Cover sheet device

Abstract

The application relates to a cover device, comprising a conveying module for conveying a slide basket loaded with processed slides to a first automated device or a manual unloading station, wherein the first automated device is a device other than the cover device, and the manual unloading station is configured to manually take out the slide basket. The conveying module realizes both automatic unloading and manual unloading, and when the splicing mode is adopted, the slide basket is automatically unloaded to the first automated device, and when the manual mode is adopted, the slide basket is unloaded to the manual unloading station.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of glass slide coverslip technology, and specifically to a coverslip device. Background Technology

[0002] A coverslip is used to seal and preserve a sample between a glass slide and a coverslip, preventing contact with air, oxidation, and fading, and facilitating preservation and microscopic observation. Before covering, samples are generally treated with xylene. Xylene makes the sample clear; it is a commonly used clearing agent for paraffin tissue sections. Using it before covering removes ethanol from the sample, making it more compatible with neutral resins.

[0003] When preparing the coverslip, first treat the sample on a glass slide, then drop resin onto the slide until it just forms a bead. Place the coverslip on the glass slide and seal the sample between the glass slide and the coverslip. The resin used should spread easily, not easily generate air bubbles, and have a good refractive index. When preparing the coverslip, an appropriate amount of xylene should be left in the sample to prevent dry sealing and air bubbles.

[0004] Traditional manual cover slips suffer from inconsistent quality and low efficiency. Machine cover slip machines, which simulate manual methods, offer high efficiency and quality. Chinese invention application CN108970901A discloses a cover slip sealing machine, including a casing housing with a gripping mechanism, an operating mechanism, and a positioning mechanism. A cover slip holder is also located within the casing. The gripping mechanism picks up cover slips from the holder and positions them at the target location. The positioning mechanism positions the slides and removes the cover slips. The operating mechanism cleans the slides and seals them. This cover slip sealing machine facilitates slide removal, cleaning, and sealing, significantly reducing operator workload. However, while it requires manual specimen loading and sealing, the machine still requires manual unloading after sealing. Therefore, the automation level in loading and unloading is not high.

[0005] Most existing cover sheeting devices can only be manually or automatically fed by machine, resulting in a low degree of automation. Summary of the Invention

[0006] This application aims to provide a cover sheet device that can have both automated and manual feeding methods. The automated feeding method can also be spliced ​​with an automated device, resulting in a high degree of automation in the feeding process.

[0007] This application is achieved through the following technical solution.

[0008] The technical solution of this application is to provide a cover plate device, including:

[0009] A transport module is used to transport a slide basket loaded with processed glass slides to a first automated device or a manual unloading station, wherein the first automated device is a device other than the cover plate device, and the manual unloading station is configured to allow manual handling of the slide basket.

[0010] This technical solution achieves two unloading methods through a transport module: automated unloading and manual unloading. In the splicing mode, the material is automatically unloaded to the first automated device, and in the manual mode, the material is unloaded to the manual unloading station.

[0011] In one embodiment of this technical solution, the transport module includes a first transport mechanism, which is used to transport a slide basket loaded with processed glass slides;

[0012] A first transfer station is defined on the movement trajectory of the first conveying mechanism. The first transfer station is used for the slide basket loaded with processed slides to leave the first conveying mechanism for reception by the first automated device.

[0013] In one embodiment of this technical solution, the first conveying mechanism includes a first channel and a first conveying component that moves along the first channel;

[0014] The first transport component is used to transport a slide basket loaded with processed glass slides. The first transfer station is defined on the movement trajectory of the first transport component. The first channel includes a first exit corresponding to the first transfer station.

[0015] The transport module further includes a second transport mechanism for transporting a slide basket loaded with processed slides from the first transfer station to the first automated device via the first exit; and / or, the first exit is located on the side of the first channel.

[0016] In one implementation of this technical solution, the second conveying mechanism includes a second channel and a first pushing component. The second channel is connected to the first channel through the first outlet. The first pushing component is used to push a slide basket loaded with processed slides from the first transfer station through the first outlet and the second channel to the first automated device.

[0017] In one implementation of this technical solution, the conveying module further includes a third conveying mechanism. The movement trajectory of the third conveying mechanism is defined with a manual unloading station. The movement trajectory of the third conveying mechanism intersects with the movement trajectory of the first conveying component, so that the first conveying mechanism conveys the slide basket loaded with the processed glass slides to the manual unloading station.

[0018] In one implementation of this technical solution, the first channel further includes a second outlet, which is located at one end of the first channel;

[0019] The third conveying mechanism includes a third channel and a third conveying component. The first conveying component is used to convey a slide basket loaded with processed slides to the second outlet. The third channel is connected to the first channel through the second outlet so that the third conveying component can convey the slide basket loaded with processed slides from the second outlet to the manual unloading station along the third channel.

[0020] In one embodiment of this technical solution, the cover plate device further includes a slide processing mechanism and a loading mechanism. The slide processing mechanism is used to process the slide to form a processed slide. A second transfer station is defined on the movement trajectory of the first conveying mechanism. The first conveying mechanism is used to transport an empty slide basket to the second transfer station. The loading mechanism is used to clamp the empty slide basket located at the second transfer station to load the processed slide into the empty slide basket.

[0021] The loading mechanism is also used to transport a slide basket loaded with processed glass slides onto the first transport assembly.

[0022] In one embodiment of this technical solution, the loading mechanism includes:

[0023] Storage platform components are used to store processed glass slides;

[0024] A first gripping and flipping assembly is used to grip an empty slide basket located at the second transfer station, and to drive the empty slide basket to flip from a first state with the slide pick-up and drop opening facing upwards to a second state with the slide pick-up and drop opening facing the storage platform assembly; and

[0025] The second pushing component is used to push the processed glass slides stored on the storage platform component into the slide basket in the second state;

[0026] The first gripping and flipping assembly is also used to drive the slide basket loaded with the processed slides to flip from the second state to the first state, and to transport the slide basket loaded with the processed slides onto the first transport assembly.

[0027] In one embodiment of this technical solution, the storage platform component includes a storage platform and a third power component, wherein the third power component is used to drive the storage platform to perform lifting and lowering movements;

[0028] The storage platform includes at least two storage units arranged vertically at intervals, each of which is used to hold a processed glass slide.

[0029] In one embodiment of this technical solution, the slide processing mechanism includes:

[0030] The second gripping and flipping assembly is used to grip the glass slide and flip it.

[0031] The second gripping and flipping component is further configured to transport the flipped slide to the mounting platform assembly, wherein a mounting position is defined on the motion trajectory of the mounting platform assembly, and the mounting platform assembly transports the slide to the mounting position; and

[0032] The mounting assembly is used to attach a cover glass slide to a glass slide located at the mounting position to form a processed glass slide. The mounting platform assembly is also used to transport the processed glass slide to the storage platform assembly.

[0033] In one embodiment of this technical solution, the patch assembly includes an adsorption component and an elastic pressing component;

[0034] The adsorption member and the elastic pressing member are spaced apart along the first direction. The adsorption member is used to adsorb one end of the cover glass, and the elastic pressing member is used to press against the other end of the cover glass.

[0035] In one embodiment of this technical solution, the elastic pressing member includes an abutting part and an elastic part connected to the abutting part. When the elastic part is in a free state, the horizontal height of the end of the abutting part near the cover glass is lower than the horizontal height of the end of the adsorption member near the cover glass.

[0036] In one embodiment of this technical solution, the cover plate device further includes a housing, and the conveying module includes a fourth conveying mechanism;

[0037] The housing has a first opening and a second opening, and the fourth conveying mechanism is used to carry and convey a slide basket loaded with glass slides;

[0038] The first opening is configured for manually placing a slide basket loaded with slides onto the fourth transport mechanism, and the second opening is configured for placing a slide basket loaded with slides onto the fourth transport mechanism from a second automated device, which is a device other than the coverslip device.

[0039] The second gripping and flipping assembly is used to grip and flip the glass slides in the slide basket, and then transport the flipped glass slides to the mounting platform assembly.

[0040] In one embodiment of this technical solution, the fourth conveying mechanism includes a fourth conveying component;

[0041] The fourth transport component includes a fourth channel and a transport platform that moves along the fourth channel. The transport platform is used to carry a slide basket and transport the slide basket along the fourth channel. A first carrying station and a second carrying station are defined on the transport trajectory of the transport platform moving along the fourth channel.

[0042] The first carrying station is configured to receive a slide basket loaded with glass slides placed manually through the first opening; the second carrying station is configured to receive a slide basket loaded with glass slides from the second automated device through the second opening.

[0043] In one implementation of this technical solution, an initial position is defined on the motion trajectory of the transport platform along the fourth channel, the second bearing station is adjacent to the initial position, and the initial position is adjacent to the first end of the fourth channel;

[0044] The fourth transport mechanism further includes a positioning component for initially positioning the transport platform that has moved to the initial position.

[0045] In one implementation of this technical solution, a first detection station is defined on the motion trajectory of the transport platform along the fourth channel;

[0046] The fourth transport mechanism further includes a first detection component, which is used to identify whether there are slides in each slide position of the slide basket when the transport platform is in the first detection position.

[0047] In one implementation of this technical solution, a third transfer station is defined on the motion trajectory of the transport platform along the fourth channel;

[0048] The transport platform is used to transport the slide basket to the third transfer station when the first detection component identifies that the slide position is carrying a slide. The second gripping and flipping component is used to grip and flip the slide located at the third transfer station, and transport the flipped slide to the mounting platform component.

[0049] In one implementation of this technical solution, the first bearing station, the first detection station, the third transfer station, the second bearing station, and the initial station are arranged sequentially along the extension direction of the fourth channel;

[0050] The transport platform is used sequentially to move from the initial position to the first bearing position when unloaded to carry a slide basket loaded with slides, to transport the slide basket loaded with slides from the first bearing position to the first testing position, and to transport the slides on the slide position of the slide basket to the third transfer position; or

[0051] The transport platform is used sequentially to move from the initial position to the second bearing position when unloaded to carry a slide basket loaded with slides, to transport the slide basket loaded with slides from the second bearing position to the first testing position, and to transport the slides on the slide position of the slide basket to the third transfer position.

[0052] In one embodiment of this technical solution, the cover plate device further includes a transfer mechanism, which is used to move the glass slide basket in the second automated device through the second opening to the transport platform located at the second bearing station.

[0053] In one embodiment of this technical solution, the transfer mechanism is also used to transfer an empty slide basket from the transport platform to the first transport mechanism.

[0054] In one embodiment of this technical solution, the transfer mechanism includes a first bearing component, a second bearing component slidably connected to the first bearing component, and a first gripping component connected to the second bearing component;

[0055] The second carrier component is slidably connected to the first carrier component so that the second carrier component passes through the second opening and reciprocates between the material picking position and the second carrier station of the second automation device. The material picking position is used for the first gripping component to grip a slide basket loaded with glass slides, and the second carrier station is used for the first gripping component to place the gripped slide basket loaded with glass slides.

[0056] In one embodiment of this technical solution, the cover plate device further includes a slide processing mechanism and a loading mechanism. The slide processing mechanism is used to process the slide to form a processed slide. A second transfer station is defined on the movement trajectory of the first transport component. The first transport component is used to carry and transport an empty slide basket to the second transfer station. The loading mechanism is used to clamp the empty slide basket located at the second transfer station to load the processed slide into the empty slide basket.

[0057] The loading mechanism is further configured to place a slide basket loaded with processed slides onto the first transport assembly, the first transport assembly being configured to carry and transport the slide basket loaded with processed slides to the first transfer station; or...

[0058] The loading mechanism is also used to place a slide basket loaded with processed slides on the first channel, and the first transport component facing the second outlet is used to transport the slide basket loaded with processed slides to the second outlet.

[0059] In one embodiment of this technical solution, the first conveying component includes a first bearing portion and two claw portions respectively connected to both ends of the first bearing portion;

[0060] The loading mechanism is also used to place a slide basket loaded with processed slides onto the first supporting part, the first supporting part being used to carry and transport the slide basket loaded with processed slides to the first transfer station; or...

[0061] The loading mechanism is also used to place a slide basket loaded with processed slides on the first channel, and the side of the claw portion near the second outlet facing the second outlet is used to transport the slide basket loaded with processed slides to the second outlet.

[0062] In one embodiment of this technical solution, the first clamping and flipping assembly includes a clamping component, a first flipping component, and a lifting component. The clamping component is used to clamp the slide basket, the first flipping component is used to drive the clamping component to flip, and the lifting component is used to drive the first flipping component and the clamping assembly to move up and down.

[0063] In one embodiment of this technical solution, the clamping component includes a base and two side portions respectively connected to both sides of the base;

[0064] The two claws move toward the second outlet and retract to the second transfer station, so that the unloaded slide basket moves between the two sides and is clamped between the two sides.

[0065] In one embodiment of this technical solution, the transport platform includes a base, the base having an opening at the top for holding a accommodating cavity for holding an soaking reagent and a slide basket, the opening at the top for moving the slide basket into or out of the accommodating cavity, and the transport platform further includes a first foolproof component located within the accommodating cavity for adapting to the slide basket.

[0066] Another technical solution of this application is to provide a sample processing system, including a first automated device and a cover plate device as described above, wherein the first automated device is a reading device.

[0067] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and do not limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0068] The above and other objects, features and advantages of this application will become more apparent from the more detailed description of exemplary embodiments thereof in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein the same reference numerals generally represent the same components in the exemplary embodiments thereof.

[0069] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a glass slide basket shown in this application.

[0070] Figure 2 This is one of the schematic diagrams of the overall external structure of the cover plate device shown in one embodiment of this application.

[0071] Figure 3 This is the second schematic diagram of the overall external structure of the cover plate device shown in one embodiment of this application.

[0072] Figure 4 This is one of the schematic diagrams of the internal overall structure of the cover plate device shown in one embodiment of this application.

[0073] Figure 5 This is the second schematic diagram of the internal overall structure of the cover plate device shown in one embodiment of this application.

[0074] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first transport mechanism, the second transport mechanism and the third transport mechanism shown in one embodiment of this application.

[0075] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first transport component shown in one embodiment of this application.

[0076] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first push component shown in one embodiment of this application.

[0077] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the third transport component shown in one embodiment of this application.

[0078] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fourth transport mechanism shown in one embodiment of this application.

[0079] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a transport platform shown in one embodiment of this application.

[0080] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the base of the transport platform shown in one embodiment of this application.

[0081] Figure 13 This is an exploded structural diagram of the transfer mechanism shown in one embodiment of this application.

[0082] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second gripping and flipping component shown in one embodiment of this application.

[0083] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a patch platform component shown in one embodiment of this application.

[0084] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the patch platform when it is located at the patch position, as shown in one embodiment of this application.

[0085] Figure 17 yes Figure 16 A magnified view of section A in the middle.

[0086] Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the abutting component shown in one embodiment of this application.

[0087] Figure 19 This is an exploded structural diagram of the dispensing and patching mechanism shown in one embodiment of this application.

[0088] Figure 20 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the first gripping and flipping component and the storage platform component shown in one embodiment of this application.

[0089] Figure 21 This is an exploded view of the second gripping and flipping assembly shown in one embodiment of this application.

[0090] Figure 22 This is an exploded view of a storage platform component shown in one embodiment of this application.

[0091] Figure 23 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second push component shown in one embodiment of this application.

[0092] Explanation of icon numbers

[0093] 110. First conveying mechanism; 111. First channel; 112. First pawl; 1121. First bearing part; 1122. Pawl part; 113. First driving component; 114. First through hole; 1131. First linear guide rail; 1132. First motor; 1133. First transmission component; 115. First outlet; 116. Second outlet; 120. First pushing assembly; 121. First pushing component; 122. Second driving component; 131. Third channel; 132. Second through hole; 140. Third conveying assembly; 141. Second pawl; 142. Third driving component;

[0094] 200. Fourth conveying mechanism; 201. Fourth channel; 220. Conveying platform; 230. Fourth driving component; 202. Fixing plate; 221. Base; 2211. Receiving cavity; 222. Cover plate; 2221. Opening; 225. Limiting structure; 224. Second foolproof component; 240. Positioning assembly; 250. Auxiliary positioning assembly; 261. First detection assembly; 263. Mounting assembly; 262. Second detection assembly; 271. Pushing component; 272. Pushing bracket;

[0095] 300. Transfer mechanism; 310. First load-bearing assembly; 311. First load-bearing component; 312. Fifth drive component; 320. Second load-bearing assembly; 321. Second load-bearing component; 322. Sixth drive component; 330. First gripping assembly; 331. Third load-bearing component; 332. Seventh drive component; 334. First gripper; 335. First electric finger;

[0096] 400. Second gripping and flipping assembly; 410. Support; 420. Eighth drive component; 431. Motor board; 432. Second drive motor; 433. Reducer; 441. Second gripper; 442. Second electric finger;

[0097] 500, SMT platform assembly; 501, platform support; 510, SMT platform; 511, second support unit; 512, placement position; 520, ninth drive unit; 530, abutment component; 531, buffer; 532, abutment joint;

[0098] 600. Dispensing and patching mechanism; 601. Support bracket; 610. Dispensing assembly; 611. Dispensing needle; 612. Needle bracket; 613. First power unit; 6131. ​​Eleventh linear guide rail; 6132. Third drive motor; 6133. First lead screw nut; 6134. First lead screw; 620. Patch assembly; 621. Adsorption component; 622. Elastic pressing component; 624. Patch bracket; 625. Second power unit; 630. Tenth drive unit;

[0099] 700. Loading mechanism; 710. Second pushing assembly; 712. Second pushing component; 713. Eleventh driving component; 720. Storage platform assembly; 721. Storage platform; 7211. Storage section; 722. Third power component; 730. First clamping and flipping assembly; 731. Lifting component; 733. First flipping component; 7331. Third motor; 7332. Drive shaft; 7333. Third synchronous belt; 734. Clamping component;

[0100] 800. Housing; 801. First opening; 802. Second opening; 803. First material feeding opening; 804. Second material feeding opening; 811. Front panel; 812. Left side panel; 813. Right side panel; 814. Rear side panel; 815. Bottom panel;

[0101] 900, Slide basket; 901, Divider; 902, Slide position; 903, Hole; 904, Foolproof structure; 905, Second slot; 910, Slide carrier. Detailed Implementation

[0102] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0103] It should also be understood that the terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of the application. As used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0104] It should also be further understood that the term “and / or” as used in this application specification and the appended claims means any combination of one or more of the associated listed items and all possible combinations, and includes such combinations.

[0105] Reference Figure 1 As shown in the figure, a slide basket 900 for storing glass slides 910 is shown. The slide basket 900 has an inner cavity with an opening at the top. Multiple partitions 901 are formed on the side wall of the inner cavity. The partitions divide the inner cavity into multiple slide positions 902 for inserting and storing glass slides 910. All slide positions 902 are arranged in a straight line at equal intervals. Holes 903 are provided on the side and bottom of the slide basket 900 to communicate with the outside.

[0106] Each slide position 902 can vertically insert and store a slide 910. The depth of the inner cavity of the slide basket 900 should ensure that the sample area of ​​the slide 910 is in the inner cavity, so that the label area of ​​the slide is exposed inside and outside, so that the label area of ​​the slide 910 can be picked up by the equipment or manually. The perforation 903 is used to allow the soaking reagent to enter into the inner cavity and flow out from the inner cavity.

[0107] The slide basket 900 has a foolproof structure 904 at its bottom, which restricts the placement direction of the slide basket 900. The foolproof structure can also be located on the outer wall of the slide basket 900. The outer wall of the slide basket 900 has a second slot 905, which is horizontally positioned on two opposite outer walls of the slide basket 900.

[0108] Reference Figures 2 to 5As shown, the first embodiment of this application provides a cover plate device, including a housing 800, and a transport module, a transfer mechanism 300, a slide processing mechanism and a loading mechanism 700 disposed on the housing 800. The loading mechanism 700 includes a storage platform assembly, a second push assembly and a first clamping and flipping assembly, and the slide processing mechanism includes a second clamping and flipping assembly 400, a mounting platform assembly 500 and a dispensing and mounting mechanism.

[0109] In this embodiment, the transport module includes a first transport mechanism 110, which includes a first transfer station. The first transfer station is used to allow a slide basket loaded with processed slides to leave the first transport mechanism 110 for reception by a first automated device.

[0110] Understandably, the slide in this embodiment includes a first slide and a second slide. The first slide is a slide with a sample attached, and the second slide is a slide formed on the first slide after being processed by a coverslip device. The aforementioned processing includes one or more of immersion processing, staining processing, and mounting processing. Mounting processing is when the coverslip device attaches a coverslip to one side of the first slide that carries the sample to form a cover (i.e., the second slide). In other embodiments, the coverslip device may also perform other processing on the first slide (such as immersion processing, staining processing, etc.) to form the second slide.

[0111] Reference Figure 6 As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the first conveying mechanism 110 includes a first channel 111 and a first conveying component that moves along the first channel 111.

[0112] Reference Figure 7 As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the first transport component includes a first pawl 112 and a first drive component 113 that drives the first pawl to move along the direction of the first channel 111. The first pawl 112 pushes the slide basket 900 loaded with the second slide to move in the first channel 111.

[0113] In this embodiment, the first channel 111 is provided with a first through hole 114, and the first pawl 112 extends into the first channel 111 through the first through hole 114. The first driving component 113 is used to drive the first pawl 112 to move along the first channel 111, so that the first pawl 112 pushes the slide basket 900 loaded with the second glass slide to move in the first channel 111.

[0114] Reference Figure 7As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the first driving component 113 includes a first linear guide rail 1131, a first motor 1132, and a first transmission component 1133. The first linear guide rail 1131 is arranged along the direction of the first channel 111. The first pawl 112 is connected to the slide of the first linear guide rail 1131. The first transmission component 1133 is directly or indirectly connected to the first pawl 112. The first transmission component 1133 is a synchronous belt. The first motor 1132 drives the first pawl 112 to move on the first linear guide rail 1131 through the first transmission component 1133.

[0115] In this embodiment, the first channel 111 is provided with a first outlet 115, and a first transfer station is defined on the movement trajectory of the first conveying component. The first transfer station is set corresponding to the first outlet 115. In specific applications, the first outlet 115 is located on the side of the first channel 111, or the first outlet 115 is located at the first end of the first channel 111.

[0116] In this embodiment, the first pawl 112 includes a first support portion 1121 and two pawl portions 1122 respectively connected to both ends of the first support portion. The first support portion 1121 is connected to the first drive component 113.

[0117] In this way, the first transport mechanism 110 drives the lighter slide basket 900 loaded with the second slide through the first channel 111 and the first pawl 112. Only a small force is needed to move the slide basket 900, thus saving energy.

[0118] Reference Figure 6 and Figure 8 As shown in the diagram, in this embodiment, the transport module further includes a second transport mechanism. The second transport mechanism is used to transport the slide basket 900 loaded with the second slide from the first transfer station through the first outlet 115 to an automated device. The first outlet 115 is located on the side of the first channel 111. The second transport mechanism includes a second channel and a first pushing component 120. The second channel is connected to the first channel 111 through the first outlet 115. The first pushing component 120 is used to push the slide basket 900 loaded with the second slide from the first transfer station through the first outlet 115 and the second channel to the first automated device.

[0119] In this embodiment, the first pushing component 120 is located on the side of the first channel 111, and the first pushing component 120 and the first opening 801 are located on different sides of the first channel 111. The first pushing component 120 includes a first pushing member 121 and a second driving member 122 that drives the first pushing member 121 to move along the direction of the second channel. The first pushing member 121 is connected to the second driving member 122, and the second driving member 122 is used to drive the first pushing member 121 to move.

[0120] Thus, the glass slide basket 900 is automatically unloaded from the first outlet 115 by the second conveying mechanism, realizing the automated splicing of the cover plate device and the first automated device.

[0121] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the cover plate device also includes a housing 800. The housing 800 includes a front panel 811, a left side panel 812, a right side panel 813, a rear side panel 814, and a bottom plate 815. A control system and an exhaust system are installed on the upper part of the housing 800. A first discharge port 803 is provided on the left side panel 812 of the housing 800. The first discharge port 803 corresponds to the first outlet 115 of the first channel 111. A second discharge port 804 is provided on the front panel 811 of the housing 800. The second end of the first channel 111 extends to the outside of the housing through the second discharge port 804. The manual unloading position is close to the second end of the first channel.

[0122] In this embodiment, the housing is also provided with a first opening 801 and a second opening 802. The first opening 801 is provided on the front panel of the housing, and the second opening 802 is provided on the right side panel of the housing.

[0123] In this embodiment, the first opening 801 and the second discharge port 804 are located on the front panel of the housing 800, which is the main operating side of the cover device. The second opening 802 and the first discharge port 803 are located on the side of the housing 800, which is not the main operating side of the cover device. This facilitates manual loading and unloading on the same side, as well as automatic splicing with the first or second automated device.

[0124] Reference Figure 10 As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the transport module further includes a fourth transport mechanism 200, which is used to carry and transport a slide basket 900 loaded with the first slide. The first opening 801 is configured for manually placing the slide basket 900 loaded with the first slide onto the fourth transport mechanism 200, and the second opening 802 is configured for placing the slide basket 900 loaded with the first slide onto the fourth transport mechanism 200 from a second automated device. The second automated device is a device other than the cover plate device.

[0125] In this embodiment, the fourth transport mechanism 200 is installed on the bottom plate 815 inside the housing 800 and close to the right side plate 813. The fourth transport mechanism 200 includes a fourth transport component, which includes a fourth channel 201 and a transport stage 220 carrying the soaking reagent that moves along the fourth channel 201. The fourth transport component is used to transport a slide basket 900 carrying a first glass slide.

[0126] In this embodiment, the fourth transport assembly further includes a fourth driving component 230 that drives the transport stage 220 to move along the fourth channel 201. The soaking reagent in the transport stage is xylene liquid, the fourth channel 201 is a linear guide rail, and the transport stage 220 is slidably connected to the fourth channel 201. The fourth driving component 230 is used to drive the transport stage 220 to move. Since the transport stage 220 has to bear the soaking reagent and the slide basket 900 carrying the first glass slide, the transport stage 220 is relatively heavy. Therefore, the slidable connection between the transport stage 220 and the fourth channel 201 can ensure that it can bear its weight and ensure the stability of the movement.

[0127] In this embodiment, a fixed plate 202 is connected to the slide of the fourth channel 201, and the transport platform 220 is detachably mounted on the fixed plate 202. The fixed plate 202 is connected to the fourth driving component 230, which drives the fixed plate 202 to move the transport platform 220.

[0128] Reference Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, in this embodiment, the transport stage 220 includes a base 221, which has a receiving cavity 2211 with an upper opening. The receiving cavity 2211 is used to hold the soaking reagent and the slide basket 900. The upper opening is used for the slide basket 900 to move into or out of the receiving cavity 2211. The receiving cavity 2211 is provided with a limiting structure 225 to restrict the movement of the slide basket 900. In this way, the first slide in the slide basket 900 can be immersed in xylene liquid to prevent the sample on the first slide from drying out.

[0129] In this embodiment, the transport platform 220 further includes a cover plate 222, which is connected to the base 221 and covers the upper opening of the receiving cavity 2211. An opening 2221 is provided in the middle of the cover plate for the slide basket 900 to pass through and be placed into the receiving cavity 2211. Thus, the cover plate 222 prevents the xylene liquid contained in the receiving cavity 2211 from sloshing and overflowing during the movement of the transport platform 220.

[0130] In this embodiment, to prevent the slide basket 900 from being placed upside down on the transport platform 220, a first anti-mistake component 223 corresponding to the anti-mistake structure 904 at the bottom of the slide basket 900 is provided in the accommodating cavity 2211. The transport platform 220 is detachably mounted on the fixing plate 202, and a second anti-mistake component 224 for matching the fixing plate 202 is provided on the outer wall of the base 221.

[0131] Reference Figure 10As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the transport platform 220 has a first bearing station and a second bearing station defined on its movement trajectory along the fourth channel 201. The first bearing station is set corresponding to the first opening 801 and is used to receive a slide basket 900 loaded with a first glass slide placed manually through the first opening 801. The second bearing station is set corresponding to the second opening 802 and is used to receive a slide basket 900 loaded with a glass slide from the second automated device through the second opening 802.

[0132] In this embodiment, an initial position is defined on the motion trajectory of the transport platform 220 moving along the fourth channel 201. The second bearing station is adjacent to the initial position, and the initial position is adjacent to the first end of the fourth channel 201. The fourth transport mechanism 200 also includes a positioning component for initially positioning the transport platform 220 that has moved to the initial position.

[0133] In this embodiment, the fourth transport mechanism 200 further includes two auxiliary positioning components 250, which are used to provide feedback on the position information of the transport platform 220. The positioning component 240 or the auxiliary positioning component 250 can be selected from one of an optocoupler, an electromagnetic sensor, and a touch-sensitive positioning switch.

[0134] Reference Figure 10 As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, a first detection station is defined on the movement trajectory of the transport platform 220 along the fourth channel 201. The fourth transport mechanism 200 also includes a first detection component 261, which is used to identify whether there are glass slides in each slide position of the slide basket 900 when the transport platform 220 is in the first detection position.

[0135] In this embodiment, a second detection station is defined on the motion trajectory of the transport platform 220 along the fourth channel 201. The fourth transport mechanism 200 also includes a second detection component, which is used to identify the presence or absence of the slide basket 900 on the transport platform 220.

[0136] In this embodiment, the fourth conveying mechanism 200 further includes an installation component 263, which is used to install the first detection component 261 and the second detection component 262. The installation height of the first detection component 261 is greater than the installation height of the second detection component 262.

[0137] In this embodiment, both the first detection component 261 and the second detection component 262 are optocouplers.

[0138] Reference Figure 10As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the movement trajectory of the transport platform 220 along the fourth channel 201 is further defined with an abutting station. The fourth transport mechanism 200 also includes a pusher component 271 disposed on the movement trajectory of the transport platform 220. The pusher component 271 is elastically mounted on the pusher bracket 272. The pusher component 271 is used to abut against the slide basket 900 so that the slide basket 900 is positioned on the side of the transport platform 220.

[0139] In this embodiment, the fourth channel 201 of the fourth transport mechanism 200 and the first channel 111 of the first transport mechanism 110 are arranged parallel to each other along a first direction, and the installation height of the first channel 111 is greater than the installation height of the fourth channel 201. Since the slide basket 900 transported by the first transport mechanism 110 does not require soaking in reagents, the height of the transport platform 220 on the fourth channel 201 fills the height difference between the fourth channel 201 and the first channel 111. In this way, the slide basket 900 on the fourth transport mechanism 200 and the slide basket 900 on the first transport mechanism 110 can maintain a matching height.

[0140] Reference Figure 4 As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, a third transfer station is defined on the motion trajectory of the transport platform 220 along the fourth channel 201. The transport platform 220 is used to transport the slide basket 900 to the third transfer station when the first detection component 261 identifies that the slide position carries the first slide. The second gripping and flipping component 400 is used to grip and flip the first slide located at the third transfer station, and transport the flipped first slide to the mounting platform component.

[0141] In this embodiment, when the cover plate device adopts a manual loading mode, the first bearing station, the first inspection station, the third transfer station, the second bearing station, and the initial position are sequentially arranged along the extension direction of the fourth channel 201. The transport platform 220 is used sequentially to move from the initial position to the first bearing station when unloaded to carry the slide basket 900 loaded with the first slide, to transport the slide basket 900 loaded with the first slide from the first bearing station to the first inspection station, and to transport the first slide on the slide position of the slide basket 900 to the third transfer station.

[0142] In this embodiment, when the cover plate device is assembled and uses the automatic feeding mode, the transport platform 220 is used in sequence to move from the initial position to the second bearing position when unloaded to carry the slide basket 900 loaded with the first slide, and to transport the slide basket 900 loaded with the first slide from the second bearing position to the first inspection position, and to transport the first slide on the slide position of the slide basket 900 to the third transfer position.

[0143] Reference Figure 5and Figure 13 As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, a fourth transfer station is defined on the movement trajectory of the transport platform 220 along the fourth channel 201. The transport platform 220 is also used to transport the empty slide basket 900 to the fourth transfer station when the first detection component 261 identifies that there is no first slide in any of the slide positions of the slide basket 900. The transfer mechanism 300 is used to transfer the empty slide basket 900 on the transport platform 220 located at the fourth transfer station to the first transport mechanism 110, thereby realizing the transfer of the empty slide basket 900. Specifically, when the transfer mechanism 300 moves the empty slide basket 900 from the transport platform 220 at the fourth transfer station onto the first channel 111 of the first transport mechanism 110, the first pawl 112 can push the empty slide basket 900 along the first channel 111; when the transfer mechanism 300 moves the empty slide basket 900 from the transport platform 220 at the fourth transfer station onto the first pawl 112 of the first transport mechanism 110, the first pawl 112 carries the empty slide basket and moves the slide basket 900 along the extension direction of the first channel 111.

[0144] In this embodiment, the transfer mechanism 300 is installed on the inner side of the rear side plate 814. The transfer mechanism 300 is located above the fourth transport mechanism 200 and the first transport mechanism 110. The transfer mechanism is also used to move the glass slide basket 900 in the second automation device through the second opening 802 to the transport platform 220 located at the second bearing station to realize automatic feeding.

[0145] In this embodiment, the fourth transfer station and the second carrying station can be located at the same station.

[0146] Reference Figure 13 As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the transfer mechanism 300 includes a first bearing component 310, a second bearing component 320 slidably connected to the first bearing component 310, and a first gripping component 330 slidably connected to the second bearing component 320; the first gripping component 330 is used to grip the slide basket 900.

[0147] Thus, the first gripping component 330 extends from the second opening 802 through the two-stage telescopic linkage structure formed by the first bearing component 310 and the second bearing component 320 to grip the slide basket 900 carrying the first glass slide in the first automation device and place it on the transport platform 220 of the fourth transport mechanism 200 for loading, and moves between the fourth transport mechanism 200 and the first transport mechanism 110 to transport the empty slide basket 900.

[0148] Reference Figure 14As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the first support assembly 310 includes a first support member 311 and a fifth drive member 312 connected to the first support member 311. The second support assembly 320 includes a second support member 321 and a sixth drive member 322 connected to the second support member 321. The first support member 311 is installed on the inner side of the rear side plate 814. The second support member 321 is connected to the fifth drive member 312. The first gripping assembly 330 is connected to the sixth drive member. The fifth drive member 312 is used to drive the second support member 321 to move along a first direction. The sixth drive member 322 is used to drive the first gripping assembly 330 to move along a first direction.

[0149] In this embodiment, the first gripping component 330 includes a third carrier 331 that moves on the sixth driving component 322, a seventh driving component 332 that is vertically arranged on the third carrier 331, a first electric finger 335 and a first gripper 334 that move on the seventh driving component. The first electric finger 335 is connected to the seventh driving component 332, and the seventh driving component 332 is used to drive the first electric finger 335 and the first gripper 334 to move up and down in the vertical direction.

[0150] In this embodiment, there are two first grippers 334, which are respectively connected to the two fingers of the first electric finger 335. The first electric finger 335 slides on the seventh linear guide rail 332. The first electric finger 335 drives the two first grippers 334 to open and close to grasp the glass slide basket 900.

[0151] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 14 As shown in this embodiment, the second gripping and flipping assembly 400 includes a bracket 410, an eighth driving component 420 vertically disposed on the bracket 410, a second flipping component connected to the eighth driving component 420 and moving thereon, and a second gripper 441 mounted on the second flipping component. The second gripper 441 is used to grip the first glass slide, the second flipping component is used to drive the second gripper 441 to flip, and the eighth driving component 420 is used to drive the second flipping component and the second gripper 441 to move up and down in the vertical direction.

[0152] In this embodiment, the second flipping component includes a motor plate 431, a second drive motor 432, and a reducer 433 connected to the second drive motor 432. The second drive motor 432 and the reducer 433 are mounted on the motor plate 431, and the motor plate 431 is connected to the eighth drive component 420.

[0153] In this embodiment, the second gripper 441 is connected to the second electric finger 442, which is connected to the output shaft of the reducer 433. The second electric finger 442 is used to drive the second gripper 441 to open and close to grip the first glass slide. The eighth driving component 420 is used to drive the second gripper 441 to move upward and remove the first glass slide from the slide basket 900. The second flipping component drives the second electric finger 442 and the second gripper 441 to flip 90 degrees so that the first glass slide is flipped from vertical to horizontal and then placed on the mounting platform assembly 500.

[0154] Thus, the second gripping and flipping component 400 grips the first glass slide, lifts and flips it, and then transports it horizontally to the mounting platform component 500.

[0155] Refer to Figure 15 As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the patch platform assembly 500 includes a platform support 501, a ninth driving component 520, and a patch platform 510. The ninth driving component 520 is mounted on the platform support 501, and the patch platform 510 is connected to the ninth driving component 520. The ninth driving component 520 is used to drive the patch platform 510 to move along a second direction. The patch platform 510 is provided with a placement position 512, which is used to receive and carry the first glass slide placed by the second gripping and flipping assembly 400. A patch position is defined on the movement trajectory of the patch platform 510 along the second direction. The ninth driving component 520 is used to drive the patch platform 510 to move so that the patch platform 510 transports the first glass slide to the patch position.

[0156] Reference Figure 15 and Figure 17 As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the mounting platform 510 includes two second support parts 511, each of which is provided with a placement position 512, and the two second support parts 511 together support the first glass slide.

[0157] Reference Figure 16 and Figure 18 As shown in the diagram, in this embodiment, the mounting platform assembly 500 further includes an abutment member 530. The abutment member 530 is used to abut one side of the first glass slide when the mounting platform 510 transports the first glass slide to the mounting position, so that the other side of the first glass slide abuts against the side of the placement position 512 and is positioned on the placement position 512. In this way, the mounting platform assembly 500 achieves the positioning of the first glass slide through the abutment of the abutment member 530.

[0158] Thus, through the cooperation of the abutment component 530 and the placement position 512, the first glass slide is positioned on the mounting platform 510 and clamped to prevent the first glass slide from moving or falling, so as to facilitate alignment and mounting.

[0159] In this embodiment, the abutting component 530 includes a buffer 531 and an abutting head 532. The abutting head 532 is connected to the buffer 531. The abutting head 532 is used to abut one side of the first glass slide when the mounting platform 510 transports the first glass slide to the mounting position. The buffer 531 is used to buffer the contact between the abutting head 532 and the first glass slide.

[0160] Reference Figure 16 and Figure 19 As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the dispensing and patching mechanism 600 is mounted on the right side plate 813. The dispensing and patching mechanism 600 includes a dispensing component 610 and a patching component 620 distributed sequentially along a first direction. The dispensing component 610 and the patching component 620 move synchronously along a second direction. The dispensing component 610 is used to dispense adhesive onto a first glass slide, and the patching component 620 is used to attach a cover glass slide onto the first glass slide after dispensing to form a second glass slide. Both the dispensing component 610 and the patching component 620 are located above the fourth transport mechanism 200. The patching platform assembly is also used to transport the processed second glass slide to the storage platform assembly.

[0161] In this embodiment, the dispensing and patching mechanism 600 further includes a tenth driving component 630 and a support bracket 601. The support bracket 601 is connected to the tenth driving component 630, and the dispensing assembly 610 and the patching assembly 620 are connected to the support bracket 601. The tenth driving component 630 is used to drive the support bracket 601 to move along a first direction.

[0162] In this embodiment, the dispensing assembly 610 includes a needle holder 612 and a first power component 613. The first power component 613 is connected to the support bracket 601, and the needle holder 612 is connected to the first power component 613. The first power component 613 drives the needle holder 612 to move vertically up and down. The needle holder 612 is provided with a dispensing needle 611, which is connected to the glue supply assembly. Thus, the dispensing assembly 610 moves in a first direction and moves vertically up and down to move away from or approach the first glass slide located at the mounting position.

[0163] In this embodiment, the first power component 613 is a lead screw driven power component. The first power component 613 includes an eleventh linear guide rail 6131 connected to the support bracket 601, a third drive motor 6132 connected to the support bracket 601, a first lead screw nut 6133 connected to the needle bracket 612, and a first lead screw 6134 cooperating with the first lead screw nut 6133. The first lead screw 6134 is connected to the output shaft of the first drive motor 6131, and the first lead screw nut 6132 is connected to the needle bracket 612.

[0164] Reference Figure 17As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the patch assembly 620 is used to move along the first direction to pick up the cover glass from the cover glass slot and attach the picked-up cover glass to the first glass slide at the patch position to form the second glass slide; the patch assembly 620 includes an adsorption member 621 and an elastic pressing member 622, which are installed at intervals along the first direction on the patch support 624. The adsorption member 621 is used to adsorb one end of the cover glass, and the elastic pressing member 622 is used to press the other end of the cover glass. When the elastic pressing member 622 is in a free state, the horizontal height of the lower end of the elastic pressing member 622 is lower than the horizontal height of the lower end of the adsorption member 621.

[0165] In this way, the patch assembly 620 picks up the cover glass sheet through the adsorption member and bends one end of the cover glass sheet through the elastic pressing member 622, which is conducive to the discharge of air bubbles when the cover glass sheet is attached.

[0166] In this embodiment, to achieve vertical movement of the patch assembly 620, the patch assembly 620 further includes a second power component 625 connected to the support bracket 601. A patch bracket 624 is connected to the second power component 625, and the second power component drives the patch bracket 624 to move vertically up and down. Thus, the patch assembly 620 moves in the first direction and moves vertically up and down to pick up a cover glass slide from the cover glass slot at the pick-up station, and then attaches the picked-up cover glass slide to the first glass slide at the patching position to form a second glass slide.

[0167] Reference Figure 5 As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, a second transfer station is defined on the movement trajectory of the first transport component, and the first transport component is used to carry and transport the empty glass slide basket 900 to the second transfer station.

[0168] In automatic unloading mode, the loading mechanism 700 is used to grip the empty slide basket 900 located at the second transfer station to load the second slide into the empty slide basket 900. The loading mechanism 700 is also used to place the slide basket 900 loaded with the processed second slide onto the first transport assembly, which carries and transports the slide basket 900 loaded with the processed second slide to the first transfer station. The loading mechanism 700 is further used to place the slide basket 900 loaded with the processed second slide onto the first bearing portion 1121 of the first claw 112, which carries and transports the slide basket 900 loaded with the processed second slide to the first transfer station.

[0169] In the manual unloading mode, the loading mechanism 700 is also used to place the slide basket 900 containing the processed second slide onto the first channel 111. The side of the first conveying component facing the second end of the first channel 111 is used to convey the slide basket 900 containing the processed second slide to the manual unloading station. The loading mechanism 700 is also used to place the slide basket 900 containing the processed second slide onto the first channel 111. The side of the claw portion near the manual unloading station facing the manual unloading station is used to convey the slide basket 900 containing the processed second slide to the manual unloading station.

[0170] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 20 As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the loading mechanism 700 includes a second pushing component 710, a storage platform component 720 and a first clamping and flipping component 730, which are distributed in sequence along the first direction and located above the first transport mechanism 110. The storage platform component 720 is used to store the second glass slide, and the mounting platform component 500 is used to move along the second direction to transport the second glass slide onto the storage platform component 720.

[0171] Reference Figure 22 As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the storage platform component 720 includes a storage platform 721 and a third power component 722. The storage platform 721 is connected to the third power component 722, and the third power component 723 is used to drive the storage platform 721 to move up and down in the vertical direction.

[0172] In this embodiment, the storage platform 721 includes a plurality of storage components stacked vertically, each storage component for storing a second glass slide. A lifting motion allows each storage component of the storage platform 721 to receive a second glass slide from the mounting platform 510. Each storage component includes three storage sections 7211, each with a storage position. Two or all three storage sections 7211 can jointly store a second glass slide. The gaps between the three storage sections 7211 allow two second support sections 512 of the mounting platform 510 to extend into them. The storage platform 721 is used to move upwards to transfer the second glass slide from the mounting platform to the storage platform 721.

[0173] Reference Figure 21 As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the first clamping and flipping assembly 730 includes a clamping component 734, a first flipping component 733, and a lifting component 731. The clamping component 734 is used to clamp the glass slide basket 900, the first flipping component 733 is used to drive the clamping component 734 to flip, and the lifting component 731 is used to drive the first flipping component 733 and the clamping component 734 to move up and down.

[0174] In this embodiment, the first flipping component 733 is used to drive the slide basket 900 to flip from a first state with the pick-up / placement port facing upwards to a second state with the pick-up / placement port facing the storage platform assembly 720. The first flipping component 733 includes a third motor 7331, a drive shaft 7332, and a third synchronous belt 7333. The third synchronous belt 7333 is connected between the third motor 7331 and the drive shaft 7332. The clamping component 534 is mounted on the drive shaft 7332. The third motor 7331 drives the drive shaft 7332 to rotate via the third synchronous belt 7333, thereby realizing the flipping of the clamping component 734. The first flipping component 733 is also used to drive the slide basket 900 to flip from the second state to the first state. Thus, the first clamping and flipping assembly 730 can clamp the slide basket 900 through the clamping component 734, realize the lifting and lowering movement of the slide basket 900 through the lifting component 732, and realize the flipping of the slide basket 900 through the first flipping component 733.

[0175] In this embodiment, the clamping component 734 includes a base and two side portions respectively connected to both sides of the base; the two claw portions move toward the manual unloading station and retract to the second transfer station, so that the unloaded glass slide basket 900 moves between the two side portions and is clamped between the two side portions.

[0176] Reference Figure 23 As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the second pushing component 710 is used to push the second glass slide on the storage platform 721 into the slide basket 900 on the first clamping and flipping component 730. The second pushing component 710 includes an eleventh driving component 713 and a second pushing member 712 connected to the eleventh driving component 713. The eleventh driving component 713 is used to drive the second pushing member 712 to move along a first direction to push the second glass slide on the storage platform 721 into the slide basket 900 on the first clamping and flipping component 730.

[0177] Thus, the second pushing component 710 pushes the second slide on the storage platform 721 into the slide basket 900 on the first clamping and flipping component 730 through the second pushing member 712. The lifting and lowering movement of the storage platform 721 enables the second slide on each storage component to be pushed into the slide basket 900 through the second pushing member 712.

[0178] In this embodiment, the second driving component 122, the third driving component 142, the fourth driving component 230, the fifth driving component 312, the sixth driving component 322, the seventh driving component 332, the eighth driving component 420, the ninth driving component 520, the tenth driving component 630, and the eleventh driving component 713 all have the same driving principle and similar structure as the first driving component. For their specific structures, please refer to the above description of the first driving component, which will not be repeated here.

[0179] In this embodiment, the second power component 625, the third power component 722, and the lifting component 731 are all vertical screw-driven power components, which have the same driving principle and similar structure as the first power component 613. Please refer to the description of the first power component 613 for their structure, which will not be repeated here.

[0180] In this embodiment, the first direction is a first horizontal direction, and the second direction is a second horizontal direction that is perpendicular to the first horizontal direction.

[0181] In this embodiment, the first automated device is a slide reading device, and the second automated device is a slide preparation device. The slide preparation device is used to process the sample to obtain a first glass slide.

[0182] The cover sheet device in this embodiment has two feeding modes: automated and manual feeding, achieved through a conveying module. In the splicing mode, the cover sheet is automatically fed to the first automated device, resulting in a high degree of automation. In the manual mode, the cover sheet is fed to the manual feeding station. The conveying module also has two feeding modes: automated and manual feeding. In the splicing mode, the cover sheet is automatically fed from the second automated device. In the manual mode, the cover sheet is manually unloaded.

[0183] Reference Figure 6 and Figure 9 As shown, the second embodiment of this application provides a cover sheet device, which differs from the first embodiment in that the first channel further includes a second outlet 116, which is close to the second end of the first channel 111.

[0184] In this embodiment, the transport module further includes a third transport mechanism. The movement trajectory of the third transport mechanism is defined with a manual unloading station. The movement trajectory of the third transport mechanism intersects with the movement trajectory of the first transport component, so that the first transport mechanism 110 transports the slide basket 900 loaded with the second glass slide to the manual unloading station of the third transport mechanism.

[0185] In this embodiment, the third conveying mechanism includes a third channel 131 and a third conveying component 140. The manual unloading station is located on the third channel. The first conveying component is used to transport the slide basket 900 loaded with the processed second glass slide to the second outlet 116. The third channel is connected to the first channel 111 through the second outlet 116, so that the third conveying component can transport the slide basket 900 loaded with the second glass slide from the second outlet 116 to the manual unloading station along the third channel.

[0186] Reference Figure 9As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the third conveying component includes a second pawl 141 and a third driving component 142 for driving the second pawl 141 to move. The second pawl 141 is connected to the third driving component, and the third driving component 142 is used to drive the second pawl 141 to convey the slide basket 900 loaded with the second glass slide from the second outlet 116 to the manual unloading station.

[0187] In this embodiment, the first channel 111 and the third channel 131 are integrally formed and are perpendicular to each other. The bottom surface of the third channel 131 is also provided with a second through hole 132. The second claw 141 extends from the bottom of the third channel 131 through the second through hole 132 into the third channel 131. The second claw 141 is used to push the slide basket 900 carrying the second glass slide to the manual unloading station for manual picking.

[0188] Thus, the cover plate device has two feeding methods: the glass slide basket 900 is automatically discharged to the first automated device through the first outlet 115, and the glass slide basket 900 is manually discharged through the second outlet 116 and the third conveying mechanism.

[0189] In this embodiment, in the manual unloading mode, the loading mechanism 700 is also used to place the slide basket 900 loaded with the second slide on the first channel 111, and the side of the first conveying component facing the second outlet 116 is used to convey the slide basket 900 loaded with the second slide to the second outlet 116.

[0190] The various embodiments of this application have been described above. These descriptions are exemplary and not exhaustive, nor are they limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terminology used herein is chosen to best explain the principles, practical application, or improvement of the technology in the market, or to enable others skilled in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A cover plate device, characterized in that, include: The transport module is used to transport a slide basket loaded with processed glass slides to a first automated device or a manual unloading station. The transport module also includes a first transport mechanism, a second transport mechanism, and a third transport mechanism. The first conveying mechanism includes a first channel and a first conveying component that moves along the first channel. The first conveying component is used to convey a slide basket loaded with processed slides. A first transfer station is defined on the movement trajectory of the first conveying component. The first transfer station is used to allow the slide basket loaded with processed slides to leave the first conveying mechanism for reception by the first automated device. The first channel includes a first exit corresponding to the first transfer station. The second conveying mechanism is used to transport a slide basket loaded with processed slides from the first transfer station to the first automated device via the first exit. The second conveying mechanism includes a second channel and a first pushing component. The second channel is connected to the first channel via the first exit. The first pushing component is used to push the slide basket loaded with processed slides from the first transfer station to the first automated device via the first exit and the second channel. The movement trajectory of the third conveying mechanism is defined with a manual unloading station. The movement trajectory of the third conveying mechanism intersects with the movement trajectory of the first conveying component, so that the first conveying mechanism transports the slide basket loaded with the processed glass slides to the manual unloading station. The first automated device is any device other than the cover plate device, and the manual unloading station is configured to allow manual handling of the slide basket.

2. The cover plate device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first exit is located on the side of the first channel.

3. The cover plate device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first channel also includes a second outlet, which is located at one end of the first channel; The third conveying mechanism includes a third channel and a third conveying component. The first conveying component is used to convey a slide basket loaded with processed slides to the second outlet. The third channel is connected to the first channel through the second outlet so that the third conveying component can convey the slide basket loaded with processed slides from the second outlet to the manual unloading station along the third channel.

4. The cover plate device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover plate device further includes a slide processing mechanism and a loading mechanism. The slide processing mechanism is used to process the slide to form a processed slide. A second transfer station is defined on the movement trajectory of the first transport mechanism. The first transport mechanism is used to transport an empty slide basket to the second transfer station. The loading mechanism is used to clamp the empty slide basket located at the second transfer station to load the processed slide into the empty slide basket. The loading mechanism is also used to transport a slide basket loaded with processed glass slides onto the first transport assembly.

5. The cover plate device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The loading mechanism includes: Storage platform components are used to store processed glass slides; A first gripping and flipping assembly is used to grip an empty slide basket located at the second transfer station, and to drive the empty slide basket to flip from a first state with the slide pick-up and drop opening facing upwards to a second state with the slide pick-up and drop opening facing the storage platform assembly; and The second pushing component is used to push the processed glass slides stored on the storage platform component into the slide basket in the second state; The first gripping and flipping assembly is also used to drive the slide basket loaded with the processed slides to flip from the second state to the first state, and to transport the slide basket loaded with the processed slides onto the first transport assembly.

6. The cover plate device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The storage platform component includes a storage platform and a third power component, the third power component being used to drive the storage platform to perform lifting and lowering movements; The storage platform includes at least two storage units arranged vertically at intervals, each of which is used to hold a processed glass slide.

7. The cover plate device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The slide processing mechanism includes: The second gripping and flipping assembly is used to grip the glass slide and flip it. The second gripping and flipping component is further configured to transport the flipped slide to the mounting platform assembly, wherein a mounting position is defined on the motion trajectory of the mounting platform assembly, and the mounting platform assembly transports the slide to the mounting position; and The mounting assembly is used to attach a cover glass slide to a glass slide located at the mounting position to form a processed glass slide. The mounting platform assembly is also used to transport the processed glass slide to the storage platform assembly.

8. The cover plate device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The patch assembly includes an adsorption component and an elastic pressing component; The adsorption member and the elastic pressing member are spaced apart along a first direction. The adsorption member is used to adsorb one end of the cover glass, and the elastic pressing member is used to press against the other end of the cover glass. The first direction is the extension direction of the first channel.

9. The cover plate device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The elastic pressing member includes an abutting portion and an elastic portion connected to the abutting portion. When the elastic portion is in a free state, the horizontal height of the end of the abutting portion near the cover glass is lower than the horizontal height of the end of the adsorption member near the cover glass.

10. The cover plate device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The cover plate device also includes a housing, and the transport module includes a fourth transport mechanism; The housing has a first opening and a second opening, and the fourth conveying mechanism is used to carry and convey a slide basket loaded with glass slides; The first opening is configured for manually placing a slide basket loaded with slides onto the fourth transport mechanism, and the second opening is configured for placing a slide basket loaded with slides onto the fourth transport mechanism from a second automated device, which is a device other than the coverslip device. The second gripping and flipping assembly is used to grip and flip the glass slides in the slide basket, and then transport the flipped glass slides to the mounting platform assembly.

11. The cover plate device according to claim 10, characterized in that, The fourth transport mechanism includes a fourth transport component; The fourth transport component includes a fourth channel and a transport platform that moves along the fourth channel. The transport platform is used to carry a slide basket and transport the slide basket along the fourth channel. A first carrying station and a second carrying station are defined on the transport trajectory of the transport platform moving along the fourth channel. The first carrying station is configured to receive a slide basket loaded with glass slides placed manually through the first opening; the second carrying station is configured to receive a slide basket loaded with glass slides from the second automated device through the second opening.

12. The cover plate device according to claim 11, characterized in that, An initial position is defined on the movement trajectory of the transport platform along the fourth channel. The second bearing station is adjacent to the initial position, and the initial position is adjacent to the first end of the fourth channel. The fourth transport mechanism further includes a positioning component for initially positioning the transport platform that has moved to the initial position.

13. The cover plate device according to claim 12, characterized in that, A first detection station is also defined on the motion trajectory of the transport platform along the fourth channel; The fourth transport mechanism further includes a first detection component, which is used to identify whether there are slides in each slide position of the slide basket when the transport platform is in the first detection position.

14. The cover plate device according to claim 13, characterized in that, A third transfer station is also defined on the motion trajectory of the transport platform along the fourth channel; The transport platform is used to transport the slide basket to the third transfer station when the first detection component identifies that the slide position is carrying a slide. The second gripping and flipping component is used to grip and flip the slide located at the third transfer station, and transport the flipped slide to the mounting platform component.

15. The cover plate device according to claim 14, characterized in that, The first bearing station, the first detection station, the third transfer station, the second bearing station, and the initial station are arranged sequentially along the extension direction of the fourth channel; The transport platform is used sequentially to move from the initial position to the first bearing position when unloaded to carry a slide basket loaded with slides, to transport the slide basket loaded with slides from the first bearing position to the first testing position, and to transport the slides on the slide position of the slide basket to the third transfer position; or The transport platform is used sequentially to move from the initial position to the second bearing position when unloaded to carry a slide basket loaded with slides, to transport the slide basket loaded with slides from the second bearing position to the first testing position, and to transport the slides on the slide position of the slide basket to the third transfer position.

16. The cover plate device according to claim 15, characterized in that, The cover plate device further includes a transfer mechanism for transferring the slide basket in the second automated device through the second opening to the transport platform located at the second bearing station.

17. The cover plate device according to claim 16, characterized in that, The transfer mechanism is also used to transfer an empty slide basket from the transport platform to the first transport mechanism.

18. The cover plate device according to claim 17, characterized in that, The transfer mechanism includes a first load-bearing component, a second load-bearing component slidably connected to the first load-bearing component, and a first gripping component connected to the second load-bearing component; The second carrier component is slidably connected to the first carrier component so that the second carrier component passes through the second opening and reciprocates between the material picking position and the second carrier station of the second automation device. The material picking position is used for the first gripping component to grip a slide basket loaded with glass slides, and the second carrier station is used for the first gripping component to place the gripped slide basket loaded with glass slides.

19. The cover plate device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The cover plate device further includes a slide processing mechanism and a loading mechanism. The slide processing mechanism is used to process the slide to form a processed slide. A second transfer station is defined on the movement trajectory of the first transport component. The first transport component is used to carry and transport an empty slide basket to the second transfer station. The loading mechanism is used to clamp the empty slide basket located at the second transfer station to load the processed slide into the empty slide basket. The loading mechanism is further configured to place a slide basket loaded with processed slides onto the first transport assembly, the first transport assembly being configured to carry and transport the slide basket loaded with processed slides to the first transfer station; or... The loading mechanism is also used to place a slide basket loaded with processed slides on the first channel, and the first transport component facing the second outlet is used to transport the slide basket loaded with processed slides to the second outlet.

20. The cover plate device according to claim 19, characterized in that, The first transport component includes a first carrier portion and two claw portions respectively connected to both ends of the first carrier portion; The loading mechanism is also used to place a slide basket loaded with processed slides onto the first supporting part, the first supporting part being used to carry and transport the slide basket loaded with processed slides to the first transfer station; or... The loading mechanism is also used to place a slide basket loaded with processed slides on the first channel, and the side of the claw portion near the second outlet facing the second outlet is used to transport the slide basket loaded with processed slides to the second outlet.

21. The cover plate device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first clamping and flipping assembly includes a clamping component, a first flipping component, and a lifting component. The clamping component is used to clamp the slide basket, the first flipping component is used to drive the clamping component to flip, and the lifting component is used to drive the first flipping component and the clamping assembly to move up and down.

22. The cover plate device according to claim 21, characterized in that, The clamping component includes a base and two side portions respectively connected to both sides of the base; wherein, the two claw portions of the first transport component move toward the second outlet of the first channel and retract to the second transfer station, so that the unloaded slide basket moves between the two side portions and is clamped between the two side portions.

23. The cover plate device according to claim 12, characterized in that, The transport platform includes a base with an upper opening for holding a receiving cavity for holding an soaking reagent and a slide basket. The upper opening is for moving the slide basket into or out of the receiving cavity. The transport platform also includes a first foolproof component located within the receiving cavity for adapting to the slide basket.

24. A sample processing system, characterized in that, It includes a first automated device and a cover sheet device according to any one of claims 1 to 23, wherein the first automated device is a sheet reading device.

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