A sharps container with capacity cues

Abstract

The utility model discloses a sharp instrument box with capacity prompt, including box body, be equipped with the inner tube in the box body, be equipped with the indicating mechanism of realizing the prompt capacity through the weight change of inner tube on the box body, the utility model discloses simple structure, reasonable in design, through being provided with indicating mechanism design, utilize the weight change of inner tube and drive indicating rod to move down, realized sharp instrument capacity's intuitive visualization monitoring, solved the problem of traditional manual judgment inaccuracy, cooperate sliding mechanism and ensure that the support platform moves vertically and stably, avoided the measurement error caused by sharp instrument partial load, and the identification of capacity warning was further improved by the optimization of multicolor scale mark, the design significantly improved the use safety of sharp instrument box, effectively prevented the exposure risk caused by not timely replacement, and simplified the operation process of medical staff.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, specifically a sharps container with a capacity indicator. Background Technology

[0002] Sharps containers are widely used in medical environments to safely collect and dispose of sharp objects such as needles, blades, and syringes, preventing injuries to healthcare workers due to improper handling. As safety requirements in the medical industry continue to increase, standards for the design and use of sharps containers are also gradually being refined.

[0003] Traditional sharps containers lack built-in capacity indicators, leaving healthcare professionals with only a rough estimate of when they need replacing. However, according to the "Regulations on the Management of Medical Waste in Medical and Health Institutions," sharps containers must be sealed when they reach three-quarters full. Failure to replace them in time may result in overfilling, preventing secure sealing and posing a potential safety hazard. Therefore, the lack of an intuitive, real-time capacity indicator mechanism is a pressing issue that needs to be addressed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a sharps container with a capacity indicator to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a sharps container with a capacity indicator, comprising a container body, an inner cylinder inside the container body, and an indicator mechanism on the container body that indicates the capacity by means of changes in the weight of the inner cylinder; The indicating mechanism includes: A spring, one end of which is fixed to the housing; A support platform is located at the other end of the spring; An indicator rod, one end of which is located on the support platform, and the other end of which passes through the housing and is placed outside the housing.

[0006] Preferably, the box body is provided with a sliding mechanism for guiding the support platform to move along the height direction of the inner cylinder.

[0007] Preferably, the sliding mechanism includes: The slider is located inside the box body; A sliding groove is formed on the support platform and is slidably connected to the slider.

[0008] Preferably, the box body has an opening, the opening has a cover, the cover has a delivery port and a guide hole, and the guide hole allows the indicator rod to pass through.

[0009] Preferably, the indicator rod is a hollow structure.

[0010] Preferably, the delivery port is located at the center of the cover.

[0011] Preferably, the periphery of the cover is provided with an extension, and the extension is provided with a rubber layer.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: This new sharps container with capacity indication features an indicative mechanism that uses changes in the weight of the inner cylinder to drive an indicator rod downwards, providing intuitive and visual monitoring of the sharps container's capacity and solving the problem of inaccurate manual judgment. A sliding mechanism ensures the vertical and stable movement of the support platform, avoiding measurement errors caused by uneven loading of the sharps container. Optimized multi-color graduations further enhance the readability of the capacity warning. This design significantly improves the safety of using the sharps container, effectively preventing exposure risks due to untimely replacement, while also simplifying the operational procedures for healthcare workers. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a side view of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of AA of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the present invention after the cover is removed; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the inner cylinder of this utility model placed on the support platform; Figure 6 This is a top view of the inner cylinder of this utility model placed on a support platform; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the cover structure of this utility model; Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of BB of this utility model.

[0014] In the diagram: 1. Box body; 2. Inner cylinder; 3. Indicating mechanism; 301. Spring; 302. Support platform; 303. Indicating rod; 4. Sliding mechanism; 401. Slider; 402. Slide groove; 5. Opening; 6. Cover; 601. Dispensing port; 602. Guide perforation; 603. Extension; 7. Rubber layer. 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. 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.

[0016] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., 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, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0017] In the description of this patent, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "setting" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection or setting, a detachable connection or setting, or an integrated connection or setting. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this patent according to the specific circumstances.

[0018] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "several" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0019] Example Please see Figure 1-8 As shown, the present invention provides a sharps box with capacity indication: a sharps box with capacity indication includes a box body 1, an inner cylinder 2 inside the box body 1, and an indicator mechanism 3 on the box body 1 that indicates the capacity by changing the weight of the inner cylinder 2. The indicating mechanism 3 includes a spring 301, a support platform 302, and an indicating rod 303. One end of the spring 301 is fixed to the box body 1, the support platform 302 is located at the other end of the spring 301, one end of the indicating rod 303 is located on the support platform 302, and the other end of the indicating rod 303 passes through the box body 1 and is located outside the box body 1.

[0020] During use, medical staff place sharp objects such as needles and blades into the inner cylinder 2 of the container 1. As the number of sharp objects accumulates, the weight of the inner cylinder 2 gradually increases, causing the spring 301 below it to be compressed. Under this pressure, the spring 301 drives the support platform 302 to move downwards. Since one end of the indicator rod 303 is fixed to the support platform 302, the indicator rod 303 moves downwards synchronously with the support platform 302. The other end of the indicator rod 303 extends to the outside of the container 1, and the height of the visible section changes with the weight of the sharps contained in the inner cylinder 2, thus providing a direct indication of the internal capacity. Medical staff can determine the current capacity of the sharps container by observing the height position of the indicator rod 303 outside the container 1.

[0021] To enhance the indication effect, medical staff or manufacturers can also set different colored scale markings on the indicator rod 303. Different scales correspond to different capacity ranges, making it easier for medical staff to quickly identify the usage status of the sharps container and replace or dispose of it in a timely manner.

[0022] In this embodiment, a sliding mechanism 4 is provided inside the box body 1. Specifically, the sliding mechanism 4 includes a slider 401 and a groove 402. The slider 401 is located inside the box body 1, and the groove 402 is opened on the support platform 302. Then, the groove 402 is slidably connected to the slider 401. This design is used to guide the support platform 302 to move along the height direction, so as to avoid sharp objects from accumulating in a certain part of the inner cylinder 2, which would cause the support platform 302 and the inner cylinder 2 to tilt.

[0023] The box body 1 has an opening 5, and the opening 5 has a cover 6. The cover 6 has a delivery port 601 and a guide hole 602. The guide hole 602 facilitates the passage of the indicator rod 303. By setting the opening 5 and the cover 6, sharp objects inside can be processed after reaching a certain capacity, which improves the safety and efficiency of use.

[0024] The indicator rod 303 adopts a hollow structure design, which can effectively reduce the weight of the indicator rod 303 itself, thereby reducing the burden on the spring 301.

[0025] The delivery port 601 is located at the center of the cover 6. This design allows sharp objects to be accurately delivered from the central area to the inner cylinder 2, thereby distributing them evenly on the support platform 302. This reduces the pressure burden on the sliding parts at the edges of the support platform 302 and improves the stability of the device.

[0026] The lid 6 has an extension 603 around its perimeter, and a rubber layer 7 is covered on the extension 603. By designing the rubber layer 7 at the extension 603, it is possible to ensure that the lid 6 fits tightly against the box 1, thereby achieving a good sealing effect. In addition, this sealing structure design can effectively prevent sharp objects from spilling out even if the box 1 is accidentally tipped over, enhancing the safety protection performance of the product.

[0027] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely preferred examples and are not intended to limit the utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A sharps container with a capacity indicator, characterized in that: The device includes a box body, an inner cylinder inside the box body, and an indicator mechanism on the box body that indicates the capacity by changing the weight of the inner cylinder. The indicating mechanism includes: A spring, one end of which is fixed to the housing; A support platform is located at the other end of the spring; An indicator rod, one end of which is located on the support platform, and the other end of which passes through the housing and is placed outside the housing.

2. A sharps container with a capacity indicator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box is equipped with a sliding mechanism for guiding the support platform to move along the height direction of the inner cylinder.

3. A sharps container with a capacity indicator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sliding mechanism includes: The slider is located inside the box body; A sliding groove is formed on the support platform and is slidably connected to the slider.

4. A sharps container with a capacity indicator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box body has an opening, and the opening has a cover. The cover has a delivery port and a guide hole, and the guide hole allows the indicator rod to pass through.

5. A sharps container with a capacity indicator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The indicator rod has a hollow structure.

6. A sharps container with a capacity indicator according to claim 4, characterized in that: The delivery port is located at the center of the cover.

7. A sharps container with a capacity indicator according to claim 4, characterized in that: The cover has an extension around its periphery, and the extension has a rubber layer.

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