sterilize pharmaceutical and food packaging materials to ensure drug quality and extend the shelf life of food.

[0003] Laboratory equipment commonly uses vertical autoclaves to sterilize medical devices and medical waste. However, due to the large size and deep internal sterilization chamber of the autoclave, it is difficult to place or retrieve items for sterilization, making it easy for personnel to peer into the autoclave chamber. This increases the risk of infection for medical waste, fails to meet laboratory biosafety requirements, and poses significant safety hazards to operators. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention addresses the technical problem of existing vertical autoclaves having deep internal sterilization chambers, making it difficult to place sterilized items properly or retrieve them, thus posing significant safety hazards to operators. The aim is to provide an auxiliary sterilization device within the autoclave that automatically adjusts its height according to load changes, avoiding the inconvenience caused by the deep sterilization chamber, facilitating operation, and reducing the risk of medical waste infection.

[0005] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] An auxiliary disinfection device for an autoclave includes an autoclave shell, a disinfection basket, an auxiliary rebound structure, and a clamp.

[0007] The disinfection basket is located inside the sterilizer housing, the auxiliary rebound structure is installed on the inner wall of the sterilizer housing, the top of the auxiliary rebound structure is fixed to the clamp, and the clamping end of the clamp is connected to the disinfection basket.

[0008] When placing or removing items from the disinfection basket, the basket moves up and down via an auxiliary spring-loaded structure.

[0009] Furthermore, the auxiliary rebound structure is installed on the upper part of the inner wall of the sterilizer housing.

[0010] Furthermore, two auxiliary rebound structures are provided and arranged symmetrically.

[0011] Furthermore, the top of the auxiliary spring structure is connected to a top cover, which is fixedly connected to the clamp.

[0012] Furthermore, the auxiliary rebound structure is a spring.

[0013] Furthermore, the inner wall of the sterilizer housing is provided with a guide groove, the bottom of which provides a mounting base for a spring, and the bottom of the spring is fixed on the mounting base.

[0014] Furthermore, a strip-shaped through groove coaxial with the guide groove is provided on the side of the guide groove, and the clamping end of the clamp passes through the strip-shaped through groove and is connected to the disinfection basket.

[0015] Furthermore, the clamp has two clamping plates, and each clamping plate has a hook at its clamping end.

[0016] Furthermore, the two clamping plates of the clamp are rotatably connected by a rotating shaft.

[0017] Furthermore, the opening edge of the disinfection basket is provided with a clamping part, and the clamping part is provided with a clamping through hole that engages with the hook of the clamp.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages and beneficial effects:

[0019] When not in use, the sterilization basket is empty of medical waste and other items requiring sterilization. At this time, the top of the basket is flush with the top of the high-pressure sterilization chamber inside the sterilizer. When medical waste or other items requiring sterilization are placed in the basket, gravity forces the basket downwards, causing it to slowly descend. After sterilization, as the weight in the basket decreases, the auxiliary rebound structure automatically springs back, and the basket slowly rises. Throughout the entire process of placing and removing medical waste and other items, the basket remains positioned in the upper-middle part of the high-pressure sterilization chamber, achieving automatic height adjustment according to load changes. This avoids the inconvenience of placing and removing items due to the chamber being too deep, facilitating operation and reducing the risk of infection from medical waste. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the embodiments of the present invention and form part of this application, do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a top view of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection of the auxiliary springback structure in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of part A in the middle.

[0025] The attached diagram shows the markings and corresponding component names:

[0026] 1-Sterilizer shell, 2-Disinfection basket, 201-Clamping part, 202-Clamping through hole, 3-Mounting base, 4-Guide groove, 401-Strip through groove, 5-Auxiliary spring structure, 6-Clamp, 601-Clamping piece, 602-Hook, 7-Top cover. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of this utility model are only used to explain this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model.

[0028] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that these specific details are not necessary to implement the present invention. In other embodiments, well-known structures, circuits, materials, or methods are not specifically described in order to avoid obscuring the present invention.

[0029] Throughout this specification, references to "an embodiment," "an example," or "an example" mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Therefore, the phrases "an embodiment," "an example," "an example," or "an example" appearing in various places throughout the specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, specific features, structures, or characteristics can be combined in one or more embodiments or examples in any suitable combination and / or sub-combination. Moreover, those skilled in the art will understand that the illustrations provided herein are for illustrative purposes and are not necessarily drawn to scale. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, the indicated orientation or positional relationship is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship that the product of this application is usually placed in when in use, or the orientation or positional relationship that is commonly understood by those skilled in the art. It is only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and is not intended to indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0031] Meanwhile, the terms "set up," "assemble," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0032] Example

[0033] This embodiment provides an auxiliary disinfection device within an autoclave, such as... Figures 1-4 As shown, it includes a sterilizer housing 1, a sterilization basket 2, an auxiliary spring structure 5, and a clamp 6;

[0034] The disinfection basket 2 is located inside the sterilizer housing 1. The auxiliary rebound structure 5 is installed on the inner wall of the sterilizer housing 1. The top of the auxiliary rebound structure 5 is fixed to the clamp 6. The clamping end of the clamp 6 is connected to the disinfection basket 2.

[0035] When placing or removing items from the disinfection basket 2, the basket moves up and down via the auxiliary spring-loaded structure 5.

[0036] It should be noted that both the disinfection basket 2 and the clamp 6 are made of stainless steel, which can effectively store the disinfected items while ensuring the clamping effect of the clamp 6.

[0037] When not in use, the sterilization basket 2 is empty of medical waste or other items requiring sterilization. At this time, the top of the sterilization basket 2 is flush with the top of the high-pressure sterilization chamber inside the sterilizer housing 1. When medical waste or other items requiring sterilization are placed in the sterilization basket 2, the basket 2 descends slowly due to gravity, pressing down on the auxiliary rebound structure 5. After sterilization, when the items are removed, the auxiliary rebound structure 5 automatically rebounds as the weight in the sterilization basket 2 decreases, and the sterilization basket 2 slowly rises. Throughout the entire process of placing and removing medical waste and other items requiring sterilization, the sterilization basket 2 remains primarily in the upper-middle part of the high-pressure sterilization chamber, avoiding the inconvenience of placing and removing items due to the chamber being too deep. This facilitates operation and reduces the risk of infection from medical waste.

[0038] See Figure 1The auxiliary rebound structure 5 is installed on the upper part of the inner wall of the sterilizer housing 1. In order to ensure that when there are no medical waste or other items to be sterilized in the sterilization basket 2, the upper opening of the sterilization basket 2 is flush with the upper opening of the high-pressure sterilization chamber inside the sterilizer housing 1, the auxiliary rebound structure 5 is preferably installed on the upper part of the inner wall of the sterilizer housing 1.

[0039] Two auxiliary rebound structures 5 are provided and arranged symmetrically. The two sets of auxiliary rebound structures 5 arranged symmetrically can improve the clamping stability of the disinfection basket 2. It should be understood that the auxiliary rebound structures 5 can also be provided in three or four.

[0040] The top of the auxiliary rebound structure 5 is connected to a top cover 7, which is fixedly connected to the clamp 6. The top cover 7 connects the clamp 6 and the auxiliary rebound structure 5, allowing the disinfection basket 2 to transfer force to the auxiliary rebound structure 5. When medical waste or other items to be disinfected are placed in the disinfection basket 2, the basket 2 is pressed downward by gravity against the auxiliary rebound structure 5, thus slowly descending. After disinfection, when the disinfected items are removed, the auxiliary rebound structure 5 automatically rebounds as the weight in the disinfection basket 2 decreases, and the disinfection basket 2 slowly rises.

[0041] In one or more specific embodiments, the auxiliary rebound structure 5 is a spring, such as... Figure 1 As shown, in order to realize the installation and guidance of the spring, a guide groove 4 is provided on the inner wall of the sterilizer housing 1. The bottom of the guide groove 4 provides a mounting base 3 for the spring. The bottom of the spring is fixed on the mounting base 3. The entire spring is located in the guide groove 4. The guide groove 4 guides and limits the up and down movement of the spring.

[0042] like Figure 2 As shown, a strip-shaped through groove 401 coaxial with the guide groove 4 is provided on the side of the guide groove 4. The strip-shaped through groove 401 makes the side of the guide groove 4 open, so that the clamping end of the clamp 6 can pass through the strip-shaped through groove 401 and connect with the disinfection basket 2. At the same time, it also plays a role in limiting and guiding, limiting the clamp 6 to move within the strip-shaped through groove 401.

[0043] like Figure 1 and 4 As shown, the clamp 6 has two clamping plates 601, and each clamping end of the clamping plate 601 is provided with a hook 602. The two clamping plates 601 of the clamp 6 are rotatably connected by a rotating shaft. The clamp 6 of this utility model adopts a common clamp 6 structure in the prior art, and clamping is mainly achieved by the spring between the two clamping plates 601 and the rotating shaft connection.

[0044] See Figure 4The disinfection basket 2 has a clamping part 201 at the edge of its opening, and the clamping part 201 has a clamping through hole 202 that engages with the hook 602 of the clamp 6. When clamping the disinfection basket 2, the hook 602 of the clamp 6 extends into the clamping through hole 202, and the two hooks 602 work together to clamp the disinfection basket 2.

[0045] Finally, it should be noted that the above specific embodiments are only used to describe the purpose, technical solution, and beneficial effects of this utility model in detail. It should be understood that the above description is only a specific implementation of this utility model and is not intended to limit the protection scope of this utility model. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing specific embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions or improvements can be made to some or all of the technical features. These modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, and they should all be covered within the scope of the claims and specification of this utility model.

Claims

1. An auxiliary sterilization device within an autoclave, characterized by, It includes a sterilizer shell (1), a sterilization basket (2), an auxiliary spring structure (5), and a clamp (6); The disinfection basket (2) is located inside the sterilizer housing (1). The auxiliary rebound structure (5) is installed on the inner wall of the sterilizer housing (1). The top of the auxiliary rebound structure (5) is fixed to the clamp (6). The clamping end of the clamp (6) is connected to the disinfection basket (2). When placing and taking out items in the disinfection basket (2), the basket moves up and down through the auxiliary spring structure (5).

2. An auxiliary sterilization apparatus in an autoclave according to claim 1, characterized in that, The auxiliary rebound structure (5) is installed on the upper part of the inner wall of the sterilizer housing (1).

3. An auxiliary sterilization apparatus in an autoclave according to claim 1, characterized in that, The auxiliary rebound structure (5) is provided in two parts, and is arranged symmetrically.

4. An auxiliary sterilization apparatus in an autoclave according to claim 1, characterized in that, The auxiliary spring structure (5) is connected to a top cover (7), which is fixedly connected to the clamp (6).

5. An auxiliary sterilization apparatus in an autoclave according to claim 1, characterized in that, The auxiliary rebound structure (5) is a spring.

6. An auxiliary sterilization apparatus in an autoclave according to claim 5, characterized in that, The sterilizer housing (1) has a guide groove (4) on its inner wall. The bottom of the guide groove (4) provides a mounting base (3) for a spring. The bottom of the spring is fixed on the mounting base (3).

7. An auxiliary sterilization apparatus in an autoclave according to claim 6, characterized in that, The guide groove (4) has a strip-shaped through groove (401) on its side, which is coaxial with the guide groove (4). The clamping end of the clamp (6) passes through the strip-shaped through groove (401) and is connected to the disinfection basket (2).

8. An auxiliary sterilization device in an autoclave according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The clamp (6) has two clamping pieces (601), and each clamping piece (601) has a hook (602) at its clamping end.

9. An auxiliary sterilization apparatus in an autoclave according to claim 8, characterized in that, The two clamps (601) of the clamp (6) are rotatably connected by a rotating shaft.

10. An auxiliary sterilization apparatus in an autoclave according to claim 9, characterized in that, The opening edge of the disinfection basket (2) is provided with a clamping part (201), and the clamping part (201) is provided with a clamping through hole (202) that is connected to the hook (602) of the clamp (6).