Sharp tool box

By introducing a sponge pad and cushioning mechanism into the sharps container and providing multiple dispensing ports, the problems of sharps rebounding and puncturing the container are solved, achieving safe and smooth dispensing of sharps and ensuring safe use.

CN224193578UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-05SHANGHAI JIENUO MEDICAL LAB CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANGHAI JIENUO MEDICAL LAB CO LTD
Filing Date
2024-12-27
Publication Date
2026-05-05

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Technical Problem

Existing sharps containers pose a risk of sharps bouncing out or puncturing the container when dispensing sharp objects, especially during the initial dispensing process, increasing the safety hazard for medical personnel.

Method used

Design a sharps container comprising a container body, a sponge pad, a cushioning mechanism, and multiple dispensing ports. The sponge pad absorbs liquid, the cushioning mechanism cushions the sharps, and multiple dispensing methods are provided to accommodate different sharps sizes, preventing bounce and puncture.

Benefits of technology

It enables the safe and smooth dispensing of sharps, avoids sharps rebound and damage to the container, and improves safety and convenience of use.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of medical storage boxes, in particular to an edge tool box which comprises a box body, a middle partition plate, a sponge cushion layer, a top column, a buffering mechanism, a box cover, a first cover plate, a second cover plate and a third cover plate. The box cover is provided with the three feeding openings, so that the sharp instruments can be fed into the box by selecting the proper feeding openings according to the specifications of the sharp instruments during use, the sharp instruments can be fed into the box more smoothly and safely, and the sponge cushion layer arranged at the bottom of the box body can buffer the feeding of the container and absorb residual liquid flowing out of the container. And through the buffering mechanism arranged in the box body, when the sharp instruments are put in a driving mode, the sharp instruments can be buffered under the action of the buffering mechanism, so that the sharp instruments cannot rebound and splash out, the sharp instruments cannot penetrate through the sharp instrument box even if the sharp instruments penetrate through the porous sponge layer, and normal use of the sharp instrument box is guaranteed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical storage box technology, specifically to a sharps box. Background Technology

[0002] A sharps container is a medical storage box mainly used to collect sharp instruments such as injection needles, small glassware, blades, and suture needles. It is an essential container for hospitals to handle medical waste, allowing these medical sharps to be collected and disposed of in a centralized manner to avoid infection or injury to people.

[0003] Currently, existing sharps containers have several drawbacks. When disposing of sharps, especially when using instruments like pipettes, the force exerted when the pipette tip is inserted into the container can cause the tip to bounce back and splash out, potentially even puncturing the container. Furthermore, traditional sharps containers often have small inlets, which increases the risk of needlestick injuries when discarding sharps, raising safety risks for medical personnel.

[0004] Based on this, the present invention designs a sharps box to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a powerful tool box.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a sharps box, comprising a box body, a middle partition, a sponge padding layer, top pillars, a buffer mechanism, a box lid, a first cover plate, a second cover plate, and a third cover plate. The middle partition is provided at the center of the box body, dividing the interior of the box body into two independent spaces, and the bottom of each independent space is provided with a sponge padding layer. Two top pillars are symmetrically fixedly connected to the left side of the middle partition, and two top pillars are also fixedly connected to the inner wall of the left side of the box body, corresponding to the positions of the two top pillars on the middle partition. The buffer mechanism is placed on the upper end of the four top pillars, and the top of the box body is covered by the box lid.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the buffer mechanism includes an outer frame, an elastic net and a porous sponge layer. The elastic net is fixedly connected inside the outer frame, and the porous sponge layer is bonded to the upper end of the elastic net.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the left and right ends of the box lid are symmetrically provided with buckles, and the box lid is fastened to the upper end of the box body through the buckles.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the upper end of the box cover is provided with a first movable groove, a second movable groove and a third movable groove, the first movable groove is provided with a first dispensing port, the second movable groove is provided with a second dispensing port, and the third movable groove is provided with a third dispensing port.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, a fixing plate is fixedly connected to one side inside the first dispensing port, and two triangular grooves are symmetrically opened on the fixing plate. Eight rubber baffles are arranged in a ring inside the second dispensing port.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the first cover plate is movably connected in the first movable groove, the second cover plate is movably connected in the second movable groove, and the third cover plate is movably connected in the third movable groove.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the first cover plate blocks the first dispensing port, the second cover plate blocks the second dispensing port, and the third cover plate blocks the third dispensing port.

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

[0014] 1. This utility model features three dispensing ports on the lid. The first dispensing port, equipped with a fixing plate, is suitable for dispensing sharp objects that require the removal of the separation needle. The second dispensing port is suitable for dispensing sharp objects using a push-in method. The third dispensing port is suitable for dispensing large-volume sharp objects. This allows users to select the appropriate dispensing port based on the size of the sharp object, ensuring a smoother and safer insertion into the box. The sponge pad at the bottom of the box cushions the insertion of the container and absorbs any residual liquid that may leak out. The buffer mechanism below the second dispensing port further cushions the sharp object when it is dispensed using a push-in method, preventing it from splashing out. Even if the sharp object punctures the porous sponge layer, it will not puncture the sharp object box, ensuring its normal use. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall front view of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the unfolded structure of the overall cover plate of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall side view structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is an enlarged structural diagram of the first injection port of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 6 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of the second inlet of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 7 This is a top view schematic diagram of the buffer mechanism of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 8 This is a bottom view schematic diagram of the buffer mechanism of this utility model.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Box body; 2. Middle partition; 3. Sponge padding layer; 4. Top column; 5. Buffer mechanism; 501. Outer frame; 502. Elastic mesh; 503. Porous sponge layer; 6. Box lid; 601. Buckle; 602. First movable groove; 603. Second movable groove; 604. Third movable groove; 605. First dispensing port; 6051. Fixing plate; 6052. Triangular groove; 606. Second dispensing port; 6061. Rubber baffle; 607. Third dispensing port; 7. First cover plate; 8. Second cover plate; 9. Third cover plate. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The following will refer to the appendix in the embodiments of this utility model. Figure 1-8 The technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model are clearly and completely described herein. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0026] Example

[0027] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 4 , Figure 7 and Figure 8The present invention provides the following technical solution: a sharps box, comprising a box body 1, a middle partition 2, a sponge padding layer 3, top pillars 4, a buffer mechanism 5, a box lid 6, a first cover plate 7, a second cover plate 8, and a third cover plate 9. The middle partition 2 is provided at the center of the interior of the box body 1, dividing the interior of the box body 1 into two independent spaces, and the bottom of each of the two independent spaces is provided with a sponge padding layer 3. Two top pillars 4 are symmetrically fixedly connected to the left side of the middle partition 2, and two top pillars 4 are also fixedly connected to the inner wall of the left side of the box body 1, corresponding to the positions of the two top pillars 4 on the middle partition 2. The buffer mechanism 5 is placed on the upper end of the four top pillars 4, and the top of the box body 1 is covered by the box lid 6.

[0028] The buffer mechanism 5 includes an outer frame 501, an elastic net 502, and a porous sponge layer 503. The elastic net 502 is fixedly connected inside the outer frame 501, and the porous sponge layer 503 is bonded to the upper end of the elastic net 502.

[0029] The sponge pad 3 located at the bottom of the box 1 can buffer the placement of sharp objects and prevent them from rebounding. It can also absorb any residual liquid that comes out of the sharp objects, thus preventing the liquid from flowing out of the sharp objects box and causing contamination.

[0030] The buffer mechanism 5, located between the left side of the middle partition 2 and the inside of the box 1, effectively buffers the sharp objects that are inserted through the second insertion port 606, preventing them from splashing out or puncturing the sharp object box due to rebound.

[0031] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 The lid 6 is symmetrically provided with buckles 601 on both the left and right ends, and the lid 6 is fastened to the upper end of the box body 1 through the buckles 601.

[0032] The upper end of the lid 6 is provided with a first movable groove 602, a second movable groove 603 and a third movable groove 604. The first movable groove 602 is provided with a first dispensing port 605, the second movable groove 603 is provided with a second dispensing port 606, and the third movable groove 604 is provided with a third dispensing port 607.

[0033] A fixing plate 6051 is fixedly connected to one side inside the first delivery port 605. Two triangular grooves 6052 are symmetrically opened on the fixing plate 6051. Eight rubber baffles 6061 are arranged in a ring inside the second delivery port 606.

[0034] The first cover plate 7 is movably connected in the first movable groove 602, the second cover plate 8 is movably connected in the second movable groove 603, and the third cover plate 9 is movably connected in the third movable groove 604.

[0035] The first cover plate 7 blocks the first delivery port 605, the second cover plate 8 blocks the second delivery port 606, and the third cover plate 9 blocks the third delivery port 607.

[0036] With the different types of dispensing ports provided on the lid 6, the appropriate dispensing port can be selected according to the specifications and dispensing method of the sharps, so that the sharps can be put into the box more smoothly and safely, improving the convenience for medical staff when using it.

[0037] The working principle and usage process of this utility model are as follows: In specific use, when it is necessary to dispose of a sharp instrument with a needle that needs to be removed, open the first dispensing port 605, place the needle under the triangular groove 6052, and pull it upwards to remove the needle and let it fall into the box 1. When using a pipette tip or syringe needle for dispensing, open the second cover plate 8, insert the pipette or syringe through the second dispensing port 606, and then dispense the sharp instrument. The dispensed sharp instrument will come into contact with the buffer mechanism 5 and be embedded in the porous sponge layer 503. The porous sponge layer 503 and the elastic net 502 buffer the impact force, which can prevent the sharp instrument from rebounding or puncturing the sharp instrument box. Large-volume sharp instruments can be dispensed through the third dispensing port 607 by opening the third cover plate 9. The sponge pad layer 3 at the bottom of the box 1 can buffer the dispensing of the sharp instrument and absorb any residual liquid flowing out of the sharp instrument, preventing liquid leakage from the sharp instrument box.

[0038] 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. A sharps box, comprising a box body (1), a middle partition (2), a sponge padding layer (3), a top post (4), a cushioning mechanism (5), a box lid (6), a first cover plate (7), a second cover plate (8), and a third cover plate (9), characterized in that: A middle partition (2) is provided at the center of the box body (1). The middle partition (2) divides the interior of the box body (1) into two independent spaces, and a sponge pad (3) is provided at the bottom of each of the two independent spaces. Two top posts (4) are symmetrically fixedly connected to the left side of the middle partition (2). Two top posts (4) are also fixedly connected to the inner wall of the left side of the box body (1) and correspond to the positions of the two top posts (4) on the middle partition (2). The buffer mechanism (5) is placed on the upper end of the four top posts (4). The top of the box body (1) is covered with a lid (6).

2. A sharps box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buffer mechanism (5) includes an outer frame (501), an elastic net (502) and a porous sponge layer (503). The elastic net (502) is fixedly connected inside the outer frame (501), and the porous sponge layer (503) is bonded to the upper end of the elastic net (502).

3. A sharps box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left and right ends of the lid (6) are symmetrically provided with buckles (601), and the lid (6) is fastened to the upper end of the box body (1) through the buckles (601).

4. A sharps box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the lid (6) is provided with a first movable groove (602), a second movable groove (603) and a third movable groove (604). The first movable groove (602) is provided with a first dispensing port (605), the second movable groove (603) is provided with a second dispensing port (606), and the third movable groove (604) is provided with a third dispensing port (607).

5. A sharps box according to claim 4, characterized in that: A fixing plate (6051) is fixedly connected to one side inside the first delivery port (605). Two triangular grooves (6052) are symmetrically opened on the fixing plate (6051). Eight rubber baffles (6061) are arranged in a ring inside the second delivery port (606).

6. A sharps box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first cover plate (7) is movably connected in the first movable groove (602), the second cover plate (8) is movably connected in the second movable groove (603), and the third cover plate (9) is movably connected in the third movable groove (604).

7. A sharps box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first cover plate (7) blocks the first dispensing port (605), the second cover plate (8) blocks the second dispensing port (606), and the third cover plate (9) blocks the third dispensing port (607).