Sharps container to prevent accidental puncture

By designing a sharps inlet with a gradually changing inner diameter, a rotatable cap assembly, and a shearing assembly, the problems of inconvenient operation and occupational puncture injuries associated with existing sharps containers have been solved, achieving safe and efficient sharps handling and adapting to various scenarios.

CN224523269UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-21XINRUI HOSPITAL XINWU DISTRICT WUXI CITY (SHANGHAI RUIJIN HOSPITAL WUXI BRANCH)
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
XINRUI HOSPITAL XINWU DISTRICT WUXI CITY (SHANGHAI RUIJIN HOSPITAL WUXI BRANCH)
Filing Date
2025-04-23
Publication Date
2026-07-21

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Technical Problem

The existing sharps containers, when used, require frequent opening and closing of the lid, which can easily lead to sharps injuries to medical personnel, increasing the risk of occupational puncture injuries. In addition, they are inconvenient to operate and affect work efficiency.

Method used

A sharps container designed to prevent accidental punctures features a sharps inlet with a gradually decreasing inner diameter, a rotatable lid assembly, a shearing assembly, and an assembly assembly. The gradually decreasing inner diameter sharps inlet and the rotatable lid assembly allow for the sorting and dispensing of sharps without fully opening the lid. The shearing assembly quickly cuts the sharps. An adjustable telescopic rod and assembly block secure the container to medical devices, enhancing its flexibility. The container's waste level can be monitored through a viewing window.

Benefits of technology

It significantly reduces the risk of medical staff coming into contact with sharp instruments, improves operational safety and efficiency, reduces the chance of infection, and adapts to the needs of different scenarios.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a sharp instrument box of preventing accidental puncture belongs to the technical field of medical auxiliary instrument, it includes box body, lid body subassembly, shearing subassembly and assembly subassembly, wherein, lid body subassembly adopts double -deck rotation structure, first upper lid is equipped with the first sharp instrument throw -in mouth of inside diameter tapering and the second sharp instrument throw -in mouth of waist round hole, second upper lid is through the rotation control opening opening and closing, avoids contacting internal sharp instrument, shearing subassembly is built -in comb tooth -like clamping blade and shearing blade, through the outside holding department operation safe cut off sharp instrument, assembly subassembly contains telescopic link and assembly block, adapts to a variety of medical scene fixation, box body is equipped with transparent visible window, the utility model optimizes operation safety and health protection, effectively reduces the occupation puncture risk, promotes the waste disposal efficiency.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical auxiliary device technology, and in particular to a sharps box to prevent accidental puncture. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of technology in the medical field, sharps container technology has emerged. Sharps containers are mainly used by medical institutions to collect traumatic medical waste. Their feature is that they use a specific container structure to hold medical waste such as used syringe needles, infusion needles, blades, and cotton wool.

[0003] In related technologies, a sharps container generally consists of a container body with an opening at the top and a lid mounted on top of the container. When medical personnel need to use the sharps container, they must first open the lid, then dispose of the waste sharps into the container body, and finally close the lid.

[0004] However, sharps containers are used frequently during medical procedures. Medical staff need to open and close the lids frequently when disposing of sharps waste. In busy or emergency situations, medical staff are easily injured by medical waste in the sharps containers, greatly increasing the chance of occupational puncture injuries and leading to the spread of bacteria and viruses from the medical waste.

[0005] In conclusion, the development of a sharps container to prevent accidental punctures is urgently needed. Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of the shortcomings of the existing production technology, the applicant provides a sharps container to prevent accidental puncture, thereby avoiding accidental puncture and making the sharps disposal process time-saving, labor-saving, easy to operate, and improving work efficiency.

[0007] The technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: a sharps container to prevent accidental puncture, comprising:

[0008] A container for holding sharps waste;

[0009] A cover assembly is disposed on the top of the box body. The cover assembly includes a first top cover fixed to the top of the box body. A first sharps inlet is provided on one side of the first top cover, and a second sharps inlet is provided on the other side. The first sharps inlet is an opening with an inner diameter that decreases from wide to narrow, and protrusions for clamping the head of a waste syringe are arranged on opposite sides of the opening.

[0010] A second upper cover is fitted around the outer periphery of the first upper cover. The second upper cover can rotate around the first upper cover. Its two sides are respectively provided with a first opening and a second opening that match the positions of the first sharps inlet and the second sharps inlet.

[0011] A shearing assembly, located on one side of the housing, is used to cut off sharp parts from the head of a discarded syringe; and

[0012] An assembly component, located on the other side of the housing, includes a connecting block connected to the housing. At the other end of the connecting block, at least one telescopic rod is provided, and the end of the telescopic rod at its extended position is fixedly connected to the assembly block. The assembly block is used to fix the medical device.

[0013] In one embodiment, the cutting assembly includes a clamping blade and a cutting blade inside the housing, and an external gripping portion, by operating the gripping portion to engage the clamping blade with the cutting blade to cut the sharp part of the discarded syringe head; preferably, the clamping blade has a comb-like cutting edge.

[0014] In one embodiment, the box body is provided with a viewing window, which faces the operating area of ​​the cutting component and is made of transparent material; the viewing window facilitates the operator's cutting operation of the waste syringe, and at the same time, the operator can also see through the viewing window whether the box body is full.

[0015] In one embodiment, the edge of the viewing window is provided with scale markings to indicate the amount of waste filling the box.

[0016] In one embodiment, the second sharps inlet is an oval hole, adapted to large-volume sharps waste.

[0017] In one embodiment, the contact end between the clamping blade and the shearing blade in the shearing assembly is provided with anti-slip texture to prevent the sharp part of the discarded syringe head from sliding relative to the shearing blade.

[0018] In one embodiment, the telescopic rod in the assembly is a multi-section adjustable telescopic rod, and the telescopic length is fixed by a buckle or thread.

[0019] In one embodiment, the rotation axis of the second cover coincides with the central axis of the first cover, and the rotation angle ranges from 0° to 360°.

[0020] In one embodiment, the inner wall of the box is coated with an antibacterial coating, and the bottom of the box is provided with an anti-slip rubber pad.

[0021] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0022] This utility model has a compact structure and is easy to operate. It uses a first sharps inlet with a gradually changing inner diameter (with a protruding gripping syringe head) and a second sharps inlet with an oval hole shape that is suitable for large-volume sharps. With the directional opening and closing of the first and second openings on the rotatable second cover, sharps can be sorted and put in without fully opening the box cover, which significantly reduces the risk of hand contact with sharps.

[0023] This utility model also has the following advantages:

[0024] (1) The clamping blade on the side of the box body of this utility model adopts a comb-shaped blade edge, which works in conjunction with the cutting blade. By applying force through the external gripping part, it can stably clamp and quickly cut the syringe needle, avoiding slippage or secondary contamination during operation and improving safety.

[0025] (2) This utility model supports multi-angle adjustment and fixation to the treatment cart or operating table through the cooperation of telescopic rod and assembly block, adapting to different scenario needs and enhancing the flexibility of use;

[0026] (3) The viewing window of this utility model is made of transparent material and marked with scales to monitor the amount of waste sharps inside the box in real time and avoid the risk of overflow; the antibacterial coating on the inner wall of the box and the anti-slip rubber pad on the bottom further reduce the chance of infection and ensure the stability of placement. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention in the open state.

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention under an explosive state.

[0029] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure after the cover assembly is hidden.

[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the present invention in the closed state.

[0031] Wherein: 100, box body; 200, cover assembly; 300, shearing assembly; 400, assembly assembly; 500, viewing window;

[0032] 210. First top cover; 220. First sharp instrument inlet; 230. Second sharp instrument inlet; 240. Second top cover; 250. First opening; 260. Second opening;

[0033] 310. Clamping blade; 320. Cutting blade; 330. Holding part;

[0034] 410. Connecting block; 420. Telescopic rod; 430. Assembly block. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The specific embodiments of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0036] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more complete description will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Preferred embodiments of this utility model are shown in the drawings. However, this utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of the disclosure of this utility model.

[0037] 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 invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0038] When using the terms “including,” “having,” and “comprising” as described herein, another component may be added unless explicitly qualifying terms such as “only,” “consisting of,” etc. are used. Unless otherwise stated, singular terms may include plural forms and should not be construed as having a quantity of one.

[0039] It should be understood that although the terms "first," "second," etc., may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish one element from another. For example, without departing from the scope of this invention, a first element may be referred to as a second element, and similarly, a second element may be referred to as a first element.

[0040] Furthermore, the accompanying drawings are not drawn to a 1:1 scale, and the relative dimensions of the components are shown in the drawings only as examples and not necessarily to actual scale.

[0041] like Figures 1-4 The accompanying drawing shows a schematic diagram of the structure of a sharps box for preventing accidental puncture in one embodiment of the present invention; for ease of description, the drawing only shows the structure related to the embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] In this embodiment, a sharps box for preventing accidental puncture is provided, including a box body 100, a cover assembly 200, a cutting assembly 300, an assembly assembly 400, and a viewing window 500.

[0043] In this embodiment, the box 100 is a container with an open top, used to hold sharps waste;

[0044] Furthermore, the inner wall of the box 100 is coated with an antibacterial coating, and the bottom is equipped with a non-slip rubber pad to enhance placement stability.

[0045] In this embodiment, the cover assembly 200 is fixed to the top of the box 100. The cover assembly 200 includes a first upper cover 210 and a second upper cover 240. The first upper cover 210 is fixed to the top of the box 100, and a first sharps inlet 220 is opened on one side and a second sharps inlet 230 is opened on the other side.

[0046] Furthermore, the first sharps inlet 220 is an opening with an inner diameter that gradually narrows, and protrusions are provided on both sides of the opening for holding the head of a discarded syringe.

[0047] Furthermore, the second sharps inlet 230 is an oval hole, suitable for large-volume sharps such as blades.

[0048] In this embodiment, a second upper cover 240 is sleeved around the first upper cover 210. The second upper cover 240 can rotate around the central axis of the first upper cover 210, with a rotation angle range of 0° to 360°.

[0049] Please see Figure 4 Furthermore, the second upper cover 240 is provided with a first opening 250 and a second opening 260 on both sides. When the second upper cover 240 is rotated, the first opening 250 and the second opening 260 are aligned or misaligned with the first sharps inlet 220 and the second sharps inlet 230, respectively, to realize the opening and closing control of the sorting and dispensing ports.

[0050] In this embodiment, the shearing assembly 300 is disposed on one side of the housing 100, including a clamping blade 310 and a shearing blade 320 inside the housing 100, and a gripping part 330 on the outside.

[0051] Furthermore, the contact end of the clamping blade 310 is a comb-shaped blade edge, and the contact surface with the cutting blade 320 is provided with anti-slip texture; by operating the gripping part 330 to apply force, the clamping blade 310 and the cutting blade 320 move closer to each other, clamping and cutting the syringe needle, so that the sharp instrument falls directly into the box 100.

[0052] In this embodiment, the assembly component 400 is disposed on the other side of the box 100, including a connecting block 410, a multi-section telescopic rod 420 and an assembly block 430 connected to the box 100.

[0053] Furthermore, the telescopic rod 420 is fixed after its length is adjusted by a buckle or thread, and its end is bolted to the treatment cart or operating table via an assembly block 430 to adapt to the fixing needs of different scenarios.

[0054] In this embodiment, the side wall of the box 100 is provided with a transparent viewing window 500, which faces the operation area of ​​the shearing component 300.

[0055] Furthermore, the edge of the viewing window 500 is marked with scale marks to monitor the amount of waste filling inside the box 100 in real time and prevent overflow.

[0056] In practical work, the working method of this utility model is as follows:

[0057] Sharp instrument is inserted by rotating the second top cover 240 so that the first opening 250 and the second opening 260 are aligned with the corresponding first sharp instrument inlet 220 and second sharp instrument inlet 230, respectively; the syringe head is inserted into the protruding end of the first sharp instrument inlet 220 for clamping, or a large-volume sharp instrument is inserted through the second sharp instrument inlet 230.

[0058] The sharp instrument is used to cut the needle tip by applying force through the gripping part 330. The comb-shaped clamping blade 310 and the cutting blade 320 work together to cut the needle tip. The sharp instrument falls into the box 100 through the viewing window 500.

[0059] Assemble the box body 100, adjust the position of the box body 100 by means of the telescopic rod 420 and fix it to the side of the treatment cart or operating table, and fix it with bolts by means of the assembly block 430.

[0060] This utility model has a reasonable structure and is easy to operate. Through the rotational cooperation between the upper and lower cover bodies in the cover assembly 200, the cooperation between the comb-shaped blade and the shearing blade 320 in the shearing assembly 300, and the synergistic effect of the adjustable assembly structure, it significantly reduces the operational risks for medical staff and improves the efficiency of medical waste treatment.

[0061] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0062] The embodiments described above merely illustrate the implementation of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A sharps container to prevent accidental punctures, characterized in that, include: A housing (100) for holding sharps waste; A cover assembly (200) is disposed on the top of the box body (100). The cover assembly (200) includes a first upper cover (210) fixed to the top of the box body (100). The first upper cover (210) has a first sharps inlet (220) on one side and a second sharps inlet (230) on the other side. The first sharps inlet (220) is an opening with an inner diameter that decreases from wide to narrow. The two sides of the opening are provided with protrusions in opposite directions for cooperating to hold the head of a waste syringe. A second upper cover (240) is fitted around the first upper cover (210). The second upper cover (240) can rotate around the first upper cover (210). On its two sides are respectively provided a first opening (250) and a second opening (260) that match the positions of the first sharps inlet (220) and the second sharps inlet (230). A shearing assembly (300), disposed on one side of the housing (100), is used to cut off the sharp part of the head of a discarded syringe; as well as An assembly component (400) is disposed on the other side of the housing (100) and includes a connecting block (410) connected to the housing (100). At least one telescopic rod (420) is provided at the other end of the connecting block (410), and the end of the telescopic rod (420) at the extended position is fixedly connected to the assembly block (430). The assembly block (430) is used to fix to the medical device.

2. The sharps container for preventing accidental punctures according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cutting assembly (300) includes a clamping blade (310) and a cutting blade (320) inside a housing (100), and an external gripping part (330) that, by operating the gripping part (330), causes the clamping blade (310) to engage with the cutting blade (320) to cut the sharp part of the head of a discarded syringe.

3. The sharps container for preventing accidental puncture according to claim 2, characterized in that, The clamping blade (310) has a comb-shaped cutting edge.

4. The sharps container for preventing accidental punctures according to claim 1, characterized in that, The box (100) is provided with a viewing window (500), which faces the operating area of ​​the cutting component (300) and is made of transparent material. The viewing window (500) facilitates the cutting operation of the waste syringe by the operator, and at the same time, the operator can observe whether the box (100) is full through the viewing window (500).

5. The sharps container for preventing accidental puncture according to claim 4, characterized in that, The edge of the viewing window (500) is marked with scales to indicate the amount of waste filling inside the box (100).

6. The sharps container for preventing accidental punctures according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second sharps inlet (230) is an oval hole, which is suitable for large-volume sharps waste.

7. The sharps container for preventing accidental punctures according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping blade (310) in the shearing assembly (300) has anti-slip textures at the contact end with the shearing blade (320) to prevent the sharp part of the discarded syringe head from sliding relative to the shearing blade (320).

8. The sharps container for preventing accidental punctures according to claim 1, characterized in that, The telescopic rod (420) in the assembly assembly (400) is a multi-section adjustable telescopic rod, and the telescopic length is fixed by buckles or threads.

9. The sharps container for preventing accidental punctures according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotation axis of the second cover (240) coincides with the central axis of the first cover (210), and the rotation angle range is 0° to 360°.

10. The sharps container for preventing accidental puncture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the box (100) is coated with an antibacterial coating, and the bottom of the box (100) is provided with an anti-slip rubber pad.