JP2003267504A - Waste container for medical article - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a waste container for a medical article having sufficient strength and preventing excessive throwing of the medical article. <P>SOLUTION: The first upper lid 2 and the second upper lid 4 having throwing ports 7 smaller than an opening respectively are continuously provided on two sides opposed to each other of an opening end at a box body 1 forming an angular cylinder shape with a bottom of which an upper surface is opened and in which a water-proofing treatment is applied to an inner surface. Flaps 3, 3 having grip pieces at free ends are continuously provided on the other two sides of the opening end. Two sheets of superposed reinforcement pieces 5 continuing to the side plates 1b adjacent to each other and outwardly extending by an approximately half length of a width of a side plate 1b are continuously provided at four corners of the box body 1. The adjacent two reinforcement pieces are fixed to outer surfaces of the side plates 1b opposed to each other at the formation side of the flaps 3 of the box body 1. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a waste container used for discarding used injection needles, gauze, absorbent cotton, bandages, and other medical supplies in medical institutions such as hospitals.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a safe container for waste, used medical supplies can be disposed of without being touched by humans from immediately after use to disposal.
For example, various types such as plastic and metal have been devised. Particularly in recent years, as a waste container that can be manufactured at a lower cost than plastic and metal products, for example, a container disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 6-20723 has been proposed.

[0003]

However, the waste container described in the above-mentioned publication has an outer frame body in the shape of a square cylinder with a bottom and a soft synthetic resin (vinyl) bag body housed therein. And, since it is composed of an inner frame body of a rectangular tube shape housed inside this bag body, while the strength at the time of stacking is increased,
There was a problem that the number of parts increased.

Further, since the upper end of the container has a large opening, used medical supplies are likely to be overloaded, and the upper lid cannot be closed or rises, which may cause instability when stacked. is there.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and has a sufficient strength, can minimize the number of parts, and can prevent excessive injection of medical supplies. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a waste container for medical supplies.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the waste container for medical supplies of the present invention has an open upper surface,
At least two sides of the opening end of the box body having a bottomed rectangular tube shape with a waterproof treatment applied to at least the inner surface have a size capable of covering the opening part of the box body, and more than the opening part. A first upper lid having a small inlet, and the first
While the second upper lid having a slit in the center portion is continuously provided above the upper lid of the above, the other two sides of the opening end opposite to each other are superposed on the upper surface of the first upper lid, In addition, a pair of flaps each having a handle piece that can be bent upward by passing through the slit is continuously provided at the free end, and further, at four corners of the box body, the side plates which are adjacent to each other are connected to each other. Two reinforcing pieces extending in a outward direction extending approximately half the width are continuously provided, and two adjacent reinforcing pieces are bent to side plates facing each other on the flap forming side of the box. It is characterized by being fixed to its outer surface. According to the waste container having the above-described structure, the two side reinforcing plates are fixed to the outer surfaces of the opposite side plates of the box body, and the side plates of that portion have a triple structure, so that a single box body is formed. However, the buckling strength is high, and it is not crushed even when a plurality of containers containing medical supplies are stacked. Further, since the first upper lid is formed with an input port smaller than the opening of the box body, it is possible to prevent excessive use of used medical supplies.

In the above-mentioned waste container, engaging pieces are provided at both side ends of the handle piece in each flap, and engaging holes into which both engaging pieces can be inserted in each reinforcing piece when the flap is bent downward. Is preferably drilled. With this arrangement, both flaps can be held in a state of being bent downward during use, so that the flaps do not get in the way.

In the waste container described above, it is preferable that the size of the inner engagement hole of the two reinforcing pieces is larger than that of the outer engagement hole. With this configuration, a gap is formed between the side plate and the reinforcing piece, so that the locking piece can be easily inserted.

In the waste container described above, it is preferable to provide a pair of support pieces capable of supporting the lower surfaces of both side portions of the first upper lid at the base end portion where both flaps are formed. In this way, the first upper lid is prevented from entering the box body during use and hindering the input of medical supplies.

In the waste container described above, the lower end sides of the two reinforcing pieces are folded-back portions where the respective reinforcing pieces are continuously arranged, and the folded-back portions extend from the lower ends of the four corners of the box body. It is preferably formed so as to extend obliquely upward. In this case, since the seam and the gap are not formed in the lower part of the box body, the waterproof property is improved.

In the waste container described above, in a developed form before assembly, the bottom plate of the box, the two side plates continuous with the bottom plate and the first and second upper lids, both flaps, the side plates continuous with them, and the reinforcing piece. It is preferable that they are separated from each other, and they are bonded at the bonding margin and then assembled. By doing so, the yield at the time of punching a material such as a corrugated board material or a cardboard is improved, and the cost is reduced, as compared with a container having an integral structure.

In the above waste container, both flaps,
It is preferable that the box body be foldable in a flat state by forming a fold line in the diagonal direction of the bottom plate and the center of both side plates and the bottom plate that are continuous with it. In this way, it can be folded into a flat shape when not in use, so it does not become bulky during transportation and storage.

[0013]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is an assembly view of a waste container for medical supplies according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a development view of the same, which is formed by punching a corrugated cardboard material or a cardboard, and has all inner and outer surfaces. , Waterproof treatment or waterproof film is attached. Note that a waterproof material or the like may be impregnated in advance during the production of the corrugated board material or the cardboard.

The waste container A comprises a box body 1 having a bottomed rectangular tube and a bottom plate 1a and four side plates 1b, and a first box connected to one side of an upper open end of the box body 1. The upper lid 2, a pair of flaps 3 and 3 continuously provided on the upper edges of two sides facing each other so as to be adjacent to the upper lid 2, and the second flap continuously provided on the upper edge opposite to the first upper lid 2. The upper lid 4 and the four corners of the side plate 1b and the four corners of the bottom plate 1a which are adjacent to each other are outwardly overlapped and extended, and are bent and attached to the side plate 1b on the flap 3 side. It is composed of four reinforcing pieces 5 which are a two-layer stack and are slightly shorter than the length which divides the width dimension into two.

As shown in the developed view of FIG. 2, the reinforcing pieces 5 are continuously connected to both side edges of the side plates 1b adjacent to each other so as to have an L-shape in plan view, and a fold line shown by a dotted line when assembled. It is formed by stacking outwardly along 6 and bending. The superposed surface of each reinforcing piece 5 is preferably adhered by a hot melt method using an adhesive or a resin.

FIG. 3 shows a state in which the reinforcing pieces 5 are bent at the time of assembly and the overlapping surfaces of the reinforcing pieces 5 are adhered to each other. The sticking to the outer surface of the side plate 1b may be carried out by applying an adhesive to the joint surface of the reinforcing piece 5 or by welding by a hot melt method. In this way, the box body 1 after each reinforcing piece 5 is attached to the side plate 1b is completely sealed at the four corners without gaps, and liquid leakage or the like is prevented.

At the central portion of the first upper lid 2 is formed a rectangular inlet 7 which is slightly smaller than the opening of the box body 1, and at the edge of the opening there are four guide pieces which can be bent downward. 8
Are lined up. A holding piece 9 is formed at the free end of the first upper lid 2 so as to be slightly bent into the opening of the box body 1 by being bent downward.

At the free end of each of the flaps 3, a gate-shaped handle piece 10 is formed so that it can be bent upward with the cut piece 11 left. Further, locking pieces 12, 12 are continuously provided at both ends of each handle piece 10 in the width direction.

The engaging pieces 12 are adapted to engage with the engaging holes 13 formed in both the reinforcing pieces 5 when the flap 3 is bent downward and overlapped on the outer surface of the side plate 1b. (See Figure 5). As shown in the cross-sectional views of FIGS. 2 and 4, the locking piece 13 is such that the reinforcing piece located inside the two-piece reinforcing piece 5 is larger than the outer one.
The locking piece 12 is easily inserted.

A notch support piece 14 which can be bent horizontally toward the opening of the box 1 is formed in the center of the base of both flaps 3, and can support the lower surfaces of both opposite sides of the first upper lid 2. It is like this.

The second upper lid 4 is superposed on the upper surfaces of both flaps 3, and has a slit 15 at the center thereof through which the handle pieces 10 of both flaps 3 bent upward can be inserted.
Are formed. Also, when the second upper lid 4 is closed, it is bent downward and inserted into a slit 16 formed in the center of the base of the first upper lid 2 so as to be locked. Are lined up.

In order to put the waste container A of the above-described embodiment into a used state, first, the state of the developed view of FIG. 2 is assembled as shown in FIG. Each reinforcing piece 5 is bent inward and attached to the side plate 1b on the flap 3 side.

Next, after covering the opening of the box body 1 with the first upper lid 2, both flaps 3 are bent downward, and both locking pieces 12 formed on the handle piece 10 are engaged with the reinforcing holes 5. Insert into 13 and lock.

FIG. 5 shows this state of use. Since both flaps 3 are locked and held so as to overlap the side plate 1b, they do not get in the way. Also, if the second upper lid 4 is also bent downward and pressed against the wall surface of the room, it will not be an obstacle.

In the use state shown in FIG. 5, since the inlet 7 formed in the first upper lid 2 is smaller than the opening of the box body 1, medical items such as used injection needles, gauze and absorbent cotton are used. The articles are not overloaded so as to overflow the box body 1, and there is no fear that the flap 3 and the second upper lid 4 will not be closed. Further, since both side portions of the lower surface of the first upper lid 2 are supported by the cut support pieces 14,
The upper lid 2 does not sink when it is turned on.

When the used medical supplies are properly put into the box body 1, first, the locking pieces 12 of both flaps 3 are inserted into the engagement holes 1.
It is removed from 3, and is covered on the upper surface of the first upper lid 2.

Next, the upper surfaces of both flaps 3 are covered with the second upper lids 4, and at the same time, both handle pieces 10 are bent upward so as to project above the slits 15 of the second upper lids 4.
FIG. 6 shows this state, and the cutout holes 1 of the two handle pieces 10 are shown.
8 can be carried by inserting a hand.

When a plurality of stacked pieces are to be stored, the two handle pieces 10 may be horizontally bent outward. Even when a plurality of sheets are stacked, the reinforcing pieces 5 having a double structure are attached to the opposing side plates 1b of the box body 1, and the opposing side plates 1b are opposed to each other.
Has a triple structure, so the buckling strength is high and the box 1
There is no fear of being destroyed.

Further, in the waste container A of the above-mentioned embodiment, since it is constructed by bending a single member formed by punching, especially a paper material, it is cheaper than a plastic container. In addition, since the protrusion is not formed on the inner surface of the box body due to the bonding margin or the like, the injection needle or the like is not caught. Moreover, since it is made of paper material, it can be incinerated after use, so that it does not adversely affect the environment.

Further, since the folded-back portions 5a, which are the lower end pieces of the reinforcing pieces 5, are formed so as to extend obliquely upward from the lower ends of the four corners of the box body 1, a seam (bonding margin) is formed in the lower part of the box body.
Since no gaps or gaps are formed, the waterproof property is improved.

Further, since each reinforcing piece 5 is bent inward and attached to the side plate 1b on the flap 3 side, the outer surface of the side plate 1b on the side of the first upper lid 2 and the second upper cover 4 is the reinforcing piece 5 and the like. Therefore, the outer surface of the side plate 1b on the side of the first upper lid 2 and the second upper lid 4 can be effectively used as a printing surface for performing various printing and the like.

In the waste container A of the above-described embodiment, as shown in the development view of FIG. 2, both flaps 3, both side plates 1b and 1b continuous with the flap 3, and a fold line 19 that bisects the bottom plate 1a. And a fold line 20 which is substantially diagonal to the fold line 6 of the reinforcing piece 5 in the same direction as the fold line 6 of the reinforcing piece 5, and after the assembly of FIG. 2, the fold line 19 is valley-folded and the fold line 20 is mountain-folded. By doing so, since it can be folded in a flat shape as shown in FIG. 7, transportability and storability are improved.

FIG. 8 is a development view showing a modified example of the present invention.
The difference from the above-described embodiment is that the bottom plate 1a, the two side plates 1b and 1b continuous with the bottom plate 1a, the first and second upper lids 2 and 4, the both flaps 3, the side plate 1b continuous with them, and the reinforcing piece 5 are separated. The adhesive margin 21 is formed at the inner ends of the side plates 1b on both flaps 3 side and the reinforcing piece 5.

At the time of assembling, the adhesive allowance 21 is divided into the first and second parts.
It can be performed in the same manner as described above after being adhered to the upper surfaces of both side ends of the side plates 1b on the upper lids 2 and 4 side by an adhesive or a hot melt method.

With such a divided structure, the yield at the time of punching the material of the corrugated board and the cardboard is improved and the cost can be reduced as compared with the container of the above-mentioned integral structure.

The corrugated cardboard, the cardboard, and the like, which are members constituting the waste container, have such a thickness and strength that at least the tip of the discarded injection needle does not penetrate to the outside through the side plate. However, the strength may be increased by, for example, surface treatment of the member.

[0038]

According to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.

(A) According to the first aspect of the present invention, since both side plates of the box body facing each other are reinforced by the reinforcing pieces of two sheets stacked, it is possible to stack containers containing medical supplies. However, there is no fear of being crushed. further,
Since the first upper lid is formed with an input port smaller than the opening of the box body, it is possible to prevent the used medical supplies from being input excessively, which causes a problem that the upper lid cannot be closed. There is no fear.

(B) According to the second aspect of the invention, since both flaps can be held in a state of being bent downward during use, the flaps do not get in the way.

(C) According to the third aspect of the invention, since the gap is formed between the side plate and the reinforcing piece, the locking piece can be easily inserted.

(D) According to the invention as set forth in claim 4, since the first upper lid is prevented from entering the box body during use, it does not hinder the input of medical supplies.

(E) According to the invention described in claim 5, since the seam and the gap are not formed in the lower portion of the box body, the waterproof property is enhanced.

(F) According to the invention described in claim 6, since the yield when punching a material such as a corrugated board or a cardboard into a container development shape, the cost can be reduced.

(G) According to the seventh aspect of the invention, since it can be folded into a flat shape when not in use, it does not become bulky during transportation or storage.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a waste container according to the present invention during assembly.

FIG. 2 is likewise a development view.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the reinforcing piece and a partial perspective view showing how to attach the reinforcing piece to the side plate.

FIG. 4 is likewise an enlarged cross-sectional plan view of the engagement hole drilling portion in the reinforcing piece.

FIG. 5 is likewise a perspective view during use.

FIG. 6 is likewise a perspective view showing a state in which the second upper lid is closed and can be transported after the medical supplies are stored.

FIG. 7 is likewise a perspective view of the container in a folded state.

FIG. 8 is a development view of a container showing a modified example of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 box 1a Bottom plate 1b Side plate 2 First lid 3 flaps 4 Second lid 5 Reinforcement piece 5a Folding part 6 fold lines 7 slot 8 induction piece 9 holding piece 10 Handle piece 11 cut pieces 12 Locking piece 13 Engagement hole 14 Notch support piece 15 and 16 slits 17 Locking piece 18 Notch hole 19,20 Fold line 21 Adhesion allowance A waste container

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Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A box body having an open top and at least an inner surface of which is waterproof and has a bottomed rectangular tubular shape. Two sides of the open ends that face each other can cover the opening of the box. A first upper lid having a charging port smaller than the opening, and a second upper lid which is superimposable above the first upper lid and has a slit in the central portion, are connected in series, The other two of the opening ends facing each other
On the side, superposed on the upper surface of the first upper lid, and on the free end,
A pair of flaps each having a handle piece that can be bent upward by passing through the slits are continuously provided, and further, at four corners of the box body, adjacent side plates are connected to each other and have a width of about half the width of the side plates. Two stacked reinforcing pieces extending outwardly by the length are continuously provided, and adjacent two reinforcing pieces are bent to the side plates facing each other on the flap forming side of the box body and fixed to the outer surface thereof. A waste container for medical supplies, which is characterized in that 2. A retaining piece is provided at each side of the handle piece of each flap, and an engaging hole into which both retaining pieces can be inserted when the flap is bent downward is formed in each reinforcing piece. Item 1. A container for waste of medical supplies according to Item 1. 3. The waste container for medical supplies according to claim 2, wherein the size of the inner engagement hole of the two stacked reinforcing pieces is larger than that of the outer engagement hole. 4. A first end is provided at a base end portion on which both flaps are formed.
The container for waste of medical supplies according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a pair of support pieces capable of supporting lower surfaces of both side portions of the upper lid. 5. The lower end side of the two reinforcing pieces is a folded-back portion in which the respective reinforcing pieces are continuously arranged, and the folded-back portions extend obliquely upward from the lower ends of the four corners of the box body. 5. Formed in
The container for waste of medical supplies according to any one of 1. 6. A bottom plate of a box body, two side plates continuous with the bottom plate, and first and second upper lids in a developed form before assembly,
The container for waste of medical supplies according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein both flaps, a side plate and a reinforcing piece continuous with the flaps are formed as separate bodies, and the flaps are bonded together at a bonding margin and then assembled. 7. The box body can be folded into a flat state by forming a fold line in the center of both flaps, both side plates continuous with it, and the bottom plate, and the diagonal direction of the bottom plate. The container for waste of medical supplies according to any one.