Sample reagent management device

Abstract

The utility model relates to a sample reagent management device, which relates to the technical field of medical instruments, and comprises a support base, a sample management unit, a reagent management unit, a cleaning fluid management unit, a diluent management unit, an emergency treatment position unit and a radio frequency identification unit, the diluent management unit is used for diluting a reagent in a kit or a sample tube, and the cleaning fluid management unit is used for cleaning a sample and a reagent injector. According to the scheme, reagent management, sample management, emergency treatment sample management and system liquid management can be highly integrated, the functions are guaranteed, various costs can be effectively reduced, and the size is reduced; moreover, reagent management, sample management, emergency treatment sample management and system liquid (cleaning liquid / diluent) management are all in a disc / circular ring mode, the management efficiency is high, and the size is reduced to the maximum extent.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to medical instrument technical field especially, relates to a sample reagent management device. BACKGROUND

[0002] In vitro diagnostic analysis instrument, sample reagent management module as one of important component units, its main function has depositing reagent and sample function, instrument user can place reaction reagent and the sample to be measured to the specified area of sample reagent management module, low-temperature refrigeration function, reagent bin has low-temperature refrigeration function, can guarantee that the reagent in reagent bin can be effectively saved under the instrument standby state, add sample and reagent function, through rotation movement or linear motion, reagent and sample are transported to the specified position, and the sample and reagent function of adding sample and adding reagent of cooperation instrument other components complete testing, reagent sample information identification function, including distinguishing reagent type, batch number etc.

[0003] These functions are indispensable for in vitro diagnostic analysis instrument, and if these functions are not integrated and reasonably used, the following disadvantages will be caused:

[0004] 1. Higher cost will be caused, including material cost, manufacturing time, maintenance and repair cost will be increased

[0005] 2. And more space will be occupied, so that the overall size of in vitro diagnostic analysis instrument is large, which deviates from the trend of future instrument miniaturization and intelligentization.

[0006] In view of the problems in the above, a sample reagent management device is proposed. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0007] The utility model aims at overcoming the deficiencies in the prior art, and provides a sample reagent management device capable of quickly screening out unqualified products and guaranteeing the performance of product functions.

[0008] The utility model is implemented through the following technical solutions:

[0009] A sample reagent management device includes a support base, a sample management unit, a reagent management unit, a cleaning liquid management unit and a dilution liquid management unit, an emergency unit and a radio frequency identification unit, the support base is used for supporting the multiple units, the cleaning liquid management unit and the dilution liquid management unit are used for diluting or other operations on the reagents in the reagent box or sample tube.

[0010] Preferably, the sample management unit includes: a plurality of sample racks for carrying sample tubes, the plurality of sample racks are arranged in a circular ring shape, the plurality of sample racks are interconnected and arranged in an integral shape, the top of the support base is rotatably connected to a driven gear ring, and an actively driven rotating gear is also provided above the support base, the rotating gear and the driven gear ring are engaged with each other, and the rotation of the rotating gear can drive the rotation of the driven gear ring, and the sample rack and the driven gear ring are connected to each other.

[0011] Preferably, the reagent management unit includes a protective shell and a reagent tray. The reagent tray is used to place the reagent kit. The reagent tray is located inside the protective shell. The protective shell and the support base are fixed to each other. The reagent tray is arranged in a disc shape with a mixing gear at the center. The support base is provided with a manually driven pulley, which is connected to the center of the bottom of the mixing gear through a transmission belt.

[0012] Preferably, the emergency position unit is arranged on the driven gear ring and can move with the rotation of the driven gear ring.

[0013] Preferably, a barcode scanner is provided on the support base, and the barcode scanner includes a scanning gun. By scanning the label on the sample tube with the scanning gun, the position of the corresponding sample tube in the emergency position unit and the sample management unit can be determined.

[0014] Preferably, a radio frequency identification unit is provided on the protective shell, and the label on the test kit is identified by the radio frequency identification unit.

[0015] Preferably, the reagent management unit is further provided with a refrigerator, which is used to ensure that the solvent in the reagent box does not denature. The bottom of the support base is provided with a radiator and an air duct, which cooperate with the refrigerator.

[0016] Preferably, the support base is further provided with a static-eliminating brush, which is used to remove static electricity generated by friction during operation of the sample reagent management device.

[0017] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0018] 1. Reagent management, sample management, emergency sample management and system fluid (cleaning fluid / diluent) management are highly integrated, which can effectively reduce various costs and reduce volume while ensuring functionality.

[0019] 2. Reagent management, sample management, emergency sample management and system fluid (cleaning fluid / diluent) management all adopt disc / ring type, which has high management efficiency.

[0020] 3. A three-circle distribution is adopted, namely, actual, sample, emergency position and diluent / cleaning liquid. There is no order between them. A four-circle or N-circle distribution can also be adopted as needed.

[0021] 4. The barcode scanner can simultaneously identify the second and third rounds of sample reagent information. Within the scanning range, the barcode scanner is not limited to scanning the second and third rounds, but can scan N rounds.

[0022] 5. The gear transmission used in each circle can ensure the function and precision while effectively saving space and reducing material and labor costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a reagent management device;

[0024] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of the sample rack;

[0025] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a reagent management unit;

[0026] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the position of the reagent disk;

[0027] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the location of the refrigerator;

[0028] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the location of the radiator;

[0029] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the cleaning fluid management unit and the diluent management unit.

[0030] 1. Support base; 2. Sample management unit; 3. Reagent management unit; 4. Cleaning fluid management unit; 5. Emergency position unit; 6. Anti-static brush; 7. Barcode scanner; 8. Sample rack; 9. Rotating gear; 10. Driven gear ring; 11. Radio frequency identification unit; 12. Transmission belt; 13. Mixing gear; 14. Protective housing; 15. Refrigerator; 16. Radiator; 17. Air duct; 18. Reagent tray. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] It should also be noted that, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "disposed," "installed," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0032] Example 1

[0033] like Figures 1-7As shown, a sample reagent management device includes a support base 1, a sample management unit 2, a reagent management unit 3, a cleaning liquid management unit and a diluent management unit 4, an emergency position unit 5 and an RFID unit 11. The support base 1 is used to support the above-mentioned units. The diluent management unit 4 is used to dilute the reagent in the reagent box or sample tube. The cleaning liquid management unit is used for cleaning the sample and reagent filler, which is the existing solution.

[0034] The sample management unit 2 includes a plurality of sample racks 8 for carrying sample tubes. The plurality of sample racks 8 are arranged in a circular ring and are connected to each other to form an integrated structure. The top of the support base 1 is rotatably connected to a driven gear ring 10. The upper part of the support base 1 is also provided with a drivingly driven rotary gear 9. The rotary gear 9 and the driven gear ring 10 are meshed with each other. The rotation of the rotary gear 9 can drive the rotation of the driven gear ring 10. The sample rack 8 and the driven gear ring 10 are connected to each other.

[0035] The emergency position unit 5 is arranged on the driven gear ring 10. The emergency position unit 5 is used to load emergency samples, identify sample information and cooperate with other modules of the instrument to complete the sample loading module.

[0036] Referring to Figure 1 The reagent management unit 3, the sample management unit 2, the cleaning liquid management unit and the diluent management unit 4 are integrated into one module, which saves space and reduces cost. The reagent management unit 3, the sample management unit 2 and the emergency position unit 5 are arranged in a circular shape, which can effectively utilize the space and is more conducive to the miniaturization of the instrument.

[0037] The support base 1 is provided with a code scanner 7, which includes a scanning gun. By scanning the label on the sample tube, the position of the corresponding sample tube in the emergency position unit 5 and the sample management unit 2 can be determined. This facilitates the user to take or place the sample tube.

[0038] When the sample tubes in the emergency position unit 5 and the sample management unit 2 are placed or taken, the driving of the rotary gear 9 can make the placement position of the sample tube on the corresponding sample rack 8 or emergency position unit 5 rotate to the side close to the code scanner 7, which facilitates the user to take or place the sample tube.

[0039] The reagent management unit 3 comprises a protective shell 14 and a reagent disc 18, the reagent disc 18 is used for placing reagent boxes, the reagent disc 18 is located in the protective shell 14, the protective shell 14 is fixedly connected with the support base 1, the reagent disc 18 is disc-shaped and is provided with a mixing gear 13 at the center, the mixing gear 13 is fixedly connected with the protective shell 14, the support base 1 is provided with a first pulley driven by a motor, the bottom of the reagent disc 18 is provided with a second pulley, the first pulley is connected with the second pulley through a transmission belt 12, when the reagent on the reagent disc 18 is taken, the reagent disc 18 is driven to rotate through the transmission belt 12, so that the corresponding reagent rotates to the side of the taking person.

[0040] The protective shell 14 is provided with a radio frequency identification unit 11, the radio frequency identification unit 11 is used for identifying the label on the reagent box, and then the corresponding position of the reagent disc 18 is rotated to the taking and placing opening of the reagent management unit 3, so as to facilitate the operation of the user.

[0041] The specific use mode of the reagent management unit 3 is that the user directly faces the corresponding label on the reagent box and the radio frequency identification unit 11, controls the rotation of the pulley through the radio frequency identification unit 11, and then drives the reagent disc 18 to rotate through the transmission belt 12, so that the corresponding reagent disc 18 can be rotated to the taking and placing opening of the reagent management unit 3, thereby facilitating the operation of the user.

[0042] The reagent management unit 3 is further provided with a refrigerator 15, the refrigerator 15 is used for preventing the solvent in the reagent box from denaturation.

[0043] The support base 1 is further provided with an electrostatic brush 6, the electrostatic brush 6 is used for removing static electricity generated by friction during the operation of the sample reagent management device, so as to ensure the safety of the device.

[0044] Finally, it should be noted that the above only describes the preferred embodiments of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application, although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent replacement for some technical features, any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A sample reagent management device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a supporting base (1), a sample management unit (2), a reagent management unit (3), a cleaning liquid management unit and a diluent management unit (4), an emergency position unit (5) and a radio frequency identification unit (11); the supporting base (1) is used to support the above-mentioned multiple units; the diluent management unit (4) is used to dilute the reagent in the reagent box or the sample tube; and the cleaning liquid management unit is used to clean the sample and the reagent injector.

2. A sample reagent management device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sample management unit (2) comprises: a plurality of sample racks (8) for carrying sample tubes, the plurality of sample racks (8) are arranged in a circular ring shape, the plurality of sample racks (8) are connected to each other and are arranged in an integral shape, the top of the support base (1) is rotatably connected to a driven gear ring (10), and an actively driven rotating gear (9) is also provided above the support base (1), the rotating gear (9) and the driven gear ring (10) are meshed with each other, and the rotation of the rotating gear (9) can drive the rotation of the driven gear ring (10), and the sample rack (8) and the driven gear ring (10) are connected to each other.

3. The sample reagent management device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The reagent management unit (3) comprises a protective shell (14) and a reagent tray (18). The reagent tray (18) is used to place the reagent kit. The reagent tray (18) is located inside the protective shell (14). The protective shell (14) and the support base (1) are fixed to each other. The reagent tray (18) is arranged in a disc shape, and a mixing gear (13) is arranged at the center thereof. A first pulley driven by a motor is provided on the support base (1). A second pulley is provided at the bottom of the reagent tray (18). The first pulley is connected to the second pulley through a transmission belt (12).

4. A sample reagent management device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The emergency position unit (5) is arranged on the driven gear ring (10) and can move along with the rotation of the driven gear ring (10).

5. The sample reagent management device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A barcode scanner (7) is provided on the support base (1). The barcode scanner (7) includes a scanning gun. By scanning the label on the sample tube with the scanning gun, the position of the corresponding sample tube in the emergency position unit (5) and the sample management unit (2) can be determined.

6. The sample reagent management device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A radio frequency identification unit (11) is provided on the protective shell (14), and the label on the reagent box is identified by the radio frequency identification unit (11).

7. The sample reagent management device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A refrigerator (15) is also provided in the reagent management unit (3), and the refrigerator (15) is used to ensure that the solvent in the reagent box will not be denatured. A heat sink (16) and an air duct (17) are provided at the bottom of the support base (1), and the heat sink (16) and the air duct (17) are used in conjunction with the refrigerator (15).

8. The sample reagent management device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support base (1) is also provided with a static-eliminating brush (6), which is used to remove static electricity generated by friction during operation of the sample reagent management device.

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