Sample frame circulating assembly and assembly line system

Abstract

The invention discloses a circulation assembly of a sample frame and an assembly line system.The circulation assembly of the sample frame comprises a first sample frame module, a second sample frame module, a conveying assembly and a processor, and the processor is used for controlling the sample frame to unload a detected sample pipe in the first sample frame module; and controlling the sample frame to load the sample tube to be detected in the second sample frame module. The first sample frame module and the second sample frame module are arranged to automatically unload and load the sample tubes, so that automatic transportation of the sample frame between the circulating assembly and the sample analyzer is realized, the sample frame does not need to be manually carried for multiple times, and the labor cost for detecting the sample tubes on the sample frame is saved; meanwhile, the sample tubes can be unloaded and loaded in the first sample frame module, and the sample frame is transported to the second sample frame module and is transported to the sample analyzer by the second sample frame module, so that the sample frame is recycled in the circulating assembly, the cost of the sample frame in the circulating assembly is saved, and the service life of the sample frame in the circulating assembly is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of sample rack supply, and particularly to a circulating component and a pipeline system of a sample rack. Background Art

[0002] In existing sample analyzer pipeline products, a sample rack loading station, a sample rack scanning station, and a sample rack unloading station are generally provided at the front end. When a user uses it, they need to first put the test tubes containing samples into the sample rack, and then put the sample rack on the sample rack loading station. The sample rack loading station automatically transports the sample rack to the sample rack scanning station to scan the sample rack information, and then transports the scanned sample rack into the pipeline for detection. After the detection is completed, the sample rack carrying the tested sample test tubes returns to the sample rack unloading station, and finally the user manually takes out the sample rack on the sample rack unloading station and cleans the sample test tubes.

[0003] The current method has the disadvantages of many manual participation processes, low efficiency, and waste of manpower. At the same time, the sample rack needs to be separated from the pipeline before and after detection for loading and unloading of the sample test tubes, and it is impossible to keep cycling in the line body for loading and unloading of the sample test tubes, and multiple transports will reduce the service life of the sample rack. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides a circulating component of a sample rack to solve the above technical problems. The circulating component is connected to a sample analyzer and provides a sample rack loaded with sample tubes for the sample analyzer, and the sample analyzer is used to detect the samples in the sample tubes; the circulating component includes:

[0005] A first sample rack module;

[0006] A second sample rack module, which is arranged at an interval from the first sample rack module;

[0007] A conveying component, which is arranged between the first sample rack module, the second sample rack module and the sample analyzer, and is used to transport the sample rack between the first sample rack module, the second sample rack module and the sample analyzer;

[0008] Wherein, the circulating component further includes a processor, and the processor is used for:

[0009] Controlling the first sample rack module to receive the sample rack loaded with the sample tubes that have completed the detection, and unloading the sample tubes on the sample rack to obtain the sample rack without the loaded sample tubes;

[0010] Controlling the conveying component to transport the sample rack without the loaded sample tubes from the first sample rack module to the second sample rack module;

[0011] Control the second sample rack module to receive the sample rack without the sample tube loaded thereon, and load the sample tube to be tested onto the sample rack;

[0012] The processor is further configured to control the conveying component to transport the sample rack loaded with the sample tube to be tested from the second sample rack module to the sample analyzer;

[0013] And / or

[0014] The processor is further configured to:

[0015] Control the first sample rack module to receive the sample rack loaded with the sample tube after the test is completed, unload the sample tube on the sample rack, obtain the sample rack without the sample tube loaded thereon, and load the sample tube onto the sample rack without the sample tube loaded thereon;

[0016] Control the conveying module to move the sample rack loaded with the sample tube to the second sample rack module, and transport it to the sample analyzer by the second sample rack module.

[0017] Wherein, the conveying component includes:

[0018] The first conveying module, connecting the first sample rack module and the second sample rack module, is configured to transport the sample rack without the sample tube loaded thereon on the first sample rack module to the second sample rack module;

[0019] The second conveying module, connecting the second sample rack module and the sample analyzer, is configured to transport the sample rack loaded with the sample tube to be tested on the second sample rack module to the sample analyzer;

[0020] The third conveying module, connecting the sample analyzer and the first sample rack module, is configured to transport the sample rack loaded with the sample tube after the test is completed in the sample analyzer to the first sample rack module.

[0021] Wherein, the circulation component further includes:

[0022] The sample tube temporary storage area, which is arranged at an interval from the first sample rack module and the second sample rack module, includes a first area for loading the sample tube;

[0023] The sample tube moving component is arranged between the first sample rack module, the second sample rack module and the sample tube temporary storage area;

[0024] Wherein, the processor is further configured to control the sample tube moving component to move the sample tube completed the test in the first sample rack module to the sample tube temporary storage area, or move the sample tube to be tested in the sample tube temporary storage area to the sample rack in the second sample rack module.

[0025] Among them, the first sample rack module includes:

[0026] A sample rack recycling area, which is arranged close to the third conveying module;

[0027] A sample tube unloading area, which is arranged at an interval from the sample rack recycling area;

[0028] A first empty rack buffer area, which is arranged at an interval from the sample tube unloading area and is close to the first conveying module;

[0029] Among them, the processor is further configured to:

[0030] Control the sample rack recycling area to receive the sample rack loaded with the sample tube that has completed detection, and move the sample rack to the sample tube unloading area;

[0031] Control the sample tube moving assembly to move the sample tube that has completed detection on the sample rack in the sample tube unloading area to the sample tube temporary storage area;

[0032] Control the sample rack without the sample tube loaded to move to the first empty rack buffer area, and control the first conveying module to move the sample rack to the second sample rack module.

[0033] Among them, the second conveying module is further used to connect the first sample rack module and the sample analyzer. The sample tube temporary storage area further includes a second area, and the second area is used to load the sample tubes with high detection priority. The processor is further configured to:

[0034] In response to the second area being loaded with the sample tube, control the sample tube moving assembly to move the sample tube in the second area to the sample rack in the sample tube unloading area;

[0035] Control the sample rack loaded with the sample tube with high detection priority to move to the sample rack recycling area, and control the second conveying module to move the sample rack to the sample analyzer.

[0036] Among them, the second sample rack module includes:

[0037] A second empty rack buffer area, which is arranged close to the first conveying module;

[0038] A sample tube loading area, which is arranged at an interval from the second empty rack buffer area;

[0039] A sample rack conveying area, which is arranged at an interval from the sample tube loading area and is close to the second conveying module;

[0040] Among them, the processor is further configured to:

[0041] Control the second empty rack buffer to receive the rack without the sample tube loaded thereon, and move the rack to the sample tube loading area;

[0042] Control the sample tube moving component to move the sample tube to be detected in the sample tube storage area to the rack located in the sample tube loading area;

[0043] Control the rack loaded with the sample tube to be detected to move to the rack conveying area, and control the second conveying module to transport the sample tube to the sample analyzer.

[0044] Wherein, the first rack module further includes a first scanner, and the first scanner is arranged between the rack recycling area and the sample tube unloading area;

[0045] The second rack module further includes a second scanner, and the second scanner is arranged between the sample tube loading area and the rack conveying area;

[0046] Wherein, the processor is further configured to:

[0047] Control the second scanner to scan the rack loaded with the sample tube in the sample tube loading area to obtain first scan information;

[0048] Control the first scanner to scan the rack loaded with the sample tube that has completed the detection in the sample tube unloading area to obtain second scan information;

[0049] In response to the first scan information and the second scan information being consistent, control the sample tube moving component to move the sample tube that has completed the detection on the rack in the sample tube unloading area to the sample tube storage area.

[0050] Wherein, the second conveying module is further configured to connect the first rack module and the second rack module. In response to the circulation component needing to increase the number of racks, the processor is further configured to:

[0051] Control the second conveying module to transport the additional rack from the end of the second conveying module close to the first rack module to the area of the second conveying module corresponding to the first rack module, and control the first rack module to receive the rack.

[0052] Wherein, in response to the circulation component needing to reduce the number of racks, the processor is further configured to:

[0053] Control the first conveying module to transport the rack to the outside in a direction away from the second rack module.

[0054] To solve the above technical problems, the present application also provides a pipeline system, including the above-described circulation component and at least one sample analyzer. The circulation component is connected to the at least one sample analyzer to provide a sample rack loaded with sample tubes to be detected for the sample analyzer, and to receive the sample rack loaded with the sample tubes that have completed the detection output by the sample analyzer.

[0055] Wherein, the pipeline system further includes a temporary storage area and a sample injection area. The first sample rack module is arranged in the temporary storage area, and the second sample rack module is arranged in the sample injection area;

[0056] Wherein, the temporary storage area and the sample injection area are arranged on the same side of the at least one sample analyzer, or the temporary storage area and the sample injection area are respectively arranged on different sides of the at least one sample analyzer.

[0057] Beneficial effects of the present application: Different from the prior art, the circulation component of the sample rack of the present application is connected to the sample analyzer to provide a sample rack loaded with sample tubes for the sample analyzer, and the sample analyzer is used to detect the samples in the sample tubes. The circulation component includes a first sample rack module, a second sample rack module, a conveying component and a processor. The processor is used for: controlling the first sample rack module to receive the sample rack loaded with the sample tubes that have completed the detection and unload the sample tubes to obtain a sample rack without loaded sample tubes; controlling the conveying component to transport the sample rack without loaded sample tubes from the first sample rack module to the second sample rack module; controlling the second sample rack module to receive the sample rack without loaded sample tubes and load the sample tubes to be detected onto the sample rack; and controlling the conveying component to transport the sample rack loaded with the sample tubes to be detected from the second sample rack module to the sample analyzer. At the same time, the sample tubes can also be unloaded and then loaded in the first sample rack module first, and the sample rack loaded with the sample tubes is then transported to the second sample rack module and transported to the sample analyzer by the second sample rack module. By setting the first sample rack module and the second sample rack module to automatically unload and load the sample tubes, the automatic transportation of the sample rack between the circulation component and the sample analyzer is realized, without the need for manual multiple handling of the sample rack, saving the labor cost when detecting the sample tubes on the sample rack, realizing the cyclic use of the sample rack in the circulation component, saving the sample rack cost in the circulation component, and ensuring the service life of the sample rack in the circulation component. Description of the Drawings

[0058] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the following drawings are only some embodiments of the present application. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0059] Among them:

[0060] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the first embodiment of the circulation component of the present application;

[0061] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of the second embodiment of the circulation component of the present application;

[0062] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of the third embodiment of the circulation component of the present application;

[0063] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of the fourth embodiment of the circulation component of the present application;

[0064] Figure 5 It is a schematic structural diagram of the fifth embodiment of the circulation component of the present application;

[0065] Figure 6 It is a schematic structural diagram of the sixth embodiment of the circulation component of the present application;

[0066] Figure 7 It is a schematic structural diagram of the first embodiment of the pipeline system of the present application;

[0067] Figure 8 It is a schematic structural diagram of the second embodiment of the pipeline system of the present application;

[0068] Figure 9 It is a schematic structural diagram of the third embodiment of the pipeline system of the present application;

[0069] Figure 10 It is a schematic structural diagram of the fourth embodiment of the pipeline system of the present application;

[0070] Figure 11 It is a schematic structural diagram of the fifth embodiment of the pipeline system of the present application.

[0071] Reference numerals in the drawings: Pipeline system A; Circulation component 1; First sample rack module 11; Sample rack recycling area 111; Sample tube unloading area 112; First empty rack buffer area 113; First scanner 114; Second empty rack buffer area 121; Sample tube loading area 122; Sample rack conveying area 123; Second scanner 124; Conveying component 13; First conveying module 131; Second conveying module 132; Third conveying module 133; Sample analyzer 2; Sampling area 3; Temporary storage area 4. Detailed implementation manners

[0072] The following will describe the solutions of the embodiments of the present application in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings of the specification.

[0073] In the following description, specific details such as specific system structures, interfaces, and technologies are presented for the purpose of illustration rather than limitation, so as to understand the present application thoroughly.

[0074] References to "embodiments" in this application mean that specific features, structures, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiments can be included in at least one embodiment of the application. The phrase appears in various places in the specification and does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it an independent or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive of other embodiments. It is explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0075] The term "and / or" in this application is merely a description of the associated relationship of the associated objects, indicating that there can be three relationships. For example, A and / or B can represent: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, and B exists alone. In addition, the character " / " in this text generally represents an "or" relationship between the associated objects before and after. In addition, "plurality" in this text means two or more. In addition, the term "at least one" in this text means any one of a plurality or any combination of at least two of a plurality. For example, including at least one of A, B, and C can mean including any one or more elements selected from the set composed of A, B, and C. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "third" in this application are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of the indicated technical features.

[0076] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 1 which is a schematic structural diagram of the first embodiment of the circulation component of this application. The circulation component 1 provided by the embodiment of this application is connected to the sample analyzer and provides a sample rack for loading sample tubes for the sample analyzer. The sample analyzer is used to detect the samples in the sample tubes, where the sample analyzer can be a blood cell analyzer, etc.

[0077] Among them, the circulation component 1 includes a first sample rack module 11, a second sample rack module 12, a conveying component 13, and a processor (not shown in the figure).

[0078] Among them, the first sample rack module 11 and the second sample rack module 12 are arranged at intervals, and the conveying component 13 is arranged between the first sample rack module 11, the second sample rack module 12, and the sample analyzer for transporting the sample rack between the first sample rack module 11, the second sample rack module 12, and the sample analyzer.

[0079] When the sample analyzer is detecting a sample, the circulation component 1 continuously provides the sample analyzer with a sample rack loaded with sample tubes to be detected and receives the sample rack loaded with the sample tubes that have completed the detection. During this process, the processor is used to control the first sample rack module 11 to receive the sample rack loaded with the sample tubes that have completed the detection, unload the sample tubes on the sample rack, and obtain a sample rack without loaded sample tubes; then control the conveying component 13 to transport the sample rack without loaded sample tubes from the first sample rack module 11 to the second sample rack module 12, control the second sample rack module 12 to receive the sample rack without loaded sample tubes, and load the sample tubes to be detected onto the sample rack. Finally, the processor controls the conveying component 13 to transport the sample rack loaded with the sample tubes to be detected from the second sample rack module 12 to the sample analyzer to provide the sample analyzer with the sample tubes to be detected.

[0080] That is to say, during the process of the sample analyzer detecting the sample, the first sample rack module 11 unloads the sample tubes that have completed the detection on the sample rack, while the second sample rack module 12 receives the empty sample rack unloaded by the first sample rack module 11 and loads the sample tubes to be detected onto the sample rack, so as to realize the recycling and reuse of the sample rack in the circulation component 1. There is no need for the user to manually unload and load the sample tubes, and there is no need to move the sample rack. The sample rack is transported in a cycle between the circulation component 1 and the sample analyzer throughout the process, saving the cost of the sample rack in the circulation component 1, ensuring the service life of the sample rack in the circulation component 1, and the automatic loading and unloading of the sample tubes saves a large amount of labor costs and improves the user experience of the circulation component 1.

[0081] In one embodiment, before the sample analyzer needs to detect the sample in the sample tube, at this time, the second sample rack module 12 stores a sample rack without loaded sample tubes, while the first sample rack module 11 is in an empty state. When the sample analyzer needs to detect the sample, the circulation component 1 is turned on, and the processor controls to load the sample tubes to be detected onto the sample rack on the second sample rack module 12 and transport the sample rack to the sample analyzer for sample detection. The first sample rack module 11 is waiting to receive the sample rack loaded with the sample tubes that have completed the detection output after the sample analyzer has completed the detection. After the first sample rack module 11 receives the sample rack loaded with the sample tubes that have completed the detection, the processor controls the first sample rack module 11 to unload the sample tubes on the sample rack. The subsequent specific steps are as described above and will not be elaborated here.

[0082] In another embodiment, when the number of sample racks required by the sample analyzer during sample detection is large, before the sample analyzer performs sample detection, both the first sample rack module 11 and the second sample rack module 12 can store sample racks without loaded sample tubes. While the second sample rack module 12 loads the sample tubes and transports the sample rack to the sample analyzer, the first sample rack module 11 continuously replenishes the second sample rack module 12 with sample racks without loaded sample tubes.

[0083] In other embodiments, when the sample analyzer requires a large number of sample racks for sample testing, before the sample analyzer performs sample testing, the first sample rack module 11 and the second sample rack module 12 can both store sample racks without loaded sample tubes. The processor can simultaneously control the loading of sample tubes on the first sample rack module 11 and the second sample rack module 12. Then, while the second sample rack module 12 transports the sample rack to the sample analyzer, the first sample rack module 11 continuously replenishes the second sample rack module 12 with sample racks loaded with sample tubes, improving the efficiency of the sample tube loading of the circulation component 1.

[0084] Alternatively, during the process of the sample analyzer performing sample testing, the first sample rack module 11 unloads the sample tubes that have completed testing on the sample rack, obtains a sample rack without a loaded sample tube, and loads the sample tube onto the sample rack without a loaded sample tube to obtain a sample rack loaded with a sample tube. Then, the conveying component 13 moves the sample rack loaded with the sample tube in the first sample rack module 11 to the second sample rack module 12, and the second sample rack module 12 transports it to the sample analyzer. It can be understood that during this process, the first sample rack module 11 can load some of the sample racks without loaded sample tubes, and the first sample rack module 11 moves some of the sample racks loaded with sample tubes and some of the sample racks without loaded sample tubes to the second sample rack module 12. The second sample rack module 12 loads the remaining sample racks without loaded sample tubes with sample tubes, and the conveying component 13 transports all the sample racks loaded with sample tubes into the sample analyzer. That is to say, during this process, the first sample rack module 11 and the second sample rack module 12 can simultaneously load the sample racks with sample tubes to improve the loading efficiency of the circulation component 1 for the sample tubes.

[0085] Optionally, the conveying component 13 includes a first conveying module 131, a second conveying module 132, and a third conveying module 133.

[0086] Among them, the first conveying module 131 is connected to the first sample rack module 11 and the second sample rack module 12, and is used to transport the sample rack without a loaded sample tube on the first sample rack module 11 to the second sample rack module 12. The second conveying module 132 is connected to the second sample rack module 12 and the sample analyzer, and is used to transport the sample rack loaded with the sample tube to be tested on the second sample rack module 12 to the sample analyzer. The third conveying module 133 is connected to the sample analyzer and the first sample rack module 11, and is used to transport the sample rack loaded with the sample tube that has completed testing in the sample analyzer to the first sample rack module 11.

[0087] Among them, the first conveying module 131 is connected to the first sample rack module 11 and the second sample rack module 12. The first conveying module 131 may be directly connected to the first sample rack module 11 and the second sample rack module 12, or the first conveying module 131 may be connected to the first sample rack module 11 and the second sample rack module 12 through other conveying modules. The "connection" described here means that the first conveying module 131 can transport the sample rack between the first sample rack module 11 and the second sample rack module 12. The "connection" of the second conveying module 132 and the third conveying module 133 can also be understood as described above.

[0088] In one embodiment, the circulation component 1 may include a sample rack pushing mechanism, which is arranged at an interval from the conveying component 13. Then, the sample rack pushing mechanism pushes the sample rack loaded with the sample tube to be detected on the second conveying module 132 into the sample analyzer, or pushes the sample rack loaded with the sample tube that has completed the detection on the third conveying module 133 into the first sample rack module 11, or pushes the sample rack without a sample tube on the first conveying module 131 into the second sample rack module 12. Among them, as Figure 1 shown, taking the example of pushing the sample rack from the conveying component 13 into the first sample rack module 11, the conveying component 13 and the first sample rack module 11 are correspondingly arranged as a track section to allow the sample rack pushing mechanism to push the sample rack close to the first sample rack module 11 to push the sample rack into the first sample rack module 11.

[0089] Optionally, the circulation component 1 further includes a sample tube temporary storage area and a sample tube moving component (not shown in the figure).

[0090] Among them, the sample tube temporary storage area is arranged at an interval from the first sample rack module 11 and the second sample rack module 12. For example, the sample tube temporary storage area may be arranged above the first sample rack module 11 and the second sample rack module 12 along the height direction of the circulation component 1 to reduce the volume of the circulation component 1. The sample tube temporary storage area includes a first area for loading sample tubes, including sample tubes to be detected and sample tubes that have completed the detection. In one embodiment, the first area can also be divided into an area for placing sample tubes to be detected and an area for placing sample tubes that have completed the detection. Then, the sample tube moving component can directly move to the corresponding area to clamp the sample tubes to be detected or place the sample tubes that have completed the detection, improving the efficiency of the sample tube moving component for loading and unloading sample tubes. The sample tube moving component is arranged between the first sample rack module 11, the second sample rack module 12 and the sample tube temporary storage area.

[0091] Specifically, the processor is further configured to control the sample tube moving component to move the sample tubes that have completed the detection in the first sample rack module 11 to the sample tube temporary storage area, or move the sample tubes to be detected in the sample tube temporary storage area to the sample rack in the second sample rack module 12.

[0092] In one embodiment, the sample tube moving assembly may include two sample tube grippers to simultaneously grip two sample tubes for movement, further improving the efficiency of loading and unloading sample tubes by the sample tube moving assembly.

[0093] In another embodiment, the sample tube moving assembly may include a scanning module. As described above, the first area may also be divided into an area for placing sample tubes to be detected and an area for placing sample tubes that have completed detection. When the sample tube moving assembly grips the sample tube that has completed detection on the first sample rack module 11, the scanning module may scan the sample tube to determine whether the sample tube needs to be re-inspected. When it is determined that the sample tube does not need to be re-inspected, the sample tube moving assembly moves the sample tube to the area for placing sample tubes that have completed detection for placement; when it is determined that the sample tube needs to be re-inspected, the sample tube moving assembly moves the sample tube to the area for placing sample tubes to be detected for placement.

[0094] In other embodiments, the sample tube temporary storage area may also include an area for placing sample tubes that need to be re-inspected to place sample tubes that need to be re-inspected. This application does not limit whether the placement areas on the sample tube temporary storage area are divided based on the sample tube type and the specific division method.

[0095] Optionally, please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 2 which is a schematic structural diagram of the second embodiment of the circulation assembly of this application. The first sample rack module 11 includes a sample rack recycling area 111, a sample tube unloading area 112, and a first empty rack buffer area 113.

[0096] The sample rack recycling area 111 is arranged close to the third conveying module 133. The sample tube unloading area 112 is arranged at an interval from the sample rack recycling area 111. The first empty rack buffer area 113 is arranged at an interval from the sample tube unloading area 112 and is arranged close to the first conveying module 131.

[0097] Specifically, the processor controls the sample rack recovery area 111 to receive the sample rack loaded with the sample tubes that have completed the detection through the third conveying module 133, and moves the sample rack to the sample tube unloading area 112; and controls the sample tube moving assembly to move the sample tubes that have completed the detection on the sample rack in the sample tube unloading area 112 to the sample tube temporary storage area, obtaining a sample rack without installed sample tubes; then the processor controls the sample rack without loaded sample tubes to move to the first empty rack buffer area 113, and controls the first conveying module 131 to move the sample rack to the second sample rack module 12. Among them, the sample rack recovery area 111, the sample tube unloading area 112, and the first empty rack buffer area 113 may be provided with transportation tracks to enable the sample rack to move between the sample rack recovery area 111, the sample tube unloading area 112, and the first empty rack buffer area 113. In another embodiment, the first sample rack module 11 may further include a sample rack pushing mechanism to enable the sample rack to move between the sample rack recovery area 111, the sample tube unloading area 112, and the first empty rack buffer area 113. The present application does not limit the specific moving form of the sample rack between the sample rack recovery area 111, the sample tube unloading area 112, and the first empty rack buffer area 113.

[0098] Optionally, the second sample rack module 12 includes a second empty rack buffer area 121, a sample tube loading area 122, and a sample rack conveying area 123.

[0099] The second empty rack buffer area 121 is arranged close to the first conveying module 131, the sample tube loading area 122 is spaced from the second space buffer area 121, the sample rack conveying area 123 is spaced from the sample tube loading area 122, and is arranged close to the second conveying module 132.

[0100] Specifically, the processor controls the second empty rack buffer area 121 to receive the sample rack loaded with sample tubes, and moves the sample rack to the sample tube loading area 122, and controls the sample tube moving assembly to move the sample tubes to be detected in the sample tube temporary storage area to the sample rack in the sample tube loading area 122. Then the processor controls the sample rack loaded with the sample tubes to be detected to move to the sample rack conveying area 123, and controls the second conveying module 132 to transport the sample tubes to the sample analyzer. Among them, the second empty rack buffer area 121, the sample tube loading area 122, and the sample rack conveying area 123 may be provided with transportation tracks to enable the sample rack to move between the second empty rack buffer area 121, the sample tube loading area 122, and the sample rack conveying area 123. In another embodiment, the second sample rack module 12 may further include a sample rack pushing mechanism to enable the sample rack to move between the second empty rack buffer area 121, the sample tube loading area 122, and the sample rack conveying area 123. The present application does not limit the specific moving form of the sample rack between the second empty rack buffer area 121, the sample tube loading area 122, and the sample rack conveying area 123.

[0101] In one embodiment, the sample tube moving assembly may include a scanning module to scan the clamped sample tube, obtain the detection type of the sample tube, and then load the sample tubes with the same detection type onto the same sample rack to improve the detection efficiency of the sample tubes.

[0102] In another embodiment, the processor may further control the sample tube moving assembly to load the sample rack with unloaded sample tubes placed in the sample tube unloading area 112 with the sample tubes to be detected. Then, the sample rack loaded with the sample tubes to be detected reaches the sample tube loading area 122 via the first empty rack buffer area 113, the first conveying module 131, and the second empty rack buffer area 121, and along with the sample rack loaded with the sample tubes to be detected on the sample tube loading area 122, it is transported to the sample analyzer by the second conveying module 132. By performing the operation of loading sample tubes in the sample tube unloading area 112, the efficiency of loading sample tubes in the circulation assembly 1 is further improved, and the efficiency of the circulation assembly 1 supplying sample racks to the sample analyzer is improved.

[0103] The following briefly describes the transportation path of the sample rack between the circulation assembly 1 and the sample analyzer:

[0104] As Figure 3 shown, Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of the third embodiment of the circulation assembly of the present application. In this embodiment, the first sample rack module 11 is the starting point of the path. The sample rack recovery area 111 receives the sample rack loaded with the sample tubes that have completed the detection transmitted by the third conveying module 133, moves the sample rack to the sample tube unloading area 112, and the sample tube moving assembly unloads the sample tubes that have completed the detection on the sample rack in the sample tube unloading area 112 to obtain an empty sample rack. Then, the sample tube unloading area 112 moves the empty sample rack to the first empty rack buffer area 113, and the first empty rack buffer area 113 moves the empty sample rack to the first conveying module 131. The first conveying module 131 moves the empty sample rack to the second empty rack buffer area 121, and the second empty rack buffer area 121 moves the empty sample rack to the sample tube loading area 122. The sample tube moving assembly moves the sample tubes to be detected in the sample tube temporary storage area to the sample rack in the sample tube loading area 122. Then, the sample tube loading area 122 moves the sample rack loaded with the sample tubes to be detected to the sample rack conveying area 123, and the sample rack loaded with the sample tubes to be detected is moved to the sample analyzer by the second conveying module 132.

[0105] By such as Figure 3The path shown enables the sample rack to be circulated and transported between the circulation component 1 and the sample analyzer component. The sample rack loaded with the sample tubes that have completed the detection will unload the sample tubes in the sample tube unloading area 112, becoming an empty sample rack, and then be transported to the sample tube loading area 122 for sample tube loading, realizing the recycling of the sample rack in the circulation component 1 without the need to add extra sample racks for replacement, reducing the sample rack cost of the circulation component 1. At the same time, it realizes the automatic loading and unloading of the sample tubes in the circulation component 1, saving labor costs and improving the user experience of using the circulation component 1.

[0106] Optionally, the first sample rack module 11 may further include a first scanner 114, and the second sample rack module 12 may further include a second scanner 124.

[0107] Among them, the first scanner 114 is arranged between the sample rack recycling area 111 and the sample tube unloading area 112, and the second scanner 124 is arranged between the sample tube loading area 122 and the sample rack conveying area 123.

[0108] Specifically, as described above, the sample tube moving component may include a scanning module to scan the sample tubes. After the sample tube moving component scans and loads the sample tubes onto the sample rack, the sample tube moving component uploads the scanned sample tube scanning information to the processor. At the same time, the processor controls the second scanner 124 to scan the sample rack loaded with the sample tubes to be detected to obtain the first scanning information of the sample rack. Furthermore, the processor binds the scanning information of the sample tubes on the received sample rack with the scanning information of the sample rack. Then, the sample rack loaded with the sample tubes to be detected is moved to the sample analyzer for sample detection.

[0109] Then, when the sample rack loaded with the sample tubes that have completed the detection moves to the sample tube unloading area 112, the processor controls the first scanner 114 to scan the sample rack to obtain the second scanning information of the sample rack. Furthermore, the processor compares the first scanning information with the second scanning information. When it responds that the first scanning information is consistent with the second scanning information, that is, the sample rack returns to the sample tube unloading area 112 after passing through the sample analyzer, and the sample tubes loaded on the sample rack change from the state of being to be detected to the state of having completed the detection (in the sample tube loading area, the first scanning information of the sample rack has been bound with the scanning information of the sample tubes. Since the first scanning information is consistent with the second scanning information, the scanning information of the sample tubes bound with the second scanning information is consistent with the scanning information of the sample tubes bound with the first scanning information), the processor controls the sample tube moving component to move the sample tubes that have completed the detection on the sample rack in the sample tube unloading area 112 to the sample tube temporary storage area. At the same time, the scanning module on the sample tube moving component can scan the unloaded sample tubes again to determine whether the sample tubes bound with the second scanning information are consistent with the sample tubes bound with the first scanning information, avoiding the situation that the sample rack loaded with sample tubes is artificially moved or detained in the sample analyzer during transportation, and improving the response efficiency of the circulation component 1 to errors.

[0110] In another embodiment, the first scanner 114 can also simply identify the status of the sample tubes on the sample rack, such as whether there are sample tubes on the sample rack, etc., to avoid the situation where the sample tubes are taken away manually or left in the sample analyzer during the movement of the sample rack loaded with sample tubes. When the above situation occurs, the first scanner 114 can send an alarm to the processor, further improving the response efficiency to errors.

[0111] Optionally, please continue to refer to Figure 4 , Figure 4 which is a schematic structural diagram of the fourth embodiment of the circulation component of the present application. The second conveying module 132 is also used to connect the first sample rack module 11 and the sample analyzer. The sample tube temporary storage area further includes a second area for loading sample tubes with high detection priorities.

[0112] Among them, during the process of sample detection by the sample analyzer, the user can place the sample tubes with high detection priorities (urgent need) in the second area of the sample tube temporary storage area. When the processor responds to the fact that the second area is loaded with sample tubes, the processor determines that there are sample tubes that need to be immediately detected, and then the processor controls the sample tube moving component to move the sample tubes (sample tubes with high detection priorities) in the second area to the unloaded sample rack in the sample tube unloading area 112, controls the sample rack loaded with sample tubes with high detection priorities to move to the sample rack recycling area 111, and controls the second conveying module 132 to move the sample rack to the sample analyzer for detection. That is, the sample rack moves along the Figure 4 shown movement path.

[0113] Furthermore, the sample tubes that need emergency treatment are preferentially subjected to sample detection, improving the practicability of the circulation component 1 and enhancing the user experience of using the circulation component 1.

[0114] In another embodiment, the circulation component 1 can also include an occlusion module. When the sample rack loaded with sample tubes with high detection priorities is being transported, the occlusion module occludes the transportation of the sample rack between the second sample rack module 12 and the second conveying module 132 and between the third conveying module 133 and the first sample rack module 11, to avoid the situation where the sample rack transported by the second sample rack module 12 to the sample analyzer or the sample rack recycled by the first sample rack module 11 through the third conveying module 133 collides with the sample rack loaded with sample tubes with high detection priorities and disrupts the transportation path of the sample rack, thereby improving the safety of the circulation component 1.

[0115] Optionally, the second conveying module 132 is further configured to connect the first sample rack module 11 and the second sample rack module 12. When the processor responds to the need to increase the number of sample racks without loaded sample tubes in the circulation component 1, the processor controls the second conveying module 132 to transport the added sample rack from one end of the second conveying module 132 close to the first sample rack module 11 to the area corresponding to the first sample rack module 11 on the second conveying module, and controls the first sample rack module 11 to receive the sample rack.

[0116] Specifically, as Figure 5 shown, Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of the fifth embodiment of the circulation component of the present application. The circulation component 1 may further include a guiding member disposed in the area corresponding to the second sample rack module 12 of the second conveying module 132 to correct the attitude of the sample rack. The user can place the added sample rack at one end of the second conveying module 132 close to the first sample rack module 11. The second conveying module 132 transports the sample rack towards the second sample rack module 12 to the area corresponding to the second sample rack module 12 of the second conveying module 132. After the attitude is corrected by the guiding member, the second conveying module 132 transports the sample rack with the corrected attitude to the area corresponding to the first sample rack module 11. At the same time, the processor controls the first sample rack module 11 to receive the sample rack, so that the added sample rack enters the sample rack circulation path as Figure 3 shown.

[0117] Among them, since the initial attitude of the sample rack placed on the second conveying module 132 is uncertain, if the attitude of the placed sample rack is not corrected and the second conveying module 132 directly transports the sample rack to the area corresponding to the first sample rack module 11, it may occur that the sample rack is misaligned with the entrance of the first sample rack module 11 and cannot enter, and even the situation of disturbing the sample rack circulation path may occur. In the embodiment of the present application, the attitude of the sample rack is corrected first to ensure that the sample rack enters the first sample rack module 11, improving the smoothness and practicality of the circulation component 1 in transporting the sample rack.

[0118] Optionally, when the processor responds to the need to reduce the number of sample racks without loaded sample tubes in the circulation component 1, the processor controls the first conveying module 131 to transport the sample rack to the outside in a direction away from the second sample rack module 12.

[0119] Specifically, as Figure 6 shown, Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram of the sixth embodiment of the circulation component of the present application. When the processor responds to the need to reduce the number of sample racks, the first sample rack module 11 moves the sample rack to the first conveying module 131. At this time, the first conveying module 131 changes the conveying direction of the sample rack and transports the sample rack to the outside in a direction away from the second sample rack module 12. Then the user recycles the sample rack to reduce the number of sample racks between the circulation component 1 and the sample analyzer.

[0120] In one embodiment, the circulation component 1 further includes a housing that forms an accommodation space. Accordingly, the first sample rack module 11, the second sample rack module 12, a part of the conveying component 13, the sample temporary storage area, and the sample tube moving module are all arranged in the accommodation space to isolate each device from the outside world and avoid the influence of the external environment on the operation of the device. For example, without the protection of the housing, users can directly contact each device, and it may occur that the user accidentally touches the device and affects the operation of the device. In this embodiment, the housing is used to isolate each device from the outside world, improving the safety of the circulation component 1.

[0121] Furthermore, the housing includes a first opening, a second opening, a third opening, and a fourth opening. The first opening is arranged at one end of the area corresponding to the second conveying module 132 and the second sample rack module 12 close to the sample analyzer. The second conveying module 132 moves the sample rack from the second sample rack module 12 to the sample analyzer through the first opening. The second opening is arranged at one end of the area corresponding to the third conveying module 133 and the second sample rack module 12 close to the sample analyzer. Accordingly, the third conveying module 133 transports the sample rack from the sample analyzer to the first sample rack module 11 through the second opening. The third opening is arranged at one end of the second conveying module 132 close to the first sample rack module 11, and the user can put the added sample rack onto the second conveying module 132 through the third opening. The fourth opening is arranged at one end of the first conveying module 131 away from the second sample rack module 12, and the user can take out the reduced sample rack through the fourth opening.

[0122] In summary, the circulation component 1 provided by the embodiment of the present application includes the first sample rack module 11, the second sample rack module 12, the conveying component 13, the sample tube moving component, etc. The sample tube moving component unloads the sample tubes that have completed the detection on the sample rack in the first sample rack module 11, obtains the sample rack without loaded sample tubes, and then the conveying component 13 moves the sample rack without loaded sample tubes to the second sample rack module 12. The sample tube moving component loads the sample tubes onto the sample rack located on the second sample rack module 12, and then the conveying component 13 transports the sample rack loaded with the sample tubes to be detected to the sample analyzer and transports the sample rack loaded with the sample tubes that have completed the detection to the first sample rack module 11. The recycling and reuse of the sample rack in the circulation component 1 and the sample analyzer are realized. The user does not need to replace the sample rack, saving labor costs and sample rack costs and ensuring the service life of the sample rack. At the same time, the automatic loading and unloading of the sample tubes are realized through the first sample rack module 11, the second sample rack module 12, and the sample tube moving component, without manual assistance, improving the efficiency of loading and unloading the sample tubes and enhancing the user experience of using the circulation component 1.

[0123] The present application also provides a pipeline system, as Figure 7 shown, Figure 7It is a schematic structural diagram of the first embodiment of the pipeline system of the present application. The pipeline system A provided by the embodiment of the present application includes a circulation component 1 and at least one sample analyzer 2. The circulation component 1 is connected to at least one sample analyzer 2 to provide a sample rack loaded with sample tubes to be detected for the sample analyzer 2, and receive the sample rack loaded with the sample tubes that have completed the detection output by the sample analyzer 2.

[0124] Optionally, the pipeline system further includes a sample injection area 3 and a temporary storage area 4. The first sample rack module 11 is arranged in the temporary storage area 4, and the second sample rack module 12 is arranged in the sample injection area.

[0125] Specifically, as Figure 7 shown, the sample injection area 3 and the temporary storage area 4 are arranged on the same side of the sample analyzer 2, and the temporary storage area 4 is closer to the sample analyzer than the sample injection area 3. Then, the transportation path of the sample rack is:

[0126] Sample tubes are loaded into the sample rack in the sample injection area 3, and the sample rack loaded with the sample tubes to be detected is transported to the sample analyzer through paths a1 and b1 for sample detection. When the sample analyzer completes the detection, the conveying component 13 transports the sample rack loaded with the sample tubes that have completed the detection to the temporary storage area 4 through path c1 to unload the sample tubes, obtaining a sample rack without loaded sample tubes. Then, the conveying component 13 transports the sample rack without loaded sample tubes to the sample injection area 3 through path d1, realizing the cyclic reuse of the sample rack in the pipeline system A without user participation, saving the labor cost and sample rack cost of the pipeline system A, and improving the user experience of the pipeline system A.

[0127] Among them, please continue to refer to Figure 8 、 Figure 9 , Figure 8 、 Figure 9 which are schematic structural diagrams of the second and third embodiments of the pipeline system of the present application. In one embodiment, the conveying component 13 may not transport the sample rack to the sample injection area 3 through the large circulation path d1, but directly transport the sample rack without loaded sample tubes to the sample injection area 3 through path d2 or path d3 to shorten the transportation time of the sample rack on the conveying component 13 and improve the transportation efficiency of the sample rack.

[0128] In another embodiment, please refer to Figure 10 , Figure 10 which is a schematic structural diagram of the fourth embodiment of the pipeline system of the present application. The sample injection area 3 and the temporary storage area 4 are arranged on the same side of the sample analyzer 2, and the sample injection area 3 is closer to the sample analyzer than the temporary storage area 4. Then, the transportation path of the sample rack is:

[0129] Load the sample tube onto the sample rack in the sample injection area 3, and transport the sample rack loaded with the sample tube to be tested to the sample analyzer through paths a4 and b4 for sample detection. After the sample analyzer completes the detection, the conveying component 13 transports the sample rack loaded with the tested sample tube to the temporary storage area 4 through path c4 to unload the sample tube, obtaining a sample rack without a loaded sample tube. Then, the conveying component 13 transports the sample rack without a loaded sample tube to the sample injection area 3 through path d4. Figure 10 The overlapping rate of each sub-path of the sample rack transportation path shown is low, avoiding the situation where the sample racks meet when on different transportation sub-paths, resulting in collisions or the sample racks occupying the transportation path, and further improving the transportation efficiency of the sample racks.

[0130] In other embodiments, such as Figure 11 shown, Figure 11 is a schematic structural diagram of the fifth embodiment of the pipeline system of the present application. When the sample injection area 3 and the temporary storage area 4 are respectively arranged on different sides of the sample analyzer 2, the transportation path of the sample rack is:

[0131] Load the sample tube onto the sample rack in the sample injection area 3, and transport the sample rack loaded with the sample tube to be tested to the sample analyzer through paths a5 and b5 for sample detection. After the sample analyzer completes the detection, the conveying component 13 transports the sample rack loaded with the tested sample tube to the temporary storage area 4 through path c5 to unload the sample tube, obtaining a sample rack without a loaded sample tube. Then, the conveying component 13 transports the sample rack without a loaded sample tube to the sample injection area 3 through path d5, compared with Figure 7 , Figure 8 or Figure 9 shown, Figure 11 The overlapping rate of each sub-path of the sample rack transportation path shown is low, avoiding the situation where the sample racks meet when on different transportation sub-paths, resulting in collisions or the sample racks occupying the transportation path, and further improving the transportation efficiency and transportation safety of the sample racks.

[0132] Therefore, it is a relatively preferred setting for the positions of the sample analyzer 2, the sample injection area 3, and the temporary storage area 4 in the pipeline system A that the sample injection area 3 and the temporary storage area 4 are arranged on different sides of the sample analyzer 2, or the sample injection area 3 and the temporary storage area 4 are arranged on the same side of the sample analyzer 2 and the sample injection area 3 is closer to the sample analyzer than the temporary storage area 4, which can improve the transportation efficiency of the sample racks in the pipeline system A and the safety of transporting the sample racks.

[0133] In another embodiment, the sample injection area 3 and the temporary storage area 4 can also be arranged between multiple sample analyzers 2. For example, the sample injection area 3 and the temporary storage area 4 can be arranged adjacent to each other on one side of any one of the multiple sample analyzers 2; or, the sample injection area 3 and the temporary storage area 4 can be respectively arranged on both sides of the same sample analyzer 2; or, the sample injection area 3 and the temporary storage area 4 can be arranged with several sample analyzers 2 in between. This application does not limit the specific arrangement positions of the sample injection area 3 and the temporary storage area 4 relative to the sample analyzer 2.

[0134] In summary, in the pipeline system A, the circulation component 1 is paired with the sample analyzer, and the sample rack automatically circulates in the pipeline system A to load and unload the sample tubes, increasing the service life of the sample rack, reducing the manual participation, and facilitating the construction and use of an intelligent testing laboratory. Moreover, by setting the sample injection area 3 and the temporary storage area 4, the unloading operation and the loading operation of the sample tubes are separated, improving the efficiency of loading and unloading the sample tubes in the pipeline system A, and further improving the efficiency of sample detection in the pipeline system A. In addition, the sample injection area 3 and the temporary storage area 4 expand the area for placing the sample racks in the pipeline system A, increasing the number of sample racks in the pipeline system A, meeting the detection requirements for a large number of samples of users, and enhancing the user experience of the pipeline system A.

[0135] The above are only the embodiments of the present application, and do not limit the patent scope of the present application. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made by using the content of the specification and drawings of the present application, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, shall be equally included in the patent protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A circulating component of a sample rack, characterized in that, The recycling component is connected to the sample analyzer and provides a sample rack loaded with sample tubes for the sample analyzer, and the sample analyzer is used to detect the samples in the sample tubes; the recycling component includes: The first sample rack module; The second sample rack module, which is arranged at an interval from the first sample rack module; The conveying component, which is arranged between the first sample rack module, the second sample rack module and the sample analyzer and is used to transport the sample rack between the first sample rack module, the second sample rack module and the sample analyzer; Wherein, the recycling component further includes a processor, and the processor is used for: Controlling the first sample rack module to receive the sample rack loaded with the sample tubes that have completed the detection, and unloading the sample tubes on the sample rack to obtain the sample rack without the loaded sample tubes; Controlling the conveying component to transport the sample rack without the loaded sample tubes from the first sample rack module to the second sample rack module; Controlling the second sample rack module to receive the sample rack without the loaded sample tubes and load the sample tubes to be detected onto the sample rack; The processor is further used to control the conveying component to transport the sample rack loaded with the sample tubes to be detected from the second sample rack module to the sample analyzer; And / or, The processor is further used for: Controlling the first sample rack module to receive the sample rack loaded with the sample tubes that have completed the detection, unloading the sample tubes on the sample rack to obtain the sample rack without the loaded sample tubes, and loading the sample tubes onto the sample rack without the loaded sample tubes; Controlling the conveying component to move the sample rack loaded with the sample tubes to the second sample rack module and be transported to the sample analyzer by the second sample rack module.

2. The circulating component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveying component includes: The first conveying module, which is connected to the first sample rack module and the second sample rack module and is used to transport the sample rack without the loaded sample tubes on the first sample rack module to the second sample rack module; The second conveying module, which is connected to the second sample rack module and the sample analyzer and is used to transport the sample rack loaded with the sample tubes to be detected on the second sample rack module to the sample analyzer; The third conveying module, which is connected to the sample analyzer and the first sample rack module and is used to transport the sample rack loaded with the sample tubes that have completed the detection in the sample analyzer to the first sample rack module.

3. The circulating component according to claim 2, characterized in that, The recycling component further includes: The sample tube temporary storage area, which is arranged at an interval from the first sample rack module and the second sample rack module and includes a first area for loading the sample tubes; The sample tube moving component, which is arranged between the first sample rack module, the second sample rack module and the sample tube temporary storage area; Wherein, the processor is further used to control the sample tube moving component to move the sample tubes that have completed the detection in the first sample rack module to the sample tube temporary storage area, or move the sample tubes to be detected in the sample tube temporary storage area to the sample rack of the second sample rack module.

4. The circulating component according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first sample rack module includes: The sample rack recycling area, which is arranged close to the third conveying module; The sample tube unloading area, which is arranged at an interval from the sample rack recycling area; The first empty rack buffer area is set at an interval from the sample tube unloading area and is close to the first conveying module; Wherein, the processor is further configured to: Control the sample rack recycling area to receive the sample rack loaded with the sample tubes that have completed the detection, and move the sample rack to the sample tube unloading area; Control the sample tube moving component to move the sample tubes that have completed the detection on the sample rack in the sample tube unloading area to the sample tube temporary storage area; Control the sample rack without the sample tubes loaded to move to the first empty rack buffer area, and control the first conveying module to move the sample rack to the second sample rack module.

5. The circulating component according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second conveying module is further configured to connect the first sample rack module and the sample analyzer. The sample tube temporary storage area further includes a second area for loading the sample tubes with high detection priorities. The processor is further configured to: In response to the second area being loaded with the sample tubes, control the sample tube moving component to move the sample tubes in the second area to the sample rack in the sample tube unloading area; Control the sample rack loaded with the sample tubes with high detection priorities to move to the sample rack recycling area, and control the second conveying module to move the sample rack to the sample analyzer.

6. The circulating component according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second sample rack module includes: A second empty rack buffer area, which is close to the first conveying module; A sample tube loading area, which is set at an interval from the second empty rack buffer area; A sample rack conveying area, which is set at an interval from the sample tube loading area and is close to the second conveying module; Wherein, the processor is further configured to: Control the second empty rack buffer area to receive the sample rack without the sample tubes loaded, and move the sample rack to the sample tube loading area; Control the sample tube moving component to move the sample tubes to be detected in the sample tube temporary storage area to the sample rack in the sample tube loading area; Control the sample rack loaded with the sample tubes to be detected to move to the sample rack conveying area, and control the second conveying module to transport the sample tubes to the sample analyzer.

7. The circulation component according to claim 6, wherein, The first sample rack module further includes a first scanner, which is arranged between the sample rack recycling area and the sample tube unloading area; The second sample rack module further includes a second scanner, which is arranged between the sample tube loading area and the sample rack conveying area; Wherein, the processor is further configured to: Control the second scanner to scan the sample rack loaded with the sample tubes in the sample tube loading area to obtain first scan information; Control the first scanner to scan the sample rack loaded with the sample tubes that have completed the detection in the sample tube unloading area to obtain second scan information; In response to the first scan information and the second scan information being consistent, control the sample tube moving component to move the sample tubes that have completed the detection on the sample rack in the sample tube unloading area to the sample tube temporary storage area.

8. The circulation component according to claim 2, wherein, The second conveying module is further configured to connect the first sample rack module and the second sample rack module. In response to the need of the circulation component to increase the number of sample racks, the processor is further configured to: Control the second conveying module to transport the added sample rack from one end of the second conveying module close to the first sample rack module to the area of the second conveying module corresponding to the first sample rack module, and control the first sample rack module to receive the sample rack.

9. The circulation component according to claim 2, wherein, In response to the need of the circulation component to reduce the number of sample racks, the processor is further configured to: Control the first conveying module to transport the sample rack to the outside in a direction away from the second sample rack module.

10. A pipeline system, wherein, Comprising a circulation component as described in any one of claims 1-9 and at least one sample analyzer, the circulation component is connected to the at least one sample analyzer to provide the sample analyzer with a sample rack loaded with sample tubes to be tested, and to receive the sample rack output by the sample analyzer and loaded with the sample tubes that have completed the test.

11. The pipeline system according to claim 10, wherein, The pipeline system further includes a temporary storage area and a sample injection area. The first sample rack module is arranged in the temporary storage area, and the second sample rack module is arranged in the sample injection area; Wherein, the temporary storage area and the sample injection area are arranged on the same side of the at least one sample analyzer, or the temporary storage area and the sample injection area are respectively arranged on different sides of the at least one sample analyzer.

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