Semen incubator

Abstract

The invention relates to a semen incubator, and aims to overcome the defects of existing semen incubation equipment in the aspects of temperature control, operation convenience, multifunctionality and intelligent degree. Wherein the aluminum oxide ceramic heating sheet is mounted in the water bath kettle, generates heat through power supply of the power supply and is used for heating a semen sample; the single-chip microcomputer serves as a control center, receives signals of the temperature sensor and accurately adjusts the heating power, and intelligent control over the temperature is achieved. And the battery pack provides power for all electronic components, so that the portability and the flexibility of the equipment are ensured. In addition, the incubator further has the functions of a timer, an alarm and the like and can remind a user to take out a semen sample in time, and excessive incubation is avoided. The semen incubator disclosed by the invention has the advantages of efficient and accurate heating and temperature control, portability, easiness in operation, multifunction applicability, intelligence, automation, energy conservation, environment friendliness and the like, and a more efficient, convenient and accurate solution is provided for incubation of a semen sample.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of biological incubation, in particular to a semen incubator. Background Art

[0002] In reproductive medicine and laboratory research, incubation of semen samples is a crucial step. Traditional semen incubation methods often require staff to use tweezers to clamp the urine cup with semen into a water bath and then set a timer. This process is prone to accidents and contamination. These devices have many shortcomings in terms of temperature control, ease of operation, versatility, and intelligence.

[0003] With the continuous development of reproductive medicine and laboratory research, the requirements for semen incubation equipment are getting higher and higher. Researchers need a semen incubator that can accurately control temperature, is easy to operate, multifunctional and intelligent to meet different experimental needs and improve experimental efficiency and accuracy.

[0004] However, most of the existing semen incubation equipment on the market have problems such as single function, complex operation, and imprecise temperature control, which cannot meet the researchers' needs for efficient, convenient, and accurate incubation of semen samples. Therefore, a new semen incubator is developed to solve the problems existing in the prior art. Summary of the invention

[0005] In order to solve the problems of the prior art, the present invention provides a semen incubator. The device uses an alumina ceramic heating plate to achieve rapid heating, and achieves precise temperature regulation and intelligent operation through single-chip control. It also has the advantages of portability, versatility, energy saving and environmental protection, and provides a more efficient, convenient and accurate solution for the incubation of semen samples.

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention is implemented through the following technical solutions: a semen incubator, comprising:

[0007] A housing having an installation space formed therein for accommodating various functional components;

[0008] A water bath pot is arranged on the top of the shell and is used for adding water to perform water bath operation;

[0009] Alumina ceramic heating plate, installed in the water bath, generates heat through power supply, and is used to heat the semen sample;

[0010] A handle frame is arranged on the top of the shell to facilitate hand-held operation;

[0011] A small steamer is detachably arranged inside the water bath, and is used to hold the semen sample. The bottom of the steamer is in thermal contact with the alumina ceramic heating plate through water to achieve water bath heating;

[0012] The lid is detachably hinged to one side of the handle frame and is used to close the small steamer to prevent heat loss and external contamination;

[0013] The microcontroller, as the control center of the incubator, includes:

[0014] Output module, including power indicator, timer display and temperature indicator, used to display battery power, timing status and temperature information;

[0015] Input module, including power switch, temperature adjustment button and timer control button, used to control the incubator switch, adjust the heating temperature and set the timing time;

[0016] The temperature sensor is installed inside the small steamer to monitor the water temperature in real time and feed the temperature signal back to the microcontroller to adjust the heating power and maintain the water temperature within the set range.

[0017] In this embodiment, the workflow

[0018] Preparation stage:

[0019] Add an appropriate amount of water to the water bath to ensure that the water level covers the bottom of the small steamer, so that the small steamer and the alumina ceramic heating plate are in thermal contact through the water.

[0020] Place the urine cup containing semen in the water bath and make sure it is stable.

[0021] Close and lock the lid to prevent heat loss and external contamination.

[0022] Startup and setup phase:

[0023] Use the handle to hold the incubator and turn on the power switch. The power indicator light will light up, indicating that the incubator is powered on.

[0024] Use the temperature adjustment button to set the desired heating temperature. The temperature sensor will monitor the internal water temperature in real time and feed the temperature signal back to the microcontroller.

[0025] Use the timer control button to set the desired timing time. The timer display will show the current timing status.

[0026] Heating and incubation phase:

[0027] The alumina ceramic heating plate generates heat when powered by a power source and transfers the heat to the sample through the water in the water bath.

[0028] The temperature sensor continuously monitors the water temperature and feeds the temperature signal back to the MCU. The MCU adjusts the heating power based on the feedback temperature signal to maintain the water temperature within the set range.

[0029] The timer starts counting, and when the set time is reached, a prompt signal alarm will sound, indicating that the incubation process is completed.

[0030] Ending and extraction phase:

[0031] Turn off the power switch to disconnect the power supply.

[0032] Open the lid and take out the urine cup carefully to avoid burns.

[0033] Remove the semen sample from the urine cup for subsequent processing or analysis.

[0034] In a specific embodiment, a battery pack is installed inside the housing to provide power for all electronic components of the incubator;

[0035] The electrical input end of the battery pack is connected to a charging port, which is arranged outside the shell and is used to charge the battery pack.

[0036] In a specific embodiment, a staining jar may be placed inside the water bath to place a precisely preset sample to ensure that the sample is heated evenly.

[0037] In a specific embodiment, a hinge frame is fixedly connected to one side of the handle frame, a hinge plate is fixedly connected to one end of the cover, and the hinge frame and the hinge plate are hinged to each other via a rotating shaft.

[0038] In a specific implementation, the single chip microcomputer is electrically connected to the battery pack, the input end of the single chip microcomputer is electrically connected to the temperature sensor and the input module, and the output end of the single chip microcomputer is electrically connected to the output module.

[0039] In a specific embodiment, the power switch is arranged at the top of the handle frame, the temperature adjustment button and the temperature display light are arranged on one side of the shell, the power display light is arranged on the other side of the shell, and the timer control button and the timer display are arranged on one side of the handle frame.

[0040] In a specific embodiment, the alumina ceramic heating plate has a fast heating characteristic and can heat the water temperature to a set value in a short time.

[0041] In a specific implementation, the output end of the single chip microcomputer is also electrically connected to an alarm for regularly reminding the user, and the alarm is arranged inside the housing.

[0042] In a specific embodiment, a support base is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the inner wall of the water bath pot to support the dyeing tank. The alumina ceramic heating plate is a certain distance away from the bottom of the water bath pot so that it is located in the middle layer of the water after water is added, thereby increasing the contact area with the water and improving the heating efficiency.

[0043] In a specific embodiment, a stainless steel sheet is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the small steamer, air holes are provided on the outer wall of the small steamer, and a protective wall is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the small steamer. The height of the protective wall is higher than the height of the air holes to prevent water from sloshing violently into the steamer when moving.

[0044] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0045] 1. The present invention adopts an alumina ceramic heating plate, so that the incubator can achieve rapid temperature rise and heat the water temperature to a preset value in a short time, greatly improving the heating efficiency; the temperature sensor monitors the water temperature in the small steamer in real time and feeds back the signal to the single-chip microcomputer, which accurately adjusts the heating power according to the feedback signal to ensure that the water temperature is maintained within the set range, thereby achieving precise control of the incubation temperature of the semen sample, simplifying the operation, improving the efficiency, and avoiding sample contamination during operation;

[0046] 2. The overall design of the incubator is compact, and there is an installation space inside to accommodate various functional components, making the device small and easy to carry and move. The setting of the handle frame allows users to easily operate it by hand, and the lid is connected to the handle frame by a hinge, which is easy to open or close, improving the ease of use of the device;

[0047] 3. The staining jar can be placed inside the water bath. This design increases the versatility of the incubator, making it not only suitable for incubating semen samples, but also for other experiments or processing processes that require water bath heating. By adjusting the temperature adjustment button and the timer control button, users can flexibly set the incubation temperature and incubation time to meet different experimental needs;

[0048] 4. The single chip microcomputer is the control center, responsible for receiving the signal from the temperature sensor and controlling the heating power, thus realizing intelligent temperature control. The setting of the alarm enables the incubator to automatically send out a reminder signal when the preset time is reached, thus avoiding the problem of over-incubation caused by the user forgetting the time, and improving the accuracy and reliability of the experiment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0049] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall front structure of the present invention.

[0050] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the overall back structure of the present invention.

[0051] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the cover body connection structure of the present invention.

[0052] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the dyeing cylinder of the present invention.

[0053] Figure 5 It is a side structural schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0054] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a water bath pot, a steamer and a lid of the present invention.

[0055] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of a steamer of the present invention.

[0056] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the system structure of the present invention.

[0057] Fig. 9 It is a schematic diagram of the interior of the input module of the present invention.

[0058] Fig.10 It is a schematic diagram of the interior of the output module of the present invention.

[0059] Figures 1 to 10 In: 1. Shell; 11. Water bath; 111. Support seat; 12. Alumina ceramic heating plate; 2. Handle frame; 21. Articulated frame; 3. Battery pack; 31. Charging port; 4. Steamer; 41. Stainless steel sheet; 42. Air hole; 43. Protective wall; 5. Cover; 51. Hinge plate; 6. Dyeing jar; 7. Single chip microcomputer; 71. Output module; 711. Power indicator light; 712. Timer display; 713. Temperature indicator light; 72. Input module; 721. Power switch; 722. Temperature adjustment button; 723. Timer control button; 73. Temperature sensor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0060] The following will be combined with the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0061] like Figures 1 to 10The semen incubator shown in the figure comprises: a shell 1, which has an installation space formed inside for accommodating various functional components; a water bath 11, which is arranged on the top of the shell 1 and is used for adding water to perform water bath operation; an alumina ceramic heating plate 12, which is installed in the water bath 11 and generates heat through power supply for heating semen samples; a handle frame 2, which is arranged on the top of the shell 1 for easy hand-held operation; a small steamer 4, which is detachably arranged inside the water bath 11 and is used for holding semen samples, and its bottom is in thermal contact with the alumina ceramic heating plate 12 through water to achieve water bath heating; a cover 5, which is detachably hinged to one side of the handle frame 2 and is used to close the small steamer 4. The steamer 4 is used to prevent heat loss and external pollution; the single-chip computer 7, as the control center of the incubator, includes: an output module 71, including a power display light 711, a timer display 712 and a temperature display light 713, which are used to display battery power, timing status and temperature information; an input module 72, including a power switch 721, a temperature adjustment button 722 and a timer control button 723, which are used to control the switch of the incubator, adjust the heating temperature and set the timing time; a temperature sensor 73 is arranged inside the small steamer 4, and is used to monitor the water temperature in real time, and feed back the temperature signal to the single-chip computer 7 to adjust the heating power and maintain the water temperature within the set range.

[0062] A battery pack 3 is installed inside the housing 1 to provide power for all electronic components of the incubator; the electrical input end of the battery pack 3 is connected to a charging port 31, which is arranged outside the housing 1 and is used to charge the battery pack 3. A staining jar 6 can be placed inside the water bath 11 to place a precisely preset sample to ensure that the sample is heated evenly. A hinge frame 21 is fixedly connected to one side of the handle frame 2, and a hinge plate 51 is fixedly connected to one end of the cover 5. The hinge frame 21 and the hinge plate 51 are hinged to each other through a rotating shaft.

[0063] The single chip microcomputer 7 is electrically connected to the battery pack 3, the input end of the single chip microcomputer 7 is electrically connected to the temperature sensor 73 and the input module 72, and the output end of the single chip microcomputer 7 is electrically connected to the output module 71. The power switch 721 is arranged at the top of the handle frame 2, the temperature adjustment button 722 and the temperature display light 713 are arranged on one side of the housing 1, the power display light 711 is arranged on the other side of the housing 1, and the timer control button 723 and the timer display 712 are arranged on one side of the handle frame 2. The alumina ceramic heating plate 12 has a fast heating characteristic and can heat the water temperature to the set value in a short time. The output end of the single chip microcomputer 7 is also electrically connected to an alarm for regularly reminding the user, and the alarm is arranged inside the housing 1.

[0064] The bottom end of the inner wall of the water bath 11 is fixedly connected with a support base 111 for supporting the dyeing jar 6. The alumina ceramic heating plate 12 is at a certain distance from the bottom of the water bath 11 so that it is located in the middle layer of the water after water is added, thereby increasing the contact area with the water and improving the heating efficiency.

[0065] A stainless steel sheet 41 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the small steamer 4, an air hole 42 is arranged on the outer wall of the small steamer 4, and a protective wall 43 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the small steamer 4. The height of the protective wall 43 is higher than the height of the air hole 42, which is used to prevent water from sloshing violently into the steamer when moving.

[0066] The present invention relates to a semen incubator, which is designed to provide a portable, efficient and easy-to-operate device for the incubation process of semen. The following is a detailed description of the working principle of the semen incubator:

[0067] Battery Pack 3: The core power supply of the incubator is provided by the built-in battery pack 3, which can support the operation of all electronic components of the incubator. The battery pack 3 is connected to an external power source through a charging port 31 for convenient charging.

[0068] Power management: The single chip microcomputer 7 is responsible for the power management of the battery pack 3. Through the power indicator light 711 in the output module 71, the user can intuitively understand the battery power status and ensure timely charging.

[0069] Alumina ceramic heating plate 12: As a heating element, the alumina ceramic heating plate 12 has a fast heating characteristic and can heat the water in the water bath 11 to a preset temperature in a short time. Specifically, it can raise the temperature of 22°C water to 37°C in 9 minutes and 36 seconds. It is installed at the bottom of the water bath 11 and transfers heat to the semen sample in the small steamer 4 through water as a heat medium.

[0070] Temperature sensor 73: It is set inside the small steamer 4, monitors the water temperature in real time, and feeds back the temperature signal to the single chip microcomputer 7. The single chip microcomputer adjusts the heating power according to the feedback signal to ensure that the water temperature is maintained within the set range, thereby accurately controlling the incubation temperature of the semen sample.

[0071] Single chip microcomputer 7: As the control center of the incubator, the single chip microcomputer 7 receives signals from the temperature sensor 73 and the input module 72, processes them through internal algorithms, and controls the output module 71 to perform corresponding operations.

[0072] Output module 71: includes a power indicator light 711, a timer display 712 and a temperature indicator light 713, which are used to display battery power, timing status and temperature information respectively, providing an intuitive operation interface for users.

[0073] Input module 72: includes a power switch 721, a temperature adjustment button 722 and a timer control button 723. The user controls the incubator's switch, adjusts the heating temperature and sets the timing time through these buttons.

[0074] Alarm: The output end of the single chip computer 7 is also electrically connected to an alarm. When the incubation time reaches a preset value, the alarm emits a sound or light signal to remind the user to take out the semen sample in time to avoid over-incubation.

[0075] The handle frame 2 and the lid 5: The handle frame 2 is convenient for the user to hold and operate, and the lid 5 is connected to the handle frame 2 by a hinge, and can be easily opened or closed, and is used to seal the small steamer 4 to prevent heat loss and external pollution.

[0076] Staining jar 6: The staining jar 6 can be placed inside the water bath 11 to hold the semen sample and ensure that the sample is evenly heated. The design of the staining jar 6 increases the versatility of the incubator and is suitable for semen processing with different requirements.

[0077] In summary, the semen incubator provided by the present invention realizes accurate incubation and temperature control of semen samples through the comprehensive application of battery power supply, water bath heating, single-chip microcomputer control and alarm reminder functions, while improving the portability and convenience of operation of the device.

[0078] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A semen incubator, characterized in that: include: A housing (1) having an installation space formed therein for accommodating various functional components; A water bath pot (11), arranged on the top of the housing (1), for adding water to perform a water bath operation; An alumina ceramic heating plate (12) is installed in the water bath (11) and generates heat through power supply for heating the semen sample; A handle frame (2) is arranged on the top of the housing (1) to facilitate hand-held operation; A small steamer (4) is detachably arranged inside the water bath (11) and is used to hold the semen sample, and its bottom is in thermal contact with the alumina ceramic heating plate (12) through water to achieve water bath heating; A lid (5) is detachably hinged to one side of the handle frame (2) and is used to close the small steamer (4) to prevent heat loss and external contamination; The single chip microcomputer (7), serving as the control center of the incubator, comprises: An output module (71), comprising a power indicator light (711), a timer display (712) and a temperature indicator light (713), for displaying battery power, timing status and temperature information; An input module (72), including a power switch (721), a temperature adjustment button (722) and a timer control button (723), for controlling the incubator's switch, adjusting the heating temperature and setting the timing time; The temperature sensor (73) is arranged inside the small steamer (4) and is used to monitor the water temperature in real time and feed back the temperature signal to the single chip microcomputer (7) to adjust the heating power and maintain the water temperature within a set range.

2. A semen incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that: A battery pack (3) is installed inside the housing (1) to provide power for all electronic components of the incubator; The electrical input end of the battery pack (3) is connected to a charging port (31), which is arranged outside the housing (1) and is used to charge the battery pack (3).

3. A semen incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that: A dyeing jar (6) can be placed inside the water bath (11) to place a precisely preset sample to ensure that the sample is evenly heated.

4. A semen incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that: A hinge frame (21) is fixedly connected to one side of the handle frame (2), a hinge plate (51) is fixedly connected to one end of the cover (5), and the hinge frame (21) and the hinge plate (51) are hinged to each other via a rotating shaft.

5. A semen incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The single-chip computer (7) is electrically connected to the battery pack (3); the input end of the single-chip computer (7) is electrically connected to a temperature sensor (73) and an input module (72); and the output end of the single-chip computer (7) is electrically connected to an output module (71).

6. A semen incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power switch (721) is arranged at the top of the handle frame (2), the temperature adjustment button (722) and the temperature display light (713) are arranged on one side of the shell (1), the power display light (711) is arranged on the other side of the shell (1), and the timer control button (723) and the timer display (712) are arranged on one side of the handle frame (2).

7. A semen incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The alumina ceramic heating plate (12) has a rapid temperature rise characteristic and can heat the water temperature to a set value in a short time.

8. A semen incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The output end of the single chip computer (7) is also electrically connected to an alarm for regularly reminding the user, and the alarm is arranged inside the housing (1).

9. A semen incubator according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom end of the inner wall of the water bath (11) is fixedly connected to a support seat (111) for supporting the dyeing vat (6); the alumina ceramic heating plate (12) is located at a certain distance from the bottom of the water bath (11) so that it is located in the middle layer of the water after water is added, thereby increasing the contact area with the water and improving the heating efficiency.

10. A semen incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that: A stainless steel sheet (41) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the small steamer (4), an air hole (42) is provided on the outer wall of the small steamer (4), and a protective wall (43) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the small steamer (4), wherein the height of the protective wall (43) is higher than the height of the air hole (42) and is used to prevent water from violently sloshing into the steamer when it is moved.

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