A rewarming device for fecal bacteria

By designing a stable support and limiting structure, the problem of fecal microbiota test tubes shaking and tipping over in the rewarmer was solved, thus achieving safe rewarming of the fecal microbiota test tubes.

CN224411736UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-26GUANGXI HEALTH VOCATIONAL & TECH COLLEGE

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GUANGXI HEALTH VOCATIONAL & TECH COLLEGE
Filing Date
2025-03-14
Publication Date
2026-06-26

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In existing fecal microbiota rewarmers, the fecal microbiota test tubes are not placed stably and are prone to shaking and breakage. The placement racks are also unstable and the shells are prone to tipping over when being transferred.

Method used

A rewarmer was designed, comprising a box, a heating plate, a support column, a fixing component, and a limiting component. The fecal bacteria test tubes are stably placed by the support column and the fixing component, the heating plate heats water for rewarming, and the limiting component prevents the placement plate from tipping over.

Benefits of technology

This improves the stability of the fecal microbiota test tubes, avoids shaking and bumping, and ensures the safety and efficiency of the rewarming process.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of rewarmer applied to fecal bacteria, it includes box, heating plate is equipped in box inner chamber bottom, heating plate top four corners are equipped with support column, support column top is equipped with fixed assembly, box side wall is equipped with limit assembly, box top is slidably connected with cover plate, this kind of rewarmer applied to fecal bacteria, water is added to box inner chamber, place plate is placed in support column top, fecal bacteria test tube is inserted into installation hole extrusion guide plate, to make clamping plate movement drive moving rod move, by the resilience of spring drive clamping plate reset moves and holds fecal bacteria test tube, it is convenient to improve the stability of fecal bacteria test tube, avoid shaking and lead to knock breakage, water is heated by heating plate, make fecal bacteria rewarmed to required temperature, secondly, by rotating hand rotates and drives pivot rotation, to make gear rotation drive gear plate movement, in turn make limit plate movement shrink, after placing place plate, opposite direction rotating hand rotates and drives limit plate movement and defines the position of place plate.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of rewarming device technology, specifically a rewarmer for fecal bacteria. Background Technology

[0002] Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) involves transplanting functional bacteria from the feces of healthy individuals into the gastrointestinal tract of a patient to rebuild a new gut microbiota, thereby treating intestinal and extraintestinal diseases. Fecal microbiota are stored at sub-zero temperatures and must be warmed to body temperature before rectal injection. Therefore, rewarming is necessary before fecal microbiota injection.

[0003] The prior art patent document CN220951756U discloses a fecal microbiota rewarmer, comprising a shell, a placement rack, and a heating component. The shell has an upward-facing receiving groove with a cover. A heating chamber for placing liquid is formed between the outer side of the placement rack and the inner wall of the shell. The placement rack has multiple upward-facing pipe fixing grooves. Fecal microbiota test tubes are placed in the pipe fixing grooves. The placement rack is stored in a low-temperature environment. When fecal microbiota injection is required, the placement rack can be connected to multiple fecal microbiota test tubes and placed in the receiving groove. Then, the heating component is activated to heat the liquid, thereby rewarming the fecal microbiota. This facilitates the transfer of large quantities of fecal microbiota test tubes and the rapid rewarming speed, especially for situations with a large number of patients, thus facilitating doctor operation and improving doctor efficiency.

[0004] Although the device has many beneficial effects, the following problems still exist: During the use of the device, the placement of the fecal bacteria test tubes is not stable enough, and they are prone to shaking, bumping, and breaking, which affects the use; secondly, the placement of the rack is not stable enough during the use of the device, and the shell is prone to tipping over when transferred, which needs to be improved. In view of this, we propose a rewarmer for fecal bacteria. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this section is to outline some aspects of the embodiments of this utility model and to briefly introduce some preferred embodiments. Simplifications or omissions may be made in this section, as well as in the abstract and title of this application, to avoid obscuring the purpose of these documents; however, such simplifications or omissions should not be used to limit the scope of this utility model.

[0006] 1. Technical problems to be solved:

[0007] To address the aforementioned issues of unstable placement of fecal microbial test tubes, which can easily shake and break due to impacts, thus affecting usability, and the unstable placement of the rack, which can easily tip over during shell transfer, this utility model is proposed.

[0008] Therefore, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a rewarmer for fecal bacteria, which can improve the stability of the placement of fecal bacteria test tubes, avoid shaking and breakage, and make the placement of the plate more stable and prevent it from tipping over.

[0009] 2. Technical Solution:

[0010] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, according to one aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0011] A rewarmer for fecal microbiota includes a housing. A heating plate is located at the bottom of the housing's inner cavity. Support columns are located at the four corners of the top of the heating plate. A fixing assembly is located at the top of each support column. The fixing assembly includes a placement plate with multiple mounting holes at its top and multiple fixing plates at its bottom. A movable rod is slidably connected to the side wall of each fixing plate. A clamping plate is located at one end of the movable rod. A spring is fitted onto the outer circumference of the movable rod on the side wall of the clamping plate. A guide plate is located at the top of the clamping plate. A limiting ring is located at the other end of the outer circumference of the movable rod. A limiting assembly is located on the side wall of the housing. A cover plate is slidably connected to the top of the housing.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention for a fecal microbiota rewarmer, the limiting component includes a handle, one end of which is provided with a rotating shaft, the other end of which is provided with a gear, the gear meshing with a toothed plate, and the side wall of the toothed plate is provided with a limiting plate.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model for a fecal microbiota rewarmer, the plurality of clamps are arranged in pairs, the guide plate is inclined, and the positions of the clamps match the positions of the mounting holes.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model for a fecal microbial rewarmer, the inner circumferential wall of the clamping plate is provided with a pad, and the pad is made of vulcanized rubber.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention for a fecal microbiota rewarmer, the outer wall of the rotating handle is provided with multiple striped protrusions, and the position of the limiting plate matches the position of the placement plate.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model for a fecal microbiota rewarmer, a temperature sensor is provided at the bottom of the inner cavity of the box, and a temperature display screen is provided on the other side wall of the support column. The temperature sensor and the temperature display screen are electrically connected.

[0017] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention for a fecal microbial rewarmer, the top of the side walls on both sides of the inner cavity of the box is provided with a sliding groove, and the bottom of the side walls on both sides of the cover is provided with a sliding rail. The size and position of the sliding groove match the size and position of the sliding rail.

[0018] 3. Beneficial effects:

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0020] This type of fecal microbiota rewarmer involves adding water into the inner cavity of the chamber, placing the placement plate on top of the support column, inserting the fecal microbiota test tube into the mounting hole and squeezing the guide plate, thereby causing the clamping plate to move and driving the moving rod to move. The spring's rebound force causes the clamping plate to return to its original position and clamp the fecal microbiota test tube. A limiting ring prevents the moving rod from falling off, which helps improve the stability of the fecal microbiota test tube and avoids shaking that could cause it to break. The water is heated by a heating plate, which helps the fecal microbiota rewarm to the required temperature.

[0021] This type of rewarmer for fecal bacteria works by rotating a handwheel to rotate a shaft, which in turn rotates a gear and moves a toothed plate, causing a limiting plate to move and retract. After the placement plate is placed, rotating the handwheel in the opposite direction moves the limiting plate to define the position of the placement plate. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the present utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and detailed embodiments. 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. Among them:

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a fecal microbiota rewarmer according to the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the overall structure of a rewarmer for fecal bacteria according to the present invention.

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the structural breakdown of a fixing component in a fecal microbiota rewarmer according to the present invention.

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the limiting component structure of a fecal microbiota rewarmer according to the present invention;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the box structure of a fecal microbiota rewarmer according to the present invention.

[0028] The following are the labels in the diagram: 1. Box body; 2. Heating plate; 3. Support column; 4. Fixing component; 5. Limiting component; 6. Cover plate; 7. Temperature sensor; 8. Temperature display screen; 9. Slide groove; 10. Slide rail; 401. Placement plate; 402. Mounting hole; 403. Fixing plate; 404. Moving rod; 405. Clamping plate; 406. Spring; 407. Guide plate; 408. Limiting ring; 409. Pad; 501. Rotary handle; 502. Rotating shaft; 503. Gear; 504. Gear plate; 505. Limiting plate. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0030] This utility model is described in detail with reference to the schematic diagrams. When describing the embodiments of this utility model, for ease of explanation, the cross-sectional views illustrating the device structure may be partially enlarged, not adhering to the usual scale. Furthermore, the schematic diagrams are merely examples and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. In actual manufacturing, the three-dimensional spatial dimensions of length, width, and depth should be included.

[0031] The orientation or positional relationship indicated in the terminology is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description. It is not intended to 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 the present invention.

[0032] The term "connection method" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0033] The embodiments of this utility model will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0034] This utility model provides an overall structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of a fecal microbiota rewarmer, including:

[0035] Please see Figures 1-5This embodiment of a fecal microbiota rewarmer includes a housing 1. A heating plate 2 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the inner cavity of the housing 1. Support columns 3 are fixedly installed at the four corners of the top of the heating plate 2. A fixing component 4 is snapped onto the top of the support columns 3. The fixing component 4 includes a placement plate 401. The top of the placement plate 401 has multiple mounting holes 402. Multiple fixing plates 403 are fixedly installed at the bottom of the placement plate 401. A moving rod 404 is slidably connected to the side wall of the fixing plate 403. A clamping plate 405 is fixedly installed at one end of the moving rod 404. A spring 406 is welded to the side wall of the clamping plate 405 and sleeved on the outer circumference of the moving rod 404. A guide plate 407 is welded to the top of the clamping plate 405. A limiting ring 408 is fixed at the other end of the outer wall of the 4-circumference box. A limiting component 5 is rotatably connected to the side wall of the box body 1. A cover plate 6 is slidably connected to the top of the box body 1. Water is added to the inner cavity of the box body 1. The placement plate 401 is placed on the top of the support column 3. The fecal bacteria test tube is inserted into the mounting hole 402 and the guide plate 407 is squeezed, thereby causing the clamping plate 405 to move and drive the moving rod 404 to move. The spring force 406 drives the clamping plate 405 to reset and move to clamp the fecal bacteria test tube. The limiting ring 408 prevents the moving rod 404 from falling off, which helps to improve the stability of the fecal bacteria test tube and avoid shaking and breakage. The water is heated by the heating plate 2 to facilitate the rewarming of the fecal bacteria to the required temperature.

[0036] It is worth noting that, in order to prevent the placement plate 401 from tipping over, the limiting component 5 specifically includes a handle 501. One end of the handle 501 is fixedly provided with a rotating shaft 502, and the other end of the rotating shaft 502 is fixedly provided with a gear 503. The gear 503 meshes with a toothed plate 504, and a limiting plate 505 is fixedly provided on the side wall of the toothed plate 504. By rotating the handle 501, the rotating shaft 502 is driven to rotate, thereby causing the gear 503 to rotate and drive the toothed plate 504 to move, which in turn causes the limiting plate 505 to move and retract. After the placement plate 401 is placed, the handle 501 is rotated in the opposite direction to drive the limiting plate 505 to move and limit the position of the placement plate 401.

[0037] Next, to facilitate the clamping of the fecal microbiota test tubes, specifically, multiple clamping plates 405 are arranged in pairs, the guide plate 407 is inclined, and the position of the clamping plates 405 matches the position of the mounting hole 402. The fecal microbiota test tubes are easily clamped by the two clamping plates 405 that match the position of the mounting hole 402.

[0038] Meanwhile, in order to prevent the fecal microbiota test tubes from being damaged or broken, a pad 409 is fixed on the inner circumference of the clamp 405. The pad 409 is made of vulcanized rubber. The vulcanized rubber pad 409 prevents damage to the fecal microbiota test tubes.

[0039] Furthermore, to facilitate use by staff, multiple striped protrusions are fixedly provided on the outer circumference of the turner 501. The position of the limiting plate 505 matches the position of the placement plate 401. The striped protrusions facilitate increased friction, thereby making it easier for staff to turn the turner.

[0040] It is worth noting that, in order to facilitate the control of water temperature, a temperature sensor 7 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the inner cavity of the tank 1, and a temperature display screen 8 is fixedly installed on the other side wall of the support column 3. The temperature sensor 7 and the temperature display screen 8 are electrically connected. The water temperature inside the tank 1 is detected by the temperature sensor 7, and the temperature display screen 8 makes it easy for staff to observe and adjust in a timely manner.

[0041] Finally, to facilitate the pulling of the cover plate 6, specifically, the top of the side walls on both sides of the inner cavity of the box body 1 is provided with a sliding groove 9, and the bottom of the side walls on both sides of the cover plate 6 is fixed with a slide rail 10. The size and position of the sliding groove 9 match the size and position of the slide rail 10. The sliding groove 9, which matches the size and position of the slide rail 10, makes it easier for the cover plate 6 to move more smoothly.

[0042] Combination Figures 1-5 The following is a specific usage process of a fecal microbiota rewarmer according to this embodiment:

[0043] 1: When this device is used as a fecal microbiota rewarmer, add water to the inner cavity of the box 1, place the placement plate 401 on the top of the support column 3, insert the fecal microbiota test tube into the mounting hole 402, squeeze the guide plate 407 to drive the clamping plate 405 to move, thereby causing the spring 406 to contract. The rebound force of the spring 406 drives the clamping plate 405 to reset and move to clamp the fecal microbiota test tube. Control the heating plate 2 to heat the water, so that the fecal microbiota rewarms to the required temperature. Observe the temperature display screen 8 and adjust the water temperature in time.

[0044] 2: Rotate the handle 501 to make the shaft 502 rotate, which drives the gear 503 to rotate, thereby moving the gear plate 504 and causing the limiting plate 505 to move and retract. After placing the placement plate 401, rotate the handle 501 in the opposite direction to move the limiting plate 505 to limit the placement plate 401.

[0045] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to embodiments, various modifications can be made and components can be replaced with equivalents without departing from the scope of the present invention. In particular, as long as there is no structural conflict, the features in the embodiments disclosed in this invention can be combined with each other in any way. The lack of an exhaustive description of these combinations in this specification is merely for the sake of brevity and resource conservation. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A rewarmer for fecal bacteria, characterized in that, The enclosure includes a housing (1), a heating plate (2) at the bottom of the inner cavity of the housing (1), and support columns (3) at the four corners of the top of the heating plate (2). A fixing component (4) is provided on the top of the support columns (3). The fixing component (4) includes a placement plate (401), a plurality of mounting holes (402) on the top of the placement plate (401), and a plurality of fixing plates (403) at the bottom of the placement plate (401). The side walls of the fixing plates (403) are slidably connected. There is a movable rod (404), one end of which is provided with a clamping plate (405). The side wall of the clamping plate (405) is provided with a spring (406) sleeved on the outer circumference of the movable rod (404). The top of the clamping plate (405) is provided with a guide plate (407). The other end of the outer circumference of the movable rod (404) is provided with a limiting ring (408). The side wall of the box (1) is provided with a limiting component (5). The top of the box (1) is slidably connected with a cover plate (6).

2. The rewarmer for fecal bacteria according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting component (5) includes a handle (501), one end of which is provided with a rotating shaft (502), and the other end of which is provided with a gear (503). The gear (503) meshes with a toothed plate (504), and the side wall of the toothed plate (504) is provided with a limiting plate (505).

3. The rewarmer for fecal bacteria according to claim 2, characterized in that, The clamping plates (405) are arranged in pairs, the guide plate (407) is inclined, and the position of the clamping plates (405) matches the position of the mounting holes (402).

4. The rewarmer for fecal bacteria according to claim 3, characterized in that, The inner circumference of the clamp (405) is provided with a pad (409), and the pad (409) is made of vulcanized rubber.

5. The rewarmer for fecal bacteria according to claim 4, characterized in that, The outer circumference of the turntable (501) is provided with multiple striped protrusions, and the position of the limiting plate (505) matches the position of the placement plate (401).

6. The rewarmer for fecal bacteria according to claim 5, characterized in that, A temperature sensor (7) is provided at the bottom of the inner cavity of the box (1), and a temperature display screen (8) is provided on the other side wall of the support column (3). The temperature sensor (7) and the temperature display screen (8) are electrically connected.

7. The rewarmer for fecal bacteria according to claim 6, characterized in that, The top of the inner wall of the box (1) is provided with a sliding groove (9), and the bottom of the side wall of the cover plate (6) is provided with a slide rail (10). The size and position of the sliding groove (9) match the size and position of the slide rail (10).