Rotating test tube code scanning device, system and test tube code scanning production line

Abstract

The present application relates to the field of medical devices, and more specifically, to a rotating test tube code scanning device, system, and test tube code scanning assembly line. The moving mechanism of the device drives the rotating part and the abutting part to approach each other and abut the test tube, and the rotating mechanism drives the rotating part to rotate, thereby driving the test tube to rotate. Since the barcode of the test tube is attached to the wall of the test tube, the barcode on the wall of the test tube can be rotated by rotating the test tube. Furthermore, the code scanner is arranged at the notch of the accommodating space, and when the rotating part drives the test tube to rotate to the notch, the code scanner can scan the barcode on the test tube. In this way, even if the barcode on the test tube initially installed in the test tube rack is not facing the code scanner, by rotating the test tube, it can be ensured that the barcode on each test tube is scanned by the code scanner. The rotating test tube code scanning device not only greatly improves the accuracy and reduces the occurrence of human errors, but also improves production efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of medical devices, and more specifically, to a rotating test tube code scanning device, system, and test tube code scanning assembly line. Background Art

[0002] Currently, when using test tube racks to load test tubes on online tracks and assembly lines, the test tube barcodes are placed outward to ensure that the barcode scanner can scan the test tube barcodes during operation, and then carry out subsequent work such as allocation.

[0003] However, this operation method first requires the tester to spend time remembering: the barcode should face outwards during assembly. Secondly, even if the tester remembers it firmly, it is inevitable that mistakes will occur during assembly, which will cause some samples to fail the test and need to be tested again, wasting a lot of time and reducing production efficiency. Summary of the invention

[0004] The purpose of the embodiments of the present application is to provide a rotating test tube barcode scanning device, system and test tube barcode scanning assembly line, which is intended to solve the problem in the prior art that the test tube barcode needs to be manually assembled toward the barcode scanner.

[0005] In a first aspect, the present application provides a rotating test tube code scanning device, comprising:

[0006] A rotating mechanism having a rotating portion;

[0007] The abutting mechanism comprises an abutting portion; a receiving space for receiving the test tube can be formed between the rotating portion and the abutting portion, and the receiving space has a notch; the rotating portion and the abutting portion can abut against the test tube at the same time to drive the test tube to rotate;

[0008] A moving mechanism, the rotating part and the abutting part are both transmission-connected to the moving mechanism, and the moving mechanism is used to drive the rotating part and the abutting part to move toward or away from each other; and

[0009] The barcode scanner is arranged at the notch of the accommodating space so that the barcode scanner can scan the barcode on the wall of the test tube rotated to the notch.

[0010] The moving mechanism drives the rotating part and the holding part to approach each other and hold the test tube, and the rotating mechanism drives the rotating part to rotate, thereby driving the test tube to rotate. Since the barcode of the test tube is attached to the wall of the test tube, the barcode on the wall of the test tube can be rotated by rotating the test tube. Furthermore, the barcode scanner is arranged at the gap of the accommodating space, and when the rotating part drives the test tube to rotate to the gap, the barcode scanner can scan the barcode on the test tube. In this way, even if the barcode on the test tube initially installed in the test tube rack is not facing the barcode scanner, by rotating the test tube, it can be ensured that the barcode on each test tube is scanned by the barcode scanner. The rotating test tube scanning device not only greatly improves the accuracy and reduces the occurrence of manual errors, but also improves production efficiency. In addition, the device has a compact structure and makes full use of the space inside the device, so that the test tube enters the internal space of the device and the test tube is tested without taking up too much space of the entire assembly line.

[0011] In other embodiments of the present application, the above-mentioned rotating mechanism includes:

[0012] a rotating wheel, wherein a flexible contact portion for contacting the test tube is provided on the rotating wheel; and

[0013] The rotary drive assembly is connected to the rotating wheel in a transmission manner.

[0014] By providing the flexible member, a buffering effect can be produced, and when the rotating part contacts the test tube, a protective effect is produced on the test tube, thereby preventing the test tube from being squeezed and damaged by the rotating part.

[0015] In other embodiments of the present application, the above-mentioned rotation drive assembly includes:

[0016] Drive components, and

[0017] The belt transmission member is transmission-connected to the driving member; the rotating part is transmission-connected to the belt transmission member.

[0018] By providing a belt transmission member, the rotating part can be driven to rotate stably.

[0019] In other embodiments of the present application, the above-mentioned holding mechanism includes:

[0020] A first abutting wheel and a second abutting wheel, wherein the first abutting wheel and the second abutting wheel are arranged at an interval; and

[0021] The mounting frame has a first end and an opposite second end, the first end is connected to the moving mechanism, and the first abutting wheel and the second abutting wheel are both mounted on the second end.

[0022] By arranging the first abutting wheel and the second abutting wheel at intervals, when the rotating part and the abutting part abut against the test tube at the same time, the first abutting wheel and the second abutting wheel both abut against the outer wall of the test tube. At this time, there are three contact points on the outer wall of the test tube. Under the action of the three contact points, the test tube can be driven to rotate more stably.

[0023] In other embodiments of the present application, the above-mentioned holding mechanism includes:

[0024] A sliding assembly comprises a sliding part and a guide rail, wherein the sliding part is slidably connected to the guide rail, and the guide rail is connected to the moving mechanism; and

[0025] The elastic buffer part, one end of the sliding part is connected to the supporting part, and the other end opposite to the sliding part is spaced from the elastic buffer part. The sliding part can slide to contact the elastic buffer part, and the elastic buffer part can generate a reverse elastic force on the sliding part.

[0026] By providing an elastic buffer part, when the rotating part and the supporting part contact the test tube, the supporting part can slide along the guide rail in a direction away from the test tube and contact the elastic buffer part under the drive of the sliding part. At this time, the elastic buffer part generates an elastic force to provide a buffering protection for the test tube, thereby preventing the test tube from being damaged by the impact of the rotating part and the supporting part.

[0027] In other embodiments of the present application, the above-mentioned moving mechanism includes:

[0028] Timing belt assembly;

[0029] A first sliding portion; a rotating mechanism connected to the first sliding portion;

[0030] A second sliding portion; the holding mechanism is connected to the second sliding portion;

[0031] The first sliding part and the second sliding part are respectively connected to the belts on two opposite sides of the synchronous belt assembly so that the first sliding part and the second sliding part can move toward each other.

[0032] By connecting the rotating mechanism to the first sliding part and the supporting mechanism to the second sliding part, the rotating mechanism and the supporting mechanism share a driving mechanism, which greatly reduces the number of parts of the entire rotating test tube scanning device, reduces the volume of the entire device, and makes the structure of the entire device compact and has a high space utilization rate.

[0033] In a second aspect, the present application provides a rotating test tube code scanning system, comprising: the rotating test tube code scanning device described above; and

[0034] The first detection component is electrically connected to the rotating mechanism; the first detection component is used to detect whether the rotating part moves to a preset position for contacting and rotating the test tube.

[0035] By providing the first detection component, it can be ensured that the test tube is rotated when the rotating part rotates to a preset position, thereby improving the accuracy of the rotation.

[0036] In other embodiments of the present application, the rotating test tube scanning system includes:

[0037] The second detection component is electrically connected to the moving mechanism; the second detection component is used to detect whether the moving mechanism is reset to a preset initial moving position.

[0038] By providing the second detection assembly, it can be ensured that after one test tube is rotated, the rotating part and the abutting part are reset to the preset positions, thereby ensuring that the next test tube can be rotated smoothly.

[0039] In other embodiments of the present application, the rotating test tube scanning system includes:

[0040] A third detection component is used to detect the height information of the test tube entering the accommodating space and convert the height information into a height signal for output; and

[0041] The control terminal, the third detection component is electrically connected to the control terminal, and the control terminal is used to control the rotating mechanism and / or the moving mechanism according to the height signal.

[0042] By providing the third detection component, the rotary test tube code scanning system can be applied to test tubes of different heights and types, thereby expanding the scope of application.

[0043] In a third aspect, the present application provides a test tube code scanning assembly line, including the above-mentioned rotating test tube code scanning system; and

[0044] The test tube rack conveying mechanism includes a fork mechanism, an x-axis moving mechanism, a y-axis moving mechanism and a z-axis moving mechanism; the fork mechanism is connected to the z-axis moving mechanism by transmission, the z-axis moving mechanism is connected to the x-axis moving mechanism by transmission, and the x-axis moving mechanism is connected to the y-axis moving mechanism by transmission;

[0045] The fork mechanism can be moved to the entrance of the accommodating space, and the fork mechanism is used to place the test tube rack. The fork mechanism is configured to rotate according to a preset angle so that the test tubes placed in the test tube rack pass through the accommodating space in sequence.

[0046] The test tube code scanning assembly line has a high degree of automation, high operation accuracy and high efficiency, which greatly reduces the occurrence of manual operation errors and improves production efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0047] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the present application and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0048] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the rotating test tube code scanning device provided in an embodiment of the present application from a first perspective;

[0049] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the rotating test tube code scanning device from a second perspective provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0050] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the rotating test tube code scanning device provided in an embodiment of the present application from a third perspective;

[0051] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the test tube code scanning pipeline provided in the embodiment of the present application;

[0052] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the partial structure of the test tube code scanning pipeline provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0053] Icons: 100-rotating test tube scanning device; 101-test tube; 102-substrate; 103-panel; 104-support column; 110-rotating mechanism; 111-rotating part; 112-rotating drive assembly; 1121-driving member; 1122-first synchronous belt; 1123-first driving wheel; 1124-first driven wheel; 113-flexible member; 120-resisting mechanism; 121-resisting part; 1211-first resisting wheel; 1212-second resisting wheel; 122-mounting frame; 123-sliding assembly; 1231-sliding part; 1232-guide rail; 124-elastic buffer; 1221-first end; 1222-second end; 130-moving mechanism; 131-first sliding part; 1311-second A slider; 1312-a first slide rail; 1321-a second slider; 132-a second sliding part; 133-a synchronous belt assembly; 1331-a belt; 1332-a motor; 1333-a second driving wheel; 1334-a second driven wheel; 134-a first connecting plate; 135-a second connecting plate; 136-a test tube rack placement slot; 140-a barcode scanner; 210-a first detection component; 220-a second detection component; 230-a third detection component; 300-a test tube barcode scanning assembly line; 310-a test tube rack conveying mechanism; 312-an x-axis moving mechanism; 313-a y-axis moving mechanism; 314-a z-axis moving mechanism; 311-a fork mechanism; 3112-a support seat; 3113-a fork rod; 3114-a fork driving mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0054] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical solution in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present application described and shown in the drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0055] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the present application for which protection is sought, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present application. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in the field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0056] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, further definition and explanation thereof is not required in subsequent drawings.

[0057] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "inside", "outside", etc. indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, or are the orientations or positional relationships in which the products of the application are conventionally placed when in use, or are the orientations or positional relationships conventionally understood by those skilled in the art. They are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0058] Furthermore, the terms “first”, “second”, “third”, etc. are merely used for distinguishing descriptions and are not to be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0059] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, it is also necessary to explain that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "setting", "installation", and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be a connection between the two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0060] See also Figure 1 to Figure 3 This embodiment provides a rotating test tube code scanning device 100, including a rotating mechanism 110, a supporting mechanism 120, a moving mechanism 130 and a code scanner 140.

[0061] Further, the rotating mechanism 110 has a rotating portion 111. The abutting mechanism 120 has an abutting portion 121. An accommodating space for accommodating the test tube 101 can be formed between the rotating portion 111 and the abutting portion 121, and the accommodating space has a gap. The rotating portion 111 and the abutting portion 121 can abut against the test tube 101 at the same time to drive the test tube 101 to rotate.

[0062] Furthermore, the rotating portion 111 and the abutting portion 121 are both transmission-connected to the moving mechanism 130 , and the moving mechanism 130 is used to drive the rotating portion 111 and the abutting portion 121 to move closer to or farther from each other.

[0063] Furthermore, the barcode scanner 140 is disposed at the gap of the accommodating space, so that the barcode scanner 140 can scan the barcode on the wall of the test tube 101 rotated to the gap.

[0064] The moving mechanism 130 drives the rotating part 111 and the supporting part 121 to approach each other, and the rotating mechanism 110 drives the rotating part 111 to rotate, thereby driving the test tube 101 to rotate. Since the barcode of the test tube is attached to the wall of the test tube, the barcode on the wall of the test tube can be rotated by rotating the test tube. Furthermore, the barcode scanner 140 is arranged at the notch of the accommodating space, and when the rotating part 111 drives the test tube 101 to rotate to the notch, the barcode scanner 140 can scan the barcode on the test tube. In this way, even if the barcode on the test tube 101 initially installed in the test tube rack is not facing the barcode scanner 140, by rotating the test tube, it can be ensured that the barcode on each test tube is scanned by the barcode scanner. The rotating test tube scanning device 100 not only greatly improves the accuracy and reduces the occurrence of human errors, but also improves production efficiency.

[0065] In some embodiments of the present application, the rotating mechanism 110 includes a rotating portion 111 and a rotating driving assembly 112 .

[0066] Furthermore, the rotation driving assembly 112 is transmission-connected to the rotating portion 111 .

[0067] By connecting the rotating part 111 to the rotating driving assembly 112 through transmission, the rotating part 111 can be driven to rotate by the rotating driving assembly 112 .

[0068] Furthermore, the rotation driving assembly 112 includes: a driving member 1121 and a belt transmission member. The belt transmission member is transmission-connected to the driving member 1121; and the rotating part 111 is transmission-connected to the belt transmission member.

[0069] In the illustrated embodiment, the above-mentioned driving member is a motor. The above-mentioned belt transmission member includes a first synchronous belt 1122, a first driving wheel 1123 and a first driven wheel 1124. The first driving wheel 1123 is transmission-connected to the output shaft of the driving member 1121, and the first synchronous belt 1122 is sleeved on the first driving wheel 1123 and the first driven wheel 1124. When the driving member 1121 rotates, it can drive the first driving wheel 1123 to rotate, and under the action of the first synchronous belt 1122, the first driven wheel 1124 is driven to rotate. Further, the rotating part 111 is installed on the first driven wheel 1124 and is coaxially connected to the first driven wheel 1124. Therefore, when the first driven wheel 1124 rotates, it can drive the rotating part 111 to rotate coaxially.

[0070] Further, optionally, the structure of the rotating portion 111 is in the shape of a rotating wheel, and the diameter of the rotating portion 111 is greater than the diameter of the first driven wheel 1124 .

[0071] By setting the diameter of the rotating part 111 to be larger than the diameter of the first driven wheel 1124 , it is possible to ensure that only the rotating part 111 contacts the test tube to rotate.

[0072] Furthermore, a flexible member for contacting the test tube 101 is provided on the rotating portion 111 .

[0073] The flexible member 113 can provide a buffering effect, and when the rotating portion 111 contacts the test tube, the test tube is protected, thereby preventing the test tube 101 from being squeezed and damaged by the rotating portion 111 .

[0074] Further optionally, the flexible member 113 may be a rubber ring, a sponge ring, etc.

[0075] Further, the abutting mechanism 120 includes: an abutting portion 121 and a mounting frame 122. Further, the mounting frame 122 has a first end 1221 and an opposite second end 1222, and the first end 1221 is connected to the moving mechanism 130. The abutting portion 121 includes a first abutting wheel 1211 and a second abutting wheel 1212 arranged at intervals; the first abutting wheel 1211 and the second abutting wheel 1212 are both mounted on the second end 1222.

[0076] By arranging the first abutting wheel 1211 and the second abutting wheel 1212 at intervals, when the rotating part 111 and the abutting part 121 abut against the test tube at the same time, the first abutting wheel 1211 and the second abutting wheel 1212 both abut against the outer wall of the test tube 101. At this time, there are three contact points on the outer wall of the test tube 101. Under the action of the three contact points, the test tube 101 can be driven to rotate more stably.

[0077] In the illustrated embodiment, the diameters of the first abutting wheel 1211 and the second abutting wheel 1212 are equal and smaller than the diameter of the rotating portion 111. Further, the second end 1222 of the mounting frame 122 is divided into two supporting rods, and the two supporting rods are respectively connected to the first abutting wheel 1211 and the second abutting wheel 1212, so that a gap is formed between the first abutting wheel 1211 and the second abutting wheel 1212. The gap is a gap of the accommodation space for accommodating the test tube formed between the rotating portion 111 and the abutting portion 121. The barcode scanner 140 can scan the barcode on the outer wall of the test tube 101 rotated to the gap through the gap.

[0078] Further optionally, in other optional embodiments of the present application, flexible parts such as rubber may be optionally provided on the first abutting wheel 1211 and the second abutting wheel 1212 to further provide a buffering and protective effect on the test tube 101 .

[0079] Furthermore, the resisting mechanism 120 includes a sliding assembly 123 and an elastic buffer portion 124 .

[0080] Further, the sliding assembly 123 includes a sliding portion 1231 and a guide rail 1232, wherein the sliding portion 1231 is slidably connected to the guide rail 1232, and the guide rail 1232 is connected to the moving mechanism 130. Further, one end of the sliding portion 1231 is connected to the abutting portion 121, and the other end opposite thereto is spaced from the elastic buffer portion 124. The sliding portion 1231 can slide to contact the elastic buffer portion 124, and the elastic buffer portion 124 can generate a reverse elastic force on the sliding portion 1231.

[0081] By providing the elastic buffer portion 124, when the rotating portion 111 and the supporting portion 121 contact the test tube 101, the supporting portion 121 can, driven by the sliding portion 1231, slide along the guide rail 1232 in a direction away from the test tube 101 and contact the elastic buffer portion 124. At this time, the elastic buffer portion 124 generates an elastic force, which has a buffering and protective effect on the test tube 101, thereby preventing the test tube 101 from being damaged by the rotating portion 111 and the supporting portion 121.

[0082] In the illustrated embodiment, the elastic buffer 124 is a compression spring. When the rotating part 111 abuts against the test tube 101, the sliding part 1231 slides along the guide rail 1232, compressing the compression spring to produce a buffering and shock-absorbing effect, thereby effectively preventing the test tube 101 from being damaged by impact.

[0083] In other optional embodiments of the present application, the elastic buffer portion 124 may also be an elastic member such as a tension spring.

[0084] Furthermore, the moving mechanism 130 includes a synchronous belt assembly 133 , a first sliding portion 131 , and a second sliding portion 132 .

[0085] Further, the rotating mechanism 110 is connected to the first sliding part 131. The abutting mechanism 120 is connected to the second sliding part 132. The first sliding part 131 and the second sliding part 132 are respectively connected to the belts on both sides of the synchronous belt assembly 133, so that the first sliding part 131 and the second sliding part 132 can move toward each other.

[0086] By connecting the rotating mechanism 110 to the first sliding part 131 and the supporting mechanism 120 to the second sliding part 132, the rotating mechanism 110 and the supporting mechanism 120 share a driving mechanism, which greatly reduces the number of parts of the entire rotating test tube scanning device 100 and reduces the volume of the entire device, making the structure of the entire device compact and having high space utilization.

[0087] In the illustrated embodiment, referring to Figure 1 to Figure 3 The synchronous belt assembly 133 includes a belt 1331, a motor 1332, a second driving wheel 1333 and a second driven wheel 1334. The motor 1332 is connected to the second driving wheel 1333, and the belt 1331 is installed on the second driving wheel 1333 and the second driven wheel 1334. The first sliding part 131 and the second sliding part 132 are respectively connected to the opposite sides of the belt 1331. Therefore, when the motor 1332 rotates, it can drive the first sliding part 131 and the second sliding part 132 connected to the opposite sides of the belt 1331 to move in opposite directions, so that the first sliding part 131 and the second sliding part 132 can move away from or close to each other. Furthermore, the rotating mechanism 110 is connected to the first sliding part 131 through the first connecting plate 134; the abutting mechanism 120 is connected to the second sliding part 132 through the second connecting plate 135, so that when the first sliding part 131 and the second sliding part 132 move toward each other, the rotating mechanism 110 and the abutting mechanism 120 can be driven to move away from or approach each other. When the rotating mechanism 110 and the abutting mechanism 120 approach each other, they can abut against the test tube 101, thereby driving the test tube 101 to rotate.

[0088] Furthermore, the first sliding portion 131 includes a first slider 1311 and a first slide rail 1312, and the first slider 1311 is slidably connected to the first slide rail 1312, so that the first slider 1311 can slide along the first slide rail 1312. The second sliding portion 132 includes a second slider 1321 and a second slide rail, and the second slider 1321 is slidably connected to the second slide rail, so that the second slider 1321 can slide along the second slide rail. In the illustrated embodiment, the first slide rail 1312 and the second slide rail are the same guide rail.

[0089] In other optional embodiments of the present application, the first slide rail 1312 and the second slide rail may be provided in two, for example, respectively provided on both sides of the belt 1331 .

[0090] Further, in the illustrated embodiment, the rotating test tube code scanning device 100 includes a substrate 102 and a panel 103. A plurality of support columns 104 are provided between the substrate 102 and the panel 103. The first sliding portion 131 and the second sliding portion 132 are provided on the panel 103, and one end of the first connecting plate 134 is connected to the first slider 1311, and the other end faces the substrate 102, and is connected to the rotating mechanism 110, so that the rotating mechanism 110 is located between the panel 103 and the substrate 102. One end of the second connecting plate 135 is connected to the second slider 1321, and the other end faces the substrate 102, and is connected to the abutting mechanism 120, so that the rotating mechanism 110 is located between the panel 103 and the substrate 102, and the rotating portion 111 and the abutting portion 121 are located at the same height, so that the two can abut against the test tube 101 at the same time. Furthermore, there is a certain gap between the rotating portion 111 and the supporting portion 121, in which a test tube rack can be placed, and a test tube can be placed in the test tube rack. By setting a certain gap between the rotating portion 111 and the supporting portion 121, the gap can be used to form a storage space for accommodating test tubes. More importantly, the gap cleverly utilizes the space inside the rotating test tube scanning device 100, so that the test tube rack no longer occupies other space. The rotating test tube scanning device 100 is applied to the entire test tube assembly line and does not take up too much space.

[0091] Furthermore, a test tube rack placement slot 136 is provided in the above-mentioned accommodation space. The notch of the test tube rack placement slot 136 is connected to the entrance end, so as to facilitate the placement or removal of the test tube rack. The entrance end of the test tube rack placement slot 136 extends out of the substrate 102 to form a cantilever-like structure, and the bottom end (entry direction of the test tube rack) of the test tube rack placement slot 136 is fixedly connected to the substrate 102. The test tube rack can enter into the test tube rack placement slot 136, so as to be rotated by the rotating part 111. A gap along the entry direction of the test tube rack placement slot 136 is provided on the bottom wall of the test tube rack placement slot 136, so as to facilitate the test tube rack that has been rotated to be removed from the test tube rack placement slot 136.

[0092] In other optional embodiments of the present application, the above-mentioned moving mechanism 130 may be provided with two linear drive mechanisms, which are respectively used to drive the movement of the rotating mechanism 110 or the movement of the abutting mechanism 120. For example, the rotating mechanism 110 and the abutting mechanism 120 are respectively connected to a linear motor mechanism, so that the rotating part 111 and the abutting part 121 can be driven to move closer to or away from each other.

[0093] Reference Figure 1 to Figure 3Some embodiments of the present application further provide a rotating test tube code scanning system, which includes the rotating test tube code scanning device 100 and the first detection component 210 provided in the above embodiments.

[0094] Furthermore, the first detection component 210 is electrically connected to the rotating mechanism 110 , and the first detection component 210 is used to detect whether the rotating part 111 moves to a preset position for contacting and rotating the test tube.

[0095] In the illustrated embodiment, the first detection component 210 is a photoelectric detection component. The photoelectric detection component includes a slot-type optical coupling element and a stop optical coupling element matched therewith. The slot-type optical coupling element is fixedly mounted on the panel 103, and the stop optical coupling element is connected to the sliding portion 1231 and can slide with the sliding portion 1231, thereby passing through or moving out of the slot-type optical coupling element to achieve the shielding or connection of the photoelectric signal.

[0096] When in use, the moving mechanism 130 moves the rotating mechanism 110 to a preset position, contacts a test tube of preset specifications (diameter), and squeezes the supporting mechanism 120, and the sliding part 1231 slides, and the stopping optical coupling element slides out of the slot-type optical coupling element. The signal change is detected, and it can be known that the rotating part 111 has moved into place (because rotating the test tube requires appropriate force, the rotating part may not be able to rotate the test tube if it contacts the test tube wall too little, and the rotating part may burst the test tube if it contacts the test tube too much), and the rotation drive component 112 drives the rotating part 111 to rotate, driving the test tube 101 to rotate, and completing the rotation process.

[0097] Furthermore, the first detection component 210 can also detect the type of the test tube by detecting the diameter of the test tube. For example, for a small-sized (small-diameter) test tube, when the moving mechanism 130 moves the rotating mechanism 110 to a preset position and contacts the small-sized test tube, after the sliding part 1231 slides, the stop optical coupling element cannot slide out of the slot optical coupling element, and therefore, the first detection component 210 cannot detect the signal change, because it can be known that the type of the test tube is a small-sized test tube.

[0098] Exemplarily, the rotating test tube scanning system is equipped with two test tubes, which are 16mm and 13mm test tubes commonly seen on the market. The test tube with a diameter of 16mm is used as the standard specification, the moving distance of the moving mechanism 130 is preset, and the stop optical coupling element is set to slide out of the slot type optical coupling element so that the rotating part contacts the test tube 101. When a test tube with a diameter of 13mm is used, the first detection component 210 cannot detect the signal change, thereby identifying the diameter of the test tube.

[0099] In other optional embodiments of the present application, other methods may be used to detect the diameter of the test tube, such as taking a photo with a camera to obtain an image of the test tube, and using image information or the diameter type of the test tube.

[0100] In the illustrated embodiment, the first detection assembly 210 is connected to the driving member 1121 of the rotating mechanism 110 through a circuit. The driving member 1121 drives the rotating part 111 to rotate or stop according to the detection signal of the first detection assembly 210.

[0101] Furthermore, the rotating test tube code scanning system includes a second detection component 220, which is electrically connected to the moving mechanism 130. The second detection component 220 is used to detect whether the moving mechanism 130 is reset.

[0102] In the illustrated embodiment, the second detection component 220 is a photoelectric detection component. The photoelectric detection component includes a slot-type optical coupling element and a stop optical coupling element matched therewith. The slot-type optical coupling element is fixedly mounted on the panel 103, and the stop optical coupling element is connected to the first sliding portion 131 (in other embodiments, it can be connected to the second sliding portion 132), and can slide with the first sliding portion 131, thereby passing through or moving out of the slot-type optical coupling element to achieve the shielding or connection of the photoelectric signal.

[0103] During use, when a test tube 101 is rotated, the moving mechanism 130 is first actuated to move the first sliding part 131 and the second sliding part 132 closer to each other, and the stop optical coupling element slides out of the groove optical coupling element under the drive of the first sliding part 131, and an initial signal is detected; when the rotation of a test tube 101 is completed, the moving mechanism 130 is actuated to move the first sliding part 131 and the second sliding part 132 away from each other and reset to a preset initial moving position (in the illustrated embodiment, the preset initial moving positions of the first sliding part 131 and the second sliding part 132 are respectively the first moving positions at the opposite ends of the first slide rail 1312), and return to the groove optical coupling element under the drive of the first sliding part 131, and a signal change is detected, thereby determining whether the first sliding part 131 and the second sliding part 132 (i.e., the rotating mechanism 110 and the abutting mechanism 120) are reset to the initial position.

[0104] In other optional embodiments of the present application, other detection elements may also be used to detect whether the rotating mechanism 110 and the abutting mechanism 120 are reset, such as a position sensor.

[0105] In the illustrated embodiment, the second detection assembly 220 is connected to the driving motor 1332 of the moving mechanism 130 through a circuit. The motor 1332 drives the first sliding part 131 and the second sliding part 132 to move or stop according to the detection signal of the second detection assembly 220.

[0106] Furthermore, the rotating test tube code scanning system includes a third detection component 230 and a control terminal (not shown).

[0107] Furthermore, the third detection component 230 is connected to the control terminal, and is used to detect the height information of the test tube entering the accommodating space, and convert the height information into a height signal and output it to the control terminal. The control terminal is used to control the rotating part 111 to rotate or stop rotating according to the signal.

[0108] In the illustrated embodiment, the third detection assembly 230 is a photoelectric detection element, which includes five photoelectric detection elements, which are sequentially mounted on the first connecting plate 134 in the vertical direction, so as to detect test tubes of different heights.

[0109] Exemplarily, the Hitachi cup and nested cup commonly used in the art are used as samples for testing, because the heights of these two test tubes are different. For example, the preset height of the Hitachi cup can block the fourth photoelectric detection element from the bottom to the top. When the third detection component 230 performs detection, only the highest photoelectric detection element can detect the signal, indicating that the test tube in the test tube rack is a Hitachi cup. Alternatively, the preset height of the nested cup can block the third photoelectric detection element from the bottom to the top. When the third detection component 230 performs detection, the second to last photoelectric detection element from the top to the bottom can detect the signal, indicating that the test tube in the test tube rack is a nested cup.

[0110] In other optional embodiments of the present application, other sensor elements may also be used to detect the height of the test tube.

[0111] In the illustrated embodiment, the test tube height information detected by the third detection component 230 is sent to the control terminal, and the control terminal controls the rotation of the rotating part 111 and the supporting part 121 according to different test tube models.

[0112] Reference Figure 4-5 Some embodiments of the present application further provide a test tube code scanning assembly line 300, including a rotating test tube code scanning system and a test tube rack conveying mechanism 310 as provided in the aforementioned embodiments.

[0113] Furthermore, the test tube rack conveying mechanism 310 can move to the entrance of the accommodating space and move the test tube rack through the accommodating space.

[0114] In the illustrated embodiment, the test tube rack conveying mechanism 310 includes a fork mechanism 311, an x-axis moving mechanism 312, a y-axis moving mechanism 313, and a z-axis moving mechanism 314. The fork mechanism 311 is connected to the z-axis moving mechanism 314, the z-axis moving mechanism 314 is connected to the x-axis moving mechanism 312, and the x-axis moving mechanism 312 is connected to the y-axis moving mechanism 313. Thus, the fork mechanism 311 can move along the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis directions, and further, the fork mechanism 311 can conveniently move the test tube rack in the cargo hold to the accommodating space of the rotating portion 111 and the abutting portion 121 for rotating and scanning or removing the test tube from the accommodating space of the rotating portion 111 and the abutting portion 121.

[0115] Furthermore, the fork mechanism 311 includes a fork rod 3113 and a fork driving mechanism 3114, the fork rod 3113 is connected to the fork driving mechanism 3114, and the test tube rack is placed on the fork rod 3113. The fork driving mechanism 3114 rotates at a preset angle, so as to drive the fork rod 3113 and the test tube rack placed on the fork rod 3113 and the test tubes therein to enter the test tube rack placement slot 136 in sequence, so that each test tube passing through the rotating part 111 is rotated and then scanned by the barcode scanner. Since there is a gap on the bottom wall of the test tube rack placement slot 136, when the fork rod 3113 and the test tube rack enter the test tube rack placement slot 136, the fork rod 3113 is just located in the gap. When all the test tubes in the test tube rack are rotated and scanned, the x-axis moving mechanism 312 is actuated, so that the fork rod 3113 drags the test tube rack out of the test tube rack placement slot 136.

[0116] In the illustrated embodiment, the fork mechanism 311 is further provided with a support seat 3112, a gap is provided on the bottom wall of the support seat 3112, and the fork rod 3113 is provided in the gap. The test tube rack is placed under the constraints of the support seat 3112 and the fork rod 3113, and the placement is more stable. Furthermore, the free end of the fork rod 3113 is provided with a hook, which is bent to the end wall of the test tube rack, so that the test tube rack can be stably and reliably hooked out of the test tube rack placement slot 136.

[0117] In the illustrated embodiment, the x-axis moving mechanism 312, the y-axis moving mechanism 313 and the z-axis moving mechanism 314 are all belt transmission mechanisms. The belt transmission mechanism mainly includes a motor, a synchronous belt assembly, a sliding part and a guide rail, the synchronous belt assembly is connected to the motor, the sliding part is connected to the synchronous belt assembly, and the sliding part is installed on the guide rail, so that it can move along the guide rail under the drive of the motor.

[0118] In other optional embodiments of the present application, the x-axis moving mechanism 312 , the y-axis moving mechanism 313 , and the z-axis moving mechanism 314 may also be configured with other linear motion mechanisms.

[0119] The above description is only the preferred embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. For those skilled in the art, the present application may have various modifications and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A rotating test tube code scanning device, characterized in that: include: A rotating mechanism having a rotating portion; The abutment mechanism comprises an abutment portion; a containing space for containing a test tube can be formed between the rotating portion and the abutment portion, and the containing space has a notch; the rotating portion and the abutment portion can abut against the test tube at the same time to drive the test tube to rotate; the abutment mechanism comprises a mounting frame, the mounting frame has a first end and an opposite second end, and the first end is connected to the moving mechanism; the abutment portion comprises a first abutment wheel and a second abutment wheel arranged at intervals; the first abutment wheel and the second abutment wheel are both mounted on the second end; A moving mechanism, the rotating part and the abutting part are both transmission-connected to the moving mechanism, and the moving mechanism is used to drive the rotating part and the abutting part to move toward or away from each other; The moving mechanism comprises a synchronous belt assembly, a first sliding part and a second sliding part; the rotating mechanism is connected to the first sliding part; the abutting mechanism is connected to the second sliding part; the first sliding part and the second sliding part are respectively connected to belts on opposite sides of the synchronous belt assembly, so that the first sliding part and the second sliding part can move toward each other; as well as A barcode scanner is arranged at the notch of the accommodating space so that the barcode scanner can scan the barcode on the wall of the test tube rotated to the notch.

2. The rotating test tube code scanning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating mechanism comprises: A rotation drive assembly is transmission-connected to the rotating part; a flexible member for contacting the test tube is provided on the rotating part.

3. The rotating test tube code scanning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rotary drive assembly comprises: Drive components, and A belt transmission member is transmission-connected to the driving member; and the rotating part is transmission-connected to the belt transmission member.

4. The rotating test tube code scanning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The supporting mechanism comprises: A sliding assembly, comprising a sliding part and a guide rail, wherein the sliding part is slidably connected to the guide rail, and the guide rail is connected to the moving mechanism; and An elastic buffer portion, wherein one end of the sliding portion is connected to the supporting portion, and the other end opposite thereto is spaced from the elastic buffer portion, the sliding portion can slide until it contacts the elastic buffer portion, and the elastic buffer portion can generate a reverse elastic force on the sliding portion.

5. A rotating test tube code scanning system, characterized in that: The rotating test tube code scanning system comprises the rotating test tube code scanning device according to any one of claims 1 to 4; as well as The first detection component is electrically connected to the rotating mechanism; the first detection component is used to detect whether the rotating part moves to a preset position for contacting and rotating the test tube.

6. The rotating test tube code scanning system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The rotating test tube code scanning system comprises: The second detection component is electrically connected to the moving mechanism; the second detection component is used to detect whether the moving mechanism is reset to a preset initial moving position.

7. The rotating test tube code scanning system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The rotating test tube code scanning system comprises: a third detection component, used to detect height information of the test tube entering the accommodating space, and convert the height information into a height signal for output; and A control terminal, wherein the third detection component is electrically connected to the control terminal, and the control terminal is used to control the rotating mechanism and / or the moving mechanism according to the height signal.

8. A test tube code scanning production line, characterized in that: A rotary test tube code scanning system comprising any one of claims 5 to 7; and A test tube rack conveying mechanism, the test tube rack conveying mechanism comprising a fork mechanism, an x-axis moving mechanism, a y-axis moving mechanism and a z-axis moving mechanism; the fork mechanism is transmission-connected to the z-axis moving mechanism, the z-axis moving mechanism is transmission-connected to the x-axis moving mechanism, and the x-axis moving mechanism is transmission-connected to the y-axis moving mechanism; The fork mechanism can be moved to the entrance of the accommodating space, the fork mechanism is used to place a test tube rack, and the fork mechanism is configured to rotate according to a preset angle so that the test tubes placed in the test tube rack pass through the accommodating space in sequence.

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