A cotton swab box to prevent contamination of cotton swabs

Abstract

This invention discloses a cotton swab holder that prevents contamination. Through the ingenious cooperation between the placement plate, the driving component, and the ring, multiple cotton swabs can be dispensed simultaneously. This design allows users to take out multiple cotton swabs at once when needed, avoiding the tedious operation of taking them out one by one in traditional structures, thus improving efficiency. It is particularly suitable for occasions requiring frequent cotton swab use. After using a single cotton swab, the driving component can easily press down on any excess swabs, pushing them back into the holder, ensuring neat storage and preventing waste. This design effectively solves the problem of existing cotton swab holders not being able to easily recycle remaining swabs, while also reducing the risk of contamination from frequent contact with outside air.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of cotton swab boxes, specifically, it relates to a cotton swab box that avoids contamination by cotton swabs. Background Technology

[0002] Cotton swabs are a widely used cleaning tool in daily life, and their packaging and storage methods directly affect their ease of use, hygiene, safety, and long-term storage quality. However, most cotton swab boxes on the market currently have the following problems:

[0003] Inconvenient to use cotton swabs: Traditional cotton swab boxes mostly adopt a simple opening design, and the cotton swabs are piled up randomly inside the box. They may be contaminated when used, and the cotton swabs are prone to sliding or getting tangled, making it inconvenient for users to use them.

[0004] While existing technologies include structures similar to toothpick holders that effectively store cotton swabs and offer some convenience, these structures are primarily designed for individual swab removal, typically relying on manual squeezing or pulling. While this design may meet basic needs for small-scale use, it becomes particularly cumbersome and inefficient when using large quantities of cotton swabs. Furthermore, the manual handling of each swab increases the risk of contamination due to direct contact with the environment. In medical and nursing settings with high hygiene requirements, frequent opening, closing, and removal not only wastes time but may also compromise convenience and hygiene.

[0005] In view of this, this utility model is hereby proposed. Utility Model Content

[0006] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a cotton swab box that avoids cotton swab contamination, thus solving the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the basic concept of the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0008] A cotton swab box that avoids contamination by cotton swabs includes: a box body, a cover plate snapped onto the top of the box body, two sets of storage components arranged inside the box body, a positioning space left between the two sets of storage components, a ring body that slides and fits vertically inside the box body and is attached to the inner wall of the box body connected below the cover plate, and a number of placement groups corresponding to the positions of the storage components are fixedly connected above the ring body, the placement groups including two placement plates.

[0009] The storage component includes a base with a ramp, a frame fixedly connected to the top of the base, the base being located in the space inside the ring, and the slope of the ramp gradually increasing from the ring inwards. A through slot for cotton swabs to pass through is provided above the cover plate, and a drive component is provided above the box to block the through slot and drive the ring to slide.

[0010] Optionally, the sealing and positioning assembly includes a connecting ring fixedly connected to the inner wall of the through groove. Several rubber sheets with micro-slits are fixedly connected in a ring arrangement on the inner circumference of the connecting ring, and the rubber sheets are combined to form a disc structure.

[0011] Optionally, the drive assembly includes a screw, and a threaded hole adapted to the screw is provided between the top and bottom of the cover plate shaft. A connecting plate located in the positioning space is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the ring, and the screw is rotatably connected to the top of the connecting plate.

[0012] Optionally, a connecting cylinder is slidably connected above the cover plate, and a connecting rod is slidably connected inside the connecting cylinder. An arc-shaped plate for blocking the through groove is fixedly connected to the lower end of one end of the connecting rod. A round hole is opened between the upper and lower parts of the connecting cylinder, and a screw is rotatably connected inside the round hole.

[0013] Optionally, a guide rod is fixedly connected to the lower edge of the connecting cylinder, and a guide hole adapted to the guide rod is opened on the opposite side of the cover plate.

[0014] Optionally, a rotating disk is fixedly connected to the upper end of the screw, a first planar thread is provided below the rotating disk, and a second planar thread that matches the first planar thread is provided above the connecting rod.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art. Of course, any product implementing the present invention does not necessarily need to achieve all of the following advantages at the same time:

[0016] This invention achieves simultaneous dispensing of multiple cotton swabs through the ingenious cooperation between the placement plate, the drive assembly, and the ring. This design allows users to retrieve multiple swabs at once when needed, avoiding the tedious process of taking them out one by one in traditional structures, thus improving efficiency. It is particularly suitable for situations requiring frequent swab use. After using a single swab, the drive assembly easily presses down on any excess swabs, returning them to the box and ensuring neat storage while preventing waste. This design effectively solves the problem of existing swab boxes' inconvenient recycling of remaining swabs, while also reducing the risk of contamination from frequent contact with outside air.

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

[0018] The accompanying drawings described below are merely some embodiments. Those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without any creative effort. In the drawings:

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a cotton swab box;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal three-dimensional structure of a cotton swab box;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the cover plate;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the sealing and positioning component.

[0023] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:

[0024] 1. Box body; 2. Cover plate; 3. Ring body; 4. Placement plate; 5. Base; 6. Frame; 7. Through groove; 8. Connecting ring; 9. Rubber sheet; 10. Screw; 11. Connecting plate; 12. Connecting cylinder; 13. Connecting rod; 14. Arc plate; 15. Guide rod; 16. Rotating disk.

[0025] It should be noted that these accompanying drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of the present invention to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0027] Please see Figure 1-4 As shown, this embodiment provides a cotton swab box to avoid cotton swab contamination, including a box body 1, a cover plate 2 snapped onto the top of the box body 1, two sets of storage components are provided inside the box body 1, and a positioning space is left between the two sets of storage components. A ring 3 is connected below the cover plate 2, which slides and fits in the vertical direction inside the box body 1 and is attached to the inner wall of the box body 1. Several placement groups corresponding to the positions of the storage components are fixedly connected above the ring 3. The placement groups include two placement plates 4.

[0028] The storage component includes a base 5 with a ramp, and a frame 6 is fixedly connected above the base 5. The base 5 is located inside the ring 3, and the slope of the ramp gradually increases inward from the ring 3. A through groove 7 for cotton swabs to pass through is provided above the cover plate 2. A sealing and positioning component is installed inside the through groove 7. A drive component is provided above the box 1 to block the through groove 7 and drive the ring 3 to slide. The placement plate 4 and the frame 6 can guide the position of the cotton swabs transported from the ramp, reducing the possibility of the cotton swabs sliding randomly during lifting and lowering.

[0029] It should be noted that the cotton swab of this utility model has the cotton part facing the bottom of the box 1.

[0030] In this embodiment, the sealing and positioning component includes a connecting ring 8 fixedly connected to the inner wall of the through groove 7. Several rubber sheets 9 with micro-slits are fixedly connected in a ring arrangement around the inner circumference of the connecting ring 8, and the rubber sheets 9, when assembled, form a disc structure. The rubber sheets 9 can shield the space of the connecting ring 8 after the cotton swab slides out, thereby reducing the occurrence of dust entering the box 1 through the through hole and further improving the protective effect of the cotton swab box. Furthermore, after the cotton swab enters the space of the multiple rubber sheets 9, the deformation of the rubber sheets 9 provides a certain clamping effect, leaving the tip of the cotton swab exposed for easy retrieval by medical personnel.

[0031] In this embodiment, the driving assembly includes a screw 10. A threaded hole, adapted to the screw 10, is provided between the top and bottom of the cover plate 2 at its axial center. A connecting plate 11, located within a positioning space, is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the ring 3. The screw 10 is rotatably connected to the top of the connecting plate 11. A T-shaped column is fixedly connected to the lower end of the screw 10, and a rotating T-shaped groove adapted to the column is provided on the top of the connecting plate 11. The cooperation between the column and the T-shaped groove prevents the screw 10 from being suspended between itself and the connecting plate 11. During use, rotating the screw 10 allows the ring 3 to slide along the inner wall of the box 1 via the connecting plate 11. The connecting plate 11 and the positioning space act as guides, preventing the ring 3 from rotating along with the screw 10.

[0032] In this embodiment, a connecting cylinder 12 is slidably connected above the cover plate 2. A connecting rod 13 is slidably connected inside the connecting cylinder 12. An arc-shaped plate 14 for blocking the through groove 7 is fixedly connected to the lower end of one end of the connecting rod 13. A circular hole is opened between the upper and lower parts of the connecting cylinder 12, and a screw 10 is rotatably connected inside the circular hole. The arc-shaped plate 14 can block the through groove 7, reducing the possibility of cotton swabs being contaminated inside the cotton swab box.

[0033] It should be noted that: when the cotton swab is in the cotton swab box, there is a distance between it and the cover plate 2. When the cotton swab is pushed upward by the ring body 3, the arc plate 14 will first retract during the upward movement of the ring body 3. When the arc plate 14 reaches 80% of its travel, the cotton swab will slide out through the rubber sheet 9. When the arc plate 14 reaches 100% of its travel, the front end will slide out completely and then be held by the rubber sheet 9, so that its end is exposed for use by medical staff.

[0034] After the medical staff finishes using the product, the present invention pushes out several cotton swabs, which first causes the arc plate 14 to unfold. When the arc plate 14 has unfolded to 80% of its travel, the bottom of the arc plate 14 contacts the cotton swab, and then pushes the cotton swab downward and retracts it back into the cotton swab box.

[0035] To elaborate further: the size of the curved plate 14 is determined when 80% of the travel is in contact with the cotton swab.

[0036] It should be noted that: an annular groove is provided on the periphery of the circular hole, and a ring body 3 is rotatably connected to the annular groove on the periphery above the screw 10. This structure prevents the screw 10 and the connecting cylinder 12 from separating in the future. In addition, this structure also allows the connecting cylinder 12 to move synchronously when the screw 10 moves upward.

[0037] In this embodiment, a guide rod 15 is fixedly connected to the lower edge of the connecting cylinder 12, and a guide hole adapted to the guide rod 15 is opened on the opposite side of the cover plate 2. The cooperation between the guide rod 15 and the guide hole can prevent the connecting disc from rotating with the screw 10, thus playing a guiding role.

[0038] In this embodiment, a rotating disk 16 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the screw 10 and fits against the upper part of the connecting cylinder 12. A first planar thread is provided below the rotating disk 16, and a second planar thread adapted to the first planar thread is provided above the connecting rod 13. The engagement of the planar threads can achieve self-locking of the sliding of the connecting rod 13, preventing the connecting rod 13 from sliding arbitrarily.

[0039] This utility model is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Anyone should know that structural changes made under the guidance of this utility model, and any technical solutions that are the same as or similar to this utility model, fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Technical aspects, shapes, and structures not described in detail in this utility model are all publicly known technologies.

Claims

1. A cotton swab box that avoids contamination with cotton swabs, characterized in that, include: The box (1) has a cover plate (2) attached to the top of the box (1). The box (1) has two sets of storage components inside, with a positioning space between the two sets of storage components. The cover plate (2) is connected to a ring (3) that slides vertically inside the box (1) and fits against the inner wall of the box (1). The ring (3) is fixedly connected to several placement groups corresponding to the positions of the storage components. The placement groups include two placement plates (4). The storage components include a base (5) with a slope. The base (5) is fixedly connected to a frame (6). The base (5) is located in the space inside the ring (3), and the slope of the slope gradually increases from the ring (3) inward. The cover plate (2) has a through groove (7) for cotton swabs to pass through. The box (1) has a drive component for blocking the through groove (7) and driving the ring (3) to slide.

2. The cotton swab box for preventing contamination of cotton swabs according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sealing and positioning assembly includes a connecting ring (8) fixedly connected to the inner wall of the through groove (7). Several rubber sheets (9) with micro-slits are fixedly connected in a ring arrangement on the inner circumference of the connecting ring (8), and the rubber sheets (9) are combined to form a disc structure.

3. A cotton swab box for preventing cotton swab contamination according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes a screw (10), and a threaded hole adapted to the screw (10) is provided between the top and bottom of the cover plate (2) at the axis. A connecting plate (11) located in the positioning space is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the ring body (3), and the screw (10) is rotatably connected to the top of the connecting plate (11).

4. A cotton swab box for preventing cotton swab contamination according to claim 1, characterized in that, A connecting cylinder (12) is slidably connected above the cover plate (2). A connecting rod (13) is slidably connected inside the connecting cylinder (12). An arc plate (14) for blocking the through groove (7) is fixedly connected below one end of the connecting rod (13). A round hole is opened between the top and bottom of the connecting cylinder (12). The screw (10) is rotatably connected inside the round hole.

5. A cotton swab box for preventing cotton swab contamination according to claim 1, characterized in that, A guide rod (15) is fixedly connected to the lower edge of the connecting cylinder (12), and a guide hole adapted to the guide rod (15) is opened on the opposite side of the cover plate (2).

6. A cotton swab box for preventing contamination of cotton swabs according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper end of the screw (10) is fixedly connected to a rotating disk (16), and a first planar thread is provided below the rotating disk (16), and a second planar thread that matches the first planar thread is provided above the connecting rod (13).

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