Urine collection cup stand

Abstract

To provide a urine sampling cup stand which solves the problem of not being able to perform urine analysis regarding urine samples in urine sampling cups superposed since the urine sampling cups were placed superposed, and the problem of contaminating a urine sample placing place due to overflowing of urine samples from urine sampling cups superposed.SOLUTION: A urine sampling cup stand 1 comprises a bottom surface part 1a, a rear surface part 1b, a top surface part 1c, and a plurality of holders 2. A plurality of urine sampling cups are held by each of the holders 2 when arrayed in one row on the bottom surface part 1a. The rear surface part 1b is folded almost perpendicularly behind each of the urine sampling cups 4 arrayed on the bottom surface part 1a, and raised vertically on the bottom surface part 1a. The top surface part 1c is provided by projecting from the rear surface part 1b to an upper part of each of the urine sampling cups 4 arrayed on the bottom surface part 1a. According to the top surface part 1c, each of the urine sampling cups 4 arrayed on the bottom surface part 1a is hindered from being superposed by another urine sampling cup 4.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a urine collection cup stand on which a plurality of urine collection cups can be arranged. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventional urine collection cup stands of this type, such as the urine collection cup stand disclosed in FIG. 5 of Patent Document 1 and the urine test cup carrier disclosed in FIG. 1 of Patent Document 2, have a box-shaped stand main body with multiple cup holding holes in the top plate. Such urine collection cup stands are used for urine tests in medical institutions and placed in a urine collection storage area located near a small window on the corridor side of an examination room. After urine collection, patients, health examinees, etc. insert urine collection cups into the cup holding holes of the urine collection cup stand placed in the urine collection storage area. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-145308 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 58-123365 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, with the urine collection cup stand having the above-mentioned conventional structure, if the person placing the urine collection cup on the urine collection cup stand is an elderly person with cognitive decline, they may place their own urine collection cup on top of a urine collection cup placed by another person. In such cases, problems arise such as making it impossible to perform a urine test on the urine collected by the other person, or the collected urine overflowing from the other person's urine collection cup and soiling the urine collection placement area. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The present invention has been made to solve such problems, a bottom portion on which a urine collection cup is placed; a rear portion provided upright on the bottom portion behind a urine collection cup placed on the bottom portion; a holder provided on a rear surface portion behind the urine collection cup placed on the bottom portion, for holding the periphery of the side of the urine collection cup placed on the bottom portion from behind the urine collection cup; a top surface portion that is provided overhanging the back surface portion above the urine collection cup placed on the bottom surface portion, and preferably the distance from the tip of the overhanging back surface portion to the top end of the holder is set to be equal to or greater than 1 time but less than 2 times the height of the urine collection cup placed on the bottom surface portion; A urine collection cup stand was constructed.

[0006] According to this configuration, the urine collection cup is placed on the bottom portion, and the sides are held from behind by a holder provided on the back portion. Because a top surface extends from the back portion above the urine collection cup placed on the bottom portion, the top surface prevents another urine collection cup from being placed on top of the urine collection cup. Therefore, even if an elderly person with cognitive decline attempts to place their own urine collection cup on top of a urine collection cup placed by another person, they will be unable to do so because the top surface extends from the back portion above the other person's urine collection cup. This prevents placing their own urine collection cup on top of a urine collection cup placed by another person, eliminating the problems of placing their own urine collection cup on top of another person's urine collection cup, which would make it impossible to perform a urine test on the urine collected by that person, or of urine overflowing from the other person's urine collection cup and soiling the urine collection area.

[0007] The present invention is also characterized in that the top surface is formed from a flat portion that extends from the back surface to the bottom surface approximately parallel to the back surface, and an inclined portion that is connected to the flat portion and has an inclination that approaches the bottom surface as it moves away from the back surface.

[0008] With this configuration, the flat portion that extends from the back portion approximately parallel to the bottom portion ensures a space vertically above the urine collection cup placed on the bottom portion for the urine collection cup to move when removed from the holder, making it easier to remove the urine collection cup from the holder. Moreover, the inclined portion that approaches the bottom portion as it moves away from the back portion effectively prevents another urine collection cup from being placed on top of the urine collection cup held in the holder.

[0009] The present invention is also characterized in that the bottom, back and top sections are integrally formed as a stand body, and the holder is detachably provided on the back section.

[0010] According to this configuration, the stand body and the holder can be separated, so the urine collection cup stand can be disassembled for cleaning, etc. This makes the urine collection cup stand easier to wash and keeps the urine collection cup stand clean.

[0011] The present invention is also characterized in that the color of the holder is complementary to the colors of the bottom, back and top surfaces.

[0012] This configuration makes it easier to distinguish between the holder and the stand body, and the position of the holder can be clearly seen, making it possible to hold the urine collection cup in the holder reliably and quickly without hitting the urine collection cup against an unintended location and spilling the collected urine.

[0013] The present invention is also characterized in that an arrow-shaped hole indicating the receiving direction of the urine collection cup is formed at the contact point with the rear surface of the holder, and the rear surface is exposed through the hole.

[0014] With this configuration, an arrow indicating the direction in which the urine collection cup should be placed is clearly depicted on the holder by the hole formed where the holder abuts the back of the holder, and the back of the holder is a color complementary to the color of the holder. Therefore, after collecting urine, the arrow prompts the person to place the urine collection cup in the correct place without making a mistake.

[0015] The present invention is also characterized in that a cutout for exposing an identification label for the urine collector attached to the side periphery of the urine collection cup is formed on the opposite side to the attachment point to the back part of the holder.

[0016] With this configuration, when the urine collection cup is placed on the bottom and held in the holder, the urine collector's identification label affixed to the side of the urine collection cup is exposed through the notch in the holder. Therefore, the identification label can be read while the urine collection cup is placed on the bottom and held in the holder. This makes it possible to identify the urine collector without removing the urine collection cup from the holder, facilitating the rapid urine testing process.

[0017] The present invention is also characterized in that a window is formed in the rear portion through which the urine collection cups arranged on the bottom portion can be seen from the rear side.

[0018] With this configuration, the placement status of the urine collection cup can be checked from the rear window from within the examination room behind the urine collection cup stand placed in the urine collection storage area without moving the urine collection cup stand. Therefore, this configuration also allows the urine testing procedure to proceed quickly.

[0019] The present invention is also characterized in that a handle is provided on the top surface in a detachable manner.

[0020] This configuration makes it easy to carry the urine collection cup stand by hanging the stand body from the handle. In addition, because the handle can be removed from the top surface, the urine collection cup stand can be easily washed and kept clean. [Effects of the Invention]

[0021] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a urine collection cup stand that does not cause problems such as placing one's own urine collection cup on top of another person's urine collection cup, making it impossible to test urine collected by another person, or causing collected urine to overflow from another person's urine collection cup and soiling the urine collection storage area. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0022] [Figure 1] 1A and 1B are perspective views of a urine collection cup stand according to an embodiment of the present invention, as viewed obliquely from above and below. [Figure 2] 2A to 2C are a plan view, a front view, and a bottom view of the urine collection cup stand shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 3] 2A and 2B are a rear view, a left side view, and a right side view of the urine collection cup stand shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the urine collection cup stand shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 5] 2A and 2B are a front view and a left side view of the urine collection cup stand shown in FIG. 1 with one urine collection cup placed thereon, and a left side view of the urine collection cup stand with the urine collection cup removed. [Figure 6] 2A to 2C are a plan view, a front view, a bottom view, a right side view, and perspective views as seen obliquely from above and below of a holder that constitutes the urine collection cup stand shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 7] 2A and 2B are a front view and a left side view of the urine collection cup stand shown in FIG. 1 when a urine collection cup is to be placed on top of the urine collection cup placed on the urine collection cup stand. [Figure 8] 2 is a side view of a urine collection cup with an identification label attached, and a front view of the urine collection cup stand shown in FIG. 1 in which the urine collection cups are arranged. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0023] Next, an embodiment of the urine collection cup stand according to the present invention will be described. In the drawings, the same or corresponding parts will be denoted by the same reference numerals.

[0024] Fig. 1(a) is a perspective view of a urine collection cup stand 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention viewed from above, and Fig. 1(b) is a perspective view viewed from below. Fig. 2(a) is a plan view of the urine collection cup stand 1, Fig. 2(b) is a front view, and Fig. 2(c) is a bottom view. Fig. 3(a) is a rear view of the urine collection cup stand 1, Fig. 3(b) is a left side view, and Fig. 3(c) is a right side view. Fig. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the urine collection cup stand 1.

[0025] The urine collection cup stand 1 is configured with a bottom surface 1a, a back surface 1b, a top surface 1c, multiple holders 2, and a handle 3. In this embodiment, the bottom surface 1a, back surface 1b, and top surface 1c are integrally formed as the stand main body, and each holder 2 is detachably attached to the back surface 1b. Here, the stand main body is formed by sheet metal processing of a metal plate, and each holder 2 is formed by resin molding. However, the materials of the stand main body and each holder 2 are not limited to these, and the bottom surface 1a, back surface 1b, and top surface 1c of the stand main body do not necessarily have to be integrally formed.

[0026] A plurality of urine collection cups, for example, four urine collection cups, are held in holders 2 and arranged in a row on bottom portion 1a. Fig. 5(a) shows a front view of one urine collection cup 4 placed on the left end of bottom portion 1a, and Fig. 5(b) shows a left side view. The number of urine collection cups 4 arranged on bottom portion 1a is not limited to four, and may be three or some other number. For example, a configuration in which one urine collection cup 4 is placed on bottom portion 1a may be used. Rear portion 1b is bent approximately vertically behind each urine collection cup 4 arranged on bottom portion 1a and stands upright on bottom portion 1a.

[0027] As shown in FIG. 4, rear portion 1b has three openings 1b1 extending from bottom portion 1a. Four mounting walls 1b2 with a predetermined width A are formed between each opening 1b1, between the left opening 1b1 and the left end of rear portion 1b, and between the right opening 1b1 and the right end of rear portion 1b, for engaging each holder 2 to rear portion 1b. Anti-fall pieces 1a1 extending from bottom portion 1a and protruding from the rear side of rear portion 1b are formed at left opening 1b1 and right opening 1b1. These anti-fall pieces 1a1 are formed of metal pieces positioned at the locations of left opening 1b1 and right opening 1b1. These anti-fall pieces 1a1 prevent urine collection cup stand 1 from tipping backward toward rear portion 1b, which could result in spilling of urine collected in urine collection cup 4.

[0028] Instead of the anti-fall pieces 1a1, anti-fall pieces may be provided on the back surface 1b, protruding from the back surface 1b above the left opening 1b1 and the right opening 1b1 toward the back surface of the back surface 1b and having their ends in contact with the stand support surface behind the back surface 1b on which the urine collection cup stand 1 is placed. These anti-fall pieces are also formed from metal pieces located at the locations formed at the left opening 1b1 and the right opening 1b1.

[0029] As shown in FIG. 5(b), the top surface 1c extends from the rear surface 1b above each urine collection cup 4 arranged on the bottom surface 1a. In this embodiment, the top surface 1c is formed of a flat surface 1c1 extending from the rear surface 1b substantially parallel to the bottom surface 1a, and an inclined surface 1c2 connected to the flat surface 1c1 and inclined toward the bottom surface 1a as it moves away from the rear surface 1b. In this embodiment, the flat surface 1c1 and the inclined surface 1c2 are connected so that a linear corner is formed at the intersection of the surface of the flat surface 1c1 and the surface of the inclined surface 1c2, as shown in FIGS. 3(a) and 3(b). However, the flat surface 1c1 and the inclined surface 1c2 may be connected so that the corner is rounded to form an arc-shaped corner.

[0030] Top surface 1c is configured so that each urine collection cup 4 lined up on bottom surface 1a can be removed from each holder 2 as shown in Fig. 5(c), and so that it prevents another urine collection cup 4 from being placed on top of each urine collection cup 4 lined up on bottom surface 1a, as will be described later. For this reason, top surface 1c is preferably arranged so that, when the height of urine collection cup 4 is h as shown in Fig. 5(b), the distance L from the upper end of holder 2 to the tip of inclined portion 1c2 as shown in Fig. 5(c) is at least one time but less than two times the height h of urine collection cup 4 (h≦L<2h).

[0031] In this embodiment, a window 1b3 is formed across the back surface 1b and the top surface 1c, allowing each urine collection cup 4 arranged on the bottom surface 1a to be viewed from the back surface 1b side. A pair of mounting holes 1c3 are formed in the center of the top surface 1c, as shown in Fig. 4. The handle 3 is detachably attached to the top surface 1c by a pair of screws 5 inserted into the mounting holes 1c3.

[0032] The holder 2 is shown in a plan view in Figure 6(a), a front view in Figure 6(b), a bottom view in Figure 6(c), a right side view in Figure 6(d), a perspective view from above in Figure 6(e), and a perspective view from below in Figure 6(f).

[0033] The holder 2 has a holding portion 2a that holds the side periphery of the urine collection cup 4 and a pair of locking pieces 2b that lock onto an attachment wall 1b2 formed on the back surface 1b. The holding portion 2a is formed in a low, hollow cylindrical shape and has a notch 2c formed on the side opposite the attachment point to the back surface 1b of the holder 2. This notch 2c exposes a urine collector identification label 6, which is affixed to the side periphery of the urine collection cup 4 and will be described later.

[0034] A pair of locking pieces 2b protrude from holding portion 2a toward the rear side of holder 2 at an interval B that sandwiches width A of mounting wall 1b2 formed on rear portion 1b of the stand body. Each locking piece 2b is elastic, and has protrusions 2b1 formed at its tip facing each other. When holder 2 is attached to mounting wall 1b2, the distance between the protrusions 2b1 at the tip of each locking piece 2b becomes wider than width A of mounting wall 1b2, and protrusions 2b1 climb over both side edges of mounting wall 1b2. Each protrusion 2b1 that climbs over both side edges of mounting wall 1b2 engages with the rear surface of mounting wall 1b2 and snaps into place, as shown in FIG. 3(a), preventing holder 2 attached to mounting wall 1b2 from coming off mounting wall 1b2.

[0035] The holder 2 is provided on the back surface 1b behind each of the urine collection cups 4 arranged on the bottom surface 1a, with each locking piece 2b locked to the back surface of the mounting wall 1b2, and the holding portion 2a holds the side periphery of each of the urine collection cups 4 arranged on the bottom surface 1a from behind.

[0036] A hole 2d is formed where the holder 2 abuts against the mounting wall 1b2. This hole 2d is formed by cutting out a portion of the holder 2 in the shape of an arrow indicating the direction in which the urine collection cup 4 is received. When the holder 2 is attached to the back surface portion 1b, the holder 2 exposes the back surface portion 1b through the hole 2d. The color of the holder 2 is complementary to the colors of the bottom surface portion 1a, the back surface portion 1b, and the top surface portion 1c. In this embodiment, the holder 2 has an approximately yellow RGB color represented by the Munsell symbol 5Y9 / 12, and the bottom surface portion 1a, the back surface portion 1b, and the top surface portion 1c have an approximately blue RGB color represented by the Munsell symbol 5PB4 / 10. Therefore, the holder 2 exposes the back surface portion 1b, which has a complementary color, through the hole 2d.

[0037] In the urine collection cup stand 1 of this embodiment, the urine collection cups 4 are lined up in a row on the bottom surface 1a of the stand body, and the holders 2 provided on the back surface 1b hold the sides of the cups from behind, as shown in Figures 5(a) and 5(b). Above each urine collection cup 4 lined up on the bottom surface 1a, a top surface 1c is provided that protrudes from the back surface 1b, as shown in Figures 3(b) and 3(c), to prevent another urine collection cup 4 from being placed on top of it.

[0038] Therefore, even if an elderly person or the like with reduced cognitive function attempts to place their own urine collection cup 4 on top of a urine collection cup 4 placed by another person, as shown in Figure 7, the side of the urine collection cup 4 will hit the tip of the inclined portion 1c2 and will be obstructed by the top surface portion 1c that extends from the back surface portion 1b above the urine collection cup 4 placed by the other person, making it impossible to place the cup. Figure 7(a) is a front view of the urine collection cup stand 1 when the elderly person or the like attempts to place their own urine collection cup 4 on top of the urine collection cup 4 placed by the other person, and Figure 7(b) is a left side view.

[0039] Therefore, the urine collection cup stand 1 according to this embodiment can prevent a person from placing their own urine collection cup 4 on top of another person's urine collection cup 4. This prevents problems such as placing their own urine collection cup 4 on top of another person's urine collection cup 4, making it impossible to perform a urine test on the urine collected by that person, or collecting urine overflowing from the other person's urine collection cup 4 and soiling the urine collection placement area.

[0040] Furthermore, with the urine collection cup stand 1 of this embodiment, the flat portion 1c1 of the top surface 1c that extends from the back surface 1b substantially parallel to the bottom surface 1a ensures a space vertically above the urine collection cup 4 placed on the bottom surface 1a for the urine collection cup 4 removed from the holder 2 to move, making it easier to remove the urine collection cup 4 from the holder 2, as shown in Figures 5(b) and 5(c). Moreover, the sloped portion 1c2 of the top surface 1c that slopes closer to the bottom surface 1a as it moves away from the back surface 1b effectively prevents another urine collection cup 4 from being placed on top of the urine collection cup 4 held and placed in the holder 2, as shown in Figure 7.

[0041] Furthermore, with the urine collection cup stand 1 of this embodiment, the stand body and each holder 2 can be separated as shown in Figure 4, so the urine collection cup stand 1 can be disassembled for cleaning, etc. This makes the urine collection cup stand 1 easier to wash and allows the urine collection cup stand 1 to be kept clean.

[0042] Furthermore, with the urine collection cup stand 1 of this embodiment, the colors of the holder 2 and the stand body are complementary, making it easy for people with color vision deficiencies to distinguish between the holder 2 and the stand body. This allows the urine collector to clearly see the position of the holder 2 and quickly and reliably hold the urine collection cup 4 in the holder 2 without hitting the urine collection cup 4 against an unintended location and spilling the collected urine.

[0043] Furthermore, with the urine collection cup stand 1 of this embodiment, an arrow indicating the direction in which to receive the urine collection cup 4 is clearly depicted on the holder 2 by the hole 2d formed at the point where the holder abuts the back surface 1b, which is a color complementary to the color of the holder 2. Therefore, a person who has finished collecting urine will be prompted by the arrow to place the urine collection cup 4 in the designated location without making a mistake.

[0044] Furthermore, as shown in the side view of the urine collection cup 4 in FIG. 8( a), an identification label 6 is affixed to the periphery of the urine collection cup 4. A barcode or other information identifying the urine collector is printed on this identification label 6. With the urine collection cup stand 1 of this embodiment, the identification label 6 affixed to the periphery of the urine collection cup 4 is exposed in the notch 2c of the holder 2 when the urine collection cup 4 is placed on the bottom portion 1a and held by the holder 2, as shown in the front view of the urine collection cup stand 1 with the urine collection cups 4 arranged in a row in FIG. 8( b). Therefore, the barcode or other information printed on the identification label 6 can be read when the urine collection cup 4 is placed on the bottom portion 1a and held by the holder 2. This makes it possible to identify the urine collector of each urine collection cup 4 without removing the urine collection cup 4 from the holder 2, thereby facilitating the urine testing procedure.

[0045] Furthermore, with the urine collection cup stand 1 of this embodiment, a nurse, medical examiner, or the like can check the placement status of the urine collection cup 4 through the window 1b3 in the back portion 1b from within the examination room behind the urine collection cup stand 1 placed in the urine collection storage area, without having to move the urine collection cup stand 1. Therefore, with the urine collection cup stand 1 of this embodiment, the urine testing procedure can be carried out even more quickly.

[0046] Furthermore, with the urine collection cup stand 1 of this embodiment, the stand body can be hung by the handle 3, making it easy to carry the urine collection cup stand 1. Furthermore, in addition to being able to remove each holder 2 from the stand body, the handle 3 can also be removed from the top surface 1c, making it easier to wash the urine collection cup stand 1 and keeping it clean. [Explanation of symbols]

[0047] 1...urine collection cup stand, 1a...bottom surface, 1a1...anti-fall piece, 1b...back surface, 1b1...opening, 1b2...mounting wall, 1b3...window, 1c...top surface, 1c1...flat surface, 1c2...inclined portion, 1c3...mounting hole, 2...holder, 2a...holding portion, 2b...locking piece, 2b1...projection, 2c...notch, 2d...hole, 3...handle, 4...urine collection cup, 5...screw, 6...identification label

Claims

1. a bottom portion on which a urine collection cup is placed; a rear surface portion provided on the bottom surface portion behind a urine collection cup placed on the bottom surface portion; a holder provided on the rear surface portion behind the urine collection cup placed on the bottom surface portion, the holder holding the periphery of the urine collection cup placed on the bottom surface portion from behind the urine collection cup; a top surface portion provided above a urine collection cup placed on the bottom surface portion and extending from the back surface portion.

2. The bottom surface portion has a plurality of urine collection cups arranged in a line, the rear surface portion is provided on the bottom surface portion behind each urine collection cup arranged on the bottom surface portion, a plurality of the holders are provided on the rear surface portion behind each of the urine collection cups arranged on the bottom surface portion, and hold the side periphery of each of the urine collection cups arranged on the bottom surface portion from behind each of the urine collection cups; The top surface portion is provided so as to extend from the rear surface portion above the urine collection cups arranged on the bottom surface portion.

2. The urine collection cup stand according to claim 1.

3. 3. The urine collection cup stand according to claim 1, wherein the top surface is disposed so that the distance from its tip extending beyond the back surface to the upper end of the holder is set to be greater than or equal to one time but less than two times the height of the urine collection cup placed on the bottom surface.

4. 4. The urine collection cup stand according to claim 1, wherein the top surface is formed from a flat portion that extends from the back surface substantially parallel to the bottom surface, and an inclined portion that is connected to the flat portion and that approaches the bottom surface as it moves away from the back surface.

5. 5. The urine collection cup stand according to claim 1, wherein the bottom surface, the back surface, and the top surface are integrally formed as a stand body, and the holder is detachably attached to the back surface.

6. the rear surface portion has a wall formed thereon that stands upright and has a predetermined width behind a urine collection cup that is placed on the bottom surface portion; 6. The urine collection cup stand according to claim 5, wherein the holder comprises a holding portion that holds the periphery of the urine collection cup, and a pair of elastic locking pieces that protrude from the holding portion on the side that is attached to the back portion at a distance that sandwiches the width of the wall, with protrusions formed on opposing tips of the protruding pieces, and that have elasticity such that the distance between the protrusions becomes wider than the width of the wall when the holder is attached to the back portion.

7. 7. The urine collection cup stand according to claim 1, wherein the color of the holder is complementary to the colors of the bottom surface, the back surface, and the top surface.

8. 8. The urine collection cup stand according to claim 7, wherein the holder has an arrow-shaped hole at the contact point with the rear portion, the hole indicating the direction in which the urine collection cup is received, and the rear portion is exposed through the hole.

9. 9. The urine collection cup stand according to claim 1, wherein the holder has a cutout on the side opposite the attachment point to the back portion, the cutout allowing an identification label for the urine collector to be affixed to the side of the urine collection cup to be exposed.

10. 10. The urine collection cup stand according to claim 1, wherein a window is formed in the rear portion through which a urine collection cup placed on the bottom portion can be viewed from the rear portion.

11. The urine collection cup stand according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein a handle is provided detachably on the top surface.

12. 12. The urine collection cup stand according to claim 1, wherein an anti-fall piece extending from the bottom surface portion is formed so as to protrude toward the rear surface side of the rear surface portion.

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