Medicine box structure for enema instrument

By designing a detachable container and a pluggable drain interface, the problems of difficult cleaning of the medicine box and inaccurate monitoring of the liquid level in traditional enema devices are solved, thus enabling convenient cleaning and safe use of the enema device.

CN224235849UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-15MIG SMART PIN (NINGBO) MEDICAL EQUIPMENT CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-31
Publication Date
2026-05-15

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Technical Problem

Traditional enema kits have difficult-to-clean and replace packaging, and the liquid level cannot be directly monitored, affecting ease of use and safety.

Method used

Design a detachable container structure, combined with a pluggable drain interface and a water level sensor, to achieve convenient installation and disassembly and provide a signal indicating the lowest water level of the medicine.

Benefits of technology

It improves the ease of cleaning and efficiency of the enema device, ensures stable drug flow, promptly alerts users when the drug is low, and enhances overall performance.

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Abstract

The medicine box structure comprises a medicine box and a containing box, the containing box is detachably fixed in the medicine box and used for containing liquid medicine, and a water level sensing structure is arranged in the containing box and used for sensing the lowest water level of the liquid medicine in the containing box and generating corresponding signals. The utility model provides a medicine box structure for an enema instrument, which is convenient to mount and dismount and can send out a signal at the lowest water level.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical and sanitary equipment, specifically to a medicine box structure for an enema device. Background Technology

[0002] In the fields of medical care and personal care, enema devices, as auxiliary treatment and health care equipment, play a crucial role in the design of their medicine box structure for ease of use, safety, and therapeutic effect.

[0003] Traditional enema kits typically use a fixed connection, making cleaning, replacement, and maintenance extremely inconvenient. If medication or impurities remain inside the kit, thorough cleaning is difficult, affecting the purity of the medication for subsequent uses and potentially leading to bacterial growth, posing a potential health threat to the user. Furthermore, when the kit wears out or becomes damaged due to prolonged use, the fixed connection design often requires specialized tools and complex procedures for replacement, increasing operating costs and maintenance difficulty, and reducing the overall efficiency of the enema kit.

[0004] In addition, users cannot easily and accurately see the water level in the medicine box. If the liquid level in the medicine box approaches or reaches the minimum level and is not detected and replenished in time, it may cause the enema process to be interrupted, affecting the treatment effect, or even damage the equipment due to the pump running dry. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The problem this utility model aims to solve is to provide a medicine box structure for an enema device that is easy to install and disassemble and can send a signal at the lowest water level.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the above problems is as follows: a medicine box structure for an enema device includes a medicine box and a container box. The container box is detachably fixed inside the medicine box. The container box is used to hold the medicine liquid, and a water level sensing structure is provided inside to sense the lowest water level of the medicine liquid in the container box and generate a corresponding signal.

[0007] In the enema device, the container for holding the medication can be securely and detachably installed inside the medicine tank. This detachable structure greatly facilitates daily cleaning and maintenance, effectively solving the cleaning problems associated with traditional fixed connections. A water level sensor inside the container senses the minimum water level and generates a corresponding signal, significantly improving the overall performance of the enema device and user convenience.

[0008] Furthermore, the medicine box has a hollow mounting cavity inside, and the container is arranged inside the mounting cavity. A drain port is provided at the bottom of the container, and a drain connector corresponding to the drain port is provided at the bottom of the mounting cavity. The drain connector is inserted into the drain port to achieve liquid connection between the container and the medicine box. The hollow mounting cavity inside the medicine box provides space for the container, facilitating equipment assembly. The drain port at the bottom of the container and the corresponding drain connector at the bottom of the mounting cavity use a plug-in connection design, which ensures liquid connectivity while solving the problem of traditional complex connection methods being difficult to disassemble and clean.

[0009] Furthermore, the drain interface includes a connector protrusion with an upward protrusion at the bottom of the container. Multiple liquid channels are distributed at intervals around the outer periphery of the connector protrusion, and the interior of the connector is an interface cavity. A snap-fit ​​block is provided in the interface cavity. The snap-fit ​​block is used to snap the drain connector to make it communicate with the connector cavity. The medicine liquid in the container flows out from the drain connector through the liquid channels and the connector cavity.

[0010] The drain port includes a cylindrical connector protrusion that rises upwards from the bottom of the container. Multiple fluid channels are evenly distributed around its outer circumference, providing a passage for the liquid to flow out. An interface cavity is formed inside the cavity, which is engaged with the drain connector via a snap-fit ​​block.

[0011] Furthermore, the drain connector is a tubular structure that protrudes vertically upward from the bottom of the mounting cavity. The locking block that mates with it has a fixing part that protrudes radially outward from its outer periphery. The fixing part is tightly fixed to the bottom of the receiving box by means of fasteners. A connection hole is opened at the center of the fixing part. A locking flange that protrudes radially inward is formed on the side wall of the connection hole. When the drain connector is inserted into the connection hole, the top of the locking flange can press into the outer side wall of the drain connector to form a locking connection.

[0012] The drain connector is designed as a tubular structure that protrudes vertically upwards from the bottom of the mounting cavity. Its diameter and height precisely match the drain interface at the bottom of the container, ensuring a tight and stable connection. Working in conjunction with this connector, the snap-fit ​​block has a radially outward-protruding outer circumference forming a fixing part. This fixing part is made of a high-strength engineering plastic material, possessing excellent toughness and stability. Using fasteners such as screws, the fixing part can be tightly fitted and fixed to the pre-designed mounting position at the bottom of the container, ensuring that the snap-fit ​​block will not shift or loosen during long-term use.

[0013] A connecting hole is made at the center of the fixing part, and the diameter of the connecting hole is adapted to the outer diameter of the drain connector to achieve accurate insertion and removal. A radially inwardly protruding snap-fit ​​flange is formed on the side wall of the connecting hole. When the drain connector is inserted into the connecting hole, the snap-fit ​​flange presses into the outer wall of the drain connector, and a tight snap-fit ​​connection is formed by elastic deformation. This structural design not only ensures a stable connection of the liquid path between the container and the medicine tank, preventing medicine leakage, but also fully considers the convenience of disassembly while achieving a reliable connection. When the user needs to disassemble the container, he only needs to apply appropriate external force to overcome the snap-fit ​​force of the snap-fit ​​flange to easily pull the drain connector out of the connecting hole, which facilitates the cleaning, replacement or maintenance of the container, greatly improving the efficiency and ease of operation of the enema device.

[0014] Furthermore, the mounting cavity sidewall is vertically configured with guide protrusions, and the corresponding sidewall of the receiving box has a matching guide recess. This guide recess engages with the guide protrusion to provide insertion guidance when the drain connector is inserted into the connection hole. On the sidewall of the mounting cavity, the vertically precisely configured guide protrusions are elongated and smooth, effectively reducing frictional resistance with the sidewall of the receiving box. Correspondingly, the corresponding sidewall of the receiving box has a perfectly matching guide recess. The depth and width of this guide recess match the guide protrusion, forming a structure similar to a guide rail. When the receiving box is placed into the mounting cavity, the guide recess slides along the guide protrusion. This engagement not only ensures the accurate positioning of the receiving box during installation, allowing it to smoothly enter the correct mounting position, but also provides a stable and reliable insertion guide for the drain connector to be accurately inserted into the connection hole during the docking process between the positioning protrusion of the receiving box and the positioning protrusion in the mounting cavity. It avoids the problem of difficulty in aligning or misalignment between the drain connector and the connection hole due to the misalignment of the container, greatly improving the convenience and accuracy of container installation. This makes the connection process between the container and the medicine box smoother and more efficient, further improving the overall assembly efficiency and performance of the enema device.

[0015] Furthermore, the mating surface between the guide protrusion and the guide recess is a conical surface that continuously expands vertically. In the initial stage of installation, the larger opening of the conical surface guides the container to quickly and accurately enter the initial installation position, greatly reducing the difficulty of aligning the container with the installation cavity. This allows the user to achieve initial fit without highly precise adjustments to the container's position, improving the convenience and efficiency of installation.

[0016] Furthermore, a closing block is slidably disposed above the snap-fit ​​block within the interface cavity, along the insertion direction of the drain connector insertion hole. An elastic element is disposed above the closing block, driving the closing block to press against the snap-fit ​​block. A closing block that can slide along the insertion direction of the drain connector insertion hole is cleverly positioned above the snap-fit ​​block within the interface cavity. This closing block is made of rubber with excellent sealing performance, its surface is smooth and flat, and it fits tightly against the inner wall of the interface cavity, ensuring effective prevention of liquid leakage when the drain connector is not inserted.

[0017] Furthermore, the container has an internal cavity for holding the liquid medicine. The water level sensing structure includes a limiting part disposed within the container and a sensing element installed below the limiting part inside the medicine tank. The limiting part forms a limiting cavity that communicates with the containing cavity. A floating block is placed inside the limiting cavity. This floating block floats on the liquid surface, and its position changes with the rise and fall of the liquid level. When the liquid level drops to a preset minimum level, the sensing element below the limiting cavity can sense the floating block and generate a corresponding signal. By confining the floating block's position within the limiting cavity and installing the sensing element at the bottom of the limiting cavity, this arrangement ensures that as the liquid medicine is gradually consumed during use and the liquid level drops to the preset minimum level, the floating block, which originally moved closer to the bottom of the limiting cavity with the drop in liquid level, enters the sensing range of the sensing element. The sensing element detects the presence of the floating block and immediately generates a corresponding electrical signal.

[0018] Furthermore, the limiting part includes two limiting plates arranged vertically opposite each other, forming a limiting cavity between the two limiting plates. One end of each limiting plate is fixed to the side wall of the accommodating cavity, and the other ends of the two limiting plates protrude relative to each other, forming an interconnecting groove communicating with the accommodating cavity between the protruding ends.

[0019] Furthermore, the container has an opening, and a lid is hinged to the opening along a hinge line. The lid rotates around the hinge line between an open and closed position. A sealing protrusion is provided on the bottom of the lid, and the outer wall of the sealing protrusion fits against the side wall of the mounting cavity when the lid is rotated to the closed position. The top of the container has an opening to facilitate the injection of medicine and the installation and maintenance of related components. The lid is cleverly hinged to the opening along a carefully designed hinge line, allowing it to rotate smoothly between the open and closed positions. When the lid is closed, its tight fit against the side wall of the mounting cavity limits the shaking of the container, ensuring relative stability during equipment operation. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is an overall sectional view of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 forFigure 1 A magnified view of the circled area;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional half-sectional view of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional half-sectional view of the present invention.

[0024] Diagram: 1. Medicine box; 1.1. Mounting cavity; 1.1.1. Drain connector; 1.1.2. Guide protrusion; 2. Container box; 2.1. Drain interface; 2.1.1. Connector protrusion; 2.1.2. Liquid passage groove; 2.1.3. Interface cavity; 2.1.4. Snap-fit ​​block; 2.1.5. Connecting hole; 2.1.6. Snap-fit ​​flange; 2.1.7. Fixing part; 2.1.8. Closing block; 2.1.9. Elastic element; 2.2. Guide recess; 2.3. Container cavity; 2.4. Box cover; 2.5. Sealing protrusion; 3. Water level sensing structure; 3.1. Limiting part; 3.1.1. Limiting cavity; 3.1.2. Limiting plate; 3.1.3. Interconnecting groove; 3.2. Sensing element; 3.3. Floating block. Detailed Implementation

[0025] Before describing any embodiment of this invention in detail, it should be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of the construction and arrangement of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the following figures. The invention is capable of other embodiments and can be practiced or carried out in various ways. Furthermore, it should be understood that the wording and terminology used herein are for descriptive purposes and should not be considered limiting. The use of “comprising” or “having” and variations thereof herein is intended to cover the items set forth below and their equivalents, as well as any additional items. Unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms “installation,” “connection,” “support,” and “linkage,” and variations thereof are used broadly and cover both direct and indirect installation, connection, support, and linking. Moreover, “connection” and “linkage” are not limited to physical or mechanical connections or links.

[0026] Furthermore, firstly, in the disclosure of this utility model, the terms "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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. Therefore, the above terms should not be construed as a limitation on this utility model. Secondly, the term "a" should be understood as "at least one" or "one or more," that is, in one embodiment, the number of an element can be one, while in another embodiment, the number of the element can be multiple. The term "a" should not be construed as a limitation on the quantity.

[0027] Those skilled in the art should understand that the embodiments of the present invention described above and shown in the accompanying drawings are merely examples and do not limit the present invention. The purpose of the present invention has been fully and effectively achieved. The functions and structural principles of the present invention have been shown and explained in the embodiments. Without departing from the stated principles, the implementation of the present invention may have any variations or modifications.

[0028] The embodiments of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0029] Please see Figures 1 to 4 A medicine box structure for an enema device includes a medicine box 1 and a container 2. The medicine box 1 has a hollow mounting cavity 1.1 inside, in which the container 2 is placed. The bottom of the container 2 is provided with a drain port 2.1. The bottom of the mounting cavity 1.1 is provided with a drain connector 1.1.1 corresponding to the drain port 2.1. The drain connector 1.1.1 is inserted into the drain port 2.1, thereby establishing a liquid connection between the container 2 and the medicine box 1.

[0030] The drain port 2.1 includes a connector protrusion 2.1.1 located at the bottom of the accommodating box 2 with an upward protrusion. Multiple liquid passage grooves 2.1.2 are distributed on the outer periphery of the top of the protrusion. A snap-fit ​​block 2.1.4 is provided in the internal interface cavity 2.1.3. Correspondingly, the drain connector 1.1.1 is a tubular structure that protrudes vertically upward from the bottom of the mounting cavity 1.1. The outer periphery of the snap-fit ​​block 2.1.4 forms a fixing part 2.1.7. With the help of fasteners (common Phillips or flathead screws), it passes through the fixing part 2.1.7 and is tightly connected to the bottom of the container 2. The side wall of the connecting hole 2.1.5 in the center of the fixing part 2.1.7 has a snap-fit ​​flange 2.1.6. When the drain connector 1.1.1 is inserted into the connecting hole 2.1.5, the snap-fit ​​flange 2.1.6 will snap into the outer side wall of the drain connector 1.1.1, completing the connection. This ensures that the liquid can flow smoothly from the container 2 through the drain connector 1.1.1. This connection method is convenient for disassembly, cleaning and maintenance. The snap-fit ​​flange 2.1.6 and the drain connector 1.1.1 are made of a material with a certain degree of elasticity.

[0031] To facilitate the installation of the receiving box 2, the side wall of the mounting cavity 1.1 is provided with a vertical guide protrusion 1.1.2, and the corresponding side wall of the receiving box 2 is provided with a matching guide recess 2.2. The mating surfaces of the two are in the shape of a vertically expanding conical surface. In this way, when the receiving box 2 is positioned and connected to the mounting cavity 1.1, it can provide a precise insertion guide for the drain connector 1.1.1 to be inserted into the connecting hole 2.1.5.

[0032] Inside the interface cavity 2.1.3, above the snap-fit ​​block 2.1.4, there is a closing block 2.1.8 that slides along the insertion direction of the drain connector 1.1.1. The elastic element 2.1.9 above it drives the closing block 2.1.8 to press against the snap-fit ​​block 2.1.4. When the drain connector 1.1.1 is not inserted, the closing block 2.1.8 closes the interface cavity 2.1.3 under the action of the elastic element 2.1.9 to prevent leakage of the medicine. When the drain connector 1.1.1 is inserted, the protruding end of the drain connector 1.1.1 can push the closing block 2.1.8 upwards, thus opening the channel smoothly and ensuring normal flow of the medicine.

[0033] For monitoring the liquid level, the container cavity 2.3 inside the container 2 is equipped with a water level sensing structure 3. This structure consists of a limiting part 3.1 located inside the container 2 and a sensing element 3.2 installed below the limiting part 3.1 inside the medicine tank 1. The limiting part 3.1 consists of two vertically opposite limiting plates 3.1.2 forming a limiting cavity 3.1.1. One end of the limiting plate 3.1.2 is fixed to the side wall of the container cavity 2.3, and the other end protrudes to form an interconnecting groove 3.1.3 communicating with the container cavity 2.3. A floating block 3.3 placed inside the limiting cavity 3.1.1 moves with the rise and fall of the liquid level. When the liquid level drops to the preset minimum water level, the sensing element 3.2 below the limiting cavity 3.1.1 can detect the floating block 3.3 and generate a corresponding signal to promptly remind the user to replenish the liquid, thus preventing insufficient liquid from affecting the normal use of the enema device.

[0034] In addition, the accommodating box 2 has an opening, and a box cover 2.4 is hinged to the opening via a hinge line. The box cover 2.4 can rotate flexibly around the hinge line in the open and closed positions. Moreover, a sealing protrusion 2.5 is raised around the bottom of the box cover 2.4. When the box cover 2.4 is rotated to the closed position, the outer wall of the sealing protrusion 2.5 fits tightly against the side wall of the mounting cavity 1.1.

[0035] The above description only illustrates the preferred embodiment of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the claims. This utility model is not limited to the above embodiments, and variations in its specific structure are permitted. All changes made within the scope of the independent claims of this utility model are also within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A medicine box structure for an enema device, characterized in that: The system includes a medicine box (1) and a container (2). The container (2) is detachably fixed inside the medicine box (1). The container (2) is used to hold the liquid medicine and has a water level sensing structure (3) inside to sense the lowest water level of the liquid medicine in the container (2) and generate a corresponding signal. The container (2) has a container cavity (2.3) inside for holding the liquid medicine. The water level sensing structure (3) includes a limiting part (3.1) set inside the container (2) and a sensing element (3.2) installed inside the medicine box (1) below the limiting part (3.1). The limiting part (3.1) forms a limiting cavity that communicates with the container cavity (2.3). 3.1.1), a floating block (3.3) is placed inside the limiting cavity (3.1.1). The floating block (3.3) floats on the liquid surface, and its position changes with the rise and fall of the liquid level. When the liquid level drops to a preset minimum water level, it is positioned within the limiting cavity ( 3.1.1) The sensing element (3.2) below can sense the floating block (3.3) and generate a corresponding signal.

2. The medicine box structure for an enema device according to claim 1, characterized in that: a hollow mounting cavity (1.1) is formed inside the medicine box (1), the accommodating box (2) is arranged in the mounting cavity (1.1), a drain port (2.1) is provided at the bottom of the accommodating box (2), and a drain connector corresponding to the drain port (2.1) is provided at the bottom of the mounting cavity (1.1). 1.1.1), the drain connector (1.1.1) is inserted into the drain port (2.1) to realize the liquid connection between the container (2) and the medicine box (1).

3. The medicine box structure for an enema device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The drain port (2.1) includes a connector protrusion (2.1.1) with an upward protrusion at the bottom of the container (2). Multiple liquid channels (2.1.2) are distributed at intervals on the outer periphery of the connector protrusion (2.1.1), and the interior of the connector protrusion is an interface cavity (2.1.3). A snap-fit ​​block (2.1.4) is provided in the interface cavity (2.1.3). The snap-fit ​​block (2.1.4) is used to snap the drain port (1.1.1) so that it communicates with the interface cavity (2.1.3). The liquid medicine in the container (2) flows out from the drain port (1.1.1) through the liquid channels (2.1.2) and the interface cavity (2.1.3).

4. The medicine box structure for an enema device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The drain connector (1.1.1) is a tubular structure that protrudes vertically upward from the bottom of the mounting cavity (1.1). The locking block (2.1.4) that cooperates with it has a fixing part (2.1.7) that protrudes radially outward from its outer periphery. The fixing part (2.1.7) is tightly fixed to the bottom of the receiving box (2) by means of fasteners. A connecting hole (2.1.5) is opened at the center of the fixing part (2.1.7). A locking flange (2.1.6) that protrudes radially inward is formed on the side wall of the connecting hole (2.1.5). When the drain connector (1.1.1) is inserted into the connecting hole (2.1.5), the top of the locking flange (2.1.6) can be pressed into the outer side wall of the drain connector (1.1.1) to form a locking connection.

5. The medicine box structure for an enema device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The mounting cavity (1.1) has a vertically arranged guide protrusion (1.1.2) on its side wall, and the receiving box (2) has a corresponding guide recess (2.2) on its side wall. The guide recess (2.2) cooperates with the guide protrusion (1.1.2) to provide insertion guidance when the drain connector (1.1.1) is inserted into the connection hole (2.1.5).

6. The medicine box structure for an enema device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The mating surface between the guide protrusion (1.1.2) and the guide recess (2.2) is a cone-shaped surface that expands continuously in the vertical direction.

7. The medicine box structure for an enema device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The interface cavity (2.1.3) is located above the snap-fit ​​block (2.1.4) along the drain connector ( 1.1.1) A closing block (2.1.8) is slidably provided in the insertion direction of the insertion connection hole (2.1.5), and an elastic element (2.1.9) is provided above the closing block (2.1.8). The elastic element (2.1.9) drives the closing block (2.1.8) to press against the snap block (2.1.4).

8. The medicine box structure for an enema device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting part (3.1) includes two limiting plates (3.1.2) arranged vertically opposite to each other, and a limiting cavity is formed between the two limiting plates (3.1.2). 3.1.1) One end of the limiting plate (3.1.2) is fixed on the side wall of the accommodating cavity (2.3), and the other ends of the two limiting plates (3.1.2) protrude relative to each other, forming an interconnecting groove (3.1.3) between the protruding ends that communicates with the accommodating cavity (2.3).

9. The medicine box structure for an enema device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The accommodating box (2) has an opening, and a box cover (2.4) is hinged at the opening along the hinge line. The box cover (2.4) rotates around the hinge line in the open position and the closed position. A sealing protrusion (2.5) is provided on the bottom of the box cover (2.4). The outer wall of the sealing protrusion (2.5) fits against the side wall of the mounting cavity (1.1) when the box cover (2.4) rotates to the closed position.