A device for rapid detection of ethanol

By combining ethanol detection solution and ultraviolet light illumination, the problem of large size and low accuracy or high accuracy and high cost of existing devices is solved, realizing miniaturized, accurate and economical ethanol concentration detection, which is suitable for traffic police law enforcement and rapid detection of homemade wine.

CN224553105UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-24XINZHOU TEACHERS UNIV
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
XINZHOU TEACHERS UNIV
Filing Date
2025-06-24
Publication Date
2026-07-24

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Technical Problem

Existing ethanol measuring devices are either bulky and expensive for high-precision measurement, or small in size but susceptible to interference from heavy metal ions for low-precision measurement, failing to meet the testing needs of traffic police enforcement and home brewing.

Method used

The method combines ethanol detection solution with ultraviolet light illumination. By exhaling into the test tube and mixing the ethanol with the detection solution, and then using ultraviolet light to illuminate the tube, the color change is compared with a mobile phone photo to achieve rapid detection of ethanol concentration.

Benefits of technology

It achieves ethanol detection with small size, high accuracy, low cost and simple operation, and has the function of visualizing ethanol content, with a linear range of 10%-80%.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to ethanol detection technical field, concretely relates to a device for rapidly detecting ethanol, including the box, be provided with detection test tube and ultraviolet lamp in the box, be provided with the sealing plug at the port of detection test tube, the inside of detection test tube holds the ethanol detection solution, the ultraviolet lamp is installed in the upper portion of box inner chamber, is used for the light of detection test tube, be provided with the battery in the lower portion of box, the battery is electrically connected with ultraviolet lamp through the wire with switch, the upper end of box is hinged with the box cover, the box cover is fixedly connected with the box through the lock catch, the camera hole is set up in the side of box, the camera hole is opposite detection test tube setting, in order to through the mobile phone to the detection test tube in the box and carry out the photographing. The utility model has the advantages of small, high precision, low cost, simple operation and visual ethanol content.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of ethanol detection technology, specifically relating to a device for rapid detection of ethanol. Background Technology

[0002] Drinking has a long history and tradition in Chinese life, playing an important role in many situations. However, excessive drinking can lead to serious consequences. Therefore, traffic police frequently use ethanol measuring devices in their daily enforcement. However, existing ethanol measuring devices, such as those used in hospital blood alcohol concentration tests, are often large and expensive, while smaller devices lack sufficient accuracy and cannot be included in the legal evidence system for drunk driving. Furthermore, homemade alcohol often contains excessive levels of copper and lead, and traditional testing methods are affected by interference from heavy metal ions, impacting the final accuracy. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention provides a device for rapid detection of ethanol to address the aforementioned problems.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A device for rapid ethanol detection includes a housing, within which a test tube and an ultraviolet lamp are disposed. A sealing plug is installed at the port of the test tube, and the test tube contains an ethanol detection solution. The ultraviolet lamp is installed in the upper part of the housing cavity to illuminate the test tube. A battery is disposed in the lower part of the housing and is electrically connected to the ultraviolet lamp via a wire with a switch. A housing cover is hinged to the upper end of the housing and is fixedly connected to the housing by a latch. A camera hole is provided on one side of the housing, facing the test tube, to facilitate taking pictures of the test tube inside the housing using a mobile phone.

[0005] Furthermore, a groove is formed at the bottom of the inner cavity of the box, and the bottom of the test tube is placed in the groove.

[0006] Furthermore, a partition is provided inside the box to divide the inner cavity into a detection chamber and a storage chamber. The test tubes and ultraviolet lamps are installed in the detection chamber. Multiple spare test tubes are provided in the storage chamber. A sealing plug is installed at the port of each spare test tube. An ethanol detection solution is placed inside each spare test tube. A second groove corresponding to each spare test tube is provided at the bottom of the storage chamber.

[0007] Furthermore, a sealing gasket is provided on the upper surface of the box to ensure the light-proofness of the box interior.

[0008] Furthermore, a slot for placing a mobile phone is provided on one side of the housing, and the camera hole is located in the slot.

[0009] Furthermore, a sponge pad is provided at the edge of the placement slot to ensure close contact with the edge of the phone and prevent natural light from entering the box through the gaps.

[0010] Furthermore, a rubber pad is provided on the lower end face of the box cover. When the box cover is closed, the rubber pad contacts the sealing plug to facilitate the fixing of the test tube and the spare test tube.

[0011] Furthermore, the ultraviolet lamp is tilted toward the test tube.

[0012] Furthermore, a plug is connected to the battery.

[0013] Furthermore, the dimensions of the enclosure are 15cm*15cm*15cm, and the length of the camera hole is 6cm and the width is 5cm.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages: This invention uses an ethanol detection solution combined with ultraviolet light to detect ethanol. Specifically, the ethanol is detected by exhaling into a test tube, where the ethanol detection solution is thoroughly mixed with the exhaled breath. Then, in a sealed environment, the ethanol detection solution is irradiated with ultraviolet light. A mobile phone captures an image of the ethanol detection solution under ultraviolet light, and the ethanol concentration is determined by comparing the image with the color of the ethanol detection solution at different concentrations. The linear range of this detection method is 10%-80%. It has the advantages of small size, high precision, low cost, simple operation, and visualization of ethanol content. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a sectional view of the housing of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a bottom view of the box lid of this utility model; In the diagram, 1 is the housing, 2 is the test tube, 3 is the UV lamp, 4 is the sealing plug, 5 is the battery, 6 is the switch, 7 is the cover, 8 is the latch, 9 is the camera hole, 10 is the first groove, 11 is the partition, 12 is the detection chamber, 13 is the storage chamber, 14 is the spare test tube, 15 is the second groove, 16 is the sealing gasket, 17 is the placement slot, 18 is the sponge pad, 19 is the rubber pad, and 20 is the plug. Detailed Implementation

[0016] To further illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, the following embodiments will be used to further explain this utility model.

[0017] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, a device for rapid ethanol detection includes a housing 1, which measures 15cm x 15cm x 15cm. A partition 11 divides the housing 1's interior into a detection chamber 12 and a storage chamber 13. A test tube 2 and an ultraviolet lamp 3 are disposed within the detection chamber 12. A groove 10 is formed at the bottom of the housing 1's interior, and the bottom of the test tube 2 is placed within this groove. A sealing plug 4 is installed at the port of the test tube 2. The test tube 2 contains an ethanol detection solution. The ultraviolet lamp 3 is installed above the detection chamber 12 to illuminate the test tube 2. The ultraviolet lamp 3 is tilted towards the test tube 2. A battery 5 is disposed at the bottom of the housing 1. The battery 5 is connected to... The device is electrically connected to the UV lamp 3 via a wire with a switch 6. A plug 20 is connected to the battery 5. A cover 7 is hinged to the upper end of the housing 1. The cover 7 is fixedly connected to the housing 1 via a latch 8. A sealing gasket 16 is provided on the upper surface of the housing 1 to ensure light protection inside the housing 1. A placement slot 17 for placing a mobile phone is provided on one side of the housing 1. A sponge pad 18 is provided on the edge of the placement slot 17 to ensure close contact with the edge of the mobile phone and prevent natural light from entering the housing 1 through gaps. A camera hole 9 is opened in the placement slot 17. The camera hole 9 is 6cm long and 5cm wide. The camera hole 9 is set directly opposite the test tube 2 to take pictures of the test tube 2 inside the housing 1 using a mobile phone. The storage chamber 13 contains multiple spare test tubes 14, each with a sealing plug 4 installed at its port. Each spare test tube 14 contains an ethanol detection solution. A second groove 15, corresponding to each spare test tube 14, is located at the bottom of the storage chamber 13. A rubber pad 19 is provided on the lower surface of the lid 7. When the lid 7 is closed, the rubber pad 19 contacts the sealing plug 4 to secure the test tube 2 and the spare test tubes 14.

[0018] The foregoing has shown and described the main features and advantages of this utility model. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this utility model is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this utility model. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and non-limiting in all respects. The scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description, and thus all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within this utility model.

[0019] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A device for rapid detection of ethanol, characterized in that: The device includes a housing (1), inside which a test tube (2) and an ultraviolet lamp (3) are installed. A sealing plug (4) is installed at the port of the test tube (2). The test tube (2) contains an ethanol detection solution. The ultraviolet lamp (3) is installed in the upper part of the inner cavity of the housing (1) for illuminating the test tube (2). A storage battery (5) is installed in the lower part of the housing (1). The storage battery (5) is electrically connected to the ultraviolet lamp (3) through a wire with a switch (6). A cover (7) is hinged to the upper end of the housing (1). The cover (7) is fixedly connected to the housing (1) through a latch (8). A camera hole (9) is opened on one side of the housing (1). The camera hole (9) is set facing the test tube (2) so that the test tube (2) inside the housing (1) can be photographed by mobile phone.

2. The device for rapid detection of ethanol according to claim 1, characterized in that: A groove (10) is provided at the bottom of the inner cavity of the box (1), and the bottom of the test tube (2) is placed in the groove (10).

3. The device for rapid detection of ethanol according to claim 1, characterized in that: A partition (11) is provided inside the box (1) to divide the inner cavity of the box (1) into a detection chamber (12) and a storage chamber (13). The test tube (2) and the ultraviolet lamp (3) are installed in the detection chamber (12). Multiple spare test tubes (14) are provided in the storage chamber (13). A sealing plug (4) is installed at the port of the spare test tube (14). Ethanol detection solution is placed inside the spare test tube (14). A second groove (15) corresponding to the spare test tube (14) is opened at the bottom of the storage chamber (13).

4. The device for rapid detection of ethanol according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing gasket (16) is provided on the upper end face of the box (1) to ensure the light-proofness of the inside of the box (1).

5. The device for rapid detection of ethanol according to claim 1, characterized in that: A placement slot (17) for placing a mobile phone is provided on one side of the housing (1), and the camera hole (9) is provided in the placement slot (17).

6. The device for rapid detection of ethanol according to claim 5, characterized in that: A sponge pad (18) is provided at the edge of the placement slot (17) to achieve close contact with the edge of the mobile phone and prevent natural light from entering the interior of the box (1) through the gap.

7. The device for rapid detection of ethanol according to claim 3, characterized in that: A rubber pad (19) is provided on the lower end face of the box cover (7). When the box cover (7) is closed, the rubber pad (19) contacts the sealing plug (4) to facilitate the fixing of the test tube (2) and the spare test tube (14).

8. The device for rapid detection of ethanol according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ultraviolet lamp (3) is tilted toward the test tube (2).

9. The device for rapid detection of ethanol according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plug (20) is connected to the battery (5).

10. The device for rapid detection of ethanol according to claim 1, characterized in that: The size of the box (1) is 15cm*15cm*15cm, and the length of the camera hole (9) is 6cm and the width is 5cm.