JPH04134068U - urine collection container - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] It is possible to collect the required amount of urine without touching the urine, prevent deterioration of the urine for a long period of time, and transfer the urine to another container. Immerse the test strip without soaking. [Structure] The urine collection container 1 is made up of a cylindrical case body 2 whose inner surface is coated with anti-denaturing agent B, and this case body 2.
A cap body 3 that is fluid-tightly attached to one open end 2a of the
a lid body 4 having a suction port 4a that is attached to the other open end 2b of the case body 2 in a liquid-tight manner; and a removable lid body 4 that closes the suction port 4a of the lid body 4 in a liquid-tight manner. cap 5
and a rod body 6 slidably mounted within the case body 2.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

This idea is a urine collection system that allows you to collect the required amount of urine without touching it with your hands. Regarding containers.

0002

[Prior art and its issues]

Physical and chemical properties of urine, such as specific gravity, turbidity, color, and pH Testing physical quantities and chemical components such as sugar and uric acid in urine using test strips or other means. Various information about living organisms can be obtained.

0003 By the way, when performing such a urine test, conventionally, urine was collected directly at a hospital etc. Generally, patients are sent for testing, and in cases such as group screenings, they are sent to people at home, school, etc. A place where urine is aspirated into a dropper-type urine collection container and collected for urine testing. The current situation is that they are being sent to

0004 However, it is cumbersome to go to the hospital each time to conduct a urine test. Furthermore, due to its physical properties, urine is susceptible to oxidation or deterioration due to the growth of microorganisms. It is also difficult to mail the urine contained in the urine collection container to the testing site, and When aspirating urine, it is unsanitary because urine tends to stick to the hands, and the urine is collected in the urine collection container. When testing collected urine with a test strip, transfer it from the urine collection container to a separate cup-shaped container. Since the test paper must be immersed, this work is very complicated, and This method had many problems, including the risk of sample mix-up errors.

[0005] This idea was devised in view of the current situation, and its purpose is The filter allows you to collect the required amount of urine without touching the urine. Deterioration can be prevented for a long period of time, and there is no need to transfer urine to another container. The test strip can be immersed, and even when the urine is transferred to another container. We offer an easy-to-handle urine collection container that allows you to work without directly touching urine. This is what we are trying to provide.

[0006]

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to achieve the above purpose, in this invention, the urine collection container is formed into a cylindrical shape. a case body and a cap that is fluid-tightly attached to one open end of the case body. a lid having a suction port that is fluid-tightly attached to the other open end of the case body; a removable cap that liquid-tightly closes the suction port of the lid, and the case. A rod body that is slidably attached to the main body; It is.

[0007] In addition, in this invention, a deterioration prevention agent is applied to the inner surface of the case body, or is designed to preserve urine for a long time by retaining a deterioration prevention agent in the carrier. You can also do that.

[0008]

【Example】

This invention will be described in detail below based on embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0009] FIG. 1 shows a urine collection container according to the first embodiment of this invention. The urine collection container 1 includes a cylindrical case body 2 and one side of the case body 2. A cap body 3 is attached to the opening end 2a in a liquid-tight manner, and the other opening of the case body 2 A lid body 4 having a suction port 4a that is liquid-tightly attached to the mouth end 2b, and a suction port 4a of the lid body 4. A removable cap 5 that closes the mouth portion 4a in a liquid-tight manner, and a cap 5 that is slidable inside the case body 2. The rod body 6 is movably mounted.

0010 The case main body 2 is formed in a cylindrical shape, and has grooves on the outer peripheral surface of both opening ends 2a and 2b. has male screws 2c and 2d carved on the inner peripheral surface of one open end 2a. A stopper 2e is provided protrudingly. In addition, the inner surface of the case body 2 is covered with urine. It is coated with anti-deterioration agent B which prevents deterioration of quality. Of course, this deterioration prevention agent B Coating is applied to the portion of each member constituting the urine collection container 1 of this embodiment that comes into contact with urine. It is desirable to do so. Further, the deterioration preventing agent B can also be held in a carrier. .

[0011] The cap body 3 is formed to have a substantially reverse concave cross section, and has the above-mentioned case on its inner peripheral surface. A female screw 3a is screwed into a male screw 2c carved in one open end 2a of the main body 2. It is engraved.

0012 The lid body 4 is formed to have an inverted convex cross section, and the case body 2 is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the lid body 4. A female screw 4b is carved into the other open end 2b to be screwed together with a male screw 2d. At the same time, the suction port 4a is protruded from the center thereof, and the suction port 4a A male screw 4c is engraved on the outer peripheral surface of 4a.

[0013] The cap 5 is formed with a generally concave cross section, and the inner circumferential surface thereof has a suction hole for the lid body 4. A female screw 5a is engraved to be screwed together with a male screw 4c engraved in the opening portion 4a.

[0014] The rod body 6 is located between the other open end 2b of the case body 2 and the stopper 2e. A substantially disk-shaped sliding part 6a that slides while maintaining liquid tightness, and a top surface of this sliding part 6a. A connected rod portion 6b and a grip portion 6c connected to the upper end of the rod portion 6b. It is composed of and.

[0015] The sliding portion 6a is configured to have substantially the same shape as the inner diameter of the case body 2, When the sliding portion 6a slides toward the stopper 2e, urine is discharged from the suction port 4a. act to be sucked into the base body 2. In addition, on the lower surface of the sliding part 6a, As shown in 8, a protrusion T that tightly fits into the suction port 4a of the lid body 4 is provided to protrude, and the urine suction It is also possible to configure the case body 2 so that air does not sometimes enter the case body 2.

[0016] Further, the rod portion 6b has the cap body 3 attached to one opening of the case body 2. The length of the rod portion 6b is such that it does not collide with the cap body 3 when attached to the end portion 2a. A narrow diameter portion 6d that can be broken is provided.

[0017] The length of the gripping portion 6c is preferably longer than the inner diameter of the stopper portion of the case body 2. is also formed short.

[0018] Next, regarding the case where urine is collected using the urine collection container 1 configured as described above. This will be explained based on FIGS. 2 to 4.

[0019] As shown in FIG. 2, a rod body 6 is slidably fitted in advance into the case body 2. At the same time, a lid body 4 is arranged in a liquid-tight manner at the other open end 2b of the case body 2. is screwed into the

[0020] In this state, the suction port 4a of the lid body 4 is inserted into the urine collected in the urine collection cup 7. If you hold the grip part 6c of the rod body 6 and pull it upward, it will be inside the case body 2. The urine is aspirated as shown in Figure 3.

[0021] Then, the sliding part 6a of the rod body 6 collides with the stopper 2e, and the human waste is released inside the case body 2. After the urine is filled, the cap 5 is screwed onto the suction port 4a of the lid 4, and the urine drips out. Set it so that there is no

[0022] After completing this work, the rod portion 6b is broken off from the narrow diameter portion 6d of the rod body 6. Do not damage or cut it and screw the cap body 3 onto one open end 2a of the case body 2. With this, the urine contained in the case body 2 can be sealed.

[0023] In this example, deterioration prevention is provided at the portion of each member constituting the urine collection container that comes into contact with urine. Coated with inhibitor B or equipped with a carrier holding anti-deterioration agent B. Although it was designed to prevent urine from deteriorating, urine is generally easily oxidized by contact with air. Therefore, the case body 2 is in a state where no air enters, that is, when it is filled with urine. It is desirable to aspirate the material so that it is encapsulated.

[0024] When performing a urine test with a test paper using the urine collection container 1 filled with urine in this way, , as shown in FIG. By removing the test strip P from the case body 2, one open end 2b is opened and the test strip P is removed from the case. It can be easily immersed in the urine in the bath body 2. Also, transfer the urine to another container. Even when changing, pressing the rod body 6 with the cap body 3 prevents it from coming into contact with urine. You can work without any problems.

[0025] 6 and 7 show a urine collection container 1 according to a second embodiment of this invention. In the embodiment, a case body 2 constituting the urine collection container 1 according to the first embodiment and the case body 2 are shown. A cap body 3 and a lid body 4 (not shown) attached to both ends of the base body 2; The sliding part 6a of the rod body 6 is formed into a flat shape, and the urine collected by suction into the case body 2 is , except that it can be sent in a mailing envelope 8 treated to prevent urine from leaking. Other structures and functions are the same as those of the urine collection container 1 of the first embodiment, so the details are as follows. A detailed explanation will be omitted here.

[0026] By configuring the urine collection container 1 so that it can be mailed in this way, urine can be collected at a hospital. This is not necessary, especially if the urine collection container 1 is treated with a drug to prevent urine from deteriorating. You can easily request a urine test.

[0027] In the above embodiment, the deterioration prevention agent B is coated on the inner circumferential surface of the case body 2. Although the explanation has been given using the case as an example, this invention is not limited to this. For example, filter F impregnated with a deterioration preventive agent is used as shown in Figure 9. , fitted into the recess 6e formed on the lower surface of the sliding portion 6a of the rod body 6, or as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. A ring body 5b of a size that can be inserted is provided protrudingly, and the deterioration prevention agent is contained in this ring body 5b. Constructed to store urine for a long time by fitting a soaked filter F You can also do it. In particular, in the latter method, the cap 5 is sucked into the case body 2. When screwed onto the opening 4a, it is possible to eliminate air that tends to accumulate inside the suction opening 4a. This makes it more suitable for long-term storage of urine.

[0028] Further, in each of the above embodiments, the formation position of the narrow diameter portion 6d formed in the rod portion 6b is when the cap body 3 is attached to one open end 2a of the case body 2. , the broken upper end of the rod portion 6b, that is, the narrow diameter portion 6d does not collide with the cap body 3. The explanation was given using an example of a structure in which the structure is broken depending on the length. For example, as shown in FIG. 11, the rod portion 6b is broken at the position of the narrow diameter portion 6d. When the cap body 3 is attached to the opening end 2a, its upper end comes into contact with the lower surface of the cap body 3 attached to the opening end 2a. By pressing the cap body 3 with your finger, the case book can be removed. A few drops (for example, about 1 cc) of urine contained in the body 2 are released from the opened suction port 4a. ) By configuring it to be dripped, urine tests can be made easier.

[0029]

[Effect of the idea]

As explained above, according to the urine collection container of this invention, it is not possible to touch the urine with the hands. You can collect the required amount of urine without having to worry about it, and you can transfer the urine to another container. It is easy to handle because the test strip can be immersed without any contact with urine. If the affected area is coated with a deterioration prevention agent, urine deterioration can be prevented for a long period of time. In addition, if the shape is suitable for mailing, you can easily request a urine test. It has many excellent effects, such as being able to do both.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of a urine collection container according to a first embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 2 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a state in which urine is aspirated using the same urine collection container.

FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a state in which urine has been sucked into the same urine collection container.

FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the urine collection container in a sealed state.

FIG. 5 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a test strip immersed in urine in the same urine collection container.

FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing a partial configuration of a urine collection container according to a second embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the urine collection container placed in a mail envelope.

FIG. 8 is a partial cross-sectional view showing another example of the structure of the sliding portion of the rod body.

FIG. 9 is a sectional view of a main part showing a means for attaching a filter impregnated with a deterioration prevention agent in the same urine collection container.

FIG. 10 is a sectional view of a main part showing another example of attachment means for a filter impregnated with a deterioration prevention agent in the same urine collection container.

FIG. 11 is a sectional view of a main part showing another example of the rod portion of the same urine collection container.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Urine collection container 2 Case body 2a One open end of the case body 2b The other open end of the case body 3 Cap body 4 Lid body 4a Suction port 5 Cap 6 Rod body 6d Narrow diameter part

──────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of front page (72) Creator Yoshiharu Kurita 300 Sakado, Takatsu Ward, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture (72) Creator Hiroaki Iwanami 4-25-17 Nishiaraihonmachi, Adachi-ku, Tokyo

Claims (5)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A case body formed in a cylindrical shape, a cap body liquid-tightly attached to one open end of the case body, and a cap body liquid-tightly attached to the other open end of the case body. The case is composed of a lid body having a suction opening portion, a removable cap that closes the suction opening portion of the lid body in a liquid-tight manner, and a rod body slidably mounted within the case body. A urine collection container. 2. The urine collection container according to claim 1, wherein the rod body is provided with means for breaking the cap body to a length that allows it to be attached to one open end of the case body. . 3. The broken upper end of the rod body comes into contact with the lower surface of the cap body, and presses the cap body to cause urine to drip from the suction opening of the lid body. The urine collection container according to claim 2. 4. The case body, the cap body and lid body attached to both ends of the case body, and the rod body are constructed in a form that can be stored in a mailing envelope. The urine collection container according to item 1. 5. The urine collection container according to claim 1, wherein an anti-deterioration agent is coated on the inner surface of the case body or held on a carrier.