Sample analysis system and tube capping mechanism

By designing a buffer unit and a gripping unit for the test tube sealing mechanism, the problem of interference during tube cap gripping in traditional sample analysis pipelines is solved, improving sealing efficiency and safety, and ensuring that samples are not contaminated.

CN224480485UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-10GETEIN BIOTECH
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GETEIN BIOTECH
Filing Date
2025-06-27
Publication Date
2026-07-10

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Technical Problem

In traditional sample analysis pipelines, sample tubes are exposed to the air after testing because the caps are removed, leading to aerosol biohazard risks. Furthermore, samples that have had their caps removed and are recovered are easily contaminated, and traditional capping devices are prone to interference when grabbing the caps.

Method used

Design a test tube capping mechanism, including a cap delivery unit, a test tube delivery unit, a buffer unit, and a gripping unit. The buffer unit buffers the caps one by one to avoid interference during gripping. The buffer drive mechanism and the gripping drive mechanism work together to ensure independent delivery and capping operation of the caps.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency and speed of cap grabbing, avoids mutual interference between caps, and ensures sample safety and capping reliability.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a sample analysis system and test tube seal cap mechanism, test tube seal cap mechanism includes: the cap conveying unit for the conveying of cap, the test tube conveying unit for the conveying of test tube, the buffer unit for the buffer cap of conveying on cap conveying unit one by one, the grabbing unit for the cap on buffer unit cap on test tube conveying unit carries out the seal cap operation of test tube. The utility model buffer unit can buffer cap conveying unit on cap one by one, so that the target cap of preparing to carry out the seal cap operation can be independent of cap conveying unit, avoid the mutual interference between the cap of grabbing unit and other cap on cap conveying unit when grabbing cap, lead to cap to be blocked, and then improved the efficiency and speed of cap grabbing.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, specifically to a sample analysis system and a test tube sealing mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] In traditional sample analysis pipelines, after testing, the caps on the sample tubes are removed, exposing the blood samples directly to the air. The resulting aerosols pose a biological hazard risk, threatening the health of healthcare workers. Furthermore, samples retrieved after capping are easily contaminated, hindering secondary testing and cold storage. Therefore, automated capping of test tubes is a necessary step for convenient subsequent storage. However, traditional capping devices, due to multiple caps connected on the slide, are prone to interference between caps during the grasping process. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This utility model discloses a sample analysis system and a test tube capping mechanism to solve the problem of mutual interference between tube caps when grasping tube caps in the prior art.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A test tube sealing mechanism, comprising:

[0006] Pipe cap conveying unit, used for conveying pipe caps;

[0007] Test tube delivery unit, used for transporting test tubes;

[0008] A buffer unit is used to buffer the caps conveyed by the cap conveying unit one by one;

[0009] The grasping unit is used to grasp the cap on the buffer unit and perform a capping operation on the test tubes on the test tube delivery unit.

[0010] Furthermore, the cap conveying unit includes:

[0011] The hopper assembly is used for storing and discharging pipe caps;

[0012] The first chute is connected to the hopper assembly at one end and the buffer unit at the other end, and is used to transport the pipe caps output from the hopper assembly to the buffer unit.

[0013] Furthermore, the cache unit includes a cache driving mechanism, a fixing block, and a cache block; the fixing block is horizontally installed on one side of the bottom opening of the first slide groove, and the cache block is tightly disposed on one side of the fixing block; the cache block is provided with a cache groove facing the bottom opening of the first slide groove; the cache groove is provided with an opening facing the first slide groove for receiving tube caps that slide down from the first slide groove; the cache driving mechanism is used to drive the cache block to move back and forth between the fixing block and the bottom opening of the first slide groove.

[0014] Furthermore, the gripping unit includes a gripping drive mechanism and a gripper assembly; the gripping drive mechanism is used to drive the gripper assembly to grip the tube cap in the buffer slot and carry the tube cap to the test tube delivery unit to perform a capping operation on the test tube; the gripper assembly includes a first gripper finger and a second gripper finger; the bottom of the first gripper finger is provided with a protrusion.

[0015] Furthermore, a baffle parallel to the first chute is provided above the first chute; the bottom surface of the baffle is higher than the upper edge of the cap when it is inside the first chute.

[0016] Furthermore, the hopper assembly includes a first hopper, a second hopper, and a third hopper connected in sequence; the first hopper is equipped with a picking mechanism for picking up pipe caps from the first hopper and transferring them to the second hopper; a partition is provided between the second hopper and the third hopper; the partition is equipped with an inlet for pipe caps from the second hopper to slide into the third hopper; the third hopper is equipped with a second chute for conveying pipe caps from the third hopper to the first chute.

[0017] Furthermore, a discharge port is provided at the connection between the third hopper and the first chute; a discharge adjustment block is provided on the side of the discharge port facing the first chute.

[0018] Furthermore, the bottom edge of the material dropping adjustment block is parallel to the first chute, and the bottom edge is higher than the upper edge of the pipe cap when it is in the first chute; the top of the bottom edge extends upward to form the inclined side of the material dropping adjustment block, and the inclined side and the extension line of the bottom edge form a first corner; the top of the inclined side extends upward to form the side of the material dropping adjustment block, and the inclined side and the extension line of the side edge form a second corner; the second corner extends into the inner side of the third hopper.

[0019] Furthermore, the second hopper is equipped with a stirring block for stirring the caps inside the second hopper.

[0020] Furthermore, the bottom of the second hopper and / or the third hopper is provided with a vertical drive mechanism for driving the stirring block and the second chute to move up and down.

[0021] Furthermore, the vertical drive mechanism includes a motor and a transmission wheel fixedly mounted on the partition; the output shaft of the motor and the transmission wheel are connected by a conveyor belt; a rotating wheel is provided on the transmission wheel; a transmission rod is rotatably mounted on the rotating wheel; a first slide rail and a second slide rail are respectively provided on both sides of the partition along the direction of the conveyor belt; a first fixed plate and a second fixed plate are slidably mounted on the first slide rail and the second slide rail respectively; the agitator is fixedly mounted on the first fixed plate; one end of the first fixed plate is rotatably connected to the transmission rod; the second slide groove is fixedly mounted on the second fixed plate, and the second fixed plate is fixed to the conveyor belt by a clamping plate.

[0022] Furthermore, the bottom of the input port is inclined at the same angle as the second chute; the rear section of the bottom of the input port is recessed downward to form a vertical groove; and a stirring block adapted to the groove is provided inside the groove.

[0023] Furthermore, the inner side of the third hopper is provided with inclined blocks along both sides of the second chute; both inclined blocks abut against the second chute.

[0024] A sample analysis system includes the test tube sealing mechanism described above.

[0025] This utility model adopts the above technical solution and has the following advantages:

[0026] The buffer unit of this utility model can buffer the caps on the cap conveying unit one by one, so that the target cap to be capped can be independent of the cap conveying unit. This avoids interference between the gripping unit and other caps on the cap conveying unit when the gripping unit grips the cap, which would cause the cap gripping to be blocked, thereby improving the efficiency and speed of cap gripping. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the test tube sealing mechanism of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cap conveying unit of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the picking mechanism of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the sliding opening of this utility model;

[0031] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the material feeding adjustment block of this utility model;

[0032] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the pipe cap of this utility model sliding down the first groove;

[0033] Figure 7This is a schematic diagram of the pipe cap of this utility model stacked on the first slide groove;

[0034] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the vertical drive mechanism of this utility model in the second hopper section;

[0035] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the vertical drive mechanism of this utility model in the third hopper section;

[0036] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the cache unit of this utility model;

[0037] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the gripping unit of this utility model;

[0038] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the gripper assembly of this utility model;

[0039] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the test tube delivery unit of this utility model.

[0040] Reference numerals: 1-Pipe cap conveying unit; 2-Pipe cap; 3-Test tube conveying unit; 4-Buffer unit; 5-Gripping unit; 6-First chute; 7-First hopper; 8-Second hopper; 9-Third hopper; 10-Pickup mechanism; 11-Baffle; 12-Inlet; 13-Second chute; 14-Conveyor belt; 15-Pipe cap drive block; 16-Third chute; 17-Agitator block; 18-Drop outlet; 19-Drop adjustment block; 20-Bottom edge; 21-Silt; 22-Side edge; 23-Baffle; 24-Vertical drive mechanism; 2 5-Motor; 26-Transmission wheel; 27-Conveyor belt; 28-Rotator; 29-Transmission rod; 30-First slide rail; 31-Second slide rail; 32-First fixed plate; 33-Second fixed plate; 34-Groove; 35-Inclined block; 36-Buffer drive mechanism; 37-Fixed block; 38-Buffer block; 39-Buffer slot; 40-Grip drive mechanism; 41-Gripper assembly; 42-First gripper finger; 43-Second gripper finger; 44-Protrusion; 45-Conveying drive mechanism; 46-Test tube holding mechanism; 47-Holding channel. Detailed Implementation

[0041] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this application are described clearly and completely below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0042] like Figure 1As shown, a test tube capping mechanism includes a cap conveying unit 1 for conveying caps 2; a test tube conveying unit 3 for conveying test tubes; a buffer unit 4 for buffering the caps conveyed on the cap conveying unit one by one; and a gripping unit 5 for gripping the caps 2 on the buffer unit 4 to perform a capping operation on the test tubes on the test tube conveying unit 3.

[0043] The buffer unit 4 of this utility model can buffer the caps 2 on the cap conveying unit 1 one by one, so that the target cap 2 that is about to be capped can be independent of the cap conveying unit 1. This avoids the mutual interference between the gripping unit 5 and other caps 2 on the cap conveying unit 1 when the gripping unit 5 grips the cap 2, which would cause the gripping of the cap 2 to be blocked, thereby improving the efficiency and speed of gripping the cap 2.

[0044] like Figure 2-9 As shown, the pipe cap conveying unit 1 includes a hopper assembly for storing and outputting pipe caps 2; and a first chute 6, one end of which is connected to the hopper assembly and the other end of which is connected to the buffer unit 4, for conveying the pipe caps 2 output from the hopper assembly to the buffer unit 4.

[0045] The hopper assembly of this utility model can store a large number of pipe caps 2 at one time, which can reduce the number of times operators need to store pipe caps 2. Through the setting of the first chute 6 connecting the hopper assembly and the buffer unit 4 respectively, the pipe caps 2 in the hopper assembly can be transported to the buffer unit 4 one by one in an orderly manner. Since the first chute 6 can transport and store multiple pipe caps 2 at one time, when multiple pipe caps 2 are buffered to the buffer unit 4 one by one, the first chute 6 can arrange the pipe caps 2 stored in the hopper assembly in advance, so as to facilitate the pipe caps 2 to be transported to the buffer unit 4 one by one.

[0046] The hopper assembly includes a first hopper 7, a second hopper 8, and a third hopper 9 connected in sequence. The first hopper 7 is used by operators to store pipe caps 2 in an unordered manner. A picking mechanism 10 is provided inside the first hopper 7 to pick up the pipe caps 2 in the first hopper 7 one by one and transfer them to the second hopper 8. The second hopper 8 is used to buffer the pipe caps 2 input from the first hopper 7. A partition 11 is provided between the second hopper 8 and the third hopper 9. An input port 12 is provided on the partition 11 to allow the pipe caps 2 in the second hopper 8 to slide down to the third hopper 9. The third hopper 9 is provided with a second chute 13 that can move up and down and can dock with or be offset from the first chute 6 to transport the pipe caps 2 entering the third hopper 9 to the first chute 6.

[0047] By setting up multiple hoppers, this utility model not only allows operators to easily feed the pipe caps 2 directly into the hoppers for disordered storage, but also enables the disordered pipe caps 2 to be transported to the first chute 6 in an orderly manner when they are transferred between multiple hoppers, thus facilitating the transport of the pipe caps 2 one by one to the buffer unit 4.

[0048] It is understood that the picking mechanism 10 in the first hopper 7 is an existing device that can pick up and output the caps 2 one by one. In this embodiment, it specifically includes a conveyor belt 14 and a conveyor belt drive mechanism that drives the conveyor belt 14 to rotate (existing technology can be used, and it will not be described in detail). Multiple cap driving blocks 15 are evenly arranged on the surface of the conveyor belt 14, and a cap 2 transport space is formed between each two adjacent cap driving blocks 15.

[0049] The bottom of the picking mechanism 10 extends into the first hopper 7 and one side is close to the edge of the first hopper 7, so that the pipe cap drive block 15 can receive the pipe cap 2 and prevent it from sliding down from both sides of the pipe cap drive block 15 into the first hopper 7; the top of the picking mechanism 10 is connected to the second hopper 8 through the third slide 16, and the pipe cap 2 in the first hopper 7 slides down from the third slide 16 into the second hopper 8.

[0050] Furthermore, the second hopper 8 is equipped with a stirring block 17 that can move up and down to agitate the caps 2 inside the second hopper 8. When there are too many caps 2 inside the second hopper 8 and they become stuck together, preventing the caps 2 from sliding down to the third hopper 9, the up and down movement of the stirring block 17 can agitate the caps 2 inside the second hopper 8, preventing the stuck material and facilitating the better sliding of the caps 2 into the third hopper 9.

[0051] like Figure 4-7 A drop opening 18 is provided at the connection between the third hopper 9 and the first chute 6 to facilitate the pipe cap 2 to slide from the third hopper 9 into the first chute 6. A drop adjustment block 19 is provided on the side of the drop opening 18 facing the first chute 6. The bottom edge 20 of the drop adjustment block 19 is parallel to the first chute 6 and is higher than the upper edge of the pipe cap 2 when it is in the first chute 6. The top of the bottom edge 20 extends upward to form the inclined side 21 of the drop adjustment block 19, and the inclined side 21 and the extension line of the bottom edge 20 form a first angle α. The inclined side 21 is provided to allow the pipe cap 2, regardless of its position, to fall into the second chute 13 without being properly placed. During the lifting process, ensure that the inclined side 21 is touched, and then adjust the posture during the slide so that it can smoothly slide into the first chute 6; the top of the inclined side 21 extends upward to form the side 22 of the material dropping adjustment block, and the extension lines of the inclined side 21 and the side 22 form the second corner β; the second corner β extends into the inner side of the third hopper 9, which allows the cap 2 that has not fallen into the second chute 13 to fall back into the third hopper 9 smoothly along the inclined surface, waiting for the next lifting and material handling of the second chute 13, and avoiding the cap 2 that has not fallen into the second chute 13 from getting stuck in the angle formed between the second chute 13 and the third hopper 9.

[0052] Furthermore, both the first corner α and the second corner β are acute angles.

[0053] Furthermore, a baffle 23 parallel to the first slide groove 6 is provided above the first slide groove 6, and the bottom surface of the baffle 23 is higher than the upper edge of the pipe cap 2 when it is in the first slide groove 6. The baffle 23 ensures that the pipe caps 2 can be arranged neatly in the first slide groove 6, preventing them from falling apart. Figure 7 The phenomenon shown is that the stacking of the pipe caps 2 causes poor sliding or the pipe caps 2 falling out of the groove.

[0054] Furthermore, such as Figure 8-9 As shown, a vertical drive mechanism 24 is provided at the bottom of the second hopper 8 and / or the third hopper 9 for driving the stirring block 17 and the second chute 13 to move up and down. For ease of explanation, in this embodiment, the vertical drive mechanism 24 is located at the bottom of the second hopper 8.

[0055] The vertical drive mechanism 24 includes a motor 25 and a transmission wheel 26 fixedly mounted on the partition 11; the output shaft of the motor 25 and the transmission wheel 26 are connected by a conveyor belt 27; a rotating wheel 28 is provided on the transmission wheel 26; a transmission rod 29 is rotatably mounted on the rotating wheel 28; a first slide rail 30 and a second slide rail 31 are respectively provided on both sides of the partition 11 along the direction of the conveyor belt 27; a first fixed plate 32 and a second fixed plate 33 are slidably mounted on the first slide rail 30 and the second slide rail 31 respectively; an agitator block 17 is fixedly mounted on the first fixed plate 32; one end of the first fixed plate 32 is rotatably connected to the transmission rod 29; a second chute 13 is fixedly mounted on the second fixed plate 33, and the second fixed plate 33 is fixed to the conveyor belt 27 by a clamping plate.

[0056] This invention, through the arrangement of the transmission rod 29 rotatably mounted on the rotating wheel 28 and the conveyor belt 27, not only enables the simultaneous up-and-down movement of the stirring block 17 and the second chute 13, but also simplifies the device structure, reduces the number of drive mechanisms, and lowers the cost of the device.

[0057] In this embodiment, in order to improve the efficiency of the pipe cap 2 sliding from the second hopper 8 to the third hopper 9, the bottom of the inlet 12 on the partition 11 is inclined at the same angle as the second chute 13; and the rear part of the bottom of the inlet 12 is recessed downward to form a vertical groove 34; another stirring block 17 adapted to the groove 34 is provided in the groove 34, and the stirring block 17 is also fixedly installed on the first fixing plate 32. The setting of the stirring block 17 can prevent the pipe cap 2 from sliding down and staying at the bottom of the inlet 12.

[0058] Furthermore, the inner side of the third hopper 9 is provided with inclined blocks 35 along both sides of the second chute 13; both inclined blocks 35 abut against the second chute 13; the top of the inclined block 35 near the inlet 12 is flush with the bottom of the inlet 12; when the vertical drive mechanism 24 carries the second chute 13 downward to the lowest position, the top of the second chute 13 is flush with the lower side of the inclined blocks 35, so that the cap 2 can slide from the inclined blocks 35 into the second chute 13; when the vertical drive mechanism 24 carries the second chute 13 upward to the highest position and docks with the first chute 6, the space formed between the inclined blocks 35 and the second chute 13 can be used to buffer the cap 2, so that the cap 2 can be received when the second chute 13 moves downward next time.

[0059] like Figure 10 As shown, the cache unit 4 includes a cache driving mechanism 36, a fixing block 37, and a cache block 38; the fixing block 37 is horizontally installed on one side of the bottom opening of the first slide 6, and the cache block 38 is tightly disposed on one side of the fixing block 37; the cache block 38 is provided with a cache groove 39 facing the bottom opening of the first slide 6, and the cache groove 39 is provided with an opening facing the first slide 6 for receiving the tube cap 2 that slides down from the first slide 6; the cache driving mechanism 36 is used to drive the cache block 38 to move back and forth between the fixing block 37 and the bottom opening of the first slide 6; when the cache driving mechanism 36 drives ..., the cache block 38 moves back and forth between the fixing block 37 and the bottom opening of the first slide 6. The driving mechanism 36 carries the buffer block 38 from one side of the fixed block 37 toward the bottom of the first slide 6. When the buffer groove 39 is opposite to the bottom opening of the first slide 6, the buffer groove 39 can receive the tube cap 2 on the first slide 6. When the buffer driving mechanism 36 carries the buffer block 38 from one side of the bottom of the first slide 6 toward the fixed block 37, when the buffer groove 39 is misaligned with the bottom opening of the first slide 6, the gripping unit 5 grips the tube cap 2 to seal the test tube. The other part of the buffer block 38 can block the bottom opening of the first slide 6 to prevent the tube cap 2 from continuing to slide down.

[0060] This utility model, through the cooperation of the fixing block 37 and the buffer block 38, can not only buffer the tube caps 2 of the first slide 6 one by one, but also carry the tube caps 2 to one side of the first slide 6, and perform the gripping unit 5 gripping at the position on one side of the first slide 6, so as to avoid interference from other tube caps 2 on the first slide 6 when gripping in the first slide 6.

[0061] like Figure 11-12As shown, the gripping unit 5 includes a gripping drive mechanism 40 and a gripper assembly 41. The gripping drive mechanism 40 drives the gripper assembly 41 to grip the cap 2 in the buffer slot 39 and carry the cap 2 to the test tube delivery unit 3 to perform a capping operation on the test tubes on the test tube delivery unit 3. The gripper assembly 41 includes a first gripper finger 42 and a second gripper finger 43. The bottom of the first gripper finger 42 is provided with a protrusion 44. When the gripping drive mechanism 40 carries the gripper assembly 41 to grip the cap 2, it drives the first gripper finger 42 and the second gripper finger 43 to open, and the protrusion 44 can extend into the brim on the cap 2, thereby facilitating the first gripper finger 42 and the second gripper finger 43 to better grip the cap 2. When the gripping drive mechanism 40 carries the cap 2 to perform a capping operation on the test tube, since the protrusion 44 abuts against the brim, it can prevent the cap 2 from falling off the first gripper finger 42 and the second gripper finger 43. In addition, in order to allow the first gripper finger 42 and the second gripper finger 43 to disengage from the cap 2 as quickly as possible after the capping operation, this utility model only provides a protrusion 44 on the first gripper finger 42.

[0062] Furthermore, such as Figure 13 As shown, the test tube delivery unit 3 includes a delivery drive mechanism 45 and a test tube holding mechanism 46; the test tube holding mechanism 46 includes a holding channel 47 for receiving test tubes; the delivery drive mechanism 45 is used to drive the test tubes on the holding channel 47 to the path where the gripping unit 5 is located, so as to facilitate the capping operation of the gripping unit 5.

[0063] It is understood that the cache driver mechanism 36, the grab driver mechanism 40, and the transport driver mechanism 45 involved in this embodiment are all conventional existing technologies, and therefore will not be described in detail.

[0064] In addition, this utility model also discloses a sample analysis system, including the test tube sealing mechanism described above.

[0065] The above are merely embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model shall be included within the scope of the claims of this utility model pending approval.

Claims

1. A test tube sealing mechanism, characterized in that, include: Pipe cap conveying unit, used for conveying pipe caps; Test tube delivery unit, used for transporting test tubes; A buffer unit is used to buffer the caps conveyed by the cap conveying unit one by one; The grasping unit is used to grasp the cap on the buffer unit and perform a capping operation on the test tubes on the test tube delivery unit.

2. The test tube sealing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cap delivery unit includes: The hopper assembly is used for storing and discharging pipe caps; The first chute is connected to the hopper assembly at one end and the buffer unit at the other end, and is used to transport the pipe caps output from the hopper assembly to the buffer unit.

3. The test tube sealing mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cache unit includes a cache driving mechanism, a fixing block, and a cache block; the fixing block is horizontally installed on one side of the bottom opening of the first slide groove, and the cache block is tightly disposed on one side of the fixing block; the cache block is provided with a cache slot facing the bottom opening of the first slide groove. The buffer slot is provided with an opening facing the first slide groove to receive the tube cap that slides down the first slide groove; the buffer drive mechanism is used to drive the buffer block to move back and forth between the fixed block and the bottom opening of the first slide groove.

4. The test tube sealing mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, The gripping unit includes a gripping drive mechanism and a gripper assembly; the gripping drive mechanism is used to drive the gripper assembly to grip the tube cap in the buffer slot and carry the tube cap to the test tube delivery unit to perform a capping operation on the test tube; the gripper assembly includes a first gripper finger and a second gripper finger; the bottom of the first gripper finger is provided with a protrusion.

5. A test tube sealing mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, A baffle parallel to the first chute is provided above the first chute; the bottom surface of the baffle is higher than the upper edge of the cap when it is inside the first chute.

6. A test tube sealing mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The hopper assembly includes a first hopper, a second hopper, and a third hopper connected in sequence; the first hopper is equipped with a picking mechanism for picking up pipe caps from the first hopper and transferring them to the second hopper; a partition is provided between the second hopper and the third hopper; the partition is equipped with an inlet for pipe caps from the second hopper to slide into the third hopper; the third hopper is equipped with a second chute for conveying pipe caps from the third hopper to the first chute.

7. A test tube sealing mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that, A discharge port is provided at the connection between the third hopper and the first chute; a discharge adjustment block is provided on the side of the discharge port facing the first chute.

8. A test tube sealing mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that, The bottom edge of the material dropping adjustment block is parallel to the first chute, and the bottom edge is higher than the upper edge of the pipe cap when it is in the first chute; the top of the bottom edge extends upward to form the inclined side of the material dropping adjustment block, and the inclined side and the extension line of the bottom edge form a first corner; the top of the inclined side extends upward to form the side of the material dropping adjustment block, and the inclined side and the extension line of the side edge form a second corner; the second corner extends into the inner side of the third hopper.

9. A test tube sealing mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second hopper is equipped with a stirring block for stirring the pipe cap inside the second hopper.

10. A test tube sealing mechanism according to claim 9, characterized in that, The bottom of the second hopper and / or the third hopper is provided with a vertical drive mechanism for driving the stirring block and the second chute to move up and down.

11. A test tube sealing mechanism according to claim 10, characterized in that, The vertical drive mechanism includes a motor and a transmission wheel fixedly mounted on the partition; the output shaft of the motor and the transmission wheel are connected by a conveyor belt; a rotating wheel is provided on the transmission wheel; a transmission rod is rotatably mounted on the rotating wheel; a first slide rail and a second slide rail are respectively provided on both sides of the partition along the direction of the conveyor belt; a first fixed plate and a second fixed plate are slidably mounted on the first slide rail and the second slide rail respectively; the agitator is fixedly mounted on the first fixed plate; one end of the first fixed plate is rotatably connected to the transmission rod; the second slide groove is fixedly mounted on the second fixed plate, and the second fixed plate is fixed to the conveyor belt by a clamping plate.

12. A test tube sealing mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that, The bottom of the input port is inclined at the same angle as the second chute; the rear section of the bottom of the input port is recessed downward to form a vertical groove; a stirring block adapted to the groove is provided in the groove.

13. A test tube sealing mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that, The inner side of the third hopper is provided with inclined blocks along both sides of the second chute; both inclined blocks abut against the second chute.

14. A sample analysis system, characterized in that, Includes the test tube sealing mechanism as described in any one of claims 1-13.