sharps box

By designing a safety locking structure and an infrared sensor alarm system on the sharps container, the problem of accidental opening of the sharps container is solved, improving safety and ease of use, and reducing the risk to medical staff.

CN224269444UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-26SHUOZHOU CITY SHUOCHENG DISTRICT PEOPLES HOSPITAL (SHUOZHOU CITY PEOPLES HOSPITAL)
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHUOZHOU CITY SHUOCHENG DISTRICT PEOPLES HOSPITAL (SHUOZHOU CITY PEOPLES HOSPITAL)
Filing Date
2025-04-10
Publication Date
2026-05-26

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing medical sharps containers lack a safety locking mechanism, making them easy to accidentally open or accidentally open when tilted or bumped, increasing the risk of puncture injuries to medical staff.

Method used

A sharps container with a safety locking structure was designed, including a locking mechanism consisting of a flip-top lid, a push-button block, a knob, and a locking strip, as well as an infrared sensor and an alarm, to ensure that the sharps container will not be opened in case of accident and to alert healthcare personnel to clean it when needed.

Benefits of technology

The system features a secure locking mechanism for the sharps container, preventing accidental opening and spillage, reducing the risk of puncture wounds to medical staff, and alerting staff to clean it up promptly via an alarm.

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Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of sharps container technology. The sharps container includes a container body, and a locking structure is fixedly installed on the top of the outer surface of the container body. The locking structure includes a fixing base and two second side blocks. Through the locking structure, after sharps are placed in the sharps container, the flip-top cover is placed on the top of the container body. Then, by pressing the two side blocks inward, the locking strip enters the inner groove through the slot. Then, by rotating the two knobs, the locking strip is locked inside the inner groove. At this time, the flip-top cover is locked with the sharps container body. When it is necessary to open the sharps container, the two knobs are reset and rotated. At this time, the springs on both sides are released and the two pressing blocks are lifted upward. The locking strip follows the pressing blocks and disengages from the inside of the collar. The flip-top cover can then be folded open to place the sharps. This achieves the purpose of safe locking and preventing accidental opening of the sharps container.
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