A test strip dispensing box

Abstract

This application provides a test strip dispensing box, including a box body, a lifting mechanism, and a push cover. One end of the box body is a paper inlet, and the other end is a paper outlet, with a paper outlet groove at the paper outlet. The box body is used to store test strips. The lifting mechanism is located at the paper inlet and supports the test strips, allowing them to contact the paper outlet. The push cover is slidably connected to the box body at the paper outlet. A push block is located on the side of the push cover facing the paper outlet groove, with the height of the push block protruding from the surface of the push cover being less than or equal to the thickness of a single test strip. This application ensures that only one test strip is removed at a time when the push cover is moved, preventing multiple test strips from being removed simultaneously and thus preventing contamination of unused test strips. By incorporating the lifting mechanism, after all test strips have been used, the mechanism automatically and tightly stacks the remaining test strips, effectively reducing the contact area and duration between the test strips and air, lowering the probability of test strips becoming ineffective due to contact with air and moisture, thereby affecting the test results and extending the shelf life of the test strips.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of test strip dispensing technology, and more specifically, relates to a test strip dispensing box. Background Technology

[0002] Test strip dispensers are primarily used clinically for storing and dispensing blood glucose test strips. Currently, most blood glucose test strips on the market are packaged in cylindrical tubes. Each time a strip is used, it requires inserting a finger into the tube or pouring the strip onto the hand to take the used portion and then returning any unused strip to the tube. This process has the following drawbacks:

[0003] On the one hand, directly touching the test strips with your hands and then pouring unused strips back into the container can easily contaminate the strips, affecting the accuracy of blood glucose test results. On the other hand, external dust, moisture, and other impurities can easily enter the container during frequent opening, reducing the cleanliness of the storage environment for the test strips and shortening their effective shelf life.

[0004] On the other hand, the ordinary tube design exposes the test strip to air multiple times when it is frequently opened for use, making it prone to moisture and oxidation, which reduces the performance of the test strip and may lead to deviations in the test results. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this application is to provide a test strip dispensing box to solve the technical problems of easy contamination and poor storage conditions during the storage and dispensing of test strips in the prior art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted in this application is as follows: A test strip dispensing box is provided, comprising a box body, a supporting mechanism, and a push cover. One end of the box body is a paper inlet, and the other end is a paper outlet, wherein the paper outlet is provided with a paper outlet groove. The box body is used to store test strips. The supporting mechanism is disposed at the paper inlet and is used to support the test strips, causing them to abut against the paper outlet. The push cover is slidably connected to the box body at the paper outlet. A push block is provided on the side of the push cover facing the paper outlet groove, and the height of the push block protruding from the surface of the push cover is less than or equal to the thickness of one test strip. The push cover has an open position and a closed position. In the open position, the side of the push block abuts against the side of one test strip. When the push cover is pushed from the open position to the closed position, the push block pushes the test strip out of the paper outlet groove.

[0007] Furthermore, the push cover includes an upper cover and two side covers; the upper cover and the two side covers form a semi-enclosed structure and are disposed on the paper output end of the box body.

[0008] Furthermore, near the paper output end, the side of the box body is provided with a sliding groove, and the side cover is provided with a raised sliding part, which slides in the sliding groove.

[0009] Furthermore, the slide groove is provided with a first limiting part, and the sliding part is provided with a second limiting part and a third limiting part; in the open position, the first limiting part is separated from the second limiting part, and the first limiting part abuts against the third limiting part; in the closed position, the first limiting part is separated from the third limiting part, and the first limiting part abuts against the second limiting part.

[0010] Furthermore, the lifting mechanism includes a cover plate, an elastic element, and a tray; one end of the elastic element is connected to the cover plate, and the other end of the elastic element is connected to the tray; the elastic element and the tray are located in the box body, and the test paper is placed on the tray; the cover plate is detachably connected to the box body at the paper feed end.

[0011] Furthermore, the cover plate is provided with a buckle, and the box body is provided with a slot, and the buckle engages with the slot.

[0012] Furthermore, the cover plate is provided with a first positioning post, and the support plate is provided with a second positioning post; one end of the elastic element is engaged in the first positioning post, and the other end of the elastic element is engaged in the second positioning post.

[0013] Furthermore, the two ends of the tray are bent toward the elastic member to form protective ends.

[0014] Furthermore, at least two elastic elements are provided, and the two elastic elements are arranged in parallel.

[0015] Furthermore, the push block is wedge-shaped; from one end of the push block to the other end, the height of the push block gradually decreases and smoothly transitions with the surface of the push cover.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the test strip dispensing box provided in this application are as follows: Compared with the prior art, in this application, a push block is provided on the side of the push cover facing the paper outlet slot, and the height of the push block protruding from the surface of the push cover is less than or equal to the thickness of a test strip; when moving the push cover, it can ensure that only one test strip is taken out at a time, avoiding the situation where multiple test strips are taken out at the same time, so that the unused test strips will not be contaminated; by setting up a lifting mechanism, after the test strips are used up, the mechanism will automatically stack the remaining test strips tightly, effectively reducing the contact area and time between the test strips and the air, reducing the probability that the test strips will become ineffective due to contact with air and moisture, thereby affecting the test results, and extending the shelf life of the test strips. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, 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 application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the test strip dispensing box provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the test strip dispensing box provided in the embodiment of this application when the lid is in the open position;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the test strip dispensing box provided in the embodiment of this application when the lid is in the closed position;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the test strip dispensing box provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cover plate in the test strip dispensing box provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 6 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the tray in the test strip dispensing box provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the side structure of the tray in the test strip dispensing box provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the push-top structure of the test strip dispensing box provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0026] The following are the labeling elements in the figure:

[0027] 100 - Box body; 101 - Paper feed end; 102 - Paper output end; 103 - Paper output slot; 104 - Slide groove; 141 - First limiting part;

[0028] 201-Cover plate; 211-Snap fastener; 212-First positioning post; 202-Elastic element; 203-Support plate; 231-Second positioning post; 232-Protective end;

[0029] 300 - Push cover; 301 - Top cover; 302 - Side cover; 321 - Sliding part; 322 - Second limiting part; 323 - Third limiting part; 303 - Push block;

[0030] 400-test strip. Detailed Implementation

[0031] To make the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects to be solved by this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and are not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0032] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly on that other component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to that other component.

[0033] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0034] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0035] Please see Figure 1 The test strip dispensing box provided in this application embodiment will now be described. The test strip dispensing box includes a box body 100, a supporting mechanism, and a push cover 300. One end of the box body 100 is a paper inlet end 101, and the other end is a paper outlet end 102, with a paper outlet slot 103 provided on the paper outlet end 102. The box body 100 is used to store test strips 400. The supporting mechanism is disposed at the paper inlet end 101 and is used to support the test strips 400, causing the test strips 400 to abut against the paper outlet end 102. The push cover 300 is slidably connected to the box body 100 at the paper outlet end 102. A push block 303 is provided on the side of the push cover 300 facing the paper outlet slot 103, such as... Figure 8 As shown, the height of the push block 303 protruding from the surface of the push cover 300 is less than or equal to the thickness of a test strip 400; the push cover 300 has an open position and a closed position, please refer to both. Figure 2 and Figure 3 In the open position, the side of the push block 303 abuts against the side of a test strip 400; when the push cover 300 is pushed from the open position to the closed position, the push block 303 pushes the test strip 400 out of the paper outlet 103. Figures 2 to 3In the middle, the arrow indicates the direction of movement of the push cover 300.

[0036] Compared with the prior art, the test strip dispensing box provided in this application embodiment has a push block 303 on the side of the push cover 300 facing the paper outlet 103. The height of the push block 303 protruding from the surface of the push cover 300 is less than or equal to the thickness of a test strip 400. When the push cover 300 is moved, it can ensure that only one test strip 400 is taken out at a time, avoiding the situation where multiple test strips 400 are taken out at the same time, so that the unused test strips 400 will not be contaminated. By setting up a lifting mechanism, after the test strips 400 are used up, the mechanism will automatically stack the remaining test strips 400 tightly, effectively reducing the contact area and time between the test strips 400 and the air, reducing the probability that the test strips 400 will become ineffective due to contact with air and moisture, thereby affecting the test results, and extending the shelf life of the test strips 400.

[0037] In one embodiment of this application, please refer to Figure 8 The push cover 300 includes an upper cover 301 and two side covers 302; the upper cover 301 and the two side covers 302 form a semi-enclosed structure and are placed on the paper output end 102 of the box body 100.

[0038] In this embodiment, the connection between the top cover 301 and the two side covers 302 adopts a rounded corner transition design, which not only enhances the stability of the overall structure, but also reduces the potential use hazards caused by sharp corners. The semi-enclosed structure allows the push cover 300 to maintain a tight fit with the box body 100 when sliding, effectively preventing external dust or impurities from entering the box body 100, thereby further ensuring the cleanliness of the test strip 400.

[0039] Specifically, the top cover 301 and the two side covers 302 are arranged in a U-shape or a U-shape. This arrangement allows the sliding cover 300 to slide more smoothly into the box body 100. The U-shape or U-shape structure ensures the strength of the sliding cover 300 while reducing the overall weight, making it easier and more convenient for users to operate.

[0040] In one embodiment of this application, please refer to Figure 4 Near the paper output end 102, the side of the box body 100 is provided with a sliding groove 104, and the side cover 302 is provided with a raised sliding part 321, which slides in the sliding groove 104.

[0041] In this embodiment, the cooperative design of the groove 104 and the sliding part 321 ensures that the sliding cover 300 slides more smoothly and precisely on the box body 100. The inner wall of the groove 104 is finely polished, which effectively reduces the frictional resistance that the sliding part 321 may generate during movement, while improving the fit between the sliding part 321 and the groove 104, and avoiding the smoothness of operation due to looseness.

[0042] At the same time, the design of the slide groove 104 and the sliding part 321, together with the semi-enclosed structure design of the push cover 300, allows the push cover 300 to move only along the length of the slide groove 104, and prevents it from shifting laterally or rotating, thus reducing the risk of the sliding part 321 disengaging from the slide groove 104.

[0043] In one embodiment of this application, please refer to the following: Figure 4 and Figure 8 The slide groove 104 is provided with a first limiting part 141, and the sliding part 321 is provided with a second limiting part 322 and a third limiting part 323; in the open position, the first limiting part 141 is separated from the second limiting part 322, and the first limiting part 141 abuts against the third limiting part 323; in the closed position, the first limiting part 141 is separated from the third limiting part 323, and the first limiting part 141 abuts against the second limiting part 322.

[0044] In this embodiment, by setting the first limiting part 141, the second limiting part 322 and the third limiting part 323, the sliding stroke of the push cover 300 can be limited, ensuring that the push cover 300 will not slide out excessively when in the open position, thereby avoiding the risk of damage or exposure of the test strip 400 due to operational errors.

[0045] In one embodiment of this application, please refer to Figure 1 The lifting mechanism includes a cover plate 201, an elastic element 202, and a tray 203; one end of the elastic element 202 is connected to the cover plate 201, and the other end of the elastic element 202 is connected to the tray 203; the elastic element 202 and the tray 203 are located in the box body 100, and the test paper 400 is placed on the tray 203; the cover plate 201 is detachably connected to the box body 100 at the paper feed end 101.

[0046] In this embodiment, the elastic element 202 adopts a spring structure, which has good elasticity and recovery ability. It can quickly push the tray 203 upward after the test strip 400 is taken, ensuring that the remaining test strip 400 is always tightly attached to the paper output end 102. The detachable connection design between the cover plate 201 and the box body 100 allows the user to quickly open the cover plate 201 when needed to clean the inside of the box body 100 or replace the elastic element 202.

[0047] In one embodiment of this application, please refer to Figure 5The cover plate 201 is provided with a buckle 211, and the box body 100 is provided with a slot, and the buckle 211 engages with the slot.

[0048] In this embodiment, the snap-fit ​​design of the buckle 211 and the slot ensures a stable connection between the cover plate 201 and the box body 100, while also facilitating quick disassembly and installation by the user. The buckle 211 is made of durable material and has a certain degree of elastic deformation capability, which can provide appropriate fastening force when inserted into the slot, preventing the cover plate 201 from loosening or falling off due to external force.

[0049] In one embodiment of this application, please refer to the following: Figure 5 and Figure 6 The cover plate 201 is provided with a first positioning post 212, and the support plate 203 is provided with a second positioning post 231; one end of the elastic member 202 is engaged in the first positioning post 212, and the other end of the elastic member 202 is engaged in the second positioning post 231.

[0050] In this embodiment, the first positioning post 212 and the second positioning post 231 provide precise fixing points for the elastic element 202, ensuring that the elastic element 202 maintains a stable position and orientation during operation. This positioning design effectively prevents the elastic element 202 from shifting or twisting during use, thereby ensuring the reliability and durability of the lifting mechanism. Simultaneously, the first positioning post 212 and the second positioning post 231 have simple structures and are easy to manufacture, reducing overall production costs and facilitating user operation when maintaining or replacing the elastic element 202. Furthermore, the positioning post design enhances the connection stability between the cover plate 201 and the tray 203, further improving the structural strength of the entire test paper dispensing box, enabling it to maintain good performance even under frequent use.

[0051] In one embodiment of this application, please refer to the following: Figure 6 and Figure 7 The two ends of the support plate 203 are bent toward the elastic member 202 to form protective ends 232.

[0052] In this embodiment, by providing the protective end 232, the risk of the end of the tray 203 scratching or damaging the test strip 400 can be reduced, while also providing better support when the test strips 400 are stacked. At the same time, the protective end 232 is bent toward the elastic member 202, which can also prevent accidental injuries such as scratches to the staff when changing the test strips 400.

[0053] In one embodiment of this application, please refer to Figure 1 At least two elastic elements 202 are provided, and the two elastic elements 202 are set in parallel.

[0054] It is understandable that the two elastic elements 202 are arranged in parallel, that is, the two ends of the two elastic elements 202 are connected to the tray 203 and the cover plate 201 respectively. In this embodiment, by setting at least two elastic elements 202 in parallel, the stability and load-bearing capacity of the lifting mechanism can be further improved. When there are many test strips 400, a single elastic element 202 may cause the tray 203 to rise unevenly due to insufficient load-bearing capacity. However, the multiple elastic elements 202 arranged in parallel can share the pressure, ensuring that the tray 203 can rise smoothly under any circumstances. In addition, the parallel design also enhances the redundancy of the system. Even if one elastic element 202 fails, the other elastic elements 202 can still maintain the basic function of the lifting mechanism, thereby improving the reliability of the test strip dispensing box.

[0055] In one embodiment of this application, the push block 303 is wedge-shaped; from one end of the push block 303 to the other end, the height of the push block 303 gradually decreases and smoothly transitions with the surface of the push cover 300.

[0056] In this embodiment, the wedge-shaped design of the push block 303 helps reduce pressure on the surface of the test strip 400 when pushing it, preventing damage or jamming of the test strip 400 due to excessive friction. The gradually decreasing height of the push block 303 allows for smoother force application during contact with the test strip 400, ensuring that only one test strip 400 is pushed out of the paper dispenser 103 at a time. Furthermore, the smooth transition between the push block 303 and the push cover 300 not only enhances the aesthetics of the overall structure but also reduces operational obstacles that may arise from sharp edges or abrupt structures, further optimizing the user experience. This design ensures functionality while also considering durability and ease of operation, resulting in higher stability and reliability of the test strip dispenser in practical applications.

[0057] In one embodiment of this application, the test strip 400 can be a specialized test strip used in fields such as medical testing, environmental monitoring, or food hygiene testing, such as blood glucose test strips. Taking the storage of blood glucose test strips as an example, the capacity of the box 100 can match the number of blood glucose test strips in a full box on the market, ensuring that the box 100 can completely store commonly used test strips without splitting or leaving any leftovers. This avoids storage chaos, makes full use of space, and provides users with a standardized and convenient storage experience.

[0058] The working process of the test strip dispensing box provided in this embodiment is as follows:

[0059] First, place the entire box of blood glucose test strips 400 into the box 100, ensuring that the test strips 400 are neatly stacked on the tray 203. Close the cover 201, engaging the latch 211 with the slot to complete the installation of the lifting mechanism. At this point, the elastic element 202 is compressed, providing an upward thrust to the tray 203, ensuring that the test strips 400 are tightly fitted to the paper output end 102.

[0060] When test strip 400 needs to be retrieved, push cover 300 to slide from open to closed. During the sliding process, the wedge-shaped structure of push block 303 will smoothly contact the topmost test strip 400, and with its precise height design, ensure that only one test strip 400 is pushed out of paper tray 103.

[0061] As each test strip 400 is taken out, the elastic element 202 continuously applies a pushing force, causing the tray 203 to move the remaining test strips 400 upwards, always maintaining close contact between the test strips 400 and the paper output end 102. This automatic adjustment mechanism effectively reduces the contact area and time between the test strips 400 and the air.

[0062] When it is necessary to replenish the test strip 400 or perform cleaning and maintenance, the cover plate 201 can be quickly removed. The whole process is simple and convenient, which significantly improves the preservation effect and usage efficiency of the test strip 400.

[0063] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A test strip dispensing box, characterized in that, include: The box body has a paper inlet at one end and a paper outlet at the other end, with a paper outlet slot provided at the paper outlet. The box is used to store the test strips; A lifting mechanism is provided at the paper feed end and is used to support the test paper so that the test paper abuts against the paper output end. A push cover is slidably connected to the box body at the paper output end; a push block is provided on the side of the push cover facing the paper output slot, and the height of the push block protruding from the surface of the push cover is less than or equal to the thickness of one sheet of test paper; The push cover has an open position and a closed position. In the open position, the side of the push block abuts against the side of a test strip. Pushing the cover from the open position to the closed position, the pusher pushes the test paper out of the paper outlet slot.

2. The test strip access case of claim 1, wherein, The push cover includes an upper cover and two side covers; the upper cover and the two side covers form a semi-enclosed structure and are disposed on the paper output end of the box body.

3. The test strip access case of claim 2, wherein, Near the paper output end, the side of the box body is provided with a sliding groove, and the side cover is provided with a raised sliding part, which slides in the sliding groove.

4. The test strip access case of claim 3, wherein, The slide groove is provided with a first limiting part, and the sliding part is provided with a second limiting part and a third limiting part; in the open position, the first limiting part is separated from the second limiting part and abuts against the third limiting part; in the closed position, the first limiting part is separated from the third limiting part and abuts against the second limiting part.

5. The test strip access case of claim 1, wherein, The lifting mechanism includes a cover plate, an elastic element, and a tray; one end of the elastic element is connected to the cover plate, and the other end of the elastic element is connected to the tray; the elastic element and the tray are located in the box body, and the test paper is placed on the tray; the cover plate is detachably connected to the box body at the paper feed end.

6. The test strip access case of claim 5, wherein, The cover plate is provided with a buckle, and the box body is provided with a slot, and the buckle engages with the slot.

7. The test strip dispensing box as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The cover plate is provided with a first positioning post, and the support plate is provided with a second positioning post; one end of the elastic element is engaged in the first positioning post, and the other end of the elastic element is engaged in the second positioning post.

8. The test strip access case of claim 5, wherein, The two ends of the support plate are bent toward the elastic element to form protective ends.

9. The test strip access case of claim 5, wherein, At least two elastic elements are provided, and the two elastic elements are arranged in parallel.

10. The test strip access case of any one of claims 1-9, wherein, The push block is wedge-shaped; from one end of the push block to the other end, the height of the push block gradually decreases and smoothly transitions with the surface of the push cover.

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