Test tube supply device and labeling system thereof

Abstract

This disclosure generally relates to test tube supply devices and labeling systems including the same. A test tube supply device of the present invention includes: a first housing including a first surface extending in the width direction of the test tube supply device, a second surface connected to the first surface and extending in the length direction of the test tube supply device, and a third surface connected to the second surface and parallel to the first surface; a second housing including a first support surface connected to the second surface; a rotating member including a pivot member connected to the first and third surfaces, and a test tube placement portion on which test tubes are placed, the rotating member being disposed in a space formed between the first, second, and third surfaces and extending from the first surface toward the third surface, the rotating member being rotatable about the pivot member; a drive motor connected to the rotating member to rotate the rotating member, wherein when a test tube is placed on the test tube placement portion, the rotating member rotates in one direction to discharge the test tube placed on the test tube placement portion to the outside of the test tube supply device, and when the rotation of the rotating member is interrupted while rotating in one direction, the rotating member can rotate in the opposite direction.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Various embodiments of the present invention relate to a test tube supply device and a labeling system including the same. Background Technology

[0002] Hospitals and other medical institutions use test tubes containing samples (e.g., blood) needed for various tests. To improve the efficiency of the testing process, information about the sample can be displayed on the surface of the test tube. For example, the date and time of blood collection, as well as the examinee's personal information, can be displayed on the surface of the test tube via a QR code.

[0003] To display sample information on the surface of test tubes, automated test tube labeling systems can be used to affix labels with printed text or electronic information such as QR codes.

[0004] The labeling system may include: a test tube supply device for inserting test tubes into a labeling apparatus; a labeling apparatus for labeling test tubes supplied through the test tube supply device; and a label printing apparatus for supplying labels to the labeling apparatus. The test tube supply device can supply test tubes to the labeling apparatus by discharging test tubes through a discharge port while internally loaded with multiple test tubes. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Technical problems to be solved

[0006] Multiple test tubes can be inserted into the test tube supply device, and then discharged one by one to the outside of the device. During the discharge process, several test tubes may become stuck at the discharge outlet, thus delaying the discharge.

[0007] Problem Solving Methods

[0008] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a test tube supply device includes: a first housing, including a first surface extending in the width direction of the test tube supply device, a second surface connected to the first surface and extending in the length direction of the test tube supply device, and a third surface connected to the second surface and parallel to the first surface; a second housing, including a first support surface connected to the second surface of the first housing; a rotating component, including a pivot component connected to the first surface and the third surface of the first housing, and a test tube placement portion on which test tubes are placed, the rotating component being disposed in the space formed between the first surface, the second surface and the third surface of the first housing and extending from the first surface toward the third surface, the rotating component being rotatable about the pivot component; and a drive motor connected to the rotating component to rotate the rotating component, wherein when a test tube is placed on the test tube placement portion, the rotating component rotates in one direction to discharge the test tube placed on the test tube placement portion to the outside of the test tube supply device, and when the rotation of the rotating component is interrupted in the state of rotating in one direction, the rotating component can rotate in another direction opposite to the first direction.

[0009] A labeling system according to an embodiment of the present invention may include: a test tube supply device; a label printing device disposed in one direction of the test tube supply device for printing label information on a test tube; and a labeling device for affixing labels supplied by the label printing device to test tubes supplied to the test tube supply device on one side of the label printing device.

[0010] Invention Effects

[0011] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a test tube supply device can detect the phenomenon that a test tube is stuck in the test tube supply device.

[0012] According to an embodiment of the present invention, when a test tube supply device senses that a test tube is stuck, it can adjust the rotation of the rotating component to prevent delay in the discharge of the test tube.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a test tube supply device can provide a structure capable of loading multiple test tubes.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a test tube supply device can discharge various types of test tubes without delay, thereby supplying them to the outside of the test tube supply device. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1a as well as Figure 1b This is a perspective view of a test tube supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a top view of a test tube supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 3This is a front view of a test tube supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a diagram showing a state in which a test tube supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention is configured with a plurality of test tubes.

[0019] Figure 5a , Figure 5b as well as Figure 5c This is a diagram illustrating the rotation of a rotating component according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 6a , Figure 6b as well as Figure 6c This is a diagram illustrating a test tube supply device including a test tube insertion part and a base part according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 7 This is a perspective view illustrating a labeling system including a test tube supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0022] Figure 1a as well as Figure 1b This is a perspective view of a test tube supply device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] When describing a test tube supply device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the width direction of the test tube supply device 100 may refer to the x-axis direction, the length direction of the test tube supply device 100 may refer to the y-axis direction, and the height direction of the test tube supply device 100 may refer to the z-axis direction.

[0024] refer to Figure 1a as well as Figure 1b According to an embodiment of the present invention, a test tube supply device 100 may include a first housing 110, a second housing 120, a rotating component 130, a test tube sensing sensor 140, a support 150, a drive motor 160, a gear 170 and / or a gear fixing component 180.

[0025] Figure 1a This is a perspective view of the first surface 111 and the second surface 112 of the first housing 110 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1b This is a perspective view of the third surface 113 and the fourth surface 114 of the first housing 110 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] In one embodiment, the first housing 110 may provide space for configuring the rotating component 130. For example, the first housing 110 may be formed to surround the periphery of the rotating component 130.

[0027] In one embodiment, the first housing 110 may include a first surface 111, a second surface 112, a third surface 113, a fourth surface 114 and / or a setting space 115.

[0028] In one embodiment, the first surface 111 of the first housing 110 may extend along the width direction (e.g., x-axis direction) and height direction (e.g., z-axis direction) of the test tube supply device 100. The third surface 113 may be formed substantially parallel to the first surface 111 and extend along the width direction (e.g., x-axis direction) and height direction (e.g., z-axis direction) of the test tube supply device 100.

[0029] In one embodiment, a second surface 112 of the first housing 110 may be formed extending between the first surface 111 and the third surface 113. For example, the second surface 112 may extend from the first surface 111 toward the third surface 113 in the longitudinal direction (e.g., the y-axis direction) of the test tube supply device 100.

[0030] In one embodiment, the first housing 110 may include two second surfaces 112 on one side and the other side of the first surface 111 and the third surface 113. For example, the second-first surface 112a may be configured on one side of the first surface 111 and the third surface 113 (e.g., the positive x-axis direction side with reference to the first surface 111 and the third surface 113), and the second-second surface 112b may be configured on the other side of the first surface 111 and the third surface 113 (e.g., the negative x-axis direction side with reference to the first surface 111 and the third surface 113).

[0031] In one embodiment, the fourth surface 114 of the first housing 110 may be a surface connected to the first surface 111, the second surface 112, and the third surface 113 of the first housing 110. The fourth surface 114 may be formed in the opposite direction to the second housing 120 with reference to the rotating member 130.

[0032] refer to Figure 1b The fourth surface 114 of the first housing 110 may include a discharge opening 1141. Test tube T (reference) can be discharged to the outside of the test tube supply device 100 through the discharge opening 1141. Figure 4 ).

[0033] In one embodiment, the first surface 111, the second surface 112, the third surface 113, and the fourth surface 114 of the first housing 110 may form a mounting space 115 for arranging the rotating component 130. The mounting space 115 may refer to the space surrounded by the first surface 111, the second surface 112, the third surface 113, and the fourth surface 114 of the first housing 110.

[0034] In one embodiment, one direction of the first housing 110 may refer to the positive z-axis direction with the first housing 110 as a reference, and the other direction of the first housing 110 may refer to the negative z-axis direction with the first housing 110 as a reference.

[0035] In one embodiment, the second housing 120 may be disposed in one direction of the first housing 110 (e.g., the positive z-axis direction).

[0036] In one embodiment, the second housing 120 may include a first support surface 121, a second support surface 122, a cover 123 and / or a placement space 124.

[0037] In one embodiment, the first support surface 121 of the second housing 120 may be connected to the second surface 112 of the first housing 110. For example, the first support surface 121 may be formed by extending from the second surface 112 of the first housing 110 toward the height direction (e.g., the z-axis direction) of the test tube supply device 100.

[0038] In one embodiment, the second housing 120 may include two first support surfaces 121. For example, the first-1 support surface 121a may be connected to the end of the second-1 surface 112a, and the first-2 support surface 121b may be connected to the end of the second-2 surface 112b.

[0039] In one embodiment, the second support surface 122 of the second housing 120 may be a surface connected to the third surface 113 of the first housing 110. For example, the second support surface 122 may be formed by extending from the third surface 113 of the first housing 110 toward the height direction (e.g., the z-axis direction) of the test tube supply device 100.

[0040] In one embodiment, the first support surface 121 and the second support surface 122 of the second housing 120 can be formed to accommodate an external test tube T (see reference). Figure 4 The placement space 124 can refer to the space surrounded by the first support surface 121 and the second support surface 122.

[0041] In one embodiment, the cover 123 of the second housing 120 may be configured to cover at least a portion of the end of the test tube supply device 100. For example, the cover 123 may be configured at the end of the test tube supply device 100 facing the positive z-axis, thereby covering a portion of the placement space 124. The cover 123 may be connected to the first support surface 121 and the second support surface 122 of the second housing 120.

[0042] In one embodiment, the rotating component 130 may be configured in the setting space 115 of the first housing 110. For example, the rotating component 130 may be configured in the setting space 115 and surrounded by the first surface 111, the second surface 112, the third surface 113 and the fourth surface 114 of the first housing 110.

[0043] In one embodiment, the rotating component 130 can function to discharge test tube T (see reference) to the outside of the test tube supply device 100. Figure 4 The role of ).

[0044] In one embodiment, the rotating component 130 may extend along the length direction (e.g., the y-axis direction) of the test tube supply device 100.

[0045] In one embodiment, the rotating component 130 can be Figure 1a The rotating component 130 rotates around the rotation center M as a reference. The rotating component 130 can rotate clockwise or counterclockwise around the rotation center M.

[0046] refer to Figure 1a as well as Figure 1b The rotating component 130 may include a test tube placement section 131 and / or a groove 132.

[0047] In one embodiment, the test tube placement portion 131 may be a region recessed from a part of the rotating member 130 toward the rotation center M. Test tubes T (refer to) are inserted into the test tube supply device 100. Figure 4 The test tube placement portion 131 can be configured on the rotating component 130. The test tube placement portion 131 may include at least a portion of a shape recessed toward the rotation center M to place the test tube T.

[0048] In one embodiment, the test tube placement section 131 may include a first test tube placement section 131a and / or a second test tube placement section 131b. The first test tube placement section 131a may be arranged symmetrically with respect to the rotation center M and the rotating shaft component 133.

[0049] In one embodiment, the rotating component 130 may include a groove 132. The groove 132 may refer to a space in which a portion of the rotating component 130 is recessed in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the rotating component 130 extends (e.g., the y-axis direction) (e.g., the x-axis direction). A test tube sensing sensor 140 or a partition component (not shown) may be disposed in the groove 132 of the rotating component 130.

[0050] In one embodiment, the support portion 150 may be disposed on the second surface 112 of the first housing 110. For example, the support portion 150 may be disposed on the second surface 112 of the first housing 110 in the direction toward the rotating member 130. Two support portions 150 may be disposed on the second surface 112 of the first housing 110 respectively.

[0051] The support portion 150 can be used to support the test tube T inserted into the test tube supply device 100 in the height direction (e.g., the z-axis direction) of the test tube supply device 100. Figure 4 (area).

[0052] In one embodiment, the support portion 150 may be integrally formed with the second surface 112 of the first housing 110. For example, the support portion 150 may be integrally formed with the second-first surface 112a and the second-second surface 112b in a form that extends from the second-first surface 112a and the second-second surface 112b toward the rotating member 130.

[0053] refer to Figure 1b The drive motor 160 can be configured in the opposite direction to the direction in which the rotating member 130 is configured, with reference to the third surface 113 of the first housing 110.

[0054] In one embodiment, the third surface 113 of the first housing 110 may include a motor coupling 1131 extending in a direction toward the drive motor 160.

[0055] refer to Figure 1b The illustration shows a case where two motor couplings 1131 are formed; however, this is merely an example, and the number of motor couplings 1131 is not limited to this.

[0056] In one embodiment, the drive motor 160 may include engagement regions 161 on one side and the other side. The drive motor 160 may engage with the motor engagement portion 1131 on the third surface 113 of the first housing 110 in the engagement region 161.

[0057] In one embodiment, the drive motor 160 can generate a rotational force. The rotational force generated by the drive motor 160 can be transmitted to the rotating component 130. The rotating component 130 can rotate by receiving the rotational force generated by the drive motor 160.

[0058] In one embodiment, gear 170 may include a first gear 171 and / or a second gear 172. The first gear 171 and the second gear 172 may be configured on the third surface 113 of the first housing 110.

[0059] In one embodiment, the first gear 171 may be connected to the drive motor 160. For example, the first gear 171 may receive the rotational force generated by the drive motor 160.

[0060] In one embodiment, the second gear 172 may be configured to mesh with the first gear 171 at least partially. For example, the second gear 172 may be configured in a negative z-axis direction relative to the first gear 171, thereby meshing with the first gear 171 at least partially. The second gear 172 may receive rotational force transmission from the first gear 171.

[0061] In one embodiment, the second gear 172 may be connected to the shaft component 133 of the rotating component 130. For example, the shaft component 133 may be positioned at the center of the second gear 172, thereby transmitting the rotational force of the second gear 172 to the shaft component 133 and the rotating component 130 including the shaft component 133.

[0062] refer to Figure 1b The illustration shows a case where the first gear 171 and the second gear 172 have the same size and the same shape; however, this is merely an example, and the size and shape of the first gear 171 and the second gear 172 are not limited thereto. For example, the first gear 171 may also be formed to be larger than the second gear 172 or smaller than the second gear 172.

[0063] In one embodiment, the gear fixing member 180 can serve to fix the position of the gear 170. For example, the gear fixing member 180 can serve to fix the second gear 172 to prevent the second gear 172 from disengaging from the third surface 113 of the first housing 110.

[0064] Figure 2 This is a top view of a test tube supply device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0065] Figure 2 This is a diagram of a test tube supply device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, viewed from a direction substantially parallel to the negative z-axis.

[0066] In one embodiment, the rotating member 130 may include a groove 132. The groove 132 may refer to a space in which a portion of the rotating member 130 is recessed in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the rotating member 130 extends (e.g., the y-axis direction) (e.g., the x-axis direction).

[0067] In one embodiment, the slot 132 may include a first slot 132a, a second slot 132b, and / or a third slot 132c. The first slot 132a, the second slot 132b, and the third slot 132c may be spaced apart along the length direction (e.g., the y-axis direction) of the test tube supply device 100.

[0068] In one embodiment, the test tube sensing sensor 140 may be configured on one side and the other side of the rotating member 130. For example, the test tube sensing sensor 140 may be configured in the negative x-axis direction or in the positive x-axis direction with reference to the rotating member 130.

[0069] In one embodiment, the tube sensing sensor 140 may include a sensing region 141 extending in a direction toward the rotating member 130.

[0070] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the test tube sensing sensor 140 may be configured in the first slot 132a. For example, the sensing area 141 of the test tube sensing sensor 140 may be configured in the first slot 132a. When the rotating component 130 rotates, the sensing area 141 of the test tube sensing sensor 140 can detect the test tube T (refer to) placed on the rotating component 130. Figure 4 ) is moved to be discharged to the outside of the test tube supply device 100.

[0071] In one embodiment, partition members (not shown) may be configured in the second slot 132b and / or the third slot 132c. The partition members (not shown) may be members extending into the test tube supply device 100 in the width direction (e.g., x-axis direction) and height direction (e.g., z-axis direction).

[0072] In one embodiment, the position of the partition component (not shown) can be determined based on the test tube T (reference) inserted into the test tube supply device 100. Figure 4 The length varies depending on the type of test tube. For example, when a relatively short test tube T (reference) is inserted into the test tube supply device 100... Figure 4 When a partition member (not shown) is provided in the second slot 132b, the test tube T may not be provided in the region of the rotating member 130 extending from the second slot 132b to the second support surface 122 of the second housing 120 (see reference). Figure 4 ).

[0073] In one embodiment, when no partition wall component (not shown) is configured in the second slot 132b and / or the third slot 132c and a test tube T (see reference) is inserted into the test tube supply device 100, Figure 4When the length of the test tube T is relatively shorter than the length of the rotating component 130, the shorter test tube T can span multiple areas of the test tube supply device 100 and the rotating component 130, thus the test tube T can be configured in a relatively irregular state. When partition components (not shown) are provided in the second slot 132b and / or the third slot 132c, the test tubes T inserted into the test tube supply device 100 are concentrated on a portion of the test tube supply device 100 and the rotating component 130, thus the test tubes T can be configured in a relatively neatly arranged state.

[0074] In one embodiment, the support portion 150 may be spaced apart from the rotating member 130 on one side and the other side. For example, each of the two support portions 150 may be spaced apart in the positive x-axis direction or the negative x-axis direction with reference to the rotating member 130.

[0075] In one embodiment, when multiple test tubes T (reference) Figure 4 When the test tubes are inserted into the test tube supply device 100, a portion of the multiple test tubes T can be arranged on the rotating part 130, and the remaining portion can be arranged on the support part 150.

[0076] Figure 3 This is a front view of a test tube supply device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0077] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing a test tube supply device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, viewed from a direction substantially parallel to the y-axis.

[0078] In one embodiment, the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 of the test tube supply device 100 may comprise a transparent material in at least a portion. Figure 3 It may be a diagram showing a first housing 110 and a second housing 120 that include transparent material in at least a portion.

[0079] In one embodiment, the rotating component 130 may include a pivot component 133. The pivot component 133 may extend along the rotation center M in the longitudinal direction (e.g., the y-axis direction) of the test tube supply device 100.

[0080] In one embodiment, the test tube placement portion 131 of the rotating component 130 may be formed in a shape that is recessed toward the rotating shaft component 133.

[0081] refer to Figure 3 The test tube placement section 131 may include a first test tube placement section 131a and / or a second test tube placement section 131b. The first test tube placement section 131a may be arranged symmetrically with respect to the rotating shaft component 133 and the rotation center M.

[0082] In one embodiment, the rotating component 130 may include a shape symmetrical about the pivot component 133. For example, the rotating component 130 may include a curved surface region 134 having a symmetrical shape about the pivot component 133. The curved surface region 134 may be formed symmetrically on one side and the other side about the pivot component 133.

[0083] In one embodiment, the curved surface region 134 may refer to a portion of the rotating component 130 that extends in a curved manner. For example, refer to... Figure 3 The rotating component 130 can be formed in the curved region 134 as a curved surface with a predetermined radius of curvature. The rotating component 130 can be formed in the curved region 134 such that at least a portion protrudes in a direction away from the rotating shaft component 133 and the test tube placement portion 131.

[0084] In one embodiment, the rotating component 130 may include a curved area 134, thereby allowing for easy rotation without contact with other areas of the test tube supply device 100.

[0085] In one embodiment, the rotating member 130 may be formed in the curved region 134 such that at least a portion protrudes toward a direction away from the test tube placement portion 131, thereby guiding test tubes T (see reference) placed on the test tube placement portion 131. Figure 4 The remaining test tubes T, excluding the test tube placement section 131, are moved and positioned away from the test tube placement section 131.

[0086] In one embodiment, one side of the rotating member 130 may be in the positive x-axis direction, and the other side of the rotating member 130 may be in the negative x-axis direction.

[0087] In one embodiment, the support portion 150 may be spaced apart from the rotating member 130 in both one and the other direction. The support portion 150 may serve to support the test tube T (see reference) inserted into the test tube supply device 100. Figure 4 The role of ).

[0088] In one embodiment, the support portion 150 may include a first region 151 and / or a second region 152.

[0089] In one embodiment, the first region 151 of the support portion 150 may be formed by tilting the plane facing the test tube supply device 100 in the height direction (e.g., the positive z-axis direction) toward the rotation center M at a predetermined angle. The first region 151 of the support portion 150 is formed at an angle, thereby allowing the test tube T (reference) disposed on the first region 151 of the support portion 150 to... Figure 4 It can be easily moved to the position where the rotating part 130 is configured.

[0090] In one embodiment, the second region 152 of the support portion 150 may include a curved shape. The second region 152 of the support portion 150 may be formed as a curved shape corresponding to the curved region 134 of the rotating member 130. For example, the second region 152 of the support portion 150 may include a recessed shape corresponding to a protruding shape of the curved region 134 of the rotating member 130. The second region 152 of the support portion 150 may be spaced apart from the curved region 134 of the rotating member 130. Because the second region 152 of the support portion 150 includes a recessed shape, the rotating member 130 can rotate easily without contacting the support portion 150.

[0091] Figure 4 This is a diagram showing a state in which a plurality of test tubes T are arranged in a test tube supply device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0092] In one embodiment, test tubes T may be disposed on the test tube supply device 100. For example, a plurality of test tubes T may be disposed in a placement space 124 formed on the second housing 120.

[0093] In one embodiment, the test tube T may contain a sample. For example, the sample contained in the test tube T may be the blood of the patient being examined, an animal sample, a plant sample, or a compound.

[0094] In one embodiment, the test tube T can be formed by extending it into a tube shape. For example, Figure 4 The test tube T shown in the diagram can be formed by extending a tube with a circular cross-section in the y-axis direction.

[0095] In one embodiment, multiple test tubes T can be supported in the width direction (e.g., x-axis direction) of the test tube supply device 100 via the first support surface 121 of the second housing 120. For example, the first support surface 121 can support multiple test tubes T in the width direction (e.g., x-axis direction) of the test tube supply device 100 to prevent the multiple test tubes T from detaching from the outside of the test tube supply device 100.

[0096] In one embodiment, multiple test tubes T can be supported in the height direction (e.g., z-axis direction) of the test tube supply device 100 by means of the rotating member 130 or the support portion 150. For example, the first region 151 of the rotating member 130 or the support portion 150 can support multiple test tubes T in the z-axis direction.

[0097] In one embodiment, test tube T can be inserted (IN) into test tube supply device 100, thereby being positioned in placement space 124. Test tube T can be inserted (IN) from outside test tube supply device 100 toward placement space 124 of test tube supply device 100 (e.g., negative z-axis direction).

[0098] In one embodiment, test tube T can be discharged (OUT) to the outside of test tube supply device 100 through discharge opening 1141. Test tube T can be discharged through discharge opening 1141 in a direction away from test tube supply device 100 (e.g., the negative z-axis direction).

[0099] Figure 5a , Figure 5b as well as Figure 5c This is a diagram illustrating the rotation of a rotating component 130 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0100] Figure 5a This diagram shows the state in which test tube T is placed on the test tube placement section 131 of the rotating component 130. Figure 5b It is shown that Figure 5a The diagram shows the state in which the rotating component 130 is rotated 90 degrees around the rotation center M, with the state shown in the middle as the reference. Figure 5c It is shown that Figure 5a The diagram in the middle shows the state of the rotating component 130 rotated 180 degrees, based on the state shown in the figure.

[0101] refer to Figure 5a , Figure 5b as well as Figure 5c The rotating component 130 can rotate about the rotation center M. The rotating component 130 can be driven by the motor 160 (see reference). Figure 1b The rotation is achieved by transmitting the rotational force generated.

[0102] refer to Figure 5a , Figure 5b as well as Figure 5c The test tube T can be positioned on the test tube placement section 131 of the rotating member 130, and its position can be moved as the rotating member 130 rotates. For example, refer to... Figure 5b When the rotating component 130 is compared with the rotation center M as a reference Figure 5a When the tube is rotated 90 degrees, test tube T can also be positioned 90 degrees rotated from the rotation center M. (Reference) Figure 5c When the rotating component 130 is compared with the rotation center M as a reference Figure 5a When the state is rotated 180 degrees, the test tube T can also be positioned at a position rotated 180 degrees from the rotation center M.

[0103] exist Figure 5a , Figure 5b as well as Figure 5c The diagram illustrates the rotating component 130 rotating clockwise around the rotation center M; however, this is merely an example, and the rotation direction of the rotating component 130 is not limited to this. For instance, the rotating component 130 may also rotate counterclockwise around the rotation center M.

[0104] refer to Figure 5a , Figure 5b as well as Figure 5c ,exist Figure 5a In this state, test tube T can be supported by the rotating member 130. For example, test tube T can be placed on the test tube placement portion 131 of the rotating member 130, receiving support along the height direction (e.g., the z-axis direction) of the test tube supply device 100 to prevent test tube T from detaching from the outside of the test tube supply device 100. Figure 5c In this state, test tube T can be discharged to the outside of the test tube supply device 100. Figure 5c In this state, the test tube T is not supported by the rotating component 130, so it can be discharged (OUT) to the outside of the test tube supply device 100 through the discharge opening 1141.

[0105] In one embodiment, the test tube placement portion 131 may include a shape capable of surrounding the test tube T at its outer edge. For example, when the cross-section of the test tube T (e.g., a cross-section perpendicular to the y-axis) is annular, the test tube placement portion 131 may include a concave cross-section (e.g., a cross-section perpendicular to the y-axis) surrounding the periphery of the test tube T, thereby surrounding the outer edge of the test tube T. When the test tube placement portion 131 includes a shape capable of surrounding the test tube T at its outer edge, it can prevent the test tube T placed on the test tube placement portion 131 from detaching from the test tube placement portion 131.

[0106] In one embodiment, the discharge preparation state of the test tube supply device 100 may refer to... Figure 5a The state shown in the diagram. For example, the discharge preparation state of the test tube supply device 100 can refer to the state in which the test tube T inserted (IN) into the test tube supply device 100 is arranged on the test tube placement part 131 of the rotating member 130 and is located in the positive z-axis direction with the rotation center M as the reference.

[0107] In one embodiment, the discharge state of the test tube supply device 100 can refer to... Figure 5c The state is illustrated in the diagram. For example, the discharge state of the test tube supply device 100 can refer to the state in which the test tube T inserted into the test tube supply device 100 is located in the negative z-axis direction with the rotation center M as the reference, and is discharged to the outside of the test tube supply device 100.

[0108] In one embodiment, when the rotating component 130 and the test tube T disposed on the rotating component 130 rotate about the rotation center M, the test tube sensing sensor 140 (reference) Figure 1a The sensor 140 can sense the movement of the rotating component 130 and / or the test tube T. (Reference: Test tube sensing sensor 140) Figure 1a It can sense the test tube supply device 100 from Figure 5a The discharge preparation state is transformed into Figure 5c The discharge state.

[0109] Figure 6a , Figure 6b as well as Figure 6c This is a diagram showing a test tube supply device 200 including a test tube insertion part 210 and a base part 220 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0110] Figure 6a as well as Figure 6b This is a diagram showing the test tube insertion portion 210 and the base portion 220 separated according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6c This is a diagram showing the combined state of the test tube insertion portion 210 and the base portion 220 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0111] When describing a test tube supply device 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the width direction of the test tube supply device 200 may refer to the x-axis direction, the length direction of the test tube supply device 200 may refer to the y-axis direction, and the height direction of the test tube supply device 200 may refer to the z-axis direction.

[0112] refer to Figure 6a , Figure 6b as well as Figure 6c According to an embodiment of the present invention, a test tube supply device 200 may include a test tube insertion portion 210 and / or a base portion 220.

[0113] In one embodiment, Figure 6a , Figure 6b as well as Figure 6c The test tube insertion section 210 may include at least a portion of the test tube supply device 100 of FIG1.

[0114] In one embodiment, Figure 6a The functions of each structure in the test tube insertion section 210 can be substantially the same as the functions of each structure in the test tube supply device 100 of FIG. 1. For example, Figure 6a The first housing 211, the second housing 212, and the rotating component 213 of the test tube insertion part 210 shown in the figure can have the same function as the first housing 110, the second housing 120, and the rotating component 130 of the test tube supply device 100 shown in Figure 1.

[0115] In explanation Figure 6a When referring to the test tube insertion section 210, a detailed description of the structure, which is substantially the same as that of the test tube supply device 100 in FIG1, can be omitted.

[0116] refer to Figure 6a , Figure 6b as well as Figure 6cThe base portion 220 may include a first base region 221, a second base region 222, a test tube sensing sensor 223, a drive motor 224, a cover member 225, a magnetic encoder 226, a magnet member 227 and / or a detachable sensing sensor 228.

[0117] In one embodiment, the test tube insertion portion 210 can be separated from or joined to the base portion 220. For example, the test tube insertion portion 210 can be detachably joined to the base portion 220. The test tube insertion portion 210 can be joined to the base portion 220 or can be separated from the base portion 220 again.

[0118] In one embodiment, the first base region 221 may be formed extending along the length direction (e.g., the y-axis direction) of the test tube supply device 200. For example, the first base region 221 may be formed extending in substantially the same direction as the direction in which the rotating member 213 of the test tube insertion portion 210 extends. The first base region 221 may form a space capable of accommodating the first housing 211 of the test tube insertion portion 210 and the rotating member 213.

[0119] refer to Figure 6a as well as Figure 6b According to one embodiment, the first base region 221 may include a junction 2211 with a test tube insertion portion 210 and / or a discharge opening 2212 capable of discharging a test tube T.

[0120] In one embodiment, the coupling portion 2211 may include a ring shape to be coupled to at least a portion of the first housing 211 of the test tube insertion portion 210.

[0121] In one embodiment, two joints 2211 may be formed in the first base region 221. For example, the joints 2211 may be formed in one direction (e.g., the positive x-axis direction) and the other direction, respectively, with reference to the discharge opening 2212 of the first base region 221.

[0122] In one embodiment, the first housing 211 of the test tube insertion portion 210 may include, at least in part, a fixing portion 2111 that engages with the coupling portion 2211 of the first base region 221.

[0123] In one embodiment, two fixing portions 2111 may be formed in the first housing 211. For example, the fixing portions 2111 may be formed on one side (e.g., the positive x-axis direction) and the other side, with reference to the rotating member 213.

[0124] In one embodiment, when the test tube insertion portion 210 is placed on the first base region 221, the fixing portion 2111 of the first housing 211 can be fixed by contacting the joint portion 2211 of the first base region 221 on at least a portion.

[0125] In one embodiment, the second base region 222 of the base portion 220 may be formed extending in the height direction (e.g., the z-axis direction) of the test tube supply device 200.

[0126] In one embodiment, when the test tube insertion portion 210 is placed on the first base region 221, the second base region 222 may be configured to abut against at least a portion of one side of the test tube insertion portion 210 (e.g., the side of the test tube insertion portion 210 facing the positive y-axis).

[0127] In one embodiment, one side of the second base region 222 may refer to the opposite side of the side on which the test tube insertion part 210 is arranged with reference to the second base region 222 (for example, the side of the second base region 222 facing the positive y-axis direction).

[0128] In one embodiment, the drive motor 224 may be disposed on the second base region 222. For example, the drive motor 224 may be disposed on one side of the second base region 222 (e.g., the side of the second base region 222 facing the positive y-axis direction).

[0129] In one embodiment, when the test tube insertion portion 210 is placed on the first base region 221, the drive motor 224 can generate a rotational force and transmit it to the rotating component 213 of the test tube insertion portion 210. The rotating component 213 can rotate by the rotational force generated by the drive motor 224.

[0130] In one embodiment, the second base region 222 may include a covering joint 2221 and / or a magnet placement portion 2222. The covering joint 2221 and the magnet placement portion 2222 may be extended such that a portion of the second base region 222 protrudes toward a side away from the second base region 222.

[0131] In one embodiment, the length of the covering joint 2221 extending protruding from one side of the second base region 222 can be configured to be greater than the length of the magnet placement portion 2222 extending protruding from one side of the second base region 222.

[0132] In one embodiment, the cover member 225 may be disposed on the second base region 222. For example, the cover member 225 may be disposed at least partially on the cover joint 2221 of the second base region 222 for fixation.

[0133] In one embodiment, one side of the cover member 225 may refer to the side of the cover member 225 that faces the second base region 222. For example, one side of the cover member 225 may be the side facing the negative y-axis direction.

[0134] In one embodiment, a magnetic encoder 226 may be disposed on one side of the cover member 225. The magnetic encoder 226 can function as a sensor for the rotation of the magnet member 227.

[0135] In one embodiment, the magnet component 227 may be disposed on the magnet placement portion 2222 of the second base region 222. The magnet component 227 may internally include an N-pole magnet and an S-pole magnet.

[0136] In one embodiment, when the cover member 225 is disposed on the second base region 222, the magnetic encoder 226 and the magnet member 227 can be spaced apart. For example, since the length of the cover joint 2221 is greater than the length of the magnet placement portion 2222, the magnetic encoder 226 and the magnet member 227 can be spaced apart in the length direction (e.g., the y-axis direction) of the test tube supply device 200.

[0137] In one embodiment, when the test tube insertion portion 210 and the first base region 221 are engaged, the rotating member 213 can be connected to the magnet placement portion 2222 of the second base region 222. By rotating the rotating member 213, the magnet placement portion 2222 and the magnet component 227 disposed on the magnet placement portion 2222 can rotate substantially in the same manner as the rotating member 213. As the magnet component 227 rotates, the N-pole magnet and S-pole magnet included in the magnet component 227 also rotate, and their positions can change.

[0138] In one embodiment, the magnetic encoder 226 can sense the rotational state of the magnet component 227. For example, the magnetic encoder 226 can sense the rotational state of the magnet component 227 by the positional changes of the N-pole magnet and S-pole magnet included in the magnet component 227 and / or the changes in the magnetic field that occur as the magnet component 227 rotates.

[0139] In one embodiment, test tube T (reference) Figure 5a After being mounted on the rotating member 213 of the test tube insertion section 210, the test tube can be discharged to the outside of the test tube supply device 200 by the rotation of the rotating member 213. For example, test tube T (reference) Figure 5c It can be discharged to the outside of the test tube supply device 200 through the discharge opening 2212.

[0140] In one embodiment, the normal operating state of the rotating component 213 can refer to the state in which the rotating component 213 rotates within a predetermined standard speed range without interruption. When the rotating component 213 is in an abnormal operating state, the discharge of the test tube T (refer to) inserted into the test tube supply device 200 will be delayed. Figure 4 For example, when multiple test tubes T (reference) Figure 4If the rotating component 213 is positioned around the rotating component 213 and obstructs its rotation, thereby causing the rotating component 213 to stop rotating or to rotate at a speed below a specified standard speed, the rotating component 213 may be in an abnormal operating state.

[0141] In a test tube supply device 200 according to one embodiment, test tube T (reference) Figure 5a The jamming phenomenon can refer to the situation where test tube T (reference) is discharged from the outside of the test tube supply device 200. Figure 5a During the process, test tube T (reference) Figure 5a The phenomenon of a test tube becoming stuck inside at least a portion of the test tube supply device 200, thus delaying its discharge. When this occurs in the test tube supply device 200, test tube T (reference) Figure 5a When the rotating component 213 is stuck, it may be in an abnormal operating state.

[0142] In one embodiment, the magnetic encoder 226 can sense whether the rotating component 213 is in a normal operating state. For example, when the rotating component 213 stops rotating in one direction, the magnet component 227 can also stop rotating. The magnetic encoder 226 can detect the change in magnetic field that occurs when the magnet component 227 stops rotating, thereby sensing that the rotating component 213 is in an abnormal operating state.

[0143] In one embodiment, when the magnetic encoder 226 senses that the rotating component 213 is in an abnormal operating state, the test tube supply device 200 can rotate the rotating component 213 in the opposite direction to the previous rotation direction. The re-rotation of the rotating component 213 in the opposite direction prevents delayed discharge of test tube T (refer to) from the test tube supply device 200. Figure 4 ).

[0144] In one embodiment, the test tube supply device 200 can observe the current value of the drive motor 224 and sense whether the rotating component 213 is operating normally, thereby adjusting the rotation of the rotating component 213. For example, when the rotation of the rotating component 213 is hindered due to external factors, the drive motor 224 requires further rotational force, so the current value of the drive motor 224 can rise above a predetermined standard. When the current value of the drive motor 224 rises above the predetermined standard, the test tube supply device 200 determines that the rotating component 213 is not operating normally, and can thus rotate the rotating component 213 in the opposite direction to the previous rotation direction.

[0145] In one embodiment, the test tube supply device 200 can observe the rotation speed of the rotating component 213, sense whether the rotating component 213 is in a normal operating state, and adjust the rotation of the rotating component 213 accordingly. For example, when the rotation speed of the rotating component 213 is less than a predetermined standard speed, the test tube supply device 200 determines that the rotating component 213 is in an abnormal operating state, and can thus rotate the rotating component 213 in a direction opposite to the previous rotation direction.

[0146] In one embodiment, a disassembly / removal sensing sensor 228 may be disposed on at least a portion of the second base region 222. The disassembly / removal sensing sensor 228 may sense whether the test tube insertion portion 210 is engaged with the base portion 220. The test tube supply device 200 may rotate the drive motor 224 only when the disassembly / removal sensing sensor 228 senses engagement between the base portion 220 and the test tube insertion portion 210.

[0147] Figure 7 This is a perspective view showing a labeling system 10 including a test tube supply device 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0148] A labeling system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a test tube supply device 300, a label printing device 400, a labeling device 500, a tray placement part 600 and / or an auxiliary input / output device 700.

[0149] according to Figure 7 The test tube supply device 300 of one embodiment shown in the figure can refer to Figure 1a The test tube supply device 100 shown in the diagram is... Figure 6a The test tube supply device 200 shown in the figure may include, or may include, the test tube supply device 200. Figure 1a or Figure 6a At least a portion of the test tube supply devices 100 and 200.

[0150] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a label printing device 400 can provide a label affixed to a test tube at the lower part of the test tube supply device 300 (e.g., in the negative z-axis direction with reference to the test tube supply device 300) to print patient information related to the sample contained in the test tube.

[0151] In one embodiment, the label printing device 400 can print patient information such as patient ID, examination items, test tube type, and blood volume on labels supplied by a supply roller (not shown) wound with labels.

[0152] In one embodiment, the labeling device 500 may be provided on one side of the label printing device 400 (e.g., in the negative x-axis direction with reference to the label printing device 400) to affix labels supplied by the label printing device 400 to test tubes supplied from the test tube supply device 300.

[0153] In one embodiment, test tubes discharged from the test tube supply device 300 can be disposed on the labeling device 500 for labeling. Labels printed by the label printing device 400 can be transferred to the labeling device 500 with the release liner on the back of the label separated. The labeling device 500 functions to affix labels transferred from the label printing device 400 to the test tubes supplied by the test tube supply device 300.

[0154] In one embodiment, a tray placement section 600 may be formed in the lower part of the labeling device 500 (e.g., in the negative z-axis direction with reference to the labeling device 500), which includes a space for placing a tray (not shown), wherein the tray is used to hold test tubes discharged through the labeling device 500.

[0155] In one embodiment, the labeling system 10 may include an auxiliary input / output device 700 disposed on one side of the test tube supply device 300 (e.g., in the negative x-axis direction relative to the test tube supply device 300) to output or scan patient information independently of the label attached to the test tube.

[0156] A test tube supply device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a first housing 110, including a first surface 111 extending in the width direction (e.g., x-axis direction) of the test tube supply device, a second surface 112 connected to the first surface 111 and extending in the length direction (e.g., y-axis direction) of the test tube supply device, and a third surface 113 connected to the second surface 112 and parallel to the first surface 111; a second housing 120, including a first support surface 121 connected to the second surface 112 of the first housing 110; and a rotating member 13. 0, including a pivot member 133 connected to the first surface 111 and the third surface 113 of the first housing 110, a test tube placement part 131 on which a test tube T is placed, a rotating member 130 disposed in the space formed between the first surface 111, the second surface 112 and the third surface 113 of the first housing 110 and extending from the first surface 111 toward the third surface 113, the rotating member 130 being able to rotate about the pivot member 133; and a drive motor 160 connected to the rotating member 130, thereby causing the rotating member 130 to rotate.

[0157] In one embodiment, when the test tube T is placed on the test tube placement section 131, the rotating member 130 can rotate in one direction to discharge the test tube T placed on the test tube placement section 131 to the outside of the test tube supply device 100.

[0158] In one embodiment, when the rotation of the rotating member 130 is interrupted while it is rotating in one direction, the rotating member 130 can rotate in the opposite direction to the first direction.

[0159] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the test tube placement portion 131 may be recessed toward the rotation center M of the rotating component 130.

[0160] In one embodiment, the test tube placement section 131 may include a first test tube placement section 131a and a second test tube placement section 131b, wherein the second test tube placement section 131b is formed at a position symmetrical to the first test tube placement section 131a with respect to the rotating shaft component 133.

[0161] In one embodiment, the second housing 120 may further include a second support surface 122 connected to the third surface 113 of the first housing 110.

[0162] In one embodiment, the drive motor 160 may be configured on the second support surface 122.

[0163] In one embodiment, the test tube supply device 100 may further include a magnet component 227 and a magnetic encoder 226. The magnet component 227 rotates together with the rotating component 130 and includes an N-pole magnet and an S-pole magnet. The magnetic encoder 226 is spaced apart from the magnet component 227.

[0164] In one embodiment, the magnetic encoder 226 can sense the interruption of rotation of the rotating component 130 by utilizing the change in magnetic field that occurs as the magnet component 227 rotates.

[0165] In one embodiment, the test tube supply device 100 may include a test tube sensing sensor 140, which is disposed on one side and the other side of the rotating component 130 to sense the position movement of the test tube T.

[0166] In one embodiment, the rotating member 130 may include a groove 132, the groove 132 being formed in a shape that is recessed from a portion of the rotating member 130 in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the rotating member 130 extends.

[0167] In one embodiment, the test tube sensing sensor 140 may be at least partially disposed in the slot 132 of the rotating component 130.

[0168] In one embodiment, the test tube supply device 100 may include a support portion 150, which includes a first region 151 and a second region 152. The first region 151 is disposed in the second surface of the first housing 110 in the direction toward the rotating member 130 and supports the test tube T. The second region 152 is connected to the first region 151 and is formed by a shape corresponding to a portion of the rotating member 130, thereby being spaced apart from the rotating member 130.

[0169] In one embodiment, the rotating component 130 may include a curved region 134 having a shape symmetrical about the pivot component 133 and extending in a curved manner.

[0170] In one embodiment, a gear 170 may be included on the third surface 113 of the first housing 110.

[0171] In one embodiment, gear 170 can transmit rotational force generated by drive motor 160 to rotating component 130.

[0172] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a test tube supply device 200 may include: a test tube insertion part 210, which includes a first housing 211, a second housing 212 and a rotating component 213; and a base part 220, which includes a drive motor 224, a first base region 221 coupled to the first housing 211, and a second base region 222 extending in a direction perpendicular to the first base region 221 and on which the drive motor 224 is disposed.

[0173] In one embodiment, the test tube insertion portion 210 and the base portion 220 can be detachably combined.

[0174] In one embodiment, the base portion 220 may include a detachable sensing sensor 228 that is combined with the sensing tube insertion portion 210 and the base portion 220.

[0175] A labeling system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include: a test tube supply device 300; a label printing device 400 disposed in one direction of the test tube supply device 300 for printing label information on a test tube T; and a labeling device 500 for affixing a label supplied by the label printing device 400 to a test tube T supplied to the test tube supply device 300 on one side of the label printing device 400.

[0176] In one embodiment, the labeling system 10 may include a tray placement section 600 disposed in one direction of the labeling device 500, having a space for placing the tray, wherein the tray is used to accommodate test tubes T discharged through the labeling device 500.

[0177] In one embodiment, the labeling system 10 may include an auxiliary input / output device 700 disposed on one side of the test tube supply device 300, capable of outputting or scanning patient information independently of the label attached to the test tube T.

[0178] The above examples illustrate the present invention; however, the present invention is not limited thereto, and any modifications and variations may be made without departing from the technical concept of the present invention.

Claims

1. A test tube supply device, wherein, include: The first housing includes a first surface extending in the width direction of the test tube supply device, a second surface connected to the first surface and extending in the length direction of the test tube supply device, and a third surface connected to the second surface and parallel to the first surface; The second housing includes a first support surface connected to the second surface of the first housing; The rotating component includes a pivot component connected to a first surface and a third surface of the first housing, and a test tube placement part for placing test tubes. The rotating component is disposed in the space formed between the first surface, the second surface and the third surface of the first housing and extends from the first surface toward the third surface. The rotating component can rotate about the pivot component. A drive motor is connected to the rotating component, thereby causing the rotating component to rotate; The magnet component rotates together with the rotating component and includes an N pole and a S pole; as well as The magnetic encoder is spaced apart from the magnetic component. The drive motor is configured as follows: When a test tube is placed on the test tube placement section, the rotating component rotates in one direction, thereby discharging the test tube placed on the test tube placement section to the outside of the test tube supply device. When the test tube is placed around the rotating component and the rotation of the rotating component in the first direction is interrupted, the rotating component is rotated in the opposite direction to the first direction, and The magnetic encoder is configured to detect a disruption in the rotation of the rotating component by utilizing changes in the magnetic field that occur as the magnet component rotates.

2. The test tube supply device according to claim 1, wherein, At least a portion of the test tube placement section is recessed toward the rotation center of the rotating component.

3. The test tube supply device according to claim 1, wherein, The test tube placement section includes: The first test tube placement section; and The second test tube placement section is formed in a position symmetrical to the first test tube placement section, with the rotating shaft component as a reference.

4. The test tube supply device according to claim 1, wherein, The second housing also includes a second support surface, which is connected to the third surface of the first housing. The drive motor is disposed on the second support surface.

5. The test tube supply device according to claim 1, wherein, include: A test tube sensing sensor is configured on one side and the other side of the rotating component to sense the positional movement of the test tube.

6. The test tube supply device according to claim 5, wherein, The rotating component also includes a groove, which is formed in a shape that is recessed from a portion of the rotating component in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the rotating component extends. At least a portion of the test tube sensing sensor is disposed in the groove.

7. The test tube supply device according to claim 1, wherein, Also includes: The support includes a first region and a second region. The first region is disposed on the second surface of the first housing in the direction facing the rotating component and supports the test tube. The second region is connected to the first region and is formed by a shape corresponding to a part of the rotating component, thereby being spaced apart from the rotating component.

8. The test tube supply device according to claim 1, wherein, The rotating component includes a curved surface region having a shape symmetrical about the pivot component and extending in a curved manner.

9. The test tube supply device according to claim 1, wherein, It also includes gears, disposed on the third surface of the first housing. The gear transmits the rotational force generated by the drive motor to the rotating component.

10. The test tube supply device according to claim 1, wherein, include: The test tube insertion part includes the first housing, the second housing, and the rotating component; as well as The base portion includes the drive motor, a first base region that is coupled to the first housing, and a second base region that extends in a direction perpendicular to the first base region and is on which the drive motor is disposed. The test tube insertion part and the base part are combined in a detachable manner.

11. The test tube supply device according to claim 10, wherein, The base portion also includes a disassembly and assembly sensing sensor to sense the connection between the test tube insertion portion and the base portion.

12. A labeling system, wherein, include: Test tube supply device; A label printing device is configured in one direction of the test tube supply device to print information on labels affixed to the test tubes. as well as A labeling device is provided on one side of the label printing device to affix labels supplied by the label printing device to test tubes supplied to the test tube supply device. The test tube supply device includes: The first housing includes a first surface extending in the width direction of the test tube supply device, a second surface connected to the first surface and extending in the length direction of the test tube supply device, and a third surface connected to the second surface and parallel to the first surface; The second housing includes a first support surface connected to the second surface of the first housing; The rotating component includes a pivot component connected to a first surface and a third surface of the first housing, and a test tube placement part for placing test tubes. The rotating component is disposed in the space formed between the first surface, the second surface and the third surface of the first housing and extends from the first surface toward the third surface. The rotating component can rotate about the pivot component. A drive motor is connected to the rotating component, thereby causing the rotating component to rotate; A magnet component, which rotates along with the rotating component, and includes an N pole and a S pole; and The magnetic encoder is spaced apart from the magnetic component. The drive motor is configured as follows: When a test tube is placed on the test tube placement section, the rotating component rotates in one direction, thereby discharging the test tube placed on the test tube placement section to the outside of the test tube supply device. When the test tube is placed around the rotating component and the rotation of the rotating component in the first direction is interrupted, the rotating component is rotated in the opposite direction to the first direction, and The magnetic encoder is configured to detect a disruption in the rotation of the rotating component by utilizing changes in the magnetic field that occur as the magnet component rotates.

13. The labeling system according to claim 12, wherein, The labeling system also includes a tray placement section, which is disposed in one direction of the labeling device and has a space for placing a tray, the tray being used to hold test tubes discharged through the labeling device.

14. The labeling system according to claim 12, wherein, The labeling system also includes: An auxiliary input / output device, located on one side of the test tube supply device, is capable of outputting or scanning patient information independently of the label attached to the test tube.

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