A sample container support device, a marking system and a marking method thereof

Abstract

The application discloses a sample container supporting device, a sample container marking system based on the device and a marking method thereof. The sample container supporting device comprises a plurality of container supporting unit groups, the long edges of the container supporting unit groups are in contact with each other, and the container supporting unit groups are connected with each other through hinges. The container supporting unit group comprises a plurality of container supporting units, the side surfaces of the container supporting units are in contact with each other and are fixedly connected, thereby forming the container supporting unit group. The marking system comprises the sample container supporting device and a visual positioning laser marking instrument. The sample container is marked by using the application, the area and accuracy of the code spraying are improved, the code spraying work of multiple batches and large quantities can be completed, repeated loading, unloading and arrangement are not needed, the marking steps are reduced, the preparation and finishing work before and after the marking are reduced, and the working efficiency of the sample container marking is greatly improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of medical equipment, in particular to a sample container support device, a marking system and a marking method thereof. BACKGROUND

[0002] Currently, the main work of biological and pharmaceutical detection laboratories is to analyze and store various samples (blood, drug solutions, etc.), which need to be placed in containers such as EP tubes, disposable centrifuge tubes, blood collection tubes, and cryopreservation tubes. Many times, undetected or detected samples and their containers need to be stored at low temperatures.

[0003] In the prior art, in order to effectively distinguish each sample, the laboratory usually uses the method of handwriting, pasting special labels or spraying codes on the outer surface of the sample container. The manual handwriting and pasting label method is inefficient and prone to errors, and the sample container in the laboratory often falls off or blurs due to various reasons, and the frequency is high, such as: 1. The label falls off due to the decrease in viscosity of the label paper at low temperature; 2. The surface code or mark is blurred due to solvent pollution; 3. The label / mark is immersed in water due to condensate on the surface of the container when the low temperature state is restored to room temperature.

[0004] The existing code spraying solution mainly sprays the code on the EP tube cover, such as the utility model patent with publication number CN208133820U, which discloses an automatic code spraying device for EP tubes. The EP tube contaminated by the solvent is prone to code blurring, and due to the small area of the code spraying area, the information that can be contained is less, which cannot meet the needs of more text identification on the container in the scene with multiple batches of samples. Manual loading and unloading of the container are required before and after the code spraying is completed.

[0005] Therefore, there is an urgent need in the art for a sample container marking system to replace the traditional handwriting and pasting method, while increasing the code spraying area and improving the identification information to meet the identification requirements of sample containers with multiple contents and multiple batches. SUMMARY

[0006] To solve the above technical problems, the present application provides a sample container support device, which comprises a plurality of container support unit groups, the long edges of the container support unit groups are in contact with each other, and the container support unit groups are connected to each other by hinges, the container support unit group comprises a plurality of container support units, the side surfaces of the container support units are in contact with each other and fixedly connected, forming the container support unit group, and the top of the container support unit is provided with a circular through hole for placing a sample container.

[0007] Specifically, the container support unit is in inverted L shape, the top end of the container support unit is a fixed part, the bottom end of the container support unit is a support part, the fixed part and the support part are integrally formed, and the circular through hole is arranged on the top surface of the fixed part.

[0008] Specifically, the side surface of the container support unit is provided with a circular hole, and the end of the hinge is fixedly installed in the circular hole, and the hinge is used for connecting a plurality of container support unit groups.

[0009] Specifically, one side of the container support unit is provided with a protrusion, and the other side of the container support unit is provided with a groove matched with the protrusion, and a plurality of container support units are clamped and fixed through the protrusion and the groove.

[0010] Specifically, the sample container includes a cryopreservation tube, a blood collection tube, an EP tube and a PCR tube.

[0011] Specifically, the material of the sample container support device is a corrosion-resistant metal material or a lightweight material.

[0012] The second aspect of the present application also provides a sample container identification system, which comprises a sample container support device as described above and a visual positioning laser marking instrument, and the sample container support device is fixedly installed in the working area of the visual positioning laser marking instrument.

[0013] Specifically, the visual positioning laser marking instrument is provided with a conveyor belt, the sample container support device is detachably fixed on the surface of the conveyor belt, and the bottom surface of the sample container support device is in contact with the surface of the conveyor belt.

[0014] Specifically, the visual positioning laser marking instrument is provided with a conveyor belt, the sample container support device is detachably fixed on the surface of the conveyor belt, and the side surface of the sample container support device is in contact with the surface of the conveyor belt.

[0015] The third aspect of the present application also provides a sample container identification method, which is based on the sample container identification system described above, and comprises the following steps:

[0016] 1) Assembly of the sample container support device: according to the number of sample containers to be identified and the positions to be identified, assemble the sample container support device with corresponding structure and number, and the positions to be identified include the top and side surface of the sample container;

[0017] 2) Loading of the sample container: place the sample container to be identified in the assembled sample container support device, and fix the sample container support device on the conveyor belt of the visual positioning laser marking instrument, and set the visual positioning laser marking instrument to the marking state.

[0018] 3) Set the marking content parameters: input the marking content and quantity on the visual positioning laser marking machine;

[0019] 4) Mark and check the content: start the visual positioning laser marking machine, begin marking, and check the marking accuracy and clarity after completion;

[0020] 5) Complete the marking and shut down.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the present application has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] 1. The sample container support device provided by the present application can support the sample container during code spraying on the top surface and side surface of the sample container through different assembly modes of the container support unit groups, and by adjusting the number of the container support unit groups, the code spraying requirements of multiple batches and different quantities can be met without manual multiple taking and placing, thereby saving labor costs and improving the identification speed and overall efficiency;

[0023] 2. The sample container identification system provided by the present application is set in cooperation with the visual positioning laser marking machine through the sample container support device, replacing the traditional manual handwritten identification method, and compared with the existing identification device, the identification system of the present application improves the code spraying area and accuracy and can complete multiple batches and large quantities of code spraying work, thereby realizing on-demand, orderly and high-speed identification work;

[0024] 3. The identification system and identification method provided by the present application do not need repeated loading, unloading and arranging, thereby reducing the identification steps, reducing the preparation and finishing work before and after, and greatly improving the work efficiency of the sample container identification. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 is a structural schematic view of the sample container support device of the present application;

[0026] Figure 2 is a structural schematic view of the container support unit group of the sample container support device of the present application;

[0027] Figure 3 is a schematic view of the flow line work area of the sample container identification system of the present application;

[0028] In the figure, 1, container support unit group; 2, container support unit; 3, hinge; 4, conveyor belt. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The technical solution of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention. Unless otherwise specified, the materials, instruments, and reagents used in the following embodiments can be obtained commercially. Unless otherwise specified, the technical means used in the embodiments are conventional means well known to those skilled in the art.

[0030] The structures, proportions, sizes, etc., illustrated in the accompanying drawings of this specification are only for illustrative purposes to aid those skilled in the art and are not intended to limit the implementation conditions of this invention. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in proportions, or adjustments to size, without affecting the effectiveness and purpose of this invention, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this invention. Furthermore, the terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "middle," and "one" used in this specification are merely for clarity of description and are not intended to limit the scope of this invention. Changes or adjustments to their relative relationships, without substantially altering the technical content, should also be considered within the scope of this invention.

[0031] Example 1

[0032] like Figures 1-2 As shown in the figure, this embodiment illustrates a sample container support device, including multiple container support unit groups 1. The long sides of the container support unit groups 1 are in contact with each other, and the container support unit groups 1 are connected to each other by hinges 3. The container support unit group 1 includes multiple container support units 2. The sides of the container support units 2 are in contact with each other and fixedly connected to form the container support unit group 1. A circular through hole is provided on the top of the container support unit 2 for placing the sample container.

[0033] The container support unit 2 is inverted L-shaped. The top of the container support unit 2 is the fixing part, and the bottom of the container support unit 2 is the support part. The fixing part and the support part are integrally formed, and a circular through hole is opened on the top surface of the fixing part.

[0034] The container support unit 2 has a circular hole on its side, and the end of the hinge 3 is fixedly installed in the circular hole. The hinge 3 is used to connect multiple container support unit groups 1.

[0035] One side of the container support unit 2 is provided with a protrusion, and the other side of the container support unit 2 is provided with a groove that matches the corresponding protrusion. Multiple container support units 2 are fixed by the protrusion and the groove.

[0036] The sample container includes a cryogenic tube, a blood collection tube, an EP tube and a PCR tube.

[0037] The sample container support device is made of a corrosion-resistant metal material or a light material.

[0038] The sample container support device can be combined with a visual positioning laser marking instrument to form a sample container marking system. The sample container support device is fixedly installed in the working area of the visual positioning laser marking instrument. The visual positioning laser marking instrument can be a CCD automatic positioning laser marking machine (model MT-F10) or a double-head visual positioning laser marking machine (model MT-F20).

[0039] As shown in Figure 3 The visual positioning laser marking instrument is provided with a conveyor belt 4. The sample container support device is detachably fixed to the surface of the conveyor belt 4. When the top of the sample container needs to be marked, the bottom surface of the sample container support device is in contact with the surface of the conveyor belt 4. When the side of the sample container needs to be marked, the side surface of the sample container support device is in contact with the surface of the conveyor belt 4.

[0040] Based on the above sample container marking system, the sample container is marked, including the following steps:

[0041] 1) Assembly of the sample container support device: according to the number and the position to be marked of the sample container, assemble the sample container support device with corresponding structure and number. The position to be marked includes the top and the side of the sample container;

[0042] 2) Loading of the sample container: place the sample container to be marked in the assembled sample container support device, and fix the sample container support device on the conveyor belt 4 of the visual positioning laser marking instrument. Set the visual positioning laser marking instrument to the marking state;

[0043] 3) Set the marking content parameters: input the marking content and the number on the visual positioning laser marking instrument;

[0044] 4) Mark and check the content: start the visual positioning laser marking instrument to begin marking. After completion, check the marking accuracy and clarity;

[0045] 5) Complete the marking and shut down.

[0046] Taking the marking of the top and the side of the blood collection tube and the EP tube in the conventional pharmacokinetic test as an example:

[0047] The biological blood sample needs to be collected and stored in a blood collection tube. After centrifugal separation of the blood sample, it is transferred to an EP tube. According to the calculation of 300 blood samples, 300 blood collection tubes and EP tubes are labeled before the experiment, including date, biological ID number, and sample number. After labeling, the containers are arranged in order to hold the corresponding labeled blood samples. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0049] 1. Container loading: The test technician sets the required containers, blood collection tubes and EP tubes, in container support unit group 1, respectively, and adjusts them to the state to be labeled.

[0050] 2. Label information import: The operator of the visual positioning laser marker enters the information to be labeled on the day into the Excel template.

[0051] 3. Set the labeling rules: On the visual positioning laser marker side, set the labeling rules for different batches.

[0052] Input container group parameters:

[0053] 1) Blood collection tube 10x10 / batch, total 3 batches, label position side, label content: date (fixed value), biological ID (order and content reference Excel or other table file format), sample number (set starting value, serial number); save as template.

[0054] 2) EP tube specification 10x10 / batch, total 3 batches, label position side, label content: use the saved template.

[0055] 3) Complete the EP tube top surface labeling settings in the same way.

[0056] 4. According to the calculation of 100 tubes for each blood collection tube and EP tube container group, a total of 6 batches of laser labeling are required on the side. Place the container support unit group 1 in the waiting state on the conveyor belt 4 in order and start the labeling program. Wait for the side labeling to be completed.

[0057] 5. Adjust the container support unit group 1 to the use state, and place the EP tubes in order on the conveyor belt 4. The top surface labeling needs to be labeled for 3 batches to be completed. Place the container support unit group 1 in the use state on the conveyor belt 4 in order and start the labeling program. Wait for the top surface labeling to be completed.

[0058] 6. The technician adjusts the container support unit group 1 to the state to be labeled and checks the labeling accuracy and clarity.

[0059] 7. Complete the labeling.

[0060] In the above process, the time-consuming of the marking work is about 3 minutes, and the whole marking process is completed in less than 13 minutes, that is, the whole process is completed, the top surface and the side surface of the EP tube are marked, the marking speed and accuracy are improved, the manual operation steps are reduced, the labor cost is saved, and the identification efficiency of the sample container is significantly improved.

[0061] To sum up, the above-mentioned embodiments are only preferred embodiments of the present application, and do not limit the protection scope of the present application. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A sample container support device characterized by comprising: The application relates to a sample container supporting device, which comprises a plurality of container supporting unit groups (1), the long edges of the container supporting unit groups (1) are in contact with each other, the container supporting unit groups (1) are connected with each other through hinges (3), the container supporting unit groups (1) comprise a plurality of container supporting units (2), the side surfaces of the container supporting units (2) are in contact with each other and are fixedly connected to form the container supporting unit groups (1), the top of the container supporting unit (2) is provided with a circular through hole for placing a sample container. The container supporting unit (2) is in an inverted L shape, the top end of the container supporting unit (2) is a fixed part, the bottom end of the container supporting unit (2) is a supporting part, the fixed part and the supporting part are integrally formed, and the circular through hole is arranged on the top surface of the fixed part. The container supporting unit (2) is provided with a protrusion on one side, the other side of the container supporting unit (2) is provided with a groove matched with the protrusion, and the plurality of container supporting units (2) are fixed through the protrusion and the groove. The sample container comprises a cryopreservation tube, a blood collection tube, an EP tube and a PCR tube. The sample container supporting device is made of corrosion-resistant metal material or light material.

2. The sample container support apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by The side surface of the container supporting unit (2) is provided with a circular hole, and the end of the hinge (3) is fixedly installed in the circular hole, and the hinge (3) is used for connecting the plurality of container supporting unit groups (1).

3. A sample container identification system characterized by, The identification system comprises the sample container supporting device and a visual positioning laser marking instrument, and the sample container supporting device is fixedly installed on the working area of the visual positioning laser marking instrument.

4. The sample container identification system of claim 3, wherein, The visual positioning laser marking instrument is provided with a conveying belt (4), the sample container supporting device is detachably fixed on the surface of the conveying belt (4), and the bottom surface of the sample container supporting device is in contact with the surface of the conveying belt.

5. The sample container identification system of claim 3, wherein, The visual positioning laser marking instrument is provided with a conveying belt (4), the sample container supporting device is detachably fixed on the surface of the conveying belt (4), and the side surface of the sample container supporting device is in contact with the surface of the conveying belt.

6. An identification method of a sample container based on the sample container identification system according to claim 3, characterized by, The application further discloses a sample container identification method comprising the following steps: 1) assembling the sample container supporting device: according to the number and the to-be-marked positions of the sample containers, a sample container supporting device with a corresponding structure and number is assembled, and the to-be-marked positions comprise the top and the side surface of the sample container; 2) loading the sample container: the sample container is placed in the assembled sample container supporting device, the sample container supporting device is fixed on the conveying belt (4) of the visual positioning laser marking instrument, and the visual positioning laser marking instrument is set to a marking state; 3) setting the marking content parameters: the marking content and the number are input on the visual positioning laser marking instrument; 4) marking and checking the content: the visual positioning laser marking instrument is started to mark, and the marking accuracy and the clarity are checked after completion; 5) completing the marking and shutting down.

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