Compatibility diagnosis pipeline system

Abstract

The present invention discloses a compatible diagnostic pipeline system, comprising: an input device, a main track, a diagnostic device, a recovery device, and a control device; the diagnostic device comprises a first diagnostic device and a second diagnostic device; the recovery device comprises a first recovery device and a second recovery device; the control device controls the input device to transport a first sample rack stored therein to the main track, which transports the first sample rack to the first diagnostic device for analysis via the main track, and then transports the analyzed first sample rack to the first recovery device via the main track; controls the input device to transport a second sample rack stored therein to the main track, which transports the second sample rack to the second diagnostic device for analysis via the main track, and then transports the analyzed second sample rack to the second recovery device via the main track; the first sample rack and the second sample rack differ in length and width. In this way, compatible transport of two types of sample racks can be achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of in vitro diagnosis, and more particularly to a compatibility diagnosis pipeline system. Background Art

[0002] Laboratory assembly line refers to the process of integrating one or more detection subsystems in a clinical laboratory, such as biochemistry, hematology, immunology and other systems, and connecting the same or different analytical equipment with the laboratory's pre-analysis and post-analysis automation systems through tracks and intelligent information networks. During the sample detection process, the sample is usually placed in a sample tube, and a sample rack is used to hold the sample tube. The bottom of the sample rack cooperates with a sample delivery device such as an injector to achieve sample injection. The sample rack is an integrated structure and the bottom structure of the sample rack is simple. It can only be used between instruments of the same series and instruments with the same sample delivery device. The more common ones on the market now are quintuple racks, ten-rack racks and single tubes. Among them, the quintuple rack can hold 5 sample tubes, the ten-rack rack can hold ten sample tubes, and the single tube can only hold one sample tube. Generally, magnetic levitation assembly lines use single tubes. Currently, various automated analysis equipment manufacturers, when developing their own automated analysis equipment, use different designs for transporting sample racks within the instruments for various reasons. These racks can only accommodate quintuple racks, decaple racks, or single tube racks, and there are no rails that can accommodate both quintuple and decaple racks. For example, the vast majority of commercially available assembly line-connected biochemistry analyzers and chemiluminescence immunoassay analyzers utilize quintuple racks, while the vast majority of hematology analyzers, coagulation analyzers, glycated hemoglobin analyzers, and immunoglobulin analyzers utilize decaple racks.

[0003] Chinese patent CN105929187B describes a sample transport system, a sample detector, and a sample transport control method and device. The sample transport system of this sample detector is only suitable for transporting one type of sample rack: a five-rack rack. Chinese patent CN107144699B describes a sample feed mechanism for a fully automatic glycated hemoglobin analyzer. The simple and compact structure of the sample feed mechanism clearly indicates that this analyzer is only suitable for transporting one type of sample rack: a ten-rack rack.

[0004] Japanese patents JP3999594B2 and JP2001099845A describe a sample processing system that uses sample racks to transport samples in an assembly line, but both are only applicable to five-rack or ten-rack systems.

[0005] In summary, this presents numerous challenges for unified laboratory management and laboratory pipeline renovation, particularly increasing renovation costs and reducing the diversity of options available. Furthermore, as market competition intensifies and the buyer's market power grows, open pipelines compatible with analytical instruments from various manufacturers will become increasingly popular and the future mainstream. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In view of this, the present application provides a compatible diagnostic pipeline system that is compatible with ten-racks and five-racks, which can be compatible with more marketed or finished instruments without the need for additional major changes to the injector or other parts, thereby reducing laboratory renovation costs and increasing the diversity of renovation options.

[0007] The present invention provides a compatibility diagnosis pipeline system, comprising:

[0008] Input equipment, used to receive / process sample racks from outside the system and transport the sample racks to the main track;

[0009] Main track, used to transport sample racks between various types of diagnostic equipment, input equipment and recovery equipment;

[0010] A diagnostic device, configured to receive a sample rack input from the main track and analyze the test object in the sample rack, the diagnostic device comprising a first diagnostic device and a second diagnostic device;

[0011] A recovery device, configured to receive the sample rack transported from the main track and processed by the diagnostic device, the recovery device comprising a first recovery device and a second recovery device;

[0012] The sample rack includes a first sample rack and a second sample rack;

[0013] a control device for controlling the input device to transport the first sample rack stored therein to the main track, transporting the first sample rack to the first diagnostic device via the main track for analysis, and then transporting the analyzed first sample rack to the first recovery device via the main track;

[0014] Controlling the input device to transport the second sample rack stored therein to the main track, transporting the second sample rack to the second diagnostic device via the main track for analysis, and then transporting the analyzed second sample rack to the second recovery device via the main track;

[0015] The first sample rack and the second sample rack are different in length and width.

[0016] In one embodiment, the main track includes a delivery track and a recovery track, and the delivery track and the recovery track are arranged in parallel and have opposite transport directions.

[0017] In one embodiment, the main track includes a main road, a branch road and a recovery road; the branch road is vertically connected to the main road; the recovery road is connected to the recovery equipment and is used to transport the sample rack between the recovery equipment and the branch road or the main road.

[0018] In one embodiment, a recovery area is connected to the main track, and the recovery area includes the first recovery device and the second recovery device connected in series.

[0019] In one embodiment, an identification module is provided at the entrance of the recovery area, and the identification module is used to identify the type of the sample rack.

[0020] In one embodiment, the main track includes a linear module and a steering module, the linear module is connected to the steering module to form the delivery track and the recovery track, and the steering module can be rotated to steer the sample rack to achieve the transportation of the sample rack between the main track and the target object;

[0021] The target objects include the input device and the diagnostic device.

[0022] In one embodiment, guide mechanisms are provided on the left and right sides of the delivery track and the recovery track of the linear module, and the guide mechanisms are used to guide the sample rack when it is transported on the linear module;

[0023] The guide mechanism includes a guide side plate, a guide cover plate detachably connected to the guide side plate, a gap between the bottom of the guide cover plate on the guiding side and the delivery track and the recovery track, and the height of the gap is greater than the protruding height of the bottom of the second sample rack;

[0024] The second sample rack width is greater than the first sample rack width.

[0025] In one embodiment, a photoelectric component is provided at a position where the guide side plate is adjacent to the guide cover plate, and the photoelectric component is used to detect whether the guide cover plate is reset.

[0026] In one embodiment, the diameters of the delivery track and the recovery track of the steering module are greater than the length of the second sample rack;

[0027] The number of samples accommodated in the second sample rack is twice the number of samples accommodated in the first sample rack.

[0028] In one embodiment, the diverting module further comprises a detection unit, wherein the detection unit is configured to determine the type of the sample rack located in the diverting module.

[0029] The control device transports the sample rack of the first type to the first recovery device and transports the sample rack of the second type to the second recovery device according to the sample rack type determined by the detection unit.

[0030] In one embodiment, the detection unit includes three sensors; the configuration of the three sensors must meet the following conditions:

[0031] l1<a=l1+l2;

[0032] Moreover, l1+2*l2<b<2*l1+2*l2;

[0033] Wherein, l1 is the blind zone distance between any two of the sensors, l2 is the detection distance of the sensor, a is the length of the first sample rack, b is the length of the second sample rack, and a is smaller than b.

[0034] In one embodiment, the plurality of first diagnostic devices are adjacently connected to the main track; and the plurality of second diagnostic devices are adjacently connected to the main track.

[0035] In one embodiment, the first recovery device is adjacently connected to the main track on which the plurality of first diagnostic devices are adjacently connected; and the second recovery device is adjacently connected to the main track on which the plurality of second diagnostic devices are adjacently connected.

[0036] In one embodiment, a shared injection module is also included.

[0037] The shared injection module can be used for injection of any one of emergency, calibration and quality control, routine, and re-inspection;

[0038] The common injection module includes a first common injection module and a second common injection module;

[0039] The first common sample introduction module is used to introduce a first sample rack into the main track, and the second common sample introduction module is used to introduce a second sample rack into the main track.

[0040] An embodiment of the present application provides a compatibility diagnostic pipeline system, comprising: an input device for receiving / processing sample racks from outside the system and transporting the sample racks to a main track; a main track for transporting sample racks between various types of diagnostic equipment, the input device, and a recovery device; diagnostic equipment for receiving sample racks input from the main track and analyzing test objects in the sample racks, the diagnostic equipment including a first diagnostic equipment and a second diagnostic equipment; recovery equipment for receiving sample racks transported from the main track after being processed by the diagnostic equipment, the recovery equipment including a first recovery device and a second recovery device; the sample racks including a first sample rack and a second sample rack; a control device for controlling the input device to transport a first sample rack stored therein to the main track, transport the first sample rack to the first diagnostic equipment via the main track for analysis, and then transport the analyzed first sample rack to the first recovery device via the main track; and controlling the input device to transport a second sample rack stored therein to the main track, transport the second sample rack to the second diagnostic equipment via the main track for analysis, and then transport the analyzed second sample rack to the second recovery device via the main track; the first sample rack and the second sample rack differ in both length and width. This compatibility diagnostic pipeline system, compatible with both 10- and 5-rack transport, is compatible with a wider range of marketed or off-the-shelf instruments without requiring major modifications to injectors or other components, reducing laboratory renovation costs and increasing the diversity of renovation options. The spatial layout of this compatibility diagnostic pipeline system allows for simultaneous injection, analysis, and recovery of both 10- and 5-rack transports.

[0041] Other features and advantages of the present application will be described in the following description, and in part will become apparent from the description, or will be understood by practicing the present application. The purposes and other advantages of the present application can be realized and obtained by the structures particularly pointed out in the written description, claims, and drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0042] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the compatibility diagnosis pipeline system provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 2a The embodiment of the present invention provides Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of the recovery module 10;

[0044] Figure 2b The embodiment of the present invention provides Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of the recovery module 11;

[0045] Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of a sample rack provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 4aThis is a schematic diagram of the structure of the guide mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 4b The second structural diagram of the guide mechanism provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

[0048] Figure 5a This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a steering module provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0049] Figure 5b The second structural diagram of the steering module provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

[0050] Figure 6 The second structural diagram of the compatibility diagnosis pipeline system provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0051] Figure 7 The third structural diagram of the compatibility diagnosis pipeline system provided by an embodiment of the present invention; DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0052] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and beneficial effects of this application more clear, the following further describes this application in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain this application and are not intended to limit this application.

[0053] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as first and second, etc. are merely used to distinguish one entity from another entity, but do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities.

[0054] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of a compatibility diagnosis pipeline system in one embodiment of the present invention. The compatibility diagnosis pipeline system provided by the embodiment of the present invention includes: an input device, a main track, a diagnostic device, a recovery device and a control device. The input device is used to receive / process sample racks from outside the system and transport the sample racks to the main track; the main track is used to transport sample racks between various types of diagnostic equipment, input devices and recovery devices; the diagnostic equipment is used to receive sample racks input from the main track and analyze the test objects in the sample racks. The diagnostic equipment includes a first diagnostic device and a second diagnostic device; the recovery equipment is used to receive sample racks transported from the main track after being processed by the diagnostic equipment. The recovery equipment includes a first recovery device and a second recovery device. As shown Figure 1As shown, the input equipment is the pre-processing end 2, which is compatible with the five-rack and ten-rack. The pre-processing end 2 here can perform preliminary pre-processing such as opening the cover and centrifugation on the samples placed in the sample rack; the main track includes a steering module 5, a straight line module 6, a straight line module 7 and a straight line module 8, wherein the difference between the straight line module 6, the straight line module 7 and the straight line module 8 is the length. In a specific laboratory, the appropriate length can be flexibly selected for layout according to the different space sizes of the laboratory, further improving the compatibility of the diagnostic pipeline system with the experimental site; the diagnostic equipment includes a hematology analyzer 1, an immunoassay analyzer 3 and a biochemical analyzer 4, wherein the hematology analyzer 1 here is the second diagnostic equipment that is only applicable to the ten-rack, and the immunoassay analyzer 3 and the biochemical analyzer 4 are the first diagnostic equipment that is only applicable to the five-rack. It should be noted that the diagnostic equipment here can also be a CRP analyzer, a glycated analyzer, a slide pusher, a blood analysis pipeline, etc., which is not limited here; combined with Figure 2a 、 2b As shown, the recycling equipment includes a first recycling device 102 and a second recycling device 112. The first recycling device 102 is used to recycle five-rack racks, and the second recycling device 112 is used to recycle ten-rack racks. The first recycling device 102 and the first recycling device track 101 constitute the first recycling module 10, and the second recycling device 112 and the second recycling device track 111 constitute the second recycling module 11.

[0055] The sample rack includes a first sample rack and a second sample rack. Figure 3 As shown, the first sample rack 100 is a five-rack rack, and the second sample rack 200 is a ten-rack rack. It should be noted that the first sample rack 100 and the second sample rack 200 differ in length and width, and are not limited to five-rack racks and ten-rack racks. The first sample rack 100 is guided and transported within the diagnostic device through a first guide port 1001, while the second sample rack 200 is guided and transported within the diagnostic device through a second guide port 2001.

[0056] The control device controls the input device to transport the first sample rack stored therein to the main track, transports the first sample rack to the first diagnostic device for analysis via the main track, and then transports the analyzed first sample rack to the first recovery device via the main track. The control device controls the input device to transport the second sample rack stored therein to the main track, transports the second sample rack to the second diagnostic device for analysis via the main track, and then transports the analyzed second sample rack to the second recovery device via the main track. In this embodiment, the control device controls the pre-processing end 2 to transport the first sample rack 100 to the main track, transports the first sample rack 100 to the hematology analyzer 1 via the main track for analysis, and then transports the analyzed first sample rack 100 to the first recovery device 102 via the main track. The control device controls the pre-processing end 2 to transport the second sample rack 200 to the main track, transports the second sample rack 200 to the immunoassay analyzer 3 or the biochemistry analyzer 4 for analysis via the main track, and then transports the analyzed second sample rack 200 to the second recovery device 112 via the main track, thereby achieving compatible transportation of both ten- and five-rack racks.

[0057] like Figure 1 As shown, the number of pre-processing terminals, first recovery equipment 102, second recovery equipment 112, blood cell analyzer 1, immunoassay analyzer 3 and biochemical analyzer 4 can be adjusted according to actual user needs and is not limited here.

[0058] The main track includes a delivery track and a retrieval track, which are arranged in parallel and move in opposite directions. More specifically, the first sample rack 100 and the second sample rack 200 are transported from the pre-processing end 2 to the hematology analyzer 1, immunoassay analyzer 3, or biochemistry analyzer 4 via the delivery track of the main track for analysis. After analysis, the first sample rack 100 and the second sample rack 200 are then transported to the corresponding first and second retrieval devices 102 and 112 via the retrieval track of the main track.

[0059] Furthermore, the linear module 6 (7, 8) is connected to the steering module 5 to form a delivery track and a recovery track. The steering module 5 can rotate the first sample rack 100 and the second sample rack 200 to realize the transportation of the sample rack between the main track and the target object; the target object includes the delivery device and the diagnostic device. Figure 1As shown, the steering module 5 and the linear module 6 (7, 8) each include two parallel tracks with opposite transport directions. The linear modules 6 (7, 8) can only be connected to each other or / and to the steering module 5. The steering module 5 and the linear modules 6 (7, 8) are connected to each other to form a delivery track and a recovery track, and the pre-treatment end 2, the blood cell analyzer 1, the immunoassay analyzer 3 or the biochemical analyzer 4 all need to be connected to the steering module 5 and cannot be directly connected to the linear module. The steering module 5 can rotate to turn the first sample rack 100 and the second sample rack 200 and send them from the pre-treatment end 2 to the corresponding blood cell analyzer 1, immunoassay analyzer 3 or biochemical analyzer 4, or can rotate to turn the first sample rack 100 and the second sample rack 200 and send them from the blood cell analyzer 1, immunoassay analyzer 3 or biochemical analyzer 4 to the main track.

[0060] The main track is connected to a recycling area, which includes a first recycling device 102 and a second recycling device 112 connected in series. Figure 1 As shown, the first recycling device 102 and the second recycling device 112 are connected in series through the first recycling device track 101 and the second recycling device track 111. The first recycling device 102, the first recycling device track 101, the second recycling device 112 and the second recycling device track 111 together constitute a recycling area. Figure 1 As shown, the compatibility diagnosis pipeline system is equipped with two recovery areas. The number of recovery areas can be selected based on customer needs and / or laboratory space, and their locations can be arranged based on the actual operating positions of the staff. A first sample rack 100 and a second sample rack 200 are transported to the recovery area via a steering module 5. More specifically, the first sample rack 100 is first transported to the first recovery device track 101 by the steering module 5, and then transported to the first recovery device 102 via a dispatch mechanism. The dispatch mechanism is capable of directly moving the sample rack from the first recovery device track 101 to the first recovery device 102, and more specifically, can be a pusher assembly, a pusher claw assembly, a clamping assembly, etc. The second sample rack 200 is transported to the second recovery device track 111 by the steering module 5, and then transported to the second recovery device 112 via a dispatch mechanism. The dispatch mechanism is capable of directly moving the sample rack from the second recovery device track 111 to the second recovery device 112, and more specifically, can be a pusher assembly, a pusher claw assembly, a clamping assembly, etc. It can be understood that the first recovery device track 101 and the second recovery device track 111 are compatible with transporting the first sample rack 100 and the second sample rack 200 , and the main track also includes the first recovery device track 101 and the second recovery device track 111 .

[0061] The design of connecting the first recovery device 102 and the second recovery device 112 in series greatly shortens the moving distance of the operator during work, reduces labor intensity and improves work efficiency.

[0062] Furthermore, an identification module is provided at the entrance of the recovery area, and the identification module is used to identify the type of sample rack. Figure 1 As shown, the entrance end of the recovery area is the end of the first recovery device track 101 connected to the steering module 5, and is the end where the sample rack enters the recovery area from the steering module 5. When the sample rack passes through the identification module, the identification module obtains the sample rack type information. After receiving the information, the control device controls the sample rack type of the first sample rack 100 to be transported to the first recovery device 102, and the sample rack type of the second sample rack 200 to be transported to the second recovery device 112.

[0063] Furthermore, guide mechanisms are provided on the left and right sides of the delivery track and the recovery track of the linear module, and the guide mechanisms are used to guide the sample racks when transporting on the linear module; Figure 4a 、 4b Figure 2 shows a schematic diagram of the structure of one track of the linear module in this embodiment. The guide mechanism includes a guide side plate D4, to which a guide cover plate D2 is detachably connected. In the event of a power outage or other abnormal situation, the sample rack may become stuck or immobilized during transport. When the sample rack needs to be removed, the guide cover plate D2 can be easily and quickly separated from the guide side plate D4, saving time. Due to the structural differences between the first sample rack 100 and the second sample rack 200, the second sample rack 200 is wider than the first sample rack 100. A gap is left between the bottom of the guiding side of the guide cover plate D2 and both the delivery track and the retrieval track. The gap height is greater than the protruding height of the bottom of the second sample rack 200. The structure at the bottom of the second sample rack 200 is compatible with the above-mentioned guide mechanism design, which is compatible with the transportation of different types of sample racks on the track. It does not affect the smooth transmission of the second sample rack 200 on the linear module 6 (7, 8), and can ensure that the first sample rack 100 does not deviate or slide sideways. At the same time, when the sample rack needs to be taken out, the risk of sample spillage is avoided.

[0064] More specifically, the guide fixing plate D1 is fixed on the guide side plate D4. In order to ensure smooth transmission of the first sample rack 100 and the second sample rack 200 on the linear module 6 (7, 8), the side of the guide fixing plate D1 used for guiding is flush with the side of the guide cover plate D2 used for guiding. The side length of the guide cover plate D2 is greater than the length of a second sample rack 200. Because when the track of the linear module 6 (7, 8) is long, if the guide cover plate D2 is designed to be the same length as the guide side plate D4, it may be inconvenient for one hand to remove the guide cover plate D2 at one time. It is better to design multiple guide covers D2 so that the staff can quickly select a guide cover plate D2 closest to the second sample rack 200 and quickly disassemble and take out the second sample rack 200.

[0065] Furthermore, a photoelectric component D5 is provided at the position where the guide side plate D4 is adjacent to the guide cover plate D2. The photoelectric component D5 is used to detect whether the guide cover plate D2 is reset. When there are many sample racks to be taken out or many guide cover plates D2 are removed or other situations occur, the guide cover plate D2 may be missed. If the staff fails to install the guide cover plate D2 for a long time after taking out the sample rack, the staff will be reminded through computer alarms or external sound and light alarms and other related methods, so that the staff can know whether the guide cover plate D2 on the linear module 6 (7, 8) is installed in place and whether there is any omission in the installation of the guide cover plate D2. This better ensures the reliability of the entire main track during the next operation, eliminates safety hazards, reduces the workload of the staff when encountering this problem, and improves work efficiency.

[0066] Furthermore, the diameters of the delivery and retrieval tracks of the steering module 5 are greater than the length of the second sample rack 200; the second sample rack 200 can accommodate twice the number of samples as the first sample rack 100. This ensures that the steering module 5 can transport both the first sample rack 100 and the second sample rack 200.

[0067] In this embodiment, the steering module 5 also includes a detection unit, which is used to determine the type of sample rack located in the steering module 5. The control device transports the sample rack type of the first sample rack 100 to the first recovery device 102 and transports the sample rack type of the second sample rack 200 to the second recovery device 112 according to the sample rack type determined by the detection unit.

[0068] Furthermore, the detection unit includes three sensors; the setting of the three sensors must meet the following conditions:

[0069] l1<a=l1+l2; and, l1+2*l2<b<2*l1+2*l2; where l1 is the blind zone distance between any two sensors, l2 is the detection distance of the sensor, a is the length of the first sample rack, b is the length of the second sample rack, and a is less than b.

[0070] More specifically, three sensors are respectively set up on both sides of the transmission belt of the steering module 5 (on both sides of the recovery belt and on both sides of the sample feeding belt) to identify the type of the sample rack, which has a simple design and is easy to operate.

[0071] Here, taking the first sample rack 100 as a five-rack and the second sample rack 200 as a ten-rack as an example, how the detection unit of the steering module 5 is set and works is described in detail.

[0072] like Figure 5aAs shown, the steering module 5 includes a transmission belt, which includes a recycling belt indicated by the mark "31". The arrow in the recycling belt indicates the running direction of the recycling belt. The transmission belt also includes a sample feeding belt indicated by the mark "32". The arrow in the sample feeding belt indicates the running direction of the sample feeding belt. The recycling belt and the sample feeding belt are sequentially provided with sensors G1, G2 and G3 for detecting sample racks along their respective running directions. The distance between any adjacent sensors on the recycling belt is equal, the distance between any adjacent sensors on the sample feeding belt is also equal, and the distance between any adjacent sensors on the recycling belt is also equal to the distance between any adjacent sensors on the sample feeding belt. Figure 5b As shown, the mark "100" indicates a five-branch frame, the length of which is greater than one blind spot distance and less than or equal to the sum of one blind spot distance and one detection distance; the mark "200" indicates a ten-branch frame, the length of which is greater than the sum of two detection distances and one blind spot distance and less than the sum of two detection distances and two blind spot distances.

[0073] The arrangement of the above sensors can ensure that the sample rack can be detected on the steering module 5. Figure 5b As shown, when the sensor G3 on the recycling belt detects the five-rack, it can ensure that the sensor G2 is not triggered; when the sensor G3 on the feeding belt detects the ten-rack, it can ensure that the sensor G2 can also detect the ten-rack.

[0074] The sample rack type identification method may include steps 201 and 202 .

[0075] 201 . Determine the type of the sample rack in the diverting module 5 through the detection unit.

[0076] 202. After determining the type of the sample rack, transport the sample rack to a corresponding recovery device.

[0077] Step 201 can be specifically implemented through the following steps 201a to 201b.

[0078] 201a. When the sample rack is not detected by the first sensor, operate the conveying belt of the steering module 5 and detect the sample rack by the first sensor during the operation of the conveying belt.

[0079] 201b. When the sample rack is detected by the first sensor, determine the type of the sample rack.

[0080] The first sensor is a sensor among the three sensors used for positioning the sample rack.

[0081] It is understood that if the first sensor does not detect the sample rack, it means that the sample rack has not yet moved to the first sensor. At this time, if the conveyor belt is running, and if the sample rack is not detected by the first sensor or other sensors during the operation, it means that there is no sample rack on the steering module 5. The running speed of the conveyor belt is not limited in this embodiment of the application.

[0082] Optionally, a first sensor (eg, Figure 5b The sensor G3 installed on both sides of the recovery belt is the first sensor, and the sensor G3 installed on both sides of the sample feeding belt is the second sensor). In this way, the sample rack located in the first area of the transmission belt (the first area is the area between the starting position of the running direction on the transmission belt and the corresponding position of the first sensor) or the type of sample rack transferred from the linear module when the power is abnormally cut off can be accurately identified, and the recognition efficiency of the sample rack is high. If the first sensor is installed at other positions on both sides of the transmission belt, especially at the starting position of the running direction on the transmission belt on both sides of the transmission belt, then when the power is cut off, the sample rack that runs to the second area (the second area is the area between the end position of the running direction on the transmission belt and the corresponding position of the first sensor) will not be recognized by the steering module if the transmission belt cannot run in the reverse direction. The sample rack located in the second area must be transferred to the next steering module for identification, which reduces the recognition efficiency. Moreover, if the first sensor is installed near the starting position of the running direction of the transmission belt, especially if it is installed at the starting position of the running direction of the transmission belt on both sides of the transmission belt, it will also cause that when the first sensor detects the sample rack transmitted from the linear module, the sample rack may not have completely entered the steering module (part of the sample rack is still on the linear module), and thus the type of the sample rack cannot be accurately identified.

[0083] By setting up the detection unit as described above, after the main track is abnormally powered off and then powered on again, the type of the sample rack located in the steering module 5 can be determined by the detection unit, and then the type of the sample rack can be determined and the sample rack can be transported to the corresponding recovery equipment. Compared with the solution of manually recovering the sample racks stranded on the main track to the recovery equipment, this not only saves labor time but also improves the recovery efficiency of the sample racks stranded on the main track.

[0084] In this embodiment, the main track includes a main road, a branch road, and a recycling road; the branch road is vertically connected to the main road; the recycling road is connected to the recycling equipment and is used to transport sample racks between the recycling equipment and the branch road or the main road. Figure 1As shown, the main road is the linear modules 6 (7, 8) and / or the steering module 5 connected in the first direction; the branch road is the linear modules 6 (7, 8) and / or the steering module 5 connected in the second direction or the direction opposite to the second direction, and the branch road is perpendicular to the main road; the recovery road is the first recovery equipment track 101 and the second recovery equipment track 111 connected in series with the branch road in the first direction or the direction opposite to the first direction. It is understandable that the recovery road can also be directly connected to the main road, which is not limited here. This design can make the spatial layout of the compatibility diagnosis pipeline system more reasonable.

[0085] In this embodiment, a plurality of first diagnostic devices are connected adjacently on the main track; a plurality of second diagnostic devices are connected adjacently on the main track. Figure 1 As shown, three immunoassay analyzers 3 are arranged adjacent to each other and are connected to adjacent steering modules 5; three biochemical analyzers 4 are arranged adjacent to each other and are connected to adjacent steering modules 5; although only one blood cell analyzer 1 is arranged in the figure, multiple ones can be arranged adjacent to each other according to customer needs. Figure 6 As shown, one immunoassay analyzer 3 and three biochemistry analyzers 4 are positioned adjacent to each other, each connected to an adjacent steering module 5. Two hematology analyzers 1 are positioned adjacent to each other, each connected to an adjacent steering module 5. This arrangement allows only five racks of first diagnostic equipment to be positioned adjacent to each other, while only ten racks of second diagnostic equipment to be positioned adjacent to each other, facilitating scheduling and control. It is understood that the number of first and second diagnostic equipment positions is not limited.

[0086] Furthermore, the first recovery device 102 is adjacently connected to a main track on which a plurality of first diagnostic devices are adjacently connected; the second recovery device 112 is adjacently connected to the main track on which a plurality of second diagnostic devices are adjacently connected. Figure 6 As shown, only five immunoassay analyzers 3 and biochemistry analyzers 4 are arranged adjacent to form a first analysis area, while only ten hematology analyzers 1 are arranged adjacent to form a second analysis area. A first recovery device 102 is connected to the main track within the first analysis area, while a second recovery device 112 is connected to the main track within the second analysis area. There is no limit on the number of first recovery devices 102 and second recovery devices 112. This increases the diversity of compatibility diagnosis pipeline system layouts and control scheduling options.

[0087] like Figure 1The transport process of the first sample rack 100 and the second sample rack 200 in the compatibility diagnosis pipeline system is as follows: After the first sample rack 100 completes pre-processing at the pre-processing end 2, it is transported to the main track via the device connection device 9. The main track transfers the first sample rack 100 via the diverting module 5 to the immunoassay analyzer 3 or biochemistry analyzer 4 for testing and analysis, and then transports it to the first recovery end 102 or post-processing end (not shown). After the second sample rack 200 completes pre-processing at the pre-processing end 2, it is transported to the main track via the device connection device 9. The main track transfers the second sample rack 200 via the diverting module 5 to the hematology analyzer 1 for testing and analysis, and then transports it to the second recovery end 112 or post-processing end (not shown).

[0088] In one embodiment, Figure 7 As shown, the compatibility diagnosis pipeline system also includes a shared sampling module, which can be used for sampling in any of emergency, calibration and quality control, routine, and re-inspection; the shared sampling module includes a first shared sampling module and a second shared sampling module; the first shared sampling module is used to put the first sample rack into the main track, and the second shared sampling module is used to put the second sample rack into the main track. In actual inspection work, the requirements for pre-processing are different, and the staff may pre-process the samples through pre-processing equipment that is not connected to the main track, so the routine here refers to routine sample testing that does not need to be put into the pre-processing end 2 on the main track. This setting can not only meet the staff's testing time requirements for special samples, but also improve the efficiency of medical testing. The module can be equipped with two types of injectors, so that the module is still compatible with five-rack and ten-rack.

[0089] like Figure 1 As shown, the pre-processing end 2 is connected to the steering module 5 of the main track through the equipment connecting device 9, the first diagnostic device is connected to the steering module 5 of the main track through the equipment connecting device 9, the second diagnostic device is directly connected to the steering module 5 of the main track, and the post-processing end (not shown in the figure) is connected to the steering module 5 of the main track through the equipment connecting device 9.

[0090] This application is compatible with the transport of both ten- and five-rack systems, enabling compatibility with a wider range of commercially available or off-the-shelf instruments without requiring major modifications to the injector or other components, reducing laboratory renovation costs and increasing the diversity of renovation options. The spatial layout of this compatible diagnostic pipeline system enables simultaneous injection, analysis, and recovery of ten- and five-rack systems.

[0091] It should be noted that in the actual market, some immunoassay analyzers, biochemical analyzers, hematology analyzers, etc. are only applicable to other types of sample racks, such as five-rack, ten-rack, sextuple rack, etc., which are not limited here.

Claims

1. A compatibility diagnosis pipeline system, characterized in that: include: Input equipment, used to receive and process sample racks from outside the system and transport the sample racks to the main track; Main track, used to transport sample racks between various types of diagnostic equipment, input equipment and recovery equipment; A diagnostic device, configured to receive a sample rack input from the main track and analyze the test object in the sample rack, the diagnostic device comprising a first diagnostic device and a second diagnostic device; A recovery device, configured to receive the sample rack transported from the main track and processed by the diagnostic device, the recovery device comprising a first recovery device and a second recovery device; The sample rack includes a first sample rack and a second sample rack; a control device for controlling the input device to transport the first sample rack stored therein to the main track, transporting the first sample rack to the first diagnostic device via the main track for analysis, and then transporting the analyzed first sample rack to the first recovery device via the main track; Controlling the input device to transport the second sample rack stored therein to the main track, transporting the second sample rack to the second diagnostic device via the main track for analysis, and then transporting the analyzed second sample rack to the second recovery device via the main track; The first sample rack and the second sample rack are different in length and width.

2. The compatibility diagnosis pipeline system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main track includes a delivery track and a recovery track, and the delivery track and the recovery track are arranged in parallel and have opposite conveying directions.

3. The compatibility diagnosis pipeline system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main track includes a main road, a branch road and a recycling road; the branch road is vertically connected to the main road; the recycling road is connected to the recycling equipment and is used to transport the sample rack between the recycling equipment and the branch road or between the recycling equipment and the main road.

4. The compatibility diagnosis pipeline system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The main track is connected to a recovery area, and the recovery area includes the first recovery device and the second recovery device connected in series.

5. The compatibility diagnosis pipeline system according to claim 4, characterized in that: An identification module is provided at the entrance end of the recovery area, and the identification module is used to identify the type of the sample rack.

6. The compatibility diagnosis pipeline system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The main track includes a linear module and a steering module, the linear module is connected to the steering module to form the delivery track and the recovery track, and the steering module rotates to steer the sample rack to achieve the transportation of the sample rack between the main track and the target object; The target objects include the input device and the diagnostic device.

7. The compatibility diagnosis pipeline system according to claim 6, characterized in that: A guide mechanism is provided on the left and right sides of the delivery track and the recovery track of the linear module, and the guide mechanism is used to guide the sample rack to be transported on the linear module; The guide mechanism includes a guide side plate, a guide cover plate detachably connected to the guide side plate, a gap between the bottom of the guide cover plate on the guiding side and the delivery track and the recovery track, and the height of the gap is greater than the protruding height of the bottom of the second sample rack; The second sample rack width is greater than the first sample rack width.

8. The compatibility diagnosis pipeline system according to claim 7, characterized in that: A photoelectric component is provided at a position of the guide side plate adjacent to the guide cover plate, and the photoelectric component is used to detect whether the guide cover plate is reset.

9. The compatibility diagnosis pipeline system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The diameters of the delivery track and the recovery track of the steering module are greater than the length of the second sample rack; The number of samples accommodated in the second sample rack is twice the number of samples accommodated in the first sample rack.

10. The compatibility diagnosis pipeline system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The diverting module further comprises a detection unit, wherein the detection unit is used to determine the type of the sample rack located in the diverting module. The control device transports the sample rack of the first type to the first recovery device and transports the sample rack of the second type to the second recovery device according to the sample rack type determined by the detection unit.

11. The compatibility diagnosis pipeline system according to claim 10, characterized in that: The detection unit includes three sensors; the settings of the three sensors must meet the following conditions: l1＜a=l1+l2； Moreover, l1+2*l2<b<2*l1+2*l2; Wherein, l1 is the blind zone distance between any two of the sensors, l2 is the detection distance of the sensor, a is the length of the first sample rack, b is the length of the second sample rack, and a is smaller than b.

12. The compatibility diagnosis pipeline system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plurality of first diagnostic devices are adjacently connected on the main track; and the plurality of second diagnostic devices are adjacently connected on the main track.

13. The compatibility diagnosis pipeline system according to claim 12, characterized in that: The first recovery device is adjacently connected to the main track on which the plurality of first diagnostic devices are adjacently connected; and the second recovery device is adjacently connected to the main track on which the plurality of second diagnostic devices are adjacently connected.

14. The compatibility diagnosis pipeline system according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes a shared injection module, The shared injection module is used for injection of samples for emergency, calibration and quality control, routine and re-inspection; The common injection module includes a first common injection module and a second common injection module; The first common sample introduction module is used to introduce a first sample rack into the main track, and the second common sample introduction module is used to introduce a second sample rack into the main track.

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