Biological automation processing workbench

Abstract

The present application relates to laboratory detection equipment technical field, disclose a kind of biological automation processing workstation, including table top and rack assembly, guide rail block array is arranged on the table top, the guide rail block in the guide rail block array is fusiform, two end diameter is less than middle diameter, the spacing of each row guide rail block is equal, the spacing of each column guide rail block is equal;The rack assembly includes two horizontal supports and material rack is arranged on horizontal support, and the material rack is used to set up biological consumable material, the outside of the two horizontal supports is provided with semicircular groove, the diameter of semicircular groove matches the middle diameter of guide rail block, and the distance between the two horizontal supports is the integer multiple of the spacing of each column guide rail block.The present application is switched by the guide rail block array arranged, cooperate rack assembly, realize the quick switching of well plate, improve the work efficiency of biological experiment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of laboratory testing equipment technology, and in particular to a biological automated processing workbench. Background Technology

[0002] In biological laboratories, various well plate samples are frequently processed during experiments, involving operations such as pipetting, dilution, dispensing, and mixing. Current technologies require a sufficient number of well plate containers to handle these processes. For example, well plate racks are installed on a workbench, and a robotic arm is used to periodically update the well plates. However, due to the large number of racks, replacement is inconvenient and time-consuming, disrupting the experimental process.

[0003] To address these issues, existing technologies utilize additional perforated plate warehouses and robotic arms to provide more spare perforated plates, which significantly increases equipment costs. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems and provide a biological automated processing workbench, which, through the arrangement of guide rail block arrays and in conjunction with material rack components, enables rapid switching of well plates and improves the working efficiency of biological experiments.

[0005] The technical solution adopted in this invention is:

[0006] A biological automated processing workbench is characterized by including a work surface and a material rack assembly, with an array of guide rail blocks arranged on the work surface. The guide rail blocks in the array are spindle-shaped, with the diameters at both ends being smaller than the diameter at the middle. The spacing between each row of guide rail blocks is equal, and the spacing between each column of guide rail blocks is equal.

[0007] The material rack assembly includes two horizontal supports and a material rack mounted on the horizontal supports. The material rack is used to hold biological consumables. Semi-circular grooves are provided on the outer sides of the two horizontal supports, and the diameter of the semi-circular grooves matches the middle diameter of the guide rail blocks. The distance between the two horizontal supports is an integer multiple of the spacing between each row of guide rail blocks.

[0008] When the rack assembly is inserted from the front of the guide rail block array, the outer semi-circular grooves of the two horizontal supports engage with the corresponding two columns of guide rail blocks to form a clamping mechanism.

[0009] Furthermore, semi-circular grooves are provided on both sides of the horizontal support, and the width between the semi-circular grooves on both sides corresponds to the spacing between the guide blocks of adjacent columns.

[0010] Furthermore, a base plate is provided on the horizontal support, and the material rack is set on the base plate, with multiple material racks set on the same base plate.

[0011] Furthermore, the biological consumable material is a perforated plate, and a perforated plate holder is provided on the material rack, with the perforated plate being secured in the perforated plate holder.

[0012] Furthermore, the guide block includes tapered heads at both ends and a straight column in the middle, with a support provided below, which fixes it to the table surface.

[0013] Furthermore, the guide block is ellipsoidal in shape and has a support underneath, which fixes it to the platform.

[0014] Furthermore, the semi-circular grooves at both ends of the horizontal support are flared outwards towards both ends.

[0015] Furthermore, a transverse baffle is provided on the rear platform of the guide rail block array.

[0016] Furthermore, each column of guide rail blocks is sequentially numbered on the platform in front of the guide rail block array.

[0017] Furthermore, a material recycling bin and a material stacking rack are also provided on the side of the workbench, which serves as a module for automated biological processing in biological laboratories.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this invention are:

[0019] (1) The guide rail blocks are arranged reasonably, and the material rack can be arranged flexibly;

[0020] (2) The material rack assembly enables quick-plug input, greatly saving experimental waiting time;

[0021] (3) Combined with components such as material stacking racks and recycling bins, various experimental conditions can be achieved;

[0022] (4) The platform can be used as a module for various biological laboratories. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Appendix Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention;

[0024] Appendix Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the guide rail block array arrangement structure;

[0025] Appendix Figure 3 This is a magnified view of the guide rail block on the platform;

[0026] Appendix Figure 4 This is a magnified view of the cooperation between the guide rail block and the horizontal support;

[0027] Appendix Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the material rack.

[0028] The labels in the attached diagram are as follows:

[0029] 1. Material stacking rack; 2. Material recycling bin;

[0030] 3. Countertop; 4. Shelf assembly;

[0031] 5. Guide rail block array; 6. Guide rail block;

[0032] 7. Horizontal baffle; 8. Numbering;

[0033] 9. Support; 10. Horizontal bracing;

[0034] 11. Material rack; 12. Perforated plate;

[0035] 13. Semicircular groove; 14. Flared opening;

[0036] 15. Base plate; 16. Orifice plate holder. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The specific embodiments of the bio-automated processing workbench of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0038] See appendix Figure 1 The bio-automated processing workbench can serve as a portable modular platform for automated bio-experiments, such as pretreatment for bioassays, liquid separation, and sample preservation. By equipping the workbench with an operating system and various processing containers, customized experiments can be implemented. For example, adding a material stacking rack 1, a material recovery bin 2, and a robotic arm allows for experiments such as gradient dilution and quantitative pipetting. The guide rail array 5 on the workbench 3 can be arranged and adjusted to accommodate different equipment configurations.

[0039] See appendix Figure 2 The automated biological processing workbench includes a work surface 3 and a material rack assembly 4. A guide rail block array 5 is arranged on the work surface 3. The number of rows and columns of the guide rail block array 5 is determined by the dimensions of the work surface 3. The spacing between each row of guide rail blocks 6 is equal, and the spacing between each column of guide rail blocks 6 is also equal. The center lines of each column of guide rail blocks 6 are required to be on the same straight line. A transverse baffle 7 is installed on the work surface 3 behind the guide rail block array 5. Each column of guide rail blocks 6 is sequentially numbered on the work surface 3 in front of the guide rail block array 5, with number 8 located in front of the guide rail block array 5.

[0040] See appendix Figure 3 The guide block 6 in the guide block array 5 is spindle-shaped, with the diameter at both ends smaller than the diameter in the middle. The guide block 6 includes tapered heads at both ends and a straight column in the middle, with a support 9 at the bottom for fixing it to the platform 3. Alternatively, the guide block 6 can also have other structural forms, such as an ellipsoidal shape. The support 9 is fitted to the platform 3 by fastening screws on the guide block 6 to secure it in place.

[0041] See appendix Figure 4 The material rack assembly 4 includes two horizontal supports 10 and a material rack 11 mounted on the horizontal supports 10. The material rack 11 is used to mount the biological consumable material orifice plate 12. A semi-circular groove 13 is provided on the outer side of the two horizontal supports 10. The diameter of the semi-circular groove 13 matches the middle diameter of the guide rail block 6. The distance between the two horizontal supports 10 is an integer multiple of the spacing between each column of guide rail blocks 6. As shown in the example, six columns of guide rail blocks 6 work with one material rack assembly 4. The spacing between adjacent material rack assemblies 4 on the table surface 3 is the distance between two adjacent guide rail blocks 6. That is, the material rack assembly 4 can be arranged on different columns of guide rail blocks 6.

[0042] One or both of the two horizontal supports 10 have semi-circular grooves 13 on both sides, and the width between the semi-circular grooves 13 on both sides corresponds to the spacing between the guide rail blocks 6 in the adjacent column. When the material rack assembly 4 is inserted into the guide rail block array 5, the semi-circular grooves 13 on both sides mate with the adjacent guide rail blocks 6 respectively.

[0043] The semi-circular grooves 13 at both ends of the horizontal support 10 form flared openings 14 at both ends, which facilitates the insertion of the material rack assembly 4. When the material rack assembly 4 is inserted, the flared openings 14 guide and cooperate with the guide rail block 6, making it easy to quickly align and insert.

[0044] A base plate 15 is mounted on a horizontal support 10, and material racks 11 are mounted on the base plate 15. Multiple material racks 11 are mounted on the same base plate 15. The biological consumable material is a perforated plate 12, and a perforated plate holder 16 is mounted on the material rack 11 (see appendix). Figure 5 The perforated plate 12 is mounted on the perforated plate seat 16. When the material rack assembly 4 is inserted from the front of the guide rail block array 5, the outer semi-circular grooves 13 of the two horizontal supports 10 engage with the corresponding two rows of guide rail blocks 6 to form a mounting.

[0045] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several improvements and modifications without departing from the principle of the present invention, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A biological automated processing workbench, characterized in that: The system includes a tabletop and a rack assembly. An array of guide rail blocks is arranged on the tabletop. Each guide rail block in the array is spindle-shaped, with its two ends having a smaller diameter than its middle diameter. The spacing between each row of guide rail blocks is equal, and the spacing between each column of guide rail blocks is also equal. A transverse baffle is installed on the tabletop behind the guide rail block array. Each column of guide rail blocks is sequentially numbered on the tabletop in front of the guide rail block array. The material rack assembly includes two horizontal supports and a material rack mounted on the horizontal supports. The material rack is used to hold biological consumables. The outer sides of the two horizontal supports are provided with semi-circular grooves. The diameter of the semi-circular grooves matches the middle diameter of the guide rail blocks. The distance between the two horizontal supports is an integer multiple of the spacing between each column of guide rail blocks. When the rack assembly is inserted from the front of the guide rail block array, the outer semi-circular grooves of the two horizontal supports engage with the corresponding two columns of guide rail blocks to form a clamping mechanism.

2. The automated biological processing workbench according to claim 1, characterized in that: The horizontal support is provided with semi-circular grooves on both sides, and the width between the semi-circular grooves on both sides corresponds to the spacing between the guide blocks of the adjacent columns.

3. The automated biological processing workbench according to claim 1, characterized in that: A base plate is provided on the horizontal support, and the material racks are placed on the base plate. Multiple material racks are placed on the same base plate.

4. The automated biological processing workbench according to claim 3, characterized in that: The biological consumable material is a perforated plate, and a perforated plate holder is provided on the material rack, with the perforated plate being secured in the perforated plate holder.

5. The automated biological processing workbench according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The guide block includes tapered heads at both ends and a straight column in the middle, with a support at the bottom for fixing it to the table surface.

6. The automated biological processing workbench according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The guide block is ellipsoidal and has a support at the bottom, which fixes it to the platform.

7. The automated biological processing workbench according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The semi-circular grooves at both ends of the horizontal support flare outwards towards both ends.

8. The automated biological processing workbench according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: Material recycling bins and material stacking racks are also provided on the side of the workbench, which serves as a module for automated biological processing in biological laboratories.

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