Test tube storage box for physical examination
By designing a test tube storage box with toothed discs and toothed blocks, effective classification and rapid positioning of test tubes are achieved, solving the problems of inconvenient classification and confusion in existing technologies, and improving the efficiency and safety of physical examinations.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NINGBO SIXTH HOSPITAL
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing test tube storage boxes for physical examinations are inconvenient and lack flexibility in classifying different test items or different groups of examinees, which can easily lead to sample confusion and complicated operations, affecting work efficiency and increasing the risk of cross-contamination.
A test tube storage box with a toothed disc and toothed blocks was designed. The toothed disc is driven to rotate by a drive rod, so that multiple crescent-shaped storage boxes can be opened or closed to form independent partitions. The samples are classified and identified by labels to ensure physical isolation and rapid positioning of the samples.
It enables effective classification and rapid positioning of test tubes, reduces the risk of sample confusion, improves work efficiency, reduces the chance of cross-contamination, and optimizes space utilization.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical testing, and in particular to a test tube storage box for physical examinations. Background Technology
[0002] In the field of medical testing, especially in large-scale physical examinations, vacuum blood collection tubes (commonly known as test tubes) are the core containers for collecting and temporarily storing samples such as blood and urine. Currently, hospitals and physical examination centers generally use common test tube storage boxes or trays to centrally store and transport these samples. These storage boxes are usually single-layer or multi-layer open structures with dense arrays of holes inside to allow the test tubes to be placed upright, preventing them from tipping over or breaking.
[0003] However, in practical use, especially in medical examinations where different tests or different groups of examinees need to be distinguished, the existing general-purpose storage boxes are inconvenient to classify, lack flexibility, and are not easy to isolate and label. Traditional storage boxes contain a uniform, unpartitioned space. While they can neatly arrange test tubes, they cannot effectively separate different types (such as those used for biochemical, immunological, and routine blood tests) or different batches or patient groups. Operators often have to mix test tubes with different colored labels or barcodes in the same box, or use multiple completely separate boxes for differentiation. The former is prone to errors and sample confusion during busy work, while the latter significantly increases the space occupied by the storage containers and management costs. Secondly, due to the lack of effective classification labels, staff need to check the label information on each test tube when placing or searching for a specific sample. This is cumbersome, inefficient, and visually difficult to quickly locate the target area, increasing the risk of human error. Sample confusion can lead to incorrect test results, or even require re-drawing blood, severely impacting the efficiency of the medical examination process and causing unnecessary pain and risks to the examinees.
[0004] Therefore, a test tube storage box for physical examinations was designed. Utility Model Content
[0005] This utility model addresses the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a test tube storage box for physical examinations. It solves the problems of existing test tube storage boxes being inconvenient for effective classification, causing confusion, incorrect handling, and low efficiency due to mixed storage of different sample tubes, as well as the risk of cross-contamination.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A test tube storage box for physical examination includes a shell, a plurality of storage boxes arranged in a circumferential array inside the shell, and a drive block disposed at the center of the shell for driving the plurality of storage boxes to open and close.
[0007] Preferably, the housing consists of two petal-shaped plates, upper and lower, connected by a plurality of connecting rods arranged in a circumferential array.
[0008] Preferably, the plurality of storage boxes are crescent-shaped as a whole, and their inner walls are covered with a rubber layer.
[0009] Preferably, a sleeve rod is fixedly provided on one end of the plurality of storage boxes, and a toothed block is fixedly installed at the bottom position of the outer wall of the sleeve rod, and the sleeve rod and the connecting rod are rotatably sleeved together.
[0010] Preferably, each of the multiple storage boxes contains a test tube holder, and the test tube holder has multiple round holes for fixing and supporting the test tubes. A rubber protective ring is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the round hole.
[0011] Preferably, the test tube holder is fixedly provided with locking blocks on both sides of the top, the locking blocks being L-shaped and engaging with the top of the storage box.
[0012] Preferably, the test tube holder is removed entirely by manually lifting the locking block upwards.
[0013] Preferably, a label sleeve is fixedly provided on the outer wall of each of the multiple storage boxes. The label sleeve is a frame made of transparent acrylic material and is used to place labels to classify the samples collected in different storage boxes.
[0014] Preferably, a drive rod that is rotatably connected to the housing is fixedly provided at the bottom of the drive block, and a gear plate is fixedly provided at the bottom of the drive rod.
[0015] Preferably, the toothed disc meshes with multiple toothed blocks to drive the multiple toothed blocks to rotate, thereby enabling the unfolding and closing of multiple storage boxes.
[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: This invention utilizes a toothed disc, toothed blocks, and multiple storage boxes to achieve rational partitioned storage, effectively solving the problem of inconvenient classification. A drive rod rotates the toothed disc, which meshes with the toothed blocks at the bottom of each storage box, driving multiple crescent-shaped storage boxes to rotate synchronously around a connecting rod, opening or closing them. When opened, these boxes form multiple independent partitions. Physical isolation between the multiple storage boxes and independent labeling effectively prevents cross-contamination and incorrect retrieval of different sample types, improving the accuracy and safety of medical examinations. It also significantly improves space efficiency; the compact structure facilitates transportation when closed and provides clear partitioning for easy operation when opened, achieving optimal utilization of limited space. Staff no longer need to check test tube labels individually; they can quickly locate and retrieve samples through partition markings, effectively improving work efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the structural relationship between the storage box and the test tube holder of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the shell and connecting rod structure of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the top unfolding structure of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the mating relationship between the drive block and the gear disk structure of this utility model; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the detailed structure of the storage box of this utility model; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram showing the detailed structure of the limiting component of this utility model; Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the drive rod and limiting assembly of this utility model.
[0019] Drawing number explanation: 1. Shell; 11. Connecting rod; 2. Storage box; 21. Sleeve rod; 22. Tooth block; 23. Test tube holder; 231. Locking block; 24. Label sleeve; 3. Drive block; 31. Drive rod; 32. Toothed disc; 33. Limiting component; 331. Sleeve; 3311. Circular groove; 332. Protruding rod; 3321. Limiting round tube; 333. Spring; 334. Limiting rod; 335. Protrusion. Detailed Implementation
[0020] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0021] The following description is intended to disclose the present invention so that those skilled in the art can implement it. The preferred embodiments described below are merely examples, and other obvious modifications will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The basic principles of the present invention defined in the following description can be used in other embodiments, modifications, improvements, equivalents, and other technical solutions that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
[0022] Those skilled in the art should understand that in the disclosure of this utility model, the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "left", "right", "front", "rear", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or position based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the purpose of simplifying the description of this utility model and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the above terms should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0023] It is understood that the term "a" should be understood as "at least one" or "one or more," that is, in one embodiment, the number of an element can be one, while in another embodiment, the number of the element can be multiple, and the term "a" should not be understood as a limitation on the number.
[0024] Please see Figure 1-6 A test tube storage box for physical examination includes a shell 1, a plurality of storage boxes 2 arranged in a circular array inside the shell 1, and a drive block 3 located at the center of the shell 1 for driving the plurality of storage boxes 2 to open and close. The shell 1 is composed of two petal-shaped plates, and is connected by multiple connecting rods 11 arranged in a circular array. The multiple storage boxes 2 are crescent-shaped as a whole, and the inner wall is covered with a rubber layer. A sleeve rod 21 is fixedly installed on one end of the multiple storage boxes 2. A toothed block 22 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the outer wall of the sleeve rod 21. The sleeve rod 21 and the connecting rod 11 are rotatably fitted together. Multiple storage boxes 2 each contain a test tube holder 23. The test tube holder 23 has multiple round holes for fixing and supporting test tubes. The inner wall of the round holes is fixed with a rubber protective ring. The top two sides of the test tube holder 23 are fixed with locking blocks 231. The locking blocks 231 are L-shaped and are locked to the top of the storage box 2. The test tube holder 23 can be taken out as a whole by manually lifting the locking blocks 231 upwards. Label sleeves 24 are fixedly installed on the outer walls of multiple storage boxes 2. The label sleeves 24 are frames made of transparent acrylic material and are used to place labels to classify the samples collected in different storage boxes 2. A drive rod 31 that is rotatably connected to the shell 1 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the drive block 3. A toothed disc 32 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the drive rod 31. The toothed disc 32 meshes with multiple toothed blocks 22 and is used to drive the multiple toothed blocks 22 to rotate, thereby opening and closing the multiple storage boxes 2.
[0025] In use, the operator first rotates the top drive block 3, causing the drive rod 31 and the bottom gear plate 32 to rotate synchronously. The gear plate 32 meshes with the gear block 22 at the bottom of each storage box 2, thus converting the rotational motion into the synchronous rotation of multiple storage boxes 2 around the connecting rod 11, achieving petal-like unfolding or closing. After unfolding, multiple independent crescent-shaped storage boxes 2 form clear partitions. The operator can classify and place different sample tubes into the round holes of the tube holders 23 in the corresponding partitions according to the examination items or the examinee group, and insert identification cards through transparent acrylic label sleeves 24 to achieve visual classification. This facilitates quick retrieval of target tubes from the unfolded partitions during sampling or sorting, effectively avoiding searching and confusion. After use, rotating the drive block 3 in the opposite direction will close all the storage boxes 2, forming a compact whole, greatly saving transportation and storage space.
[0026] Please see Figure 7-8 In some embodiments, the drive rod 31 is also provided with a limiting component 33 for limiting the toothed disc 32; the limiting component 33 includes a sleeve 331 rotatably disposed at the top center of the toothed disc 32, a protruding rod 332 fixedly disposed at the top of the toothed disc 32 and sleeved with the sleeve 331, a spring 333 fixedly installed at the bottom of the drive rod 31, two limiting rods 334 fixedly disposed on both sides of the bottom of the drive rod 31, and a protrusion 335 fixedly installed on the side wall of the drive rod 31. The inner wall of the sleeve 331 is provided with an annular groove 3311 and a sliding groove 3312. The top of the annular groove 3311 is connected to the sliding groove 3312. The protrusion 335 can slide along the sliding groove 3312 to the annular groove 3311 and rotate. The top of the protruding rod 332 is symmetrically provided with limiting tubes 3321 on both sides. The limiting tubes 3321 can be engaged with the limiting rod 334. In use, to enhance the stability between the gear disc 32 and the gear block 22, the drive block 3 can be pressed downwards, causing the protrusion 335 on the bottom drive rod 31 to slide down along the slide groove 3312 into the annular groove 3311. At this time, the spring 333 is compressed, and the bottom circular block abuts against the center of the protrusion 332. The limiting rod 334 is engaged with the limiting tube 3321. Rotating the drive block 3 causes the drive rod 31 to rotate synchronously with the bottom protrusion 332, thereby driving the gear disc 32 to rotate and achieving meshing transmission with the gear block 22. The multiple storage boxes 2 are in the open state. When they are no longer needed, the drive block 3 can be rotated in the opposite direction, causing the protrusion 335 to rotate to the position of the slide groove 3312. When released, the spring 333 will drive the entire drive rod 31 to return to its original position, thereby causing the protrusion 335 to move upward in the slide groove 3312, causing the limit rod 334 to move upward synchronously, moving out of the limit tube 3321 and engaging the two. At this time, rotating the drive block 3 will not drive the bottom gear plate 32 to rotate, thus avoiding problems caused by unstable meshing when the device is not suitable or during the transportation of test tubes, and improving safety.
[0027] Those skilled in the art should understand that the embodiments of the present invention described above and shown in the accompanying drawings are merely examples and do not limit the present invention. The purpose of the present invention has been fully and effectively achieved. The functions and structural principles of the present invention have been shown and explained in the embodiments. Without departing from the stated principles, the implementation of the present invention may have any variations or modifications.
Claims
1. A test tube storage box for physical examinations, characterized in that, It includes a housing (1), a plurality of storage boxes (2) arranged in a circular array inside the housing (1), and a drive block (3) located at the center of the housing (1) for driving the plurality of storage boxes (2) to open and close.
2. The test tube storage box for physical examination according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shell (1) is composed of two petal-shaped plates, which are connected by multiple connecting rods (11) arranged in a circular array.
3. The test tube storage box for physical examination according to claim 2, characterized in that: The multiple storage boxes (2) are crescent-shaped as a whole, and their inner walls are covered with a rubber layer.
4. A test tube storage box for physical examinations according to claim 3, characterized in that: A sleeve rod (21) is fixedly installed on one end of each of the multiple storage boxes (2), and a toothed block (22) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the outer wall of the sleeve rod (21). The sleeve rod (21) and the connecting rod (11) are rotatably sleeved together.
5. A test tube storage box for physical examinations according to claim 4, characterized in that: Each of the multiple storage boxes (2) contains a test tube holder (23), and the test tube holder (23) has multiple round holes for fixing and supporting the test tubes. The inner wall of the round holes is fixedly provided with a rubber protective ring.
6. A test tube storage box for physical examination according to claim 5, characterized in that: The test tube holder (23) has a locking block (231) fixedly installed on both sides of the top. The locking block (231) is L-shaped and is locked to the top of the storage box (2).
7. A test tube storage box for physical examination according to claim 6, characterized in that: The test tube holder (23) can be removed as a whole by manually lifting the locking block (231).
8. A test tube storage box for physical examination according to claim 7, characterized in that: Label sleeves (24) are fixedly installed on the outer walls of multiple storage boxes (2). The label sleeves (24) are frames made of transparent acrylic material and are used to place labels to classify the samples collected in different storage boxes (2).
9. A test tube storage box for physical examination according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the drive block (3) is fixedly provided with a drive rod (31) that is rotatably connected to the housing (1), and the bottom of the drive rod (31) is fixedly provided with a gear plate (32).
10. A test tube storage box for physical examination according to claim 9, characterized in that: The toothed disc (32) meshes with multiple toothed blocks (22) to drive the multiple toothed blocks (22) to rotate, thereby enabling the opening and closing of multiple storage boxes (2).