A thermometer storage case

Abstract

The utility model provides a thermometer storage box relates to medical equipment technical field, solved the technical problem of mercury temperature in the prior art through wiping or long time soaking disinfection defect. The utility model discloses a thermometer storage box, including the box body, and the accommodating cavity of opening with the opening of top end is set up, is used for storage cleaning fluid, the cover plate, the opening of top end of box body is sealed on, and the cover plate sets up the accommodating hole for inserting the thermometer to the contact of cleaning fluid in accommodating cavity, the cleaning component, install in the box body and can rotate, are used for cleaning and disinfecting the thermometer of inserting through the flow of driving cleaning fluid, the liquid injection spare, set up in the bottom of box body, are used for injecting or discharging cleaning fluid in the box body. Through the design of rotary cleaning component, can drive the circulating flow of cleaning fluid in the box body, effectively covers the surface of thermometer. Compared with traditional soaking method, this method can realize complete disinfection in shorter time, reduces the soaking time, improves work efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, and in particular to a thermometer storage box. Background Technology

[0002] Mercury thermometers, with their lightweight, convenient design and high measurement accuracy, are widely used in hospital clinical work and daily life for body temperature measurement. This type of thermometer displays temperature changes based on the principle of thermal expansion and contraction of mercury within a glass tube. It is suitable for various measurement scenarios, such as oral, rectal, and axillary temperature measurements, meeting the need for accurate temperature measurement in different situations.

[0003] While mercury thermometers perform well in many aspects, they face significant challenges when used as reusable tools in medical settings. Specifically, they require thorough disinfection after each use to prevent cross-infection between patients. Inadequate disinfection can allow residual pathogens to be transmitted to other patients through the thermometer, increasing the risk of disease transmission.

[0004] However, existing disinfection methods mainly rely on placing the thermometer directly in an alcohol-containing container or wiping it manually, both of which have shortcomings:

[0005] Immersion disinfection method: The thermometer is placed directly in a container containing alcohol for disinfection. Although this can effectively clean the mercury part of the thermometer, a longer immersion time is required to ensure sufficient disinfection effect.

[0006] Manual wiping: This method is not only inefficient, but also increases the workload of medical staff, especially when dealing with a large number of patients.

[0007] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a solution that can effectively clean and disinfect mercury thermometers to overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies and better serve the management of patients after coronary intervention surgery. Utility Model Content

[0008] The purpose of this invention is to provide a thermometer storage box to solve the technical problem of existing methods that disinfect mercury thermometers by wiping or prolonged soaking. The preferred technical solutions provided by this invention and their various technical effects are detailed below.

[0009] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0010] A thermometer storage box, comprising:

[0011] The box body has a receiving cavity with an opening at the top for storing cleaning fluid;

[0012] A cover plate is sealed over the opening at the top of the box body, and the cover plate has a receiving hole for inserting a thermometer into the receiving cavity to contact the cleaning fluid;

[0013] The cleaning component, installed inside the housing and capable of rotation, is used to clean and disinfect the inserted thermometer by driving the flow of cleaning fluid.

[0014] The liquid injection unit is located at the bottom of the box and is used to inject or discharge cleaning fluid into the box.

[0015] Furthermore, the cleaning components include support assemblies and rotating rings; among which,

[0016] The support assembly is fixed inside the box;

[0017] The rotating ring is rotatably mounted on the support assembly and has a central through hole that allows the thermometer to pass through.

[0018] The box is also equipped with a drive component, which is used to rotate the rotating ring, thereby driving the thermometer to rotate in the cleaning solution to achieve cleaning and disinfection.

[0019] Furthermore, a sterile cotton pad is installed on the inner wall of the rotating ring to abut against the thermometer, which is used to wipe and clean the surface of the thermometer and fix it when it is inserted.

[0020] Furthermore, the driving assembly includes a driving magnet fixed to the bottom surface of the cover plate and a rotating ring made of magnetic material. The driving magnet is arranged in a ring, with one side in contact with the cover plate being S-grade and the other side facing the rotating ring being N-grade.

[0021] The rotating ring is made of magnetic material. The side of the rotating ring facing the cover plate is N-class and the other side is S-class, so that the rotating ring rotates when the cover plate rotates.

[0022] Furthermore, the drive assembly also includes a spring and a spiral guide bar. The spiral guide bar is fixed to the top of the inner wall of the box. The cover plate has a spiral hole that matches the guide bar, which is used to rotate the cover plate when it is pushed to move along the depth direction of the receiving cavity. One end of the spring abuts against the support assembly, and the other end abuts against the bottom surface of the cover plate, which is used to reset the cover plate after it is pressed down.

[0023] Furthermore, the support assembly includes a support plate and a support magnet. The support plate is fixedly connected to the inside of the box, and the support magnet is fixedly installed on the support plate. One end of the support magnet facing the rotating ring has an S-pole, and the other end has an N-pole, which is used to suspend and support the rotating ring.

[0024] Furthermore, the drive assembly also includes a torsion spring installed inside the housing, with one end of the torsion spring fixed to the bottom surface of the receiving cavity and the other end connected to a supporting magnet, so as to accumulate energy during rotation and release energy to help the rotating ring rotate during reset.

[0025] Furthermore, the drive assembly also includes a pulsating plate fixedly connected to the outer wall of the torsion spring. The pulsating plate rotates with the torsion spring, causing the cleaning fluid in the receiving cavity to rotate and enhancing the cleaning effect.

[0026] Furthermore, a stop block is installed on the inner wall of the top of the box, and an installation hole is provided through the cover plate. During the installation of the cover plate, the stop block passes through the installation hole and abuts against the bottom of the stop block under the action of the spring.

[0027] Furthermore, the injection component is a sealing head, and the bottom surface of the box body has a through-hole for injecting or discharging cleaning fluid, and the sealing head is used to seal the drainage hole.

[0028] The thermometer storage box provided by this utility model, through its unique design and functional features, can significantly improve the shortcomings of existing technologies, providing an effective solution to the existing immersion disinfection method and manual wiping method. The following are the main technical effects that this utility model can achieve after comprehensive consideration:

[0029] Improved disinfection efficiency: The rotating cleaning mechanism circulates the cleaning solution within the chamber, effectively covering the thermometer's surface. Compared to traditional soaking methods, this approach achieves thorough disinfection in a shorter time, reducing soaking time and increasing work efficiency.

[0030] Enhanced cleaning effect: Disinfectant cotton is installed on the inner wall of the rotating ring, which can physically wipe the surface of the thermometer when it is inserted. Combined with the action of chemical disinfectant, it can more thoroughly remove pathogens attached to the surface and ensure the effectiveness of disinfection.

[0031] Reduce the workload of medical staff: The automated rotating cleaning mechanism eliminates the need for manual wiping, which greatly reduces the workload of medical staff, especially when dealing with a large number of patients, and improves work efficiency and service quality.

[0032] Optimized operation process: By designing a spiral guide bar and spring device, the cover can move up and down smoothly and automatically reset during operation, simplifying the operation steps and improving the user experience.

[0033] Ensuring safety and reliability: The use of magnetic drive components, such as the design of drive magnets and support magnets, not only achieves contactless transmission and reduces mechanical wear, but also ensures the stability and durability of equipment operation.

[0034] Adaptable to various usage scenarios: This thermometer storage box is suitable for various occasions such as hospitals and clinics, and is especially suitable for patient management after coronary artery intervention surgery, providing an efficient and convenient solution for cross-infection prevention and control in the medical environment.

[0035] In summary, this utility model provides an innovative thermometer storage box that not only effectively solves the problems existing in traditional mercury thermometer disinfection methods, but also significantly improves disinfection efficiency and cleaning effect, reduces the workload of medical staff, and has good safety, reliability, and adaptability. These advantages together constitute the unique value and technical contribution of this utility model. Attached Figure Description

[0036] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0037] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0038] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0039] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0040] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cover plate structure provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0041] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 100, box body; 110, receiving cavity; 120, stop block; 130, drain hole; 140, sealing head; 200, cover plate; 210, spiral hole; 220, mounting hole; 230, receiving hole; 310, rotating ring; 320, central through hole; 330, disinfectant cotton; 400, cleaning component; 410, driving magnet; 420, spring; 430, spiral guide bar; 440, support plate; 450, support magnet; 451, through cavity; 460, torsion spring; 470, actuating plate. Detailed Implementation

[0042] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of this utility model will be described in detail below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other implementation methods obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0043] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more; the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "head," "tail," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0044] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0045] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-4 To further illustrate this application, an embodiment of this application discloses a thermometer storage box.

[0046] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a thermometer storage box includes a box body 100, a cover plate 200, and a cleaning mechanism.

[0047] Container 100: has a receiving cavity 110 with an opening at the top for storing cleaning fluid. The container 100 is typically made of chemically resistant materials, such as high-density polyethylene (HDPE) or polypropylene (PP), to ensure that it will not be damaged by the cleaning fluid during long-term use.

[0048] Liquid injection component: Located at the bottom of the housing 100, used to inject or discharge cleaning fluid into the housing 100. The liquid injection component is a sealing head 140, and the bottom surface of the housing 100 has a through-hole 130 for injecting or discharging cleaning fluid. The sealing head 140 is used to seal the drain hole 130.

[0049] Cover plate 200: Seals the opening at the top of the box body 100 and is designed with a receiving hole 230 for inserting a thermometer into the receiving cavity 110 to contact the cleaning fluid.

[0050] Cleaning component 400 includes a support assembly, a rotating ring 310, and a drive assembly. The support assembly is fixed inside the housing 100. The rotating ring 310 is rotatably mounted on the support assembly and has a central through-hole 320 allowing the thermometer to pass through. The drive assembly rotates the rotating ring 310, thereby causing the thermometer to rotate in the cleaning solution for cleaning and disinfection.

[0051] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the support assembly includes a support plate 440 and a support magnet 450.

[0052] The support plate 440 is installed inside the box 100, and its circumferential sidewalls are firmly connected to the inner wall of the box 100 to ensure structural stability and efficient use of space. The support magnet 450 is fixedly installed in the middle of the support plate 440. A through cavity 451 is opened in the center of the support magnet 450, which passes through the support magnet 450, allowing the thermometer to pass through, and is precisely aligned with the receiving hole 230 on the cover plate 200 for temperature measurement.

[0053] By setting a cavity 451 in the center of the support magnet 450, not only is it convenient to insert the thermometer, but it also ensures accurate positioning during the measurement process.

[0054] Furthermore, one end of the supporting magnet 450 (facing the bottom surface of the housing 100) is the N pole, and the other end (facing the top surface of the housing 100) is the S pole. The rotating ring 310, located above the supporting magnet 450 and made of magnetic material, has its S pole on the side closer to the supporting magnet 450 and its N pole on the side facing the cover plate 200. This arrangement utilizes the principle of like poles repelling, allowing the rotating ring 310 to remain suspended under the magnetic field of the supporting magnet 450, thereby significantly reducing the friction generated during rotation.

[0055] This invention features a disinfectant cotton 330 mounted on the inner wall of the rotating ring 310. The disinfectant cotton 330 is designed to contact and wipe the surface of the thermometer when it is inserted into the housing 100 and passes through the passage 451, thereby achieving immediate disinfection. Specifically, the disinfectant cotton 330 is fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the rotating ring 310, ensuring that the surface of the thermometer is effectively wiped by the disinfectant cotton 330 whenever it enters or leaves the housing 100 through the passage 451.

[0056] This design not only ensures effective surface cleaning and disinfection before and after each use of the thermometer, but also provides additional stability as the disinfectant cotton 330 adheres tightly to the side wall of the thermometer when it is fully inserted into the housing 100. This step not only guarantees the stability of the thermometer during rotation but also effectively prevents measurement errors or equipment damage caused by the thermometer becoming loose.

[0057] Furthermore, when the rotating ring 310 rotates in a magnetically levitated state, it causes the thermometer to rotate synchronously within the pre-filled disinfectant container 100, ensuring full contact between the thermometer surface and the disinfectant, thus further enhancing the disinfection effect. This innovative design significantly improves the hygiene standards for thermometer use and reduces the risk of cross-infection.

[0058] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the drive assembly includes a drive magnet 410, a spring 420, and a spiral guide bar 430.

[0059] The driving magnet 410 is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the cover plate 200 and is arranged in a ring. The side in contact with the cover plate 200 is the S pole, and the side facing the rotating ring 310 is the N pole. This allows the rotating ring 310 to rotate synchronously with the cover plate 200 due to the magnetic force, thereby achieving efficient cleaning and disinfection of the thermometer in the disinfectant solution and significantly improving the disinfection effect and efficiency.

[0060] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, multiple spiral guide bars 430 are provided and evenly distributed along the circumferential direction of the housing 100, and fixed to the top of the inner side wall of the housing 100. The cover plate 200 has spiral holes 210 that mate with the spiral guide bars 430. When the cover plate 200 is pushed to move along the depth direction of the receiving cavity 110, the spiral guide bars 430 pass through the spiral holes 210, thereby precisely guiding the cover plate 200 to rotate. This method not only ensures the smoothness of the operation process but also further enhances the reliability and stability of the equipment.

[0061] A spring 420 is located within the receiving cavity 110, with one end abutting against the support plate 440 and the other end abutting against the bottom surface of the cover plate 200, for automatic reset after the cover plate 200 is pressed down. Furthermore, a stop 120 is installed on the inner wall of the top of the housing 100. During use, the cover plate 200 is positioned below the stop 120 and, under the action of the spring 420, always abuts against the stop 120, thus preventing the cover plate 200 from detaching from the housing 100 under the restoring force of the spring 420. This design effectively prevents the risk of accidental loosening and improves the overall safety and durability of the device.

[0062] For ease of installation, a mounting hole 220 is provided through the cover plate 200, allowing the stop block 120 to pass through. During installation, the stop block 120 is first passed through the mounting hole 220, and then the position of the cover plate 200 is adjusted to misalign the mounting hole 220 with the stop block 120, thus completing the secure installation of the cover plate 200. This design simplifies the installation process while ensuring stable operation and ease of maintenance of the equipment.

[0063] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the drive assembly also includes a torsion spring 460 and a toggle plate 470.

[0064] A torsion spring 460 is installed inside the receiving cavity 110, with one end fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the cavity 110 and the other end passing through the through cavity 451 and fixedly connected to the rotating ring 310. When the rotating ring 310 rotates, it drives the torsion spring 460 to rotate as well, allowing the torsion spring 460 to accumulate energy during rotation and release energy upon resetting to assist the rotation of the rotating ring 310. This mechanism effectively reduces the load on the motor, extends the service life of the equipment, and improves the smoothness and efficiency of operation. Through the energy storage and release of the torsion spring 460, a smoother and more efficient rotational motion is achieved, ensuring the reliability of the equipment during long-term use.

[0065] The agitator 470 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the torsion spring 460 and moves synchronously with the rotation of the torsion spring 460. During rotation, the agitator 470 agitates the cleaning fluid within the receiving cavity 110, generating a vortex effect that enhances the cleaning fluid's ability to rinse and dissolve surfaces. This design is particularly suitable for scenarios requiring efficient removal of stubborn stains or disinfection, significantly improving cleaning effectiveness and reducing cleaning time and the amount of chemical agents used. Furthermore, due to the presence of the agitator 470, the cleaning fluid can be evenly distributed throughout the receiving cavity 110, ensuring thorough cleaning of every corner.

[0066] The ingenious combination of the torsion spring 460 and the agitator 470 not only optimizes the equipment's operational performance but also significantly enhances cleaning efficiency. The energy storage and release mechanism of the torsion spring 460 ensures the stability and high efficiency of the equipment's operation, while the agitator 470 improves the overall cleaning quality by agitating the cleaning fluid. This design, integrating principles of mechanical dynamics and fluid dynamics, provides a more reliable and efficient cleaning solution for medical applications.

[0067] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A thermometer storage box, characterized in that, include: The box body (100) has a receiving cavity (110) with an opening at the top for storing cleaning fluid; A cover plate (200) is sealed over the opening at the top of the box body (100). The cover plate (200) has a receiving hole (230) for inserting a thermometer into the receiving cavity (110) to contact the cleaning fluid. A cleaning component (400), installed inside the housing (100) and capable of rotation, is used to clean and disinfect the inserted thermometer by agitating the flow of cleaning fluid; The liquid injection component is located at the bottom of the box (100) and is used to inject or discharge cleaning fluid into the box (100).

2. The thermometer storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning component (400) includes a support assembly and a rotating ring (310); wherein, The support assembly is fixed inside the housing (100); The rotating ring (310) is rotatably mounted on the support assembly and has a central through hole (320) that allows the thermometer to pass through. The box (100) is also equipped with a drive assembly for rotating the rotating ring (310) to drive the thermometer to rotate in the cleaning solution to achieve cleaning and disinfection.

3. A thermometer storage box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The inner wall of the rotating ring (310) is equipped with a sterile cotton (330) for contacting the thermometer, which is used to wipe and clean the surface of the thermometer and fix it when it is inserted.

4. A thermometer storage box according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes a drive magnet (410) fixed to the bottom surface of the cover plate (200) and a rotating ring (310) made of magnetic material. The drive magnet (410) is arranged in a ring shape, and the side in contact with the cover plate (200) is of the S class, and the other side facing the rotating ring (310) is of the N class. The rotating ring (310) is made of magnetic material. The rotating ring (310) is N-grade on one side facing the cover plate (200) and S-grade on the other side, so that the rotating ring (310) rotates when the cover plate (200) rotates.

5. A thermometer storage box according to claim 4, characterized in that, The drive assembly also includes a spring (420) and a spiral guide bar (430). The spiral guide bar (430) is fixed to the top of the inner wall of the box (100). The cover plate (200) has a spiral hole (210) that matches the guide bar, which is used to rotate when the cover plate (200) is pushed to move along the depth direction of the receiving cavity (110). One end of the spring (420) abuts against the support assembly, and the other end abuts against the bottom surface of the cover plate (200), which is used to reset the cover plate (200) after it is pressed down.

6. A thermometer storage box according to claim 5, characterized in that, The support assembly includes a support plate (440) and a support magnet (450). The support plate (440) is fixedly connected to the inside of the box (100), and the support magnet (450) is fixedly installed on the support plate (440). The support magnet (450) has an S-pole at one end facing the rotating ring (310) and an N-pole at the other end, which is used to suspend and support the rotating ring (310).

7. A thermometer storage box according to claim 6, characterized in that, The drive assembly also includes a torsion spring (460) installed inside the housing (100). One end of the torsion spring (460) is fixed to the bottom surface of the receiving cavity (110), and the other end is connected to the support magnet (450) so as to accumulate energy during rotation and release energy to help the rotating ring (310) rotate when reset.

8. A thermometer storage box according to claim 7, characterized in that, The drive assembly also includes a toggle piece (470) fixedly connected to the outer wall of the torsion spring (460). The toggle piece rotates with the rotation of the torsion spring (460) to drive the cleaning fluid in the receiving cavity (110) to rotate, thereby enhancing the cleaning effect.

9. A thermometer storage box according to claim 6, characterized in that, A stop block (120) is installed on the inner wall of the top of the box (100), and an installation hole (220) is provided through the cover plate (200). During the installation of the cover plate (200), the stop block (120) passes through the installation hole (220) and abuts against the bottom of the stop block (120) under the action of the spring (420).

10. A thermometer storage box according to claim 6, characterized in that, The liquid injection component is a sealing head (140), and the bottom surface of the box body (100) is provided with a drain hole (130) for injecting or discharging cleaning liquid. The sealing head (140) is used to seal the drain hole (130).

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