An ethylene oxide sterilizer with layered components

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of ethylene oxide sterilizer technology, and particularly to an ethylene oxide sterilizer with a layered structure. It includes a housing with a sterilization chamber on its front end. An ethylene oxide supply system for supplying the sterilization chamber is also provided outside the housing. A cover is installed on the front end of the housing to shield the sterilization chamber, and one side of the housing is rotatably connected to the cover. A layered rack is detachably installed in the sterilization chamber. The layered structure design of this application makes full use of the space within the sterilization chamber, allowing items to be arranged in layers, avoiding clutter and improving the sterilizer's loading capacity. The electric heating element assembly can regulate the temperature within the sterilization chamber, which, combined with the use of ethylene oxide, improves sterilization efficiency and effectiveness. The rational design of the layered rack and the rack itself facilitates the flow of ethylene oxide gas within the sterilization chamber, ensuring that items are evenly exposed to the ethylene oxide gas.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of silicon core cutting technology, and in particular to an ethylene oxide sterilizer with layered components. Background Technology

[0002] Ethylene oxide autoclaves, as highly efficient sterilization equipment, play an important role in medical devices, food processing, and pharmaceuticals. Through the chemical action of ethylene oxide gas, they effectively kill bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microorganisms, ensuring that items meet sterility requirements. While ethylene oxide autoclaves typically have internal spaces for placing items, their design for this purpose has certain limitations.

[0003] Most sterilizers only have simple racks inside, which are mostly one-piece structures and cannot be flexibly layered according to the size and quantity of items. When there are many items to be sterilized or they are of different shapes, they are often piled up haphazardly on the racks. This not only makes full use of the space inside the sterilization chamber, reducing the loading capacity of the sterilizer, but also hinders the flow of ethylene oxide gas inside the sterilization chamber. Due to poor gas circulation, sterilization dead zones can easily form between items, preventing some items from being evenly exposed to ethylene oxide gas. This affects the sterilization effect and makes it difficult to ensure that all items are thoroughly and effectively sterilized. In addition, most existing racks are fixedly installed inside the sterilization chamber, making them inconvenient to disassemble and clean. After long-term use, stains and microorganisms can easily remain on the racks, potentially contaminating subsequent sterilization processes. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention solves the problems in related technologies and proposes an ethylene oxide sterilizer with layered components.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: An ethylene oxide sterilizer with layered components includes a housing with a sterilization chamber on its front end. An ethylene oxide supply system for supplying the sterilization chamber is also provided outside the housing. A cover is installed on the front end of the housing to shield the sterilization chamber, and one side of the housing is rotatably connected to the cover. A layered placement rack is detachably installed in the sterilization chamber. Several sets of placement racks are installed on the layered placement racks, which are slidably connected to the layered placement racks. Locking devices are provided on the placement racks to lock into the layered placement racks.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment, the sterilization chamber is equipped with several sets of electric heating tubes, which are fixedly connected to the equipment housing.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment, the tiered placement rack includes a back frame, a connecting plate, and a front frame. The connecting plate is fixedly connected between the back frame and the front frame. The connecting plate is also provided with a longitudinal slide bar for sliding installation of the placement rack. The two ends of the longitudinal slide bar are fixed to the connecting plate.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment, a positioning plate is vertically installed on the rear end face of the back frame, the two ends of the positioning plate are fixedly connected to the back frame, and a magnetic chuck is fixedly installed at the center of the positioning plate.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment, the display rack includes an outer frame and a middle rack, wherein the middle rack is installed in the outer frame and is fixedly connected to the outer frame.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment, a sleeve that cooperates with the longitudinal slide bar is fixedly installed on the four corners of the outer frame, and a positioning shell for installing the locking element is provided at the outer end of the sleeve.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment, the locking component includes a locking slide rod, a support spring, and a holding screw. The locking slide rod passes through the housing and is supported on the longitudinal slide rod. The holding screw is threaded onto the positioning housing, and a holding plate is rotatably mounted on the inner end of the holding screw. The support spring is installed between the holding plate and the locking slide rod.

[0012] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The layered component design of this application makes full use of the space inside the sterilization chamber, allowing items to be placed in layers, avoiding clutter and improving the loading capacity of the sterilizer. The electric heating element group can regulate the temperature inside the sterilization chamber, and in conjunction with the use of ethylene oxide, improves sterilization efficiency and effectiveness. The rational design of the layered placement rack and the rack itself facilitates the flow of ethylene oxide gas inside the sterilization chamber, ensuring that items are evenly exposed to the ethylene oxide gas and achieving comprehensive and effective sterilization. The layered placement rack is detachable for easy replacement and cleaning; the rack is slidable and secured with locking mechanisms, making the loading and unloading of items more convenient and ensuring the stability of items during the sterilization process. The positioning vertical plate and magnetic suction cup make the installation and fixation of the layered placement rack more convenient and stable. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure in an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the device housing shown; Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the layered placement rack and the display rack in combination in an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the layered placement rack in an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the arrangement of the display rack and locking component in an embodiment of this utility model. Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Front view of the device shown.

[0014] In the diagram: 1. Equipment casing; 11. Sterilization chamber; 2. Cover; 3. Layered placement rack; 31. Back frame; 311. Positioning vertical plate; 312. Magnetic suction cup; 32. Connecting plate; 321. Longitudinal slide bar; 33. Front frame; 4. Placement rack; 41. Outer frame; 42. Middle rack; 43. Outer casing; 44. Positioning casing; 5. Electric heating tube assembly; 6. Locking component; 61. Locking slide bar; 62. Support spring; 63. Holding screw; 631. Holding plate. Detailed Implementation

[0015] 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. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit the present utility model or its application or use. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0016] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0017] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps described in these embodiments do not limit the scope of this invention. It should also be understood that, for ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn to actual scale. Techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following figures denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it need not be further discussed in subsequent figures.

[0018] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional terms such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, horizontal" and "top, bottom" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this utility model. The directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours relative to the outline of each component itself.

[0019] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "over," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation beyond the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures were inverted, a device described as "above" or "above" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0020] Furthermore, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define components is merely for the purpose of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore cannot be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0021] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, an ethylene oxide sterilizer with layered components includes a housing 1, a sterilization chamber 11 formed at the front end of the housing 1, and a supply system for supplying ethylene oxide to the sterilization chamber 11. A cover 2 is installed on the front end of the housing 1 to shield the sterilization chamber 11, and one side of the housing 1 is rotatably connected to the cover 2. A layered placement rack 3 is detachably installed in the sterilization chamber 11, and several sets of placement racks 4 are installed on the layered placement rack 3. The placement racks 4 are slidably connected to the layered placement rack 3, and locking components 6 are provided on the placement racks 4 to lock into the layered placement rack 3. By setting up the layered placement rack 3 and the slidable placement racks 4, items to be sterilized can be arranged in layers, improving the utilization rate of the space inside the sterilization chamber 11, making the items more neat and orderly, and facilitating management and retrieval. At the same time, the detachable layered placement rack 3 is convenient for replacement or cleaning according to different sterilization needs. The locking element 6 secures the shelf 4 to the tiered shelf 3, preventing it from sliding during sterilization and ensuring the stability of the items. Furthermore, the shelf 4's position on the tiered shelf 3 is adjustable, allowing for the placement of items of varying heights. Several sets of electric heating elements 5 are installed in the sterilization chamber 11, and these 5 sets are fixedly connected to the equipment housing 1. The electric heating elements 5 in the sterilization chamber 11 regulate the temperature. Ethylene oxide achieves better sterilization results under certain temperature conditions. By controlling the temperature of the sterilization chamber 11 within a suitable range using the electric heating elements 5, the sterilization efficiency and effectiveness of ethylene oxide are improved, ensuring that the items receive thorough and effective sterilization.

[0022] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the tiered shelf 3 includes a back frame 31, a connecting plate 32, and a front frame 33. The connecting plate 32 is fixedly connected between the back frame 31 and the front frame 33. A longitudinal slide bar 321 for sliding the shelf 4 is also provided on the connecting plate 32. Both ends of the longitudinal slide bar 321 are fixed to the connecting plate 32. The tiered shelf 3 adopts a structural design of back frame 31, connecting plate 32, and front frame 33, which is structurally stable and easy to assemble. The longitudinal slide bar 321 provides a sliding track for the shelf 4, allowing it to slide smoothly on the tiered shelf 3, facilitating the retrieval and placement of items, and ensuring the stability of the shelf 4 during sliding. A positioning vertical plate 311 is vertically installed on the rear end face of the back frame 31. Both ends of the positioning vertical plate 311 are fixedly connected to the back frame 31, and a magnetic suction cup 312 is fixedly installed at the center of the positioning vertical plate 311. The positioning vertical plate 311 and magnetic suction cup 312 on the rear end face of the back frame 31 can easily fix the layered placement rack 3 in a specific position in the sterilization chamber 11. The adsorption effect of the magnetic suction cup 312 can ensure that the layered placement rack 3 will not be displaced during the sterilization process, thus improving the stability and convenience of the installation of the layered placement rack 3.

[0023] Reference Figure 3and Figure 4 As shown, the display rack 4 includes an outer frame 41 and a middle rack 42. The middle rack 42 is installed in the outer frame 41 and is fixedly connected to the outer frame 41. The display rack 4 adopts a structure of an outer frame 41 and a middle rack 42, with the middle rack 42 installed in the outer frame 41. This structural design increases the load-bearing capacity of the display rack 4 and also provides more space for items, allowing items to be more rationally distributed on the display rack 4. This facilitates the flow of ethylene oxide gas and improves the sterilization effect. Sleeves 43 that cooperate with longitudinal slide bars 321 are fixedly installed on the four corners of the outer frame 41. The outer ends of the sleeves 43 are provided with positioning shells 44 for the installation of locking components 6. The sleeves 43 on the corners of the outer frame 41 cooperate with the longitudinal slide bars 321, enabling the display rack 4 to be accurately installed on the layered display rack 3 and ensuring the smooth sliding of the display rack 4. The positioning shell 44 provides a fixed position for the installation of the locking element 6, enabling the locking element 6 to function stably and ensuring the locking effect between the placement rack 4 and the layered placement rack 3.

[0024] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the locking component 6 includes a locking slide rod 61, a support spring 62, and a holding screw 63. The locking slide rod 61 passes through the housing 43 and is supported on the longitudinal slide rod 321. The holding screw 63 is threadedly connected to the positioning housing 44, and a holding plate 631 is rotatably mounted on the inner end of the holding screw 63. The support spring 62 is installed between the holding plate 631 and the locking slide rod 61. The locking slide rod 61 of the locking component 6 passes through the housing 43 and is supported on the longitudinal slide rod 321. Through the cooperation of the support spring 62 and the holding screw 63, pressure can be applied to the locking slide rod 61, making it press tightly against the longitudinal slide rod 321, thus achieving a secure lock between the placement rack 4 and the layered placement rack 3. The threaded connection of the holding screw 63 allows for easy adjustment of the locking force to adapt to different usage requirements.

[0025] In this embodiment, during the placement and sterilization process, the cap 2 is opened, and the items to be sterilized are placed on the rack 4. The number and position of the rack 4 are selected appropriately based on the size and quantity of the items. After the items are placed, the rack 4 is locked onto the layered rack 3 by rotating the clamping screw 63. The cap 2 is closed, and the supply system is started to supply ethylene oxide gas into the sterilization chamber 11. At the same time, the electric heating element group 5 is started to adjust the temperature inside the sterilization chamber 11 to a suitable temperature. This temperature is determined based on the sterilization characteristics of ethylene oxide and the properties of the items, ensuring that ethylene oxide achieves the best sterilization effect. During the sterilization process, the temperature and pressure inside the sterilization chamber 11 are kept stable for a certain period of time to ensure that the items are thoroughly sterilized. After sterilization, the supply system and the electric heating element group 5 are turned off, and the ethylene oxide gas inside the sterilization chamber 11 is allowed to escape. After the gas is released, the cap 2 is opened, the locking element 6 is released, and the rack 4 is slid off the layered rack 3 to remove the sterilized items.

[0026] The above are preferred embodiments of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can make changes and modifications to the above embodiments. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. Any obvious improvements, substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art based on this utility model shall fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An ethylene oxide sterilizer with layered components, comprising a housing (1), characterized in that: The front end of the equipment housing (1) is provided with a sterilization chamber (11), and the outside of the equipment housing (1) is also provided with a supply system for supplying ethylene oxide to the sterilization chamber (11). The front end of the equipment housing (1) is equipped with a cover (2) that covers the sterilization chamber (11), and one side of the equipment housing (1) is rotatably connected to the cover (2). A layered placement rack (3) is detachably installed in the sterilization chamber (11). Several sets of placement racks (4) are installed on the layered placement rack (3). The placement rack (4) is slidably connected to the layered placement rack (3), and a locking element (6) is provided on the placement rack (4) that locks with the layered placement rack (3).

2. An ethylene oxide sterilizer with layered components according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sterilization chamber (11) is equipped with several sets of electric heating tubes (5), which are fixedly connected to the equipment shell (1).

3. An ethylene oxide sterilizer with layered components according to claim 2, characterized in that: The layered placement rack (3) includes a back frame (31), a connecting plate (32) and a front frame (33). The connecting plate (32) is fixedly connected between the back frame (31) and the front frame (33). The connecting plate (32) is also provided with a longitudinal slide rod (321) for the placement rack (4) to slide on. The two ends of the longitudinal slide rod (321) are fixed to the connecting plate (32).

4. An ethylene oxide sterilizer with layered components according to claim 3, characterized in that: A positioning plate (311) is vertically installed on the rear end face of the back frame (31). The two ends of the positioning plate (311) are fixedly connected to the back frame (31), and a magnetic chuck (312) is fixedly installed at the center of the positioning plate (311).

5. An ethylene oxide sterilizer with layered components according to claim 4, characterized in that: The display rack (4) includes an outer frame (41) and a middle rack (42). The middle rack (42) is installed in the outer frame (41) and is fixedly connected to the outer frame (41).

6. An ethylene oxide sterilizer with layered components according to claim 5, characterized in that: The outer frame (41) has a sleeve (43) fixedly installed on its four corners to cooperate with the longitudinal slide bar (321). The outer end of the sleeve (43) is provided with a positioning shell (44) for the installation of the locking member (6).

7. An ethylene oxide sterilizer with layered components according to claim 6, characterized in that: The locking component (6) includes a locking slide rod (61), a support spring (62), and a holding screw (63). The locking slide rod (61) passes through the housing (43) and is supported on the longitudinal slide rod (321). The holding screw (63) is threadedly connected to the positioning housing (44), and a holding plate (631) is rotatably installed on the inner end of the holding screw (63). The support spring (62) is installed between the holding plate (631) and the locking slide rod (61).

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