Specimen placing box with reminding function

By incorporating an alarm and pressure sensor into the specimen placement box, the problem of patients forgetting to remove their specimens was solved, ensuring timely sample processing and enabling prompt urine and stool tests.

CN224676753UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-25ZHUJIANG HOSPITAL OF SOUTHERN MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
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Application Number
CN202521981585.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-09-15
Publication Date
2026-08-25
Estimated Expiration
2035-09-15

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Technical Problem

Patients often forget to remind medical staff to pick up their urine and stool samples after they are collected and left in the ward, causing the samples to become invalid and affecting the timely conduct of urine and stool tests.

Method used

A specimen placement box with an alarm and a pressure sensor was designed. The support frame and lifting rod structure make it easy to pick up and carry. When the bottom of the specimen tube comes into contact with the pressure sensor, gravity triggers the alarm and warning light to alert medical staff or patients.

Benefits of technology

It enables timely reminders to medical staff or patients to remove the specimen tube under the influence of gravity, avoiding sample invalidation and ensuring timely urine and stool tests.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to specimen placing box technical field, concretely to a specimen placing box with reminding function, including placing box, the upper portion of placing box is equipped with support frame, the middle of support frame is equipped with support plate, the middle of all is equipped with specimen tube in perforation, the bottom of round groove is equipped with the chute, the bottom of chute is equipped with pressure sensor, the front end surface of placing box is equipped with the alarm that uses with the alarm sound that sends out, the middle is equipped with bottom plate in the clamping groove, the upper surface of bottom plate is equipped with battery box, is equipped with lithium cell in battery box, this specimen placing box with reminding function sets up the placing box with alarm, and under the cooperation of multiple pressure sensors, specimen tube extends to round groove from the perforation on support frame board, specimen tube bottom and pressure sensor top adhere contact, under the action of gravity, specimen tube presses down pressure sensor, specimen tube overall weight is greater than the set threshold value, alarm and corresponding warning light start simultaneously, cause medical staff or patient's attention, take away the specimen tube with stool in time.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of specimen placement boxes, specifically a specimen placement box with a reminder function. Background Technology

[0002] Urine and stool tests are routine examinations. Both urine and stool tests require the collection of urine and stool samples from the patient. Urine and stool sample holders are used to hold test tubes containing the patient's urine and stool samples. The collected urine and stool samples are placed in the corresponding test tubes. Urine and stool sample holders are one of the most commonly used pieces of equipment in hospitals.

[0003] However, after patients collect urine and stool samples, they leave them in the ward without notifying medical staff to retrieve them, causing the samples to become invalid and affecting the timely use of urine and stool samples for testing. The specimen placement box does not have an alarm prompt. When urine and stool samples are collected, placed in the corresponding test tubes, and then placed in the placement box, the alarm will continuously sound under the action of gravity, attracting the attention of patients or medical staff. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a specimen placement box with a reminder function to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A specimen placement box with an alarm function includes a placement box, a support frame on top of the placement box, a support plate in the middle of the support frame, several perforations on the support plate, each perforation containing a specimen tube, a lifting rod for rotation in the middle of the side wall of the support frame, a circular groove on the upper surface of the placement box corresponding to the specimen tube, a sliding groove at the bottom of the circular groove, a pressure sensor at the bottom of the sliding groove, an alarm for emitting an alarm sound on the front face of the placement box, a slot at the bottom of the placement box, a base plate in the slot, a battery box on the upper surface of the base plate, and a lithium battery in the battery box.

[0007] Furthermore, each of the four corners of the support frame is provided with a connecting rod. The top of the connecting rod is welded and fixed to the bottom of the support frame, and the bottom of the connecting rod is fixed to the top of the placement box by screws. The lifting rod is rotatably connected to the side wall of the support frame through a rotating shaft.

[0008] In this invention, the lifting rod is rotated to a vertically upward position, which facilitates the provision of a point of leverage and helps with the overall lifting and handling. With the cooperation of the connecting rod, the support frame and the placement box are stably assembled and installed.

[0009] Specifically, an annular groove is provided at the top edge of the support frame, a protective cover is provided on the annular groove, and a pull ring is provided on the upper surface of the protective cover.

[0010] In this invention, the width of the inner wall of the protective cover is matched with the width of the outer wall of the annular groove. The protective cover is inserted into the annular groove, which helps to shield and protect the top of the specimen tube inserted on the support frame. With the help of the pull ring, the protective cover can be opened and taken out, making it convenient to take out or place the corresponding specimen tube.

[0011] It should be noted that the support plate and the support frame are integrally formed, the inner diameter of the perforation is adapted to the outer diameter of the specimen tube, the specimen tube passes through the perforation and extends into the circular groove, the width of the outer wall of the pressure sensor is adapted to the width of the inner wall of the slide groove, and the bottom of the pressure sensor is fixedly connected to the placement box by screws.

[0012] In this invention, the support plate is fitted with perforations to facilitate the insertion and connection of corresponding specimen tubes, and the opening of the circular groove facilitates the insertion of the bottom of the specimen tube. The bottom of the specimen tube contacts the pressure sensor. Under the action of gravity, the specimen tube is pressed vertically downward. When the specimen tube contains urine and feces samples, it has gravity. The pressure sensor detects the corresponding weight and feeds back the detection signal to the corresponding processor.

[0013] Furthermore, each of the upper surfaces of the placement box is equipped with a warning light located on the left side of the circular groove, and the warning light is fixedly connected to the placement box by screws.

[0014] In this invention, each warning light corresponds to a corresponding circular groove and also to a corresponding pressure sensor. When the processor receives a signal from the pressure sensor, the corresponding warning light illuminates, prompting medical staff or patients to observe.

[0015] Specifically, the alarm is fixedly connected to the front end of the placement box by screws, and the lower surface of the placement box is provided with support feet near the four corners.

[0016] In this invention, the alarm is electrically connected to the internal processor via a wire. The processor receives a signal from the pressure sensor. When the signal received by the processor exceeds a set threshold, it controls the alarm to start and promptly emit an alarm sound to attract the attention of medical staff or patients.

[0017] It is worth noting that the width of the inner wall of the slot is adapted to the width of the outer wall of the base plate. The lower surface of the base plate is provided with countersunk holes near the four corners, and flat-head screws are provided in the countersunk holes. Screw holes are provided in the slots at the positions corresponding to the flat-head screws.

[0018] In this invention, the base plate and the slot are inserted and matched, and the flat-head screw passes through the countersunk hole and is threaded into the screw hole to realize the combination and fixation of the base plate and the bottom of the placement box, thereby increasing the stability of the installation.

[0019] In addition, the bottom of the battery box is fixedly connected to the base plate, the lithium battery is inserted into the battery box and fixedly connected by screws, and a processor is also provided on the upper surface of the base plate near the battery box.

[0020] In this invention, the lithium battery is electrically connected to the corresponding processor via wires to provide power to the whole system. The battery box facilitates the fixing of the lithium battery position and increases the stability of the lithium battery installation.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0022] 1. This utility model features a placement box equipped with an alarm. With the cooperation of multiple pressure sensors, the specimen tube extends from the perforation on the support plate into the circular groove. The bottom of the specimen tube is in close contact with the top of the pressure sensor. Under the action of gravity, the specimen tube presses down on the pressure sensor. When the overall weight of the specimen tube exceeds the set threshold, the alarm and the corresponding warning light are activated simultaneously, attracting the attention of medical staff or patients, and prompting them to remove the specimen tube containing urine or feces in time.

[0023] 2. This utility model provides convenient protection for specimen tubes on the support frame by fitting a protective cover into an annular groove. The lifting rod can be rotated to a vertical position for easy lifting and carrying. The base plate is fixed to the bottom of the placement box by flat-head screws, which can be easily removed to facilitate disassembly of the base plate. The lithium battery provides power for the entire system and provides continuous reminders for use. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall lifting structure of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall placement of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the protective cover structure of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the separation structure of the placement box, support frame, and specimen tube of this utility model.

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the placement box structure of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the separation structure of the placement box and the bottom cover of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom cover structure of this utility model;

[0031] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the overall cross-sectional structure of this utility model.

[0032] The meanings of the labels in the diagram are as follows:

[0033] 1. Placement box; 10. Alarm; 11. Circular groove; 12. Slide groove; 13. Pressure sensor; 14. Warning light; 15. Card slot; 150. Screw hole; 16. Base plate; 160. Countersunk hole; 161. Flat head screw; 162. Battery box; 163. Lithium battery;

[0034] 2. Support frame; 20. Annular groove; 21. Support plate; 210. Perforation; 22. Lifting rod;

[0035] 3. Specimen tubes;

[0036] 4. Protective cover; 40. Pull ring. Detailed Implementation

[0037] 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.

[0038] Please see Figures 1-8 This embodiment provides a technical solution:

[0039] A specimen placement box with a reminder function includes a placement box 1, a support frame 2 on the top of the placement box 1, a support plate 21 in the middle of the support frame 2, a plurality of through holes 210 on the support plate 21, a specimen tube 3 in each of the through holes 210, a lifting rod 22 for rotation in the middle of the side wall of the support frame 2, and connecting rods at the four corners of the support frame 2. The top of the connecting rod is welded and fixed to the bottom of the support frame 2, and the bottom of the connecting rod is fixed to the top of the placement box 1 by screws. The lifting rod 22 is rotatably connected to the side wall of the support frame 2 by a rotating shaft.

[0040] In this utility model, the lifting rod 22 is rotated to a vertically upward position, which facilitates the provision of a point of leverage and helps with the overall lifting and handling. With the cooperation of the connecting rod, the support frame 2 and the placement box 1 are stably assembled and installed.

[0041] Furthermore, an annular groove 20 is provided at the top edge of the support frame 2, and a protective cover 4 is provided on the annular groove 20. A pull ring 40 is provided on the upper surface of the protective cover 4.

[0042] In this invention, the width of the inner wall of the protective cover 4 is adapted to the width of the outer wall of the annular groove 20. The protective cover 4 is inserted into the annular groove 20, which helps to shield and protect the top of the specimen tube 3 inserted on the support frame 2. With the cooperation of the pull ring 40, the protective cover 4 can be opened and taken out, making it convenient to take out or place the corresponding specimen tube 3.

[0043] Specifically, a circular groove 11 is provided on the upper surface of the placement box 1 at the location corresponding to the specimen tube 3. A sliding groove 12 is provided at the bottom of the circular groove 11. A pressure sensor 13 is provided at the bottom of the sliding groove 12. The support plate 21 and the support frame 2 are integrally formed. The inner diameter of the perforation 210 is adapted to the outer diameter of the specimen tube 3. The specimen tube 3 passes through the perforation 210 and extends into the circular groove 11. The width of the outer wall of the pressure sensor 13 is adapted to the width of the inner wall of the sliding groove 12. The bottom of the pressure sensor 13 is fixedly connected to the placement box 1 by screws.

[0044] In this invention, the support plate 21 is fitted with a through hole 210 to facilitate the insertion and connection of the corresponding specimen tube 3. The opening of the circular groove 11 facilitates the insertion of the bottom of the specimen tube 3. The bottom of the specimen tube 3 contacts the pressure sensor 13. Under the action of gravity, the specimen tube 3 is pressed vertically downward. When the specimen tube 3 contains urine and feces samples, it has gravity. The pressure sensor 13 detects the corresponding weight and feeds back the detected signal to the corresponding processor.

[0045] Secondly, warning lights 14 are provided on the upper surface of the placement box 1 at the left side of the circular groove 11, and the warning lights 14 are fixedly connected to the placement box 1 by screws.

[0046] In this invention, the warning light 14 corresponds to the corresponding circular groove 11, and the warning light 14 also corresponds to the corresponding pressure sensor 13. When the processor receives the signal fed back by the pressure sensor 13, the warning light 14 lights up accordingly, attracting the attention of medical staff or patients.

[0047] It should be noted that the front face of the placement box 1 is provided with an alarm 10 for emitting an alarm sound. The alarm 10 is fixedly connected to the front face of the placement box 1 by screws. Support feet are provided on the lower surface of the placement box 1 near the four corners.

[0048] In this invention, the alarm 10 is electrically connected to the internal processor via a wire. The processor receives the signal fed back by the pressure sensor 13. When the signal received by the processor exceeds the set threshold, it controls the alarm 10 to start and promptly emit an alarm sound to attract the attention of medical staff or patients.

[0049] Furthermore, a slot 15 is provided at the bottom of the placement box 1, and a base plate 16 is provided in the slot 15. The width of the inner wall of the slot 15 is adapted to the width of the outer wall of the base plate 16. A countersunk hole 160 is provided on the lower surface of the base plate 16 near the four corners, and a flat-head screw 161 is provided in each of the countersunk holes 160. A screw hole 150 is provided in the slot 15 at the position corresponding to the flat-head screw 161.

[0050] In this utility model, the base plate 16 and the slot 15 are inserted and matched, and the flat head screw 161 passes through the countersunk hole 160 and is threadedly connected to the screw hole 150, so as to realize the combination and fixation of the base plate 16 and the bottom of the placement box 1, thereby increasing the stability of the installation.

[0051] Specifically, a battery box 162 is provided on the upper surface of the base plate 16, and a lithium battery 163 is provided in the battery box 162.

[0052] In addition, the bottom of the battery box 162 is fixedly connected to the base plate 16, the lithium battery 163 is inserted into the battery box 162 and fixedly connected by screws, and a processor is also provided on the upper surface of the base plate 16 near the battery box 162.

[0053] In this invention, the lithium battery 163 is electrically connected to the corresponding processor via wires to provide power to the whole system. The battery box 162 facilitates the fixing of the position of the lithium battery 163 and increases the stability of the installation of the lithium battery 163.

[0054] The front surface of the placement box 1 is equipped with a control switch. When the control switch is turned on, the warning light 14 and the alarm 10 are connected to power, which helps the pressure sensor 13 to perform corresponding detection.

[0055] In this embodiment, the specimen placement box with reminder function is used by first installing the warning light 14 on the placement box 1, then fixing the bottom of the pressure sensor 13 to the bottom of the slide 12, and then electrically connecting the pressure sensor 13 and the warning light 14 to the processor on the base plate 16 in sequence. Then, the lithium battery 163 is inserted into the battery box 162 and fixed with screws. The base plate 16 is inserted into the slot 15, and the flat head screw 161 passes through the countersunk hole 160 and is threaded into the screw hole 150 to realize the combination and fixation of the base plate 16 and the placement box 1. Then, the support frame 2 with the support plate 21 is combined and fixed with the placement box 1 through the connecting rod, and the lifting rod 22 is rotatably connected to the support frame 2 through the rotating shaft.

[0056] When a patient collects urine and stool samples and places them into the corresponding specimen tube 3, the specimen tube 3 passes through the perforation 210 and extends into the circular groove 11 directly below the perforation 210. The bottom of the specimen tube 3 is in contact with the top of the pressure sensor 13. Under the weight of the specimen tube 3 containing the urine and stool samples, it contacts the pressure sensor 13. The signal detected by the pressure sensor 13 is fed back to the processor. When the signal exceeds the set threshold, the processor promptly activates the alarm 10 and the warning light 14 to attract the attention of the patient and medical staff, so as to avoid forgetting to remove the specimen tube 3 and affecting the timely urine and stool tests. The warning light 14 indicates that the specimen tube 3 in the corresponding circular groove 11 has not been removed. When not in use, the switch on the front side of the box 1 is turned off, and then the protective cover 4 is covered on the annular groove 20 by the pull ring 40 to protect the inserted specimen tube 3. With the help of the lifting rod 22, it is convenient to lift and carry the whole thing.

Claims

1. A specimen placement box with a reminder function, comprising a placement box (1), characterized in that: The placement box (1) is provided with a support frame (2) above it. The support frame (2) is provided with a support plate (21) in the middle. The support plate (21) has several through holes (210). Each through hole (210) is provided with a specimen tube (3). The support frame (2) has a lifting rod (22) for rotation in the middle of its side wall. The upper surface of the placement box (1) is provided with a circular groove (11) corresponding to the specimen tube (3). The bottom of the circular groove (11) is provided with a sliding groove (12). The bottom of the sliding groove (12) is provided with a pressure sensor (13). The front end of the placement box (1) is provided with an alarm (10) for emitting an alarm sound. The bottom of the placement box (1) is provided with a slot (15). The slot (15) is provided with a base plate (16). The upper surface of the base plate (16) is provided with a battery box (162). The battery box (162) is provided with a lithium battery (163).

2. The specimen placement box with reminder function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support frame (2) is provided with connecting rods at all four corners. The top of the connecting rod is welded and fixed to the bottom of the support frame (2), and the bottom of the connecting rod is fixed to the top of the placement box (1) by screws. The lifting rod (22) is rotatably connected to the side wall of the support frame (2) through a rotating shaft.

3. The specimen placement box with reminder function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support frame (2) has an annular groove (20) at its top edge, and a protective cover (4) is provided on the annular groove (20). A pull ring (40) is provided on the upper surface of the protective cover (4).

4. The specimen placement box with reminder function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support plate (21) and the support frame (2) are integrally formed. The inner diameter of the perforation (210) is adapted to the outer diameter of the specimen tube (3). The specimen tube (3) passes through the perforation (210) and extends into the circular groove (11). The width of the outer wall of the pressure sensor (13) is adapted to the width of the inner wall of the slide groove (12). The bottom of the pressure sensor (13) is fixedly connected to the placement box (1) by screws.

5. The specimen placement box with reminder function according to claim 1, characterized in that: Warning lights (14) are provided on the upper surface of the placement box (1) on the left side of the circular groove (11). The warning lights (14) are fixedly connected to the placement box (1) by screws.

6. The specimen placement box with reminder function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The alarm (10) is fixedly connected to the front end of the placement box (1) by screws, and the lower surface of the placement box (1) is provided with support feet near the four corners.

7. The specimen placement box with reminder function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The width of the inner wall of the slot (15) is adapted to the width of the outer wall of the base plate (16). The lower surface of the base plate (16) is provided with countersunk holes (160) near the four corners. The countersunk holes (160) are provided with flat-head screws (161). The slot (15) is provided with screw holes (150) corresponding to the flat-head screws (161).

8. The specimen placement box with reminder function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the battery box (162) is fixedly connected to the base plate (16), the lithium battery (163) is inserted into the battery box (162) and fixedly connected by screws, and a processor is also provided on the upper surface of the base plate (16) near the battery box (162).