JP5363124B2 - Storage container and test tool package - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a storage container and a test tool package which are easily gripped with fingers and is hard to roll when placed on a table or the like. <P>SOLUTION: The storage container 2 stores a test tool used by being attached to a body fluid component measurement device. The storage container 2 has: a casing 3 which has a form of a cylindrical shape with a bottom with a proximal end side open; a hold part 4 which is provided inside the casing 3 and holds the test tool; and six ribs 5a to 5f which project to the outer peripheral part of the casing 3, are extended along its central axis direction, are placed along the peripheral direction at equal intervals, and have almost rectangular horizontal cross section shapes. The storage container 2 is gripped with fingers in the state that the test tool is stored and the test tool in the stored state is attached to the body fluid measurement device from the proximal end side. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a storage container and a test tool package.

  Conventionally, a double-ended needle (needle hub assembly) having a sharp needle tip at both ends, and a cap (outer cover) that is detachably mounted on the double-ended needle and covers the tip side portion of the double-ended needle in the mounted state There is known a puncture device provided with (for example, see Patent Document 1). The cap has a cylindrical shape, and eight or more ribs are formed along the axial direction on the outer periphery thereof. And these ribs are arrange | positioned at equal intervals along the circumferential direction of the outer peripheral part of a cap. The ribs formed in this way, for example, when the puncture device is attached to the injection pen (medicine injection device) by turning the puncture device and the cap is removed, the puncture device does not slip from the fingertip (so that it can be easily grasped). ) Acts as a slipper.

  By the way, when measuring a blood glucose level (body fluid component), a blood glucose measuring device (body fluid component measuring device) is used. This blood glucose measurement device is configured to perform measurement by mounting a blood glucose measurement chip (test tool) having a test paper carrying a coloring reagent. Some blood glucose measuring chips are stored in a cylindrical storage container when not in use. When the blood sugar measuring chip is attached to a blood glucose measuring device, the blood sugar measuring chip is not contaminated with a hand or the like. While the chip is held in the storage container, the chip is gripped by hand and pressed to fit the mounting portion of the blood glucose measurement device, and only the blood glucose measurement chip is mounted.

  On the other hand, diabetic patients are many elderly people, and there are those who have difficulty in fingers, shaking hands, and those with poor vision. For such patients, it is often difficult to accurately perform an operation of grasping the storage container and mounting the blood glucose measurement chip in the storage container on the blood glucose measurement device.

  It is conceivable to apply the rib of the cap described in Patent Document 1 to this storage container to make it easier to hold the storage container. However, if it is simply applied, the blood glucose measurement chip is stored. For example, when the storage container is placed on a table, the storage container rolls unintentionally, which hinders measurement preparation. Or if it falls from a table, the chip | tip for blood glucose measurement will detach | leave from a storage container with the impact at the time of colliding with a floor, and it will contact with a floor and will be contaminated. Further, when the used blood glucose measurement chip is discarded, it is easy to eliminate it if it is easy to roll. As described above, there is a demand for a container having a shape that fits well with a finger and is easy to grip for a user such as a diabetic patient and that does not roll easily when placed on a table or the like.

JP 2001-286562 A

  An object of the present invention is to provide a storage container and a test instrument package that are easy to grip with a finger and that do not easily roll when placed on a table or the like.

Such an object is achieved by the present inventions (1) to (13) below.
(1) A storage container for storing a test device used by being mounted on a body fluid component measuring device,
A casing having a bottomed cylindrical shape with an open base end side;
A holding portion that is provided on an inner surface of the casing and holds the test device;
5 or 6 ribs projecting to the outer peripheral portion of the casing, extending along the central axis direction thereof, and arranged at equal intervals along the circumferential direction and having a substantially rectangular cross-sectional shape. Have
A storage container, wherein the storage container is gripped with a finger in a storage state in which the test tool is stored, and the test tool in the storage state is attached to the body fluid component measuring device from the base end side.

  (2) The storage container according to (1), wherein the maximum distance from the central axis of the casing to the top of the rib is 5 to 10 mm.

  (3) When the storage container is placed on a horizontal plane, the two ribs abut against the plane, and the distance between the abutments is 20 to 70% of the maximum distance (2) The storage container described in 1.

  (4) Each said rib is a storage container in any one of said (1) thru | or (3) whose height is smaller than a width | variety, respectively.

  (5) Each said rib is a storage container in any one of said (1) thru | or (4) from which the top part makes a flat shape, respectively.

  (6) The storage container according to any one of (1) to (5), wherein the adjacent ribs are displaced from each other in the center axis direction.

  (7) The storage container according to any one of (1) to (6), wherein an interval between adjacent ribs is 2 to 10 mm.

  (8) Each said rib is a storage container in any one of said (1) thru | or (7) from which the boundary part of the top part and a side part is roundish.

(9) The number of the ribs is 6,
The adjacent ribs have different heights from each other,
The storage container according to any one of (1) to (8), wherein the ribs having a low height and the ribs having a high height are alternately arranged along a circumferential direction of the casing.

  (10) The storage container according to (9), wherein a difference in height between the adjacent ribs is 2 to 7 mm.

  (11) The storage container according to any one of (1) to (10), wherein a center of gravity is eccentric with respect to the central axis.

(12) The test device has a main body having a circular outer shape,
The storage container according to any one of (1) to (11), wherein the holding portion has a fitting structure that fits with an outer peripheral portion of the main body portion.

(13) The storage container according to any one of (1) to (12) above,
A test tool stored in the storage container;
A test instrument package comprising: sealing means for hermetically sealing the opening of the casing.

  Moreover, in the storage container of this invention, when the said storage container is hold | gripped with a finger, it is preferable that a part of this finger penetrates between the said adjacent ribs.

Further, in the storage container of the present invention, the casing has a step portion formed by changing the outer diameter in the middle of the outer peripheral portion thereof, the small-diameter portion located on the tip side of the step portion, and the step It is located on the base end side of the part, and is divided into a large diameter part having a larger outer diameter than the small diameter part,
Each of the ribs is preferably formed in the small diameter portion.

  In the storage container of the present invention, it is preferable that the height of each of the ribs is the same as or lower than the height of the stepped portion.

  Moreover, in the storage container of this invention, it is preferable that each said rib is extended from the front-end | tip of the said casing to the middle.

  Moreover, in the storage container of this invention, it is preferable that the curvature radius of the said boundary part is 0.5-2 mm.

  Moreover, in the test device package of the present invention, it is preferable that the sealing means is made of a flexible sheet material.

  According to the present invention, for example, compared to the case where the number of ribs formed is 2 to 4 or 7 or more, and the case where the cross-sectional shape of these ribs is a semicircle or a triangle, respectively, When grasped by three fingers, the fingers are arranged at equiangular intervals around the central axis of the casing, and the belly (fingertip) of each finger is surely inserted between adjacent ribs. As a result, a user who holds the storage container can easily hold the storage container with a finger, and can easily attach the test tool (chip) in the storage container to the body fluid component measurement device.

  For example, when the storage container is placed on a horizontal plane, the distance between the contact points of the two ribs in contact with the plane can be relatively large. Thereby, a storage container becomes difficult to roll. In addition, even if this plane is inclined or an unintentional force that causes the storage container to roll acts on the storage container, the vertical movement of the center of gravity of the storage container can cause the storage container to roll. Since the position must change (the center of gravity must move up and down), the result is that the storage container is prevented from rolling (or suppressed).

It is a perspective view which shows 1st Embodiment of the test device package (storage container) of this invention. It is the figure (side view) which looked at the test-tool package shown in FIG. 1 from the arrow A side. It is CC sectional view taken on the line in FIG. It is the DD sectional view taken on the line in FIG. FIG. 2 is a view (longitudinal sectional view) when the test device of the test device package shown in FIG. 1 is mounted on a body fluid component measuring device. It is a figure when removing a storage container from the test device with which the bodily fluid component measuring apparatus was mounted | worn in FIG. It is the figure (plan view) which looked at the test-tool packaging body (storage container) shown in FIG. 1 grasped with three fingers from the arrow B side. It is the figure (plan view) which looked at the test-tool packaging body (storage container) shown in FIG. 1 hold | gripped with two fingers from the arrow B side. It is a figure for demonstrating that the test tool package (storage container) shown in FIG. 1 is a thing which is hard to roll. It is a top view which shows 2nd Embodiment of the test tool package (storage container) of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows 3rd Embodiment of the test tool package (storage container) of this invention. It is a cross-sectional view which shows 4th Embodiment of the test tool package (storage container) of this invention. It is a cross-sectional view which shows 5th Embodiment of the test tool package (storage container) of this invention. It is a cross-sectional view which shows 6th Embodiment of the test tool package (storage container) of this invention.

  Hereinafter, a storage container and a test tool package according to the present invention will be described in detail based on preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings.

<First Embodiment>
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of a test instrument package (storage container) according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram (side view) of the test instrument package shown in FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line CC in FIG. 2, FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line DD in FIG. 2, and FIG. 5 is a humor component measuring device for the test tool of the test tool package shown in FIG. Fig. 6 is a view when the storage container is removed from the test device attached to the body fluid component measuring device in Fig. 5, and Fig. 7 is held by three fingers. FIG. 8 is a view (plan view) of the test instrument packaging body (storage container) shown in FIG. 1 viewed from the arrow B side, and FIG. 8 shows the test instrument packaging body (storage container) shown in FIG. FIG. 9 (plan view) seen from the arrow B side and FIG. 9 are diagrams for explaining that the test instrument package (storage container) shown in FIG. 1 is difficult to roll. In the following, for convenience of explanation, the upper right side in FIG. 1 is referred to as a “base end”, the lower left side is referred to as a “tip”, the right side in FIG. 2 is referred to as a “base end”, and the left side is referred to as a “tip”. The left side in FIGS. 5 and 6 is referred to as “base end”, and the right side is referred to as “tip”.

  1 includes a test tool 10, a storage container 2 for storing the test tool 10, a desiccant 60 stored in the storage container 2 together with the test tool 10, and a storage container 2 (casing (container). And a sheet material 70 as sealing means for hermetically sealing the base end opening (opening) 36 of the main body 3).

  As shown in FIG. 5 (also in FIG. 6), the test device 10 is used by being mounted on a test device mounting portion 101 of a body fluid component measuring device (hereinafter simply referred to as “component measuring device”) 100. 5, a test tool main body (main body portion) 20, a thin tube 30 protruding from the upper surface of the test tool main body 20 in FIG. ) And a plurality of (four in the illustrated configuration) claws 40 and a test paper 50 installed on the lower surface side of the test tool main body 20.

  The test tool main body 20 has a disk shape as a whole (outer shape). The shape of the test tool main body 20 in plan view is not limited to a circle (disk shape), and may be a polygon such as a quadrangle, a hexagon, an octagon, or any other shape. A support portion 210 for supporting and fixing the test paper 50 is formed on the lower surface (base end surface) 230 side of the test tool main body 20. The test paper 50 is fixed to the support portion 210 by a method such as fusion or adhesion using an adhesive at the outer periphery thereof.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in a state where the test tool 10 is mounted on the test tool mounting part 101 of the component measuring apparatus 100 (hereinafter referred to as “mounted state”), the lower surface 230 abuts on the tip of the test tool mounting part 101, The test tool 10 is positioned in the left-right direction in FIG. 6 (normal direction of the test paper 50). That is, the test tool main body 20 itself has a positioning function with respect to the test tool mounting portion 101 of the test tool 10.

  The thin tube 30 is for collecting a body fluid (sample) such as blood, and a sample introduction channel 310 is formed therein. The sample introduction channel 310 extends in a direction substantially perpendicular to the test paper 50, and a sample inlet 320 is formed at the tip thereof, and a sample outlet 330 is formed at the base end thereof. The blood is supplied to the test paper 50 through the sample introduction channel 310 by capillary action.

  Further, a groove 340 communicating with the sample introduction flow path 310 is formed on the distal end surface of the thin tube 30. In the illustrated example, the groove 340 is a linear groove extending in the radial direction of the thin tube 30. Each end of the groove 340 is open to the outer peripheral surface of the thin tube 30. By providing the groove 340, when the distal end surface of the thin tube 30 is brought into contact with the surface of a finger or the like in collecting blood, the sample introduction channel 310 (sample inlet port 320) is not blocked, and the blood inflow channel Therefore, the blood can be supplied smoothly and reliably to the test paper 50. Note that the shape, number, arrangement, and the like of the grooves 340 are not limited to those shown in the figure, and the grooves 340 may be cross-shaped, for example.

  Four claws 40 (anchors: positioning members) are erected at equiangular intervals on the lower surface 230 side of the test tool main body 20. The number of claws 40 formed is not limited to four, and may be two, three, five or more, for example.

  On the outer surface of each claw 40, a protrusion 420 is formed to protrude at the base end. In the mounted state, each claw 40 is inserted into the ring-shaped recess 102 formed in the test instrument mounting portion 101. At this time, the protrusion 420 of each claw 40 gets over the reduced diameter portion 103 and engages. To do. As a result, the test tool 10 is positioned in the surface direction of the test paper 50 with respect to the test tool mounting portion 101.

  The test tool 10 is formed by integrally forming the test tool main body 20, the thin tube 30, and the four claws 40, and is preferably made of a resin material. In particular, as a material suitable for rapid introduction and development of a specimen, a highly hydrophilic material such as an acrylic resin or a material subjected to a hydrophilic treatment is preferable.

  The test paper 50 is obtained by carrying (impregnating) a reagent (coloring reagent) on a carrier capable of absorbing a specimen (blood). This carrier is preferably composed of a porous sheet.

  Examples of the reagent carried on the test paper 50 include glucose oxidase (GOD), peroxidase (POD), 4-aminoantipyrine, N-ethyl-N- (2-hydroxy-3-, for blood glucose measurement. Examples include color formers (color development reagents) such as sulfopropyl) -m-toluidine, and others that react with blood components such as ascorbate oxidase, alcohol oxidase, cholesterol oxidase, etc., depending on the measurement components, And the same color former (coloring reagent). Moreover, a buffering agent, a stabilizer, etc. can be selected suitably and can be used. Needless to say, the types and components of the reagents are not limited to these.

  The test device 10 described above is stored and stored in the storage container 2 in an unused state (hereinafter, this state is referred to as “storage state”). Then, the test tool 10 in the stored state is held by the finger together with the storage container 2 (see FIG. 5), and is mounted on the test tool mounting part 101 of the component measuring apparatus 100 from the base end side. After the mounting is completed, the container 2 is pulled away from the test tool 10 (see FIG. 6) (see FIG. 6), and the component measuring device 100 (test tool 10) to which the test tool 10 is mounted is used for measurement. Here, the component measuring apparatus 100 will be briefly described.

  The component measuring apparatus 100 has a test tool mounting portion 101 to which the test tool 10 is detachably mounted. The test tool mounting portion 101 has a cylindrical shape, and is formed with a ring-shaped recess 102 that opens at the tip. Further, the inner wall on the outer peripheral side of the concave portion 102 has a portion (diameter-reduced portion 103) protruding in a mountain shape toward the center direction.

  Further, a photometric unit (not shown) having a light emitting element (light emitting diode) and a light receiving element (photodiode) is provided inside the tube of the test instrument mounting unit 101. For example, the light emitting element emits pulsed light at a predetermined time interval.

  Moreover, the component measuring apparatus 100 has a control means (not shown) comprised with a microcomputer. This control means incorporates a calculation unit that calculates a target blood component (for example, glucose) based on a signal from the photometry unit.

  In the mounted component measuring apparatus 100, the specimen is supplied to the test paper 50 of the test tool 10 and developed, and then measurement is performed. The light emitted from the light emitting element is applied to the test paper 50 of the test tool 10, and the reflected light is detected by the light receiving element. The intensity of the reflected light corresponds to the color intensity of the test paper 50, that is, the amount (concentration) of the target component in the specimen. This reflected light is photoelectrically converted by a light receiving element, an analog signal corresponding to the amount of received light is converted into a digital signal, and then input to the control means, where desired calculation processing, correction processing, etc. are performed, and the target component in the specimen The amount is quantified (blood glucose level is determined).

  Then, after the measurement is completed, the pin (eject pin) 104 built in the test instrument mounting portion 101 is slid in the distal direction, and the test instrument body 20 (lower surface 230) of the test instrument 10 is pressed with the tip of the pin 104. The test tool 10 is removed from the test tool mounting portion 101. The removed used test device 10 is subjected to disposal. At this time, the test container 10 is previously covered with the storage container 2, and the storage container 2 is removed and discarded. Thereby, surrounding pollution and infection can be prevented more reliably.

  As shown in each figure, the storage container 2 for storing the test device 10 and the desiccant 60 is provided in the casing 3, the holding portion 4 provided in the inner peripheral portion of the casing 3, and the outer peripheral portion of the casing 3. Six ribs (outer ribs) 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, 5e, and 5f are provided. The storage container 2 is one in which these parts are integrally formed, and the constituent material thereof is not particularly limited. For example, a resin material can be appropriately selected and used.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the casing 3 is configured by a member having a bottomed cylindrical shape, that is, a member having a distal end side closed and a proximal end side opened. The test tool 10 and the desiccant 60 are accommodated in the lumen portion (accommodation space) 32 of the casing 3.

  In the casing 3, a step portion 31 is formed in the middle of the side wall (outer peripheral portion and inner peripheral portion) in the direction of the central axis O. The step portion 31 is a portion formed by a sharp change in the outer diameter and inner diameter of the casing 3. The casing 3 having such a step portion 31 is divided into a small diameter portion 33 located on the distal end side of the step portion 31 and a large diameter portion 34 located on the proximal end side of the step portion 31. The outer diameter and inner diameter of the large diameter portion 34 are larger than the outer diameter and inner diameter of the small diameter portion 33, respectively.

  A desiccant 60 is stored in the small diameter portion 33. The desiccant 60 is in contact with the inner surface of the tip wall portion (tip blocking portion) 35 and is positioned in the central axis O direction of the casing 3. Thus, the small diameter portion 33 functions as a desiccant storage portion that stores the desiccant 60.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the small-diameter portion 33 is formed with six ribs (inner ribs) 331 from the middle of the inner peripheral portion toward the distal end direction (along the central axis O direction). These ribs 331 are arranged at equiangular intervals around the central axis O. By such ribs 331, the desiccant 60 is supported and sandwiched, and the desiccant 60 is prevented from being unintentionally detached from the casing 3. The six ribs 331 and the six ribs 5a to 5f formed on the outer periphery of the casing 3 are arranged with a 30 ° misalignment around the central axis O (see FIG. 4).

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 3, 5, and 6, six grooves 332 are formed in the small diameter portion 33 at a portion closer to the base end side than the rib 331. When the test tool 10 mounted and used in the component measuring apparatus 100 is removed from the component measuring apparatus 100, it is stored in the storage container 2 again. At this time, if there is no groove 332, the pressure in the storage container 2 suddenly increases as the test tool 10 is inserted into the storage container 2, and the blood developed on the test paper 50 becomes the component measuring device 100. Will scatter to the side. By providing the grooves 332, the air in the storage container 2 is discharged through the respective grooves 332, so that the increase in pressure is suppressed and the scattering of blood from the test paper 50 can be reliably prevented. The six grooves 332 are respectively arranged corresponding to the six ribs 5a to 5f formed on the outer peripheral portion of the casing 3, that is, on the lumen side of the six ribs 5a to 5f. (See FIG. 3).

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, most of the test device 10 is accommodated in the large diameter portion 34. As described above, the large-diameter portion 34 functions as a test instrument storage unit that stores the test tool 10.

  Further, the test device 10 is held by a holding portion 4 configured by a part of the inner peripheral portion of the large diameter portion 34 (a portion near the step portion 31). The holding portion 4 has an inner diameter set to be approximately equal to or slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the outer peripheral portion of the test tool main body 20 of the test tool 10 and can be fitted to the outer peripheral portion (the fitting structure is Eggplant). Thereby, the test device 10 can be reliably held. In addition, the holding force (fitting force) of the holding unit 4 with respect to the test tool 10 is set to be smaller than the engaging force between the reduced diameter portion 103 of the test tool mounting unit 101 of the component measuring apparatus 100 and all the claws 40 of the test tool 10. ing. Accordingly, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, as long as the storage container 2 is grasped and the test tool 10 in the storage state is attached to the component measuring apparatus 100, the storage container 2 is then pulled toward the distal end. The test device 10 is surely detached from the storage container 2.

  As shown in FIG. 1, ribs 5 a to 5 f made of ridges extending along the direction of the central axis O are formed on the outer peripheral portion of the casing 3. These ribs 5a to 5f are arranged at equal intervals along the circumferential direction of the small diameter portion 33 of the casing 3, respectively. Since each of the ribs 5a to 5f has the same configuration (shape), the rib 5a will be representatively described below.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the rib 5 a has a substantially square (rectangular) cross-sectional shape. Similarly to the rib 5a, the ribs 5b to 5f have a substantially square (rectangular) cross-sectional shape. By forming such ribs 5a to 5f, as shown in FIG. 7, the storage container 2 is grasped by three fingers (the right thumb F1, the index finger F2, and the middle finger F3 in the configuration shown in FIG. 7). In this case, for example, the thumb F1, the index finger F2, the index finger F2, the cross-sectional shape of each of the ribs 5a to 5f is semicircular or triangular, or the number of ribs formed is 2 to 4 or 7 or more. The middle finger F3 is disposed at equal angular intervals around the central axis O, and the belly (fingertip) of the thumb F1 surely enters between the adjacent ribs 5b and 5c, and the belly (fingertip) of the index finger F2 is adjacent. The rib 5d and the rib 5e are surely inserted between the ribs 5d and 5e, and the belly (fingertip) of the middle finger F3 is surely inserted between the adjacent ribs 5f and 5a. As a result, the sense of stability of each finger is increased, and the contact area between the finger and the rib is increased, so that the storage container 2 is easily grasped by the finger. In a similar manner, as shown in FIG. 8 (the same applies to FIGS. 5 and 6), the storage container 2 is grasped with two fingers (the right thumb F1 and the index finger F2 in the configuration shown in FIG. 7). Even when the thumb F1 and the index finger F2 are arranged at equal angular intervals around the central axis O, the belly (fingertip) of the thumb F1 surely enters between the adjacent ribs 5a and 5b, and the index finger F2 The belly (fingertip) surely enters between the adjacent ribs 5d and 5e. Thereby, it becomes easy to hold the storage container 2 with a finger.

  As a result, even if the user is a diabetic patient, for example, whose fingers are inconvenient, shake hands, or have weak visual acuity, the test tool 10 in the stored state as shown in FIGS. The operation can be performed reliably.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 9, when the storage container 2 from which the sheet material 70 is peeled is placed on a table 200 having a horizontal plane 201, the distance between the contact points of the ribs 5a and ribs 5b that contact the plane 201 (approx. It is possible to ensure a relatively large contact distance L1. Thereby, the storage container 2 becomes difficult to roll.

  Further, even when an unintentional force such as the plane 201 is inclined or the storage container 2 rolls is applied to the storage container 2, as shown in FIG. The vertical position of the center of gravity G has to change depending on the contact position of the rib in contact with the flat surface 201 (the center of gravity G has to move up and down), and as a result, the rolling of the storage container 2 is prevented (or suppressed). Is done.

  Since the storage container 2 has a structure in which rolling is prevented or suppressed as described above, when the storage container 2 in the storage state is placed on the table 200, the storage container unintentionally rolls. A problem such as dropping from the table 200 to the floor (not shown) is prevented.

  As shown in FIGS. 2, 5, and 6, the formation range of the rib 5 a in the direction of the central axis O extends from the tip 351 of the casing 3 to the middle thereof, that is, the entire length of the small diameter portion 33. Similarly to the rib 5a, the ribs 5b to 5f also have a formation range in the direction of the central axis O from the front end of the casing to the middle thereof. The length (full length) L2 of the rib 5a is not particularly limited, but is preferably formed to 8 to 12 mm, and preferably 40 to 100% of the length (full length) L3 of the casing, and 50 to 70%. It is more preferable that

  With such a configuration, the contact area between the finger and the rib (any one of the ribs 5a to 5f) when the storage container 2 is gripped with a finger, and the storage area when the storage container 2 is placed on the table 200 The contact area between the table 200 and the rib (any one of the ribs 5a to 5f) can be ensured, so that the storage container 2 is easy to grip and does not roll easily.

  As shown in FIG. 9 (the same applies to FIGS. 3 and 4), the top 51 of the rib 5a has a flat shape. Accordingly, for example, as in the case of the storage container 2 on the right side in FIG. 9, when the storage container 2 is placed on the table 200 and the storage container 2 supports itself by the top 51 of the rib 5e, the state is maintained. Therefore, the storage container 2 is prevented from rolling. Here, “flat” means a material having a curvature smaller than the curvature of a circle having a radius of the maximum distance L4 from the central axis O to the top 51.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG. 9, in the rib 5a, the boundary part 53 of the top part 51 and the side part 52 is rounded. The radius of curvature R1 of the boundary portion 53 is not particularly limited, and is preferably 0.5 to 2 mm, for example.

  With such a configuration, when the storage container 2 is gripped with a finger, the finger can easily enter between adjacent ribs (between adjacent ribs among the ribs 5a to 5f). Thereby, the storage container 2 can be reliably gripped.

  In addition, the space | interval (gap distance) P1 between adjacent ribs is not specifically limited, For example, it is preferable that it is 2-10 mm, and it is more preferable that it is 2-4 mm. This makes it easier for the fingers to enter between the adjacent ribs described above.

  In addition, the rib 5a preferably has a maximum distance L4 from the central axis O to the top 51 of 5 to 10 mm, and more preferably 5 to 7 mm. Thereby, for example, depending on the size of the user's hand, the storage container 2 can be easily gripped.

  Further, the distance L1 between the contacts when the storage container 2 is placed on a horizontal plane as shown in FIG. 9 is not particularly limited, but is preferably 20 to 70% of the maximum distance L4, for example. More preferably, it is 40 to 60% of L4. Thereby, the storage container 2 becomes more difficult to roll.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the height H <b> 1 of the rib 5 a is lower than the height H <b> 2 of the step portion 31. Accordingly, the ribs 5a to 5f are prevented from projecting from the outer shape in the radial direction of the portion (large diameter portion 34) having the largest outer diameter of the casing 3, and thus the storage container 2 is reduced in size.

  The height H1 of the rib 5a is lower than the height H2 of the step portion 31 in the present embodiment, but is not limited to this. For example, the height H1 of the rib 5a may be the same as the height H2 of the step portion 31. Good. In the present embodiment, the heights H1 of the ribs 5a to 5f are the same.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the height 5 of the rib 5a is set to be smaller than the width W1.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, a block-like (columnar) desiccant 60 is accommodated in a portion on the distal end side of the storage container 2. The desiccant 60 has a function of preventing moisture absorption of the test paper 50, that is, a function of maintaining the dry state of the test paper 50. Various desiccants can be used as the desiccant 60. For example, synthetic zeolite such as silica, alumina, and molecular sieves, natural zeolite such as mordenite and erionite, alkali such as calcium chloride and magnesium chloride. It is preferable to use at least one selected from the group consisting of clay minerals such as earth metal chlorides, perlite, and activated clay. Thereby, alteration and deterioration of the reagent contained in the test paper 50 can be suitably prevented, and highly accurate blood glucose measurement can be performed. Moreover, these things can be easily formed in the block form as the desiccant 60, and are easy to acquire.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, in the unused test instrument package 1, the desiccant 60 is distal to the test instrument 10, that is, more distal to the proximal opening 36 than the test instrument 10. Is arranged. For this reason, the user can perform the mounting work of the test tool 10 without directly touching the desiccant 60.

  As shown in FIG. 1, in the unused test device packaging 1, the proximal end opening 36 of the storage container 2 is hermetically sealed by a flexible sheet material 70. Thereby, for example, the dry state inside the unused test instrument packaging body 1 can be reliably maintained. When the test tool 10 in the test tool package 1 (storage container 2) is mounted on the component measuring apparatus 100 and used, the sheet material 70 is peeled from the storage container 2 (see FIG. 5). As described above, since the sheet material 70 has flexibility, an operation (peeling operation) for peeling the sheet material 70 can be easily performed.

  The sheet material 70 is preferably fixed to the proximal end opening 36 of the storage container 2 by, for example, adhesion (adhesion with an adhesive or a solvent). Thereby, the sheet material 70 is reliably fixed to the storage container 2, and the operation of peeling the fixed sheet material 70 can be easily performed.

  Further, the sheet material 70 has a tab 710 that can be picked up with a fingertip when performing a peeling operation. Thereby, peeling operation can be performed easily.

  Moreover, it does not specifically limit as a constituent material of the sheet | seat material 70, For example, what has a moisture-proof effect, such as an aluminum laminate film, can be used.

Second Embodiment
FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a second embodiment of the test instrument package (storage container) of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, the second embodiment of the storage container and the test instrument packaging body of the present invention will be described with reference to this figure, but the description will focus on the differences from the above-described embodiment, and the description of the same matters will be omitted. To do.

  The present embodiment is the same as the first embodiment except that the height of the ribs of the storage container is different.

  In the storage container 2A shown in FIG. 10, adjacent ribs are different in height and width, that is, the ribs 5a ′, 5c ′, and 5e ′ are ribs having a low height H3, and the rib 5b. 5 d and 5 f are ribs having a high height H 1, and these ribs 5 a ′ to 5 f are alternately arranged along the circumferential direction of the casing 3. Furthermore, the width of the ribs 5a ', 5c', 5e 'having a low height H3 is wider than the width of the ribs 5b, 5d, 5f having a high height H1. As a result, when the storage container 2A is gripped by a plurality of fingers, one of the fingers, for example, enters between the rib 5b and the rib 5f across the rib 5a ′, and the finger and the storage container 2A A relatively large contact area can be secured. As a result, it becomes easier to hold the storage container 2A with a finger, and the rolling prevention effect is improved.

  In addition, although the height H1 is not specifically limited, For example, it is preferable that it is 2-8 mm, and it is more preferable that it is 3-5 mm. Moreover, although the height H3 is not specifically limited, For example, it is preferable that it is 1-5 mm, and it is more preferable that it is 1.5-2.5 mm. And although the difference of height H1 and height H3 is not specifically limited, For example, it is preferable that it is 2-7 mm, and it is more preferable that it is 2-4 mm. Further, the interval P2 between the inner boundary portions 53 of the rib 5b and the rib 5f facing each other via the rib 5a ′ having a low height H3 is not particularly limited, but is preferably 5 to 15 mm, for example. More preferably, it is -12 mm.

  With such a setting, the above-described storage container 2A can be remarkably felt as being easier to grip with a finger, and unintentional rolling when the storage container 2A is placed on the table 200 can be reliably prevented. can do.

<Third Embodiment>
FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a third embodiment of the test instrument package (storage container) of the present invention. In the following, for convenience of explanation, the upper right side in FIG. 11 is referred to as “base end” and the lower left side is referred to as “tip”.

  Hereinafter, the third embodiment of the storage container and the test device packaging body of the present invention will be described with reference to this figure, but the description will focus on the differences from the above-described embodiment, and the description of the same matters will be omitted. To do.

  The present embodiment is the same as the first embodiment except that the lengths of the ribs of the storage container are different.

  In the storage container 2 </ b> B shown in FIG. 11, adjacent ribs have different lengths, and the position of the tip is shifted in the direction of the central axis O. In the present embodiment, the ribs 5a, 5c, 5e are long ribs, the ribs 5b ', 5d', 5f 'are short ribs, and these ribs 5a-5f' They are arranged alternately along the circumferential direction of the casing 3.

  With such a configuration, when the storage container 2B is gripped with a plurality of fingers, one of the fingers is, for example, between the rib 5a and the rib 5e of the storage container 2B and the tip of the rib 5f ′ It is possible to secure a relatively wide contact area between the finger and the storage container 2 </ b> B by entering the portion on the tip side from 54. As a result, the storage container 2 </ b> B can be easily grasped with a finger and can be easily pressed when being mounted on the component measuring apparatus 100.

<Fourth embodiment>
FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view showing a fourth embodiment of the test instrument package (storage container) of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, the fourth embodiment of the storage container and the test device packaging body of the present invention will be described with reference to this figure, but the description will focus on the differences from the above-described embodiment, and the description of the same matters will be omitted. To do.

  This embodiment is the same as the first embodiment except that the cross-sectional shape of the ribs of the storage container is different.

In the storage container 2 of the first embodiment, the ribs 5a to 5f are solid, but in the storage container 2C shown in FIG. 12 of the present embodiment, the ribs 5g, 5h, 5i, 5j, 5k, 5m Are hollow. The ribs 5 g to 5 m each have an internal space 55 communicating with the lumen portion 32 of the casing 3.
Such a configuration contributes to weight reduction of the storage container 2C, for example.

<Fifth Embodiment>
FIG. 13: is a cross-sectional view which shows 5th Embodiment of the test device package (storage container) of this invention.

  Hereinafter, the fifth embodiment of the storage container and the test device packaging body of the present invention will be described with reference to this figure, but the description will focus on the differences from the above-described embodiment, and the description of the same matters will be omitted. To do.

  This embodiment is the same as the first embodiment except that the number of ribs of the storage container is different.

  The storage container 2 of the first embodiment has six ribs 5a to 5f. However, in the storage container 2D shown in FIG. 13 of the present embodiment, the five ribs 5a to 5e are arranged at equal intervals. Is. This storage container 2D also obtains the same effect as the storage container 2 of the first embodiment.

<Sixth Embodiment>
FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view showing a sixth embodiment of the test instrument package (storage container) of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, the sixth embodiment of the storage container and the test instrument packaging body of the present invention will be described with reference to this figure, but the description will focus on the differences from the above-described embodiment, and the description of the same matters will be omitted. To do.

  This embodiment is the same as the fourth embodiment except that the cross-sectional shape of the ribs of the storage container is different.

  In the storage container 2C of the fourth embodiment, six ribs 5g to 5m are hollow, but in the storage container 2E shown in FIG. 14 of the present embodiment, two of the ribs 5g to 5m. The ribs 5g and 5h are hollow. Thereby, the center of gravity G of the storage container 2E is eccentric with respect to the center axis O, that is, the center of gravity G is deviated from the center axis O. As a result, when the storage container 2E is placed on the table 200, the center of gravity G of the storage container 2E is likely to be located below the center axis O, so that unintentional rolling can be prevented more reliably. .

  The structure in which the center of gravity G is decentered with respect to the center axis O is separated from the storage container 2E in addition to the structure in which the ribs 5g and 5h are solid (thick portions are formed) as in this embodiment. The structure which installed the weight comprised by this is also mentioned.

  As mentioned above, although the illustrated embodiment of the storage container and the test instrument package of the present invention has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and the respective parts constituting the storage container and the test instrument package are the same. It can be replaced with any structure that can perform its function. Moreover, arbitrary components may be added.

  In addition, the storage container and the test device package of the present invention may be a combination of any two or more configurations (features) of the above embodiments.

  In addition, each rib may have a portion in which at least one of height and width is changed (gradually increased or gradually decreased) along the longitudinal direction.

1 Test tool package 2, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E Storage container 3 Casing (container body)
31 Stepped portion 32 Lumen portion (storage space)
33 Small diameter part 331 Rib (inner rib)
332 groove 34 large-diameter portion 35 tip wall portion (tip blocking portion)
351 Tip 36 Base end opening (opening)
4 holding part 5a, 5a ', 5b, 5b', 5c, 5c ', 5d, 5d', 5e, 5e ', 5f, 5f', 5g, 5h, 5i, 5j, 5k, 5m rib (outside rib)
51 Top 52 Side 53 Boundary 54 Tip 55 Internal Space 10 Test Tool 20 Test Tool Body (Main Body)
210 Support portion 230 Lower surface (base end surface)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 30 Narrow tube 310 Specimen introduction flow path 320 Specimen inflow port 330 Specimen outflow port 340 Groove 40 Claw 420 Protrusion 50 Test paper 60 Desiccant 70 Sheet material 710 Tab 100 Component measuring device (Body fluid component measuring device)
101 Test tool mounting part 102 Concave part 103 Reduced diameter part 104 Pin (eject pin)
200 Table 201 Plane F1 Thumb F2 Index finger F3 Middle finger G Center of gravity H1, H2, H3 Height L1 Distance between contacts (distance between contacts)
L2, L3 length (full length)
L4 Maximum distance O Center axis P1 interval (gap distance)
P2 interval R1 radius of curvature W1 width

Claims (13)

A storage container for storing a test device used by being mounted on a body fluid component measuring device,
A casing having a bottomed cylindrical shape with an open base end side;
A holding portion that is provided on an inner surface of the casing and holds the test device;
5 or 6 ribs projecting to the outer peripheral portion of the casing, extending along the central axis direction thereof, and arranged at equal intervals along the circumferential direction and having a substantially rectangular cross-sectional shape. Have
A storage container, wherein the storage container is gripped with a finger in a storage state in which the test tool is stored, and the test tool in the storage state is attached to the body fluid component measuring device from the base end side.   The storage container according to claim 1, wherein a maximum distance from a central axis of the casing to a top of the rib is 5 to 10 mm.   The storage according to claim 2, wherein when the storage container is placed on a horizontal plane, the two ribs abut against the plane, and the distance between the abutments is 20 to 70% of the maximum distance. container.   Each said rib is a storage container in any one of Claim 1 thru | or 3 whose height is smaller than a width | variety, respectively.   The storage container according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein each of the ribs has a flat top portion.   The storage container according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the adjacent ribs are displaced from each other in the direction of the central axis.   The storage container according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein an interval between the adjacent ribs is 2 to 10 mm.   Each said rib is a storage container in any one of Claim 1 thru | or 7 in which the boundary part of the top part and a side part is roundish. The number of the ribs is 6,
The adjacent ribs have different heights from each other,
The storage container according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the ribs having a low height and the ribs having a high height are alternately arranged along a circumferential direction of the casing.   The storage container according to claim 9, wherein a difference in height between the adjacent ribs is 2 to 7 mm.   The storage container according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein a center of gravity is eccentric with respect to the central axis. The test device has a main body having a circular outer shape,
The storage container according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the holding portion has a fitting structure that fits with an outer peripheral portion of the main body portion. A storage container according to any one of claims 1 to 12,
A test tool stored in the storage container;
A test instrument package comprising: sealing means for hermetically sealing the opening of the casing.

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