A multi-layer constant temperature oscillation incubator

Abstract

The present application relates to an incubator, in particular to a multi-layer constant temperature oscillation incubator, comprising a constant temperature box, a box door, a partition, a guide rod and a sliding plate, the constant temperature box is hinged with the box door, the constant temperature box is connected with the partition, the constant temperature box is connected with the guide rod, the guide rod is connected with the partition, and the guide rod is connected with the sliding plate. The constant temperature box can keep the constant temperature environment, ensure the growth and reproduction of microorganisms in the most suitable conditions, the output shaft of the driving motor can drive the placement box to move up and down, the flask can produce oscillation, ensure that the nutrient components in the flask are evenly distributed, avoid local area nutrient excess or deficiency, the placement box can be moved up and down, the distance between the adjacent two placement boxes can be adjusted, the distance between the adjacent two placement boxes can be adjusted according to the height of the flask, the space inside the constant temperature box can be fully utilized, the space utilization rate is improved, and the waste of space is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to an incubator, and more particularly to a multi-layer constant temperature oscillating incubator. Background Technology

[0002] The constant temperature shaking incubator is a device designed for precise temperature control and is widely used in the culture of microorganisms, plant and animal cells. It is especially suitable for the culture and breeding experiments of molds and other microorganisms, and is an ideal choice for scientific research and production in fields such as bioengineering, chemical engineering, medical research, agricultural and forestry science, aquaculture and animal husbandry.

[0003] Thermostatic shaking incubators can provide a stable temperature environment, ensuring the consistency and reproducibility of experimental conditions, thereby supporting high-quality research and production activities. Whether conducting basic scientific research or developing applied technologies, thermostatic shaking incubators can meet diverse experimental needs and help professionals in various fields obtain reliable results.

[0004] The fixed spacing between the compartments in existing constant temperature shaking incubators has certain limitations and cannot be adjusted according to the actual size of the flasks. In order to accommodate larger flasks, the spacing between the compartments is often designed to be wider. However, in actual use, the sizes of the flasks vary, and smaller flasks may not be able to make full use of the entire incubator space due to the excessively large spacing between the compartments, resulting in a large amount of unused space wasted and low space utilization. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of this, the present invention provides a multi-layer constant temperature shaking incubator, which can overcome the disadvantage that smaller flasks may not be able to fully utilize the space of the entire incubator due to excessively large spacing between the layers, resulting in a large amount of unused space wasted and low space utilization.

[0006] The technical solution of the present invention is as follows: a multi-layer constant temperature shaking incubator, comprising a constant temperature chamber, a chamber door, a partition, a guide rod, a sliding plate, a mounting plate, placement rails, placement boxes, a fixing mechanism, and a vibration mechanism. The chamber door is hinged to the constant temperature chamber, a partition is connected inside the constant temperature chamber, a guide rod is connected inside the constant temperature chamber, the guide rod and the partition are connected, two sliding plates are slidably connected to the guide rod, and mounting plates are connected to both the left and right sides between the two sliding plates. Five placement rails are slidably connected to each mounting plate, and a placement box for placing flasks is slidably connected between two opposite placement rails. The fixing mechanism is used to fix the placement rails to the mounting plate, and the vibration mechanism is used to make the flasks in the placement box vibrate.

[0007] In one embodiment, the fixing mechanism includes a dual-axis motor, a lead screw, a moving block, a locking rod, and a vertical plate. The placement rail is hollow, and a dual-axis motor is installed inside each placement rail. A lead screw is connected to each of the two output shafts of the dual-axis motor. The lead screw is rotatably connected to the placement rail. A moving block is threaded onto each lead screw, and a locking rod is connected to each moving block. Vertical plates are connected to the front and rear sides of the mounting plate. Locking holes are evenly spaced on the vertical plates. The locking rod slides through the placement rail and inserts into the locking holes to fix the placement rail to the mounting plate.

[0008] In one embodiment, the vibration mechanism includes a drive motor, a disc, a connecting rod, a slider, and a second lead screw. The drive motor is mounted on the top of the partition, and the disc is connected to the output shaft of the drive motor. The connecting rod is connected to the bottom of the disc via a universal joint at an eccentric position. An opening is opened in the middle of the upper slide plate, and a slider is slidably connected inside the opening. The lower end of the connecting rod and the top of the slider are connected via a universal joint, and a second lead screw is rotatably connected inside the opening. The second lead screw and the slider are connected by a thread.

[0009] In one embodiment, a limiting mechanism is also included. The limiting mechanism includes a U-shaped plate, an elastic rope one, an elastic rope two, and an air pipe. The top of the placement box is connected to the U-shaped plate. The elastic rope one and elastic rope two are evenly spaced inside the U-shaped plate to limit the position of the flasks inside the placement box. The U-shaped plate, elastic rope one, and elastic rope two are all hollow. Elastic rope one and elastic rope two are connected to the inside of the U-shaped plate. An air pipe is connected to the U-shaped plate and is connected to the inside of the U-shaped plate. The air pipe has a valve.

[0010] In one embodiment, a blocking mechanism is also included. The blocking mechanism includes a lead screw, a baffle, and a slide bar. The lead screw is rotatably connected to both of the two front vertical plates. The lead screw is threadedly connected to the baffle for blocking the box. The slide bar is slidably connected to both of the two front vertical plates for guiding the baffle. The slide bar and the baffle are connected.

[0011] In one embodiment, the blocking mechanism further includes a connecting rod, with the two lead screws connected together.

[0012] In one embodiment, a sponge pad is also included, with sponge pads for protecting the flasks connected inside the placement box.

[0013] In one embodiment, casters are also included, with casters installed at the bottom of the temperature control chamber.

[0014] The present invention has the following advantages:

[0015] 1. This invention maintains a constant temperature environment through a constant temperature chamber, ensuring that microorganisms grow and reproduce under optimal conditions. The output shaft of the drive motor can move the placement chamber up and down, causing the flask to vibrate and ensuring that the nutrients in the flask are evenly distributed, avoiding local over- or under-nutrients. By moving the placement chamber up and down, the distance between two adjacent placement chambers can be adjusted according to the height of the flask, making full use of the space inside the constant temperature chamber, improving space utilization, and avoiding space waste.

[0016] 2. By injecting air into the spiral plate, elastic rope one and elastic rope two can expand. Elastic rope one and elastic rope two can limit the flask and prevent collisions between flasks, thereby preventing flask breakage or cracks. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention is shown.

[0018] Figure 2 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the partition, guide rod, and slide plate of the present invention is shown.

[0019] Figure 3 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the mounting plate, placement rail, and placement box of the present invention is shown.

[0020] Figure 4 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the fixing mechanism of the present invention is shown.

[0021] Figure 5 A cross-sectional view of the placement rail of the present invention is shown.

[0022] Figure 6 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the vibration mechanism of the present invention is shown.

[0023] Figure 7 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the limiting mechanism of the present invention is shown.

[0024] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of a second three-dimensional structure of the limiting mechanism of the present invention is shown.

[0025] Figure 9 The present invention is shown. Figure 8 Enlarged view of part A in the middle.

[0026] Figure 10 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the blocking mechanism of the present invention is shown.

[0027] Figure 11 The present invention is shown. Figure 10 Enlarged view of section B.

[0028] Figure 12A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the sponge pad of the present invention is shown.

[0029] The markings in the diagram are as follows: 1: Temperature control chamber, 2: Chamber door, 3: Partition, 4: Guide rod, 5: Slide plate, 6: Mounting plate, 7: Placement rail, 8: Placement box, 91: Dual-axis motor, 92: Lead screw one, 93: Moving block, 94: Locking rod, 95: Vertical plate, 96: Locking hole, 101: Drive motor, 102: Disc, 103: Connecting rod, 104: Opening, 105: Slider, 106: Lead screw two, 111: U-shaped plate, 112: Elastic rope one, 113: Elastic rope two, 114: Air pipe, 121: Lead screw three, 122: Baffle, 123: Slide rod, 124: Connecting rod, 13: Sponge pad, 14: Universal wheel. Detailed Implementation

[0030] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0031] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. The technical solutions of the present invention will now be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the technical features involved in the different embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0032] Reference Figures 1-6 A multi-layer constant temperature shaking incubator includes a constant temperature chamber 1, a door 2, a partition 3, guide rods 4, sliding plates 5, a mounting plate 6, placement rails 7, a placement box 8, a fixing mechanism, and a vibration mechanism. The door 2 is hinged to the front of the constant temperature chamber 1. The partition 3 is bolted to the upper part of the constant temperature chamber 1. Guide rods 4 are symmetrically connected to the left and right sides of the bottom of the constant temperature chamber 1. The upper ends of the guide rods 4 are connected to the partition 3. Two sliding plates 5 are slidably connected to the four guide rods 4. The four guide rods 4 guide the sliding plates 5 to prevent them from tilting. The mounting plate 6 is bolted to the left and right sides between the two sliding plates 5. Five placement rails 7 are slidably connected to the side of the two mounting plates 6 that are close to each other. The placement box 8 is slidably connected between two opposite placement rails 7. The two placement rails 7 support the placement box 8 to prevent it from tilting. The fixing mechanism is used to fix the placement rails 7 to the mounting plate 6. The vibration mechanism is used to make the flasks in the placement box 8 vibrate.

[0033] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 The fixing mechanism includes a dual-axis motor 91, a lead screw 92, a moving block 93, a locking rod 94, and a vertical plate 95. The placement rail 7 is hollow. The dual-axis motor 91 is bolted to the center of the placement rail 7. The two output shafts of the dual-axis motor 91 are connected to the lead screw 92. The lead screw 92 and the placement rail 7 are rotatably connected. The moving block 93 is threaded to the lead screw 92. Two locking rods 94 are connected to the side of the moving block 93 away from the dual-axis motor 91. The two locking rods 94 on the same moving block 93 are symmetrically arranged vertically. The locking rods 94 slide through the placement rail 7. The front and rear sides of the mounting plate 6 are bolted to the vertical plate 95. The vertical plate 95 has evenly spaced locking holes 96. The locking rods 94 are located in the locking holes 96.

[0034] Reference Figure 6 The vibration mechanism includes a drive motor 101, a disc 102, a connecting rod 103, a slider 105, and a lead screw 106. The drive motor 101 is bolted to the top center of the partition 3. The output shaft of the drive motor 101 is connected to the disc 102. The bottom eccentric position of the disc 102 is connected to the connecting rod 103 via a universal joint. The upper slide plate 5 has an opening 104 in the middle. The slider 105 is slidably connected in the opening 104. The lower end of the connecting rod 103 and the top of the slider 105 are connected via a universal joint. The lead screw 106 is rotatably connected in the opening 104. The lead screw 106 and the slider 105 are connected by threads.

[0035] The operator opens the door 2 and pulls the placement box 8 forward to remove it from the placement rail 7, allowing the flask to be placed inside. After placing the flask, the operator puts the placement box 8 back onto the placement rail 7. The output shaft of the dual-axis motor 91 rotates, driving the lead screw 92 to rotate. The lead screw 92 moves the moving block 93 and the locking rod 94, causing the locking rod 94 to move out of the locking hole 96, thus releasing the placement rail 7. This allows the placement box 8 to move up and down, adjusting the distance between adjacent placement boxes 8 according to the height of the flask. This maximizes the use of space inside the constant temperature chamber 1, improving space utilization and avoiding waste. After adjusting the distance, the output shaft of the dual-axis motor 91 rotates in the opposite direction, driving the lead screw 92 to rotate in the opposite direction. The lead screw 92 moves the moving block 93 and the locking rod 94, causing the locking rod 94 to insert into the locking hole 96, fixing the placement rail 7 onto the mounting plate 6. Then, the operator... When the door 2 is closed, the incubator 1 maintains a constant temperature environment, ensuring that microorganisms grow and reproduce under optimal conditions. The drive motor 101 is started, and its output shaft drives the disc 102 to rotate. The disc 102, through the connecting rod 103, drives the slider 105 to move up and down. The slider 105 then drives the upper slide plate 5 to move up and down, thereby moving the placement box 8 up and down, causing the flask to vibrate. This ensures that the nutrients in the flask are evenly distributed, avoiding localized over- or under-nutrients. Rotating the lead screw 106 moves the slider 105. Since the height of the disc 102 remains constant, the movement of the slider 105 causes the upper slide plate 5 to move up and down. The closer the upper slide plate 5 is to the partition 3, the greater the vibration amplitude of the flask; conversely, the further away, the smaller the vibration amplitude. This allows adjustment of the vibration amplitude to suit the growth needs of different microorganisms. The most suitable vibration amplitude can be selected according to specific experimental requirements, supporting more types of experimental designs.

[0036] Reference Figures 7-9 It also includes a limiting mechanism, which includes a U-shaped plate 111, an elastic rope 112, an elastic rope 113, and an air pipe 114. The top of the placement box 8 is connected to the U-shaped plate 111. The elastic rope 112 and the elastic rope 113 are evenly spaced inside the U-shaped plate 111. The elastic rope 112 and the elastic rope 113 are arranged in a crisscross pattern. The U-shaped plate 111, the elastic rope 112, and the elastic rope 113 are all hollow. The elastic rope 112 and the elastic rope 113 are all connected to the inside of the U-shaped plate 111. The front side of the U-shaped plate 111 is connected to the air pipe 114. The air pipe 114 is connected to the inside of the U-shaped plate 111. There is a valve on the air pipe 114, which can control the opening and closing of the air pipe 114.

[0037] In the uninflated state, elastic ropes 112 and 113 have a certain degree of elasticity, ensuring that the flask can be placed in the placement box 8. The elastic ropes 112 and 113 are arranged in a crisscross pattern to form a grid. The flask is placed within the grid. Then, the operator opens the air pipe 114 and injects air into the U-shaped plate 111 through the air pipe 114. The air enters the elastic ropes 112 and 113, causing them to expand. The elasticity of the elastic ropes 112 and 113 decreases, allowing them to limit the movement of the flask and prevent collisions between flasks, thereby preventing flask breakage or cracks.

[0038] Reference Figure 10 and Figure 11 It also includes a blocking mechanism, which includes a lead screw 121, a baffle 122, a slide rod 123, and a connecting rod 124. The upper part of the two front vertical plates 95 is rotatably connected to the lead screw 121, and the baffle 122 is threadedly connected to the lead screw 121. The lower part of the two front vertical plates 95 is slidably connected to the slide rod 123, which is connected to the baffle 122. The slide rod 123 can guide the baffle 122 so that the baffle 122 can move smoothly. The two lead screws 121 are connected by the connecting rod 124.

[0039] After the placement box 8 is placed back on the placement rail 7, the two lead screws 121 can be rotated synchronously by rotating the connecting rod 124. The lead screws 121 drive the two baffles 122 to move closer to each other. The baffles 122 can block the placement box 8 and prevent the placement box 8 from sliding off the placement rail 7 and colliding with the box door 2.

[0040] Reference Figure 12 It also includes a sponge pad 13. Each of the placement boxes 8 is connected to a sponge pad 13. The sponge pad 13 can protect the flask and prevent the flask from bumping against the inner wall of the placement box 8.

[0041] Reference Figure 1 It also includes casters 14. Casters 14 are symmetrically installed on the left and right sides of the bottom of the constant temperature box 1. The casters 14 make it easy for staff to move the constant temperature box 1.

[0042] Obviously, the embodiments described above are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. They only express the preferred implementation of the present invention and are described in a relatively specific and detailed manner, but should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention.

[0043] It should be noted that, for those skilled in the art, various modifications, additions or subtractions, improvements and substitutions can be made without departing from the concept of the present invention. Therefore, based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A multi-layer constant temperature shaking incubator, comprising a constant temperature chamber (1) and a door (2), wherein the door (2) is hinged to the constant temperature chamber (1), characterized in that: It also includes a partition (3), a guide rod (4), a slide plate (5), a mounting plate (6), a placement rail (7), a placement box (8), a fixing mechanism, and a vibration mechanism. The thermostatic chamber (1) is connected to the partition (3), the thermostatic chamber (1) is connected to the guide rod (4), the guide rod (4) is connected to the partition (3), two slide plates (5) are slidably connected on the guide rod (4), the left and right sides of the two slide plates (5) are connected to the mounting plate (6), five placement rails (7) are slidably connected on the mounting plate (6), and a placement box (8) for placing flasks is slidably connected between the two opposite placement rails (7). The fixing mechanism is used to fix the placement rails (7) on the mounting plate (6), and the vibration mechanism is used to make the flasks in the placement box (8) vibrate. The fixing mechanism includes a dual-axis motor (91), a lead screw (92), a moving block (93), a clamping rod (94), and a vertical plate (95). The placement rail (7) is hollow. A dual-axis motor (91) is installed inside the placement rail (7). A lead screw (92) is connected to each of the two output shafts of the dual-axis motor (91). The lead screw (92) and the placement rail (7) are rotatably connected. A moving block (93) is threaded onto the lead screw (92). A clamping rod (94) is connected to each moving block (93). A vertical plate (95) is connected to both the front and rear sides of the mounting plate (6). A clamping hole (96) is evenly spaced on the vertical plate (95). The clamping rod (94) slides through the placement rail (7) and inserts into the clamping hole (96) to fix the placement rail (7) on the mounting plate (6). The vibration mechanism includes a drive motor (101), a disc (102), a connecting rod (103), a slider (105), and a lead screw (106). The drive motor (101) is mounted on the top of the partition (3). The disc (102) is connected to the output shaft of the drive motor (101). The connecting rod (103) is connected to the bottom of the disc (102) via a universal joint at the eccentric position. An opening (104) is opened in the middle of the upper slide plate (5). The slider (105) is slidably connected in the opening (104). The lower end of the connecting rod (103) and the top of the slider (105) are connected via a universal joint. The lead screw (106) is rotatably connected in the opening (104). The lead screw (106) and the slider (105) are connected by a thread. It also includes a limiting mechanism, which includes a U-shaped plate (111), an elastic rope one (112), an elastic rope two (113), and an air pipe (114). The top of the placement box (8) is connected to the U-shaped plate (111). The U-shaped plate (111) is evenly spaced with elastic rope one (112) and elastic rope two (113) for limiting the flasks in the placement box (8). The U-shaped plate (111), elastic rope one (112), and elastic rope two (113) are all hollow. Elastic rope one (112) and elastic rope two (113) are connected to the inside of the U-shaped plate (111). An air pipe (114) is connected to the U-shaped plate (111). The air pipe (114) is connected to the inside of the U-shaped plate (111). There is a valve on the air pipe (114).

2. The multi-layer constant temperature shaking incubator as described in claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a blocking mechanism, which includes a lead screw (121), a baffle (122) and a slide bar (123). The lead screw (121) is rotatably connected to the two front vertical plates (95). The baffle (122) for blocking the placement box (8) is threadedly connected to the lead screw (121). The slide bar (123) for guiding the baffle (122) is slidably connected to the two front vertical plates (95). The slide bar (123) and the baffle (122) are connected.

3. A multi-layer constant temperature shaking incubator as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The blocking mechanism also includes a connecting rod (124), which is connected between the two lead screws (121).

4. A multi-layer constant temperature shaking incubator as described in claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a sponge pad (13), and the placement box (8) is connected with a sponge pad (13) for protecting the flask.

5. A multi-layer constant temperature shaking incubator as described in claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes casters (14), and casters (14) are installed at the bottom of the constant temperature box (1).

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