Urine collection device

Abstract

The application provides a urine collecting device, comprising: a collecting barrel having a first accommodating space and a second accommodating space spaced apart from each other; a main unit arranged in the collecting barrel and having a suction hole, a water suction hole and a urine suction hole, the suction hole and the urine suction hole being communicated with the first accommodating space, and the water suction hole being communicated with the second accommodating space; a vacuum pump arranged in the main unit and used to draw air in the first accommodating space to a negative pressure state through the suction hole; a water pump arranged in the main unit and used to suck water in the second accommodating space through the water suction hole; and a joint unit arranged on the collecting barrel and having a first pipeline and a second pipeline, the first pipeline being communicated with the urine suction hole, and the second pipeline being communicated with the water pump.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to a urine collection device, and more particularly to a urine collection device with cleaning and suction functions. Background Technology

[0002] Existing urine collection devices are nursing devices designed for patients with urinary incontinence and limited mobility. These devices are attached to the patient and can collect urine at any time. However, existing urine collection devices generally only collect urine and do not provide a function for cleaning the patient's urinary organs, making them inconvenient to use. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides a urine collection device, characterized in that the urine collection device comprises: a collection bucket having a first accommodating space and a second accommodating space spaced apart from each other and an opening connecting the first accommodating space and the second accommodating space; a main unit disposed on the collection bucket and sealing the opening, and having an air extraction port, a water suction port and a urine extraction port, the air extraction port and the urine extraction port connecting the first accommodating space and the water suction port connecting the second accommodating space; a vacuum pump disposed on the main unit and used to extract air from the first accommodating space to a negative pressure state through the air extraction port; a water pump disposed on the main unit and used to draw water from the second accommodating space through the water suction port; and a connector disposed on the collection bucket and having a first pipe and a second pipe, the first pipe connecting the urine extraction port and the second pipe connecting the water pump.

[0004] The aforementioned urine collection device is characterized in that it further includes a collector having a main body, a first connector, and a second connector. The first connector is located at one end of the main body and connected to the first pipeline. The second connector is located on one side of the main body and connected to the second pipeline. Water in the second accommodating space is drawn in by the water pump and flows into the main body through the second pipeline and the second connector. Then, guided by the negative pressure of the first accommodating space, it flows through the first connector, the first pipeline, and the urine extraction hole and enters the first accommodating space.

[0005] The aforementioned urine collection device is characterized in that it further includes a circuit module, which is located in the main unit and electrically connected to the vacuum pump and the water pump, and is used to control the operation of the vacuum pump and the water pump.

[0006] The aforementioned urine collection device is characterized in that it further includes a solenoid valve, which is disposed on the main unit and electrically connected to the circuit module, and is located between the first pipeline and the urine collection port, for switching the passage between the first pipeline and the urine collection port.

[0007] The aforementioned urine collection device is characterized in that the collector further comprises a plurality of first electrodes, which are disposed at one end of the main body and adjacent to the first connector, and are electrically connected to the circuit module. When liquid is detected in the main body, the circuit module activates the solenoid valve to open the passage between the first pipeline and the urine extraction hole, so that the liquid flows through the first connector, the first pipeline and the urine extraction hole under the guidance of the negative pressure of the first accommodating space and enters the first accommodating space.

[0008] The aforementioned urine collection device is characterized in that it further includes an electric heater, which is disposed in the main unit and electrically connected to the circuit module, and is located in the second accommodating space, for heating the water in the second accommodating space.

[0009] The aforementioned urine collection device is characterized in that it further includes a plurality of second electrodes, which are disposed on the main unit and electrically connected to the circuit module, and are located in the first accommodating space, for detecting whether the liquid in the first accommodating space has reached the full water level.

[0010] The aforementioned urine collection device is characterized in that it further includes a remote control, which is electrically connected to the circuit module and is used to remotely control the operation of the circuit module or receive warning information from the circuit module.

[0011] The aforementioned urine collection device is characterized in that it further includes a drain pipe disposed in the collection bucket and connected to the first accommodating space.

[0012] The aforementioned urine collection device is characterized in that it further includes a sterilization device disposed in relation to the first accommodating space.

[0013] In summary, in addition to detecting urine volume and automatically collecting urine, the urine collection device of this application also has a water (warm water) cleaning function. The urine collection device of this application is small in size, easy to carry, and convenient for home use. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is an overall schematic diagram of the urine collection device of this application;

[0015] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the urine collection device of this application;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a top view of the main body of the urine collection device of this application;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a bottom view of the main body of the urine collection device of this application;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a top view of the collection tank of the urine collection device of this application;

[0019] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the collector of the urine collection device of this application; and

[0020] Figure 7 This is a functional block diagram of the urine collection device of this application.

[0021] Symbol explanation:

[0022] 100 urine collection device

[0023] 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107 Casing

[0024] 1 Collection bucket

[0025] 11 First Accommodation Space

[0026] 12 Second Accommodation Space

[0027] 13 Opening

[0028] 14 Straws

[0029] 15 Fixture

[0030] 2. Main Unit

[0031] 2a Top Cover

[0032] 2b Main Body

[0033] 21. Air extraction port

[0034] 22 water suction holes

[0035] 23. Urine extraction port

[0036] 24 display units

[0037] 25 buttons

[0038] 3 Vacuum pump

[0039] 4. Water pump

[0040] 5. Connector section

[0041] 51 First Pipeline

[0042] 52 Second Pipeline

[0043] 6 Collectors

[0044] 61 First Connector

[0045] 62 Second Connector

[0046] 63 Main body

[0047] 64 First Electrode

[0048] 65 backstop membrane

[0049] 66 Cover

[0050] 67 Filter Screen

[0051] 7 Circuit Modules

[0052] 8. Solenoid valve

[0053] 9. Electric heater

[0054] A Second Electrode

[0055] B Remote Control

[0056] C. Drainage pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0057] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of this application. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this application from the content disclosed in this specification.

[0058] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 The urine collection device 100 of this application includes a collection tank 1, a main unit 2, a vacuum pump 3, a water pump 4, and a connector 5.

[0059] The collection bucket 1 is generally square-shaped and has a first accommodating space 11 and a second accommodating space 12 spaced apart from each other (e.g., separated by a plate). An opening 13 is provided on the top surface, which connects the first accommodating space 11 and the second accommodating space 12. The collection bucket 1 also has a straw 14 and a fixing base 15, wherein the straw 14 is erected in the second accommodating space 12 and the fixing base 15 is located at the bottom of the second accommodating space 12.

[0060] The main unit 2 includes an upper cover 2a and a main body 2b that are assembled together. The upper cover 2a is provided with a display unit 24 and multiple buttons 25. The display unit 24 can display the operating status of the urine collection device 100, and the multiple buttons 25 correspond to functions such as on / off, suction, cleaning, and reset.

[0061] Please refer to the following: Figure 3 and Figure 4The diagram shows a top and bottom view of the main body 2b. The main body 2b is located on the top side of the collection bucket 1 and seals the opening 13. It has an air extraction hole 21, a water absorption hole 22, and a urine extraction hole 23 spaced apart from each other. The air extraction hole 21 and the urine extraction hole 23 connect to the first accommodating space 11, while the water absorption hole 22 connects to one end of the straw 14. The other end of the straw 14 connects to the second accommodating space 12. For example, it can float in the second accommodating space 12 without contacting the bottom shell of the collection bucket 1, or it can be connected to the bottom shell of the collection bucket 1 and have a hole connecting to the second accommodating space 12. This application is not limited to these limitations.

[0062] The vacuum pump 3 is located on one side (e.g., the left side) of the main body 2b of the main unit 2. One connector of the vacuum pump 3 is connected to the evacuation port 21 via the sleeve 107, while the other connector of the vacuum pump 3 is open to the atmosphere. The vacuum pump 3 is used to evacuate the first accommodating space 11 to a negative pressure state through the sleeve 107 and the evacuation port 21. In this embodiment, the negative pressure state is, for example, -10 kPa, but this application is not limited to this.

[0063] The water pump 4 is located on the other side (e.g., the right side) of the main body 2b of the main unit 2, and one of its connectors is connected to the suction hole 22 via the sleeve 103 so as to draw water from the second accommodating space through the suction hole 22 and the suction pipe 14.

[0064] The connector 5 is located at the top edge of the collection bucket 1 and has a first pipe 51 and a second pipe 52. One end of the first pipe 51 is connected to the urine extraction hole 23 via sleeves 105 and 106, while one end of the second pipe 52 is connected to another connector of the water pump 4 via sleeve 104.

[0065] Please refer to the following: Figure 6 The urine collection device 100 of this application also includes a collector 6. The collector 6 has a first connector 61, a second connector 62, a main body 63, two first electrodes 64, a check diaphragm 65, a cover 66, and a filter 67. The main body 63 is generally a hollow cylindrical tube with an opening at one end. The first connector 61 is located at the other end of the main body 63 and is connected to a first conduit 51 via a sleeve 101. The second connector 62 is located on one side of the main body 63 and is connected to a second conduit 52 via a sleeve 102. The two first electrodes 64 are spaced apart from each other at the other end of the main body 63 and adjacent to the first connector 61. The check diaphragm 65 is made of silicone, can be fitted onto the open end of the main body 63, and has a hole 651. The cover 66 can be inserted through the hole 651 and seal the hole 651. The filter 67 is located inside the main body 63 and adjacent to the first connector 61, and is used to filter impurities such as hair.

[0066] The urine collection device 100 of this application also includes a circuit module 7 and a solenoid valve 8. The circuit module 7 is located in the main body 2b of the main unit 2 and is electrically connected to the display unit 24, multiple buttons 25, a vacuum pump 3, a water pump 4, and two first electrodes 64. Specifically, the circuit module 7 can be a circuit board. The multiple buttons 25 can control the operation of the vacuum pump 3 and the water pump 4 through the circuit module 7, or when there is liquid in the main body 63, the two first electrodes 64 are in a conductive state through the liquid, thereby activating the circuit module 7. The solenoid valve 8 is located in the main body 2b of the main unit 2 and is electrically connected to the circuit module 7, and is located between the first pipe 51 and the urine collection port 23. Specifically, the solenoid valve 8 is connected to the first pipeline 51 via sleeve 105 and to the urination port 23 via sleeve 106, used to open and close the passage between the first pipeline 51 and the urination port 23. When the two first electrodes 64 are in a conductive state due to the liquid, the circuit module 7 activates the solenoid valve 8 to open the passage between the first pipeline 51 and the urination port 23. Conversely, when there is no liquid, the two first electrodes 64 are in an open state, and the circuit module 7 does not activate the solenoid valve 8.

[0067] Please refer to the following: Figure 7 The diagram below shows the functional block diagram of the urine collection device of this application. The urine collection device 100 is used as follows: First, the collector 6 is installed onto the user's urinary organ. For example, the male urinary organ passes through the hole 651 of the check membrane 65, or the cover 66 is installed onto the female urinary organ and then passes through the hole 651 of the check membrane 65. The collector 6 can be secured using, for example, a rope to prevent it from falling off the urinary organ. With the solenoid valve 8 closed, the vacuum pump 3 can first evacuate the first accommodating space 11 to a negative pressure state. When a user leaks urine and the urine accumulates in the main body 63, and the two first electrodes 64 are activated, the circuit module 7 activates the solenoid valve 8 to open the passage between the first pipe 51 and the urine collection port 23. At this time, guided by the negative pressure of the first accommodating space 11, the urine in the main body 63 can flow sequentially through the first connector 61, sleeve 101, first pipe 51, sleeve 105, solenoid valve 8, sleeve 106 and urine collection port 23, and finally enter the first accommodating space 11. When the solenoid valve 8 is activated, the circuit module 7 can simultaneously activate the water pump 4 to draw water from the second accommodating space 12 and flow it into the main body 63 through the sleeve 104, second pipe 52, sleeve 102 and second connector 62 to clean the user's urinary organs. Afterwards, guided by the negative pressure of the first accommodating space 11, the water that has cleaned the urinary organs can be returned to the first accommodating space 11 through the aforementioned urine collection path.

[0068] In this embodiment, a sensor can be used to detect the negative pressure state of the first accommodating space 11 at any time. Once the negative pressure state changes, the vacuum pump 3 can be started immediately to maintain a negative pressure state of -10 kPa at all times.

[0069] The urine collection device 100 of this application may further include an electric heater 9, two second electrodes A, a remote control B, and a drain pipe C. The electric heater 9 is located on the bottom side of the main body 2b of the main unit 2 and housed in the fixing base 15 of the second accommodating space 12, and is electrically connected to the circuit module 7. The circuit module 7 can control the electric heater 9 to heat the water in the second accommodating space 12, so that warm water is available when the user cleans their urinary organs. The two second electrodes A are located on the bottom side of the main body 2b of the main unit 2 and are electrically connected to the circuit module 7, and are situated in the first accommodating space 11, used to detect whether the liquid in the first accommodating space 11 has reached the full water level. When the full water level is reached, the two second electrodes A are in a conductive state, at which time the circuit module 7 can issue a warning message (such as sound, light, vibration, etc.) to alert the user. The position of the full water level can be determined by adjusting the length of the two second electrodes A. The remote control B can be electrically connected to the circuit module 7 via Bluetooth or wireless technology to remotely control the operation of the circuit module 7. In this embodiment, the remote control B can be fixed to the user's arm for easy operation. Warning messages can be transmitted from the circuit module 7 to the remote control B and emitted from the remote control B, preventing the user from missing warning messages from the main unit 2 due to its distance from the user. A drain pipe C is located on the outside of the collection tank 1 and connects to the first containing space 11 to drain the liquid in the first containing space 11. In this embodiment, the drain pipe C can be equipped with a pressure switch to automatically open the valve to empty the liquid in the first containing space 11 when a specific pressure is reached. Alternatively, the drain pipe C can be equipped with a manual drain valve for manual emptying of the liquid in the first containing space 11.

[0070] In one embodiment, a sterilization device corresponding to the first accommodating space 11 may be provided on the bottom side of the main body 2b of the host unit 2, such as a UV light or ultraviolet light irradiation device, to sterilize the urine in the first accommodating space 11 and slow down the reproduction rate of bacteria.

[0071] In summary, in addition to detecting urine volume and automatically collecting urine, the urine collection device of this application also has a water (warm water) cleaning function. The urine collection device of this application is small in size, easy to carry, and convenient for home use.

[0072] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Any person skilled in the art can modify the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be as set forth in the claims.

Claims

1. A urine collection device, characterized in that, The urine collection device includes: The collection bucket has a first accommodating space and a second accommodating space spaced apart from each other, and an opening connecting the first accommodating space and the second accommodating space; The main unit is located in the collection bucket and seals the opening, and has an air extraction hole, a water absorption hole and a urine extraction hole. The air extraction hole and the urine extraction hole are connected to the first accommodating space, and the water absorption hole is connected to the second accommodating space. A vacuum pump is located in the main unit and is used to evacuate the first accommodating space to a negative pressure state through the evacuation port. A water pump, located in the main unit, is used to draw water from the second accommodating space through the suction port; and The connector is located on the collection bucket and has a first pipe and a second pipe. The first pipe is connected to the urine collection hole, and the second pipe is connected to the water pump.

2. The urine collection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The urine collection device also includes a collector having a main body, a first connector, and a second connector. The first connector is located at one end of the main body and connected to the first pipeline. The second connector is located on one side of the main body and connected to the second pipeline. Water in the second accommodating space is drawn in by the water pump and flows into the main body through the second pipeline and the second connector. Then, guided by the negative pressure of the first accommodating space, it flows through the first connector, the first pipeline, and the urine extraction port and enters the first accommodating space.

3. The urine collection device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The urine collection device also includes a circuit module located in the main unit and electrically connected to the vacuum pump and the water pump, and is used to control the operation of the vacuum pump and the water pump.

4. The urine collection device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The urine collection device also includes a solenoid valve, which is located on the main unit and electrically connected to the circuit module, and is situated between the first pipeline and the urine collection port, for switching the passage between the first pipeline and the urine collection port.

5. The urine collection device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The collector also has multiple first electrodes located at one end of the main body and adjacent to the first connector, and electrically connected to the circuit module. When liquid is detected in the main body, the circuit module activates the solenoid valve to open the passage between the first pipeline and the urination port, allowing the liquid to flow through the first connector, the first pipeline, and the urination port under the guidance of the negative pressure of the first accommodating space and enter the first accommodating space.

6. The urine collection device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The urine collection device also includes an electric heater, which is located in the main unit and electrically connected to the circuit module, and is situated in the second accommodating space to heat the water in the second accommodating space.

7. The urine collection device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The urine collection device also includes multiple second electrodes, which are disposed on the main unit and electrically connected to the circuit module, and are located in the first accommodating space to detect whether the liquid in the first accommodating space has reached the full water level.

8. The urine collection device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The urine collection device also includes a remote control electrically connected to the circuit module for remotely controlling the operation of the circuit module or receiving warning information from the circuit module.

9. The urine collection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The urine collection device also includes a drain pipe located in the collection bucket and connected to the first accommodating space.

10. The urine collection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The urine collection device also includes a sterilization device located in the corresponding first accommodating space.

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