CN111888090A - Tampon booster applicator tool, tampon product set, and production device therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention discloses a tampon-assisted application tool, a tampon product set and a production device thereof. The tampon-assisted application tool of the invention comprises a conduit and a push rod for pushing out the tampon, and the conduit comprises A casing and a guide tube for introducing a tampon, the casing has a tampon plug-in end and a tampon discharge end, and the conduit of the present invention is a one-time-use conduit. The guide tube is connected with the tampon plug-in end of the housing, and an elastic part is arranged on the inner side wall of the guide tube, and the elastic part has an elastic snap-connector which can collide with the push rod. The guide tube is also provided with a drawstring lead-out hole, and a cutout communicated with the drawstring lead-out hole is also provided on the guide tube, and the cutout extends to the edge of the guide tube away from the discharge end of the tampon. The tampon-assisted application tool of the present invention can not only ensure the hygienic cleanliness of use, but also reduce the environmental pollution caused by the material of the push rod part and the processing and use costs.

Description

Tampon booster applicator tool, tampon product set, and production device therefor

technical field

The invention relates to the technical field of tampons, in particular to a tampon boosting application tool, a tampon product set and a production device thereof.

Background technique

A tampon is a feminine product that can be used instead of a sanitary napkin. It is a cylinder made of fibers with strong water absorption. Existing tampons are classified into a finger-push type and a catheter type. The former is pushed into the body by the user's fingers during use, and the latter is pushed into the body by means of an applicator catheter.

At present, the penetration rate of tampons in the European and American markets has reached 70%-80%, while the domestic market share is less than 3%; because tampons can prevent side leakage, the absorption power of tampons is excellent, and the body directly Absorbs menstrual blood, keeps the body clean and dry, and is easy to exercise. In addition, tampons absorb menstrual blood and do not come into contact with air, which is not easy to breed bacteria and has no odor. It can reduce the incidence of vaginal infection and cervical inflammation, and also eliminate the need for sanitary napkins Therefore, tampons are gradually accepted by domestic consumers.

However, tampons are just in their infancy in the domestic market, and most domestic consumers are very unfamiliar with the use of tampons, especially for beginners, the use of finger-push tampons increases the difficulty for consumers to use , even after using multiple tampons and still not inserted into the non-sensitive area, the push-type tampons give consumers a very poor experience, which further affects the widespread promotion of the tampon market. The use of catheter-type tampons brings great convenience to beginners, and catheter-type tampons need to rely on a booster applicator to insert the tampon into the body during use.

At present, most of the booster applicators on the market consist of two parts, an outer catheter and a push rod, and are basically disposable auxiliary tools. Existing tampon booster applicators are mainly made of PE and PP and other materials by high temperature injection molding, so in the long run, single-use booster applicators will pollute the environment. However, most of the currently mature degradable plastic materials have low heat resistance, high brittleness, poor processing performance and high price and cost, and are not suitable for the processing of tampon booster applicators. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop and produce tools for boosting application of tampons with high hygiene and cleanliness, safety in use, convenience and low cost of use.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In order to overcome the above shortcomings, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a tampon boosting application tool, a tampon product set and a production device thereof.

The tampon boost applicator tool of the present invention includes a conduit and a push rod, the conduit including a housing for introducing a tampon, the housing having a tampon insertion end and a tampon discharge end, the The push rod is used to push out the tampon from the discharge end of the tampon, the conduit is a disposable conduit, the push rod is a reusable push rod, and the inner side wall of the conduit is also provided with a At least one elastic portion protruding toward its longitudinal center axis. The tampon-assisted application tool of the present invention is prepared by using disposable materials for the catheter part that needs to be inserted into the body, and using reusable materials for the push rod part, so that it can not only ensure the hygienic cleanliness of the product, the use of The utility model has the advantages of safety, and can reduce the environmental pollution caused by the material of the push rod part, and can also reduce the processing cost and the use cost of the tampon booster application tool.

Further, the conduit further includes a guide tube connected to the tampon insertion end of the housing, and the elastic portion is disposed on the inner side wall of the guide tube.

Further, an anti-slip area is also provided on the outer surface of the guide tube, and an anti-slip pattern is arranged in the anti-slip area, and the anti-slip pattern is any shape. Therefore, it is convenient for the user to grasp the guide tube, and it is not easy to fall off.

Further, the guide tube is also provided with a pull-out hole, and the guide tube is also provided with a cutout that communicates with the pull-out hole, and the cutout extends to a distance away from the guide tube. the edge of the discharge end of the tampon. Therefore, before the cotton sliver is pushed into the body, the drawstring is pulled from the incision to the drawstring lead-out hole to prevent the drawstring from being pushed into the body.

Further, at least a part of the push rod can extend into the housing, and the elastic portion is used to limit the push rod. Therefore, under the action of the elastic portion, when the push rod is inserted into the catheter, the push rod will not fall out of the catheter.

Further, the elastic portion includes an elastic latching member, and the latching member can collide with the push rod.

The present invention also provides a tampon product kit comprising at least one of the conduit and the push rod of the aforementioned tampon booster applicator tool. Therefore, the present invention provides a tampon product set with two specifications: only the tampon and the catheter, and simultaneously including the tampon, the catheter and the push rod, since the push rod is made of reusable materials, thus , consumers can buy a package with only tampons and catheters according to their needs, which not only reduces the use cost, but also reduces the environmental pollution caused by the push rod.

The present invention also provides a production device for packaging the aforementioned tampon product set, which comprises a tampon storage box and a tampon conveying track in communication therewith, a conduit storage box and a conduit conveying track in communication therewith, and The push rod storage box and the push rod conveying track communicated with it, the tampon conveying track, the catheter conveying track and the push rod conveying track can communicate with each other, the tampon storage box, the catheter storage box and the push rod conveying track The rod storage boxes are respectively provided with a discharge port that can be opened and closed independently, and the discharge port of the duct storage box can be kept open when the discharge port of the push rod storage box is closed. Therefore, when packaging the tampon product without the push rod, the discharge port of the push rod storage box is closed, and conversely, when it is opened, it can meet the requirements of two different specifications of sanitary napkins on the same production device at the same time. The packaging of the tampon product set, the production device provides great convenience for the processing of the tampon.

The present invention also provides a control system for the aforementioned production device for tampon product sets, which includes a controller and a push rod storage and discharge module connected to the controller, and also includes a tampon that can be in a working state at the same time. A storage and discharge module and a conduit storage and discharge module, at least one of the tampon storage and discharge module and the conduit storage and discharge module are connected to the controller.

Further, it also includes a push rod transport module connected with the push rod storage and discharge module, a catheter transport module connected with the catheter storage and discharge module, and a catheter transport module connected with the push rod storage and discharge module.

Description of drawings

FIG. 1 is a schematic three-dimensional structural diagram of a catheter and a push rod in accordance with Embodiment 1 of the present invention when they cooperate with each other;

2 is a schematic three-dimensional structural diagram of another perspective when the catheter and the push rod cooperate with each other according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a schematic structural diagram of Embodiment 4 of the present invention.

In the picture:

1-duct, 11-shell, 111-insert end of tampon, 112-discharge end of tampon, 12-guide tube, 121-drawing hole of drawstring, 122-cut, 123-anti-skid area, 2-push Rod, 3- elastic part, 41- tampon storage box, 51- tampon transport track, 42- conduit storage box, 52- conduit transport track, 43- push rod storage box, 53- push rod transport track, 6 - Discharge port.

Detailed ways

The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that the advantages and features of the present invention can be more easily understood by those skilled in the art, and the protection scope of the present invention can be more clearly defined.

Example 1:

Referring to FIG. 1 , the tampon-boosting application tool of the present embodiment includes a conduit 1 and a push rod 2 for pushing out the tampon from the tampon discharge end 112 , and the conduit 1 includes a conduit 1 for introducing the tampon The housing 11 and the guide tube 12 are provided. The housing 11 has a tampon insertion end 111 and a tampon discharge end 112. The catheter 1 in this embodiment is a disposable catheter 1.

The guide tube 12 of this embodiment is connected to the tampon insertion end 111 of the housing 11 , and an elastic portion 3 is provided on the inner side wall of the guide tube 12 . The guide tube 12 is also provided with a pull-string lead-out hole 121, and the guide tube 12 is also provided with a cutout 122 that communicates with the pull-string lead-out hole 121, and the cutout 122 extends to the guide tube 12 away from the tampon discharge end 112. edge. Therefore, when installing the tampon into the catheter 1 , it is sufficient to first pull the drawstring from the incision 122 to the drawstring lead-out hole 121 .

One end of the push rod 2 in this embodiment can extend into the casing 11 , as shown in FIG. The clips in this embodiment can be made of elastic materials such as silica gel. In this embodiment, the engaging member protrudes toward the direction of the tampon discharge end 112 . Therefore, when the push rod 2 is inserted into the conduit 1 , the elastic member of the elastic portion 3 collides with the push rod 2 , thereby preventing the push rod 2 When the push rod 2 needs to be taken out of the catheter 1, the push rod 2 is directly pulled outward, the elastic part 3 is deformed accordingly, and the push rod 2 can be pulled out. The push rod 2 in this embodiment is a reusable push rod 2 . Therefore, when using the tampon boosting application tool of this embodiment, after the tampon is pushed into the body, the catheter 1 is taken out and thrown away, and the push rod 2 can be washed and reused. Therefore, using the tool of the present embodiment can not only ensure the hygienic safety during use, but also can effectively reduce the excessive waste of applicator materials.

As a preferred implementation of this embodiment, an anti-slip area 123 is further provided on the outer surface of the guide tube 12 , and the anti-slip area 123 is provided with an anti-slip pattern. The surface of the anti-skid pattern can be protruded or recessed relative to the outer surface of the guide tube 12 , and the anti-skid pattern can be any other geometric shape such as a five-pointed star, a petal shape, a heart shape, and the like.

Embodiment 2:

This embodiment is a tampon product set, which includes at least one tampon and the catheter 1 in the first embodiment. Therefore, on the premise that consumers already have the reusable push rod 2, they only need to purchase the disposable product set of this embodiment, which reduces the use cost and waste of applicator materials. Embodiment three:

This embodiment is a tampon product set, which includes at least one tampon and the catheter 1 and the push rod 2 in the first embodiment.

Embodiment 4:

Referring to FIG. 3 , the production device for packaging the tampon product sets of the second and third embodiments of the present embodiment includes a tampon storage box 41 and a tampon conveying track 51 that communicates with it, The catheter storage box 42 and the catheter conveying track 52 communicated with it, and the push rod storage box 43 and the push rod conveying track 53 communicated with it, the tampon conveying track 51, the catheter conveying track 52 and the push rod conveying track 53 can communicate with each other, The tampon storage box 41 , the conduit storage box 42 and the push rod storage box 43 are respectively provided with a discharge port 6 , and each discharge port 6 is respectively provided with a control switch. The discharge port of the conduit storage box 42 can be kept open when the discharge port of the push rod storage box 43 is closed. Therefore, when the product package of the second embodiment needs to be packaged, only the control switches of the tampon storage box 41 and the catheter storage box 42 are turned on, and the resulting product package only contains the tampon and the catheter 1; When the product package of the third embodiment needs to be packaged, the control switches for opening the tampon storage box 41, the catheter storage box 42 and the push rod storage box 43 are turned on at the same time, so that the resulting product package contains both tampons, Catheter 1 and push rod 2.

Therefore, using the production device of the present embodiment can simultaneously satisfy the packaging production of the conduit 1-type tampon product set with the push rod 2 and without the push rod 2, which provides great convenience for the processing link of the tampon, and effectively reduces the Costs for tampon processors.

Embodiment 5:

The control system of the production device of the tampon product package of the present embodiment includes a controller and a push rod storage and discharge module connected with the controller, and also includes a tampon storage and discharge module and a conduit storage and discharge module that can be in working state at the same time, At least one of the tampon storage and discharge module and the conduit storage and discharge module is connected to the controller. When only one of the tampon storage and discharge module and the conduit storage and discharge module is connected to the controller, the tampon storage and discharge module and the conduit storage and discharge module are connected to each other. The control system of this embodiment further includes a push rod transport module connected to the push rod storage and discharge module, a catheter transport module connected to the catheter storage and discharge module, and a catheter transport module connected to the push rod storage and discharge module.

The tampon storage and discharge module, the conduit storage and discharge module, and the conduit conveying module in this embodiment may be linked or controlled by the controller respectively. When a product package containing only tampons and catheters needs to be processed, the controller turns off the push rod storage and discharge modules and push rod delivery modules, while the rest of the modules work normally; When the product package is processed, the controller controls each module to be in a working state. Therefore, using a set of control systems in this embodiment can realize the processing of tampon products with two packaging specifications, which provides great convenience for the production process of the tampon.

The above embodiments are only to illustrate the technical concept and characteristics of the present invention, and their purpose is to allow those familiar with the art to understand the content of the present invention and implement it, and cannot limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Equivalent changes or modifications made should all be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims (10)

1. A tampon applicator comprising a barrel including a housing for introduction of a tampon, the housing having a tampon insertion end and a tampon ejection end, and a plunger for pushing a tampon out of the tampon ejection end, characterized in that the barrel is a disposable barrel, the plunger is a reusable plunger, and at least one resilient portion projecting towards its longitudinal centre axis is provided on the inside wall of the barrel.

2. The tampon boost applicator of claim 1, wherein said barrel further comprises a guide tube connected to said tampon insertion end of said housing, said resilient portion being disposed on an inside wall of said guide tube.

3. The tampon aid applicator set forth in claim 2 wherein said guide tube is further provided with a non-slip region on an outer surface thereof, said non-slip region being provided with a non-slip pattern, said non-slip pattern being of any shape.

4. A tampon aid applicator according to claim 2, wherein a withdrawal string port is provided on said guide tube, and wherein a slit is provided in said guide tube in communication with said withdrawal string port, said slit extending to an edge of said guide tube remote from said expulsion end of said tampon.

5. The tampon aid applicator set forth in claim 2 wherein at least a portion of said plunger is extendable into said housing, said resilient portion being adapted to retain said plunger.

6. The tampon aid applicator set forth in claim 5 wherein said resilient portion comprises a resilient snap member, said snap member being abuttable to said plunger.

7. A tampon product set, characterized in that it comprises at least one tampon and at least one of said barrel and said plunger in a tampon boost applicator tool according to any of claims 1-5.

8. A manufacturing apparatus for packaging the tampon product set of claim 7, comprising a tampon storage container and a tampon transfer track, a catheter storage container and a catheter transfer track, which are in communication with the tampon storage container, and a pushrod storage container and a pushrod transfer track, which are in communication with the tampon storage container, wherein the tampon transfer track, the catheter transfer track and the pushrod transfer track can be in communication with each other, the tampon storage container, the catheter storage container and the pushrod storage container are respectively provided with an outlet port which can be opened and closed independently, and the outlet port of the catheter storage container can be kept open when the outlet port of the pushrod storage container is closed.

9. The control system for a manufacturing apparatus for a tampon product set according to claim 8, comprising a controller and a plunger storage and discharge module connected to the controller, further comprising a tampon storage and discharge module and a barrel storage and discharge module that are operable simultaneously, at least one of the tampon storage and discharge module and the barrel storage and discharge module being connected to the controller.

10. The control system for a manufacturing apparatus for a tampon product set of claim 9, further comprising a plunger transport module coupled to the plunger storage and expulsion module, a barrel transport module coupled to the barrel storage and expulsion module, and a barrel transport module coupled to the plunger storage and expulsion module.

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