An incubator and fully automatic indirect immunofluorescence analyzer

By setting up independent constant temperature and humidity incubation units and cover structures in the incubator, precise temperature and humidity control of each incubation unit is achieved, solving the problem of inconsistent temperature and humidity in the incubator in the prior art and improving incubation accuracy and stability.

CN114768892BActive Publication Date: 2025-10-03GUANGZHOU KANGRUN BIOTECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202210542517.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
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Filing Date
2022-05-18
Publication Date
2025-10-03
Estimated Expiration
2042-05-18

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Technical Problem

Existing incubators have insufficient precision in constant temperature and humidity control, resulting in inconsistent incubation time and environmental conditions for samples at different locations, and opening the lid easily disrupts the temperature and humidity balance.

Method used

An incubator is designed with multiple independent constant temperature and humidity incubation units. Each unit is connected to a humidity control device and equipped with a cover to restrict air flow, so as to achieve independent temperature and humidity control for each unit and ensure accuracy.

Benefits of technology

The constant temperature and humidity control accuracy of the incubator is improved, the air diffusion time after humidity adjustment is reduced, the environmental consistency of each incubation unit is ensured, and the impact of opening the cover on temperature and humidity is reduced.

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Abstract

An incubator and a fully automatic indirect immunofluorescence analyzer having the incubator, wherein the incubator is provided with a main body, a humidity regulating device and a plurality of constant temperature and humidity incubation units for storing slides, all of the constant temperature and humidity incubation units are arranged inside the cavity of the main body, and the interiors of the plurality of constant temperature and humidity incubation units are connected to the humidity regulating device. Each of the constant temperature and humidity incubation units is provided with a placement plate for carrying slides and a cover body for restricting air flow, the placement plate is assembled on the main body, and the cover body is covered on the placement plate. The incubator of the present invention, by providing a plurality of constant temperature and humidity incubation units, each of which is connected to the humidity regulating device, independently adjusts the temperature, humidity and other environmental conditions of each constant temperature and humidity incubation unit to ensure the environmental accuracy within each constant temperature and humidity incubation unit.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of immunofluorescence analysis equipment, and in particular to an incubator and a full-automatic indirect immunofluorescence analyzer having the incubator. Background Art

[0002] Immunofluorescence technology was first developed in the early 1940s, with Coons et al. successfully using fluorescein-labeled antibodies to detect soluble pneumococcal polysaccharide antigens in mouse tissue sections in 1941. The assay principle involves binding fluorescently labeled antibodies or antigens to the corresponding antigens or antibodies in a sample (cells, tissues, or isolated substances, etc.), and analyzing the sample using appropriate fluorescence detection techniques. Fluorescent pigments can not only bind to antibody globulins, useful for detecting or locating various antigens, but can also bind to other proteins, useful for detecting or locating antibodies. Immunofluorescence analysis requires the use of an incubator, which maintains a constant temperature and humidity environment for sample incubation.

[0003] The incubators of the prior art are usually provided with a chamber for accommodating slides, which is covered by a cover to form a relatively closed space. Usually, humid air is introduced into the closed space, and the temperature is regulated and controlled inside the chamber. The humid air entering the closed space gradually diffuses to other areas inside the chamber. On the one hand, the diffusion process of the gas requires a certain amount of time. During this period, the humidity at different positions in the chamber cannot be guaranteed to be consistent. Often, the sample at the position where the gas diffuses the latest may meet the environmental conditions later than the sample at the position that meets the environmental conditions earlier. As a result, although the samples are incubated in the same incubator, the actual incubation time of the samples at different positions is quite different. Moreover, when it is necessary to take out or put in the slide, the outer cover is often opened. At this time, the humid air in the chamber will overflow, and the air in the external environment will enter the chamber, which can easily disrupt the temperature and humidity balance inside the chamber. Only after the outer cover is closed for a period of time can the temperature and humidity inside the chamber return to a balanced state. Therefore, the incubators of the prior art are difficult to ensure the accuracy of constant temperature and humidity control.

[0004] Therefore, in view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, it is necessary to provide an incubator and a full-automatic indirect immunofluorescence analyzer with the incubator to solve the shortcomings of the existing technology. Summary of the Invention

[0005] One of the purposes of the present invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide an incubator that can independently adjust the temperature, humidity and other environmental conditions of each constant temperature and humidity incubation unit, thereby improving the accuracy of constant temperature and humidity control.

[0006] The above-mentioned purpose of the present invention is achieved through the following technical measures:

[0007] An incubator is provided, comprising a main body, a humidity regulating device, and a plurality of constant temperature and humidity incubation units for storing slides, wherein all the constant temperature and humidity incubation units are arranged inside a cavity of the main body, and the interiors of the plurality of constant temperature and humidity incubation units are connected to the humidity regulating device.

[0008] Each of the constant temperature and humidity incubation units is provided with a placement plate and a cover body for carrying a slide, the placement plate is assembled with the main body, and the cover body is covered on the placement plate.

[0009] Preferably, the placement plate is provided with at least one carrying area for carrying a slide, and the cover is detachably provided above the carrying area.

[0010] Preferably, the placement plate is provided with at least one carrying area, and each of the carrying areas carries at least one carrier, and the cover body is provided correspondingly above each of the carrying areas.

[0011] Preferably, the number of the above-mentioned covers corresponds to the number of the bearing areas.

[0012] Preferably, the above-mentioned carrying area is provided with a accommodating cavity, an air cavity and an air hole for accommodating the carrier, the air cavity is communicated with the accommodating cavity, the air hole is connected to the air outlet end of the humidity regulating device, and the air hole is located in the air cavity area.

[0013] Preferably, the bearing area is further provided with a receiving groove matching the cover body, the receiving groove is located at the periphery of the accommodating cavity, and the cover body is detachably provided above the receiving groove.

[0014] Preferably, the cover body is provided with a clearance groove, and the clearance groove and the notch of the accommodating cavity form a channel for the end of the carrier to protrude from the accommodating cavity, and the air hole is away from the channel.

[0015] Preferably, the cover body is provided with a cover body, a surrounding edge and a convex edge, the surrounding edge is integrally connected to the lower end surface of the cover body, the surrounding edge is detachably fastened to the receiving groove, and the convex edge is integrally connected to the upper end surface of the cover body.

[0016] Preferably, the above-mentioned clearance groove is composed of a notch on one side of the surrounding edge.

[0017] Preferably, the humidity regulating device is provided with a water storage tank, a first blowing pump and a first suction pump, the air outlet pipe of the first blowing pump extends to the inner bottom of the water storage tank, the air inlet pipe of the first suction pump is sealed and assembled with the tank mouth of the water storage tank, and the air outlet pipe of the first suction pump is connected to the air hole.

[0018] The air outlet pipe of the first air suction pump is defined as a first pipe body.

[0019] Preferably, the first tube body is provided with a delivery pipe and a plurality of branch pipes, the air inlet end of the delivery pipe is sealed and assembled with the tank mouth of the water storage tank, the plurality of branch pipes are respectively connected with the delivery pipe, and each of the air holes is connected with a branch pipe.

[0020] The incubator of the present invention is also provided with a temperature regulating device, which is assembled inside the main body, and the placement plate is assembled on the upper surface of the temperature regulating device, and the placement plate is attached to the upper surface of the heating film of the temperature regulating device, and the lower surface of the heating film is assembled with an epoxy resin plate.

[0021] The incubator of the present invention is further provided with a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor and an outer cover. The temperature sensor is assembled inside the chamber, the outer cover covers the chamber, and the temperature sensor is assembled in the middle of the heating film.

[0022] Preferably, the number of the above-mentioned covers corresponds to the number of the bearing areas.

[0023] Another object of the present invention is to provide a fully automatic indirect immunofluorescence analyzer with an incubator to avoid the shortcomings of the prior art. The fully automatic indirect immunofluorescence analyzer with an incubator can improve the accuracy of constant temperature and humidity control.

[0024] The above-mentioned purpose of the present invention is achieved through the following technical measures:

[0025] Provided is a full-automatic indirect immunofluorescence analyzer with an incubator, which is provided with the incubator as described above.

[0026] The present invention provides an incubator and a fully automatic indirect immunofluorescence analyzer having the incubator, wherein the incubator is provided with a main body, a humidity regulating device and a plurality of constant temperature and humidity incubation units for storing slides, all of the constant temperature and humidity incubation units are arranged inside the cavity of the main body, and the interiors of the plurality of constant temperature and humidity incubation units are connected to the humidity regulating device. Each of the constant temperature and humidity incubation units is provided with a placement plate for carrying slides and a cover body for restricting air flow, the placement plate is assembled on the main body, and the cover body is covered on the placement plate. The incubator of the present invention, by providing a plurality of constant temperature and humidity incubation units, each of which is connected to the humidity regulating device, independently adjusts the temperature, humidity and other environmental conditions of each constant temperature and humidity incubation unit to ensure the environmental accuracy within each constant temperature and humidity incubation unit. The internal space of each constant temperature and humidity incubation unit is relatively small, much smaller than the space of the chamber. Therefore, the humidity-conditioned air can quickly reach the set temperature and humidity within each constant temperature and humidity incubation unit, eliminating the need for the humidified air to gradually diffuse throughout the entire chamber before the entire chamber reaches the set temperature and humidity. This greatly reduces the diffusion time of the humidity-conditioned air. Furthermore, even if there is significant air flow within the chamber of the incubator of the present invention, the air flow will not be significantly affected because the cover forms a uniformly enclosed area for the placement plates. Therefore, the present invention can improve the accuracy of constant temperature and humidity control. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] The present invention is further described with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the contents in the accompanying drawings do not constitute any limitation to the present invention.

[0028] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an incubator.

[0029] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram from another angle.

[0030] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the incubator structure with the hidden part placed behind the plate.

[0031] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the structure of the constant temperature and humidity incubation unit.

[0032] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Schematic diagram from another angle.

[0033] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the structure for placing the board.

[0034] Figure 7 It is a structural diagram of the cover.

[0035] Figure 8Schematic diagram of the structure of the adsorption device.

[0036] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the adsorption device and the three-axis moving device during assembly.

[0037] exist Figures 1 to 9 Including:

[0038] Main body 100,

[0039] Humidity control device 200,

[0040] Water storage tank 210,

[0041] First air pump 220,

[0042] First suction pump 230, delivery pipe 231, branch pipe 232,

[0043] Constant temperature and humidity incubation unit 300,

[0044] Placement plate 310,

[0045] Cover body 320, recess 321, cover body 322, edge 323, convex edge 324, bearing area 330, air hole 331, receiving groove 332, receiving cavity 333, air cavity 334,

[0046] Channel 340,

[0047] Temperature adjustment device 400,

[0048] Humidity sensor 500, temperature sensor 600, slide 700, adsorption device 800, robotic arm 810, second air pump 820, solenoid valve 830, second air pump 840, pressure monitor 850, air pipe 860,

[0049] Three-axis moving device 900. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0050] The technical solution of the present invention is further described with reference to the following examples.

[0051] Example 1.

[0052] An incubator, such as Figures 1 to 7 As shown, a main body 100, a humidity regulating device and a plurality of constant temperature and humidity incubation units 300 for storing slides 700 are provided. All the constant temperature and humidity incubation units 300 are arranged inside the cavity of the main body 100, and the interiors of the plurality of constant temperature and humidity incubation units 300 are connected to the humidity regulating device.

[0053] Each constant temperature and humidity incubation unit 300 is provided with a placement plate 310 for carrying the slide 700 and a cover 320 for restricting air flow. The placement plate 310 is assembled with the main body 100 , and the cover 320 is covered on the placement plate 310 .

[0054] It should be noted that the constant temperature and humidity incubation units 300 of the present invention are all connected to the humidity regulating device, so that the humidity-regulated air flows from each constant temperature and humidity incubation unit 300 to other positions in the chamber, thereby ensuring the humidity value of the area where the constant temperature and humidity incubation unit 300 is located, and each constant temperature and humidity incubation unit 300 is provided with a cover body 320, which is provided on the placement plate 310 carrying the carrier 700, thereby limiting the air flow around the carrier 700. Even if the air inside the chamber flows significantly when the carrier 700 is taken out and placed, it will not have a significant impact on the air around the carrier 700, thereby improving the constant temperature and humidity control accuracy.

[0055] When the incubator of the present invention is in normal use, the direction of the incubator with reference to the ground is defined as the lower side of the incubator, while the direction opposite to the ground is defined as the upper side of the incubator.

[0056] The placement plate 310 of the present invention is provided with at least one carrying area 330, and each carrying area 330 carries at least one carrier 7000. A cover body 320 is provided above each carrying area 330, and the number of the cover bodies 320 corresponds to the number of the carrying areas 330.

[0057] It should be noted that each placement plate 310 of the present invention may be provided with one loading area 330, or may be provided with two, three, four, five, eight, or other loading areas 330. When multiple loading areas 330 are provided, such a placement plate 310 can simplify the assembly of the placement plate 310 and increase the loading capacity of the slides 700. In this embodiment, each placement plate 310 is provided with three loading areas 330.

[0058] The carrying area 330 is provided with a accommodating cavity 333 for accommodating the carrier 700, an air cavity 334 and an air hole 331. The air cavity 334 is connected to the accommodating cavity 333, and the air hole 331 is connected to the air outlet end of the humidity regulating device. The air hole 331 is located in the air cavity 334 area.

[0059] The carrying area 330 is further provided with a clearance groove 321 and a receiving groove 332 that matches the cover 320. The clearance groove 321 is located at the edge of the receiving cavity 333, and the receiving groove 332 is located on the periphery of the receiving cavity 333. The cover 320 is removably mounted above the receiving groove 332. The cover 320 is provided with the clearance groove 321. The clearance groove 321 and the notch in the receiving cavity 333 form a channel 340 for the end of the slide 700 to protrude from the receiving cavity 333. The air hole 331 is located away from the channel 340.

[0060] It should be noted that the air hole 331 of the present invention is located in the air cavity 334, so the carrier 700 will not block the air hole 331, and the function of the air hole 331 being away from the channel 340 is to allow the humidity-adjusted air to flow from the air cavity 334 to the accommodating cavity 333, and then flow out of the constant temperature and humidity incubation unit 300 from the channel 340, thereby ensuring that the air flows through the surface of the carrier 700, thereby better controlling the humidity of the carrier 700.

[0061] The cover body 320 comprises a cover body 322, a skirt 323, and a flange 324. The skirt 323 is integrally connected to the lower end surface of the cover body 322 and removably engages with the receiving groove 332. The flange 324 is integrally connected to the upper end surface of the cover body 322. The clearance groove 321 is formed by a notch on one side of the skirt 323.

[0062] It should be noted that the function of the surrounding edge 323 of the present invention is to reduce the air from overflowing from other parts.

[0063] The humidity control device is equipped with a water storage tank 210, a first air pump 220, and a first air suction pump 230. The outlet pipe of the first air pump 220 extends to the inner bottom of the water storage tank 210. The air inlet pipe of the first air suction pump 230 is sealed with the opening of the water storage tank 210. The outlet pipe of the first air suction pump 230 is connected to the air hole 331. The outlet pipe of the first air suction pump 230 is defined as the first tube body. The first tube body is equipped with a delivery pipe 231 and multiple branch pipes 232. The air inlet end of the delivery pipe 231 is sealed with the opening of the water storage tank 210. The multiple branch pipes 232 are respectively connected to the delivery pipe 231. Each air hole 331 is connected to a branch pipe 232.

[0064] The incubator of the present invention is also provided with a temperature regulating device 400, which is assembled inside the main body 100, and the placing plate 310 is assembled on the upper surface of the temperature regulating device 400, and the placing plate 310 and the upper surface of the heating film (not shown in the figure) of the temperature regulating device 400, and the lower surface of the heating film is assembled with an epoxy resin plate (not shown in the figure).

[0065] It should be noted that the heating film of the present invention is directly attached to the placement plate 310. Since the placement plate 310 is made of metal, such as aluminum, the heat generated by the heating film is quickly transferred to the placement plate 310. The epoxy resin plate serves as insulation and heat insulation.

[0066] It should be noted that those skilled in the art should be aware of the connection and model selection of the heating film, which will not be described here one by one.

[0067] The incubator of the present invention is further provided with a humidity sensor 500, a temperature sensor 600, and an outer cover (not shown). The temperature sensor 600 is mounted inside the chamber, the outer cover is closed over the chamber, and the temperature sensor 600 is mounted in the middle of the heating film. The temperature sensor 600 is located in the middle of the heating film so that it can accurately detect the temperature in real time.

[0068] Through multiple experiments, it is verified that although the humidity sensor 500 of the present invention is arranged inside the chamber, when the outer cover is closed, the humidity value collected by the humidity sensor 500 is basically consistent with the humidity value of the bearing area 330.

[0069] The process of taking and placing the slide 700 of the incubator of the present invention, the humidity adjustment process of the humidity adjustment device, and the temperature adjustment process of the temperature adjustment device 400 are as follows:

[0070] Taking and placing the slide 700: Place the slide 700 into the corresponding receiving cavity 333, and then cover the cover 320 above the receiving cavity 333. After the incubation is completed, open the cover 320 and take out the slide 700.

[0071] The humidity adjustment process of the humidity adjustment device: the first air pump 220 blows air into the water tank 210, and the gas floats from the bottom of the water body inside the water tank 210 to the water surface, thereby bringing out moisture to achieve the humidity adjustment effect of the air. The first suction pump 230 will suck the humidity-adjusted air from the upper end of the water tank 210 and discharge the air from the air hole 331 to the supporting area 330. The temperature sensor 600 monitors the ambient humidity. After reaching the specified humidity, it feeds back to the control program of the incubator, turns off the first air pump 220 and the first suction pump 230, and thus realizes constant humidity control.

[0072] The temperature adjustment process of the temperature adjustment device 400: the heating source is turned on for heating, the temperature sensor 600 senses the current real-time temperature, and after reaching the specified temperature, it feeds back to the control program of the incubator and turns off the heating source, thereby achieving constant temperature control.

[0073] It should be noted that the slide 700 and the cover 320 of the present invention can be placed into the constant temperature and humidity incubation unit 300 manually or by a robotic arm. The robotic arm can take and place the slide 700 by clamping or other means, while the cover 320 can take and place the slide 700 by clamping or adsorption or other means. Robotic arms with such functions are already widely used in industrial production and will not be described further in this embodiment.

[0074] The incubator is provided with multiple constant temperature and humidity incubation units 300, each of which is connected to a humidity control device 400. Each constant temperature and humidity incubation unit 300 is independently regulated for environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity, thereby ensuring the environmental accuracy within each constant temperature and humidity incubation unit 300. The internal space of each constant temperature and humidity incubation unit 300 is relatively small, much smaller than the space of the chamber. Therefore, the humidity-regulated air can quickly reach the set temperature and humidity within each constant temperature and humidity incubation unit 300, eliminating the need for humidified air to gradually diffuse throughout the entire chamber before the entire chamber reaches the set temperature and humidity. This significantly reduces the diffusion time of the humidity-regulated air. Furthermore, even if significant air flow occurs within the chamber, the incubator of the present invention will not be significantly affected because the cover forms a uniformly enclosed area around the placement plates. This improves the accuracy of constant temperature and humidity control.

[0075] Example 2

[0076] An incubator, other features of which are the same as those of Example 1, such as Figure 8 and 9 As shown, it also has the following characteristics: an adsorption device 800 and a three-axis moving device 900 for driving the adsorption device 800 to move are also provided, the three-axis moving device 900 is assembled with the adsorption device 800, and the working end of the adsorption device 800 is adsorbed and connected to the cover body 320.

[0077] The adsorption device 800 is provided with a robotic arm 810 and a positive and negative pressure generating mechanism for sucking up or lowering the cover body. The positive and negative pressure generating mechanism is connected to the robotic arm 810. The working end of the robotic arm 810 is adsorbed and connected to the cover body. The robotic arm 810 is also assembled with a three-axis moving device 900.

[0078] The positive and negative pressure generating mechanism is provided with a second blowing pump 840 for generating positive pressure for the robotic arm 810, a second suction pump 820 for generating negative pressure for the robotic arm 810, an electromagnetic valve 830 for diverting gas, a pressure monitor 850 and an air pipe 860 for detecting pressure. The air inlet end of the second blowing pump 840 and the air outlet end of the second suction pump 820 are both connected to the electromagnetic valve 830, and the electromagnetic valve 830 is also connected to one end of the air pipe 860. The other end of the air pipe is connected to the robotic arm 810, and the pressure monitor 850 is arranged on the air pipe 860.

[0079] It should be noted that the suction effect area of ​​the cover 320 by the suction device 800 of the present invention is within the area surrounded by the convex edge. The present invention uses the second suction pump 820 to generate negative pressure at the working end of the robot arm 810 to lift the cover 320, and the second blowing pump 840 to generate positive pressure at the working end of the robot arm 810 to lower the cover 320. The pressure monitor checks the internal pressure of the trachea. When the cover 320 is lifted or lowered, if the pressure is too high or too low, the solenoid valve 830 is used to divert and adjust the pressure.

[0080] The three-axis moving device 900 of the present invention is a moving device with three directions: X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis. Devices that can move along the X, Y, and Z axes have been widely used in industry. Moreover, the three-axis moving device 900 is not the focus of the present invention. Devices that can only achieve movement along the X, Y, and Z axes can serve as the three-axis moving device 900 of the present invention.

[0081] The adsorption device 800 of the present invention generates negative pressure at the working end of the robotic arm 810 through the second suction pump 820, thereby being able to absorb the cover body 320. When the three-axis moving device 900 drives the robotic arm 810 to the target position, the second blowing pump 840 generates positive pressure at the working end, thereby lowering the cover body 320.

[0082] Compared with Example 1, the incubator of this embodiment can realize automatic transfer through the cover body 320 minutes, thereby greatly improving the degree of automation.

[0083] Example 3

[0084] A fully automatic indirect immunofluorescence analyzer with an incubator is provided with the incubator as described in Example 1.

[0085] The constant temperature and humidity incubation units 300 in the fully automatic indirect immunofluorescence analyzer are all connected to the humidity control device, thereby greatly reducing the diffusion time of the humidity-controlled air. Moreover, even if there is a large amount of air flow inside the chamber, the air will not be significantly affected because the placement plate 310 forms a uniform closed area under the action of the cover body 320. Therefore, the present invention can improve the accuracy of constant temperature and humidity control.

[0086] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions of the present invention may be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the essence and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention.

Claims

1. An incubator, characterized in that: A main body, a humidity control device, and a plurality of constant temperature and humidity incubation units for storing slides are provided, wherein all the constant temperature and humidity incubation units are arranged inside the cavity of the main body, and the interiors of the plurality of constant temperature and humidity incubation units are connected to the humidity control device; Each of the constant temperature and humidity incubation units is provided with a placement plate and a cover for carrying a slide, the placement plate is assembled on the main body, and the cover is covered on the placement plate; The placement plate is provided with at least one carrying area, and each carrying area carries at least one slide, and the cover body is provided correspondingly above each carrying area; The carrying area is provided with a receiving cavity for receiving the slide, an air cavity and an air hole, the air cavity is communicated with the receiving cavity, the air hole is connected to the air outlet end of the humidity regulating device, and the air hole is located in the air cavity area; The bearing area is further provided with a receiving groove matching the cover body, the receiving groove is located on the periphery of the accommodating cavity, and the cover body is detachably provided above the receiving groove; The cover body is provided with a clearance groove, and the clearance groove and the notch of the accommodating cavity form a channel for the end of the carrier to protrude from the accommodating cavity, and the air hole is away from the channel.

2. The incubator according to claim 1, wherein: The number of the covers corresponds to the number of the bearing areas.

3. The incubator according to claim 2, wherein: The cover body is provided with a cover body, a surrounding edge and a convex edge, the surrounding edge is integrally connected to the lower end surface of the cover body, the surrounding edge is detachably fastened to the accommodating groove, and the convex edge is integrally connected to the upper end surface of the cover body; The clearance groove is formed by a notch on one side of the surrounding edge.

4. The incubator according to claim 3, wherein: The humidity control device is provided with a water storage tank, a first blowing pump and a first suction pump, the air outlet pipe of the first blowing pump extends to the bottom position inside the water storage tank, the air inlet pipe of the first suction pump is sealed with the tank opening of the water storage tank, and the air outlet pipe of the first suction pump is connected to the air hole; The air outlet pipe of the first air suction pump is defined as a first pipe body; The first tube body is provided with a delivery pipe and multiple branch pipes. The air inlet end of the delivery pipe is sealed and assembled with the tank mouth of the water storage tank. The multiple branch pipes are respectively connected to the delivery pipe, and each of the air holes is connected to a branch pipe.

5. The incubator according to claim 4, characterized in that: A temperature regulating device is also provided, which is assembled inside the main body, and the placement plate is assembled on the upper surface of the temperature regulating device, and the placement plate is attached to the upper surface of the heating film of the temperature regulating device, and the lower surface of the heating film is assembled with an epoxy resin plate.

6. The incubator according to claim 5, characterized in that: A temperature sensor, a humidity sensor and an outer cover are also provided. The temperature sensor is assembled inside the chamber, the outer cover covers the chamber, and the temperature sensor is assembled in the middle of the heating film.

7. The incubator according to claim 6, characterized in that: A suction device and a three-axis moving device for driving the suction device to move are also provided, the three-axis moving device is assembled with the suction device, and the working end of the suction device is suction-connected to the cover body; The adsorption device is provided with a mechanical arm and a positive and negative pressure generating mechanism for sucking up or lowering the cover body, the positive and negative pressure generating mechanism is connected to the mechanical arm, the working end of the mechanical arm is adsorbed and connected to the cover body, and the mechanical arm is also assembled with the three-axis moving device; The positive and negative pressure generating mechanism is provided with a second blowing pump for generating positive pressure on the robotic arm, a second suction pump for generating negative pressure on the robotic arm, an electromagnetic valve for diverting gas, a pressure monitor and an air pipe for detecting pressure. The air inlet end of the second blowing pump and the air outlet end of the first suction pump are both connected to the electromagnetic valve, and the electromagnetic valve is also connected to one end of the air pipe. The other end of the air pipe is connected to the robotic arm, and the pressure monitor is arranged on the air pipe.

8. A fully automatic indirect immunofluorescence analyzer with an incubator, characterized in that: An incubator according to any one of claims 1 to 7 is provided.

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