KR20230078400A - Medical Inspection Booth - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a medical examination booth. A medical examination booth according to an embodiment of the present invention has a booth structure, and a space for a person to enter is formed inside, and a sample room provided as an area for collecting samples for medical analysis from a person; and an analysis chamber positioned in connection with one side of the specimen chamber to receive and analyze a sample collected in the specimen chamber.

Description

Medical inspection booth {Medical Inspection Booth}

The present invention relates to a medical examination booth, and more particularly, to a medical examination booth in which sample collection and sample analysis can be effectively performed.

Coronavirus Infectious Disease-19 (COVID-19), which began to become prevalent at the end of 2019, is a highly contagious respiratory infection that has spread worldwide and is causing many casualties.

Many countries around the world have operated screening clinics for medical treatment, such as collecting samples from patients infected with the virus, and have made efforts to mobilize protective clothing and human resources. suffers from many difficulties.

For such treatment, it is also considered to utilize a negative pressure room, which is a conventional inpatient ward in a hospital, as a clinic for sample collection. However, in this case, since it is difficult to completely protect against the virus unless the inspector wears the protective clothing, it is essential for the inspector to wear the protective clothing, which increases the physical and mental fatigue of the inspector. As an alternative to this, a method of preparing a booth for a test subject to enter and a medical staff taking a sample outside the booth may be used. However, this method also has a problem of low inspection efficiency because the sample must be taken out of the booth and then analyzed again.

The present invention is to provide a medical examination booth in which sample collection and sample analysis can be effectively performed.

In addition, the present invention is to provide a medical examination booth that provides both an area where a sample is collected and an area where a sample can be analyzed.

In addition, the present invention is to provide a medical examination booth with high operation efficiency of sample collection and sample analysis.

In addition, the present invention is to provide a medical examination booth in which infectious agents are prevented from being discharged to the outside.

According to one aspect of the present invention, a space for a person to enter is formed inside the booth structure, and a sample room provided as an area for collecting a sample for medical analysis from a person; and an analysis room located in connection with one side of the sample room to receive and analyze a sample collected in the sample room.

In addition, a sample delivery hole for transferring a sample collected in the sample chamber to the analysis chamber may be formed in a side partition wall that divides the sample chamber and the analysis chamber.

In addition, a support plate spaced apart from the sample delivery hole by a predetermined distance and positioned below the sample delivery hole may be further included.

In addition, the analysis chamber is provided with an exhaust member for exhausting air inside the sample chamber to the outside, and a side partition wall partitioning the sample chamber and the analysis chamber provides a path through which the air inside the sample chamber moves to the analysis chamber A flow path between booths may be formed.

In addition, it may further include an inner partition wall located in the analysis chamber to partition an internal space of the analysis chamber into a front space in front and an exhaust space in the rear.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a medical examination booth in which sample collection and sample analysis can be effectively performed may be provided.

In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, a medical examination booth providing both an area where a sample is collected and an area where a sample can be analyzed may be provided.

In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, a medical examination booth with high operation efficiency of sample collection and sample analysis may be provided.

In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, a medical examination booth in which infectious agents are prevented from being discharged to the outside may be provided.

1 is a view showing the front of a medical examination booth according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a view showing the rear surface of a medical examination booth according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a view showing the inside of the inspection member viewed from the front toward the rear.
4 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view along the front-back direction of the analysis chamber.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the technical idea of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described herein and may be embodied in other forms. Rather, the embodiments introduced herein are provided so that the disclosed content will be thorough and complete, and the spirit of the present invention will be sufficiently conveyed to those skilled in the art.

In this specification, when a component is referred to as being on another component, it means that it may be directly formed on the other component or a third component may be interposed therebetween. Also, in the drawings, the thicknesses of films and regions are exaggerated for effective explanation of technical content.

In addition, although terms such as first, second, and third are used to describe various elements in various embodiments of the present specification, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one component from another. Therefore, what is referred to as a first element in one embodiment may be referred to as a second element in another embodiment. Each embodiment described and illustrated herein also includes its complementary embodiments. In addition, in this specification, 'and/or' is used to mean including at least one of the elements listed before and after.

In the specification, expressions in the singular number include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In addition, the terms "comprise" or "having" are intended to designate that the features, numbers, steps, components, or combinations thereof described in the specification exist, but one or more other features, numbers, steps, or components. It should not be construed as excluding the possibility of the presence or addition of elements or combinations thereof. In addition, in this specification, "connection" is used to mean both indirectly and directly connecting a plurality of components.

In addition, in the following description of the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known function or configuration may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted.

1 is a view showing the front of a medical examination booth according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a view showing the rear side of the medical examination booth according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2 , a medical examination booth 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes sample chambers 10a and 10b and an analysis chamber 20 . The medical examination booth 1 may be provided to perform examinations for human subjects for medical purposes.

The specimen chambers 10a and 10b have a booth structure, and a space into which a person can enter is formed inside, and is provided as an area for collecting a sample for medical analysis from a person. At least a partial area of the front surfaces of the specimen chambers 10a and 10b is provided in a transparent structure so that a medical staff can visually check the inside of the specimen chambers 10a and 10b. A sample work hole 100 is formed at the front of the sample chambers 10a and 10b, into which the hands of a medical staff who perform a sample are put. A glove may be coupled to the specimen work hole 100 and used. An auxiliary hole 101 for a specimen may be formed in front of the specimen chambers 10a and 10b. The sample auxiliary hole 101 may be formed below the sample work hole 100 . An auxiliary hole door (not shown) for opening and closing may be provided in the auxiliary hole 101 for the specimen. For example, the auxiliary hole door for the sample may be provided to open and close in a sliding manner. The auxiliary hole 101 for specimen can be used as an inlet for a tool required in the specimen process. For example, medical kits, cotton swabs, etc. required for specimens may be introduced into the specimen chambers 10a and 10b through the auxiliary hole door for specimens. A sample chamber door 105 may be formed on the rear surface of the sample chambers 10a and 10b to open and close the sample chambers 10a and 10b.

FIG. 3 is a view showing the inside of the inspection member viewed from the front toward the rear, and FIG. 4 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the analysis chamber taken in the front-back direction.

Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4 , a germicidal lamp 110 may be positioned inside the sample chambers 10a and 10b. For example, the germicidal lamp 110 is provided as an ultraviolet lamp and may be positioned on the inner upper surface of the specimen chambers 10a and 10b. The germicidal lamp 110 is provided to be manually turned on and off, and is used to be turned on after a person leaves the inside of the sample chambers 10a and 10b to sterilize the internal space after using the sample chambers 10a and 10b. can make you lose In addition, a use state detection sensor (not shown) capable of detecting whether or not the sample chambers 10a and 10b are in use, such as an infrared sensor, may be provided inside the sample chambers 10a and 10b. Accordingly, when a person exits the sample chambers 10a and 10b and the state of use detection sensor detects that the sample chambers 10a and 10b are switched from a used state to a non-used state, the sterilizing lamp 110 is turned on for a preset time. It is controlled to be in an on state during the period, so that the internal space after use of the sample chambers 10a and 10b can be sterilized.

The analysis chamber 20 is located in connection with one side of the specimen chambers 10a and 10b, and is provided so that samples collected in the specimen chambers 10a and 10b can be received and used for analysis. The analysis chamber 20 is provided in a booth structure so that a space for sample analysis is formed inside. The sample chambers 10a and 10b are provided to include the first sample chamber 10a and the second sample chamber 10b, so that the analysis chamber 20 is located between the first sample chamber 10a and the second sample chamber 10b. It can be provided to be located in.

The analysis chamber 20 is provided with an inner partition wall 200 that divides the interior space in the front-back direction, so that the interior space of the analysis chamber 20 is divided into the front spaces 201a and 201b in front of the inner partition 200 and the exhaust space at the rear. (202).

A sample transfer hole 211 is formed in the side partition wall 210 that divides the sample chambers 10a and 10b from the analysis chamber 20 to transfer the samples collected in the sample chambers 10a and 10b to the analysis chamber 20. . The sample transfer hole 211 is formed in the front area of the side partition wall 210 to be connected to the front spaces 201a and 201b. The sample delivery hole 211 may be formed at a height corresponding to the specimen work hole 100 . A guide part 212 may be formed at a lower end of the sample delivery hole 211 . The guide part 212 is provided in a plate structure, is formed inclined downward from the sample chambers 10a and 10b in the direction of the analysis chamber 20, and is located on one side of the side partition wall 210 in the direction of the sample chambers 10a and 10b, It may be located on both sides of the side partition wall 210 toward the sample chambers 10a and 10b and the analysis chamber 20. A support plate 213 on which a sample delivered through the sample transfer hole 211 is positioned may be formed on the side partition wall 210 toward the analysis chamber 20 . The support plate 213 may be spaced apart from the sample delivery hole 211 by a predetermined distance and positioned below the sample delivery hole 211 . Accordingly, the sample transferred from the sample chambers 10a and 10b to the analysis chamber 20 through the sample transfer hole 211 may be placed on the support plate 213 .

At least a partial area of the front of the analysis chamber 20 may be provided as a transparent structure so that a medical staff can visually check the inside of the analysis chamber 20 . At the front of the analysis chamber 20, an analysis work hole 231 into which the hands of a medical staff performing sample analysis are put is formed. A glove may be used in combination with the analysis work hole 231 . The analysis work hole 231 may be formed at a height corresponding to the supporting plate 213 . Accordingly, the medical staff can effectively pick up the sample transferred through the sample delivery hole 211 and positioned on the support plate 213 and then perform an analysis operation.

An auxiliary hole 233 for analysis may be formed in the front of the analysis chamber 20 . For example, the auxiliary hole 233 for analysis may be located below the analysis work hole 231 . An auxiliary hole door (not shown) for analysis may be provided to open and close the auxiliary hole 233 for analysis. For example, the door of the auxiliary hole for analysis may be provided to be opened and closed in a sliding manner. The auxiliary hole 233 for analysis may be used as a passage through which an analysis cartridge or the like required in the sample analysis process is inserted or an analysis result is taken out.

An auxiliary partition wall 240 partitioning the front spaces 201a and 201b up and down is provided inside the analysis chamber 20, so that the front spaces 201a and 201b are separated from the analysis space 201a above the auxiliary partition wall 240 and the auxiliary partition wall 240. It may be partitioned into a collection space 201b below the partition wall 240 . The collection space 201b is provided as a space for collecting waste generated in the process of sample analysis in the analysis space 201a.

The auxiliary partition wall 240 may be provided to open or close in whole or in part, and an opening/closing control unit 245 for opening and closing the auxiliary partition wall 240 may be provided at one side of the analysis space 201a. For example, the opening/closing control unit 245 may be provided as a proximity sensor, so that the auxiliary barrier 240 is opened when a detection signal is received from the proximity sensor and closed when a predetermined time elapses. Accordingly, when there is waste material, a medical person performing sample analysis may bring his or her hand around the proximity sensor to open the auxiliary partition wall 240 and then drop the waste material into the collection space 201b. As another example, the opening/closing control unit 245 may be provided with a switch for opening the auxiliary bulkhead 240, opened when the switch is pressed, and closed when a predetermined time elapses. A container for collecting waste may be located in the collection space 201b. A waste sterilization lamp 247 is provided on the side wall of the collection space 201b to sterilize the waste collected into the collection space 201b. For example, the waste sterilization lamp 247 may be provided as an ultraviolet lamp. A collection space door 248 capable of opening and closing the collection space 201b may be formed at a lower front portion of the analysis chamber 20 .

A shelf 250 may be provided inside the analysis chamber 20 . The shelf 250 may be attached to the side partition wall 210 or the inner partition wall 200 so as to be located in the analysis space 201a, or may be provided so that its lower part is supported by the auxiliary partition wall 240. If it takes time for the reaction result to appear after performing an operation on the sample received from the sample chambers 10a and 10b, the shelf 250 may be used as a space in which the sample is temporarily placed. In addition, the shelf 250 may be used as a space in which medical devices used in the analysis chamber 20 are located.

The analysis chamber 20 is provided with an exhaust member 260 for exhausting air inside the sample chambers 10a and 10b to the outside. The exhaust member 260 may be positioned on the rear sidewall of the analysis chamber 20 to face the exhaust space 202 so that exhaust is performed through the rear surface. For example, the exhaust member 260 may be provided as an exhaust fan including a motor. A motor included in the exhaust member 260 may be a brushless direct current (BLDC) motor. In addition, the exhaust member 260 may be provided so that a filter can be installed on a path through which air is exhausted. The exhaust member 260 is provided in a structure in which a filter is detachable, so that the filter can be replaced. The filter may be a HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) filter or the like. One exhaust member 260 may be provided or provided in plurality. For example, two exhaust members 260 may be provided in a vertical direction. An inter-booth flow path 215 is formed in the side partition wall 210 to provide a path through which the air inside the sample chambers 10a and 10b moves to the analysis chamber 20 . The inter-booth flow path 215 is formed to be connected to the exhaust space 202, so that air in the sample chambers 10a and 10b can flow into the exhaust space 202. The inter-booth flow path 215 may be formed to be located at a height corresponding to the exhaust member 260 . For example, a plurality of flow passages 215 between booths may be formed vertically to correspond to the exhaust member 260 . The inner bulkhead 200 is formed with an inner flow path 205 providing a path through which air in the front spaces 201a and 201b moves to the exhaust space 202 . The inner flow path 205 may be formed in plurality vertically, and at least one may be located in the analysis space 201a and the collection space 201b, respectively. The inner flow path 205 may be formed at a height corresponding to the exhaust member 260 .

Hereinafter, how the medical examination booth 1 is used will be described. When the medical examination booth 1 is used, the exhaust member 260 can maintain an operating state. Accordingly, the air in the sample chambers 10a and 10b and the air in the front spaces 201a and 201b are discharged to the outside through the exhaust space 202 by the exhaust member 260, and viruses that may be included in the air are discharged to the outside. are filtered out by the filter. Viruses, bacteria, etc. that may float on the air in the specimen chambers 10a, 10b and the front spaces 201a and 201b can be removed through the exhaust of the specimen chambers 10a and 10b and the front spaces 201a and 201b. can At this time, the air in the sample chambers 10a and 10b flows directly into the exhaust space 202 without passing through the front spaces 201a and 201b and then is discharged, so that the exhaust efficiency of the air in the sample chambers 10a and 10b is improved. . In addition, the air in the sample chambers 10a and 10b remains discharged even when a person enters the sample chambers 10a and 10b, so that the inside of the sample chambers 10a and 10b can be reused. The time required may be shortened.

In addition, the medical examination booth 1 is provided so that the analysis chamber 20 is connected to one side of the specimen chambers 10a and 10b, and the samples collected in the specimen chambers 10a and 10b are immediately transferred to the analysis chamber 20 for analysis. Therefore, the time required from sample collection to analysis result can be minimized. Accordingly, if the person who provided the sample in the sample room 10a or 10b leaves the sample room 10a or 10b and waits for the time required for sample analysis, the test result will be notified at the site where the sample was collected. can

In addition, after a person leaves the specimen chambers 10a and 10b, the germicidal lamp 110 is operated to turn on and sterilize the inside of the specimen chambers 10a and 10b. Remaining viruses and bacteria are removed. Accordingly, after the specimen chambers 10a and 10b are used once, the time required for the interior of the specimen chambers 10a and 10b to recover to a state suitable for reuse is reduced. As a result, the operating efficiency of the medical examination booth 1 is improved. Preferably, the first sample chamber 10a and the second sample chamber 10b may be used with a time difference from each other. Accordingly, a sample is collected from one of the first sample chamber 10a and the second sample chamber 10b, and the sample is transferred to the analysis chamber 20 and analyzed while the first sample chamber 10a and the second sample chamber 10b are analyzed. The internal environment of the other one of the sample chambers 10b may be restored to a state suitable for reuse by discharging internal air and sterilizing lamp 110 . Thereafter, when the other one of the first sample chamber 10a and the second sample chamber 10b recovers a state suitable for use, a sample is collected, and when it is time to transfer the sample to the analysis chamber 20, the first sample chamber When use of one of the second sample chamber 10a and the second sample chamber 10b is terminated, the internal environment may return to a state in which it can be reused by discharging internal air and sterilizing lamp 110 . Accordingly, the first sample chamber 10a and the second sample chamber 10b are used alternately, and the analysis chamber 20 analyzes samples alternately transferred from the first sample chamber 10a and the second sample chamber 10b. As it is used to perform, the operating efficiency of the medical examination booth 1 is improved.

In addition, wastes generated from sample collection and sample analysis are collected in the collection space 201b, sterilized in the collection space 201b, taken out of the medical examination booth 1, and air in the medical examination booth 1 In addition, all of them are filtered and then discharged to the outside, so that the items or materials taken out of the medical inspection booth 1 are minimized during the sample collection and analysis process, and the items or materials taken out are filtered or sterilized and taken out, so that the medical inspection booth ( 1) Prevention of discharge of infectious agents to the outside.

In the above, the present invention has been described in detail using preferred embodiments, but the scope of the present invention is not limited to specific embodiments, and should be interpreted according to the appended claims. In addition, those skilled in the art should understand that many modifications and variations are possible without departing from the scope of the present invention.

10a: first sample room 10b: second sample room
20: analysis room 100: sample work hall
110: germicidal lamp 105: sample room door
200: inner partition wall 211: sample delivery hole
231: analysis work hall 240: auxiliary bulkhead
248: collection space door 260: exhaust member

Claims (5)

A sample room in which a space for a person to enter is formed inside the booth structure and is provided as an area for collecting a sample for medical analysis from a person; and
A medical examination booth comprising an analysis room located in connection with one side of the sample room and used to receive and analyze a sample collected in the sample room. According to claim 1,
A medical examination booth in which a sample transfer hole for transferring a sample collected in the sample room to the analysis room is formed in a side partition wall partitioning the sample room and the analysis room. According to claim 2,
A medical examination booth further comprising a support plate spaced apart from the sample delivery hole by a predetermined distance and positioned below the sample delivery hole. According to claim 1,
An exhaust member for exhausting air inside the sample chamber to the outside is provided in the analysis chamber,
A medical examination booth having a flow path between booths providing a path through which the air inside the sample room is moved to the analysis room is formed in the side partition wall that divides the sample room and the analysis room. According to claim 1,
The medical examination booth further comprises an inner partition wall located in the analysis chamber to divide an internal space of the analysis chamber into a front space at the front and an exhaust space at the rear.

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