Test strip ejector for medical device

摘要

A test strip ejector system for receiving and ejecting a fluid testing medical device test strip includes a mechanism assembly supported by the device whereby user actuation of the mechanism assembly induces displacement of the test strip in at least a test strip ejection direction to eject the test strip. The mechanism assembly includes a power source and an electric motor such as a piezo-electric linear micro motor connected to the power source. The electric motor has an armature displaced when the electric motor is energized. A digital display/user interface is provided. Selection of an ejection function presented on the digital display/user interface initiates operation of the electric motor and displacement of the armature thereby displacing the test strip in the ejection direction. An operating system including a microprocessor is connected to the display/user interface. The microprocessor controls direction of operation and operating speed of the motor.

主权项

1. A test strip ejector system for receiving and ejecting a test strip of a fluid testing medical device, the system comprising:
a mechanism assembly supported by the fluid testing medical device whereby user actuation of the mechanism assembly induces displacement of the test strip in at least a test strip ejection direction to eject the test strip, the mechanism assembly including:
a power source; andan electric motor connected to the power source, the electric motor having an armature displaced when the electric motor is energized; and a digital display/user interface, selection of an ejection function presented on the digital display/user interface acting to initiate operation of the electric motor and displacement of the armature thereby displacing the test strip in the ejection direction.