A storage device for HIV test strips

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of medical waste recovery, specifically is a kind of accomodating device for HIV detection test paper. Including main body bucket, sealing cover and storage basket. Main body bucket is set positioning column, pedal, connecting rod alpha and connecting rod beta, cooperate spring to realize sealing cover foot pedal opening and closing;Storage basket is slidably connected with main body bucket guide rod through linear bearing, can be stacked in multiple layers, built-in filter membrane and drying agent, bottom is provided with breathable through-hole;Main body bucket is equipped with universal wheel, handle and valve, it is convenient to move and clean. The device realizes the sealed storage of HIV detection test paper after use, avoids blood, urine volatile pollution, improves recovery safety and convenience, increases storage capacity, reduces the labor intensity of recovery personnel, and is suitable for waste standardized treatment under the scene of medical HIV screening.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of medical waste recycling, specifically to a storage device for HIV test strips. Background Technology

[0002] In the global public health field, HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) testing is a crucial link in preventing the spread of AIDS. HIV test strips are widely used in hospitals, disease control centers, community health service centers, and home testing due to their ease of use and rapid testing capabilities. As HIV screening coverage continues to expand, the use of test strips continues to rise, highlighting the increasingly important issue of their disposal and recycling, making it a vital aspect of public health security and prevention.

[0003] In current technologies, HIV test strips are mostly recycled using traditional trash cans or ordinary medical waste bins. These recycling devices have several shortcomings that urgently need to be addressed. First, insufficient contamination control is the core issue. During use, HIV test strips become contaminated with bodily fluids such as blood and urine, which may contain active HIV virus. If the recycling device is not properly sealed, these fluids can easily evaporate and spread into the air, or the virus can be transmitted through contact due to poor sealing, posing serious safety hazards to medical personnel, recycling personnel, and the surrounding environment. Traditional trash cans are mostly open or have simple flip-top designs, requiring manual contact to operate, increasing the risk of cross-infection. Even with protective gear, recycling personnel cannot completely avoid the possibility of contact contamination.

[0004] Secondly, the limited storage capacity makes it difficult to meet the needs of large-scale testing. When conducting centralized HIV screening in large hospital examination centers and disease control centers, a large amount of used test strips and related blood collection needles are generated in a short period of time. Traditional recycling equipment has a small capacity and often requires recycling personnel to frequently empty and process the waste. This not only increases the labor intensity of recycling personnel, but may also lead to waste accumulation due to untimely disposal, further aggravating the risk of contamination.

[0005] Furthermore, the lack of safety protection can easily lead to secondary injuries. The lancets that come with the HIV test strips are sharp objects. Traditional recycling devices often use ordinary garbage bags as linings for storage. The lancets can easily tear the garbage bags, and during handling and disposal, the test strips and lancets may scatter, causing secondary environmental pollution and potentially injuring recycling personnel, leading to serious consequences such as HIV infection.

[0006] In summary, existing HIV test strip recycling devices have significant shortcomings in terms of sealing performance, storage capacity, safety protection, and convenience. There is an urgent need for a storage device to solve the problems existing in the current technology. Utility Model Content

[0007] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a storage device for HIV test strips, solving the problems mentioned in the background section.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A storage device for HIV test strips, comprising a main body bucket, a sealing cap, and a storage basket; characterized in that: the main body bucket is square-shaped, with two symmetrically arranged positioning posts A on both its front and rear surfaces; a square support plate is provided at the center of the bottom of the front surface of the main body bucket, and a positioning post B is vertically arranged at the center of the upper surface of the support plate, with a spring coaxially mounted on the positioning post B; a T-shaped connecting rod A is vertically arranged at the center of the front surface of the main body bucket, with two symmetrically arranged positioning posts C on the top front of the connecting rod A, each positioning post C being rotatably connected to a connecting rod B, and the bottom of the connecting rod A... A foot pedal matching the support plate is provided vertically outward, and a positioning hole matching the positioning post B is provided vertically at the center of the lower surface of the foot pedal; four vertical square positioning grooves are symmetrically provided on the four sides of the main body barrel, and a guide rod is provided vertically at the center of each positioning groove; there are two sealing covers, and each sealing cover has two through holes symmetrically provided at the front and back of the lower part, which are connected to the positioning post A. Each sealing cover has a positioning post D perpendicular to it on the outside of the through holes on the front surface of the sealing cover, and the connecting rod B is rotatably connected to the positioning post D; the storage basket is square-shaped, and four vertical linear bearings connected to four guide rods are provided on the four sides of the outer surface of the storage basket.

[0009] Preferably, the lower surface of the storage basket is uniformly provided with a plurality of ventilation holes.

[0010] Preferably, the lower inner surface of the storage basket is provided with a matching filter membrane; the storage basket contains a plurality of solid desiccants.

[0011] Preferably, the storage basket has two inverted U-shaped handles symmetrically arranged on the top left and right.

[0012] Preferably, a valve communicating with the interior is provided on one side of the bottom of the front surface of the main barrel.

[0013] Preferably, the front surface of the main body bucket is provided with a U-shaped handle, and the bottom surface of the main body bucket is symmetrically provided with four casters.

[0014] This utility model provides a storage device for HIV test strips, which has the following beneficial effects: 1. When the sealed lid is closed, it fits tightly against the top of the main body bucket, and with the elastic cloth sealing the gaps, it prevents the evaporation and spread of bodily fluids such as blood and urine, and avoids the transmission of HIV virus through the air or contact, providing safety protection for medical staff and recycling personnel.

[0015] 2. The multi-layer stackable storage basket design, combined with a sliding and retrieving structure, significantly improves storage capacity and ease of operation, solving the problems of insufficient capacity and frequent emptying of traditional equipment, improving the efficiency of HIV test strip recycling and processing, and reducing labor costs.

[0016] 3. The built-in filter membrane in the storage basket can intercept sharp parts such as blood collection needles. The overall storage basket can be used to replace the traditional garbage bag, effectively preventing sharp objects from scratching people and reducing the risk of infection.

[0017] 4. The foot-controlled linkage sealing structure is adopted. Through the coordinated action of the pedal, linkage A, linkage B and spring, the sealing cover can be opened and closed automatically, eliminating the risk of cross-infection caused by manual contact and significantly improving the safety of medical waste recycling.

[0018] 5. Integrating multiple functions such as sealing and protection, body fluid adsorption, and sharp object interception, the combination design of sealing cover, filter membrane, and desiccant comprehensively blocks the pollution path, effectively protects the surrounding environment and personnel health, and meets the standardized treatment standards for medical waste. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is one of the three-dimensional structural schematic diagrams of this utility model; Figure 2 This is the second three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention; Figure 3 for Figure 2 The main view; Figure 4 for Figure 3 Top view; Figure 5 for Figure 4 Sectional view of AA; Figure 6 for Figure 4 BB section view; In the diagram: 1. Main barrel; 101. Positioning post A; 102. Support plate; 103. Positioning post B; 104. Spring; 105. Connecting rod A; 106. Positioning post C; 107. Connecting rod B; 108. Pedal; 109. Positioning hole; 110. Positioning groove; 111. Guide rod; 112. Valve; 113. Handle; 114. Caster wheel; 2. Sealing cover; 201. Positioning post D; 3. Storage basket; 301. Linear bearing; 302. Ventilation hole; 303. Desiccant; 304. Handle. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0021] In this application, the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "middle," "outer," "front," and "rear," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for the purpose of better describing this application and its embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated device, element, or component to having a specific orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.

[0022] Furthermore, in addition to indicating location or positional relationship, some of the aforementioned terms may also have other meanings. For example, the term "above" may also be used in some cases to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0023] Example 1: Please refer to Figures 1 to 6An HIV test strip storage device includes a main barrel (1), a sealing cap (2), and a storage basket (3); the main barrel (1) is square-shaped, with two positioning posts A (101) symmetrically arranged on both its front and rear surfaces; a square support plate (102) is provided at the center of the bottom of the front surface of the main barrel (1), and a positioning post B (103) is vertically arranged at the center of the upper surface of the support plate (102), with a spring (104) coaxially mounted on the positioning post B (103); the front surface of the main barrel (1) is... A T-shaped connecting rod A (105) is vertically positioned in the center. Two positioning posts C (106) are symmetrically positioned on the top front of the connecting rod A (105). Each positioning post C (106) is rotatably connected to a connecting rod B (107). A pedal (108) matching the support plate (102) is vertically positioned outward from the bottom of the connecting rod A (105). A positioning hole (109) matching the positioning post B (103) is vertically positioned at the center of the lower surface of the pedal (108). The top of the spring (104) is fixed to the pedal. The lower surface of the plate (108) is fixed to the upper surface of the support plate (102); the main body barrel (1) has four vertical square positioning grooves (110) symmetrically arranged on the four sides inside, and a guide rod (111) is vertically arranged at the center of each positioning groove (110); there are two sealing caps (2), which are symmetrically fixed to the top of the main body barrel (1) on the left and right, and are shaped as hollow fan-shaped with an internal width matching the width of the main body barrel (1). Each sealing cap (2) has two symmetrically arranged front and back at the bottom, which are aligned with the positioning posts. (101) Connecting through holes, each sealing cap (2) has a vertical positioning pin (201) on the outside of the through hole on the front surface, and the connecting rod (107) is rotatably connected to the positioning pin (201); the storage basket (3) is square-shaped, the outer contour of the storage basket (3) matches the inner contour of the main body (1), and four vertical linear bearings (301) connected to four guide rods (111) are provided on the four sides of the storage basket (3), and the linear bearings (301) are slidably connected to the positioning groove (110).

[0024] The main body bucket (1) serves as the main load-bearing structure of the device, providing the installation base for the sealing cover (2) and the storage basket (3). The sealing cover (2) is connected to the main body bucket (1) via positioning post A (101), and its opening and closing action is achieved through the rotational cooperation of connecting rod B (107) and positioning post D (201). When closed, it seals the top of the main body bucket (1) to prevent the evaporation of internal bodily fluids and the spread of viruses. Positioning post A (101) is used to connect the sealing cover (2) and enable its rotation. The support plate (102) and positioning post B (103) cooperate with the spring (104) to provide reset support for the pedal (108). Connecting rod A (105) serves as a transmission medium to realize the linkage between the pedal (108) and the sealing cover (2). The storage basket (3) is used to store HIV test strips and related waste.

[0025] The storage basket (3) has several ventilation holes (302) evenly distributed on its lower inner surface. The ventilation holes (302) ensure smooth airflow, prevent odor generation, and facilitate the dripping of disinfectant rinsing solution later.

[0026] The storage basket (3) has a matching filter membrane on its inner lower surface (not shown in detail in this embodiment); the filter membrane prevents small parts such as blood collection needles in the HIV test strip from falling out through the vent (302) or blocking the vent (302); the storage basket (3) contains several solid desiccants (303). The solid desiccants (303) are used to absorb blood, urine, etc. volatilized in the HIV test strip to prevent contamination.

[0027] The storage basket (3) is symmetrically provided with two inverted U-shaped handles (304) on the top. The handles (304) facilitate the installation, removal and emptying of the storage basket (3). Several storage baskets (3) are stacked inside the main body bucket (1), with the bottom surface of the upper storage basket (3) resting on the top of the handle (304) of the next storage basket (3). Multiple storage baskets (3) are easy to pick up and put down and can be stacked in multiple layers, increasing the storage capacity. When one is full, another can be installed. When taking it out, it is taken out from top to bottom, which is convenient for operation. Moreover, the storage basket (3) is safer than traditional thin plastic garbage bags, and the handles are also convenient for operation when emptying waste.

[0028] The main body bucket (1) has a valve (112) on one side of the bottom of the front surface that communicates with the interior. During cleaning or rinsing, the valve (112) facilitates the discharge of cleaning fluid without tilting or moving the main body bucket (1).

[0029] The main body bucket (1) has a U-shaped handle (113) on its front surface and four casters (114) symmetrically arranged on its bottom lower surface. The handle (113) and the casters (114) work together to enable the device to move flexibly.

[0030] The bottom of the sealing cap (2) is connected to the side of the main body barrel (1) with an elastic cloth (not shown in detail in this embodiment). The elastic cloth is used to seal the bottom of the sealing cap (2) and the side of the main body barrel (1) to enhance the sealing performance, and the elastic material does not affect the opening and closing operation of the sealing cap.

[0031] The device opens and closes the sealing cap (2) by foot pedal, eliminating the need for manual contact and preventing cross-infection. After the HIV test strip is used, stepping on the pedal (108) drives the connecting rod A (105) downward, which in turn drives the sealing cap (2) to rotate around the positioning post A (101) via the connecting rod B (107) to open, allowing waste to be placed into the storage basket (3). After releasing the pedal (108), the spring (104) returns to its original position, pushing the pedal (108) upward, and the connecting rod mechanism drives the sealing cap (2) to close, achieving sealed storage. The storage basket (3) can be stacked in multiple layers inside the main barrel (1). When full, it can be removed and replaced by the handle (304) along the guide rod (111). The device can be flexibly moved to a designated position via the handle (113) and casters (114). During cleaning, the valve (112) is opened to discharge wastewater, eliminating the need for overall handling.

[0032] Working process: In the initial state, the sealing cover (2) is closed, the spring (104) is in a naturally extended state, the positioning column (103) is partially inserted into the positioning hole (109) of the pedal (108), the storage basket (3) is slidably connected to the guide rod (111) of the main body barrel (1) through the linear bearing (301), and is installed inside the main body barrel (1). Solid desiccant (303) is placed in the storage basket (3), and a filter membrane is laid on the lower inner surface.

[0033] When it is necessary to store the used HIV test strips, the operator steps on the pedal (108) with his foot. The pedal (108) moves downward and compresses the spring (104). The positioning post B (103) is fully inserted into the positioning hole (109) and is precisely positioned and matched with the pedal (108). The pedal (108) drives the connecting rod A (105) to move downward in sync. The positioning post C (106) at the top of the connecting rod A (105) pulls the connecting rod B (107) to rotate.

[0034] Linkage B (107) rotates around positioning pin C (106) as a fulcrum, and the other end pushes the sealing cap (2) to rotate outward around positioning pin A (101) through positioning pin D (201). The two sealing caps (2) open simultaneously, revealing the feeding port on the top of the main body barrel (1).

[0035] The operator puts the used HIV test strips and matching blood collection needles into the storage basket (3) through the feeding port. The filter membrane intercepts small sharp parts such as blood collection needles to prevent them from falling through the ventilation hole (302) at the bottom of the storage basket (3) or blocking the ventilation hole (302).

[0036] After the delivery is completed, the operator releases the pedal (108), the spring (104) loses pressure and elastically resets, pushes the pedal (108) upward to return to the initial position, the pedal (108) drives the connecting rod A (105) to move upward, the positioning column C (106) pulls one end of the connecting rod B (107) to rotate upward, the connecting rod B (107) drives the sealing cover (2) to rotate in the opposite direction through the positioning column D (201), and finally the sealing cover (2) closes and fits tightly against the top of the main body bucket (1), the elastic cloth seals the gap between the bottom of the sealing cover (2) and the side of the main body bucket (1).

[0037] The solid desiccant (303) in the storage basket (3) continuously absorbs the blood, urine and other bodily fluids remaining on the surface of the test strip, preventing the bodily fluids from evaporating and polluting the environment. The ventilation holes (302) ensure smooth airflow inside the storage basket (3) and prevent the generation of odors.

[0038] When one storage basket (3) is full, another is installed. The operator holds the handle (304) on the top of the storage basket (3), aligns the linear bearing (301) with the guide rod (111), and presses the storage basket (3) down. The storage basket (3) slides down along the guide rod (111) through the linear bearing (301) and enters the main barrel (1). Its bottom surface sits on the top of the handle (304) of the next storage basket (3). Multiple storage baskets (3) can be easily picked up and placed in multiple layers. Stacking increases storage capacity; after the main barrel (1) is full or after testing is completed, the operator holds the handle (304) on the top of the storage basket (3) and pulls the storage basket (3) upward. The storage basket (3) slides upward along the guide rod (111) through the linear bearing (301) and leaves the main barrel (1). The fully loaded storage basket (3) is transported to the designated medical waste treatment area, and a new storage basket (3) is installed in the main barrel (1). The above storage process is repeated.

[0039] When the device needs to be moved, the operator holds the U-shaped handle (113) on the front surface of the main body bucket (1) and pushes the main body bucket (1). The four casters (114) at the bottom of the main body bucket (1) roll, so that the device can be moved flexibly to the target position.

[0040] When the cleaning device is needed, the cleaning fluid is injected into the main body tank (1) to clean the inner wall of the main body tank (1) and the storage basket (3). After cleaning, the valve (112) on the bottom side of the front surface of the main body tank (1) is opened and the cleaning fluid is discharged through the valve (112). The cleaning operation can be completed without moving the entire device.

[0041] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A storage device for HIV test strips, comprising a main container (1), a sealing cap (2), and a storage basket (3); characterized in that: The main body (1) is square-shaped, with two positioning posts A (101) symmetrically arranged on its front and rear surfaces; a square support plate (102) is provided at the center of the bottom of the front surface of the main body (1), and a positioning post B (103) is vertically arranged at the center of the upper surface of the support plate (102), with a spring (104) coaxially mounted on the positioning post B (103); a T-shaped connecting rod A (105) is vertically arranged at the center of the front surface of the main body (1), and two positioning posts C (106) are symmetrically arranged on the top front of the connecting rod A (105), each positioning post C (106) is rotatably connected to a connecting rod B (107), and a pedal (108) matching the support plate (102) is vertically arranged outward from the bottom of the connecting rod A (105), with the lower surface of the pedal (108) in the middle A positioning hole (109) matching the positioning post B (103) is provided vertically at the center; four vertical square positioning grooves (110) are symmetrically provided on the four sides of the main body barrel (1), and a guide rod (111) is provided vertically at the center of each positioning groove (110); there are two sealing covers (2), and each sealing cover (2) has two through holes symmetrically provided at the front and back of the lower part, which are connected to the positioning post A (101). Each sealing cover (2) has a positioning post D (201) perpendicular to it on the outside of the through hole on the front surface. The connecting rod B (107) is rotatably connected to the positioning post D (201); the storage basket (3) is square barrel-shaped, and four vertical linear bearings (301) connected to the four guide rods (111) are provided on the four sides of the outside of the storage basket (3).

2. The HIV test strip storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage basket (3) has several ventilation holes (302) evenly distributed on its lower inner surface.

3. The HIV test strip storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The storage basket (3) has a matching filter membrane on its inner lower surface; the storage basket (3) contains a number of solid desiccants (303).

4. The HIV test strip storage device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The storage basket (3) is provided with two inverted U-shaped handles (304) on the top left and right sides.

5. The HIV test strip storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body barrel (1) has a valve (112) on one side of the bottom of the front surface that communicates with the interior.

6. The HIV test strip storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front surface of the main body bucket (1) is provided with a U-shaped handle (113), and the bottom surface of the main body bucket (1) is symmetrically provided with four universal wheels (114).

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