Sample storage module

Abstract

The invention discloses a sample storage module. The sample storage module comprises a shell mechanism, a storage mechanism and a transfer mechanism, the transfer mechanism is arranged in the shell and comprises a bearing assembly, an execution assembly and a first driving assembly, and when the sample frame is moved into the storage frame, the first driving assembly is configured to drive the execution assembly to execute at least two first transfer actions and execute a first reset action between every two adjacent first transfer actions; and when the sample rack is moved out of the storage rack, the first driving assembly is configured to drive the execution assembly to execute at least two second transfer actions and execute a second reset action between two adjacent second transfer actions. According to the sample storage module, the reserved space needed by the transfer mechanism can be reduced through multi-section action setting of the transfer mechanism, and therefore the storage capacity of the sample storage module can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of medical equipment, and in particular to a sample storage module. Background Art

[0002] In current testing departments or research laboratories, samples are stored in cryogenic storage modules for long-term storage to ensure sample quality when retrieved for re-examination or further research. These modules typically include racks with multiple storage locations and a transfer mechanism to move sample containers in and out of these locations. However, conventional transfer mechanisms typically require significant space to perform these transfer operations, limiting the storage capacity of the modules. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention provides a sample storage module that can reduce the space occupied by the transfer mechanism.

[0004] According to the sample storage module in the first embodiment of the present invention, the sample storage module includes a housing mechanism, a storage mechanism, and a transfer mechanism;

[0005] A housing mechanism, comprising a housing;

[0006] A storage mechanism is provided in the housing and includes a storage rack for storing sample racks carrying sample containers;

[0007] The transfer mechanism is disposed in the housing and includes a carrying assembly, an execution assembly, and a first drive assembly. The carrying assembly is used to carry the sample rack. The execution assembly can be driven by the first drive assembly to move the sample rack on the carrying assembly into the storage rack, or to move the sample rack out of the storage rack and transfer it to the carrying assembly.

[0008] When the sample rack is moved into the storage rack, the first driving component is configured to drive the execution component to perform at least two first transfer actions and to perform a first reset action between two adjacent first transfer actions. When the execution component performs the first transfer action, the sample rack can be driven to move in the moving-in direction. When the execution component performs the first reset action, the sample rack can be moved relative to the sample rack in a moving-out direction opposite to the moving-in direction.

[0009] And / or, when the sample rack is moved out of the storage rack, the first driving component is configured to drive the execution component to perform at least two second transfer actions, and to perform a second reset action between two adjacent second transfer actions, and the execution component can drive the sample rack to move in the outward direction when performing the second transfer action, and can move relative to the sample rack in the inward direction when performing the second reset action.

[0010] The sample storage module according to the embodiment of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0011] A storage mechanism and a transfer mechanism are disposed within the housing. The transfer mechanism includes a carrying assembly for carrying a sample rack, an actuator assembly for placing and retrieving the sample rack, and a first drive assembly for driving the actuator assembly. Thus, when a sample rack is moved into or out of the storage rack, the actuator assembly can split the overall transfer action into at least two transfer actions, performing a reset action between the two transfer actions. This allows the position of the actuator assembly to be adjusted between multiple action steps, thereby preventing the actuator assembly from occupying excessive space during the overall action and potentially interfering with the sample rack. Therefore, the sample storage module of the present invention can reduce the reserved space required for the transfer mechanism by utilizing the multiple action steps of the transfer mechanism, thereby facilitating an increase in the storage capacity of the sample storage module.

[0012] In other embodiments of the present invention, the actuator assembly includes a first actuator and a second actuator, the first actuator and the second actuator are sequentially arranged along the moving-in direction and can be driven by the first driving assembly to synchronously move along the moving-in direction or the moving-out direction;

[0013] When the sample rack is moved into the storage rack, the first driving assembly is configured to drive the first actuator to perform at least one first transfer action to drive the sample rack to move a first distance in the moving-in direction, and, after the sample rack moves the first distance, drive the second actuator to perform at least one first transfer action to drive the sample rack to move a second distance in the moving-in direction; preferably, the first distance is equal to the second distance;

[0014] And / or, when the sample rack is moved out of the storage rack, the first driving assembly is configured to drive the second executing component to perform at least one second transfer action to drive the sample rack to move a third distance in the removal direction, and, after the sample rack moves the third distance, drive the first executing component to perform at least one second transfer action to drive the sample rack to move a fourth distance in the removal direction; preferably, the third distance is equal to the fourth distance;

[0015] Preferably, the third distance is equal to the first distance;

[0016] Preferably, the fourth distance is equal to the second distance.

[0017] In other embodiments of the present invention, when the sample rack is moved into the storage rack, the first actuator performs a first transfer action to drive the sample rack to move a first distance in the moving-in direction, and the second actuator performs a first transfer action to drive the sample rack to move a second distance in the moving-in direction, and the first actuator abuts against the same portion of the sample rack when performing the first transfer action as when the second actuator abuts against the same portion of the sample rack when performing the first transfer action.

[0018] And / or, when the sample rack is moved out of the storage rack, the second executing component performs a second transfer action to drive the sample rack to move a third distance along the moving-out direction, and the first executing component performs a second transfer action to drive the sample rack to move a fourth distance along the moving-out direction, and the first executing component abuts against the same part of the sample rack when performing the second transfer action as when the second executing component performs the second transfer action.

[0019] In other embodiments of the present invention, the carrying assembly has a carrying surface for placing the sample rack, the first actuator and the second actuator are lower than the carrying surface before performing the first transfer action or the second transfer action, and the transfer mechanism further includes a second drive assembly, the first actuator and the second actuator are connected to the first drive assembly via the second drive assembly, and the second drive assembly is used to drive the first actuator and the second actuator to move in the up and down directions;

[0020] When the sample rack is moved into the storage rack, the second driving assembly is configured to drive the first executing component or the second executing component to move upward before performing the first transfer action, and then perform the first transfer action after moving upward, and the second driving assembly is further configured to drive the first executing component or the second executing component to move downward after performing the first transfer action once, and then perform the first resetting action after moving downward;

[0021] And / or, when the sample rack is moved out of the storage rack, the second drive component is configured to drive the first execution component or the second execution component to move upward before performing the second transfer action, and to perform the second transfer action after moving upward, and the second drive component is also configured to drive the first execution component or the second execution component to move downward after performing the second transfer action once, and to perform the second reset action after moving downward.

[0022] In other embodiments of the present invention, a groove is provided on the bottom surface of the sample rack, and when the second driving assembly drives the first executing component or the second executing component to move upward, the first executing component or the second executing component extends into the groove.

[0023] In other embodiments of the present invention, the second drive assembly includes a first power component, a second power component, a first transmission component and a second transmission component, the first actuator is connected to the first power component through the first transmission component, and can be driven alone by the first power component to move in the up and down directions, the second actuator is connected to the second power component through the second transmission component, and can be driven alone by the second power component to move in the up and down directions; preferably, the first power component has a rotating drive shaft, the first transmission component includes a first gear and a first rack, the first gear is connected to the rotating drive shaft, the first rack is connected to the first actuator and meshes with the first gear; preferably, the second power component has a rotating drive shaft, the second transmission component includes a second gear and a second rack, the second gear is connected to the rotating drive shaft, the second rack is connected to the second actuator and meshes with the second gear;

[0024] Alternatively, the second drive assembly includes a third power component and a third transmission component, and the first actuator component and the second actuator component are both connected to the third power component through the third transmission component, wherein when the third power component drives one of the first actuator component and the second actuator component to move upward, the other moves downward synchronously; preferably, the third power component has a rotating drive shaft, and the third transmission component includes a third gear and two third racks, the third gear is connected to the rotating drive shaft, the two third racks are respectively connected to the first actuator component and the second actuator component, and the two third racks are respectively engaged with opposite sides of the third gear.

[0025] In other embodiments of the present invention, the first driving component is configured to drive the actuator component to move between the first position and the second position;

[0026] wherein the actuator moves from the first position to the second position after performing a single first transfer action, and moves from the second position to the first position after performing a single first reset action;

[0027] And / or, the actuator moves from the second position to the first position after performing a single second transfer action, and moves from the first position to the second position after performing a single second reset action.

[0028] In other embodiments of the present invention, the sample storage module further includes a detection device, which is used to detect the position of the actuator. Preferably, the detection device includes a first sensor and a second sensor. The first sensor is set at a first position and can be triggered by the actuator moving to the first position. The second sensor is set at a second position and can be triggered by the actuator moving to the second position.

[0029] wherein, when the detection device detects that the actuator component performing the first transfer action moves to the second position, the first drive component drives the actuator component to move toward the first position to perform the first reset action; and, when the detection device detects that the actuator component performing the first reset action moves to the first position, the first drive component drives the actuator component to move toward the second position to perform the first transfer action;

[0030] And / or, when the detection device detects that the execution component performing the second transfer action moves to the first position, the first drive component drives the execution component to move to the second position to perform the second reset action, and when the detection device detects that the execution component performing the second reset action moves to the second position, the first drive component drives the execution component to move to the first position to perform the second transfer action.

[0031] In other embodiments of the present invention, the distance that the actuator moves along the moving-in direction is greater than or equal to half the length of the carrier assembly along the moving-in direction;

[0032] And / or, the distance that the executing component moves along the moving-out direction is greater than or equal to half the length of the supporting component along the moving-out direction.

[0033] In other embodiments of the present invention, the sample rack includes a carrying body and a grabbing rod, the carrying body having a placement hole for placing a sample container, and the grabbing rod is connected to the carrying body and extends from the top of the carrying body;

[0034] The sample rack has a plurality of abutting portions, which are used to abut against the execution component when the execution component performs the first transfer action or the second transfer action. The plurality of abutting portions are axially symmetrically distributed around the axis of the grabbing rod.

[0035] In other embodiments of the present invention, the storage mechanism includes two groups of storage racks spaced apart along a first horizontal direction, the transfer mechanism is disposed between the two groups of storage racks, and the storage racks have a plurality of storage locations for storing sample racks;

[0036] The transfer mechanism also includes a third drive component, a fourth drive component, a first transmission component and a second transmission component. The execution component is connected to the load-bearing component, the load-bearing component is connected to the first transmission component, and the first transmission component is connected to the second transmission component. The third drive component is configured to drive the load-bearing component to move relative to the first transmission component along one of the up and down directions and the horizontal second direction. The fourth drive component is configured to drive the first transmission component to move relative to the second transmission component along the other of the up and down directions and the second direction, so that the load-bearing component moves to dock with any storage position of the two groups of storage racks, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0037] In other embodiments of the present invention, the housing has a third opening for allowing a sample rack carrying a sample container to enter or be removed from the housing; the transfer mechanism is used to transfer a sample rack entering from the third opening to a storage rack, or to transfer a sample rack removed from the storage rack to the third opening;

[0038] In which, the side of the shell close to one of the two groups of storage racks has a first opening, the shell mechanism also includes a first door body, the first door body is connected to the shell and is used to open and close the first opening, and the side of the shell close to the other one of the two groups of storage racks also has a second opening, the shell mechanism also includes a second door body, the second door body is connected to the shell and is used to open and close the second opening.

[0039] In other embodiments of the present invention, a side of the shell close to one of the two groups of storage racks is a first side, and a side close to the other of the two groups of storage racks is a second side, and the shell also includes a third side and a fourth side, wherein the first side, the third side, the second side and the fourth side are connected in sequence to form the peripheral side of the shell, the third opening is provided at one of the third side and the fourth side, and the shell mechanism also includes a third door body, which is connected to the shell and is used to open and close the third opening; preferably, the shell also has a fourth opening, which is provided at the other of the third side and the fourth side, and the shell mechanism also includes a fourth door body, which is connected to the shell and is used to open and close the fourth opening.

[0040] According to the sample storage module in the second embodiment of the present invention, the sample storage module includes a housing mechanism, a storage mechanism and a transfer mechanism; the housing mechanism includes a shell;

[0041] A storage mechanism is provided in the housing and includes a storage rack for storing sample racks carrying sample containers;

[0042] The transfer mechanism is disposed in the housing and includes a carrying assembly, a first actuator assembly, a fifth drive assembly, a second actuator assembly, and a sixth drive assembly. The carrying assembly is used to carry a sample rack. The first actuator assembly can be independently driven by the fifth drive assembly to partially move the sample rack from the storage rack to the carrying assembly. The second actuator assembly can be independently driven by the sixth drive assembly to continue to move the partially moved sample rack from the storage rack. Alternatively, the second actuator assembly can be independently driven by the sixth drive assembly to partially move the sample rack on the carrying assembly out of the storage rack. The first actuator assembly can be independently driven by the fifth drive assembly to continue to move the partially moved sample rack out of the storage rack.

[0043] Among them, the fifth driving component includes a first power output component, the first execution component includes a third execution component for abutting the sample rack, and the first execution component is connected to the first power output component; wherein, along the moving direction of the sample rack into the storage rack, the third execution component deviates from the first power output component and is located on the rear side of the first power output component.

[0044] In other embodiments of the present invention, the sixth drive component includes a second power output component, the second execution component includes a fourth execution component for abutting the sample rack, the second execution component is connected to the second power output component, and along the direction of movement of the sample rack into the storage rack, the fourth execution component is deviated from the second power output component and is located in front of the second power output component.

[0045] In other embodiments of the present invention, the sixth driving assembly includes a second power output component, the second actuator assembly includes a fourth actuator assembly for abutting the sample rack, and the second actuator assembly is connected to the second power output component;

[0046] The fifth driving assembly and the sixth driving assembly are arranged in parallel along the width direction of the sample rack, and the sample rack has a first abutting portion and a second abutting portion arranged along the width direction;

[0047] When the sample rack is moved out of the storage rack, the fourth actuator is used to abut against the second abutting portion and can be driven by the second power output component to partially move the sample rack on the carrying assembly out of the storage rack, and the third actuator is used to abut against the first abutting portion and can be driven by the first power output component to continue to move the partially moved sample rack out of the storage rack;

[0048] And / or, when the sample rack is moved into the storage rack, the third execution component is used to abut against the first abutment portion, and can be driven by the first power output component to move the sample rack from the storage rack to the supporting assembly, and the fourth execution component is used to abut against the second abutment portion, and can be driven by the second power output component to continue to move the partially moved sample rack from the storage rack.

[0049] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows and, in part, will be obvious from the description which follows, or may be learned by practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0050] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, in which:

[0051] Figure 1 It is a schematic perspective diagram of a first side of a sample storage module of the present invention;

[0052] Figure 2 It is a second side perspective diagram of the sample storage module of the present invention;

[0053] Figure 3 for Figure 1 and Figure 2 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the storage mechanism and the transfer mechanism in the embodiment;

[0054] Figure 4 for Figure 3A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the transfer mechanism of the present invention;

[0055] Figure 5 It is a partial three-dimensional schematic diagram of the transfer mechanism of the present invention;

[0056] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the first transfer action flow in the first embodiment of the present invention; wherein the actuator is in the first position in states 6.1 and 6.5, and is in the second position in states 6.2 and 6.6;

[0057] Figure 7 2 is a flow chart of the moving-in operation in the second embodiment of the present invention; wherein, in the states 6.1 and 6.2, the sixth driving component, the second executing component and the second abutting portion are hidden, and in the states 6.3 and 6.4, the fifth driving component, the first executing component and the first abutting portion are hidden.

[0058] Reference numerals:

[0059] Sample storage module 100;

[0060] Housing mechanism 110; housing 111; first side 111A, second side 111B, third side 111C, fourth side 111D, third opening 1111, first opening 1112, second opening 1113, fourth opening 1114, first door body 112, second door body 113, third door body 114; fourth door body 115;

[0061] Storage mechanism 120; storage rack 121; storage location 122;

[0062] Transfer mechanism 130; carrying assembly 131; carrying surface 1311; actuator assembly 132; first actuator 1321; second actuator 1322; first actuator 1321A; third actuator 13211A; second actuator 1322A; fourth actuator 13221A; first drive assembly 133; fifth drive assembly 133A; first power output assembly 1331A; second drive assembly 134; sixth drive assembly 134A; second power output assembly 1341A; third drive assembly 135; fourth drive assembly 136; first transmission assembly 137; second transmission assembly 138;

[0063] Detection device 140; first sensor 141; second sensor 142;

[0064] Sample rack 200;

[0065] Width direction W;

[0066] Move in direction X1;

[0067] Move out in direction X2;

[0068] First direction X3;

[0069] Second direction X4;

[0070] Upper Y1;

[0071] Get off Y2. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0072] The following describes embodiments of the present invention in detail. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended only to explain the present invention and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0073] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that descriptions involving orientations, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention.

[0074] In the description of the present invention, "several" means more than one, "plurality" means more than two, "greater than," "less than," and "exceed" are understood to exclude the number itself, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the number itself. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is solely for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, implicitly specifying the number of the indicated technical features, or implicitly specifying the order of the indicated technical features.

[0075] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined, terms such as setting, installing, and connecting should be understood in a broad sense, and technicians in the relevant technical field can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific content of the technical solution.

[0076] In the description of the present invention, reference to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the exemplary expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0077] As previously mentioned, in current testing departments or research laboratories, samples need to be stored in cryogenic storage modules for long-term storage to ensure sample quality when retrieved for re-examination or further research. These modules typically include racks with multiple storage locations and a transfer mechanism to move sample containers in and out of these locations. However, in related art, these transfer mechanisms require a significant amount of space to perform these transfer operations, limiting the storage capacity of the modules.

[0078] More specifically, in the related art, when the sample container is located around the storage position, the transfer mechanism will be responsible for moving the sample container into the storage position, or the transfer mechanism will be responsible for moving the sample container out of the storage position. The above-mentioned moving in and out operations are all completed by performing one action. The disadvantage is that the entire motion range is large, and the reserved space must at least cover the length of the sample rack + the interval between the end effector and the storage space. Therefore, a larger motion space needs to be reserved for the transfer mechanism, which will occupy the storage space of the low-temperature storage module, which is not conducive to the compact design of the low-temperature storage module.

[0079] Based on the above problems, refer to Figure 1-Figure 7 A first embodiment of the present invention provides a sample storage module 100 , which includes a housing mechanism 110 , a storage mechanism 120 , and a transfer mechanism 130 .

[0080] Specifically, refer to Figure 1-Figure 2 The housing mechanism 110 includes a housing 111. To meet different needs, the housing 111 may not be a closed housing 111 with six sides completely enclosed. For example, the housing 111 may be a housing 111 with five, four, or three sides enclosed. Furthermore, depending on the needs, in some embodiments, the housing 111 may have any suitable shape when viewed vertically, such as a rectangle, a circle, an ellipse, or a trapezoid. When the housing 111 is a polygon, the walls of the housing 111 may be fixedly connected to each other or detachably connected to each other.

[0081] Reference Figure 1 The storage mechanism 120 is disposed in the housing 111. The storage mechanism 120 includes a storage rack 121, which is used to store the sample rack 200 carrying the sample containers. According to the needs, the sample rack 200 can be in any suitable structural shape, which is not limited here.

[0082] Reference Figure 1-Figure 3 , the transfer mechanism 130 is disposed in the housing 111. Figure 4-Figure 5The transfer mechanism 130 includes a carrier assembly 131, an actuator assembly 132, and a first drive assembly 133. The carrier assembly 131 is used to carry the sample rack 200, and the actuator assembly 132 can be driven by the first drive assembly 133 to move the sample rack 200 on the carrier assembly 131 into the storage rack 121, or to move the sample rack 200 from the storage rack 121 and transfer it to the carrier assembly 131. In addition, before the execution component 132 moves the sample rack 200 into or out of the storage rack 121, the carrying part can also be driven to the vicinity of the sample rack 200 (during this process, the execution component 132 can move together with the carrying part) to make it easier for the execution component 132 to move the sample rack 200. In addition, the carrying part in the initial state can have different positions. When samples need to be stored, the carrying part can be placed with the sample rack 200, and the carrying part in the initial state can be located inside the shell 111, or the carrying part in the initial state can be located outside the shell 111 and suitable for extending into the shell 111 from the opening of the shell 111. The same applies when samples need to be taken out. In addition, in some embodiments, the samples located in the storage rack 121 and placed in the sample container can be samples that have been tested and analyzed (samples that have been tested or samples that need to be tested again), or quality control samples, or calibration samples.

[0083] Reference Figure 5 , the first drive assembly 133 may include a power component for providing power, and a power output component. Specifically, the power component may be one of a motor, a hydraulic cylinder, a pneumatic cylinder, and an electric cylinder. The power output component may be connected to the output end of the power component at one end, and the other end may be suitable for connecting or carrying the sample rack 200; specifically, the power output component may include one of a sliding transmission device, a connecting rod transmission device, a chain transmission device, a belt transmission device, a gear transmission device, and a push rod transmission device. For the specific configuration of the first drive assembly 133, for example, refer to Figure 5 In some embodiments, the power component of the first drive component 133 can be a motor, and the power output component can include a belt transmission device and a sliding transmission device connected to each other. The slide of the sliding transmission device can extend into the slide rail and be connected to the execution component 132. Therefore, during the driving process of the first drive component 133, the motor can drive the belt transmission device to move, and then the belt transmission device drives the slide to slide relative to the slide rail, thereby driving the execution component 132.

[0084] In particular, in order to optimize the transfer action of the execution component 132, when the sample rack 200 moves into the storage rack 121, the first drive component 133 is configured to drive the execution component 132 to perform at least two first transfer actions, and to perform a first reset action between two adjacent first transfer actions, and when the execution component 132 performs the first transfer action, it can drive the sample rack 200 to move along the moving-in direction X1, and when the execution component 132 performs the first reset action, it can move relative to the sample rack 200 along the moving-out direction X2 opposite to the moving-in direction X1; or when the sample rack 200 moves out of the storage rack 121, the first drive component 133 is configured to drive the execution component 132 to perform at least two second transfer actions, and to perform a second reset action between two adjacent second transfer actions, and when the execution component 132 performs the second transfer action, it can drive the sample rack 200 to move along the moving-out direction X2, and when the execution component 132 performs the second reset action, it can move relative to the sample rack 200 along the moving-in direction X1. The execution component 132 performs the first reset action between two adjacent first transfer actions as follows: after the execution component 132 completes the first transfer action along the moving-in direction X1, it performs the first reset action in the opposite direction of the moving-in direction X1 (i.e., the moving-out direction X2). The first reset action can be used to adjust the position of the execution component 132 relative to the sample rack 200. Taking the moving-in operation as an example, specifically, when performing the first first transfer action, a portion of the execution component 132 contacts the sample rack 200 and initially moves the sample rack 200 out, and performs the first reset action. After the reset action, another portion of the actuator 132 contacts the sample rack 200 and moves the sample rack 200 out again. The removal operation can be set up in a similar manner. Because the contact positions before and after are different, the moving-in / moving-out operation process of the actuator 132 can be decomposed into multiple first transfer actions / second transfer actions according to the actual layout positions of the various mechanisms of the sample storage module 100, and the position of the actuator 132 can be adjusted between the multiple actions to avoid the actuator 132 occupying too much space during the overall action process and easily causing interference.

[0085] It should be noted that the above-mentioned moving in / out direction X2 is determined according to actual movement requirements and drive configuration, and can be any suitable direction. For ease of description, the following is an example in which the moving in / out direction X2 is parallel to the horizontal direction.

[0086] As can be seen from the above description, in some embodiments, the first drive component 133 and the actuator component 132 can simultaneously have the above-mentioned first transfer action configuration and the second transfer action configuration, so that the actuator component 132 can have two transfer actions when performing the move-in and move-out operations and perform a reset action between the two transfer actions; in other embodiments, the first drive component 133 and the actuator component 132 can only have one of the above-mentioned first transfer action configuration and the second transfer action configuration. In addition, taking the move-in operation as an example, the at least two first transfer actions described above mean that: in some embodiments, the first drive group can be configured to drive the actuator component to complete more than two first transfer actions, and the first reset action is performed between two adjacent first transfer actions. The move-out operation can also be configured in the same way. For ease of description, the following is an example in which, when the sample rack 200 is moved into the storage rack 121, the first drive component 133 only drives the execution component 132 to perform two first transfer actions, and the sample rack 200 is moved into the storage rack 121 after the two first transfer actions are completed; and when the sample rack 200 is moved out of the storage rack 121, the first drive component 133 only drives the execution component 132 to perform two second transfer actions, and the sample rack 200 is moved out after the two second transfer actions are completed.

[0087] Furthermore, it should be noted that the first transfer action is defined below as follows: the actuator 132 drives the sample rack 200 along the inward direction X1 to move the sample rack 200 into the storage rack 121. Therefore, the starting positions, ending positions, or motion trajectories of the two first transfer actions described above may be the same or different. Furthermore, when performing the two first transfer actions, the actuator 132 may contact the same or different portions of the sample rack 200. Similarly, the second transfer action is defined below as follows: the actuator 132 drives the sample rack 200 along the outward direction X2 to move the sample rack 200 out of the storage rack 121. The second transfer action can also be configured accordingly. More specifically, in the above configuration of two first transfer actions / two second transfer actions, when the two actions are the same, this configuration is conducive to the coordination and consistency of the two actions and facilitates action programming; when the two actions are different, the movement state of the execution component 132 or the sample rack 200 can be changed according to needs, so that in some structural arrangements, it is more convenient to take and place the sample rack 200 or it is more conducive to saving the reserved space of the execution component 132.

[0088] In the first embodiment of the present invention, a storage mechanism 120 and a transfer mechanism 130 are disposed within the housing mechanism 110. The transfer mechanism 130 includes a carrying assembly 131 for carrying a sample rack 200, an actuator assembly 132 for placing and retrieving the sample rack 200, and a first drive assembly 133 for driving the actuator assembly 132. Consequently, when a sample rack 200 is moved into or out of the storage rack 121, the actuator assembly 132 can split the overall transfer action into at least two transfer actions, performing a reset action between the two transfer actions. This allows the position of the actuator assembly 132 to be adjusted between multiple actions, preventing the actuator assembly 132 from occupying excessive space during the overall action and potentially interfering with the sample storage module 100. Therefore, the sample storage module 100 of the present invention can reduce the required reserved space for the transfer mechanism 130 by enabling the transfer mechanism 130 to perform multiple actions, thereby increasing the storage capacity of the sample storage module 100.

[0089] Based on the first embodiment, the actuator assembly 132 in some embodiments may include a first actuator assembly 1321 and a second actuator assembly 1322. The first actuator assembly 1321 and the second actuator assembly 1322 may be arranged sequentially along the inward movement direction X1 and may be driven by the first drive assembly 133 to move synchronously along the inward movement direction X1 or the outward movement direction X2. In some embodiments, the first actuator assembly 1321 and the second actuator assembly 1322 may be interconnected to facilitate synchronous movement of the first actuator assembly 1321 and the second actuator assembly 1322. In other embodiments, the first actuator assembly 1321 and the second actuator assembly 1322 may be disconnected and may be synchronously driven by the configuration of the first drive assembly 133. In addition, the following definition is given for the first execution component 1321 and the second execution component 1322 to be arranged in sequence along the moving-in direction X1: along the moving-in direction X1, the first execution component 1321 and the second execution component 1322 are arranged in sequence, that is, before the execution component 132 performs the moving-in operation, along the moving-in direction X1, the first execution component 1321 is located on the side of the second execution component 1322 away from the storage rack 121.

[0090] When the sample rack 200 is moved into the storage rack 121, the first drive assembly 133 can be configured to drive the first actuator 1321 to perform at least one first transfer action to move the sample rack 200 a first distance along the moving-in direction X1. Furthermore, after the sample rack 200 has moved the first distance, the first drive assembly 133 can be configured to drive the second actuator 1322 to perform at least one first transfer action to move the sample rack 200 a second distance along the moving-in direction X1. It will be appreciated that the above configuration indicates that multiple first transfer actions of the actuator assembly 132 can be performed separately by the first actuator 1321 and the second actuator 1322. Furthermore, according to the above definition, in a configuration where the first actuator 1321 and the second actuator 1322 can move synchronously, only actions that can move the sample rack 200 are considered first transfer actions or second transfer actions.

[0091] In some specific embodiments, the first executing component 1321 can drive the sample rack 200 to move the first distance by performing a first transfer action. In other specific embodiments, after the first executing component 1321 performs the first transfer action multiple times, the sample rack 200 moves the first distance in total. That is, the process of the first executing component 1321 driving the sample rack 200 to move the first distance can also be divided into multiple sections. For example, after the first executing component 1321 performs the first transfer action once, the sample rack 200 moves half of the first distance, and then the first executing component 1321 performs the first reset action and performs the first transfer action again, so that the sample rack 200 moves half of the first distance again. Similarly, the second executing component 1322 performs at least one first transfer action to drive the sample rack 200 to move the second distance along the moving-in direction X1. You can refer to this for understanding.

[0092] When the first actuator 1321 and the second actuator 1322 respectively drive the sample rack 200 to move a first distance and a second distance, in some embodiments, the first distance can be equal to the second distance. In other words, the two first transfer operations can drive the sample rack 200 the same distance. This arrangement facilitates simplifying the structural configuration and programming of the first drive assembly 133 and the actuator assembly 132.

[0093] Corresponding to the configuration for the move-in operation described above, when the sample rack 200 is moved out of the storage rack 121, the first drive assembly 133 can be configured to drive the second actuator 1322 to perform at least one second transfer action to move the sample rack 200 a third distance in the move-out direction X2. Furthermore, after the sample rack 200 has moved the third distance, the first actuator 1321 can be configured to perform at least one second transfer action to move the sample rack 200 a fourth distance in the move-out direction X2. The configuration for the move-out operation described above can refer to the configuration for the move-in operation described in the above embodiment and will not be further described here.

[0094] Accordingly, when the second actuator 1322 and the first actuator 1321 drive the sample rack 200 to move the third and fourth distances, respectively, in some embodiments, the third distance can be equal to the fourth distance. This arrangement also facilitates simplifying the structural configuration and programming of the first drive assembly 133 and the actuator 132. Furthermore, combining the descriptions of the move-in and move-out operations, when the first actuator 1321 and the second actuator 1322 are capable of driving the sample rack 200 to move the first, second, third, and fourth distances under different circumstances, in some embodiments, the third distance can be equal to the first distance, and in some embodiments, the fourth distance can be equal to the second distance. In other words, the distance driven by the first actuator 1321 during the first transfer operation can be equal to the distance driven by the first actuator 1321 during the second transfer operation, and the distance driven by the second actuator 1322 during the first transfer operation can be equal to the distance driven by the second actuator 1322 during the second transfer operation. Likewise, the above arrangement makes the displacements generated by the moving-in and moving-out operations the same, thereby facilitating further simplification of the structural configuration and programming configuration of the first driving component 133 and the execution component 132 .

[0095] When the first actuator 1321 and the second actuator 1322 respectively drive the sample rack 200 to move a first distance and a second distance, in some embodiments, when the sample rack 200 is moved into the storage rack 121, the first actuator 1321 can perform a first transfer action to drive the sample rack 200 along the moving-in direction X1 by the first distance, and the second actuator 1322 can perform a first transfer action to drive the sample rack 200 along the moving-in direction X1 by the second distance. Under this premise, the first actuator 1321 and the second actuator 1322 can abut the same portion of the sample rack 200 during the first transfer action. In other words, after the first actuator 1321 completes the first transfer action, while performing the first reset action, the position of the second actuator 1322 can be adjusted so that the second actuator 1322 abuts the same portion of the sample rack 200 that it previously abutted during the second first transfer action. The above arrangement can utilize the same portion of the sample rack 200 for abutment, which is beneficial for simplifying the structure of the sample rack 200 and simplifying the motion programming of the execution component.

[0096] The above-described embodiment defines the abutment position based on the move-in operation. Accordingly, when the second actuator 1322 and the first actuator 1321 respectively drive the sample rack 200 to move the third and fourth distances, in some embodiments, when the sample rack 200 is moved out of the storage rack 121, the second actuator 1322 performs a second transfer motion to drive the sample rack 200 to move the third distance in the removal direction X2, and the first actuator 1321 performs a second transfer motion to drive the sample rack 200 to move the fourth distance in the removal direction X2. The first actuator 1321 abuts the same portion of the sample rack 200 as the second actuator 1322 during the second transfer motion. The above-described configuration for the move-out operation also facilitates simplifying the structure of the sample rack 200 and simplifying the motion programming of the actuators. Reference can be made to the configuration for the move-in operation in the above-described embodiment, and will not be repeated here.

[0097] The following further defines the positional relationship between the carrier assembly 131 and the execution assembly 132. When the execution assembly 132 includes the first execution component 1321 and the second execution component 1322, refer to Figure 5In some embodiments, the carrying assembly 131 may include a carrying surface 1311 for placing the sample rack 200. Specifically, the carrying surface 1311 can be used to support the sample rack 200, and depending on the structure of the sample rack 200, the carrying surface 1311 may have a corresponding shape and structure. For example, the carrying surface 1311 may be flat or curved, and may include a recessed structure suitable for placing the sample rack 200. Based on the configuration of the carrying surface 1311, in some embodiments, the first actuator 1321 and the second actuator 1322 may be lower than the carrying surface 1311 before performing the first transfer action or the second transfer action. It is understood that before performing the first transfer action or the second transfer action, the carrying assembly may move to approach the sample rack 200, acquire the sample rack 200, or transfer the sample rack 200 (the actuator may move synchronously with the carrying assembly). During this process, the placement of the first actuator 1321 and the second actuator 1322 below the carrying surface 1311 prevents the actuator 132 from interfering with the aforementioned movement. Furthermore, to achieve the first and second transfer actions of the actuator 132, the transfer mechanism 130 may further include a second drive assembly 134. Thus, the first actuator 1321 and the second actuator 1322 are connected to the first drive assembly 133 via the second drive assembly 134. The second drive assembly 134 can be used to drive the first actuator 1321 and the second actuator 1322 to move vertically. In other words, the second drive assembly 134 can be connected to the first drive assembly 133, and the first actuator 1321 and the second actuator 1322 are connected to the second drive assembly 134 and driven vertically. Consequently, the first drive assembly 133 can simultaneously drive the second drive assembly 134, as well as the first and second actuators 1321 and 1322.

[0098] Combined with the driving action of the first driving component 133 and the second driving component 134, refer to Figure 5In some embodiments, when the sample rack 200 is moved into the storage rack 121, the second drive component 134 can be configured to drive the first execution component 1321 or the second execution component 1322 to move upward before performing the first transfer action, and then perform the first transfer action after moving upward, and the second drive component 134 can also be configured to drive the first execution component 1321 or the second execution component 1322 to move downward after performing a first transfer action, and then perform the first reset action after moving downward. The above configuration of the second driving component 134 indicates that, taking the moving-in operation as an example, in the initial state, the first executing component 1321 and the second executing component 1322 are lower than the carrying surface 1311. At this time, the first executing component 1321 and the second executing component 1322 are both separated from (not in contact with) the sample rack 200. When the sample rack 200 needs to be moved in, the second driving component 134 can drive the first executing component 1321 to move upward (and can also drive the second executing component 1322 to move upward at the same time) so that the first executing component 1321 is in contact with the sample rack 200. Thereafter, the first driving component 133 can drive the first executing component 1321 to perform the first transfer action. After that, the second executing component 1322 can be driven to move upward. The drive assembly 134 can drive the first actuator 1321 downward to separate from the sample rack 200. Thereafter, the first drive assembly 133 can drive the first actuator 1321 to perform a first reset operation. After the operation is completed, the second actuator 1322 can be located just below the abutment position of the sample rack 200. Thereafter, the second drive assembly 134 can drive the second actuator 1322 upward (and can also drive the first actuator 1321 upward) to abut the sample rack 200. Thereafter, the first drive assembly 133 can drive the second actuator 1322 to perform a second first transfer operation. The above configuration can make the movement of the actuator 132 more flexible through the up and down driving action of the second drive assembly 134, so that the position of the actuator 132 can be adjusted between the two first transfer operations.

[0099] The above embodiment defines the driving functions of the first actuator 1321 and the second actuator 1322 based on the move-in operation. Accordingly, when the sample rack 200 is moved out of the storage rack 121, the second drive assembly 134 is configured to drive the first actuator 1321 or the second actuator 1322 to move upward before performing the second transfer operation, and then perform the second transfer operation after moving upward. In addition, the second drive assembly 134 is further configured to drive the first actuator 1321 or the second actuator 1322 to move downward after completing the second transfer operation, and then perform the second return operation after moving downward. The above configuration for the move-out operation also helps to make the movement of the actuator 132 more flexible, so that the actuator 132 can adjust its position between the two second transfer operations. The configuration for the move-in operation can be referred to in the above embodiment and will not be repeated here.

[0100] More specifically, when the transfer mechanism 130 also includes a second drive assembly 134 and has the aforementioned configuration for vertical movement, in some embodiments, the bottom surface of the sample rack 200 may be provided with a groove. This allows the first actuator 1321 or the second actuator 1322 to extend into the groove when the second drive assembly 134 drives the first actuator 1321 or the second actuator 1322 upward. The bottom surface of the sample rack 200 may be adapted to contact the support surface 1311 of the support assembly 131. When viewed vertically, the support surface 1311 and the groove may be staggered, preventing the support surface 1311 from interfering with the second actuator 1322's ability to drive the actuator 132 upward and into the groove. These grooves stabilize the relative position of the first actuator 1321 / second actuator 1322 and the sample rack 200 during the transfer process, providing more stable drive for the sample rack 200 and preventing it from separating from the first actuator 1321 or the second actuator 1322 during movement. Corresponding to the configuration of the recess, the shape of the first actuator 1321 or the second actuator 1322 can correspond to the shape of the recess. During the transfer process, the first actuator 1321 or the second actuator 1322 can be fully or partially inserted into the recess, with the remaining portion used to support the sample rack 200. In addition to the aforementioned configuration of inserting the first actuator 1321 or the second actuator 1322 into the recess, other methods can be used to connect the first actuator 1321 / the second actuator 1322 to the sample rack 200. For example, in other embodiments, the first actuator 1321 / the second actuator 1322 can be configured to clamp the sample rack 200, snap-fit ​​with the sample rack 200, or magnetically connect with the sample rack 200. All of these configurations can connect the first actuator 1321 / the second actuator 1322 to the sample rack 200 before the transfer process is performed, thereby facilitating the first or second transfer process.

[0101] The following is a further definition of the structure of the second driving assembly 134. When the transfer mechanism 130 further includes the second driving assembly 134 and has the configuration of moving in the up and down directions as described above, refer to Figure 5In some embodiments, the second drive assembly 134 may include a first power component, a second power component, a first transmission component 137, and a second transmission component 138. The first actuator 1321 may be connected to the first power component via the first transmission component 137 and may be driven solely by the first power component to move in the vertical direction. Similarly, the second actuator 1322 may be connected to the second power component via the second transmission component 138 and may be driven solely by the second power component to move in the vertical direction. It will be appreciated that the above arrangement allows the first actuator 1321 and the second actuator 1322 to be driven independently, allowing their heights to be adjusted as needed, resulting in greater flexibility. For example, when the first actuator 1321 performs its first first transfer action, the second actuator 1322 can be lower than the first actuator 1321, thereby allowing the second actuator 1322 to separate from the sample rack 200 and prevent interference with the first first transfer action. Similarly, when the second actuator 1322 performs its second first transfer action, the first actuator 1321 can be lower than the second actuator 1322 (the same applies to the second transfer action). Furthermore, other arrangements can be used to achieve the staggered vertical positions of the first and second actuators 1321, 1322. In some other embodiments, the second drive assembly 134 can include a third power component and a third transmission component. Both the first actuator 1321 and the second actuator 1322 can be connected to the third power component via a third transmission component. Among them, when the third power component drives one of the first execution component 1321 and the second execution component 1322 to move upward, the other can move downward synchronously. The above-mentioned drive setting means that the third power component can drive the first execution component 1321 and the second execution component 1322 to move synchronously, and one of them moves upward and the other moves downward. This setting can also avoid interference from the second execution component 1322 when the first execution component 1321 performs the first first transfer action, and avoid interference from the first execution component 1321 when the second execution component 1322 performs the second first transfer action (the same applies to the process of performing the second transfer action). In addition, the setting of driving two execution components by the same drive component is simpler, which is conducive to improving the displacement synchronization rate of the two.

[0102] More specifically, corresponding to the aforementioned embodiment, when the second drive assembly 134 includes a first power component, a second power component, a first transmission component 137, and a second transmission component 138, in some embodiments, the first power component may include a rotating drive shaft. Specifically, the first power component may be a motor, and the rotating drive shaft may be the output end of the motor. The first transmission component 137 may include a first gear and a first rack. In this regard, the first gear may be connected to the rotating drive shaft, and the first rack may be connected to the first actuator 1321 and mesh with the first gear. Similarly, the second power component may include a rotating drive shaft, and the second transmission component 138 may include a second gear and a second rack. In this regard, the second gear may be connected to the rotating drive shaft, and the second rack may be connected to the second actuator 1322 and mesh with the second gear. With the configuration of these components, for example, driving the first actuator 1321, the rotating drive shaft can be driven to rotate, thereby driving the first gear. The first gear then drives the first rack to move, simultaneously driving the first actuator 1321, which is connected to the first rack, to move. The same principle applies to driving the second actuator 1322. The above arrangement enables the two sets of power components and the two sets of transmission components to adjust the positions of the first execution component 1321 and the second execution component 1322 respectively, which is highly flexible.

[0103] Corresponding to another embodiment described above, similar to the above configuration, when the second drive assembly 134 includes a third power component and a third transmission component, in some embodiments, the third power component may include a rotating drive shaft. The third transmission component may include a third gear and two third racks. The third gear may be connected to the rotating drive shaft, and the two third racks may be connected to the first actuator component 1321 and the second actuator component 1322, respectively, with the two third racks meshing on opposite sides of the third gear. Unlike the aforementioned drive method that uses two power components and two transmission components to drive the first actuator component 1321 and the second actuator component 1322 respectively, in this embodiment, only one power component and transmission component (i.e., the third power component and the third transmission component) is used to simultaneously drive the first actuator component 1321 and the second actuator component 1322. Because the two third racks mesh with the two sides of the third gear, when the third gear rotates, the first actuator component 1321 and the second actuator component 1322, respectively connected to the two third racks on either side, can simultaneously move in opposite directions. The above arrangement makes the driving method simpler and the synchronization rate between the first execution component 1321 and the second execution component 1322 is high.

[0104] In addition, the first actuator 1321 or the second actuator 1322 can also be driven by other forms of power components and transmission components. For example, the first power component or the second power component can be one of a motor, a hydraulic cylinder, a pneumatic cylinder, and an electric cylinder; the first transmission component 137 or the second transmission component 138 can be one of a sliding transmission device, a connecting rod transmission device, a chain transmission device, a belt transmission device, and a push rod transmission device. The above different configurations can achieve the purpose of simultaneously driving or separately driving the first actuator 1321 and the second actuator 1322.

[0105] Based on the first embodiment, Figure 5 In some embodiments, the first drive component 133 is configured to drive the actuator 132 to move between a first position and a second position; wherein the actuator 132 can move from the first position to the second position after performing a single first transfer action, and the actuator 132 can move from the second position to the first position after performing a single first reset action; correspondingly, the actuator 132 can move from the second position to the first position after performing a single second transfer action, and the actuator 132 can move from the first position to the second position after performing a single second reset action. The above configuration of the first position and the second position means that when the sample rack 200 needs to be moved in, the actuator 132 is first located at the first position when the first first transfer action is started, and is located at the second position after the first first transfer action is completed. Thereafter, it is located at the second position when the first reset action is started, and returns to the first position again after the first reset action is completed. Applied to the aforementioned embodiment, the first actuator 1321 can be made to abut against the abutting position of the sample rack 200 and perform the first first transfer action before descending, and the actuator assembly 132 as a whole can be returned to the initial first position. At this time, since the sample rack 200 has been moved a certain distance by the first transfer action, when the second actuator 1322 is driven to rise and abut against the sample rack 200, the second actuator 1322 can just abut against the same abutting position of the sample rack 200. In addition, the action process of moving out the sample rack 200 can also be set up in the same way, which will not be described here. The above setting enables the actuator assembly 132 to return to the initial position (the position at the beginning of the first transfer action) through a reset action before the second transfer action, thereby saving the movement distance required for the actuator assembly 132 to be driven under the condition that the driving stroke remains unchanged, compared to the single drive action.

[0106] In other embodiments, taking the moving-in operation as an example, the execution component 132 may not return to the first position after performing the first reset action, and when the second execution component 1322 performs the second first transfer action, the execution component 132 may abut against another abutment position of the sample rack 200 (that is, it may not abut against the previous abutment position of the sample rack 200). Based on this, combined with the abutment drive configuration of the above-mentioned embodiment, the sample rack 200 can be provided with two (or two groups) grooves along the moving-in direction X1, and the execution component can extend into one of the grooves when performing the first first transfer action, and can extend into the other groove when performing the second first transfer action. The above-mentioned setting can change the abutment position according to needs, and can further save the movement distance required for driving the execution component 132. Combined with the configuration of the first execution component 1321 and the second execution component 1322, specifically, the sample rack 200 can be sequentially provided with a first groove and a second groove along the moving-in direction X1. When performing the first first transfer action, the first execution component 1321 can be extended into the second groove. Thereafter, after performing the first reset action, the second execution component 1322 can be located below the first groove. After driving the second execution component 1322 to move up and extend into the first groove, the second execution component 1322 can perform the second first transfer action. The above-mentioned process can further save the movement distance occupied by the execution component 132 (in other words, under the condition that the movement distance occupied by the execution component 132 remains unchanged, the driving distance of the sample rack 200 by the execution component 132 is longer). The removal operation can also have the effect of saving the movement distance occupied by the execution component 132.

[0107] When the first driving component 133 is configured to drive the execution component 132 to move between the first position and the second position, Figure 5 In some embodiments, the sample storage module 100 may further include a detection device. The detection device may be used to detect the position of the actuator 132. Specifically, the detection device may include a first sensor and a second sensor. The first sensor may be disposed at a first position and may be triggered by the actuator 132 moving to the first position. Correspondingly, the second sensor may be disposed at a second position and may be triggered by the actuator 132 moving to the second position. The first sensor or the second sensor may be one of an optical sensor, a resistive sensor, a capacitive sensor, a magnetoresistive sensor, and a contact sensor.

[0108] Based on the above sensor configuration, refer to Figure 5 and Figure 5For the moving-in operation, when the detection device detects that the actuator 132 performing the first transfer action moves to the second position, the first driving component 133 can drive the actuator 132 to move to the first position to perform the first reset action. The above-mentioned response action means that after the second sensor detects that the actuator 132 is located at the second position, the actuator 132 is controlled to stop moving in the moving-in direction X1 and can start to perform the first reset action; in addition, when the detection device detects that the actuator 132 performing the first reset action moves to the first position, the first driving component 133 can drive the actuator 132 to move to the second position to perform the first transfer action. The above-mentioned response action means that after the first sensor detects that the actuator 132 is located at the first position, the first reset action is completed, and thereafter the first driving component 133 can drive the actuator 132 to perform the first transfer action again. On the other hand, for the removal operation, when the detection device detects that the actuator 132 performing the second transfer action has moved to the first position, the first drive component 133 can drive the actuator 132 to move to the second position to perform the second reset action; in addition, when the detection device detects that the actuator 132 performing the second reset action has moved to the second position, the first drive component 133 can drive the actuator 132 to move to the first position to perform the second transfer action. The above-mentioned response action corresponding to the removal operation is similar to the response action of the insertion operation and will not be repeated here. By setting the first sensor, the second sensor and the corresponding response actions of the two, the displacement of the actuator 132 can be accurately controlled, and the signal can be fed back in time to perform the next action, with a rapid response.

[0109] In addition to the first and second sensors described above, in other embodiments, the detection device may also include other sensors for feeding back various types of information. For example, during the execution of the first transfer action, another sensor may be positioned before the second sensor. This sensor may be used to feed back a signal indicating that the actuator 132 is about to reach the second position (i.e., this signal may be used to warn that the actuator 132 is about to move to the second position). Upon receiving this signal, the actuator 132 may be controlled to perform other operations, such as controlling the actuator 132 to decelerate. In addition to using sensors, in other embodiments, the detection device may also detect the position of the actuator 132 using a camera or image recognition device.

[0110] Based on the first embodiment, in some embodiments, the distance that the actuator 132 moves along the inward movement direction X1 can be greater than or equal to half the length of the carrier assembly 131 along the inward movement direction X1; accordingly, in other embodiments, the distance that the actuator 132 moves along the outward movement direction X2 can be greater than or equal to half the length of the carrier assembly 131 along the outward movement direction X2. As can be seen from the description of the aforementioned embodiments, the effect of reducing the movement distance required for driving the actuator 132 can be achieved by performing multiple transfer and reset actions on the actuator 132. Therefore, the above-mentioned restrictions on the movement distance of the actuator 132 and the size of the carrier assembly 131 can maximize the above-mentioned effect. If the distance that the actuator 132 moves along the inward movement direction X1 is short, it is not conducive to driving the sample rack 200 to move a longer distance within the limited displacement space.

[0111] On the basis of the first embodiment, the sample rack 200 in some embodiments may include a carrying body and a grabbing rod. Specifically, the carrying body may have a placement hole for placing the sample container, and in order to increase the capacity, a plurality of placement holes may be provided. The grabbing rod may be connected to the carrying body and extend from the top of the carrying body. The grabbing rod may be used by an operator or other mechanism (such as an external transfer mechanism for providing the sample rack 200 to the sample storage module 100) to perform a clamping and acquisition operation on the sample rack 200. In addition, the sample rack 200 in some embodiments may have a plurality of abutting portions, and the plurality of abutting portions may be provided at different positions according to the driving requirements. For example, the sample rack 200 may be provided with an abutting portion at each end along the moving-in direction X1. The abutting portion may be used to abut against the execution component 132 when the execution component 132 performs the first transfer action or the second transfer action. Combined with the arrangement of the grabbing rod in the above embodiment, the plurality of abutting portions can be axially symmetrically distributed about the axis of the grabbing rod. This arrangement enables the distribution positions of the abutting portions to remain unchanged after the sample rack 200 is rotated 180° in the opposite direction. Thus, the symmetrical arrangement can save the operation of adjusting the angle of the sample rack 200, and there is no need to turn around and adjust the orientation of the abutting portions.

[0112] Based on the first embodiment, Figure 3In some embodiments, the storage mechanism 120 may include two sets of storage racks 121 spaced apart along a first horizontal direction X3. The transfer mechanism 130 may be disposed between the two sets of storage racks 121. The storage racks 121 may have multiple storage locations 122 for storing sample racks 200. The two sets of storage racks 121 spaced apart may increase storage capacity, and the space between the two sets of storage racks 121 may be used to accommodate other components. The storage racks 121 may have any suitable structure, and the specific structure of the storage racks 121 may correspond to the structure of the sample racks 200. For example, in some embodiments, the storage rack 121 may be a vertical frame structure with multiple vertical layers. The storage rack 121 may further have horizontal layers, thereby forming a plurality of storage compartments, each of which may accommodate a sample rack 200. The ends of the sample racks 200 may be mounted on the frame structure of the storage rack 121. More specifically, the storage rack 121 may include a plurality of plates spaced apart vertically (the plates may be further divided into multiple units horizontally). The plates may have openings, each of which may be used to accommodate a sample rack 200. This means that the sample rack 200 can be inserted into an opening when placed and supported by the plates surrounding the opening. To further secure the sample rack 200, the storage rack 121 may include a snap-fit ​​structure that cooperates with the sample rack 200. For example, the storage rack 121 may include a groove that can be used to position the sample rack 200. This means that the sample rack 200 can be inserted into both the opening and the groove of the storage rack 121 when placed.

[0113] In addition, refer to Figure 3-Figure 4In some embodiments, the transfer mechanism 130 may further include a third drive assembly 135, a fourth drive assembly 136, a first transmission assembly, and a second transmission assembly. Specifically, the execution assembly 132 may be connected to the bearing assembly 131, the bearing assembly 131 may be connected to the first transmission assembly, and the first transmission assembly may be connected to the second transmission assembly. Thus, the third drive assembly 135 may be configured to drive the bearing component to move relative to the first transmission assembly along one of the up-down direction and the horizontal second direction X4, and the fourth drive assembly 136 may be configured to drive the first transmission assembly to move relative to the second transmission assembly along the other of the up-down direction and the second direction X4, so that the bearing assembly 131 moves to dock with any storage position 122 of the two groups of storage racks 121. The second direction X4 is perpendicular to the first direction X3. It can be understood that the configuration of the third drive assembly 135 described above means that: while the third drive assembly 135 is connected to the carrier assembly 131, the third drive assembly 135 can also drive the carrier assembly 131 to move relative to itself. Therefore, a sliding connection can be adopted between the third drive assembly 135 and the carrier assembly 131, and the movement of the carrier assembly 131 relative to the first transmission assembly can be represented by the carrier assembly 131 extending into the chute of the first transmission assembly and sliding within the chute. The third drive assembly 135 can specifically be a motor, thereby facilitating the driving of the carrier assembly 131. In addition, illustratively, in other embodiments, the transmission form between the third drive assembly 135 and the carrier assembly 131 can also adopt one of chain drive, belt drive, and gear drive. In addition, depending on the different transmission forms, in some embodiments, the third drive component 135 can be connected to the load-bearing component 131 and directly drive the load-bearing component 131 to move relative to the first transmission component; in other embodiments, the third drive component 135 can also be connected to the first transmission component, and indirectly drive the load-bearing component 131 by driving the transmission member of the first transmission component and through the connection between the transmission member and the load-bearing component 131. For example, the transmission member of the first transmission component can be a synchronous belt, and the synchronous belt can be fixedly connected to the load-bearing component 131, and then the third drive component 135 can indirectly drive the load-bearing component 131 by driving the synchronous belt. In such indirect drive embodiments, the load-bearing component 131 can move together with part of the first transmission component, and the load-bearing component 131 can move relative to another part of the first transmission component.

[0114] In addition, refer to Figure 3-Figure 4The fourth drive assembly 136 drives the first transmission assembly to move relative to the second transmission assembly in the other of the vertical direction and the second direction X4. This means that when the third drive assembly 135 is used to drive the carrier assembly 131 to move in the vertical direction, the fourth drive assembly 136 can be used to drive the first transmission assembly to move in the horizontal direction, thereby indirectly driving the carrier assembly 131 to move in the horizontal direction. When the third drive assembly 135 is used to drive the carrier assembly 131 to move in the horizontal direction, the corresponding fourth drive assembly 136 can be used to drive the first transmission assembly to move in the vertical direction. This is not limiting. The third drive assembly 135 / fourth drive assembly 136 can also drive the carrier assembly 131 in any suitable direction, depending on requirements. The above-mentioned two-directional drive arrangement allows the carrier assembly 131 to have a larger range of motion, allowing the carrier assembly 131 to transport the sample rack 200 to each storage location 122, or vice versa, to move the sample rack 200 from each storage location 122 to each opening of the housing 111. Furthermore, as needed, the third drive assembly 135 and the fourth drive assembly 136 (or the first transmission assembly and the second transmission assembly) can have the same or different structures. For ease of description, the following description uses an embodiment in which the third drive assembly 135 is used to drive the carrier assembly 131 to move vertically, and the fourth drive assembly 136 is used to drive the first transmission assembly to move horizontally and indirectly drive the carrier assembly 131 to move horizontally.

[0115] It should be noted that, in the driving action of the third driving component 135 and the fourth driving component 136 mentioned above, the movement along the vertical direction and the movement along the horizontal direction are both expressed as relative movement directions, that is, the direction of the motion trajectory may not be parallel to the vertical direction or the horizontal direction. If one of the components of the direction of the motion trajectory is the vertical direction, it can be expressed as movement in the vertical direction, and the same applies to movement in the horizontal direction.

[0116] In addition, in order to facilitate the transfer of the sample rack 200 relative to the sample storage module 100, refer to Figure 1-Figure 2In some embodiments, the housing 111 may have a third opening. The third opening may be used to allow a sample rack 200 carrying sample containers to enter or be removed from the housing 111. The transfer mechanism 130 may be used to transfer a sample rack 200 entering through the third opening to the storage rack 121, or to transfer a sample rack 200 removed from the storage rack 121 to the third opening. It should be noted that, in different embodiments, the sample rack 200 may be partially or completely removed from the housing 111 through the third opening. In some embodiments, the sample rack 200 can be used only for transferring sample containers. For example, when a sample container needs to be received, the sample rack 200 can extend from the third opening in the shell 111, and receive the sample container from an external transfer mechanism, and then retract into the shell 111 to store the sample container; in other embodiments, the sample rack 200 can first be located outside the shell 111, and when the sample needs to be stored, the sample rack 200 can be moved into the shell 111. For example, the operator or the external transfer mechanism can first place the sample container on the sample rack 200, and then move the sample rack 200 into the shell 111 when the sample needs to be stored (before that, the sample can also be extracted, analyzed, or centrifuged).

[0117] In addition, refer to Figure 1-Figure 2 In some embodiments, the side of the shell 111 close to one of the two groups of storage racks 121 may have a first opening. The shell mechanism 110 may also include a first door body, which is connected to the shell 111 and is used to open and close the first opening. The side of the shell 111 close to the other of the two groups of storage racks 121 may also have a second opening. The shell mechanism 110 may also include a second door body, which is connected to the shell 111 and is used to open and close the second opening. Regarding the function of the first opening, specifically, in some embodiments, when the first door body opens the first opening, the sample container stored in the storage position 122 can be moved out from the first opening; in other embodiments, the first opening can also serve only as an entrance that can provide an operating space, or as an observation port; the function of the second opening can also be configured accordingly with reference to the first opening. According to requirements, in different embodiments, the structural form or opening and closing form of the first door body and the second door body can be the same or different; and the door body can have any suitable opening and closing method. For example, in some embodiments, the first door body / the second door body can be a rotating door (that is, the door body can be connected to the rotating shaft, and the opening and closing can be achieved by rotating relative to the rotating shaft), a sliding door, a rolling door, a folding door, or a detachable door (that is, the opening and closing can be achieved by a detachable structure).

[0118] When the housing 111 includes a first opening, a second opening, and a third opening, and the housing mechanism 110 includes a corresponding first door, a second door, and a third door, refer to Figure 1-Figure 2In some embodiments, the side of the housing 111 that is close to one of the two storage racks 121 is defined as the first side 111A, the second side 111B, the third side 111C, the fourth side 111D, the third opening 1111, the first opening 1112, the second opening 1113, the fourth opening 1114, the first door 112, the second door 113, the third door 114, and the side that is close to the other of the two storage racks 121 is defined as the second side. Furthermore, the housing 111 may further include a third side and a fourth side. The first side 111A, the second side 111B, the third side 111C, the fourth side 111D, the third opening 1111, the first opening 1112, the second opening 1113, the fourth opening 1114, the first door 112, the second door 113, the third door 114, the third side, the second side, and the fourth side may be sequentially connected to form a circumferential side of the housing 111. The third opening may be provided on either the third side or the fourth side. The shell mechanism 110 may also include a third door body, which can be connected to the shell 111 and used to open and close the third opening. It can be understood that the above-mentioned four side surfaces are all lateral peripheral walls arranged around the shell 111 in the horizontal direction, and can each correspond to the four directions of front, back, left and right. Among them, the first side 111A, the second side 111B, the third side 111C, the fourth side 111D, the third opening 1111, the first opening 1112, the second opening 1113, the fourth opening 1114, the first door body 112, the second door body 113, the third door body 114 and the second side respectively correspond to the side where the two groups of storage racks 121 are located. Based on the four side surfaces defined above, the third opening can be set on one of the third side and the fourth side. Thus, when the first door body or the second door body is opened and closed, it will not affect the work at the third opening, and it can facilitate the interaction between other mechanisms and the third opening.

[0119] In addition, refer to Figure 1-Figure 2 In some embodiments, the shell 111 may further have a fourth opening, which may be provided on the other of the third side and the fourth side. Accordingly, the shell mechanism 110 may further include a fourth door body 115, which may be connected to the shell 111 and used to open and close the fourth opening. The function of the above-mentioned fourth opening may, on the one hand, refer to the first opening / second opening, that is, it may facilitate the operator to operate or observe the interior of the sample storage module 100. On the other hand, it may also refer to the third opening, that is, it may be used to transfer the sample rack 200 or other components. For example, the transfer mechanism 130 may be configured to transfer the sample rack 200 from the third opening to the shell 111, and move it out of the shell 111 through the fourth opening. In addition, according to requirements, in different embodiments, the structural form or opening and closing form of the fourth door body 115 may be the same as or different from the above-mentioned first door body / second door body / third door body.

[0120] The above-mentioned embodiments describe the situation where the execution component 132 includes multiple execution parts. In other embodiments, the execution component 132 may also include at least one execution part. Taking a single execution part as an example, the single execution part performs multiple first transfer actions to move into the sample rack 200, and / or performs multiple second transfer actions to move out of the sample rack 200. In the process of performing multiple first transfer actions, the abutment parts of the single execution part and the sample rack 200 are different. In the process of performing multiple second transfer actions, the abutment parts of the single execution part and the sample rack 200 are different. Taking the example of moving into the sample rack 200 through two first transfer actions, the sample rack 200 is sequentially provided with two abutment parts along the moving-in direction X1. The single execution part first abuts against one of the abutment parts, and then drives the sample rack 200 to move a certain distance. The single execution part performs a first reset action, then abuts against the second abutment part, and then drives the sample rack 200 to move completely in.

[0121] Reference Figure 1-Figure 4 as well as Figure 7 A second embodiment of the present invention provides a sample storage module 100 , which includes a housing mechanism 110 , a storage mechanism 120 , and a transfer mechanism 130 .

[0122] Specifically, refer to Figure 7The housing mechanism 110 includes a housing 111. The storage mechanism 120 is disposed within the housing 111 and includes a storage rack 121 for storing sample racks 200 containing sample containers. The transfer mechanism 130 is disposed within the housing 111 and includes a carrier assembly 131, first actuator assemblies 1321A-132, a fifth drive assembly 133A, a second actuator assemblies 1322A-132, and a sixth drive assembly 134A. The carrying component 131 is used to carry the sample rack 200. The first executing component 1321A132 can be independently driven by the fifth driving component 133A to partially move the sample rack 200 from the storage rack 121 to the carrying component 131. The second executing component 1322A132 can be independently driven by the sixth driving component 134A to continue to move the partially moved sample rack 200 from the storage rack 121. Alternatively, the second executing component 1322A132 can be independently driven by the sixth driving component 134A to partially move the sample rack 200 on the carrying component 131 out of the storage rack 121. The first executing component 1321A132 can be independently driven by the fifth driving component 133A to continue to move the partially moved sample rack 200 out of the storage rack 121. It will be appreciated that the above definitions are similar to those of the sample storage module 100 in the first embodiment of the present invention. Furthermore, the first drive assembly 133 and the first actuator 1321 in the first embodiment function similarly to the fifth drive assembly 133A and the first actuator 1321A132 in the second embodiment, respectively, both of which are used to initially move in and subsequently move out the sample rack 200. Furthermore, the second drive assembly 134 and the second actuator 1322 in the first embodiment function similarly to the sixth drive assembly 134A and the second actuator 1322A132 in the second embodiment, respectively, both of which are used to initially move out and subsequently move in the sample rack 200. However, the difference is that in the second embodiment of the present invention, the first actuator 1321A132 and the second actuator 1322A132 are independently driven by the fifth drive assembly 133A and the sixth drive assembly 134A, respectively, and no reset action is performed between adjacent moving-in / moving-out operations. Therefore, the configuration in the second embodiment can also achieve the effect of splitting the moving-in / moving-out action to transfer the sample rack 200. Since there is no need to perform a reset action, the first execution component 1321A132 and the second execution component 1322A132 are independent actions and do not affect each other, thereby saving the movement time of the entire moving-in / moving-out action, and is more flexible for the configuration of multiple actions. For example, the parts that abut against the sample rack 200 can be different or the movement directions can be different between multiple times.

[0123] In addition, based on the similar action processes and identical action effects of the two types of sample storage modules 100 in the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above, in some embodiments, the structure and functional configuration of the sample storage module 100 in the second embodiment can refer to the sample storage module 100 in the first embodiment, and will not be repeated here.

[0124] In addition, refer to Figure 7 The fifth drive assembly 133A includes a first power output component 1331A. The first actuator assembly 1321A-132 may include a third actuator 13211A for abutting the sample rack 200. The first actuator assembly 1321A-132 may be connected to the first power output component 1331A. It is understood that the first power output component 1331A can be used to transmit power from the fifth drive assembly 133A to the third actuator 13211A (the first power output component 1331A may also be connected to the entire first actuator assembly 1321A-132). More specifically, in some embodiments, the fifth drive assembly 133A may include a sliding transmission device, the slide of which may extend into a slide rail and connect to the third actuator 13211A, wherein the slide is the first power output component 1331A. Based on the above configuration, in some embodiments, along the direction X1 in which the sample rack 200 moves into the storage rack 121, the third actuator 13211A can be offset from the first power output component 1331A and located behind the first power output component 1331A. It is understood that since the first power output component 1331A is used for power transmission, the movement space occupied by the first actuator 1321A132 along the direction X1 corresponds to the movement distance of the first power output component 1331A. In this case, the first actuator 1321A132 can extend beyond the first power output component 1331A. Specifically, the first actuator 1321A132 can extend into a gap (e.g., the bottom space of the storage location 122) without occupying additional space. According to the above-mentioned arrangement, since the third actuator 13211A is located on the rear side of the first power output component 1331A along the moving-in direction X1 (i.e., before performing the moving-in / moving-out operation, the third actuator 13211A is located on the side of the first power output component 1331A away from the storage rack 121), when the movement distance of the first power output component 1331A is constant, the third actuator 13211A can receive the sample rack 200 at a farther position, and can move the sample rack 200 a longer distance, which is beneficial to improving the storage capacity of the sample storage module 100.

[0125] In addition, based on the second embodiment, the second execution component 1322A132 can also be configured similarly to the first execution component 1321A132. Specifically, refer to Figure 7 In some embodiments, the sixth drive assembly 134A includes a second power output component 1341A, and the second actuator 1322A132 includes a fourth actuator 13221A for abutting the sample rack 200. The second actuator 1322A132 is connected to the second power output component 1341A. Along the direction X1 in which the sample rack 200 moves into the storage rack 121, the fourth actuator 13221A is offset from the second power output component 1341A and located in front of the second power output component 1341A. It will be appreciated that the configuration of the second actuator 1322A132 in this embodiment is similar to that of the previous embodiment, and together they can increase the storage capacity of the sample storage module 100.

[0126] In addition, based on the second embodiment, and based on the above-defined second power output component 1341A, the fourth actuator 13221A and the configuration of the two, refer to Figure 7In some embodiments, the fifth drive assembly 133A and the sixth drive assembly 134A can be arranged side by side along the width direction W of the sample rack 200. Accordingly, the sample rack 200 can have a first abutment portion and a second abutment portion arranged along the width direction W. After the sample rack 200 is connected to the third actuator 13211A or the fourth actuator 13221A, the longitudinal direction of the sample rack 200 is parallel to the in / out direction X2, and the width direction W of the sample rack 200 is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. Furthermore, both the first abutment portion and the second abutment portion can have a single abutment position or multiple abutment positions. Based on the above-mentioned arrangement, for the removal operation, when the sample rack 200 is moved out of the storage rack 121, the fourth execution component 13221A can be used to abut against the second abutment portion, and can be driven by the second power output component 1341A to partially move the sample rack 200 on the supporting assembly 131 out of the storage rack 121; correspondingly, the third execution component 13211A can be used to abut against the first abutment portion, and can be driven by the first power output component 1331A to continue to move the partially removed sample rack 200 out of the storage rack 121. In addition, for the removal operation, when the sample rack 200 is moved into the storage rack 121, the third execution component 13211A is used to abut against the first abutment portion, and can be driven by the first power output component 1331A to move the sample rack 200 from the storage rack 121 partially into the supporting assembly 131; correspondingly, the fourth execution component 13221A can be used to abut against the second abutment portion, and can be driven by the second power output component 1341A to continue to move the partially moved sample rack 200 from the storage rack 121. It can be understood that the above-mentioned limitation on the contact and movement of the third actuator 13211A and the fourth actuator 13221A means that when the two actuators perform the moving-in / moving-out operation, they respectively contact the first contact portion and the second contact portion, and the fifth driving component 133A and the sixth driving component 134A, as well as the first contact portion and the second contact portion are arranged relative to each other along the width direction W of the sample rack 200, so as to ensure that the actions of the third actuator 13211A and the fourth actuator 13221A do not interfere with each other. For example, when performing the moving-in operation, the third actuator 13211A and the fourth actuator 13221A are in contact with each other. After executing the initial moving-in action, A can stay in place (or move downward), and thereafter the fourth executing component 13221A can immediately execute the continued moving-in action, and before the third executing component 13211A completes the initial moving-in action, the fourth executing component 13221A can be driven to the vicinity of the starting execution position corresponding to the subsequent continued moving-in action, for example, it can be moved below the starting execution position first, thereby further saving the movement time of the entire moving-in action and improving the transfer efficiency. In addition, the same effect can be produced when performing the moving-out operation, which will not be repeated here.

[0127] While the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above. Various modifications may be made within the scope of knowledge possessed by a person skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Furthermore, the embodiments of the present invention and the features thereof may be combined with one another unless there is a conflict.

Claims

1. Sample storage module, characterized in that: include: A housing mechanism, comprising a housing; a storage mechanism, disposed in the housing, comprising a storage rack for storing sample racks carrying sample containers; a transfer mechanism, disposed in the housing, comprising a carrying assembly, an execution assembly, and a first drive assembly, wherein the carrying assembly is used to carry the sample rack, and the execution assembly can be driven by the first drive assembly to move the sample rack on the carrying assembly into the storage rack, or to move the sample rack out of the storage rack and transfer it to the carrying assembly; Wherein, when the sample rack is moved into the storage rack, the first driving component is configured to drive the execution component to perform at least two first transfer actions, and to perform a first resetting action between two adjacent first transfer actions, and the execution component can drive the sample rack to move in a moving-in direction when performing the first transfer action, and can move the execution component relative to the sample rack in a moving-out direction opposite to the moving-in direction when performing the first resetting action; And / or, when the sample rack is moved out of the storage rack, the first driving component is configured to drive the execution component to perform at least two second transfer actions, and to perform a second reset action between two adjacent second transfer actions, and the execution component can drive the sample rack to move along the moving-out direction when performing the second transfer action, and can move relative to the sample rack along the moving-in direction when performing the second reset action.

2. The sample storage module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The execution assembly includes a first execution component and a second execution component, the first execution component and the second execution component are sequentially arranged along the moving-in direction and can be driven by the first driving assembly to synchronously move along the moving-in direction or the moving-out direction; When the sample rack is moved into the storage rack, the first driving assembly is configured to drive the first executing component to perform the first transfer action at least once to drive the sample rack to move a first distance along the moving-in direction, and, after the sample rack moves the first distance, drive the second executing component to perform the first transfer action at least once to drive the sample rack to move a second distance along the moving-in direction; preferably, the first distance is equal to the second distance; And / or, when the sample rack is moved out of the storage rack, the first driving assembly is configured to drive the second executing component to perform the second transferring action at least once to drive the sample rack to move a third distance along the removal direction, and, after the sample rack moves the third distance, drive the first executing component to perform the second transferring action at least once to drive the sample rack to move a fourth distance along the removal direction; preferably, the third distance is equal to the fourth distance; Preferably, the third distance is equal to the first distance; Preferably, the fourth distance is equal to the second distance.

3. The sample storage module according to claim 2, characterized in that: When the sample rack is moved into the storage rack, the first executing component performs the first transfer action once to drive the sample rack to move the first distance along the moving-in direction, and the second executing component performs the first transfer action once to drive the sample rack to move the second distance along the moving-in direction, and the first executing component abuts against the same portion of the sample rack when performing the first transfer action as when the second executing component abuts against the same portion of the sample rack when performing the first transfer action; And / or, when the sample rack is moved out of the storage rack, the second executing component performs the second transfer action once to drive the sample rack to move the third distance along the removal direction, the first executing component performs the second transfer action once to drive the sample rack to move the fourth distance along the removal direction, and the first executing component abuts against the same part of the sample rack when performing the second transfer action as when the second executing component performs the second transfer action.

4. The sample storage module according to claim 2, characterized in that: The carrying assembly has a carrying surface for placing the sample rack, the first executing component and the second executing component are lower than the carrying surface before performing the first transfer action or the second transfer action, and the transfer mechanism further includes a second driving component, the first executing component and the second executing component are connected to the first driving component via the second driving component, and the second driving component is used to drive the first executing component and the second executing component to move in the up and down direction; Wherein, when the sample rack is moved into the storage rack, the second driving assembly is configured to drive the first executing component or the second executing component to move upward before performing the first transfer action, and then perform the first transfer action after moving upward, and the second driving assembly is further configured to drive the first executing component or the second executing component to move downward after performing the first transfer action once, and then perform the first resetting action after moving downward; And / or, when the sample rack is moved out of the storage rack, the second drive component is configured to drive the first execution component or the second execution component to move upward before performing the second transfer action, and to perform the second transfer action after moving upward, and the second drive component is also configured to drive the first execution component or the second execution component to move downward after performing the second transfer action once, and to perform the second reset action after moving downward.

5. The sample storage module according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the sample rack is provided with a groove. When the second driving assembly drives the first executing component or the second executing component to move upward, the first executing component or the second executing component extends into the groove.

6. The sample storage module according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second driving assembly includes a first power component, a second power component, a first transmission component and a second transmission component. The first execution component is connected to the first power component through the first transmission component and can be driven by the first power component alone to move in the up and down directions. The second execution component is connected to the second power component through the second transmission component and can be driven by the second power component alone to move in the up and down directions. Preferably, the first power component has a rotating drive shaft, the first transmission component includes a first gear and a first rack, the first gear is connected to the rotating drive shaft, the first rack is connected to the first execution component and meshes with the first gear; Preferably, the second power component has a rotating drive shaft, the second transmission component includes a second gear and a second rack, the second gear is connected to the rotating drive shaft, the second rack is connected to the second execution component and meshes with the second gear; Alternatively, the second drive assembly includes a third power component and a third transmission component, and the first execution component and the second execution component are both connected to the third power component through the third transmission component, wherein when the third power component drives one of the first execution component and the second execution component to move upward, the other moves downward synchronously; preferably, the third power component has a rotating drive shaft, and the third transmission component includes a third gear and two third racks, the third gear is connected to the rotating drive shaft, and the two third racks are respectively connected to the first execution component and the second execution component, and the two third racks are respectively engaged with opposite sides of the third gear.

7. The sample storage module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first driving component is configured to drive the actuator component to move between a first position and a second position; wherein the actuator moves from the first position to the second position after performing the first transfer action once, and moves from the second position to the first position after performing the first reset action once; And / or, the actuator moves from the second position to the first position after performing the second transfer action once, and moves from the first position to the second position after performing the second reset action once.

8. The sample storage module according to claim 7, characterized in that: The sample storage module further includes a detection device, which is used to detect the position of the actuator. Preferably, the detection device includes a first sensor and a second sensor, wherein the first sensor is arranged at the first position and can be triggered by the actuator moving to the first position, and the second sensor is arranged at the second position and can be triggered by the actuator moving to the second position. wherein, when the detection device detects that the actuator that performs the first transfer action moves to the second position, the first driving component drives the actuator to move to the first position to perform the first reset action; and, when the detection device detects that the actuator that performs the first reset action moves to the first position, the first driving component drives the actuator to move to the second position to perform the first transfer action; And / or, when the detection device detects that the actuator component that performs the second transfer action moves to the first position, the first drive component drives the actuator component to move to the second position to perform the second reset action, and when the detection device detects that the actuator component that performs the second reset action moves to the second position, the first drive component drives the actuator component to move to the first position to perform the second transfer action.

9. The sample storage module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The distance that the actuator moves along the moving direction is greater than or equal to half the length of the carrier assembly along the moving direction; And / or, the distance that the executing component moves along the moving-out direction is greater than or equal to half of the length of the carrying component along the moving-out direction.

10. The sample storage module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sample rack includes a carrying body and a grabbing rod, wherein the carrying body has a placement hole for placing a sample container, and the grabbing rod is connected to the carrying body and extends from the top of the carrying body; The sample rack has a plurality of abutting portions, which are used to abut against the executing component when the executing component performs the first transfer action or the second transfer action. The plurality of abutting portions are axially symmetrically distributed about the axis of the grabbing rod.

11. The sample storage module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage mechanism comprises two groups of storage racks spaced apart along a first horizontal direction, the transfer mechanism is disposed between the two groups of storage racks, and the storage racks have a plurality of storage locations for storing the sample racks; The transfer mechanism also includes a third drive component, a fourth drive component, a first transmission component and a second transmission component. The execution component is connected to the bearing component, the bearing component is connected to the first transmission component, and the first transmission component is connected to the second transmission component. The third drive component is configured to drive the bearing component to move relative to the first transmission component along one of the up and down directions and the horizontal second direction, and the fourth drive component is configured to drive the first transmission component to move relative to the second transmission component along the other of the up and down directions and the second direction, so that the bearing component moves to dock with any of the storage positions of the two groups of storage racks, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

12. The sample storage module according to claim 11, characterized in that: The housing has a third opening, and the third opening is used for a sample rack carrying a sample container to enter or move out of the housing; the transfer mechanism is used to transfer the sample rack entering from the third opening to the storage rack, or transfer the sample rack moved out of the storage rack to the third opening; In which, the side of the shell close to one of the two groups of storage racks has a first opening, and the shell mechanism also includes a first door body, which is connected to the shell and used to open and close the first opening, and the side of the shell close to the other of the two groups of storage racks also has a second opening, and the shell mechanism also includes a second door body, which is connected to the shell and used to open and close the second opening.

13. The sample storage module according to claim 12, characterized in that: The side of the shell close to one of the two groups of storage racks is the first side, and the side close to the other of the two groups of storage racks is the second side. The shell also includes a third side and a fourth side, wherein the first side, the third side, the second side and the fourth side are connected in sequence to form the circumferential side of the shell, the third opening is provided at one of the third side and the fourth side, and the shell mechanism also includes a third door body, which is connected to the shell and is used to open and close the third opening; preferably, the shell also has a fourth opening, which is provided at the other of the third side and the fourth side, and the shell mechanism also includes a fourth door body, which is connected to the shell and is used to open and close the fourth opening.

14. Sample storage module, characterized in that include: A housing mechanism, comprising a housing; a storage mechanism, disposed in the housing, comprising a storage rack for storing sample racks carrying sample containers; a transfer mechanism, disposed in the housing, comprising a carrying assembly, a first execution assembly, a fifth drive assembly, a second execution assembly, and a sixth drive assembly; the carrying assembly is used to carry the sample rack; the first execution assembly can be independently driven by the fifth drive assembly to partially move the sample rack from the storage rack to the carrying assembly; the second execution assembly can be independently driven by the sixth drive assembly to continue to move the partially moved sample rack from the storage rack; or, the second execution assembly can be independently driven by the sixth drive assembly to partially move the sample rack on the carrying assembly out of the storage rack; the first execution assembly can be independently driven by the fifth drive assembly to continue to move the partially moved sample rack out of the storage rack; In which, the fifth driving component includes a first power output component, the first execution component includes a third execution component for abutting the sample rack, and the first execution component is connected to the first power output component; wherein, along the moving direction of the sample rack into the storage rack, the third execution component deviates from the first power output component and is located on the rear side of the first power output component.

15. The sample storage module according to claim 14, characterized in that: The sixth driving component includes a second power output component, the second execution component includes a fourth execution component for abutting the sample rack, the second execution component is connected to the second power output component, and along the moving direction of the sample rack into the storage rack, the fourth execution component is offset relative to the second power output component and is located in front of the second power output component.

16. The sample storage module according to claim 14, characterized in that: The sixth driving assembly includes a second power output component, the second executing assembly includes a fourth executing component for abutting against the sample rack, and the second executing assembly is connected to the second power output component; The fifth driving assembly and the sixth driving assembly are arranged in parallel along the width direction of the sample rack, and the sample rack has a first abutting portion and a second abutting portion arranged along the width direction; When the sample rack is moved out of the storage rack, the fourth actuator is used to abut against the second abutting portion and can be driven by the second power output component to partially move the sample rack on the carrying assembly out of the storage rack, and the third actuator is used to abut against the first abutting portion and can be driven by the first power output component to continue to move the partially moved sample rack out of the storage rack; And / or, when the sample rack is moved into the storage rack, the third execution component is used to abut against the first abutment portion, and can be driven by the first power output component to partially move the sample rack from the storage rack to the carrying assembly, and the fourth execution component is used to abut against the second abutment portion, and can be driven by the second power output component to continue to move the partially moved sample rack from the storage rack.

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