A test collection sample container

CN224899578UActive Publication Date: 2026-10-27THE SECOND AFFILIATED HOSPITAL TO NANCHANG UNIV
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Application Number
CN202620082677.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2026-01-22
Publication Date
2026-10-27
Estimated Expiration
2036-01-22

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Technical Problem

[0004]本实用新型的目的在于提供一种检验采集样品容器,具备密封性好的优点,解决了现有的检验采集样品容器在对患者的液体生物样本进行采集时,容器的密封性较差,容易导致液体生物样本从容器开口处泄漏,造成容器外部污染的问题

Benefits of technology

[0017]1、本实用新型通过在采样杯顶部设置密封座与带密封圈的杯盖配合,并利用密封槽实现双重嵌合密封结构,显著提升了容器的密封性能,有效防止样本在运输或存储过程中发生泄漏、挥发或外界污染,保障了检测结果的准确性与生物安全性,同时,杯盖通过转动件与支架转动连接,并配备提手和透明观察窗,不仅支持单手便捷开合,还能实时观察样本状态,柔性杯底可拉伸以增加容量或收纳节省空间,增强了容器的适应性与实用性。

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of inspection collection sample container, including sampling cup, the sampling cup top is equipped with sealing seat, the sampling cup is rotatably connected with the cup cover of sealing seat cooperation use, sealing groove is opened in the top of sealing seat, sealing ring is installed in the inside of cup cover, when cup cover covers on sealing seat, sealing ring enters sealing groove and carries out sealing to the connecting place of sealing seat and cup cover.The utility model has the advantages of good sealing, solves the poor sealing of the container when the liquid biological sample of patient is collected in the existing inspection collection sample container, easily lead to liquid biological sample leakage from the opening of container, cause the problem of contamination outside container.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, specifically to a sample collection container for testing. Background Technology

[0002] Laboratory sample collection containers are a type of medical device, specifically designed for collecting, preserving, and transporting patient biological samples for laboratory testing and analysis. Biological samples include blood, urine, feces, sputum, throat swabs, and cerebrospinal fluid. These containers are designed to meet the requirements of medical testing for sample integrity, stability, and non-contamination, and are typically made of chemically inert and biocompatible materials. The container structure emphasizes sealing, leak-proofness, and operational safety. Common forms include vacuum blood collection tubes, sterile urine cups, swab tubes with filters, and fecal sampling boxes. Laboratory sample collection containers are a crucial medium connecting clinical practice and the laboratory; their structural and functional design directly affects diagnostic reliability and patient safety.

[0003] Existing test sample collection containers have poor sealing properties when collecting liquid biological samples from patients, which can easily lead to leakage of liquid biological samples from the container opening, causing contamination of the container exterior. In addition, it is difficult to position the container, affecting its retrieval from the shelf. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a sample collection container for testing, which has the advantage of good sealing performance. This solves the problem that existing sample collection containers for testing have poor sealing performance when collecting liquid biological samples from patients, which can easily lead to leakage of liquid biological samples from the container opening and cause external contamination of the container.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a sample collection container for testing, including a sampling cup, a sealing seat installed on the top of the sampling cup, a cup lid rotatably connected to the sampling cup for use with the sealing seat, a sealing groove opened on the top of the sealing seat, a sealing ring installed inside the cup lid, and when the cup lid is placed on the sealing seat, the sealing ring enters the sealing groove to seal the connection between the sealing seat and the cup lid.

[0006] The sampling cup has a positioning protrusion installed on its surface, and the positioning protrusion and the opening end of the cup lid are in the same direction.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a rotating component is fixedly connected to the surface of the cup lid, and a support is fixedly connected to the surface of the sampling cup, with the rotating component rotatably connected to the support.

[0008] As a preferred sample collection container of this utility model, an observation window is fixedly installed on the cup lid, and the observation window is made of transparent material.

[0009] As a preferred sample collection container of this utility model, the opening end of the cup lid is equipped with a handle.

[0010] As a preferred sample collection container of this utility model, the bottom of the sampling cup is provided with a flexible cup bottom, which is made of silicone material and can be stored inside the sampling cup or stretched to the bottom of the sampling cup.

[0011] As a preferred sample collection container of this utility model, the sampling cup is fitted with a retaining ring on its surface, and the retaining ring is made of elastic material.

[0012] As a preferred sample collection container of this utility model, the left and right ends of the retaining ring are equipped with anti-slip grips, which are attached to the surface of the sampling cup and are arc-shaped.

[0013] As a preferred sample collection container of this utility model, the sampling cup is placed on the main body of the rack when it is stored, and the main body of the rack can store several sampling cups.

[0014] As a preferred sample collection container of this utility model, the main body of the placement rack is equipped with a positioning ring that works with the sampling cup. The positioning ring is movably connected to the surface of the sampling cup, and a positioning groove is opened on the inner wall of the positioning ring. The positioning protrusion is located in the positioning groove to position the sampling cup.

[0015] As a preferred sample collection container of this utility model, the main body of the placement rack is fixedly installed with support columns at the four corners of the bottom, and the support columns are fixedly installed with bases at the four corners of the bottom.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0017] 1. This utility model significantly improves the sealing performance of the container by setting a sealing seat on the top of the sampling cup and cooperating with the cup lid with a sealing ring, and using a sealing groove to achieve a double-fit sealing structure. This effectively prevents leakage, volatilization or external contamination of the sample during transportation or storage, ensuring the accuracy and biosafety of the test results. At the same time, the cup lid is rotatably connected to the bracket through a rotating part and is equipped with a handle and a transparent observation window, which not only supports convenient opening and closing with one hand, but also allows for real-time observation of the sample status. The flexible cup bottom can be stretched to increase capacity or save space for storage, enhancing the adaptability and practicality of the container.

[0018] 2. This utility model achieves rapid and accurate positioning of the sampling cup during storage by using a positioning protrusion that is aligned with the opening end of the cup lid, combined with a positioning ring and positioning groove on the main body of the placement rack. This avoids rotation or tipping, improving the efficiency of batch management. The elastic retaining ring and the arc-shaped anti-slip grip optimize the grip experience, making it especially suitable for operation in gloved or humid environments. The overall structure takes into account sealing, ergonomics, stable storage, and ease of operation, which not only improves the work efficiency of medical staff but also reduces the risk of sample cross-contamination and operational errors. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the placement of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the placement rack of this utility model.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Sampling cup; 2. Sealing groove; 3. Sealing seat; 4. Support; 5. Sealing ring; 6. Handle; 7. Cup lid; 8. Observation window; 9. Rotating component; 10. Snap ring; 11. Anti-slip grip; 12. Flexible cup bottom; 13. Positioning protrusion; 14. Main body of the placement rack; 15. Positioning ring; 16. Support column; 17. Base; 18. Positioning groove. Detailed Implementation

[0024] Please see Figures 1-4 A sample collection container includes a sampling cup 1, a sealing seat 3 installed on the top of the sampling cup 1, and a cup lid 7 rotatably connected to the sampling cup 1 for use with the sealing seat 3. The top of the sealing seat 3 has a sealing groove 2, and a sealing ring 5 is installed inside the cup lid 7. When the cup lid 7 is placed on the sealing seat 3, the sealing ring 5 enters the sealing groove 2 to seal the connection between the sealing seat 3 and the cup lid 7.

[0025] Furthermore, a positioning protrusion 13 is installed on the surface of the sampling cup 1, and the positioning protrusion 13 and the opening end of the cup lid 7 are located in the same direction.

[0026] Furthermore, a rotating component 9 is fixedly connected to the surface of the cup lid 7, and a bracket 4 is fixedly connected to the surface of the sampling cup 1. The rotating component 9 is rotatably connected to the bracket 4.

[0027] Furthermore, an observation window 8 is fixedly installed on the cup lid 7, and the observation window 8 is made of transparent material.

[0028] Furthermore, a handle 6 is installed at the opening end of the cup lid 7.

[0029] Furthermore, the bottom of the sampling cup 1 is provided with a flexible cup bottom 12, which is made of silicone. The flexible cup bottom 12 can be stored inside the sampling cup 1 or stretched to the bottom of the sampling cup 1.

[0030] Furthermore, a retaining ring 10 is fitted on the surface of the sampling cup 1, and the retaining ring 10 is made of elastic material.

[0031] Furthermore, anti-slip gripping parts 11 are installed at both ends of the retaining ring 10. The anti-slip gripping parts 11 are attached to the surface of the sampling cup 1 and are arc-shaped.

[0032] Furthermore, when storing the sampling cup 1, it is placed on the main body 14 of the storage rack, which can store several sampling cups 1.

[0033] Furthermore, a positioning ring 15 is installed on the main body 14 of the placement rack to cooperate with the sampling cup 1. The positioning ring 15 is movably connected to the surface of the sampling cup 1. A positioning groove 18 is opened on the inner wall of the positioning ring 15, and the positioning protrusion 13 is located in the positioning groove 18 to position the sampling cup 1.

[0034] Furthermore, support columns 16 are fixedly installed at the four corners of the bottom of the main body 14 of the shelf, and bases 17 are fixedly installed at the four corners of the bottom of the support columns 16.

[0035] When sampling biological samples from patients, the sampling cup 1 is first removed from the main body 14 of the placement rack. The cup lid 7, which cooperates with the sealing seat 3, is opened by the handle 6. The cup lid 7 is rotatably connected to the bracket 4 through the rotating part 9, which facilitates one-handed operation. The flexible cup bottom 12 is pulled down to increase the internal capacity of the sampling cup 1. During the sampling process, the liquid level or sample status inside the sampling cup 1 can be viewed in real time through the transparent observation window 8 set on the cup lid 7, which improves the convenience and safety of operation.

[0036] After sampling is completed, the cup lid 7 is placed back on top of the sealing seat 3. At this time, the sealing ring 5 installed inside the cup lid 7 is embedded in the sealing groove 2 opened at the top of the sealing seat 3, forming a reliable seal and effectively preventing sample leakage or external contamination.

[0037] The outer surface of the sampling cup 1 is provided with a positioning protrusion 13, the direction of which is consistent with the opening end of the cup lid 7. This allows users to quickly identify the opening direction and ensures precise alignment when placing it on the main body 14 of the placement rack. During placement, the sampling cup 1 is inserted into the positioning ring 15 on the main body 14 of the placement rack, so that the positioning protrusion 13 engages with the positioning groove 18 opened in the inner wall of the positioning ring 15. This provides circumferential restraint to the sampling cup 1, preventing it from rotating or tipping over during transportation or storage. The main body 14 of the placement rack is stably supported by the pillars 16 at the four corners of the bottom and the base 17. The sampling cup 1 is also fitted with an elastic retaining ring 10, with arc-shaped anti-slip grips 11 connected to both ends. These grips conform to the surface of the sampling cup 1, providing a good grip and preventing slippage, especially suitable for operation with gloves or wet hands. The entire process takes into account sealing, ease of operation, positioning accuracy, and storage stability, making it suitable for various sampling scenarios such as medical testing and environmental monitoring.

[0038] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are 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 sample collection container for testing, comprising a sampling cup (1), characterized in that: The sampling cup (1) is equipped with a sealing seat (3) on top. A cup lid (7) that works with the sealing seat (3) is rotatably connected to the sampling cup (1). A sealing groove (2) is opened on the top of the sealing seat (3). A sealing ring (5) is installed inside the cup lid (7). When the cup lid (7) is placed on the sealing seat (3), the sealing ring (5) enters the sealing groove (2) to seal the connection between the sealing seat (3) and the cup lid (7). The sampling cup (1) has a positioning protrusion (13) installed on its surface, and the opening ends of the positioning protrusion (13) and the cup lid (7) are in the same direction.

2. The sample collection container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cup lid (7) is fixedly connected to a rotating part (9), and the sampling cup (1) is fixedly connected to a bracket (4). The rotating part (9) is rotatably connected to the bracket (4).

3. The sample collection container according to claim 1, characterized in that: An observation window (8) is fixedly installed on the cup lid (7), and the observation window (8) is made of transparent material.

4. A sample collection container for testing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cup lid (7) is equipped with a handle (6) at the opening end.

5. A sample collection container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sampling cup (1) has a flexible cup bottom (12) at the bottom. The flexible cup bottom (12) is made of silicone. The flexible cup bottom (12) can be stored inside the sampling cup (1) or stretched to the bottom of the sampling cup (1).

6. A sample collection container for testing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sampling cup (1) is fitted with a retaining ring (10) on its surface, and the retaining ring (10) is made of elastic material.

7. A sample collection container for testing according to claim 6, characterized in that: The left and right ends of the retaining ring (10) are equipped with anti-slip gripping parts (11), which are attached to the surface of the sampling cup (1) and are arc-shaped.

8. A sample collection container for testing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sampling cup (1) is placed on the main body (14) of the rack when it is stored. The main body (14) of the rack can store several sampling cups (1).

9. A sample collection container for testing according to claim 8, characterized in that: The main body (14) of the placement rack is equipped with a positioning ring (15) that works with the sampling cup (1). The positioning ring (15) is movably connected to the surface of the sampling cup (1). The inner wall of the positioning ring (15) is provided with a positioning groove (18). The positioning protrusion (13) is located in the positioning groove (18) to position the sampling cup (1).

10. A sample collection container for testing according to claim 9, characterized in that: The main body (14) of the placement rack has four fixed support columns (16) at the bottom corners, and the four fixed bases (17) at the bottom corners of the support columns (16) are respectively installed.