Container unit and specimen-cooling device comprising same

Abstract

According to exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, disclosed is a container unit formed to accommodate a fluid. In addition, disclosed is a specimen-cooling device comprising: the container unit; and a cooling unit having a cooling body provided below the container unit.

Description

Container unit and specimen cooling device including same

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a container unit and a specimen cooling device including the same.

[0002] Typically, hospital pathology departments and clinical pathology laboratories prepare tissue slides for tissue observation. Tissue slides are prepared by embedding tissue samples in wax, such as paraffin, to create a specimen block. This block is then sliced ​​thinly (i.e., sectioned) into sections. These sections are then placed on slides and the wax is melted.

[0003] A specimen block may refer to a wax block in which a tissue specimen is embedded in a wax-like medium. For example, a wax-like medium such as paraffin or celloidin may be injected into the interior of a cassette containing a tissue specimen and hardened to prepare a wax block. During the manufacture of the wax block, the wax block and cassette may be combined, and thus, the specimen block may also include a cassette equipped with a wax block.

[0004] Meanwhile, during tissue slide preparation, a cooling process may be required before sectioning the specimen block. Typically, a cold plate is used for this cooling process. However, using a cold plate to cool the specimen block can result in the specimen block becoming excessively rigid or parts of the specimen block sticking to the cold plate. This can result in damage to the specimen block or the production of poor-quality sections during sectioning.

[0005] For example, Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2199430 (Prior Document 1) discloses a tissue cooling device. However, the tissue cooling device described in Prior Document 1 does not clearly address the above-mentioned problem.

[0006] The present disclosure aims to provide a container unit and a specimen cooling device including the same.

[0007] A container unit according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first container part that is open toward the top and rear; a second container part that is open toward the top and front and is coupled to a rear end of the first container part; and a plurality of container legs that are formed to extend downward from the first container part and the second container part, respectively. The container unit may be formed to accommodate a fluid.

[0008] The length of each of the plurality of container legs may be adjustable.

[0009] The first container part may include: a first container bottom forming the bottom of the first container part; a front container wall forming the front face of the first container part and having a shape extending upward from the first container bottom; a first left container wall forming the left side of the first container part and having a shape extending upward from the first container bottom; and a first right container wall forming the right side of the first container part and having a shape extending upward from the first container bottom.

[0010] The second container part may include a second container bottom forming the bottom of the second container part; a rear container wall forming the rear face of the second container part and having a shape extending upward from the second container bottom; a second left container wall forming the left side of the second container part and having a shape extending upward from the second container bottom; and a second right container wall forming the right side of the second container part and having a shape extending upward from the second container bottom.

[0011] The rear end of the first container bottom and the front end of the second container bottom may be joined to overlap each other, the rear end of the first left container wall and the front end of the second left container wall may be joined to overlap each other, and the rear end of the first right container wall and the front end of the second right container wall may be joined to overlap each other.

[0012] The container unit may further include a container bottom coupler coupled to the rear end of the first container bottom and forming an attractive force with the second container bottom; a left container wall coupler coupled to the rear end of the first left container wall and forming an attractive force with the second left container wall; and a right container wall coupler coupled to the rear end of the first right container wall and forming an attractive force with the second right container wall.

[0013] The container bottom coupler may be coupled to a step formed at the rear end of the first container bottom, the left container wall coupler may be coupled to a step formed at the rear end of the first left container wall, and the right container wall coupler may be coupled to a step formed at the rear end of the first right container wall.

[0014] According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, a container unit may include a container bottom; a container wall extending upwardly from a perimeter of the container bottom; and a container partition extending upwardly from the container bottom and dividing the container bottom into a first container bottom and a second container bottom. The container unit may be configured to accommodate a fluid.

[0015] The thermal conductivity of the first container bottom and the thermal conductivity of the second container bottom may be different from each other.

[0016] A specimen cooling device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure comprises a container unit having a first container part and a second container part, the container unit being formed to receive a fluid; and a cooling unit having a cooling body positioned below the first container part and the second container part and maintaining a temperature lower than an ambient temperature, wherein the first container part is opened upwardly and backwardly, the second container part is opened upwardly and forwardly and is connected to a rear end of the first container part, and the container unit may further include a plurality of container legs formed to extend downwardly from each of the first container part and the second container part, the lengths of which are adjustable.

[0017] The first container part includes a first container bottom forming the bottom of the first container part; a front container wall forming the front face of the first container part and having a shape extending upward from the first container bottom; a first left container wall forming the left side of the first container part and having a shape extending upward from the first container bottom; and a first right container wall forming the right side of the first container part and having a shape extending upward from the first container bottom; and the second container part includes a second container bottom forming the bottom of the second container part; a rear container wall forming the rear face of the second container part and having a shape extending upward from the second container bottom; a second left container wall forming the left side of the second container part and having a shape extending upward from the second container bottom. And it may include a second right container wall that forms the right side of the second container part and has a shape extending upward from the second container bottom.

[0018] The rear end of the first container bottom and the front end of the second container bottom may be joined to overlap each other, the rear end of the first left container wall and the front end of the second left container wall may be joined to overlap each other, and the rear end of the first right container wall and the front end of the second right container wall may be joined to overlap each other.

[0019] The specimen cooling device may further include a container bottom coupler coupled to the rear end of the first container bottom and forming an attractive force with the second container bottom; a left container wall coupler coupled to the rear end of the first left container wall and forming an attractive force with the second left container wall; and a right container wall coupler coupled to the rear end of the first right container wall and forming an attractive force with the second right container wall.

[0020] According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, a specimen cooling device may include a container unit including a plate-shaped container bottom, a container wall extending upward from an outer periphery of the container bottom, and a container partition extending upward from the container bottom and dividing the container bottom into a first container bottom and a second container bottom; and a cooling unit having a cooling body positioned below the container bottom and maintaining a temperature lower than an ambient temperature. The container unit may be configured to accommodate a fluid.

[0021] The thermal conductivity of the first container bottom and the thermal conductivity of the second container bottom may be different from each other.

[0022] The cooling body may include a first cooling body positioned below the first container bottom; and a second cooling body positioned below the second container bottom and spaced apart from the first cooling body.

[0023] A container unit and a specimen cooling device including the same according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can maintain the temperature of a specimen block at a constant level.

[0024] A container unit and a specimen cooling device including the same according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can prevent damage to a specimen block by a cooling plate during cooling.

[0025] A container unit and a specimen cooling device including the same according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can make a specimen block flexible, thereby providing a high-quality specimen section.

[0026] FIG. 1 is a drawing showing a container unit according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] Figure 2 is a drawing showing a container unit composed of a first container part and a second container part.

[0028] Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the first container part illustrated in Fig. 2 taken along line A1-A2.

[0029] Fig. 4 is a drawing showing the first container part and the second container part illustrated in Fig. 2 combined with each other.

[0030] Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the container unit illustrated in Fig. 4 taken along line B1-B2.

[0031] Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the container unit illustrated in Fig. 4 taken along line C1-C2.

[0032] Figure 7 is a drawing showing a container unit having a container partition.

[0033] Fig. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the container unit illustrated in Fig. 7 taken along line D1-D2.

[0034] FIG. 9 is a drawing showing a container unit illustrated in FIG. 8 with a container leg and a cooling unit added.

[0035] FIG. 10 is a block diagram according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] Hereinafter, the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 10. However, these are merely exemplary and the present disclosure is not limited to the specific embodiments described as examples.

[0037] FIG. 1 is a drawing showing a container unit according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0038] Referring to FIG. 1, a specimen cooling device (10) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a container unit (100). The container unit (100) may contain a fluid (e.g., water, etc.). That is, the container unit (100) may be configured to contain a fluid. When the container unit (100) is cooled, the temperature of a specimen contained in the fluid may be maintained low. For example, the specimen may include a specimen block in which tissue is embedded.

[0039] A container unit (100) may include a container bottom (110). The container bottom (110) may form the bottom of the container unit (100). The upper face of the container bottom (110) may be flat.

[0040] The container bottom (110) may have a plate or board shape. For example, the container bottom (110) may have a square or rectangular shape.

[0041] The container unit (100) may include a container wall (120). The container wall (120) may be connected, coupled, or fastened to the container bottom (110). For example, the container wall (120) may form a shape extending upward from the container bottom (110). The container wall (120) may be formed, for example, to extend upward from the perimeter of the container bottom (110).

[0042] The container wall (120) may include a front container wall (121). The front container wall (121) may form the front face of the container unit (100). The front container wall (121) may extend upward from the front edge of the container bottom (110).

[0043] The container wall (120) may include a rear container wall (122). The rear container wall (122) may form the rear face of the container unit (100). The rear container wall (122) may extend upward from the rear edge of the container bottom (110).

[0044] The container wall (120) may include a left container wall (123). The left container wall (123) may form the left face of the container unit (100). The left container wall (123) may extend upward from the left edge of the container bottom (110). The left container wall (123) may extend backward from the left edge of the front container wall (121) and connect to the left edge of the rear container wall (122).

[0045] The container wall (120) may include a right container wall (124). The right container wall (124) may form the right face of the container unit (100). The right container wall (124) may extend upward from the right edge of the container bottom (110). The right container wall (124) may extend backward from the right edge of the front container wall (121) and connect to the right edge of the rear container wall (122).

[0046] The front container wall (121) and the rear container wall (122) are positioned opposite each other and can face each other. The left container wall (123) and the right container wall (124) are positioned opposite each other and can face each other.

[0047] Fig. 2 is a drawing showing a container unit composed of a first container part and a second container part. Fig. 3 is a drawing showing a cross-section of the first container part shown in Fig. 2 taken along line A1-A2.

[0048] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the container unit (100) may include a first container part (100a) and a second container part (100b). The first container part (100a) and the second container part (100b) may be coupled or connected to each other.

[0049] The first container part (100a) may include a front container wall (121), a first left container wall (123a), a first right container wall (124a), a first container bottom (110a), and a front container coupler (150a). The first container part (100a) may be opened upward and backward.

[0050] The second container part (100b) may include a rear container wall (122), a second left container wall (123b), a second right container wall (124b), and a second container bottom (110b). The second container part (100b) may be opened upward and forward.

[0051] The first container bottom (110a) may form a step. For example, a step may be formed at the rear end of the first container bottom (110a). For example, the thickness of the rear end of the first container bottom (110a) may be smaller than the thickness of the front end of the first container bottom (110a).

[0052] Each of the first left container wall (123a) and the first right container wall (124a) may form a step. For example, a step may be formed at the rear end of the first left container wall (123a), and a step may be formed at the rear end of the first right container wall (124a).

[0053] For example, the thickness of the rear end of the first left container wall (123a) may be smaller than the thickness of the front end of the first left container wall (123a). For example, the thickness of the rear end of the first right container wall (124a) may be smaller than the thickness of the front end of the first right container wall (124a).

[0054] For example, the container bottom coupler (151a) may be coupled to a step formed in the first container bottom (110a). An attractive force may be formed between the container bottom coupler (151a) and the second container bottom (110b). For example, the attractive force formed between the container bottom coupler (151a) and the second container bottom (110b) may include a magnetic force, etc.

[0055] For example, the left container wall coupler (153a) may be coupled to a step formed at the rear end of the first left container wall (123a). An attractive force may be formed between the left container wall coupler (153a) and the second left container wall (123b). For example, the attractive force formed between the left container wall coupler (153a) and the second left container wall (123b) may be a magnetic force.

[0056] For example, the right container wall coupler (154a) may be coupled to a step formed at the rear end of the first right container wall (124a). An attractive force may be formed between the right container wall coupler (154a) and the second right container wall (124b). For example, the attractive force formed between the right container wall coupler (154a) and the second right container wall (124b) may include a magnetic force, etc.

[0057] The front container coupler (150a) may include or mean at least one of a container bottom coupler (150a), a left container wall coupler (153a), and a right container wall coupler (154a).

[0058] The first container bottom (110a) and the second container bottom (110b) can be coupled. For example, the first container bottom (110a) and the second container bottom (110b) can be brought into close contact with each other by the attractive force formed between the container bottom coupler (151a) and the second container bottom (110b).

[0059] The first left container wall (123a) and the second left container wall (123b) can be coupled. For example, the first left container wall (123a) and the second left container wall (123b) can be brought into close contact with each other by the attractive force formed between the left container wall coupler (153a) and the second left container wall (123b).

[0060] The first right container wall (124a) and the second right container wall (124b) can be coupled. For example, the first right container wall (124a) and the second right container wall (124b) can be brought into close contact with each other by the attractive force formed between the right container wall coupler (154a) and the second right container wall (124b).

[0061] Through the above process, the first container part (100a) and the second container part (100b) can be tightly coupled to each other. Therefore, even if fluid is contained in the container unit (100) while the first container part (100a) and the second container part (100b) are coupled to each other, leakage can be prevented.

[0062] The front container coupler (150a) may include a permanent magnet. The rear end of the second container part (100b) may be formed of a material including a paramagnetic or ferromagnetic substance.

[0063] For another example, the front container coupler (150a) may be formed of a material including a paramagnetic or ferromagnetic material. The rear end of the second container part (100b) may include a permanent magnet.

[0064] Fig. 4 is a drawing showing the first container part and the second container part shown in Fig. 2 combined with each other. Fig. 5 is a drawing showing a cross-section of the container unit shown in Fig. 4 taken along line B1-B2. Fig. 6 is a drawing showing a cross-section of the container unit shown in Fig. 4 taken along line C1-C2.

[0065] Referring to FIGS. 4 to 6, the container unit (100) may include a first container part (100a) and a second container part (100b). The first container part (100a) and the second container part (100b) may be coupled to each other. For example, the rear end of the first container part (100a) and the front end of the second container part (100b) may be coupled to each other.

[0066] For example, the front end of the second container part (100b) can surround the rear end of the first container part (100a). For example, the inner surface of the front end of the second container part (100b) can be in contact with the outer surface of the rear end of the first container part (100a).

[0067] For example, the rear end of the first container bottom (110a) and the front end of the second container bottom (110b) may overlap. For example, the outer surface of the rear end of the first container bottom (110a) may be in contact with the inner surface of the front end of the second container bottom (110b).

[0068] For example, the rear end of the first left container wall (123a) and the front end of the second left container wall (123b) may overlap. For example, the outer surface of the rear end of the first left container wall (123a) may be in contact with the inner surface of the front end of the second left container wall (123b).

[0069] For example, the rear end of the first right container wall (124a) and the front end of the second right container wall (124b) may overlap. For example, the outer surface of the rear end of the first right container wall (124a) may be in contact with the inner surface of the front end of the second right container wall (124b).

[0070] For example, the first container part (100a) and the second container part (100b) can move relative to each other. For example, the first container part (100a) can be movably coupled to the second container part (100b).

[0071] In other words, the first container part (100a) can move relative to the second container part (100b). Accordingly, the longitudinal length of the container unit (100) can be adjusted. That is, the amount of fluid that the container unit (100) can contain can be changed.

[0072] Fig. 7 is a drawing showing a container unit having a container partition. Fig. 8 is a drawing showing a cross-section of the container unit shown in Fig. 7 taken along line D1-D2.

[0073] Referring to FIGS. 7 and 8, the container wall (120) may include or mean at least one of a front container wall (121), a rear container wall (122), a left container wall (123), and a right container wall (124).

[0074] For example, a container wall (120) may mean a front container wall (121), a left container wall (123), a rear container wall (122), and a right container wall (124) that are connected in series.

[0075] A container unit (100) may include a container partition (130). The container partition (130) may be surrounded by a container wall (120). The container partition (130) may form a shape extending upward from the container bottom (110).

[0076] A container partition (130) can divide a space formed in a container unit (100). For example, the container partition (130) can divide a space formed by a container wall (120) and a container bottom (110).

[0077] For example, a container partition (130) may divide a container unit (100) into a first container part (100a) and a second container part (100b). The first container part (100a) and the second container part (100b) may be physically separated by the container partition (130).

[0078] The first container part (100a) may include a first container bottom (110a). The second container part (100b) may include a second container bottom (110b). The container bottoms (110a, 110b) may be formed of a material including metal, plastic, or the like.

[0079] For example, the first container bottom (110a) may include a first metal, a first plastic, etc., and the second container bottom (110b) may include a second metal, a second plastic, etc. The thermal conductivity of the first metal may be different from the thermal conductivity of the second metal. The thermal conductivity of the first plastic may be different from the thermal conductivity of the second plastic.

[0080] For example, the thermal conductivity of the first container bottom (110a) may be higher than the thermal conductivity of the second container bottom (110b). In this case, under the same conditions, the cooling rate of the first container part (100a) may be higher than the cooling rate of the second container part (100b). In other words, the first container part (100a) may be cooled faster than the second container part (100b).

[0081] Fig. 9 is a drawing showing a container unit illustrated in Fig. 8 with a container leg and a cooling unit added.

[0082] Referring to FIG. 9, the container unit (100) may include a container leg (140). The container leg (140) may support a first container part (100a) and a second container part (100b).

[0083] The container leg (140) may have a shape extending downward from at least one of the first container part (100a) and the second container part (100b). The container leg (140) may be positioned on a table (TBL).

[0084] The length of the container leg (140) can be adjusted. For example, the control unit (400, see FIG. 10) can control the length of the container leg (140). Depending on the length of the container leg (140), the distance between the container bottom (110a, 110b, see FIG. 8) and the table (TBL) can vary.

[0085] The specimen cooling device (10) may include a cooling unit (200). The cooling unit (200) may include a cooling body (210). The cooling body (210) may be cooled. For example, the temperature of the cooling body (210) may be lower than room temperature.

[0086] For example, the temperature of the container unit (100) can be lowered by the cooling unit (200). As described above, the container unit (100) can accommodate a fluid. A specimen (e.g., a specimen block) can be accommodated in the container unit (100) together with the fluid, i.e., at least partially immersed in the fluid. The temperature of the fluid can be lowered by the cooling unit (200), and the specimen block can be cooled. Accordingly, the specimen block can be softened by the fluid, and a high-quality specimen section can be produced when the specimen block is sectioned.

[0087] The cooling body (210) may include a first cooling body (210a) and a second cooling body (210b). The first cooling body (210a) and the second cooling body (210b) may be spaced apart from each other.

[0088] The temperature of the first cooling body (210a) and the temperature of the second cooling body (210b) may be different. That is, the temperature of the first cooling body (210a) and the temperature of the second cooling body (210b) may be controlled to be the same or different. For example, the temperature of the first cooling body (210a) may be lower than the temperature of the second cooling body (210b).

[0089] The first cooling body (210a) may be positioned below the first container bottom (110a, see FIG. 8). The upper face of the first cooling body (210a) may face the lower surface of the first container bottom (110a, see FIG. 8).

[0090] The second cooling body (210b) may be positioned below the second container bottom (110b, see FIG. 8). The upper face of the second cooling body (210b) may face the lower surface of the second container bottom (110b, see FIG. 8).

[0091] The cooling unit (200) may include a cooling housing (220). The cooling housing (220) may support a cooling body (210). For example, the cooling body (210) may be coupled, connected, or mounted to the cooling housing (220).

[0092] The cooling unit (200) may include cooling legs (230). The cooling legs (230) may have a shape extending downward from the cooling housing (220). The cooling legs (230) may be provided in multiples. The cooling legs (230) may be positioned on the table (TBL).

[0093] The length of the cooling leg (230) can be adjusted. For example, the control unit (400, see FIG. 10) can control the length of the cooling leg (230). Depending on the length of the cooling leg (230), the distance between the cooling body (210) and the container bottom (110a, 110b, see FIG. 8) can vary.

[0094] For example, the cooling body (210) and the container bottom (110a, 110b, see FIG. 8) may be in contact with each other.

[0095] For example, the cooling body (210) and the container bottom (110a, 110b, see FIG. 8) may be spaced apart from each other to form a gap. In this case, the specimen block can be prevented from sticking to the cooling plate and being damaged, as in the past.

[0096] In one embodiment, the straight-line distance between the cooling body (210) and the container bottom (110a, 110b, see FIG. 8) can be adjusted to 0.5 to 5 mm, preferably 1 to 5 mm, and more preferably 1 to 3 mm. In this case, cooling efficiency can be maintained and damage to the specimen block can be prevented.

[0097] FIG. 10 is a block diagram according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0098] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 10, the specimen cooling device (10) may include an input unit (500). The input unit (500) may obtain input from a user or the like. The input obtained by the input unit (500) may be related to the operation of the specimen cooling device (10). For example, the input obtained by the input unit (500) may be related to the operation of the cooling unit (200) or the container unit (100).

[0099] The input unit (500) can generate a first signal (S1). The first signal (S1) can be transmitted to the control unit (400). The first signal (S1) can include information regarding the input acquired by the input unit (500).

[0100] The specimen cooling device (10) may include a sensor unit (300). The sensor unit (300) may, for example, generate a second signal (S2). The sensor unit (300) may transmit the second signal (S2) to the control unit (400).

[0101] The sensor unit (300) may include a temperature sensor (310). The temperature sensor (310) may measure the temperature of the first container bottom (110a) and / or the temperature of the second container bottom (110b). The second signal (S2) may include temperature information acquired by the temperature sensor (310).

[0102] The sensor unit (300) may include a distance sensor (320). For example, the distance sensor (320) may measure the distance between the table (TBL) and the container bottom (110). For example, the distance sensor (320) may measure the distance between the table (TBL) and the cooling body (210).

[0103] The second signal (S2) may include distance information acquired by the distance sensor (320). The control unit (400) may calculate the distance between the container bottom (110) and the cooling body (210) based on the second signal (S2).

[0104] The control unit (400) can generate output signals (S3, S4) based on input signals (S1, S2). The input signals (S1, S2) can include or mean at least one of the first signal (S1) and the second signal (S2). The output signals (S3, S4) can include or mean at least one of the third signal (S3) and the fourth signal (S4).

[0105] The control unit (400) can transmit a third signal (S3) to the cooling unit (200). The third signal (S3) can include information regarding the temperature of the cooling body (210). According to the third signal (S3), the first cooling body (210a) can be cooled to a first temperature, and the second cooling body (210b) can be cooled to a second temperature.

[0106] The third signal (S3) may include information regarding the length of the cooling leg (230). Depending on the third signal (S3), the length of the cooling leg (230) may be adjusted. As the length of the cooling leg (230) is adjusted, the distance between the cooling body (210) and the container bottom (110) may be adjusted.

[0107] The control unit (400) can transmit a fourth signal (S4) to the container unit (100). The fourth signal (S4) can include information regarding the length of the container leg (140). According to the fourth signal (S4), the length of the container leg (140) can be adjusted. As the length of the container leg (140) is adjusted, the distance between the cooling body (210) and the container bottom (110) can be adjusted.

[0108] The above description is merely an example of applying the principles of the present disclosure, and other configurations may be further included without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

[0109] [Explanation of symbols]

[0110] 10: Specimen cooling device 100: Container unit

[0111] 200: Cooling unit 300: Sensor unit

[0112] 400: Control unit 500: Input unit

Claims

1. A first container part open toward the top and back; A second container part, which is open toward the top and front and is joined to the rear end of the first container part; and It comprises a plurality of container legs formed by extending downward from each of the first container part and the second container part, A container unit formed to accommodate a fluid.

2. In paragraph 1, A container unit wherein the length of each of the plurality of container legs is adjustable.

3. In paragraph 1, The above first container part, A first container bottom forming the bottom of the first container part; A front container wall forming the front face of the first container part and having a shape extending upward from the bottom of the first container; A first left container wall forming the left side of the first container part and having a shape extending upward from the bottom of the first container; and A container unit comprising a first right container wall forming a right side of the first container part and having a shape extending upward from the first container bottom.

4. In paragraph 3, The above second container part, A second container bottom forming the bottom of the second container part; A rear container wall forming the rear face of the second container part and having a shape extending upward from the bottom of the second container; A second left container wall forming the left side of the second container part and having a shape extending upward from the bottom of the second container; and A container unit comprising a second right container wall forming a right side of the second container part and having a shape extending upward from the second container bottom.

5. In paragraph 4, The rear end of the first container bottom and the front end of the second container bottom are overlapped and connected to each other, The rear end of the first left container wall and the front end of the second left container wall are joined to each other while overlapping each other, A container unit in which the rear end of the first right container wall and the front end of the second right container wall are joined to each other while overlapping each other.

6. In paragraph 5, A container bottom coupler coupled to the rear end of the first container bottom and forming a force with the second container bottom; A left container wall coupler, which is connected to the rear end of the first left container wall and forms a manpower connection with the second left container wall; and A container unit further comprising a right container wall coupler coupled to the rear end of the first right container wall and forming a manpower connection with the second right container wall.

7. In paragraph 6, The above container bottom coupler is coupled to a step formed at the rear end of the first container bottom, The above left container wall coupler is coupled to a step formed at the rear end of the first left container wall, The above right container wall coupler is a container unit that is coupled to a step formed at the rear end of the first right container wall.

8. Container Bottom; A container wall extending upward from the perimeter of the container bottom; and A container partition extending upward from the container bottom and dividing the container bottom into a first container bottom and a second container bottom, It is formed to accommodate a fluid, A container unit wherein the thermal conductivity of the first container bottom and the thermal conductivity of the second container bottom are different from each other.

9. A container unit having a first container part and a second container part and formed to accommodate a fluid; and A cooling unit comprising a cooling body positioned below the first container part and the second container part and maintaining a temperature lower than the ambient temperature; The above first container part is open toward the top and rear, The above second container part is open toward the top and front and is connected to the rear end of the above first container part, A specimen cooling device, wherein the container unit further includes a plurality of container legs that are formed by extending downward from each of the first container part and the second container part, and whose lengths are adjustable.

10. In paragraph 9, The above first container part, A first container bottom forming the bottom of the first container part; A front container wall forming the front face of the first container part and having a shape extending upward from the bottom of the first container; A first left container wall forming the left side of the first container part and having a shape extending upward from the bottom of the first container; and A first right container wall is formed on the right side of the first container part and has a shape extending upward from the bottom of the first container. The above second container part, A second container bottom forming the bottom of the second container part; A rear container wall forming the rear face of the second container part and having a shape extending upward from the bottom of the second container; A second left container wall forming the left side of the second container part and having a shape extending upward from the bottom of the second container; and A specimen cooling device comprising a second right container wall forming a right side of the second container part and having a shape extending upward from the bottom of the second container.

11. In paragraph 10, The rear end of the first container bottom and the front end of the second container bottom are overlapped and connected to each other, The rear end of the first left container wall and the front end of the second left container wall are joined to each other while overlapping each other, A specimen cooling device in which the rear end of the first right container wall and the front end of the second right container wall are joined to each other while overlapping each other.

12. In paragraph 11, A container bottom coupler coupled to the rear end of the first container bottom and forming a force with the second container bottom; A left container wall coupler, which is connected to the rear end of the first left container wall and forms a manpower connection with the second left container wall; and A specimen cooling device further comprising a right container wall coupler coupled to the rear end of the first right container wall and forming a manpower connection with the second right container wall.

13. A container unit including a plate-shaped container bottom, a container wall extending upward from the outer periphery of the container bottom, and a container partition extending upward from the container bottom and dividing the container bottom into a first container bottom and a second container bottom, and formed to accommodate a fluid; and A specimen cooling device comprising a cooling unit having a cooling body positioned below the bottom of the container and maintaining a temperature lower than the ambient temperature.

14. In paragraph 13, A specimen cooling device, wherein the thermal conductivities of the first container bottom and the second container bottom are different from each other.

15. In paragraph 13, The above cooling body, a first cooling body positioned below the first container bottom; and A specimen cooling device comprising a second cooling body positioned below the second container bottom and spaced apart from the first cooling body.

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