TWI756746B - Virus collection assembly, virus storage device and virus collection method - Google Patents

Abstract

A virus collection assembly includes an air blowing nozzle, a filter holder, a first cover and a second cover. The air blowing nozzle is suitable for connecting a gas collection bag. The filter holder is detachably connected to the air blowing nozzle and is suitable for fixing a filter. The filter holder includes a first fixing sleeve and a second fixing sleeve. The second fixing sleeve is sleeved with the first fixing sleeve on an axis, and holds the filter with the first fixing sleeve. The first cover body is detachably connected to the filter holder. The second cover is detachably connected to the first cover. The first cover body and the second cover body connected to each other accommodate the filter holder and the fixed filter. In addition, a virus storage device and a virus collection method are also provided here.

Description

Virus collection assembly, virus storage device and virus collection method

The present invention relates to a virus collection technology, and in particular, to a virus collection assembly, a virus storage device and a virus collection method.

In medicine, the occurrence of certain diseases is usually related to microorganisms (such as viruses, bacteria, etc.). Since microorganisms cannot be observed with the naked eye, it is necessary to obtain a test sample from the subject and test the test sample to know what kind of microorganism the test sample is. Only then can the subject be given appropriate treatment or treatment.

The present invention provides a virus collection assembly for collecting and storing viruses.

The present invention provides a virus storage device for storing collected viruses.

The present invention provides a virus collection method for collecting and storing viruses.

The virus collection assembly of the present invention includes a blowing nozzle, a filter holder, a first cover and a second cover. The blowing nozzle is adapted to be connected to a gas collection bag. The filter holder is detachably connected to the blowing nozzle and is adapted to hold a filter. The filter holder includes a first fixing sleeve and a second fixing sleeve. The second fixing sleeve is sleeved with the first fixing sleeve on an axis, and clamps the filter disc with the first fixing sleeve. The first cover is detachably connected to the filter holder. The second cover is detachably connected to the first cover. The first cover body and the second cover body, which are connected to each other, accommodate the filter holder and the filter to which it is fixed.

The virus storage device of the present invention includes a filter holder, a first cover and a second cover. The filter holder is suitable for fixing a filter. The first cover is detachably connected to the filter holder. The second cover is detachably connected to the first cover. The first cover body and the second cover body, which are connected to each other, accommodate the filter holder and the filter to which it is fixed.

The virus collection method of the present invention includes the following steps. Air blown from the subject is received via an insufflation nozzle to a gas collection bag in communication with the insufflation nozzle. After the gas collection bag collected the gas blown by the subject, a filter holder was attached to the insufflation nozzle. The gas collected in the gas collection bag is drawn out through the blowing nozzle, so that the gas collected in the gas collection bag flows through a filter piece fixed by the filter piece holder. A first cover is detachably connected to the filter holder. After the first cover is detachably connected to the filter holder, the filter holder and the fixed filter are detached from the blowing nozzle via the first cover. The first cover is connected to a second cover, so that the filter holder and the fixed filter are accommodated in the first cover and the second cover.

Based on the above, in the present invention, the gas from the subject that may contain microbial samples such as viruses is collected by blowing air, and the microbial samples that may contain viruses and other microorganisms in the gas are retained in the filter by suction. In addition, the filter holder and its clamped filter are taken out through the first cover, and the filter holder and the filter holder are stored by the first cover and the second cover assembled with each other. The clamped filter is convenient for subsequent preservation, transportation, and testing of microbial samples such as viruses.

Referring to FIGS. 1A and 1B , in this embodiment, the virus collection assembly 100 includes an air blowing nozzle 110 , a filter holder 120 , a first cover 131 and a second cover 132 . The blowing nozzle 110 is adapted to be connected to a gas collection bag 50 . The filter holder 120 is detachably connected to the blowing nozzle 110 and is adapted to hold a filter 60 (eg, but not limited to, meltblown nonwoven). The first cover body 131 is detachably connected to the filter holder 120 . The second cover body 132 is detachably connected to the first cover body 131 . The first cover body 131 and the second cover body 132 connected to each other accommodate the filter holder 120 and the filter 60 fixed thereto.

Referring to FIGS. 1A and 1B , in this embodiment, the blowing nozzle 110 may include a body 111 , a connecting rubber ring 112 and a sealing rubber ring 113 . The connecting rubber ring 112 is located at one end of the main body 111 and is suitable for connecting to a vent pipe 52 of the gas collection bag 50 . The sealing rubber ring 113 is located on the outer side of the body 111 , so that the body 111 of the air nozzle 110 is in close contact with an external air pump nozzle (not shown) when being pumped. In another embodiment, the gas collection bag 50 and the insufflation nozzle 110 may be fixedly connected and not separated.

Referring to FIGS. 1A and 1B , in this embodiment, the filter holder 120 may include a first fixing sleeve 121 and a second fixing sleeve 122 . The second fixing sleeve 122 is sleeved with the first fixing sleeve 121 on an axis A, and clamps the filter 60 with the first fixing sleeve 121 . In addition, before the second fixing sleeve 122 and the first fixing sleeve 121 are fitted together, the filter 60 can be pre-adhered to one end of the second fixing sleeve 122 by a double-sided adhesive tape 62 .

Referring to FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B , in this embodiment, the body 111 of the air nozzle 110 may have one or more first latch portions L1 (eg, latch holes). The first fixing sleeve 121 may have one or more second latches L2 (eg, latches), the first fixing sleeve 121 and the body 111 of the blowing nozzle 110 are nested with each other on the axis A, and the second latches The engagement of L2 and the first latch portion L1 restricts the translation of the first fixing sleeve 121 relative to the body 111 of the blowing nozzle 110 on the axis A. In short, the first fixing sleeve 121 is detachably connected to the body 111 of the blowing nozzle 110 through the latch connection between the first latch portion L1 and the second latch portion L2.

Referring to FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B , in this embodiment, the first cover 131 may have a first inner sleeve 131 a and a first matching portion F1 . The second fixing sleeve 122 may have a second matching portion F2. The second fixing sleeve 122 and the first inner sleeve 131a are fitted with each other. The cooperation of the first matching portion F1 and the second matching portion F2 limits the translation of the first fixing sleeve 121 on the axis A relative to the first inner sleeve 131a. In addition, the second fixing sleeve 122 and the first inner sleeve 131 a are structurally slightly interference-fitted (ie, tight-fitting) with each other, so as to detachably connect the first cover body 131 and the filter holder 120 .

Referring to FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B , in this embodiment, the first fixing sleeve 121 may have a first fitting portion E1 (eg, an annular groove). The second fixing sleeve 122 may have a second fitting portion E2 (eg, an annular rib). The fitting of the first fitting portion E1 and the second fitting portion E2 limits the translation of the second fixing sleeve 122 relative to the first fixing sleeve 121 on the axis A, as shown in FIG. 3 . Therefore, the second fixing sleeve 122 is detachably fixed to the first fixing sleeve 121 by the fitting between the first fitting portion E1 and the second fitting portion E2.

Referring to FIGS. 1A , 1B and 3 , in this embodiment, the first fixing sleeve 121 has one or more first guiding portions G1 (eg, guiding ribs). The second fixing sleeve 122 may have one or more second guiding portions G2 (eg, guiding grooves). The cooperation of the first guide portion G1 and the second guide portion G2 restricts the rotation of the second fixing sleeve 122 on the axis A relative to the first fixing sleeve 121 . Therefore, the second fixing sleeve 122 is detachably fixed to the first fixing sleeve 121 by the fitting between the first fitting portion E1 and the second fitting portion E2.

Please refer to FIG. 1A , FIG. 1B and FIG. 3 , in this embodiment, the second cover 132 has a second inner sleeve 132 a. The first fixing sleeve 121 and the second inner sleeve 132 a are sleeved with each other to position the filter holder 120 in the second cover body 132 .

Please refer to FIG. 1A , FIG. 1B and FIG. 3 , in this embodiment, the first cover body 131 has a first thread S1 (eg, an internal thread). The second cover body 132 has a second thread S2 , and the engagement of the first thread S1 and the second thread S2 connects the first cover body 131 to the second cover body 132 .

Please refer to FIG. 1A , FIG. 1B and FIG. 3 , in this embodiment, the virus collection assembly 100 may further include a sealing rubber ring 133 , the first cover body 131 is connected with the second cover body 132 , and the sealing rubber ring 133 is located on the second cover body 133 . between a cover body 131 and a second cover body 132 .

Please refer to FIG. 1A , FIG. 1B and FIG. 3 , in this embodiment, the filter holder 120 , the first cover body 131 and the second cover body 132 can constitute the virus storage device 100 a. In addition, the virus storage device 100a may also include other components, such as the above-mentioned sealing rubber ring 133 and the like. In other words, the virus collection assembly 100 includes the blowing nozzle 110 and the virus storage device 100a.

A virus collection method according to an embodiment of the present invention is described below with reference to FIGS. 2A to 2K . The components used in the virus collection method can be seen in the virus collection assembly 100 disclosed in FIGS. 1A and 1B . The virus collection method includes the following steps.

Referring to FIG. 2A , one end of the blowing nozzle 110 can be closed by a sealing cover 70 . In other embodiments, the sealing cover 70 may also be absent.

Referring to FIG. 2B , after the sealing cap 70 is removed from the insufflation nozzle 110 , the gas blown from the subject is received through the insufflation nozzle 110 to the gas collection bag 50 in communication with the insufflation nozzle 110 .

Referring to FIG. 2C , after the gas blown by the subject is collected by the gas collection bag 50 , a filter holder 120 is installed on the inflator 110 . Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2C , the filter holder 120 may be detachably connected to the first cover body 131 . Next, as shown in FIG. 2D , the filter holder 120 is detachably connected to the blowing nozzle 110 via the first cover body 131 . After that, as shown in FIG. 2E , the first cover 131 is detached from the filter holder 120 .

Referring to FIG. 2F , the gas collected in the gas collection bag 50 is extracted (eg, by an air pump) through the air blowing nozzle 110 , so that the gas collected in the gas collection bag 50 flows through a filter fixed by the filter holder 120 Sheet 60, as shown in Figure 1A. Therefore, microorganisms such as viruses in the gas flowing through the filter 60 will stay on the filter 60 .

In this embodiment, the filter 60 can be clamped by the first fixing sleeve 121 and the second fixing sleeve 122 of the filter holder 120 . In addition, the filter 60 can be pasted to one end of the second fixing sleeve 122 in advance by a double-sided adhesive film 62 . Therefore, during the process of fitting the first fixing sleeve 121 and the second fixing sleeve 122 to each other, the double-sided film 62 can ensure that the position of the filter 60 will not deviate.

Referring to FIG. 2G , a first cover 131 is detachably connected to the filter holder 120 . Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2G , the first cover body 131 and the filter holder 120 are fitted on the axis A with each other. Next, as shown in FIG. 2H , the first cover body 131 is rotated relative to the blowing nozzle 110 by a specific angle to release the detachable connection between the filter holder 120 and the blowing nozzle 110 (eg, the first latch portion L1 and the air blowing nozzle 110 ). snap-fit between the second latches L2). In the present embodiment, the first cover body 131 and the filter holder 120 are in a slight interference fit with each other in structure, that is, a tight fit. Therefore, when the filter holder 120 and the blowing nozzle 110 are not detachably connected, moving the first cover 131 away from the blowing nozzle 110 can also move the filter holder 120 away from the blowing nozzle 110 .

Referring to FIG. 2I , after the first cover 131 is detachably connected to the filter holder 120 , the filter holder 120 and the fixed filter 60 are detached from the blowing nozzle 110 through the first cover 131 . .

Referring to FIG. 2J , the first cover 131 is connected to a second cover 132 , so that the filter holder 120 and the fixed filter 60 are accommodated in the first cover 131 and the second cover 132 . Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2J , the first cover 131 and the filter holder 120 thereon can be moved toward the second cover 132 . Next, as shown in FIG. 2K , the first cover body 131 is detachably connected to the second cover body 132 through the engagement of the first thread S1 of the first cover body 131 and the second thread S2 of the second cover body 132 .

To sum up, in the present invention, the gas from the subject that may contain microbial samples such as viruses is collected by blowing air, and the microbial samples that may contain viruses and other microorganisms in the gas are retained on the filter by suction. middle. In addition, the filter holder and its clamped filter are taken out through the first cover, and the filter holder and the filter holder are stored by the first cover and the second cover assembled with each other. The clamped filter is convenient for subsequent preservation, transportation, and testing of microbial samples such as viruses.

50: Gas collection bag 52: Snorkel 60: Filter 62: Double-sided film 70: sealing cover 100: Virus Collection Assembly 100a: Virus storage device 110: blowing mouth 111: Ontology 112: Connect the rubber ring 113: Sealing rubber ring 120: Filter holder 121: The first fixed sleeve 122: Second fixed sleeve 131: The first cover 131a: First inner sleeve 132: Second cover 132a: Second inner sleeve 133: Sealing rubber ring A: axis E1: First fitting part E2: Second fitting part F1: The first mating part F2: The second mating part G1: The first guide part G2: Second guide part L1: The first latch L2: Second latch S1: first thread S2: Second thread

1A is an exploded view of a virus collection assembly and a gas collection bag according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1B is another exploded view of the virus collection assembly and gas collection bag of FIG. 1 . 2A to 2K illustrate a virus collection method according to an embodiment of the present invention. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the virus storage device of FIG. 2K.

50: Gas collection bag 52: Snorkel 60: Filter 62: Double-sided film 70: sealing cover 100: Virus Collection Assembly 110: blowing mouth 111: Ontology 112: Connect the rubber ring 113: Sealing rubber ring 120: Filter holder 121: The first fixed sleeve 122: Second fixed sleeve 131: The first cover 132: Second cover 132a: Second inner sleeve 133: Sealing rubber ring A: axis E2: Second fitting part F2: The second mating part G1: The first guide part G2: Second guide part L1: The first latch L2: Second latch S2: Second thread

Claims (18)

A virus collection assembly comprising: an air blowing nozzle suitable for connecting to a gas collection bag; A filter holder, detachably connected to the blowing nozzle and adapted to hold a filter, the filter holder comprising: a first fixing sleeve; and a second fixing sleeve, sleeved with the first fixing sleeve on an axis, and clamping the filter sheet with the first fixing sleeve; a first cover detachably connected to the filter holder; and A second cover is detachably connected to the first cover, wherein the first cover and the second cover connected to each other accommodate the filter holder and the filter to which it is fixed. The virus collection assembly according to claim 1, wherein the blowing nozzle comprises a body and a sealing rubber ring, and the sealing rubber ring is located outside the body. The virus collection assembly of claim 1, wherein the blowing nozzle comprises a body, the body has a first latch portion, the first fixing sleeve has a second latch portion, the first fixing sleeve is in the The axis is sleeved with the body of the blowing nozzle, and the engagement of the second latch portion and the first latch portion restricts the first fixing sleeve relative to the body of the blowing nozzle on the axis of translation. The virus collection assembly of claim 1, wherein the first cover has a first inner sleeve and a first matching portion, the second fixing sleeve has a second matching portion, and the second The fixing sleeve and the first inner sleeve are sleeved with each other, and the cooperation of the first matching portion and the second matching portion limits the movement of the first fixing sleeve relative to the first inner sleeve on the axis Pan. The virus collection assembly of claim 1, wherein the first fixing sleeve has a first fitting portion, the second fixing sleeve has a second fitting portion, and the first fitting portion is connected to the first fitting portion. The fitting of the two fitting parts restricts the translation of the second fixing sleeve relative to the first fixing sleeve on the axis. The virus collection assembly of claim 1, wherein the first fixing sleeve has a first guide portion, the second fixing sleeve has a second guide portion, and the first guide portion is connected to the first guide portion. The cooperation of the two guide portions restricts the rotation of the second fixing sleeve relative to the first fixing sleeve on the axis. The virus collection assembly of claim 1, wherein the second cover body has a second inner sleeve, and the first fixing sleeve and the second inner sleeve are sleeved with each other. The virus collection assembly of claim 1, wherein the first cover has a first thread, the second cover has a second thread, and the first thread and the second thread are engaged with the first thread. A cover is connected to the second cover. The virus collection assembly according to claim 1, wherein the second cover body has a sealing rubber ring, the first cover body is connected with the second cover body, and the sealing rubber ring is located between the first cover body and the second cover body. between the two covers. A virus storage device, comprising: A filter holder, suitable for fixing a filter, the filter holder includes: a first fixing sleeve; and a second fixing sleeve, sleeved with the first fixing sleeve on an axis, and clamping the filter sheet with the first fixing sleeve; a first cover detachably connected to the filter holder; and A second cover is detachably connected to the first cover, wherein the first cover and the second cover connected to each other accommodate the filter holder and the filter to which it is fixed. The virus storage device of claim 10, wherein the first cover has a first inner sleeve and a first fitting portion, the second fixing sleeve has a second fitting portion, and the second fixing portion The sleeve and the first inner sleeve are sleeved with each other, and the cooperation of the first matching portion and the second matching portion restricts the translation of the first fixing sleeve relative to the first inner sleeve on the axis . The virus storage device of claim 10, wherein the first fixing sleeve has a first fitting portion, the second fixing sleeve has a second fitting portion, and the first fitting portion and the second fitting portion The fitting of the fitting portion restricts the translation of the second fixing sleeve relative to the first fixing sleeve on the axis. The virus storage device of claim 10, wherein the first fixing sleeve has a first guide portion, the second fixing sleeve has a second guide portion, and the first guide portion is connected to the second guide portion. The cooperation of the guide portion limits the rotation of the second fixing sleeve relative to the first fixing sleeve on the axis. The virus storage device according to claim 10, wherein the second cover has a second inner sleeve, and the first fixing sleeve and the second inner sleeve are sleeved with each other. The virus storage device of claim 10, wherein the first cover has a first thread, the second cover has a second thread, and the first thread and the second thread are engaged with the first thread A cover is connected to the second cover. The virus storage device according to claim 10, wherein the second cover has a sealing rubber ring, the first cover is connected with the second cover, and the sealing rubber ring is located between the first cover and the second cover between the covers. A virus collection method, comprising the following steps: receiving gas blown from the subject via an insufflator to a gas collection bag in communication with the insufflator; after the gas collection bag collects the gas blown by the subject, installing a filter holder to the insufflation nozzle; extracting the gas collected in the gas collection bag through the blowing nozzle, so that the gas collected in the gas collection bag flows through a filter fixed by the filter holder; detachably connecting a first cover to the filter holder; After the first cover body is detachably connected to the filter holder, the filter holder and the fixed filter are detached from the blowing nozzle through the first cover; and The first cover is connected to a second cover, so that the filter holder and the fixed filter are accommodated in the first cover and the second cover. The virus collection method of claim 17, wherein the step of installing the filter holder to the blowing nozzle comprises: removably connecting the filter holder to the first cover; Removably connect the filter holder to the blowing nozzle via the first cover; and The first cover is disassembled from the filter holder.

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