Test tube racks based on contrast differentiation and their usage

Abstract

This application relates to a test tube rack based on contrast differentiation and its usage method. This application utilizes a dividing device on the test tube rack to differentiate test tube placement; it employs a 180° complementary color design to increase visual impact. This test tube rack with differentiation function can help nurses quickly and effectively distinguish test tubes from different patients, as well as the blood collection area and the non-blood collection area. Furthermore, this solution uses a movable dividing device to differentiate test tube placement, abandoning a fixed test tube placement structure, allowing for flexible and varied placement. The space of the test tube rack can be used according to needs, avoiding waste of test tube rack space resources and improving test tube rack utilization.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of medical blood collection equipment technology, and in particular to a test tube rack based on contrast differentiation, its usage method, and electronic equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Venous blood sampling is the most common laboratory test in clinical practice, and it plays a vital role in the diagnosis of patients' conditions and the analysis of treatment effects.

[0003] As attached Figure 1 The image shows a standard test tube rack currently used by nurses, which is also commonly used in clinical settings. While this type of rack can hold test tubes from multiple patients, the tightly packed tubes make it difficult for clinicians to quickly and effectively distinguish blood samples from different patients, easily leading to adverse events such as missed or incorrect samples. Furthermore, when multiple patients' test tubes are placed, it is impossible to quickly and accurately retrieve the specimens.

[0004] Furthermore, the test tube racks used in clinical settings have a fixed sampling hole structure, with test tube specimens placed inside the sampling holes. Clinically, test tubes from different patients are usually separated by alternating rows, but this method results in gaps in the racks, leading to low utilization of the test tube racks. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the aforementioned issues, this application proposes a test tube rack based on contrast differentiation, along with its usage method, apparatus, and electronic equipment.

[0006] This application proposes a test tube rack based on contrast differentiation, comprising:

[0007] The frame 2 has a test tube placement hole 1 on its inner bottom surface;

[0008] Several dividing devices 4 are movably fitted on the top of the frame 2 to isolate test tubes 5 placed on the test tube sampling hole 1;

[0009] The frame 2 and the dividing device 4 are configured with 180° complementary colors, and their colors are 180° complementary.

[0010] As an optional implementation of this application, the left and right sides of the frame 2 are provided with sliding grooves to cooperate with the sliding positioning of the dividing device 4.

[0011] As an optional embodiment of this application, the segmentation device 4 may optionally include:

[0012] The horizontal bar is set parallel to the top surface of the frame 2;

[0013] Side slides are symmetrically positioned at both ends of the horizontal bar;

[0014] The positioning slide bar 3 is disposed on the inner side of the side slide plate and cooperates with the slide groove to realize the positioning and sliding of the dividing device 4.

[0015] As an optional implementation of this application, the frame 2 may also be equipped with an electronic differentiation system, the electronic differentiation system comprising:

[0016] Button 6 is used to input control signals to the MCU;

[0017] A pressure sensor is used to sense the pressure signal generated when the test tube 5 is placed in the test tube sampling hole 1 and send it to the MCU;

[0018] The MCU is used to send lighting control signals to the indicator lights associated with the button 6 according to the control signals; and,

[0019] The number of received pressure signals is used to calculate the number of test tubes 5 placed accordingly, and the results are sent to the electronic screen 7.

[0020] Indicator lights are used to respond to the light control signals;

[0021] Electronic screen 7 is used to display the number of test tubes 5 currently placed;

[0022] The power module is used for power supply;

[0023] The button 6, pressure sensor, indicator light, electronic screen 7, and power module are all electrically connected to the MCU.

[0024] As an optional implementation of this application, the button 6 and the electronic screen 7 are optionally set together and are equally spaced on the top surface of the frame 2;

[0025] The indicator light is integrated into the electronic screen 7.

[0026] As an optional embodiment of this application, the pressure sensor may be disposed inside the test tube sample outlet 1.

[0027] As an optional implementation of this application, the power module may be disposed within the frame 2.

[0028] In another aspect, this application proposes a method for using a test tube rack based on contrast differentiation, comprising the following steps:

[0029] Initialize the segmentation device 4 to standby mode;

[0030] When placing samples in test tube 5, the dividing device 4 is slid along the frame 2 to distinguish the categories according to the category of the samples.

[0031] After differentiation, the layout is carried out;

[0032] After the layout is completed, reset the dividing device 4.

[0033] As an optional implementation of this application, the following steps may also be included:

[0034] Press button 6 to input a control signal to the MCU;

[0035] The MCU sends a light control signal to the indicator light associated with the button 6 based on the control signal.

[0036] The indicator light responds to the light control signal and is categorized by its color.

[0037] When the test tube 5 is placed in the test tube sampling hole 1, the pressure sensor senses the generated pressure signal and sends it to the MCU.

[0038] The MCU receives the number of pressure signals, calculates the number of test tubes 5 placed accordingly, and sends the result to the electronic screen 7.

[0039] The electronic screen 7 displays the number of test tubes 5 currently placed;

[0040] When there are multiple sorting categories, the total number of test tubes 5 placed on the frame 2 is displayed on the front electronic screen 7.

[0041] In another aspect, this application also proposes an electronic device comprising:

[0042] processor;

[0043] Memory used to store processor-executable instructions;

[0044] The processor is configured to implement the usage method when executing the executable instructions.

[0045] Technical effects of the present invention:

[0046] This application utilizes a dividing device on the test tube rack to differentiate test tubes; it employs a 180° complementary color design to enhance visual impact. This test tube rack with differentiation function helps nurses quickly and effectively distinguish test tubes from different patients, separating the blood collection area from the non-blood collection area.

[0047] Meanwhile, this solution uses a movable dividing device to separate the sample tubes, abandoning the fixed sample tube layout structure. This allows for flexible and varied sample placement, enabling the use of the test tube rack space according to needs, avoiding waste of test tube rack space resources, and improving the utilization rate of the test tube rack.

[0048] Other features and aspects of this disclosure will become clear from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0049] The accompanying drawings, which are included in and form part of this specification, illustrate exemplary embodiments, features, and aspects of this disclosure together with the specification and serve to explain the principles of this disclosure.

[0050] Figure 1 The diagram shows a typical existing test tube rack.

[0051] Figure 2 The diagram shown illustrates the application principle of the 180° complementary colors of this invention.

[0052] Figure 3 The diagram shown is a top view of the test tube rack of the present invention (in standby mode).

[0053] Figure 4 The diagram shown is a side view of the test tube rack of the present invention.

[0054] Figure 5 This diagram illustrates the application state of the present invention during segmentation and classification.

[0055] Figure 6 The diagram illustrates how the present invention distinguishes multiple rows of test tubes.

[0056] Figure 7 The diagram shown is a schematic diagram of the control structure of the electronic differentiation system of the present invention;

[0057] Figure 8 The diagram shows an application schematic of the electronic device of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0058] Various exemplary embodiments, features, and aspects of this disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote elements that have the same or similar functions. Although various aspects of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, they are not necessarily drawn to scale unless specifically indicated otherwise.

[0059] The term “exemplary” as used herein means “serving as an example, embodiment, or illustration.” Any embodiment illustrated herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as superior to or better than other embodiments.

[0060] Furthermore, to better illustrate this disclosure, numerous specific details are set forth in the following detailed description. Those skilled in the art will understand that this disclosure can be practiced without certain specific details. In some instances, means, components, and circuits well known to those skilled in the art have not been described in detail in order to highlight the main points of this disclosure.

[0061] Example 1

[0062] This application proposes a test tube rack based on contrast differentiation, comprising:

[0063] The frame 2 has a test tube placement hole 1 on its inner bottom surface;

[0064] Several dividing devices 4 are movably fitted on the top of the frame 2 to isolate test tubes 5 placed on the test tube sampling hole 1;

[0065] The frame 2 and the dividing device 4 are configured with 180° complementary colors, and their colors are 180° complementary.

[0066] like Figure 2 The diagram illustrates the principle of 180° complementary colors. For details on designing the test tube rack using 180° complementary colors (the colors with the strongest contrast), please see [link to design]. Figure 2 For example, the test tube rack could be yellow, and the dividers could be purple, increasing visual impact. Specific color schemes can be freely customized based on the materials chosen.

[0067] In this embodiment, the materials of the dividing device and the frame are not limited.

[0068] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the dividing device is a structure that is fastened to the frame 2, and its left and right sides are positioned and fitted on the outer side of the frame 2 through positioning grooves.

[0069] The frame is equipped with multiple dividing devices 4. The specific number is not limited and can be set according to the area of ​​the top surface of the frame. For example, the total area of ​​the dividing devices is less than 1 / 3 of the area of ​​the top surface of the frame 2.

[0070] As an optional implementation of this application, the left and right sides of the frame 2 are provided with sliding grooves to cooperate with the sliding positioning of the dividing device 4.

[0071] The circular arc groove is integrally formed on the left and right sides of the frame 2.

[0072] like Figure 4 As shown, as an optional embodiment of this application, the segmentation device 4 may optionally include:

[0073] The horizontal bar is set parallel to the top surface of the frame 2;

[0074] Side slides are symmetrically positioned at both ends of the horizontal bar;

[0075] The positioning slide bar 3 is disposed on the inner side of the side slide plate and cooperates with the slide groove to realize the positioning and sliding of the dividing device 4.

[0076] The inner side of the side slide plate is integrally formed with a positioning side slide strip 3, which cooperates with the slide groove to realize the positioning and sliding of the dividing device 4.

[0077] In use, nurses can manually operate the splitting device 4, sliding it along the frame 2 to adjust the distance. It can be used to differentiate samples based on the patient type, such as blood draws. One splitting device 4 can split a row of test tubes, which can contain blood samples from the same patient or different patients.

[0078] For other types of patients, slide another segmentation device 4 to segment them and differentiate them.

[0079] The number of separators 4 is the number of test tube rows minus 1. In standby mode, the separators are all located on one side of the test tube rack (e.g., ...). Figure 3 When multiple patients need to have their blood drawn, use a separator to classify them (e.g., ...). Figure 5 During the blood draw process, the separator is moved towards the area where blood has not been drawn, creating a blood-drawn area and a blood-not-drawn area (e.g., ...). Figure 6 Once all the blood has been drawn, the separator returns to one side of the test tube rack.

[0080] In addition to the physical separation mentioned above, this system also features upgraded electronic differentiation and test tube sample measurement functions.

[0081] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, as an optional embodiment of this application, the frame 2 may optionally be further provided with an electronic differentiation system, the electronic differentiation system comprising:

[0082] Button 6 is used to input control signals to the MCU;

[0083] A pressure sensor is used to sense the pressure signal generated when the test tube 5 is placed in the test tube sampling hole 1 and send it to the MCU;

[0084] The MCU is used to send lighting control signals to the indicator lights associated with the button 6 according to the control signals; and,

[0085] The number of received pressure signals is used to calculate the number of test tubes 5 placed accordingly, and the results are sent to the electronic screen 7.

[0086] Indicator lights are used to respond to the light control signals;

[0087] Electronic screen 7 is used to display the number of test tubes 5 currently placed;

[0088] The power module is used for power supply;

[0089] The button 6, pressure sensor, indicator light, electronic screen 7, and power module are all electrically connected to the MCU.

[0090] As an optional implementation of this application, the button 6 and the electronic screen 7 are optionally set together and are equally spaced on the top surface of the frame 2;

[0091] The indicator light is integrated into the electronic screen 7.

[0092] As an optional embodiment of this application, the pressure sensor may be disposed inside the test tube sample outlet 1.

[0093] As an optional implementation of this application, the power module may be disposed within the frame 2.

[0094] The selection and use of the above-mentioned electronic components can be customized, as long as the corresponding functions are achieved in accordance with the principles and uses of this embodiment.

[0095] The MCU chip can be selected by the user.

[0096] Each row of test tubes 5 can be further distinguished by the indicator lights corresponding to each row of test tubes, improving the practicality of comparison and differentiation. It can also be combined with the dividing device 4 to form different differentiation categories (for example, row A has the dividing device 4 but the indicator light is not lit, while row B has the dividing device 4 and the indicator light is lit, representing different categories).

[0097] The number of test tubes is calculated by the pressure signal. When the MCU receives a pressure signal, it counts as one test tube. This allows for the counting of test tubes and the final summation.

[0098] Based on a standard test tube rack, this model incorporates LED strips in three colors: red, yellow, and green. Different colors distinguish test tubes from different patients. When a patient has only one row of test tubes, pressing button 6 (switch) on that row activates the color, and the number of test tubes is displayed on the quantity display area (electronic screen 7). When a patient has more than one row of test tubes, pressing the corresponding button (switch) activates a different color than the one before or after the previous row, and the quantity display area shows the total number of test tubes (shown on the previous row). This test tube rack can also automatically compare the number of test tubes before and after blood collection, illuminating the area with an LED indicator (the background of the quantity display area turns red).

[0099] Obviously, those skilled in the art should understand that implementing all or part of the processes in the above embodiments can be accomplished by a computer program instructing related hardware. The program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, and when executed, it can include the processes of the control embodiments described above. Those skilled in the art will understand that implementing all or part of the processes in the above embodiments can be accomplished by a computer program instructing related hardware. The program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, and when executed, it can include the processes of the control embodiments described above. The storage medium can be a magnetic disk, optical disk, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), flash memory, hard disk drive (HDD), or solid-state drive (SSD), etc.; the storage medium can also include combinations of the above types of memory.

[0100] Example 2

[0101] Based on the implementation principle of Embodiment 1, this application, in another aspect, proposes a method for using a test tube rack based on comparison and differentiation, comprising the following steps:

[0102] Initialize the segmentation device 4 to standby mode;

[0103] When placing samples in test tube 5, the dividing device 4 is slid along the frame 2 to distinguish the categories according to the category of the samples.

[0104] After differentiation, the layout is carried out;

[0105] After the layout is completed, reset the dividing device 4.

[0106] As an optional implementation of this application, the following steps may also be included:

[0107] Press button 6 to input a control signal to the MCU;

[0108] The MCU sends a light control signal to the indicator light associated with the button 6 based on the control signal.

[0109] The indicator light responds to the light control signal and is categorized by its color.

[0110] When the test tube 5 is placed in the test tube sampling hole 1, the pressure sensor senses the generated pressure signal and sends it to the MCU.

[0111] The MCU receives the number of pressure signals, calculates the number of test tubes 5 placed accordingly, and sends the result to the electronic screen 7.

[0112] The electronic screen 7 displays the number of test tubes 5 currently placed;

[0113] When there are multiple sorting categories, the total number of test tubes 5 placed on the frame 2 is displayed on the front electronic screen 7.

[0114] This embodiment can be understood by referring to the principle of Embodiment 1, so it will not be described again here.

[0115] The modules or steps of the present invention described above can be implemented using general-purpose computing devices. They can be centralized on a single computing device or distributed across a network of multiple computing devices. Optionally, they can be implemented using computer-executable program code, thereby storing them in a storage device for execution by a computing device, or fabricating them separately as individual integrated circuit modules, or fabricating multiple modules or steps into a single integrated circuit module. Thus, the present invention is not limited to any particular hardware and software combination.

[0116] Example 3

[0117] like Figure 8 As shown, further, in another aspect, this application also proposes an electronic device, comprising:

[0118] processor;

[0119] Memory used to store processor-executable instructions;

[0120] The processor is configured to implement the usage method when executing the executable instructions.

[0121] This disclosure discloses an electronic device including a processor and a memory for storing processor-executable instructions. The processor is configured to implement any of the usage methods described above when executing the executable instructions.

[0122] It should be noted here that the number of processors can be one or more. Furthermore, the electronic device in this embodiment may also include input devices and output devices. The processor, memory, input devices, and output devices can be connected via a bus or other means, without specific limitations herein.

[0123] As a computer-readable storage medium, memory can be used to store software programs, computer-executable programs, and various modules, such as the program or module corresponding to the test tube rack based on comparison differentiation and its usage method according to embodiments of this disclosure. The processor executes various functional applications and data processing of the electronic device by running the software programs or modules stored in the memory.

[0124] Input devices can be used to receive input digital numbers or signals. These signals can be key signals related to user settings and function control of the device / terminal / server. Output devices can include display devices such as screens.

[0125] The various embodiments of this disclosure have been described above. These descriptions are exemplary and not exhaustive, and are not limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terminology used herein is chosen to best explain the principles, practical applications, or technical improvements to the technology in the market, or to enable others skilled in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A test tube rack based on contrast differentiation, characterized in that, include: The frame (2) has a test tube placement hole (1) on its inner bottom surface. Several dividing devices (4) are movably fitted on the top of the frame (2) to isolate test tubes (5) placed on the test tube sampling hole (1); The frame (2) and the dividing device (4) are configured with 180° complementary colors, and the colors of the two are 180° complementary. The frame (2) is also equipped with an electronic differentiation system, which includes: Button (6) is used to input control signals to the MCU; A pressure sensor is used to sense the pressure signal generated when the test tube (5) is placed in the test tube sampling hole (1) and send it to the MCU; The MCU is used to send a lighting control signal to the indicator light associated with the button (6) according to the control signal; and, The number of received pressure signals is used to calculate the number of test tubes in the corresponding test tubes (5) and send it to the electronic screen (7). Indicator lights are used to respond to the light control signals; An electronic screen (7) is used to display the number of test tubes (5) currently placed; The power module is used for power supply; The button (6), pressure sensor, indicator light, electronic screen (7) and power module are electrically connected to the MCU respectively; The button (6) and the electronic screen (7) are set together and are equally spaced on the top surface of the frame (2); wherein the indicator light is integrated on the electronic screen (7); When in use, operate the dividing device, slide it along the rack, and adjust the distance to distinguish patients according to their blood type. When in standby mode, the dividing device is on one side of the test tube rack. When multiple patients need blood drawn, the dividing device is used to classify them. During the blood drawing process, move the dividing device towards the area where no blood has been drawn to create areas where blood has been drawn and areas where no blood has been drawn. When all blood has been drawn, the dividing device returns to one side of the test tube rack. Each row of test tubes is further distinguished by indicator lights corresponding to each row, improving the practicality of comparison and differentiation. In conjunction with the dividing device, different classification categories can be formed. The number of test tubes is calculated by pressure signals. When the MCU receives a pressure signal, it is counted as one test tube, thus realizing the final summarization of the number of sample test tubes. Different colors distinguish the test tubes of different patients: when a patient has only one row of test tubes, press only the button for that row to turn on the color, and the electronic screen will display the number of test tubes; when a patient has more than one row of test tubes, press and hold the corresponding button to turn on the color, which is not the same color as the one before or after it, and the electronic screen will display the total number of test tubes, which is shown in the previous row. The test tube rack automatically compares the number of test tubes before and after blood collection, illuminates an indicator light, and changes the background color of the electronic screen to red.

2. The test tube rack based on contrast differentiation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame (2) has sliding grooves on its left and right sides for sliding positioning in conjunction with the dividing device (4).

3. The test tube rack based on contrast differentiation according to claim 2, characterized in that, The dividing device (4) includes: A horizontal bar is set parallel to the top surface of the frame (2); Side slides are symmetrically positioned at both ends of the horizontal bar; The positioning slide bar (3) is located on the inner side of the side slide plate and cooperates with the slide groove to realize the positioning and sliding of the dividing device (4).

4. The test tube rack based on contrast differentiation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pressure sensor is located inside the sample placement hole (1) of the test tube.

5. The test tube rack based on contrast differentiation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The power module is located inside the frame (2).

6. A method of using a test tube rack based on comparison differentiation as described in any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: Initialize the segmentation device (4) to standby mode; When placing the test tube (5) for sampling, the dividing device (4) is slid along the frame (2) to distinguish the categories according to the sampling category; After differentiation, the layout is carried out; After the layout is completed, reset the dividing device (4); Press button (6) to input a control signal to the MCU; The MCU sends a light control signal to the indicator light associated with the button (6) according to the control signal; The indicator light responds to the light control signal and is categorized by its color. When the test tube (5) is placed in the test tube sampling hole (1), the pressure sensor senses the generated pressure signal and sends it to the MCU; The MCU receives the number of pressure signals, calculates the number of test tubes placed in the corresponding test tubes (5), and sends the result to the electronic screen (7). The electronic screen (7) displays the number of test tubes currently placed in the test tubes (5); When there are multiple sorting categories, the total number of test tubes (5) placed on the frame (2) is displayed on the front electronic screen (7).

7. An electronic device, characterized in that, include: processor; Memory used to store processor-executable instructions; The processor is configured to implement the usage method of claim 6 when executing the executable instructions.

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