Sample scheduling device, sample processing system, and method for controlling sample scheduling device

Abstract

The invention discloses a sample scheduling apparatus, a sample processing system, and a control method of the sample scheduling apparatus. The abnormal sample containers are transferred to the second storage mechanism, so that operators can take away the abnormal sample containers from the second storage mechanism, the recovery function of the abnormal sample containers is achieved, the abnormal sample containers do not need to be manually searched for in a large number of sample containers, time and labor are saved, the automation degree is high, and the working efficiency is improved. The undesirable phenomenon that the sample container is taken wrongly due to errors in a manual searching process can be well avoided; when the second storage mechanism is opened, the controller controls the transfer mechanism to continuously work, so that the working process of the sample processing system is not interrupted in the process of opening the second storage mechanism to take out the abnormal sample container or putting in / taking out the emergency sample container; the continuous stability of the operation of the sample scheduling device and the working efficiency of the sample scheduling device are ensured, so that the sample testing speed of the system can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of medical equipment, and in particular to a sample scheduling device, a sample processing system, and a control method for the sample scheduling device. Background Art

[0002] The sample processing system includes a sample processing device, a transmission device and a sample scheduling device, wherein the sample scheduling device is used for loading and recovering sample containers, the sample processing device is used for testing and analyzing samples, and the transmission device is used for transmitting sample containers between the sample scheduling device and the sample processing device. The sample scheduling device is provided with a storage mechanism, and in order to meet the storage requirements of a large number of sample containers to be tested, analyzed and recovered, the storage mechanism is provided with a plurality of drawer-type carriers, each of which is provided with a plurality of brackets, and each bracket is provided with a plurality of placement positions for placing sample containers respectively.

[0003] After the sample container to be recycled is placed on the bracket, the system will automatically mark the drawer carrier number, bracket number and position number of the sample container on the bracket. When the operator needs to take out an abnormal sample container, he needs to open the corresponding drawer carrier first, take out the abnormal sample container, and then close the drawer carrier. After re-identifying all samples in the drawer carrier, the sample detection and analysis process of the sample processing system can be continued. Therefore, the process of taking out abnormal sample containers will interrupt the working process of the sample processing system and affect the test speed of the system. In addition, when testing emergency samples, it is also necessary to open the corresponding drawer carrier first, and after putting in / taking out the emergency samples, close the drawer carrier before continuing the sample detection and analysis process of the sample processing system. Therefore, the process of putting in / taking out the emergency samples will also interrupt the working process of the sample processing system and affect the test speed of the system.

[0004] In summary, in the existing sample processing system, when taking out abnormal sample containers and putting in / taking out emergency samples, the working process of the sample processing system will be interrupted, thereby affecting the testing speed of the system. Summary of the invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a sample scheduling device, a sample processing system, and a control method for the sample scheduling device, which can solve the problem that the existing sample processing system will interrupt the working process of the sample processing system and affect the test speed of the system when taking out abnormal sample containers and putting in / taking out emergency samples.

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] A first aspect of the present invention provides a sample scheduling device for implementing the loading and / or recovery of sample containers, the sample scheduling device comprising: a transfer mechanism for transferring sample containers from a storage mechanism and / or for transferring sample containers to the storage mechanism; wherein the storage mechanism comprises: at least one first storage mechanism for storing sample containers of a first priority; at least one second storage mechanism for storing sample containers of a second priority and storing abnormal sample containers, wherein the sample containers of the second priority include emergency sample containers; and a controller, the controller being configured to: obtain a trigger signal, and control the transfer mechanism to transfer the abnormal sample container corresponding to the trigger signal to the second storage mechanism.

[0008] The controller is also configured to control the transfer mechanism to continue working while the second storage mechanism is being opened.

[0009] Preferably, the sample scheduling device also includes a first information acquisition component, which is used to identify the sample container. The controller is also configured to determine whether the corresponding sample container is an abnormal sample container based on feedback information from the first information acquisition component, and if so, obtain the trigger signal.

[0010] Preferably, the controller determines whether the corresponding sample container is an abnormal sample container based on the feedback information of the first information acquisition component, including at least one of the following situations: if the controller cannot obtain the information of the sample in the sample container based on the feedback information of the first information acquisition component, the controller determines that the corresponding sample container is an abnormal sample container; if the amount of sample in the sample container is less than a preset value based on the feedback information of the first information acquisition component, the controller determines that the corresponding sample container is an abnormal sample container; if the sample in the sample container is a non-coagulation sample, the controller determines that the corresponding sample container is an abnormal sample container based on the feedback information of the first information acquisition component; if the information of the sample in the sample container does not match the information on the hospital's LIS system based on the feedback information of the first information acquisition component, the controller determines that the corresponding sample container is an abnormal sample container.

[0011] Preferably, the first information acquisition component is arranged on the transfer mechanism.

[0012] Preferably, the sample scheduling device also includes a human-computer interaction device, which is at least used to receive instructions input by an operator, and the controller is configured to: control the second storage mechanism to open to put in / take out the second priority sample container according to the instructions input by the operator through the human-computer interaction device.

[0013] Preferably, the sample scheduling device includes at least two second storage mechanisms and a human-computer interaction device, and the human-computer interaction device is at least used to receive instructions input by an operator; the controller is configured to: control the transfer mechanism to transfer the abnormal sample container corresponding to the trigger signal to one of the second storage mechanisms; and control another second storage mechanism to open according to the instructions input by the operator through the human-computer interaction device to put in / take out the sample container of the second priority.

[0014] Preferably, the controller is configured to: when one of the second storage mechanisms is opened or fully loaded, control the transfer mechanism to transfer the abnormal sample container corresponding to the trigger signal to another second storage mechanism, and control the opening of the other second storage mechanism to put in / take out the second priority sample container according to the instructions input by the operator through the human-computer interaction device.

[0015] Preferably, the first storage mechanism is provided with a plurality of sample container positions, and the second storage mechanism is provided with at least two sample container positions.

[0016] Preferably, the second storage mechanism is provided with at least two storage areas, and different types of second priority sample containers and / or different types of abnormal sample containers are stored in different storage areas accordingly.

[0017] Preferably, the second storage mechanism is provided with an abnormal sample storage area and a second priority sample storage area, wherein the abnormal sample storage area is used to store abnormal sample containers, and the second priority sample storage area is used to store second priority sample containers.

[0018] Preferably, the second storage mechanism is provided with at least two different types of abnormal sample storage areas, and different types of abnormal sample containers are correspondingly stored in different types of abnormal sample storage areas.

[0019] Preferably, the sample scheduling device further comprises a status indicating device, and the status indicating device comprises at least one of a buzzer, an indicator light, and a display screen; the controller is further configured to: control the status indicating device to indicate the status of the second storage mechanism.

[0020] Preferably, the controller is also configured to: control the status indicating device to indicate at least one of the following states of the second storage mechanism: a to-be-recycled state, a to-be-taken-out state, a full-loaded state, and an empty-loaded state; wherein the to-be-recycled state is a state when the controller determines that an abnormal sample container is stored in the second storage mechanism; the to-be-taken-out state is a state when the controller determines that a second-priority sample container that has completed sample processing and is to be taken out is stored in the second storage mechanism; the full-loaded state is a state when the controller determines that there are no vacant sample container positions in the second storage mechanism; and the empty-loaded state is a state when the controller determines that there are no sample containers in the second storage mechanism.

[0021] Preferably, the status indication device includes indicator lights of the same number as the second storage mechanisms, and each indicator light corresponds to indicating the status of one of the second storage mechanisms; the controller is also configured to control the indicator lights to display different colors to indicate different statuses of the corresponding second storage mechanisms.

[0022] Preferably, the second storage mechanism is a stroke multiplication mechanism and a sample placement seat installed on the stroke multiplication mechanism, and the sample placement seat is provided with a sample container position.

[0023] Preferably, the sample containers of the second priority level also include scattered sample containers.

[0024] Preferably, the sample scheduling device is suitable for loading and / or recovering open-cap sample containers and closed-cap sample containers.

[0025] A second aspect of the present invention provides a sample processing system, which includes a transmission device, at least one sample processing device and a sample scheduling device as described above; the transmission device is used to transfer sample containers between the sample scheduling device and the sample processing device; the sample processing device is used to detect and analyze samples in the sample containers.

[0026] The third aspect of the present invention provides a control method for a sample scheduling device, which includes the following steps: obtaining a trigger signal; controlling the transfer mechanism to transfer the abnormal sample container corresponding to the trigger signal to the second storage mechanism; and controlling the transfer mechanism to continue working during the process of the second storage mechanism being opened to take out the abnormal sample container.

[0027] Preferably, the control method of the sample scheduling device further includes: when an abnormal sample container is stored in the second storage mechanism, outputting a corresponding indication signal to prompt an operator to open the second storage mechanism to take out the abnormal sample container.

[0028] Preferably, the control method of the sample scheduling device further includes: when the abnormal sample container stored in the second storage mechanism meets a preset condition, controlling the second storage mechanism to automatically unlock and pop out so that an operator can take out the abnormal sample container.

[0029] Preferably, the abnormal sample containers stored in the second storage mechanism satisfy a preset condition, including at least one of the following situations: the number of abnormal sample containers stored in the second storage mechanism reaches a preset threshold; the type of abnormal sample containers stored in the second storage mechanism is a preset type.

[0030] Preferably, the control method of the sample scheduling device further comprises the following step: according to the instruction input by the operator through the human-computer interaction device, controlling the second storage mechanism to open so as to put in / take out the sample container of the second priority.

[0031] The beneficial technical effect of the present invention is that the sample scheduling device of the present invention transfers the abnormal sample container to the second storage mechanism for the operator to take the abnormal sample container from the second storage mechanism, thereby realizing the recovery function of the abnormal sample container, without the need to manually search for the abnormal sample container among a large number of sample containers on the storage mechanism, saving time and labor, with a high degree of automation, and can well avoid the undesirable phenomenon of taking the wrong sample container due to mistakes made during the manual search process; and when the second storage mechanism is opened, the controller controls the transfer mechanism to continue working, so that in the process of opening the second storage mechanism to take out the abnormal sample container, or in the process of opening the second storage mechanism to put in / take out the emergency sample container, the working progress of the sample processing system will not be interrupted, which is beneficial to ensuring the continuous stability of the operation of the sample scheduling device and the working efficiency of the sample scheduling device, thereby improving the sample testing speed of the system. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the sample scheduling device of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 2 is a side view of the second storage mechanism of the present invention when it is in a closed state;

[0034] Figure 3 It is a side view of the second storage mechanism of the present invention when it is in an open state.

[0035] Explanation of the accompanying drawings: 100, sample scheduling device; 10, first storage mechanism; 20, second storage mechanism; 21, primary transmission mechanism; 211, base plate; 212, primary transmission plate; 213, first guide rail; 214, primary transmission timing belt; 215, motor; 22, secondary transmission mechanism; 221, secondary transmission plate; 222, second guide rail; 223, secondary transmission timing belt; 224, fixed sheet metal; 23, sample placement seat; 231, sample container position; 24, compartment door. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] In order to enable those skilled in the art to more clearly understand the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention, the present invention is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0037] The present invention provides a sample scheduling device for implementing sample loading and / or recovery of sample containers, thereby facilitating automatic and continuous processing of large batches of samples.

[0038] like Figure 1 As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, the sample scheduling device 100 includes a first storage mechanism 10, a second storage mechanism 20, a transfer mechanism and a controller, the first storage mechanism 10 is used to store sample containers of the first priority, the second storage mechanism 20 is used to store sample containers of the second priority and / or store abnormal sample containers, the transfer mechanism is used to transfer sample containers from the storage mechanism and / or to transfer sample containers to the storage mechanism, and the storage mechanism includes the first storage mechanism 10 and the second storage mechanism 20. The sample containers of the first priority are conventional sample containers, the sample containers of the second priority include emergency sample containers, and the priority of the sample containers of the second priority is higher than that of the sample containers of the first priority. The storage mechanism mainly realizes the storage function of the sample containers in the sample scheduling device 100 to meet the batch continuous processing of samples. The transfer mechanism is mainly used to realize the transfer function of the sample containers in the sample scheduling device 100.

[0039] The controller is configured to: obtain a trigger signal, control the transfer mechanism to transfer the abnormal sample container corresponding to the trigger signal to the second storage mechanism 20; when the second storage mechanism is opened, control the transfer mechanism to continue working. The trigger signal is mainly used to trigger the controller to control the transfer mechanism to transfer the abnormal sample container to the second storage mechanism 20, so that the operator can take the abnormal sample container from the second storage mechanism 20, thereby realizing the recovery function of the abnormal sample container, without the need to manually search for the abnormal sample container in a large number of sample containers on the storage mechanism, saving time and labor, with a high degree of automation, and can well avoid the undesirable phenomenon of taking the wrong sample container due to mistakes in the manual search process. When the second storage mechanism 20 is opened, the transfer mechanism is controlled to continue working, so that in the process of opening the second storage mechanism 20 to take out the abnormal sample container, or in the process of opening the second storage mechanism 20 to put in / take out the emergency sample container, the working process of the sample processing system will not be interrupted, which is conducive to ensuring the continuous stability of the operation of the sample scheduling device and the working efficiency of the sample scheduling device, thereby improving the sample testing speed of the system.

[0040] In a preferred embodiment, the sample scheduling device 100 also includes a first information acquisition component, which is used to identify the sample container. The controller is also configured to determine whether the corresponding sample container is an abnormal sample container based on the feedback information of the first information acquisition component. If so, the trigger signal is obtained, that is, when the abnormal sample container is identified, the trigger control controller controls the transfer mechanism to transfer the abnormal sample container to the second storage mechanism 20.

[0041] In a preferred embodiment, the first information acquisition component is used to identify the identification code of the sample container and / or the appearance characteristics of the sample container, the identification code includes at least one of a QR code, a barcode, and a radio frequency identification (RFID), and the appearance characteristics of the sample container include the shape, size, sample volume, and whether there is a cap on the sample container. The first information acquisition component can obtain sample information, sample number information, etc. by identifying the identification code of the sample container; the first information acquisition component can obtain information such as sample volume and type of sample container by identifying the appearance characteristics of the sample container, and then the first information acquisition component feeds back the acquired information to the controller, and the controller can obtain at least the following information based on the feedback information of the first information acquisition component: sample information, sample volume, type of sample container, sample number information, etc.

[0042] In a preferred embodiment, the first information acquisition component is disposed on the transfer mechanism. In this way, during the process of the transfer mechanism transferring the sample container, relevant information of the sample container can be obtained, which is conducive to improving efficiency. Of course, in other embodiments, the location of the first information acquisition component is not limited to this.

[0043] The controller determines whether the corresponding sample container is an abnormal sample container according to the feedback information of the first information acquisition component, including at least one of the following situations:

[0044] The controller determines that the corresponding sample container is an abnormal sample container if it is unable to obtain the information of the sample in the sample container (caused by reasons such as the barcode not being affixed, the barcode being damaged, the barcode being stained, the barcode printing quality being poor, the barcode being affixed at an angle, etc.) based on the feedback information from the first information acquisition component; the controller determines that the corresponding sample container is an abnormal sample container if the amount of sample in the sample container is less than a preset value based on the feedback information from the first information acquisition component; the controller determines that the corresponding sample container is an abnormal sample container if the sample in the sample container is a non-coagulation sample based on the feedback information from the first information acquisition component; the controller determines that the corresponding sample container is an abnormal sample container based on the feedback information from the first information acquisition component if the information of the sample in the sample container does not match the information on the hospital's LIS (Laboratory Information System) system.

[0045] In a preferred embodiment, the second storage mechanism 20 is also used to store scattered sample containers. The second storage mechanism 20 is used to send in / out scattered sample containers. When the second storage mechanism 20 is opened to put in / out scattered sample containers, the transfer mechanism is controlled to continue working, so the working process of the sample processing system will not be interrupted, which is conducive to ensuring the continuous stability of the operation of the sample scheduling device 100 and the working efficiency of the sample scheduling device 100, thereby improving the sample testing speed of the system.

[0046] In a preferred embodiment, the sample scheduling device 100 further includes a human-machine interaction device, which is at least used to receive instructions input by an operator, and the controller is configured to: according to the instructions input by the operator through the human-machine interaction device, control the second storage mechanism 20 to open to put in / take out the sample container of the second priority. The human-machine interaction device includes a touch screen, a mouse, a keyboard, a button, a gesture sensing device, a voice control device, etc. When it is necessary to put in / take out the sample container of the second priority, the operator inputs instructions through the human-machine interaction device to control the second storage mechanism 20 to open.

[0047] See again Figure 1 The first storage mechanism 10 and the second storage mechanism 20 are arranged side by side on the same side of the sample scheduling device 100 in the horizontal direction, and the projections of the first storage mechanism 10 and the second storage mechanism 20 in the vertical direction do not overlap. Figure 1In the illustrated embodiment, the number of the first storage mechanisms 10 is 3, the number of the second storage mechanisms 20 is 2, the first storage mechanisms 10 and the second storage mechanisms 20 are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, and the first storage mechanism 10 is arranged between the two second storage mechanisms 20. Of course, in other embodiments, the number of the first storage mechanisms 10 may also be 2, 4, 5 or other numbers; the number of the second storage mechanisms 20 may also be 1, 3, 4 or other numbers; when the number of the second storage mechanisms 20 is more than 2, the second storage mechanisms 20 may be arranged on one side of the first storage mechanism 10, or may be separately arranged on both sides of the first storage mechanism 10, and the second storage mechanism 20 may also be arranged at intervals from the first storage mechanism 10.

[0048] In a preferred embodiment, the controller is configured to: control the transfer mechanism to transfer the abnormal sample container corresponding to the trigger signal to one of the second storage mechanisms 20; and control another second storage mechanism 20 to open according to the instruction input by the operator through the human-machine interaction device to put in / take out the sample container of the second priority. The controller is also configured to: when one of the second storage mechanisms 20 is opened or fully loaded, control the transfer mechanism to transfer the abnormal sample container corresponding to the trigger signal to another second storage mechanism 20, and control another second storage mechanism 20 to open according to the instruction input by the operator through the human-machine interaction device to put in / take out the sample container of the second priority. That is, one of the second storage mechanisms 20 is used to store the sample containers of the second priority first, and the other second storage mechanism 20 is used to store the abnormal sample containers first. When one of the second storage mechanisms 20 is opened or fully loaded, the other second storage mechanism 20 has both the abnormal sample container storage and the second priority sample container storage functions.

[0049] like Figure 2 , 3As shown, in a preferred embodiment, the second storage mechanism 20 includes a multiplying stroke mechanism and a sample placement seat installed on the multiplying stroke mechanism, and the sample placement seat is provided with a sample container position. The multiplying stroke mechanism includes a primary transmission mechanism 21, a secondary transmission mechanism 22 installed on the primary transmission mechanism 21, and the sample placement seat 23 is installed on the secondary transmission mechanism 22. The primary transmission mechanism 21 is used to drive the secondary transmission mechanism 22 to move back and forth in the horizontal direction, and the secondary transmission mechanism 22 is used to drive the sample placement seat 23 to move back and forth in the horizontal direction. In this embodiment, a doubling stroke method is adopted, and the sample placement seat 23 of the second storage mechanism 20 can be pushed out of the sample scheduling device 100 further outward within a limited space through the primary transmission mechanism 21 and the secondary transmission mechanism 22, so that the operator can put in / take out the sample container, thereby improving the user experience; the primary transmission mechanism 21 and the secondary transmission mechanism 22 cooperate with the design of driving the sample placement seat 23, so that the overall structure of the second storage mechanism 20 is more compact, which can effectively improve the space utilization rate of the sample scheduling device 100, thereby making the overall layout of the sample scheduling device 100 more compact.

[0050] In a preferred embodiment, the primary transmission mechanism 21 includes a base plate 211, a primary transmission plate 212, a first guide rail 213, and a first synchronous wheel transmission unit. The first guide rail 213 and the first synchronous wheel transmission unit are fixedly installed on the base plate 211, the primary transmission plate 212 slides with the first guide rail 213, the first synchronous wheel transmission unit includes a primary transmission synchronous belt 214 and a motor 215 for driving the primary transmission synchronous belt 214 to rotate, and the upper end of the primary transmission synchronous belt 214 is fixedly connected to the primary transmission plate 212. The secondary transmission mechanism 22 includes a secondary transmission plate 221, a second guide rail 222, a second synchronous wheel transmission unit and a fixed sheet metal 224. The second guide rail 222 and the second synchronous wheel transmission unit are fixedly installed on the primary transmission plate 212 and can move with the primary transmission plate 212. The secondary transmission plate 221 slides with the second guide rail 222. The fixed sheet metal 224 is fixedly installed on the base plate 211. The second synchronous wheel transmission unit includes a secondary transmission synchronous belt 223. The lower end of the secondary transmission synchronous belt 223 is locked on the fixed sheet metal 224, and the upper end of the secondary transmission synchronous belt 223 is fixed to the secondary transmission plate 221.

[0051] When the second storage mechanism 20 needs to be opened, the motor 215 rotates, driving the primary transmission synchronous belt 214 to move to the right, and then driving the primary transmission plate 212 to move to the right. While the primary transmission plate 212 moves to the right, the lower end of the secondary transmission synchronous belt 223 is locked on the fixed sheet metal 224, and then the upper end of the secondary transmission synchronous belt 223 moves to the right, driving the secondary transmission plate 221 to move to the right. Finally, the movement stroke of the secondary transmission plate 221 is twice that of the primary transmission plate 212, realizing a doubled stroke design, so that the sample placement seat 23 of the second storage mechanism 20 can be pushed out of the sample scheduling device 100 further outward within a limited space.

[0052] In a preferred embodiment, the second storage mechanism 20 further includes a door 24 , which is disposed at the front end of the sample placement seat 23 and is fixedly connected to the secondary transmission plate 221 , and can move forward and backward with the secondary transmission plate 221 .

[0053] In a preferred embodiment, the first storage mechanism 10 is provided with a plurality of sample container positions, and the second storage mechanism 20 is provided with at least two sample container positions 231. Figure 3 In the illustrated embodiment, the second storage mechanism 20 is provided with 10 sample container positions 231 ; in other embodiments, the number of sample container positions 231 provided in the second storage mechanism 20 may be 4, 6, 8 or other numbers.

[0054] In a preferred embodiment, the first storage mechanism 10 and the second storage mechanism 20 can be used to store open-capped sample containers and / or closed-capped sample containers, that is, the sample scheduling device 100 is suitable for loading and / or recovering open-capped sample containers and closed-capped sample containers.

[0055] In a preferred embodiment, the second storage mechanism 20 is provided with at least two storage areas, and different types of second priority sample containers and / or different types of abnormal sample containers are stored in different storage areas. There can be many zoning standards for different storage areas: for example, based on whether the sample container is transparent, it can be divided into two areas, a transparent area and an opaque area; or based on the color of the sample container cap as the area division standard, it can be divided into two areas, a red area and a blue area. The controller is also configured to: according to different trigger signals, control the transfer mechanism to store different types of abnormal sample containers in different storage areas. In this embodiment, different types of second priority sample containers and / or different types of abnormal sample containers can be stored in different storage areas, which is convenient for operators to distinguish the types of sample containers, thereby facilitating subsequent processing.

[0056] In a preferred embodiment, the second storage mechanism 20 is provided with an abnormal sample storage area and a second priority sample storage area, wherein the abnormal sample storage area is used to store abnormal sample containers, and the second priority sample storage area is used to store second priority sample containers. In this embodiment, the abnormal sample containers and the second priority sample containers are stored in corresponding storage areas respectively, and the operator can quickly find the corresponding sample container in the corresponding storage area, which is efficient and reduces the probability of error.

[0057] In a preferred embodiment, the second storage mechanism 20 is provided with at least two different types of abnormal sample storage areas, and different types of abnormal sample containers are stored in different types of abnormal sample storage areas. The abnormal sample containers can be of different types according to factors such as the opening / closing of the sample container and different abnormal reasons. The controller is also configured to: according to different trigger signals, control the transfer mechanism to store different types of abnormal sample containers in different types of abnormal sample storage areas. In this embodiment, different types of abnormal sample containers can be stored in different types of abnormal sample storage areas, which is convenient for operators to distinguish the types of abnormal sample containers, thereby facilitating subsequent processing.

[0058] In a preferred embodiment, the sample scheduling device 100 also includes a status indicating device, which includes at least one of a buzzer, an indicator light, and a display screen; the controller is also configured to: control the status indicating device to indicate the status of the second storage mechanism 20.

[0059] In a preferred embodiment, the controller is further configured to: control the state indicating device to indicate at least one of the following states of the second storage mechanism 20: waiting to be recycled state, waiting to be taken out state, full load state, and empty load state. The waiting to be recycled state is the state when the controller determines that an abnormal sample container is stored in the second storage mechanism 20; the waiting to be taken out state is the state when the controller determines that a sample container of the second priority level that has completed sample processing and is waiting to be taken out is stored in the second storage mechanism 20; the full load state is the state when the controller determines that there is no vacant sample container position in the second storage mechanism 20; and the empty load state is the state when the controller determines that there is no sample container in the second storage mechanism 20.

[0060] In a preferred embodiment, the state indicating device includes indicator lights of the same number as the number of the second storage mechanisms 20, and each indicator light corresponds to and indicates the state of one of the second storage mechanisms 20; the controller is further configured to: control the indicator lights to display different colors to indicate different states of the corresponding second storage mechanisms 20. For example, the indicator lights can be controlled to display green to indicate an empty state, red to indicate a full state, yellow to indicate a waiting state, and flashing to indicate a waiting state.

[0061] In a preferred embodiment, the status indication device includes a display screen and an indicator light, wherein a corresponding second storage mechanism 20 is selected by inputting instructions through a human-computer interaction device, the display screen is used to display the status of the corresponding second storage mechanism 20, and the indicator light is used to indicate the status of the corresponding second storage mechanism 20; the controller is also configured to: select the corresponding second storage mechanism 20 according to the instructions input by the human-computer interaction device, obtain the status information of the corresponding second storage mechanism 20 and send it to the display screen, and control the indicator light to display different colors to indicate different statuses of the corresponding second storage mechanism 20.

[0062] The present invention also provides a sample processing system, which includes a transmission device, at least one sample processing device and a sample scheduling device, wherein the sample scheduling device adopts Figure 1-3 The sample scheduling device 100 in the embodiment is used to implement sample loading and / or recovery of sample containers; the transmission device is used to transmit sample containers between the sample scheduling device and the sample processing device; and the sample processing device is used to detect and analyze samples in sample containers.

[0063] The present invention also provides a control method for a sample scheduling device, which includes the following steps: obtaining a trigger signal; controlling the transfer mechanism to transfer the abnormal sample container corresponding to the trigger signal to the second storage mechanism; and controlling the transfer mechanism to continue working while the second storage mechanism is opened to take out the abnormal sample container. The so-called continued work means that the work of the transfer mechanism will not be interrupted because the second storage mechanism is opened, but will continue to work in a predetermined procedure. The specific workflow of the control method for the sample scheduling device in the embodiment of the present invention can be referred to. Figure 1-3 The description of the working principle of the sample scheduling device 100 in the embodiment will not be repeated in detail here.

[0064] In a preferred embodiment, when an abnormal sample container is stored in the second storage mechanism, a corresponding indication signal (such as an acoustic signal, a light signal, a display signal) is output to prompt the operator to open the second storage mechanism and take out the abnormal sample container.

[0065] In a preferred embodiment, when the abnormal sample container stored in the second storage mechanism meets a preset condition, the second storage mechanism is controlled to automatically unlock and pop out, so that an operator can take out the abnormal sample container.

[0066] The abnormal sample containers stored in the second storage mechanism satisfying the preset conditions include at least one of the following situations: the number of abnormal sample containers stored in the second storage mechanism reaches a preset threshold; the type of abnormal sample containers stored in the second storage mechanism is a preset type. It should be noted that there can be multiple preset types, and as long as the type of the abnormal sample container corresponds to one of the preset types, the type of the abnormal sample container can be considered to be the preset type.

[0067] In a preferred embodiment, the control method of the sample scheduling device also includes the following steps: according to the instructions input by the operator through the human-computer interaction device, the second storage mechanism is controlled to open to put in / take out the second priority sample containers, and during the process of opening the second storage mechanism and completing the loading of putting in / taking out the second priority sample containers (emergency sample containers), the transfer mechanism is controlled to continue working.

[0068] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the present invention in any form. Those skilled in the art can make various equivalent changes and improvements based on the above embodiments, and all equivalent changes or modifications made within the scope of the claims should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A sample scheduling device for implementing sample loading and / or recovery of a sample container, characterized in that: The sample scheduling device comprises: A transfer mechanism, used to transfer sample containers from a storage mechanism and / or to transfer sample containers to the storage mechanism; wherein the storage mechanism comprises: at least one first storage mechanism, used to store sample containers of a first priority; at least one second storage mechanism, used to store sample containers of a second priority and abnormal sample containers, wherein the sample containers of the second priority include emergency sample containers; A controller is configured to: obtain a trigger signal, and control the transfer mechanism to transfer the abnormal sample container corresponding to the trigger signal to the second storage mechanism.

2. The sample scheduling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The controller is also configured to control the transfer mechanism to continue working while the second storage mechanism is being opened.

3. The sample scheduling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sample scheduling device also includes a first information acquisition component, which is used to identify the sample container. The controller is also configured to determine whether the corresponding sample container is an abnormal sample container based on feedback information from the first information acquisition component, and if so, obtain the trigger signal.

4. The sample scheduling device as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: The controller determines whether the corresponding sample container is an abnormal sample container according to the feedback information of the first information acquisition component, including at least one of the following situations: The controller determines that the corresponding sample container is an abnormal sample container if the controller cannot obtain the information of the sample in the sample container according to the feedback information of the first information acquisition component; The controller determines, based on the feedback information from the first information acquisition component, that the corresponding sample container is an abnormal sample container if the sample amount in the sample container is less than a preset value; The controller determines, based on the feedback information from the first information acquisition component, that the sample in the sample container is a non-coagulation sample, that the corresponding sample container is an abnormal sample container; The controller determines that the corresponding sample container is an abnormal sample container based on the feedback information from the first information acquisition component if the information of the sample in the sample container does not match the information on the LIS system of the hospital.

5. The sample scheduling device according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: The first information acquisition component is arranged on the transfer mechanism.

6. The sample scheduling device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The sample scheduling device also includes a human-machine interaction device, which is at least used to receive instructions input by an operator. The controller is configured to: control the second storage mechanism to open to put in / take out the second priority sample container according to the instructions input by the operator through the human-machine interaction device.

7. The sample scheduling device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The sample scheduling device includes at least two second storage mechanisms and a human-computer interaction device, and the human-computer interaction device is at least used to receive instructions input by an operator; The controller is configured to: control the transfer mechanism to transfer the abnormal sample container corresponding to the trigger signal to one of the second storage mechanisms; and control another second storage mechanism to open to put in / take out the second priority sample container according to the instruction input by the operator through the human-computer interaction device.

8. The sample scheduling device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The first storage mechanism is provided with a plurality of sample container positions, and the second storage mechanism is provided with at least two sample container positions; and / or, the second storage mechanism is provided with at least two storage areas, and different types of second-priority sample containers and / or different types of abnormal sample containers are stored in corresponding different storage areas.

9. The sample scheduling device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The second storage mechanism is provided with an abnormal sample storage area and a second priority sample storage area, wherein the abnormal sample storage area is used to store abnormal sample containers, and the second priority sample storage area is used to store second priority sample containers; and / or, the second storage mechanism is provided with at least two different types of abnormal sample storage areas, and different types of abnormal sample containers are stored in different types of abnormal sample storage areas.

10. The sample scheduling device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The sample scheduling device also includes a status indicating device, which includes at least one of a buzzer, an indicator light, and a display screen; the controller is also configured to: control the status indicating device to indicate the status of the second storage mechanism.

11. The sample scheduling device according to claim 10, characterized in that: The controller is further configured to: control the state indicating device to indicate at least one of the following states of the second storage mechanism: a waiting-to-recovery state, a waiting-to-take-out state, a full-load state, and an empty-load state; Wherein, the waiting-for-recycling state is the state when the controller determines that an abnormal sample container is stored in the second storage mechanism; The waiting-to-be-taken-out state is a state when the controller determines that a sample container of the second priority level that has completed sample processing and is waiting to be taken out is stored in the second storage mechanism; The fully loaded state is a state when the controller determines that there is no free sample container position in the second storage mechanism; The empty state is a state when the controller determines that there is no sample container in the second storage mechanism.

12. The sample scheduling device according to claim 10, characterized in that: The state indicating device includes indicator lights of the same number as the second storage mechanisms, and each indicator light corresponds to and indicates the state of one of the second storage mechanisms; The controller is further configured to control the indicator light to display different colors to indicate different states of the corresponding second storage mechanism.

13. The sample scheduling device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The second storage mechanism includes a multiplying stroke mechanism and a sample placement seat installed on the multiplying stroke mechanism, and a sample container position is provided on the sample placement seat.

14. A sample processing system, characterized in that: comprising a transmission device, at least one sample processing device and a sample scheduling device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 13; The transmission device is used to transmit the sample container between the sample scheduling device and the sample processing device; The sample processing device is used to detect and analyze the sample in the sample container.

15. A control method for a sample scheduling device, characterized in that: The steps include: Get the trigger signal; Controlling the transfer mechanism to transfer the abnormal sample container corresponding to the trigger signal to the second storage mechanism; During the process of the second storage mechanism being opened to take out the abnormal sample container, the transfer mechanism is controlled to continue working.

16. The control method of the sample scheduling device according to claim 15, characterized in that: When an abnormal sample container is stored in the second storage mechanism, a corresponding indication signal is output to prompt an operator to open the second storage mechanism and take out the abnormal sample container.

17. The control method of the sample scheduling device according to claim 15 or 16, characterized in that: When the abnormal sample container stored in the second storage mechanism meets a preset condition, the second storage mechanism is controlled to automatically unlock and pop out, so that an operator can take out the abnormal sample container.

18. The control method of the sample scheduling device according to claim 17, characterized in that: The abnormal sample container stored in the second storage mechanism meets the preset conditions, including at least one of the following situations: The number of abnormal sample containers stored in the second storage mechanism reaches a preset threshold; The type of the abnormal sample containers stored in the second storage mechanism is a preset type.

19. The control method of the sample scheduling device according to any one of claims 15, 16 and 18, characterized in that: The control method of the sample scheduling device also includes the following steps: According to the instruction input by the operator through the human-machine interaction device, the second storage mechanism is controlled to open to put in / take out the sample container of the second priority.

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