Rail shell structure, rail assembly and automatic assembly line

Abstract

The invention relates to a rail shell structure, a rail assembly and an automatic assembly line. The supporting column is configured to be arranged on the track structure, a limiting groove and a sliding groove which communicate with each other are formed in the supporting column, and the limiting groove is provided with an upper limiting area, a communicating area and a lower limiting area which communicate with each other; through cooperation of the supporting column, the main body shell and the limiting rotating shaft, the main body shell can conveniently rotate and translate relative to the supporting column, and on one hand, the main body shell can be conveniently opened to maintain the internal structure of the rail; on the other hand, the main body shell can be taken out through translation if rotation is limited, so that the condition that the main body shell is inconvenient to open or cannot be opened is avoided; and on the other hand, no matter in the upper limiting area or the lower limiting area, the limiting rotating shaft can keep the position under the gravity action of the main body shell, so that the limiting function of the limiting rotating shaft is achieved relative to the communication area, the advantages of being simple in structure and easy to operate are achieved, and the maintenance problem when rotation of the main body shell is limited is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of closed automated tracks, and in particular to track shell structures, track components and automated assembly lines. Background Art

[0002] With the development of medical equipment automation technology, the automation level of medical laboratories is also developing rapidly. More and more manually operated and semi-automated equipment are gradually replaced by experimental automation systems, and laboratory workers are transformed from heavy and repetitive physical labor to automated control. In automated control, it is usually necessary to transport objects such as samples through tracks.

[0003] In order to prevent contamination and ensure the quality of testing, the track for transporting samples is usually made into a closed track. Traditional automated control lines use a design in which the track is matched with the track shell, for example, the track shell is matched with the track by rotating opening and closing or disassembling up and down.

[0004] Since faults such as jamming may occur inside the track, it is necessary to open the track housing on the upper part of the track for maintenance. However, the rotating opening housing is sometimes restricted in rotation due to position limitations, making it difficult to open. In other words, the traditional track housing is restricted when rotating upward, making it difficult or impossible to open, resulting in inconvenience in maintenance. Summary of the invention

[0005] Based on this, it is necessary to provide a track shell structure, a track assembly and an automated assembly line.

[0006] In one embodiment, a track housing structure includes a support column, a main housing, and a limited rotation shaft;

[0007] The support column is configured to be arranged on the track structure, the support column is provided with a connecting limit groove and a slide groove, and the limit groove is provided with a connecting upper limit area, a connecting area and a lower limit area;

[0008] The main body shell is connected to the limit rotation shaft, the limit rotation shaft enters and exits the communication area through the slide groove, and the limit rotation shaft is movably arranged in the limit groove;

[0009] When the limit rotation shaft is in the lower limit zone, the main body shell is in a state of covering the track structure, and the limit rotation shaft maintains its position under the gravity of the main body shell;

[0010] When the position-limiting rotating shaft is in the upper limit zone, the main body shell is in a state where the track structure is exposed, and the position-limiting rotating shaft maintains its position under the gravity of the main body shell.

[0011] The above-mentioned track shell structure, through the cooperation of the support column, the main shell and the limited rotation shaft, allows the main shell to be easily rotated and translated relative to the support column. On the one hand, it is convenient to open the main shell for maintenance of the internal structure of the track; on the other hand, if the rotation of the main shell is restricted, it can be translated and taken out, thus avoiding the situation where the main shell is inconvenient or cannot be opened; on the other hand, whether in the upper limit area or the lower limit area, the limited rotation shaft can maintain its own position under the action of the gravity of the main shell, thereby realizing the limiting function of the limited rotation shaft relative to the connecting area, thus having the advantages of simple structure and easy operation, and solving the maintenance problem when the rotation of the main shell is restricted.

[0012] Exemplarily, the main body shell is movably disposed in the limiting groove via the limiting rotation axis, including the limiting rotation axis being rotatable and movable in the limiting groove, so that the main body shell is rotatable or translatable relative to the support column.

[0013] Exemplarily, when the limiting rotating shaft is in the connecting area, the limiting rotating shaft can slide along the sliding groove to the outside of the support column to separate the main shell from the support column, that is, the main shell is removed to expose the track structure.

[0014] In one embodiment, the track housing structure further includes a limit member protruding from the slide groove, the limit member being configured to at least partially close the slide groove to prevent the limiting rotating shaft from passing through, and to open the slide groove when a force exceeding a preset force is applied.

[0015] In one of the embodiments, the limiting member includes a rubber strip, a spring sheet, and a ball plunger elastically embedded in the slide groove.

[0016] In one of the embodiments, the sliding groove is provided with an outwardly expanding opening at one end thereof away from the limiting groove.

[0017] In one embodiment, the support column has a symmetrical shape, the main shell includes a first shell and a second shell, and the number of the limited rotation axis is a pair;

[0018] The first shell and the second shell are respectively movably disposed on the supporting column through different limiting rotation axes.

[0019] In one embodiment, the track shell structure also includes an interlocking connector, which is arranged under at least one of the first shell and the second shell. When the limiting rotation axis is in the lower limiting area, the first shell and the second shell are fixed to each other through the interlocking connector.

[0020] Exemplarily, the interlocking connection is configured to separate the first shell from the second shell when a traction force exceeding a preset force threshold is applied.

[0021] In one embodiment, a track assembly includes a track structure and the track housing structure described in any embodiment;

[0022] The support column of the track shell structure is arranged on the track structure, and the main shell cover of the track shell structure is arranged on the track structure.

[0023] Exemplarily, the track structure includes a mounting bracket and a track disposed on the mounting bracket, and the support column is disposed on the mounting bracket; for an embodiment with a side panel, the side panel is disposed on the mounting bracket.

[0024] In one embodiment, the track assembly further includes a side plate, and the side plate cooperates with the main shell to cover the track structure.

[0025] In one embodiment, an automated assembly line includes a base and the track assembly described in any embodiment, wherein the track assembly is disposed on the base.

[0026] In one of the embodiments, the automated assembly line further comprises a detection device disposed on the base, and the detection device is located next to the track assembly. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the conventional technology, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the conventional technology descriptions are briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0028] FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a track assembly described in the present application.

[0029] FIG. 2 is a partial structural schematic diagram of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 .

[0030] FIG. 3 is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a track housing structure described in the present application.

[0031] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of the embodiment shown in FIG. 3 in use state.

[0032] FIG. 5 is an enlarged schematic diagram of a part of the structure of the embodiment shown in FIG. 4 from another direction.

[0033] FIG. 6 is an enlarged schematic diagram of a part of the structure of the embodiment shown in FIG. 3 from another direction.

[0034] FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of a support column of the embodiment shown in FIG. 3 .

[0035] FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram of a first application state of the embodiment shown in FIG. 7 .

[0036] FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram of a second application state of the embodiment shown in FIG. 7 .

[0037] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of a third application state of the embodiment shown in FIG. 7 .

[0038] Figure numerals: track shell structure 100, track assembly 200, track structure 210, side plate 220, support column 110, limit groove 111, slide groove 112, upper limit area 113, lower limit area 114, connecting area 115, opening 116, main shell 120, first shell 121, second shell 122, limit rotation axis 130, limit member 140, interlocking connector 150, height H1, maximum pass diameter H2. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the present application more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present application are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without violating the connotation of the present application, so the present application is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0040] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another component, it may be directly on the other component or there may also be a central component. When a component is considered to be "connected to" another component, it may be directly connected to the other component or there may be a central component at the same time. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "upper", "lower", "left", "right" and similar expressions used in the specification of this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only implementation method.

[0041] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of this application, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0042] In the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being “above” or “below” a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly in contact with the second feature, or the first feature and the second feature are in contact indirectly through an intermediate medium. Moreover, a first feature being “above”, “above”, or “above” a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being “below”, “below”, or “below” a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0043] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in the specification of this application have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this application belongs. The terms used in the specification of this application are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this application. The term "and / or" used in the specification of this application includes any and all combinations of one or more related listed items.

[0044] The present application discloses a track shell structure, a track assembly and an automated assembly line, which include some or all of the technical features of the following embodiments; that is, the track shell structure, the track assembly and the automated assembly line include some or all of the following structures. In one embodiment of the present application, a track shell structure includes a support column, a main body shell and a limit rotation shaft; the support column is configured to be set on the track structure, and the support column is provided with a connected limit groove and a slide groove, and the limit groove is provided with a connected upper limit area, a connecting area and a lower limit area; the main body shell is connected to the limit rotation shaft, the limit rotation shaft enters and exits the connecting area through the slide groove, and the limit rotation shaft is movably arranged in the limit groove; when the limit rotation shaft is in the lower limit area, the main body shell has a state of covering the track structure, and the limit rotation shaft maintains its own position under the gravity of the main body shell; when the limit rotation shaft is in the upper limit area, the main body shell has a state of exposing the track structure, and the limit rotation shaft maintains its own position under the gravity of the main body shell. The above-mentioned track shell structure, through the cooperation of the support column, the main shell and the limit rotation shaft, allows the main shell to be easily rotated and translated relative to the support column. On the one hand, it is convenient to open the main shell for maintenance of the internal structure of the track; on the other hand, if the rotation of the main shell is restricted, it can be translated and taken out, thus avoiding the situation where the main shell is inconvenient or cannot be opened; on the other hand, whether in the upper limit area or the lower limit area, the limit rotation shaft can maintain its own position under the action of the gravity of the main shell, thereby realizing the limiting function of the limit rotation shaft relative to the connecting area, thus having the advantages of simple structure and easy operation, and solving the maintenance problem when the rotation of the main shell is restricted. The track shell structure, track assembly and automated assembly line are described in detail below in conjunction with Figures 1 to 10.

[0045] In one embodiment, a track assembly 200 is shown in FIG. 1 , and in combination with FIG. 2 , the track assembly 200 includes a track structure 210 and a track shell structure 100 described in any embodiment herein; the support column 110 of the track shell structure 100 is disposed on the track structure 210, and the main body shell 120 of the track shell structure 100 is covered on the track structure 210. In this way, the track structure 210 can be closed by the main body shell 120 of the track shell structure 100, that is, a closed track transmission system is formed to prevent the objects transmitted by the track from being contaminated during the track transmission process, or the objects transmitted by the track from contaminating the assembly line environment, so that the objects to be transmitted can be transmitted in a closed manner through the track assembly 200.

[0046] Exemplarily, the track structure 210 includes a mounting bracket and a track disposed on the mounting bracket, and the support column 110 is disposed on the mounting bracket; for an embodiment with a side plate 220, the side plate 220 is disposed on the mounting bracket. The track of the track structure 210, including but not limited to a slide rail, is in a closed environment with the object being transported by the main housing 120. In one embodiment, the track structure 210 further includes a support structure, which is used to support the mounting bracket.

[0047] In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 , the track assembly 200 further includes a side plate 220, and the side plate 220 cooperates with the main housing 120 to cover the track structure 210. With such a structural design, the side plate 220 cooperates with the main housing 120 to form a closed transmission environment for the track structure 210. Exemplarily, when the main housing 120 covers the track structure 210, the main housing 120 overlaps or is sealed with the side plate 220. As an example, the main housing 120 is in direct contact with the side plate 220, or the main housing 120 and the side plate 220 are connected in a buffering manner through a rubber pad. Exemplarily, the main housing 120 has a first magnetic edge portion that is magnetically attracted to the side plate 220, and the main housing 120 is magnetically fixed to the side plate 220 through the first magnetic edge portion, and the main housing 120 is sealed with the side plate 220. Such a structural design is conducive to quickly and accurately achieving a closed rail transmission environment when the main housing 120 is closed after opening. It can be understood that the sealed connection is a relative seal, the purpose of which is to form a closed environment to prevent pollution, rather than an absolute vacuum seal.

[0048] In other embodiments, the track assembly 200 may further include a mounting seat or a clamping member for placing or fixing the object to be transported.

[0049] Based on the track assembly 200, in one embodiment, the present application provides an automated assembly line, which includes a base and the track assembly 200 described in any embodiment, and the track assembly 200 is arranged on the base. The automated assembly line can be used to implement various operations, and the automated assembly line can be named according to the specific operation mode. In one embodiment, the automated assembly line also includes a detection device arranged on the base, and the detection device is located next to the track assembly 200. In this embodiment, the automated assembly line can be called an automated detection assembly line. The rest of the embodiments are similar, and will not be repeated. Some examples are given below for illustration.

[0050] In one embodiment, the automated assembly line further includes a driving device disposed on the base, and the driving device is used to drive the object to be transported to move on the track structure 210 .

[0051] In one embodiment, the automated assembly line further includes a mixing device disposed on the track structure 210 or the base, and the mixing device is used to mix the liquid object to be transported.

[0052] In one embodiment, the automated assembly line further includes a reading device disposed on the track structure 210 or the base, and the reading device is used to read information of the object to be transmitted. As an example, the reading device is used to read the QR code information of the object to be transmitted.

[0053] In one embodiment, the present application provides a track shell structure 100, as shown in Figure 3, the track shell structure 100 includes a support column 110, a main shell 120 and a limiting rotation shaft 130; in combination with Figures 4 and 5, as an example, the main shell 120 is movably connected to the support column 110 through the limiting rotation shaft 130, so that the main shell 120 can be movably arranged relative to the support column 110; exemplarily, the main shell 120 is rotatable and translatable relative to the support column 110, so that in an environment where rotation is inconvenient, the main shell 120 can be opened by translation, and in an environment where translation is inconvenient, the main shell 120 can be opened by rotation, thereby overcoming the problem that the traditional track shell is inconvenient or cannot be opened due to environmental restrictions, and improving the convenience of maintaining the closed track.

[0054] In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 , the support column 110 is configured to be disposed on the track structure 210, and the support column 110 is provided with a connected limiting groove 111 and a sliding groove 112, and the limiting groove 111 is provided with a connected upper limit area 113, a connecting area 115 and a lower limit area 114; that is, the upper limit area 113 is connected to the lower limit area 114 through the connecting area 115, so that the sliding groove 112 is directly or indirectly connected to the upper limit area 113, the connecting area 115 and the lower limit area 114. Exemplarily, in the illustrated embodiment, the sliding groove 112 is connected to the connecting area 115, and is connected to the upper limit area 113 and the lower limit area 114 through the connecting area 115.

[0055] In one embodiment, as shown in FIG3 and FIG5 , the main body shell 120 is connected to the position-limiting rotating shaft 130. The main body shell 120 may be directly connected to the position-limiting rotating shaft 130 or indirectly connected to the position-limiting rotating shaft 130 through an intermediate piece. For example, the main body shell 120 is integrally provided with the position-limiting rotating shaft 130. As an example, the main body shell 120 and the position-limiting rotating shaft 130 are integrally formed by injection molding.

[0056] Exemplarily, the limiting rotation shaft 130 is movably arranged in the limiting groove 111 and the sliding groove 112. As an example, the limiting rotation shaft 130 can be arranged in translation or rotation in the limiting groove 111, or the limiting rotation shaft 130 can be arranged in sliding cooperation and rotation in the limiting groove 111. As shown in Figures 8 to 10, the limiting rotation shaft 130 can be both translated and rotated in the limiting groove 111, and can also rotate during translation, that is, it can be translated during rotation. As an example, the limiting rotation shaft 130 can be arranged in translation or rotation in the sliding groove 112. Exemplarily, the main body shell 120 is movably arranged in the limiting groove 111 through the limiting rotation shaft 130, including the limiting rotation shaft 130 being rotatable and movable in the limiting groove 111, so that the main body shell 120 can be rotated or translated relative to the support column 110. With such a structural design, the main shell 120 can rotate and translate relative to the support column 110, that is, the main shell 120 has both rotation and lateral pulling opening methods. If the rotation of the main shell 120 is restricted, it can be translated and taken out; if the translation of the main shell 120 is restricted, it can be rotated to expose the track structure 210, thereby avoiding the situation where the main shell 120 is inconvenient or cannot be opened, which is conducive to opening the main shell 120 for maintenance of the internal structure of the track, and further conducive to opening the main shell 120 for maintenance of the internal structure of the track.

[0057] In one embodiment, the limiting rotation shaft 130 enters and exits the communication area 115 through the slide groove 112, and the limiting rotation shaft 130 is movably arranged in the limiting groove 111; that is, the limiting rotation shaft 130 is movably arranged in the limiting groove 111. Exemplarily, when the limiting rotation shaft 130 is in the communication area 115, the limiting rotation shaft 130 can slide along the slide groove 112 to the outside of the support column 110, so that the main housing 120 is separated from the support column 110, that is, the main housing 120 is removed to expose the track structure 210. As mentioned above, when the limiting rotating shaft 130 is located in the connecting area 115, that is, when the limiting rotating shaft 130 is in the connecting area 115, the limiting rotating shaft 130 can enter the slide groove 112 and leave the limiting groove 111 along the slide groove 112, thereby driving the main shell 120 to move, thereby realizing the horizontal pulling opening method.

[0058] Furthermore, when the limit rotation shaft 130 is in the state of the lower limit zone 114, the main body shell 120 has a state of covering the track structure 210, and the limit rotation shaft 130 maintains its own position under the action of gravity of the main body shell 120; that is, when the limit rotation shaft 130 is in the state of the lower limit zone 114, the main body shell 120 cooperates with the limit rotation shaft 130 to rotate, and when it rotates to a certain position, the main body shell 120 covers the track structure 210, thereby realizing closed track transmission, and in this case, the main body shell 120 can maintain the position of the main body shell 120 itself and the limit rotation shaft 130 through the action of its own gravity.

[0059] Similarly, when the limit rotation shaft 130 is in the state of the upper limit positioning area 113, the main shell 120 has a state of exposing the track structure 210, and the limit rotation shaft 130 maintains its own position under the action of gravity of the main shell 120; that is, when the limit rotation shaft 130 is in the state of the upper limit positioning area 113, the main shell 120 cooperates with the limit rotation shaft 130 to rotate, and when it rotates to a certain position, the main shell 120 makes way to expose the track structure 210, thereby realizing both rotation and lateral pulling opening methods, which is convenient for maintenance of the track structure 210, and in this case, the main shell 120 can maintain the position of the main shell 120 itself and the limit rotation shaft 130 through its own gravity. Such a structural design is not only conducive to opening the main shell 120 for maintenance of the internal structure of the track, but also the limiting rotating shaft 130 can maintain its position under the action of gravity of the main shell 120 regardless of whether it is in the upper limit area 113 or the lower limit area 114, thereby realizing the limiting function of the limiting rotating shaft 130 relative to the connecting area 115. Therefore, it has the advantages of simple structure and easy operation, and solves the maintenance problem when the rotation of the main shell 120 is restricted.

[0060] In order to prevent the limited rotation shaft 130 from being too easily separated from the limited groove 111 and the slide groove 112, thereby causing the main housing 120 to be accidentally out of position, in one embodiment, the track housing structure 100 also includes a limiter 140 protruding from the slide groove 112, and the limiter 140 is configured to at least partially close the slide groove 112 to prevent the limited rotation shaft 130 from passing through, and open the slide groove 112 when the force applied exceeds the preset force. In one embodiment, the limiter 140 includes a rubber strip, a spring sheet, and a ball plunger elastically embedded in the slide groove 112.

[0061] As an example, the limiting member 140 is a rubber strip, for example, a rubber strip, and the limiting member 140 prevents the limiting rotating shaft 130 from passing through by providing a certain friction force as a preset force. When the external force is greater than the certain friction force, the limiting rotating shaft 130 can pass through the slide groove 112 into the limiting groove 111, or detach from the support column 110 from the slide groove 112.

[0062] As an example, the limiting member 140 is a spring sheet, such as an arc-shaped spring sheet or a protruding spring sheet. The limiting member 140 prevents the limiting rotating shaft 130 from passing through by providing a certain elastic resistance as a preset force. When the external force is greater than the certain elastic resistance, the limiting rotating shaft 130 can pass through the slide groove 112 into the limiting groove 111, or detach from the support column 110 from the slide groove 112.

[0063] Exemplarily, as shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 , the stopper 140 is a ball plunger elastically embedded in the slide groove 112, that is, the stopper 140 includes a ball plunger. In this embodiment, the support column 110 is provided with a receiving groove and an elastic member such as a spring or a spring is provided in the receiving groove. The ball plunger is clamped in the receiving groove and abuts against the elastic member. The elastic member cooperates with the ball plunger to prevent the limited rotation shaft 130 from passing through by providing a certain elastic resistance as a preset force. When the external force is greater than the certain elastic resistance, the limited rotation shaft 130 can pass through the slide groove 112 into the limited groove 111, or detach from the support column 110 from the slide groove 112. The rest of the embodiments are similar and will not be described in detail. Such a design, on the one hand, provides appropriate resistance to prevent the limiting rotating shaft 130 from being too easily separated from the limiting groove 111 and the sliding groove 112, thereby causing the main shell 120 to be accidentally lost, thereby ensuring that the positions of the main shell 120 and the limiting rotating shaft 130 relative to the support column 110 are controlled; on the other hand, it has the advantages of simple structure and easy use. During the life cycle of the track assembly 200 and its track shell structure 100, it can be used for a long time without trouble, so it will not cause additional new system problems.

[0064] In one of the embodiments, as shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 , the slide 112 is provided with an outward-expanding opening 116 at one end thereof away from the limiting groove 111. The outward-expanding opening 116 is an opening that expands from the inside to the outside, so as to facilitate the removal of the main shell 120 and the limiting rotation shaft 130 from a larger angle, or the installation of the main shell 120 and the limiting rotation shaft 130. Exemplarily, the outward-expanding opening 116 has symmetrical inclined surfaces, and the maximum passing diameter H2 of the outward-expanding opening 116 is 1.5 to 2 times the height H1 of the slide 112. Such a structural design can provide a certain avoidance space and a larger movable environment for rotation when passing through the outward-expanding opening 116 when the main shell 120 is translated and placed, and is particularly suitable for use in highly integrated and narrow automated assembly line operation environments, whether for detection applications or transmission applications.

[0065] In order to provide a larger operating space for maintenance work, in one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 , the support column 110 has a symmetrical shape, the main housing 120 includes a first shell 121 and a second shell 122, and the number of the limit rotation shaft 130 is a pair; the first shell 121 and the second shell 122 are respectively movably disposed on the support column 110 through different limit rotation shafts 130; that is, the first shell 121 and the second shell 122 are respectively movably disposed on the support column 110 through different limit rotation shafts 130, that is, the first shell 121 is movably disposed on the support column 110 through one limit rotation shaft 130, and the second shell 122 is movably disposed on the support column 110 through another limit rotation shaft 130. Exemplarily, the first shell 121 and the second shell 122 are symmetrically disposed, for example, symmetrically disposed relative to the support column 110. Exemplarily, the first shell 121 is integrally provided with one of the position-limiting rotating shafts 130, and the second shell 122 is integrally provided with another of the position-limiting rotating shafts 130. With such a structural design, when the main shell 120 is opened for maintenance of the internal structure of the track, only the support column 110 of the track shell structure 100 remains on the track structure 210, while the main shell 120 and the position-limiting rotating shaft 130 are both removed. Moreover, since the first shell 121 and the second shell 122 are both removed, the area of ​​the track structure 210 previously in a closed environment that is exposed to the external environment is relatively increased, thereby increasing the operable space for maintenance work and greatly improving the convenience of maintaining the internal structure of the track.

[0066] Exemplarily, when the first shell 121 and the second shell 122 are both in a state of covering the track structure 210, the first shell 121 is tightly against the second shell 122 to achieve the closure of the track structure 210, that is, the track structure 210 is in a closed environment. Exemplarily, the first shell 121 and the second shell 122 are respectively provided with matching second magnetic edge portions, and when the first shell 121 and the second shell 122 are both in a state of covering the track structure 210, the two second magnetic edge portions are magnetically attracted to each other, so that the first shell 121 is tightly against the second shell 122, and the track structure 210 is closed.

[0067] In one embodiment, the track housing structure 100 further includes an interlocking connector 150, which is disposed under at least one of the first shell 121 and the second shell 122. When the limit rotation shaft 130 is in the lower limit area 114, the first shell 121 and the second shell 122 are fixed to each other through the interlocking connector 150. Exemplarily, the interlocking connector 150 is configured to separate the first shell 121 from the second shell 122 when the traction force exceeds a preset force threshold. Exemplarily, the interlocking connector 150 includes an elastic snap member and an elastic plunger member. Such a structural design is particularly suitable for the structure in which the main shell 120 is divided into the first shell 121 and the second shell 122 which are separated from each other. On the one hand, the first shell 121 and the second shell 122 can be separately set and used separately, which is conducive to opening the main shell 120 for maintenance of the internal structure of the track; on the other hand, the separate design of the first shell 121 and the second shell 122 has a relatively reliable connection relationship, thereby ensuring that the track structure 210 is in a relatively closed environment, which is not only free from external environmental pollution, but also can ensure that the external environment is not polluted; on the other hand, the first shell 121 and the second shell 122 can respectively realize the corresponding open or closed state at the upper limit area 113 or the lower limit area 114 of the corresponding position, and the limit rotation shaft 130 can maintain its own position under the action of gravity of the main shell 120, thereby realizing the limiting function of the limit rotation shaft 130 relative to the connecting area 115.

[0068] The track assembly 200 and the track shell structure 100 are further described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 10 . In one embodiment, the present application provides a track shell structure 100, which can be disposed above the track structure 210 and can therefore be referred to as a track upper shell. The track shell structure 100 can be used in automated laboratories to enclose a track for transporting samples to prevent contamination and ensure the quality of inspection. When the track shell structure 100 needs to be opened for maintenance due to a fault such as a card tray inside the track, the two operating modes of rotation opening and pull-out opening can be compatible, and the rotation opening and pull-out opening can be achieved, thereby solving the problem that the rotation opening shell is sometimes inconvenient to open due to limited rotation.

[0069] As an example, the track housing structure 100 includes a main housing 120 and a limit rotation shaft 130, and also includes a support column 110 and a limit member 140 used in conjunction with the main housing 120 to complete the function. In this embodiment, the limit member 140 is a ball plunger. The support column 110 is provided with a limit groove 111 designed to match the limit rotation shaft 130, and a slide groove 112 is also provided to realize the rotation and pull-out opening of the main housing 120.

[0070] As for the rotation opening function of the track housing structure 100 , an example is described as follows.

[0071] There are two notches on the limiting groove 111 that match the limiting rotation shaft 130, including an upper limiting notch and a lower limiting notch. The upper limiting notch is used as the upper limiting area 113, and the lower limiting notch is used as the lower limiting area 114. When the main shell 120 is closed, the limiting rotation shaft 130 is located in the lower limiting area 114. When the main shell 120 is rotated to open, the limiting rotation shaft 130 is limited to the upper limiting area 113; at the same time, in order to prevent the limiting rotation shaft 130 from sliding out of the limiting groove 111 during the rotation and opening process, a limiting member 140 is also provided to prevent the limiting rotation shaft 130 from sliding out in an uncontrolled state.

[0072] In this embodiment, the ball plunger can be replaced by other elastic mechanisms such as springs, or the limiting rotation shaft 130 or the limiting groove 111 can also be replaced by a method of increasing flexibility such as rubber coating or used as the limiting member 140.

[0073] Exemplarily, the width or height of the limit groove 111 is slightly larger than the diameter of the limit rotating shaft 130, so that the limit rotating shaft 130 will not slip out easily. At the same time, the limit member 140 is an elastic body. Under normal circumstances, the clearance formed by the limit member 140 and the limit groove 111 is smaller than the diameter of the limit rotating shaft 130, further ensuring that the limit rotating shaft 130 will not slip out of the limit groove 111 during the rotation and opening process.

[0074] The pull-out opening function of the track housing structure 100 is described as follows.

[0075] As described above, the width of the limit slot 111 is slightly larger than the diameter of the limit rotation shaft 130, and the limit member 140 is an elastic body. When the limit member 140 is pressed, it moves downward, and the gap formed with the limit slot 111 is larger than the diameter of the limit rotation shaft 130, so the limit rotation shaft 130 can slide out of the limit slot 111, and the main housing 120 is separated from the support column. The main housing 120 is opened for track maintenance.

[0076] When the maintenance is completed and the main housing 120 needs to be closed, the main housing 120 is placed horizontally along the limiting groove 111 , and the limiting rotating shaft 130 presses down the limiting member 140 to enter the lower limiting area 114 in the limiting groove 111 .

[0077] Such a design, by adding a lateral pulling method to open the track shell structure 100, enables the main shell 120 to have both rotation and lateral pulling opening methods, thereby solving the maintenance problem when the rotation of the main shell 120 of the track shell structure 100 is restricted.

[0078] It should be noted that other embodiments of the present application also include track shell structures, track components and automated assembly lines that can be implemented by combining the technical features in the above embodiments.

[0079] The technical features of the above-described embodiments may be arbitrarily combined. To make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-described embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0080] The above-described embodiments only express several implementation methods of the present application, and the descriptions thereof are relatively specific and detailed, but they cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be pointed out that, for a person of ordinary skill in the art, several variations and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present application, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the scope of patent protection of the present application shall be subject to the attached claims.

Claims

1. A track housing structure (100), characterized in that: It comprises a support column (110), a main body shell (120) and a position-limiting rotation shaft (130); The support column (110) is configured to be arranged on the track structure (210), the support column (110) is provided with a communicating limit groove (111) and a slide groove (112), and the limit groove (111) is provided with a communicating upper limit area (113), a connecting area (115) and a lower limit area (114); The main body shell (120) is connected to the position-limiting rotating shaft (130), the position-limiting rotating shaft (130) enters and exits the communication area (115) through the sliding groove (112), and the position-limiting rotating shaft (130) is movably arranged in the position-limiting groove (111); When the position-limiting rotating shaft (130) is in the lower position-limiting area (114), the main housing (120) is in a state of covering the track structure (210), and the position-limiting rotating shaft (130) maintains its position under the action of gravity of the main housing (120); When the position-limiting rotating shaft (130) is in the upper limit area (113), the main housing (120) is in a state where the track structure (210) is exposed, and the position-limiting rotating shaft (130) maintains its position under the gravity of the main housing (120).

2. The track housing structure (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a limiting member (140) protruding from the slide groove (112), wherein the limiting member (140) is configured to at least partially close the slide groove (112) to prevent the limiting rotation axis (130) from passing through, and to open the slide groove (112) when a force exceeding a preset force is applied.

3. The track housing structure (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that: The limiting member (140) comprises a rubber strip, a spring sheet, and a ball plunger elastically embedded in the slide groove (112).

4. The track housing structure (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sliding groove (112) is provided with an outwardly expanding opening (116) at one end thereof away from the limiting groove (111).

5. The track housing structure (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The support column (110) has a symmetrical shape, the main body shell (120) comprises a first shell (121) and a second shell (122), and the number of the position-limiting rotation shafts (130) is a pair; The first shell (121) and the second shell (122) are movably disposed on the support column (110) via different limiting rotation axes (130).

6. The track housing structure (100) according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes an interlocking connector (150), which is arranged under at least one of the first shell (121) and the second shell (122). When the limiting rotation axis (130) is in the lower limiting area (114), the first shell (121) and the second shell (122) are fixed to each other through the interlocking connector (150).

7. A track assembly (200), characterized in that: It comprises a track structure (210) and a track shell structure (100) as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 6; The support column (110) of the track shell structure (100) is arranged on the track structure (210), and the main body shell (120) of the track shell structure (100) is covered on the track structure (210).

8. The track assembly (200) according to claim 7, characterized in that: It also includes a side plate (220), wherein the side plate (220) cooperates with the main body shell (120) to cover the track structure (210).

9. An automated assembly line, characterized in that: It comprises a base and a track assembly (200) as claimed in any one of claims 7 to 8, wherein the track assembly (200) is arranged on the base.

10. The automated assembly line according to claim 9, characterized in that: It also includes a detection device arranged on the base, and the detection device is located beside the track component (200).

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