TWM626488U - Urine collecting apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

A urine collection device, comprising a body to collect urine, a drainage elbow and a drainage The pipe is connected, and urine is brought from the main body to the urine collection container through the suction motor of the auxiliary suction unit; a fixing device is used for the drainage tube to be received, so as to prevent the drainage tube from hanging down and causing the user to trip over the drainage tube. Injury; with at least one handle and a non-slip base for users to fix the body of the urine collection device during the process, making the use more convenient.

Description

Urine collection device

This creation is related to a urine collection device; in particular, it refers to a urine collection device that can prevent the leakage of urine.

For older male patients with mobility problems, long-term bedridden conditions, or inconvenience to go to the toilet, they usually choose to use diapers or catheters when they cannot urinate smoothly. When using diapers, it is easy to feel uncomfortable and hot due to covering the lower body for a long time. If it is not changed frequently, the skin will be allergic, and in severe cases, it will cause urinary tract infection. When a urinary catheter is used, it is an invasive method of catheterization, mainly inserting one end of the urinary catheter into the bladder position to allow urine to flow out, and the other end of the urinary catheter is exposed outside, but this method is easy to cause Bacterial infection. In addition, the longer one end of the catheter is inserted into the body, the easier it is to cause urinary tract infection. In addition, the process of inserting and removing the catheter will also cause pain and discomfort to the user.

Furthermore, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, most of the urine collection containers on the market are designed with large diameters, which are easy to be placed with the front end of the male genitalia, and have a urination port located below the urination container, and then use a The drainage tube connects the urine to a urine bag or a urine bucket, and the conventional urinary catheter and the drainage tube are joined and hanged vertically. A pulling force or improper pulling may cause the catheter to be improperly separated from the urinary catheter, resulting in the problem of urine leakage. As well as the tube body between the drainage tube and the urine bag, the fixing method will produce different obstacles as the user faces different levels of activities. The urine bag needs to be carried during daily activities, or the user with limited mobility or after surgery needs to be placed. On the crutches or the drip stand, it is possible to trip over the hanging type of the catheter, thereby affecting the safety of activities.

In view of this, the purpose of this creation is to provide a urine collecting device, which has the defect of no leakage in use, and is convenient for use in various postures.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, a urine collection device provided by the present creation includes a body and a drainage elbow, wherein the body has an inner space and an opening communicating with the inner space, and the drainage elbow includes a first pipe section, a bend A folded section and a second pipe section, wherein the first pipe section is connected to one end of the body that is different from the opening, and both ends of the bent section are respectively connected to the first pipe section and the second pipe section, wherein the extension direction of the first pipe section The extension direction of the second pipe section is parallel to or sandwiched by an acute angle.

The effect of the present invention is that the drainage tube can move upward along the body toward the open end of the urine collection device through the setting of the bent section of the urine collection device, so as to avoid the drainage tube hanging down and causing the user to trip over the drainage tube. harm.

For a clearer description, preferred embodiments are given and described in detail with the drawings as follows. Please refer to the urine collecting device 100 of a preferred embodiment of the present invention shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 . The urine collecting device 100 includes a main body 10 and a drainage elbow 20 . The main body 10 can be formed in one piece or in multiple pieces. Assembling and molding, in the material part, the body 10 can be made of flexible materials and hard materials. In addition, the body 10 can also adopt a structure made of partially rigid materials and partially flexible materials. In the structural part, the main body 10 is generally funnel-shaped and has an inner space S, the upper part of the main body 10 has an opening 12 connected to the inner space S, and the lower part of the main body 10 is in a constricted shape, the opening 12 can be used for male genitalia The front end extends in, and in addition, it can also be used closely to the female perineum.

The drainage elbow 20 of the urine collecting device 100 includes a first pipe section 21 , a bending section 22 and a second pipe section 23 . Please refer to FIG. 2 , the first pipe section 21 is connected to the main body 10 and is different from the opening 12 One end (ie, the lower part of the main body 10 ), the two ends of the bending section 22 are respectively connected to the first pipe section 21 and the second pipe section 23 . Taking FIG. 2 as an example, the second pipe section 23 is an upwardly extending and abutting portion. The main body 10 and the first pipe section 21 of the two parts define a first extension line L1 and a second extension line L2, wherein the first pipe section 21 extends along the first extension line L1, and the second pipe section 23 extends along the first extension line L1. The second extension line L2 extends, and the first extension line L1 and the second extension line L2 are parallel to or sandwich an acute angle θ. The distance between the first extension line L1 and the second extension line L2 shown in FIG. 2 is The interposed acute angle θ is about 5-30 degrees, but not limited thereto.

The main body 10 of the above-mentioned urine collecting device 100 is close to the male genitalia, and when the front end of the male genitalia extends into the main body 10, the discharged urine is concentrated in the main body 10 and is not easily splashed around. The discharge path is changed along the drainage elbow 20 , because the drainage elbow 20 is designed to be bent, so the urine will not drop directly outside. Of course, when using the urine collecting device 100 of this embodiment, a drainage tube 30 (the imaginary line in FIG. 2 represents the drainage tube 30) is externally connected to the second pipe section 23 of the drainage elbow 20, so that the drainage tube 30 can be smoothly collected The urine is concentrated and drained to a predetermined location, such as a urine collection bag or a urine bucket. In addition, a connecting piece 24 can be optionally provided between the second pipe section 23 and the main body 10 . The connecting piece 24 prevents the second pipe section 23 from deflecting in any direction and has the effect of stabilizing the second pipe section 23 .

The urine collecting device 100 of the above-mentioned embodiment improves the inconvenience and discomfort of wearing a diaper, and also improves the pain caused by directly inserting a urinary catheter on the genitals. In addition, in order to ensure the comfort of use and avoid leakage of urine, the urine collecting device 100 of the present embodiment may be provided with a folded portion 14 on the periphery of the opening 12 of the main body 10, and the folded portion 14 has the ability to deform under pressure, and An overflow prevention groove S1 is formed between the folded portion 14 and the inner wall of the main body 10 , and the overflow prevention groove S1 can prevent the backflow of urine.

Other derivative structures of this creation will be described below. 5 and 6 , it is disclosed that the urine collecting device 100 further includes a fixing device 40 , and the fixing device 40 includes a fixing ring 41 and a seat 42 . In addition, the outer surface of the main body 10 has at least one There are two protruding walls 16 in this embodiment and are arranged at intervals. When the fixing ring 41 is sleeved on the main body 10 , the upper and lower side edges of the fixing ring 41 abut against the two protruding walls 16 respectively. , so that the body 10 cannot slip off relative to the fixing ring 41 . The mounting seat 42 is in the shape of a hook in this embodiment, and can be used for hanging in a proper position. In addition, when the body 10 is assembled in multiple pieces, the components located between the two protruding walls 16 may be made of hard plastic, so as to facilitate the stable socket connection of the fixing ring 41 of the fastener 40 .

As shown in FIG. 7 , the preferred use method is to connect one end of the drainage tube 30 to the second pipe section 23 of the drainage elbow 20, and then turn the other end of the drainage tube 30 through the space below the seat 42, In order that the drainage tube 30 can drain urine smoothly, in one embodiment, the urine collection device 100 includes an auxiliary liquid suction unit 80 , and the auxiliary liquid suction unit 80 includes a urine collection container 82 and an air suction motor 84 . One end of the drainage tube 30 extends into the urine collection container 82 , and the urine in the main body 10 can be forcibly introduced into the urine collection container 82 by activating the air suction motor 84 to cause a pressure change inside the urine collection container 82 .

8 and FIG. 9 , in order to facilitate the user to operate the urine collecting device 100 of the present invention, the seat 42 can be provided with at least one docking portion 43 on the side. In one embodiment, the aforementioned docking portion 43 is lateral In a protruding shape, another hollow handle 50 is detachably connected to the docking portion 43. Preferably, the docking portion 43 has an external thread 43a, and the handle 50 has a screw hole 53, through which the external thread 43a is provided. The combination of 43a and the screw hole 53 is for the purpose of detachable butt joint. When the user wants to use the urine collecting device 100 of the present invention to urinate, the user can hold the handle 50 for operation and use. Since the handle 50 is a hollow structure, when a first hole 51 is provided on the circumferential surface of the handle 50 and a second hole 52 is provided on the end surface of the handle 50, the first hole 51 The inside of the handle 50 is communicated with the second hole 52 . The aforementioned drainage tube 30 can extend from the first hole 51 and then pass through the second hole 52 . In this way, not only the direction of the drainage tube 30 can be controlled, but also the direction of the drainage tube 30 can be controlled. The drainage tube 30 can also be provided with a stable support effect, so that the drainage tube 30 will not interfere with the thigh, and the drainage tube 30 can be prevented from being folded so that the urine cannot be smoothly drawn out, and the risk of accidental tripping when the user gets up is reduced. . Secondly, the mounting seat 42 can be provided with the external thread 43a on one side according to the user's habits and needs, and a docking portion 43 can also be provided on both sides of the mounting seat 42, and each docking portion 43 can provide a grip The handle 50 is connected, in other words, the user can use the urine collecting device 100 of the present invention by grasping with both hands or with one hand with the left hand and the right hand. Furthermore, because the above-mentioned handle 50 and the docking portion 43 are assembled in a detachable manner, it is convenient for storage, and when the user finishes urinating, the handle 50 can be easily separated from the docking portion 43 . Removed for cleaning the urine collection device 100 . In addition, in other applications, the combination of the mounting seat 42 and the handle 50 is not limited to a screw locking and fixing method, and a tenon joint or other detachable assembly methods can also be used.

The drainage tube 30 shown in FIG. 8 can also cooperate with the auxiliary pumping unit 80 to assist in the drainage of urine, and can also be directly connected to the urine collection container 82 .

The urine collecting device 100 of the present invention can be further matched with the following accessories to make the operation and use more convenient. 10 to FIG. 12 , it is disclosed to include an anti-skid base 60 , the anti-skid base 60 includes a rod 62 and a support plate 64 , and the anti-skid base 60 passes through the bending of the drainage elbow 20 through the rod 62 . Section 22 enables the angle of the support sheet 64 to be adjusted to suit the needs of the user's urination posture. The aforementioned support sheet 64 can be placed on a flat surface for use. Besides, the urine collecting device 100 may further include a support frame 70 , the support frame 70 includes a joint seat 72 and a support rod 74 , the joint seat 72 is connected to the seat 42 of the fixing device 40 and is connected with the support rod 74 . The handle 50 is sleeved and locked; one end of the support rod 74 is connected to the combination seat 72 and can adjust the placement angle relative to the combination seat 72 . In this embodiment, the combination seat 72 is a ring frame structure and is sleeved on the seat 42 , so that the purpose of changing the arrangement angle of the support rod 74 can be achieved, and the angle can be changed to an appropriate angle according to the needs of the user. Please refer to FIG. 13 , which shows that when the urine collecting device 100 is used, one end of the support rod 74 is pressed against the user's abdomen to provide the effect of holding the urine collecting device 100 stably so as to facilitate urination. Through the design of the support frame 70 , the urine collection device 100 has two positions that respectively abut against the body parts of the user, namely, the opening 12 of the main body 10 abutting on or around the urination organ of the user, and the support rod 74 Abutting on or around the user's abdomen, through the contact with the two parts of the user's body, it is convenient for the user to perceive whether the urine collection device 100 is in an appropriate placement position and angle. Further, it is convenient for the user to use the urine collecting device 100 at a correct angle or posture.

The inner space of the main body 10 in the above-mentioned embodiment is tapered from the opening 12 toward the bottom (ie, the part connecting the first pipe section 21 of the drainage elbow 20 ). However, in practice, the main body can also have the main body 10A shown in FIG. 14 . 15, the aforementioned body 10A (10B) defines a first section A1, a second section A2 and a third section A3, wherein the first section A1 has the opening 12. The third section A3 is connected to the first pipe section 21 of the drainage elbow 20, and the second section A2 is located between the first section A1 and the third section A3. In particular, the diameter of the second section A2 increases from the first section A1 to the third section A3, and the diameter of the third section A3 goes from the second section A2 to the drainage elbow 20 The first pipe section 21 decreases. By increasing the diameter of the second section A2 to expand the inner space, the male user's reproductive organs can feel more comfortable during urination. In addition, in one embodiment, the second section A2 and the third section A3 can be made of elastically deformable materials, so that the male user's genitalia can be elastically deformed, so that the use of The person can urinate in a more comfortable state. For example, when the male user's genitalia is erect, the inner space of the second section A2 or the third section A3 can be enlarged, and urination can still be performed smoothly.

In addition, the body 10C disclosed in FIG. 16 has an oblique cut 12a at the top, and the oblique cut 12a communicates with the opening 12. It can be known from the disclosure of the figure that the oblique cut 12a is arranged upwards to facilitate the insertion of the male genitalia into the interior of the body 10C. Alternatively, the configuration of the opening 12 and the oblique incision 12a can be suitable for use by women, that is, the curvature of the female user's pubic area can be matched, so that the body 10C is aligned with the urethra to hold urine and prevent urine leakage.

In another embodiment, the opening 12 of the urine collecting device 100 may also be as shown in FIG. 17 , wherein a horizontal reference line L3 is defined to cut across the opening 12 and the opening 12 is divided into an upper half opening 12b and The lower half opening 12c, and the width of the upper half opening 12b in the upward direction of the horizontal reference line L3 is tapered from top to bottom, and the width of the lower half opening 12c in the downward direction of the horizontal reference line L3 from top to bottom It is tapered, and the maximum width of the lower half opening 12c is equivalent to the minimum width of the upper half opening 12b, so the area of the upper half opening 12b is larger than the area of the lower half opening 12c; through the above design, it is convenient to use It is used in different situations. For example, for male users, the size and angle of the penis in the non-erect state and the erect state vary greatly. Therefore, the design of the opening 12 of the urine collecting device 100 is more important. Through the design of the opening 12 of the urine collecting device 100 of the present embodiment, the penis of the male user in the non-erect state can be inserted into the lower half opening 12c to urinate. When it is in the erect state before the opening, due to the design of the larger width and area of the upper half opening 12b, enough space can be provided for the user's penis to penetrate through the opening 12 in the non-erect state or the erect state. .

To sum up, the urine collecting device 100 provided by the present invention can be used in different combinations with the derivative structures according to the habits and needs of users, which is convenient for use in various postures, and there is no leakage in use. The design of the anti-overflow groove S1 formed between the folded portion 14 and the inner wall of the body 10, thereby achieving the effect of preventing the reverse flow of urine; in addition, the setting of the folded section 22 mainly enables the drainage tube 30 to flow smoothly. With the main body 10 facing upward toward the opening 12 of the urine collecting device 100 , the drainage tube 30 is prevented from hanging down and the user tripping over the drainage tube 30 is prevented. The urine collecting device 100 of the present invention can be used not only by men, but also by women.

The above is only a preferred feasible embodiment of this creation, and all equivalent changes made by applying the description of this creation and the scope of the patent application should be included in the patent scope of this creation.

[This creation] 100: Urine collection device 10, 10A, 10B, 10C: body 12: Opening 12a: Oblique cuts 12b: upper half opening 12c: lower half opening 14: Reflex part 16: Tugaki 20: Drainage elbow 21: The first pipe section 22: Bending segment 23: Second Pipe Section 24: connecting piece 30: Drainage tube 40: Fastener 41: Fixed ring 42: Seated 43: Butt 43a: External thread 50: Grip 51: The first hole 52: Second hole 53: screw hole 60: non-slip base 62: Rod 64: Support sheet 70: Support frame 72: Combination seat 74: Support rod 80: Auxiliary pumping unit 82: Urine container 84: Extraction motor S: interior space S1: Spill prevention tank L1: The first extension line L2: Second extension line L3: Horizontal reference line θ: acute angle A1: The first section A2: Second section A3: The third section

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a urine collecting device according to a preferred embodiment of the invention. FIG. 2 is a right side view of FIG. 1 . FIG. 3 is a front view of FIG. 1 . FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 4-4 of FIG. 3 . FIG. 5 is an exploded view of the urine collecting device including the fastener according to the above preferred embodiment. FIG. 6 is a combined side view of the components shown in FIG. 5 . FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the urine collecting device including the auxiliary pumping unit according to the above preferred embodiment. FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the urine collecting device including the handle according to the above preferred embodiment. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the handle among the components shown in FIG. 8 . FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the urine collecting device including the support frame according to the above preferred embodiment. FIG. 11 is an exploded view of the components shown in FIG. 10 . FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the urine collecting device including the anti-slip base according to the above preferred embodiment. Figure 13 is a schematic diagram of the use of the created urine collection device. FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram of another aspect of the body of the urine collecting device created. FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram of another aspect of the main body of the urine collecting device created. FIG. 16 is a schematic diagram of another aspect of the main body of the urine collection device created. FIG. 17 is a front view of another aspect of the main body of the urine collecting device of the present invention.

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12: Opening

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20: Drainage elbow

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40: Fastener

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42: Seated

43: Butt

43a: Internal thread

Claims (15)

A urine collection device, comprising a body and a drainage elbow, wherein the body has an inner space and an opening communicating with the inner space, the drainage elbow comprises a first pipe section, a bending section and a second pipe section, wherein The first pipe section is connected to one end of the body that is different from the opening, and both ends of the bent section are respectively connected to the first pipe section and the second pipe section, wherein the extension direction of the first pipe section and the extension direction of the second pipe section are parallel or with an acute angle. The urine collecting device of claim 1, wherein the body has a folded portion on the periphery of the opening, and an overflow prevention groove is formed between the folded portion and the inner wall of the body. The urine collecting device as claimed in claim 1 includes a fixing device, the fixing device includes a fixing ring and a seat, the fixing ring is sleeved on the main body, and the seat is connected with the fixing ring. The urine collecting device as claimed in claim 3, wherein the outer surface of the main body has at least one protruding wall, and one side edge of the fixing ring abuts the projecting wall, so that the main body cannot slip off relative to the fixing ring. The urine collecting device according to claim 3, comprising at least one handle; the seat comprises at least one butt portion, and the handle is detachably connected to the butt portion. The urine collecting device as claimed in claim 5, wherein the handle has a screw hole, and the abutting portion of the seat has an external thread for matching with the screw hole. The urine collection device according to claim 5, comprising a drainage tube, one end of the drainage tube is connected to the second pipe section of the drainage elbow; the handle is a hollow tube body and has a first hole and a second hole , the first hole and the second hole communicate with the inside of the handle, wherein the other end of the drainage tube enters the inside of the handle through the first hole and is pulled out from the second hole. The urine collecting device of claim 3 includes a support frame, one end of the support frame is connected with the seat, and the other end can be used to abut against the user's abdomen. The urine collecting device as claimed in claim 8, wherein the support frame comprises a combination seat and a support rod, the combination seat is connected to the seat, and one end of the support rod is connected to the combination seat and can adjust the placement angle relative to the combination seat. The urine collecting device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, comprising a non-slip base, the non-slip base is combined with the bent section of the drainage elbow, and the anti-slip base has a support sheet that can be adjusted in angle. The urine collecting device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, comprising a connecting piece connecting the main body and the second pipe section of the drainage elbow. The urine collection device as claimed in claim 7, comprising an auxiliary liquid suction unit and a drainage tube, the auxiliary liquid suction unit comprising a urine collection container and a suction motor; one end of the drainage tube is connected to the first part of the drainage elbow The other end of the two pipe sections extends into the urine collection container, and the air suction motor extracts the air in the urine collection container. The urine collection device of claim 1, wherein the body defines a first section, a second section and a third section, the first section has the opening, and the third section is connected to the drainage The first pipe section of the elbow, the second section is located between the first section and the third section; wherein the diameter of the second section increases from the first section to the third section direction , the diameter of the third section decreases from the second section to the first pipe section of the drainage elbow. The urine collecting device according to claim 1, wherein the top of the main body includes an oblique cutout, and the oblique cutout communicates with the opening. The urine collecting device of claim 1, wherein a horizontal reference line is defined across the opening and the opening is divided into an upper half opening and a lower half opening, wherein the upper half opening is upwards from the horizontal reference line The width of the lower half of the opening is tapered from top to bottom, the width of the lower half of the opening in the downward direction of the horizontal reference line is tapered from top to bottom, and the maximum width of the lower half of the opening is equivalent to the minimum of the upper half of the opening. width.

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