Medical specimen storage device with protection function

Through the coordinated work of clamping and flexible locking components, the problem of vulnerability to damage and cross-contamination of specimens during storage is solved, and the automatic positioning and stability of the test tubes are achieved to ensure the safety of the specimen and the accuracy of detection.

CN120482510AInactive Publication Date: 2025-08-15NANTONG UNIV
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Application Number
CN202510521667.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-24
Publication Date
2025-08-15
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Technical Problem

During vibration, collision or handling of existing medical specimen storage devices, the specimens are prone to shaking, displacement or even dumping, resulting in rupture of containers and cross-contamination, affecting the accuracy of the detection results.

Method used

The collaborative work of the clamping and the flexible locking assembly is adopted. Through the cooperation of the clamping plate and the positioning clamp, the joint action of magnets and springs is used to achieve automatic positioning and stability of the test tube, preventing shaking and cross-contamination.

Benefits of technology

It effectively avoids the risks of specimen damage and cross-contamination, ensures the stability and integrity of specimens during storage, and improves the reliability of detection.

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Abstract

The invention provides a medical specimen storage device with a protection function, relates to the technical field of specimen preservation, and solves the problems that in the process that an existing specimen storage device is vibrated, collided or carried, specimens are extremely prone to shaking, displacement and even toppling over, a specimen container is likely to be broken, the specimens are damaged and cannot be used for subsequent detection, and the working efficiency is high. And cross contamination is possibly caused, the accuracy of a detection result is seriously influenced, and normal proceeding of medical research and clinical diagnosis is interfered. According to the technical scheme, through cooperative work of a clamping and stabilizing assembly and a flexible locking assembly, samples can be automatically positioned and protected in the test tube storage process, and it is ensured that the samples are stable during storage; the problems of specimen damage and cross contamination risks are effectively avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of specimen preservation, in particular to a medical specimen storage device with a protective function. Background Art

[0002] The storage of medical specimens is crucial in fields such as medical research, clinical testing, and disease diagnosis. However, most existing storage devices only fix specimens by simple placement and lack effective clamping and positioning structures. When the device is subjected to vibration, collision, or transportation, the specimens are very likely to shake, shift, or even fall over. This may not only cause the specimen container to rupture, making the specimen damaged and unusable for subsequent testing, but may also cause cross-contamination between different specimens, seriously affecting the accuracy of test results and interfering with the normal progress of medical research and clinical diagnosis.

[0003] Therefore, in order to automatically protect the specimens when they are stored and to provide a stable protective structure for the samples during the storage process, a medical specimen storage device with a protective function is proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the above situation, in order to overcome the defects of the prior art, the present invention provides a medical specimen storage device with a protective function. Through the coordinated work of the clamping and stabilizing component and the flexible locking component, it can realize automatic positioning protection of the sample during the test tube storage process, ensure the stability of the specimen during storage, and effectively avoid the problems of specimen damage and cross-contamination risks.

[0005] The present invention provides a medical specimen storage device with a protective function, comprising: a frame assembly, a clamping and stabilizing component, and a flexible locking component;

[0006] The frame assembly includes a shell and an isolation plate, wherein the isolation plate is fixedly mounted on the upper portion of the shell;

[0007] The clamping and stabilizing assembly is arranged on the isolation plate, and includes a symmetrically arranged clamping plate 1 and a clamping plate 2, wherein the clamping plate 1 and the clamping plate 2 can move toward each other to clamp the medical specimen;

[0008] The flexible locking assembly is arranged inside the housing and includes a first positioning clamp and a second positioning clamp that are symmetrically arranged and are used to position the medical specimen.

[0009] Furthermore, the clamping and stabilizing assembly further comprises a rotating ring, the rotating ring being rotatably connected to the isolation plate, and an arc-shaped guide rail being provided on the rotating ring;

[0010] The first clamping plate is fixedly connected to a sliding block, the sliding block is provided with an arc-shaped sliding groove, and the arc-shaped guide rail is slidably connected in the arc-shaped sliding groove; the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate have the same structure.

[0011] Furthermore, a sliding bucket is fixedly connected to the sliding block, and the sliding bucket is an inclined annular plate structure.

[0012] Furthermore, a first mounting block is fixedly connected to the rotating ring, a second mounting block is fixedly connected to the isolation plate, and a spring rod is installed between the first mounting block and the second mounting block;

[0013] A first magnet is fixedly mounted on the rotating ring, and a second magnet is fixedly mounted on the isolation plate. The first magnet and the second magnet are magnetically matched.

[0014] Furthermore, the sliding block is fixedly connected to a moving block, the isolation plate is fixedly connected to a guide rail, and the moving block is slidably connected to the guide rail.

[0015] Furthermore, the first positioning clamp includes an L-shaped rod and a positioning plate, one end of the short side of the L-shaped rod is fixedly connected to a slider, and the positioning plate is fixedly connected to the long side of the L-shaped rod; the second positioning clamp has the same structure as the first positioning clamp.

[0016] Furthermore, the flexible locking assembly further comprises a lifting block, the bottom of the lifting block is fixedly connected to a movable guide rail, and the slider is slidably connected to the movable guide rail.

[0017] Furthermore, an elastic telescopic rod is hingedly connected between the first positioning clamp and the second positioning clamp, a hinge portion is provided at the middle of the bottom edge of the L-shaped rod, and the hinge portion is connected to the shell.

[0018] Furthermore, a placement hole is provided on the isolation plate, and the placement hole is arranged above the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate, and a ventilation window is provided on the side of the shell.

[0019] Furthermore, a positioning block is fixedly connected to the top of the lifting block, and gaskets are provided on the inner circumferences of the first and second clamping plates.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0021] 1. The medical specimen storage device with protective function provided by the present invention can automatically position and protect the sample during test tube storage through the coordinated work of the clamping and stabilizing component and the flexible locking component, ensuring the stability of the specimen during storage, effectively avoiding the risk of specimen damage and cross-contamination, and providing reliable specimen protection for medical testing.

[0022] 2. The medical specimen storage device with protective function provided by the present invention, by providing a flexible locking component, can utilize the movement of the test tube itself during the storage process to achieve positioning and locking of two sets of positioning clamps, thereby realizing automatic protection of the sample. The clamping and stabilizing component can utilize the magnetic force of the magnet and the elastic force of the spring to achieve stable clamping, effectively ensuring the stability of the test tube sample.

[0023] 3. The medical specimen storage device with protective function provided by the present invention, during the storage process of test tube samples, when the test tube is inserted into the device and the positioning block is pressed down, the lifting block is pushed downward, and through the symmetrically arranged L-shaped connecting rods, the movement of the test tube itself when inserted is utilized to realize the positioning and locking of the two sets of positioning clamps (the first positioning clamp and the second positioning clamp), thereby realizing automatic protection of the sample. This not only simplifies the operation process and improves work efficiency, but also ensures that the bottom of the test tube is stably supported, effectively preventing the test tube from tilting due to bottom offset during storage, avoiding specimen leakage or container damage caused by tilting, and further ensuring the integrity of the specimen.

[0024] 4. The medical specimen storage device with protective function provided by the present invention has a clamping and stabilizing component. The elastic force of the spring rod and the magnetic force of the magnet jointly act to make the rotating ring generate a rotation tendency, thereby applying a stable torque to the rotating ring. The torque of the rotating ring is converted into the clamping force of the splint through the arc guide rail and the arc slide groove. After the test tube is released, the middle part of the test tube can be quickly and stably clamped, thereby limiting the displacement of the test tube in the horizontal direction, effectively preventing the test tube from shaking in the device, avoiding specimen damage and cross contamination caused by collision between test tubes, and enhancing the stability of specimen storage. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the specific embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0026] Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram of a medical specimen storage device with a protective function proposed by the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a medical specimen storage device with a protective function proposed by the present invention;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of a clamping and stabilizing component of a medical specimen storage device with a protective function proposed by the present invention;

[0029] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the partial explosion structure for clamping and stabilizing components;

[0030] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the local structure of the component to be stabilized;

[0031] Figure 6 A schematic structural diagram of a flexible locking assembly of a medical specimen storage device with a protective function proposed by the present invention;

[0032] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the flexible locking component;

[0033] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the local structure of the flexible locking component;

[0034] Figure 9 Schematic diagram of the shell structure.

[0035] Description of reference numerals:

[0036] 1. Frame assembly; 2. Clamping and stabilizing component; 3. Flexible locking component; 11. Shell; 12. Isolation plate; 13. Placement hole; 14. Ventilation window; 21. Rotating ring; 22. Clamp 1; 23. Clamp 2; 24. Sliding block; 25. Mounting block 1; 26. Mounting block 2; 27. Spring rod; 28. Arc guide rail; 29. Arc slide; 210. Magnet 1; 211. Magnet 2; 212. Slide; 213. Gasket; 214. Moving block; 215. Guide rail; 31. Lifting block; 32. First positioning clamp; 33. Second positioning clamp; 34. Elastic telescopic rod; 35. Positioning block; 36. Moving guide rail; 321. L-shaped rod; 322. Slider; 323. Positioning plate; 324. Hinge. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] The technical solution of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field based on the embodiments of the present invention without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0038] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that terms such as "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inside" and "outside" indicating directions or positional relationships are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, they should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0039] Example 1

[0040] like Figures 1-9 As shown, the present invention proposes a medical specimen storage device with a protective function, comprising a frame assembly 1, a clamping and stabilizing component 2, and a flexible locking component 3;

[0041] The frame assembly 1 includes a housing 11 and an isolation plate 12 , wherein the isolation plate 12 is fixedly mounted on the upper portion of the housing 11 ;

[0042] The clamping and stabilizing assembly 2 is disposed on the isolation plate 12 and includes a symmetrically disposed clamping plate 1 22 and a symmetrically disposed clamping plate 23. The clamping plate 1 22 and the clamping plate 23 can move toward each other to clamp the medical specimen.

[0043] The flexible locking assembly 3 is disposed inside the housing 11 and includes a first positioning clamp 32 and a second positioning clamp 33 that are symmetrically disposed for positioning the medical specimen.

[0044] In this embodiment, the clamping and stabilizing assembly 2 further includes a rotating ring 21, which is rotatably connected to the isolation plate 12, and an arc-shaped guide rail 28 is provided on the rotating ring 21;

[0045] A sliding block 24 is fixedly connected to the first clamping plate 22 . The sliding block 24 is provided with an arcuate sliding groove 29 . The arcuate guide rail 28 is slidably connected in the arcuate sliding groove 29 .

[0046] As a preferred embodiment, a slide bucket 212 is fixedly connected to the sliding block 24. The slide bucket 212 is an inclined annular plate structure. The top diameter of the slide bucket 212 is larger than the bottom diameter. The larger diameter at the top facilitates the test tube to smoothly contact and press down the slide bucket 212. As the test tube is gradually inserted, the slide bucket 212 is stretched open, and at the same time, it can guide the test tube to smoothly enter the area between the splint 1 22 and the splint 23.

[0047] In this embodiment, a first mounting block 25 is fixedly connected to the rotating ring 21, a second mounting block 26 is fixedly connected to the isolation plate 12, and a spring rod 27 is installed between the first mounting block 25 and the second mounting block 26;

[0048] A magnet 1 210 is fixedly mounted on the rotating ring 21, and a magnet 2 211 is fixedly mounted on the isolation plate 12. The magnet 1 210 and the magnet 2 211 are magnetically matched. The elastic force of the spring rod 27 and the magnetic attraction between the magnet 1 210 and the magnet 2 211 act together to cause the rotating ring 21 to have a rotation trend, thereby generating a torque. The torque of the rotating ring 21 is converted into a clamping force that brings the splint 1 22 and the splint 23 closer to each other through the arc guide rail 28 and the arc slot 29 on the sliding block 24. When the operator releases the test tube, the splint 1 22 and the splint 23 hold the middle of the test tube tightly with the clamping force, which can fix the test tube and effectively limit During the transportation of the device, shaking may cause the test tube to shift, resulting in cross-infection between samples. When the rotating ring 21 rotates in the direction of shortening the spring rod 27, the elasticity of the spring rod 27 increases, and the magnetic attraction between the magnet 1 210 and the magnet 2 211 decreases due to the increase in distance. The forces exerted between the two are balanced, maintaining the stability of the rotation torque of the rotating ring 21, ensuring the stability of the clamping force of the splint 1 22 and the splint 23 on the test tube, adapting to bumpy road conditions or other unstable transportation environments, and effectively preventing the test tube from loosening and colliding, thereby ensuring the safety of the specimens and avoiding cross-contamination or damage to the specimens caused by shaking.

[0049] Among them, a moving block 214 is fixedly connected to the sliding block 24, and a guide rail 215 is fixedly connected to the isolation plate 12. The moving block 214 is slidably connected to the guide rail 215. The guide rail 215 can limit the moving direction of the moving block 214 and the sliding block 24, so that the splint 1 22 and the splint 2 23 can only move in a straight line in the direction of approaching each other or moving away from each other.

[0050] In addition, the first positioning clamp 32 includes an L-shaped rod 321 and a positioning plate 323 . One end of the short side of the L-shaped rod 321 is fixedly connected to the slider 322 , and the positioning plate 323 is fixedly connected to the long side of the L-shaped rod 321 .

[0051] Specifically, the flexible locking assembly 3 also includes a lifting block 31, and the bottom of the lifting block 31 is fixedly connected to a movable guide rail 36, and the slider 322 is slidably connected to the movable guide rail 36. When the sample test tube is inserted and pressed on the positioning block 35, the lifting block 31 is pushed downward, driving the movable guide rail 36 and the slider 322 to move toward each other, so that the L-shaped rod 321 rotates around the hinge part 324, and the positioning plates 323 approach each other and hold the bottom of the test tube, and then the movement of the sample test tube itself during the storage process is used to realize the positioning and fixation of the test tube itself, and the positioning can be completed during the storage of the sample test tube, simplifying the protection steps for the sample.

[0052] In this embodiment, an elastic telescopic rod 34 is hingedly connected between the first positioning clamp 32 and the second positioning clamp 33. A hinge part 324 is provided in the middle of the bottom edge of the L-shaped rod 321, and the hinge part 324 is connected to the shell 11. The elastic force of the elastic telescopic rod 34 can provide a certain buffer when the positioning plate 323 hugs the bottom of the test tube to prevent the positioning plate 323 from causing hard damage to the bottom of the test tube, and can also reset the flexible locking component 3 after the test tube is taken out.

[0053] A placement hole 13 is provided on the isolation plate 12, and the placement hole 13 is arranged above the first splint 22 and the second splint 23. When starting to store the specimen, the operator holds the test tube containing the specimen and inserts it vertically into the placement hole 13 on the isolation plate 12. A ventilation window 14 is provided on the side of the shell 11, and a positioning block 35 is fixedly connected to the top of the lifting block 31. Gaskets 213 are provided on the inner circumference of the first splint 22 and the second splint 23. The ventilation window 14 can allow air to circulate inside the device to prevent the accumulation of harmful gases generated by the metabolism of the specimen itself or the activity of microorganisms, create a good storage environment, and reduce the risk of specimen deterioration.

[0054] Specific use and working principle: when storing medical specimens, first insert the test tube containing the specimen from the placement hole 13. When the test tube is inserted, since the slide 212 is an inclined arc-shaped plate structure and the top diameter of the slide 212 is larger than the bottom diameter, the test tube can push the slide 212 open and smoothly enter between the clamping plate 1 22 and the clamping plate 23; and under the combined action of the elastic force of the spring rod 27 and the magnetic force of the magnet 1 210 and the magnet 2 211, the rotating ring 21 has a tendency to rotate, and the coordinated action of the arc-shaped guide rail 28 and the sliding block 24 makes the clamping plate 23 and the clamping plate 1 22 have a tendency to approach each other, so that after the test tube is released, the clamping plate 1 22 and the clamping plate 23 can hold the middle part of the test tube tightly to complete the fixation;

[0055] When the device shakes during transportation, when the rotating ring 21 rotates in the direction in which the spring rod 27 is shortened, the elasticity of the spring rod 27 increases due to the shortening of the length of the spring rod 27. At the same time, the distance between the first magnet 210 and the second magnet 211 is increased, so that the magnetic attraction between the first magnet 210 and the second magnet 211 is reduced, thereby ensuring that the rotation torque of the rotating ring 21 remains stable, and further ensuring that the clamping force of the first clamp 22 and the second clamp 23 on the middle part of the test tube remains stable;

[0056] When the test tube is inserted into the bottom of the shell 11, the bottom of the test tube presses on the positioning block 35, causing the lifting block 31 to move downward and drive the two sets of sliders 322 to move toward each other, thereby causing the L-shaped rod 321 to rotate around the pin of the hinge 324. The two sets of positioning plates 323 can approach each other and hold the bottom of the test tube, positioning and locking the bottom of the test tube to avoid tilting caused by the bottom shifting when the specimen is stored.

[0057] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely examples for clarity of explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation methods. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that other variations or modifications based on the above descriptions are possible. It is not necessary and impossible to enumerate all implementation methods here. Obvious variations or modifications arising therefrom remain within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A medical specimen storage device with a protective function, characterized in that: include: A frame assembly (1), a clamping and stabilizing component (2), and a flexible locking component (3); The frame assembly (1) comprises a shell (11) and an isolation plate (12), wherein the isolation plate (12) is arranged on the upper portion of the shell (11); The clamping and stabilizing assembly (2) is arranged on the isolation plate (12), and comprises a symmetrically arranged clamping plate (22) and a symmetrically arranged clamping plate (23), wherein the clamping plate (22) and the symmetrically arranged clamping plate (23) are used to move closer to each other to clamp the medical specimen; The flexible locking assembly (3) is arranged inside the housing (11), and comprises a first positioning clamp (32) and a second positioning clamp (33) that are symmetrically arranged, and is used for positioning the medical specimen.

2. The medical specimen storage device with protective function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping and stabilizing assembly (2) further comprises a rotating ring (21), wherein the rotating ring (21) is rotatably connected to the isolation plate (12), and an arc-shaped guide rail (28) is provided on the rotating ring (21); The first clamping plate (22) and the second clamping plate (23) are both provided with a sliding block (24), an arc-shaped sliding groove (29) is provided on the sliding block (24), and the arc-shaped guide rail (28) is slidably connected in the arc-shaped sliding groove (29).

3. The medical specimen storage device with protective function according to claim 2, characterized in that: A sliding bucket (212) is fixedly connected to the sliding block (24), and the sliding bucket (212) is an inclined annular plate structure.

4. The medical specimen storage device with protective function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating ring (21) is fixedly connected to a first mounting block (25), the isolation plate (12) is fixedly connected to a second mounting block (26), and a spring rod (27) is installed between the first mounting block (25) and the second mounting block (26); The rotating ring (21) is provided with a first magnet (210), and the isolation plate (12) is provided with a second magnet (211), and the first magnet (210) and the second magnet (211) are magnetically matched.

5. The medical specimen storage device with protective function according to claim 4, characterized in that: A moving block (214) is provided on the sliding block (24), a guide rail (215) is provided on the isolation plate (12), and the moving block (214) is slidably connected to the guide rail (215).

6. The medical specimen storage device with protective function according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first positioning clamp (32) comprises an L-shaped rod (321) and a positioning plate (323), one end of the short side of the L-shaped rod (321) is fixedly connected to a slider (322), and the positioning plate (323) is fixedly connected to the long side of the L-shaped rod (321).

7. The medical specimen storage device with protective function according to claim 6, characterized in that: The flexible locking assembly (3) further comprises a lifting block (31), the bottom of the lifting block (31) is fixedly connected to a movable guide rail (36), and the sliding block (322) is slidably connected to the movable guide rail (36).

8. The medical specimen storage device with protective function according to claim 7, characterized in that: An elastic telescopic rod (34) is hingedly connected between the first positioning clamp (32) and the second positioning clamp (33); a hinge portion (324) is provided at the middle of the bottom edge of the L-shaped rod (321); and the hinge portion (324) is connected to the housing (11).

9. The medical specimen storage device with protective function according to claim 8, characterized in that: The isolation plate (12) is provided with a placement hole (13), which is arranged above the first clamping plate (22) and the second clamping plate (23). A ventilation window (14) is provided on the side of the shell (11).

10. The medical specimen storage device with protective function according to claim 9, characterized in that: The top of the lifting block (31) is fixedly connected with a positioning block (35), and gaskets (213) are provided on the inner circumferences of the first clamping plate (22) and the second clamping plate (23).