Blood bag transport mechanism and storage system

Abstract

The application discloses a blood bag transfer mechanism and a storage system, wherein the blood bag transfer mechanism comprises a loading box, an identification assembly and a blood bag taking assembly; the top surface of the loading box is provided with a plurality of accommodation grooves; a cup holder is arranged in each accommodation groove to carry a blood bag; the bottom of each accommodation groove is provided with a through hole; and a bar code is arranged on the loading box; the identification assembly is used for identifying the bar code and the information code of the blood bag; the blood bag taking assembly comprises a jacking rod and a mechanical hand; the jacking rod is connected with a first driving component; the jacking rod is driven to pass through the through hole; the mechanical hand is used for clamping the blood bag; and the mechanical hand can be moved above any accommodation groove. Each cup holder carries one blood bag, independent transportation of the blood bag is realized, the bar code and the information code of the blood bag are identified by the identification assembly, the blood bag is associated with the loading box, and accurate positioning is realized; when the blood bag needs to be taken, the cup holder and the blood bag are jacked up by the jacking rod, the blood bag is clamped and removed by the mechanical hand, automatic identification and taking are realized, and high efficiency and accuracy are achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of medical device technology, and in particular to a blood bag transport mechanism and storage system. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, blood bags are used in the medical industry to carry blood samples. The collection, handover, sorting, warehousing, storage and distribution of blood bags all require the use of storage boxes to hold the blood bags. Currently used storage boxes are cardboard boxes or insulated boxes, which can only stack blood bags and cannot achieve automated retrieval. Cardboard boxes are prone to deformation or damage after repeated use or contact with moisture. The lids of insulated boxes need to be fixed and sealed, which is complex and not conducive to automated operation. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention aims to solve the technical problems of existing blood bag storage boxes being easily damaged and hindering automated operation. To this end, this invention proposes a blood bag transfer mechanism and storage system, in which each blood bag can be stored independently and automatically retrieved.

[0004] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a blood bag transfer mechanism includes a loading box and a blood bag dispensing assembly. The top surface of the loading box is provided with a plurality of receiving slots, and a cup holder is arranged in the receiving slot to hold the blood bag. The bottom of the receiving slot is provided with a through hole. The blood bag dispensing assembly includes a lifting rod and a robotic arm. The lifting rod is connected to a first driving component, which can drive the lifting rod to move to any of the through holes and drive the lifting rod to pass through the through holes. The robotic arm is used to grip the blood bag and can move above any of the receiving slots.

[0005] The blood bag transport mechanism according to embodiments of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: a cup holder is arranged in each accommodating slot of the loading box, which can carry a blood bag and realize the independent transport of the blood bag; when the blood bag needs to be taken, the cup holder and the blood bag are lifted by the lifting rod, and then the blood bag is picked up and removed by the robotic arm, which is fully automatic, efficient and accurate.

[0006] According to some embodiments of the first aspect of the present invention, the blood bag dispensing assembly further includes a blood bag guide cover, the blood bag guide cover being connected to a second driving component, the second driving component being capable of driving the blood bag guide cover to move above any of the receiving slots and driving the blood bag guide cover to move toward the cup holder, the inner cavity of the blood bag guide cover being capable of accommodating the blood bag.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the first aspect of the present invention, the blood bag transport mechanism further includes an identification component, a barcode is provided on the loading box, the identification component is capable of identifying the barcode and the information code of the blood bag, the identification component is connected to the blood bag guide cover, and the identification component moves with the blood bag guide cover.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the first aspect of the present invention, a notch is provided on the side of the blood bag guide cover, and the identification component is able to identify the information code of the blood bag through the notch.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the first aspect of the invention, a controller is also included, wherein the identification component and the blood bag dispensing component are electrically connected to the controller.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the first aspect of the present invention, the robotic hand is provided with pneumatic fingers, and the gripper sidewalls of the pneumatic fingers are provided with soft rubber pads.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the first aspect of the present invention, the cup holder is detachably connected to the loading box, and the inner wall of the receiving groove is provided with a protruding support portion, the cup holder abutting against the support portion.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the first aspect of the present invention, the loading box has multiple sizes of the receiving slots to accommodate blood bags of various sizes, and the cup holder has multiple sizes to accommodate the receiving slots.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the first aspect of the present invention, the bottom surface of the loading box is provided with a slot, and the top surface of the loading box is provided with a plug-in portion that engages with the slot, so that multiple loading boxes can be stacked.

[0014] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a storage system includes a cold storage facility and a blood bag transfer mechanism as described in the first aspect of the present invention. The cold storage facility is provided with a conveying device for entering and exiting the facility, and the blood bag transfer mechanism is connected to the conveying device.

[0015] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will become apparent and readily understood in conjunction with the following description of the embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a blood bag transport mechanism according to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of a blood bag transport mechanism according to a first aspect of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the blood bag guide cover in the first aspect embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the loading box in some embodiments of the first aspect of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the loading box in some other embodiments of the first aspect of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a structure with multiple loading boxes stacked together.

[0023] Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of multiple stacked loading boxes.

[0024] The attached figures are labeled as follows:

[0025] Includes a loading box 100, a receiving slot 101, a through hole 102, a support part 103, a cup holder 110, and a barcode 120;

[0026] Identification component 200;

[0027] Blood bag retrieval component 300, lifting rod 310, robotic arm 320, blood bag guide cover 330, notch 331;

[0028] 400 blood bags. Detailed Implementation

[0029] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0030] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the orientation descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting this invention.

[0031] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "set up," "install," and "connect" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0032] Reference Figures 1 to 4An embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention provides a blood bag transport mechanism, including a loading box 100, an identification component 200, and a blood bag dispensing component 300. The top surface of the loading box 100 is provided with a plurality of receiving slots 101, and a cup holder 110 is arranged in each receiving slot 101. The cup holder 110 is similar in shape to the receiving slot 101 and is movably placed in the receiving slot 101. The cup holder 110 is used to hold blood bags 400, such as... Figure 4 As shown, multiple receiving slots 101 are typically arranged in a regular multi-row, multi-column pattern to increase the number of blood bags 400 that can be stored. The bottom of the cup holder 110 is sealed so that even if a blood bag 400 is damaged, the bottom of the cup holder 110 can still catch any leaked blood, preventing blood from contaminating other blood bags 400 and the equipment. The loading box 100 and the cup holder 110 can be made of metal or plastic, providing a stable, reliable, and durable structure. A barcode 120 is provided on the loading box 100. This barcode 120 can be provided for each loading box 100, each receiving slot 101, or each row of receiving slots 101. By scanning the barcode 120, information about the blood bag 400 can be retrieved.

[0033] The function of the identification component 200 is to identify the information codes of the barcode 120 and the blood bag 400. The identification component 200 can be a barcode scanner, a camera, or a video camera, which identifies the information by capturing images. By identifying the information codes of the barcode 120 and the blood bag 400 through the identification component 200, the blood bag 400 is associated with its storage location, facilitating retrieval and subsequent sorting, as well as the selection of defective products.

[0034] The blood bag retrieval assembly 300 includes a lifting rod 310 and a robotic arm 320. A through hole 102 is provided at the bottom of the receiving groove 101. The lifting rod 310 can extend into the through hole 102 to lift the cup holder 110 and the blood bag 400. The lifting rod 310 is connected to a first driving component, which can drive the lifting rod 310 to move to any one of the through holes 102 and can also drive the lifting rod 310 into the through hole 102. The first driving component can move in three directions (X, Y, and Z) and can use pneumatic, hydraulic, or electric power sources, without specific limitations. The robotic arm 320 functions to grip the blood bag 400. When the lifting rod 310 pushes the blood bag 400 up, the robotic arm 320 removes the blood bag 400, and the cup holder 110 falls back into the receiving groove 101. The robotic arm 320 can also move in three directions (X, Y, and Z) and can move above any one of the receiving grooves 101.

[0035] In use, each accommodating slot 101 of the loading box 100 carries a blood bag 400 via a cup holder 110, enabling independent transport of multiple blood bags 400 for easy retrieval. The identification component 200 identifies the barcode 120 and the information code of the blood bag 400, associating the blood bag 400 with the loading box 100 for accurate positioning, which is beneficial for automated operations such as collection, handover, sorting, warehousing, and storage. When a blood bag 400 needs to be retrieved, the identification component 200 identifies the information code of the blood bag 400, the lifting rod 310 lifts the cup holder 110 and the blood bag 400, and then the robotic arm 320 picks up the blood bag 400 and removes it. The fully automated identification and retrieval process is highly efficient and accurate.

[0036] Understandably, due to the relatively soft material and irregular shape of the blood bag 400, in some embodiments, the blood bag dispensing assembly 300 further includes a blood bag guide cover 330. The blood bag guide cover 330 is used to position and guide the raised blood bag 400, preventing it from falling over, tilting excessively, or dropping. The blood bag guide cover 330 is connected to a second driving component, which can drive the blood bag guide cover 330 to move above any of the receiving slots 101 and to move it towards the cup holder 110. Figure 3 As shown, the inner cavity of the blood bag guide cover 330 is the same shape as or slightly smaller than the receiving groove 101. When the lifting rod 310 lifts the cup holder 110 and the blood bag 400, the upper end of the blood bag 400 enters the inner cavity of the blood bag guide cover 330, thereby confining the blood bag 400. The second driving component can realize movement in the XYZ directions and can be powered by pneumatic, hydraulic, or electric power sources, without specific limitations.

[0037] In some embodiments, the identification component 200 is fixed to the blood bag guide cover 330 and moves with the blood bag guide cover 330. When the blood bag 400 is retrieved, the information code of the blood bag 400 is simultaneously identified to achieve accurate retrieval. It is understood that, as Figure 3 As shown, to prevent obstruction of the identification component 200, a notch 331 is provided on the side of the blood bag guide cover 330. The identification component 200 is located on the same side as the notch 331, and the identification component 200 can identify the information code of the blood bag 400 through the notch 331. Of course, the blood bag guide cover 330 can also be made of transparent material, which can also meet the usage requirements of the identification component 200.

[0038] Understandably, in some embodiments, the portion of the robotic arm 320 that grips the blood bag 400 is configured as a pneumatic finger. This pneumatic finger can grip the upper end of the blood bag 400, thereby removing it. To prevent the pneumatic finger from damaging the blood bag 400, soft rubber pads are provided on the sidewalls of the gripper of the pneumatic finger. These soft rubber pads contact the blood bag 400, preventing it from being punctured and improving reliability. Pneumatic fingers, also known as pneumatic grippers or pneumatic cleavers, are actuators that use compressed air as power to grip or grasp workpieces. They are generally classified as Y-type grippers and flat grippers, capable of replacing human gripping work and effectively improving production efficiency and work safety.

[0039] It is understood that in some embodiments, the blood bag transport mechanism also includes a controller, with the identification component 200 and the blood bag dispensing component 300 electrically connected to the controller. The controller receives information sent by the identification component 200 and controls the operation of the blood bag dispensing component 300. The controller may also be networked and connected to a LiS system or a BiS system to track the entire life cycle of the blood bag 400.

[0040] Reference Figure 4 The cup holder 110 and the loading box 100 are detachably connected. For example, a protruding support part 103 is provided on the inner wall of the receiving groove 101, and the cup holder 110 abuts against the support part 103. The support part 103 supports the cup holder 110 and the blood bag. When the lifting rod 310 lifts the cup holder 110 and the blood bag 400, the cup holder 110 leaves the receiving groove 101. The structure is simple, reliable and durable. Alternatively, the upper end of the cup holder 110 is set as a rim, and the width of the rim is larger than the width of the receiving groove 101. When the cup holder 110 is inserted into the receiving groove 101, the rim supports the cup holder 110. Alternatively, the cup holder 110 and the loading box 100 can be magnetically attracted, which can also meet the requirement of fixing the cup holder 110.

[0041] Understandably, whole blood and blood components (red blood cells, plasma) use different sized blood bags (400). Therefore, referring to... Figure 4 and Figure 5 The loading box 100 has various sizes of receiving slots 101 to accommodate blood bags 400 of different sizes. Correspondingly, the cup holders 110 also have various sizes to accommodate the receiving slots 101. Red blood cells and plasma are in single bags rather than multi-bags. Component blood bags are much smaller in volume than whole blood bags. Figure 5 As shown, the loading box 100 for loading blood components has smaller, more numerous, and more densely arranged receiving slots 101.

[0042] Understandably, given the large quantity of loading containers 100 used, multiple loading containers 100 need to be stacked for convenient transportation and storage. For example... Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, a slot can be provided on the bottom surface of the loading box 100, and a plug-in part that matches the slot can be provided on the top surface of the loading box 100, so that multiple loading boxes 100 can be stacked. Alternatively, the loading box 100 can be set as a cone shape with a smaller top and a larger bottom, and a groove can be provided on the bottom surface of the loading box 100 to achieve the stacking of multiple loading boxes 100 and reduce the space occupied.

[0043] A second aspect of the present invention provides a storage system including a cold storage and a blood bag transfer mechanism as described in the first aspect. The cold storage is equipped with a conveying device, which is used to realize the entry and exit of the loading box 100. The identification component 200 and the blood bag retrieval component 300 can move with the loading box 100, or they can be set up separately inside and outside the cold storage to meet the usage requirements. The blood bag transfer mechanism includes a loading box 100, an identification component 200, and a blood bag retrieval component 300. Each receiving slot 101 of the loading box 100 carries a blood bag 400 via a cup holder 110, enabling independent transport of multiple blood bags 400 for easy retrieval. The identification component 200 identifies the barcode 120 and the information code of the blood bag 400 to associate the blood bag 400 with the loading box 100 for accurate positioning, which is conducive to the automation of collection, handover, sorting, warehousing, and storage. When a blood bag 400 needs to be retrieved, the identification component 200 identifies the information code of the blood bag 400, the lifting rod 310 lifts the cup holder 110 and the blood bag 400, and then the robotic arm 320 picks up the blood bag 400 and removes it. The fully automatic identification and retrieval process is highly efficient and accurate.

[0044] The embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

Claims

1. A blood bag transport mechanism, characterized in that, include: The loading box has multiple receiving slots on its top surface, in which cup holders are arranged to hold blood bags, and through holes are provided at the bottom of the receiving slots. A blood bag retrieval assembly includes a lifting rod and a robotic arm. The lifting rod is connected to a first driving component, which can drive the lifting rod to move to any of the through holes and drive the lifting rod to pass through the through holes. The robotic arm is used to grip the blood bag and can move above any of the receiving slots. The blood bag dispensing assembly further includes a blood bag guide cover, which is connected to a second driving component. The second driving component can drive the blood bag guide cover to move above any of the receiving slots and drive the blood bag guide cover to move toward the cup holder. The inner cavity of the blood bag guide cover can accommodate the blood bag. The blood bag transport mechanism also includes an identification component. A barcode is provided on the loading box. The identification component can identify the barcode and the information code of the blood bag. The identification component is connected to the blood bag guide cover and moves with the blood bag guide cover. The blood bag guide cover has a notch on its side, through which the identification component can identify the information code of the blood bag; or, the blood bag guide cover is made of transparent material, through which the identification component can identify the information code of the blood bag.

2. The blood bag transport mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The blood bag transport mechanism also includes a controller, and the identification component and the blood bag dispensing component are electrically connected to the controller.

3. The blood bag transport mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The robotic arm is equipped with pneumatic fingers, and the gripper sidewalls of the pneumatic fingers are provided with soft rubber pads.

4. The blood bag transport mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cup holder is detachably connected to the loading box, and the inner wall of the receiving groove is provided with a protruding support portion, which the cup holder abuts against.

5. The blood bag transport mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The loading box has various sizes of receiving slots to accommodate blood bags of various sizes, and the cup holder has various sizes to accommodate the receiving slots.

6. The blood bag transport mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the loading box is provided with a slot, and the top surface of the loading box is provided with a plug-in part that matches the slot, so that multiple loading boxes can be stacked.

7. A storage system, characterized in that, The system includes a cold storage facility and a blood bag transfer mechanism as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the cold storage facility is equipped with a conveying device for entering and exiting the facility, and the blood bag transfer mechanism is connected to the conveying device.

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