Excrement collecting device

By designing a fecal collection device that separates the bottom and side bags to collect feces and urine, and using elastic bands and fasteners to fix it to the toilet, the problem of low fecal collection efficiency and pollution risk in existing technologies is solved, achieving efficient and safe fecal sample collection.

CN224235449UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-15ZHONGSHAN HOSPITAL FUDAN UNIV
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHONGSHAN HOSPITAL FUDAN UNIV
Filing Date
2025-04-03
Publication Date
2026-05-15

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Technical Problem

Existing technologies for fecal collection are inefficient, easily pollute the environment, are not suitable for patients with limited mobility, and pose risks of mixing and spillage during the sampling process.

Method used

Design a fecal collection device, including a functional part and an extension part. The functional part includes a bottom bag and a side bag. The bottom bag is used to collect feces, and the side bag is used to collect urine. It is fixed to the toilet by an elastic band. The extension part is bound to the toilet seat by a fastener. The structure is simple, easy to install and use. The separate bottom bag and side bag reduce mixing. The double-layer structure of the inner bag and outer bag improves stability. Drain holes and permeation holes are provided to drain liquid. The fasteners are Velcro or Hook and loop fasteners for easy fixation.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency and hygiene of stool collection, reduces the risk of mixing and spillage, is suitable for patients with limited mobility, and ensures the safety of medical staff.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of medical supplies, and discloses an excrement collecting device which comprises an excrement collecting bag, the excrement collecting bag comprises a functional part and an extension part, the extension part comprises a first extension part and a second extension part which are arranged at the two ends of the functional part respectively, and the first extension part and the second extension part are detachably connected with a pedestal pan respectively; the functional part comprises a bottom bag used for collecting excrement and a side bag used for collecting urine, and an elastic band used for shrinking the functional part is arranged on the periphery of the functional part. The device has the advantages that the collection efficiency is improved, and the sanitary condition is ensured.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of medical supplies technology, and more specifically to a fecal collection device. Background Technology

[0002] Stool testing plays an important role in the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of digestive tract diseases and in tumor screening. Stool collection directly affects the accuracy of test results.

[0003] When conducting chemical tests on stool, patients need to remove their stool from the toilet bowl, place it in a sampling box, and send it for testing. Many unexpected issues can arise during the sampling process, leading to sampling failure or inaccurate test results, such as mixing of urine and stool, or contamination by other substances. Furthermore, current rudimentary stool sampling methods cannot be used to collect samples from a toilet seat, causing significant inconvenience for patients with limited mobility. Additionally, stool samples are prone to spillage during collection, resulting in low efficiency and the risk of contamination for the sampler. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to overcome the problems of low efficiency and environmental pollution in the existing technology, and to provide a fecal collection device that has the advantages of improving collection efficiency and ensuring sanitary conditions.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides a fecal collection device. The fecal collection bag includes a functional part and an extension part. The extension part includes a first outer extension and a second outer extension respectively disposed at both ends of the functional part. The first outer extension and the second outer extension are detachably connected to a toilet.

[0006] The functional section includes a bottom bag for collecting feces and a side bag for collecting urine, and an elastic band for contracting the functional section is provided around its perimeter.

[0007] In some embodiments, the bottom bag includes an inner bag and an outer bag, the inner bag and the outer bag are separately disposed, an elastic band is disposed at the opening of the inner bag, and the side bag is connected to the inner bag.

[0008] In some embodiments, a waterproof layer is provided on the side of the outer bag opposite to the inner bag.

[0009] In some embodiments, the middle of the inner bag is recessed to form a collection area, and a reinforcing layer is provided on the outer bag at the position corresponding to the collection area.

[0010] In some embodiments, a plurality of drainage holes are spaced apart circumferentially around the periphery of the collection area.

[0011] In some embodiments, a plurality of permeation holes are provided in the collection area to facilitate the discharge of liquid mixed with feces.

[0012] In some embodiments, the outer bag is provided with a drain port to discharge the incoming liquid.

[0013] In some embodiments, the first extension and the second extension are provided with fasteners for fixing the fecal collection bag to the toilet, the fasteners being Velcro or snap fasteners.

[0014] In some embodiments, a cleaning bag is provided on the first extension and / or the second extension, and a cleaning paper towel is provided inside the cleaning bag.

[0015] In some embodiments, a disinfection bag is provided on the first extension and / or the second extension, and a disinfection wipe is provided inside the disinfection bag.

[0016] With the above technical solution, during use, the first and second extensions of the extended portion are fixed to the toilet seat using fasteners. The functional part is placed inside the toilet's inner cavity to hold the feces. The person being sampled simply sits on the toilet. The structure is simple, easy to install and use. After use, medical staff can collect samples directly from the functional part without removing it, ensuring external hygiene. The separate bottom and side bags collect feces and urine separately, reducing the possibility of sample mixing and improving the efficiency of fecal sample collection. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the fecal collection device in the embodiments of this application;

[0018] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A magnified view of part A in the middle;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a top view of the fecal collection device in the embodiments of this application;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a reference diagram showing the usage status of the fecal collection device disclosed in this application.

[0021] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0022] 1. Fecal collection bag; 2. Functional section; 21. Elastic band; 3. Extension section; 4. Side bag; 5. Bottom bag; 51. Inner bag; 511. Collection area; 512. Drain hole; 513. Permeation hole; 52. Outer bag; 521. Waterproof layer; 522. Reinforcing layer; 523. Drain outlet; 6. First outer extension; 7. Second outer extension; 8. Cleaning bag; 9. Disinfection bag. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The specific embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit this application.

[0024] These embodiments are provided to make the application thorough and complete, and to fully express the scope of the application to those skilled in the art. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement of components and steps, material composition, numerical expressions, and values ​​illustrated in these embodiments should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limiting.

[0025] It should be noted that, in the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more; the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationship, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not 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 application. When the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0026] All terms used in this application have the same meaning as understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains, unless otherwise specifically defined. It should also be understood that terms defined in general dictionaries should be interpreted as having meanings consistent with their meanings in the context of the relevant art, and not as idealized or highly formalized, unless expressly defined herein.

[0027] Techniques, methods, and equipment known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, they should be considered part of the specification.

[0028] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 4 This application discloses a fecal collection device, including a fecal collection bag 1. The fecal collection bag 1 includes a functional part 2 and an extension part 3. The extension part 3 includes a first extension 6 and a second extension 7 respectively disposed at both ends of the functional part 2. The first extension 6 and the second extension 7 are detachably connected to a toilet.

[0029] The functional part 2 includes a bottom bag 5 for collecting feces and a side bag 4 for collecting urine. An elastic band 21 for shrinking the functional part 2 is provided around its periphery.

[0030] This application discloses a fecal collection device, including a fecal collection bag 1. The fecal collection bag 1 is generally elongated and includes a functional part 2 located in the middle and an extension part 3 located on the side of the functional part 2. A conventional toilet includes a toilet bowl with an inner cavity and a hinged toilet seat located on the top of the toilet bowl. In use, the extension part 3 is bound to the toilet seat of the toilet bowl for fixation, and the functional part 2 is placed in the inner cavity of the toilet bowl to hold the feces. The person being collected can sit on the toilet bowl.

[0031] Functional unit 2 includes a bottom bag 5 and side bags 4. The bottom bag 5 collects feces, and a ring-shaped elastic band 21 is fitted around its outer periphery to tighten the bottom bag 5 and prevent it from shifting during collection, thus affecting feces collection. The side bags 4 are located on the inner wall of the bottom bag 5 and are positioned at the top. When installed on the toilet, the side bags 4 are positioned on the outward side and collect urine.

[0032] The extension part 3 includes a first extension 6 and a second extension 7. The first extension 6 and the second extension 7 are located on both sides of the bottom bag 5 and connected to the bottom bag 5. Both the first extension 6 and the second extension 7 are provided with fixing members. After the first extension 6 and the second extension 7 are wrapped around the toilet seat of the toilet, the whole is fixed by the fixing members.

[0033] The fecal collection device disclosed in this application, when in use, has its first and second outer extensions 6 and 7 of the extension portion 3 fixed to the toilet seat by fasteners. The functional portion 2 is placed inside the inner cavity of the toilet to hold the feces. The person being collected simply sits on the toilet. The structure is simple, easy to install and use. After the person being collected has finished using the device, medical staff can collect the feces directly from the functional portion 2 without removing it, ensuring external hygiene conditions. The separate design of the bottom bag 5 and the side bags 4 allows for the separate collection of feces and urine, reducing the possibility of mixing and improving the efficiency of fecal sample collection.

[0034] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, the bottom bag 5 includes an inner bag 51 and an outer bag 52, the inner bag 51 and the outer bag 52 are separately disposed, the elastic band 21 is disposed at the opening of the inner bag 51, and the side bag 4 is connected to the inner bag 51.

[0035] In some embodiments, the bottom bag 5 includes an inner bag 51 and an outer bag 52, both of which are connected to the first outer extension 6 and the second outer extension 7. The inner bag 51 and the outer bag 52 are separate. When the amount of stool collected by the subject is large, the weight may cause the bottom bag 5 to break. The double-layer structure of the inner bag 51 and the outer bag 52 is more stable. Even if the inner bag 51 breaks, it will not affect the outer bag 52's collection function. An elastic band 21 is provided at the opening of the inner bag 51 to tighten the inner bag 51 and prevent it from shifting.

[0036] The side bag 4 is connected to the inner bag 51. The urine collected in the side bag 4 can flow into the inner bag 51 through the connection with the inner bag 51, thus preventing leakage.

[0037] Reference Figure 1 In some embodiments, a waterproof layer 521 is provided on the side of the outer bag 52 opposite to the inner bag 51.

[0038] In some embodiments, a waterproof layer 521 is provided on the outer side of the outer bag 52, that is, on the side of the outer bag 52 facing the inner cavity of the toilet. When the amount of stool excreted by the subject is large, the outer side of the outer bag 52 may come into contact with the water in the inner cavity of the toilet due to its weight. Providing a waterproof layer 521 can prevent water from seeping into the fecal collection bag 1 and affecting the collection results.

[0039] Reference Figure 1 In some embodiments, the middle of the inner bag 51 is recessed to form a collection area 511, and the outer bag 52 is provided with a reinforcing layer 522 at the position corresponding to the collection area 511.

[0040] In some embodiments, the middle of the inner bag 51 is recessed to form a collection area 511. The collection area 511 is U-shaped and there is a certain height difference between the collection area 511 and other positions of the inner bag 51. The feces excreted by the person being collected will slide down the inner sidewall of the inner bag 51 into the collection area 511, which facilitates the subsequent collection work of medical staff.

[0041] A reinforcing layer 522 is provided on the outer bag 52 at the position corresponding to the collection area 511, which further improves the sturdiness of the fecal collection bag 1 and reduces the possibility of breakage.

[0042] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, a plurality of drainage holes 512 are provided at circumferential intervals around the periphery of the collection area 511.

[0043] In some embodiments, a plurality of drainage holes 512 are spaced apart circumferentially around the periphery of the collection area 511. Due to the symptoms of the subject, the feces excreted by the subject may contain a large amount of liquid. As the feces to be collected slides into the collection area 511, a large amount of liquid contained in the feces can be discharged through the drainage holes 512.

[0044] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the collection area 511 is provided with a plurality of permeation holes 513, which are suitable for discharging liquid mixed in feces.

[0045] In some embodiments, a plurality of permeation holes 513 are provided in the collection area 511. The permeation holes 513 are fine holes with a diameter length smaller than that of the drainage holes 512. The permeation holes 513 are arranged in a rectangular array at the bottom of the collection area 511. The permeation holes 513 can further drain the liquid mixed in the feces, thereby improving the collection efficiency.

[0046] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the outer bag 52 is provided with a drain port 523 to drain the inflowing liquid.

[0047] In some embodiments, the outer bag 52 is provided with a drain port 523, which is located in the middle of the outer bag 52. After urine and other liquids flow into the gap between the inner bag 51 and the outer bag 52 through the side bag 4, the drain hole 512 and the permeation hole 513, they converge at the drain port 523 under the action of gravity and flow into the toilet bowl through the drain port 523.

[0048] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the first and second extensions are provided with fasteners for fixing the fecal collection bag to the toilet, the fasteners being Velcro or snap fasteners.

[0049] In some embodiments, the fastener is a Velcro or snap fastener. After the first outer extension 6 and the second outer extension 7 are wrapped around the toilet seat respectively, the two parts are fixed by the Velcro or snap fastener, so that the functional part 2 is located in the middle of the toilet in a suspended position, which is convenient for disassembly and assembly.

[0050] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, a cleaning bag 8 is provided on the first extension 6 and / or the second extension 7, and a cleaning paper towel is provided inside the cleaning bag 8.

[0051] In some embodiments, a cleaning bag 8 is provided on the first extension 6 and / or the second extension 7. One or more cleaning bags 8 may be provided. The cleaning bag 8 contains a cleaning tissue. After the subject defecates, he / she can take out the tissue from the tissue bag to wipe and clean himself / herself, so as to maintain hygiene.

[0052] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, a disinfection bag 9 is provided on the first extension 6 and / or the second extension 7, and a disinfection wipe is provided inside the disinfection bag 9.

[0053] In some embodiments, a disinfection bag 9 is provided on the first outer extension 6 and / or the second outer extension 7. One or more disinfection bags 9 may be provided, and each disinfection bag 9 contains a disinfectant wipe. After the person being sampled has finished defecating, the disinfectant wipe can be removed from the disinfection bag 9 to wipe the toilet seat for disinfection, thus avoiding cross-infection. The cleaning bag 8 and the disinfection bag 9 may be simultaneously provided on the first outer extension 6 or the second outer extension 7, or they may be fixed to the first outer extension 6 and the second outer extension 7 respectively.

[0054] In a preferred embodiment of the fecal collection device disclosed in this application, a fecal collection bag 1 is included. The fecal collection bag 1 is generally elongated and includes a functional part 2 located in the middle and an extension part 3 disposed on the side of the functional part 2. A conventional toilet includes a toilet bowl with an inner cavity and a hinged toilet seat disposed on the top of the toilet bowl. When this device is in use, the extension part 3 is bound to the toilet seat of the toilet bowl for fixation, and the functional part 2 is placed in the inner cavity of the toilet bowl to hold the feces. The person being collected can sit on the toilet bowl.

[0055] Functional unit 2 includes a bottom bag 5 and side bags 4. The bottom bag 5 collects feces, and a ring-shaped elastic band 21 is fitted around its outer periphery to tighten the bottom bag 5 and prevent it from shifting during collection, thus affecting feces collection. The side bags 4 are located on the inner wall of the bottom bag 5 and are positioned at the top. When installed on the toilet, the side bags 4 are positioned on the outward side and collect urine.

[0056] The bottom bag 5 includes an inner bag 51 and an outer bag 52. Both the inner bag 51 and the outer bag 52 are connected to the first outer extension 6 and the second outer extension 7. The inner bag 51 and the outer bag 52 are separate. An elastic band 21 is provided at the opening of the inner bag 51.

[0057] The side bag 4 is connected to the inner bag 51. The urine collected in the side bag 4 can flow into the inner bag 51 through the connection with the inner bag 51, thus preventing leakage.

[0058] The inner bag 51 has a concave center forming a collection area 511. The collection area 511 is U-shaped, and there is a certain height difference between the collection area 511 and other parts of the inner bag 51. The feces excreted by the person being collected will slide down the inner wall of the inner bag 51 into the collection area 511, facilitating subsequent collection by medical staff. Multiple drainage holes 512 are spaced circumferentially around the periphery of the collection area 511, and several permeation holes 513 are formed inside the collection area 511. The permeation holes 513 are fine pores, and their diameter is smaller than that of the drainage holes 512. The permeation holes 513 are arranged in a rectangular array at the bottom of the collection area 511.

[0059] A reinforcing layer 522 is provided on the outer bag 52 corresponding to the collection area 511 to further improve the sturdiness of the fecal collection bag 1. A drain outlet 523 is provided on the outer bag 52, located in the middle of the outer bag 52. After urine and other liquids flow through the side bag 4, drain hole 512, and permeation hole 513 into the gap between the inner bag 51 and the outer bag 52, they converge at the drain outlet 523 under gravity and flow into the toilet bowl through the drain outlet 523. A waterproof layer 521 is provided on the outer side of the outer bag 52, that is, the side of the outer bag 52 facing the inner cavity of the toilet bowl.

[0060] The extension section 3 includes a first outer extension 6 and a second outer extension 7, which are located on both sides of the bottom bag 5 and connected to it. Both the first outer extension 6 and the second outer extension 7 are equipped with fasteners. After the first outer extension 6 and the second outer extension 7 are wrapped around the toilet seat, the entire assembly is secured by the fasteners, which can be Velcro or snap fasteners. A cleaning bag 8 is provided on the first outer extension 6 and / or the second outer extension 7. One or more cleaning bags 8 may be provided, each containing a cleaning tissue. After defecation, the person being sampled can remove a tissue from the tissue bag for wiping and cleaning. A disinfection bag 9 is provided on the first outer extension 6 and / or the second outer extension 7. One or more disinfection bags 9 may be provided, each containing disinfectant wipes.

[0061] In this embodiment, the fecal collection device is fixed to the toilet seat by Velcro, with the first extension 6 and the second extension 7 of the extension part 3 secured by Velcro. The functional part 2 is placed inside the toilet's cavity to hold the feces. The person being collected simply sits on the toilet. The device is simple in structure, easy to install and use. During the collection process, the bottom bag 5 and the side bag 4 collect feces and urine respectively, reducing the possibility of mixing and improving the collection efficiency of fecal samples. As the feces slide into the collection area 511, they undergo multiple drainage processes to reduce the amount of liquid mixed in the feces. After the person being collected finishes using the device, medical staff can collect the sample directly from the collection area without removing the fecal collection bag 1, ensuring external hygiene. After sampling, the functional part 2 is rinsed directly, disinfectant wipes are used for wiping and disinfection, and then the Velcro is loosened to remove the fecal collection bag 1.

[0062] The embodiments of this application have now been described in detail. To avoid obscuring the concept of this application, some details known in the art have not been described. Those skilled in the art can fully understand how to implement the technical solutions disclosed herein based on the above description.

[0063] While specific embodiments of this application have been described in detail by way of examples, those skilled in the art should understand that the above examples are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can be made to the above embodiments or equivalent substitutions can be made to some technical features without departing from the scope and spirit of this application. In particular, as long as there is no structural conflict, the various technical features mentioned in the embodiments can be combined in any manner.

Claims

1. A fecal collection device, comprising a fecal collection bag (1), characterized in that, The fecal collection bag (1) includes a functional part (2) and an extension part (3). The extension part (3) includes a first extension (6) and a second extension (7) respectively disposed at both ends of the functional part (2). The first extension (6) and the second extension (7) are detachably connected to the toilet. The functional part (2) includes a bottom bag (5) for collecting feces and a side bag (4) for collecting urine. An elastic band (21) for contracting the functional part (2) is provided around the periphery of the functional part (2).

2. The fecal collection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom bag (5) includes an inner bag (51) and an outer bag (52). The inner bag (51) and the outer bag (52) are separately disposed. The elastic band (21) is disposed at the opening of the inner bag (51). The side bag (4) is connected to the inner bag (51).

3. The fecal collection device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer bag (52) has a waterproof layer (521) on the side opposite to the inner bag (51).

4. The fecal collection device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The inner bag (51) has a recessed middle section forming a collection area (511), and the outer bag (52) has a reinforcing layer (522) corresponding to the collection area (511).

5. The fecal collection device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The collection area (511) is provided with multiple drainage holes (512) spaced apart circumferentially around its perimeter.

6. The fecal collection device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The collection area (511) is provided with several permeation holes (513).

7. The fecal collection device according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that, The outer bag (52) is provided with a drain port (523) to discharge the inflowing liquid.

8. The fecal collection device according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The first extension (6) and the second extension (7) are provided with fasteners for fixing the fecal collection bag (1) to the toilet. The fasteners are Velcro or snap fasteners.

9. The fecal collection device according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, A cleaning bag (8) is provided on the first extension (6) and / or the second extension (7), and a cleaning paper towel is provided inside the cleaning bag (8).

10. The fecal collection device according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, A disinfection bag (9) is provided on the first extension (6) and / or the second extension (7), and a disinfection wipe is provided inside the disinfection bag (9).