An imaging apparatus and a method of operating the same

By designing an automated imaging device and method, the problems of low efficiency and low accuracy in identification under a manual microscope in the detection of chironomid larvae were solved, and efficient and accurate automated detection was achieved.

CN116242686BActive Publication Date: 2025-10-24ZHONGSHAN INST OF MODERN IND TECH SOUTH CHINA UNIV OF TECH +1
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Application Number
CN202310334669.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-03-30
Publication Date
2025-10-24
Estimated Expiration
2043-03-30

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Technical Problem

The existing technology for detecting chironomid larvae relies on manual identification under a microscope, resulting in low detection frequency, low accuracy and prone to errors.

Method used

An imaging device is designed, including a filter detection unit, a sample imaging unit, a filter positioning unit and an imaging positioning unit. The sample is introduced, moved and imaged through an automated process, which reduces manual intervention and uses an industrial computer for data processing.

Benefits of technology

It realizes automated detection, reduces detection time and labor costs, improves detection frequency and accuracy, simplifies operating procedures, and reduces the possibility of human error.

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Abstract

The application discloses an imaging device and a running method thereof, which comprises a rack, a filtering detection unit, a sample imaging unit, a filtering positioning unit, an imaging positioning unit and an industrial computer; concentrated samples are introduced into the filtering detection unit, the sample imaging unit is moved above the filtering detection unit by the imaging positioning unit to image the concentrated samples in the filtering detection unit, and the sample imaging unit transmits imaging data to the industrial computer; the application does not need an analyst to manually identify chironomus larvae under a microscope, reduces detection time and labor cost, is simple to operate, is not prone to errors, and improves detection frequency and accuracy; the application provides an imaging device running method which comprises the following steps: step S1, feeding; step S2, moving; step S3, detecting; step S4, moving; and step S5, cleaning; the steps are simple, convenient to operate, realize automation, do not need manual operation, and improve detection frequency and accuracy.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of microorganism detection equipment, and in particular to an imaging device and a method for operating the same. BACKGROUND

[0002] Microinvertebrates such as copepods, cladocerans, nematodes, rotifers and chironomid larvae are present in many treated water distribution systems worldwide, and among the various microinvertebrate populations, chironomid larvae are of particular concern because they can grow to a size that is visible to customers; chironomids are a highly diverse group of insects belonging to the family Chironomidae (also known as nonbiting midges), and chironomids are distributed globally and are known to be able to tolerate and adapt to a wide range of environmental conditions; the larvae of certain species are commonly referred to as "red worms" due to their bright red hemoglobin-like substance; water supply and distribution systems around the world have been plagued by chironomid larvae, and the presence of large red worms in water supply and distribution systems can easily affect water quality.

[0003] Therefore, in order to detect chironomid larvae in treated water, it is necessary to regularly detect the water supply and distribution system to quickly find any signs of chironomid infection; the current detection method for chironomid larvae relies on trained operators to collect samples, and analysts manually identify chironomid larvae under a microscope. Therefore, when the analyst manually identifies the chironomid larvae sample with a microscope, it is time-consuming and laborious, and due to the tedious manual operation method, human errors are prone to occur, resulting in low detection frequency and accuracy. SUMMARY

[0004] In order to solve the problem that the analyst manually identifies the chironomid larvae under the microscope and is prone to errors, and the detection frequency and accuracy are low, the present application provides an imaging device and a method for operating the same.

[0005] The present application is realized by the following technical solutions:

[0006] An imaging device, comprising a rack, a filter detection unit arranged on the rack and used for containing a concentrated sample, a sample imaging unit used for imaging the concentrated sample in the filter detection unit, a filter positioning unit used for moving the filter detection unit to a feeding station and a detection station, an imaging positioning unit used for moving the sample imaging unit above the filter detection unit, and an industrial computer electrically connected with the sample imaging unit.

[0007] An imaging device as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the filter detection unit comprises a flushing tank, a viewing tank arranged at a bottom of the flushing tank, a filter layer arranged at a bottom of the viewing tank, a filter hole arranged at a bottom of the filter layer and communicating with an outside of the filter detection unit, and a filter driving device connected to the filter hole and configured to draw water of the concentrated sample on the filter layer through the filter hole.

[0008] An imaging device as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the filter detection unit further comprises an overflow hole communicating with the flushing tank, and a collection hole configured to guide the concentrated sample.

[0009] An imaging device as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the rack further comprises a cleaning system, the cleaning system comprising a spray pipe and a spray pipe driving device configured to drive the spray pipe to spray cleaning water to the filter detection unit.

[0010] An imaging device as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the rack further comprises a sample container configured to guide the concentrated sample into the filter detection unit, and the feeding station is arranged below the sample container.

[0011] An imaging device as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the filter positioning unit comprises a rotating device and a rotating driving device arranged on the rack and configured to drive the rotating device to rotate, and the filter detection units are arranged along edges of the rotating device.

[0012] An imaging device as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the imaging positioning unit comprises an X-axis driving device arranged on the rack, a Z-axis driving device arranged on the X-axis driving device, and a Y-axis driving device arranged on the Z-axis driving device, the sample imaging unit is arranged on the Y-axis driving device, the Y-axis driving device is configured to drive the sample imaging unit to move in a Y-axis direction, the Z-axis driving device is configured to drive the Y-axis driving device to move in a Z-axis direction, and the X-axis driving device is configured to drive the Z-axis driving device to move in an X-axis direction.

[0013] An imaging device operation method, comprising an imaging device as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, and further comprising the following steps:

[0014] Step S1: feeding, guiding the concentrated sample into the filter detection unit;

[0015] Step S2: moving, moving the filter detection unit with the concentrated sample guided therein to a detection station;

[0016] Step S3: detecting, detecting the concentrated sample in the filter detection unit by the sample imaging unit;

[0017] Step S4: moving, moving the filter detection unit after detection to the feeding station;

[0018] Step S5: cleaning, cleaning the filter detection unit, and repeating step S1 after cleaning.

[0019] An imaging device operation method as described above, wherein the step S1 further comprises the following steps:

[0020] Step S101: introducing sample, the filter detection unit moves to the feeding station and is located below the sample container, the concentrated sample in the sample container is introduced into the filter detection unit;

[0021] Step S102: filtering sample, the filter driving device extracts the water of the concentrated sample on the filter layer through the filter hole, so that the sample particles to be detected in the concentrated sample remain above the filter layer;

[0022] Step S103: adding cleaning water, adding cleaning water into the filter detection unit through the spray pipe to form a water film, ensuring that the sample particles remain active.

[0023] An imaging device operation method as described above, wherein the step S3 further comprises the following steps:

[0024] Step S301: moving the sample imaging unit, moving the sample imaging unit above the filter detection unit through the imaging positioning unit;

[0025] Step S302: acquiring image, the sample imaging unit takes a picture of the sample particles in the filter detection unit;

[0026] Step S303: outputting data, the sample imaging unit outputs image data to the industrial computer.

[0027] Compared with the prior art, the present application has the following advantages:

[0028] 1. The present application proposes an imaging device, which introduces a concentrated sample containing chironomid larvae into a filter detection unit, moves the filter detection unit to a detection station through a filter positioning unit, moves a sample imaging unit above the filter detection unit through an imaging positioning unit, images the concentrated sample in the filter detection unit, and the sample imaging unit transmits imaging data to an industrial computer; the present application does not require an analyst to manually identify chironomid larvae under a microscope, which reduces detection time and labor cost, is simple to operate and less prone to errors, and improves detection frequency and accuracy.

[0029] 2. The present application proposes an imaging device operation method, which comprises an imaging device and further comprises the following steps:

[0030] Step S1: feeding, introducing a concentrated sample into a filter detection unit;

[0031] Step S2: moving, moving the filtering detection unit after the concentrated sample is introduced to a detection station;

[0032] Step S3: detecting, the sample imaging unit detects the concentrated sample in the filtering detection unit;

[0033] Step S4: moving, moving the filtering detection unit after the detection to a feeding station;

[0034] Step S5: cleaning, cleaning in the filtering detection unit, and repeating step S1 after cleaning; the steps of the imaging device operation method of the application are simple, easy to operate, realize automation, do not need manual operation, improve the detection frequency and detection accuracy. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0035] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the application, the drawings needed to be used in the embodiment description will be briefly introduced.

[0036] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structure diagram of the imaging device of the application Figure 1 ;

[0037] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional structure diagram of the filtering detection unit of the imaging device of the application

[0038] Figure 3 It is a sectional structure diagram of the filtering detection unit of the imaging device of the application Figure 1 ;

[0039] Figure 4 It is a sectional structure diagram of the filtering detection unit of the imaging device of the application Figure 2 ;

[0040] Figure 5 It is a three-dimensional structure diagram of the imaging device of the application Figure 2 ;

[0041] Figure 6 It is a top view structure diagram of the imaging device of the application

[0042] Figure 7 It is a side view structure diagram of the imaging device of the application

[0043] Figure 8 It is a step block diagram of the imaging device operation method of the application

[0044] Figure 9 It is a step block diagram of step S1 of the imaging device operation method of the application

[0045] Figure 10 It is a step block diagram of step S3 of the imaging device operation method of the application [Specific implementation method]

[0046] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects solved by the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0047] Specific embodiments, such as Figures 1 to 10 The imaging device shown in the figure includes a frame 21, a filtering detection unit 22 provided on the frame 21 and used to accommodate a concentrated sample, a sample imaging unit 23 for imaging the concentrated sample in the filtering detection unit 22, a filtering positioning unit 24 for moving the filtering detection unit 22 to a feeding station and a detection station, an imaging positioning unit 25 for moving the sample imaging unit 23 to above the filtering detection unit 22, and an industrial computer electrically connected to the sample imaging unit 23; the present invention introduces a concentrated sample containing chironomid larvae into the filtering detection unit 22, moves the filtering detection unit 22 to the detection station through the filtering positioning unit 24, and positions the sample imaging unit 23 above the filtering detection unit 22 through the imaging positioning unit 25. 3 moves to the top of the filtering detection unit 22 to image the concentrated sample in the filtering detection unit 22, and the sample imaging unit 23 transmits the imaging data to the industrial computer; the present invention does not require analysts to manually identify chironomid larvae under a microscope, which reduces both detection time and labor costs, and is simple to operate, less prone to errors, and improves detection frequency and detection accuracy; the sample imaging unit 23 is preferably an industrial camera with two different magnifications, one preferably with a magnification of 0.5 times and the other preferably with a magnification of 2 times, for capturing images and analyzing micro-animals, thereby improving work efficiency, especially for images with more background particles or fast-moving micro-animals; the filtering detection unit 22 is preferably made of transparent acrylic material.

[0048] Further, the filter detection unit 22 comprises a flushing tank 221, an observation tank 222 arranged at the bottom of the flushing tank 221, a filter layer 223 arranged at the bottom of the observation tank 222, a filter hole 224 arranged at the bottom of the filter layer 223 and communicating with the outside of the filter detection unit 22, and a filter driving device 225 connected with the filter hole 224 and used for pumping the water of the concentrated sample on the filter layer 223 through the filter hole 224; the filter driving device 225 is preferably a diaphragm pump, the filter layer 223 is preferably a transparent microporous filter membrane, the filter driving device 225 communicates with the filter hole 224 through a plastic pipeline, and the filter driving device 225 pumps the water of the concentrated sample on the filter layer 223 through the filter hole 224 and makes the chironomid larvae and particles with a similar particle size as the chironomid larvae in the concentrated sample stay on the surface of the filter layer 223, so as to be used for imaging detection by the sample imaging unit 23; the flushing tank 221 is used for guiding the clean water to be introduced so as to flush and clean the filter detection unit 22.

[0049] Further, the filter detection unit 22 further comprises an overflow hole 226 communicating with the flushing tank 221 and a collection hole 227 used for guiding the concentrated sample to be discharged; the application further comprises a diaphragm pump connected with the overflow hole 226, so as to discharge the clean water in the flushing tank 221, and further comprises a diaphragm pump communicating with the collection hole 227, so as to guide the live chironomid larvae and the clean water to be discharged.

[0050] Specifically, the rack 21 further comprises a cleaning system 26, the cleaning system 26 comprises a spray pipe 261 and a spray pipe driving device 262 used for driving the spray pipe 261 to spray the clean water to the filter detection unit 22; the spray pipe driving device 262 is preferably a high-pressure pump, and the spray pipe 261 is located above the filter detection unit 22 and the nozzle of the spray pipe 261 is aligned with the filter detection unit 22, so as to spray the clean water to clean the inside of the filter detection unit 22.

[0051] More specifically, the rack 21 further comprises a sample container 27 used for guiding the concentrated sample to be introduced into the filter detection unit 22, and the feeding station is located below the sample container 27; the sample container 27 is preferably a funnel structure, and the filter detection unit 22 is moved to the feeding station, i.e. below the sample container 27, so as to guide the concentrated sample to be introduced into the filter detection unit 22 under the action of gravity from the sample container 27.

[0052] In addition, the filter positioning unit 24 comprises a rotating device 241, and a rotating driving device 242 arranged on the rack 21 and used for driving the rotating device 241 to rotate, and the filter detection units 22 are arranged along the edge of the rotating device 241 in sequence; the rotating driving device 242 is preferably a motor, the rotating device 241 is preferably a rotating disc, and the filter detection units 22 are preferably arranged in sequence along the edge of the rotating device 241 in eight, and the rotating driving device 242 is used for driving the rotating device 241 to rotate so as to drive the filter detection units 22 to move in sequence to the feeding station and the detection station.

[0053] In addition, the imaging positioning unit 25 comprises an X-axis driving device 251 arranged on the rack 21, a Z-axis driving device 253 arranged on the X-axis driving device 251, and a Y-axis driving device 252 arranged on the Z-axis driving device 253, and the sample imaging unit 23 is located on the Y-axis driving device 252, the Y-axis driving device 252 is used for driving the sample imaging unit 23 to move in the direction of the Y-axis, the Z-axis driving device 253 is used for driving the Y-axis driving device 252 to move in the direction of the Z-axis, and the X-axis driving device 251 is used for driving the Z-axis driving device 253 to move in the direction of the X-axis; the X-axis driving device 251, the Y-axis driving device 252 and the Z-axis driving device 253 are all preferably step motors, so as to drive the sample imaging unit 23 to move accurately above the filter detection unit 22 and detect the concentrated sample in the filter detection unit 22.

[0054] In addition, the rack 1 is further provided with a white LED panel lamp 28, when the filter detection unit 22 moves to the detection station, the LED panel lamp 28 is located below the filter detection unit 22, the sample imaging unit 23 moves above the filter detection unit 22 and is used for detecting the concentrated sample in the filter detection unit 22, and the LED panel lamp 2828 provides a light source for the sample imaging unit 23 to detect and image through the filter detection unit 22.

[0055] An imaging device operation method, comprising the imaging device, and further comprising the following steps:

[0056] Step S1: feeding, introducing the concentrated sample into the filter detection unit 22;

[0057] Step S2: moving, moving the filter detection unit 22 after the concentrated sample is introduced to the detection station;

[0058] Step S3: detecting, the sample imaging unit 23 detects the concentrated sample in the filter detection unit 22;

[0059] Step S4: moving, moving the filtered detection unit 22 to the feeding station after detection;

[0060] Step S5: cleaning, cleaning the filtered detection unit 22, and repeating step S1 after cleaning.

[0061] Further, wherein the step S1 further comprises the following steps:

[0062] Step S101: introducing sample, moving the filtered detection unit 22 to the feeding station and below the sample container 27, and introducing the concentrated sample in the sample container 27 into the filtered detection unit 22;

[0063] Step S102: filtering sample, filtering the water of the concentrated sample on the filter layer 223 through the filter hole 224 by the filter driving device 225, so that the sample particles to be detected in the concentrated sample remain above the filter layer 223;

[0064] Step S103: adding cleaning water, adding cleaning water into the filtered detection unit 22 through the spray pipe 261 to form a water film, and ensuring that the sample particles remain active.

[0065] Specifically, wherein the step S3 further comprises the following steps:

[0066] Step S301: moving sample imaging unit, moving the sample imaging unit 23 above the filtered detection unit 22 through the imaging positioning unit 25;

[0067] Step S302: acquiring image, the sample imaging unit 23 takes a picture of the sample particles in the filtered detection unit 22;

[0068] Step S303: outputting data, the sample imaging unit 23 outputs image data to the industrial computer;

[0069] The steps of the imaging device operation method are simple, easy to operate, realize automation, do not need manual operation, improve the detection frequency and detection accuracy.

[0070] The working principle of the embodiment is as follows:

[0071] 1.An imaging device of the present application, comprising a frame 21, a filter detection unit 22 arranged on the frame 21 and used for containing concentrated samples, a sample imaging unit 23 used for imaging the concentrated samples in the filter detection unit 22, a filter positioning unit 24 used for moving the filter detection unit 22 to a feeding station and a detection station, an imaging positioning unit 25 used for moving the sample imaging unit 23 above the filter detection unit 22, and an industrial computer electrically connected with the sample imaging unit 23; the concentrated samples containing chironomus larvae are introduced into the filter detection unit 22, the filter detection unit 22 is moved to the detection station by the filter positioning unit 24, the sample imaging unit 23 is moved above the filter detection unit 22 by the imaging positioning unit 25, so as to image the concentrated samples in the filter detection unit 22, and the sample imaging unit 23 transmits the imaging data to the industrial computer; the imaging device of the present application does not need an analyst to manually identify the chironomus larvae under a microscope, thereby reducing the detection time and the labor cost, and being simple to operate and difficult to make mistakes, and improving the detection frequency and the detection accuracy.

[0072] 2.An imaging device operation method of the present application, comprising the imaging device, and further comprising the following steps.

[0073] Step S1: feeding, introducing the concentrated samples into the filter detection unit 22;

[0074] Step S2: moving, moving the filter detection unit 22 after the concentrated samples are introduced into the detection station;

[0075] Step S3: detection, the sample imaging unit 23 detects the concentrated samples in the filter detection unit 22;

[0076] Step S4: moving, moving the filter detection unit 22 after the detection to the feeding station;

[0077] Step S5: cleaning, cleaning the filter detection unit 22, and repeating step S1 after the cleaning; the steps of the imaging device operation method of the present application are simple and easy to operate, realize automation, do not need manual operation, and improve the detection frequency and the detection accuracy.

[0078] The above is an embodiment provided in combination with specific content, and does not mean that the specific implementation of the present application is limited to these descriptions, and is not limited to the above naming and English naming due to different industry naming. Any approximation, similarity or replacement of the method and structure of the present application, or any technical deduction or replacement under the premise of the concept of the present application, should be regarded as the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An image forming apparatus characterized by comprising: The device comprises a rack (21), a filter detection unit (22) arranged on the rack (21) and used for containing concentrated samples, a sample imaging unit (23) used for imaging the concentrated samples in the filter detection unit (22), a filter positioning unit (24) used for moving the filter detection unit (22) to a feeding station and a detection station, an imaging positioning unit (25) used for moving the sample imaging unit (23) above the filter detection unit (22), and an industrial computer electrically connected with the sample imaging unit (23); The filter detection unit (22) comprises a washing tank (221), an observation tank (222) arranged on the bottom of the washing tank (221), a filter layer (223) arranged on the bottom of the observation tank (222), a filter hole (224) arranged on the bottom of the filter layer (223) and communicated with the outside of the filter detection unit (22), and a filter driving device (225) connected with the filter hole (224) and used for pumping out the water of the concentrated samples on the filter layer (223) through the filter hole (224); The filter detection unit (22) is made of transparent acrylic; and the filter layer (223) is a transparent microporous filter membrane. The filter detection unit (22) further comprises an overflow hole (226) communicated with the washing tank (221) and a collection hole (227) used for guiding the concentrated samples. The rack (21) further comprises a cleaning system (26), and the cleaning system (26) comprises a spray pipe (261) and a spray pipe driving device (262) used for driving the spray pipe (261) to spray cleaning water on the filter detection unit (22).

2. An imaging device according to claim 1, characterized in that The rack (21) further comprises a sample container (27) used for guiding the concentrated samples into the filter detection unit (22), and the feeding station is located below the sample container (27).

3. The imaging device of claim 1, wherein, The filter positioning unit (24) comprises a rotating device (241) and a rotating driving device (242) arranged on the rack (21) and used for driving the rotating device (241) to rotate, and the filter detection units (22) are arranged along the edges of the rotating device (241) in sequence.

4. The imaging device of claim 1, wherein, The imaging positioning unit (25) comprises an X-axis driving device (251) arranged on the rack (21), a Z-axis driving device (253) arranged on the X-axis driving device (251), and a Y-axis driving device (252) arranged on the Z-axis driving device (253), the sample imaging unit (23) is arranged on the Y-axis driving device (252), the Y-axis driving device (252) is used for driving the sample imaging unit (23) to move in the direction of the Y-axis, the Z-axis driving device (253) is used for driving the Y-axis driving device (252) to move in the direction of the Z-axis, and the X-axis driving device (251) is used for driving the Z-axis driving device (253) to move in the direction of the X-axis.

5. An image forming apparatus operation method, characterized by, The device comprises a rack (21), a filter detection unit (22) arranged on the rack (21) and used for containing concentrated samples, a sample imaging unit (23) used for imaging the concentrated samples in the filter detection unit (22), a filter positioning unit (24) used for moving the filter detection unit (22) to a feeding station and a detection station, an imaging positioning unit (25) used for moving the sample imaging unit (23) above the filter detection unit (22), and an industrial computer electrically connected with the sample imaging unit (23); The filter detection unit (22) comprises a washing tank (221), an observation tank (222) arranged on the bottom of the washing tank (221), a filter layer (223) arranged on the bottom of the observation tank (222), a filter hole (224) arranged on the bottom of the filter layer (223) and communicated with the outside of the filter detection unit (22), and a filter driving device (225) connected with the filter hole (224) and used for pumping out the water of the concentrated samples on the filter layer (223) through the filter hole (224); The filter detection unit (22) is made of transparent acrylic; and the filter layer (223) is a transparent microporous filter membrane. The filter detection unit (22) further comprises an overflow hole (226) communicated with the washing tank (221) and a collection hole (227) used for guiding the concentrated samples. The rack (21) further comprises a cleaning system (26), and the cleaning system (26) comprises a spray pipe (261) and a spray pipe driving device (262) used for driving the spray pipe (261) to spray cleaning water on the filter detection unit (22). The rack (21) further comprises a sample container (27) used for guiding the concentrated samples into the filter detection unit (22), and the feeding station is located below the sample container (27). The filter positioning unit (24) comprises a rotating device (241) and a rotating driving device (242) arranged on the rack (21) and used for driving the rotating device (241) to rotate, and the filter detection units (22) are arranged along the edges of the rotating device (241) in sequence. The imaging positioning unit (25) comprises an X-axis driving device (251) arranged on the rack (21), a Z-axis driving device (253) arranged on the X-axis driving device (251), and a Y-axis driving device (252) arranged on the Z-axis driving device (253), the sample imaging unit (23) is arranged on the Y-axis driving device (252), the Y-axis driving device (252) is used for driving the sample imaging unit (23) to move in the direction of the Y-axis, the Z-axis driving device (253) is used for driving the Y-axis driving device (252) to move in the direction of the Z-axis, and the X-axis driving device (251) is used for driving the Z-axis driving device (253) to move in the direction of the X-axis. The device comprises a rack (21), a filter detection unit (22) arranged on the rack (21) and used for containing concentrated samples, a sample imaging unit (23) used for imaging the concentrated samples in the filter detection unit (22), a filter positioning unit (24) used for moving the filter detection unit (22) to a feeding station and a detection station, an imaging positioning unit (25) used for moving the sample imaging unit (23) above the filter detection unit (22), and an industrial computer electrically connected with the sample imaging unit (23); The filter detection unit (22) comprises a washing tank (221), an observation tank (222) arranged on the bottom of the washing tank (221), a filter layer (223) arranged on the bottom of the observation tank (222), a filter hole (224) arranged on the bottom of the filter layer (223) and communicated with the outside of the filter detection unit (22), and a filter driving device (225) connected with the filter hole (224) and used for pumping out the water of the concentrated samples on the filter layer (223) through the filter hole (224); The filter detection unit (22) is made of transparent acrylic; and the filter layer (223) is a transparent microporous filter membrane. The filter detection unit (22) further comprises an overflow hole (226) communicated with the washing tank (221) and a collection hole (227) used for guiding the concentrated samples. The rack (21) further comprises a cleaning system (26), and the cleaning system (26) comprises a spray pipe (261) and a spray pipe driving device (262) used for driving the spray pipe (261) to spray cleaning water on the filter detection unit (22). The rack (21) further comprises a sample container (27) used for guiding the concentrated samples into the filter detection unit (22), and the feeding station is located below the sample container (27). The filter positioning unit (24) comprises a rotating device (241) and a rotating driving device (242) arranged on the rack (21) and used for driving the rotating device (241) to rotate, and the filter detection units (22) are arranged along the edges of the rotating device (241) in sequence. The imaging positioning unit (25) comprises an X-axis driving device (251) arranged on the rack (21), a Z-axis driving device (253) arranged on the X-axis driving device (251), and a Y-axis driving device (252) arranged on the Z-axis driving device (253), the sample imaging unit (23) is arranged on the Y-axis driving device (252), the Y-axis driving device (252) is used for driving the sample imaging unit (23) to move in the direction of the Y-axis, the Z-axis driving device (253) is used for driving the Y-axis driving device (252) to move in the direction of the Z-axis, and the X-axis driving device (251) is used for driving the Z-axis driving device (253) to move in the direction of the X-axis. The device comprises a rack (21), a filter detection unit (22) arranged on the rack (21) and used for containing concentrated samples, a sample imaging unit (23) used for imaging the concentrated samples in the filter detection unit (22), a filter positioning unit (24) used for moving the filter detection unit (22) to a feeding station and a detection station, an imaging positioning unit (25) used for moving the sample imaging unit (23) above the filter detection unit (22), and an industrial computer electrically connected with the sample imaging unit (23); The filter detection unit (22) comprises a washing tank (221), an observation tank (222) arranged on the bottom of the washing tank (221), a filter layer (223) arranged on Step S1: feeding, introducing the concentrated sample into the filter detection unit (22); Step S2: moving, moving the filter detection unit (22) after the introduction of the concentrated sample to a detection station; Step S3: detection, the sample imaging unit (23) detects the concentrated sample in the filter detection unit (22); Step S4: moving, moving the filter detection unit (22) after detection to a feeding station; Step S5: cleaning, cleaning the filter detection unit (22), and repeating step S1 after cleaning.

6. The method of operating an image forming apparatus as claimed in claim 5, wherein, The step S1 further comprises the following steps: Step S101: introducing the sample, moving the filter detection unit (22) to the feeding station and locating it below the sample container (27), introducing the concentrated sample in the sample container (27) into the filter detection unit (22); Step S102: filtering the sample, the filter driving device (225) extracts the water of the concentrated sample on the filter layer (223) through the filter hole (224), so that the sample particles to be detected in the concentrated sample remain above the filter layer (223); Step S103: adding cleaning water, adding cleaning water into the filter detection unit (22) through the spray pipe (261) to form a water film, ensuring that the sample particles remain active.

7. The method of operating an image forming apparatus as claimed in claim 5, wherein, The step S3 further comprises the following steps: Step S301: moving the sample imaging unit, moving the sample imaging unit (23) above the filter detection unit (22) through the imaging positioning unit (25); Step S302: acquiring images, the sample imaging unit (23) takes a picture of the sample particles in the filter detection unit (22); Step S303: outputting data, the sample imaging unit (23) outputs image data to an industrial computer.

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