Container lid for specimen storage

Abstract

The present invention provides a specimen storage container lid, comprising: a lid body including a tubular side portion and a bottom portion connected to one end of the side portion and detachably screwed to one open side of a specimen storage container into which one or more specimen sampling swabs are inserted; an insertion coupling portion protruding from the bottom portion toward the specimen storage container and forming an internal space inside, into which each stick portion of one or more specimen sampling swabs is inserted and coupled; and a protruding coupling portion located in the center of the internal space, protruding from the bottom surface of the lid body, into which the multiple stick portions are inserted and coupled between the outer surface and the inner surface of the insertion coupling portion. According to the above-mentioned configuration, an examiner does not need to perform a separate operation of removing a specimen sampling swab from a specimen container, and the troublesome operation of removing an existing specimen sampling swab can be eliminated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a lid for a specimen storage container, and more particularly to a lid for a specimen storage container that can more efficiently store and transport a specimen collected from a subject in order to confirm or examine the presence or absence of infection with various infectious diseases.

Background Art

[0002] Recently, with the spread of COVID19 (Corona Virus Disease 19), tests for the presence or absence of infection with this virus have been actively conducted. Such tests for the presence or absence of infection are performed by collecting a specimen from a subject.

[0003] In the case of general respiratory diseases, after inserting a cotton swab for specimen collection into the nasal cavity or oral cavity of the subject, secretions are collected from the mucous membrane of the inner wall of the nasal cavity or oral cavity, and the presence or absence of infection with the respiratory disease is examined by testing this specimen.

[0004] However, in the case of the recently prevalent COVID19, although it is a respiratory disease, in order to improve the accuracy of the test, secretions are collected from the inner wall mucous membranes of both the nasal cavity and oral cavity of the subject for testing. After collecting the specimen in this way, the collection stick is placed in a specimen storage container containing a preservation solution (medium), stored, and transported to the test site.

[0005] On the other hand, a conventional specimen collection and storage kit for collecting and storing such specimens includes a swab for collecting a specimen, a specimen container containing a medium into which the swab for collecting the specimen is inserted and stored, and a lid for a specimen storage container for sealing the specimen container.

[0006] However, since the above-described conventional specimen collection and storage kit has a configuration in which only one swab is inserted and stored, when collecting specimens from two or more multiple body parts depending on the type of test, even though they are the same subject, each specimen collection swab had to be separately stored in a different specimen collection and storage kit for each.

[0007] For this reason, conventional specimen collection and storage kits have not only the operational hassle of repeatedly entering the information of the same subject in each specimen container, but also the problem that storage and management are difficult in that more specimen collection and storage kits are required.

[0008] In addition, after the conventional specimen collection and storage kit is transported to the inspection site, the inspector has to go through the process of taking out the specimen collection swab from the specimen container one by one. Such a process is not only troublesome, but also has the problem that unnecessary contamination may occur during the process of taking out the swab.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0009] An object of the present invention is to provide a lid for a specimen storage container that can improve workability and facilitate storage and management by enabling a plurality of specimen collection swabs to be stored in a single specimen collection container when collecting specimens from two or more body parts of a subject.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to provide a lid for a specimen storage container that can eliminate the operational hassle of taking out the existing specimen collection swab since the inspector does not need to perform a separate operation of taking out the specimen collection swab from the specimen container, and can prevent unnecessary contamination that may occur during the operation of taking out the swab.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0011] The present invention includes a tubular side portion and a bottom portion coupled to one end of the side portion, and a lid body that is detachably screwed to an open side of a specimen storage container into which one or more specimen collection swabs are inserted. An insertion coupling portion that protrudes from the bottom portion toward the specimen storage container, an internal space is formed inside, and each stick portion of one or more of the specimen collection swabs is inserted and coupled into the internal space. A protruding coupling portion that is located at the center of the internal space, protrudes from the bottom surface of the lid body, and a plurality of the stick portions are inserted and coupled between the outer surface and the inner surface of the insertion coupling portion. The insertion coupling portion is characterized in that when the specimen storage container is coupled to the lid body, the stick portion is inserted and coupled to an arbitrary position in the internal space, and a container lid for specimen storage can be provided.

Advantages of the Invention

[0012] The container lid for specimen storage according to the present invention enables a plurality of swabs obtained by collecting specimens from two or more body parts of a subject to be stored in a single specimen collection kit, thereby greatly reducing operations such as filling in subject information. Therefore, workability can be improved, the number of specimen collection and storage kits can be reduced, the space occupied during storage can be reduced, and easier storage and management are possible.

[0013] In addition, the container lid for specimen storage according to the present invention is configured such that when the container lid for specimen storage is separated, the specimen collection swab is also taken out from the specimen storage container without the need for an examiner to perform a separate operation of taking out the specimen collection swab with tweezers or the like from the specimen container. This not only prevents the occurrence of unnecessary contamination, but also eliminates the need to perform operations for taking out the specimen collection swab and disinfecting tools such as tweezers, thereby eliminating the annoyance of the operation and improving workability.

[0014] In addition, the container lid for specimen storage according to the present invention not only ensures the fastening force with the specimen storage container, but also improves the airtightness and sealing force by the airtight portion, so that the outflow of the specimen medium and contamination from the outside can be effectively prevented.

[0015] The lid for a specimen storage container according to the present invention not only has a simple structure but also can reduce the number of necessary parts, so that the manufacturing cost can be reduced and it is economical.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0017] The present invention can have various embodiments, but specific embodiments will be described in detail while being illustrated in the drawings. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, and it should be understood to include all conversions, equivalents, and alternatives included in the spirit and technical scope of the present invention.

[0018] Terms such as first, second, etc. can be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by those terms. The terms are only used for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, within the scope not departing from the scope of the rights of the present invention, the first component can be named the second component, and similarly, the second component can also be named the first component. The term "and / or" includes a combination of a plurality of related description items or any one of the plurality of related description items.

[0019] When a component is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that it can be directly connected or connected to the other component, but there can also be other components in between. On the other hand, when a component is referred to as being "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components in between.

[0020] The terms used in this application are merely for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless otherwise clearly indicated in the context. In this application, terms such as "including" or "having" are intended to indicate the presence of the features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof disclosed in the specification, and should not be construed as precluding the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0021] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention pertains. Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries should be construed to have a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the related art, and should not be construed in an idealized or overly formal sense unless clearly defined in this application. Also, in the description of the present invention, for the sake of easy overall understanding, the same reference numerals are used for the same components in the drawings, and duplicate descriptions of the same components are omitted.

[0022] The sample collection and storage kit according to an embodiment of the present invention is configured such that when samples are collected from two or more parts of a subject's body, each sample collection swab 100 can be stored entirely in a single sample storage container 200. Since it has good airtightness, it can prevent external contamination during storage and transportation. During inspection, the sample collection swab 100 can be configured to be removed from the sample storage container 200 together with the sample container lid 300 without a separate operation of taking out the sample collection swab 100 from the sample storage container 200.

[0023] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail based on the accompanying drawings.

[0024] First, the specimen storage container lid 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention is a configuration that can be included in a specimen collection and storage kit. Prior to describing the specimen storage container lid 300 of the present invention, the specimen collection and storage kit will be described.

[0025] FIGS. 1 and 2 are diagrams showing a specimen collection and storage kit, and the specimen collection and storage kit includes a specimen collection swab 100, a specimen storage container 200, and the specimen storage container lid 300 of the present invention.

[0026] First, the specimen collection swab 100 is for collecting a specimen from a subject, and as shown in the drawing, it can be formed in a cotton swab shape.

[0027] The specimen collection swab 100 may include a head portion 110 for collecting a specimen and a stick portion 120 coupled to the head portion 110.

[0028] The head portion 110 has a substantially spherical and round shape and is formed of a material such as fiber, and can be formed in a shape and material that can easily collect a specimen from a subject.

[0029] The stick portion 120 has a stick shape, one end is coupled to the head portion 110, and the other end can be configured to be grasped by an examiner.

[0030] The stick portion 120 can be formed to have a long length set so that it can be inserted into the nasal cavity or oral cavity to easily collect a specimen.

[0031] The stick portion 120 may be formed with a cut portion (not shown) so that an examiner can cut a part thereof. Therefore, when collecting a specimen, the stick portion 120 maintains a long state to facilitate specimen collection, and after being inserted into the specimen storage container 200 after collection, it can be cut to correspond to the length of the specimen storage container 200, so that it can be easily shielded by the specimen storage container lid 300.

[0032] The specimen storage container 200 has a cup shape with one side shielded, an accommodation space 210 is formed inside, the culture medium 1 and the specimen collection swab 100 can be accommodated and stored in the accommodation space 210, and an insertion port 230 into which the specimen collection swab 100 is inserted can be formed on the other open side.

[0033] Referring to FIG. 3, the specimen storage container 200 may have a concave-shaped bottom surface on the shielded side as shown in the figure.

[0034] The specimen storage container 200 may be formed of a transparent or opaque material so that an inspector can visually confirm the inside.

[0035] The specimen storage container 200 may be formed of a synthetic resin-based material that is easy to manufacture and economical, but is not limited thereto.

[0036] Hereinafter, a container lid 300 for specimen storage according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0037] The container lid 300 for specimen storage according to an embodiment of the present invention is detachably screwed to the open insertion port 230 side of the specimen storage container 200, and can open and close the accommodation space 210 so as to store and transport the specimen collection swab 100.

[0038] In addition, when the container lid 300 for specimen storage according to an embodiment of the present invention is coupled to the specimen storage container 200, it is coupled to one or more of the specimen collection swabs 100, and when separated from the specimen storage container 200, the specimen collection swab 100 can also be pulled out together from the specimen storage container 200.

[0039] Referring to FIG. 4, the container lid 300 for specimen storage includes a lid body 350, an insertion coupling portion 400, a protruding coupling portion 500, a detachment prevention portion 700, and an airtight portion 800.

[0040] The lid body 350 includes a tubular side portion 310 that is coupled to an outer peripheral surface of one side of the specimen storage container 200, and a bottom portion 320 that is coupled to one end of the side portion 310 to shield the insertion port 230.

[0041] Here, on the bottom portion 320, a bottom surface facing the specimen storage container 200, that is, the insertion coupling portion 400 and the protruding coupling portion 500 can be coupled toward the accommodation space 210.

[0042] An intervening space 330 is formed between an inner peripheral surface of the side portion 310 and an outer peripheral side surface of the insertion coupling portion 400 of the specimen storage container lid 300, and one end portion of the specimen storage container 200 can be inserted and coupled into the intervening space 330.

[0043] The intervening space 330 is formed such that the width becomes narrower from the entrance where the specimen storage container 200 is inserted toward the bottom portion 320, so that the specimen storage container 200 can be easily inserted and the insertion end portion of the specimen storage container 200 and the specimen storage container lid 300 can be made to adhere more closely.

[0044] The specimen storage container lid 300 can be detachably coupled to the specimen storage container 200 via detaching means 600. As shown in the figure, the detaching means 600 can apply a screwing method that can ensure fastening force and airtightness.

[0045] The detaching means 600 includes a first screw thread 610 formed on an outer peripheral surface of an upper end portion of the specimen storage container 200, and a second screw thread 620 formed on an inner side surface of the side portion 310 of the specimen storage container lid 300, which meshes with and is screwed with the first screw thread 610.

[0046] Here, the detaching means 600 is a preferred embodiment that applies a screwing method, but in addition, various detaching methods such as a snap method can be applied as long as fastening force and airtightness can be ensured.

[0047] The insertion coupling part 400 protrudes from the bottom 320 of the lid body 350 toward the accommodation space 210, and an internal space 410 is formed inside. One or more stick parts 120 of the specimen collection swab 100 can be inserted into the internal space 410 and coupled thereto.

[0048] The insertion coupling part 400 may be formed at the exposed end part and may be formed to have an inclined surface 420 inclined downward from the outer surface toward the inner surface. The inclined surface 420 serves to guide the stick part 120 so that it does not reach the end part and can be easily inserted into the internal space 410.

[0049] Referring to FIG. 5, the insertion coupling part 400 has a cylindrical tubular shape, is formed in a closed loop shape in a cross section, and may be configured such that the end part of the stick part 120 is inserted and accommodated at an arbitrary position in the cylindrical internal space 410.

[0050] Specifically, when the specimen storage container lid 300 is coupled to the specimen storage container 200 with a plurality of specimen collection swabs 100 inserted into the specimen storage container 200, the stick part 120 can be inserted and coupled to an arbitrary position in the internal space 410 without the need to separately set the coupling position of the stick part 120.

[0051] The insertion coupling part 400 can be variously set the insertion area on the plane of the internal space 410 in consideration of the diameter and the maximum number of the stick parts 120 inserted into the internal space 410.

[0052] The protruding coupling part 500 is located at the central part of the internal space 410 and may protrude from the bottom surface of the specimen container lid 300, that is, from the bottom 320 toward the accommodation space 210.

[0053] One or a plurality of the stick parts 120 can be inserted and coupled to an arbitrary position between the outer surface and the inner surface of the insertion coupling part 400. The number of the stick parts 120 that can be inserted and coupled can be variously selected from one to a plurality.

[0054] The protruding coupling portion 500 is configured such that the distance between its outer peripheral surface and the inner peripheral side surface of the insertion coupling portion 400 is set to correspond to the diameter of the stick portion 120 so that the stick portion 120 is sandwiched therebetween, and it can be configured to be located at a set position.

[0055] If the diameter of the stick portion 120 is the same, the protruding coupling portion 500 can be located on the central axis of the internal space 410, that is, at the central portion of the internal space 410 on a plane, as shown in the figure.

[0056] As shown in the figure, the protruding coupling portion 500 can be formed in a cylindrical shape, but is not limited thereto.

[0057] According to the above-described configuration, the protruding coupling portion 500 is located in the internal space 410, and the stick portion 120 having a set diameter is inserted and coupled into the insertion coupling portion 400.

[0058] In addition, the protruding coupling portion 500 enables the stick portion 120 inserted and coupled at an arbitrary position in the internal space 410 to be selectively and variably coupled from one to a plurality.

[0059] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing another embodiment of the protruding coupling portion 500a. Referring to FIG. 6, a contact groove 510 may be formed in the longitudinal direction on the outer peripheral surface of the protruding coupling portion 500a.

[0060] The contact groove 510 is formed to have an arcuate cross section so as to correspond to a part of the shape of the outer peripheral surface of the stick portion 120, and a part of the outer peripheral surface of the stick portion 120 comes into contact and seats thereon, and the stick portion 120 can be guided to be located at a set position.

[0061] The depth of the contact groove 510 can be set in consideration of the position alignment function of the stick portion 120, etc., and the number thereof can also be variably set.

[0062] Although not shown, the protruding coupling part 500 may be formed with spiral protrusions formed to be wound a plurality of times along the outer peripheral surface. The spiral protrusions have a function similar to that of the locking part 710. When the lid body 350 rotates while being screwed onto the specimen storage container 200, the protrusion 720 of the stick part 120 is inserted and guided along the spiral protrusions in a spiral shape, and by coming into locking contact with the protrusion 720 of the stick part 120, the stick part 120 can be prevented from detaching.

[0063] Although not shown, the protruding coupling part 500 can prevent the inserted stick part 120 from slipping off and detaching by forming locking protrusions that bulge along the outer peripheral surface of the exposed end portion.

[0064] The detachment prevention part 700 serves to prevent the specimen collection swab 100 from detaching from the lid body 350.

[0065] Referring to FIGS. 7 and 8, the detachment prevention part 700 is provided in the insertion coupling part 400, and when the lid body 350 is coupled to the specimen storage container 200, it comes into locking contact with the stick part 120 to prevent the stick part 120 from detaching from the insertion coupling part 400.

[0066] When the lid body 350 is coupled to the specimen storage container 200, the detachment prevention part 700 comes into locking contact with the stick part 120, so that when separating the specimen storage container lid 300 from the specimen storage container 200, the stick part 120 can be prevented from slipping out and detaching from the insertion coupling part 400.

[0067] The detachment prevention part 700 includes a locking part 710 protruding along the inner surface of the insertion coupling part 400.

[0068] When the stick part 120 is inserted into the insertion coupling part 400, the locking part 710 can prevent the stick part 120 from slipping out of and detaching from the insertion coupling part 400 by engaging with a protrusion part 720 of the stick part 120, which will be described later.

[0069] As shown in the figure, the locking part 710 can be formed not in a form protruding from the insertion coupling part 400, but in a groove shape into which the protrusion part 720 is inserted and engages. Of course, the protrusion part 720 can be formed in a groove shape and the locking part 710 can be formed in a protruding shape. As long as the above-described purpose can be achieved, it can be formed in various forms.

[0070] When the lid body 350 is screwed onto the specimen storage container 200, the detachment prevention part 700 can guide the stick part 120 along the locking part 710 toward the bottom surface of the lid body 350 for insertion and coupling.

[0071] For this purpose, the locking part 710 can be formed to be wound a plurality of times in a spiral shape along the inner circumferential side surface of the insertion coupling part 400.

[0072] This is considered in view of the rotation of the lid body 350 and the insertion coupling part 400 when the specimen storage container lid 300 and the specimen storage container 200 are screwed together. By forming the locking part 710 in a spiral shape corresponding to the rotation of the lid body 350 by screwing, when the insertion coupling part 400 rotates, the protrusion part 720 is deeply guided along the locking part 710 toward the bottom part 320 for insertion and coupling.

[0073] On the other hand, the stick part 120 can include a protrusion part 720 protruding from the outer surface of the other end and engaging with the locking part 710.

[0074] Here, the protrusion part 720 can protrude annularly along the outer circumferential surface of the stick part 120, and a plurality of them can be arranged at intervals in the longitudinal direction of the stick part 120.

[0075] As shown in the figure, the protrusion 720 may be formed to bulge in a hemispherical shape with respect to the insertion direction of the stick portion 120. However, this is only an example, and it may be formed in various shapes.

[0076] Although not shown, the detachment prevention part 700 may further include a detachment prevention protrusion formed by being wound a plurality of times in a spiral shape along the outer circumferential surface of the protruding coupling part 500. Similar to the locking part 710, when the specimen container lid 300 rotates, the detachment prevention protrusion can guide and come into locking contact with the protrusion 720, thereby preventing the stick part 120 from detaching.

[0077] Figs. 9 to 11 are diagrams showing the insertion and coupling process of the specimen collection swab 100 due to the rotation of the specimen container lid 300 described above.

[0078] First, referring to Fig. 9, the specimen storage container lid 300 is coupled to shield the insertion port 230 of the specimen storage container 200. Here, for the plurality of specimen collection swabs 100 inserted into the specimen storage container 200, the upper end portions of the respective stick portions 120 are sandwiched between the insertion coupling part 400 and the protruding coupling part 500.

[0079] Fig. 10 shows a state in which the specimen storage container 200 and the specimen container lid 300 are screwed together when the inspector rotates the specimen storage container lid 300 in the state of Fig. 9.

[0080] Here, as the specimen storage container lid 300 is fastened to the specimen storage container 200 by screwing, it moves downward toward the specimen storage container 200 while rotating.

[0081] Then, the stick part 120 is inserted deeper toward the bottom 320 within the internal space 410. Here, the protrusion 720 is guided and inserted along the spiral locking part 710 toward the bottom 320 by the rotation of the insertion coupling part 400.

[0082] Figure 11 shows a state in which the specimen storage container lid 300 is further rotated in FIG. 10. Referring to the drawings, as the specimen storage container lid 300 is further rotated, the open end of the specimen storage container 200 is positioned adjacent to the bottom 320 of the lid body 350 and is more airtightly adhered and coupled to the specimen storage container 200.

[0083] Then, the stick portion 120 is inserted deeper toward the bottom 320 within the insertion coupling portion 400, and when the protrusion 720 of the stick portion 120 comes into locking contact with the locking portion 710, it cannot be pulled out and detached from the insertion coupling portion 400.

[0084] As described above, the locking portion 710 is formed in a spiral shape on the inner peripheral surface of the insertion coupling portion 400, and when the specimen storage container lid 300 rotates by screwing, the protrusion 720 can be guided to more easily make locking contact.

[0085] Then, even if an examiner separates the specimen storage container lid 300 from the specimen storage container 200 for inspection, the specimen collection swab 100 is taken out together in a state of being coupled to the insertion coupling portion 400, so that the examiner does not need to perform a separate operation of taking out the specimen collection swab 100 from the specimen storage container 200.

[0086] For the kit for specimen collection and storage according to an embodiment of the present invention, it is very important to ensure airtightness in the process of storing and transporting the specimen collected from a subject in order to prevent not only the outflow of the specimen and the medium but also external contamination and obtain the effectiveness of the inspection.

[0087] Therefore, according to the present invention, it can be configured to further improve airtightness by forming airtight portions 800 on the specimen storage container lid 300 and the specimen storage container that are coupled to each other.

[0088] When the specimen storage container 200 is inserted and coupled into the intervening space 330 between the inner peripheral surface of the lid body 350 and the outer surface of the insertion coupling portion 400, the airtight portion 800 is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the side portion 310 and the outer surface of the insertion coupling portion 400, respectively. When the specimen storage container 200 is inserted and coupled into the intervening space 330, the specimen storage container 200 and the lid body 350 can be in close contact with each other to maintain airtightness.

[0089] Referring to FIGS. 12 and 13, the airtight portion 800 can include a first pressing protrusion 810 and a second pressing protrusion 820.

[0090] First, the first pressing protrusion 810 is provided to protrude from the inner peripheral surface of the side portion 310 of the lid body 350. When the specimen storage container 200 and the specimen storage container lid 300 are fastened to each other, the first pressing protrusion 810 can be configured to press the outer peripheral surface of one end portion of the specimen storage container 200. Here, the first pressing protrusion 810 can be positioned adjacent to the bottom portion 320 to press the end portion of the specimen storage container 200.

[0091] The second pressing protrusion 820 is provided to protrude from the outer peripheral side surface of the insertion coupling portion 400. When the specimen storage container 200 and the specimen storage container lid 300 are fastened to each other, the second pressing protrusion 820 can be configured to press the inner peripheral surface of one end portion of the specimen storage container 200. Here, the second pressing protrusion 820 can be positioned adjacent to the bottom portion 320 of the specimen storage container lid 300 to press the end portion of the specimen storage container 200.

[0092] As shown in the figure, the first pressing protrusion 810 and the second pressing protrusion 820 can be positioned so as to be offset from each other, but their positions can be changed, such as being located at the same position on a horizontal line.

[0093] As shown in the figure, one side of the first pressing protrusion 810 and the second pressing protrusion 820 can be formed obliquely in the insertion direction so as to guide the insertion of the specimen storage container 200.

[0094] As described above, the airtight portion 800 presses and adheres to the inner and outer sides of one end portion of the specimen storage container 200 by the first pressing protrusion 810 and the second pressing protrusion 820, respectively, and blocks the space that may be generated between the specimen storage container 200 and the specimen storage container lid 300, thereby improving the sealing force and airtightness.

[0095] On the other hand, since the edge portions of the specimen storage container 200 and the specimen storage container lid 300 are in a line contact rather than a surface contact, the contact area is small and lifting may occur. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure the airtightness of such edge portions.

[0096] Therefore, the airtight portion 800 may include a first inclined contact surface 831 and a second inclined contact surface 832 in order to ensure the airtightness not only at the inner and outer surfaces of the specimen storage container 200 but also at the edge portions by the first pressing protrusion 810 and the second pressing protrusion 820 described above.

[0097] First, the first inclined contact surface 831 may be formed to have an inclined surface by cutting off the edge portion of the end portion of the specimen storage container 200.

[0098] And the second inclined contact surface 832 is formed at the lower end portion of the insertion coupling portion 400 facing the first inclined contact surface 831, and may be formed to have an inclined surface with an inclination corresponding to the first inclined contact surface 831.

[0099] Therefore, when the specimen storage container 200 is inserted and coupled to the intervening space 330, the first inclined contact surface 831 and the second inclined contact surface 832 are in surface contact and adhere to each other, thereby ensuring the airtightness of the edge portion.

[0100] Although the first inclined contact surface 831 and the second inclined contact surface 832 are shown as being formed at the inner peripheral end of the specimen storage container 200, it goes without saying that they can be formed at the edge of the outer peripheral end of the specimen storage container 200, or at the edges of both the inner peripheral end and the outer peripheral end.

[0101] Further, the airtight portion 800 may include a protruding portion 220 so as to be in close contact with the side portion 310 of the lid body 350 on the outer peripheral surface of one end of the specimen storage container 200. The protruding portion 220 is annularly provided on the outer peripheral surface of the upper end of the specimen storage container 200 and can press and adhere to the side portion 310.

[0102] The protruding portions 220 are composed of a plurality, are arranged so as to be longitudinally spaced from the upper end of the specimen storage container 200, and the number and the spacing distance thereof can be adjusted in various ways.

[0103] FIGS. 14 and 15 are views showing the state in which the specimen storage container 200 and the specimen storage container lid 300 are fastened and the airtight portion 800.

[0104] Referring to the figure, the airtight portion 800 presses the inner peripheral surface and the outer peripheral surface of the specimen storage container 200 by the first pressing protrusion 810 and the second pressing protrusion 820, respectively, so that the specimen storage container 200 and the end of the specimen storage container lid 300 are in close contact.

[0105] Further, the airtight portion 800 can improve the overall airtightness by making the edge portions of the specimen storage container 200 and the specimen storage container lid 300 also in close contact with each other by the first inclined contact surface 831 and the second inclined contact surface 832.

[0106] The specimen storage container lid 300 may be formed of an elastically deformable material so as to be able to elastically press the specimen storage container 200 inserted and coupled to the intervening space 330. Such a material can be formed of various materials including resin-based materials.

[0107] FIG. 16 is a diagram showing another embodiment of the sample storage container lid 300a. Referring to this figure, the sample container lid 300a is formed such that the bottom portion 320 is recessed toward the storage space 210, and the protruding coupling portion 500 may be formed up to the end of the insertion coupling portion 400.

[0108] Thus, in the sample collection and storage kit of the present invention, as long as the object of each of the above components can be achieved, the shape of the sample container lid 300a, the shape, diameter, and length of the protruding coupling portion 500, etc. can be variously changed.

[0109] FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of use of the sample storage container lid 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to this figure, first, after the examiner collects a sample from the subject using the sample collection swab 100, the examiner inserts the sample into the storage space 210 of the sample storage container 200.

[0110] Thereafter, the examiner couples the sample storage container lid 300 to the open side of the sample storage container 200 to shield the sample storage container 200. Here, the stick portion 120 of the sample collection swab 100 is inserted into the insertion coupling portion 400.

[0111] Here, the examiner rotates the sample storage container lid 300 to thread it onto the sample storage container 200. In this process, the stick portion 120 is further inserted inside the insertion coupling portion 400. At this time, as described above, the protrusion 720 is guided inside the insertion coupling portion 400 along the locking portion 710 and comes into locking contact with the locking portion 710.

[0112] Thereafter, when the examiner separates the sample storage container lid 300, as shown in the figure, the sample collection swab 100 is pulled out together with the sample storage container lid 300 in a state where the sample collection swab 100 is inserted and coupled to the sample storage container lid 300 by the anti-separation portion 700.

[0113] The present invention has been described with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings, which are merely exemplary, and it will be understood by those having ordinary knowledge in the technical field of the present invention that various modifications and equivalent other embodiments will be possible hereinafter. Therefore, the true technical protection scope of the present invention should be determined by the technical idea of the appended claims.

Industrial Applicability

[0114] The present invention is applicable to a specimen collection instrument.

Claims

1. A lid body that includes a tubular side portion and a bottom portion coupled to one end of the side portion, and is detachably screwed to an open side of a specimen storage container into which one or more specimen collection swabs are inserted; An insertion coupling portion that protrudes from the bottom portion toward the specimen storage container, has an internal space formed inside, and into which each stick portion of one or more of the specimen collection swabs is inserted and coupled; A protruding coupling portion that is located in the internal space, protrudes from the bottom portion, and into which one or more of the stick portions are inserted and coupled between an outer surface and an inner surface of the insertion coupling portion; When the specimen storage container is coupled to the lid body, the stick portion is inserted and coupled to an arbitrary position in the internal space of the insertion coupling portion; A specimen storage container lid, characterized by including a detachment prevention portion provided in the insertion coupling portion, which, when the lid body is coupled to the specimen storage container, prevents the stick portion from detaching from the insertion coupling portion by coming into locking contact with the stick portion.

2. The detachment prevention portion includes a locking portion that protrudes from an inner surface of the insertion coupling portion and is formed along the inner surface. When the lid body is screwed to the specimen storage container, the stick portion is guided along the locking portion toward the bottom surface of the lid body and inserted and coupled. The specimen storage container lid according to claim 1.

3. The locking portion is formed to be wound a plurality of times in a spiral shape along the inner surface of the insertion coupling portion in response to rotation of the specimen storage container lid by screwing; When the lid body is screwed to the specimen storage container, the stick portion is guided along the spiral locking portion toward the bottom surface of the lid body and inserted and coupled to the insertion coupling portion. The specimen storage container lid according to claim 2.

4. The insertion coupling portion is formed in a cylindrical tube shape, and a plurality of the stick portions are inserted into an arbitrary position in the cylindrical internal space. The specimen storage container lid according to claim 1.

5. The insertion coupling portion is characterized in that an exposed end portion is formed obliquely downward toward the inside to guide the stick portion. The specimen storage container lid according to claim 1.

6. The protruding coupling portion is formed in a cylindrical shape. The specimen storage container lid according to claim 1.

7. The protruding coupling portion includes a spiral protrusion that protrudes from the outer peripheral surface and is formed to be wound a plurality of times in a spiral shape in the longitudinal direction. The container lid for storing a specimen according to claim 6, wherein when the lid body is screwed onto the specimen storage container, the stick portion is inserted and guided along the spiral protrusion having a spiral shape.

8. The container lid for storing a specimen according to claim 1, wherein the protruding coupling portion includes a locking protrusion that bulges along the outer peripheral surface of the exposed end portion.

9. The specimen storage container is inserted and coupled into the intervening space between the inner peripheral surface of the lid body and the outer surface of the insertion coupling portion. The container lid for storing a specimen according to claim 1, further comprising an airtight portion that is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the side portion and the outer surface of the insertion coupling portion, respectively, and maintains airtightness by bringing the specimen storage container into close contact with the lid body when the specimen storage container is inserted and coupled into the intervening space.

10. The airtight portion includes a first pressing protrusion that protrudes from the inner peripheral surface of the side portion of the lid body and presses the outer peripheral surface of the specimen storage container; and a second pressing protrusion that protrudes from the outer peripheral side surface of the insertion coupling portion and presses the inner peripheral surface of the specimen storage container, the container lid for storing a specimen according to claim 9.

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