JP3167160U - Enema container - Google Patents

Abstract

An enema container having a configuration capable of improving work efficiency in the manufacture of an enema container is provided. An enema container 11 is disposed in a container main body 12 for storing enema liquid therein, an insertion tube 14 extending from the container main body 12, and an intermediate position of the insertion tube 14, and the insertion tube 14 enters the body during use. And a funnel-shaped stopper 21 for adjusting the length. Here, the stopper 21 has a first stopper segment 22 and a second stopper segment 23, and the first stopper segment 22 and the second stopper segment 23 are inserted into the insertion tube 14 from the side of the insertion tube 14. Are connected to each other so as to sandwich them. [Selection] Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to an enema container, and particularly to an enema container provided with a stopper for appropriately adjusting the insertion depth into the body.

  When using an enema container, it is desirable that the insertion tube of the enema container is inserted into the body by an appropriate length from the anus. In order to assist such proper use, an enema container having a stopper capable of adjusting the insertion depth is conventionally known. Such an enema container is disclosed, for example, in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 61-80048 (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 61-80048

  An enema container described in Patent Document 1 includes a container body, an insertion tube extending from the container body, an injection nozzle that is press-fitted into a downstream opening end of the insertion tube, and has a backflow prevention valve therein, and slides on the insertion tube And a funnel-like stopper that can be fitted. According to this configuration, since the stopper is slidable along the insertion tube, the length that the insertion tube is inserted into the body can be appropriately adjusted according to the application. However, the enema container described in Patent Document 1 has the following problems in the manufacturing process.

  As a manufacturing process of an enema container described in Patent Document 1, first, a process of fitting a stopper which is an integral annular member into an insertion tube, and then a process of fitting one open end of the insertion tube into the container body And a step of press-fitting the injection nozzle into the other open end of the insertion tube. This is because in the state after the insertion tube is fitted to the container body and the injection nozzle is fitted to the insertion tube, the stopper that is an integral annular member is inserted into the insertion tube because there is the container body and the injection nozzle. This is because it cannot be inserted from any of the end portions.

  Therefore, in the manufacture of the enema container described in Patent Document 1, the stopper is first inserted into the insertion tube, and the injection nozzle is press-fitted into the insertion tube with the stopper inserted, or the insertion tube is pressed into the container body. Will be done. In this case, there is a possibility that the stopper inserted into the insertion tube may hinder subsequent work or may come off the insertion tube during the work. This has been a factor of reducing the work efficiency of enema container manufacturing.

  Then, the objective of this invention is providing the enema container which can improve the working efficiency in manufacture of an enema container in view of the said subject.

  An enema container according to the present invention includes a container main body for storing enema liquid therein, an insertion tube extending from the container main body, and a funnel for adjusting the length of the insertion tube entering the body during use. Shaped stopper. Here, the stopper has a first stopper segment and a second stopper segment, and connects the first stopper segment and the second stopper segment to each other so as to sandwich the insertion tube from the side of the insertion tube. Configured.

  According to this configuration, in the manufacture of the enema container, it is possible to assemble the constituent members other than the stopper first, and attach the stopper to the insertion tube in the subsequent process. Thereby, the inconvenience in the operation | movement which concerns on a stopper can be eliminated, and since a stopper can be easily attached in the final stage of a process, it becomes possible to advance a process more smoothly. Therefore, the working efficiency in the manufacture of the enema container can be improved.

  Preferably, the stopper has a connecting portion that connects the first stopper segment and the second stopper segment to each other. The first stopper segment is provided with a first contact surface that is a contact surface with the second stopper segment, and is recessed from the first contact surface inwardly, and receives the insertion tube therein. And a recess. The second stopper segment is provided with a second contact surface that is a contact surface with the first stopper segment, and a second tube receiving portion that is provided so as to be recessed inward from the second contact surface and receives the insertion tube therein. And a recess. The connecting portion is provided on either the first contact surface or the second contact surface, and is provided on the engagement convex portion protruding outward from the contact surface and the remaining other contact surface. The engaging convex portion is received in the interior, and the engaging concave portion engages with the engaging convex portion.

  According to this configuration, the operator can easily connect the stopper segments only by fitting the engaging convex portion into the engaging concave portion. Therefore, the stopper can be assembled more easily, and the working efficiency can be further improved.

  Preferably, the connecting portion is provided on both sides of the insertion tube sandwiched between the stoppers.

  According to this configuration, when the insertion tube is sandwiched and connected by the first stopper segment and the second stopper segment, the stopper segments are connected to each other via the connecting portions disposed on both sides of the insertion tube. . Accordingly, the insertion tube can be held in a more stable state. That is, the stopper can be configured more firmly.

  Preferably, on both sides of the insertion tube, two connecting portions that are separated from each other in the axial direction of the insertion tube are provided. More preferably, of the two connecting portions provided on one side of the insertion tube, the connecting portion positioned on one side in the axial direction, and the two connecting portions provided on the other side of the insertion tube. Among these, the connecting portion located on the other side in the axial direction is configured by an engaging concave portion provided on the first contact surface and an engaging convex portion provided on the second contact surface. And among the two connecting parts provided on one side of the insertion tube, the connecting part located on the other side in the axial direction, and the two connecting parts provided on the other side of the insertion tube, The connecting portion located on one side in the axial direction is configured by an engaging convex portion provided on the first contact surface and an engaging concave portion provided on the second contact surface. More preferably, the first and second stopper segments have the same shape.

  According to this configuration, when the first stopper segment and the second stopper segment are connected to each other, the stopper segments are connected to each other via the connecting portions provided two on each side of the insertion tube. Therefore, the connection between the stopper segments can be further stabilized. Moreover, since each stopper segment can be mass-produced by one metal mold | die, the manufacturing cost of an enema container can be reduced.

  According to the present invention, in the manufacture of an enema container, it is possible to first assemble components other than the stopper and attach the stopper to the insertion tube in the subsequent process. Thereby, the inconvenience in the operation | movement which concerns on a stopper can be eliminated, and since a stopper can be easily attached in the final stage of a process, it becomes possible to advance a process more smoothly. Therefore, the working efficiency in the manufacture of the enema container can be improved.

The front view of the enema container which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention is shown. The side view which looked at the enema container which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention from the arrow II in FIG. 1 is shown. The exploded view of the enema container shown in FIG. 1 is shown. It is the external view of the 1st (2nd) stopper segment shown in FIG. 3, (a) shows the figure seen from the direction of FIG. 3, (b) was seen from the arrow b in FIG. 4 (a). The figure is shown and (c) shows the figure seen from the arrow c in FIG.4 (b), respectively.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. First, the structure of the enema container 11 which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated using FIGS. 1-3.

  With reference to FIGS. 1 to 3, an enema container 11 according to the present embodiment is provided with a cylindrical neck part 121 at an upper part, a container body 12 for storing enema liquid therein, and a neck part 121 of the container body 12. An annular body cap 13 that is press-fitted into the tube, a cylindrical insertion tube 14 that is press-fitted into a tube connecting portion 131 whose one open end protrudes from the upper end of the body cap 13, and the other of the insertion tubes 14 An injection nozzle 15 fitted into the side opening end and a funnel-shaped stopper 21 slidably attached to the insertion tube 14 are provided.

  The container body 12 is a resin container having a bellows shape, and stores enema liquid therein. A cylindrical neck 121 serving as an outlet for enema liquid is formed on the top of the container body 12. The bellows shape formed in the container main body 12 is formed so that the main body container 12 can be expanded and contracted in the left-right direction in FIG. That is, at the time of use, the user grips the container body 12 from the left-right direction in FIG. 2 and uses it by causing the enema solution to flow out of the neck 121.

  The main body cap 13 includes an annular main body portion 132 and an annular tube connecting portion 131 that protrudes from the upper end portion of the main body portion 132. The tube connecting portion 131 is provided so as to communicate with the internal space of the main body portion 132. Enema fluid that flows out from the neck 121 of the main body container 12 flows out into the insertion tube 14 through the main body 132 and the tube connecting portion 131. A backflow prevention valve 16 for preventing the enema solution from flowing toward the main body container 12 is inserted into the internal space of the main body portion 132. That is, the backflow prevention valve 16 is a member that allows only the flow from the main body container 12 toward the insertion tube 14 and restricts the reverse flow. This prevents the enema fluid from flowing back during use.

  The insertion tube 14 is a long flexible cylindrical member, and an opening end on one side is press-fitted into the tube connecting portion 131. Although not shown, the insertion tube 14 may have a scale for positioning the stopper 21. Thereby, at the time of use, the user can adjust the length of the insertion tube 14 inserted in a body from an anus appropriately.

  The injection nozzle 15 is an annular member made of resin, and is press-fitted into the other opening end of the insertion tube 14. In use, the injection nozzle 15 is first inserted into the user's body and pushed together with the insertion tube 14 to an appropriate depth. Then, the enema fluid pushed out from the main body container 12 is injected into the user's body from the injection nozzle 15 through the main body cap 13 and the insertion tube 14. Therefore, from the viewpoint of ensuring comfort, the tip of the injection nozzle 15 has an R-shaped smooth shape.

  The stopper 21 is slidably attached to the insertion tube 14 and is a member that allows the length of the insertion tube 14 to be inserted into the body from the anus during use.

  Next, the configuration of the stopper 21 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4.

  3 and 4, the stopper 21 according to the present embodiment includes a first stopper segment 22 and a second stopper segment 23, and the first stopper segment 22 and the second stopper segment 23 are The insertion tube 14 is connected to each other so as to sandwich the insertion tube 14 from the side.

  The first stopper segment 22 is a semi-annular member, and is a semi-cylindrical base portion 221 and a skirt provided so as to extend upward from the upper end of the base portion 221 and smoothly reduce the diameter toward the front end. A first abutting surface 223 that is a flat surface is formed at a portion that includes the portion 222 and that abuts on the second stopper segment 23. In the center of the first contact surface 223, a first tube receiving recess 224 that is recessed inwardly from the first contact surface 223 in a semicircular shape is provided. The first tube receiving recess 224 is linearly provided along the axis 24 so as to penetrate the first stopper segment 22 in the vertical direction. When the first and second stopper segments 22 and 23 are connected so as to sandwich the insertion tube 14, the first tube receiving recess 224 receives the insertion tube 14 inside. That is, the axis line 24 corresponds to the axis line of the insertion tube 14 when the stopper 21 is assembled.

  The first contact surface 223 is divided to the left and right in FIG. 4B by a first tube receiving recess 224 penetrating through the center thereof. In the left region of the first contact surface 223, an engagement recess 225 that is recessed inward from the first contact surface 223 is provided on the upper side in the axial direction, and from the first contact surface 223 on the lower side in the axial direction. An engagement convex portion 226 that protrudes outward is provided. Further, in the right region of the first contact surface 223, an engagement convex portion 227 is provided on the upper side in the axial direction, and an engagement concave portion 228 is provided on the lower side in the axial direction. The engaging concave portion 225 and the engaging convex portion 227, and the engaging convex portion 226 and the engaging concave portion 228 are arranged at positions that are line-symmetric with respect to the axis 24. Further, the engaging convex portions 226 and 227 have a shape that increases in diameter toward the tip, and the engaging concave portions 225 and 228 form a cavity that increases in diameter toward the inner side. Yes.

  Here, the stopper 21 according to the present embodiment includes the first stopper segment 22 and a second stopper segment 23 having the same shape as the first stopper segment 22. That is, the second stopper segment 23 has the same shape as the first stopper segment 22 shown in FIG. Hereinafter, the configuration of the second stopper segment 23 will be briefly described with reference to FIG. In addition, the code | symbol corresponding to the 2nd stopper segment 23 is shown in the parenthesis in FIG. Detailed description of the same parts as those described above will be omitted.

  Similarly to the first stopper segment 22, the second stopper segment 23 includes a base portion 231 and a skirt portion 232, and a second contact surface 233 that is a flat surface is formed at a portion that contacts the first stopper segment 22. ing. In the center of the second contact surface 233, a second tube receiving recess 234 for receiving the insertion tube 14 therein is provided linearly along the axis 24.

  The second contact surface 233 is divided by the second tube receiving recess 234 on the left and right of the paper surface of FIG. In the left region of the second contact surface 233, an engagement concave portion 235 is provided on the upper side in the axial direction, and an engagement convex portion 236 is provided on the lower side in the axial direction. Further, in the right region of the second contact surface 233, an engagement convex portion 237 is provided on the upper side in the axial direction, and an engagement concave portion 238 is provided on the lower side in the axial direction. The engaging concave portion 235 and the engaging convex portion 237, and the engaging convex portion 236 and the engaging concave portion 238 are arranged at positions that are line-symmetric with respect to the axis 24.

  When the stopper 21 according to this embodiment is attached to the insertion tube 14, the first stopper segment 22 and the second stopper segment 23 are fitted so as to be sandwiched from the radially outer side of the insertion tube 14. Then, the engagement convex portion 226 provided on the first stopper segment 22 is fitted into the engagement concave portion 238 provided on the second stopper segment 23. Similarly, the engaging convex portion 227 of the first stopper segment 22 is in the engaging concave portion 235 of the second stopper segment 23, and the engaging convex portion 236 of the second stopper segment 23 is in the engaging concave portion 228 of the first stopper segment 22. The engaging convex portion 237 of the second stopper segment 23 is fitted into the engaging concave portion 225 of the first stopper segment 22, respectively. And the 1st contact surface 223 and the 2nd contact surface 233 contact | abut.

  As described above, the engaging convex portion has a shape that expands toward the tip, and the engaging concave portion forms a cavity that expands inwardly. Therefore, when the engaging convex portion is fitted into the engaging concave portion, the engaging convex portion and the engaging concave portion are engaged with each other. In this way, the first stopper segment 22 and the second stopper segment 23 can be firmly connected to each other.

  As described above, the stopper 21 according to the present embodiment includes the first stopper segment 22, which is two independent members, the second stopper segment 23, and a connecting portion that connects the two to each other. And this connection part is comprised by the said engagement convex part and the engagement recessed part.

  Since the enema container 11 according to the present embodiment includes the stopper 21 having such a configuration, the work efficiency can be further improved in the manufacture of the enema container 11. This will be described below.

  As described above, in the conventional enema container, since the stopper has an integral shape, it is necessary to fit the stopper into the insertion tube in the initial stage of the process. As a result, the stopper hinders the work in the subsequent process, or the stopper is detached from the insertion tube during the work.

  On the other hand, since the stopper 21 according to the present embodiment has the above-described configuration, it is possible to first assemble components other than the stopper 21 and then attach the stopper 21 to the insertion tube 14. Thereby, the inconvenience on the operation | work which concerns on the above stoppers 21 can be eliminated. Further, when assembling the stopper 21, the operator can easily assemble the stopper 21 only by fitting the engaging convex portion into the engaging concave portion. That is, according to the present embodiment, since the stopper 21 can be easily assembled at the final stage of the process, the process can proceed smoothly. Thereby, the work efficiency in manufacture of the enema container 11 can be improved.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when the stopper 21 is attached to the insertion tube 14, the connecting portion constituted by the engagement convex portion and the engagement concave portion is located on both sides of the insertion tube 14 sandwiched between the stoppers 21. Will be provided. That is, when the first stopper segment 22 shown in FIG. 4B is used as a reference, on the left side of the inserted insertion tube 14, there is a connecting portion formed by the engagement of the engaging convex portion 226 and the engaging concave portion 238. Two connecting portions formed by engagement between the engaging concave portion 225 and the engaging convex portion 237 are formed apart from each other in the axial direction. Similarly, on the right side of the inserted insertion tube 14, there is a connection portion due to the engagement between the engagement convex portion 227 and the engagement concave portion 235, and the engagement between the engagement concave portion 228 and the engagement convex portion 236. Two connecting portions are formed apart from each other in the axial direction. As described above, the first stopper segment 22 and the second stopper segment 23 are firmly connected to each other through the connecting portions arranged on the left and right sides of the insertion tube 14. Thereby, since the sandwiched state of the insertion tube 14 can be more stably maintained, the stopper 21 can be configured more firmly when the stopper 21 is assembled.

  Moreover, according to this embodiment, the 1st stopper segment 22 and the 2nd stopper segment 23 are comprised so that it may become the mutually same shape. Thereby, since each stopper segment can be mass-produced with one metal mold | die, the manufacturing cost of the enema container 11 can be reduced.

  In addition, in this embodiment, since it had the said effect, although the case where the 1st stopper segment and the 2nd stopper segment were made into the same shape was described, this invention is not limited to this. The concept of the present invention is to improve the production efficiency of the enema container by configuring the stopper with a plurality of members and enabling the stopper to be attached from the side of the insertion tube at the final stage of the process. Therefore, each stopper segment may have a different shape, and the stopper may be constituted by two or more stopper segments.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the same number of engaging convex portions and engaging concave portions are provided in each stopper segment has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and one stopper segment has an engaging convex portion. Only the portion may be provided, and only the engaging recess may be provided on the other side, or any other combination may be employed.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the connection part which connects a 1st stopper segment and a 2nd stopper segment was comprised by engagement with an engagement convex part and an engagement recessed part, it is not restricted to this, The 1st stopper Any means may be applied as long as the segment and the second stopper segment can be connected to each other.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described with reference to drawings, this invention is not limited to the thing of embodiment shown in figure. Various modifications and variations can be made to the illustrated embodiment within the same range as the present invention or within an equivalent range.

  The present invention provides an enema container capable of improving work efficiency in the manufacture of an enema container, and is advantageously used in the field of the pharmaceutical industry.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Enema container, 12 Main body container, 121 Neck part, 13 Main body cap, 131 Tube connection part, 14 Insertion tube, 15 Injection nozzle, 16 Backflow prevention valve,
21 Stopper, 22, 23 Stopper segment, 221, 231 Base, 222, 232 Skirt, 223, 233 Contact surface, 224, 234 Tube receiving recess, 225, 228, 235, 238 Engaging recess, 226, 227, 236, 237 engagement convex part, 24 lines.

Claims (6)

A container body for storing enema fluid therein;
An insertion tube extending from the container body;
A funnel-shaped stopper that is disposed in the middle of the insertion tube and adjusts the length of the insertion tube entering the body during use,
The stopper is
A first stopper segment and a second stopper segment;
An enema container configured by connecting the first stopper segment and the second stopper segment to each other so as to sandwich the insertion tube from the side of the insertion tube. The stopper has a connecting portion for connecting the first stopper segment and the second stopper segment to each other,
The first stopper segment is
A first contact surface that is a contact surface with the second stopper segment;
A first tube receiving recess that is provided so as to be recessed inward from the first abutting surface, and that receives the insertion tube therein.
The second stopper segment is
A second contact surface that is a contact surface with the first stopper segment;
A second tube receiving recess that is provided so as to be recessed inward from the second abutting surface, and that receives the insertion tube therein.
The connecting portion is
An engagement protrusion provided on either the first contact surface or the second contact surface and projecting outward from the contact surface;
The enema container according to claim 1, further comprising: an engagement recess provided on the other remaining contact surface and receiving the engagement protrusion inside to engage with the engagement protrusion.   The enema container according to claim 2, wherein the connecting portion is provided on both sides of the insertion tube sandwiched between the stoppers.   The enema container according to claim 3, wherein two connecting portions that are separated from each other in the axial direction of the insertion tube are provided on both sides of the insertion tube. Of the two connection parts provided on one side of the insertion tube, the connection part located on one side in the axial direction, and the two connection parts provided on the other side of the insertion tube Of these, the connecting portion located on the other side in the axial direction is
The engagement recess provided in the first contact surface;
The engagement convex portion provided on the second contact surface, and
Of the two connection parts provided on one side of the insertion tube, the connection part located on the other side in the axial direction, and the two connection parts provided on the other side of the insertion tube Among these, the connecting portion located on one side in the axial direction is
The engagement protrusion provided on the first contact surface;
The enema container of Claim 4 comprised by the said engagement recessed part provided in said 2nd contact surface. The enema container according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the first and second stopper segments have the same shape.

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