Automatic labeling and directional distribution device for sample tubes

By designing the automatic labeling and distribution distribution device for sample tubes, and using the combined structure of the drum working cavity and rotating drum, the bidirectional tube and bidirectional distribution of sample tubes are realized, solving the problem of waste of space and inconsistent labeling in traditional equipment, and improving the accuracy and efficiency of labeling.

CN119611936AActive Publication Date: 2025-03-14AMEROM SCI CO LTD +1

Patent Information

Application Number
CN202510154904.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-12
Publication Date
2025-03-14
Estimated Expiration
2045-02-12

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The automatic labeling and distribution device of traditional sample tube automatic pipe preparation equipment has problems such as wasting space and excessive equipment size, which leads to inconvenient fixation of the sample tube and is prone to inconsistent labeling, which affects the identification of subsequent inspection equipment.

Method used

A sample tube automatic labeling and distribution distribution device is designed, and a combination structure of the drum working cavity and rotating drum is adopted to realize the bidirectional tube and bidirectional distribution of the sample tube. At the same time, the accuracy and efficiency of labeling are ensured through the rotating labeling mechanism and the limiting mechanism.

Benefits of technology

The two-way tube attaching and bidirectional distribution of sample tubes is realized, which saves space, improves the accuracy and efficiency of labeling, and avoids misdiagnosis and medical accidents caused by inconsistent labeling.

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Abstract

The invention discloses an automatic labeling and directional distribution device for sample tubes, which comprises a rack mounted in sample tube preparation equipment, and further comprises a working cavity, an upper notch groove is formed between the upper parts of two groups of arc-shaped plates at intervals, a lower notch groove is formed between the lower parts of the two groups of arc-shaped plates at intervals, and arc doors are rotationally arranged on the two groups of arc-shaped plates; a rotary drum wheel is rotationally arranged in the roller working cavity, and pipe clamping grooves are symmetrically formed in the two ends of the rotary drum wheel in the length direction; one end of the sample tube conveying rail is located in the lower open groove, and a rotating drum wheel is rotationally arranged on the rack; a rotary labeling mechanism is arranged at the position, located at the upper open groove, of the rack and comprises a fixed pasting rod, a rotary roller shaft and a photosensitive induction mechanism, the fixed pasting rod and the rotary roller shaft are rotationally arranged above the upper open groove, and the photosensitive induction mechanism is arranged in the middle of the rotary roller shaft; the rack is further provided with a limiting mechanism used for limiting the sample tubes to be located at the label pasting positions. The sample tubes can be accurately and efficiently subjected to automatic labeling and distribution treatment in different directions.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the medical field, and in particular to an automatic labeling and directional dispensing device for sample tubes. Background Art

[0002] In traditional blood collection activities, the patient's name, barcode, blood test items and other information are usually handwritten by medical staff on the label, or a self-adhesive barcode containing the patient's information is pre-printed and then manually pasted on the disposable sample tube. Not only is the work intensity high and the efficiency low, but it is also easy to cause the patient's information to be unclear due to skewed attachment, wrinkles, etc., resulting in the inconsistency between the label and the sample tube when the medical staff reads the label information. The inconsistent labeling makes the subsequent testing equipment unable to recognize it. If misdiagnosis occurs, it will cause medical accidents and cause great harm. To solve this problem, more and more medical institutions are using automatic sample tube preparation equipment to help automatically select sample tubes, print and paste labels, and then distribute them to medical staff for sampling.

[0003] Common automatic labeling and dispensing devices of sample tube automatic preparation equipment all use vertical labeling to save space. This labeling mode generally requires sample tubes to be oriented vertically upward, which makes it inconvenient to add sample tubes in a fixed direction in the tube bin. Some horizontal labeling methods can achieve two-way labeling and two-way dispensing of sample tubes, but they waste a lot of space, resulting in a small space left for the tube bin or the finished device being too large. Summary of the invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a sample tube automatic labeling and directional dispensing device, which can realize two-way tube labeling and two-way tube dispensing and save space greatly, so as to solve the above technical problems.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: an automatic labeling and directional dispensing device for sample tubes, comprising a frame installed inside a sample tube preparation device, a roller working chamber fixed on the frame, the roller working chamber consisting of two groups of symmetrically arranged arc plates, an upper slot formed at the upper interval between the two groups of arc plates, and a lower slot formed at the lower interval between the two groups of arc plates, and arc doors rotatably provided on the two groups of arc plates; A rotating drum is provided in the working chamber of the drum, and pipe clamping grooves are symmetrically provided at both ends of the rotating drum in the length direction; A sample tube conveying track is provided on one side of the frame, one end of which is located in the lower slot, and a rotating drum wheel is rotatably arranged inside the working chamber of the drum; A rotating labeling mechanism is provided on the frame at the upper slot position, and the rotating labeling mechanism includes a fixed pasting rod, a rotating roller shaft, and a light-sensitive sensing mechanism. The fixed pasting rod and the rotating roller shaft are both rotatably arranged above the upper slot, and the light-sensitive sensing mechanism is arranged in the middle of the rotating roller shaft. The frame is also provided with a limiting mechanism for limiting the sample tube to be in the label pasting position.

[0006] Preferably, the limiting mechanism comprises a limiting rod, a guide rod and a limiting slide plate, the limiting slide plates are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the limiting rod, the limiting slide plates are slidably arranged on the limiting rod and the guide rod, and the frame is further provided with a limiting motor for driving the two groups of limiting slide plates to slide toward one side closer to or away from each other; One end of the limiting slide is connected to the limiting rod, and the other end extends into the upper slot. In the initial state, the limiting slide is located on both sides of the rotating drum and will not limit the rotation of the rotating drum in the working chamber of the drum. After the rotating drum rotates to a group of tube clamping grooves located in the upper slot, the limiting slides on both sides slide toward the side close to each other to position the sample tube.

[0007] Preferably, two groups of the limit motors are provided, and pulleys are rotatably provided on both sides of the frame. Drive belts are connected between the output ends of the two groups of limit motors and the pulleys respectively, and one end of the limit slide plate is fixedly connected to the transmission belt.

[0008] Preferably, a first driven silicone roller is provided in the middle of the fixed pasting rod, and a silicone ring is provided in the middle of the rotating roller shaft.

[0009] Preferably, the photosensor mechanism comprises a metal fixing rod and a photosensor, the metal fixing rod and the limiting rod are arranged in parallel, the photosensor is arranged in the middle of the fixing rod, the sensing head of the photosensor is directly opposite to the upper slot position, and the rear end of the photosensor is connected to an amplifier.

[0010] Preferably, the rotating drums are provided in multiple groups and are all arranged in an aligned manner. The rotating drums are arranged coaxially with the working chamber of the drum and a gap is left between the rotating drums and the inner wall of the arc plate.

[0011] Preferably, the frame is provided with a positioning pushing mechanism on the outer side of the arc plate on one side, the positioning pushing mechanism includes two groups of metal pushing plates forming an open hook angle toward the working cavity of the drum, the metal pushing plates are rotatably arranged on the frame, and the arc surface of the working cavity of the drum is opposite to the position of the metal pushing plates of the positioning pushing mechanism, respectively, and the metal pushing plates can rotate through the arc notches from the outside of the working cavity of the drum to the inside of the cavity, and a spacing is left between the two groups of metal pushing plates, and the lower ends of the metal pushing plates are respectively equipped with second driven silicone rollers, and the metal pushing plates rotate and drive the second driven silicone rollers to move into the upper grooves.

[0012] Preferably, sample tube release mechanisms are symmetrically provided on the left and right sides of the drum working chamber, and the sample tube release mechanisms include a door opening rod, a guide bar and an arc door motor for driving the door opening rod to rotate. Guide grooves for sliding of the door opening rod are provided on both sides of the frame, and the connecting rod is fixed to the bottom end of the arc door. The frame is provided with a sample tube discharge slide below the arc door.

[0013] Preferably, observation holes are provided on the surfaces of the arc-shaped plate and the arc door of the drum working chamber.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: A sample tube conveying track is provided, a drum working chamber is provided, a rotating drum is rotatably provided in the drum working chamber, an upper groove and a lower groove are provided on the upper and lower sides of the drum working chamber respectively, and tube clamping grooves are provided at both ends of the length direction of the rotating drum. Through the rotation of the rotating drum, the sample tube entering the lower groove from the sample tube conveying track can be continuously conveyed to the upper groove, and labeled through the rotating labeling mechanism, thereby realizing accurate and efficient automatic labeling and directional distribution processing of the sample tubes. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings required for describing the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other accompanying drawings can be obtained based on these accompanying drawings without paying creative work.

[0016] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating the present invention with a rotating drum highlighted; Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention highlighting the light-sensitive sensing mechanism; Figure 3 It is a structural diagram highlighting the sample tube conveying track of the present invention.

[0017] In the accompanying drawings, the components represented by the reference numerals are listed as follows: 1. Drum working chamber; 1-1. Arc plate; 1-2. Frame; 1-3-1. Upper notch; 1-3-2. Lower notch; 1-4. Arc notch; 2-2. Drum motor; 2-3. Rotating drum; 2-4-1. Pipe clamping slot; 3. Positioning and pushing mechanism; 3-1. Metal pushing sheet; 3-2. Second driven silicone roller; 3-3. Pushing motor; 3-4. Metal rod; 4. Rotating labeling mechanism; 4-1. Fixed sticking rod; 4-1-1. First driven silicone roller; 4-2. Rotating roller; 4-2-1. Silicone ring; 4-3. Roller motor; 4-4. Limiting mechanism; 4-4-1 , limit rod; 4-4-2, guide rod; 4-4-3, limit slide plate; 4-4-4, limit motor; 4-4-5, sliding ring; 4-4-6, driving belt; 4-4-7, pulley; 4-5, photosensor mechanism; 4-5-1, photosensor; 4-5-2, metal fixing rod; 4-5-3, amplifier; 5, sample tube release mechanism; 5-2, arc door; 5-4, arc door motor; 5-6, sample tube discharge slide; 5-7, guide strip; 5-8, door opening rod; 5-9, guide groove; 6-1, sample tube conveying track; 6-2, track motor; 6-3, side baffle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The following will be combined with the drawings in 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 creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0019] See also Figure 1-3The present invention provides a technical solution: an automatic labeling and directional dispensing device for sample tubes, comprising a rack 1-2 installed inside a sample tube preparation device, the automatic labeling and directional dispensing device for sample tubes is fixedly installed inside the sample tube device through the rack 1-2, a drum working chamber 1 is fixed on the rack 1-2, the drum working chamber 1 is composed of two groups of symmetrically arranged arc plates 1-1, the upper part of the two groups of arc plates 1-1 is spaced to form an upper slot 1-3-1, and the lower part is spaced to form a lower slot 1-3-2, and the two groups of arc plates 1-1 are also rotatably provided with an arc door 5-2; a rotating drum 2-3 is rotatably provided in the drum working chamber 1, and tube clamping grooves 2-4-1 are symmetrically provided at both ends of the rotating drum 2-3 in the length direction; one side of the rack 1-2 is provided There is a sample tube conveying track 6-1, wherein the sample tube conveying track 6-1 conveys the sample tube by belt conveying. A track motor 6-2 for driving the belt to rotate is arranged on the frame 1-2. One end of the sample tube conveying track 6-1 is located in the lower slot 1-3-2. The frame 1-2 is provided with side baffles 6-3 on both sides of the belt to ensure that the sample tube enters the lower slot 1-3-2 in a vertical state. The rotating drum wheel 2-3 is rotatably arranged inside the drum working chamber 1. One end of the sample conveying track is used to connect with the cabin discharge port of the sample tube equipment. After the sample tube is conveyed to the lower slot 1-3-2, the rotating drum wheel 2-3 rotates and brings the sample tube at the lower slot 1-3-2 to the upper slot 1-3-1 through the tube clamping slot 2-4-1 for labeling. The frame 1-2 is provided with a rotary labeling mechanism 4 at the position of the upper slot 1-3-1, and the rotary labeling mechanism 4 includes a fixed pasting rod 4-1, a rotating roller 4-2, and a light-sensitive sensing mechanism 4-5. The fixed pasting rod 4-1 and the rotating roller 4-2 are both rotatably arranged above the upper slot 1-3-1. After the sample tube is transported to the upper slot 1-3-1, the fixed pasting rod and the rotating roller 4-2 are attached to the sample tube and rotate together, so that the label is attached to the sample tube (wherein the label is printed by a printing device and transported to the position of the upper slot 1-3-1, and the printing device is the prior art). The light-sensitive sensing mechanism 4-5 is arranged in the middle of the rotating roller 4-2. The frame 1-2 is also provided with a limiting mechanism 4-4 for limiting the sample tube to be in the label pasting position, wherein the limiting mechanism 4-4 is used to limit the sample tube to the middle position, so that the sample tube is in the label pasting position during printing.

[0020] Specifically, the limiting mechanism 4-4 includes a limiting rod 4-4-1, a guide rod 4-4-2 and a limiting slide 4-4-3. The limiting slides 4-4-3 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the limiting rod 4-4-1. The limiting slide 4-4-3 is connected to the limiting rod 4-4-1 through a sliding ring 4-4-5 and is slidably arranged on the limiting rod 4-4-1 and the guide rod 4-4-2 through the sliding ring 4-4-5. The frame 1-2 is also provided with a limiting motor 4-4-4 for driving the two groups of limiting slides 4-4-3 to slide toward or away from each other. One end of the limiting slide 4-4-3 is connected to the limiting rod 4-4-1, and the other end extends into the upper slot 1-3-1. The limiting slide 4-4-3 is initially located on both sides of the rotating drum 2-3 and will not limit the rotation of the rotating drum 2-3 in the drum working chamber 1. After the rotating drum 2-3 rotates to a position where a group of tube clamping grooves 2-4-1 are located in the upper slot 1-3-1, the limiting slides 4-4-3 on both sides slide toward the side close to each other to position the sample tube so that the sample tube is located in the middle position.

[0021] Specifically, two groups of limit motors 4-4-4 are arranged, and pulleys 4-4-7 are rotatably arranged on both sides of the frame 1-2. A driving belt 4-4-6 is connected between the output ends of the two groups of limit motors 4-4-4 and the pulleys 4-4-7 respectively. One end of the limit slide 4-4-3 is fixedly connected to the transmission belt. The movement of the transmission belt will drive the limit slide 4-4-3 to slide on the limit rod 4-4-1.

[0022] Specifically, a first driven silicone roller 4-1-1 is provided in the middle of the fixed pasting rod 4-1, a silicone ring 4-2-1 is provided in the middle of the rotating roller 4-2, and a roller motor 4-3 is provided on the frame 1-2. The roller motor 4-3 is connected to the rotating roller 4-2 by a belt. The roller motor 4-3 drives the rotating roller 4-2 to rotate, and the first driven silicone roller 4-1-1 and the silicone ring 4-2-1 jointly drive the sample tube to be labeled. The materials of the first driven silicone roller 4-1-1 and the silicone ring 4-2-1 can avoid damage to the sample tube and increase the friction on the sample tube.

[0023] Specifically, the photosensor mechanism 4-5 includes a metal fixing rod 4-5-2 and a photosensor 4-5-1. The metal fixing rod 4-5-2 is arranged in parallel with the limit rod 4-4-1. The photosensor 4-5-1 is arranged in the middle of the fixing rod. The sensing head of the photosensor 4-5-1 is directly opposite to the position of the upper slot 1-3-1. The rear end of the photosensor 4-5-1 is connected to an amplifier 4-5-3. The photosensor 4-5-1 can sense whether a sample tube enters the upper slot 1-3-1, and provide a signal to the printer to determine whether to print and output a label.

[0024] Specifically, there are multiple groups of rotating drum wheels 2-3 and they are all aligned. The rotating drum wheels 2-3 are coaxially arranged with the drum working chamber 1 and have a gap with the inner wall of the arc plate 1-1. A fourth motor is arranged on the frame 1-2 to drive the rotating drum wheels 2-3 to rotate, wherein the spacing between two adjacent groups of rotating drum wheels 2-3 is smaller than the length of the sample tube, thereby ensuring that the sample tube can be transferred.

[0025] In order to lift the sample tube when it enters the upper groove 1-3-1 and make the sample tube fit the first driven silicone roller 4-1-1 and the silicone ring 4-2-1, the frame 1-2 is located on the outer side of the arc plate 1-1 and is provided with a positioning and pushing mechanism 3, the positioning and pushing mechanism 3 includes two groups of metal pushing sheets 3-1 forming an open hook angle toward the working chamber 1 of the drum, the positioning and pushing mechanism 3 is composed of two metal pushing sheets 3-1 and a metal rod 3-4 forming an open hook angle toward the working chamber 1 of the drum, one end of the metal pushing sheet 3-1 is riveted to the metal rod 3-4, one end of the metal rod 3-4 is suspended, and the other end is fixedly connected to the pushing motor 3-3, and the pushing motor 3-3 can be started to drive the metal rod 3-4 to rotate, thereby driving the metal pushing sheet 3-1 to rotate into the working chamber 1 of the drum, and the working chamber of the drum The arc surface of 1 is opposite to the metal pushing sheet 3-1 of the positioning pushing mechanism 3, and an arc notch 1-4 is respectively opened for the metal pushing sheet 3-1 to rotate into the drum working chamber 1. The metal pushing sheet 3-1 can rotate through the arc notch 1-4 from the outside of the drum working chamber 1 to the inside of the chamber. A gap is left between the two groups of metal pushing sheets 3-1. The two groups of metal pushing sheets 3-1 can respectively pass through the gap between the two adjacent groups of rotating drum wheels 2-3 and reach the position of the upper notch 1-3-1. The lower ends of the metal pushing sheets 3-1 are respectively equipped with second driven silicone rollers 3-2. The metal pushing sheets 3-1 rotate and drive the second driven silicone rollers 3-2 to move into the upper notch 1-3-1 to lift the sample tube, so that the sample tube fits the first driven silicone roller 4-1-1 and the silicone ring 4-2-1.

[0026] Specifically, 5 is symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the drum working chamber 1, 5 includes a door opening rod 5-8, a guide bar 5-7 and an arc door motor 5-4 for driving the door opening rod 5-8 to rotate, and guide grooves 5-9 for sliding the door opening rod 5-8 are arranged on both sides of the frame 1-2. The connecting rod is fixed to the bottom end of the arc door 5-2. The frame 1-2 is provided with a sample tube discharge slide 5-6 below the arc door 5-2. After the sample tube is labeled, it can be transferred to the arc doors 5-2 on both sides by rotating the drum wheel 2-3. Position, open the arc door 5-2 through the arc door motor 5-4, and the sample tube in the tube clamping slot 2-4-1 will slide out from the sample tube discharge slide 5-6, and a collection box can be placed at the bottom of the sample tube discharge slide 5-6 to collect the sample tube. It should be noted that: the arc door 5-2 is located in the middle and lower position of the arc plate 1-1, and the tube clamping slot 2-4-1 of the rotating drum 2-3 is opposite to the arc door 5-2, and the sample tube on the rotating drum 2-3 will automatically fall out.

[0027] Specifically, observation holes are provided on the surfaces of the arc plate 1 - 1 and the arc door 5 - 2 of the drum working chamber 1 , so as to facilitate observation of the internal conditions of the equipment.

[0028] When the device is in use, the sample tube falls from the tube storage bin (internal structure of the sample tube preparation device) into the sample tube track, and the sample tube track transports the sample tube to the lower slot 1-3-2 (a group of tube clamping slots 2-4-1 of the rotating drum 2-3 is also located at the lower slot 1-3-2 position in the initial state), and the sample tube also enters the tube clamping slot 2-4-1 of the rotating drum 2-3. The rotating drum 2-3, driven by the drum motor 2-2, moves upward with the sample tube through the tube clamping slot 2-4-1 along the inner wall of the drum working chamber 1 until the sample tube is brought to The rotating drum 2-3 stops after reaching the upper groove 1-3-1. At this time, the tube clamping groove 2-4-1 under the rotating drum 2-3 is located at the lower groove 1-3-2 position, and the sample tube can be continuously transported to the lower groove 1-3-2 (i.e. the lower groove 1-3-2 position of the rotating drum 2-3) through the sample tube track. After the sample tube is brought to the upper groove 1-3-1 position by the rotating drum 2-3, the limiting slide 4-4-3 of the limiting mechanism 4-4 is driven by the limiting motor 4-4-4 to slide from the outside to the inside until it contacts the head and tail ends of the sample tube, so that the sample tube is located in the middle position. Driven by the push motor 3-3, the positioning push mechanism 3 moves from outside to inside through the arc-shaped notch 1-4 on the surface of the roller working chamber 1. The second driven silicone roller 3-2 at the end of the metal push plate 3-1 touches the sample tube from below and lifts it from the upper notch 1-3-1, moves it out of the roller working chamber 1 and into the upper sample tube pasting position. After the sample tube touches the first driven silicone roller 4-1-1 of the fixed pasting rod 4-1 of the rotating labeling mechanism 4 and the silicone ring 4-2-1 of the rotating roller shaft 4-2, the fixed pasting rod 4-1, the rotating roller shaft 4-2, and the rollers of the metal push plate 3-1 embrace the sample tube from the top, middle and bottom planes. The rotating roller 4-2 of the rotating labeling mechanism 4 starts to rotate under the drive of the roller motor 4-3, and the sample tube is driven to rotate between the first driven silicone roller 4-1-1 of the fixed pasting rod 4-1, the silicone fixing ring of the rotating roller 4-2, and the second driven silicone roller 3-2 of the metal pushing sheet 3-1. The photosensitive sensor 4-5-1 starts to find a suitable pasting position for the sample tube. The printing module of the sample tube preparation system prints the label paper and sends it to the pasting position through the label guide plate. The glued surface of the label contacts the sample tube. Through the rotation of the sample tube and the extrusion of the silicone contact surface, the label is well attached to the surface of the sample tube.

[0029] After the sample tube is labeled, the rotating roller 4-2 of the rotating labeling mechanism 4 stops rotating, and the limiting slide 4-4-3 of the limiting mechanism 4-4 slides from the inside to the outside under the drive of the limiting motor 4-4-4, away from the head and tail ends of the sample tube. Under the drive of the pushing motor 3-3, the second driven silicone roller 3-2 of the two metal pushing plates 3-1 of the positioning pushing mechanism 3 releases the squeeze on the sample tube, and the metal pushing plate 3-1 retreats downward from the bottom of the sample tube pasting position into the drum working chamber 1, and the sample tube falls back to the tube clamping groove 2-4-1 of the rotating drum wheel 2-3, and the metal pushing plate 3-1 continues to move outward from the inside of the drum working chamber 1 through the arc-shaped notch 1-4 on the surface of the drum working chamber 1, and retreats to the standby position.

[0030] The sample tube printing and labeling module rotates left or right by degrees under the drive of the drum motor 2-2 according to the direction instruction of the upper system. The sample tube embedded in the tube clamping slot 2-4-1 of the rotating drum wheel 2-3 rotates to the lower left or lower right by degrees along the inner wall of the drum working chamber 1 under the drive of the rotating drum wheel 2-3 and stops. The sample tube with the label in the slot slides to the inner wall of the arc door 5-2. According to the instruction of the upper system in the same direction, the arc door motor 5-4 on the left or right side of the drum working chamber 1 drives the door opening rod 5-8 to lift the arc door 5-2 on the corresponding side upward along the outer wall surface of the drum working chamber 1 to expose the door opening. Due to the loss of the support of the inner wall of the arc door 5-2, the labeled sample tube slides downward and outward from the tube clamping slot 2-4-1 to the sample tube discharge landslide under the action of gravity, and rolls down along the discharge landslide to the external tray.

[0031] In the description of the present invention, it is necessary to understand that the terms "coaxial", "bottom", "one end", "top", "middle", "the other end", "upper", "one side", "top", "inside", "front", "center", "both ends" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the drawings, which are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0032] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly stipulated and limited, the terms such as "installation", "setting", "connection", "fixation" and "screw-on" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral one; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. Unless otherwise clearly defined, ordinary technicians in this field can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0033] While embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A device for automatic labeling and dispensing of sample tubes, characterized in that: The invention comprises a frame (1-2) installed inside a sample tube preparation device, a roller working chamber (1) being fixed on the frame (1-2), the roller working chamber (1) being composed of two groups of symmetrically arranged arc-shaped plates (1-1), an upper slot (1-3-1) being formed at the upper part of the two groups of arc-shaped plates (1-1), and a lower slot (1-3-2) being formed at the lower part of the two groups of arc-shaped plates (1-1), and arc doors (5-2) being rotatably provided on both groups of arc-shaped plates (1-1); A rotating drum (2-3) is rotatably provided in the drum working chamber (1), and pipe clamping grooves (2-4-1) are symmetrically provided at two ends of the rotating drum (2-3) in the length direction; A sample tube conveying track (6-1) is provided on one side of the frame (1-2); one end of the sample tube conveying track (6-1) is located in the lower slot (1-3-2); and the rotating drum wheel (2-3) is rotatably disposed inside the drum working chamber (1); A rotating labeling mechanism (4) is provided on the frame (1-2) at the position of the upper slot (1-3-1). The rotating labeling mechanism (4) comprises a fixed pasting rod (4-1), a rotating roller shaft (4-2), and a light-sensitive sensing mechanism (4-5). The fixed pasting rod (4-1) and the rotating roller shaft (4-2) are both rotatably arranged above the upper slot (1-3-1). The light-sensitive sensing mechanism (4-5) is arranged in the middle of the rotating roller shaft (4-2). The frame (1-2) is also provided with a limiting mechanism (4-4) for limiting the sample tube to be in a label pasting position.

2. The automatic labeling and directional dispensing device for sample tubes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting mechanism (4-4) comprises a limiting rod (4-4-1), a guide rod (4-4-2) and a limiting slide plate (4-4-3); the limiting slide plates (4-4-3) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the limiting rod (4-4-1); the limiting slide plates (4-4-3) are slidably arranged on the limiting rod (4-4-1) and the guide rod (4-4-2); and the frame (1-2) is further provided with a limiting motor (4-4-4) for driving the two groups of limiting slide plates (4-4-3) to slide towards a side close to or away from each other; One end of the limiting slide plate (4-4-3) is connected to the limiting rod (4-4-1), and the other end extends into the upper slot (1-3-1). In an initial state, the limiting slide plates (4-4-3) are located on both sides of the rotating drum (2-3) and will not limit the rotating drum (2-3) from rotating in the drum working chamber (1). After the rotating drum (2-3) rotates to a position where a group of tube clamping grooves (2-4-1) are located in the upper slot (1-3-1), the limiting slide plates (4-4-3) on both sides slide toward a side close to each other to position the sample tube.

3. The automatic labeling and directional dispensing device for sample tubes according to claim 2, characterized in that: Two groups of the limit motors (4-4-4) are provided, and pulleys (4-4-7) are rotatably provided on both sides of the frame (1-2). Drive belts (4-4-6) are connected between the output ends of the two groups of limit motors (4-4-4) and the pulleys (4-4-7), and one end of the limit slide plate (4-4-3) is fixedly connected to the drive belt (4-4-6).

4. The automatic labeling and directional dispensing device for sample tubes according to claim 2, characterized in that: A first driven silicone roller (4-1-1) is provided in the middle of the fixed sticking rod (4-1), and a silicone ring (4-2-1) is provided in the middle of the rotating roller shaft (4-2).

5. The automatic labeling and directional dispensing device for sample tubes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The light-sensitive sensor mechanism (4-5) comprises a metal fixing rod (4-5-2) and a light-sensitive sensor (4-5-1); the metal fixing rod (4-5-2) and the limit rod (4-4-1) are arranged in parallel; the light-sensitive sensor (4-5-1) is arranged in the middle of the fixing rod; the sensing head of the light-sensitive sensor (4-5-1) is directly opposite to the position of the upper slot (1-3-1); and the rear end of the light-sensitive sensor (4-5-1) is connected to an amplifier (4-5-3).

6. The automatic labeling and directional dispensing device for sample tubes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating drums (2-3) are arranged in multiple groups and are all arranged in an aligned manner. The rotating drums (2-3) are arranged coaxially with the drum working chamber (1) and a gap is left between the rotating drums (2-3) and the inner wall of the arc-shaped plate (1-1).

7. The automatic labeling and directional dispensing device for sample tubes according to claim 6, characterized in that: The frame (1-2) is provided with a positioning pushing mechanism (3) on the outside of the arc-shaped plate (1-1) on one side. The positioning pushing mechanism (3) comprises two groups of metal pushing plates (3-1) and metal rods (3-4) which form an open hook angle in the direction of the drum working chamber (1). The two groups of metal pushing plates (3-1) are symmetrically arranged. One end of the metal pushing plate (3-1) is riveted to the metal rod (3-4) and the other end is a free end. One end of the metal rod (3-4) is suspended in the air and the other end is fixedly connected to a pushing motor (3-3). When the pushing motor (3-3) is started, it can drive the metal rod (3-4) rotates and drives the metal push sheet (3-1) to rotate into the roller working chamber (1), and arc-shaped slots (1-4) for the metal push sheet (3-1) to rotate are respectively opened at the arc surface of the roller working chamber (1) facing the position of the push sheet of the positioning push mechanism (3), and a gap is left between the two groups of push sheets. A second driven silicone roller (3-2) is rotatably arranged at one end of the metal push sheet (3-1) away from the metal rod (3-4), and the metal push sheet (3-1) rotates and drives the second driven silicone roller (3-2) to move into the upper slot (1-3-1).

8. The automatic labeling and directional dispensing device for sample tubes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left and right sides of the drum working chamber (1) are symmetrically provided with sample tube release mechanisms, the sample tube release mechanisms comprising a door opening rod (5-8), a guide bar (5-7) and an arc door motor (5-4) for driving the door opening rod (5-8) to rotate; guide grooves (5-9) for sliding the door opening rod (5-8) are provided on both sides of the frame (1-2); a connecting rod is fixed to the bottom end of the arc door (5-2); and a sample tube discharge slideway (5-6) is provided on the frame (1-2) below the arc door (5-2).

9. The automatic labeling and directional dispensing device for sample tubes according to claim 1, characterized in that: Observation holes are provided on the surfaces of the arc-shaped plate (1-1) and the arc door (5-2) of the drum working chamber (1).

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