A fully enclosed wax block freezing device and use method thereof

Abstract

The invention discloses a fully enclosed wax block freezing device and a method for using the same, and belongs to the technical field of pathological testing. The fully enclosed wax block freezing device, the scheme realizes separation of the wax block by repeatedly pressing a contact circular plate to force a slapping block to squeeze the wax block downwards, when the magnetic grinding plate contacts a convex separation block, it attracts the magnetic fluid in the convex separation block, promotes the magnetic fluid to flow to the left, thereby prompting the elastic sealing membrane on the right side to bulge outwards, promoting the separation of the convex separation block from the wax block, when the elastic sealing membrane contacts the magnetic grinding plate, through the mutual friction between the two, part of the magnetic powder needles can be embedded in the surface of the residual wax layer, and under the attraction of the magnetic powder needle to the magnetic fluid, the elastic sealing membrane is maintained in a convex state, which is convenient for cleaning the convex separation block and can also collect the residual magnetic powder needles.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of pathological examination, and more particularly to a fully enclosed wax block freezing device and a method for using the same. Background Art

[0002] Pathological examination is a method of testing the nature of a disease by providing clear clinical evidence for pathological diagnosis through biopsy, exfoliation and fine needle aspiration cytology. Histopathological sections are made by clamping human tissues and going through a series of steps such as sampling, fixation, washing, dehydration, transparency, waxing, embedding, slicing, dewaxing, staining, dehydration, transparency, and sealing to produce glass slides that can be used to observe cells under a microscope. Paraffin sections are the most widely used method in conventional histological preparation techniques. Paraffin sections are not only used to observe the morphological structure of normal cell tissues, but are also the main method used by disciplines such as pathology and forensic medicine to study, observe and judge the morphological changes of cell tissues. They have also been widely used in research in many other disciplines.

[0003] The core operation step of tissue pathology preparation is pathological sectioning. The quality of the sectioning directly affects the pathologist's diagnosis of the disease. In addition, the pathological specimens are unique and difficult to obtain, so the sectioning process is particularly critical. Therefore, the quality of the wax block directly determines the quality of the sectioning. The wax block must be completely cooled below minus 20℃ before a 2-3um wrinkle-free and knife-mark-free slice can be cut out.

[0004] Currently, after the wax block is sliced, it is necessary to take out the wax block. However, in actual use, the wax blocks are prone to adhere tightly to each other, which makes it more troublesome to take out the wax block, reducing the work efficiency of the technicians. Summary of the invention

[0005] 1. Technical issues to be solved

[0006] Before slicing, the wax block will be exposed to room temperature for a long time after being taken out of the refrigerator. Therefore, in order to avoid the high temperature of the wax block affecting the quality of slicing, we need to freeze the wax block before cutting a high-quality wax slice. Moreover, the existing wax block freezing device is prone to the phenomenon that the wax blocks are tightly adhered to each other, and it is not possible to store a large number of wax blocks, which makes it more troublesome to take out the wax blocks, increases the workload of technicians, and reduces the work efficiency of technicians.

[0007] 2. Technical solution

[0008] To solve the above problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions.

[0009] A fully enclosed wax block freezing device comprises a freezing box body, wherein the freezing box body is provided with a plurality of evenly distributed wax block freezing grooves, wherein the wax block freezing grooves are slidably connected to a wax block storage drawer, wherein the wax block storage drawer is provided with a plurality of evenly distributed wax blocks in the storage grooves, wherein an outward push plate is provided in the storage grooves, wherein a pair of first compression springs are fixedly connected between the outward push plate and the bottom end of the wax block freezing grooves, and a raised dividing block is provided between two adjacent wax blocks, wherein a flapper is installed on the wax block storage drawer, wherein the flapper comprises an active hole bored at the upper end of the wax block storage drawer, wherein the active hole is located at the left side of the storage groove, wherein an insertion rod is inserted in the active hole, wherein the upper end of the insertion rod is fixedly connected to a contact circular plate, wherein a second compression spring is fixedly connected between the contact circular plate and the wax block storage drawer, and the second compression spring is located at the outside of the insertion rod, and the bottom end of the contact circular plate is fixedly connected to a contact spring located at the insertion rod. The beating block on the left side of the rod has a magnetic grinding plate embedded in the beating block, the upper and lower inner walls of the storage groove are both provided with strip-shaped through holes matching the beating block, the convex dividing block is provided with a built-in cavity, the left and right inner walls of the built-in cavity are both provided with a plurality of evenly distributed side through holes, the inner walls of the side through holes are fixedly connected with an elastic closing membrane, the built-in cavity is filled with magnetic fluid, and the contact circular plate is repeatedly pressed to force the beating block to extrude the wax block downward, thereby achieving separation of the wax block, and when the magnetic grinding plate contacts the convex dividing block, the magnetic fluid in the convex dividing block is attracted to promote the flow of the magnetic fluid to the left, thereby causing the elastic closing membrane on the right side to bulge outward, reducing the contact area between the wax block and the convex dividing block, thereby promoting the separation of the convex dividing block from the wax block, and after releasing the contact circular plate, the contact circular plate is reset under the reset action of the second compression spring, so as to facilitate the extrusion of the next wax block.

[0010] Furthermore, the outer end of the elastic closing membrane is fixedly connected to a residual wax layer, and a magnetic powder needle is embedded in the residual wax layer. The magnetic grinding plate includes a connecting piece fixedly connected to the beating block, and the outer end of the connecting piece is fixedly connected to the beating block. The magnetic powder layer is formed by the aggregation of multiple magnetic powder needles. When the elastic closing membrane contacts the magnetic grinding plate, part of the magnetic powder needles can be embedded in the surface of the residual wax layer through mutual friction between the two, and under the attraction of the magnetic powder needles to the magnetic fluid, the elastic closing membrane is maintained in a raised state. Therefore, when the residual wax layer on the surface of the opposite through hole is washed with water, the magnetic powder needle can be repeatedly swung by arranging a repeatedly moving magnet block on the outside. On the one hand, it can promote the separation of the residual wax layer and the elastic closing membrane, and on the other hand, it can also collect the magnetic powder needles remaining in the residual wax layer.

[0011] Furthermore, a base is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the freezing chamber, and the base is made of rubber material. By providing the base, the possibility of vibration of the entire freezing chamber can be reduced when the contact circular plate is pressed, thereby improving the stability of the entire device during operation.

[0012] Furthermore, a hook is fixedly connected to the left end of the freezing box body. By providing the hook, the freezing box body can be conveniently hung up when not in use.

[0013] Furthermore, the rear end of the freezing box is electrically connected to a power plug, and the power plug can be conveniently powered on during use.

[0014] Furthermore, a handle is fixedly connected to the outer end of the wax block storage drawer, and the surface of the handle is engraved with anti-slip grooves. By providing the handle, the wax block storage drawer can be easily pulled out of the wax block freezing tank. By providing the anti-slip grooves, the possibility of the technician's hand slipping when touching the handle can be reduced.

[0015] Furthermore, a pressing groove is fixedly connected to the upper end of the contact circular plate, and the diameter of the pressing groove is 1.5-2.5 cm. By providing the pressing groove, it is convenient for technicians to press the contact circular plate.

[0016] Furthermore, the second compression spring and the first compression spring are made of stainless steel.

[0017] Furthermore, the surfaces of the second compression spring and the first compression spring are coated with anti-rust paint. By using stainless steel to make the second compression spring and the first compression spring, the second compression spring and the first compression spring are not easily corroded during long-term use, thereby increasing the service life of the second compression spring and the first compression spring.

[0018] A method for using a fully enclosed wax block freezing device comprises the following steps:

[0019] S1. By repeatedly pressing the contact circular plate, the beating block is forced to squeeze the wax block downward, thereby separating the wax block;

[0020] S2. When the elastic sealing film contacts the magnetic grinding plate, the mutual friction between the two can make part of the magnetic powder needles embedded in the surface of the residual wax layer, and under the attraction of the magnetic powder needles to the magnetic fluid, the elastic sealing film is maintained in a convex state, which is convenient for cleaning the convex separator block and collecting the residual magnetic powder needles;

[0021] S3. When the magnetic grinding plate contacts the raised separator block, it attracts the magnetic fluid in the raised separator block, promoting the magnetic fluid to flow to the left, thereby causing the elastic sealing membrane on the right to bulge outward, promoting the separation of the raised separator block from the wax block.

[0022] 3. Beneficial effects

[0023] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the present invention are:

[0024] (1) This solution separates the wax block by repeatedly pressing the contact circular plate to force the beating block to squeeze the wax block downward. When the magnetic grinding plate contacts the raised separator block, it attracts the magnetic fluid in the raised separator block and promotes the magnetic fluid to flow to the left, thereby causing the elastic sealing membrane on the right to bulge outward, promoting the separation of the raised separator block and the wax block. When the elastic sealing membrane contacts the magnetic grinding plate, the mutual friction between the two can make part of the magnetic powder needle embedded in the surface of the residual wax layer, and under the attraction of the magnetic powder needle to the magnetic fluid, the elastic sealing membrane is maintained in a raised state, which is convenient for cleaning the raised separator block and collecting the residual magnetic powder needle.

[0025] (2) A base is fixedly connected to the bottom of the freezer body, and the base is made of rubber material. By setting the base, the possibility of vibration of the entire freezer body can be reduced when the contact circular plate is pressed, thereby improving the stability of the entire equipment during operation.

[0026] (3) A hook is fixedly connected to the left end of the freezer body. By setting the hook, the freezer body can be conveniently hung up when not in use.

[0027] (4) The rear end of the freezer body is electrically connected to a power plug, which can be easily powered on during use.

[0028] (5) A handle is fixedly connected to the outer end of the wax block storage drawer, and the surface of the handle is engraved with anti-skid patterns. By providing the handle, the wax block storage drawer can be easily pulled out of the wax block freezing tank. By providing the anti-skid patterns, the possibility of the technician's hand slipping when touching the handle can be reduced.

[0029] (6) A pressing groove is fixedly connected to the upper end of the contact circular plate, and the diameter of the pressing groove is 1.5-2.5 cm. By setting the pressing groove, it is convenient for technicians to press the contact circular plate.

[0030] (7) The second compression spring and the first compression spring are made of stainless steel, and the surfaces of the second compression spring and the first compression spring are coated with anti-rust paint. By using stainless steel to make the second compression spring and the first compression spring, the second compression spring and the first compression spring are not easily corroded during long-term use, thereby increasing the service life of the second compression spring and the first compression spring. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] Figure 1 It is a front view of the whole of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 2 A side cross-sectional view of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of a wax block storage drawer portion of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 4 It is a cross-sectional view of the convex segmentation block portion of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 5 It is a cross-sectional view of the convex split block of the present invention when it is working;

[0036] Figure 6 for Figure 5 The structural diagram at A in the middle;

[0037] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of a magnetic grinding plate portion of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 8 It is a cross-sectional view of the flapper part in Example 2 of the present invention.

[0039] Description of the numbers in the figure:

[0040] 1 freezer box, 101 base, 102 hook, 103 power plug, 2 wax block freezing tank, 3 wax block storage drawer, 301 handle, 4 storage tank, 5 wax block, 6 push plate, 7 first compression spring, 8 convex partition block, 9 movable hole, 10 plug rod, 11 contact circular plate, 1101 pressing groove, 12 second compression spring, 13 beating block, 14 strip through hole, 15 built-in cavity, 16 side through hole, 17 elastic sealing membrane, 18 magnetic fluid, 19 residual wax layer, 20 magnetic powder needle, 21 magnetic grinding plate, 22 connecting piece, 23 magnetic powder layer. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] The following will combine the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work based on the embodiments of the present invention belong to the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0042] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer", "top / bottom" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific position, be constructed and operated in a specific position, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0043] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "provided with", "mounted / connected", "connected", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0044] Embodiment 1:

[0045] See also Figure 1-6 , a fully enclosed wax block freezing device comprises a freezing box body 1, a plurality of evenly distributed wax block freezing grooves 2 are drilled in the freezing box body 1, a wax block storage drawer 3 is slidably connected in the wax block freezing groove 2, a storage groove 4 is drilled in the wax block storage drawer 3, a plurality of evenly distributed wax blocks 5 are arranged in the storage groove 4, an outward push plate 6 is arranged in the storage groove 4, a pair of first compression springs 7 are fixedly connected between the outward push plate 6 and the bottom end of the wax block freezing groove 2, a convex partition block 8 is arranged between two adjacent wax blocks 5, a flapper is installed on the wax block storage drawer 3, the flapper comprises an active hole 9 drilled at the upper end of the wax block storage drawer 3, the active hole 9 is located on the left side of the storage groove 4, a plug rod 10 is inserted in the active hole 9, a contact circular plate 11 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the plug rod 10, a second compression spring 12 is fixedly connected between the contact circular plate 11 and the wax block storage drawer 3, the second compression spring 12 is located on the outside of the plug rod 10, and a flapping block 13 located on the left side of the plug rod 10 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the contact circular plate 11, and the flapping block 1 3 is embedded with a magnetic grinding plate 21, the upper and lower inner walls of the storage tank 4 are both opened with strip-shaped through holes 14 matching the beating block 13, a built-in cavity 15 is opened in the convex partition block 8, and a plurality of evenly distributed side through holes 16 are opened on the left and right inner walls of the built-in cavity 15, and an elastic sealing film 17 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the side through hole 16, and the built-in cavity 15 is filled with magnetic fluid 18. By repeatedly pressing the contact circular plate 11, the beating block 13 is forced to squeeze the wax block 5 downward, so as to achieve the wax block 5. When the magnetic grinding plate 21 contacts the convex partition block 8, the magnetic fluid 18 in the convex partition block 8 is attracted, and the magnetic fluid 18 is promoted to flow to the left, thereby causing the elastic sealing membrane 17 on the right to bulge outward, reducing the contact area between the wax block 5 and the convex partition block 8, thereby promoting the separation of the convex partition block 8 from the wax block 5, and after releasing the contact circular plate 11, the contact circular plate 11 is reset under the reset action of the second compression spring 12, so as to facilitate the extrusion of the next wax block 5. Preferably, the aperture of the side through hole 16 is 50 mm, and the spacing between two adjacent side through holes 16 is 200 mm.

[0046] See also Figure 6-7The outer end of the elastic sealing membrane 17 is fixedly connected to a residual wax layer 19, and a magnetic powder needle 20 is embedded in the residual wax layer 19. The magnetic grinding plate 21 includes a connecting piece 22 fixedly connected to the beating block 13, and the outer end of the connecting piece 22 is fixedly connected to the beating block 13. The magnetic powder layer 23 is made of a plurality of magnetic powder needles 20. When the elastic sealing membrane 17 contacts the magnetic grinding plate 21, through the mutual friction between the two, part of the magnetic powder needles 20 can be embedded in the surface of the residual wax layer 19, and under the attraction of the magnetic powder needles 20 to the magnetic fluid 18, the elastic sealing membrane 17 is maintained in a convex state. Therefore, when the residual wax layer 19 on the surface of the opposite through hole 16 is washed with water, the magnetic powder needles 20 can be repeatedly swung by arranging a repeatedly moving magnet block on the outside. On the one hand, it can promote the separation of the residual wax layer 19 and the elastic sealing membrane 17, and on the other hand, it can also collect the magnetic powder needles 20 remaining in the residual wax layer 19.

[0047] See also Figure 1 A base 101 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the freezing box 1, and the base 101 is made of rubber material. By setting the base 101, the possibility of vibration of the entire freezing box 1 can be reduced when the contact circular plate 11 is pressed, thereby improving the stability of the entire device during operation. A hook 102 is fixedly connected to the left end of the freezing box 1. By setting the hook 102, the freezing box 1 can be conveniently hung up when not in use. The rear end of the freezing box 1 is electrically connected to a power plug 103. By setting the power plug 103, it is convenient to power on when in use.

[0048] See also Figure 1-3 A handle 301 is fixedly connected to the outer end of the wax block storage drawer 3, and anti-slip patterns are engraved on the surface of the handle 301. By setting the handle 301, the wax block storage drawer 3 can be easily pulled out of the wax block freezing tank 2. By setting the anti-slip patterns, the possibility of the technician's hand slipping when touching the handle 301 can be reduced. A pressing groove 1101 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the contact circular plate 11. The diameter of the pressing groove 1101 is 1.5-2.5 cm, preferably 2 cm. By setting the pressing groove 1101, it is convenient for the technician to press the contact circular plate 11. The second compression spring 12 and the first compression spring 7 are made of stainless steel. The surfaces of the second compression spring 12 and the first compression spring 7 are coated with anti-rust paint. By setting the second compression spring 12 and the first compression spring 7 to be made of stainless steel, the second compression spring 12 and the first compression spring 7 are not easily corroded during long-term use, thereby improving the service life of the second compression spring 12 and the first compression spring 7.

[0049] A method for using a fully enclosed wax block freezing device comprises the following steps:

[0050] S1, by repeatedly pressing the contact circular plate 11, the beating block 13 is forced to squeeze the wax block 5 downward, thereby separating the wax block 5;

[0051] S2. When the elastic sealing film 17 contacts the magnetic grinding plate 21, the mutual friction between the two can make part of the magnetic powder needles 20 embedded in the surface of the residual wax layer 19, and under the attraction of the magnetic powder needles 20 to the magnetic fluid 18, the elastic sealing film 17 is maintained in a convex state, which is convenient for cleaning the convex separation block 8 and collecting the residual magnetic powder needles 20;

[0052] S3. When the magnetic grinding plate 21 contacts the raised partition block 8, it attracts the magnetic fluid 18 in the raised partition block 8, promoting the magnetic fluid 18 to flow to the left, thereby causing the elastic sealing membrane 17 on the right to bulge outward, promoting the separation of the raised partition block 8 from the wax block 5.

[0053] Embodiment 2:

[0054] See also Figure 8 , wherein b is a fixed plate, c is a rotating plate, d is a trapezoidal slide, and e is a trapezoidal slider. The difference from the flapper in Example 1 is that the flapper includes a fixed plate b fixedly connected to the upper end of the wax block storage drawer 3, the upper end of the fixed plate b is rotatably connected to a rotating plate c, the bottom end of the rotating plate c is chiseled with a trapezoidal slide d, the trapezoidal slide d is slidably connected to a trapezoidal slider e, and the trapezoidal slider e is rotatably connected to the flapping block 13. In actual use, the technician only needs to press the rotating plate c to force the rotating plate c to push the flapping block 13 downward, thereby simulating the working process of the flapper to the working process of the stapler, so as to flap the wax block 5 out of the storage slot 4.

[0055] The above is only a preferred specific implementation manner of the present invention; but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto; any technician familiar with the technical field within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention; any equivalent replacement or change based on the technical solution and improved concept of the present invention shall be covered by the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A fully enclosed wax block freezing device, comprising a freezing box (1), characterized in that: The freezing box (1) is provided with a plurality of evenly distributed wax block freezing grooves (2), the wax block freezing grooves (2) are slidably connected with a wax block storage drawer (3), the wax block storage drawer (3) is provided with a storage groove (4) provided with a plurality of evenly distributed wax blocks (5), the storage groove (4) is provided with an outward push plate (6), a pair of first compression springs (7) are fixedly connected between the outward push plate (6) and the bottom end of the wax block freezing groove (2), a raised partition block (8) is provided between two adjacent wax blocks (5), and a flapper is installed on the wax block storage drawer (3), the flapper comprises a movable hole (9) bored at the upper end of the wax block storage drawer (3), the movable hole (9) is located on the left side of the storage groove (4), a plug rod (10) is inserted in the movable hole (9), and a contact circular plate ( 11), a second compression spring (12) is fixedly connected between the contact circular plate (11) and the wax block storage drawer (3), the second compression spring (12) is located on the outside of the insertion rod (10), the bottom end of the contact circular plate (11) is fixedly connected to a slapping block (13) located on the left side of the insertion rod (10), the slapping block (13) is embedded with a magnetic grinding plate (21), the upper and lower inner walls of the storage groove (4) are both chiseled with strip-shaped through holes (14) matching the slapping block (13), the raised partition block (8) is chiseled with a built-in cavity (15), the left and right inner walls of the built-in cavity (15) are both chiseled with a plurality of evenly distributed side through holes (16), the inner wall of the side through hole (16) is fixedly connected with an elastic sealing membrane (17), and the built-in cavity (15) is filled with a magnetic fluid (18); the aperture of the side through hole (16) is 50 mm.

2. A fully enclosed wax block freezing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer end of the elastic sealing membrane (17) is fixedly connected to a residual wax layer (19), and a magnetic powder needle (20) is embedded in the residual wax layer (19). The magnetic grinding plate (21) includes a connecting piece (22) fixedly connected to the beating block (13), and the outer end of the connecting piece (22) is fixedly connected to the beating block (13). A plurality of magnetic powder needles (20) are aggregated to form a magnetic powder layer (23).

3. A fully enclosed wax block freezing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom end of the freezing box body (1) is fixedly connected to a base (101), and the base (101) is made of rubber material.

4. A fully enclosed wax block freezing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A hook (102) is fixedly connected to the left end of the freezing box body (1).

5. A fully enclosed wax block freezing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rear end of the freezing box (1) is electrically connected to a power plug (103).

6. A fully enclosed wax block freezing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A handle (301) is fixedly connected to the outer end of the wax block storage drawer (3), and the surface of the handle (301) is engraved with anti-slip patterns.

7. A fully enclosed wax block freezing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A pressing groove (1101) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the contact circular plate (11), and the diameter of the pressing groove (1101) is 1.5-2.5 cm.

8. A fully enclosed wax block freezing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second compression spring (12) and the first compression spring (7) are made of stainless steel.

9. A fully enclosed wax block freezing device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The surfaces of the second compression spring (12) and the first compression spring (7) are coated with anti-rust paint.

10. A method for using the fully enclosed wax block freezing device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: S1. By repeatedly pressing the contact circular plate (11), the beating block (13) is forced to squeeze the wax block (5) downward, thereby separating the wax block (5); S2. When the elastic sealing film (17) contacts the magnetic grinding plate (21), the mutual friction between the two can make part of the magnetic powder needles (20) embedded in the surface of the residual wax layer (19), and under the attraction of the magnetic powder needles (20) to the magnetic fluid (18), the elastic sealing film (17) is maintained in a raised state, which is convenient for cleaning the raised partition block (8) and can also collect the residual magnetic powder needles (20); S3. When the magnetic grinding plate (21) contacts the raised partition block (8), it attracts the magnetic fluid (18) in the raised partition block (8), promoting the magnetic fluid (18) to flow to the left, thereby causing the elastic sealing membrane (17) on the right side to bulge outward, promoting the separation of the raised partition block (8) and the wax block (5).

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