Specimen sealing device and method

Abstract

By integrating a filling area, a sealing area and a specimen temporary storage area and combining a conveying device to achieve one-way circulation conveying, the device can automatically complete the whole process from stationary liquid injection to sealing and temporary storage of specimen bags, the specimen sealing efficiency is remarkably improved, errors caused by manual operation are reduced, and the labor intensity of workers is lowered. And the consistency and accuracy of specimen sealing are ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of medical devices, and in particular to a specimen sealing device and method. Background Art

[0002] Traditional specimen sealing methods have numerous shortcomings. Currently, most specimens are sealed using simple manual methods, such as soaking the specimen in a chemical fixative and manually sealing and labeling it. However, with the increasing demands of scientific research and clinical practice, the number and variety of specimens are increasing, placing higher demands on the quality and efficiency of specimen sealing.

[0003] Existing mechanized specimen sealing devices are typically only capable of simple packaging tasks, but are unable to fully automate the entire specimen processing, fixative injection, sealing, and information recording process. In particular, ensuring that specimen bags are quickly and effectively sealed after the fixative is injected, while simultaneously extracting air from the bag to reduce the risk of oxidation and contamination, is a pressing technical challenge. Furthermore, existing devices lack comprehensive information display and control systems, making it impossible to record and display various information statuses during the specimen sealing process in real time, thus compromising the quality and traceability of specimen sealing.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a specimen sealing device and method that can automate the entire specimen sealing process. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of this, it is necessary to provide a specimen sealing device and method that can automate the entire specimen sealing process to solve the above problems.

[0006] An embodiment of the present application provides a specimen sealing device, comprising a cabinet and a specimen processing device disposed within the cabinet, wherein the cabinet comprises: a first packaging layer, a second packaging layer disposed on the first packaging layer, and an information display area disposed on a surface of the cabinet body; the specimen processing device is disposed within the second packaging layer, and the first packaging layer is used to place a fixative;

[0007] The specimen processing device includes: a filling area, a sealing area, and a specimen temporary storage area. The filling area is connected to the first packaging layer to control the injection of fixative into the specimen bag containing the specimen in the filling area. The filling area, the sealing area, and the specimen temporary storage area realize one-way flow transmission through a transmission device. The information display area is respectively connected to the first packaging layer and the second packaging layer to control the first packaging layer and the second packaging layer and record and display information status in real time.

[0008] Among them, the sealing area includes an exhaust fan and a sealing component, the exhaust fan is electrically connected to the sealing component, and the sealing component and the exhaust fan are controlled to seal the specimen bag containing the specimen and the fixative while extracting the air in the specimen bag; the specimen temporary storage area includes a picking component and a placement rack, and when the specimen bag enters the specimen temporary storage area, the picking component is controlled to place the specimen bag on the placement rack.

[0009] In at least one embodiment of the present application, the first packaging layer includes a liquid tank and a recovery device, the liquid tank is connected to the filling area, the recovery device is connected to the liquid tank and the sealing area, the liquid tank is used to store the fixing liquid, and the recovery device is used to store waste gas and waste liquid.

[0010] In at least one embodiment of the present application, the transmission device includes: a first conveyor belt and a second conveyor belt, the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt transmit in the same direction, one end of the first conveyor belt is located in the filling area, and the other end is located in the sealing area, one end of the second conveyor belt is located in the sealing area, and the other end is located in the specimen temporary storage area.

[0011] In at least one embodiment of the present application, the filling area includes:

[0012] an injection pump, connected to the first packaging layer, for injecting a fixative into the specimen bag containing the specimen;

[0013] a weight indicator, disposed adjacent to the first conveyor belt and connected to the injection pump, for displaying the weight of the specimen bag containing the specimen and calculating the amount of fixative required to be added based on the weight, so as to control the amount of fixative injected;

[0014] a first sliding fixture, the first sliding fixture comprising a first slide rail and a first lifting clamp, the first slide rail being arranged parallel to the first conveyor belt, the first lifting clamp being arranged opposite to the weight indicator, one end of the first lifting clamp being slidably arranged on the first slide rail, and the other end being capable of moving toward the weight indicator and the injection pump;

[0015] After the specimen bag containing the specimen is placed on the weight indicator, the first lifting clamp is controlled to clamp the specimen bag and move it to the injection pump, and after the injection pump is controlled to inject the fixative, the first lifting clamp is controlled to place the specimen bag injected with the fixative on the first conveyor belt.

[0016] In at least one embodiment of the present application, the sealing area further includes a second sliding clamp, the second sliding clamp including a second slide rail and a second lifting clamp, the second slide rail is arranged parallel to the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt, one end of the second lifting clamp is slidably arranged on the second slide rail, and the other end can move toward the first conveyor belt, the second conveyor belt, the air pump and the sealing assembly, and the air pump and the sealing assembly are adjacently clamped between the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt;

[0017] When the specimen bag is transferred to the sealing area via the first conveyor belt, the second lifting clamp slides onto the first conveyor belt to clamp the specimen bag on the first conveyor belt, and controls the second lifting clamp to slide onto the sealing assembly to place the specimen bag on the sealing assembly. At the same time, controls the vacuum pump to extend into the specimen bag. After the specimen bag containing the specimen and the fixative is sealed and evacuated, controls the second lifting clamp to slide the specimen bag onto the second conveyor belt.

[0018] In at least one embodiment of the present application, the placement rack is disposed adjacent to the second conveyor belt, and the placement rack has a plurality of storage boxes;

[0019] The picking assembly includes a third slide rail and a third lifting clamp, the third slide rail is arranged parallel to the second conveyor belt, the third lifting clamp is arranged opposite to the placement rack, one end of the third lifting clamp is slidably arranged on the third slide rail, and the other end can move toward the placement rack;

[0020] When the specimen bag is transferred to the specimen temporary storage area via the second conveyor belt, the third lifting clamp slides onto the second conveyor belt to clamp the specimen bag on the second conveyor belt, and controls the third lifting clamp to slide the specimen bag onto the placement rack.

[0021] In at least one embodiment of the present application, the information display area includes: a scanner and a display screen, the display screen being provided on a surface of the cabinet, the scanner being electrically connected to the display screen, the scanner being used to scan a specimen bag barcode and transmitting the scanned information of the current specimen bag to the display screen, the display screen displaying the specimen bag information, the first packaging layer information, and the second packaging layer information;

[0022] Among them, the information scanning area also includes a first detection system, a second detection system and a third detection system. The first detection system is arranged in the filling area, the second detection system is arranged in the sealing area, and the third detection system is arranged in the specimen temporary storage area, which is used to detect information of the filling area, the sealing area and the specimen temporary storage area.

[0023] In at least one embodiment of the present application, the liquid storage box has at least two liquid storage boxes, each of which is provided with a different fixed liquid, and the recovery device has at least two recovery boxes, each of which is connected to any of the recovery boxes.

[0024] In at least one embodiment of the present application, the first packaging layer further includes a first cabinet door and a second cabinet door, and the first cabinet door and the second cabinet door are rotatably arranged at the open end of the first packaging layer. When the first cabinet door and the second cabinet door are in a closed state at the same time, the accommodating space inside the cabinet is in a closed state.

[0025] An embodiment of the present application provides a specimen sealing method, which is applied to any one of the specimen sealing devices described above. The specimen sealing method comprises the following steps:

[0026] S1. Place a specimen bag containing a specimen in the filling area, select a fixative in the information display area, and inject the fixative into the specimen bag to obtain a specimen bag containing the specimen and the fixative;

[0027] S2, transporting the specimen bag containing the specimen and the fixative to the sealed area through the transport device;

[0028] S3, the vacuum pump vacuums the specimen bag containing the specimen and the fixative to obtain a vacuumed specimen bag;

[0029] S4. While the specimen bag is being evacuated, the sealing assembly seals the specimen bag to obtain a sealed specimen bag;

[0030] S5. After the specimen bag is sealed and evacuated, the transport device transports the sealed specimen bag to the specimen temporary storage area;

[0031] S6. Control the picking component to place the sealed specimen bag on the placement rack.

[0032] The specimen sealing device provided above integrates a filling area, a sealing area and a specimen temporary storage area, and realizes one-way flow transmission by combining a transmission device. This device can automatically complete the entire process from injecting the fixative into the specimen bag to sealing and temporary storage, which significantly improves the efficiency of specimen sealing, reduces errors in manual operation, and ensures the consistency and accuracy of specimen sealing. The vacuum pump and the sealing assembly in the sealing area are electrically connected, which can quickly seal the specimen bag after injecting the fixative, and at the same time extract the air in the bag, effectively allowing the fixative to penetrate deeply into the specimen, thereby extending the specimen storage time and fixation of the specimen. The information display area connects the first packaging layer and the second packaging layer, and can record and display the status of various information in the specimen sealing process in real time, thereby providing comprehensive information management functions, allowing operators to grasp the status of specimen sealing at any time, and enhancing the traceability and reliability of specimen sealing. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a specimen sealing device in an embodiment of the present application.

[0034] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a specimen sealing device in an embodiment of the present application.

[0035] Figure 3 It is a structural diagram of the filling area of ​​an embodiment.

[0036] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the structure of the sealing area of ​​an embodiment.

[0037] Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of a specimen temporary storage area according to an embodiment.

[0038] Figure 6 This is a schematic structural diagram of the first packaging layer in an embodiment.

[0039] Description of main component symbols

[0040] 100. A specimen sealing device; 10. Specimen processing device; 1. Second packaging layer; 11. Filling area; 111. Injection pump; 112. Weight indicator; 113. First sliding fixture; 1131. First slide rail; 1132. First lifting clamp; 12. Sealing area; 121. Air pump; 122. Sealing assembly; 123. Second sliding fixture; 1231. Second slide rail; 1232. Second lifting clamp; 13. Specimen temporary storage area; 131. Picking assembly; 1311, third slide rail; 1312, third lifting clamp; 132, placement rack; 1321, storage box; 14, transmission device; 141, first conveyor belt; 142, second conveyor belt; 2, first packaging layer; 21, liquid filling tank; 211, liquid storage tank; 22, recovery device; 221, recovery tank; 3, information display area; 31, scanner; 32, display screen; 20, cabinet; 201, first cabinet door; 202, second cabinet door. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] The embodiments of the present application will be described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments.

[0042] It should be noted that when a component is considered to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intermediate component. When a component is considered to be "disposed on" another component, it can be directly disposed on the other component or there may be an intermediate component. The terms "top", "bottom", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "back", and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only.

[0043] An embodiment of the present application provides a specimen sealing device, comprising a cabinet and a specimen processing device disposed within the cabinet, wherein the cabinet comprises: a first packaging layer, a second packaging layer disposed on the first packaging layer, and an information display area disposed on a surface of the cabinet body; the specimen processing device is disposed within the second packaging layer, and the first packaging layer is used to place a fixative;

[0044] The specimen processing device includes: a filling area, a sealing area, and a specimen temporary storage area. The filling area is connected to the first packaging layer to control the injection of fixative into the specimen bag containing the specimen in the filling area. The filling area, the sealing area, and the specimen temporary storage area realize one-way flow transmission through a transmission device. The information display area is respectively connected to the first packaging layer and the second packaging layer to control the first packaging layer and the second packaging layer and record and display information status in real time.

[0045] Among them, the sealing area includes an exhaust fan and a sealing component, the exhaust fan is electrically connected to the sealing component, and the sealing component and the exhaust fan are controlled to seal the specimen bag containing the specimen and the fixative while extracting the air in the specimen bag; the specimen temporary storage area includes a picking component and a placement rack, and when the specimen bag enters the specimen temporary storage area, the picking component is controlled to place the specimen bag on the placement rack.

[0046] The specimen sealing device provided above integrates a filling area, a sealing area and a specimen temporary storage area, and realizes one-way flow transmission by combining a transmission device. This device can automatically complete the entire process from injecting the fixative into the specimen bag to sealing and temporary storage, which significantly improves the efficiency of specimen sealing, reduces errors in manual operation, and ensures the consistency and accuracy of specimen sealing. The vacuum pump and the sealing assembly in the sealing area are electrically connected, which can quickly seal the specimen bag after injecting the fixative, and at the same time extract the air in the bag, effectively allowing the fixative to penetrate deeply into the specimen, thereby extending the specimen storage time and fixation of the specimen. The information display area connects the first packaging layer and the second packaging layer, and can record and display the status of various information in the specimen sealing process in real time, thereby providing comprehensive information management functions, allowing operators to grasp the status of specimen sealing at any time, and enhancing the traceability and reliability of specimen sealing.

[0047] Below is a diagram of the Figures 1-6 , some embodiments of the present application are described in detail. In the absence of conflict, the following embodiments and features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0048] The present application provides a specimen sealing device 100, which includes a cabinet 20 and a specimen processing device 10 disposed in the cabinet 20. The cabinet 20 includes: a first packaging layer 2, a second packaging layer 1 disposed on the first packaging layer 2, and an information display area 3 disposed on the surface of the cabinet 20. The specimen processing device 10 is disposed in the second packaging layer 1, and the first packaging layer 2 is used to place a fixative.

[0049] The specimen processing device 10 includes: a filling area 11, a sealing area 12, and a specimen temporary storage area 13. The filling area 11 is connected to the first packaging layer 2 to control the injection of fixative into the specimen bag containing the specimen in the filling area 11. The filling area 11, the sealing area 12, and the specimen temporary storage area 13 realize one-way flow transmission through a transmission device 14. The information display area 3 is respectively connected to the first packaging layer 2 and the second packaging layer 1 to control the first packaging layer 2 and the second packaging layer 1 and record and display information status in real time.

[0050] Among them, the sealing area 12 includes an exhaust fan 121 and a sealing component 122. The exhaust fan 121 is electrically connected to the sealing component 122. The sealing component 122 and the exhaust fan 121 are controlled to seal the specimen bag containing the specimen and the fixative while extracting the air in the specimen bag; the specimen temporary storage area 13 includes a picking component 131 and a placement rack 132. When the specimen bag enters the specimen temporary storage area 13, the picking component 131 is controlled to place the specimen bag on the placement rack 132.

[0051] Specifically, the first packaging layer 2 is used to place the fixative and process the waste liquid, ensuring the stability and safety of the fixative during storage and use, facilitating the injection of the required fixative into the specimen, and at the same time processing the waste gas and waste liquid generated after the specimen processing to avoid pollution. The second packaging layer 1 is located above the first packaging layer 2, and a specimen processing device 10 is arranged inside, thereby effectively isolating different functional areas and reducing the risk of cross contamination. The information display area 3 is provided on the surface of the cabinet 20, and is used to record and display various information statuses during the specimen sealing process in real time, such as the use of the fixative, the progress of specimen processing, etc., thereby improving the transparency and traceability of the device and facilitating user monitoring and management. It should be noted that in the embodiment of the present application, the automatic transmission of the specimen can be controlled by the control system to control the movement steps and processes of the overall process.

[0052] Furthermore, the filling area 11 is connected to the first packaging layer 2 and is responsible for injecting the fixative into the specimen bag containing the specimen as needed. This achieves the automatic injection of the fixative and improves the efficiency and accuracy of specimen sealing. The vacuum pump 121 is electrically connected to the sealing component 122 to achieve synchronous control. After the specimen bag is injected with the fixative, the sealing area 12 seals the specimen bag and simultaneously extracts the air in the bag to further deeply fix the fixative and the specimen in the specimen bag. The picking component 131 can automatically pick up the specimen bag from the transmission device 14 and place it on the placement rack 132, realizing the automatic temporary storage and organization of the specimen. The entire device realizes the coordinated work of various parts through electrical connection, and the connection between the information display area 3 and the first packaging layer 2 and the second packaging layer 1 ensures the real-time update and display of information.

[0053] Furthermore, the information display area 3 is respectively connected to the first packaging layer 2 and the second packaging layer 1. When connected to the first packaging layer 2, the information display area 3 can display the type of fixative, the total amount of remaining fixative, and the selection of a certain type of fixative to be injected into the specimen bag. It can also display the specific information of the current patient specimen, such as Zhang San, the number of specimen bags, and after the specimen bag is placed on the second packaging layer 1, the specimen status is updated in real time, such as fixed / fixative has been injected, filling has been completed, sealing has been completed, etc.; at the same time, an overview of the total amount of specimens currently in the display cabinet, the number of specimens sent for inspection, etc.

[0054] In summary, the user places the specimen bag containing the specimen into the filling area 11, and the filling area 11 automatically injects the required fixative into the specimen bag according to the type of fixative selected. The transmission device 14 sends the specimen bag containing the fixative to the sealing area 12. The sealing area 12 starts the vacuum pump 121 and the sealing component 122 to seal the specimen bag and extract the air in the bag. The processed specimen bag is sent to the specimen temporary storage area 13 through the transmission device 14. The picking component 131 automatically places the specimen bag on the placement rack 132. The information display area 3 records and displays the information status of the entire process in real time.

[0055] In one embodiment, the first packaging layer 2 includes a liquid tank 21 and a recovery device 22. The liquid tank 21 is connected to the filling area 11, and the recovery device 22 is connected to the liquid tank 21 and the sealing area 12. The liquid tank 21 is used to store a fixing liquid, and the recovery device 22 is used to store waste gas and waste liquid. The liquid tank 21 has at least two liquid storage boxes 211, each of which is filled with a different fixing liquid. The recovery device 22 has at least two recovery boxes 221, and each of the liquid storage boxes 211 is connected to a corresponding recovery box 221.

[0056] Specifically, the liquid storage tank 21 is used to store a fixative, a liquid used to fix, protect, and maintain the original shape and structure of a material. In the embodiment of the present application, the types of fixatives include formalin, formaldehyde, and other fixatives. Formalin is placed in one liquid storage tank 211, and formaldehyde is placed in another liquid storage tank 211. Thus, the information display area 3 can select different fixatives, allowing the desired fixative to be selected for fixation, thereby meeting the needs of different products or experiments.

[0057] Furthermore, a recovery device 22 is connected to the liquid storage tank 21 and is used to store waste gas and waste liquid. During the filling process, some waste gas and waste liquid (such as overflow) may be generated. During the sealing process, some waste liquid may overflow when the specimen bag is sealed, and some fixative and waste gas may be absorbed during the air extraction process. The recovery device 22 can collect these wastes and prevent them from being directly discharged into the environment and causing pollution. The recovery device 22 corresponding to the liquid storage tank 211 of the liquid storage tank 21 is also subdivided into at least two recovery tanks 221. Each recovery tank 221 is connected to a specific liquid storage tank 211 and is used to collect and process waste gas and waste liquid generated by that liquid storage tank 211 during use. One recovery tank 221 is used to store waste gas and waste liquid of formalin, and the other recovery tank 221 is used to store waste gas and waste liquid of formaldehyde. This ensures that the waste gas and waste liquid generated by each fixative is properly collected and processed, avoiding cross-contamination between different fixatives. At the same time, it also makes waste management clearer and more efficient.

[0058] Furthermore, the fixative is first injected into a liquid tank 21. When liquid is needed in the filling area 11, the liquid is transported to the filling area 11 via a piping system. Simultaneously, waste gas and liquid generated during the filling process flow through pre-set discharge pipes into a recovery device 22. This waste is collected and temporarily stored in the recovery device 22 for subsequent processing.

[0059] In a specific embodiment, the transmission device 14 includes: a first conveyor belt 141 and a second conveyor belt 142. The first conveyor belt 141 and the second conveyor belt 142 transmit in the same direction. One end of the first conveyor belt 141 is located in the filling area 11, and the other end is located in the sealing area 12. One end of the second conveyor belt 142 is located in the sealing area 12, and the other end is located in the specimen temporary storage area 13.

[0060] Specifically, the transmission device 14 is used to transfer the specimen bags to the next working area. The first conveyor belt 141 is responsible for the transmission between the filling area 11 and the sealing area 12. One end of the conveyor belt is located in the filling area 11, ensuring that the filled specimens can be transported to the next processing area (i.e., the sealing area 12); the other end is located in the sealing area 12, ensuring that the filled specimens can be transported from the filling area 11 to the sealing area 12, providing the necessary input for the subsequent sealing process. The second conveyor belt 142 is responsible for transmitting specimens or products between the sealing area 12 and the specimen temporary storage area 13. One end of the conveyor belt is located in the sealing area 12, receiving the sealed specimens and transmitting them to the specimen temporary storage; the other end is located in the specimen temporary storage area 13, receiving the specimens from the sealing area 12, facilitating subsequent storage and processing. Through automated transmission, production efficiency is improved, manual intervention is reduced, and operational complexity is reduced, while ensuring the stability and safety of specimens or products during transmission. Unidirectional transmission improves the system's coordination and overall efficiency, and reduces errors and losses that may occur due to changes in transmission direction.

[0061] After the specimens are filled with fixative solution in the filling area 11, they are placed on the first conveyor belt 141 and transported to the sealing area 12 for sealing. Subsequently, the second conveyor belt 142 transports the processed specimens from the sealing area 12 to the specimen storage area 13 for storage or further processing. Throughout this process, the unidirectional transport of the conveyor belts ensures the continuity and consistency of the specimens or products.

[0062] In a specific embodiment, the filling area 11 includes: an injection pump 111, connected to the first packaging layer 2, for injecting fixative into a specimen bag containing specimens; a weight indicator 112, arranged adjacent to the first conveyor belt 141, and the weight indicator 112 is connected to the injection pump 111, the weight indicator 112 displays the weight of the specimen bag containing specimens, and calculates the amount of fixative required to be added based on the weight to control the injection of the fixative; a first sliding clamp 113, the first sliding clamp 113 includes a first slide rail 1131 and a first lifting clamp 1132, the first slide rail 1131 is arranged parallel to the first conveyor belt 141, the first lifting clamp 1132 is arranged opposite to the weight indicator 112, one end of the first lifting clamp 1132 is slidably arranged on the first slide rail 1131, and the other end can move toward the weight indicator 112 and the injection pump 111.

[0063] Specifically, the injection pump 111 is connected to the liquid tank 21 in the first packaging layer 2, and is used to load the required fixative into the specimen bag to fix and preserve the specimen. It should be noted that the injection pump 111 corresponds to the designed fixative to avoid cross-infection of the fixative. The weight indicator 112 is a weighing device with a display screen 32 for displaying weight information. The weight indicator 112 is arranged adjacent to the first conveyor belt 141 to facilitate the transfer and weighing of the specimen bag. The weight indicator 112 is connected to the injection pump 111 to achieve data interaction and control. When the specimen bag is placed on the weight indicator 112, the weight indicator 112 displays the weight of the specimen bag containing the specimen and calculates the amount of fixative that needs to be added based on this weight. In this way, it can be ensured that the amount of fixative injected into each specimen bag is accurate to meet the needs of preserving the specimen.

[0064] Furthermore, the first slide rail 1131 is arranged parallel to the first conveyor belt 141, providing a sliding path to ensure that the first slide rail 1131 can smoothly transfer the specimen to the first conveyor belt 141 and place the specimen on the first conveyor belt 141. The first lifting clamp 1132 is driven by a motor to slide. The control system controls the motor to drive the first lifting clamp 1132's movement on the first slide rail 1131, and the vertical movement of the first lifting clamp 1132 is controlled by a pneumatic cylinder. The first lifting clamp 1132 is arranged opposite the weight indicator 112 and is used to clamp and move the specimen bag. One end of the first lifting clamp 1132 is controlled by the motor to move on the first slide rail 1131, and the other end is controlled by a pneumatic cylinder to enable the gripper of the first lifting clamp 1132 to move toward the weight indicator 112 and the injection pump 111, thereby enabling the specimen bag to be clamped, moved, and placed toward the weight indicator 112 and the injection pump 111.

[0065] In a specific embodiment, after the specimen bag containing the specimen is placed on the weight indicator 112, the first lifting clamp 1132 is controlled to clamp the specimen bag and move it to the injection pump 111, and after the injection pump 111 is controlled to inject the fixative, the first lifting clamp 1132 is controlled to place the specimen bag injected with the fixative on the first conveyor belt 141.

[0066] Specifically, after the specimen bag containing the specimen is placed on the weight indicator 112, the weight indicator 112 displays the weight of the specimen bag, and calculates the amount of the fixative to be added based on the selected fixative, and then automatically adjusts the height of the first lifting clamp 1132 at which the specimen bag is clamped, so as to move the specimen bag toward the injection pump 111, and controls the injection pump 111 to inject the calculated fixative to be added. Among them, the first lifting clamp 1132 is based on the size of the specimen bag according to the information display area 3, including the height and size of the specimen bag. It should be noted that there are two first lifting clamps 1132, and the two first lifting clamps 1132 are equal in operating direction and running speed. The two first lifting clamps 1132 respectively clamp the two sides of the top position of the specimen bag. When the first lifting clamp 1132 places the specimen bag on the first conveyor belt 141, the information display area 3 displays the specimen bag to complete the filling.

[0067] In a specific embodiment, the sealing area 12 also includes a second sliding clamp 123, the second sliding clamp 123 includes a second slide rail 1231 and a second lifting clamp 1232, the second slide rail 1231 is arranged parallel to the first conveyor belt 141 and the second conveyor belt 142, one end of the second lifting clamp 1232 is slidably arranged on the second slide rail 1231, and the other end can move toward the first conveyor belt 141, the second conveyor belt 142, the vacuum fan 121 and the sealing assembly 122, the vacuum fan 121 and the sealing assembly 122 are adjacently clamped between the first conveyor belt 141 and the second conveyor belt 142.

[0068] Specifically, the second sliding clamp 123 is specifically used for the function of clamping and moving the specimen bag in the sealing area 12, ensuring that the specimen bag can be accurately transferred from one processing stage to the next. The second slide rail 1231 provides a sliding track for the second lifting clamp 1232, enabling it to move on a specified path; the second lifting clamp 1232 is used to clamp and move the specimen bag, realize the movement of the specimen bag in the sealing area 12, and ensure the smooth sealing and vacuuming operations of the specimen bag. The second lifting clamp 1232 can slide along a path parallel to the conveyor belt to achieve a smooth transition of the specimen bag between the conveyor belt and the sealing assembly 122. It should be noted that there are two second lifting clamps 1232, and the two second lifting clamps 1232 are equal in operating direction and running speed. The two second lifting clamps 1232 respectively clamp the two sides of the top position of the specimen bag.

[0069] Furthermore, along the transport direction, the second slide rail 1231 is disposed above the first conveyor belt 141 and the second conveyor belt 142. The second slide rail 1231 is arranged parallel to the first conveyor belt 141 and the second conveyor belt 142, providing a sliding path to ensure that the second slide rail 1231 can smoothly transfer the specimen from the first conveyor belt 141 to the second conveyor belt 142 and place the specimen on the second conveyor belt 142. The second lifting clamp 1232 is driven to slide by a motor. The control system controls the motor to drive the movement of the second lifting clamp 1232 on the second slide rail 1231, and the cylinder controls the vertical movement of the second lifting clamp 1232. One end of the second lifting clamp 1232 is controlled by a motor to move on the second slide rail 1231, and the other end can be controlled by a cylinder so that the clamping hand on the second lifting clamp 1232 can move toward the vacuum pump 121 and the sealing assembly 122, thereby realizing the clamping, movement and placement of the specimen bag and moving it toward the vacuum pump 121 and the sealing assembly 122.

[0070] Furthermore, the sealing assembly 122 has two pressing arms, which are arranged in parallel, and the control system controls the sealing of the two pressing arms. The air extractor 121 is a vacuum pump, which is used to evacuate the specimen bag.

[0071] Furthermore, when the specimen bag is transferred to the sealing area 12 via the first conveyor belt 141, the second lifting clamp 1232 slides onto the first conveyor belt 141 to clamp the specimen bag on the first conveyor belt 141, and controls the second lifting clamp 1232 to slide onto the sealing assembly 122, places the specimen bag on the sealing assembly 122, and controls the vacuum pump to extend into the specimen bag. After the specimen bag containing the specimen and the fixative is sealed and evacuated, controls the second lifting clamp 1232 to slide the specimen bag onto the second conveyor belt 142.

[0072] Furthermore, when the specimen bag is transferred to the sealing area 12 via the first conveyor belt 141, the information display area 3 displays that the specimen bag is to be sealed. And the detection system located in the sealing area 12 identifies the position of the sealing strip on the specimen bag (error <0.3mm). The second lifting clamp 1232 is controlled to move the specimen bag so that the center line of the sealing strip is aligned with the pressing arm of the sealing assembly 122. The two second lifting clamps 1232 lightly press the two sides of the bag body (pressure 3 to 5N) to prevent the specimen bag from shifting during sealing. The pressing arm presses the sealing strip with a preset pressure (such as 40N) for 2 to 3 seconds to completely close the self-adhesive layer. The flexible suction nozzle on the vacuum pump is inserted into the vacuum port of the docked specimen bag, and the vacuum pump is started to pump to the target negative pressure (such as -70kPa). The vacuum sensor controls the vacuum rate to prevent the bag from collapsing too quickly and damaging the tissue. After the vacuum is completed, the suction nozzle automatically detaches and the one-way valve of the vacuum port is closed. Infrared light scans along the sealing strip path to detect any unsealed spots. If so, a secondary press-fit or alarm is triggered. After sealing and vacuuming are complete, the control system controls the second lifting clamp 1232 to move the specimen bag toward the second conveyor belt 142. Information display area 3 indicates that sealing is complete.

[0073] In one embodiment, the placement rack 132 is disposed adjacent to the second conveyor belt 142 and includes a plurality of storage boxes 1321. The pickup assembly 131 includes a third slide rail 1311 and a third lifting clamp 1312. The third slide rail 1311 is disposed parallel to the second conveyor belt 142, and the third lifting clamp 1312 is disposed opposite the placement rack 132. One end of the third lifting clamp 1312 is slidably disposed on the third slide rail 1311, and the other end is movable toward the placement rack 132. When a specimen bag is transported to the specimen temporary storage area 13 via the second conveyor belt 142, the third lifting clamp 1312 slides onto the second conveyor belt 142 to clamp the specimen bag on the second conveyor belt 142, and controls the third lifting clamp 1312 to slide the specimen bag onto the placement rack 132.

[0074] Specifically, after being transmitted through the second conveyor belt 142, the specimen bag can be quickly and conveniently transferred to the storage box 1321 on the placement rack 132. It should be noted that the sizes of the multiple storage boxes 1321 are set to different sizes, and the control system pre-records the size information of the multiple storage boxes 1321 so that the specimen bags can be stored in accordance with the standards. The control system can control the third lifting clamp 1312 to place the specimen bag in the required storage box 1321 according to the size of the specimen bag, and the information display area 3 can display the number of storage boxes 1321 that have been temporarily stored and the number that have not been temporarily stored, so as to remind personnel whether the number of storage boxes 1321 is sufficient.

[0075] Furthermore, the adjacent arrangement of the second slide rail 1231 and the placement rack 132 reduces the transfer distance of the specimen bag and improves overall efficiency. The third slide rail 1311 is arranged parallel to the second conveyor belt 142, providing a sliding track for the third lifting clamp 1312 to ensure its movement in the horizontal direction. The third lifting clamp 1312 is arranged opposite to the placement rack 132, and is used to clamp and move the specimen bag, thereby allowing movement in the vertical and horizontal directions to adapt to the positions of storage boxes 1321 and specimen bags of different heights. It should be noted that there are two third lifting clamps 1312, and the two third lifting clamps 1312 are equal in operating direction and running speed. The two third lifting clamps 1312 respectively clamp the two sides of the top position of the specimen bag.

[0076] Furthermore, the third lifting clamp 1312 is driven to slide by a motor. The control system controls the motor to drive the third lifting clamp 1312 to move on the third slide rail 1311, and the vertical movement of the third lifting clamp 1312 is controlled by a pneumatic cylinder. One end of the third lifting clamp 1312 is controlled by the motor to move on the third slide rail 1311, and the other end of the third lifting clamp 1312 is controlled by the pneumatic cylinder to move the gripper on the third lifting clamp 1312 toward the placement rack 132, thereby enabling the specimen bag to be clamped, moved, and placed toward the placement rack 132.

[0077] In a specific embodiment, the information display area 3 includes: a scanner 31 and a display screen 32. The display screen 32 is provided on the surface of the cabinet 20. The scanner 31 is electrically connected to the display screen 32. The scanner 31 is used to scan the barcode of the specimen bag and transmit the information scanned by the current specimen bag to the display screen 32. The display screen 32 displays the information of the specimen bag, the information of the first packaging layer 2, and the information of the second packaging layer 1; wherein, the information scanning area also includes a first detection system, a second detection system and a third detection system. The first detection system is provided in the filling area 11, the second detection system is provided in the sealing area 12, and the third detection system is provided in the specimen temporary storage area 13, and is used to detect the information of the filling area 11, the sealing area 12 and the specimen temporary storage area 13.

[0078] Specifically, specimen bags are generally affixed with barcodes, and scanner 31 is used to scan these barcodes, a key step in identifying and tracking specimen bags. Barcodes typically contain detailed specimen information, such as sample type, collection date, and patient information. Display screen 32, located on the surface of cabinet 20, displays the specimen bag information read by scanner 31, as well as information on the first and second packaging layers 2 and 1. This helps operators quickly confirm the specimen bag and its packaging status, ensuring accuracy and traceability.

[0079] Furthermore, the first detection system, the second detection system and the third detection system can all be designed as monitoring systems such as cameras to monitor the operation process of the specimen bag in real time and transmit the collected information to the display screen 32.

[0080] Furthermore, the display screen 32 can also select different fixing liquids for filling. After the fixing liquid is selected, the control system controls the selected fixing liquid to be transmitted through the pipeline and is filled through the injection pump 111 connected thereto.

[0081] In a specific embodiment, the liquid storage box 21 has at least two liquid storage boxes 211, each of the liquid storage boxes 211 is provided with a different fixed liquid, and the recovery device 22 has at least two recovery boxes 221, each of the liquid storage boxes 211 is correspondingly connected to any of the recovery boxes 221.

[0082] Specifically, in the embodiment of the present application, the types of fixatives are formalin, formaldehyde, and other fixatives. Formalin is placed in one liquid storage box 211, and formaldehyde is placed in another liquid storage box 211, so that the information display area 3 can select different fixatives to select the required fixative for fixation, thereby meeting the needs of different products or experiments. Correspondingly, the recovery device 22 is also subdivided into at least two recovery boxes 221. Each recovery box 221 is connected to a specific liquid storage box 211 and is used to collect and process the waste gas and waste liquid generated by the liquid storage box 211 during use. One of the recovery boxes 221 is used to store the waste gas and waste liquid of formalin, and the other recovery box 221 is used to store the waste gas and waste liquid of formaldehyde.

[0083] Furthermore, the recovery bin 221 is connected to the sealing area 12. Since different types of fixatives exist, the waste gases and waste liquids generated by different types of fixatives during self-sealing must also be collected in different types of recovery bins 221. When formalin is used as the fixative, the waste gases and waste liquids generated by the formalin are collected through a tube into the formalin recovery bin 221; when formaldehyde is used as the fixative, the waste gases and waste liquids generated by the formaldehyde are collected through a tube into the formaldehyde recovery bin 221.

[0084] In a specific embodiment, the first packaging layer 2 further includes a first cabinet door 201 and a second cabinet door 202. The first cabinet door 201 and the second cabinet door 202 are rotatably arranged at the open end of the first packaging layer 2. When the first cabinet door 201 and the second cabinet door 202 are in a closed state at the same time, the accommodating space inside the cabinet body 20 is in a closed state.

[0085] Specifically, closing and opening are achieved through two rotatable cabinet doors. When the first cabinet door 201 and the second cabinet door 202 are closed at the same time, they jointly ensure the closedness of the internal storage space of the cabinet 20, thereby protecting the specimen bags stored therein from interference from the external environment. The closed state of the cabinet door is the key to maintaining the stability of the internal environment of the cabinet 20, which helps to maintain appropriate temperature, humidity and other conditions, and ensure the long-term preservation quality of the specimens. The design of the cabinet door also takes security into consideration, preventing unauthorized personnel from accessing the specimen bags at will, and protecting the privacy and security of the laboratory. The rotatable cabinet door design makes it easy for operators to open and close quickly and easily, thereby improving work efficiency.

[0086] In an embodiment of the present application, a specimen sealing method is provided, which is applied to any one of the specimen sealing devices described above. The specimen sealing method comprises the following steps:

[0087] S1. Place a specimen bag containing a specimen in the filling area 11. Select a fixative in the information display area 3 and inject the fixative into the specimen bag to obtain a specimen bag containing the specimen and the fixative.

[0088] S2, transporting the specimen bag containing the specimen and the fixative to the sealing area 12 via the transport device 14;

[0089] S3, the vacuum machine 121 vacuums the specimen bag containing the specimen and the fixative to obtain a vacuumed specimen bag;

[0090] S4. While the specimen bag is being evacuated, the sealing assembly 122 seals the specimen bag to obtain a sealed specimen bag;

[0091] S5, after the specimen bag is sealed and evacuated, the transport device 14 transports the sealed specimen bag to the specimen temporary storage area 13;

[0092] S6. Control the picking component 131 to place the sealed specimen bag on the placement rack 132.

[0093] Specifically, its implementation process is consistent with the process carried out in the sealing device provided in the embodiment of the present application, and the effect that can be achieved is also the same as that of the sealing device provided in the embodiment of the present application, and will not be repeated here.

[0094] Thus, the specimen sealing device 100 provided above, by integrating the filling area 11, the sealing area 12 and the specimen temporary storage area 13, and combining the transmission device 14 to realize one-way circulation transmission, can automatically complete the whole process from injecting the fixative into the specimen bag to sealing and temporary storage, significantly improving the efficiency of specimen sealing, reducing the error of manual operation, and ensuring the consistency and accuracy of specimen sealing. The vacuum pump 121 and the sealing component 122 in the sealing area 12 are electrically connected, and can quickly seal the specimen bag after injecting the fixative, and at the same time extract the air in the bag, effectively allowing the fixative to penetrate deeply into the specimen, thereby extending the specimen storage time and fixation of the specimen. The information display area 3 connects the first packaging layer 2 and the second packaging layer 1, and can record and display the status of various information in the specimen sealing process in real time, thereby providing a comprehensive information management function, so that the operator can grasp the status of the specimen sealing at any time, and enhance the traceability and reliability of the specimen sealing.

[0095] The above is only an implementation method of the present application. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this field, improvements can be made without departing from the creative concept of the present application, but these all fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A specimen sealing device, comprising a cabinet and a specimen processing device disposed in the cabinet, characterized in that: The cabinet comprises: a first packaging layer, a second packaging layer provided on the first packaging layer, and an information display area provided on the surface of the cabinet body; the specimen processing device is provided in the second packaging layer; and the first packaging layer is used for placing a fixative; The specimen processing device includes: a filling area, a sealing area, and a specimen temporary storage area. The filling area is connected to the first packaging layer to control the injection of fixative into the specimen bag containing the specimen in the filling area. The filling area, the sealing area, and the specimen temporary storage area realize one-way flow transmission through a transmission device. The information display area is respectively connected to the first packaging layer and the second packaging layer to control the first packaging layer and the second packaging layer and record and display information status in real time. Among them, the sealing area includes an exhaust fan and a sealing component, the exhaust fan is electrically connected to the sealing component, and the sealing component and the exhaust fan are controlled to seal the specimen bag containing the specimen and the fixative while extracting the air in the specimen bag; the specimen temporary storage area includes a picking component and a placement rack, and when the specimen bag enters the specimen temporary storage area, the picking component is controlled to place the specimen bag on the placement rack.

2. A specimen sealing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first packaging layer includes a liquid tank and a recovery device. The liquid tank is connected to the filling area. The recovery device is connected to the liquid tank and the sealing area. The liquid tank is used to store the fixing liquid. The recovery device is used to store waste gas and waste liquid.

3. The specimen sealing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission device includes: a first conveyor belt and a second conveyor belt, the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt transmit in the same direction, one end of the first conveyor belt is located in the filling area, and the other end is located in the sealing area, one end of the second conveyor belt is located in the sealing area, and the other end is located in the specimen temporary storage area.

4. The specimen sealing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The filling area includes: an injection pump, connected to the first packaging layer, for injecting a fixative into the specimen bag containing the specimen; a weight indicator, disposed adjacent to the first conveyor belt and connected to the injection pump, for displaying the weight of the specimen bag containing the specimen and calculating the amount of fixative required to be added based on the weight, so as to control the amount of fixative injected; a first sliding fixture, the first sliding fixture comprising a first slide rail and a first lifting clamp, the first slide rail being arranged parallel to the first conveyor belt, the first lifting clamp being arranged opposite to the weight indicator, one end of the first lifting clamp being slidably arranged on the first slide rail, and the other end being capable of moving toward the weight indicator and the injection pump; After the specimen bag containing the specimen is placed on the weight indicator, the first lifting clamp is controlled to clamp the specimen bag and move it to the injection pump, and after the injection pump is controlled to inject the fixative, the first lifting clamp is controlled to place the specimen bag injected with the fixative on the first conveyor belt.

5. The specimen sealing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The sealing area further includes a second sliding clamp, the second sliding clamp including a second slide rail and a second lifting clamp, the second slide rail is arranged parallel to the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt, one end of the second lifting clamp is slidably arranged on the second slide rail, and the other end can move toward the first conveyor belt, the second conveyor belt, the air pump and the sealing assembly, the air pump and the sealing assembly are adjacently clamped between the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt; When the specimen bag is transferred to the sealing area via the first conveyor belt, the second lifting clamp slides onto the first conveyor belt to clamp the specimen bag on the first conveyor belt, and controls the second lifting clamp to slide onto the sealing assembly to place the specimen bag on the sealing assembly. At the same time, controls the vacuum pump to extend into the specimen bag. After the specimen bag containing the specimen and the fixative is sealed and evacuated, controls the second lifting clamp to slide the specimen bag onto the second conveyor belt.

6. The specimen sealing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The placement rack is arranged adjacent to the second conveyor belt, and the placement rack has a plurality of storage boxes; The picking assembly includes a third slide rail and a third lifting clamp, the third slide rail is arranged parallel to the second conveyor belt, the third lifting clamp is arranged opposite to the placement rack, one end of the third lifting clamp is slidably arranged on the third slide rail, and the other end can move toward the placement rack; When the specimen bag is transferred to the specimen temporary storage area via the second conveyor belt, the third lifting clamp slides onto the second conveyor belt to clamp the specimen bag on the second conveyor belt, and controls the third lifting clamp to slide the specimen bag onto the placement rack.

7. The specimen sealing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The information display area includes: a scanner and a display screen, wherein the display screen is provided on the surface of the cabinet, the scanner is electrically connected to the display screen, the scanner is used to scan the barcode of the specimen bag, and transmit the information scanned by the current specimen bag to the display screen, and the display screen displays the information of the specimen bag, the information of the first packaging layer, and the information of the second packaging layer; Among them, the information scanning area also includes a first detection system, a second detection system and a third detection system. The first detection system is arranged in the filling area, the second detection system is arranged in the sealing area, and the third detection system is arranged in the specimen temporary storage area, which is used to detect information of the filling area, the sealing area and the specimen temporary storage area.

8. The specimen sealing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The liquid storage box has at least two liquid storage boxes, each of which is provided with different fixed liquids. The recovery device has at least two recovery boxes, each of which is connected to any of the recovery boxes.

9. The specimen sealing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first packaging layer also includes a first cabinet door and a second cabinet door. The first cabinet door and the second cabinet door are rotatably arranged at the open end of the first packaging layer. When the first cabinet door and the second cabinet door are in a closed state at the same time, the accommodating space inside the cabinet is in a closed state.

10. A specimen sealing method, applied to the specimen sealing device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The specimen sealing method comprises the steps of: S1. Place a specimen bag containing a specimen in the filling area, select a fixative in the information display area, and inject the fixative into the specimen bag to obtain a specimen bag containing the specimen and the fixative; S2, transporting the specimen bag containing the specimen and the fixative to the sealed area through the transport device; S3, the vacuum pump vacuums the specimen bag containing the specimen and the fixative to obtain a vacuumed specimen bag; S4. While the specimen bag is being evacuated, the sealing assembly seals the specimen bag to obtain a sealed specimen bag; S5. After the specimen bag is sealed and evacuated, the transport device transports the sealed specimen bag to the specimen temporary storage area; S6. Control the picking component to place the sealed specimen bag on the placement rack.

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