Multifunctional drinking cup suitable for small intestine enhanced CT (Computed Tomography) examination

By designing a multifunctional drinking cup with a liquid-dispensing partition, a double-layered lid, and a heater structure, the problems of inaccurate solution distribution and cooling in existing technologies have been solved. This enables precise and equal distribution of the solution and heat preservation during small bowel CT examinations, improving patient comfort.

CN224166609UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-28THE FIRST AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF GUANGXI MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
THE FIRST AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF GUANGXI MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
Filing Date
2024-12-12
Publication Date
2026-04-28

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Technical Problem

Current technology lacks a water cup for quantitatively dispensing solutions for small bowel CT examinations, and the operation is complicated and the solution becomes irritating to the patient's intestines when it cools down.

Method used

Design a multifunctional drinking cup that includes a liquid separator, a double-layered lid, and a heater to achieve equal distribution and heat preservation of the solution. The liquid separator divides the cup body into equal water storage chambers, the double-layered lid ensures that the water outlet is aligned with the liquid separator, and the base heater keeps the solution warm.

Benefits of technology

It achieves precise and equal distribution of solutions, simplifies the operation, avoids irritating the patient's intestines with cold water, and improves the comfort of the examination.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of cups, in particular to a multifunctional drinking cup suitable for small intestine enhanced CT (Computed Tomography) examination, which comprises a cup body, a cup cover arranged on the cup body and a base arranged at the bottom of the cup body, a plurality of water storage cavities with the same volume are formed in the cup body through the liquid separation partition plates, the cup cover comprises a water outlet cover and a liquid separation cover which are rotationally connected, a sealing block is fixedly arranged in the center of the interior of the base, and a channel enabling liquid to be communicated is formed between the sealing block and the liquid separation partition plates. According to the water cup, the interior of the cup body is divided into a plurality of equivalent water storage cavities through the liquid separation partition plates, the base is connected in a split mode, so that a solution communicating channel is formed in the bottom of the cup body, a solution can be equally divided only by controlling the overall injection capacity and screwing the base, and compared with an existing visual scale line inspection mode, the liquid separation principle is more accurate and easier and more convenient to operate.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cup technology, specifically a multifunctional drinking cup suitable for small bowel enhanced CT examination. Background Technology

[0002] Small bowel CT contrast imaging is a commonly used imaging method for evaluating small bowel lesions. It involves oral administration of sufficient contrast agent to fully dilate the bowel, and then utilizing multi-slice spiral contrast-enhanced CT for rapid, thin-slice scanning and powerful post-processing capabilities to provide a comprehensive and accurate evaluation of the extent, nature, and stage of the lesions. This provides a new diagnostic tool for small bowel diseases, helping doctors diagnose and assess them.

[0003] Patients need to take 1500-2000 ml of negative contrast agent (e.g., 2.5% isotonic mannitol solution) orally in four doses, every 15 minutes, within 60 minutes before the scan begins (the exact amount depends on the patient's tolerance) to fully dilate the intestinal lumen. Currently, there is a lack of commercially available cups that can quantitatively divide the solution. Existing technology commonly uses multiple observations of the graduation lines to divide the solution, which is relatively complex and cannot guarantee the accuracy of solution division. Furthermore, because the drinking cycle is relatively long, the solution prepared with warm water cools down, which can easily irritate the patient's intestines. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a multifunctional drinking cup suitable for enhanced CT scans of the small intestine, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A multifunctional drinking cup suitable for enhanced CT scans of the small intestine, comprising a cup body, a cup lid mounted on the cup body, and a base at the bottom of the cup body. The bottom of the cup body is open, and multiple liquid-distributing baffles are vertically arranged inside the cup body. The upper surface of the liquid-distributing baffles is flush with the upper surface of the cup body, and the lower surface is higher than the lowest point of the cup body. The liquid-distributing baffles form several water storage chambers of the same volume inside the cup body. The cup lid is threadedly connected to the cup body. The cup lid includes a water outlet cover and a liquid-distributing cover that are rotatably connected. The water outlet cover is provided with a water outlet, and the liquid-distributing cover is provided with multiple liquid-distributing holes evenly arranged in a ring on the liquid-distributing cover. The position of the liquid-distributing holes is exactly aligned with the top opening of the water storage chamber. The base is threadedly connected to the cup body, and a sealing block is fixedly arranged in the center of the base. A channel for liquid communication is formed between the sealing block and the liquid-distributing baffles.

[0006] As described above, the bottom of the cup body is provided with an internal thread, and the lower plane of the liquid separator is higher than the highest point of the internal thread.

[0007] As described above, a second limiting ring is provided at the bottom edge of the water outlet cover, and multiple positioning protrusions are provided on the inner side of the second limiting ring. The positioning protrusions are made of elastic material.

[0008] As described above, the inner side of the liquid separator cover has an internal thread, and a third limiting ring is provided at the edge of its top surface. The inner side of the third limiting ring is provided with multiple positioning grooves.

[0009] As described above, a first limiting ring is provided at the bottom edge of the cup body, and a fourth limiting ring is provided on the base that is rotatably connected to the first limiting ring.

[0010] As described above, the outer diameter of the sealing block is smaller than the inner diameter of the cup, the outer side of the sealing block is provided with external threads, a heater is provided inside the sealing block, and an electrical plug hole is connected to the bottom of the heater.

[0011] As described above, a sealing gasket is provided on the top surface of the cup body and the liquid separation partition, and the shape of the sealing gasket is the same as that of the top surface of the cup body.

[0012] As described above, the water outlet is connected to a cap via a threaded connection.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0014] 1. The water cup is divided into four equal-volume water storage chambers by a dividing plate. The base is a split connection and can be rotated out a certain distance to form a solution channel at the bottom of the cup. After the solution is injected, the solution level in each chamber is the same. By simply controlling the total injection volume and then tightening the base, the solution can be divided into four equal parts. Moreover, this dividing principle is more accurate and easier to operate than the existing visual scale line method.

[0015] 2. The cup lid has a double-layer structure, consisting of a rotating spout lid and a liquid distribution lid. By using the two lids together, the spout of the spout lid and the liquid distribution hole of the liquid distribution lid are aligned, allowing the liquid in the separate chamber to be discharged. In addition, the cup lid has a positioning structure, which can more accurately align the spout hole and the liquid distribution hole. The operation is simple and practical.

[0016] 3. The base of this water cup has a heater structure, which can keep the solution in the cup warm and prevent cold water from irritating the patient's intestines and causing discomfort. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is an overall exploded view of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the cup lid of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cup body and base structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of cross section in the AA direction.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Cup body; 11. Separating partition; 12. Water storage chamber; 13. First limiting ring; 14. Sealing gasket; 2. Cup lid; 21. Water outlet lid; 211. Water outlet; 212. Second limiting ring; 213. Positioning protrusion; 22. Separating lid; 221. Separating hole; 222. Third limiting ring; 223. Positioning groove; 3. Base; 31. Fourth limiting ring; 32. Sealing block; 321. Heater; 322. Power socket; 4. Cap. Detailed Implementation

[0022] 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.

[0023] Please see Figures 1-4 This utility model provides a technical solution: a multifunctional drinking cup suitable for small bowel enhanced CT examination. The cup consists of a cup body 1, a cup lid 2, and a base 3. The bottom of the cup body 1 is open, and multiple vertically arranged liquid-distributing partitions 11, such as four partitions 11, divide the interior of the cup body 1 into four equal-volume water storage chambers 12. The upper surface of the partitions 11 is flush with the upper surface of the cup body 1, and the lower surface is higher than the lowest point of the cup body 1. The base 3 is threadedly connected to the bottom of the cup body 1, and a sealing element is fixedly connected to the center of the base 3. Block 32, because the cup body 1 and the base 3 are respectively equipped with a first limiting ring 13 and a fourth limiting ring 31 for cooperation, the cup seat can only be screwed down a certain distance and cannot be completely separated from the cup body 1. At this time, because the lower plane of the liquid separating plate 11 is higher than the bottom of the cup, a connected channel is formed inside the cup body 1 at the bottom of the cup. When water is injected, the four water storage chambers 12 will be equally divided into the four chambers because the bottom is connected. Then the base 3 is tightened so that the sealing block 32 is pressed against the bottom of the liquid separating plate 11, thereby achieving a consistent solution level (equal solution division).

[0024] To allow equal amounts of solution in the water storage chamber 12 to be poured out individually in multiple batches, the cup lid 2 has a double-layer structure, consisting of a water outlet lid 21 and a sealing lid. The water outlet lid 21 and the liquid distribution lid 22 are rotatably connected via a second limiting ring 212 and a third limiting ring 222. The liquid distribution lid 22 is threadedly connected to the cup body 1. The liquid distribution lid 22 has four liquid distribution holes 221 arranged in a ring. When the liquid distribution lid 22 is tightened with the cup body 1, the four liquid distribution holes 221 are respectively aligned with the openings of the four water storage chambers 12. Since the upper surface of the liquid distribution partition 11 is flush with the upper surface of the cup body 1, when the liquid distribution lid 22 and the base 3 are simultaneously tightened, the four water storage chambers 12 are completely separated and not connected to each other. To enhance the sealing of the water storage chambers 12, a sealing gasket 14 with the same shape as the top surface of the cup body 1 is provided on the top surface of the cup body 1 and the liquid distribution partition 11. The top of the water outlet cap 21 is provided with a water outlet 211, and above the water outlet 211 is a cup cap 2 for sealing the cup mouth. When in use, the water outlet cap 21 is rotated so that the liquid outlet is aligned with the liquid distribution cap 22 to pour out the liquid in the water storage chamber 12. In order to better align the water outlet with the liquid distribution cap 221, four positioning protrusions 213 and positioning grooves 223 are equidistantly provided on the inner sides of the second limiting ring 212 and the third limiting ring on the water outlet cap 21 and the liquid distribution cap 22, respectively. The positioning protrusions 213 are made of elastic material. When the water outlet cap 21 is rotated, the positioning protrusions 213 and the positioning grooves 223 engage, and the water outlet is perfectly aligned with the liquid distribution cap 221, so that the operator can get intuitive feedback.

[0025] Because the patient's drinking time during the examination is long, the solution prepared with warm water cools down. A heater 321 is provided on the sealing block 32 in the center of the base 3 for the solution heater 321. The bottom of the base 3 is provided with an electrical plug hole 322 for connecting the heater 321, so that the solution in the cup body 1 can be easily heated.

[0026] The specific instructions for use are as follows: When using the solution, the operator should unscrew the base 3 appropriately to connect the bottom of the cup body 1, then unscrew the entire cup lid 2. Pour the pre-prepared quantitative solution into the cup body 1 through the opening at the top. Then, tighten the base 3 first, followed by the cup lid 2, to complete the water filling operation. When pouring out the solution, unscrew the cap 4 and then rotate the water outlet cap 21. Align the water outlet with the dispensing hole 221 using the positioning structure, and then pour out the liquid.

[0027] 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 multifunctional drinking cup suitable for enhanced CT examination of the small intestine, comprising a cup body (1), a cup lid (2) disposed on the cup body (1), and a base (3) at the bottom of the cup body (1), characterized in that: The bottom of the cup body (1) is open, and multiple liquid-distributing baffles (11) are vertically arranged inside the cup body (1). The upper surface of the liquid-distributing baffles (11) is flush with the upper surface of the cup body (1), and the lower surface is higher than the lowest point of the cup body (1). The liquid-distributing baffles (11) form several water storage cavities (12) of the same volume inside the cup body (1). A cup lid (2) is threaded onto the cup body (1). The cup lid (2) includes a water outlet cover (21) and a liquid-distributing cover (21) that are rotatably connected. 22), the water outlet cover (21) is provided with a water outlet (211), and the liquid distribution cover (22) is provided with a plurality of liquid distribution holes (221) in a ring evenly. The position of the liquid distribution holes (221) is exactly aligned with the top opening of the water storage cavity (12). The base (3) is connected to the cup body (1) by a thread. A sealing block (32) is fixedly provided in the center of the base (3). A channel for liquid communication is formed between the sealing block (32) and the liquid distribution partition (11).

2. The multifunctional drinking cup suitable for enhanced CT examination of the small intestine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the cup body (1) is provided with an internal thread, and the lower plane of the liquid separator (11) is higher than the highest point of the internal thread.

3. A multifunctional drinking cup suitable for enhanced CT examination of the small intestine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom edge of the water outlet cover (21) is provided with a second limiting ring (212), and the inner side of the second limiting ring (212) is provided with multiple positioning protrusions (213), which are made of elastic material.

4. A multifunctional drinking cup suitable for enhanced CT examination of the small intestine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inner side of the liquid separator (22) is internally threaded, and a third limiting ring (222) is provided at the edge of its top surface. The inner side of the third limiting ring (222) is provided with multiple positioning grooves (223).

5. A multifunctional drinking cup suitable for enhanced CT examination of the small intestine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom edge of the cup body (1) is provided with a first limiting ring (13), and the base (3) has a fourth limiting ring (31) that is rotatably connected to the first limiting ring (13).

6. A multifunctional drinking cup suitable for enhanced CT examination of the small intestine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The outer diameter of the sealing block (32) is smaller than the inner diameter of the cup body (1). The outer side of the sealing block (32) is provided with an external thread. A heater (321) is provided inside the sealing block (32). The bottom of the heater (321) is connected to an electrical plug hole (322).

7. A multifunctional drinking cup suitable for enhanced CT examination of the small intestine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The top surface of the cup body (1) and the liquid separator (11) is provided with a sealing gasket (14), and the shape of the sealing gasket (14) is the same as that of the top surface of the cup body (1).

8. A multifunctional drinking cup suitable for enhanced CT examination of the small intestine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The outlet (211) is connected to a cap (4) by a thread.