A non-invasive automatic micturition recording device for nocturia patients
By designing a non-invasive automatic voiding recorder, the problem of unreliable data recording for patients with nocturia was solved, enabling accurate detection and report generation of urine volume and improving the reliability of diagnosis.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- THE SECOND HOSPITAL OF YINZHOU DISTRICT NINGBO CITY (NINGBO UROLOGY & KIDNEY HOSPITAL)
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-07
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
Current technology lacks non-invasive automatic voiding recording devices for patients with common nocturia, resulting in unreliable data recording and affecting diagnosis and treatment.
A non-invasive automatic urination recording device was designed, comprising a collection hopper, a flow guide, a flow sensor, a control module, and an output module. It can automatically detect and record urine volume, store data via an SD card, and generate urination reports.
It enables accurate detection and recording of urine volume, generates reliable urination reports, and improves data accuracy and the reliability of clinical diagnosis.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, specifically a non-invasive automatic urination recording device for patients with nocturia. Background Technology
[0002] Nocturia refers to the involuntary waking up at night to urinate, excluding the last urination before falling asleep and the first urination after waking up in the morning. The most typical symptom of nocturia is urinating while sleeping at night. Generally, patients are in a deep sleep and are not easily awakened, and often discover the urination after urinating or upon waking up in the morning. In addition to bedwetting, patients may also experience urinary frequency, urgency, difficulty urinating, urinary incontinence, urinary rheology, and may also experience severe mental and psychological symptoms.
[0003] Existing technologies are mostly designed for patients with urinary catheters or for bladder pressure monitoring. There is a lack of non-invasive automatic voiding recorders for patients with nocturia. Most of them rely on manual recording, which often results in omissions or errors due to patient subjectivity and poor clinical compliance. This leads to inaccurate data and unreliable time recording, which can mislead doctors' judgment and affect diagnosis and treatment. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a non-invasive automatic urination recording device for patients with nocturia, which has the functions of automatically detecting and recording urine and is easy to install and disassemble.
[0005] The above-mentioned technical objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a non-invasive automatic urination recording device for patients with nocturia, comprising a collection hopper, the top of which is larger than the bottom, a flow guide hood fitted onto the top of the collection hopper, the flow guide hood being horn-shaped, a drain port in the middle of the flow guide hood, a drain pipe fixedly attached to the bottom of the drain port, a flow sensor and a one-way valve on the surface of the drain pipe, a collection cylinder threaded onto the bottom of the collection hopper, and a handle on the outside of the collection hopper, the handle being composed of two parts, with a control module, a power supply and an output module respectively located on the inside of the handle.
[0006] A further feature of this invention is that an annular positioning plate is fixedly provided on the inner wall of the top of the collecting hopper, and a folded edge is provided on the top of the flow guide shroud. The folded edge is engaged with the positioning plate and connected to the positioning plate by fixing screws.
[0007] A further feature of this invention is that the inner wall of the bottom of the collecting hopper is provided with an internal thread, the collecting cylinder is provided with a cylinder opening, and the outer side of the cylinder opening is provided with an external thread, which is threadedly engaged with the internal thread.
[0008] A further feature of this invention is that the outer side of the collecting cylinder is provided with a protrusion, and the surface of the collecting cylinder is provided with a liquid level observation window with scale lines.
[0009] A further feature of this invention is that one end of the handle is fixedly provided with an installation rod, and one end of the installation rod is connected to the side of the collection hopper by a fixing screw.
[0010] A further feature of this invention is that the inside of the handle is divided into three different cavities by a partition, and the control module, power supply and output module are respectively disposed in the three cavities, and the surface of the handle is provided with through holes communicating with the cavities.
[0011] A further feature of this invention is that both ends of the handle are provided with fixing seats, and the fixing seats are connected to the ends of the handle by fixing screws.
[0012] In summary, this utility model has the following beneficial effects: the flow sensor can accurately detect the amount of urine discharged, and the control module records the time and urine volume and stores it to an SD card. The output module generates an hourly urination report, resulting in higher data accuracy. The collection hopper is designed with a shape that is larger at the top and smaller at the bottom, which is beneficial for collecting urine from patients of different genders and is less likely to cause urine spillage. At the same time, the flow guide can ensure that the urine is completely discharged into the inside of the collection hopper. Furthermore, the lower collection is designed with a detachable structure, which is convenient for regular disassembly and cleaning. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention;
[0014] Figure 2 This is one of the structural diagrams of the collection hopper and collection cylinder after separation of this utility model;
[0015] Figure 3 This is the second schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention after the collection hopper and collection cylinder are separated;
[0016] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention;
[0017] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the handle of this utility model.
[0018] In the diagram: 1. Collection hopper; 101. Positioning plate; 102. Internal thread; 2. Flow guide; 201. Folded edge; 202. Drain outlet; 203. Drain pipe; 204. Flow sensor; 205. Check valve; 3. Collection cylinder; 301. Cylinder opening; 302. External thread; 4. Handle; 401. Partition plate; 402. Cavity; 403. Control module; 404. Power supply; 405. Output module; 406. Fixing base; 407. Mounting rod. Detailed Implementation
[0019] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments thereof.
[0020] Please see Figures 1-5 In this embodiment of the invention, a non-invasive automatic urination recording device for patients with nocturia includes a collection hopper 1. The top of the collection hopper 1 is larger than its bottom to facilitate urine collection and prevent splashing. A flow guide hood 2 is fitted onto the top of the collection hopper 1. The flow guide hood 2 is funnel-shaped and serves to prevent splashing and guide the flow. A drain port 202 is provided in the middle of the flow guide hood 2. A drain pipe 203 is fixed at the bottom of the drain port 202. A flow sensor 204 and a one-way valve 205 are provided on the surface of the drain pipe 203. The flow sensor 204 is used to detect the amount of urine discharged. The flow direction of the one-way valve 205 is from top to bottom to prevent backflow of urine at the bottom and ensure a seal. To prevent urine leakage, a collection cylinder 3 is threaded at the bottom of the collection hopper 1 to collect urine. A handle 4 is located on the outside of the collection hopper 1. The handle 4 is divided into two parts. On the inside of the handle 4, there is a control module 403, a power supply 404, and an output module 405. The control module 403 contains a clock chip and a microprocessor such as STM32, which records the time and urine volume and stores it to an SD card. The output module 405 is a miniature thermal printer or a Bluetooth transmission module, which generates a 24-hour urine report such as 03:15-200mL, 05:30-150mL. According to the report, the daily urine volume, the number of daily urinations, and the volume of a single urination can be accurately understood. The power supply 404 is a rechargeable lithium battery.
[0021] In this embodiment, preferably, an annular positioning plate 101 is fixedly provided on the inner wall of the top of the collecting hopper 1, and a folded edge 201 is provided on the top of the flow guide hood 2. The folded edge 201 is engaged with the positioning plate 101, and the folded edge 201 is connected to the positioning plate 101 by fixing screws to limit the position of the flow guide hood 2. A sealing gasket is provided at the top of the positioning plate 101 to ensure sealing.
[0022] In this embodiment, preferably, the inner wall of the bottom of the collecting hopper 1 is provided with an internal thread 102, the collecting cylinder 3 is provided with a cylinder opening 301, and the outer side of the cylinder opening 301 is provided with an external thread 302. The external thread 302 and the internal thread 102 are threadedly engaged, which facilitates the quick disassembly and assembly of the collecting cylinder 3 for separate cleaning.
[0023] In this embodiment, preferably, the outer side of the collection cylinder 3 is provided with protrusions to increase friction and facilitate the rotation of the collection cylinder 3, thereby enabling quick assembly and disassembly of the collection cylinder 3. The surface of the collection cylinder 3 is provided with a liquid level observation window with scale lines, which can observe the amount of urine inside the collection cylinder 3 in real time.
[0024] In this embodiment, preferably, one end of the handle 4 is fixedly provided with an installation rod 407, and one end of the installation rod 407 is connected to the side of the collection hopper 1 by a fixing screw, which facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the handle 4.
[0025] In this embodiment, preferably, the interior of the handle 4 is divided into three different cavities 402 by a partition 401. The control module 403, power supply 404 and output module 405 are respectively disposed in the three cavities, and the surface of the handle 4 is provided with through holes communicating with the cavities to play a role in ventilation and heat dissipation.
[0026] In this embodiment, preferably, both ends of the handle 4 are provided with fixing seats 406. The fixing seats 406 are connected to the ends of the handle 4 by fixing screws, which can position the handle 4 so that the two parts of the handle 4 can be quickly assembled together and are easy to disassemble.
[0027] In use, first, hold handle 4 and pick up the device. The patient urinates into the collection hopper 1, and then flows through the drain port 202 and drain tube 203 below the guide hood 2 into the collection cylinder 3 at the bottom. The flow sensor 204 on the surface of the drain tube 203 detects the amount of urine passing through. The control module 403 contains a clock chip and a microprocessor such as STM32, which records the time and urine volume and stores it to an SD card. The output module 405 is a Bluetooth transmission module that generates a 24-hour urination report, such as 03:15-200mL, 05:30-150mL. According to the report, the daily urine volume, the number of urinations per day, and the volume of each urination can be accurately understood. The collection cylinder 3 and the guide hood 2 can be disassembled and cleaned periodically.
[0028] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes or modifications made to the structure, features and principles described in the claims of the present utility model patent application are included in the scope of the present utility model patent application.
Claims
1. A non-invasive automatic micturition recording device for nocturia patients, comprising a collection bucket (1), the top of the collection bucket (1) is larger than the bottom, characterized in that, The top of the collecting hopper (1) is fitted with a flow guide (2), which is shaped like a horn. The middle part of the flow guide (2) is provided with a drain port (202). The bottom end of the drain port (202) is fixed with a drain pipe (203). The surface of the drain pipe (203) is provided with a flow sensor (204) and a one-way valve (205). The bottom of the collecting hopper (1) is threaded with a collecting cylinder (3). The outside of the collecting hopper (1) is provided with a handle (4). The handle (4) is divided into two parts. The inside of the handle (4) is provided with a control module (403), a power supply (404), and an output module (405).
2. The non-invasive automatic micturition recording device for nocturnal enuresis patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the top of the collection hopper (1) is fixed with an annular positioning plate (101), and the top of the flow guide (2) is provided with a folded edge (201). The folded edge (201) is engaged with the positioning plate (101), and the folded edge (201) is connected to the positioning plate (101) by fixing screws.
3. The non-invasive automatic micturition recording device for nocturnal enuresis patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the bottom of the collecting hopper (1) is provided with an internal thread (102), the collecting cylinder (3) is provided with a cylinder opening (301), and the outer side of the cylinder opening (301) is provided with an external thread (302), which is threadedly engaged with the internal thread (102).
4. The non-invasive automatic micturition recording device for nocturnal enuresis patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer side of the collecting cylinder (3) is provided with protrusions, and the surface of the collecting cylinder (3) is provided with a liquid level observation window with scale lines.
5. The non-invasive automatic micturition recording device for nocturnal enuresis patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the handle (4) is fixedly provided with an installation rod (407), and one end of the installation rod (407) is connected to the side of the collection hopper (1) by a fixing screw.
6. The non-invasive automatic voiding recorder for patients with nocturia according to claim 1, characterized in that: The handle (4) is divided into three different cavities (402) by a partition (401). The control module (403), power supply (404) and output module (405) are respectively located in the three cavities, and the surface of the handle (4) is provided with through holes that communicate with the cavities.
7. The non-invasive automatic voiding recorder for patients with nocturia according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both ends of the handle (4) are provided with fixing seats (406), and the fixing seats (406) are connected to the ends of the handle (4) by fixing screws.