WO2022139119A1

WO2022139119A1 - Specimen ampoule storing apparatus

Info

Publication number: WO2022139119A1
Application number: PCT/KR2021/011969
Authority: WO
Inventors: 천성태; 송종운
Original assignee: 천성태; 송종운
Priority date: 2020-12-23
Filing date: 2021-09-03
Publication date: 2022-06-30
Also published as: KR102276406B1

Abstract

The present invention relates to a specimen ampoule storing apparatus and, particularly, to a specimen ampoule storing apparatus comprising: a body having a cover, which can be opened or closed, on the top surface so as to block transmission between specimen ampoules and prevent a secondary transmission by the specimen ampoules; an ampoule tray formed in a plate shape, disposed horizontally, installed on the inner upper part of the body to be rotatable about the center, and having a plurality of storage holes, in which specimen ampoules can be inserted, formed therethrough at fixed intervals; and a thermostatic means for maintaining a fixed temperature for specimen ampoules inserted in the ampoule tray.

Description

Specimen ampoule storage device

The present invention relates to a specimen ampoule storage device, and more particularly, to a specimen ampoule storage device capable of preventing secondary transmission due to the specimen ampoule of a contamination source carrier.

In general, a sample refers to a sample collected from a test subject, such as a patient suspected of having a bacterial or infectious disease, and the sample types include blood, feces, urine, sputum, nasopharyngeal smear, and oropharyngeal smear. The collected sample is housed in an ampule, a small container that can be sealed in order to preserve the carrier state of the subject.

These sample ampoules must be delivered to a sample testing institution by maintaining a constant temperature of about 4 to 10 degrees Celsius, which is favorable for the virus survival environment. It is stored and transported in a box.

In the case of using a cosmetic refrigerator or ice box, contaminants that may be present at the sample site are attached to the outside of the ampoule and cause transmission between the ampoules. (hereinafter referred to as 'transferr') may cause secondary transmission due to bacteria or viruses on the outside of the sample ampoule.

In addition, recent infections such as SARS, MERS, and Corona 19 can be transmitted due to the spread of the source of infection due to lack of management facilities when a test subject visits a screening clinic, public health center, or medical site for an infectious disease diagnosis. It is necessary to keep the sample ampoule of the test subject while minimizing contact with non-infected patients and medical staff as much as possible.

An object of the present invention is to provide a specimen ampoule storage device that prevents secondary transmission due to specimen ampoules while blocking an infectious source between specimen ampoules to solve the above problems.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a specimen ampoule storage device, comprising: a main body provided with an openable and openable cover on an upper surface; an ampoule tray having a plate shape, horizontally arranged, rotatably installed on the inner side of the main body, and having a plurality of storage holes through which specimen ampoules can be inserted at regular intervals; It includes a constant temperature maintaining means for maintaining a constant temperature with respect to the sample ampoule inserted in the ampoule tray.

In addition, the ampoule tray has a circular shape and a plurality of storage holes are formed through the edges along the edge, and the cover is formed to correspond at least to the ampoule tray, and is located at a position corresponding to one storage hole among the plurality of storage holes. After the input hole is formed through the input hole and the specimen ampoule is inserted into one storage hole through the input hole, the ampoule tray can be rotated so that the other storage hole adjacent to the one storage hole is positioned to correspond to the input hole.

In addition, the cover has an empty barrel inside, and an input passage extending downward of the input hole to a point spaced apart from the ampoule tray by a predetermined distance is formed, and the input passage is provided with an opening and closing hole for elastically opening and closing the lower end can be

In addition, an ampoule detection sensor for detecting whether a specimen ampoule is inserted into one storage hole of the ampoule tray positioned to correspond to the input hole; Further comprising a washing means for spraying a cleaning solution with respect to the sample ampoule inserted in the ampoule tray; but, when one storage hole is empty and the sample ampoule is detected by the ampoule detection sensor, the cleaning means is moved to one storage hole After spraying the cleaning solution towards the sample ampoule inserted in the ampule, the ampoule tray can be rotated.

In addition, the main body is provided with a display means for indicating that all of the sample ampoules are plugged into the plurality of storage holes on the outer surface, and when the sample ampoule is sensed immediately after the ampoule tray is rotated by the ampoule detection sensor, the display means is It can be operated to confirm that all sample ampoules are accommodated in the ampoule tray.

In addition, the main body, a partition plate provided in the center to partition the upper space and the lower space, a motor provided on the lower side adjacent to the partition plate to generate a rotational force, is provided on the upper side of the partition plate and transmits the rotational force of the motor It includes a rotating shaft that receives and rotates, wherein the ampoule tray is detachably coupled to the upper end of the rotating shaft and can be rotated together with the rotating shaft when combined with the rotating shaft, and a handle may be provided in the central portion.

According to the present invention, since the sample ampoule is inserted at a certain interval in the storage hole of the ampoule tray, the source of infection between the sample ampoules can be blocked, and the body containing the ampoule tray can be moved to the sample test site, so the transferor directly moves the sample ampoule Since it is not necessary to touch the ampoules, it is possible to block secondary transmission caused by bacteria or viruses on the sample ampoule. In addition, by washing the sample ampoule through the washing means, secondary transmission due to the sample ampoule can be prevented in advance.

And, through the constant temperature maintenance means, it is possible to prevent the sample ampoule from being mutated, so the accuracy of the sample test can be increased. Since it can be injected, contact with non-infected patients or medical staff can be minimized.

1 is a perspective view showing the external structure of the specimen ampoule storage device of the present invention;

2 is a perspective view showing that the ampoule tray is separated from the main body applied to the specimen ampoule storage device of the present invention;

3 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the specimen ampoule storage device of the present invention;

4 is a perspective view showing a coupling relationship between a motor, a rotating shaft and an ampoule tray applied to the specimen ampoule storage device of the present invention;

5 is a perspective view showing the structure of the ampoule tray applied to the specimen ampoule storage device of the present invention;

6 is an exemplary view showing a state in which the specimen ampoule is put through the input hole of the cover applied to the specimen ampoule storage device of the present invention;

7 is an exemplary view showing an example of an opening/closing opening applied to the specimen ampoule storage device of the present invention;

8 is a perspective view showing the installation structure of the constant temperature maintenance means applied to the specimen ampoule storage device of the present invention.

In the present invention, the main body having an openable and openable cover on the upper surface to prevent secondary transmission due to the specimen ampoules while blocking the source of infection between the specimen ampoules; an ampoule tray having a plate shape, horizontally arranged, rotatably installed on the inner side of the main body based on the center, and having a plurality of storage holes through which specimen ampoules can be inserted at regular intervals; We propose a specimen ampoule storage device comprising a; constant temperature maintaining means for maintaining a constant temperature with respect to the specimen ampoule inserted in the ampoule tray.

The scope of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described below, and various modifications may be made by those of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the technical gist of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the specimen ampoule storage device of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying FIGS. 1 to 8 .

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The present invention's specimen ampoule storage device includes a main body 100, an ampoule tray 200 and a constant temperature maintaining means 300 as shown in FIGS. 1 to 8 .

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , the main body 100 has an empty barrel shape and is provided with an openable and openable cover 110 on the upper surface, and the cover 110 is hinged with the upper surface of the main body 100 . , it is preferable not to separate from the main body 100 when opened. And inside the main body 100, as shown in FIG. 3, a partition plate 130 may be provided in the center to be partitioned into an upper space and a lower space, and as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the partition plate A motor 140 generating rotational force may be provided on a lower side adjacent to 130 , and a rotating shaft 150 , which rotates by receiving rotational force of the motor 140 , may be provided on an upper side of the partition plate 130 . In addition, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , a display means 120 for displaying the operating state of the present invention so that a user can easily know it may be provided on the outside of the main body 100 , and the display means 120 . may be a display or the like.

The ampoule tray 200, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 5, forms a circular plate shape and is horizontally disposed, and is installed on the inner upper portion of the main body 100 to be rotatable with respect to the center. That is, the ampoule tray 200 is installed inside the upper side of the partition plate 130 in the main body 100 as shown in FIG. 3 , while both ends are open and the inside is empty in the form of a partition plate 130 It may be surrounded by a container 400 placed above the.

In addition, since the ampoule tray 200 is rotatably installed, the upper end may be coupled to the rotation shaft 150 as shown in FIGS. 3 and 5 . At this time, the ampoule tray 200 may be rotated together with the rotation shaft 150 when combined with the rotation shaft 150 , and may be detachably coupled to the rotation shaft 150 . And the upper surface central portion of the ampoule tray 200 may be provided with a handle 220 held by the user. Accordingly, after the user opens the cover 110 and grips the handle 220 , the ampoule tray 200 can be pulled out of the main body 100 as shown in FIG. 2 .

As shown in FIG. 5, a plurality of storage holes 210 are formed through the ampoule tray 200 along the edge at regular intervals, and in each storage hole 210, the sample collected from the subject is accommodated therein. The sealed specimen ampoule 10 may be inserted.

In the present invention, although the cover 110 is opened and the sample ampoule 10 is inserted into the ampoule tray 200 to store the sample ampoule 10 inside the body 100, the cover 110 is continuously opened. Since it is difficult to maintain a constant temperature for the sample ampoule 10 during the test, it is preferable that the sample ampoule 10 be introduced into the body 100 without opening the cover 110 .

As an example, the cover 110 is formed to have a size and shape corresponding to at least the ampoule tray 200 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3 , and one storage hole 210 of the plurality of storage holes 210 . ) and the input hole 111 is formed through the corresponding position. Accordingly, the specimen ampoule 10 may be inserted into one storage hole 210 of the ampoule tray 200 through the input hole 111 without opening the cover 110 as shown in FIG. 6 . As such, after the specimen ampoule 10 is inserted into one storage hole 210 , the ampoule tray 200 is positioned so that the storage hole 210 and the other storage hole 210 adjacent to the storage hole 111 correspond to the input hole 111 . It can be rotated as much as possible so that the sample ampoule 10 to be added next can be inserted into the ampoule tray 200 .

And the cover 110, as shown in FIG. 3, has an empty barrel inside, and an input passage 112 extending downward of the input hole 111 to a point spaced apart from the ampoule tray 200 by a predetermined distance. can be formed. The input passage 112 guides the sample ampoule 10 as it moves to the storage hole 210 through the input hole 111, considering that the cover 110 and the ampoule tray 200 are spaced apart. do.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 7 , an opening/closing opening 113 that opens and closes elastically may be provided at the lower end of the input passage 112 . Therefore, the opening/closing opening 113 is normally closed, and when the sample ampoule 10 passes through the input passage 112, it is opened by the force of the user pushing the sample ampoule 10, and the sample ampoule 10 is When it is inserted into the storage hole 210 of the ampoule tray 200, it is closed elastically, so that a constant temperature for the sample ampoule 10 can be maintained.

The constant temperature maintenance means 300 maintains a constant temperature with respect to the sample ampoule 10 inserted in the ampoule tray 200 . The constant temperature maintaining means 300 includes, for example, a thermoelectric element that absorbs heat on one side by power to form a low temperature part and the other surface heats up to form a high temperature part, and a water block provided to cover the other surface of the thermoelectric element and cooling water flowing inside. can do.

In addition, the constant temperature maintaining means 300, as shown in FIG. 8, while the thermoelectric element and / and the water block is provided inside or outside, at least one cold air outlet and air inlet protrudingly formed in the thermostatic body may further include have. The thermostatic body is provided inside the upper side of the partition plate 130 in the main body 100, and only the protruding cold air outlet and air intake port can be provided on the outside of the container 400 to be inserted into the container 400. have. Therefore, the cold air generated through the thermoelectric element enters the container 400 through the cold air outlet so that the sample ampoule 10 can maintain a constant temperature state, and the air in the container 400 through the air inlet is supplied to the constant temperature body. As it can be introduced into the interior, it forms a circulation structure of air to continuously form cold air.

And the cooling water flowing inside the water block and cooling the other surface of the thermoelectric element, the cooling water circulation motor 500 and the fan 700 provided in the space below the main body 100 partitioned by the partition plate 130 as shown in FIG. ) can be configured to cycle by

On the other hand, in the present invention, an ampoule detection sensor for detecting whether the sample ampoule 10 is inserted in one storage hole 210 of the ampoule tray 200 positioned to correspond to the input hole 111, and the ampoule tray 200 ) may further include a washing means for spraying a washing solution with respect to the sample ampoule (10) plugged in. Here, the washing means includes a washing nozzle that is provided on the upper portion of the container 400 and sprays a washing solution, and a washing solution storage trough which is provided outside or inside the body 100 and stores the washing solution, and of the body 100 . It may further include a waste washing solution container 600 provided outside or inside and in which the used washing solution is accommodated.

The present invention further comprising such an ampoule detection sensor and washing means, when one storage hole 210 is empty by the ampoule detection sensor and the specimen ampoule 10 is detected to be inserted, the cleaning means is moved to one storage hole 210 ) sprays the cleaning solution toward the sample ampoule 10 inserted into the ampoules, and then the ampoule tray 200 is rotated.

And immediately after the ampoule tray 200 is rotated, when the sample ampoule 10 is detected by the ampoule detection sensor, this means that the sample ampoule 10 is all inserted into the plurality of storage holes 210 of the ampoule tray 200. , the display means 120 is operated so that the user can confirm that all of the specimen ampoules 10 are accommodated in the ampoule tray 200 .

In the present invention as described above, since the specimen ampoules 10 are inserted at regular intervals in the storage hole 210 of the ampoule tray 200, the source of infection between the specimen ampoules 10 can be blocked, and the ampoule tray 200 ) can be moved to the sample test site, so that the transporter does not have to directly touch the sample ampoule, thereby preventing secondary transmission due to bacteria or viruses on the sample ampoule 10 .

In addition, by washing the sample ampoule 10 through the washing means, secondary transmission due to the sample ampoule 10 can be blocked in advance.

* And through the constant temperature maintenance means, it is possible to prevent the sample ampoule 10 from being mutated, so the accuracy of the sample test can be increased, and through the input hole 111 of the cover 110, bacterial or viral infection is suspected. Since the subject to be tested can directly inject his/her sample ampoule 10, contact with non-infected patients or medical staff can be suppressed as much as possible.

10: sample ampoule

100: body 110: cover

111: input hole 112: input passage

113: opening and closing 120: indication means

130: partition plate 140: motor

150: rotation axis

200: ampoule tray 210: storage hole

220: handle

300: constant temperature maintenance means

400: container

500: coolant circulation motor

600: waste washing solution container

700: fan

Claims

a main body 100 provided with an openable and openable cover 110 on the upper surface;

It forms a plate shape, is horizontally arranged, is installed on the inner upper portion of the main body 100 rotatably based on the center, and has a plurality of storage holes 210 through which the sample ampoule 10 can be inserted at regular intervals. Ampoule tray 200;

constant temperature maintaining means 300 for maintaining a constant temperature with respect to the sample ampoule 10 inserted in the ampoule tray 200;

A specimen ampoule storage device comprising a.
The method of claim 1,

The ampoule tray 200 has a circular shape and a plurality of storage holes 210 are formed through the edges along the edge,

The cover 110 is formed to correspond to at least the ampoule tray 200, and the input hole 111 is formed through at a position corresponding to one of the storage holes 210 among the plurality of storage holes 210,

After the specimen ampoule 10 is inserted into one storage hole 210 through the input hole 111 , the other storage hole 210 adjacent to the one storage hole 210 is positioned to correspond to the input hole 111 . A specimen ampoule storage device, characterized in that the tray 200 rotates.
3. The method of claim 2,

The cover 110 has an empty barrel inside, and an input passage 112 extending downward of the input hole 111 to a point spaced apart from the ampoule tray 200 by a predetermined distance is formed,

The input passage (112), the specimen ampoule storage device, characterized in that provided with an opening (113) for elastically opening and closing the lower end.
3. The method of claim 2,

an ampoule detection sensor for detecting whether the sample ampoule 10 is inserted into one storage hole 210 of the ampoule tray 200 positioned to correspond to the input hole 111;

It further includes; cleaning means for spraying the cleaning solution with respect to the sample ampoule 10 inserted in the ampoule tray 200;

When one storage hole 210 is empty and the sample ampoule 10 is detected by the ampoule detection sensor, the cleaning means sprays the cleaning solution toward the sample ampoule 10 plugged into one storage hole 210 After that, the sample ampoule storage device, characterized in that the ampoule tray 200 is rotated.
5. The method of claim 4,

The main body 100 is provided with a display means 120 for indicating that all of the specimen ampoules 10 are plugged into the plurality of storage holes 210 on the outer surface,

When the sample ampoule 10 is sensed immediately after the ampoule tray 200 is rotated by the ampoule detection sensor, the display means 120 is operated to confirm that all of the sample ampoule 10 is accommodated in the ampoule tray 200 Specimen ampoule storage device, characterized in that there is.
The method of claim 1,

The main body 100 includes a partition plate 130 provided in the center to partition an upper space and a lower space, a motor 140 provided on a lower side adjacent to the partition plate 130 to generate a rotational force, and the partition plate It is provided on the upper side of the 130 and includes a rotating shaft 150 that rotates by receiving the rotational force of the motor 140,

The ampoule tray 200 is detachably coupled to the upper end of the rotation shaft 150 and can be rotated together with the rotation shaft 150 when combined with the rotation shaft 150, and a handle 220 is provided in the central portion. specimen ampoule storage device.