Drain connector for hemodialysis machine

By designing a drain connector for hemodialysis machines and incorporating a transparent observation window, a one-way valve, and a cleaning unit, the problem of clogged drain pipes in hemodialysis machines has been solved. This enables abnormal waste liquid warning and automated cleaning, improving operational convenience and safety.

CN224462041UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-07

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Filing Date
2025-04-21
Publication Date
2026-07-07

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The drain pipes of existing hemodialysis machines are easily clogged by protein esters in the waste liquid, resulting in poor drainage. This requires disassembling the pipes for cleaning, which is troublesome, time-consuming, and labor-intensive. Furthermore, there is a lack of an abnormal waste liquid warning mechanism.

Method used

Design a drain connector for a hemodialysis machine, including a transparent observation window, a one-way valve, a cleaning unit, and a sewage discharge unit. It uses pH test strips to warn of abnormalities and uses a servo motor to drive a spiral blade cleaning brush to clean the filter cylinder, thus achieving automated cleaning.

Benefits of technology

It enables intuitive early warning of abnormal waste liquid and automated cleaning, avoiding the hassle of disassembling pipelines for cleaning and improving operational efficiency and safety.

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Abstract

A drain connector for a hemodialysis machine, relating to the field of hemodialysis machine technology, includes a support base. A power switch is installed on the side of the support base, and a filter tube is fixed to the top of the support base. The filter tube is transparent, and a filter screen is installed inside the filter tube. One end of the filter screen is connected to a conduit, and the other end is connected to an installation pipe. A cleaning unit for cleaning the inside of the filter screen is installed on the installation pipe, and a sewage discharge unit is connected to the installation pipe. A drain pipe is connected to the filter tube. This drain connector for a hemodialysis machine is easy to clean, avoiding the hassle of disassembling pipes for cleaning, saving time and effort. It can provide a direct warning of abnormal waste fluid, making it highly practical.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of hemodialysis machine technology, and in particular to a drain connector for a hemodialysis machine. Background Technology

[0002] Current hemodialysis machines discharge waste fluid into the drainage channel through their own drain pipes, but lack corresponding drain connectors. Over time, protein esters in the waste fluid will adhere to the pipe walls, causing blockages and hindering drainage. This can lead to decreased dialysis treatment quality or trigger alarms and interruptions, with waste fluid flowing back into the hemodialysis machine and causing contamination. Currently, the solution is to remove the pipes and clean the blockages, which is cumbersome, time-consuming, and labor-intensive. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the existing defects and provide a drainage connector for hemodialysis machines. It is easy to clean, avoids the trouble of disassembling the pipe for cleaning, saves time and effort, and can provide intuitive early warning of abnormal waste liquid. It is practical and can effectively solve the problems in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the aforementioned objective, this utility model adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A drain connector for a hemodialysis machine includes a support base. A power switch is installed on the side of the support base, and a filter tube is fixed to the top of the support base. The filter tube is transparent, and a filter screen is installed inside the filter tube. One end of the filter screen is connected to a conduit, and the other end is connected to an installation tube. A cleaning unit for cleaning the inside of the filter screen is installed on the installation tube, and a sewage discharge unit is connected to the installation tube. A drain pipe is connected to the filter tube.

[0006] Furthermore, it also includes a one-way valve, which is mounted on the conduit.

[0007] Furthermore, it also includes a transparent observation window, which is fixed to the side of the catheter, and a pH test strip is provided on the inside of the transparent observation window.

[0008] Furthermore, the cleaning unit includes spiral blades and a servo motor. The servo motor is mounted at the end of the mounting tube, the spiral blades are fixed on the output shaft of the servo motor, the spiral blades are disposed inside the filter cylinder, and the servo motor is electrically connected to a power switch.

[0009] Furthermore, the cleaning unit also includes a cleaning brush, which is disposed at the edge of the spiral blade and is in contact with the inner wall of the filter cylinder.

[0010] Furthermore, the sewage discharge unit includes a sewage discharge valve and a sewage discharge pipe, the sewage discharge pipe being connected and fixed to the installation pipe, and the sewage discharge valve being assembled on the sewage discharge pipe.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This drain connector for hemodialysis machines has the following advantages:

[0012] 1. The color change of the pH test paper in the transparent observation window provides a direct warning of abnormal waste liquid, which is highly practical.

[0013] 2. The cleaning unit cleans the dirt on the filter cylinder, which is convenient and avoids the trouble of disassembling the pipes for cleaning, saving time and effort. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional side view of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 4 This is an enlarged structural diagram of point A of this utility model.

[0018] In the diagram: 1-Support base, 2-Conduit, 3-Drainage unit, 31-Drainage valve, 32-Drainage pipe, 4-Cleaning unit, 41-Spiral blade, 42-Cleaning brush, 43-Servo motor, 5-Check valve, 6-Filter tube, 7-Power switch, 8-Installation tube, 9-Drainage pipe, 10-Filter screen cylinder, 11-Transparent observation window, 12-pH test paper. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The present invention will be explained in detail through the following embodiments. The purpose of disclosing the present invention is to protect all technical improvements within the scope of the present invention.

[0020] Please see Figure 1-4This embodiment provides a technical solution: a drain connector for a hemodialysis machine, including a support base 1, a power switch 7 installed on the side of the support base 1, a filter tube 6 fixed on the top of the support base 1, the filter tube 6 being a transparent structure, a filter screen cylinder 10 installed inside the filter tube 6, a conduit 2 fixedly connected to one end of the filter screen cylinder 10, an installation pipe 8 fixedly connected to the other end of the filter screen cylinder 10, a cleaning unit 4 for cleaning the inside of the filter screen cylinder 10 installed on the installation pipe 8, a sewage discharge unit 3 fixedly connected to the installation pipe 8, a drain pipe 9 fixedly connected to the filter tube 6, the end of the conduit 2 being connected to the drain end of the hemodialysis machine, waste liquid entering the filter screen cylinder 10 on the filter tube 6 through the conduit 2, filtering the waste liquid through the filter screen cylinder 10, and then discharging the waste liquid through the drain pipe 9. The filter tube 6 being a transparent structure allows observation of the filtration status of the filter screen cylinder 10.

[0021] It also includes a one-way valve 5, which is mounted on the conduit 2 to prevent backflow of liquid in the conduit 2.

[0022] It also includes a transparent observation window 11, which is fixed to the side of the conduit 2. A pH test paper 12 is provided on the inside of the transparent observation window 11. The color change of the pH test paper 12 inside the transparent observation window 11 provides a direct warning of abnormal waste liquid, which is very practical.

[0023] The cleaning unit 4 includes a spiral blade 41 and a servo motor 43. The servo motor 43 is mounted on the end of the mounting tube 8, and the spiral blade 41 is fixed on the output shaft of the servo motor 43. The spiral blade 41 is disposed inside the filter cylinder 10. The servo motor 43 is electrically connected to the power switch 7. The cleaning unit 4 also includes a cleaning brush 42, which is disposed at the edge of the spiral blade 41 and contacts the inner wall of the filter cylinder 10. The sewage discharge unit 3 includes a sewage discharge valve 31 and a sewage discharge pipe 32, which is connected to and fixed in the mounting tube 8. On the mounting pipe 8, the drain valve 31 is mounted on the drain pipe 32. When the filter cylinder 10 needs to be cleaned, the drain valve 31 is opened. At this time, the drain pipe 32 is connected to the mounting pipe 8. Then, the output shaft of the servo motor 43 drives the spiral blade 41 to rotate. The cleaning brush 42 on the spiral blade 41 cleans the dirt on the filter cylinder 10. The cleaned dirt is transported to the mounting pipe 8 through the spiral blade 41. The dirt is finally discharged through the drain pipe 32. It is convenient to clean and avoids the trouble of disassembling the pipe for cleaning, saving time and effort.

[0024] The working principle of the drain connector for a hemodialysis machine provided by this utility model is as follows: the color change of the pH test paper 12 in the transparent observation window 11 provides a direct warning of abnormal waste liquid. The one-way valve 5 prevents backflow of liquid in the conduit 2. The end of the conduit 2 is connected to the drain end of the hemodialysis machine. The waste liquid enters the filter screen 10 on the filter tube 6 through the conduit 2 and is filtered by the filter screen 10. Then, the waste liquid is discharged through the drain pipe 9. The filter tube 6 is transparent, so the filtration status of the filter screen 10 can be observed. When the filter screen 10 needs to be cleaned, the drain valve 31 is opened. At this time, the drain pipe 32 is connected to the installation pipe 8. Then, the output shaft of the servo motor 43 drives the spiral blade 41 to rotate. The cleaning brush 42 on the spiral blade 41 cleans the dirt on the filter screen 10. The cleaned dirt is transported to the installation pipe 8 through the spiral blade 41 and finally discharged through the drain pipe 32.

[0025] It is worth noting that the components disclosed in the above embodiments are all general standard parts or parts known to those skilled in the art, and their structures and principles can be learned by those skilled in the art through technical manuals or conventional experimental methods.

[0026] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances. For example, a rotary connection can refer to a rotary connection through a bearing.

[0027] The parts of this utility model not described in detail are prior art. Although this utility model has been specifically shown and introduced in conjunction with preferred embodiments, there are many methods and approaches to implement this technical solution. The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this utility model. However, those skilled in the art should understand that various changes in form and detail can be made to this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model as defined by the appended claims, and all such changes shall be within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A drain connector for a hemodialysis machine, comprising a support base (1), characterized in that: A power switch (7) is installed on the side of the support base (1). A filter tube (6) is fixed on the top of the support base (1). The filter tube (6) is transparent. A filter screen cylinder (10) is installed inside the filter tube (6). One end of the filter screen cylinder (10) is connected to a conduit (2). The other end of the filter screen cylinder (10) is connected to an installation tube (8). A cleaning unit (4) for cleaning the inside of the filter screen cylinder (10) is installed on the installation tube (8). A sewage discharge unit (3) is connected to the installation tube (8). A drain pipe (9) is connected to the filter tube (6).

2. The drain connector for a hemodialysis machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a one-way valve (5), which is mounted on the conduit (2).

3. A drain connector for a hemodialysis machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a transparent observation window (11), which is fixed to the side of the conduit (2), and a pH test strip (12) is provided on the inside of the transparent observation window (11).

4. A drain connector for a hemodialysis machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning unit (4) includes a spiral blade (41) and a servo motor (43). The servo motor (43) is installed at the end of the mounting tube (8). The spiral blade (41) is fixed on the output shaft of the servo motor (43). The spiral blade (41) is set inside the filter cylinder (10). The servo motor (43) is electrically connected to the power switch (7).

5. A drain connector for a hemodialysis machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The cleaning unit (4) also includes a cleaning brush (42), which is located at the edge of the spiral blade (41) and is in contact with the inner wall of the filter cylinder (10).

6. A drain connector for a hemodialysis machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sewage discharge unit (3) includes a sewage discharge valve (31) and a sewage discharge pipe (32). The sewage discharge pipe (32) is connected and fixed on the installation pipe (8), and the sewage discharge valve (31) is assembled on the sewage discharge pipe (32).