An automatic thermometer drop device

Abstract

This invention provides an automatic thermometer dropping device, comprising: a box body and a conveying assembly. The box body has independent disinfection, cleaning, and dropping zones, with closable isolation doors between adjacent zones. The conveying assembly includes a drive shaft and a pickup component. The drive shaft is located inside the box body, and the disinfection, cleaning, and dropping zones are arranged circumferentially along the drive shaft. The drive shaft drives the pickup component to rotate around and move up and down along the shaft. When the pickup component moves between adjacent zones, the isolation doors open, and the pickup component is used to pick up and place the thermometer. The box body is divided into independent disinfection, cleaning, and dropping zones. The drive shaft of the conveying assembly drives the pickup component to rotate around and move up and down along the shaft, realizing the transfer of the thermometer between different areas. This automated operation helps reduce the workload of medical staff, automating the disinfection, cleaning, and dropping process of glass thermometers, reducing manual operation, and lowering the clinical workload.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, and in particular to an automatic body temperature measurement system.

[0002] Table drop device. Background Technology

[0003] In clinical departments, the disinfection methods for glass thermometers mainly include immersion disinfection with disinfectant tablets and ultraviolet irradiation disinfection. The currently widely used immersion method has several operational challenges that urgently need to be addressed. When preparing disinfectant solutions, medical staff must adhere to a specific ratio of water to disinfectant tablets. However, in practice, due to a lack of precise measuring tools and standardized procedures, the disinfectant concentration often deviates from the effective range, or excessive dilution fails to kill germs, or excessive concentration accelerates the aging of the thermometer.

[0004] Current disinfection procedures rely on manual recording or rough time estimations, making it difficult to accurately control the standard 30-minute soaking time and to stagger the timing of multiple batches of thermometers. While some departments have tried using timers, frequent starting and stopping are easily disrupted by work, resulting in some thermometers being soaked for too long, corroding the glass scales, while others remain contaminated due to insufficient soaking time, leading to significant differences in disinfection effectiveness. After disinfection, thermometers must be rinsed with clean water, dried with gauze, and manually shaken down to below 35°C before reuse, with each operation taking approximately 2 minutes. Even with shake-down boxes, manual sorting, water replenishment, and regular maintenance are still required. In departments using over 100 thermometers daily, the disinfection process alone consumes nearly 2 hours of nursing staff's time, significantly reducing direct nursing time. Furthermore, the repetitive manual labor easily leads to occupational tenosynovitis and other strain injuries. These aspects have become a dual bottleneck restricting nursing efficiency and infection control quality. Utility Model Content

[0005] This invention provides an automatic thermometer drop device to solve the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0006] An automatic thermometer drop device includes: a housing body, which has independent disinfection, cleaning, and drop zones, with an openable and closable isolation door between adjacent zones; and a conveying assembly, which includes a drive shaft and a pickup component. The drive shaft is located inside the housing body, and the disinfection, cleaning, and drop zones are arranged circumferentially along the drive shaft. The drive shaft drives the pickup component to rotate around the shaft and move up and down along the shaft. When the pickup component moves between adjacent zones, the isolation door opens, and the pickup component is used to pick up and place the thermometer.

[0007] Preferably, the drive shaft is provided with a first drive member and a second drive member. The first drive member drives the drive shaft to rotate. The pickup member is sleeved on the drive shaft. The second drive member drives the pickup member to move up and down along the drive shaft.

[0008] Preferably, the automatic thermometer drop device further includes a switch and a control component. The switch is located outside the box body, and the switch and the isolation door are electrically connected to the drive shaft through the control component. The switch sends a first control signal, which controls the start and stop of the drive shaft and the opening or closing of the isolation door.

[0009] Preferably, the automatic thermometer drop device further includes a display screen, which is located outside the box body and electrically connected to the control unit. The display screen includes three display states, which are displayed when the pickup is located in the disinfection area, the cleaning area, and the drop area, respectively.

[0010] Preferably, the inner wall of the disinfection zone is provided with graduation lines along the height direction.

[0011] Preferably, the disinfection zone is equipped with an ultraviolet disinfection lamp, and the bottom side wall of the disinfection zone is provided with an openable and closable first water outlet.

[0012] Preferably, the outer wall of the disinfection zone is provided with a disinfectant box, and the bottom of the disinfectant box is connected to the bottom of the disinfection zone.

[0013] Preferably, the bottom sidewall of the disinfection zone is provided with an openable and closable second water outlet.

[0014] Preferably, the drop zone is provided with a timing element and a drop device. The drop device is disposed in the drop zone, and the timing element is disposed on the outer wall of the drop zone and electrically connected to the drop device. The timing element sends a second control signal, which controls the drop device to start via the control element and stop after a preset time.

[0015] Preferably, the dropping zone is further provided with a drying module, which is located in the dropping zone and electrically connected to the control unit. The drying module is used to dry the thermometer.

[0016] Other features and advantages of this invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and will be apparent in part from the description, or may be learned by practicing the invention. The objects and other advantages of this invention may be realized and obtained by means of the structures particularly pointed out in the written description and the accompanying drawings.

[0017] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0018] 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:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the automatic thermometer drop device described in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the disinfection zone in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cleaning area described in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drop zone described in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] In the diagram: 100, Automatic thermometer drop device; 110, Box body; 111, Disinfection area; 112, Cleaning area; 113, Drop area; 114, Isolation door; 115, Disinfectant box; 116, Ultraviolet disinfection lamp; 117, Drop device; 118, Drying module; 120, Conveying assembly; 121, Drive shaft; 122, Pick-up component; 130, Switch component; 140, Display screen; 200, Thermometer. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0025] Furthermore, in this utility model, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" is for descriptive purposes only and does not specifically refer to any order or sequence, nor is it intended to limit the utility model. They are merely used to distinguish components or operations described using the same technical terms, and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the technical solutions and features of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. If the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0026] This utility model embodiment provides an automatic thermometer drop device 100, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the automatic thermometer drop device 100 includes a housing 110 and a conveying assembly 120. The housing 110 has independent disinfection zones 111, cleaning zones 112, and drop zones 113. Isolation doors 114 are closable between adjacent zones. The conveying assembly 120 includes a drive shaft 121 and a pickup component 122. The drive shaft 121 is located inside the housing 110, and the disinfection zones 111, cleaning zones 112, and drop zones 113 are arranged circumferentially along the drive shaft 121. The drive shaft 121 drives the pickup component 122 to rotate around the shaft and move up and down along the shaft. When the pickup component 122 moves between adjacent zones, the isolation doors 114 open, and the pickup component 122 is used to pick up and place the thermometer 200.

[0027] The isolation door 114 can be opened by a motor driving the isolation door 114 to rotate, so that adjacent areas are connected and the pickup 122 can carry the thermometer 220 through, or by other opening methods.

[0028] The working principle and beneficial effects of the above technical solution are as follows: In the initial state, after the thermometer 200 is used, it is placed on the pickup 122. After the device is started, the disinfection zone 111 disinfects the thermometer 200. After that, the isolation door 114 between the disinfection zone 111 and the cleaning zone 112 opens. The drive shaft 121 drives the pickup 122 to rotate to the cleaning zone 112 and then closes the isolation door 114. The cleaning zone 112 automatically cleans the thermometer 200 with clean water. After the timed cleaning is completed, the isolation door 114 between the cleaning zone 112 and the drop zone 113 opens. The drive shaft 121 drives the pickup 122 to rotate to the drop zone 113. The pickup 122 descends and places the thermometer 200 in the drop device 117 in the drop zone 113 for drop, dropping the thermometer 200 to its initial temperature. The box body 110 is divided into three independent zones: a disinfection zone 111, a cleaning zone 112, and a dropping zone 113. The drive shaft 121 of the conveyor assembly 120 drives the pickup component 122 to rotate around and move up and down along the shaft, enabling the transfer of the thermometer 200 between different zones. When the pickup component 122 moves between adjacent zones, the isolation door 114 opens, allowing the pickup component 122 to pick up and place the thermometer 200, thus completing the disinfection, cleaning, and dropping process in sequence. This automated and standardized operation reduces the workload of medical staff, automates the disinfection, cleaning, and dropping process of the glass thermometer 200, reduces manual operation, and lowers the clinical workload. The independent zones prevent cross-contamination and ensure effective disinfection. Furthermore, it helps reduce the clinical workload and improves the efficiency of medical staff.

[0029] Specifically, the drive shaft 121 is provided with a first driving member and a second driving member. The first driving member is driven to rotate the drive shaft 121. The pickup member 122 is sleeved on the drive shaft 121. The second driving member is driven to move the pickup member 122 up and down along the drive shaft 121. For example, the first driving member and the second driving member are motors.

[0030] The working principle and beneficial effects of the above technical solution are as follows: the first driving component cooperates with the driving shaft 121 to make it rotate, the pickup component 122 is sleeved on the driving shaft 121, and the second driving component drives the pickup component 122 to rise and fall along the driving shaft 121. The two work together to accurately control the position and movement trajectory of the pickup component 122 in different areas, which is conducive to accurately controlling the movement of the pickup component 122 and ensuring that the thermometer 200 can be accurately and stably transferred between the disinfection area 111, the cleaning area 112, and the drop area 113, thereby improving the reliability and stability of the device operation.

[0031] In one embodiment, see Figure 1 The thermometer automatic drop device 100 also includes a switch 130 and a control unit. The switch 130 is located outside the box body 110, and the switch 130 and the isolation door 114 are electrically connected to the drive shaft 121 through the control unit. The switch 130 sends a first control signal, which controls the drive shaft 121 to start and stop, and the isolation door 114 to open or close.

[0032] The working principle and beneficial effects of the above technical solution are as follows: Medical staff operate the switch 130 to send a first control signal. After the control unit receives and processes the signal, it controls the start and stop of the drive shaft 121 and the opening or closing of the isolation door 114, thereby controlling the operation of the entire device. This facilitates operation by medical staff, allowing them to start and stop the device at any time according to actual needs; it precisely controls the state of the isolation door 114, ensuring independent operation of each area, avoiding mutual interference between disinfectant, cleaning water, etc., and ensuring the effectiveness of disinfection, cleaning, and decontamination.

[0033] Further, please refer to Figure 1 The automatic thermometer drop device 100 also includes a display screen 140, which is located on the outside of the main body 110 and electrically connected to the control unit. The display screen 140 has three display states, which are displayed when the pickup 122 is located in the disinfection zone 111, the cleaning zone 112, and the drop zone 113. For example, the display screen 140 can be an LED screen, a digital tube, or a device where three different lights are lit sequentially.

[0034] The working principle and beneficial effects of the above technical solution are as follows: When the pickup 122 is located in the disinfection zone 111, the cleaning zone 112, and the descent zone 113, the control unit sends a corresponding signal to the display screen 140, causing it to display the corresponding status, such as: disinfection in progress, cleaning in progress, and descent in progress. Medical personnel can intuitively understand the current operating steps of the device, which facilitates monitoring the processing progress of the thermometer 200, timely detection and handling of abnormalities, and improves work efficiency and accuracy.

[0035] Furthermore, the inner wall of the disinfection zone 111 is provided with graduation lines along the height direction. For example, the graduation lines are spaced 1 ml apart.

[0036] The working principle and beneficial effects of the above technical solution are as follows: The scale lines along the height direction on the inner wall of the disinfection zone 111 are used to display the water level of the liquid (disinfectant or water) inside the disinfection zone 111. Medical staff can add an appropriate amount of disinfectant and water according to the scale lines to ensure accurate concentration ratio of disinfectant, which solves the problem of inaccurate disinfectant content in traditional disinfection, ensures a reasonable ratio of disinfectant and water, and guarantees the disinfection effect; at the same time, it is convenient for medical staff to accurately grasp the amount of liquid used and replenish it in time.

[0037] Specifically, the disinfection zone 111 is equipped with an ultraviolet disinfection lamp 116, and the bottom side wall of the disinfection zone 111 is equipped with an openable and closable first water outlet.

[0038] The working principle and beneficial effects of the above technical solution are as follows: After the ultraviolet disinfection lamp 116 is turned on, it emits ultraviolet light to disinfect the thermometer 200 in the disinfection area 111, providing ultraviolet disinfection and increasing the flexibility of disinfection; it meets the different disinfection methods selected by clinical departments; the openable and closable first water outlet is used to discharge disinfection waste liquid after disinfection, which facilitates timely discharge of disinfection waste liquid, avoids waste liquid residue affecting subsequent cleaning and other operations, ensures the cleanliness of the device, and helps to extend the service life of the device.

[0039] In one embodiment, the outer wall of the disinfection zone 111 is provided with a disinfectant box 115, and the bottom of the disinfectant box 115 is connected to the bottom of the disinfection zone 111.

[0040] The working principle and beneficial effects of the above technical solution are as follows: The outer wall of the disinfectant container 115 is equipped with a disinfectant container 115, the bottom of which is connected to the bottom of the disinfection zone 111. The disinfectant can automatically flow into the disinfection zone 111 by gravity or other means. Medical staff only need to replenish the disinfectant container 115 periodically. This simplifies the disinfectant addition process, eliminating the need for manual mixing and addition each time, saving time and manpower; it also ensures a continuous supply of disinfectant to the disinfection zone 111, maintaining a stable disinfection effect.

[0041] Furthermore, the bottom side wall of the disinfection zone 111 is provided with a second water outlet that can be opened and closed.

[0042] The working principle and beneficial effects of the above technical solution are as follows: the openable and closable second outlet is used to discharge disinfectant water after disinfection, so as to avoid the residual disinfectant water affecting subsequent operations such as swiping and dropping.

[0043] Specifically, please refer to Figure 1 The drop zone 113 is equipped with a timing element and a drop device 117. The drop device 117 is located in the drop zone 113. The timing element is located on the outer wall of the drop zone 113 and is electrically connected to the drop device 117. The timing element sends a second control signal, which controls the drop device 117 to start and stop after a preset time.

[0044] The working principle and beneficial effects of the above technical solution are as follows: it automatically completes the 200°C thermometer drop operation without manual drop, reducing the workload of medical staff; and it precisely controls the drop duration through preset time to ensure stable drop effect.

[0045] Furthermore, the drop zone 113 is also equipped with a drying module 118, which is located within the drop zone 113 and electrically connected to the control unit. The drying module 118 is used to dry the thermometer 200.

[0046] The working principle and beneficial effects of the above technical solution are as follows: ensuring that the thermometer 200 is in a dry state after disinfection and shaking, avoiding the impact of moisture on subsequent use, and ensuring measurement accuracy; realizing the automation of the drying process, further improving the overall automation level and practicality of the device.

[0047] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope. Therefore, if these modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this utility model and their equivalents, this utility model also intends to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A body temperature thermometer automatic throw-down device (100), characterized in that, The automatic thermometer drop device (100) includes: The box body (110) has an independent disinfection area (111), a cleaning area (112) and a drop area (113) inside, and an isolation door (114) can be opened and closed between adjacent areas. The conveying assembly (120) is provided with a drive shaft (121) and a pickup (122). The drive shaft (121) is located inside the box body (110). The disinfection zone (111), the cleaning zone (112), and the drop zone (113) are arranged circumferentially along the drive shaft (121). The drive shaft (121) is used to drive the pickup (122) to rotate around the shaft and move up and down along the shaft. When the pickup (122) moves between adjacent zones, the isolation door (114) opens. The pickup (122) is used to pick up and place the thermometer (200).

2. The automatic thermometer drop device (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive shaft (121) is provided with a first drive member and a second drive member. The first drive member drives the drive shaft (121) to rotate. The pickup member (122) is sleeved on the drive shaft (121). The second drive member drives the pickup member (122) to move up and down along the drive shaft (121).

3. The automatic thermometer drop device (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The automatic thermometer drop device (100) also includes a switch (130) and a control component. The switch (130) is located outside the box body (110), and the switch (130) and the isolation door (114) are electrically connected to the drive shaft (121) through the control component. The switch (130) sends a first control signal, and the control component controls the drive shaft (121) to start and stop, and the isolation door (114) to open or close.

4. The automatic thermometer drop device (100) according to claim 3, characterized in that, The automatic thermometer drop device (100) also includes a display screen (140), which is located outside the box body (110) and is electrically connected to the control unit. The display screen (140) includes three display states, and the corresponding display states are displayed when the pickup unit (122) is located in the disinfection zone (111), the cleaning zone (112), and the drop zone (113).

5. The automatic thermometer drop device (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the disinfection zone (111) is provided with scale lines along the height direction.

6. The automatic thermometer drop device (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The disinfection zone (111) is equipped with an ultraviolet disinfection lamp (116) inside, and the bottom side wall of the disinfection zone (111) is equipped with an openable and closable first water outlet.

7. The automatic thermometer drop device (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer wall of the disinfection zone (111) is provided with a disinfectant box (115), and the bottom of the disinfectant box (115) is connected to the bottom of the disinfection zone (111).

8. The automatic thermometer drop device (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom side wall of the disinfection zone (111) is provided with a second water outlet that can be opened and closed.

9. The automatic thermometer drop device (100) according to claim 3, characterized in that, The drop zone (113) is provided with a timing element and a drop device (117). The drop device (117) is located in the drop zone (113). The timing element is located on the outer wall of the drop zone (113) and is electrically connected to the drop device (117). The timing element sends a second control signal, which controls the drop device (117) to start and stop after a preset time.

10. The automatic thermometer drop device (100) according to claim 9, characterized in that, The drop zone (113) is also provided with a drying module (118), which is located in the drop zone (113) and electrically connected to the control unit. The drying module (118) is used to dry the thermometer (200).

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