Cotton swab for disinfecting medical connector

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of cotton swabs, in particular to a cotton swab for disinfecting a medical connector, which comprises a rod body and a cotton swab head arranged at one end of the rod body, a concave cavity is arranged on the cotton swab head and extends along the length direction of the rod body, one end of the concave cavity close to the rod body is closed, and the other end of the rod body is closed. And one end, far away from the rod body, of the concave cavity is opened. According to the cotton swab for disinfecting the medical connector, when the medical connector is disinfected, the cotton swab head is firstly dipped in disinfection liquid, and then the medical connector is inserted into the concave cavity of the cotton swab head, so that the medical connector is tightly attached to the concave cavity and is wiped back and forth, and the disinfection of the medical connector can be completed. Compared with a traditional cotton swab with only part of the outer side face in contact with the medical connector, the cotton swab for disinfecting the medical connector has the advantages that the concave cavity formed in the cotton swab head is in contact fit with the medical connector, so that the contact area of the cotton swab head and the medical connector is effectively increased, the disinfection operation is simpler, and the disinfection is faster and more time-saving.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cotton swab technology, specifically a cotton swab for medical connector disinfection. Background Technology

[0002] To prevent infection, medical connectors such as positive pressure connectors, medical diaphragm connectors, and medical tee connectors require disinfection before use. Currently, medical staff typically use cotton swabs soaked in disinfectant solutions such as alcohol or iodine to wipe the connectors. However, the tips of existing cotton swabs are generally oval-shaped, meaning that only a portion of the outer surface contacts the connector during disinfection. This small contact area necessitates repeated rotation of the connector to adjust the contact area, making the process cumbersome and time-consuming. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a cotton swab for sterilizing medical connectors, which solves the problem that the sterilization operation is troublesome and time-consuming because the cotton swab head of the existing cotton swab is oval-shaped, resulting in a small contact area between the cotton swab head and the medical connector.

[0004] To solve the above problems, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0005] A cotton swab for sterilizing medical connectors includes a rod and a swab head disposed at one end of the rod. The swab head has a cavity that extends along the length of the rod. The end of the cavity near the rod is closed, and the end of the cavity away from the rod is open.

[0006] As described above, a cotton swab for sterilizing a medical connector has several outer flanges on its head. These outer flanges are located on the outer side of the cotton swab head and protrude in a direction away from the concave cavity.

[0007] As described above, a medical connector disinfection swab has several outer flanges arranged sequentially along the length of the rod body, and each outer flange extends in a ring shape along the circumference of the cavity.

[0008] In the medical connector disinfection swab described above, the cross-sectional width of the outer flange located at the connection between the swab head and the rod body is greater than the cross-sectional width of the outer flange located at other positions.

[0009] As described above, a cotton swab for sterilizing a medical connector has several inner protrusions on its head. These inner protrusions are located on the inner side of the cotton swab head and protrude towards the concave cavity.

[0010] As described above, in a medical connector disinfection swab, the inner protrusion extends in a spiral shape along the circumference of the cavity.

[0011] As described above, in a medical connector disinfection swab, the concave cavity is cylindrical, and the diameter of the concave cavity is larger than the diameter of the rod body.

[0012] The above-described medical connector disinfection swab has a swab head formed by wrapping cotton around it.

[0013] As described above, a medical connector disinfection cotton swab has a connecting part at one end of the rod for connecting the cotton swab head, and the diameter of the connecting part is larger than the diameter of the rod.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0015] This utility model provides a cotton swab for disinfecting medical connectors. When disinfecting a medical connector, first dip the swab tip in the disinfectant liquid, then insert the medical connector into the concave cavity of the swab tip, ensuring the connector is in close contact with the cavity, and wipe back and forth to complete the disinfection. Compared to traditional cotton swabs where only a portion of the outer surface contacts the medical connector, this utility model's cotton swab for disinfecting medical connectors effectively increases the contact area between the swab tip and the connector by using a concave cavity on the swab tip, making the disinfection operation simpler, faster, and more time-saving. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cotton swab for sterilizing a medical connector, according to Embodiment 1 of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a cotton swab for sterilizing a medical connector, according to Embodiment 1 of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cotton swab for sterilizing a medical connector, according to Embodiment 2 of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of a cotton swab for sterilizing a medical connector, according to Embodiment 2 of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cotton swab for sterilizing a medical connector, according to Embodiment 3 of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of a cotton swab for sterilizing a medical connector, according to Embodiment 3 of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cotton swab for sterilizing a medical connector, according to Embodiment 4 of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of a cotton swab for sterilizing a medical connector, according to Embodiment 4 of this utility model.

[0025] The corresponding numbers for the attached figures are as follows:

[0026] 1. Rod body; 11. Connecting part; 2. Cotton swab head; 21. Cavity; 22. Outer flange; 23. Inner protrusion. Detailed Implementation

[0027] 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 a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, and not all of them. 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.

[0028] Example 1

[0029] Please see the appendix Figure 1 and attached Figure 2 This embodiment provides a cotton swab for disinfecting medical connectors, including a rod body 1 and a cotton swab head 2 located at one end of the rod body 1. The cotton swab head 2 has a cavity 21 extending along the length of the rod body 1. The end of the cavity 21 near the rod body 1 is closed, and the end away from the rod body 1 is open. When disinfecting a medical connector, the cotton swab head 2 is first dipped in a disinfecting liquid, and then the medical connector is inserted into the cavity 21 of the cotton swab head 2, ensuring the connector is in close contact with the cavity 21. The connector is then wiped back and forth to complete the disinfection. Compared to traditional cotton swabs where only a portion of the outer surface contacts the medical connector, the cotton swab for disinfecting medical connectors provided in this embodiment effectively increases the contact area between the cotton swab head 2 and the medical connector by using the cavity 21 on the cotton swab head 2 for contact and engagement, making the disinfection operation simpler, faster, and more time-saving.

[0030] The cotton swab head 2 is formed by winding cotton, and the intertwined cotton has a high structural stability.

[0031] The shape of the cotton swab head 2 can be implemented in various ways. In this embodiment, the cotton swab head 2 is a thin-walled cylindrical shape, which has a simple structure and is easy to manufacture.

[0032] The shape of the cavity 21 can be implemented in various ways. In order to accommodate the shape and size of the medical connector, preferably, the cavity 21 in this embodiment is cylindrical, and the diameter of the cavity 21 is larger than the diameter of the rod 1, so that the medical connector can smoothly enter the cavity 21 during sterilization.

[0033] Example 2

[0034] Please see the appendix Figure 3 and attached Figure 4 This embodiment provides a cotton swab for disinfecting medical connectors, including a rod body 1 and a cotton swab head 2 located at one end of the rod body 1. The cotton swab head 2 has a cavity 21 extending along the length of the rod body 1. The end of the cavity 21 near the rod body 1 is closed, and the end away from the rod body 1 is open. When disinfecting a medical connector, the cotton swab head 2 is first dipped in a disinfecting liquid, and then the medical connector is inserted into the cavity 21 of the cotton swab head 2, ensuring the connector is in close contact with the cavity 21. The connector is then wiped back and forth to complete the disinfection. Compared to traditional cotton swabs where only a portion of the outer surface contacts the medical connector, the cotton swab for disinfecting medical connectors provided in this embodiment effectively increases the contact area between the cotton swab head 2 and the medical connector by using the cavity 21 on the cotton swab head 2 for contact and engagement, making the disinfection operation simpler, faster, and more time-saving.

[0035] The cotton swab head 2 is formed by winding cotton, and the intertwined cotton structure has high stability.

[0036] The shape of the cotton swab head 2 can be implemented in various ways. In this embodiment, the cotton swab head 2 is provided with several outer flanges 22, which are located on the outer side of the cotton swab head 2 and protrude in a direction away from the cavity 21. By providing several outer flanges 22, the overall thickness of the cotton swab head 2 is effectively increased, and the structural stability of the cotton swab head 2 is also effectively improved, making it less likely to collapse or deform after being dipped in disinfectant liquid, thus ensuring the smooth progress of disinfection operations.

[0037] The outer flange 22 can be implemented in various ways. For example, the outer flange 22 can be hemispherical, with several hemispherical outer flanges 22 evenly distributed on the outer side of the cotton swab head 2; or the outer flange 22 can be elongated, with several elongated outer flanges 22 evenly distributed on the outer side of the cotton swab head 2. Preferably, in this embodiment, several outer flanges 22 are arranged sequentially along the length direction of the rod body 1, and each outer flange 22 extends circumferentially along the cavity 21 in a ring shape. Each outer flange 22 thickens circumferentially around the cavity 21, and each outer flange 22 interweaves internally to form a stable ring structure. Moreover, multiple outer flanges 22 are continuously connected sequentially along the length direction of the rod body 1, which helps maintain the shape of the cavity 21, improves the structural stability of the cotton swab head 2, and makes it less prone to collapse and deformation after being dipped in disinfectant liquid, ensuring smooth disinfection operations.

[0038] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, the cross-sectional width W of the outer flange 22 located at the connection between the cotton swab head 2 and the rod body 1 is greater than the cross-sectional width of the outer flange 22 located at other positions. On the one hand, this can maintain the integrity and stability of the outer flange 22 located at the connection between the cotton swab head 2 and the rod body 1. On the other hand, it can increase the contact area at the connection between the cotton swab head 2 and the rod body 1, which is beneficial to improving the stability of the connection structure between the cotton swab head 2 and the rod body 1 and preventing the cotton swab head 2 from detaching from the rod body 1.

[0039] The shape of the cavity 21 can be implemented in various ways. In order to accommodate the shape and size of the medical connector, preferably, the cavity 21 in this embodiment is cylindrical, and the diameter of the cavity 21 is larger than the diameter of the rod 1, so that the medical connector can smoothly enter the cavity 21 during sterilization.

[0040] Example 3

[0041] Please see the appendix Figure 5 and attached Figure 6 This embodiment provides a cotton swab for disinfecting medical connectors, including a rod body 1 and a cotton swab head 2 located at one end of the rod body 1. The cotton swab head 2 has a cavity 21 extending along the length of the rod body 1. The end of the cavity 21 near the rod body 1 is closed, and the end away from the rod body 1 is open. When disinfecting a medical connector, the cotton swab head 2 is first dipped in a disinfecting liquid, and then the medical connector is inserted into the cavity 21 of the cotton swab head 2, ensuring the connector is in close contact with the cavity 21. The connector is then wiped back and forth to complete the disinfection. Compared to traditional cotton swabs where only a portion of the outer surface contacts the medical connector, the cotton swab for disinfecting medical connectors provided in this embodiment effectively increases the contact area between the cotton swab head 2 and the medical connector by using the cavity 21 on the cotton swab head 2 for contact and engagement, making the disinfection operation simpler, faster, and more time-saving.

[0042] The cotton swab head 2 is formed by winding cotton, and the intertwined cotton structure has high stability.

[0043] The shape of the cotton swab head 2 can be implemented in various ways. In this embodiment, the cotton swab head 2 is provided with several outer flanges 22, which are located on the outer side of the cotton swab head 2 and protrude in a direction away from the cavity 21. By providing several outer flanges 22, the overall thickness of the cotton swab head 2 is effectively increased, and the structural stability of the cotton swab head 2 is also effectively improved, making it less likely to collapse or deform after being dipped in disinfectant liquid, thus ensuring the smooth progress of disinfection operations.

[0044] The outer flange 22 can be implemented in various ways. For example, the outer flange 22 can be hemispherical, with several hemispherical outer flanges 22 evenly distributed on the outer side of the cotton swab head 2; or the outer flange 22 can be elongated, with several elongated outer flanges 22 evenly distributed on the outer side of the cotton swab head 2. Preferably, in this embodiment, several outer flanges 22 are arranged sequentially along the length direction of the rod body 1, and each outer flange 22 extends circumferentially along the cavity 21 in a ring shape. Each outer flange 22 thickens circumferentially around the cavity 21, and each outer flange 22 interweaves internally to form a stable ring structure. Moreover, multiple outer flanges 22 are continuously connected sequentially along the length direction of the rod body 1, which helps maintain the shape of the cavity 21, improves the structural stability of the cotton swab head 2, and makes it less prone to collapse and deformation after being dipped in disinfectant liquid, ensuring smooth disinfection operations.

[0045] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, the cross-sectional width W of the outer flange 22 located at the connection between the cotton swab head 2 and the rod body 1 is greater than the cross-sectional width of the outer flange 22 located at other positions. On the one hand, this can maintain the integrity and stability of the outer flange 22 located at the connection between the cotton swab head 2 and the rod body 1. On the other hand, it can increase the contact area at the connection between the cotton swab head 2 and the rod body 1, which is beneficial to improving the stability of the connection structure between the cotton swab head 2 and the rod body 1 and preventing the cotton swab head 2 from detaching from the rod body 1.

[0046] The shape of the cavity 21 can be implemented in various ways. To better disinfect the medical connector, in this embodiment, the cotton swab head 2 is provided with several inner protrusions 23. These inner protrusions 23 are located on the inner side of the cotton swab head 2 and protrude towards the cavity 21. The inner protrusions 23 can fit into the groove of the medical connector, facilitating all-around disinfection of the medical connector.

[0047] The inner protrusion 23 can be implemented in various ways. For example, the inner protrusion 23 can be hemispherical, with several hemispherical inner protrusions 23 evenly distributed on the inner side of the cotton swab head 2; or the inner protrusion 23 can be elongated, with several elongated inner protrusions 23 evenly distributed on the inner side of the cotton swab head 2. Preferably, in this embodiment, the inner protrusion 23 extends spirally along the circumference of the cavity 21. Its structure is simple and easy to manufacture. Moreover, when sterilizing the medical connector, rotating the connector allows the spiral inner protrusion 23 to fit into the grooves at different positions of the medical connector, facilitating all-round sterilization of the medical connector.

[0048] Example 4

[0049] Please see the appendix Figure 7 and attached Figure 8 This embodiment provides a cotton swab for disinfecting medical connectors, including a rod body 1 and a cotton swab head 2 located at one end of the rod body 1. The cotton swab head 2 has a cavity 21 extending along the length of the rod body 1. The end of the cavity 21 near the rod body 1 is closed, and the end away from the rod body 1 is open. When disinfecting a medical connector, the cotton swab head 2 is first dipped in a disinfecting liquid, and then the medical connector is inserted into the cavity 21 of the cotton swab head 2, ensuring the connector is in close contact with the cavity 21. The connector is then wiped back and forth to complete the disinfection. Compared to traditional cotton swabs where only a portion of the outer surface contacts the medical connector, the cotton swab for disinfecting medical connectors provided in this embodiment effectively increases the contact area between the cotton swab head 2 and the medical connector by using the cavity 21 on the cotton swab head 2 for contact and engagement, making the disinfection operation simpler, faster, and more time-saving.

[0050] The cotton swab head 2 is formed by winding cotton, and the intertwined cotton structure has high stability.

[0051] The shape of the cotton swab head 2 can be implemented in various ways. In this embodiment, the cotton swab head 2 is provided with several outer flanges 22, which are located on the outer side of the cotton swab head 2 and protrude in a direction away from the cavity 21. By providing several outer flanges 22, the overall thickness of the cotton swab head 2 is effectively increased, and the structural stability of the cotton swab head 2 is also effectively improved, making it less likely to collapse or deform after being dipped in disinfectant liquid, thus ensuring the smooth progress of disinfection operations.

[0052] The outer flange 22 can be implemented in various ways. For example, the outer flange 22 can be hemispherical, with several hemispherical outer flanges 22 evenly distributed on the outer side of the cotton swab head 2; or the outer flange 22 can be elongated, with several elongated outer flanges 22 evenly distributed on the outer side of the cotton swab head 2. Preferably, in this embodiment, several outer flanges 22 are arranged sequentially along the length direction of the rod body 1, and each outer flange 22 extends circumferentially along the cavity 21 in a ring shape. Each outer flange 22 thickens circumferentially around the cavity 21, and each outer flange 22 interweaves internally to form a stable ring structure. Moreover, multiple outer flanges 22 are continuously connected sequentially along the length direction of the rod body 1, which helps maintain the shape of the cavity 21, improves the structural stability of the cotton swab head 2, and makes it less prone to collapse and deformation after being dipped in disinfectant liquid, ensuring smooth disinfection operations.

[0053] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, the cross-sectional width W of the outer flange 22 located at the connection between the cotton swab head 2 and the rod body 1 is greater than the cross-sectional width of the outer flange 22 located at other positions. On the one hand, this can maintain the integrity and stability of the outer flange 22 located at the connection between the cotton swab head 2 and the rod body 1. On the other hand, it can increase the contact area at the connection between the cotton swab head 2 and the rod body 1, which is beneficial to improving the stability of the connection structure between the cotton swab head 2 and the rod body 1 and preventing the cotton swab head 2 from detaching from the rod body 1.

[0054] The shape of the cavity 21 can be implemented in various ways. To better disinfect the medical connector, in this embodiment, the cotton swab head 2 is provided with several inner protrusions 23. These inner protrusions 23 are located on the inner side of the cotton swab head 2 and protrude towards the cavity 21. The inner protrusions 23 can fit into the groove of the medical connector, facilitating all-around disinfection of the medical connector.

[0055] The inner protrusion 23 can be implemented in various ways. For example, the inner protrusion 23 can be hemispherical, with several hemispherical inner protrusions 23 evenly distributed on the inner side of the cotton swab head 2; or the inner protrusion 23 can be elongated, with several elongated inner protrusions 23 evenly distributed on the inner side of the cotton swab head 2. Preferably, in this embodiment, the inner protrusion 23 extends spirally along the circumference of the cavity 21. Its structure is simple and easy to manufacture. Moreover, when sterilizing the medical connector, rotating the connector allows the spiral inner protrusion 23 to fit into the grooves at different positions of the medical connector, facilitating all-round sterilization of the medical connector.

[0056] The connection structure between the stick body 1 and the cotton swab head 2 can be implemented in several different ways. The cotton swab head 2 can be directly connected to the stick body 1, or it can be attached to one end of the stick body 1 by wrapping cotton around it. Preferably, in this embodiment, one end of the stick body 1 has a connecting portion 11 for connecting the cotton swab head 2, and the diameter of the connecting portion 11 is larger than the diameter of the stick body 1. The connecting portion 11 has a limiting function on the cotton swab head 2, further enhancing the stability of the connection structure between the stick body 1 and the cotton swab head 2.

[0057] It should be understood that the terms “center,” “upper,” “lower,” “left,” “right,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” “inner,” and “outer” used in this utility model to indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0058] The above description is the preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications are also considered to be within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A cotton swab for sterilizing medical connectors, comprising a rod (1) and a cotton swab head (2) disposed at one end of the rod (1), characterized in that, The cotton swab head (2) has a cavity (21) that extends along the length of the rod (1). The cavity (21) is closed at one end near the rod (1) and open at the other end away from the rod (1).

2. The cotton swab for sterilizing medical connectors according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cotton swab head (2) is provided with a plurality of outer flanges (22), which are located on the outer side of the cotton swab head (2) and protrude in a direction away from the concave cavity (21).

3. The cotton swab for sterilizing medical connectors according to claim 2, characterized in that, Several of the outer flanges (22) are arranged sequentially along the length of the rod (1), and each of the outer flanges (22) extends in a ring shape along the circumference of the cavity (21).

4. A cotton swab for sterilizing medical connectors according to claim 3, characterized in that, The cross-sectional width of the outer flange (22) located at the connection between the cotton swab head (2) and the rod body (1) is greater than the cross-sectional width of the outer flange (22) located at other positions.

5. A cotton swab for sterilizing medical connectors according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cotton swab head (2) is provided with a plurality of inner protrusions (23), which are located on the inner side of the cotton swab head (2) and protrude toward the cavity (21).

6. A cotton swab for sterilizing medical connectors according to claim 5, characterized in that, The inner protrusion (23) extends in a spiral shape along the circumference of the cavity (21).

7. A cotton swab for sterilizing medical connectors according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cavity (21) is cylindrical, and the diameter of the cavity (21) is larger than the diameter of the rod (1).

8. A cotton swab for sterilizing medical connectors according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cotton swab head (2) is formed by wrapping cotton.

9. A cotton swab for sterilizing medical connectors according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the rod (1) is provided with a connecting part (11) for connecting the cotton swab head (2), and the diameter of the connecting part (11) is larger than the diameter of the rod (1).

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