KR102029037B1 - Urinalysis machine - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a urine inspecting device, which comprises: a main body having a mounting unit on an upper surface thereof and a first strip window for transmitting light at the inside and outside of the mounting unit; a strip holder detachably mounted on the mounting unit, having a bottom holder and an upper holder to be hinged to open and close the inside thereof, having a guide groove for guiding a strip having a classification pad exhibiting an object to be used or usage and a reagent pad having an inspection reagent, to be inserted, and having a second strip window for exposing the classification pad and the reagent pad, to be stacked on the first strip window; a sensor unit provided at a lower side of the first strip window, including an identification sensor for identifying the classification pad and an analysis sensor for analyzing the reagent pad, including a plurality of light emitting devices for irradiating light to the classification pad and the reagent pad, and including a sensor guide for guiding a light path of each of the light emitting devices; a control unit for receiving sensing signals of the identification sensor and the analysis sensor to transmit the same to the outside when the strip holder is mounted on the main body; a communication unit for providing the sensing signals for a urine analysis device via communication by control of the control unit; and a battery for providing power required for operating the sensor unit, the control unit, and the communication unit.

Description

Urine Testing Equipment {Urinalysis machine}

The present invention relates to a urine test apparatus, and more particularly, it is possible to change the test object and use, and to enable the hygienic use of strip holders susceptible to urine contamination, and hygienically convenient for a large number of users. The present invention relates to a urine test device capable of compacting the device, as well as reducing the manufacturing cost by reducing the manufacturing cost.

In general, as the interest in health increases, people feel the danger and importance of various diseases, but most people are easy to overlook before they develop, and they regularly visit the hospital to check for the onset of the disease. It is cumbersome and cumbersome to check.

Recently, in order to improve the discomfort for this, a urine test device has been developed and used to help to prevent a related disease by allowing a urine test anywhere, at home, at work or school.

As a technique related to a conventional urine test device, a "portable urine analysis device" of Korean Patent No. 10-1772174 has been presented, which is a portable urine analysis device, which includes a strip seating part and an external drawer for seating a strip and urine the strip. A tray driving part which opens the strip seating part in a state in which a tray driving part is introduced into the analysis area and drops the completed strip, and analyzes urine of the strip at one side of the urine analysis area to generate urine analysis information A main housing having a urine analysis module; A sub housing coupled to a lower side of the main housing, the sub housing having a storage box slidably movable in a state of having a space for temporarily storing the dropped strip; And a supporter for supporting the sub-housing, wherein the holder is mounted on a seat housing provided at one rear side, and a roller winding the sheet in a rotatable state by a roller shaft, and rewinding the roller. It further comprises a sheet providing unit having a slit for withdrawing the sheet to the outside, the sheet to cover the bottom of the holder.

However, such a prior art has a problem that it is difficult to change or expand such objects and uses because of the specific purpose and use of urine analysis.

In addition, the prior art does not provide any measures for hygienic use or maintaining cleanliness to solve the problem, thus providing an unsanitary cause to the user, and it is difficult for many users to use hygienically safe even in the family. .

In addition, the prior art has a problem that not only inhibit the compactness of the device by structurally provided with a roller, a storage box, etc., but also increases the manufacturing cost to increase the economic burden on the user.

In order to solve the problems of the prior art as described above, the present invention is to be able to change the test object and use, and to expand the object and use of the urine test, thereby increasing the ease of use and economics The strip holder is equipped with a strip holder, and the opening and closing structure of the urine contaminated by the easy to clean the strip holder to enable hygienic use, by providing a strip holder for each user, a large number of users It is hygienic and convenient to use, and has only basic functions for sensing the strip, and it is possible to compact the device by relying on external devices for other analysis functions, etc. The goal is to reduce it.

Other objects of the present invention will be readily understood through the following description of the embodiments.

In order to achieve the above object, according to an aspect of the present invention, the mounting portion is provided on the upper surface, the main body is provided with a first strip window for light transmission in and out of the mounting portion; Removably mounted to the mounting portion, the bottom holder and the upper holder is hinged to each other to open and close the inside, and guides to insert the strip is provided with a reagent pad having a sorting pad and the reagent for testing and indicating the purpose or purpose of use A strip holder having a guide groove formed therein and having a second strip window for exposing the sorting pad and the reagent pad to be stacked on the first strip window; A plurality of light emission provided on the lower side of the first strip window, comprising an identification sensor for identifying the classification pad and an analysis sensor for analyzing the reagent pad, and irradiating light to each of the classification pad and the reagent pad A sensor unit having a device and a sensor guide for guiding an optical path of each of the light emitting devices; When the strip holder is mounted on the main body, the control unit for receiving the detection signal of each of the identification sensor and the analysis sensor and transmits to the outside; A communication unit which provides the detection signal to the urine analyzer by communication under control of the controller; And a battery which provides power for the operation of the sensor unit, the control unit, and the communication unit.

The main body includes a bottom case in which the control unit and the communication unit are installed in the form of a PCB, the sensor unit is provided on the PCB, and the battery is installed; Is coupled to the top of the bottom case so as to be opened and closed, the mounting portion is formed in the form of a groove on the upper surface, a guide protrusion for guiding the mounting position of the strip holder is provided on one side of the mounting portion, the mounting portion and the strip holder An upper case configured to allow the strip holder to be mounted at a predetermined position in the mounting portion by coupling a positioning groove and a positioning protrusion provided in each of the upper and second openings; And a magnet installed in a mounting portion formed in the upper case to attach the strip holder by magnetic force.

The strip holder, the guide groove is formed in the inner side, the opening is formed in the lower side of the guide groove is the second strip window is formed, the first hinge coupling portion is provided at the end, provided on each of the bottom and the main body A bottom holder configured to be mounted at a predetermined position in the mounting unit by coupling a positioning protrusion and a positioning groove to be provided; A second hinge coupling portion is provided at an end to be hinged to the first hinge coupling portion, and a support protrusion for supporting the strip inserted into the guide groove in contact with the second strip window is provided, thereby exposing the guide groove. An upper holder in which a through groove is formed to pass through the strip; A magnet installed in a mounting portion formed in the bottom holder to be magnetically attached to the main body; And an opening / closing detection magnet installed at the control unit so as to sense that the strip holder is mounted to the mounting unit by sensing the magnetic force by the opening and closing detection unit.

The strip holder is made of a plurality for each user to use individually, each of which may be of a different color from each other.

The sensor unit, the identification sensor is made of a single, the analysis sensor is made of a plurality, the identification sensor and the analysis sensor is arranged in a line on the PCB installed in the main body, the light emitting element is the identification sensor And a first guide hole arranged in a line on the PCB so as to be parallel to the analysis sensor, and arranged in a line to guide the sensor guide so that the light irradiated from the light emitting element is irradiated onto each of the sorting pad and the reagent pad. In addition, the second guide hole for guiding light reflected from each of the sorting pad and the reagent pad to be irradiated to each of the identification sensor and the analysis sensor may be formed to be arranged in line with the first guide hole. have.

According to the urine test apparatus according to the present invention, it is possible to change the test object and the use, it is possible to extend to the object and use of the urine test, it is possible to increase the ease of use and economical efficiency, the strip is mounted By removing and opening and closing the holder, it is easy to clean the strip holder contaminated with urine, so that it can be used hygienically, and the strip holder can be provided for each user. It is possible to compact the device by relying on the external device for other analysis and the like function only with the basic function for sensing the strip, and to reduce the manufacturing cost, thereby reducing the economic burden on the user.

1 is a perspective view showing a urine test apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a block diagram showing a urine test apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a side cross-sectional view showing a urine test apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a perspective view showing an exploded main configuration in the urine test apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is a rear perspective view showing the main configuration in the urine test apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is an exploded perspective view showing the urine test apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 7 is a bottom perspective view showing an exploded view of the urine test apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 8 is a block diagram of a urine analysis device used in the urine test apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a flow chart illustrating a urine analysis method using a urine test apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As the inventive concept allows for various changes and numerous embodiments, particular embodiments will be illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the written description. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to the specific embodiments, but should be understood in a way that includes all changes, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and scope of the present invention, and may be modified in various other forms. It is to be understood that the scope of the present invention is not limited to the following examples.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, and like reference numerals denote the same or corresponding elements regardless of reference numerals, and redundant description thereof will be omitted.

1 is a perspective view showing a urine test apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a block diagram showing a urine test apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 is an embodiment of the present invention Side cross-sectional view showing a urine test apparatus according to.

1 to 3, the urine test apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a main body 110, a strip holder 120, a sensor unit 130, a control unit 140, and a communication unit 150. And a battery 160.

4 to 7, the main body 110 is provided with a mounting portion 112a on an upper surface thereof, and a first strip window 113 for light transmission in and out of the mounting portion 112a is provided. The main body 110 includes, for example, a bottom case 111, an upper case 112, and magnets 114 and 115. In addition, the main body 110 may be provided with a power switch (not shown) for turning the operation (on) / off (off).

In the bottom case 111, the control unit 140 and the communication unit 150 are installed in the form of a PCB 170, and the sensor unit 130 is provided on the PCB 170. In addition, in addition to the function of the PCB 170, the bottom case 111 may be additionally provided with a sub-PCB 180 that is in charge of charging or signal processing.

The upper case 112 is coupled to be opened and closed by fitting or bolting on the top of the bottom case 111, the mounting portion 112a is formed in the form of a groove on the upper surface, the strip holder 120 on one side of the mounting portion (112a) Guide protrusions (112b) for guiding the mounting position of the) is provided, by the combination of the positioning grooves (112c) and the positioning projections (121f) provided in each of the mounting portion (112a) and the strip holder (120) strip holder ( 120 is mounted at a predetermined position in the mounting portion 112a, and an opening 112d in which the first strip window 113 is installed is formed. Here, the first strip window 113 may be provided so that each of the light penetrating portion 113a corresponding to each of the sorting pad 11 and the reagent pad 12 of the strip 10 is separated from each other. Therefore, the interference of the light transmitted by the light transmitting parts 113a separated from each other may be minimized to increase the accuracy of color discrimination. Here, the items and the order that can be inspected through color determination of the reagent pad 12 of the strip 10 are different for each manufacturer, but, for example, occult blood, bilirubin, urobiliogen, ketone bodies, proteins, nitrites, glucose, White blood cells, pH, specific gravity, and free radicals can be tested at a time.

The magnets 114 and 115 are installed in the mounting portions 112e and 112f formed in the upper case 112 to attach the strip holder 120 by magnetic force. The magnets 114 and 115 are formed on both sides of the upper case 112 as in this embodiment. It may include a first magnet 114 and a second magnet 115 mounted to the first mounting portion 112e and the second mounting portion 112f, respectively.

Strip holder 120 is detachably mounted to the mounting portion (112a), the bottom holder 121 and the upper holder 122 are hinged to each other to open and close the inside, the classification pad 11 indicating the object or purpose of use And a guide groove 121a for guiding the strip 10 having the reagent pad 12 having the reagent for inspection therein to be inserted therein and exposing the sorting pad 11 and the reagent pad 12. The strip window 123 is provided to be stacked on the first strip window 113. Here, the object of use of the strip 10 may be a specific animal such as a person, a dog, a cat, and the like, and the use of the strip 10 may include a disease, a diet, a chemical detection, etc. Various test uses may be applicable.

The second strip window 123 may be provided to separate the light transmitting portions 123a corresponding to each of the sorting pad 11 and the reagent pad 12 of the strip 10 from each other. Therefore, the interference of the light transmitted by the light transmitting parts 123a separated from each other can be minimized, thereby increasing the accuracy of color discrimination. The strip holder 120 may include, for example, a bottom holder 121, an upper holder 122, magnets 124 and 125, and an opening / closing sensing magnet 126.

The bottom holder 121 has a guide groove 121a formed therein, an opening 121b having a second strip window 123 installed below the guide groove 121a, and a first hinge coupling portion at an end thereof. 121c is provided, and the mounting protrusion 121f and the positioning groove 112c provided on each of the bottom surface and the main body 110 are mounted at a predetermined position in the mounting portion 112a.

The upper holder 122 is provided with a second hinge coupling portion 122a at an end to be hinged to the first hinge coupling portion 121c, so that the bottom holder 121 is formed by the first and second hinge coupling portions 121c and 122a. Rotation from) to enable the opening and closing of the inside, and a support protrusion 122b for supporting the strip 10 inserted into the guide groove 121a to be in contact with the second strip window 123 is provided, the guide groove 121a ), The passage groove 122d is formed so that the strip 10 passes for entrance and exit.

The magnets 124 and 125 are installed in the mounting portions 121d and 121e formed in the bottom holder 121 so as to be magnetically attached to the main body 110. For example, the third magnets 124 and 125 are formed on both sides of the bottom holder 121 as in the present embodiment. It may include a third magnet 124 and the fourth magnet 125 mounted to the mounting portion 121d and the fourth mounting portion 121e, respectively. Each of the third magnet 124 and the fourth magnet 125 is covered by the magnet caps 124a and 125a so as not to be exposed, and attached to each of the first magnet 114 and the second magnet 115 by attraction. By being provided, the strip holder 120 may be detachably mounted to the main body 110 by magnetic force.

The opening and closing detection magnet 126 is installed so that the control unit 140 detects that the strip holder 120 is mounted on the mounting unit 112a by sensing the magnetic force by the opening and closing detection unit 190. It may be mounted on the fifth mounting portion 122c provided in the holder 122 and covered with the magnet cap 126a. The opening and closing detection unit 190 is a sensor for detecting a magnetic force, for example, a hall sensor, and detects the magnetic force of the opening and closing detection magnet 126 provided in the strip holder 120 mounted on the mounting unit 112a to output a detection signal. . When the controller 140 receives the detection signal of the opening / closing detecting unit 190 and determines that the strip holder 120 is mounted on the mounting unit 112a, the controller 140 is operated by the sensor unit 130 together with the operation of the sensor unit 130. An operation is performed to transmit the detected signal by the communication unit 150.

The strip holder 120 may be formed in plural to be individually used by each user, and may be made of different colors so as to distinguish each other. Therefore, the replacement use of the strip holder 120 allows each of the users to use only the body 110 jointly, so that a plurality of users can be economically and hygienically used.

The sensor unit 130 is provided below the first strip window 113 and includes an identification sensor 131 for identifying the classification pad 11 and an analysis sensor 132 for analyzing the reagent pad 12. A plurality of light emitting devices 133 for irradiating light to the sorting pad 11 and the reagent pads 12 are provided, and a sensor guide 124 for guiding the optical path of each of the light emitting devices 133 is provided. . The identification sensor 131 and the analysis sensor 132 may be formed of, for example, an image sensor, for example, a color photo sensor. The identification sensor 131 allows the classification pad 11 to acquire color information, and the analysis sensor 132 changes color due to chemical reaction caused by contact of the test reagent containing the reagent pad 12 with urine or the like. Obtain information. In addition, the light emitting device 133 may be formed of an LED.

For example, the sensor 130 may have a single identification sensor 131 in consideration of a single classification pad 11, and a plurality of analysis sensors 132 may correspond to each of a plurality of reagent pads 12. The identification sensor 131 and the analysis sensor 132 may be arranged in a line on the PCB 170 installed in the main body 110, the light emitting device 133 is analyzed with the identification sensor 131 It may be arranged in a line on the PCB 170 to be parallel to the sensor 132, the light irradiated from the light emitting element 133 to the sensor guide 134 is irradiated to each of the sorting pad 11 and the reagent pad 12 The first guide holes 134a are formed to be arranged in a line, and the light reflected from each of the sorting pad 11 and the reagent pad 12 is irradiated to each of the identification sensor 131 and the analysis sensor 132. The second guide hole 134b may be formed to be arranged in parallel with the first guide hole 134a. .

2, 6, and 7, when the strip holder 120 is mounted on the main body 110, the controller 140 receives the detection signals of the identification sensor 131 and the analysis sensor 132, respectively. Control to send to. The controller 140 may detect the magnetic force of the opening / closing detection magnet 126 by the opening / closing detection unit 190 as in the present embodiment, in order to detect the mounting of the strip holder 120 on the main body 110. In addition, the mounting of the strip holder 120 may be sensed through a switching signal of a contact switch operating by contact.

The communication unit 150 provides the detection signal to the urine analyzer 200 through communication under the control of the control unit 140. The communication unit 150 is, for example, a strip 10 obtained through the identification sensor 131 and the analysis sensor 132 by a wired communication method through various wireless communication or cable, including Wi-Fi, 3G, LTE, 5G, and the like. The detection signal of the color information for the classification pad 11 and the reagent pad 12 of the can be provided to the urine analyzer 200.

The battery 160 may provide power for the operation of the sensor unit 130, the control unit 140, and the communication unit 150. The battery 160 may be a battery, but the battery 160 is not limited thereto and may be a rechargeable battery that is charged by a power supplied from the outside by the charging unit 161.

Figure 8 is a block diagram of a urine analysis device used in the urine test apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 8, the urine analyzer 200 used in the urine test apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a communication module 210, an input unit 220, a microcomputer 230, a memory unit 240, and a display. It may include a unit 250 and a battery 260, these components may be provided inside or outside the casing forming the appearance, with the operation of the application or program determined for the implementation of the functions required by the present invention Information processing and communication devices capable of communicating via a communication network may be used.

The communication module 210 receives color information about each of the classification pad 11 provided to indicate the object or purpose of use on the strip 10 and the reagent pad 12 provided to have the reagent for inspection. Prepared. The communication module 210 includes, for example, the identification sensor 131 and the analysis sensor 132 of the urine test apparatus 100 by a wired communication method through various wireless communication or cables, including Wi-Fi, 3G, LTE, 5G, and the like. The detection signal of the color information for the classification pad 11 and the reagent pad 12 of the strip 10 obtained through the can be provided.

The input unit 220 is provided to input an operation signal, and may be composed of a plurality of switches, buttons, touch panels, etc. for inputting various commands or inputting operation instructions or data.

The microcomputer 230 controls to perform an operation corresponding to an operation signal of the input unit 220, and classifies the color information of the classification pad 11 input through the communication module 210 as the classification unit 231 as a reference. It calculates the use object or use of the strip 10 to be matched with the information of the use object or use for each color of the pad, and the color matching unit of the color information of the reagent pad 12 input through the communication module 210 232 matches the inspection information for each color of the reagent pad corresponding to the use object or use of the strip 10, and outputs the inspection result obtained from matching the color information of the reagent pad 12 to the result calculation unit 233. To calculate

The microcomputer 230 may further include a result transmitter 234 for transmitting the test result calculated by the result calculator 233 to the external terminal through the communication module 210. The result transmission unit 234 is a test result calculated by the result calculation unit 233 as a message or mail in a terminal, for example, a smartphone, a tablet PC or a computer, which is stored in the memory unit 240 in advance by the input of the input unit 220. Can be sent. The terminal may be a terminal used by a subject for clinical examination, a medical institution, or other health examination or management as well as a terminal of a user.

The memory unit 240 may be used for each color or color of the classification pad, which is a criterion for matching by the classifier 231, and for each object or purpose of the strip, which is a criterion for matching by the data matching unit 232. The inspection information for each color of the reagent pad and the inspection result obtained by the result calculation unit 233 can be stored, and furthermore, various data necessary for the operation or obtained as a result of the operation, programs or applications for the operation. And so on.

The display unit 250 may display the test result calculated by the microcomputer 230 to the outside, and may display various input data or other information or content required.

The battery 260 may provide power for the operation of the communication module 210, the input unit 220, the microcomputer 230, the memory unit 240, and the display unit 250. For example, a battery may be used. Not limited to this, a rechargeable battery charged by a power supplied from the outside by a charging circuit (not shown) may be used.

9 is a flow chart illustrating a urine analysis method using a urine test apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, a method of using the urine analysis device 200 used in the urine test apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. .

Referring to Figure 9, the urine analysis method using a urine test apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, first, having a sorting pad 11 and a test reagent provided to indicate the object or purpose of use on the strip (10). Color information for each of the reagent pads 12 provided to be received by communication through the communication module 210 (S11).

The classification unit 231 matches the color information of the classification pad 11 inputted through the communication module 210 with the information of the object or purpose of use of each classification pad stored in the memory unit 240 to determine the color of the strip 10. Calculate the object of use or use (S12).

Matching color information of the reagent pad 12 input through the communication module 210 to the test information for each color of the reagent pad corresponding to the object or purpose of use of the strip stored in the memory unit 240 by the data matching unit 232. (S13).

Then, the result calculation unit 233 calculates the inspection result obtained from matching the color information of the reagent pad 12 (S14).

When the test result is calculated by the result calculator 233, the test result calculated by the result calculator 233 is displayed on the display unit 250 (S15). Here, the items and the order that can be inspected through color determination of the reagent pad 12 of the strip 10 are different for each manufacturer of the strip 10, but, for example, occult blood, bilirubin, urobiliogen, ketone bodies, and proteins. Check for nitrites, glucose, white blood cells, pH, specific gravity, and free radicals.

Meanwhile, the test result calculated by the result calculator 233 may transmit the result transmitter 234 to the external terminal through the communication module 210 (S16).

According to the urine test apparatus according to the present invention, it is possible to change the test object and the use, and to expand the object and use of the urine test, it is possible to increase the ease of use and economical efficiency.

In addition, according to the urine test apparatus according to the present invention, the strip holder contaminated by the urine due to the removable structure of the strip holder is mounted on the strip to facilitate the cleaning, so that hygienic use is possible, the strip holder for each user By providing each, it can be conveniently used by many users hygienically.

In addition, according to the present invention, by having only the basic functions for sensing the strip, it is possible not only to compact the device by relying on the external device such as other analysis functions, but also to reduce the manufacturing cost to reduce the economic burden on the user. .

As described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, the present invention, of course, various modifications and variations can be made within the scope without departing from the spirit of the invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be defined by the claims below and equivalents thereof.

10: strip 11: classification pad
12: reagent pad 110: the body
111: bottom case 112: upper case
112a: mounting portion 112b: guide protrusion
112c: positioning groove 112d: opening
112e: first mounting portion 112f: second mounting portion
113: first strip window 113a: light transmission unit
114: first magnet 115: second magnet
120: strip holder 121: bottom holder
121a: guide groove 121b: opening
121c: first hinge coupling portion 121d: third mounting portion
121e: fourth mounting portion 121f: positioning projection
122: upper holder 122a: second hinge coupling portion
122b: support protrusion 122c: fifth mounting portion
122d: Passing groove 123: 2nd strip window
123a: light transmitting unit 124: third magnet
124a: magnet cap 125: fourth magnet
125a: magnet cap 126: opening and closing detection magnet
126a: magnet cap 130: sensor
131: identification sensor 132: analysis sensor
133: light emitting element 134: sensor guide
134a: first guide hole 134b: second guide hole
140: control unit 150: communication unit
160: battery 161: charging unit
170: PCB 180: Sub PCB
190: open / close detection unit 210: communication module
220: input unit 230: microcomputer
231: classification unit 232: data matching unit
233: result calculation unit 234: result transmission unit
240 memory unit 250 display unit
260 battery

Claims (5)

A main body having a mounting part provided on an upper surface thereof, and having a first strip window for light transmission in and out of the mounting part;
Removably mounted to the mounting portion, the bottom holder and the upper holder are hinged to each other to open and close the inside, and guides to insert the strip is provided with a reagent pad having a sorting pad and the reagent for testing and indicating the object or purpose of use A strip holder having a guide groove formed therein and having a second strip window for exposing the sorting pad and the reagent pad to be stacked on the first strip window;
A plurality of light emission provided on the lower side of the first strip window, comprising an identification sensor for identifying the classification pad and an analysis sensor for analyzing the reagent pad, and irradiating light to each of the classification pad and the reagent pad A sensor unit having a device and a sensor guide for guiding an optical path of each of the light emitting devices;
When the strip holder is mounted on the main body, the control unit for receiving the detection signal of each of the identification sensor and the analysis sensor and transmits to the outside;
A communication unit which provides the detection signal to the urine analyzer by communication under control of the controller; And
A battery providing power for operation of the sensor unit, the control unit, and the communication unit;
Including,
The main body,
A bottom case in which the control unit and the communication unit are installed in a PCB form, the sensor unit is provided on the PCB, and the battery is installed;
Is coupled to the top of the bottom case so as to be opened and closed, the mounting portion is formed in the form of a groove on the upper surface, a guide protrusion for guiding the mounting position of the strip holder is provided on one side of the mounting portion, the mounting portion and the strip holder An upper case configured to allow the strip holder to be mounted at a predetermined position in the mounting portion by coupling a positioning groove and a positioning protrusion provided in each of the upper and second openings; And
A magnet installed in a mounting portion formed in the upper case to attach the strip holder by magnetic force;
Including,
The strip holder,
The guide groove is formed in the inner side, the opening is formed in the lower side of the guide groove is provided with the second strip window, the first hinge coupling portion is provided at the end, the positioning projection and the position provided on each of the bottom and the main body A bottom holder configured to be mounted at a predetermined position in the mounting unit by coupling a crystal groove;
A second hinge coupling portion is provided at an end to be hinged to the first hinge coupling portion, and a support protrusion for supporting the strip inserted into the guide groove in contact with the second strip window is provided, thereby exposing the guide groove. An upper holder in which a through groove is formed to pass through the strip;
A magnet installed in a mounting portion formed in the bottom holder to be magnetically attached to the main body; And
An opening / closing detection magnet installed at the control unit to detect that the strip holder is mounted to the mounting unit by sensing a magnetic force by the opening / closing detection unit;
Containing, urine test device. delete delete The method according to claim 1,
The strip holder,
A urine test apparatus, each of which consists of a plurality of users, each made of a different color from each other. The method according to claim 1,
The sensor unit,
The identification sensor is made of a single, the analysis sensor is made of a plurality, the identification sensor and the analysis sensor is arranged in a line on the PCB installed in the main body, the light emitting element is the identification sensor and the analysis sensor Are arranged in a row on the PCB so as to be parallel to the first guide holes, and the first guide holes for guiding the light emitted from the light emitting element to the sensor guides are irradiated to each of the sorting pad and the reagent pad. And a second guide hole for guiding light reflected from each of the classification pad and the reagent pad to be irradiated to the identification sensor and the analysis sensor, respectively, arranged in a line with the first guide hole.

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