Intensive care unit trash collection device

By designing a waste collection device for the intensive care unit, utilizing funnels, movable baffles, and ultraviolet disinfection, the problem of bacterial infection during medical waste collection was solved, achieving safe and efficient waste collection and disinfection.

CN224448984UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-03SUN YAT SEN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SUN YAT SEN UNIV

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SUN YAT SEN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SUN YAT SEN UNIV
Filing Date
2025-06-19
Publication Date
2026-07-03

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing waste collection equipment cannot effectively isolate medical waste, increasing the risk of bacterial infection and affecting the efficiency of equipment use.

Method used

A waste collection device for intensive care units was designed, comprising a funnel, a movable baffle, a collection box, and a disinfection device. It utilizes ultraviolet lamps for disinfection, and clamps and anti-slip mats reduce direct contact between waste and the equipment.

Benefits of technology

It enables the effective collection and disinfection of medical waste, reduces the risk of bacterial spillage, and improves the safety of equipment use.

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Abstract

This utility model relates to the technical field of waste collection devices, specifically a waste collection device for intensive care units (ICUs). The device includes a waste collection unit with a collection mechanism inside. The collection mechanism includes a funnel, with both sides of the funnel fixedly connected to the waste collection unit. Several fixed seats are fixedly connected to the lower surface of the funnel. A rotating rod is rotatably connected inside every two fixed seats. A movable baffle is fixedly connected to the arc surface of the rotating rod, and two springs are sleeved on the arc surface of the rotating rod. This invention solves the problem that traditional waste collection devices cannot separate the waste collection unit from the medical waste when collecting medical waste, increasing the risk of bacterial infection and hindering the collection of medical waste, thus reducing the need for waste collection devices.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of waste collection device technology, and in particular to a waste collection device for intensive care units. Background Technology

[0002] Waste collection equipment is a device or system used to collect and temporarily store various types of waste, and to facilitate subsequent transportation and processing.

[0003] Existing technologies, such as the utility model with publication number CN220595878U, disclose a garbage collection device. The key technical point of the device is that it includes an outer barrel, the surface of which is provided with a connecting valve for connecting to an air pump. A first sealing ring is also fixedly connected inside the outer barrel. The first sealing ring abuts against an inner barrel for fitting a garbage bag. The inner wall and bottom of the inner barrel are provided with multiple through holes. This utility model uses an air pump to draw air, creating an air pressure difference between the inside and outside of the garbage bag. This air pressure difference allows the garbage bag, acting as an insulating material, to adhere tightly to the inner wall of the inner barrel. When a cotton swab comes into contact with the garbage bag, the inner wall of the inner barrel can prevent the garbage bag from deforming outward and breaking, thereby preventing the cotton swab from puncturing the garbage bag.

[0004] The following issues were identified in response to the above: When using waste collection equipment to collect medical waste, traditional waste collection equipment cannot separate the equipment from the medical waste, increasing the risk of bacterial infection and hindering the collection of medical waste, thus reducing the use of waste collection equipment. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies where, when collecting medical waste, traditional waste collection equipment cannot separate the equipment from the waste, increasing the risk of bacterial infection and hindering the collection of medical waste. Therefore, this invention proposes a waste collection device for intensive care units.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a waste collection device for intensive care units, comprising a waste collection equipment, wherein the waste collection equipment has a collection device inside, the collection device includes a funnel, both sides of the funnel are fixedly connected to the waste collection equipment, a plurality of fixed seats are fixedly connected to the lower surface of the funnel, a rotating rod is rotatably connected inside every two fixed seats, a movable baffle is fixedly connected to the arc surface of the rotating rod, two springs are sleeved on the arc surface of the rotating rod, the two ends of the springs are fixedly connected to the fixed seats and the movable baffle, and a collection box is slidably connected inside the waste collection equipment.

[0007] The aforementioned components achieve the following effect: they collect medical waste placed in the waste collection equipment, reducing the spillage of bacteria from the medical waste.

[0008] Preferably, the waste collection device has a fixed internal connection to a limiting plate, which is located directly below the funnel.

[0009] The aforementioned components achieve the following effect: they restrict the position of the collection box within the waste collection equipment and align the collection box with the funnel outlet.

[0010] Preferably, a pressure cap is snapped onto the upper surface of the collection box, and the pressure cap is tightly pressed against the collection box.

[0011] The effect achieved by the above components is to make it easier to put garbage bags on the collection box and reduce the chance of garbage bags falling off.

[0012] Preferably, a handle is fixedly connected to one end of the collection box, and the handle has a "U" shaped cross-section.

[0013] The aforementioned components achieve the effect of making it easy to pull out and put back into the collection box.

[0014] Preferably, the waste collection equipment is equipped with a disinfection device, which includes a mounting base. One end of the mounting base is fixedly connected to the waste collection equipment. An ultraviolet lamp is fixedly connected inside the mounting base. A slot is opened inside the waste collection equipment. A battery is fixedly connected inside the waste collection equipment. A wire is fixedly connected to one side of the mounting base. The other end of the wire passes through the slot and is fixedly connected to the battery. A charging hole is opened on the upper surface of the battery.

[0015] The aforementioned components achieve the effect of disinfecting the waste collection equipment and the funnel inlet using ultraviolet lamps.

[0016] Preferably, the garbage collection device has a hook on one side for fixing the garbage, and a clamp is engaged inside the hook.

[0017] The effect achieved by the above-mentioned components is to pick up the medical waste to be collected and place it into the collection box in the waste collection equipment to reduce direct contact with the medical waste.

[0018] Preferably, an anti-slip pad is fixedly connected to one end of the clip that is close to each other, and the anti-slip pad has irregular protrusions distributed on one end that is close to each other.

[0019] The effect achieved by the above components is to reduce the slippage and fall of medical waste during the clamping process when using clamps.

[0020] In summary, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0021] In this invention, when the waste collection equipment needs to collect medical waste, the cover of the waste collection equipment is opened, and the clips attached to the hooks are taken out. The clips are used to pick up the medical waste to be collected. After the clips pick up the medical waste, it is placed from the funnel into the collection box below the funnel. When the medical waste falls from the funnel into the collection box, it pushes open the movable baffle and rotates downward. The downward rotation of the movable baffle drives the rotating rod to rotate, and the rotation of the rotating rod drives the spring to rotate. After the medical waste falls into the collection box, the rotating spring rebounds, causing the rotating rod and the movable baffle to rotate, so that the rotating baffle returns to its original position. When the collection box is full and needs to be cleaned, the waste collection equipment is pushed to the cleaning location, the waste collection equipment is opened, and the handle is pulled to move the collection box out of the waste collection equipment. After the collection box is removed from the waste collection equipment, the inside of the collection box is cleaned and a new garbage bag is put in. The handle is pulled to put the collection box back into the waste collection equipment. At this time, the limiting plate in the waste collection equipment can quickly position the collection box. After the collection box is put in place, the waste collection equipment is closed.

[0022] In this invention, when the waste collection equipment needs to use the disinfection device after collecting medical waste, the battery switch is turned on. After the battery switch is turned on, the ultraviolet lamp is powered through the wire. After the ultraviolet lamp is turned on, it disinfects the waste collection equipment and the funnel inlet, reducing bacteria and making them lose their ability to reproduce and infect, thereby reducing the large number of bacteria carried by the mobile garbage truck. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 This utility model Figure 1 Internal structure diagram;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the collection device structure of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of the disinfection device of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a partial structural diagram of the disinfection device of this utility model.

[0029] Legend: 1. Waste collection equipment; 2. Collection device; 21. Collection box; 22. Cover; 23. Handle; 24. Limiting plate; 25. Funnel; 26. Fixing base; 27. Movable baffle; 28. Spring; 29. ​​Rotating rod; 3. Disinfection device; 31. Mounting base; 32. Ultraviolet lamp; 33. Wire; 34. Groove; 35. Battery; 36. Charging port; 37. Hook; 38. Clip; 39. Anti-slip mat. Detailed Implementation

[0030] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this utility model provides a technical solution: a waste collection device for intensive care units, including a waste collection device 1, a collection device 2 inside the waste collection device 1, and a disinfection device 3 inside the waste collection device 1.

[0031] The following section will describe the specific setup and function of the collection device 2 and the disinfection device 3.

[0032] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown in this embodiment: the collection device 2 includes a funnel 25, with both sides of the funnel 25 fixedly connected to the waste collection device 1. Several fixed seats 26 are fixedly connected to the lower surface of the funnel 25. A rotating rod 29 is rotatably connected inside every two fixed seats 26. A movable baffle 27 is fixedly connected to the arc surface of the rotating rod 29. Two springs 28 are sleeved on the arc surface of the rotating rod 29. The two ends of the springs 28 are fixedly connected to the fixed seats 26 and the movable baffle 27. A collection box 21 is slidably connected inside the waste collection device 1, achieving the collection of medical waste placed in the waste collection device 1 and reducing the leakage of bacteria from the medical waste. A limiting plate 24 is fixedly connected inside the waste collection device 1, located directly below the funnel 25, thus limiting the position of the collection box 21 in the waste collection device 1 and aligning the collection box 21 with the outlet of the funnel 25. A pressure cap 22 is snapped onto the upper surface of the collection box 21, tightly pressing the pressure cap 22 against the collection box 21, facilitating the placement of a garbage bag on the collection box 21 and reducing the likelihood of the garbage bag falling off. A handle 23 is fixedly connected to one end of the collection box 21. The cross-section of the handle 23 is U-shaped, which facilitates pulling out and putting back the collection box 21.

[0033] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown in this embodiment: the disinfection device 3 includes a mounting base 31, one end of which is fixedly connected to the waste collection device 1. An ultraviolet lamp 32 is fixedly connected inside the mounting base 31. A slot 34 is opened inside the waste collection device 1, and a battery 35 is fixedly connected inside the waste collection device 1. A wire 33 is fixedly connected to one side of the mounting base 31, and the other end of the wire 33 passes through the slot 34 and is fixedly connected to the battery 35. A charging hole 36 is opened on the upper surface of the battery 35, achieving the effect of disinfecting the waste collection device 1 and the inlet of the funnel 25 using the ultraviolet lamp 32. A hook 37 is fixed to one side of the waste collection device 1, and a clamp 38 is engaged inside the hook 37 to clamp the medical waste to be collected and place it into the collection box 21 in the waste collection device 1, reducing direct contact with the medical waste. An anti-slip pad 39 is fixedly connected to the end of the clamp 38 adjacent to it. The anti-slip pad 39 has irregularly distributed protrusions on the end adjacent to it, reducing the slippage and fall of the medical waste during clamping.

[0034] Working principle: When the waste collection device 1 needs to use the collection device 2 to collect medical waste, open the cover of the waste collection device 1 and take out the clamp 38 that is attached to the hook 37. Use the clamp 38 to pick up the medical waste to be collected. After the clamp 38 picks up the medical waste, it is placed from the funnel 25 into the collection box 21 below the funnel 25. When the medical waste falls from the funnel 25 into the collection box 21, it pushes open the movable baffle 27 and rotates downward. The downward rotation of the movable baffle 27 drives the rotating rod 29 to rotate. The rotation of the rotating rod 29 drives the spring 28 to rotate. After the medical waste falls into the collection box 21, the rotating spring 28 rebounds. The rotating rod 29 and the movable baffle 27 are rotated to return the rotating baffle to its original position. When the collection box 21 is full and needs to be cleaned, the garbage collection device 1 is pushed to the cleaning location, the garbage collection device 1 is turned on, and the handle 23 is pulled to move the collection box 21 out of the garbage collection device 1. After the collection box 21 is moved out of the garbage collection device 1, the inside of the collection box 21 is cleaned and a new garbage bag is put in. The handle 23 is pulled to put the collection box 21 back into the garbage collection device 1. At this time, the limiting plate 24 in the garbage collection device 1 can quickly position the collection box 21. After the collection box 21 is put in place, the garbage collection device 1 is turned off.

[0035] In this utility model, when the waste collection device 1 needs to use the disinfection device 3 after collecting medical waste, the switch of the battery 35 is turned on. After the switch of the battery 35 is turned on, the ultraviolet lamp 32 is powered through the wire 33. After the ultraviolet light is turned on, it disinfects the waste collection device 1 and the inlet of the funnel 25, reducing bacteria and making them lose their ability to reproduce and infect, thereby reducing the large number of bacteria carried by the mobile garbage truck.

[0036] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of 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.

Claims

1. An intensive care unit waste collection device comprising a waste collection apparatus (1), characterized in that: The garbage collection equipment (1) is equipped with a collection device (2) inside. The collection device (2) includes a funnel (25). The two sides of the funnel (25) are fixedly connected to the garbage collection equipment (1). Several fixed seats (26) are fixedly connected to the lower surface of the funnel (25). A rotating rod (29) is rotatably connected inside each pair of fixed seats (26). A movable baffle (27) is fixedly connected to the arc surface of the rotating rod (29). Two springs (28) are sleeved on the arc surface of the rotating rod (29). The two ends of the springs (28) are fixedly connected to the fixed seats (26) and the movable baffle (27). A collection box (21) is slidably connected inside the garbage collection equipment (1).

2. An intensive care unit trash collection device according to claim 1, wherein: The waste collection device (1) is internally fixedly connected to a limiting plate (24), which is located directly below the funnel (25).

3. The trash collection device for a critical care nursery of claim 1, wherein: The upper surface of the collection box (21) is fitted with a pressure cap (22), and the pressure cap (22) is tightly pressed against the collection box (21).

4. The trash collection device for a critical care nursery of claim 1, wherein: One end of the collection box (21) is fixedly connected to a handle (23), and the cross-section of the handle (23) is "U" shaped.

5. The trash collection device for a critical care nursery of claim 1, wherein: The garbage collection device (1) is equipped with a disinfection device (3). The disinfection device (3) includes a mounting base (31). One end of the mounting base (31) is fixedly connected to the garbage collection device (1). An ultraviolet lamp (32) is fixedly connected inside the mounting base (31). A slot (34) is opened inside the garbage collection device (1). A battery (35) is fixedly connected inside the garbage collection device (1). A wire (33) is fixedly connected to one side of the mounting base (31). The other end of the wire (33) passes through the slot (34) and is fixedly connected to the battery (35). A charging hole (36) is opened on the upper surface of the battery (35).

6. The trash collection device for a critical care nursery of claim 1, wherein: The garbage collection device (1) has a hook (37) on one side for fixing garbage, and a clip (38) is engaged inside the hook (37).

7. An intensive care unit trash collection device according to claim 6, wherein: The anti-slip pad (39) is fixedly connected to one end of the clip (38) and the anti-slip pad (39) has irregular protrusions distributed on one end of the clip (39).