Telescoping sharps container

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical fields of sharp instrument barrels, and discloses a telescopic sharp instrument barrel, which comprises a barrel body, a sharp instrument barrel cavity for accommodating sharp instruments in the barrel body, and a telescopic structure of the barrel body, which comprises a fixed lower barrel and a telescopic upper barrel. The telescopic upper barrel is inserted into the fixed lower barrel from top to bottom at the bottom of the telescopic upper barrel, and the telescopic upper barrel and the fixed lower barrel are in sliding fit. A plurality of fixing connecting rods for fixing the telescopic upper barrel are connected to the fixed lower barrel. The top of the telescopic upper barrel is provided with a disposal opening and a closure cover for closing the disposal opening. Through the sliding fit of the fixed lower barrel and the telescopic upper barrel, the height of the sharp instrument barrel can be flexibly adjusted to adapt to the capacity requirements of different use scenarios. The plurality of circumferentially surrounding fixing connecting rods buckle and fix the telescopic upper barrel and the fixed lower barrel to ensure the stability of the telescopic structure at any height and prevent accidental contraction or dumping during use. The design of the sharp instrument barrel reduces the occupied space area and is simple in structure, convenient to use, and safe.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of sharps containers, and more specifically, to telescopic sharps containers. Background Technology

[0002] A sharps container is a medical storage container for single use, used to collect sharps such as syringes, small glassware, blades, and suture needles.

[0003] Traditional sharps containers have a fixed volume. When they contain a small number of sharps or are in a standby state, they take up a lot of space. This is especially true in small spaces such as ambulances or emergency vehicles, where the large size makes them inconvenient to place. Sharps containers also present problems with transportation and storage. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a telescopic sharps container, which aims to solve the problem that traditional sharps containers have a fixed volume and occupy a large space in the prior art.

[0005] This utility model is implemented as follows: a telescopic sharps container includes a container body with a sharps container cavity for storing sharps. The container body adopts a telescopic structure, including a fixed lower container and a telescopic upper container. The bottom of the telescopic upper container is inserted into the fixed lower container from top to bottom. The telescopic upper container and the fixed lower container are slidably fitted together. The fixed lower container is connected to a plurality of fixing rods for fixing the telescopic upper container in a fixed position. The plurality of fixing rods are arranged at intervals around the outer circumference of the fixed lower container. The bottom end of the fixing rod is connected to the fixed lower container, and the top end of the fixing rod is fastened to the telescopic upper container. The top of the telescopic upper container has a disposal opening and a sealing cap for closing the disposal opening. One end of the sealing cap is hinged to the telescopic upper container. The sealing cap is arranged adjacent to the disposal opening, and the disposal opening communicates with the sharps container cavity.

[0006] Furthermore, the fixed lower bucket has a lower bucket cavity with a top opening, the telescopic upper bucket has an upper bucket cavity with a bottom opening, the discard port is connected to the upper bucket cavity, and the lower bucket cavity and the upper bucket cavity are connected to form the sharps container cavity.

[0007] Furthermore, the fixed lower bucket has an annular storage groove with a top opening, the annular storage groove is arranged to surround the circumference of the sharps container cavity, the annular storage groove is spaced apart from the sharps container cavity, the bottom of the telescopic upper bucket is inserted into the annular storage groove, and multiple fastening groove groups are opened on the outer side of the telescopic upper bucket, the multiple fastening groove groups are arranged to surround the outer circumference of the telescopic upper bucket at intervals, the fastening groove groups are arranged to extend along the axial direction of the telescopic upper bucket, and the top end of the fixed connecting rod is fastened to the fastening groove group.

[0008] Furthermore, the fastening groove assembly includes multiple fastening grooves arranged sequentially at intervals along the axial direction of the telescopic upper bucket, and the top end of the fixing rod is provided with a fastening protrusion, and the fixing rod is inserted into the fastening groove of the telescopic upper bucket through the fastening protrusion.

[0009] Furthermore, the bottom of the telescopic upper bucket is provided with an anti-detachment ring, which is arranged circumferentially around the bottom of the telescopic upper bucket and is located in an annular storage groove.

[0010] Furthermore, a guide protrusion is provided on the inner side wall of the annular storage groove, and a track groove is formed by the inward recess of the outer side of the telescopic upper barrel. The guide protrusion is located in the track groove and above the anti-detachment ring, and the two are arranged vertically opposite each other.

[0011] Furthermore, an inner sealing ring and an outer sealing ring are respectively provided on both sides of the top opening of the annular storage groove. The inner sealing ring and the outer sealing ring are arranged around the circumference of the annular storage groove, and the inner sealing ring and the outer sealing ring are arranged at intervals.

[0012] Furthermore, the top ends of the plurality of fixed connecting rods are connected by restraint strips, which are arranged to surround the telescopic upper barrel in a circumferential manner, and the ends of the restraint strips are connected by detachable fasteners.

[0013] Furthermore, the bottom of the barrel is provided with a detachable counterweight, and the bottom of the counterweight is provided with a magnetic ring, which is arranged around the bottom of the counterweight in a circumferential manner.

[0014] Furthermore, the top of the telescopic upper bucket has an inwardly recessed cover groove, and the inner sidewall of the cover groove has a protruding abutment. When the closing cover is fitted into the cover groove, the abutment protrusion abuts against the closing cover, and the inner sidewall of the cover groove has an inwardly recessed cover groove.

[0015] Compared with existing technologies, the telescopic sharps container provided by this utility model achieves flexible height adjustment of the sharps container through the sliding cooperation of the fixed lower container and the telescopic upper container, adapting to the capacity requirements of different usage scenarios. Multiple circumferentially surrounding fixed connecting rods fasten and fix the telescopic upper container and the fixed lower container, ensuring the stability of the telescopic structure at any height and preventing accidental retraction or tipping during use. The hinged closure design allows the disposal opening to be closed at any time, preventing sharps from being exposed or contaminants from escaping, complying with medical waste management regulations. The design of this sharps container reduces the space occupied, and its simple structure makes it convenient, safe, and easy to use. It solves the problem of traditional sharps containers having a fixed volume and occupying a large amount of space. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a front view structural diagram of the telescopic sharps container provided by this utility model; Figure 2 This is a front view sectional view of the telescopic sharps container provided by this utility model; Figure 3 This is a utility model Figure 2 A magnified structural diagram of A in the middle; Figure 4 This is a front view structural diagram of the telescopic upper bucket provided by this utility model; Figure 5 This is a top view of the telescopic sharps container provided by this utility model.

[0017] In the diagram: 10 bucket body, 20 fixed lower bucket, 30 telescopic upper bucket, 40 fixed connecting rod, 50 restraint strip, 60 counterweight, 21 lower bucket cavity, 22 annular storage groove, 23 guide protrusion, 24 inner sealing ring, 25 outer sealing ring, 31 disposal port, 32 sealing cover, 33 upper bucket cavity, 34 fastening groove, 35 anti-detachment ring, 36 track groove, 37 cover groove, 37 abutting protrusion, 372 fastening groove, 41 fastening protrusion, 61 magnetic suction ring. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0019] The implementation of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0020] In the accompanying drawings of this embodiment, the same or similar reference numerals correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, they are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the terms used to describe positional relationships in the drawings are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting this utility model. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0021] Reference Figure 1-5 The image shown is a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] A telescopic sharps container includes a container body 10, which has a sharps container cavity for storing sharps. The container body 10 adopts a telescopic structure, including a fixed lower container 20 and a telescopic upper container 30. The bottom of the telescopic upper container 30 is inserted into the fixed lower container 20 from top to bottom. The telescopic upper container 30 and the fixed lower container 20 are slidably engaged. The fixed lower container 20 is connected to a plurality of fixing rods 40 for fixing the telescopic upper container 30 in a fixed position. The plurality of fixing rods 40 are arranged circumferentially around the outside of the fixed lower container 20 at intervals. The bottom end of the fixing rod 40 is connected to the fixed lower container 20, and the top end of the fixing rod 40 is fastened to the telescopic upper container 30. The top of the telescopic upper container 30 has a disposal opening 31 and a sealing cap 32 for closing the disposal opening 31. One end of the sealing cap 32 is hinged to the telescopic upper container 30. The sealing cap 32 is arranged adjacent to the disposal opening 31, and the disposal opening 31 communicates with the sharps container cavity.

[0023] The telescopic sharps container provided above achieves flexible height adjustment through the sliding engagement of the fixed lower container 20 and the telescopic upper container 30, adapting to the capacity requirements of different usage scenarios. Multiple circumferentially surrounding fixed connecting rods 40 fasten and fix the telescopic upper container 30 and the fixed lower container 20, ensuring the stability of the telescopic structure at any height and preventing accidental retraction or tipping during use. The hinged closure 32 design allows the disposal opening 31 to be closed at any time, preventing sharps from being exposed or contaminants from escaping, complying with medical waste management regulations. The design of this sharps container reduces the space occupied, and its simple structure makes it convenient and safe to use. It solves the problem of traditional sharps containers having a fixed volume and occupying a large amount of space.

[0024] In this embodiment, the lower bucket 20 has a lower bucket cavity 21 with a top opening, the upper bucket 30 has an upper bucket cavity 33 with a bottom opening, the discard port 31 is connected to the upper bucket cavity 33, and the lower bucket cavity 21 and the upper bucket cavity 33 are connected to form a sharps container cavity.

[0025] The nested design of the upper and lower chambers 21 maintains the continuity and sealing of the sharps chamber during the extension and retraction process, avoiding internal structural misalignment or leakage due to height adjustment; the upper and lower chambers 21 are connected to form a unified storage space, ensuring that the effective volume changes linearly with the height during extension and retraction, thus improving space utilization.

[0026] In this embodiment, the lower fixed bucket 20 has an annular storage groove 22 with a top opening. The annular storage groove 22 is arranged to surround the sharps container cavity in the circumference. The annular storage groove 22 is spaced apart from the sharps container cavity. The bottom of the telescopic upper bucket 30 is inserted into the annular storage groove 22. Multiple sets of fastening grooves 34 are provided on the outer side of the telescopic upper bucket 30. The multiple sets of fastening grooves 34 are arranged to surround the outer side of the telescopic upper bucket 30 in the circumference at intervals. The sets of fastening grooves 34 extend along the axial direction of the telescopic upper bucket 30. The top end of the fixed connecting rod 40 is fastened to the sets of fastening grooves 34.

[0027] The annular storage groove 22 constrains the movement path of the telescopic upper bucket 30 to prevent skewing or jamming; the axial extension design of the locking groove 34 group allows the fixing link 40 to be precisely locked at multiple height positions.

[0028] In this embodiment, the fastening groove 34 group includes a plurality of fastening grooves 34 arranged sequentially at intervals along the axial direction of the telescopic upper barrel 30. The top end of the fixing rod 40 is provided with a fastening protrusion 41, and the fixing rod 40 is inserted into the fastening groove 34 of the telescopic upper barrel 30 through the fastening protrusion 41.

[0029] The engagement groove 34 and the engagement protrusion 41 work together to achieve multiple height adjustments, allowing users to quickly select the appropriate capacity level, making operation simple; the mechanical interlocking structure of the engagement protrusion 41 ensures that the fixed connecting rod 40 is not easily disengaged under high load, enhancing reliability.

[0030] In this embodiment, the bottom of the telescopic upper bucket 30 is provided with an anti-detachment ring 35, which is arranged around the bottom of the telescopic upper bucket 30 in a circumferential manner and is located in the annular storage groove 22.

[0031] The anti-detachment ring 35 and the annular storage groove 22 cooperate to prevent the telescopic upper bucket 30 from completely detaching from the fixed lower bucket 20, avoiding structural damage or operational risks due to excessive stretching; the telescopic stroke is limited to ensure that the telescopic process is always within a safe range.

[0032] In this embodiment, a guide protrusion 23 is provided on the inner side wall of the annular storage groove 22, and a track groove 36 is formed by the inward recess of the outer side of the telescopic upper barrel 30. The guide protrusion 23 is located in the track groove 36 and is located above the anti-detachment ring 35, and the two are arranged vertically opposite each other.

[0033] The guide protrusion 23 and the track groove 36 cooperate to guide the telescopic upper bucket 30 to move in a straight line, prevent rotation or deviation, and ensure smooth operation; Double limiting: The relative positions of the guide protrusion 23 and the anti-detachment ring 35 further constrain the expansion and contraction range, improving structural stability.

[0034] In this embodiment, an inner sealing ring 24 and an outer sealing ring 25 are respectively provided on both sides of the top opening of the annular storage groove 22. The inner sealing ring 24 and the outer sealing ring 25 are arranged around the circumference of the annular storage groove 22, and the inner sealing ring 24 and the outer sealing ring 25 are arranged at intervals.

[0035] The inner and outer double sealing rings form a ring-shaped sealing strip to prevent liquids, dust or microorganisms from entering the tank or leaking out through the expansion joints, which meets the hygiene standards for medical equipment; the sealing rings fill the expansion gaps to prevent sharp objects or debris from getting stuck in the structural gaps and causing malfunctions.

[0036] In this embodiment, the top ends of multiple fixed connecting rods 40 are connected by restraint strips 50. The restraint strips 50 are arranged around the circumference of the telescopic upper barrel 30, and the ends of the restraint strips 50 are connected by detachable fasteners.

[0037] The restraint bar 50 connects multiple fixing rods 40 into a whole, simplifying the installation steps, while enhancing the rigidity of the fixing system through circumferential restraint force; the detachable buckle design allows the circumference of the restraint bar 50 to be adjusted according to the telescopic height, adapting to different gear requirements.

[0038] In this embodiment, a detachable counterweight 60 is provided at the bottom of the barrel, and a magnetic ring 61 is provided at the bottom of the counterweight 60. The magnetic ring 61 is arranged around the bottom of the counterweight 60 in a circumferential manner.

[0039] The counterweight 60 lowers the center of gravity, and the magnetic ring 61 magnetically attaches to metal surfaces (such as carts or the ground) to enhance the stability of the sharps container during movement or use; the detachable counterweight 60 facilitates cleaning or allows for selection of whether to add weight according to the scenario, improving the flexibility of use.

[0040] In this embodiment, the top of the telescopic upper barrel 30 has an inwardly recessed cover plate groove 37, and the inner side wall of the cover plate groove 37 is provided with an abutting protrusion 371. When the closing cover 32 is fitted into the cover plate groove 37, the abutting protrusion 371 abuts against the closing cover 32, and the inner side wall of the cover plate groove 37 is inwardly recessed to form a cover fastening groove 372.

[0041] When the closing cover 32 is deviated from the disposal opening 31, the closing cover 32 is placed through the cover plate groove 37. The cover plate groove 37 abuts against the closing cover 32 with the abutting protrusion 371 to prevent external impact or vibration from causing the closing cover 32 to affect the use of the disposal opening 31. The cover groove 372 provides a finger force point, which makes it convenient to operate the opening and closing of the closing cover 32 with one hand and improves the ease of use.

[0042] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A telescopic sharps container, characterized in that, The device includes a container body with a sharps chamber for storing sharps. The container body has a telescopic structure, including a fixed lower container and a telescopic upper container. The bottom of the telescopic upper container is inserted into the fixed lower container from top to bottom. The telescopic upper container and the fixed lower container are slidably fitted together. The fixed lower container is connected to multiple fixing rods for fixing the telescopic upper container in a fixed position. The multiple fixing rods are arranged circumferentially around the outside of the fixed lower container at intervals. The bottom end of the fixing rod is connected to the fixed lower container, and the top end of the fixing rod is fastened to the telescopic upper container. The top of the telescopic upper container has a disposal opening and a sealing cap for closing the disposal opening. One end of the sealing cap is hinged to the telescopic upper container. The sealing cap is arranged adjacent to the disposal opening, and the disposal opening communicates with the sharps chamber.

2. The telescopic sharps container as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The fixed lower bucket has a lower bucket cavity with a top opening, the telescopic upper bucket has an upper bucket cavity with a bottom opening, the disposal port is connected to the upper bucket cavity, and the lower bucket cavity and the upper bucket cavity are connected to form the sharps container cavity.

3. The telescopic sharps container as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The fixed lower bucket has an annular storage groove with a top opening. The annular storage groove is arranged to surround the circumference of the sharps container cavity. The annular storage groove is spaced apart from the sharps container cavity. The bottom of the telescopic upper bucket is inserted into the annular storage groove. Multiple fastening grooves are opened on the outer side of the telescopic upper bucket. The multiple fastening grooves are arranged to surround the outer circumference of the telescopic upper bucket at intervals. The fastening grooves extend along the axial direction of the telescopic upper bucket. The top end of the fixed connecting rod is fastened to the fastening groove.

4. The telescopic sharps container as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The fastening groove assembly includes multiple fastening grooves arranged sequentially at intervals along the axial direction of the telescopic upper bucket. The top end of the fixed connecting rod is provided with a fastening protrusion, and the fixed connecting rod is inserted into the fastening groove of the telescopic upper bucket through the fastening protrusion.

5. The telescopic sharps container as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The bottom of the telescopic upper bucket is provided with an anti-detachment ring, which is arranged around the bottom circumference of the telescopic upper bucket and is located in the annular storage groove.

6. The telescopic sharps container as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The inner wall of the annular storage groove is provided with a guide protrusion, and the outer side of the telescopic upper barrel is recessed inward to form a track groove. The guide protrusion is located in the track groove and above the anti-detachment ring, and the two are arranged vertically opposite each other.

7. The telescopic sharps container as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The top opening of the annular storage groove is provided with an inner sealing ring and an outer sealing ring on both sides, respectively. The inner sealing ring and the outer sealing ring are arranged around the circumference of the annular storage groove, and the inner sealing ring and the outer sealing ring are arranged at intervals.

8. The telescopic sharps container as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The top ends of the multiple fixed connecting rods are connected by restraint strips, which are arranged to surround the telescopic upper barrel in a circumferential manner, and the ends of the restraint strips are connected by detachable fasteners.

9. The telescopic sharps container as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The bottom of the barrel is provided with a detachable counterweight, and the bottom of the counterweight is provided with a magnetic ring, which is arranged around the bottom of the counterweight in a circumferential manner.

10. The telescopic sharps container as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The top of the telescopic upper bucket has an inwardly recessed cover groove, and the inner side wall of the cover groove has a protruding abutment. When the closing cover is fitted into the cover groove, the abutment protrusion abuts against the closing cover. The inner side wall of the cover groove has an inwardly recessed cover groove.

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