Solution preparation platform and solution preparation system

Abstract

This disclosure relates to the field of solution preparation technology, and in particular to a solution preparation platform and system. The solution preparation platform includes a liquid addition module for injecting a target solution into a mixing container located at the liquid addition position, a solid material addition module for pouring a target solid material into a mixing container located at the material addition position, and a container placement module for switching the position of the mixing container between the liquid addition position and the material addition position, thereby mixing the target solid material and the target solution to form a mixture, thus realizing mechanically driven automatic mixing, replacing the traditional manual mixing method by laboratory personnel, greatly saving manpower and time, and improving solution preparation efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of liquid preparation technology, and in particular to a liquid preparation platform and liquid preparation system. Background Technology

[0002] Solution preparation is fundamental to various chemical or biochemical experiments. In this process, solid and liquid samples are mixed in specific ratios to create the desired mixture. Traditionally, solution preparation is done manually. The experimenter pours the required liquid sample into a container, weighs the necessary solid volume, pours it into the container, mixes it with the liquid sample, and finally pours the mixture into a sample storage bottle.

[0003] However, this method of operation relies heavily on manual operation, which takes a long time to prepare the solution. In some scenarios where the demand for materials is high, it not only consumes a lot of valuable time for the experimenters, but also results in low overall material production efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, or at least partially solve them, this disclosure provides a liquid preparation platform and a liquid preparation system.

[0005] In a first aspect, this disclosure provides a solution preparation platform, which includes:

[0006] The liquid addition module is used to inject the target solution into the mixing container located at the liquid addition position;

[0007] The solid material feeding module is used to pour the target solid material into the mixing container located at the feeding position;

[0008] The container placement module is used to drive the mixing container to switch positions between the liquid addition position and the feeding position.

[0009] Optionally, the liquid addition module includes a liquid addition mechanism and a first moving mechanism, the first moving mechanism being used to adjust the position of the liquid addition mechanism so that the liquid addition mechanism can move toward the opening of the mixing container and move away from the opening of the mixing container.

[0010] Optionally, the liquid dispensing mechanism includes a liquid storage device and a dispensing head, wherein the liquid storage device is used to store the target solution and the dispensing head is connected to the liquid storage device; the liquid dispensing mechanism further includes a second pump, which is used to pump the target solution in the liquid storage device to the dispensing head;

[0011] The first moving mechanism includes a first guide rail and a first moving component, the first moving component being throttledly connected to the first guide rail, and the liquid dispensing head being disposed on the first moving component;

[0012] The liquid dispensing module also includes a liquid dispensing head cleaning mechanism for cleaning the liquid dispensing head.

[0013] Optionally, the solid material feeding module includes a feeding mechanism and a second moving mechanism. The feeding mechanism is used to hold the target solid material. The feeding mechanism is disposed on the second moving mechanism. The second moving mechanism is used to adjust the position of the feeding mechanism so that the feeding mechanism can pour the target solid material into the mixing container located at the feeding position, and so that the feeding mechanism can move out from the feeding position.

[0014] The feeding mechanism includes a container and a clamping arm. The container is used to hold the target solid material and is disposed on the clamping arm. The second moving mechanism includes a second guide rail and a second moving component. The second moving component is throttledly connected to the second guide rail, and the clamping arm is disposed on the second moving component.

[0015] The number of clamping arms is two, the vessel is clamped between the two clamping arms, and the clamping arms are rotatably connected to the second moving member so that they can rotate about the vertical axis when the vessel and part of the clamping arms are inserted into the mixing container.

[0016] The solid sample addition module also includes a clamp cleaning mechanism for cleaning the clamp arm.

[0017] Optionally, the container placement module includes a horizontally arranged turntable and a drive unit, the drive unit having a rotatable output shaft extending in a vertical direction, the output shaft being connected to the turntable;

[0018] The turntable includes a connecting plate and at least two placement plates. The placement plates are used to place the mixing container. All the placement plates are spaced apart on the side of the connecting plate. The output shaft is connected to the center point of the connecting plate. Of the at least two placement plates, one placement plate is located at the liquid addition position, and the other placement plate is located at the feeding position.

[0019] Each of the placement plates is provided with a number of limiting rods, and all the limiting rods on each placement plate are arranged at intervals to form a limiting space for placing the mixing container.

[0020] Optionally, the solution preparation platform further includes a liquid extraction module, which is used to extract the target solution from the mixing container on one of the placement plates to the mixing container on the other placement plate.

[0021] The liquid extraction module includes a liquid extraction head, a first liquid extraction pump, and a liquid discharge head. The liquid extraction head corresponds to the position of one of the placement plates, and the liquid discharge head corresponds to the position of the other placement plate. The first liquid extraction pump is used to pump the target solution at the liquid extraction head to the liquid discharge head.

[0022] Optionally, the liquid preparation platform further includes a pH adjustment module, which is used to inject a pH adjuster into the mixing container to adjust the pH of the mixture.

[0023] The pH adjustment module includes a regulator storage device and a regulator injection head, the regulator injection head being connected to the regulator storage device; the pH adjustment module also includes a regulator injection pump assembly, the regulator injection pump assembly being used to pump the regulator in the regulator storage device to the regulator injection head;

[0024] The pH adjustment module includes a pH meter, which is used to detect the pH of the mixture.

[0025] The pH adjustment module includes a detector cleaning mechanism for cleaning the pH meter; the pH adjustment module also includes an injection head cleaning mechanism for cleaning the regulator injection head.

[0026] Optionally, the liquid preparation platform further includes a liquid storage bottle filling module, which is used to inject the mixture in the mixing container into the liquid storage bottle;

[0027] The liquid storage bottle filling module includes a placement mechanism and an injection mechanism. The placement mechanism has a receiving cavity for placing the liquid storage bottle, and the injection mechanism is used to inject the mixture into the liquid storage bottle. The injection mechanism includes a filtration device for filtering the mixture injected into the liquid storage bottle.

[0028] The liquid storage bottle filling module also includes a swishing mechanism, which is connected to the placement mechanism. The swishing mechanism drives the placement mechanism to rotate, thereby causing the liquid storage bottle to rotate and clean the inner wall of the liquid storage bottle with the mixture.

[0029] Optionally, the liquid preparation platform further includes a vessel cleaning module, which is used to clean the vessels after they have contained the target solid material; the vessel cleaning module includes a vessel cleaning mechanism, a storage mechanism, and an ejection mechanism, wherein the vessel cleaning mechanism is used to clean the vessels, the storage mechanism is used to store the cleaned vessels, and the ejection mechanism is used to eject the vessels from the storage mechanism.

[0030] The liquid preparation platform also includes a base, on which the container placement module, the liquid addition module, and the solid sample addition module are all mounted; the vessel cleaning module is located inside the base, and the ejection mechanism is used to eject the vessel from the base.

[0031] Secondly, this disclosure also provides a liquid preparation system, which includes a solid sample separation platform and a liquid preparation platform as described above.

[0032] The technical solution provided in this disclosure has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0033] The solution preparation platform and system disclosed herein include a solution addition module, a solid sample addition module, and a container placement module. The solution addition module injects the target solution into a mixing container located at the solution addition position, the solid sample addition module pours the target solid into a mixing container located at the sample addition position, and the container placement module moves the mixing container between the solution addition position and the sample addition position. This facilitates the injection of the target solution into the mixing container by the solution addition module and the pouring of the target solid into the mixing container containing the target solution by the solid sample addition module. The target solid and the target solution are then mixed to form a mixture. This achieves mechanically driven automatic mixing, replacing the traditional manual mixing method by laboratory personnel, greatly saving manpower and time, and improving solution preparation efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0034] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this disclosure.

[0035] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure or the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0036] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the liquid preparation platform described in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0037] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the liquid preparation platform described in an embodiment of the present disclosure from another perspective;

[0038] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the container placement module of the liquid preparation platform described in this embodiment of the present disclosure when a mixing container is placed therein;

[0039] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the container placement module of the liquid preparation platform described in this embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0040] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the solid sample addition module of the liquid preparation platform described in this embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0041] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the vessel cleaning module of the liquid preparation platform described in this embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0042] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the vessel handling device of the liquid preparation platform described in this embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0043] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the liquid storage bottle filling module of the liquid preparation platform described in this embodiment.

[0044] The components are as follows: 10. Mixing container; 1. Liquid addition module; 2. Solid sample addition module; 21. Feeding mechanism; 211. Vessel; 212. Clamping arm; 22. Second moving mechanism; 221. Second guide rail; 222. Second moving component; 23. Clamping arm cleaning mechanism; 3. Container placement module; 31. Turntable; 311. Connecting plate; 312. Placement plate; 313. Limiting rod; 32. Driving component; 4. Liquid extraction module; 5. Vessel cleaning module; 51. Vessel cleaning. 52. Storage mechanism; 521. Storage component; 53. Ejection mechanism; 54. Drying mechanism; 55. Vessel handling device; 551. Fixture mounting component; 552. Clamping rod; 6. pH adjustment module; 61. Conditioner injection pump set; 62. pH meter; 63. Meter cleaning mechanism; 7. Liquid storage bottle filling module; 70. Liquid storage bottle; 71. Placement mechanism; 72. Liquid injection mechanism; 721. Liquid injection port; 73. Swirling mechanism; 8. Base. Detailed Implementation

[0045] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this disclosure, the solutions disclosed herein will be further described below. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described herein can be combined with each other.

[0046] Numerous specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of this disclosure, but this disclosure may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein; obviously, the embodiments in the specification are only some, and not all, of the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0047] Solution preparation is fundamental to various chemical or biochemical experiments. In this process, solid and liquid samples are mixed in specific ratios to create the desired mixture. Traditionally, solution preparation is done manually. The experimenter pours the required liquid sample into a container, weighs the necessary solid volume, pours it into the container, mixes it with the liquid sample, and finally pours the mixture into a sample storage bottle.

[0048] However, this method of operation relies heavily on manual operation, which takes a long time to prepare the solution. In some scenarios where the demand for materials is high, it not only consumes a lot of valuable time for the experimenters, but also results in low overall material production efficiency.

[0049] To address the aforementioned shortcomings, this embodiment provides a solution preparation platform and system. By designing a mechanized solution preparation platform, manual operation can be replaced, thereby improving solution preparation efficiency and saving time and manpower. Specifically, the structural configuration of the solution preparation platform and system is described in the following embodiment.

[0050] Example 1

[0051] like Figure 1-8 As shown, this embodiment provides a liquid preparation platform, which includes a liquid addition module 1, a solid sample addition module 2, and a container placement module 3.

[0052] The liquid addition module 1 is used to inject the target solution into the mixing container 10 located at the liquid addition position; the solid material addition module 2 is used to pour the target solid material into the mixing container 10 located at the feeding position; and the container placement module 3 is used to drive the mixing container 10 to switch positions between the liquid addition position and the feeding position.

[0053] For example, the liquid addition module 1 injects the target solution into the mixing container 10, and the solid sample addition module 2 pours the target solid into the mixing container 10. That is, the mixing container 10 serves as a position for the solid sample and the liquid sample to dissolve and mix with each other, so that the target solid and the target solution are mixed in the mixing container 10 to form a mixture.

[0054] In practice, for example, an operator or a clamp can first place a clean mixing container 10 on the container placement module 3. The container placement module 3 then moves the mixing container 10 toward the liquid addition position, allowing the liquid addition module 1 to inject the target solution into the mixing container 10. After the target solution is injected, the container placement module 3 further moves the mixing container 10 toward the feeding position, allowing the solid sample addition module 2 to pour the target solid into the mixing container 10 containing the target solution. The target solid then mixes with the target solution in the mixing container 10 to obtain a mixed material.

[0055] The solution preparation platform provided in this embodiment includes a liquid addition module 1, a solid sample addition module 2, and a container placement module 3. The liquid addition module 1 is used to inject the target solution into the mixing container 10 located at the liquid addition position. The solid sample addition module 2 is used to pour the target solid material into the mixing container 10 located at the feeding position. The container placement module 3 is used to move the mixing container 10 between the liquid addition position and the feeding position, so that the liquid addition module 1 can inject the target solution into the mixing container 10, and the solid sample addition module 2 can pour the target solid material into the mixing container 10 containing the target solution. Thus, the target solid material and the target solution are mixed to form a mixture. Therefore, mechanically driven automatic mixing is realized, replacing the traditional manual mixing method by laboratory personnel, which greatly saves manpower and time and improves solution preparation efficiency.

[0056] See Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the container placement module 3 includes a horizontally arranged turntable 31 and a drive member 32. The turntable 31 is used to place the mixing container 10, and the drive member 32 has a rotatable output shaft extending vertically, which is connected to the turntable 31. That is, the drive member 32 can drive the turntable 31 to rotate through the rotation of its own output shaft, so that the mixing container 10 placed on the turntable 31 can move with the rotation of the turntable 31, thereby matching the liquid addition position or the feeding position.

[0057] In practice, the drive unit 32 can be electrically connected to the control system and power system of the liquid mixing platform, so that the start and stop of the drive unit 32 can be directly controlled by the control system and power system, so that when the mixing container 10 needs to perform a certain specific operation step, it can move to the corresponding position.

[0058] For example, see Figure 4 As shown, the turntable 31 further includes a connecting plate 311 and at least two placement plates 312. The placement plates 312 are used to place the mixing container 10. All placement plates 312 are spaced apart on the side of the connecting plate 311. The output shaft of the drive unit 32 is connected to the center point of the connecting plate 311. In addition, of the at least two placement plates 312, one placement plate 312 is located at the liquid addition position, and the other placement plate 312 is located at the feeding position.

[0059] By setting at least two placement plates 312, the liquid preparation platform can operate continuously. That is, the mixing containers 10 on the two placement plates 312 can be injected with the target solution and the target solid material in sequence, thereby further improving the liquid preparation efficiency of the liquid preparation platform.

[0060] In this specific implementation, the connecting plate 311 can be set as a square plate structure, and four placement plates 312 can be set, which are respectively located on the four sides of the connecting plate 311, so that the connecting plate 311 can drive the four placement plates 312 to rotate and move together during the rotation process.

[0061] For example, see Figure 4 As shown, several limiting rods 313 can also be provided on each placement plate 312. All the limiting rods 313 on each placement plate 312 are arranged at intervals to form a limiting space for placing the mixing container 10. By setting the limiting rods 313, the mixing container 10 placed on the placement plate 312 can be limited and fixed to ensure that the mixing container 10 can move with the movement of the placement plate 312.

[0062] In practice, each placement plate 312 can be equipped with four limiting rods 313. The four limiting rods 313 are evenly distributed around the central axis of the mixing container 10, so as to play a uniform limiting role in the four directions of the mixing container 10.

[0063] In some embodiments, the liquid addition module 1 includes a liquid addition mechanism and a first moving mechanism. The first moving mechanism is used to adjust the position of the liquid addition mechanism so that it can move towards and away from the opening of the mixing container 10. By configuring the liquid addition module 1 to be movable via the first moving mechanism, it is easier for the mixing container 10 to move towards the position of the liquid addition module 1. That is, the liquid addition module 1 provides clearance for the movement of the mixing container 10, and also enables the liquid addition mechanism to extend into the mixing container 10 when the mixing container 10 moves to its corresponding position, thereby further ensuring that the liquid will not splash outside the container during the liquid addition process.

[0064] For example, the liquid dispensing mechanism includes a liquid storage device and a dispensing head, wherein the liquid storage device is used to store the target solution, and the dispensing head is connected to the liquid storage device so that the target solution in the liquid storage device can be injected into the interior of the mixing container 10 through the dispensing head.

[0065] In addition, the liquid addition mechanism also includes a second liquid pump, which is used to pump the target solution from the storage device to the liquid addition head. In practice, the second liquid pump and the storage device can be integrated to further reduce the structural space occupied and improve space utilization.

[0066] For example, the first moving mechanism includes a first guide rail and a first moving member. The first moving member is tractively connected to the first guide rail, and the liquid dispensing head is disposed on the first moving member. Since the first moving member can be driven through the first guide rail, it can drive the liquid dispensing head to move relative to the mixing container 10. In a specific implementation, the first guide rail can be extended in a direction away from the mixing container 10, and the first moving member can be slidably connected to the first guide rail, thereby allowing the first moving member to move along the extension direction of the first guide rail.

[0067] The movement of the first moving component relative to the first guide rail can be driven and controlled by the control system and power system of the liquid dispensing platform to further automate the liquid dispensing platform. The guide rail can extend horizontally or be configured as a set in both horizontal and vertical directions, as long as the convenient movement of the first moving component is ensured.

[0068] For example, the dispensing module 1 also includes a dispensing head cleaning mechanism for cleaning the dispensing head. Since the dispensing platform can be used to prepare different types of mixtures, after one mixture is prepared, to avoid material residue on the dispensing head and ensure that it does not affect the subsequent preparation of other mixtures, the dispensing head needs to be cleaned to ensure the normal operation of the dispensing module 1. Specifically, the dispensing head cleaning mechanism can be a cleaning tank containing cleaning fluid, into which the dispensing head can be inserted so that the cleaning fluid can clean the dispensing head.

[0069] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the liquid preparation platform further includes a liquid extraction module 4, which is used to extract the target solution in the mixing container 10 on one of the placement plates 312 to the mixing container 10 on the other placement plate 312 when there are at least two placement plates 312.

[0070] Once the target solution and target solid have been placed in the mixing container 10 on one of the placement plates 312, if it is necessary to transfer a portion of the target solution from one of the placement plates 312 to the mixing container 10 on the other placement plate 312, this can be achieved through the liquid extraction module 4. In other words, the liquid injection mechanism 72 can be used to add materials again, or to add a second type of target solution, further improving the flexibility of the liquid preparation platform.

[0071] In a specific implementation, when the mixing container 10 on one of the placement plates 312 moves to the feeding position, the mixing container 10 on one of the placement plates 312 is located at the liquid addition position, thereby enabling the pumping of liquid in this state.

[0072] For example, the liquid extraction module 4 includes a liquid extraction head, a first liquid extraction pump, and a liquid outlet head. The liquid extraction head corresponds to the position of one of the placement plates 312, and the first liquid extraction pump is used to pump the target solution at the liquid extraction head to the liquid outlet head.

[0073] See Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the solid material feeding module 2 includes a feeding mechanism 21 and a second moving mechanism 22. The feeding mechanism 21 is used to hold the target solid material, and the second moving mechanism 22 is used to adjust the position of the feeding mechanism 21 so that the feeding mechanism 21 can pour the target solid material into the mixing container 10 and move the feeding mechanism 21 out of the mixing container 10.

[0074] This configuration facilitates the feeding mechanism 21 in feeding materials into the mixing container 10, while also providing clearance for the movement of the mixing container 10. This allows the feeding mechanism 21 to avoid the mixing container 10 as it moves toward it, and to extend into the mixing container 10 when it moves to the corresponding position, thus ensuring the accuracy of the feeding.

[0075] For example, see Figure 5 As shown, the feeding mechanism 21 includes a container 211 and a clamping arm 212. The container 211 is used to hold the target solid material and is mounted on the clamping arm 212. In specific implementation, the second moving mechanism 22 first moves the clamping arm 212 and the container 211 to a position convenient for the operator or operating fixture to put the target solid material into the container 211. After the target solid material is placed, the second moving mechanism 22 moves the clamping arm 212 and the container 211 toward the mixing container 10 to complete the feeding of the target solid material.

[0076] For example, see Figure 5 As shown, the second moving mechanism 22 includes a second guide rail 221 and a second moving member 222. The second moving member 222 is pulsatorically connected to the second guide rail 221, and a clamping arm 212 is disposed on the second moving member 222. Since the second moving member 222 can be pulsatorically connected to the second guide rail 221, it can drive the container 211 and the clamping arm 212 to move relative to the mixing container 10. In a specific implementation, the second guide rail 221 can be extended in a direction away from the mixing container 10, and the second moving member 222 can be slidably connected to the second guide rail 221 while being rotatably connected, so that the second moving member 222 can move and rotate along the extension direction of the second guide rail 221.

[0077] The movement of the second moving component 222 relative to the second guide rail 221 can be driven and controlled by the control system and power system of the liquid preparation platform to further automate the liquid preparation platform. The guide rail can extend horizontally or be set as a set in both horizontal and vertical directions, as long as the convenient movement of the second moving component 222 is ensured.

[0078] For example, the number of clamping arms 212 can be set to two, with the vessel 211 clamped between the two clamping arms 212. The clamping arms 212 are rotatably connected to the second moving member 222, allowing them to rotate about a vertical axis when the vessel 211 and part of the clamping arms 212 are inserted into the mixing container 10. This configuration allows the clamping arms 212 to act as stirring rods after the vessel 211 is immersed in the target solution, thereby stirring the target mixture and further accelerating the dissolution of the target solid and the mixing of the target solution and the target solid, thus further improving the efficiency of the liquid preparation platform.

[0079] In some embodiments, the solid sample addition module 2 may further include a clamp arm cleaning mechanism 23 for cleaning the clamp arm 212, thereby enabling the clamp arm 212 and the vessel 211 to be cleaned after being immersed in the target solution, so as to avoid affecting the next use.

[0080] See Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the liquid preparation platform further includes a vessel cleaning module 5, which is used to clean the vessel 211 after it has contained the target solid material. The vessel cleaning module 5 further includes a vessel washing mechanism 51, a storage mechanism 52, and an ejection mechanism 53. The vessel washing mechanism 51 is used to wash the vessel 211, the storage mechanism 52 is used to store the washed vessel 211, and the ejection mechanism 53 is used to eject the vessel 211 from the storage mechanism 52. Specifically, the vessel 211 can be stored in the storage component 521 of the storage mechanism 52.

[0081] For example, the utensil cleaning mechanism 51 cleans the utensil 211 using a cleaning solution, such as by spraying or rinsing. The storage mechanism 52 stores the cleaned utensil 211, serving both to store it and to allow it to drain, as the utensil 211 lies flat on the storage unit 521. The ejection mechanism 53 ejects the utensil 211 from the retrieval end of the storage mechanism 52, facilitating retrieval by operators or clamps.

[0082] In practice, the operating fixture picks up the vessel 211 to be cleaned and moves it to the vessel cleaning mechanism 51. The vessel cleaning mechanism 51 cleans the vessel 211 with a cleaning solution, such as water or other volatile liquids that leave no residue after evaporation. After the vessel cleaning mechanism 51 has finished cleaning the vessel 211, the operating fixture removes the vessel 211 from its position and places it in the storage mechanism 52. When the vessel 211 is placed in the storage mechanism 521, it is laid flat, allowing it to drain to some extent during the placement process.

[0083] In some embodiments, the storage component 521 can be gradually lowered from its storage end to its retrieval end. With this configuration, the vessel 211 will move to the retrieval end of the storage component 521 due to gravity. Based on this, the ejection mechanism 53 can eject the vessel 211 from the retrieval end of the storage mechanism 52, thereby facilitating the operator or operating fixture to position and retrieve the vessel 211.

[0084] The vessel cleaning module 5 integrates cleaning and storage functions, and automatically moves all vessels 211 within the storage mechanism 52 to the retrieval end. They can then be ejected via the ejection mechanism 53 for easy positioning and placement using clamps. This enhances the functionality and practicality of the vessel cleaning module 5, saving manpower and time compared to manual operation, significantly improving work efficiency. It is particularly suitable for applications involving large-volume liquid preparation with high cleaning volumes. Specifically, the retrieval of vessels 211 during the cleaning process can be directly achieved through the feeding mechanism 21 of the solid material feeding module 2.

[0085] See Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the utensil cleaning module 5 further includes a drying mechanism 54, which provides a drying airflow to the storage container 521. The drying mechanism 54 can provide a drying airflow to the storage container 521. That is, the drying mechanism 54 can dry the utensil 211 located within the storage container 521, specifically, further drying the utensil 211 placed horizontally on the storage container 521, preventing any residual cleaning solution from remaining on the utensil 211, thus facilitating subsequent use.

[0086] Since the utensil cleaning mechanism 51 and the drying mechanism 54 are two separate structures that perform their respective functions, the storage mechanism 52 not only stores the utensil 211, but also transports the utensil 211 when it extends from the location of the utensil cleaning mechanism 51 to the location of the drying mechanism 54. That is, the utensil 211 can be automatically moved from the location of the utensil cleaning mechanism 51 to a location close to the drying mechanism 54 via the storage component 521, so that the next drying operation can be automatically performed after cleaning.

[0087] In practice, after the vessel 211 is cleaned in the vessel cleaning mechanism 51, it is clamped out by the operating fixture and placed on the storage container 521. The vessel 211 can move from the position of the vessel cleaning mechanism 51 to the position of the picking end along the extension direction of the storage container 521. Then, the ejection mechanism 53 ejects the vessel 211 from the position of the picking end. At the same time, when the vessel 211 moves to the position of the air outlet of the drying mechanism 54, the heating element of the drying mechanism 54 can deliver a drying airflow towards the air outlet. Therefore, the vessel 211 can be dried by the drying airflow while it is on the storage container 521. For example, the picking and placing of the vessel 211 from the vessel cleaning mechanism 51 and the placement of it into the storage container 521 can both be completed by the solid material feeding module 2.

[0088] In addition, see Figure 7 As shown, the utensil cleaning module 5 also includes a utensil picking and placing device 55, which is used to remove the utensil 211 from the picking end. Specifically, it may include a clamp mounting member 551 and a clamping rod 552. The utensil picking and placing device 55 is mounted on the storage mechanism 52 near the picking end via the clamp mounting member 551. The clamping rod 552 can move up and down and rotate relative to the clamp mounting member 551, thereby facilitating the removal of the utensil 211 from the picking end to a position that is convenient for the operator to pick up and place.

[0089] For ease of understanding, Figure 7 The structural configuration of the clamp 552 of the vessel handling device 55 in both states is shown. Specifically, when the vessel 211 is in a horizontal position, it is the state in which the vessel handling device 55 picks up the vessel from the picking end; when the vessel 211 is in an open-facing position, it is the state in which the vessel handling device 55 positions the vessel 211 upright to facilitate the handling of the vessel 211 by other operating clamps.

[0090] For example, the drive of the vessel handling device 55 can be driven and controlled by the control system and power system of the vessel cleaning module 5, so that the operating fixture can run automatically according to the program, thereby eliminating the need for operator control and realizing directional movement and operation automation.

[0091] See Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the liquid preparation platform further includes a pH adjustment module 6, which is used to inject a pH regulator into the mixing container 10 to adjust the pH of the mixture. Since the pH of the mixture needs to be adjusted to the optimal level when preparing the mixture, the pH adjustment module 6 allows for pH adjustment during material mixing.

[0092] For example, the pH adjustment module 6 includes a regulator storage device and a regulator injection head, with the regulator injection head connected to the regulator storage device. The pH adjustment module 6 also includes a regulator injection pump assembly 61, which pumps the pH regulator from the regulator storage device to the regulator injection head. Specifically, after the target solution and target material are added to the mixing container 10 and stirred, the regulator injection head is inserted into the mixture to adjust its pH. Of course, in other embodiments, the pH regulator can be added simultaneously with the target material to further improve the solution preparation efficiency. Specifically, the regulator storage device and the regulator injection pump assembly 61 can be integrated to further save space.

[0093] In some embodiments, the pH adjustment module 6 further includes a pH meter 62, which is used to detect the pH of the mixture. After the target solution, target solid material, and pH adjuster are mixed, the pH of the mixture is detected by the pH meter 62 to ensure the accuracy of the detection results.

[0094] In some embodiments, the pH adjustment module 6 further includes a pH meter cleaning mechanism 63 for cleaning the pH meter 62; the pH adjustment module 6 also includes an injection head cleaning mechanism for cleaning the regulator injection head. This configuration ensures the accuracy of the pH meter, prevents residual solution from damaging the pH meter, and also ensures the accuracy of the next test.

[0095] See Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments, the liquid preparation platform further includes a liquid storage bottle filling module 7, which is used to inject the mixture in the mixing container 10 into the liquid storage bottle 70. The liquid storage bottle filling module 7 includes a placement mechanism 71 and an injection mechanism 72. The placement mechanism 71 has a receiving cavity for placing the liquid storage bottle 70, and the injection mechanism 72 is used to inject the mixture into the liquid storage bottle 70.

[0096] The injection mechanism 72 is used to inject washing solution into the storage bottle 70. For example, an injection port 721 may be formed on the injection mechanism 72, located directly above the receiving cavity and facing the opening of the storage bottle 70. That is, the washing solution can be injected into the storage bottle 70 through the injection port 721, thereby providing sufficient washing solution to the storage bottle 70 to achieve the washing process.

[0097] In some embodiments, the injection mechanism 72 includes a filtration device for extracting and filtering the mixture injected into the storage bottle 70.

[0098] See Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments, the liquid storage bottle filling module 7 further includes a swishing mechanism 73, which is connected to the placement mechanism 71. The swishing mechanism 73 drives the placement mechanism 71 to rotate, thereby causing the liquid storage bottle 70 to rotate, so as to clean the inner wall of the liquid storage bottle 70 by mixing the materials.

[0099] In practice, the operator or operating fixture first places the clean storage bottle 70 into the receiving cavity of the placement mechanism 71. Then, the injection mechanism 72 starts working to inject liquid into the storage bottle 70. When the volume of the washing liquid poured into the storage bottle 70 meets the requirements, the injection mechanism 72 stops injecting liquid, and the swirling mechanism 73 then drives the placement mechanism 71, that is, drives the storage bottle 70 to rotate, so that the washing liquid inside the storage bottle 70 cleans the inner wall of the storage bottle 70. When the cleaning degree meets the requirements, the swirling mechanism 73 drives the placement mechanism 71 to rotate so that the bottle opening of the storage bottle 70 is facing downwards, so that all the washing liquid in the storage bottle 70 is poured out. After the washing liquid is poured out, the swirling mechanism 73 rotates the storage bottle 70 back to the initial state, and the storage bottle 70 is ready for the next filling step.

[0100] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the liquid preparation platform includes a base 8, on which the container placement module 3, the liquid addition module 1, and the solid sample addition module 2 are all mounted. Specifically, the drive unit 32 of the container placement module 3 can be installed inside the base 8 and fixedly connected to it. Simultaneously, an opening is made on the surface of the base 8, and a turntable 31 is positioned on the surface of the base 8, allowing the output shaft of the drive unit 32 to pass through the base 8 and connect to the turntable 31. This ensures the operational stability of the drive unit 32 while allowing the turntable 31 to rotate on the surface of the base 8, thereby moving the mixing container 10.

[0101] The solution preparation platform provided in this embodiment allows the solution preparation process to be performed, for example, by referring to the following steps:

[0102] A clean mixing container 10 is placed on a placement plate 312 near the outside of the dispensing platform. The placement plate 312 then moves the mixing container 10 toward the dispensing position, and the dispensing module 1 injects the target solution into the mixing container 10. After the target solution is injected, the placement plate 312 moves toward the feeding position, and the solid sample dispensing module 2 adds the target solid to the mixing container 10, which has been injected with the target solution. After the target solid is poured into the mixing container 10, the clamping arm 212 of the solid sample dispensing module 2 acts as a stirring rod to stir the mixture, so that the target solution and the target solid are quickly mixed. Then, the mixing container 10, which contains the fully mixed mixture, is moved to the extraction port of the dispensing mechanism 72, and the mixture is pumped into the storage bottle 70 through the dispensing mechanism 72 of the storage bottle filling module 7 to complete the filling.

[0103] Example 2

[0104] This embodiment provides a liquid preparation system, which includes a solid sample separation platform and the liquid preparation platform provided in Embodiment 1. The solid sample separation platform is used to dispense the target solid material into the vessel.

[0105] In practical implementation, the solid-phase sampling platform is used to weigh the target solid material required for preparing the mixture. It may further include a sample storage mechanism, a sampling mechanism, and a robotic arm. The sample storage mechanism stores the solid material, the sampling mechanism removes the required volume or mass of solid material and pours it into a container. The robotic arm moves between the sample storage mechanism and the sampling mechanism to pick up the container containing the solid material and place it at the required location, thereby achieving automatic sampling.

[0106] Once the solid sample separation platform obtains the required target solid material, it can be transported to the solid material addition module by an operator, a mobile trolley, or a guide robot. The solid material addition module then introduces the target solid material into a mixing container containing the target solution.

[0107] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0108] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this disclosure, enabling those skilled in the art to understand or implement it. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of this disclosure. Therefore, this disclosure is not to be limited to the embodiments described herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A solution preparation platform, characterized in that, include: The liquid addition module (1) is used to inject the target solution into the mixing container (10) located at the liquid addition position; Solid material feeding module (2) is used to pour the target solid material into the mixing container (10) located at the feeding position; The container placement module (3) is used to drive the mixing container (10) to switch positions between the liquid addition position and the feeding position; The solid material feeding module (2) includes a feeding mechanism (21) and a second moving mechanism (22). The feeding mechanism (21) is used to hold the target solid material. The feeding mechanism (21) is set on the second moving mechanism (22). The second moving mechanism (22) is used to adjust the position of the feeding mechanism (21) so that the feeding mechanism (21) can pour the target solid material into the mixing container (10) located at the feeding position, and so that the feeding mechanism (21) can move out from the feeding position. The feeding mechanism (21) includes a container (211) and a clamping arm (212). The container (211) is used to hold the target solid material and is disposed on the clamping arm (212). The second moving mechanism (22) includes a second guide rail (221) and a second moving member (222). The second moving member (222) is connected to the second guide rail (221) in a transmission manner, and the clamping arm (212) is disposed on the second moving member (222). The number of clamping arms (212) is two, the vessel (211) is clamped between the two clamping arms (212), and the clamping arms (212) are rotatably connected to the second moving member (222) so that they can rotate about the vertical axis when the vessel (211) and part of the clamping arms (212) are inserted into the mixing container (10); The solid material feeding module (2) also includes a clamp arm cleaning mechanism (23) for cleaning the clamp arm (212).

2. The solution preparation platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The liquid addition module (1) includes a liquid addition mechanism and a first moving mechanism. The first moving mechanism is used to adjust the position of the liquid addition mechanism so that the liquid addition mechanism can move toward the opening of the mixing container (10) and move away from the opening of the mixing container (10).

3. The solution preparation platform according to claim 2, characterized in that, The liquid dispensing mechanism includes a liquid storage device and a dispensing head. The liquid storage device is used to store the target solution, and the dispensing head is connected to the liquid storage device. The liquid dispensing mechanism also includes a second pump, which is used to pump the target solution in the liquid storage device to the dispensing head. The first moving mechanism includes a first guide rail and a first moving component, the first moving component being throttledly connected to the first guide rail, and the liquid dispensing head being disposed on the first moving component.

4. The solution preparation platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The container placement module (3) includes a horizontally arranged turntable (31) and a drive unit (32). The drive unit (32) has a rotatable output shaft extending in a vertical direction, and the output shaft is connected to the turntable (31). The turntable (31) includes a connecting plate (311) and at least two placement plates (312). The placement plates (312) are used to place the mixing container (10). All the placement plates (312) are spaced apart on the side of the connecting plate (311). The output shaft is connected to the center point of the connecting plate (311). Of the at least two placement plates (312), one placement plate (312) is located at the liquid addition position, and the other placement plate (312) is located at the feeding position. Each of the placement plates (312) is provided with a plurality of limiting rods (313), and all the limiting rods (313) on each placement plate (312) are arranged at intervals to form a limiting space for placing the mixing container (10).

5. The solution preparation platform according to claim 4, characterized in that, The solution preparation platform also includes a liquid extraction module (4), which is used to extract the target solution from the mixing container (10) on one of the placement plates (312) to the mixing container (10) on the other placement plate (312); The liquid extraction module (4) includes a liquid extraction head, a first liquid extraction pump and a liquid discharge head. The liquid extraction head corresponds to the position of one of the placement plates (312), and the liquid discharge head corresponds to the position of the other placement plate (312). The first liquid extraction pump is used to pump the target solution at the liquid extraction head to the liquid discharge head.

6. The solution preparation platform according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The solution preparation platform also includes an acid-base adjustment module (6), which is used to inject an acid-base regulator into the mixing container (10) to adjust the acid-base of the target solution; The pH adjustment module (6) includes a regulator storage device and a regulator injection head, the regulator injection head being connected to the regulator storage device; the pH adjustment module also includes a regulator injection pump group (61), the regulator injection pump group (61) being used to pump the regulator in the regulator storage device to the regulator injection head; The pH adjustment module includes a pH meter (62), which is used to detect the pH of the target solution; The pH adjustment module (6) includes a detector cleaning mechanism (63) for cleaning the pH detector (62); the pH adjustment module also includes an injection head cleaning mechanism for cleaning the regulator injection head.

7. The solution preparation platform according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The liquid preparation platform also includes a liquid storage bottle filling module (7), which is used to inject the target solution in the mixing container (10) into the liquid storage bottle (70); The liquid storage bottle filling module (7) includes a placement mechanism (71) and an injection mechanism (72). The placement mechanism (71) has a receiving cavity for placing the liquid storage bottle (70), and the injection mechanism (72) is used to inject the target solution into the liquid storage bottle (70). The injection mechanism (72) includes a filtration device for filtering the target solution injected into the liquid storage bottle (70). The liquid storage bottle filling module (7) also includes a swishing mechanism (73), which is connected to the placement mechanism (71). The swishing mechanism (73) drives the placement mechanism (71) to rotate, thereby rotating the liquid storage bottle (70) to clean the inner wall of the liquid storage bottle (70) with the target solution.

8. The solution preparation platform according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The liquid preparation platform also includes a vessel cleaning module (5), which is used to clean the vessel (211) after it has been filled with the target solid material. The vessel cleaning module (5) includes a vessel cleaning mechanism (51), a storage mechanism (52), and an ejection mechanism (53). The vessel cleaning mechanism (51) is used to clean the vessel (211), the storage mechanism (52) is used to store the cleaned vessel (211), and the ejection mechanism (53) is used to eject the vessel (211) from the storage mechanism (52). The liquid preparation platform also includes a base (8), the container placement module (3), the liquid addition module (1) and the solid sample addition module (2) are all located on the base (8); the vessel cleaning module (5) is located inside the base (8), and the ejection mechanism (53) is used to eject the vessel (211) from the base (8).

9. A solution preparation system, characterized in that, It includes a solid phase separation platform and a liquid preparation platform as described in any one of claims 1-8.

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