Novel urinal for men and women
The urinal design, which uses a magnetic ring to control the sealing plate, solves the problems of urinal contamination and inconvenience in use, and enables contactless opening and closing as well as convenient cleaning and disinfection, thus improving the patient's user experience.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SUN YAT SEN UNIVERSITY CANCER CENTER (CANCER HOSPITAL AFFILIATED TO SUN YAT SEN UNIVERSITY CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF SUN YAT SEN UNIVERSITY)
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-14
AI Technical Summary
Existing unisex urinals are prone to getting urine on the sealing plug or lid after use, causing contamination, inconvenience in use, and inability to be disassembled for disinfection, increasing the burden on patients.
A urinal structure with a magnetic ring and a sealing plate was designed. The magnetic ring controls the opening and closing of the sealing plate to prevent patients from directly contacting urine. Combined with the buckle design of the clamp and the handrail, it realizes contactless use and sealing, and is convenient for cleaning and disinfection.
It enables contactless opening and closing of the urinal, avoiding contamination, simplifying the retrieval process, reducing the burden on patients, and improving the ease of use and cleaning of the device.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, and in particular to a novel unisex urinal. Background Technology
[0002] For patients with limited mobility or who are bedridden, urinals are typically used to avoid excessive activity and unnecessary strain on their bodies. Currently, there are many types of unisex urinals available, most with similar structures. To prevent spillage, a sealing plug or lid is usually used to seal the catheter inlet. However, in practice, the sealing plug or lid often becomes contaminated with urine when the urinal is already filled. Removing the plug or lid can easily lead to contamination. Furthermore, the removed plug or lid is difficult to store, making the device inconvenient to use. After use, the components are integrally molded and cannot be disassembled, hindering sterilization. When not in use, the device is usually placed under the bed, requiring the patient to bend over and squat to retrieve it, increasing the burden on the patient. Additionally, patients or caregivers may easily kick the urinal, causing spillage. Therefore, a new unisex urinal is urgently needed to solve these problems. Utility Model Content
[0003] The present invention aims to provide a new type of unisex urinal to solve the problems of current urinals being inconvenient to use and prone to contamination.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0005] The basic technical solution provided by this utility model is as follows: A novel unisex urinal includes a body, a handle, an mounting plate, a limiting post passing through a groove on the mounting plate, a compression spring and a sliding block respectively mounted on the limiting post, and clamps on both the sliding block and the mounting plate, with the two sets of clamps arranged opposite each other; a connecting tube is provided at the opening of the body, a urination port is provided on the connecting tube, and two sets of rotatable sealing plates are arranged opposite each other inside the connecting tube, a torsion spring is mounted at the pivot connecting the sealing plate and the inner wall of the connecting tube, the sealing plate is located on the bottom surface of a fixed frame, the fixed frame is located on the bottom surface of a movable ring, the movable ring passes through the connecting tube, and multiple sets of magnetic blocks are provided on the movable ring, the magnetic blocks are slidably arranged in the cavity of the inner wall of the connecting tube and correspond to the position of the magnetic ring, the magnetic ring is rotatably mounted on the mounting ring, one end of the mounting ring is connected to a positioning spring, the positioning spring and the mounting ring are both mounted outside the connecting tube, a limiting groove is opened on the connecting tube, a limiting block is slidably arranged in the limiting groove, and the limiting block is located on the inner wall of the magnetic ring.
[0006] Preferably, the connecting tube is connected to the pot body and the catheter port by a threaded structure, and a sealing ring is fitted at each connection. The catheter port is made of medical silicone and is an oval-shaped funnel with an arc-shaped end face.
[0007] Preferably, the clamping plate is provided with an anti-slip pad, both the anti-slip pad and the main body of the clamping plate are arc-shaped, the end of the clamping plate is connected to an inclined straight plate, and a groove is provided on the mounting plate.
[0008] Preferably, the pot body is made of white transparent material, the surface of the pot body is provided with scale lines, the inside of the pot body is coated with an antibacterial coating, the antibacterial coating is a silver ion coating, and multiple sets of arc-shaped plates are provided inside the pot body.
[0009] Preferably, the handle has multiple sets of anti-slip grooves.
[0010] The principle and beneficial effects of the basic technical solution are as follows: When the device is not in use, the handle is inserted into the handrail beside the bed, causing the handrail to be locked between the two sets of clamps. Under the action of the compression spring, the sliding block drives the clamps to always press against the handrail, thus clamping the device to the side of the bed. To remove it, simply lift the device upwards; the sliding block moves in the opposite direction, increasing the distance between the two sets of clamps, allowing the handrail to be released from the clamp. This eliminates the need to place it under the bed, avoiding contamination and making the device easily accessible. Under the action of the positioning spring and the torsion spring, the mounting ring maintains its initial position, and the two sets of sealing plates remain closed. In the first step, the connecting tube is sealed, and the magnetic ring is moved. Through magnetic attraction, the magnetic block drives the moving ring to move inside the connecting tube, causing the fixing frame to move and press against the two sets of sealing plates. This causes the sealing plates to rotate, opening the connecting tube. The magnetic ring is positioned by the limiting block and limiting groove, eliminating the need for the patient to hold the magnetic ring continuously, making it convenient for use. This allows the patient to open and use the urinal without contacting the source of contamination. After use, the magnetic ring is rotated back, and under the action of the positioning spring, the magnetic ring resets, thereby resetting the moving ring and sealing plates, and resealing the connecting tube to prevent urine from spilling out. Attached Figure Description
[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a novel unisex urinal of this utility model;
[0012] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional assembly structure diagram of a novel unisex urinal according to the present invention.
[0013] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of region A in the middle;
[0014] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of region B in the middle;
[0015] Figure 5This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the connecting tube in a novel unisex urinal of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a magnetic ring in a novel unisex urinal according to this utility model;
[0017] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the body of a novel unisex urinal according to this utility model;
[0018] The corresponding labels in the attached diagram are named as follows: 1. Pot body; 2. Handle; 3. Connecting tube; 4. Urinary catheter port; 5. Scale line; 6. Groove; 7. Magnetic ring; 8. Mounting ring; 9. Positioning spring; 10. Mounting plate; 11. Anti-slip groove; 12. Sealing ring; 13. Limiting post; 14. Compression spring; 15. Clamping plate; 16. Anti-slip pad; 17. Sliding block; 18. Moving ring; 19. Magnetic block; 20. Fixing frame; 21. Sealing plate; 22. Torsion spring; 23. Limiting groove; 24. Limiting block; 25. Arc plate. Detailed Implementation
[0019] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:
[0020] like Figures 1-7As shown: A novel unisex urinal includes a body 1, a handle 2 on the body 1, and a mounting plate 10 fitted onto the handle 2. A limiting post 13 passes through a groove on the mounting plate 10. A compression spring 14 and a sliding block 17 are respectively fitted onto the limiting post 13. Both the sliding block 17 and the mounting plate 10 are provided with clamping plates 15. The two sets of clamping plates 15 are arranged opposite to each other. The clamping plates 15 on the mounting plate 10 are in contact with the bottom surface of the handle 2 and cannot move. The clamping plates 15 on the sliding block 17 can move with the sliding block 17. They move together to achieve a clamping function; a connecting tube 3 is provided at the opening of the pot body 1, and a catheter port 4 is provided on the connecting tube 3. Two sets of rotatable sealing plates 21 are arranged opposite each other inside the connecting tube 3. A torsion spring 22 is sleeved at the pivot point where the sealing plate 21 connects to the inner wall of the connecting tube 3. The torsion spring 22 provides rotational elasticity, so that the two sets of sealing plates 21 remain in a snap-fit state under normal conditions, sealing the connecting tube 3; the sealing plate 21 is located on the bottom surface of the fixing frame 20, and the fixing frame 20 is set on the bottom surface of the moving ring 18. The lengths of the fixing brackets 20 are inconsistent. Therefore, when the two sets of sealing plates 21 are rotated, they always open one after the other, and vice versa. This ensures that the two sets of sealing plates 21 always engage in the correct order, guaranteeing a tight seal. The moving ring 18 passes through the connecting pipe 3 and is equipped with multiple sets of magnetic blocks 19. The magnetic blocks 19 are slidably disposed in the cavity of the inner wall of the connecting pipe 3 and correspond to the position of the magnetic ring 7. The magnetic ring 7 and the magnetic blocks 19 are magnetically attracted to each other, and the magnetic attraction force is... The magnetic ring 7 is rotatably mounted on the mounting ring 8. One end of the mounting ring 8 is connected to the positioning spring 9. Both the positioning spring 9 and the mounting ring 8 are sleeved on the outside of the connecting pipe 3. A limiting groove 23 is opened on the connecting pipe 3. A limiting block 24 is slidably arranged in the limiting groove 23. The limiting groove 23 is L-shaped. When the limiting block 24 moves to the bottom of the L-shape, rotating the magnetic ring 7 will make the limiting block 24 lock in the bottom of the limiting groove 23, thereby fixing the magnetic ring 7. The limiting block 24 is set on the inner wall of the magnetic ring 7.
[0021] The specific implementation process is as follows:
[0022] When using the device, the patient only needs to push the magnetic ring 7, causing the mounting ring 8 to move outside the connecting tube 3, and squeeze the positioning spring 9. Simultaneously, the magnetic ring 7, under magnetic attraction, moves the magnetic block 19 within the cavity of the connecting tube 3. This causes the moving ring 18 to move the fixing frame 20 downwards. The fixing frame 20 then presses against the two sets of sealing plates 21, causing them to rotate around the axis, opening the connecting tube 3. Once open, the magnetic ring 7 also moves into position, and the limiting block 24 on the magnetic ring 7 moves to the bottom of the L-shaped limiting groove 23. Slightly rotating the magnetic ring 7 allows the limiting block 24 to engage with the bottom of the limiting groove 23, thus fixing the position of the magnetic ring 7 and maintaining the position of the moving ring 18. This ensures the sealing plate 21 remains open. The patient can then use the device by holding the handle 2. After use, simply rotate the magnetic ring 7 back and release it. Under the action of the positioning spring 9, the mounting ring 8 resets the magnetic ring 7. This resets the moving ring 18, separating the fixing frame 20 from the sealing plate 21 and relieving the pressure on the sealing plate 21. Under the action of the torsion spring 22, the two sets of sealing plates 21 rotate and re-lock together, thus sealing the connecting pipe 3 and preventing urine from spilling out. This replaces the traditional sealing plug or sealing cap, achieving contactless opening and closing, preventing patients from coming into contact with urine and causing contamination. It also solves the problem of traditional sealing plugs being inconvenient to place when contaminated with urine. After the device is used, the pot body 1 is hung on the armrest of the bedside using the handle 2. When the armrest contacts the two sets of clamps 15 at the handle 2, one set of clamps 15 is squeezed, causing the sliding block 17 to move and squeezing the compression spring 14, causing the two sets of clamps 15 to separate. When the armrest is inserted between the two sets of clamps 15, the clamps 15 always clamp the armrest under the action of the compression spring 14, thus firmly fixing the device on the armrest. When removing the device, simply lift it upwards. The operation is simple and convenient, making the device easier to use.
[0023] In this embodiment, the connecting tube 3 is connected to the pot body 1 and the catheter port 4 via a threaded structure, and a sealing ring 12 is fitted at each connection point. The catheter port 4 is made of medical-grade silicone and is an oval-shaped funnel with an arc-shaped end face. The threaded connection allows the connecting tube 3 to be easily disassembled for cleaning and replacement; the sealing ring 12 reduces connection gaps and improves the sealing performance of the device; the oval-shaped funnel-shaped catheter port 4 increases the port size, making it convenient for male patients to urinate, and also allowing female patients to have their private parts covered. Furthermore, the arc-shaped end face of the medical-grade silicone catheter port 4 is more suitable for female patients, ensuring that the catheter port 4 fits completely against the patient's private parts and prevents urine leakage.
[0024] In this embodiment, an anti-slip pad 16 is provided on the clamping plate 15. Both the anti-slip pad 16 and the main body of the clamping plate 15 are arc-shaped. The end of the clamping plate 15 is connected to an inclined straight plate. A groove 6 is provided on the mounting plate 10. The two sets of inclined straight plates form a V-shape, which allows the handrail to better squeeze and push the clamping plate 15. The arc-shaped clamping plate 15 can better fit the handrail. The anti-slip pad 16, together with the anti-slip pad, increases friction and improves stability. The groove 6 allows the device to be hooked better when used at home or when there are no conditions for clamping and fixing.
[0025] In this embodiment, the vessel body 1 is made of white transparent material. The surface of the vessel body 1 is marked with graduation lines 5, and the interior of the vessel body 1 is coated with an antibacterial coating, which is a silver ion coating. Multiple sets of curved plates 25 are installed inside the vessel body 1. The transparent vessel body 1 allows medical staff to clearly observe the color of the urine, and the graduation lines 5 can be used to record the amount of urine, facilitating the assessment of the patient's condition. The silver ion antibacterial coating reduces bacterial growth. When the patient uses the vessel, the multiple sets of curved plates 25 buffer and block the urine, preventing splashing out of the vessel body 1.
[0026] In this embodiment, the handle 2 has multiple sets of anti-slip grooves 11. The handle 2 has a hollow structure, which reduces the weight of the device, and the anti-slip grooves 11 allow the user to grip the handle 2 better, increase friction, and facilitate operation.
[0027] The above descriptions are merely embodiments of this utility model. Commonly known technical solutions or characteristics are not described in detail here. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the technical solution of this utility model. These modifications and improvements should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model, and will not affect the effectiveness of the implementation of this utility model or the practicality of the patent. The scope of protection claimed in this application should be determined by the content of its claims, and the specific embodiments described in the specification can be used to interpret the content of the claims.
Claims
1. A novel unisex urinal, characterized in that: The device includes a pot body (1), a handle (2) on the pot body (1), a mounting plate (10) on the handle (2), a limiting post (13) passing through a groove on the mounting plate (10), a compression spring (14) and a sliding block (17) respectively on the limiting post (13), and a clamping plate (15) on both the sliding block (17) and the mounting plate (10), with the two sets of clamping plates (15) arranged opposite to each other; a connecting pipe (3) is provided at the opening of the pot body (1), a catheter port (4) is provided on the connecting pipe (3), and two sets of rotatable sealing plates (21) are arranged opposite to each other inside the connecting pipe (3). A torsion spring (22) is fitted at the pivot where the sealing plate (21) connects to the inner wall of the connecting pipe (3). 1) Located on the bottom surface of the fixed frame (20), the fixed frame (20) is set on the bottom surface of the moving ring (18), the moving ring (18) passes through the connecting pipe (3), the moving ring (18) is provided with multiple sets of magnetic blocks (19), the magnetic blocks (19) are slidably set in the cavity of the inner wall of the connecting pipe (3) and correspond to the position of the magnetic ring (7), the magnetic ring (7) is rotatably set on the mounting ring (8), one end of the mounting ring (8) is connected to the positioning spring (9), the positioning spring (9) and the mounting ring (8) are both sleeved on the outside of the connecting pipe (3), the connecting pipe (3) is provided with a limiting groove (23), a limiting block (24) is slidably set in the limiting groove (23), and the limiting block (24) is set on the inner wall of the magnetic ring (7).
2. The novel unisex urinal according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting tube (3) is connected to the pot body (1) and the urinary port (4) by a threaded structure, and a sealing ring (12) is provided at each connection. The urinary port (4) is made of medical silicone material and is an elliptical trumpet shape with an arc-shaped end face.
3. The novel unisex urinal according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping plate (15) is provided with an anti-slip pad (16), and both the anti-slip pad (16) and the main body of the clamping plate (15) are arc-shaped. The end of the clamping plate (15) is connected to an inclined straight plate, and a groove (6) is provided on the mounting plate (10).
4. A novel unisex urinal according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pot body (1) is made of white transparent material. The surface of the pot body (1) is provided with scale lines (5). The inside of the pot body (1) is coated with an antibacterial coating, which is a silver ion coating. The inside of the pot body (1) is provided with multiple sets of arc plates (25).
5. A novel unisex urinal according to claim 1, characterized in that: The handle (2) has multiple anti-slip grooves (11).