Automatic cotton swab box

By introducing a guide plate and a movable push plate structure into the cotton swab box, the cotton swabs can be automatically ejected and easily retrieved, solving the problems of cotton thread contamination and inconvenient retrieval caused by the simple structure of the cotton swab box, and improving the ease of use.

CN224146731UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-21INNER MONGOLIA AUTONOMOUS REGION MENTAL HEALTH CENT (INNER MONGOLIA AUTONOMOUS REGION THIRD HOSPITAL INNER MONGOLIA AUTONOMOUS REGION BRAIN HOSPITAL)
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
INNER MONGOLIA AUTONOMOUS REGION MENTAL HEALTH CENT (INNER MONGOLIA AUTONOMOUS REGION THIRD HOSPITAL INNER MONGOLIA AUTONOMOUS REGION BRAIN HOSPITAL)
Filing Date
2024-12-26
Publication Date
2026-04-21

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing automatic cotton swab dispensers are prone to the cotton thread falling off when medical staff take out individual cotton swabs, causing contamination and making them inconvenient to handle.

Method used

A structure including a cotton swab box, a guide plate, a movable push plate, and a receiving block was designed. By tilting the guide plate and moving the movable push plate, the cotton swabs can be automatically ejected and easily retrieved, avoiding cotton thread contamination.

Benefits of technology

It effectively avoids contamination of the cotton thread during the handling of cotton swabs, improves the convenience of handling, and solves the inconvenience caused by the simple structure of cotton swab boxes.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic cotton swab box, which belongs to the technical field of medical instruments and comprises a cotton swab box body and a movable cover plate, a first guide plate is arranged inside one end, close to the top, of the cotton swab box body, and a second guide plate is arranged at the position, located at the bottom of the first guide plate, of the cotton swab box body. A fixed frame is arranged between one end of the second guide plate and the inner wall of the cotton swab box body, a partition plate is arranged between the interior of the fixed frame and the second guide plate, a movable push plate is arranged between the inner wall of the cotton swab box body and the cotton swab box body, two guide rods are symmetrically arranged at the bottom of the movable push plate, and a movable block is arranged at one end of the bottom of each guide rod; a guide sliding rod is arranged at the end, close to the bottom, of the cotton swab box body, and a pushing block is arranged on one side of the movable block. According to the cotton swab collecting device, the first guide plate, the movable push plate and other components are used in cooperation, cotton swabs can be pushed to the containing block one by one, and medical staff can take the cotton swabs conveniently.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, specifically to an automatic cotton swab box. Background Technology

[0002] Medical cotton swabs are a simple medical device mainly used in medical and health units and home hygiene care for disinfecting patients' skin, treating wounds, and applying medicine. Because medical cotton swabs are sterile, the production process is more stringent, especially ensuring sterilization, and the quality requirements are also higher than those for ordinary cotton swabs.

[0003] However, existing automatic cotton swab boxes have the following problems during use: due to the simple structure of conventional cotton swab boxes, when medical staff take out a single cotton swab, the cotton thread from the surrounding area easily falls out of the box, causing contamination of the cotton swab and making it inconvenient to handle. Therefore, it is necessary to design a corresponding technical solution to solve the existing technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an automatic cotton swab box, which solves the technical problem that conventional cotton swab boxes have a simple structure, and when medical staff take out a single cotton swab, the cotton thread from the surrounding area easily falls out of the box, causing the cotton swab to be easily contaminated and making it inconvenient to take out. This invention meets the needs of actual use.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: It includes a cotton swab box body and a movable cover plate. A guide plate one is provided inside the cotton swab box body near the top end. A guide plate two is provided at the bottom of the guide plate one. A fixing frame is provided between one end of the guide plate two and the inner wall of the cotton swab box body. A partition plate is provided between the inside of the fixing frame and the guide plate two. A movable push plate is provided between the inner wall of the cotton swab box body and the cotton swab box body. Two guide rods are symmetrically arranged at the bottom of the movable push plate. A movable block is provided at the bottom end of each guide rod. A guide slide rod is provided near the bottom end of the cotton swab box body. A pushing block is provided on one side of the movable block. A movable baffle is provided on one side of the top of the movable push plate. Two receiving blocks are symmetrically arranged on the top outer side of the cotton swab box body near the movable push plate.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the cotton swab box body has a movable hole near the bottom end for use with the push block. The push block has a "T" shaped cross-section, and part of the push block is located outside the cotton swab box body. Two lifting handles are symmetrically installed on the top of the movable cover plate, which is located at the top of the cotton swab box body. One end of the movable cover plate is rotatably connected to the cotton swab box body, and the other end is magnetically connected.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a movable side cover is installed on the side of the cotton swab box body, and a through hole is provided on the cotton swab box body at the position of the movable side cover. The first guide plate is generally V-shaped, the second guide plate is generally inclined, and a number of cotton swabs are placed between the second guide plate and the first guide plate. The fixed frame is provided with a feeding port, and a feeding groove is provided in the middle of the bottom of the partition plate.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the top end of the movable push plate is inclined, the top end of the movable baffle is flush with the guide plate, the movable block is located on the guide slide rod and is movably connected to it, the bottom end of the guide rod is rotatably connected to the movable block, and the top end of the guide rod is rotatably connected to the movable push plate.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the movable baffle and the movable push plate are rotatably connected. One side of the movable baffle is close to the receiving block. The receiving block is generally arranged in an "L" shape with an inclined distribution. The top center of the fixed frame is provided with a discharge port. An elastic band is provided between the bottom center of the movable push plate and the guide slide rod.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0011] By using the movable push plate and receiving block in conjunction with other components, the cotton swabs in the cotton swab box can be easily ejected and moved to the receiving block. Several cotton swabs are placed on guide plate one and guide plate two, and then the movable cover is closed. Due to the tilt of guide plate two, the cotton swabs will automatically move to the top of the movable push plate. When it is necessary to remove them, the user presses the two push blocks together, which, together with the guide rod, moves the movable push plate upward until the cotton swabs are ejected outside the cotton swab box. Then the movable baffle moves away, and the cotton swabs move to the receiving block, making it easy for medical staff to pick them up and avoiding the phenomenon of moving other cotton swabs. This solves the problems of easy contamination of cotton swabs and inconvenience in handling them. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall design of this utility model;

[0013] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the cotton swab box described in this utility model;

[0014] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the movable push plate described in this utility model;

[0015] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the partition plate described in this utility model.

[0016] In the diagram: Push block-1, movable hole-2, receiving block-3, lifting handle-4, movable cover-5, cotton swab box body-6, divider-7, movable push plate-8, movable block-9, guide rod-10, movable side cover-11, guide plate two-12, guide slide rod-13, movable baffle-14, elastic band-15, guide plate one-16, fixing bracket-17. Detailed Implementation

[0017] 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.

[0018] Please see Figure 1-4 This utility model provides a technical solution: an automatic cotton swab box, comprising: a cotton swab box body 6 and a movable cover plate 5. A guide plate 16 is provided inside the cotton swab box body 6 near the top end. A guide plate 2 12 is provided at the bottom of the guide plate 16. A fixing frame 17 is provided between one end of the guide plate 2 12 and the inner wall of the cotton swab box body 6. A partition plate 7 is provided between the fixing frame 17 and the guide plate 2 12. A movable push plate 8 is provided between the inner wall of the cotton swab box body 6 and the cotton swab box body 6. Two guide rods 10 are symmetrically arranged at the bottom of the movable push plate 8. A movable block 9 is provided at one bottom end of the cotton swab box 6. A guide slide rod 13 is provided near one bottom end of the cotton swab box 6. A push block 1 is provided on one side of the movable block 9. A movable baffle 14 is provided on one side of the top of the movable push plate 8. When the movable baffle 14 is inside the cotton swab box 6, it maintains a vertical structure and serves to isolate the cotton swab from the cotton swab box 6. When the cotton swab box 6 is removed, the movable baffle 14 will move to connect the gap between the movable baffle 8 and the receiving block 3, so that the cotton swab can be moved onto the receiving block 3. Two receiving blocks 3 are symmetrically arranged on the top outer side of the cotton swab box 6 near the movable push plate 8.

[0019] Further improvements include a movable hole 2 near the bottom of the cotton swab box 6, which is used to cooperate with the push block 1. The push block 1 has a "T" shaped cross-section and part of the push block 1 is located outside the cotton swab box 6. Two lifting handles 4 are symmetrically installed on the top of the movable cover 5. The movable cover 5 is located on the top of the cotton swab box 6. One end of the movable cover 5 is rotatably connected to the cotton swab box 6, and the other end is magnetically connected.

[0020] Further improvements include a movable side cover 11 installed on the side of the cotton swab box 6. When the movable side cover 11 is opened, the internal space of the cotton swab box 6 can store some medical supplies, providing a certain storage capacity. The cotton swab box 6 has a through hole located at the position of the movable side cover 11, and the guide plate 16 has an overall "V" shaped structure. Figure 2 As shown, there is a gap between the bent end of the guide plate 16 and the inner wall of the cotton swab box 6. In actual use, the distance of the gap is the same as the width of the cotton swab, which allows the cotton swab to fall flat onto the guide plate 12. The guide plate 12 is inclined in shape. Several cotton swabs are placed between the guide plate 12 and the guide plate 16. The fixing frame 17 is provided with a feeding port, and the bottom center of the partition plate 7 is provided with a feeding groove.

[0021] Further improvements include an inclined structure at the top of the movable push plate 8, which allows it to move automatically and gradually onto the receiving block 3 after the cotton swabs are pushed out of the cotton swab box 6, making it convenient for medical staff to pick them up. The top of the movable baffle 8 is flush with the guide plate 12. The movable block 9 is located on the guide slide rod 13 and is movably connected to it. The bottom of the guide rod 10 is rotatably connected to the movable block 9, and the top of the guide rod 10 is rotatably connected to the movable push plate 8.

[0022] In a further improvement, the movable baffle 14 and the movable push plate 8 are rotatably connected. One side of the movable baffle 14 is close to the receiving block 3. The receiving block 3 is generally arranged in an "L" shape with an inclined distribution. The top center of the fixed frame 17 is provided with a discharge port. An elastic band 15 is provided between the bottom center of the movable push plate 8 and the guide slide rod 13. The elastic band 15 has a pulling force on the movable push plate 8. After the movable push plate 8 pushes out the cotton swab, the user releases the push block, and the elastic band 15 can pull the movable push plate 8 back to continue the subsequent ejection work.

[0023] In use: Several cotton swabs are placed on guide plate 16 and guide plate 2, and then the movable cover 5 is closed. Due to the tilt of guide plate 2 12, the cotton swabs will automatically move to the top of the movable push plate 8. When it is necessary to take them out, the user presses the two push blocks 1 close together, which, together with the guide rod 10, drives the movable push plate 8 to move upward until the cotton swabs are pushed out to the outside of the cotton swab box 6. Then the movable baffle 14 is moved away, and the cotton swabs move to the receiving block 3 for easy access by medical staff.

[0024] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic swab case characterized by: The device includes a cotton swab box body (6) and a movable cover plate (5). A guide plate (16) is provided inside the cotton swab box body (6) near the top end. A guide plate (12) is provided at the bottom of the guide plate (16). A fixing frame (17) is provided between one end of the guide plate (12) and the inner wall of the cotton swab box body (6). A partition plate (7) is provided between the inside of the fixing frame (17) and the guide plate (12). The inner wall of the cotton swab box body (6) is connected to the inner wall of the cotton swab box body (6). A movable push plate (8) is provided between the two sides. Two guide rods (10) are symmetrically arranged at the bottom of the movable push plate (8). A movable block (9) is provided at one end of the bottom of the guide rod (10). A guide slide rod (13) is provided near the bottom of the cotton swab box (6). A push block (1) is provided on one side of the movable block (9). A movable baffle (14) is provided on one side of the top of the movable push plate (8). Two receiving blocks (3) are symmetrically arranged on the top of the cotton swab box (6) near the outer side of the movable push plate (8).

2. The automatic swab case according to claim 1, wherein: The cotton swab box body (6) has an active hole (2) near the bottom end for use with the push block (1). The push block (1) has a "T" shaped cross-section. Part of the push block (1) is located outside the cotton swab box body (6). Two lifting handles (4) are symmetrically installed on the top of the movable cover plate (5). The movable cover plate (5) is located on the top of the cotton swab box body (6). One end of the movable cover plate (5) is rotatably connected to the cotton swab box body (6), and the other end is magnetically connected.

3. The automatic swab case according to claim 1, wherein: The cotton swab box (6) is equipped with a movable side cover (11) on its side. The cotton swab box (6) has a through hole at the position of the movable side cover (11). The first guide plate (16) is in a "V" shape. The second guide plate (12) is in an inclined shape. Several cotton swabs are placed between the second guide plate (12) and the first guide plate (16). The fixed frame (17) is provided with a feed port. The bottom of the partition plate (7) is provided with a feed groove.

4. The automatic swab case of claim 1, wherein: The top end of the movable push plate (8) is inclined, the top end of the movable baffle is flush with the guide plate (12), the movable block (9) is located on the guide slide rod (13) and is movably connected to it, the bottom end of the guide rod (10) is rotatably connected to the movable block (9), and the top end of the guide rod (10) is rotatably connected to the movable push plate (8).

5. The automatic swab case of claim 1, wherein: The movable baffle (14) and the movable push plate (8) are rotatably connected. One side of the movable baffle (14) is close to the receiving block (3). The receiving block (3) is generally arranged in an "L" shape with an inclined distribution. The top center of the fixed frame (17) is provided with a discharge port. The bottom center of the movable push plate (8) is provided with an elastic band (15) between it and the guide slide rod (13).