An automatically regulated incubation temperature control system

Abstract

This invention discloses an automatic adjustable incubation temperature control system, comprising a main incubation module, an auxiliary incubation module, and an environmental control module. The main incubation module includes a first temperature switch, a first temperature sensor, a main incubator, a main heating film, a sealing base plate, a bottom insulation body, and a side insulation body. The auxiliary incubation module includes an auxiliary incubator, an auxiliary heating film, a cover plate, a second temperature sensor, and a second temperature switch. The environmental control module includes a semi-enclosed spatial structural component and an environmental temperature control component. The advantage of this invention is that through the coordinated and complementary operation of the three main modules, the accuracy of incubation temperature control can be effectively improved, the influence of the external environment on the incubation temperature can be greatly reduced, and the incubation efficiency and testing accuracy of the instrument can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of in vitro diagnostic medical device technology, and in particular to an automatically adjustable incubation temperature control system. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the incubation devices used in chemiluminescence instruments or other instruments with incubation functions mainly rely on their own temperature regulation systems to regulate the incubation temperature. Although they can effectively regulate and control the internal temperature, it is difficult to effectively regulate and control the temperature of the surface of the incubation device and its surrounding working environment. In practical applications, temperature changes on the surface of the incubation device and its surrounding working environment, as well as the sample dispensing needle used to transfer the reaction liquid, also have a certain impact on the incubation efficiency, thus affecting the accuracy of the instrument's test results to some extent. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide an automatic adjustment incubation temperature control system that improves incubation efficiency, instrument testing accuracy, and reliability through the coordinated operation of multi-functional modules.

[0004] The objective of this invention is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0005] An automatic adjustable incubation temperature control system includes a main incubation module, an auxiliary incubation module, and an environmental regulation module. The environmental regulation module includes a semi-enclosed spatial structural component and an environmental temperature regulation component. The structural component includes a front cover, a flip cover, a bottom plate, a right side plate, a back plate, a top cover, and a left side plate, which are sequentially connected. The bottom end of the flip cover is movably connected to one side of the front cover, and the top end of the flip cover engages with the top cover. The flip cover can be flipped with its bottom end as an axis. The environmental temperature regulation component includes a first and a second filter structure mounted on the bottom plate, a third temperature sensor mounted on the back plate, and a cooling fan. Both the first and second filter structures are composed of filter screens and filter cotton.

[0006] Furthermore, the main incubation module is disposed inside the cavity of the structural component. The main incubation module includes a first temperature switch, a first temperature sensor, a main incubator, a rectangular main heating film, a rectangular sealing base plate disposed below the main incubator, a bottom heat insulation body disposed below the sealing base plate, and first and second side heat insulation bodies symmetrically disposed on the left and right sides of the main incubator. The bottom of the main incubator is provided with a first mounting groove, a second mounting groove, a third mounting groove, a first threaded hole, a second threaded hole, a third threaded hole, a fourth threaded hole, a fifth threaded hole, and a sixth threaded hole. The main heating film is mounted on the first mounting groove, and its shape and size match the shape and size of the first mounting groove. The first temperature switch is mounted on the second mounting groove, and the first temperature sensor is mounted on the third mounting groove. Six identical test tubes are disposed inside the main incubator. The reagent slot includes a first structural slot, a second structural slot, and a third structural slot. The sealing base plate is provided with a seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth threaded hole. One side of the sealing base plate is connected to the main incubator via these threaded holes. The sealing base plate and the main incubator together provide a relatively sealed heating space for the main heating film. The other side of the sealing base plate is connected to the bottom insulation body. The bottom insulation body, along with the first and second side insulation bodies, primarily isolates the main incubation module from heat transfer to the external environment, maintaining a stable internal temperature within the main incubation module.

[0007] The main incubator enables the heating and incubation of the reagent solution and reaction solution. The main heating film provides the heat source required for the incubation of the main incubator. The first temperature switch and the first temperature sensor enable the monitoring and control of the internal temperature of the main incubation module.

[0008] Furthermore, the auxiliary incubation module is disposed inside the cavity of the structural component, and is located above the main incubation module. The auxiliary incubation module includes an auxiliary incubator, an auxiliary heating film, a cover plate, a second temperature sensor, and a second temperature switch. The rear side of the auxiliary incubator is provided with a fourth mounting slot, a fifth mounting slot, and a sixth mounting slot. The auxiliary heating film is mounted on the fourth mounting slot, and its shape and size match the shape and size of the fourth mounting slot. The second temperature switch is mounted on the fifth mounting slot, and the second temperature sensor is mounted on the sixth mounting slot. The front side of the auxiliary incubator is provided with six identical first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth sample needle holders. The cover plate is connected to the rear side of the auxiliary incubator, and the cover plate and the auxiliary incubator together provide a relatively sealed heating space for the auxiliary heating film.

[0009] The auxiliary incubator preheats the liquid transfer carrier injection needle to the required temperature. The auxiliary heating membrane provides a heat source for the auxiliary incubator. The second temperature sensor and the second temperature switch are used to monitor and control the internal temperature of the auxiliary incubation module. The cover plate and the auxiliary incubator together provide a relatively sealed heating space for the auxiliary heating membrane.

[0010] Furthermore, the main heating film, auxiliary heating film, third temperature sensor, second temperature sensor, second temperature switch, first temperature sensor, first temperature switch, and cooling fan are all connected to a control driver board, which has an embedded automatic control program.

[0011] The automatic adjustable incubation temperature control system of this invention comprises the following modules: the main incubation module primarily heats and incubates the reaction liquid, creating a stable constant temperature environment; the auxiliary incubation module primarily preheats the liquid transfer carrier injection needle, raising its temperature to a preset level to prevent significant temperature changes during reaction solution transfer that could affect the reaction process; the semi-enclosed space structure in the environmental control module creates a relatively stable semi-enclosed environment for the incubation module, isolating it from the external environment of the instrument to some extent, reducing the impact of the external environment on the space environment of the incubation module, and simultaneously regulating the surrounding environment of the incubation module through the cooperation of various components in the environmental temperature control module to maintain the stability of the working environment temperature of the incubation module and improve incubation efficiency.

[0012] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of the above-mentioned technical solution of the automatic adjustment incubation temperature control system are as follows:

[0013] It can more precisely adjust and control the internal temperature of the main incubation module and maintain its stability, effectively controlling the temperature within 37℃±0.5℃. The auxiliary incubation module can preheat the liquid transfer carrier injection needle to 35℃±0.5℃, effectively reducing the impact of the injection needle and its movement on the reaction solution and process. The environmental control module can effectively regulate and control the working environment of the incubation module, improving its stability and maintaining a stable temperature between 10℃ and 30℃, reducing the impact of sudden temperature changes. Through the coordinated and complementary work of these three modules, the accuracy of incubation temperature control can be effectively improved, the influence of the external environment on the incubation temperature can be greatly reduced, and the instrument's incubation efficiency and testing accuracy can be improved. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an automatic adjustable incubation temperature control system according to the present invention.

[0015] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the main incubation module.

[0016] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the auxiliary incubation module.

[0017] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the main incubator.

[0018] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the top structure of the main incubator.

[0019] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the posterior structure of the auxiliary incubator.

[0020] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the anterior structure of the auxiliary incubator.

[0021] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the sealing base plate.

[0022] In the diagram: 1-Front cover, 2-Flip cover, 3-Base plate, 4-First filter structure, 5-Second filter structure, 6-Right side plate, 7-Third temperature sensor, 8-Back plate, 9-Cooling fan, 10-Top cover, 11-Auxiliary incubation module, 111-Auxiliary heating film, 112-Cover plate, 113-Second temperature sensor, 114-Second temperature switch, 115-Auxiliary incubator, 1151-Fourth mounting slot, 1152-Fifth mounting slot, 1153-Sixth mounting slot, 1154-First sample dispensing needle holder, 1155-Second sample dispensing needle holder, 1156-Third sample dispensing needle holder, 1157-Fourth sample dispensing needle holder, 1158-Fifth sample dispensing needle holder, 1159-Sixth sample dispensing needle holder, 12-Main incubation module, 121-First temperature switch, 122-First temperature sensor Sensor, 123-Main incubator, 1231-First mounting slot, 1232-Second mounting slot, 1233-Third mounting slot, 1234-First threaded hole, 1235-Second threaded hole, 1236-Third threaded hole, 1237-Fourth threaded hole, 1238-Fifth threaded hole, 1239-Sixth threaded hole, 12310-First structural slot, 12311-Second structural slot, 12312-Third structural slot, 124-Main heating film, 125-Sealing base plate, 1251-Seventh threaded hole, 1252-Eighth threaded hole, 1253-Ninth threaded hole, 1254-Tenth threaded hole, 1255-Eleventh threaded hole, 1256-Twelfth threaded hole, 126-Bottom insulation body, 127-First side insulation body, 128-Second side insulation body, 13-Left side plate. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solution of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0024] like Figure 1 As shown, an automatic adjustable incubation temperature control system includes a main incubation module 12, an auxiliary incubation module 11, and an environmental regulation module. The environmental regulation module includes a semi-enclosed spatial structural component and an environmental temperature regulation component. The structural component includes a front cover 1, a flip cover 2, a bottom plate 3, a right side plate 6, a back plate 8, an upper cover plate 10, and a left side plate 13, which are sequentially connected. The bottom end of the flip cover 2 is movably connected to one side of the front cover 1, and the top end of the flip cover 2 engages with the upper cover plate 10. The flip cover 2 can be flipped up and down. The environmental temperature regulation component includes a first filter structure 4 and a second filter structure 5 mounted on the bottom plate 3, a third temperature sensor 7 mounted on the back plate 8, and a cooling fan 9. Both the first filter structure 4 and the second filter structure 5 are composed of filter screens and filter cotton.

[0025] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 8As shown, the main incubation module 12 is disposed inside the cavity of the structural component. The main incubation module 12 includes a first temperature switch 121, a first temperature sensor 122, a main incubator 123, a rectangular main heating film 124, a rectangular sealing base plate 125 disposed below the main incubator 123, a bottom heat insulation body 126 disposed below the sealing base plate 125, and a first side heat insulation body 127 and a second side heat insulation body 128 symmetrically disposed on the left and right sides of the main incubator 123. The bottom of the main incubator 123 is provided with a first mounting groove 1231, a second mounting groove 1232, a third mounting groove 1233, and a first threaded hole 1234. The main heating film 124 is mounted on the first mounting groove 1231, and its shape and size match the shape and size of the first mounting groove 1231. The first temperature switch 121 is mounted on the second mounting groove 1232, and the first temperature sensor 122 is mounted on the third mounting groove 1233. The main incubator 123 has six identical reagent slots inside, including a first structural groove 12310, a second structural groove 12311, and a third structural groove 12312. The structure of the reagent card slot is not limited to the first structural slot 12310, the second structural slot 12311, and the third structural slot 12312. Different structures can be designed according to the type of reagent card to facilitate its placement. The sealing base plate 125 is provided with a seventh threaded hole 1251, an eighth threaded hole 1252, a ninth threaded hole 1253, a tenth threaded hole 1254, an eleventh threaded hole 1255, and a twelfth threaded hole 1256. One side of the sealing base plate 125 connects to the main incubator 123 through the first threaded hole 1234, the second threaded hole 1235, the third threaded hole 1236, the fourth threaded hole 1237, and the fifth threaded hole 1256. 38. The sixth threaded hole 1239, the seventh threaded hole 1251, the eighth threaded hole 1252, the ninth threaded hole 1253, the tenth threaded hole 1254, the eleventh threaded hole 1255, and the twelfth threaded hole 1256 are connected; the sealing base plate 125 and the main incubator 123 together provide a relatively sealed heating space for the main heating film 124; the other side of the sealing base plate 125 is connected to the bottom insulation body 126; the bottom insulation body 126, the first side insulation body 127, and the second side insulation body 128 are mainly used to isolate the heat transfer between the main incubation module 12 and the external environment, and maintain the stability of the internal temperature of the main incubation module 12.

[0026] The main incubator 123 heats and incubates the reagent solution and reaction solution. The main heating film 124 provides the heat source required for the incubation of the main incubator 123. The first temperature switch 121 and the first temperature sensor 122 monitor and control the internal temperature of the main incubation module 12.

[0027] like Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the auxiliary incubation module 11 is disposed inside the cavity of the structural component, and is located above the main incubation module 12. The auxiliary incubation module 11 includes an auxiliary incubator body 115, an auxiliary heating film 111, a cover plate 112, a second temperature sensor 113, and a second temperature switch 114. A fourth mounting groove 1151, a fifth mounting groove 1152, and a sixth mounting groove 1153 are provided on the rear side of the auxiliary incubator body 115. The auxiliary heating film 111 is mounted on the fourth mounting groove 1151, and its shape and size match the shape and size of the fourth mounting groove 1151. The second temperature sensor 113... The switch 114 is installed in the fifth mounting slot 1152, and the second temperature sensor 113 is installed in the sixth mounting slot 1153. The front side of the auxiliary incubator 115 is provided with six identical sample needle holders, namely the first sample needle holder 1154, the second sample needle holder 1155, the third sample needle holder 1156, the fourth sample needle holder 1157, the fifth sample needle holder 1158, and the sixth sample needle holder 1159. The cover plate 112 is connected to the rear side of the auxiliary incubator 115, and the cover plate 112 and the auxiliary incubator 115 together provide a relatively sealed heating space for the auxiliary heating film 111.

[0028] The auxiliary incubator 115 preheats the liquid transfer carrier injection needle to the required temperature. The auxiliary heating film 111 provides a heating source for the auxiliary incubator 115. The second temperature sensor 113 and the second temperature switch 114 are used to monitor and control the internal temperature of the auxiliary incubation module 11. The cover plate 112 and the auxiliary incubator 115 together provide a relatively sealed heating space for the auxiliary heating film 111.

[0029] The main heating film 124, auxiliary heating film 111, third temperature sensor 7, second temperature sensor 113, second temperature switch 114, first temperature sensor 122, first temperature switch 121, and cooling fan 9 are all connected to a control drive board, which has an embedded automatic control program.

[0030] The automatic adjustable incubation temperature control system of this invention comprises the following modules: the main incubation module 12 primarily heats and incubates the reaction liquid, creating a stable constant temperature environment; the auxiliary incubation module 11 primarily preheats the liquid transfer carrier injection needle, raising its own temperature to a preset temperature to avoid significant temperature changes in the liquid during reaction solution transfer, thus affecting the reaction process; the semi-enclosed space structure in the environmental control module creates a relatively stable semi-enclosed environment for the incubation module, isolating it from the external environment of the instrument to a certain extent, reducing the impact of the external environment on the space environment of the incubation module, and simultaneously regulating the surrounding environment of the incubation module through the cooperation of various components in the environmental temperature control module to maintain the stability of the working environment temperature of the incubation module and improve incubation efficiency.

[0031] The automatic adjustable incubation temperature control system of this invention operates as follows: This automatic adjustable incubation temperature control system mainly achieves the incubation function of the reaction solution through the main incubation module 12. The main incubation module 12 is equipped with a first temperature sensor 122 and a first temperature switch 121, which can effectively control the internal temperature, maintaining and controlling the incubation temperature within the range of 37℃±0.5℃. Considering that the incubation effect of the main incubation module 12 on the reaction solution depends not only on the internal temperature of the main incubation module 12, but also on changes in the external environment and the temperature difference of the pipette sample needle, this invention aims to reduce the impact of these external factors. To improve incubation efficiency and test result accuracy, this invention adds an auxiliary incubation module 11 and an environmental control module. The auxiliary incubator 115 has six identical needle holders 116 on its front side. When preheating of the pipette needle is required, the needle can be placed on the needle holder 116 for preheating. The preheating temperature is maintained at 35℃±0.5℃, reducing the influence of the pipette needle's own temperature on the reaction process of the reaction solution. At the same time, the environmental control module regulates the working environment of the incubation module, maintaining its working environment temperature stably at room temperature of 10℃-30℃. The environmental control module operates as follows: The third temperature sensor 7 monitors the ambient temperature of the incubation module. When the ambient temperature exceeds 30℃, the cooling fan 9 is activated to accelerate airflow within the working environment, allowing the hot air inside to be quickly exhausted to the outside. Meanwhile, outside air enters the instrument through the vents in the filter screen and filter cotton at the bottom, achieving air circulation within the incubation module's working environment and thus cooling it down. When the third temperature sensor 7 detects that the ambient temperature of the incubation module is between 10℃ and 30℃, the cooling fan stops working, reducing airflow and exchange with the outside air, minimizing heat loss and maintaining a stable ambient temperature. The filter screen and filter cotton filter and purify the air, reducing the humidity of the air entering the working environment, further minimizing the impact of impurities and humidity in the outside air on the instrument's operation.

[0032] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the above-mentioned technical solution of the automatic adjustment incubation temperature control system are:

[0033] The main incubation module 12 can be more precisely adjusted and controlled to maintain temperature stability, effectively keeping the temperature within 37℃±0.5℃. The auxiliary incubation module 11 preheats the liquid transfer carrier injection needle to 35℃±0.5℃, effectively reducing the impact of the injection needle and its movement on the reaction solution and process. The environmental control module effectively regulates and controls the working environment of the incubation module, improving its stability and maintaining a stable temperature between 10℃ and 30℃, reducing the impact of sudden temperature changes. Through the coordinated and complementary operation of these three modules, the accuracy of incubation temperature control is effectively improved, significantly reducing the influence of the external environment on the incubation temperature, and enhancing the instrument's incubation efficiency and testing accuracy.

[0034] The embodiments and descriptions above are merely illustrative of the principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the concept and scope of the present invention, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of this invention should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An automatic adjustable incubation temperature control system, comprising a main incubation module (12), an auxiliary incubation module (11), and an environmental control module, characterized in that: The environmental control module includes a structural component in the shape of a semi-enclosed space and an environmental temperature control component. The main incubation module (12) and the auxiliary incubation module (11) are disposed inside the cavity of the structural component. The structural components include a front cover (1), a flip cover (2), a bottom plate (3), a right side plate (6), a back plate (8), a top cover plate (10), and a left side plate (13). The front cover (1), bottom plate (3), right side plate (6), back plate (8), top cover plate (10), and left side plate (13) are connected in sequence. The bottom end of the flip cover (2) is movably connected to one side of the front cover (1), and the top end of the flip cover (2) is engaged with the top cover plate (10). The ambient temperature regulating component includes a first filter structure (4) and a second filter structure (5) set on the bottom plate (3), a third temperature sensor (7) and a cooling fan (9) installed on the back plate (8). The main incubation module (12) includes a first temperature switch (121), a first temperature sensor (122), a main incubator (123), a rectangular main heating film (124), a rectangular sealing base plate (125) disposed below the main incubator (123), a bottom heat insulation body (126) disposed below the sealing base plate (125), and a first side heat insulation body (127) and a second side heat insulation body (128) symmetrically disposed on the left and right sides of the main incubator (123). The auxiliary incubation module (11) includes an auxiliary incubator (115), an auxiliary heating film (111), a cover plate (112), a second temperature sensor (113), and a second temperature switch (114). The auxiliary incubator (115) has a fourth mounting groove (1151), a fifth mounting groove (1152), and a sixth mounting groove (1153) on its rear side. The auxiliary heating film (111) is installed on the fourth mounting groove (1151), and its shape and size match the shape and size of the fourth mounting groove (1151). The second temperature switch (114) is installed on the fifth mounting groove (1152), and the second temperature sensor (113) is installed on the sixth mounting groove (1153). The cover plate (112) is connected to the rear side of the auxiliary incubator (115). The auxiliary incubation module is used to preheat the liquid transfer carrier injection needle.

2. The automatic adjustment incubation temperature control system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The auxiliary incubation module (11) is located above the main incubation module (12).

3. The automatic adjustment incubation temperature control system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the main incubator (123) is provided with a first mounting groove (1231), a second mounting groove (1232), a third mounting groove (1233), a first threaded hole (1234), a second threaded hole (1235), a third threaded hole (1236), a fourth threaded hole (1237), a fifth threaded hole (1238), and a sixth threaded hole (1239). The main heating film (124) is installed on the first mounting groove (1231), and its shape and size match the shape and size of the first mounting groove (1231). The first temperature switch (121) is installed on the second mounting groove (1232), and the first temperature sensor (122) is installed on the third mounting groove (1233).

4. The automatic adjustment incubation temperature control system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main incubator (123) has six identical reagent slots inside, including a first structural slot (12310), a second structural slot (12311), and a third structural slot (12312).

5. The automatic adjustment incubation temperature control system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The sealing base plate (125) is provided with a seventh threaded hole (1251), an eighth threaded hole (1252), a ninth threaded hole (1253), a tenth threaded hole (1254), an eleventh threaded hole (1255) and a twelfth threaded hole (1256). One side of the sealing base plate (125) is connected to the main incubator (123) through the first threaded hole (1234), the second threaded hole (1235), the third threaded hole (1236), the fourth threaded hole (1237), the fifth threaded hole (1238), the sixth threaded hole (1239), the seventh threaded hole (1251), the eighth threaded hole (1252), the ninth threaded hole (1253), the tenth threaded hole (1254), the eleventh threaded hole (1255) and the twelfth threaded hole (1256). The other side of the sealing base plate (125) is connected to the bottom insulation body (126).

6. The automatic adjustment incubation temperature control system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front side of the auxiliary incubator (115) is provided with 6 identical sample dispensing needle positions, namely the first sample dispensing needle position (1154), the second sample dispensing needle position (1155), the third sample dispensing needle position (1156), the fourth sample dispensing needle position (1157), the fifth sample dispensing needle position (1158) and the sixth sample dispensing needle position (1159).

7. The automatic adjustment incubation temperature control system according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the first filter structure (4) and the second filter structure (5) are composed of filter screens and filter cotton.

8. An automatic adjustable incubation temperature control system according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that: The main heating film (124), auxiliary heating film (111), third temperature sensor (7), second temperature sensor (113), second temperature switch (114), first temperature sensor (122), first temperature switch (121) and cooling fan (9) are all connected to a control drive board, and the control drive board has an embedded automatic control program.

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