Sample system

Abstract

The present application relates to a kind of sample systems, it is used in coagulation analyzer, sample system includes the sample bin to be examined, for storing the sample to be examined arranged on sample holder;Recycled sample bin, it is parallelly arranged with the sample bin to be examined, for storing the sample to be examined arranged on sample holder;First conveying track, it is arranged in the side of sample bin to be examined and recycled sample bin and with two communication;Second conveying track, including parallelly examined slot and recycling slot, both first end with first conveying track communication, sample to be examined is made into sample to be examined after being aspirated part sample on examined slot;Sample transfer frame, it can be translated along the direction perpendicular to second conveying track, to realize its one end with examined slot and / or recycling slot second end communication;Sample holder tray, it can be translated on first conveying track, for conveying sample holder.The sample system of the present application improves the efficiency of storage and conveying, and can examine urgent sample at any time.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a medical device, and more specifically, to a sample system. Background Technology

[0002] Coagulation analyzers, as a routine medical testing device, are used to evaluate antithrombotic drugs. They can be used to test the anticoagulation system and fibrinolytic system, and to evaluate the levels of various coagulation factors and their inhibitors.

[0003] Existing coagulation analyzers cannot store large numbers of samples. Each time a sample is used, only a small number of samples are sent into the analyzer. After the sample is sent, the successfully sent samples can only be manually retrieved. Each sample sending requires manual operation, which is inefficient.

[0004] In addition, during the sample delivery process, it is impossible to interrupt the sample delivery process. If there is an urgent sample that needs to be delivered immediately, the urgent sample can only be delivered after the sample delivery process is completed and the sample is sent out of the coagulation analyzer. The waiting time is relatively long, which is not conducive to the expedited delivery of urgent samples. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of the above problems, the present invention is proposed to provide a sample system that overcomes or at least partially solves the above problems.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a sample system for use in a coagulation analyzer. The sample system includes: a sample compartment for testing, located on one side of the coagulation analyzer body, for storing samples to be tested placed on a sample rack; a sample return compartment, located on one side of the coagulation analyzer body and arranged parallel to the sample compartment for testing, for storing samples already submitted for testing placed on the sample rack; a first conveyor track, disposed on one side of the parallel sample compartment for testing and the sample return compartment and communicating with the sample return compartment and the sample compartment for testing; and a second conveyor track, which includes at least a parallel delivery slot and a return slot, the first end of the delivery slot and the first end of the return slot both communicating with the first conveyor track. One end of the track is connected, and the sample to be tested, placed on the sample rack, is partially aspirated by the sample arm of the coagulation analyzer at a predetermined position on the delivery slot, becoming a delivered sample; a sample transfer rack, which can be translated along a direction perpendicular to the second conveying track, so that one end of the sample transfer rack is connected to the second end of the delivery slot and / or the second end of the recovery slot, and the sample transfer rack is used to transfer the sample rack transferred from the delivery slot; a sample rack tray, which can be translated on the first conveying track, is used to transfer the sample rack transferred from the sample to be tested compartment to the delivery slot, and to transfer the sample rack transferred from the recovery slot to the recovery sample compartment.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment of this application, the sample transfer rack includes two parallel transfer slots of an integral design.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment of this application, the sample system further includes a first drive component for driving the sample rack tray to translate on a first conveying track.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of this application, the sample system further includes a second drive component for driving the sample racks conveyed from the sample rack tray and / or the sample transfer rack to translate along a second conveying track.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of this application, the second drive assembly includes two drive components and two transmission components. A portion of each of the two transmission components is located at the bottom of the inspection slot and the bottom of the recycling slot, respectively, and forms the inspection slot and the recycling slot with the baffles on both sides. The bottoms of the two drive components are slidably mounted on a guide rail, which is fixed to a mounting plate below the second conveying track. One end of each of the two drive components is connected to a linkage spring mechanism. The linkage spring mechanism includes: a fixed frame mounted on the mounting plate, a pull rod that passes through the fixed frame and is slidable on the fixed frame, one end of the pull rod being connected to the drive component, and the other end of the pull rod being provided with a lock nut. A compression spring sleeved on the pull rod is connected between the lock nut and the fixed frame.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of this application, the sample system further includes a third drive component for driving the sample transfer frame to translate along a direction perpendicular to the second transfer track.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of this application, the sample system further includes a sensor for detecting the position of the sample to be tested, which is disposed on the sample holder, on the sample delivery slot.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of this application, the sample rack tray includes an integrally designed parallel first conveying slot and a second conveying slot. When the sample rack tray is located at the first end of the first conveying track, the two ends of the first conveying slot are respectively aligned with the inlet of the sample delivery slot and the outlet of the sample chamber to be tested, and the first end of the second conveying slot is aligned with the outlet of the recycling slot. When the sample rack tray is located at the second end of the first conveying track, the second end of the second conveying slot is aligned with the inlet of the recycling sample chamber.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment of this application, the sample compartment to be tested is provided with a first pushing component and a second pushing component. The first pushing component is used to push the sample rack containing the sample to be tested out of the sample compartment to be tested, and the second pushing component is used to push the sample rack containing the sample to be tested to move horizontally within the sample compartment to be tested.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment of this application, the sample system further includes a third pushing component and a fourth pushing component, the third pushing component being used to push the sample rack containing the submitted samples back into the recovery sample chamber, and the fourth pushing component being used to straighten the sample rack containing the submitted samples within the recovery sample chamber.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: the sample system of the present invention can store a large number of samples and automatically transmit samples, thereby improving the efficiency of storage and transmission, and can send expedited samples for testing at any time. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the position of the sample system provided by the present invention, which illustrates the positional relationship between the sample system and the coagulation analyzer body;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the sample system provided by the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the combination of the second transfer track and the sample transfer frame;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first propulsion component;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the positions of the first conveyor track and the sample rack tray;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the sample rack tray and the drive and transmission components of the first drive assembly;

[0023] Figure 7 A top view of the sample rack tray being moved to the first end of the first conveyor track;

[0024] Figure 8 A top view of the sample rack tray being moved to the second end of the first conveyor track;

[0025] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the drive component and the transmission component in the second drive assembly.

[0026] Figure 10 for Figure 9 A diagram from another perspective;

[0027] Figure 11 for Figure 10 A schematic diagram showing the connection between the drive component and the connecting rod spring mechanism;

[0028] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram showing the positions of the waiting position, the sample needle aspiration position, and the puncture sample needle aspiration position on the sample delivery slot.

[0029] Figure 13 This diagram illustrates the transfer of submitted samples using a sample transfer rack. Figure 1 ;

[0030] Figure 14 This diagram illustrates the transfer of submitted samples using a sample transfer rack. Figure 2 ;

[0031] Figure 15 This diagram illustrates the transfer of submitted samples using a sample transfer rack. Figure 3 ;

[0032] Figure 16 This diagram illustrates the transfer of submitted samples using a sample transfer rack. Figure 4 ;

[0033] Figure 17 This diagram illustrates the expedited processing of sample transfer racks during urgent sample delivery. Figure 1 ;

[0034] Figure 18 This diagram illustrates the expedited processing of sample transfer racks during urgent sample delivery. Figure 2 ;

[0035] Figure 19 This diagram illustrates the expedited processing of sample transfer racks during urgent sample delivery. Figure 3 ;

[0036] Figure 20 This diagram illustrates the expedited processing of sample transfer racks during urgent sample delivery. Figure 4 ;

[0037] Figure 21 This diagram illustrates the expedited processing of sample transfer racks during urgent sample delivery. Figure 5 ;

[0038] Figure 22 This diagram illustrates the expedited processing of sample transfer racks during urgent sample delivery. Figure 6 ;

[0039] Figure 23 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the drive component and the transmission component in the third drive assembly.

[0040] Figure 24 This is a schematic diagram showing the positions of the transmission component 404 and the transfer base plate.

[0041] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0042] 1. Sample compartment to be tested

[0043] 2. Sample recovery chamber

[0044] 3 First teleportation track

[0045] 4 Second Transfer Track

[0046] 5 Sample Transfer Frame

[0047] 6 Sample rack trays

[0048] Sample racks 7, 8, and 10

[0049] 9. Coagulation Analyzer Main Unit

[0050] 101 First Push Component

[0051] 102 Exit of the sample chamber to be tested

[0052] 103 The first side of the sample compartment to be tested

[0053] 104 The second side of the sample compartment to be tested

[0054] 1011 Propulsion Component

[0055] 10111 First end of the driving component 1011

[0056] 10112 The second end of the driving component 1011

[0057] 1012, 303, 408, 505 guide rails

[0058] Transmission components of 1013, 302, 404, and 504

[0059] Drive components 1014, 301, 403, and 503

[0060] 201 Import of the Recycled Sample Chamber

[0061] 304 guide groove

[0062] 305 First end of the first conveyor track

[0063] 306 The second end of the first conveyor track

[0064] 401 Inspection Tank

[0065] 4011 First end of the inspection tank

[0066] The second end of the 4012 test slot

[0067] Waiting position 4013

[0068] 4014 Sample needle aspiration position

[0069] 4015 Puncture sample needle aspiration site

[0070] 402 Recycling Tank

[0071] The first end of the 4021 recycling tank

[0072] The second end of the 4022 recycling tank

[0073] 4031 The first end of the drive component 403

[0074] 405 pull rod

[0075] 406 Compression Spring

[0076] 407 Lock Nut

[0077] 409 Fixture

[0078] 410 Mounting Plate

[0079] 501 First Transfer Tank

[0080] 502 Second Transfer Tank

[0081] 506 Transfer Platform

[0082] 507 Transfer Side Panel

[0083] The first end of the transfer rack in sample 508

[0084] The second end of the transfer rack in sample 509

[0085] The lower part of the second end of the transfer frame in sample 510

[0086] 5011 First end of the first transfer tank

[0087] 5021 Second Transfer Tank First End

[0088] 601 First Teleportation Slot

[0089] 602 Second Teleport Slot

[0090] 603 Sample rack tray bottom center

[0091] One end of the 604 sample rack tray

[0092] 6011 First end of the first transfer slot

[0093] 6012 The second end of the first conveyor slot

[0094] 6021 First end of the second transfer slot

[0095] 6022 The second end of the second transmission slot.

[0096] It should be understood that the accompanying drawings are not drawn to scale, but rather illustrate various features that are presented in a slightly simplified manner to explain the basic principles of the invention. In the accompanying drawings of this invention, the same reference numerals denote the same or equivalent parts of the invention. Detailed Implementation

[0097] Reference will now be made in detail to various embodiments of the invention, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings and described below. Although the invention will be described in conjunction with exemplary embodiments thereof, it will be understood that this specification is not intended to limit the invention to those exemplary embodiments. On the contrary, the invention is intended to cover not only the exemplary embodiments thereof, but also various alternatives, modifications, equivalents, and other embodiments included within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

[0098] In the following description, various exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0099] To more clearly illustrate the positional relationships of the various structures, a Cartesian coordinate system located in the horizontal plane has been added to all the diagrams. Both the x-axis and y-axis are horizontal axes, and the x-axis and y-axis point in the same direction across different diagrams. When it is stated that a structure can be translated along a certain axis, it means that it can be translated along both the positive and negative directions of that axis.

[0100] See Figures 1-3As shown, this invention relates to a sample system used in a coagulation analyzer. The sample system includes: a sample chamber 1 to be tested, a sample return chamber 2, a first transfer track 3, a second transfer track 4, and a sample transfer rack 5. The sample chamber 1 is located on one side of the coagulation analyzer body 9 in the negative x-axis direction and is used to store samples to be tested placed on a sample rack 10. The sample return chamber 2 is located on one side of the coagulation analyzer body 9 in the negative x-axis direction and is arranged parallel to the sample chamber 1 to be tested, and is used to store samples already submitted for testing placed on the sample rack 10. The first transfer track 3 is located on one side of the parallel sample chambers 1 to be tested and 2 in the positive x-axis direction and communicates with both the sample chamber 1 and the sample chamber 2 to be tested. The second transfer track 4 includes at least a parallel delivery slot 401 and a return slot 402, the first end 4011 of the delivery slot 401 and the first end 4021 of the return slot 402 both being connected to the first end 305 of the first transfer track 3. (At one end near the second conveying track 4) the sample to be tested, placed on the sample rack 10, is partially aspirated by the sample arm of the coagulation analyzer at a predetermined position on the delivery slot 401, becoming a delivered sample; the sample transfer rack 5 can translate along a direction perpendicular to the second conveying track 4, so that the first end 508 of the sample transfer rack 5 is connected to the second end 4012 of the delivery slot 401 and / or the second end 4022 of the recovery slot 402. The sample transfer rack 5 is used to transfer the sample rack 10 transferred from the delivery slot 401. Here, the direction perpendicular to the second conveying track 4 refers to the y-axis direction, that is, the sample transfer rack 5 can translate along the y-axis direction; the sample rack tray 6 can translate along the x-axis direction on the first conveying track 3, and is used to transfer the sample rack from the sample chamber 1 to the delivery slot 401, and the sample rack from the recovery slot 402 to the recovery sample chamber 2.

[0101] In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first end of the sample delivery tank 401 and the recovery tank 402 refers to the end closer to the first conveying track 3, and the second end of the sample delivery tank 401 and / or the recovery tank 402 refers to the end farther away from the first conveying track 3 (i.e., the end closer to the sample transfer rack 5). Under normal operating conditions, for the sample delivery tank 401, the first end 4011 is the inlet and the second end 4012 is the outlet; for the recovery tank 402, the first end 4021 is the outlet and the second end 4022 is the inlet.

[0102] The sample chamber 1 can store a large number of sample racks 10 arranged side by side containing samples to be tested, and the sample recovery chamber 2 can store a large number of sample racks 10 arranged side by side containing samples already submitted for testing. The single-row sample racks 10 are arranged along the x-axis (parallel to the x-axis) in both the sample chamber 1 and the sample recovery chamber 2. A single-row sample rack 10 can hold multiple test tubes, which are used to hold samples to be tested or samples already submitted for testing. The sample chamber 1 and the sample recovery chamber 2 are both located on the negative x-axis side of the coagulation analyzer body 9, and will not affect the layout of the internal structure of the coagulation analyzer body 9. Figures 1-3 The images show sample racks 10 stored in sample compartment 1 and sample recovery compartment 2.

[0103] Furthermore, the sample compartment 1 is provided with a first pushing component 101 and a second pushing component. The first pushing component 101 is used to push the sample rack containing the sample to be tested out of the sample compartment 1, and the second pushing component is used to push the sample rack containing the sample to be tested to move horizontally within the sample compartment 1.

[0104] For example, such as Figure 4 As shown, the first pushing assembly 101 includes a pushing component 1011, a guide rail 1012, a transmission component 1013, and a driving component 1014. The guide rail 1012 and the driving component 1014 are installed inside the sample compartment 1 to be tested. The output shaft of the driving component 1014 is connected to and drives the transmission component 1013 to rotate. The bottom of the pushing component 1011 is slidably mounted on the guide rail 1012. The first end 10111 of the pushing component 1011 is used to push the sample rack 10 containing the sample to be tested out of the sample compartment 1. The second end 10112 of the pushing component 1011 is connected to the transmission component 1013. The driving component 1014 drives the pushing component 1011 to slide on the guide rail 1012 through the transmission component 1013, thereby realizing the pushing of the sample rack 10 containing the sample to be tested by the first end 10111 of the pushing component 1011.

[0105] The transmission component 1013 can be a belt. The type of transmission component is not limited to this. It can be any form in the prior art, as long as it can achieve the above functions.

[0106] The drive component 1014 can be a motor. The type of drive component is not limited to this. It can be any form in the prior art, as long as it can achieve the above functions.

[0107] Furthermore, the sample system also includes a third pushing component and a fourth pushing component. The third pushing component is used to push the sample rack 10 containing the submitted samples back to the sample recovery chamber 2, and the fourth pushing component is used to straighten the sample rack 10 containing the submitted samples in the sample recovery chamber 2.

[0108] The structure and principle of the second, third and fourth propulsion components are the same as or similar to those of the first propulsion component 101, only their positions are different, and will not be described in detail here, nor are they shown in the figure.

[0109] Furthermore, the sample system also includes a first driving component, which includes a driving component 301 and a transmission component 302. The driving component 301 drives the sample rack tray 6 to translate on the first conveying track 3 through the transmission component 302.

[0110] For example, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, a guide rail 303 is provided below the first conveying track 3, and a guide groove 304 is provided on the first conveying track 3. The middle part of the sample rack tray 6 can be slidably installed in the guide groove 304, and the middle part 603 of the bottom of the sample rack tray 6 can be slidably installed on the guide rail 303. One end 604 of the bottom of the sample rack tray 6 is connected to the transmission component 302. The transmission component 302 is located on the side of the guide rail 303 away from the coagulation analyzer body 9 (i.e., the negative x-direction side in the figure). The output shaft of the drive component 301 is connected to the transmission component 302. The drive component 301 drives the sample rack tray 6 to translate on the first conveying track 3 by driving the rotation of the transmission component 302. Figure 6 The example shown is that the transmission component 302 is located on the side of the guide rail 303 away from the coagulation analyzer body 9 (i.e., the negative x-direction side in the figure). It should be understood that the transmission component 302 can also be located on the side of the guide rail 303 closer to the coagulation analyzer body 9 (i.e., the positive x-direction side in the figure).

[0111] The transmission component 302 can be a belt. The type of transmission component is not limited to this. It can be any form in the prior art, as long as it can achieve the above functions.

[0112] The drive component 301 can be a motor. The type of drive component is not limited to this. It can be any form in the prior art, as long as it can achieve the above functions.

[0113] Furthermore, the sample rack tray 6 includes an integrally designed, parallel first transfer slot 601 and second transfer slot 602.

[0114] The first end 305 of the first conveyor track 3 is the end closest to the second conveyor track 4, and the second end 306 of the first conveyor track 3 is the end furthest from the second conveyor track 4 (the end closest to the recovery sample chamber 2).

[0115] like Figure 7As shown, when the sample rack tray 6 is moved to the first end 305 of the first conveying track 3, the first end 6011 of the first conveying channel 601 is aligned with the inlet of the first end 4011 of the delivery channel 401, the second end 6012 of the first conveying channel 601 is aligned with the outlet 102 of the sample chamber 1 to be tested, and the first end 6021 of the second conveying channel 602 is aligned with the outlet of the first end 4021 of the recovery channel 402. At this time, the first conveying channel 601 acts as a bridge, and the sample rack 10 containing the sample to be tested from the sample chamber 1 is conveyed to the delivery channel 401 through the first conveying channel 601. The sample rack 10 containing the sample already tested from the recovery channel 402 can be transferred to the second conveying channel 602.

[0116] like Figure 8 As shown, when the sample rack tray 6 is moved to the second end 306 of the first conveyor track 3, the second end 6022 of the second conveyor trough 602 is aligned with the inlet 201 of the sample recovery chamber 2, and the sample rack 10 containing the submitted samples on the second conveyor trough 602 can be transferred to the sample recovery chamber 2. To more clearly illustrate the positional relationship between the two ends of the first conveyor trough 601 and the second conveyor trough 602, Figure 7 and Figure 8 Sample rack 10 was not shown in either of the diagrams.

[0117] Furthermore, the sample system also includes a second drive assembly, which includes a drive component 403 and a transmission component 404. The drive component 403 drives the sample rack 10, which is transferred from the sample rack tray 6 and / or the sample transfer rack 5, to translate on the second transfer track 4 via the transmission component 404.

[0118] For example, the output shaft of the drive component 403 is connected to the transmission component 404. The sample racks transferred from the sample rack tray 6 and / or the sample transfer rack 5 are placed directly on the transmission component 404. The drive component 403 drives the sample rack 10 located on the transmission component 404 to translate by driving the rotation of the transmission component 404.

[0119] For example, two drive components 403 and two transmission components 404 are provided. Parts of the two transmission components 404 are located at the bottom of the sample delivery slot 401 and the bottom of the recovery slot 402, respectively, forming the sample delivery slot 401 and the recovery slot 402 with the baffles on both sides. Each of the two transmission components 404 is connected to the output shaft of one drive component 403. The bottoms of the two drive components 403 are slidably mounted on the guide rail 408. The guide rail 408 is fixed on the mounting plate 410 below the second conveying track 4. The mounting plate 410 can be part of the coagulation analyzer body 9 or a separate component. The first end 4031 of each of the two drive components 403 is connected to a linkage spring mechanism. Since the connection relationship of the two drive components 403 is the same, it is only for ease of illustration and explanation. Figures 9-11The following embodiments will only describe the connection of one of the drive components 403 as an example.

[0120] like Figures 9-11 As shown, the fixing frame 409 and the guide rail 408 are both fixed on the mounting plate 410. The fixing frame 409 is provided with a pull rod 405 that passes through the fixing frame 409 and can slide. The first end 4051 of the pull rod 405 is connected to the first end 4031 of the drive component 403. The second end 4052 of the pull rod 405 is provided with a lock nut 407. A compression spring 406 sleeved on the pull rod 405 is connected between the lock nut 407 and the fixing frame 409.

[0121] The fixing frame 409 has a through hole for the pull rod 405 to pass through. The pull rod 405 can slide along the x-axis in the figure within the through hole. The fixing frame 409 serves to support the pull rod 405 in the vertical direction and to fix the first end 4061 of the compression spring 406.

[0122] The fixed bracket 409 is fixed and the first end 4061 of the compression spring 406 is fixed. After the lock nut 407 is tightened, the compression spring 406 exerts a force in the negative x-axis direction on the second end 4062 of the compression spring 406 due to the elastic force generated by compression.

[0123] The fixed bracket 409 is stationary, and the compression spring 406 is in a compressed state. Therefore, the first end 4061 of the compression spring 406 (i.e., the end connected to the fixed bracket 409) is stationary. The elastic force generated by the compression of the compression spring 406 will cause the second end 4062 of the compression spring 406 to drive the lock nut 407 to move in the direction away from the guide rail 408 (i.e., the negative x-axis direction). The lock nut 407 is locked together with the pull rod 405, which will drive the pull rod 405 to move in the direction away from the guide rail 408 (i.e., the negative x-axis direction). The pull rod 405 generates a first pulling force that drives the drive component 403 to move in the direction close to the fixed bracket 409 (i.e., the negative x-axis direction). At the same time, the transmission component 404 has a second pulling force that drives the drive component 403 in the direction away from the fixed bracket 409 (i.e., the positive x-axis direction). The first pulling force and the second pulling force will achieve a dynamic balance.

[0124] If the transmission component 404 becomes loose or deviates during operation (i.e., the second tension decreases), the first tension will be greater than the second tension. The drive component 403 will automatically move along the direction closest to the fixed frame 409 (i.e., the negative x-axis direction), thereby tightening the transmission component 404. During tightening, the second tension increases and the first tension decreases until they are equal, thus achieving the effect of keeping the transmission component 404 under constant tension. The linkage spring mechanism tightens the belt, ensuring it is in a pre-tensioned state.

[0125] It should be noted that during the operation of the transmission component 404, the first tension and the second tension will achieve a dynamic balance, which is a fine-tuning process, and the sliding of the drive component 403 on the guide rail 408 is also a very small distance range.

[0126] Alternatively, the spring tension can be controlled by adjusting the position of the lock nut 407 at the second end 4052 of the pull rod 405.

[0127] The transmission component 404 can be a belt. The type of transmission component is not limited to this. It can be any form in the prior art, as long as it can achieve the above functions.

[0128] The drive component 403 can be a motor. The type of drive component is not limited to this. It can be any form in the prior art, as long as it can achieve the above functions.

[0129] Furthermore, such as Figure 12 As shown, the sample delivery slot 401 has a waiting position 4013, a sample needle aspiration position 4014, and a puncture sample needle aspiration position 4015. The waiting position 4013, the sample needle aspiration position 4014, and the puncture sample needle aspiration position 4015 are equipped with corresponding sensors (not shown in the figure) to monitor in real time whether the sample rack 10 has reached the three positions of waiting position 4013, sample needle aspiration position 4014, and puncture sample needle aspiration position 4015.

[0130] The sensor monitors whether the sample rack 10 of the subsequent sample has reached the waiting position 4013, reducing the waiting time caused by the sample introduction path and facilitating the software experimental response processing.

[0131] If the sample needs to be aspirated after puncture, go directly to the aspiration position 4015 of the puncture sample needle and rely on the sensor next to the aspiration position 4015 for detection; if no puncture is required, aspirate directly at the aspiration position 4014 of the sample needle.

[0132] After the sensor detects that the sample holder 10 has reached the sample needle aspiration position 4014, the sensor next to the sample needle aspiration position 4014 notifies the coagulation analyzer to control the sample arm to aspirate the sample above the sample needle aspiration position 4014.

[0133] After the sensor detects that the sample holder 10 has reached the puncture needle aspiration position 4015, the sensor next to the puncture needle aspiration position 4015 notifies the coagulation analyzer to control the sample arm to aspirate the sample above the puncture needle aspiration position 4015. After a portion of the sample has been aspirated from the sample needle aspiration position 4014 or the puncture needle aspiration position 4015, the sample to be tested on the sample holder 10 becomes the submitted sample.

[0134] Furthermore, the sample transfer rack 5 includes two parallel transfer slots of an integral design. Figure 3 , Figures 13-16 For example, the two transfer slots are the first transfer slot 501 and the second transfer slot 502, respectively. When the sample transfer rack 5 is moved to align the first end 5011 of the first transfer slot 501 with the second end 4012 of the sample delivery slot 401 (see...) Figure 13 The sample rack 10, containing the submitted samples, from the sample delivery slot 401 is transferred to the first transfer slot 501 (see [reference]). Figure 14 Then, the sample transfer rack 5 is moved to align the first end 5011 of the first transfer tank 501 with the second end 4022 of the recycling tank 402 (see reference). Figure 15 The sample rack 10, containing the submitted samples, on the first transfer tank 501 is transferred to the recovery tank 402 (see reference). Figure 16 Thus, the sample transfer rack 5 completes its transfer function to the sample rack 10 containing the submitted samples. Figures 13-16 The transfer of submitted samples is accomplished through the first transfer slot 501. In addition, the transfer of submitted samples can also be accomplished using the second transfer slot 502, with the specific process being the same as that of the first transfer slot 501, and will not be repeated here. During the transfer of the sample rack containing submitted samples, the second end 4012 of the submission slot 401 simply serves as an outlet, only needing to transfer the sample rack containing submitted samples to the transfer slot.

[0135] In addition to its conventional function of transferring submitted samples, the sample transfer rack 5 can also be used for expedited processing of urgent samples. The specific principle is as follows:

[0136] like Figures 17-22 As shown, when a sample rack 7 containing samples under inspection on the sample delivery slot 401 has not yet completed the scheduled sampling work, and a sample rack 8 containing urgent samples needs to be processed urgently, the sample rack 8 containing urgent samples is placed into the sample chamber 1 to be inspected. The sample rack containing ordinary samples and the sample rack containing urgent samples are distinguished by barcodes.

[0137] After the sample rack 8 containing urgent samples is scanned and identified, the sample transfer rack 5 is moved to align the first end 5011 of the first transfer slot 501 with the second end 4012 of the delivery slot 401 (see reference). Figure 17 The sample rack 7 containing the samples under inspection is transferred to the first transfer tank 501 for temporary storage (see...). Figure 18 Then, move the sample transfer rack 5 to align the first end 5021 of the second transfer slot 502 with the second end 4012 of the sample delivery slot 401 (see...). Figure 19 ).

[0138] The sample rack 8 containing urgent samples is conveyed to the first end 4011 of the sample delivery slot 401; normal sampling is performed on the urgent samples placed on the sample rack 8 on the sample delivery slot 401. After the sampling of the urgent samples placed on the sample rack 8 is completed, the sample rack 8 containing the urgent samples is transferred to the second transfer slot 502. At this time, only the second transfer slot 502, which temporarily stores the sample rack 8, is connected to the sample delivery slot 401 (see...). Figure 20 ).

[0139] The sample transfer rack 5 is moved until the first end 5021 of the second transfer trough 502 is aligned with the second end 4022 of the recovery trough 402. At this time, the first end 5011 of the first transfer trough 501 is also aligned with the second end 4012 of the sample delivery trough 401 (see reference). Figure 21 At this point, the sample rack 8 containing the urgent samples is transferred to the return tank 402, while the sample rack 7 containing the samples under inspection is transferred back to the inspection tank 401 to continue the scheduled sampling process (see [reference]). Figure 22 This allows for expedited processing of urgent samples. Of course, the functions of the first transfer slot 501 and the second transfer slot 502 are interchangeable, but the principle remains the same, and will not be elaborated further.

[0140] During expedited processing, the second end 4012 of the sample delivery slot 401 serves as both an outlet and an inlet. When the second end 4012 of the sample delivery slot 401 acts as an outlet, it is used to transfer the sample rack 7 and sample rack 8 to the first transfer slot 501 and the second transfer slot 502, respectively. When the second end 4012 of the sample delivery slot 401 acts as an inlet, it is used to receive the sample rack 7 temporarily stored in the first transfer slot 501.

[0141] Furthermore, the sample system also includes a third driving component, which includes a driving component 503 and a transmission component 504. The driving component 503 drives the sample transfer frame 5 to translate along a direction perpendicular to the second transfer track 4 (i.e., the sample transfer frame 5 is along the y-axis direction in the figure) through the transmission component 504.

[0142] For example, such as Figure 23 and Figure 24 As shown, the output shaft of the drive component 503 is connected to the transmission component 504. The second end 509 of the sample transfer frame 5 is slidably mounted on the guide rail 505. The lower part 510 of the second end 509 of the sample transfer frame 5 is connected to the transmission component 504. The drive component 503 drives the transmission component 504 to rotate, thereby driving the sample transfer frame 5 to translate in the y-axis direction. The sample transfer frame 5 is composed of a side transfer baffle 507 and a transfer base plate 506 located at the bottom of the transfer baffle 507. A part of the transmission component 404 is wound around the transfer base plate 506. The transmission component 504 drives the side transfer baffle 507 to translate, thereby driving the sample frame located in the transfer slot to translate along the y-axis direction on the transfer base plate 506.

[0143] The transmission component 504 can be a belt. The type of transmission component is not limited to this. It can be any form in the prior art, as long as it can achieve the above functions.

[0144] The drive component 503 can be a motor. The type of drive component is not limited to this. It can be any form in the prior art, as long as it can achieve the above functions.

[0145] Furthermore, the sample system also includes a cover, which is detachably installed above the sample chamber 1 to be tested, the sample recovery chamber 2, and the first conveying track 3. When it is necessary to take out or store relevant samples, the cover can be opened to perform relevant operations.

[0146] For example, the cover is made of transparent material to facilitate observation of the interior of the sample chamber 1 to be tested, the sample chamber 2 to be recycled, and the situation on the first conveying track 3.

[0147] The following will further explain the usage process of the sample system of the present invention:

[0148] The sample racks 10, which contain multiple rows of samples to be tested, are stored in the sample compartment 1.

[0149] The sample rack 10 containing the sample to be tested is pushed along the positive y-axis direction by the second pushing component from the second side 104 of the sample chamber 1 to the first side 103 of the sample chamber 1. The sample rack located on the first side 103 of the sample chamber 1 is aligned with the outlet 102 of the sample chamber 1. At this time, the sample rack 10 is on the same straight line as the sample delivery slot 401.

[0150] When the sample rack tray 6 is moved horizontally to the first end 305 of the first conveying track 3 under the drive of the first driving component, the first end 6011 of the first conveying groove 601 is aligned with the inlet of the first end 4011 of the inspection groove 401, the second end 6012 of the first conveying groove 601 is aligned with the outlet 102 of the sample chamber 1 to be inspected, and the first end 6021 of the second conveying groove 602 is aligned with the outlet of the first end 4021 of the recycling groove 402. The sample rack 10 containing the sample to be inspected from the sample chamber 1 to be inspected is conveyed to the inspection groove 401 through the first conveying groove 601 under the push of the first pushing component.

[0151] The sample to be tested, stored on the sample rack 10, is driven by the second drive component and transferred from the first end 4011 of the sample delivery slot 401 to the second end 4012 of the sample delivery slot 401. During this process, the sample to be tested stored on the sample rack 10 passes through the waiting position 4013, the sample needle aspiration position 4014, and the puncture sample needle aspiration position 4015 in sequence. When passing through these three positions, the sensor on the side detects its position and transmits it to the controller of the coagulation analyzer. The controller controls the first drive component to pause rotation, so that the sample to be tested stored on the sample rack 10 stays at these three positions for a specified time, so that part of the sample is aspirated by the sample arm of the coagulation analyzer and becomes a delivered sample, thus completing the delivery work.

[0152] When the sample transfer rack 5 is moved horizontally under the drive of the third drive component to align the first end 5011 of the first transfer slot 501 with the second end 4012 of the delivery slot 401, the sample rack 10 containing the delivered sample is transferred from the delivery slot 401 to the first transfer slot 501 under the drive of the second drive component.

[0153] When the sample transfer rack 5 is moved horizontally under the drive of the third drive component to align the first end 5011 of the first transfer slot 501 with the second end 4022 of the recycling slot 402, the sample rack 10 containing the submitted samples is transferred from the first transfer slot 501 to the recycling slot 402 under the drive of the second drive component.

[0154] The sample rack 10, which contains the submitted samples, is driven by the second drive assembly and transferred from the second end 4022 of the recycling tank 402 to the first end 4021 of the recycling tank 402.

[0155] Since the sample rack tray 6 is moved to the first end 305 of the first conveying track 3, the first end 6021 of the second conveying groove 602 is already aligned with the outlet of the first end 4021 of the recycling groove 402, and the sample rack 10 containing the submitted samples can be directly conveyed to the second conveying groove 602.

[0156] When the sample rack tray 6 is moved to the second end 306 of the first conveying track 3 under the action of the third drive component, the second end 6022 of the second conveying groove 602 is aligned with the inlet 201 of the recovery sample chamber 2, and the sample rack 10 containing the submitted samples is conveyed to the recovery sample chamber 2 under the push of the third push component.

[0157] The sample rack 10 containing the submitted samples is transferred from the first side 202 of the sample recovery chamber 2 to the second side 203 of the sample recovery chamber 2 under the action of the fourth drive component. At this point, the routine submission of a sample rack 10 containing samples to be submitted for testing is completed.

[0158] If there are urgent samples requiring expedited processing, driven by the third drive component, the sample transfer rack 5 is moved horizontally to align the first end 5011 of the first transfer slot 501 with the second end 4012 of the inspection slot 401. The sample rack 7, containing the samples under inspection, is then transferred to the first transfer slot 501 for temporary storage under the drive of the second transmission component (see...). Figure 17 and Figure 18 The sample transfer rack 5, driven by the third drive assembly, moves horizontally to the first end 5021 of the second transfer slot 502, aligning with the second end 4012 of the inspection slot 401 (see reference). Figure 19 The sample rack 8 containing urgent samples takes samples on the sample delivery slot 401. After the urgent samples on the sample rack 8 are taken, the sample rack 8 containing urgent samples is transferred to the second transfer slot 502. Then the sample transfer rack 5 is moved horizontally to align the first end 5021 of the second transfer slot 502 with the second end 4202 of the recovery slot 402. Driven by the second drive assembly, the sample rack 8 containing urgent samples and the sample rack 7 containing samples under inspection are respectively transferred to the recovery slot 402 and the return inspection slot 401. The sample rack 7 containing samples under inspection continues to complete the predetermined sampling work. The sample rack 8 containing urgent samples is transferred to the recovery sample chamber 2 through the recovery slot 402 and the first conveyor track.

[0159] The foregoing description of specific exemplary embodiments of the invention is for illustrative and descriptive purposes. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed, and it will be apparent that many modifications and variations can be made in light of the foregoing teachings. The exemplary embodiments were chosen and described to explain certain principles of the invention and its practical application, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to make and utilize various exemplary embodiments of the invention and their different alternatives and modifications. The scope of the invention is intended to be defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A sample system for use in a coagulation analyzer, characterized in that, The sample system comprises: a sample to be tested bin arranged on one side of the coagulation analyzer body and used for storing the sample to be tested arranged on the sample rack; a sample to be recycled bin arranged on one side of the coagulation analyzer body and parallel to the sample to be tested bin and used for storing the sample to be recycled arranged on the sample rack; a first conveying track arranged on one side of the parallel sample to be tested bin and sample to be recycled bin and in communication with the sample to be recycled bin and the sample to be tested bin; a second conveying track comprising at least a sample to be tested groove and a sample to be recycled groove in parallel, the first end of the sample to be tested groove and the first end of the sample to be recycled groove are in communication with one end of the first conveying track, the sample to be tested arranged on the sample rack becomes the sample to be recycled after a part of the sample is sucked by the sample arm of the coagulation analyzer at a specified position on the sample to be tested groove; a sample transfer rack, the sample transfer rack can be translated along a direction perpendicular to the second conveying track to realize that one end of the sample transfer rack is in communication with the second end of the sample to be tested groove and / or the second end of the sample to be recycled groove, and the sample transfer rack is used for transferring the sample rack transmitted from the sample to be tested groove; a sample rack tray, the sample rack tray can be translated on the first conveying track, used for conveying the sample rack transmitted from the sample to be tested bin to the sample to be tested groove and conveying the sample rack transmitted from the sample to be recycled groove to the sample to be recycled bin; wherein the sample transfer rack comprises a first transfer groove and a second transfer groove designed in one body in parallel, the first end of the first transfer groove is aligned with the second end of the sample to be tested groove by translating the sample transfer rack, the sample rack loaded with the sample to be tested is conveyed to the first transfer groove for temporary storage, and then the first end of the second transfer groove is aligned with the second end of the sample to be tested groove by translating the sample transfer rack.

2. The sample system of claim 1, wherein, The sample system further comprises a first driving assembly, the first driving assembly is used for driving the sample rack tray to be translated on the first conveying track.

3. The sample system of claim 1, wherein, The sample system further comprises a second driving assembly, the second driving assembly is used for driving the sample rack conveyed from the sample rack tray and / or the sample transfer rack to be translated on the second conveying track.

4. The sample system of claim 3, wherein, The second driving assembly comprises two driving parts and two transmission parts, a part of the two transmission parts are respectively arranged on the bottom of the sample to be tested groove and the bottom of the sample to be recycled groove and respectively form the sample to be tested groove and the sample to be recycled groove with the two side baffles, the bottom of the two driving parts is slidably installed on a guide rail, the guide rail is fixed on a mounting plate below the second conveying track, one end of the two driving parts is respectively connected with a connecting rod spring mechanism, the connecting rod spring mechanism comprises: a fixed frame installed on the mounting plate, a pull rod penetrating through the fixed frame and being slidable is arranged on the fixed frame, one end of the pull rod is connected with the driving part, the other end of the pull rod is provided with a lock nut, a compression spring sleeved on the pull rod is connected between the lock nut and the fixed frame.

5. The sample system of claim 1, wherein, The sample system further comprises a third driving assembly, the third driving assembly is used for driving the sample transfer rack to be translated along a direction perpendicular to the second conveying track.

6. The sample system of claim 1, wherein, The sample system further comprises a sensor, the sensor is used for detecting the position of the sample to be tested arranged on the sample rack on the sample to be tested groove.

7. The sample system of claim 1, wherein, The sample rack tray comprises integrally designed first and second conveying grooves, when the sample rack tray is located at the first end of the first conveying track, two ends of the first conveying groove are respectively aligned with the inlet of the submission groove and the outlet of the sample rack to be tested, and the first end of the second conveying groove is aligned with the outlet of the recycling groove; when the sample rack tray is located at the second end of the first conveying track, the second end of the second conveying groove is aligned with the inlet of the recycling sample rack.

8. The sample system of claim 7, wherein, The sample rack to be tested is provided with a first pushing assembly and a second pushing assembly, the first pushing assembly is used to push the sample rack containing the sample to be tested out of the sample rack to be tested, and the second pushing assembly is used to push the sample rack containing the sample to be tested to translate in the sample rack to be tested.

9. The sample system of claim 7, wherein, The sample system further comprises a third pushing assembly and a fourth pushing assembly, the third pushing assembly is used to push the sample rack containing the submitted sample back into the recycling sample rack, and the fourth pushing assembly is used to correct the sample rack containing the submitted sample in the recycling sample rack.

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