Smart blood glucose meter

By utilizing the push mechanism and test strip slot design of the intelligent blood glucose meter, semi-automatic push and positioning of test strips is achieved, solving the problem that the blood glucose meter cannot automatically fill test strips, simplifying the operation steps, reducing user fatigue, and improving the testing frequency and accuracy.

CN224594655UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-04NANJING NORMAL UNIVERSITY
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NANJING NORMAL UNIVERSITY
Filing Date
2025-09-03
Publication Date
2026-08-04

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Current blood glucose meters cannot automatically refill test strips, resulting in cumbersome and time-consuming manual operation. Frequent testing can easily cause user fatigue and even reduce the frequency of testing, affecting the timeliness of blood glucose control.

Method used

Design an intelligent blood glucose meter that uses a push mechanism and a blood glucose test strip slot. The push mechanism, which is embedded in the flip, enables semi-automatic pushing and positioning of the test strips, simplifying the operation steps. Users only need to perform simple operations such as loading test strips, flipping the L-shaped frame, and rubbing the transmission belt.

Benefits of technology

This significantly reduces the operational burden on people who need frequent testing, lowers the resistance caused by cumbersome procedures, maintains testing frequency, and improves testing accuracy and user experience.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses intelligent blood glucose meter, include: blood glucose meter body, the blood glucose test paper groove is seted up in blood glucose meter body, blood glucose test paper groove can fill in blood glucose test paper and can send push mechanism overturning fit into, and the push mechanism is installed in blood glucose meter body one section, in this way makes the push mechanism that overturning fit into blood glucose test paper groove can be rubbed to drive blood glucose test paper to extend from it. Through the design of push mechanism, the user only needs to complete several simple steps such as installing test paper, overturning L-shaped frame, rubbing transmission belt, can realize the push and positioning of multiple groups of test paper, need not the tedious manual plug -in, especially for the crowd who need to detect frequently, greatly reduces the operation burden, reduces the resistance psychology because the step is complicated, is helpful to keep the detection frequency.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of blood glucose meter technology, specifically to a smart blood glucose meter. Background Technology

[0002] Blood glucose meters are devices used to monitor blood glucose levels in the elderly. Currently, most blood glucose test strips are individually packaged, which is inconvenient to use by reaching in with your fingers. Often, multiple strips are pulled out during use, which can easily lead to contamination, making it even more inconvenient for the elderly.

[0003] For example, the national authorized patent announcement number CN220983307U discloses a blood glucose meter with built-in blood glucose test strips, including a device body. A grip component and a storage component are detachably connected to the lower end of the device body. The device body includes a blood glucose meter body, and adhesive sheets are glued to both sides of the blood glucose meter body. Several anti-slip ridges are fixedly connected to the surface of the adhesive sheets. This utility model, through the combination of the device body and the grip component, not only allows for the storage of the test strip body but also facilitates its use, thus improving the practicality of the blood glucose meter body. Furthermore, the combined structure enhances the stability of the blood glucose meter body when held, preventing it from falling and thus improving safety during use.

[0004] However, the blood glucose meters with built-in blood glucose test strips mentioned above cannot automatically refill with new test strips after the current test strip is removed. Patients have to manually remove the old test strip and insert a new one before each test. This process is repetitive and time-consuming. For people who need to monitor their blood glucose frequently, long-term operation can easily lead to fatigue, and they may even reduce the frequency of testing due to the inconvenience, which will affect the timeliness of blood glucose control. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an intelligent blood glucose meter to solve the problems mentioned in the background art, such as the inability of the blood glucose meter to automatically fill test strips, resulting in cumbersome and time-consuming manual operation, easy user fatigue when testing frequently, and even reduced testing frequency due to inconvenience of operation, which affects the timeliness of blood glucose control.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A smart blood glucose meter, characterized in that it comprises: a blood glucose meter body, wherein a blood glucose test strip slot is provided in the blood glucose meter body, the blood glucose test strip slot can accommodate blood glucose test strips and can be flipped and embedded by a pushing mechanism, the pushing mechanism being rotatably installed at one end of the blood glucose meter body, thereby enabling the pushing mechanism, which flips and embeds itself in the blood glucose test strip slot, to drive the blood glucose test strip out of the blood glucose test strip slot by rubbing operation.

[0008] Preferably, the pushing mechanism includes a pushing disk, which is slidably disposed in the blood glucose test strip slot, and guide disks are fixedly provided at each of the four corners of the pushing disk. The guide disks are slidably installed in guide grooves, which are opened at the four corners of the blood glucose test strip slot.

[0009] Preferably, a guide rod is fixedly provided in the blood glucose test strip slot, the guide rod slides through the guide disk and is fitted with a tension spring on its outer periphery, and the two ends of the tension spring are respectively fixedly connected to one end of the guide disk and the guide groove, so that the tension spring can apply an outward pulling force to the push disk.

[0010] Preferably, the pusher can push the blood glucose test strip to contact one end of the transmission belt under the pulling force applied by the tension spring. The transmission belt is embedded in the L-shaped frame, and the L-shaped frame is rotatably installed at one end of the blood glucose meter body, so that the L-shaped frame can rotate to drive the transmission belt to be embedded into the blood glucose test strip slot.

[0011] Preferably, the two ends of the blood glucose test strip pushed to contact one end of the transmission belt can be precisely attached to the test strip detection contact plate. The test strip detection contact plate is fixedly installed in the blood glucose test strip slot at both ends in an embedded manner. The upper surface of the blood glucose test strip that contacts one end of the transmission belt is perpendicular to the elongated opening. The elongated opening is opened on the upper surface of the blood glucose meter body and is connected to the blood glucose test strip slot.

[0012] Preferably, a plastic clip is fixedly provided on the upper surface of the L-shaped frame. The plastic clip can be inserted into the limiting groove together with the L-shaped frame as it is rotated and embedded into the blood glucose test strip slot. The limiting groove is opened on the lower surface of the limiting cover, and the limiting cover is fixedly installed on one end of the blood glucose meter body.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] By utilizing a push mechanism and blood glucose test strip slots, semi-automatic test strip pushing and positioning is achieved, eliminating the need for manual insertion and removal. Users only need to perform simple operations such as inserting the test strip, flipping the L-shaped frame, and rubbing the conveyor belt to complete the test. This significantly reduces the operational burden for people who test frequently, reduces resistance caused by cumbersome procedures, and helps maintain the testing frequency. At the same time, the stable fixation and automatic stop design of the L-shaped frame, together with the push plate and tension spring, ensures stable test strip pushing, with both ends always in contact with the detection contact plate, ensuring stable transmission of detection signals, improving detection accuracy, and with clear operating logic, wide applicability, and effectively improving user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pushing mechanism of this utility model, which flips and unfolds to expose the blood glucose test strip slot;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall side cross-section of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the pushing mechanism of this utility model.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Blood glucose meter body; 101. Limiting cover; 102. Limiting groove; 103. Blood glucose test strip slot; 104. Guide groove; 105. Guide rod; 106. Test strip detection touch plate; 107. Long slot; 2. Pushing mechanism; 201. L-shaped frame; 202. Transmission belt; 203. Plastic locking block; 204. Pushing disc; 205. Tension spring; 206. Guide disc. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0021] like Figure 1 - Figure 3 As shown, this embodiment provides a smart blood glucose meter, including: a blood glucose meter body 1, a blood glucose test strip slot 103 is provided in the blood glucose meter body 1, the blood glucose test strip slot 103 can be filled with blood glucose test strips and can be flipped and fitted into by a pushing mechanism 2, and the pushing mechanism 2 is rotatably installed on a section of the blood glucose meter body 1, so that the pushing mechanism 2, which is flipped and fitted into the blood glucose test strip slot 103, can be rubbed to drive the blood glucose test strip to extend out from there.

[0022] Through the design of the blood glucose meter body 1, blood glucose test strip slot 103, test strip detection contact plate 106, elongated opening 107, and pushing mechanism 2, users can pre-load stacked blood glucose test strips into the blood glucose test strip slot 103. Then, the pushing mechanism 2 can be inserted into the blood glucose test strip slot 103 by a flipping motion to fill it. When testing is needed, the user can rub the pushing mechanism 2 to generate a transmission effect, causing a single test strip to extend outward along the blood glucose test strip slot 103 under friction. Finally, the test strip detection end extends from the elongated opening 107 of the blood glucose meter body 1 to the desired length. After the test strip is pushed into place, both ends maintain precise contact with the test strip detection contact plate 106 within the blood glucose test strip slot 103. A circuit connection is formed to prepare for the transmission of blood glucose detection signals. At this time, the user can perform blood sampling through the elongated end of the test strip via the slot 107. After blood sampling, the test strip detection touch plate 106 receives the reaction signal and transmits it to the internal processing module of the blood glucose meter to complete the blood glucose value detection. After the test is completed, the used test strip can be directly pulled out and discarded. When this set of test strips is pulled out, the subsequent test strips will be automatically pushed to the waiting position by the pushing mechanism 2, preparing for the next test. The whole process realizes the semi-automatic pushing of the test strip through the cooperation of the pushing mechanism 2 and other structures, eliminating the step of manually inserting the test strip. Only the pushing mechanism 2 needs to be operated to complete the extension and positioning of the test strip, improving the convenience of the test.

[0023] like Figure 4As shown, the pushing mechanism 2 includes a pushing disk 204, which is slidably installed inside the blood glucose test strip slot 103. Guide disks 206 are fixedly installed at each of the four corners of the pushing disk 204. The guide disks 206 are slidably installed inside guide grooves 104, which are located at both ends of the blood glucose test strip slot 103. A guide rod 105 is fixedly installed inside the blood glucose test strip slot 103. The guide rod 105 slides through the guide disk 206 and has a tension spring 205 fitted on its outer surface. The two ends of the tension spring 205 are respectively fixedly connected to one end of the guide disk 206 and one end of the guide groove 104, thereby enabling the tension spring 205 to apply an outward pulling force to the pushing disk 204. This allows the pusher 204 to push the blood glucose test strip to contact one end of the transmission belt 202 through the tension force applied by the tension spring 205. The transmission belt 202 is embedded in the L-shaped frame 201, which is rotatably mounted on one end of the blood glucose meter body 1. This allows the L-shaped frame 201 to rotate and drive the transmission belt 202 into the blood glucose test strip slot 103. The two ends of the blood glucose test strip pushed to contact one end of the transmission belt 202 are precisely in contact with the test strip detection contact plate 106, which is embedded and fixedly mounted on both ends of the blood glucose test strip slot 103. The upper surface of the blood glucose test strip contacting one end of the transmission belt 202 is perpendicular to the elongated opening 107, which is located on the upper surface of the blood glucose meter body 1 and communicates with the blood glucose test strip slot 103. A plastic clip 203 is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the L-shaped frame 201. As the L-shaped frame 201 flips and fits into the blood glucose test strip slot 103, the plastic clip 203 will be locked into the limiting groove 102. The limiting groove 102 is opened on the lower surface of the limiting cover 101, and the limiting cover 101 is fixedly installed at one end of the blood glucose meter body 1.

[0024] Through the design of the L-shaped frame 201, transmission belt 202, plastic retaining block 203, pusher plate 204, tension spring 205, and guide plate 206, the user first inserts the stacked blood glucose test strips into the blood glucose test strip slot 103, and then rotates the L-shaped frame 201 to flip it over, causing the embedded transmission belt 202 to engage with the blood glucose test strip slot 103. During this process, the plastic retaining block 203 on the L-shaped frame 201 will engage with the limiting groove 102 on the lower surface of the limiting cover 101, thus achieving stable fixation of the L-shaped frame 201 and preventing accidental flipping that could cause the test strips to fall out. Furthermore, the L-shaped frame 201... The design automatically stops the flipping after the test strips are aligned, preventing excessive rotation. Simultaneously, the pusher disc 204, under the tension of the pull spring 205, pushes the stacked blood glucose test strips towards the conveyor belt 202, ensuring the outermost strip touches one end of the belt. During this process, the top surface of the outermost strip aligns perpendicularly with the elongated opening 107, while the sides are pushed into the embedded test strip detection contact plate 106, maintaining electrical contact. When testing is needed, the conveyor belt 202 can be rubbed to utilize friction to move a single blood glucose test strip. The test strip extends from the elongated opening 107. Both ends of the test strip are vertically guided by the embedded test strip detection contact plate 106, ensuring that both sides remain in contact with the test strip detection contact plate 106. This test strip can be a Bayer Micro-Collection series test strip. The test strip connects to the test strip detection contact plate 106 on the side of the instrument via conductive contacts on its narrow side. The user can then use the extended test strip to collect blood, allowing the test strip detection contact plate 106 to receive the detection signal and transmit it to the internal processing module to obtain the blood glucose value. After the test, the discarded test strip can be directly removed. At this time, the tension spring 205 will... Pulling the pusher plate 204 again pushes the next outermost test strip to the conveyor belt 202, preparing it for the next test. The entire process achieves semi-automatic pushing and positioning of the test strips through the cooperation of the mechanical structure, simplifying the operation steps. The process only requires the user to complete a few simple steps such as loading the test strips, flipping the L-shaped frame 201, and rubbing the conveyor belt 202. It can push and position multiple sets of test strips without the need for cumbersome manual insertion and removal. Especially for people who need to test frequently, it greatly reduces the operational burden and reduces the resistance caused by complicated steps, which helps to maintain the testing frequency.

[0025] Among them, the blood glucose meter body 1 can be selected from the BG-S200, GlucoEasy-P30 and SmartCheck-M50 smart blood glucose meters.

[0026] Working principle: During use, the user can insert stacked blood glucose test strips into the blood glucose test strip slot 103, then rotate the L-shaped frame 201 to flip it over, causing the embedded transmission belt 202 to engage with the blood glucose test strip slot 103. During this process, the plastic locking block 203 on the L-shaped frame 201 will engage with the limiting groove 102 on the lower surface of the limiting cover 101, achieving stable fixation of the L-shaped frame 201 and preventing accidental flipping that could cause the test strips to fall out. Furthermore, the L-shaped design of the L-shaped frame 201 automatically stops the flip after engagement, preventing excessive rotation. Simultaneously, under the tension of the pull spring 205, the pusher 204 pushes the stacked blood glucose test strips towards the transmission belt 202, so that the outermost test strip touches one end of the transmission belt 202. During this process, the top surface of the outermost test strip is perpendicular to the elongated opening 107, while both sides are in contact with the test strip detection touch plate 106. When testing is needed, the transmission belt 202 can be rubbed to use friction to extend a single blood glucose test strip from the elongated opening 107. At this time, both ends of the test strip will always be in contact with the test strip detection touch plate 106 in the blood glucose test strip slot 103. Then, the user can use the extended test strip to complete blood collection. The test strip detection touch plate 106 receives the detection signal and transmits it to the internal processing module to obtain the blood glucose value. After the test is completed, the waste test strip can be directly pulled out. At this time, the tension spring 205 will pull the push plate 204 again to push the next outermost test strip to the transmission belt 202, preparing for the next test.

[0027] In summary, this method allows users to push and position multiple sets of test strips by simply completing a few steps, such as loading the test strips, flipping the L-shaped frame 201, and rubbing the transmission belt 202. This eliminates the need for tedious manual insertion and removal, which significantly reduces the operational burden for people who need to test frequently and reduces the resistance caused by complicated procedures, thus helping to maintain the testing frequency.

[0028] All parts not described in this utility model are the same as or can be implemented using existing technology. Although embodiments of this utility model have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this utility model, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A smart blood glucose meter, characterized in that, include: The blood glucose meter body (1) has a blood glucose test strip slot (103) inside. The blood glucose test strip slot (103) can accommodate blood glucose test strips and can be inserted into the push mechanism (2). The push mechanism (2) is rotatably installed at one end of the blood glucose meter body (1), so that the push mechanism (2) inserted into the blood glucose test strip slot (103) can drive the blood glucose test strip to extend out of the blood glucose test strip slot (103) by rubbing.

2. The intelligent blood glucose meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pushing mechanism (2) includes a pushing disk (204), which is slidably disposed in the blood glucose test strip slot (103). Guide disks (206) are fixedly provided at the four corners of the pushing disk (204). The guide disks (206) are slidably installed in the guide grooves (104), which are located at the four corners of the blood glucose test strip slot (103).

3. The intelligent blood glucose meter according to claim 2, characterized in that: A guide rod (105) is fixedly provided inside the blood glucose test strip slot (103). The guide rod (105) slides through the guide plate (206) and a tension spring (205) is sleeved on its outer periphery. The two ends of the tension spring (205) are respectively fixedly connected to one end of the guide plate (206) and the guide groove (104), so that the tension spring (205) can apply an outward pulling force to the push plate (204).

4. The intelligent blood glucose meter according to claim 3, characterized in that: The pusher (204) can push the blood glucose test strip to contact one end of the transmission belt (202) under the pulling force applied by the tension spring (205). The transmission belt (202) is embedded in the L-shaped frame (201). The L-shaped frame (201) is rotatably installed on one end of the blood glucose meter body (1), so that the L-shaped frame (201) can rotate to drive the transmission belt (202) to be embedded into the blood glucose test strip slot (103).

5. The intelligent blood glucose meter according to claim 4, characterized in that: The two ends of the blood glucose test strip pushed against one end of the transmission belt (202) can be precisely attached to the test strip detection contact plate (106). The test strip detection contact plate (106) is fixedly installed in the blood glucose test strip slot (103) in an embedded manner. The upper surface of the blood glucose test strip against one end of the transmission belt (202) is perpendicular to the elongated opening (107). The elongated opening (107) is opened on the upper surface of the blood glucose meter body (1) and is connected to the blood glucose test strip slot (103).

6. The intelligent blood glucose meter according to claim 4, characterized in that: A plastic clip (203) is fixedly provided on the upper surface of the L-shaped frame (201). The plastic clip (203) can be inserted into the limiting groove (102) together with the L-shaped frame (201) as it is flipped and embedded into the blood glucose test strip slot (103). The limiting groove (102) is opened on the lower surface of the limiting cover (101). The limiting cover (101) is fixedly installed on one end of the blood glucose meter body (1).