A shelf capable of increasing the loading capacity of a VHP transfer chamber
By designing shelves with uprights and support slots in the VHP transfer chamber, the problem of low space utilization efficiency in the transfer chamber was solved, achieving higher loading capacity and sterilization efficiency, and reducing production costs.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- WUHAN INST OF BIOLOGICAL PROD CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-14
AI Technical Summary
The existing VHP transfer chamber loading structure results in low space utilization efficiency, limits the number of sterilization processes per cycle, and increases the frequency and cost of sterilization operations.
Design a shelf that includes a base plate and uprights. The uprights have multiple parallel support grooves for vertically placing disposable sterile rubber surgical gloves, making full use of vertical space and increasing loading capacity.
By placing gloves vertically, the number of gloves per unit space is increased, sterilization batches are reduced, sterilization efficiency is improved, and production costs are lowered.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of medical devices, specifically to a shelf that can increase the loading capacity of the VHP transfer chamber. Background Technology
[0002] VHP (Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilization Chamber) is widely used in the medical, pharmaceutical, and food industries for the efficient sterilization of various items to ensure product safety and quality.
[0003] However, existing VHP transfer chambers have numerous defects in their internal loading structure during actual use, resulting in low space utilization efficiency. Conventional loading methods fail to fully and rationally utilize the space within the transfer chamber, significantly limiting the number of samples that can be sterilized in a single operation. This not only increases the frequency and cost of sterilization operations but also reduces overall production efficiency.
[0004] Taking commonly used protective equipment such as disposable sterile rubber surgical gloves as an example, the traditional loading method of the transfer compartment often only allows them to be laid flat. Since the gloves themselves are thin and flat, when laid flat, a large number of gloves will occupy a large area of the shelf space, resulting in serious waste of space. Utility Model Content
[0005] Based on the above description, this utility model provides a shelf that can increase the loading capacity of the VHP transfer chamber. Several disposable sterile rubber surgical gloves are placed vertically on the shelf at intervals through multiple parallel and segmented support slots, making full use of vertical space. More gloves can be placed in a unit space, which greatly increases the loading capacity of the VHP transfer chamber, reduces the number of sterilization batches, improves sterilization efficiency, and reduces production costs.
[0006] The technical solution of this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: A storage rack that can increase the loading capacity of the VHP transfer compartment includes a base plate and two upright plates. The base plate is horizontally arranged, and the two upright plates are vertically arranged and symmetrically arranged on the top of the base plate. The top of each upright plate is provided with a plurality of vertically downward extending support grooves. The support grooves are evenly arranged along the length direction of the upright plate, and the support grooves on the two upright plates correspond one-to-one.
[0007] Based on the above technical solution, the present invention can be further improved as follows.
[0008] Furthermore, the upright plate includes a plurality of comb teeth evenly arranged on the top along the length direction of the upright plate, and a support groove is formed between every two adjacent comb teeth; the top of each comb tooth is provided with rounded corners on both sides along the length direction of the upright plate.
[0009] Furthermore, the base plate is provided with fixing holes at the position opposite to the comb teeth, and the bottom of the upright plate is provided with fixing grooves that correspond one-to-one with the fixing holes.
[0010] Furthermore, the top of each comb tooth is fitted with a protective sleeve.
[0011] Furthermore, the two sides of the base plate extend from the bottom of the two upright plates to form limiting wing plates.
[0012] Furthermore, the outer edge of the limiting wing plate on one side is provided with multiple locking blocks, which are arranged sequentially along the length direction of the upright plate; the outer edge of the limiting wing plate on the other side is provided with locking grooves that correspond one-to-one with the locking blocks.
[0013] Furthermore, the base plate is provided with a perforated hole, which is located between the two upright plates.
[0014] Furthermore, the shelf also includes two reinforcing rods, which are horizontally arranged and perpendicular to the uprights. The reinforcing rods are positioned between the two uprights, and the two ends of the two reinforcing rods are respectively connected to both sides of the uprights along their length.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this application has the following beneficial technical effects:
[0016] This invention utilizes multiple parallel and segmented support slots to vertically place several disposable sterile rubber surgical gloves on a shelf at intervals, making full use of vertical space. This allows for more gloves to be placed in a unit space, greatly increasing the loading capacity of the VHP transfer chamber, reducing sterilization batches, improving sterilization efficiency, and lowering production costs. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a storage rack that can increase the loading capacity of the VHP transfer compartment, provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a storage rack that can increase the loading capacity of the VHP transfer compartment, provided in Embodiment 2 of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the shelves arranged side by side during sterilization in Embodiment 2 of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the stacking of the storage rack in Embodiment 2 of this utility model;
[0021] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:
[0022] 1. Base plate; 11. Hole opening; 12. Limiting wing plate; 13. Locking block; 14. Locking groove; 15. Fixing hole; 2. Upright plate; 21. Comb teeth; 22. Rounded corner; 23. Support groove; 24. Fixing groove; 25. Protective sleeve; 3. Reinforcing rod. Detailed Implementation
[0023] To facilitate understanding of this application, a more complete description will be provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate embodiments of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that the disclosure of this application will be thorough and complete.
[0024] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application.
[0025] It is understood that spatial relation terms such as “below,” “under,” “below,” “below,” “above,” “above,” etc., can be used here to describe the relationship between one element or feature shown in the figure and other elements or features. It should be understood that, in addition to the orientation shown in the figure, spatial relation terms also include different orientations of the device in use and operation. For example, if the device in the figure is flipped, the element or feature described as “below,” “below,” or “below” will be oriented “above” the other element or feature. Therefore, the exemplary terms “below” and “under” can include both upper and lower orientations. Furthermore, the device may also include other orientations (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or other orientations), and the spatial descriptive terms used herein will be interpreted accordingly.
[0026] Example 1
[0027] A type of shelf that can increase the loading capacity of the VHP transfer compartment, such as Figure 1 As shown, it includes a base plate 1, two upright plates 2 and two reinforcing rods 3. The base plate 1 is horizontally arranged, and the two upright plates 2 are vertically arranged and symmetrically arranged on the top of the base plate 1.
[0028] The upright plate 2 includes a plurality of comb teeth 21 evenly arranged at the top along the length of the upright plate 2. A support groove 23 extending vertically downward is formed between every two adjacent comb teeth 21. The support grooves 23 are evenly arranged along the length of the upright plate 2, and the support grooves 23 on the two upright plates 2 correspond one to one.
[0029] In use, disposable sterile rubber surgical gloves to be sterilized can be placed vertically, with both ends of the gloves placed in the corresponding support slots 23 at the top of the two upright plates 2. This embodiment utilizes multiple parallel and segmented support slots 23 to vertically and alternately place several gloves to be sterilized on the shelf, making full use of vertical space. This allows for more gloves to be placed within a single unit of space, significantly increasing the loading capacity of the VHP transfer chamber, reducing the number of sterilization batches, improving sterilization efficiency, and lowering production costs.
[0030] Each comb tooth 21 has rounded corners 22 on both sides along the length of the upright plate 2, which can prevent the sharp points from tearing the packaging bag of the gloves to be sterilized when placing the gloves.
[0031] In addition, the base plate 1 is provided with a perforated hole 11, which is located between the two upright plates 2, thereby reducing the weight of the shelf. The reinforcing rod 3 is horizontally set and perpendicular to the upright plate 2. The reinforcing rod 3 is set between the two upright plates 2, and the two ends of the two reinforcing rods 3 are respectively connected to the two sides of the upright plate 2 along its length, making the structure of the shelf more stable.
[0032] The shelf in this embodiment can be made of stainless steel and has a reasonable fixing connection method. During use, the shelf will not shake or loosen, ensuring the safety and stability of the gloves to be sterilized during the sterilization process.
[0033] The shelf in this embodiment can be used not only for the sterilization of disposable sterile rubber surgical gloves, but also for the sterilization of other thin and flat tools.
[0034] Example 2
[0035] The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that, as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the base plate 1 extends from the bottom of the two upright plates 2 on both sides to form limiting wing plates 12. Multiple locking blocks 13 are provided along the outer edge of one limiting wing plate 12, arranged sequentially along the length of the upright plate 2. The other limiting wing plate 12 has locking grooves 14 corresponding to the locking blocks 13 on its outer edge.
[0036] During the sterilization process, two adjacent shelves can be connected by the locking block 13 and the locking slot 14 to position each other and prevent a single shelf from sliding. This further prevents the shelves from shaking or loosening, ensuring the safety and stability of the gloves to be sterilized during the sterilization process.
[0037] In addition, by setting the limiting wing plate 12, a certain distance can be maintained between two adjacent shelves, preventing the gloves to be sterilized on the two shelves from touching and blocking each other, and ensuring that all parts of the gloves to be sterilized are fully sterilized.
[0038] In addition, a protective cover 25 can be fitted on the top of the comb teeth 21. The protective cover 25 is easy to replace and can prevent burrs on the comb teeth 21 from scratching the packaging bag of the gloves to be sterilized and can prevent the comb teeth 21 from being damaged.
[0039] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the base plate 1 is provided with fixing holes 15 opposite to the comb teeth 21, and the bottom of the upright plate 2 is provided with fixing grooves 24 corresponding to the fixing holes 15.
[0040] When storing shelves, some shelves can be stacked vertically to save space. The comb teeth 21 at the top of the lower shelf insert into the corresponding fixing holes 15 and fixing slots 24 at the bottom of the upper shelf, providing stable support for the upper shelf and preventing it from slipping.
[0041] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A storage rack that can increase the loading capacity of a VHP transfer compartment, characterized in that, It includes a base plate and two upright plates. The base plate is horizontally arranged, and the two upright plates are vertically arranged and symmetrically arranged on the top of the base plate. Each upright plate has multiple vertically downward extending support grooves on its top. The support grooves are evenly arranged along the length of the upright plate, and the support grooves on the two upright plates correspond one-to-one.
2. A storage rack according to claim 1 that can increase the loading capacity of the VHP transfer compartment, characterized in that, The upright plate includes a plurality of comb teeth evenly arranged at the top along the length of the upright plate, and a support groove is formed between every two adjacent comb teeth; the top of each comb tooth is provided with rounded corners on both sides along the length of the upright plate.
3. A storage rack according to claim 2 that can increase the loading capacity of the VHP transfer compartment, characterized in that, The base plate has fixing holes opposite to the comb teeth, and the bottom of the upright plate has fixing grooves that correspond one-to-one with the fixing holes.
4. A storage rack according to claim 2 that can increase the loading capacity of the VHP transfer compartment, characterized in that, The top of each comb tooth is covered with a protective sleeve.
5. A storage rack according to claim 1 that can increase the loading capacity of the VHP transfer compartment, characterized in that, The two sides of the base plate extend from the bottom of the two upright plates to form limiting wing plates.
6. A storage rack according to claim 5 that can increase the loading capacity of the VHP transfer compartment, characterized in that, The outer edge of the limiting wing plate on one side is provided with multiple locking blocks, which are arranged sequentially along the length of the upright plate; the outer edge of the limiting wing plate on the other side is provided with locking grooves that correspond one-to-one with the locking blocks.
7. A storage rack according to claim 1 that can increase the loading capacity of the VHP transfer compartment, characterized in that, The base plate has a perforated hole located between the two upright plates.
8. A storage rack according to claim 1 that can increase the loading capacity of the VHP transfer compartment, characterized in that, It also includes two reinforcing rods, which are horizontally arranged and perpendicular to the upright plate. The reinforcing rods are arranged between the two upright plates, and the two ends of the two reinforcing rods are respectively connected to the two sides of the upright plate along its length.