An electrically powered vaginal sampler

By using a combination of waterproof telescopic rods and multi-stage telescopic rods to create an opening mechanism, along with threaded connections, the problem of insufficient exposure of vaginal sampling swabs is solved, enabling convenient sampling and prevention of cross-infection, thus improving sampling effectiveness and safety.

CN224403685UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-26ZHONGSHAN HOSPITAL XIAMEN UNIV

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHONGSHAN HOSPITAL XIAMEN UNIV
Filing Date
2025-04-22
Publication Date
2026-06-26

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing vaginal sampling swabs lack an opening mechanism, making it difficult to fully expose the sampling area, affecting the sampling effect, and posing a risk of cross-infection.

Method used

The opening mechanism, which combines waterproof telescopic rods and waterproof multi-stage telescopic rods with threaded connections, enables flexible adjustment and effective support of the protective cover. This ensures that the sampling swab can effectively contact the extract and prevents cross-infection through the disposable protective cover.

Benefits of technology

It improves the convenience and hygiene of sampling operations, ensures sampling effectiveness, facilitates the installation and replacement of components, and reduces the risk of cross-infection.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to sampler technical field discloses an electric vagina sampler, including handle mechanism, the handle mechanism front end threaded cover is equipped with extraction mechanism, the handle mechanism outer surface front side position is provided with the mechanism of propping open, two the propping open mechanism includes the installation box, two the waterproof telescopic link of installation box opposite outer side inner wall fixed setting has, two waterproof telescopic link opposite inner side fixed setting has waterproof multistage telescopic link, two waterproof multistage telescopic link front end fixed setting has the connection box, two connection box front end threaded cover is equipped with the protective cover, the handle mechanism includes protective housing. In the utility model, the combination of waterproof telescopic link and waterproof multistage telescopic link in the propping open mechanism of the device can flexibly adjust the position of the protective cover, which can prevent the extraction mechanism from scratching other positions in the early stage, effectively support the inside in the middle stage, facilitate sampling operation, and the one-time use of the protective cover can avoid cross infection and improve the sanitary safety.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sampler technology, and in particular to an electric vaginal sampler. Background Technology

[0002] A vaginal sampler is a medical device used to collect vaginal secretions or cell samples from women. It is mainly used for gynecological examinations and disease diagnosis. During sampling, the doctor inserts the soft end of the swab into the side wall of the vagina, usually into the upper third of the vagina, to avoid touching the urethral opening. After reaching the appropriate position, the swab is gently rotated several times to ensure that enough cell samples or secretions are collected. Then it is carefully removed, placed in a small bottle containing preservation solution, and sent to the laboratory for analysis.

[0003] Vaginal sampling swabs are typically thin, sterile cotton swabs made of medical-grade plastic, with one end wrapped with a soft material, such as flocking. Existing sampling swabs do not have an opening mechanism, making it difficult to fully expose the sampling area during sampling, which affects the sampling operation. Therefore, those skilled in the art have provided an electric vaginal sampler to solve the problems mentioned in the background art. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing an electric vaginal sampler. This device features a combination of a waterproof telescopic rod and a waterproof multi-stage telescopic rod in its expansion mechanism, allowing for flexible adjustment of the protective cover's position. This prevents the extraction mechanism from rubbing against other parts in the early stages and provides effective internal support in the middle stages, facilitating sampling operations. The disposable protective cover prevents cross-infection and improves hygiene and safety. The device uses threaded connections, such as the threaded installation of the connector with the extraction mechanism and the threaded installation of the protective cover with the connecting box, facilitating installation and disassembly, and making component replacement convenient. Furthermore, the irregularly shaped rod design ensures effective contact with the extract even after being expanded internally, guaranteeing sampling results.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an electric vaginal sampler, including a handle mechanism, an extraction mechanism threaded onto the front end of the handle mechanism, a spreading mechanism provided on the front side of the outer surface of the handle mechanism, two spreading mechanisms including mounting boxes, waterproof telescopic rods fixedly provided on the inner walls of the two mounting boxes relative to each other, waterproof multi-stage telescopic rods fixedly provided on the inner sides of the two waterproof telescopic rods relative to each other, and a damping rotating shaft fixedly provided at the rear end of the two mounting boxes;

[0006] The two waterproof multi-stage telescopic rods are fixedly provided with connecting boxes at their front ends, and the front ends of the two connecting boxes are threaded with protective covers. The handle mechanism includes a protective shell.

[0007] Furthermore, a waterproof servo motor is fixedly installed on the inner rear wall of the protective housing, and an extension rod is fixedly installed on the output end of the waterproof servo motor.

[0008] Furthermore, a connector is fixedly provided at the front end of the extension rod, and a threaded groove is formed on the inner surface of the connector.

[0009] Furthermore, the extraction mechanism includes a shaped rod, and a sampling swab is fixedly disposed at the front end of the shaped rod.

[0010] Furthermore, a threaded mounting post is fixedly provided at the rear end of the irregular rod.

[0011] Furthermore, a battery storage box is fixedly installed at the rear end of the protective shell.

[0012] Furthermore, multiple switch buttons are fixedly installed on the front side of the upper end of the protective shell.

[0013] Furthermore, connecting rods are fixedly installed at the rear ends of the two protective covers.

[0014] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] 1. The present invention proposes an electric vaginal sampler. The device has a combination of a waterproof telescopic rod and a waterproof multi-stage telescopic rod in the opening mechanism. The position of the protective cover can be flexibly adjusted. It can prevent the extraction mechanism from scratching other parts in the early stage and provide effective support for the interior in the middle stage, which facilitates the sampling operation. The disposable protective cover can avoid cross-infection and improve hygiene and safety.

[0016] 2. The electric vaginal sampler proposed in this utility model adopts a threaded connection method at the connection points, such as the threaded installation of the connector and the extraction mechanism, and the threaded installation of the protective cover and the connecting box, which facilitates installation and disassembly, makes it easy to replace parts, and the design of the irregular rod can still effectively contact the extract after being stretched open inside, ensuring the sampling effect. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a rear-view axle-side schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a top-view axonometric schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the unfolded axonometric view of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 This is an isometric view of the extraction mechanism of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a side sectional view of the handle mechanism of this utility model.

[0022] Legend:

[0023] 1. Handle mechanism; 2. Spreading mechanism; 3. Lifting mechanism; 101. Protective housing; 102. Waterproof servo motor; 103. Extension rod; 104. Connector; 105. Switch button; 106. Battery box; 201. Mounting box; 202. Waterproof telescopic rod; 203. Waterproof multi-stage telescopic rod; 204. Connecting box; 205. Connecting rod; 206. Protective cover; 207. Damping shaft; 301. Irregular rod; 302. Threaded mounting post; 303. Sampling swab. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0025] Reference Figure 1-3 and Figure 5 An embodiment of this utility model is provided: an electric vaginal sampler, including a handle mechanism 1, the handle mechanism 1 including a protective shell 101, a waterproof servo motor 102 fixedly installed on the inner rear side of the protective shell 101, an extension rod 103 fixedly installed at the output end of the waterproof servo motor 102, a connector 104 fixedly installed at the front end of the extension rod 103, a threaded groove opened on the inner surface of the connector 104, a battery box 106 fixedly installed at the rear end of the protective shell 101, and a plurality of switch buttons 105 fixedly installed at the front position of the upper end of the protective shell 101;

[0026] Specifically, the protective casing 101 helps to strengthen the protection of the internal waterproof servo motor 102. The waterproof servo motor 102 helps to drive the extension rod 103, connector 104 and extraction mechanism 3 to rotate and sample. The connector 104 helps to thread the extraction mechanism 3. The battery box 106 helps to provide power to the device. The switch button 105 helps to turn the device on and off.

[0027] Reference Figure 2-3The handle mechanism 1 has a support mechanism 2 on the front side of its outer surface. The two support mechanisms 2 include a mounting box 201. The two mounting boxes 201 are fixedly mounted with waterproof telescopic rods 202 on their outer inner walls. The two waterproof telescopic rods 202 are fixedly mounted with waterproof multi-stage telescopic rods 203 on their inner sides. The front ends of the two waterproof multi-stage telescopic rods 203 are fixedly mounted with connecting boxes 204. The front ends of the two connecting boxes 204 are threaded with protective covers 206. The rear ends of the two protective covers 206 are fixedly mounted with connecting rods 205. The rear ends of the two mounting boxes 201 are fixedly mounted with damping shafts 207.

[0028] Specifically, the mounting box 201 facilitates the installation of the waterproof telescopic rod 202, which in turn facilitates the adjustment of the left and right positions of the protective cover 206. After opening, it is easy to expand the interior. The waterproof multi-stage telescopic rod 203 facilitates the adjustment of the position of the protective cover 206. In the early stage, the protective cover 206 helps to prevent the extraction mechanism 3 from scraping against other positions and facilitates the entry of the extraction mechanism 3. In the middle stage, it provides support for the interior. The connecting box 204 facilitates its use with the connecting rod 205 and facilitates the disassembly of the protective cover 206. The protective cover 206 is for single use. The damping pivot 207 is rotatably set with the protective shell 101, which facilitates the rotation and adjustment of the position of the support components.

[0029] Reference Figure 4 The handle mechanism 1 is threadedly fitted with an extraction mechanism 3 at its front end. The extraction mechanism 3 includes a special-shaped rod 301. A sampling swab 303 is fixedly installed at the front end of the special-shaped rod 301, and a threaded mounting post 302 is fixedly installed at the rear end of the special-shaped rod 301.

[0030] Specifically, the irregular rod 301 is designed to allow the extract to still be scraped even after the internal structure is supported by the protective cover. The sampling swab 303 is easy to scrape for sampling. The threaded mounting post 302 facilitates the installation and disassembly of the sampling swab 303 and makes it easy to replace. The device uses threaded connections at the joints, such as the threaded installation of the connector 104 and the extraction mechanism 3, and the threaded installation of the protective cover 206 and the connecting box 204, which facilitates installation and disassembly and makes it easy to replace parts. Furthermore, the design of the irregular rod 301 ensures that it can still effectively contact the extract even after the internal structure is supported, thus guaranteeing the sampling effect.

[0031] Working principle: When using this device, ensure that the battery box 106 is fully charged. Install the sampling swab 303 into the connector 104 through the threaded mounting post 302. At the same time, thread the disposable protective cover 206 onto the connector box 204 through the connecting rod 205 to complete the preparation of the opening mechanism 2. Then, the user presses the switch button 105 to start the waterproof telescopic rod 202 and adjusts the left and right positions of the two protective covers 206 to wrap the sampling swab 303 at the front end of the extraction mechanism 3. Next, apply lubricating oil to the outer surface of the protective cover 206 and then manually push it into the extraction area. After entering the area, start the waterproof telescopic rod 202 and adjust the left and right positions of the two protective covers 206 to open the sides. Then, start the waterproof multi-stage telescopic rod 203 to retract a distance to create space for sampling.

[0032] Secondly, once the vaginal opening is appropriate, press the switch button 105 again to start the waterproof servo motor 102. The waterproof servo motor 102 drives the extension rod 103 and connector 104 to rotate, which in turn drives the extraction mechanism 3 to rotate. During the rotation, the sampling swab 303 at the front end of the shaped rod 301 scrapes against the inside of the vagina to collect a sample. After sampling, first turn off the waterproof servo motor 102 to stop the rotation of the sampling swab 303, then turn off the waterproof telescopic rod 202 and return the opening mechanism 2 to its initial position. Finally, unscrew the extraction mechanism 3, remove the used sampling swab 303 for disposal, and replace other parts of the device for future use. The combination of the waterproof telescopic rod 102 and the waterproof multi-stage telescopic rod 203 in the opening mechanism 2 of this device allows for flexible adjustment of the position of the protective cover 206. This not only prevents the extraction mechanism 3 from scraping against other parts in the early stage, but also provides effective support for the inside in the middle stage, facilitating sampling operations. Furthermore, the disposable protective cover 206 can avoid cross-infection and improve hygiene and safety.

[0033] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An electrically powered vaginal sampler comprising a handpiece (1), characterised in that: The handle mechanism (1) is threaded with an extraction mechanism (3) at its front end. The handle mechanism (1) is provided with a spreading mechanism (2) on the front side of its outer surface. The two spreading mechanisms (2) include mounting boxes (201). The two mounting boxes (201) are fixedly provided with waterproof telescopic rods (202) on their outer inner walls. The two waterproof telescopic rods (202) are fixedly provided with waterproof multi-stage telescopic rods (203) on their inner sides. The two mounting boxes (201) are fixedly provided with damping shafts (207) at their rear ends. The two waterproof multi-stage telescopic rods (203) are fixedly provided with connecting boxes (204) at their front ends, and the two connecting boxes (204) are threaded with protective covers (206) at their front ends. The handle mechanism (1) includes a protective shell (101).

2. The electric vaginal sampler according to claim 1, characterized in that: A waterproof servo motor (102) is fixedly installed on the inner rear wall of the protective shell (101), and an extension rod (103) is fixedly installed at the output end of the waterproof servo motor (102).

3. An electrically powered vaginal sampler according to claim 2, characterised in that: The extension rod (103) has a connector (104) fixedly installed at its front end, and the inner surface of the connector (104) has a threaded groove.

4. An electrically powered vaginal sampler according to claim 1, characterized in that: The extraction mechanism (3) includes a special-shaped rod (301), and a sampling swab (303) is fixedly provided at the front end of the special-shaped rod (301).

5. An electrically powered vaginal sampler according to claim 4, characterized in that: The rear end of the irregular rod (301) is fixedly provided with a threaded mounting post (302).

6. An electrically powered vaginal sampler according to claim 1, characterized in that: A battery storage box (106) is fixedly installed at the rear end of the protective shell (101).

7. An electrically powered vaginal sampler according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple switch buttons (105) are fixedly installed on the front side of the upper end of the protective shell (101).

8. The electrically powered vaginal sampler of claim 1, wherein: A connecting rod (205) is fixedly installed at the rear end of each of the two protective covers (206).