Specimen storage container lid

Abstract

The present invention provides a specimen storage container lid including a tubular side portion and a bottom portion coupled 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 therein into which stick portions of one or more specimen sampling swabs are inserted and coupled, and a detachment prevention portion provided at the insertion coupling portion and preventing the stick portions from detaching from the insertion coupling portion by engaging with the stick portions when the lid body is coupled to the specimen storage container. 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 sample storage container, and more particularly to a lid for a sample storage container that can more efficiently store and transport samples collected from subjects to confirm or test for infection with various infectious diseases. [Background technology]

[0002] Recently, with the spread of COVID-19 (Corona Virus Disease 19), testing for infection has become increasingly common. Such testing is carried out by collecting samples from the test subjects.

[0003] In contrast, for common respiratory diseases, a cotton swab for collecting a sample is inserted into the subject's nasal or oral cavity, and secretions are collected from the mucous membranes on the inner walls of the nasal or oral cavity, which are then examined to determine whether or not the subject is infected with a respiratory disease.

[0004] However, in the case of the recent COVID-19 epidemic, which is a respiratory disease, to improve the accuracy of the test, secretions are collected from the mucous membranes inside the subject's nasal and oral cavities, respectively, and then tested. After the sample is collected in this way, the collection stick is placed in a sample storage container containing a preservative solution (culture medium) and transported to the testing site.

[0005] On the other hand, conventional specimen collection and storage kits for collecting and storing such specimens include a swab for collecting the specimen, a specimen container containing a culture medium into which the swab that collected the specimen is inserted and stored, and a specimen storage container lid that seals the specimen container.

[0006] However, since the conventional specimen collection and storage kits described above are configured to allow only one swab to be inserted and stored, when specimens are collected from two or more body parts depending on the type of test, each specimen collection swab must be stored separately in a different specimen collection and storage kit, even if the specimen is from the same subject.

[0007] For this reason, conventional specimen collection and storage kits have not only the hassle of having to repeatedly write the same subject's information on each specimen container, but also the problem of difficult storage and management, as more specimen collection and storage kits are required.

[0008] Furthermore, after conventional specimen collection and storage kits are transported to the testing site, the tester must remove the specimen collection swab from the specimen container one by one. This process is not only cumbersome, but also poses the problem of unnecessary contamination occurring during the swab removal process. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0009] The present invention aims to provide a specimen storage container lid that allows multiple specimen collection swabs to be stored in a single specimen collection container when specimens are collected from two or more body parts of a subject, thereby improving workability and facilitating storage and management.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to provide a specimen storage container lid that eliminates the hassle of removing existing specimen collection swabs, as it eliminates the need for the examiner to perform the additional task of removing a specimen collection swab from the specimen container, and that prevents unnecessary contamination that may occur when removing the swab. [Means for solving the problem]

[0011] The present invention provides a sample storage container lid comprising: a lid body including a tubular side portion and a bottom portion connected to one end of the side portion, the lid body detachably screwing onto one open side of a sample storage container into which one or more sample collection swabs have been inserted; an insertion coupling portion protruding from the bottom portion toward the sample storage container and forming an internal space therein, into which stick portions of the one or more sample collection swabs are inserted for coupling; and a detachment prevention portion provided at the insertion coupling portion, which comes into locking contact with the stick portions when the lid body is coupled to the sample storage container, thereby preventing the stick portions from being detached from the insertion coupling portion, wherein the stick portions of the insertion coupling portion are inserted and coupled to any position in the internal space when the sample storage container is coupled to the lid body; and the detachment prevention portion includes a locking portion protruding from an inner surface of the insertion coupling portion and formed along the inner surface, wherein when the lid body is screwed onto the sample storage container, the stick portions are guided along the locking portion toward the bottom surface of the lid body for insertion and coupling. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] The specimen storage container lid of the present invention allows multiple swabs used to collect specimens from two or more body parts of a subject to be stored in a single specimen collection kit, thereby significantly reducing tasks such as filling out subject information, thereby improving workability.It also reduces the number of specimen collection and storage kits, thereby reducing the space required for storage and allowing for easier storage and management.

[0013] In addition, the specimen storage container lid according to the present invention is configured so that when the specimen storage container lid is removed, the specimen collection swab is also removed from the specimen storage container, eliminating the need for the examiner to perform the additional task of removing the specimen collection swab from the specimen container using tweezers or the like. This not only prevents unnecessary contamination, but also eliminates the need to remove the specimen collection swab and disinfect tools such as tweezers, thereby eliminating the hassle of the work and improving workability.

[0014] In addition, the specimen storage container lid according to the present invention not only ensures a fastening force with the specimen storage container, but also improves airtightness and sealing force through the airtight portion, thereby effectively preventing leakage of specimen culture medium and contamination from the outside.

[0015] The specimen storage container lid according to the present invention not only has a simple structure but also requires a reduced number of parts, thereby reducing manufacturing costs and making it economical. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0016] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing the appearance of a specimen storage container lid and a container according to an embodiment of the present invention in a combined state. [Figure 2] 1 is an exploded perspective view of a specimen storage container lid and a container according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] 1 is a cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of a specimen storage container lid and a container according to an embodiment of the present invention in a combined state. [Figure 4] 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a detailed configuration of a specimen storage container lid according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 5] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VV in FIG. [Figure 6] 1 is a cross-sectional view showing a connection structure between a specimen storage container lid and a specimen collection swab according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of part “A” in FIG. 6. [Figure 8] 7 is a cross-sectional view showing the process of inserting a specimen collection swab by rotating the specimen storage container lid according to the embodiment of the present invention in FIG. 6 and the operation of the detachment prevention part. [Figure 9] 7 is a cross-sectional view showing the process of inserting a specimen collection swab by rotating the specimen storage container lid according to the embodiment of the present invention in FIG. 6 and the operation of the detachment prevention part. [Figure 10] 7 is a cross-sectional view showing the process of inserting a specimen collection swab by rotating the specimen storage container lid according to the embodiment of the present invention in FIG. 6 and the operation of the detachment prevention part. [Figure 11]1 is a cross-sectional view showing a specimen storage container lid and a specimen storage container according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is an enlarged view of part “B” in FIG. [Figure 13] 11 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the sample storage container cover according to the embodiment of the present invention is rotated and tightly coupled to the sample storage container. FIG. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is an enlarged view of part “C” in FIG. [Figure 15] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing another embodiment of the lid for a specimen storage container according to the present invention. [Figure 16] 10 is a cross-sectional view showing yet another embodiment of a specimen storage container lid according to the present invention, which is provided with a protruding coupling portion. FIG. [Figure 17] 10A to 10C are diagrams illustrating a process of using a specimen storage container lid according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] In the following, preferred embodiments will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings so that the present invention can be more specifically understood.

[0018] Although the present invention can be modified in various ways and can have various embodiments, a specific embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, it should be understood that this is not intended to limit the present invention to the specific embodiment, and that the present invention includes all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives that fall within the spirit and technical scope of the present invention.

[0019] Terms such as "first," "second," etc. may be used to describe various elements, but the elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish one element from another. For example, a first element may be referred to as a "second element," and similarly, a second element may be referred to as a "first element," without departing from the scope of the present invention. The term "and / or" includes a combination of multiple related items or any of multiple related items.

[0020] When a component is said to be "coupled" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that the component may be directly coupled or connected to the other component, but that there may be other components in between. On the other hand, when a component is said to be "directly coupled" or "directly connected" to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components in between.

[0021] The terms used in this application are merely used to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this application, terms such as "comprise" or "have" are intended to indicate the presence of features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof disclosed in the specification, and should be understood not to preclude the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0022] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by a person of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning they have in the context of the related art, and unless expressly defined in this application, they should not be interpreted as idealized or overly formal. In addition, in the description of the present invention, to facilitate overall understanding, the same reference numerals are used for the same components in the drawings, and redundant descriptions of the same components are omitted.

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

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

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

[0026] First, the specimen collection swab 100 is used to collect a specimen from a subject, and may be formed in the shape of a cotton swab, as shown in the figure.

[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 part 110 has a roughly spherical round shape and is made of a material such as fiber, and may be made of a shape and material that allows easy collection of a sample from a subject.

[0029] The stick portion 120 has a stick shape, one end of which is connected to the head portion 110, and the other end of which can be held by an examiner.

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

[0031] The stick portion 120 may be formed with a cutout portion (not shown) so that an examiner can cut off a portion of it. Therefore, the stick portion 120 maintains a long state when collecting a sample, making it easy to collect the sample, and after the sample is collected and inserted into the sample storage container 200, the stick portion 120 is cut off to correspond to the length of the sample storage container 200, so that it can be easily covered by the sample storage container lid 300.

[0032] The specimen storage container 200 has a cup shape with one side closed, and has an internal storage space 210 in which the culture medium 1 and the specimen collection swab 100 can be stored. The other open side may have an insertion port 230 through which the specimen collection swab 100 can be inserted.

[0033] Referring to FIG. 3, the sample storage container 200 may have a concave bottom surface on one side thereof, as shown.

[0034] The sample storage container 200 may be made of a transparent or opaque material so that an examiner can visually check the inside of the container.

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

[0036] A specimen storage container lid 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below.

[0037] The sample storage container lid 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention is detachably screwed onto the open insertion port 230 side of the sample storage container 200, and can open and close the storage space 210 so that the sample collection swab 100 can be stored and transported.

[0038] When the sample storage container lid 300 is connected to the sample storage container 200, it is connected to one or more of the sample collection swabs 100, and when it is separated from the sample storage container 200, the sample collection swabs 100 can also be removed from the sample storage container 200.

[0039] Referring to FIG. 4, the sample storage container lid 300 includes a lid body 350, an insertion coupling part 400, a separation prevention part 700, and an airtight part 800.

[0040] The cover body 350 includes a tubular side portion 310 coupled to one outer peripheral surface of the sample storage container 200, and a bottom portion 320 coupled to one end of the side portion 310 to cover the insertion opening 230.

[0041] Here, the insertion coupling part 400 may be coupled to the bottom surface of the bottom part 320 facing the sample storage container 200 , that is, facing the receiving space 210 .

[0042] The sample storage container cover 300 has an intervening space 330 formed between the inner peripheral surface of the side portion 310 and the outer peripheral side of the insertion coupling portion 400, and one side end of the sample storage container 200 can be inserted into the intervening space 330 to be coupled.

[0043] The intervening space 330 is formed so that its width narrows from the entrance where the sample storage container 200 is inserted to the bottom 320, thereby making it easier to insert the sample storage container 200 and allowing the insertion end of the sample storage container 200 to be more closely attached to the sample storage container lid 300.

[0044] The sample storage container cover 300 may be detachably coupled to the sample storage container 200 via an attachment / detachment means 600. The attachment / detachment means 600 may employ a screwing method that can ensure fastening force and airtightness, as shown in the figure.

[0045] The attachment / detachment means 600 includes a first screw thread 610 formed on the outer peripheral surface of the upper end of the sample storage container 200, and a second screw thread 620 formed on the inner surface of the side portion 310 of the sample storage container lid 300, which engages and screws with the first screw thread 610.

[0046] Here, the attachment / detachment means 600 is preferably a screw-type attachment, but other attachment / detachment methods such as a snap-type attachment can be used as long as the fastening force and airtightness can be ensured.

[0047] The insertion coupling portion 400 protrudes from the bottom 320 of the lid body 350 toward the receiving space 210, and an internal space 410 is formed inside, into which the stick portion 120 of one or more of the sample collection swabs 100 can be inserted and coupled.

[0048] The insertion coupling part 400 may be formed on the exposed end part and have an inclined surface 420 that slopes downward from the outer surface to the inner surface. The inclined surface 420 serves to guide the stick part 120 so that it can be more easily inserted into the internal space 410 without hitting the end part.

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

[0050] In detail, when the specimen storage container lid 300 is connected to the specimen storage container 200 with a plurality of specimen collection swabs 100 inserted into the specimen storage container 200, the insertion connection portion 400 allows the stick portion 120 to be inserted and connected at any position in the internal space 410 without the need to separately set the connection position of the stick portion 120.

[0051] The insertion coupling part 400 may be formed in a cylindrical tube shape as shown in the figure, but is not limited thereto. Furthermore, the insertion area on the plane of the internal space 410 may be variously set in consideration of the diameter and maximum number of the stick parts 120 to be inserted into the internal space 410.

[0052] The detachment prevention part 700 serves to prevent the specimen collection swab 100 from being detached from the lid body 350 .

[0053] 6 and 7, the separation prevention part 700 is provided in the insertion coupling part 400 and serves to prevent the stick part 120 from separating from the insertion coupling part 400.

[0054] The detachment prevention portion 700 comes into engaging contact with the stick portion 120 when the lid body 350 is connected to the sample storage container 200, thereby preventing the stick portion 120 from coming off and detaching from the insertion connection portion 400 when the sample storage container lid 300 is separated from the sample storage container 200.

[0055] The separation prevention part 700 includes a locking part 710 protruding along the inner surface of the insertion coupling part 400 .

[0056] When the stick portion 120 is inserted into the insertion coupling portion 400, the locking portion 710 comes into locking contact with the protrusion portion 720 of the stick portion 120, which will be described later, thereby preventing the stick portion 120 from slipping out and detaching from the insertion coupling portion 400.

[0057] Meanwhile, the locking portion 710 may not be formed in a protruding form from the insertion coupling portion 400, but may be formed in a groove form into which the protrusion portion 720 is inserted for locking contact. Alternatively, the protrusion portion 720 may be formed in a groove form and the locking portion 710 may be formed in a protruding protrusion form, and various other forms may be formed as long as the above-mentioned purpose can be achieved.

[0058] When the cover body 350 is screwed onto the sample storage container 200, the stick portion 120 may be guided along the locking portion 710 toward the bottom surface of the cover body 350 and inserted into the detachment prevention portion 700.

[0059] For this purpose, the locking portion 710 may be formed to be wound spirally along the inner circumferential side of the insertion coupling portion 400 a plurality of times.

[0060] This is in consideration of the rotation of the lid body 350 and the insertion coupling part 400 when the sample storage container lid 300 and the sample storage container 200 are screwed together. The locking part 710 is formed in a spiral shape to correspond to the rotation of the lid body 350 due to screwing, so that when the insertion coupling part 400 rotates, the protrusion 720 is guided deeply along the locking part 710 toward the bottom part 320 and inserted and coupled.

[0061] Meanwhile, the stick part 120 may include a protrusion 720 protruding from the outer surface of the other end thereof and coming into engagement with the engagement part 710 .

[0062] Here, the protrusions 720 may be provided in a ring shape along the outer circumferential surface of the stick part 120, and a plurality of the protrusions 720 may be arranged spaced apart in the longitudinal direction of the stick part 120.

[0063] As shown, the protrusion 720 may be formed to bulge in a semi-spherical shape in the insertion direction of the stick part 120. However, this is only one example, and the protrusion 720 may be formed in various shapes.

[0064] 8 to 10 are diagrams showing the process of inserting and connecting the specimen-collecting swab 100 using the spiral locking portion 710 described above.

[0065] First, referring to FIG. 8, when the sample storage container lid 300 is connected to the sample storage container 200, the stick portions 120 of the sample collection swabs 100 inserted into the sample storage container 200 are inserted into the insertion connection portion 400.

[0066] FIG. 9 shows a state in which the examiner rotates the specimen storage container lid 300 in the state shown in FIG. 8 to screw it onto the specimen storage container 200.

[0067] Referring to FIG. 9, the sample storage container cover 300 is screwed to the sample storage container 200 and moves downward toward the sample storage container 200 while rotating.

[0068] Then, the stick part 120 is inserted deeper toward the bottom part 320 in the internal space 410. Here, the protrusion part 720 is guided and inserted toward the bottom part 320 along the spiral-shaped locking part 710 by the rotation of the insertion coupling part 400.

[0069] 10 shows the sample storage container lid 300 further rotated in FIG. 9. As the sample storage container lid 300 is further rotated, the open end of the sample storage container 200 is positioned adjacent to the bottom 320 of the lid body 350, and is more tightly and tightly coupled to the sample storage container 200.

[0070] The stick portion 120 is inserted deeper toward the bottom portion 320 within the insertion coupling portion 400, and the protrusion portion 720 of the stick portion 120 comes into locking contact with the locking portion 710, so that the stick portion 120 cannot come out and be detached from the insertion coupling portion 400.

[0071] As described above, the locking portion 710 is formed in a spiral shape on the inner surface of the insertion coupling portion 400, and when the specimen storage container lid 300 rotates by screwing, it can guide the protrusion portion 720 to make it easier to make locking contact.

[0072] In this way, even if the examiner separates the specimen storage container lid 300 from the specimen storage container 200 for testing, the specimen collection swab 100 is removed together with the specimen storage container lid 300 while still connected to the insertion connection portion 400, so the examiner does not need to perform a separate operation to remove the specimen collection swab 100 from the specimen storage container 200.

[0073] In the sample collection and storage kit according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is extremely important to ensure airtightness during the process of storing and transporting the sample collected from the subject in order to prevent contamination from outside as well as leakage of the sample and culture medium and to ensure the effectiveness of the test.

[0074] Therefore, according to the present invention, the specimen storage container cover 300 and the specimen storage container 200 that are coupled to each other may be configured to have an airtight portion 800, thereby further improving the airtightness.

[0075] When the sample storage container 200 is inserted into the intervening space 330 between the inner surface of the cover body 350 and the outer surface of the insertion coupling part 400, the airtight part 800 is formed on the inner surface of the side part 310 and the outer surface of the insertion coupling part 400, respectively. Therefore, when the sample storage container 200 is inserted into the intervening space 330, the sample storage container 200 and the cover body 350 are in close contact with each other to maintain airtightness.

[0076] 11 and 12, the airtight part 800 may include a first pressing protrusion 810 and a second pressing protrusion 820.

[0077] First, the first pressing protrusion 810 may be protruded from the inner peripheral surface of the side portion 310 of the cover body 350, and may be configured to press the outer peripheral surface of one side end of the sample storage container 200 when the sample storage container 200 and the sample storage container cover 300 are fastened together. Here, the first pressing protrusion 810 may be positioned adjacent to the bottom portion 320 and configured to press the end of the sample storage container 200.

[0078] The second pressing protrusion 820 may be protruded from the outer peripheral side surface of the insertion coupling part 400 and configured to press the inner peripheral surface of one end of the sample storage container 200 when the sample storage container 200 and the sample storage container lid 300 are fastened to each other. Here, the second pressing protrusion 820 may be configured to be adjacent to the bottom 320 of the sample storage container lid 300 and press the end of the sample storage container 200.

[0079] The first pressing protrusion 810 and the second pressing protrusion 820 may be positioned to be offset from each other as shown in the figure, but their positions can be changed, for example, they may be positioned at the same position on a horizontal line.

[0080] As shown in the figure, one side of the first pressing protrusion 810 and the second pressing protrusion 820 may be formed obliquely in the insertion direction to guide the insertion of the sample storage container 200 .

[0081] As described above, the airtight portion 800 presses the inside and outside of one side end of the sample storage container 200 using the first pressing protrusion 810 and the second pressing protrusion 820, respectively, to seal tightly, thereby blocking any space that may occur between the sample storage container 200 and the sample storage container lid 300, thereby improving sealing force and airtightness.

[0082] On the other hand, the edge portions of the sample storage container 200 and the sample storage container lid 300 are in line contact rather than surface contact, so the area of ​​contact is small and lifting may occur, so it is necessary to ensure the airtightness of such edge portions.

[0083] Therefore, the airtight portion 800 may include a first inclined contact surface 831 and a second inclined contact surface 832 to not only maintain the airtightness of the inner and outer surfaces of the sample storage container 200 by means of the above-mentioned first pressing protrusion 810 and the second pressing protrusion 820, but also to ensure airtightness at the edge portion.

[0084] First, the first inclined contact surface 831 may be formed to have an inclined surface by cutting off an edge portion of the end of the sample storage container 200 .

[0085] The second inclined contact surface 832 may be formed at the lower end of the insertion coupling part 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.

[0086] Therefore, when the sample storage container 200 is inserted into the intervening space 330 and coupled, the first inclined contact surface 831 and the second inclined contact surface 832 are in close contact with each other, thereby ensuring airtightness of the edge portion.

[0087] Although the first inclined contact surface 831 and the second inclined contact surface 832 are shown formed at the inner end of the sample storage container 200, it goes without saying that they can also be formed at the edge portion of the outer end of the sample storage container 200, or at the edge portions of both the inner end and the outer end.

[0088] In addition, the airtight part 800 may include a protrusion 220 on the outer circumferential surface of one end of the sample storage container 200 to closely contact the side part 310 of the cover body 350. The protrusion 220 is provided in a ring shape on the outer circumferential surface of the upper end of the sample storage container 200 and can press the side part 310 to closely contact the side part 310.

[0089] The protrusions 220 are formed in plurality and are arranged at intervals in the longitudinal direction from the upper end of the sample storage container 200, and the number and intervals thereof can be variously adjusted.

[0090] 13 and 14 are views showing the specimen storage container 200 and the specimen storage container lid 300 in a fastened state and the airtight part 800. FIG.

[0091] Referring to the same figure, the airtight portion 800 presses the inner and outer surfaces of the sample storage container 200 using the first pressing protrusion 810 and the second pressing protrusion 820, respectively, so that the sample storage container 200 and the end of the sample storage container lid 300 are tightly attached to each other.

[0092] In addition, the airtight portion 800 can improve overall airtightness by allowing the first inclined contact surface 831 and the second inclined contact surface 832 to tightly contact the edges of the sample storage container 200 and the sample storage container lid 300.

[0093] The sample storage container cover 300 may be made of an elastically deformable material so as to be able to elastically press the sample storage container 200 inserted into the intervening space 330. The sample storage container cover 300 may be made of various materials including resin-based materials.

[0094] 15 is a view showing another embodiment of the sample storage container lid 300a. Referring to this figure, the sample storage container lid 300a may be formed so that one stick portion 120 can be inserted and coupled to the insertion coupling portion 400a.

[0095] Alternatively, although not shown, the shape of the inner space 410 of the insertion coupling part 400a of the sample storage container cover 300a may be formed according to the number and shape of the stick parts 120 to be coupled.

[0096] 16 is a diagram showing another embodiment of the lid 300b for a sample storage container of the present invention. Referring to this figure, the lid 300b for a sample storage container of the present invention may include a protruding coupling part 500 that is protruded from the bottom surface of the bottom part 320 toward the receiving space 210 and into which the stick parts 120 are inserted and coupled at any position within the insertion coupling part 400.

[0097] First, in order to prevent the stick portion 120 from coming off after being inserted, the specimen storage container lid 300b must be inserted with the number of stick portions 120 determined by the size of the internal space 410 of the insertion coupling portion 400.

[0098] However, since the specimen storage container lid 300b is provided with the above-mentioned protruding coupling portion 500, the stick portion 120 can be inserted at any position between the protruding coupling portion 500 and the insert coupling portion 400, thereby eliminating the restriction on the number of stick portions 120 that can be inserted into such an insert coupling portion 400.

[0099] If the diameter of the stick portion 120 is the same, the protruding coupling portion 500 may be located on the central axis of the internal space 410, i.e., on a plane, in the center of the internal space 410, as shown in the figure. The protruding coupling portion 500 may be formed in a cylindrical shape, but is not limited thereto.

[0100] The protruding coupling portion 500 is positioned in the internal space 410, so that the stick portion 120 can be inserted and coupled into the insert coupling portion 400, and the number of the stick portions 120 that can be inserted and coupled into the internal space 410 can be selected in various ways, from one to multiple.

[0101] In addition, the protruding coupling part 500 may include a detachment prevention protrusion (not shown) formed by winding a plurality of times in a spiral shape around the outer circumferential surface. The detachment prevention protrusion has a similar function to the locking part 710, and when the specimen storage container cover 300b rotates, it comes into locking contact with the protrusion part 720 to guide it, thereby preventing the stick part 120 from being detached.

[0102] 17 is a diagram showing an example of use of the specimen storage container lid 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to this figure, first, an examiner collects a specimen from a subject using the specimen collection swab 100, and then inserts the specimen collection swab into the receiving space 210 of the specimen storage container 200.

[0103] Then, the tester connects the sample storage container cover 300 to the open side of the sample storage container 200 to cover the sample storage container 200. Here, the stick portion 120 of the sample collection swab 100 is inserted into the insertion coupling portion 400.

[0104] Here, the examiner rotates the sample storage container cover 300 to screw it onto the sample storage container 200. During this process, the stick portion 120 is further inserted into the insertion coupling portion 400. At this time, the protrusion portion 720 is guided into the insertion coupling portion 400 along the locking portion 710 as described above, and comes into locking contact with the locking portion 710.

[0105] Thereafter, when the examiner separates the specimen storage container lid 300, the specimen collection swab 100 is removed together with the specimen storage container lid 300 while still inserted and connected to the specimen storage container lid 300 by the removal prevention part 700, as shown in the figure.

[0106] Although the present invention has been described with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings, these are merely illustrative, and those skilled in the art will recognize that various modifications and equivalent embodiments are possible. Therefore, the true technical scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the technical spirit of the appended claims. [Industrial Applicability]

[0107] The present invention is applicable to specimen collection devices.

Claims

1. a lid body including a tubular side portion and a bottom portion connected to one end of the side portion, the lid body being adapted to be removably threadedly engaged with one open side of a specimen storage container into which one or more specimen collection swabs have been inserted; an insertion coupling part that protrudes from the bottom toward the sample storage container, has an internal space formed therein, and is adapted to receive and couple one or more stick parts of the sample collection swabs into the internal space; a separation prevention part that is provided at the insertion coupling part and that comes into locking contact with the stick part when the lid body is coupled to the specimen storage container, thereby preventing the stick part from separating from the insertion coupling part, the insertion coupling part is configured such that, when the specimen storage container is coupled to the lid body, the stick part is inserted and coupled to an arbitrary position in the internal space; The lid for a specimen storage container, wherein the insertion coupling portion has an exposed end portion formed at an angle downward toward the inside, thereby guiding the stick portion.

2. The specimen storage container lid of claim 1, characterized in that the anti-detachment portion includes a locking portion protruding from the inner surface of the insertion coupling portion and formed along the inner surface, and when the lid body is screwed onto 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.

3. The locking portion is formed to be wound spirally a plurality of times along the inner surface of the insertion coupling portion in response to rotation of the lid body by screwing, The specimen storage container lid of claim 2, wherein the stick portion is guided along the spiral engaging portion toward the bottom surface of the lid body and inserted into the insertion coupling portion when the lid body is screwed onto the specimen storage container.

4. The lid for a specimen storage container according to claim 1, wherein the insertion coupling part is formed in a cylindrical tube shape.

5. The sample storage container is inserted into a space between an inner circumferential surface of the lid body and an outer circumferential surface of the insertion coupling portion, 2. The sample storage container lid of claim 1, further comprising an airtight portion formed on an inner peripheral surface of the side portion and an outer peripheral surface of the insertion coupling portion, respectively, to maintain airtightness by tightly contacting the sample storage container and the lid body when the sample storage container is inserted and coupled into the intervening space.

6. The airtight portion is a first pressing protrusion provided on an inner peripheral surface of a side portion of the lid body and pressing against an outer peripheral surface of the sample storage container; The specimen storage container lid according to claim 5, further comprising: a second pressing protrusion protruding from an outer peripheral side surface of the insertion coupling portion and pressing against an inner peripheral surface of the specimen storage container.

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