JP2004061270A - Urine dispensing method and apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To perform dispensation at a specific ratio by measuring the total amount of urine regardless of the form of a urine sampling container in a method and an apparatus for dispensing urine. <P>SOLUTION: A urine cup 14 accommodating the entire urine of a patient is introduced into a cleaning tank 10, and a cleaning door 11 is closed for allowing the urine sampling cup 14 to fall down, thus guiding the total amount of urine in the urine sampling cup 14 to a urine accumulation tank 12. Urine in the urine accumulation tank 12 is metered by a gravimeter 79, and an amount of urine is measured by the grvimeter 79, and the urine in an amount at a specific dispensation ratio is sucked from the urine accumulation tank 12 by a tube pump 36 for guiding to sample containers 24A, 24B, 24C, or 24DC of the patient. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[Claims]
1. The entire amount of urine collected in a urine collection container is guided to a urine storage tank, the amount of urine guided to the urine storage tank is measured, and a predetermined dispensing ratio is obtained while measuring the amount of urine in the urine storage tank. A urine dispensing method characterized by sucking an amount of urine from a urine storage tank and guiding it to a sample container.
2. The entire amount of urine collected in the urine collection container is guided to a urine storage tank, the urine guided to the urine storage tank is measured, and a predetermined dispensing rate is obtained while measuring the amount of urine in the urine storage tank. Amount of urine is aspirated from the urine storage tank, a predetermined amount of the aspirated urine is dispensed from the dispensing nozzle to the sample container of the patient, and the urine remaining in the dispensing nozzle after the dispensing is suctioned toward the urine storage tank. A method for dispensing urine, comprising:
3. The urine dispensing method according to claim 1, wherein the urine suction speed at the time of dispensing is changed according to the total amount of urine measured in the urine storage container.
4. A urine storage tank, receiving means for receiving a urine collection container and guiding the entire amount of urine in the urine collection container to the urine storage container, measuring means for measuring the amount of urine in the urine storage tank, and a sample for each patient. A container, a dispensing nozzle, a dispensing pipe connecting the urine storage tank and the dispensing nozzle, a tube pump provided in the dispensing pipe, and a predetermined urine amount value measured by the measuring means. A urine dispensing device comprising: means for sucking urine of an amount corresponding to a dispensing rate from a urine storage tank and controlling a tube pump to dispense the urine into a sample container from a dispensing nozzle.
5. The invention according to claim 4, further comprising means for controlling the tube pump to reverse for a predetermined time after dispensing a predetermined amount of urine into the sample container to prevent dripping from the dispensing nozzle. Urine dispensing device characterized by the above-mentioned.
6. The urine according to claim 4 or 5, further comprising means for changing the rotation speed of the tube pump at the time of dispensing according to the total amount of urine measured in the urine storage container. Dispensing device.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a urine dispensing method and apparatus used in a hospital or the like, in which urine is collected a plurality of times per day for each patient, a set proportion of urine is dispensed for each urine collection, and urine is stored for one day. And so on.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In hospitals and the like, urinalysis is an extremely important factor for grasping the condition of a patient, but since a single urine collection may fluctuate, urine must be collected for one day to grasp the average condition of the patient on that day. In addition, the urine stored is used as a specimen for various tests. And since it is difficult for a normal patient to accumulate the entire amount for one day, the amount is too large, so that only a predetermined percentage of urine is dispensed and poured into a dispensing container each time urine is collected, One day of urine is stored in the dispensing container and used as a specimen. Here, the dispensing ratio is usually a volume ratio, and is a ratio of the volume of the dispensed urine to the total urine volume. Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 5-107246 discloses a prior art dispensing method in which a urine collection cup is weighed, and a predetermined amount of urine corresponding to the measured value is suctioned from the urine collection cup by a tube pump. Suggests what leads to a more urine collection cup.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In the prior art disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 5-107246, a urine collection cup is placed on a weighing scale, the total amount of urine is measured, and urine in an amount corresponding to a predetermined dispensing rate is directly suctioned from the urine collection cup, and Has been dispensed. Since the urine collection cup is directly weighed on a weighing scale, it can be used only for a dedicated urine collection cup. However, in hospitals, urine is not necessarily collected in a cup, and some patients use an old urine, and it has been desired that a urine collection cup or a urine be used without any problem.
[0004]
The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and has as its object to measure the total amount of urine regardless of the shape of a urine collection container and to perform dispensing at a predetermined ratio.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
According to the first aspect of the present invention, the entire amount of urine collected in the urine collection container is guided to the urine storage tank, the urine guided to the urine storage tank is measured, and the urine amount in the urine storage tank is measured while being determined. The urine dispensing method is characterized in that an amount of urine corresponding to the dispensing ratio is sucked from the urine storage tank and guided to the sample container.
[0006]
The function and effect of the invention of claim 1 will be described. The urine of a patient collected by a urine collection container such as a urine collection cup or a urinal is weighed after the entire amount is once introduced into the urine storage tank. Can be dispensed regardless of the conditions.
[0007]
According to the invention described in claim 2, the entire amount of urine collected in the urine collection container is guided to the urine storage tank, the urine guided to the urine storage tank is measured, and the urine amount in the urine storage tank is measured and the predetermined amount is measured. The amount of urine that is the dispensing ratio is aspirated from the urine reservoir, and the aspirated predetermined amount of urine is dispensed from the dispensing nozzle to the patient's sample container, and the urine remaining in the dispensing nozzle after dispensing is dispensed. There is provided a urine dispensing method characterized by suctioning to a urine storage tank side.
[0008]
The operation and effect of the second aspect of the invention will be described. The urine remaining in the dispensing nozzle after dispensing from the dispensing nozzle is sucked to the urine storage tank side, so that the dispensing nozzle is moved to another patient's sample container. The liquid can be prevented from dripping from the dispensing nozzle when moving, and a sanitary environment can be secured.
[0009]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect, the urine suction speed at the time of dispensing is changed according to the total amount of urine measured in the urine storage container. A urine dispensing method is provided.
[0010]
The operation and effect of the invention according to claim 3 can be described as follows. Optimization of the suction speed at the time of dispensing can be realized by changing the suction speed of urine at the time of dispensing according to the total amount of urine. Dispensing time for large-volume dispensing can be reduced while ensuring the accuracy of dispensing.
[0011]
According to the invention as set forth in claim 4, a urine storage tank, a receiving means for receiving the urine collection container and guiding the entire amount of urine in the urine collection container to the urine storage container, and a measuring means for measuring the amount of urine in the urine storage tank , A sample container for each patient, a dispensing nozzle, a dispensing pipe connecting the urine reservoir and the dispensing nozzle, a tube pump provided in the dispensing pipe, and a total urine volume measured by the measuring means. Means for controlling a tube pump to aspirate an amount of urine having a predetermined dispensing rate with respect to the value from the urine storage tank and to dispense the urine into the sample container from the dispensing nozzle. An apparatus is provided.
[0012]
In order to explain the operation and effect of the invention of claim 4, since a urine storage tank and a means for receiving a urine collection container such as a urine collection cup or a urinal are separately provided, the urine amount is suctioned by the tube pump while measuring the urine amount in the urine storage tank. This enables dispensing regardless of the type of urine collection container.
[0013]
According to the invention described in claim 4, in the invention described in claim 4, after dispensing a predetermined amount of urine to the sample container, the tube pump is reversed for a predetermined time in order to prevent dripping from the dispensing nozzle. A urine dispensing device is provided, comprising means for controlling the urine.
[0014]
By reversing the tube pump for a predetermined time after dispensing a predetermined amount, it is possible to transfer to a sample container for another patient while preventing liquid dripping from the tip of the dispensing nozzle.
[0015]
According to the invention described in claim 6, in the invention described in claim 4 or 5, there is provided means for changing the rotation speed of the tube pump at the time of dispensing according to the total amount of urine measured in the urine storage container. A urine dispensing device is provided.
[0016]
The operation and effect of the invention of claim 6 will be described. Optimization of the suction speed during dispensing can be realized by changing the suction speed of urine during dispensing according to the total amount of urine.
[0017]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Referring to the drawings, an embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIGS. 1 and 2 are general schematic views of a urine dispensing device of the present invention, which are provided in each hospital room at a dispensing device hospital. A total amount of urine is collected several times a day (for example, seven times) for each of a plurality of patients (four patients A to D in this embodiment), and a predetermined range such as 1 to 10 percent (volume ratio) is obtained for each urine collection. The urine can be dispensed into each urine storage container at a continuously variable ratio, and the stored urine for one day can be taken out as a specimen into a sample container.
[0018]
Reference numeral 10 denotes a washing tank (receiving means of the present invention), and reference numeral 12 denotes a urine storage tank. Numeral 14 denotes a urine collection cup as a urine collection container according to the present invention. The urine collection cup 14 containing the entire amount of urine for one dose of a patient is attached to the opening / closing door 11 of the washing tank 10 at a bottom portion thereof by a fixture (not shown). By closing the opening / closing door 11, the urine collection cup is introduced into the washing tank 10 as shown by a broken line 14 ', and at the same time, is inclined slightly downward. Therefore, the entire amount of urine in the urine collection cup 14 is discharged, dropped into the urine storage tank 12 located below the washing tank 10, and once held in the urine storage tank 12. Washing nozzles 16 and 18 are provided in the washing tank 10, and the urine collecting cup 14 after urine is discharged can be washed with washing water from the washing nozzles 16 and 18.
[0019]
A drain pipe 20 formed of a flexible material (such as plastic) is connected to the bottom of the urine storage tank 12, and a pinch valve 22 or a motor valve is provided in the drain pipe 20 near the bottom of the urine storage tank 12. The pinch valve 22 normally opens the drainage pipe 20, but at the time of urine collection, the drainage pipe 20 is closed by driving the pinch valve drive solenoid 22-1, and after urine collection, is opened by demagnetizing the solenoid 22-1. Then, the urine in the urine storage tank 12 can be discharged from the drain pipe 20 as shown by the arrow a. Further, a cleaning nozzle 23 is provided in the urine storage tank 12, and the urine storage tank 12 can be cleaned with the cleaning liquid from the cleaning nozzle 23.
[0020]
Sample containers for collecting urine of patients A, B, C, and D as specimens are arranged in parallel for each patient as in 24A, 24B, 24C, and 24D. A dispensing nozzle 26 for dispensing a predetermined amount of urine to each sample container is installed above the sample containers 24A, 24B, 24C, 24D. The dispensing nozzle 26 is installed on a moving body 28, and the moving body 28 is provided with a rotary drive motor 30. When the driving motor 30 is driven, the dispensing nozzle 26 on the moving body 28 causes the sample containers 24A, 24B, 24C, The urine is stopped at a position above a desired sample container among the sample containers 24D, and urine can be dispensed to the opposed sample containers 24A, 24B, 24C, and 24D. As a mechanism for causing the lateral movement of the moving body 28, any mechanism such as a rack-pinion or a mechanism including a pulley and a belt can be adopted. In the figure, the moving body 28 is at the origin position, and the dispensing nozzle 26 is located above the discharge duct 32 at the origin position. At the time of dispensing, the moving body 28 is driven such that the dispensing nozzle 26 is positioned above a desired one of the sample containers 24A, 24B, 24C, 24D as described later.
[0021]
One end 34-1 of the dispensing pipe 34 extends to near the bottom surface in the urine storage tank 12, and the other end is connected to the dispensing nozzle 26. A tube pump 36 is arranged on the pipe 34. The tube pump 36 includes a housing, a flexible tube arranged along the inner circumference of the housing, a rotor, and a roller on the rotor (not shown in detail because the configuration itself is well known). The roller is designed to perform a discharging operation by rotating and moving the flexible tube against the inner circumference of the housing.
[0022]
Reference numeral 38 denotes a hydrometer for measuring the specific gravity of urine. In this embodiment, the hydrometer 38 employs a commercially available one that detects the specific gravity of urine based on the resonance frequency in a thin tube (for example, one manufactured by Kyoto Electronics Industry Co., Ltd.). are doing. However, other types of hydrometers are optional. The hydrometer 38 is installed on a pipe 40 having one end connected to the urine storage tank 12, and the pipe 40 is provided with a tube pump 42. The other end of the pipe 40 is connected to a drain, and is discharged as indicated by an arrow b. When the specific gravity is measured, the tube pump 42 is driven, a small amount of urine is sucked and discharged from the urine storage tank 12, and the specific gravity is measured by the specific gravity meter 38.
[0023]
The detergent tank 46 is filled with a detergent, and the detergent tank 46 is connected to a pipe 40 to a hydrometer 38 via a pipe 48, and a tube pump 50 is provided in the pipe 48. The tube pump 50 is driven at the time of cleaning the urine storage tank 12 so that a detergent can be introduced into the urine storage tank 12.
[0024]
The preservative tank 52 is filled with a preservative for deodorization, and the preservative tank 52 is connected to a preservative nozzle 56 via a pipe 54. The preservative nozzle 56 is attached to the common moving body 28 with the dispensing nozzle 26, and therefore, the preservative nozzle 56 is reciprocated in the horizontal direction in synchronization with the dispensing nozzle 26. A tube pump 58 is provided on the pipe 54. The tube pump 58 is driven only once at the start of dispensing into the sample containers 24A, 24B, 24C, 24D, and is placed in the sample containers 24A, 24B, 24C, 24D. A predetermined amount of preservative is injected.
[0025]
Washing nozzles 16, 18, and 23 for washing water to the washing tank 10 and the urine storage tank 12 are connected to a water supply pipe 66 via respective valves 60, 62 and 64, and the water supply pipe 66 is connected via a water supply source valve 68. Connected to the water supply source 70.
[0026]
The control unit 72 is configured as a microcomputer system and includes a storage unit in which a control program is stored. The control program performs necessary processing according to signals from various sensors and moves through a bus line 73. The drive motor 30 for the body 28, the actuators such as the tube pumps 36, 42, 50, 58 and the valves 22, 60, 62, 64, 68 are driven. It is connected to a touch panel type liquid crystal display 74 and a printer 76, and is connected via a LAN (local area network) interface 78 to a client computer (not shown) having a graphic user interface operating system. More patient data can be input. As a sensor, only a sensor relating to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. A weighing scale 79 such as a load cell type measures the amount of urine collected in the urine reservoir 12. The origin position sensor 80 detects the origin position of the moving body 28 where the dispensing nozzle 26 and the waterproof agent nozzle 56 face the discharge duct 32 as shown. Further, the nozzle position sensor 82 detects the container position count of the moving motor 30 of the moving body 28 from the origin position, grasps the amount of lateral movement of the moving body 28 from this count value, and obtains the sample containers 24A, 24B, 24C. , 24D can be dispensed to the intended one. These detection signals are taken into the control unit 72 via the bus line 73. Further, the door opening / closing sensor 84 detects opening / closing of the cleaning door 11. The liquid level sensor 86 detects the liquid level of the detergent in the tank 46, and the liquid level sensor 88 detects the liquid level of the preservative in the tank 52. Further, a lock 90 for holding the closed cleaning door 11 in a closed state is also provided. Further, since the liquid crystal screen is bright at night, the backlight of the liquid crystal display is turned off at a certain time after the measurement, and a human body detection sensor 91 is provided for displaying an image when a patient comes near at the time of the measurement.
[0027]
Next, the operation of the dispensing apparatus will be described with reference to a schematic flowchart focusing on parts related to the present invention. The operation realized by the flowchart is executed by a program stored in the control unit 72. It goes without saying that it is a thing. In FIG. 2, when the program starts, it is checked whether or not a patient list has been input (step 100). The patient list is input from the client computer, input from the LAN interface 78 or the urinal itself to the control unit 72 by touch panel operation, and stored in a predetermined storage unit. If the patient list has not been input, the following processing is not performed. However, if the patient list has been input, the patient list is displayed on the liquid crystal display 74 at step 102. This display includes a display prompting the user to touch the part of his / her name. If it is determined in step 104 that the touch is performed on that part, the name in touch is displayed in step 106 with the name of the patient. Is displayed, and when the confirmation button on the display screen is touched by the patient, the process can proceed to the subsequent processing (FIG. 3).
[0028]
FIG. 3 shows a process from the selection of the container to the closing of the washing door. In step 108, a container selection screen is displayed on the display. In the embodiment of the present invention, either a urine collection cup 14 or a urinal (a so-called urine bottle) can be used as a urine collection container, and the type of the urine collection container used for urine collection can be selected by the patient by touching the screen. (Step 110). When the urine collection cup is selected, the process proceeds to step 112, and a screen display for urging the user to insert the urine collection cup 14 into the cleaning tank 10 is displayed. In the case of the urine collection cup 14, a fastening device (not shown) for fixing the urine collection cup is provided on the inner surface of the urine collection door 11. When the urine collection cup 14 is mounted and the cleaning door 11 is closed, the cleaning tank 10 is closed. Inside, the urine collection cup is tilted slightly downward as indicated by a two-dot chain line 14 ′, and the entire amount of urine is automatically introduced into the urine reservoir 12.
[0029]
When a urine is selected, the process proceeds from step 110 to step 114, and a display urging the urine to be injected into the washing tank 10 is displayed on the display 74. That is, in the case of a urinary device, the patient or nurse manually inverts the urinary device so that the entire amount of urine is charged.
[0030]
Step 116 indicates a check of the closing of the washing door 11 after the urine collected in the urine collection cup 14 or the urine is put in. This check is performed by a signal from the door opening / closing sensor 84. If the cleaning door 11 has not been closed, the process proceeds to step 118, and the display on the display screen prompts the closing of the cleaning door 11. When the closing of the cleaning door 11 is detected, the process proceeds to step 120, where a signal is sent to the solenoid 90, and the cleaning door 11 is locked. When the cleaning door 11 is locked, the measurement processing in FIG. 4 is performed.
[0031]
In FIG. 4, in step 122, a signal from the weighing scale 79 is input, and the total amount of urine introduced into the urine storage tank 12 from the urine collection cup 14 or the urinal is measured. In step 124, it is determined whether the total urine volume M is less than the minimum value. In other words, if the total urine volume is too small, significant measurement cannot be performed in consideration of the residual urine volume in the piping system, so that the process proceeds to step 126, measurement is not displayed on the display screen, and the following processing is stopped. I do.
[0032]
When it is determined in step 124 that the total urine volume is equal to or more than the minimum measurable value, the process proceeds to step 128, and the specific gravity value of the urine is measured by the hydrometer 38. That is, in order to measure the specific gravity, the tube pump 42 is driven (forward rotation) for a short time, a small amount of urine is sucked from the urine storage tank 12 into the pipe 40, passed through the hydrometer 38, and the specific gravity is measured. In step 130, it is determined whether or not the specific gravity measurement value γ falls within a predetermined range, for example, 0.9 to 1.1. That is, when air is mixed in when urine is sucked into the hydrometer by the tube pump 42, there is a large error in the measured value, and this is checked. If the specific gravity value is out of the predetermined range due to air mixing, the process returns to step 124 and the same procedure is repeated. If the measured specific gravity value falls within the predetermined range, the process proceeds to step 132, and it is determined whether a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds) required for stabilizing the measured specific gravity value has elapsed. That is, in this type of hydrometer, there is a drift in the measured value due to a temperature factor, and therefore, the stabilization waits. After a lapse of 25 seconds, the process proceeds to step 134, in which the specific gravity value is re-measured in the same procedure as in step 128, and is taken into the control unit 72 as the specific gravity value γ. Then, in step 136, the urine volume V can be calculated by describing the total urine volume M by the specific gravity γ, and the calculated urine volume is displayed on the display 74 after the end of the dispensing operation.
[0033]
In FIG. 5, in step 138, it is determined whether the total urine amount M is larger than a predetermined value, for example, 25 grams. The predetermined value, such as 25 grams, is a reference value for switching between suctioning urine from the urine storage tank 12 at a low speed and high speed at the time of dispensing. If the total urine volume M> predetermined value, the process proceeds to step 140, where the rotation speed (positive direction) of the tube pump 36 for dispensing is set to S1 (high speed). The operation time is set to T1 (long). When the total urine volume M ≦ predetermined value, the process proceeds to step 144, where the rotation speed (positive direction) of the pipetting tube pump 36 is set to S2 (low speed) (S2 <S1). The maximum operation time (or rotation speed) of the pump 36 is set to T2 (short) (T2 <T1). The times T1 and T2 are set to values having an appropriate margin with respect to the operation time of the dispensing tube pump 36 required to aspirate the calculated dispensed amount of urine from the urine storage layer 12. In step 148, an operation of moving the dispensing nozzle 26 to a position above the patient's sample container 24A, 24B, 24C or 24D is executed. That is, before the start of dispensing, the moving body 28 supporting the dispensing nozzle 26 is at the origin position (the position of the dispensing nozzle 26 above the discharge duct 32) grasped by the sensor 80. Rolling starts. The number of rotations of the motor 30 required to move the dispensing nozzle 26 to the patient's sample container 24A, 24B, 24C or 24D can be calculated, and when the measured value of the container position sensor 82 matches the calculated value, the motor 30 Is stopped, the dispensing nozzle 26 can be directly opposed to the sample container 24A, 24B, 24C or 24D of the patient. Next, in step 150, driving (forward rotation) of the dispensing pump 36 is started. In step 152, it is determined whether or not the dispensed amount obtained from the weight loss measured by the weight scale 79 has reached a predetermined value, in other words, the total urine amount value (the volume value obtained by dividing the weight M by the specific gravity γ). On the other hand, an amount of urine having a predetermined dispensing rate (a volume value obtained by dividing the weight m of the aspirated urine by the specific gravity γ) is aspirated from the urine storage tank 12 and is dispensed from the dispensing nozzle 26 to the sample container of the patient. It is determined whether or not it has been introduced. At this time, the urine volume required to fill urine from the dispensing pump to the tip of the dispensing nozzle 26 can be added to the calculated value. The dispensing rate is set to a predetermined value in a range of about 1 to 10%. If the dispensed amount has not reached the predetermined value, the process proceeds to step 154, and it is determined whether or not the operation time of the tube pump has exceeded the maximum operation time (MAXON time) calculated in steps 140 and 146. If it is determined that the time has not elapsed, the process returns to step 150 and the dispensing from the dispensing nozzle 26 to the sample container 24A, 24B, 24C or 24D of the patient is continued. If the maximum operation time (MAXON time) has elapsed in step 154, the operation time (MAXON time) elapses with a sufficient allowance for the operation time of the tube pump 36 necessary to obtain the dispensed amount. Means that the dispensed amount has not been obtained despite this fact, which means that the tube pump 36 is determined to be abnormal, and that it is displayed on the display 74 in step 156 and the following processing is stopped. .
[0034]
When the predetermined dispensing amount is obtained in step 152, it is determined that the dispensing operation has been performed normally, and the process proceeds to step 158, where the dispensing tube pump 36 is reversely rotated for a short period of time such as 0.5 second. As a result, urine remaining in the pipe 34 from the tube pump 36 to the dispensing nozzle 26 is returned from the tube pump to the urine storage tank 12 side, thereby preventing dripping from the tip of the dispensing nozzle 26 when the moving body 28 moves. be able to. Then, the process proceeds to step 160, in which a desired amount of preservative (or deodorant) is injected into the sample container 24A, 24B, 24C or 24D by rotating (forward) the tube pump 58 for preservative filling for a short time. Thus, the odor emitted from the sample container can be reduced. After filling a predetermined amount of preservative as in the case of urine dispensing, the tube pump 58 is reversed for a short time, such as 0.5 second, to remove the preservative remaining in the pipe 54 from the tube pump 50 to the tip of the nozzle 56. The liquid can be sucked into the tank 52 to prevent dripping.
[0035]
As described above, when the dispensing of urine at a predetermined dispensing rate to a desired sample container is completed, in step 162, the motor 30 is rotated in reverse to move the moving body 26 to the origin position, and returns to the origin. The sensor 80 detects this and the moving body 28 is stopped at the origin position, and waits for the next sample container dispensing operation. Then, in step 164, the pinch valve 22 is opened, and the entire amount of urine remaining in the urine storage tank 12 is discharged from the discharge tube 20. Then, the operation proceeds to the cleaning operation in FIG.
[0036]
In FIG. 6, at step 166, cleaning by driving the solenoid valves 60, 62, 64, 68 is shown. Prior to washing, the pinch valve 22 is closed, and thereafter, washing water is discharged from the nozzles 16, 18, and 23, and the urine collection cup 14 and the urine storage tank 12 are washed with water. The opening time of the solenoid valve can be controlled so that the amount of washing water can be varied according to the total urine volume (for example, to increase the total urine volume by 30%). Next, proceeding to step 168, the tube pump 50 is driven (forward rotation), and the detergent is introduced into the urine storage tank 12 via the pipes 48 and 40 and the hydrometer 38, and in the process, the hydrometer 38 is washed. The detergent is mixed with the washing water in the urine tank 12. On the other hand, the tube pump 36 is also driven, and the washing water mixed with the detergent is guided to the dispensing nozzle 26 via the dispensing pipe 34, and the dispensing nozzle 26 is washed and drained from the drain duct 32. The washing water is placed in the urine storage tank 12 for a predetermined time, and after a lapse of a predetermined time, the pinch valve 22 is opened in step 170, and the washing water is drained from the water distribution pipe 20. Next, the operation shifts to a rinsing operation. In step 172, the pinch valve 22 is closed, the solenoid valves 60, 62, 64, and 68 are driven. In step 174, the tube pump 42 is driven, and the washing water is supplied via the hydrometer. Rinsing of the hydrometer 38 and the pipe 40 is performed by passing through, and rinsing of the nozzle 26 via the pipe 34 is also performed by driving the tube pump 36. After the completion of the rinsing and water supply, a display urging removal of the cleaning cup 14 is displayed in step 176. If the rinsing process is continued after the removal of the cup and the next patient tries to perform measurement immediately, the rinsing process is stopped and the measurement is ready.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an overall schematic view of a urine dispensing apparatus of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the first part of a schematic flowchart for explaining the operation of the urine dispensing device of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a part of a flowchart subsequent to FIG. 2;
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a part of a flowchart subsequent to FIG. 3;
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a part of a flowchart subsequent to FIG. 4;
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a part of a flowchart subsequent to FIG. 5;
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Washing tank 12 ... Urine storage tank 14 ... Urine collection cup 24A, 24B, 24C, 24D ... Sample container 26 ... Dispensing nozzle 36 ... Dispensing tube pump

Claims (6)

The entire amount of urine collected in the urine collection container is guided to the urine storage tank, the urine guided to the urine storage tank is measured, and the amount of urine at a predetermined dispensing rate is collected while measuring the amount of urine in the urine storage tank. A method for dispensing urine, wherein the urine is drawn from a tank and led to a sample container. The entire amount of urine collected in the urine collection container is guided to the urine storage tank, the urine guided to the urine storage tank is measured, and the amount of urine at a predetermined dispensing rate is collected while measuring the amount of urine in the urine storage tank. Aspirating a predetermined amount of urine from the tank, dispensing the aspirated predetermined amount of urine from the dispensing nozzle to the patient's sample container, and aspirating urine remaining in the dispensing nozzle after dispensing to the urine storage tank side. Urine dispensing method. 3. The urine dispensing method according to claim 1, wherein the urine suction speed at the time of dispensing is changed according to the total amount of urine measured in the urine storage container. Urine storage tank, receiving means for receiving the urine collection container and guiding the entire amount of urine in the urine collection container to the urine storage container, measuring means for measuring the amount of urine in the urine storage tank, a sample container for each patient, and dispensing A nozzle, a pipetting pipe connecting the urine storage tank and the pipetting nozzle, a tube pump provided in the pipetting pipe, and a predetermined pipetting rate with respect to the total urine volume value measured by the measuring means. Means for controlling a tube pump to aspirate an amount of urine from a urine storage tank and to dispense the urine into a sample container from a dispensing nozzle. The invention according to claim 4, further comprising means for controlling the tube pump to reverse for a predetermined time after dispensing a predetermined amount of urine into the sample container to prevent dripping from the dispensing nozzle. Urine dispensing device. 6. The urine dispensing device according to claim 4, further comprising means for changing a rotation speed of the tube pump at the time of dispensing according to the total amount of urine measured in the urine storage container.

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