Fixture for collection suite

Abstract

A clip (200) for a collection kit includes a kit holding portion (202), a container holding portion (204), and a lifting mechanism (210). The kit holding part (202) holds the collection kit (150) by supporting the holder (160) in a posture in which the accommodating chamber (28) is positioned above the outflow flow path (30). The container holding section (204) is disposed below the kit holding section (202) and holds the sampling container (90). The raising and lowering mechanism (210) raises and lowers the kit holding section (202) relative to the container holding section (204).

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to a collection kit clamp for connecting a sampling container to a collection kit. BACKGROUND

[0002] Blood preparations include red blood cell preparations, plasma preparations, platelet preparations, and whole blood preparations. A blood preparation containing a component required by a patient is selected from among such preparations and used. Blood preparations are used, for example, for blood transfusion.

[0003] Blood preparations are stored and transported in a state of being housed in a medical bag. In order to ensure the safety of blood preparations, a small amount of a test sample is sometimes collected from a medical bag and subjected to a culture test. In the culture test, the test sample is collected from the medical bag into a culture bottle, and the culture bottle is placed in an environment suitable for bacterial proliferation. Whether or not bacteria proliferate is determined based on whether or not bacteria are confirmed in the blood preparation.

[0004] In blood preparations, the inspection of platelet preparations is performed in the following steps. Note that a medical bag in which a platelet preparation is housed is referred to as a platelet bag hereinafter. First, a medical bag in which a platelet preparation is housed is connected to a small-volume collection bag. Then, a part of the platelet preparation is transferred from the platelet bag to the collection bag. Next, the collection bag is separated from the platelet bag.

[0005] Next, the collection bag is transported to a purification table. In the purification table, the platelet preparation of the collection bag is injected into a culture bottle. Before the injection, a tube extending from a sample collection tube is connected to a tube of the collection bag. A prescribed amount of the platelet preparation is transferred from the collection bag to the sample collection tube based on the scale of the sample collection tube.

[0006] Then, an operator transfers the prescribed amount of the platelet preparation from the sample collection tube to the culture bottle while visually observing the scale of the sample collection tube and operating a valve of the sample collection tube. In the culture test, anaerobic culture and aerobic culture are performed. Therefore, the platelet preparation is divided and injected into a culture bottle for anaerobic culture and a culture bottle for aerobic culture. Then, the culture bottles are placed in a culture device, and the culture test is performed for a prescribed period.

[0007] For example, U.S. Patent No. 8,777,921 describes a collection device for collecting a test sample from a medical bag.

[0008] Prior Art Documents

[0009] Patent Documents

[0010] Patent Document 1: U.S. Patent No. 8,777,921 SUMMARY

[0011] As a set for collecting a prescribed amount of a sample from a medical bag, a collection set including an inflow tube and a collection bag provided on a downstream side of the inflow tube is considered. In the case where a culture test of a blood product is performed in a large amount, it is required to improve the work efficiency of the culture test. Therefore, it is desired that the collection bag can be easily connected to a sampling container.

[0012] An object of the present application is to solve the above-described problems.

[0013] (1) The present application is a collection set for connecting a collection set and a sampling container, the collection set having an inflow tube connected to a medical bag that houses a collection target, a collection bag, and a holder that holds the collection bag, the collection bag having a housing chamber that is connected to a downstream side of the inflow tube and houses the collection target, and an outflow flow path that is connected to a downstream side of the housing chamber and transfers the collection target from the housing chamber to the sampling container, the collection set for connecting the collection set and the sampling container including a set holding portion that holds the collection set by supporting the holder in a posture in which the housing chamber is positioned above the outflow flow path, a container holding portion that is disposed below the set holding portion and holds the sampling container, and a lifting mechanism that relatively lifts the set holding portion with respect to the container holding portion.

[0014] In a state where the collection set is fixed to the set holding portion and the sampling container is fixed to the container holding portion, the set holding portion is relatively approached with respect to the container holding portion by the lifting mechanism, whereby the sampling container is connected to the outflow flow path of the collection set. Therefore, the collection target can be easily transferred from the collection set to the sampling container.

[0015] Further, since the collection bag is held by the holder, the collection bag can be prevented from being slackened. Therefore, the collection bag can be easily mounted to the collection set for connecting the collection set and the sampling container with the aid of the holder.

[0016] (2) In the collection set for connecting the collection set and the sampling container described in the above item (1), the collection set can have a joint that is connected to the outflow flow path and on which the sampling container is mounted, and the collection set for connecting the collection set and the sampling container can have a joint supporting portion that holds the joint, and the lifting mechanism can relatively lift the set holding portion and the joint supporting portion with respect to the container holding portion as a unit.

[0017] By mounting the sampling container to the joint, the sampling container can be connected to the outflow flow path with the aid of the joint. Note that the joint can be detachable with respect to the collection bag.

[0018] (3) In the collection kit holding jig according to any one of the above items (1) or (2), the kit holding portion can have a base portion and a holder provided to the base portion, and the base portion and the holder can form a housing space that houses the holder in a state of surrounding the holder. Here, the holder is a holding member for holding the collection kit.

[0019] By holding the holder in a state of being surrounded by the base portion and the holder in the kit holding portion, the posture of the holder is stabilized. Therefore, it is possible to avoid a positional deviation between the outflow flow path in the collection kit held by the kit holding portion and the sampling container held by the container holding portion. Therefore, when the kit holding portion is relatively close to the container holding portion, the sampling container is connected to the outflow flow path.

[0020] (4) In the collection kit holding jig according to the above item (3), the holder can have a groove space into which an end portion extending in the up-down direction of the holder is inserted, and an insertion port located above the groove space and used for inserting the end portion into the groove space.

[0021] The end portion of the holder is inserted into the groove space of the holder, and thus the collection kit is reliably positioned. In addition, since the insertion port is located above the groove space, it is easy to insert the end portion of the holder into the groove space.

[0022] (5) In the collection kit holding jig according to the above item (4), the holder can have a cover portion that can open and close the insertion port.

[0023] By setting the cover portion to a closed state after the end portion of the holder is inserted into the groove space of the holder, it is possible to prevent the end portion of the holder from falling out of the groove space. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the collection kit from being deviated in position with respect to the holder.

[0024] (6) In the collection kit holding jig according to any one of the above items (1) to (5), the holder can have a plurality of holding holes, and the kit holding portion can have a plurality of holding pins that are respectively inserted into the plurality of holding holes.

[0025] Although it is a simple structure, it is possible to easily position and fix the collection kit to the kit holding portion.

[0026] (7) In the collection kit holding jig according to any one of the above items (1) to (6), the kit holding portion can have a cover that covers the holder at a position opposite to the collection bag.

[0027] The collection bag is protected by the cover.

[0028] (8) In any of the above items (1) to (7), the collection kit may have an exhaust flow path for exhausting the air inside the containment chamber and an exhaust valve provided in the exhaust flow path, and the kit holding part has an exhaust valve shielding part covering the top of the exhaust valve.

[0029] An exhaust valve shield is used to prevent air from flowing into the exhaust path through the exhaust valve. Therefore, it is easy to transfer the sample from the medical bag to the collection bag's containment chamber.

[0030] (9) In any of the above items (1) to (8), the collection kit fixture may also have a plurality of the collection chambers.

[0031] In this configuration, the sample can be stored separately in each of multiple containment chambers. Therefore, multiple sampling containers can be connected to multiple containment chambers respectively. That is, because the sample can be collected simultaneously into multiple sampling containers, collection efficiency is improved.

[0032] (10) In the collection kit clamp described in item (9) above, the collection kit clamp may also have a clamping part that blocks the communication between the plurality of the receiving chambers.

[0033] By using clamping mechanisms to block the connection between multiple containment chambers, it is possible to prevent the sampled object from moving from one containment chamber to another. Therefore, it is easy to transfer the sampled object from multiple containment chambers to the sampling container.

[0034] (11) In any of the above items (1) to (10), the collection kit fixture may be positioned and fixed, and the lifting mechanism may raise and lower the kit holding part relative to the container holding part.

[0035] (12) In any of the above items (1) to (10), the kit holding part may be positioned and fixed, and the lifting mechanism may raise and lower the container holding part relative to the kit holding part.

[0036] According to the present invention, the object to be collected can be easily transferred from the collection kit to the sampling container. Furthermore, the collection kit can be easily secured to the kit holding part. Attached Figure Description

[0037] Figure 1 This is a general main view of the acquisition kit for method 1.

[0038] Figure 2 From Figure 1 The approximate main view shown is omitted from the cage diagram.

[0039] Figure 3 This is an enlarged front view of the collection bag that makes up the collection kit.

[0040] Figure 4 This is a schematic three-dimensional diagram of the holder that makes up the acquisition kit.

[0041] Figure 5 This is a schematic exploded 3D view of the acquisition kit for method 2.

[0042] Figure 6 Viewed from the back Figure 5 A schematic three-dimensional view of the cage shown.

[0043] Figure 7 This is a schematic 3D diagram showing the stacking of multiple acquisition kits.

[0044] Figure 8 This is a schematic perspective view of the jig for the acquisition kit according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0045] Figure 9 This is a schematic perspective view showing the process of holding the acquisition kit in the kit holding part.

[0046] Figure 10 This is a rough three-dimensional view viewed from behind the clamping part.

[0047] Figure 11 This is a longitudinal sectional side view showing the main part of the lifting mechanism in the jig for the acquisition kit.

[0048] Figure 12 This is an explanatory diagram illustrating the process of storing the collected objects in the containment chamber of the collection kit.

[0049] Figure 13 This is a schematic perspective view showing the state of the acquisition kit connected to the sampling container.

[0050] Figure 14 This is an explanatory diagram illustrating the process of transferring the sampled object from the containment chamber to the sampling container.

[0051] Figure 15 This is a schematic perspective view of the jig for the acquisition kit according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0052] Figure 16 From and Figure 15 Observing from different directions Figure 15 A schematic three-dimensional view of the fixture used in the acquisition kit shown.

[0053] Figure 17 This is a schematic perspective view of the jig for the acquisition kit according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0054] Figure 18 yesFigure 17 The shown is a longitudinal sectional side view of the clamping part.

[0055] Figure 19 This is a longitudinal sectional side view showing the main part of the lifting mechanism in the jig for the acquisition kit.

[0056] Figure 20 This is a schematic perspective view of the jig for the acquisition kit according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[0057] Figure 21 yes Figure 20 The shown is a schematic front view of the kit retainer.

[0058] Figure 22 yes Figure 20 A schematic perspective view of the cover and clamping part shown.

[0059] Figure 23 This is a schematic perspective view of the jig for the acquisition kit according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

[0060] Figure 24 yes Figure 23 The main side view of the fixture for the acquisition kit shown.

[0061] Figure 25 This is a schematic perspective view of the jig for the acquisition kit according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention.

[0062] Figure 26 yes Figure 25 The main side view of the fixture for the acquisition kit shown.

[0063] Figure 27 This is a front view showing the main components of the structure that allow the connector to be attached and detached relative to the collection bag. Detailed Implementation

[0064] (1) Composition of the acquisition kit

[0065] First, two examples of the data collection kit will be explained. It should be noted that, as shown below, there are two examples each of the containment chamber 28, connecting flow path 26, outflow flow path 30, connector 40, and sampling container 90, but the total number of these components can be one or more. Specifically, the number of containment chambers 28, connecting flow path 26, outflow flow path 30, connector 40, and sampling container 90 is the same for each other. Similarly, the exhaust flow path 32 and exhaust valve 50 can also be one or more. Likewise, the connecting component 62, mounting component 64, engaging hole 120, and positioning hole 130 can also be one or more.

[0066] Typically, Figure 1 The acquisition kit 100 shown Figure 5 The acquisition kit 150 shown is...Figures 1-6 The constituent elements shown in the middle and low positions face downwards and Figures 1-6 The components shown in the middle to high positions are oriented upwards and fixed to the acquisition kit fixtures 200, 300, 400, 600, 700, and 800, which will be described later. Therefore, the up, down, left, and right directions in the following description correspond to the up, down, left, and right directions in the respective figures. Here, "upper" refers to a position relatively higher than "lower," and "lower" refers to a position relatively lower than "upper." Therefore, "upper" does not necessarily mean vertically above. Similarly, "lower" does not necessarily mean vertically below.

[0067] It should be noted that the left-right direction is the horizontal direction orthogonal to the vertical direction, and is sometimes referred to as the "width direction" below. In addition, the horizontal direction orthogonal to both the vertical and width directions is sometimes referred to as the thickness direction.

[0068] Figure 1 This is a general front view of the acquisition kit 100 of the first method. The acquisition kit 100 is used to acquire... Figure 12 The collected object M contained in the medical bag 80 shown is moved into... Figure 8 , Figure 13 and Figure 14 The two sampling containers 90 shown are (sampling container 90A and sampling container 90B). The sample M can be, for example, a blood preparation such as platelet preparations. The sample M can also be a pharmaceutical product other than a blood preparation. The sample M can also be a liquid sample other than a pharmaceutical product.

[0069] The collection kit 100 includes an inflow tube 12, a collection bag 14, and a retainer 110 for holding the collection bag 14. A schematic front view of the collection kit 100 with the retainer 110 omitted is shown below. Figure 2 Additionally, an enlarged front view of the collection bag 14 is shown below. Figure 3 .

[0070] The inflow tube 12 is, for example, a transparent or translucent medical tube made of a thermoplastic resin such as vinyl chloride resin. The inflow tube 12 utilizes aseptic joining devices or tube sealing devices, enabling connection or disconnection from other medical tubes without exposing the interior to external air. The inflow tube 12 has an upstream end 13a and a downstream end 13b. In the initial state where the collection kit 100 is provided as a product, the upstream end 13a is welded and sealed.

[0071] As described later, the downstream end 13b connects to the upper edge 14b of the collection bag 14 via the relay component 60 (see...). Figure 3 (Connection). The relay component 60 is, for example, a sleeve made of a material harder than the collection bag 14.

[0072] The collection bag 14 has two flexible sheets 22 overlapping in the thickness direction. Between the two flexible sheets 22 are formed a common flow path 24, two connecting flow paths 26, two receiving chambers 28, two outflow paths 30, and two exhaust flow paths 32. The two connecting flow paths 26 are the first connecting flow path 26A and the second connecting flow path 26B. The two receiving chambers 28 are the first receiving chamber 28A and the second receiving chamber 28B. The two outflow paths 30 are the first outflow path 30A and the second outflow path 30B, and the two exhaust flow paths 32 are the first exhaust path 32A and the second exhaust path 32B.

[0073] In the two flexible sheets 22, the portions other than the first connecting flow path 26A, the second connecting flow path 26B, the first receiving chamber 28A, the second receiving chamber 28B, the first outflow flow path 30A, the second outflow flow path 30B, the first exhaust flow path 32A, and the second exhaust flow path 32B are welded together. In the initial state, the first connecting flow path 26A, the second connecting flow path 26B, the first receiving chamber 28A, the second receiving chamber 28B, the first outflow flow path 30A, the second outflow flow path 30B, the first exhaust flow path 32A, and the second exhaust flow path 32B bulge in the thickness direction of the collection bag 14. In the first connecting flow path 26A, the second connecting flow path 26B, the first receiving chamber 28A, the second receiving chamber 28B, the first outflow flow path 30A, the second outflow flow path 30B, the first exhaust flow path 32A, and the second exhaust flow path 32B, one flexible sheet 22 is separated from another flexible sheet 22 along the thickness direction.

[0074] When viewed from the front, the collection bag 14 forms a rectangle with its longer side in the width direction and its shorter side in the top and bottom directions. Therefore, as... Figure 3 As shown, the collection bag 14 has a lower side 14a and an upper side 14b extending along the width direction, and a left side 14c and a right side 14d extending along the vertical direction.

[0075] The common flow path 24 extends vertically from the upper part 14b to the lower part 14a, roughly dividing the collection bag 14 into two halves in the width direction. That is, the common flow path 24 divides the collection bag 14 into a first region 14L to the left of the common flow path 24 and a second region 14R to the right of the common flow path 24. The first connecting flow path 26A, the first containment chamber 28A, the first outflow flow path 30A, and the first exhaust flow path 32A are located in the first region 14L. The second connecting flow path 26B, the second containment chamber 28B, the second outflow flow path 30B, and the second exhaust flow path 32B are located in the second region 14R. In the example shown, the first region 14L and the second region 14R are linearly symmetrical about the axis C1 of the common flow path 24, but this is not a specific limitation.

[0076] The common flow path 24 has an upstream end 25a and a downstream end 25b. The downstream end 13b of the inflow pipe 12 is connected to the upstream end 25a of the common flow path 24 via the aforementioned relay component 60. The relay component 60 has a small-diameter portion 61a and a large-diameter portion 61b. The small-diameter portion 61a is inserted into the upstream end 25a of the common flow path 24. The large-diameter portion 61b protrudes above the upper edge 14b of the collection bag 14. The downstream end 13b of the inflow pipe 12 is inserted into the large-diameter portion 61b. The relay component 60 provides an airtight and liquid-tight seal between the downstream end 13b of the inflow pipe 12 and the collection bag 14.

[0077] The downstream end 25b of the common flow path 24 is located near the lower edge 14a of the collection bag 14. The upstream ends 27a of the first connecting flow path 26A and the second connecting flow path 26B branch off from the downstream end 25b of the common flow path 24. The first connecting flow path 26A and the second connecting flow path 26B form a V-shape with the top facing downwards (open at the top). The intersection angle between the common flow path 24 and the first connecting flow path 26A is, for example, 10° to 85°. Similarly, the intersection angle between the common flow path 24 and the second connecting flow path 26B is, for example, 10° to 85°.

[0078] In the example shown, when viewed from the frontal view along the thickness direction of the collection bag 14, the first containment chamber 28A forms a generally elliptical shape. The first containment chamber 28A may also be a shape other than a generally elliptical shape. The volume of the first containment chamber 28A is, for example, about 8 mL to about 10 mL. The first containment chamber 28A temporarily stores the collected sample M in the first sampling container 90A.

[0079] The upstream end 31a of the first outflow path 30A is connected to the lowermost part of the first containment chamber 28A. The first outflow path 30A extends toward the lower edge 14a of the collection bag 14. In the first outflow path 30A, the downstream end 27b of the first connecting path 26A is connected to a portion near the first containment chamber 28A. Therefore, the first connecting path 26A is connected to the lower part of the first containment chamber 28A via the first outflow path 30A. Therefore, the first containment chamber 28A is connected to the common flow path 24 via the first outflow path 30A and the first connecting path 26A.

[0080] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the collection kit 150 also has two connectors 40. The two connectors 40 are a first connector 40A and a second connector 40B. The first connector 40A and the second connector 40B can also be attached to and detached from the collection bag 14. This configuration is described later as a variation.

[0081] The first connector 40A is connected to the downstream end 31b of the first outflow path 30A. Specifically, at the downstream end 31b of the first outflow path 30A (see...), Figure 3 The system includes a first connecting member 62A. The first connecting member 62A is, for example, a sleeve made of a material harder than the collection bag 14. The first connecting member 62A has a small-diameter portion 63a and a large-diameter portion 63b. The small-diameter portion 63a is inserted into the downstream end 31b of the first outflow path 30A. The large-diameter portion 63b protrudes downwards toward the lower edge 14a of the collection bag 14.

[0082] Here, the first connecting member 62A has a breakable plug (not shown) inside. In the initial state, the plug blocks the first outflow path 30A. This prevents the collected object M from flowing from the first containment chamber 28A to the first connector 40A. When the collected object M is transferred from the first containment chamber 28A to the first connector 40A, the plug bends and breaks. This opens the first outflow path 30A.

[0083] like Figure 2 As shown, the first connector 40A has a connector body 42 and a connecting tube portion 44 disposed at the upper end of the connector body 42. The first connector 40A is connected to the first outflow path 30A by inserting the connecting tube portion 44 into the inner hole of the large-diameter portion 63b of the first connecting member 62A. The first connecting member 62A liquid-tightly and airtightly seals the connecting tube portion 44 and the collection bag 14. The opening of the connector body 42 is sealed by a peeling tab 57.

[0084] The first connector 40A has a needle 46 within the connector body 42. The needle 46 is connected to the connecting tube 44. When the head of the first sampling container 90A is inserted into the connector body 42, the needle 46 penetrates the first sampling container 90A (see...). Figure 8 The plug body 93. Therefore, along with the opening of the first connecting member 62A as described above, the first sampling container 90A and the first receiving chamber 28A are connected via the connecting tube 44 and the needle tube 46.

[0085] The first connector 40A has a rubber cover 49 that covers the needle 46. When the needle 46 punctures the plug 93 of the first sampling container 90A, the rubber cover 49 is compressed by being pressed towards the collection bag 14. The needle 46 passes through the compressed rubber cover 49. When the needle 46 is pulled out from the plug 93 of the first sampling container 90A, the rubber cover 49 stretches under the action of elastic restoring force and covers the needle 46 again.

[0086] like Figure 3As shown, the upstream end 33a of the first exhaust flow path 32A is connected to the uppermost part of the first receiving chamber 28A and extends toward the upper edge 14b of the collection bag 14. A first mounting member 64A is provided at the downstream end 33b of the first exhaust flow path 32A. The first mounting member 64A is, for example, a sleeve made of a material harder than the collection bag 14. The first mounting member 64A has a small diameter portion 65a and a large diameter portion 65b. The small diameter portion 65a is inserted into the downstream end 33b of the first exhaust flow path 32A. The large diameter portion 65b protrudes toward the upper edge 14b of the collection bag 14. The first mounting tube portion 52A of the first exhaust valve 50A is inserted into the inner hole of the large diameter portion 65b.

[0087] As shown above, the first exhaust valve 50A is connected to the collection bag 14 via the first mounting component 64A. The first mounting component 64A provides a liquid-tight and airtight seal between the first mounting tube 52A and the collection bag 14.

[0088] The first vent valve 50A has an internal filter (not shown) that allows gas to pass through but prevents liquid from passing through. When the main component of the sample M is water, a hydrophilic filter is preferred. In this case, if the sample M moves to the first vent valve 50A and comes into contact with the filter, the filter's pores are blocked by liquid. After this blocking, the filter prevents both gas and liquid from passing through. Therefore, backflow of air from the first vent valve 50A towards the first containment chamber 28A is prevented. It should be noted that a typical example of a sample M whose main component is water is a blood preparation.

[0089] The shapes and positions of the second connecting flow path 26B, the second receiving chamber 28B, the second outflow flow path 30B, the second connecting component 62B, the second exhaust flow path 32B, and the second mounting component 64B are based on the shapes and positions of the first connecting flow path 26A, the first receiving chamber 28A, the first outflow flow path 30A, the first connecting component 62A, the first exhaust flow path 32A, and the first mounting component 64A. The first connector 40A and the second connector 40B are also identical, as are the first exhaust valve 50A (first mounting pipe portion 52A) and the second exhaust valve 50B (second mounting pipe portion 52B). Therefore, detailed descriptions of these components are omitted. Furthermore, the same reference numerals are used to denote identical parts or locations.

[0090] In the example diagram, the first connecting flow path 26A and the second connecting flow path 26B, the first receiving chamber 28A and the second receiving chamber 28B, the first outflow flow path 30A and the second outflow flow path 30B, and the first exhaust flow path 32A and the second exhaust flow path 32B are respectively connected by the axis C1 of the common flow path 24 (see Figure 24). Figures 1-3 The elements are linearly symmetrical around a center of symmetry. However, the shapes and positions of these constituent elements may not be linearly symmetrical.

[0091] like Figure 4 As shown, the retainer 110 is formed into a box shape with one end face of the hollow cuboid removed. The retainer 110 has a main wall portion 112 extending in the vertical and width directions and a peripheral wall portion 114 orthogonally connected to the main wall portion 112. The main wall portion 112 has retaining holes 115 at each of the four corners.

[0092] The peripheral wall portion 114 has a bottom 116a, a first side portion 116b, a second side portion 116c, and a top 116d. The bottom 116a, the first side portion 116b, the second side portion 116c, and the top 116d are connected to form a rectangle. The retainer 110 also has an opening 118 that extends in both the vertical and width directions. The opening 118 is located opposite to the main wall portion 112. Hereinafter, the direction in the thickness direction from the main wall portion 112 toward the opening 118 will sometimes be referred to as the front, and the direction from the opening 118 toward the main wall portion 112 will be referred to as the rear.

[0093] The bottom portion 116a protrudes from the lower edge of the main wall portion 112 along the thickness direction. As a plurality of engaging holes 120, the bottom portion 116a has a first engaging hole 120A and a second engaging hole 120B. A first notch portion 122A and a second notch portion 122B are formed in the bottom portion 116a. The first notch portion 122A and the second notch portion 122B extend along the thickness direction from the opening portion 118 and are connected to the first engaging hole 120A and the second engaging hole 120B, respectively. A pair of first protrusions 124A are provided between the first notch portion 122A and the first engaging hole 120A, and a pair of second protrusions 124B are provided between the second notch portion 122B and the second engaging hole 120B.

[0094] The large-diameter portion 63b of the first connecting member 62A is inserted into the first engaging hole 120A via the first notch 122A. A pair of first protrusions 124A prevent the large-diameter portion 63b of the first connecting member 62A from disengaging from the first engaging hole 120A. The large-diameter portion 63b of the second connecting member 62B is inserted into the second engaging hole 120B via the second notch 122B. A pair of second protrusions 124B prevent the large-diameter portion 63b of the second connecting member 62B from disengaging from the second engaging hole 120B.

[0095] The top 116d faces the bottom 116a across the first side portion 116b and the second side portion 116c. The top 116d has a first positioning hole 130A, a fitting hole 140, and a second positioning hole 130B. A first insertion port 132A, a slit 142, and a second insertion port 132B are formed in the top 116d. The first insertion port 132A and the second insertion port 132B extend along the thickness direction from the opening portion 118, and are connected to the first positioning hole 130A and the second positioning hole 130B, respectively. A pair of first stops 134A are provided between the first insertion port 132A and the first positioning hole 130A, and a pair of second stops 134B are provided between the second insertion port 132B and the second positioning hole 130B.

[0096] The large-diameter portion 65b of the first mounting component 64A is inserted into the first positioning hole 130A via the first insertion port 132A. A pair of first stops 134A prevent the large-diameter portion 65b of the first mounting component 64A from disengaging from the first positioning hole 130A. The large-diameter portion 65b of the second mounting component 64B is inserted into the second positioning hole 130B via the second insertion port 132B. A pair of second stops 134B prevent the large-diameter portion 65b of the second mounting component 64B from disengaging from the second positioning hole 130B.

[0097] The slit 142 also extends along the thickness direction from the opening 118 and connects to the fitting hole 140. A pair of claws 144 are provided between the slit 142 and the fitting hole 140. The large-diameter portion 61b of the relay component 60 is inserted into the fitting hole 140 via the slit 142. The pair of claws 144 prevent the large-diameter portion 61b of the relay component 60 from disengaging from the fitting hole 140.

[0098] Next, refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 This describes the acquisition kit 150 for method 2. It should be noted that, regarding... Figures 1-4 Components that are identical in the diagram are labeled with the same reference numerals, and detailed descriptions of those components are omitted.

[0099] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the collection kit 150 includes a collection bag 14 and a holder 160 for holding the collection bag 14.

[0100] In the retainer 160, the main wall portion 112 is generally rectangular and has a main surface 162 opposite to the collection bag 14 (see...). Figure 5 ) and the back side 164, which is the back side of the main face 162 (see Figure 6The direction in which the main surface 162 and the back surface 164 are connected is set to the thickness direction of the retainer 160. The outer peripheral edge of the main wall portion 112 has a peripheral wall portion 114. The peripheral wall portion 114 protrudes along the thickness direction in a direction separate from the main surface 162. Therefore, the main surface 162 is located in the internal space 166 formed by the peripheral wall portion 114.

[0101] A contact portion 177 and four pin portions 178 are provided on the main surface 162. The contact portion 177 and the four pin portions 178 protrude from the main surface 162 toward the collection bag 14 along the thickness direction. The contact portion 177 is a generally square-shaped protrusion. The collection bag 14 has four insertion holes 182. The downstream portion of the first connecting flow path 26A is located between two of the four insertion holes 182. The downstream portion of the second connecting flow path 26B is located between the other two of the four insertion holes 182. The four pin portions 178 constituting the retainer 160 are respectively inserted into the four insertion holes 182.

[0102] Each of the four corners of the outer periphery of the main wall portion 112 has a first protrusion 170 integrally connected to the peripheral wall portion 114. The first protrusion 170 protrudes in a direction separating from the main surface 162 along the thickness direction compared to the peripheral wall portion 114. When viewed from the thickness direction of the retainer 160, the first protrusion 170 forms an L-shape. A first engaging step portion 172 is formed at the end of the first protrusion 170 in the thickness direction. In the illustrated example, the first engaging step portion 172 is formed by removing a portion of the inner surface of the first protrusion 170 to create an inner step portion.

[0103] Each of the four corners of the outer periphery of the main wall portion 112 has a second protrusion 174. The second protrusion 174 protrudes along the thickness direction in the opposite direction to the first protrusion 170 and separates from the back surface 164. When viewed from the thickness direction of the retainer 160, the second protrusion 174 is formed into an L-shape. The first protrusion 170 and the second protrusion 174 are integrally connected to the peripheral wall portion 114.

[0104] In the second protrusion 174, a second engaging step 176 is formed at its end in the thickness direction. In the illustrated example, the second engaging step 176 is formed by removing a portion of the outer surface of the second protrusion 174 to form an outer step. Here, the first engaging step 172 may also be formed by removing a portion of the outer surface of the first protrusion 170 to form an outer step. In this case, the second engaging step 176 is formed by removing a portion of the inner surface of the second protrusion 174 to form an inner step.

[0105] The bottom 116a of the peripheral wall portion 114 has engagement holes 120 (first engagement hole 120A and second engagement hole 120B) and a retraction notch 180 as a notch. The retraction notch 180 is used, for example, to hold the acquisition kit 150 in place. Figure 8 The clamp 200 shown for the acquisition kit includes a retraction portion to prevent interference between the clamping portion 230 and the bottom 116a. A retraction notch 180 is formed at the bottom 116a below the abutment portion 177. On the other hand, the top 116d of the peripheral wall portion 114 has a first positioning hole 130A, a fitting hole 140, and a second positioning hole 130B.

[0106] In the case of storing or transporting multiple acquisition kits 150, such as Figure 7 As shown, multiple collection kits 150 can be stacked along the thickness direction. At this time, the first engaging step 172 of the holder 160 engages with the second engaging step 176 of another holder 160 adjacent to it. In this way, with the collection bag 14 held, the holders 160 can be stacked using the first engaging step 172 and the second engaging step 176. Therefore, multiple collection bags 14 and multiple holders 160 can be neatly organized and centrally stored or transported.

[0107] (2) First implementation method

[0108] Next, refer to Figure 8 The configuration of the acquisition kit fixture 200 of the first embodiment will be explained.

[0109] The kit clamp 200 includes a kit holding part 202, a container holding part 204, and a lifting mechanism 210. It should be noted that the container holding part 204 has a first container holding part 204A and a second container holding part 204B.

[0110] The kit holding part 202 holds the acquisition kit 150. The kit holding part 202 has a base part 214 fixed to the lifting mechanism 210. The base part 214 is a plate-shaped member with thickness in the horizontal direction, and in this embodiment it is formed into a quadrilateral shape. It should be noted that the shape of the base part 214 is not particularly limited. The base part 214 can be moved up and down in the vertical direction by the lifting mechanism 210. The rear surface 214b of the base part 214 is fixed to the lifting mechanism 210.

[0111] The kit retaining portion 202 has two retainers 216 disposed on the front surface 214a of the base portion 214. The two retainers 216 are a first retainer 216A and a second retainer 216B. The first retainer 216A and the second retainer 216B protrude forward from the front surface 214a and extend in a vertical direction. As described later, the retainers 216 are retaining members in the kit retaining portion 202 that hold the acquisition kit 150.

[0112] The first retainer 216A is a cylindrical body with openings to the right of the second retainer 216B and to the upper part facing upwards. For example... Figure 9 As shown, the first retainer 216A has a recessed space 218 inside. An opening at the top of the first retainer 216A is located above the recessed space 218. This opening is an insertion port 220 for inserting the first side portion 116b of the retainer 160 into the recessed space 218. The first retainer 216A has a cover portion 222 for opening and closing the insertion port 220. The cover portion 222 is rotatably connected to the base portion 214 by means of a hinge 224. One end of the hinge 224 is connected to the upper surface of the cover portion 222, and the other end of the hinge 224 is connected to the rear surface 214b of the base portion 214. The first retainer 216A has a retaining fitting 226 on its front surface 214a. The retaining fitting 226 locks the cover portion 222 in the closed position.

[0113] The second retainer 216B is constructed in the same manner as the first retainer 216A. Therefore, in the second retainer 216B, the same constituent elements as those in the first retainer 216A are given the same names and reference numerals. However, the second retainer 216B is a cylindrical body with openings to the left of the first retainer 216A and to the upper part facing upward.

[0114] The front surface 214a of the base portion 214, the first retainer 216A, and the second retainer 216B form a receiving space 228. The retainer 160 is housed in the receiving space 228 to hold the collection bag 14, thus forming a collection kit 150. When the collection kit 150 is housed in the receiving space 228, the front surface 214a of the base portion 214, the left side of the first retainer 216A, and the right side of the second retainer 216B surround the first side portion 116b and the second side portion 116c of the main wall portion 112 and the peripheral wall portion 114 of the retainer 160. Here, the first side portion 116b and the second side portion 116c are the ends of the peripheral wall portion 114 that extend in the vertical direction.

[0115] The kit holder 202 has a clamping part 230. Specifically, a prism-shaped support 232 extending forward is provided on the front surface 214a of the base portion 214. An L-shaped support 234 is provided on the upper surface of the prism-shaped support 232. The L-shaped support 234 is approximately L-shaped when the kit holder 202 is viewed from the right side towards the left. In the L-shaped support 234, the portion extending in the vertical direction has a back surface 234b that is approximately opposite the center of the front surface of the lower edge of the collection bag 14. The clamping part 230 is provided on the back surface 234b.

[0116] like Figure 10 As shown, the clamping part 230 has a first protrusion 236A and a second protrusion 236B at its rear. The first protrusion 236A and the second protrusion 236B extend in the vertical direction. Figure 14 As shown, the first connecting flow path 26A in the collection bag 14 is sandwiched between the abutment portion 177 and the first protrusion portion 236A of the holder 160. The second connecting flow path 26B in the collection bag 14 is sandwiched between the abutment portion 177 and the second protrusion portion 236B of the holder 160. As a result, the communication between the first containment chamber 28A and the second containment chamber 28B is blocked.

[0117] It should be noted that the clamping part 230 is inserted into the retraction notch 180 of the retainer 160. Therefore, interference between the clamping part 230 and the bottom 116a can be avoided. In addition, when the acquisition kit 150 is fixed to the kit retainer 202, the clamping part 230 is located inside the four pins 178 of the retainer 160.

[0118] like Figure 8 As shown, when the acquisition kit 150 has a first connector 40A and a second connector 40B, the acquisition kit clamp 200 preferably also has a first connector support 240A and a second connector support 240B. The first connector support 240A and the second connector support 240B are arranged horizontally at the same height.

[0119] A first connector support portion 240A is disposed on the kit retaining portion 202 and secures the first connector 40A. The first connector support portion 240A has a pair of first protrusions 242A that protrude from the front surface 214a of the base portion 214 and are horizontally separated from each other. The first connector support portion 240A clamps the first connector 40A between the pair of first protrusions 242A. The inner surfaces of one first protrusion 242A and the other first protrusion 242A are retaining surfaces for holding the first connector 40A. Preferably, the distance between the inner surfaces of one first protrusion 242A and the other first protrusion 242A is set to be slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the first connector 40A (retaining sleeve). This allows the first connector 40A to be held with a suitable retaining force.

[0120] The second connector support portion 240B has a pair of second protrusions 242B that protrude from the front surface 214a of the base portion 214 and are horizontally separated from each other. The pair of second protrusions 242B similarly hold the second connector 40B. In this way, the second connector support portion 240B is provided on the kit retaining portion 202 and fixes the second connector 40B.

[0121] The collection kit clamp 200 includes a plate-shaped base 250 forming the lower part of the collection kit clamp 200. A first container holding part 204A and a second container holding part 204B are provided on the upper surface of the base 250. Specifically, a base 252 is fixed to the upper surface of the base 250. A container holding groove 205 with a U-shaped indentation from front to rear and an open top is formed on the left side of the base 252, thereby forming the first container holding part 204A. A container holding groove 205 with a U-shaped indentation from front to rear and an open top is formed on the right side of the base 252, thereby forming the second container holding part 204B. In this way, the first container holding part 204A and the second container holding part 204B are integrally provided on the base 252.

[0122] The first container holding part 204A is disposed below the kit holding part 202 and directly below the first connector support part 240A. The first sampling container 90A is held in the container holding groove 205 of the first container holding part 204A. Preferably, the gap between one inner side and the other inner side of the container holding groove 205 is set to be slightly smaller than the outer shape of the first sampling container 90A. As a result, the first sampling container 90A can be held with a moderate fixing force. It should be noted that scales 91 are provided on the side of the first sampling container 90A and the side of the second sampling container 90B.

[0123] The second container holding part 204B is positioned below the kit holding part 202 and directly below the second connector support part 240B. The second sampling container 90B is held in the container holding groove 205 of the second container holding part 204B in the same manner as the first sampling container 90A.

[0124] The jig 200 for the data acquisition kit may also include a first electronic balance and a second electronic balance, as well as a first weight display and a second weight display. It should be noted that the first electronic balance, the second electronic balance, the first weight display, and the second weight display are not shown in the figures. The first and second electronic balances can, for example, be respectively mounted in the base 252 directly below the two container holding slots 205. The first and second weight displays can, for example, be mounted on the base 250 or the base 252.

[0125] The first electronic balance measures the weight of the sample M transferred into the first sampling container 90A. The first weight display shows the value measured by the first electronic balance. The second electronic balance measures the weight of the sample M transferred into the second sampling container 90B. The second weight display shows the value measured by the second electronic balance. Therefore, the user can quickly determine the accurate weight of the sample M in both the first sampling container 90A and the second sampling container 90B.

[0126] In the acquisition kit clamp 200, the lifting mechanism 210 moves the kit holding part 202 in the vertical direction. The lifting mechanism 210 includes a frame-like part 256 fixed to the base 250, a displacement part 258 supported on the frame-like part 256 and capable of being lifted and lowered, and a lifting operation part 260 mounted on the frame-like part 256.

[0127] The frame-like portion 256 has a support bracket 262 fixed to the upper surface of the base 250, a support column 264 supported on the support bracket 262 and protruding upward, and a guide block 266 fixed to the support column 264. The guide block 266 is mounted at right angles to the support column 264 and extends in the front-rear direction along the thickness direction of the bracket 160. The guide block 266 has a first end 266a as the rear end and a second end 266b as the front end. The first end 266a is fixed to the support column 264. A displacement portion 258 is disposed at the second end 266b. A guide hole 268 extending in the vertical direction is formed at the second end 266b.

[0128] The frame-like portion 256 also has a sub-frame 269 disposed between the guide block 266 and the base 250. The sub-frame 269 extends in the vertical direction. The upper end of the sub-frame 269 is connected between the first end 266a and the second end 266b of the guide block 266. The lower end of the sub-frame 269 is supported on the base 250.

[0129] The displacement part 258 has a lifting rod 270 inserted into a guide hole 268 of the guide block 266 and a support body 272 fixed to the lower end of the lifting rod 270. For example... Figure 11 As shown, a rack 274 is formed on the lifting rod 270 along its extending direction (vertical direction). Figure 8 As shown, the fixing seat 276 is fixed to the upper end of the lifting rod 270.

[0130] A return spring 278, composed of a helical spring, is disposed between the guide block 266 and the fixed base 276. The lower end of the return spring 278 abuts against the upper surface of the guide block 266, and the upper end of the return spring 278 abuts against the lower surface of the fixed base 276. The lifting rod 270 passes through the inside of the return spring 278. The elastic force of the return spring 278 is used to hold the displacement part 258 in its initial position.

[0131] The positioning block 280 is fixed to the fixing base 276. The positioning block 280 protrudes downward from the lower surface of the fixing base 276. The lower surface of the positioning block 280 is opposite to the upper surface of the guide block 266. When the displacement part 258 descends, the descent of the displacement part 258 stops by the lower end of the positioning block 280 abutting against the upper surface of the guide block 266.

[0132] The support body 272 is a block-shaped component extending horizontally. The base portion 214 of the kit retainer 202 is fixed to the support body 272. Two guide rods 282 are respectively inserted into two holes provided at both ends of the support body 272. The two guide rods 282 protrude parallel to each other upward from the base 250. The guide rods 282 guide the raising and lowering of the support body 272. Three or more guide rods 282 may also be provided on the base 250.

[0133] The lifting operation unit 260 has a rotating rod 286 rotatably supported on a guide block 266 and an operating rod 288 fixed to the rotating rod 286. The rotating rod 286 can rotate about a horizontal axis. Figure 11 As shown, the rotating rod 286 has a gear portion 290 that meshes with the rack 274 of the lifting rod 270. The gear portion 290 is disposed inside the guide block 266. Since the gear portion 290 meshes with the rack 274, when the gear portion 290 rotates along with the rotating rod 286, the lifting rod 270 rises and falls in the direction of rotation of the gear portion 290.

[0134] exist Figure 8 In this configuration, the operating lever 288 is the part held by the user when operating the lifting operating unit 260, and is fixed at a right angle to the rotating rod 286. By moving the operating lever 288, the user can rotate the rotating rod 286.

[0135] The acquisition kit fixture 200 constructed as described above is used as follows. It should be noted that in the first embodiment, the acquisition kit 150 is used to hold the acquisition target M (see...) Figure 12 ) to sampling container 90 (see Figure 14 The data collection method for allocation.

[0136] First, such as Figure 12 As shown, the sample M is transferred from the medical bag 80 to the collection bag 14. Specifically, the medical bag 80 is connected to the collection kit 150. In the case where the medical bag 80 is a platelet bag, the sample M is a platelet preparation. The medical bag 80 has a supply tube 82 for connection. The supply tube 82 is connected to the inflow tube 12. The supply tube 82 is connected to the inflow tube 12 using a sterile connection device, without being exposed to outside air.

[0137] Next, the liquid sample M, such as platelet preparations, is introduced into the collection bag 14. This process begins and proceeds with the medical bag 80 positioned above the collection bag 14. At this time, the plugs of the first connecting member 62A and the second connecting member 62B remain sealed.

[0138] The sample M flows out of the medical bag 80 due to gravity and flows into the common flow path 24 via the supply pipe 82 and the inlet pipe 12. Due to gravity, the sample M moves along the common flow path 24 towards the lower edge 14a of the collection bag 14. The upstream ends 27a of the first connecting flow path 26A and the second connecting flow path 26B are connected to the downstream end 25b of the common flow path 24. Therefore, the sample M is divided into a first branch MF1 flowing from the common flow path 24 into the first connecting flow path 26A and a second branch MF2 flowing from the common flow path 24 into the second connecting flow path 26B.

[0139] The first branch MF1 rises within the first connecting flow path 26A as it moves toward the first containment chamber 28A. The air within the first connecting flow path 26A is sufficiently compressed by the rising first branch MF1 and moves toward the first containment chamber 28A. Therefore, the amount of air remaining in the first connecting flow path 26A decreases. At this time, the first outflow path 30A is blocked by the plug of the first connecting member 62A. Therefore, the first branch MF1 flows into the first containment chamber 28A after temporarily entering the first outflow path 30A. Therefore, at least a portion of the air within the first outflow path 30A is squeezed out by the first branch MF1 and moves toward the first containment chamber 28A. As a result, the amount of air remaining in the first outflow path 30A decreases.

[0140] As the first branch MF1 flows into the first containment chamber 28A, the liquid level of the sample M rises within the first containment chamber 28A. Simultaneously, the air within the first containment chamber 28A is compressed by the sample M and rises within the chamber. The air flows into the first mounting pipe section 52A via the first exhaust flow path 32A, which is connected to the uppermost part of the first containment chamber 28A, and is then discharged into the atmosphere through the first exhaust valve 50A.

[0141] After the first containment chamber 28A is filled with the sample M, the sample M flows into the first exhaust valve 50A via the first exhaust flow path 32A and the first mounting pipe 52A. When the sample M comes into contact with the filter inside the first exhaust valve 50A, the sample M is captured and held by the filter's pores. Thus, the sample M is intercepted by the filter. As a result, the first exhaust valve 50A becomes blocked, preventing the sample M from being discharged into the outside air through the first exhaust valve 50A. Therefore, the first containment chamber 28A contains the required amount of sample M. The required amount is, for example, about 8 mL to 10 mL.

[0142] The second branch MF2, which flows into the second outflow path 30B via the second connecting flow path 26B, is also contained in the second containment chamber 28B in the same manner as described above. In the collection bag 14, when the first region 14L and the second region 14R are linearly symmetrical to each other, the first containment chamber 28A and the second containment chamber 28B can store approximately the same amount of the collection object M at approximately the same time.

[0143] Then, the medical bag 80 is separated from the inflow tube 12 by a tube sealing device (high-frequency sealing device or ultrasonic sealing device). Simultaneously with separating the inflow tube 12 from the supply tube 82 of the medical bag 80, the tube sealing device seals the upstream end 13a of the inflow tube 12 by welding. The separation of the inflow tube 12 from the supply tube 82 is performed without exposing the internal flow path to external air.

[0144] The medical bag 80, separated from the inflow tube 12, is stored until the culture test is completed and then put into use. Meanwhile, the collection kit 150, which houses the sample M in the first containment chamber 28A and the second containment chamber 28B respectively, is moved into the purification table. The purification table is equipped with... Figure 8 The acquisition kit shown uses a clamp 200.

[0145] like Figure 9 As shown, with the kit holder 202 held in the acquisition kit 150, the user opens the covers 222 of the first holder 216A and the second holder 216B. The user holds the holder 160, positioning the first side portion 116b above the insertion port 220 of the first holder 216A and the second side portion 116c above the second holder 216B. Next, the user lowers the acquisition kit 150, inserting the first side portion 116b into the recessed space 218 via the insertion port 220 of the first holder 216A, and inserting the second side portion 116c into the recessed space 218 via the insertion port 220 of the second holder 216B.

[0146] The first protrusion 170, the second protrusion 174, and a portion of the bottom 116a on the lower surface of the left side portion of the retainer 160 abut against the inner bottom surface of the first retainer 216A in the recessed space 218 of the first retainer 216A. The first protrusion 170, the second protrusion 174, and a portion of the bottom 116a on the lower surface of the right side portion of the retainer 160 abut against the inner bottom surface of the second retainer 216B in the recessed space 218 of the second retainer 216B. Thus, the descent of the retainer 160 stops.

[0147] At this time, as Figure 14As shown, the first protrusion 236A of the clamping part 230 faces upstream of the first connecting flow path 26A, and the second protrusion 236B of the clamping part 230 faces upstream of the second connecting flow path 26B. The upstream of the first connecting flow path 26A is clamped and flattened by the abutment portion 177 of the retainer 160 and the first protrusion 236A. The upstream of the second connecting flow path 26B is clamped and flattened by the abutment portion 177 of the retainer 160 and the second protrusion 236B. Through the above description, the communication between the first receiving chamber 28A and the second receiving chamber 28B is blocked.

[0148] It should be noted that a sealing part can also be provided on at least one of the first connecting flow path 26A or the second connecting flow path 26B by means of ultrasonic sealing or high-frequency sealing. In this case, the communication between the first receiving chamber 28A and the second receiving chamber 28B is also blocked. Therefore, in this case, it is not necessary to provide a clamping part 230 in the kit holding part 202.

[0149] Next, as Figure 8 As shown, the user closes both covers 222 and blocks both insertion ports 220. The user further locks the covers 222 in the closed position using the fixing fitting 226. This prevents the retainer 160 from detaching from the recessed space 218, and the retainer 160 is positioned in the receiving space 228. In the receiving space 228, the first side portion 116b and the second side portion 116c of the main wall portion 112 and the peripheral wall portion 114 of the retainer 160 are surrounded by the front surface 214a of the base portion 214, the left side portion of the first retainer 216A, and the left side portion of the second retainer 216B.

[0150] Additionally, the user secures the first sampling container 90A and the second sampling container 90B to the first container holding part 204A and the second container holding part 204B, respectively. The user then peels off the peeling strip 57 from the first connector 40A and the second connector 40B, respectively. The above operations can be performed before or after the holding operation of the sampling kit 150 to the kit holding part 202.

[0151] Next, the user performs an operation to transfer the sampled object M from the sampling kit 150 to the first sampling container 90A and the second sampling container 90B. Specifically, the user holds the operating lever 288 to... Figure 8 The lever moves in the direction of arrow A. As a result, the rotating rod 286 rotates in the direction of arrow A. As the rotating rod 286 rotates in this way, the lifting rod 270 descends. This is because, as... Figure 11 As shown, the gear portion 290 of the rotating rod 286 meshes with the rack 274 of the lifting rod 270.

[0152] like Figure 13As shown, the base portion 214, connected to the lifting rod 270 via the support body 272, descends in conjunction with the descent of the lifting rod 270. Consequently, the acquisition kit 150, fixed to the kit holder 202, also descends. During the descent of the lifting rod 270, the return spring 278, disposed between the fixed base 276 and the guide block 266, is compressed axially. That is, the lifting rod 270 descends against the elastic force of the return spring 278.

[0153] As the collection kit 150 descends, the first sampling container 90A connects to the first connector 40A, and the second sampling container 90B connects to the second connector 40B. The needle 46 of the first connector 40A penetrates the plug 93 of the first sampling container 90A (see...). Figure 8 The needle 46 of the second connector 40B penetrates the plug 93 of the second sampling container 90B.

[0154] Then, the user breaks the plugs of the first connecting part 62A and the second connecting part 62B. This opens the connection between the first connecting part 62A and the second connecting part 62B. The result is as follows: Figure 14 As shown, the sample M in the first containment chamber 28A is drawn out by the negative pressure of the first sampling container 90A and moves towards the first sampling container 90A. Similarly, the sample M in the second containment chamber 28B is drawn out by the negative pressure of the second sampling container 90B and moves towards the second sampling container 90B.

[0155] As shown above, approximately all of the sample M stored in the first containment chamber 28A is transferred to the first sampling container 90A, and approximately all of the sample M stored in the second containment chamber 28B is transferred to the second sampling container 90B. That is, the first sample MS1 is introduced into the first sampling container 90A, and the second sample MS2 is introduced into the second sampling container 90B.

[0156] Next, the user raises the acquisition kit 150 by operating the lever 288 of the lifting control unit 260. Specifically, the user moves the lever 288 towards... Figure 13 The device rotates in direction B. This releases the force that compressed the return spring 278 downwards. As a result, the return spring 278 stretches due to its elasticity, applying force upwards to the guide block 266. This force causes the lifting rod 270, support body 272, and base portion 214 to rise as a single unit. Consequently, the collection kit 150, held in the kit holding portion 202, also rises. Accompanying the rise of the collection kit 150, the first connector 40A is detached from the first sampling container 90A, and the second connector 40B is detached from the second sampling container 90B. Through these processes, the collection (sampling) of the object M using the collection kit 150 is completed.

[0157] When the collected substance M is a blood product, the first sample MS1 and the second sample MS2 are cultured and tested. Specifically, the first sample MS1 in the first sampling container 90A is used for anaerobic culture, for example, to observe whether anaerobic bacteria proliferate. The second sample MS2 in the second sampling container 90B is used for aerobic culture, for example, to observe whether aerobic bacteria proliferate. In both tests, the first sampling container 90A and the second sampling container 90B are used as culture bottles. If the culture tests of the first sample MS1 and the second sample MS2 are passed, the collected substance M in the medical bag 80, which serves as the collection source for the first sample MS1 and the second sample MS2, is determined to be a qualified product. The qualified product is used for the patient's treatment (blood transfusion, etc.).

[0158] The acquisition kit fixture 200 of the first embodiment has the following effects.

[0159] like Figure 2 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the collection kit 150 has an inflow tube 12 connected to a medical bag 80 containing the object to be collected, a collection bag 14, and a holder 160 holding the collection bag 14. The collection bag 14 has a receiving chamber 28 connected downstream of the inflow tube 12 and containing the object to be collected, and an outflow path 30 connected downstream of the receiving chamber 28 and allowing the object to be collected to flow out of the receiving chamber 28 and move the object to be collected toward the sampling container 90.

[0160] Figure 8 The sample collection kit clamp 200 shown is used to connect the sample collection kit 150 configured in this way to the sampling container 90. The sample collection kit clamp 200 includes a kit holding part 202, a container holding part 204, and a lifting mechanism 210. The kit holding part 202 holds the sample collection kit 150 by an attitude support holder 160 positioned above the receiving chamber 28 relative to the outflow path 30. The container holding part 204 is disposed below the kit holding part 202 and holds the sampling container 90. Figure 8 and Figure 13 In comparison, the lifting mechanism 210 causes the kit holding part 202 to rise or fall relative to the container holding part 204. It should be noted that, as... Figure 8 and Figure 13 As shown, in the collection kit fixture 200, the container holding part 204 is positioned and fixed on the base 250, and the kit holding part 202 moves up and down toward the container holding part 204.

[0161] With the collection kit 150 fixed to the kit holding part 202 and the sampling container 90 fixed to the container holding part 204, the lifting mechanism 210 brings the kit holding part 202 closer to the container holding part 204, thereby connecting the sampling container 90 to the outflow path 30 of the collection kit 150. Therefore, the object M to be collected can be easily transferred from the collection kit 150 to the sampling container 90.

[0162] Furthermore, since the collection bag 14 is held in place by the holder 160, loosening of the collection bag 14 can be prevented. Therefore, the collection bag 14 can be easily mounted onto the collection kit clamp 200 using the holder 160.

[0163] The sampling kit 150 has a connector 40 that connects to the outflow path 30 and is used to mount the sampling container 90. On the other hand, the sampling kit clamp 200 has a first connector support 240A and a second connector support 240B that serve as connector supports for holding the connector 40. The lifting mechanism 210 lifts and lowers the kit holding part 202 and the connector supports (the first connector support 240A and the second connector support 240B) together relative to the container holding part 204.

[0164] By attaching the sampling container 90 to the connector 40, the sampling container 90 can be connected to the outflow path 30 via the connector 40. It should be noted that the connector 40 can also be detachably connected to the collection bag 14.

[0165] like Figure 9 As shown, the kit retainer 202 has a base portion 214 and a retainer 216 disposed on the base portion 214. The base portion 214 and the retainer 216 form a receiving space 228 for receiving the retainer 160 in a state of surrounding the retainer 160.

[0166] By holding the holder 160 to the kit holder 202 in a manner surrounded by the base portion 214 and the holder 216, the posture of the holder 160 is stabilized. Therefore, positional misalignment between the outflow path 30 in the sampling kit 150 held in the kit holder 202 and the sampling container 90 held in the container holder 204 can be avoided. Thus, when the kit holder 202 is relatively close to the container holder 204, the sampling container 90 is connected to the outflow path 30.

[0167] The retainer 216 has a recessed space 218 for inserting the ends (first side 116b and second side 116c) of the retainer 160 that extend in the vertical direction, and an insertion port 220 located above the recessed space 218 for inserting the ends into the recessed space 218.

[0168] Because the end of the retainer 160 is inserted into the recessed space 218 of the retainer 216, the acquisition kit 150 is reliably positioned. Furthermore, because the insertion port 220 is located above the recessed space 218, it is easy to insert the end of the retainer 160 into the recessed space 218.

[0169] The retainer 216 has a cover 222 that allows the insertion port 220 to be opened and closed.

[0170] By closing the cover 222 after the end of the retainer 160 is inserted into the recessed space 218 of the retainer 216, it is possible to prevent the end of the retainer 160 from disengaging from the recessed space 218. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the acquisition kit 150 from shifting position relative to the retainer 216.

[0171] like Figures 1-3 As shown, the collection bag 14 has multiple containment chambers 28 (in the example shown, containment chamber 28A and containment chamber 28B).

[0172] Therefore, the object M can be stored separately in each of the multiple containment chambers 28. Therefore, multiple sampling containers 90 (first sampling container 90A and second sampling container 90B in the example figure) can be connected to the multiple containment chambers 28 respectively. That is, the object M can be collected simultaneously into multiple sampling containers 90. Therefore, the collection efficiency is improved.

[0173] like Figure 8 As shown, the acquisition kit clamp 200 has a clamping part 230 that blocks the interconnection of multiple containment chambers 28.

[0174] By blocking the communication between the multiple containment chambers 28 by the clamping part 230, it is possible to prevent the sampled object M from moving from one containment chamber 28 (e.g., the first containment chamber 28A) to another containment chamber (e.g., the second containment chamber 28B). Therefore, it is easy to transfer the sampled object M from the multiple containment chambers 28 to the sampling container 90.

[0175] (3) Second implementation method

[0176] Next, refer to Figure 15 and Figure 16 The configuration of the acquisition kit fixture 300 according to the second embodiment will be explained. It should be noted that the acquisition kit fixture 300 of the second embodiment includes... Figure 8 and Figure 13 The kit holding part 202, clamping part 230, first container holding part 204A, and second container holding part 204B are shown. Therefore, in the kit collection fixture 300 of the second embodiment, regarding the kit holding part 202, clamping part 230, first container holding part 204A, and second container holding part 204B are shown. Figures 1-14 The constituent elements shown are the same, in Figure 15 andFigure 16 The same reference numerals are retained in the accompanying drawings, and detailed descriptions are omitted.

[0177] The collection kit clamp 300 includes a kit holding part 202, a first container holding part 204A, a second container holding part 204B, and a lifting mechanism 310.

[0178] In the acquisition kit clamp 300, the lifting mechanism 310 moves the kit holding part 202 in the vertical direction. The lifting mechanism 310 has a lifting operation part 320, a displacement part 340, and a guide part 360.

[0179] Two support plates 312 are erected on the base 250. A lifting operation unit 320 is disposed on the front surface of the upper part of the two support plates 312. Specifically, the lifting operation unit 320 has a support shaft 322, an operating lever 324, two V-shaped arms 326, and a connecting rod 328. More specifically, a lever mounting plate 330 is fixed to the front surface of the upper part of the two support plates 312. A guide bracket 332 is provided on the front surface of the lever mounting plate 330. The guide bracket 332 has two support guide portions 334 that bend forward in the width direction. The support shaft 322 is supported by the two support guide portions 334. The support shaft 322 passes through a through hole in the operating lever 324. The operating lever 324 is rotatable about the support shaft 322.

[0180] The operating lever 324 is roughly V-shaped. The operating lever 324 is connected to the movable disk 342 constituting the displacement section 340 via two V-shaped arms 326 and a connecting rod 328. Here, as... Figure 16 As shown, the connecting rod 328 has an external threaded portion 328a, a large-diameter portion 328b, and a small-diameter portion 328c from bottom to top. The upper ends of the two V-shaped arms 326 are connected to the V-shaped bend in the operating rod 324. The lower ends of the two V-shaped arms 326 are connected to the small-diameter portion 328c that constitutes the upper part of the connecting rod 328.

[0181] The movable disk 342 extends along its width. A plate nut 344 is positioned approximately at the center of the movable disk 342 along its width. The externally threaded portion 328a of the lower part of the connecting rod 328 engages with the internal thread of the plate nut 344. It should be noted that a chamfered portion 336 is installed on the side of the large-diameter portion 328b in the middle part of the connecting rod 328. In the initial stage before the operating lever 324 is operated, the chamfered portion 336 is clamped into the lower ends of the two support guide portions 334.

[0182] A first through hole (not shown) is formed at the left and right ends of the movable disk 342. The first through hole extends in the vertical direction. On the upper surface of the movable disk 342, a first stop 346 is provided at the left and right ends. The first stop 346 has a second through hole 348 that overlaps with the upper part of the first through hole.

[0183] Two guide rods 362 constituting a guide section 360 are erected on the base 250. The two guide rods 362 pass through the first and second through holes 348, respectively. The guide rods 362 pass through the interior of a return spring 364. The lower end of the return spring 364 abuts against the upper surface of the base 250. The upper end of the return spring 364 abuts against the lower surface of the movable disk 342. The return spring 364 applies upward force to the movable disk 342.

[0184] The upper part of each of the two guide rods 362 protrudes from the second through hole 348. A second stop 366 is provided at the upper end of each of the two guide rods 362.

[0185] The movable disk 342 is connected to the base portion 214 of the kit holder 202 via an L-shaped bracket 370. Specifically, the L-shaped bracket 370 has a horizontal portion 370a extending in the front-rear direction and a vertical portion 370b extending in the vertical direction. The horizontal portion 370a is connected to the movable disk 342 with its upper surface abutting against the lower surface of the movable disk 342. It should be noted that the horizontal portion 370a passes between the two guide rods 362. On the other hand, the vertical portion 370b is connected to the base portion 214 with its front surface abutting against the rear surface 214b of the base portion 214.

[0186] The acquisition kit fixture 300 constructed as described above is used as follows. It should be noted that in the second embodiment, the acquisition kit 150 is used to hold the acquisition target M (see...) Figure 12 ) to sampling container 90 (see Figure 14 The collection method is as follows: The operation of moving the object M from the medical bag 80 to the collection bag 14 is the same as in the first embodiment. Furthermore, the operation of holding the collection kit 150 in the kit holding section 202 is also the same as in the first embodiment. Therefore, the description of these operations is omitted.

[0187] In order to move the sampled object M from the sampling kit 150 to the first sampling container 90A and the second sampling container 90B, the user holds one end of the operating lever 324 and rotates the operating lever 324 so that that end faces... Figure 15 Arrow A points downwards. Consequently, connecting rod 328 descends.

[0188] like Figure 16 As shown, the external threaded portion 328a of the connecting rod 328 is connected to the movable disk 342 via a plate nut 344, and the movable disk 342 is connected to the base portion 214. Therefore, the movable disk 342 and the kit retaining portion 202 descend integrally with the connecting rod 328. When the movable disk 342 descends, the return spring 364 disposed between the base 250 and the movable disk 342 is compressed axially. That is, the movable disk 342 descends against the elastic force of the return spring 364.

[0189] If the kit holding part 202 descends, the collection kit 150 fixed to the kit holding part 202 also descends. As a result, the first sampling container 90A connects to the first connector 40A, and the second sampling container 90B connects to the second connector 40B. The needle 46 of the first connector 40A passes through the plug 93 of the first sampling container 90A (see...). Figure 8 The needle 46 of the second connector 40B penetrates the plug 93 of the second sampling container 90B. The first connecting member 62A and the second connecting member 62B are then opened through the same operation as in the first embodiment. Accompanying this, the first sample MS1 (see...) Figure 14 The sample MS2 was introduced into the first sampling container 90A, and the second sample MS2 was introduced into the second sampling container 90B.

[0190] Next, the user rotates the joystick 324 to make Figure 15 and Figure 16 One end of the operating lever 324 shown rises. This releases the force that compressed the return spring 364 downwards. Consequently, the return spring 364 stretches due to its elasticity. Simultaneously, the moving disk 342 is pushed upwards by the return spring 364. As a result, the moving disk 342, the kit holder 202, and the collection kit 150 rise together. Along with the rise of the collection kit 150, the first connector 40A is detached from the first sampling container 90A, and the second connector 40B is detached from the second sampling container 90B. Through the above steps, the collection (sampling) of the object M using the collection kit 150 is completed.

[0191] The acquisition kit clamp 300 of the second embodiment has the same effect as the acquisition kit clamp 200 of the first embodiment.

[0192] (4) Third implementation method

[0193] Next, refer to Figures 17-19 The configuration of the acquisition kit fixture 400 according to the third embodiment will be explained. It should be noted that the acquisition kit fixture 400 of the third embodiment includes... Figure 8 , Figure 13 and Figure 15 The kit holding part 202 is shown. Therefore, in the kit collection clamp 400 of the third embodiment, for the kit holding part 202 shown. Figures 1-16 The constituent elements shown are the same, in Figures 17-19 The same reference numerals are retained in the accompanying drawings, and detailed descriptions are omitted.

[0194] The collection kit clamp 400 includes a first connector support 240A, a second connector support 240B, a kit holding part 202, a first container holding part 204A, a second container holding part 204B, and a lifting mechanism 420.

[0195] In the kit clamp 400, the lifting mechanism 420 moves the second displacement part 470, which includes the first container holding part 204A and the second container holding part 204B, in the vertical direction. It should be noted that the kit holding part 202 is positioned and fixed above the first container holding part 204A and the second container holding part 204B.

[0196] Specifically, two first support plates 402 are erected on the upper surface of the base 250. The two first support plates 402 are arranged parallel to each other at the left and right ends of the base 250. The base portion 214 is positioned and fixed to the front surface of the upper part of the first support plates 402.

[0197] The kit retaining part 202 has a clamping part 404. For example... Figure 18 As shown, the clamping part 404 has a U-shaped support 406 and a roller 408. The rear surface of the rear end 406b of the U-shaped support 406 is connected to the front surface 214a of the base part 214. Thus, the clamping part 404 is supported on the base part 214.

[0198] Roller 408 is rotatably supported on the front end 406a of U-shaped support 406. Roller 408 is approximately opposite to the center of the lower edge of collection bag 14 and is covered by the connection (branching portion) between common flow path 24 and first connecting flow path 26A and second connecting flow path 26B. As a result, the downstream end of common flow path 24, the upstream end of first connecting flow path 26A, and the upstream end of second connecting flow path 26B are crushed by roller 408, and the communication between common flow path 24 and first connecting flow path 26A and second connecting flow path 26B is blocked.

[0199] It should be noted that in the jig 400 for the acquisition kit, it can also be used to replace the clamping part 404. Figure 8 , Figure 10 and Figure 15 The clamping part 230 is shown.

[0200] The lifting mechanism 420 includes a lifting operation section 422, a first displacement section 430, a first guide section 450, a second displacement section 470, a second guide section 482, and a gear mechanism 490.

[0201] Two second support plates 410 are erected on the base 250. A lifting operation unit 422 is provided on the front surface of the upper part of the two second support plates 410. The lifting operation unit 422 is constructed in the same manner as the lifting operation unit 320 in the second embodiment. Therefore, a detailed description of the lifting operation unit 422 is omitted. It should be noted that in the acquisition kit fixture 300, in the initial state before the operating lever 324 is operated, one end of the operating lever 324 is slightly inclined upwards than the horizontal direction (see...). Figure 15 and Figure 16 In contrast, in the jig 400 for the acquisition kit, such as... Figure 17 As shown, in the initial state before the operating lever 324 is operated, one end of the operating lever 324 is slightly tilted backward relative to the vertical direction.

[0202] The first displacement unit 430 includes a first movable disk 432 and a first drive plate 434. The first movable disk 432 and the first drive plate 434 are raised and lowered as a single unit. The raising and lowering of the first movable disk 432 and the first drive plate 434 is guided by a first guide unit 450.

[0203] The first movable disk 432 is a plate-shaped component extending along its width, with a plate nut 436 disposed approximately at its center in the width direction. The external thread 328a of the connecting rod 328 engages with the internal thread of the plate nut 436. The first movable disk 432 has a first through hole 438 at both its left and right ends. The cylindrical portion 440b of the first stop 440 passes through the first through hole 438. The first stop 440 is connected to the first movable disk 432 in such a state that the upper surface of the major diameter flange portion 440a of the first stop 440 abuts against the lower surface of the first movable disk 432.

[0204] Two first guide rods 452 constituting the first guide portion 450 are erected on the base 250. The two first guide rods 452 pass through the second insertion hole 454 of the first stop 440 respectively. The upper part of each of the two first guide rods 452 protrudes from the second insertion hole 454. A second stop 456 is provided at the upper end of each of the two first guide rods 452.

[0205] The first guide rod 452 passes through the interior of the first return spring 458. The lower end of the first return spring 458 abuts against the upper surface of the first stop 440. The upper end of the first return spring 458 abuts against the lower surface of the second stop 456. The first return spring 458 applies downward force to the first moving disk 432 via the first stop 440.

[0206] The first drive plate 434 is an inverted L-shaped component having a first longitudinal portion 434a extending in the vertical direction and a first upper end portion 434b extending in the front-rear direction. The first longitudinal portion 434a faces forward below the first movable disk 432. The first upper end portion 434b is connected to the lower surface of the first movable disk 432.

[0207] The second displacement unit 470 has a second movable disk 472. For example... Figure 17 and Figure 19 As shown, the second movable disk 472 has a support portion 472a extending along its width direction and an ear portion 472b protruding rearward from approximately the center of the support portion 472a in the width direction. Therefore, the second movable disk 472 is approximately T-shaped when viewed from above or from a top view.

[0208] like Figure 17 As shown, the first container holding part 204A and the second container holding part 204B are respectively composed of a first container holder 207A and a second container holder 207B provided on the upper surface of the support base part 472a. The first container holder 207A and the second container holder 207B are raised and lowered integrally with the second movable disk 472. It should be noted that the first container holder 207A and the second container holder 207B can also be replaced by using Figure 8 The base 252 shown above constitutes the first container holding part 204A and the second container holding part 204B.

[0209] The support portion 472a of the second movable disk 472 has a third through hole (not shown) at both its left and right ends. The third through hole extends in the vertical direction. A third stop 474 is provided at both the left and right ends of the upper surface of the support portion 472a. The third stop 474 has a fourth through hole 478 that overlaps with the upper part of the third through hole.

[0210] like Figure 19 As shown, a second drive plate 480 is provided on the upper surface of the ear portion 472b of the second movable disk 472. The second drive plate 480 has a second horizontal portion 480a extending in the front-rear direction and a second longitudinal portion 480b extending in the vertical direction. When the lower surface of the second horizontal portion 480a abuts against the upper surface of the ear portion 472b, the second horizontal portion 480a and the ear portion 472b are connected. Therefore, the second movable disk 472 and the second drive plate 480 move up and down integrally.

[0211] like Figure 17As shown, two second guide rods 484 constituting the second guide portion 482 are erected on the base 250. The two second guide rods 484 pass through the third insertion hole and the fourth insertion hole 478, respectively. The upper part of each of the two second guide rods 484 protrudes from the fourth insertion hole 478. A fourth stop 486 is provided at the upper end of each of the two second guide rods 484.

[0212] The second guide rod 484 passes through the interior of the second return spring 488. The lower end of the second return spring 488 abuts against the upper surface of the third stop 474. The upper end of the second return spring 488 abuts against the lower surface of the fourth stop 486. The second return spring 488 applies downward force to the second moving disk 472 via the fourth stop 486.

[0213] like Figure 19 As shown, the gear mechanism 490 has a first rack 492, a second rack 494, and a pinion 496 that meshes with the first rack 492 and the second rack 494. The first rack 492 is disposed on the lower front surface of the first longitudinal portion 434a of the first drive plate 434. The second rack 494 is disposed on the rear surface of the second longitudinal portion 480b of the second drive plate 480. The pinion 496 is sandwiched between the first rack 492 and the second rack 494. It should be noted that the pinion 496 is supported by a bearing 500 on an L-shaped support 498 erected on the upper surface of the base 250.

[0214] The acquisition kit fixture 400 constructed as described above is used as follows. It should be noted that in the third embodiment, the acquisition kit 150 is used to hold the acquisition target M (see...) Figure 12 ) to sampling container 90 (see Figure 14 The data collection method for allocation.

[0215] In order to transfer the sampled object M from the sampling kit 150 from the first sampling container 90A and the second sampling container 90B, the user holds one end of the operating lever 324 and rotates the operating lever 324 so that that end faces the sampled object M. Figure 17 Arrow A points downwards. Consequently, connecting rod 328 descends.

[0216] like Figure 17 As shown, the external threaded portion 328a of the connecting rod 328 is connected to the first movable disk 432 via a plate nut 436, and the first drive plate 434 is connected to the first movable disk 432. Therefore, the first movable disk 432 and the first drive plate 434 descend together with the connecting rod 328.

[0217] like Figure 19As shown, the first rack 492, located on the first longitudinal portion 434a of the first drive plate 434, meshes with the pinion 496, and the pinion 496 meshes with the second rack 494, located on the second longitudinal portion 480b of the second drive plate 480. Therefore, when the first moving disk 432 and the first drive plate 434 descend, the pinion 496 is pressed downwards by the first rack 492 and rotates. As a result, the second rack 494 is pushed upwards by the pinion 496. Consequently, the second drive plate 480 and the second moving disk 472 connected to it rise together.

[0218] When the second movable disk 472 rises, the second return spring 488, which is disposed between the third stop 474 and the fourth stop 486, is compressed axially. That is, the second movable disk 472 rises against the elastic force of the second return spring 488.

[0219] The first container holding part 204A and the second container holding part 204B rise integrally with the second movable disk 472. As a result, the first sampling container 90A is connected to the first connector 40A, and the second sampling container 90B is connected to the second connector 40B. The needle 46 of the first connector 40A passes through the plug 93 of the first sampling container 90A (see...). Figure 17 The needle 46 of the second connector 40B penetrates the plug 93 of the second sampling container 90B. The first connecting member 62A and the second connecting member 62B are then opened by the same operation as in the first embodiment. Accompanying this, the first sample MS1 (see...) Figure 14 The sample MS2 was introduced into the first sampling container 90A, and the second sample MS2 was introduced into the second sampling container 90B.

[0220] Next, the user rotates the joystick 324 to make Figure 17 One end of the operating lever 324 shown rises. This releases the force that compressed the second return spring 488 upwards. Consequently, the second return spring 488 elongates due to its elasticity. Simultaneously, the second moving disc 472 is forced downwards by the second return spring 488 via the third stop 474. As a result, the second moving disc 472, the first container holding part 204A, and the second container holding part 204B descend as a single unit. Accompanying the descent of the first container holding part 204A and the second container holding part 204B, the first connector 40A is detached from the first sampling container 90A, and the second connector 40B is detached from the second sampling container 90B. Through the above procedures, the collection (sampling) of the object M using the collection kit 150 is completed.

[0221] It should be noted that, following the descent of the second moving disk 472, conversely, the second rack 494 presses the pinion 496 downwards, and the pinion 496 pushes the first rack 492 upwards. As a result, the first drive plate 434 and the first moving disk 432 rise and return to their original positions.

[0222] The acquisition kit clamp 400 of the third embodiment has the same effect as the acquisition kit clamp 200 of the first embodiment.

[0223] (5) Fourth implementation method

[0224] Next, refer to Figures 20-22 The configuration of the acquisition kit clamp 600 according to the fourth embodiment will be explained. Here, the acquisition kit clamp 600 of the fourth embodiment is configured similarly to the acquisition kit clamp 400 of the third embodiment, except that it includes a kit holding portion 602 instead of a kit holding portion 202. Therefore, in the acquisition kit clamp 600 of the fourth embodiment, for the acquisition kit... Figures 1-19 The constituent elements shown are the same as the constituent elements in Figures 20-22 The same reference numerals are retained in the accompanying drawings, and detailed descriptions are omitted.

[0225] It should be noted that, in the fourth embodiment, the example will be... Figure 1 The acquisition kit 100 shown is fixed to the kit holding part 602.

[0226] like Figure 20 As shown, the jig for the acquisition kit 600 includes a kit holding part 602, a first container holding part 204A, a second container holding part 204B, and a lifting mechanism 420. As described above, the configuration of the first container holding part 204A, the second container holding part 204B, and the lifting mechanism 420 is the same as that of the jig for the acquisition kit 400 in the third embodiment.

[0227] like Figure 21 As shown, the kit holder 602 has a base portion 614 and a plurality of holders 620. The plurality of holders 620 includes a first holder 620A and a second holder 620B. The first holder 620A is disposed on the left side of the base portion 614, and the second holder 620B is disposed on the right side of the base portion 614. Similar to the first to third embodiments, the front surface of the base portion 614, the first holder 620A, and the second holder 620B form a receiving space 622 for receiving the holder 110. When the kit 100 is received in the receiving space 622, the main wall portion 112 and the peripheral wall portion 114 of the holder 110 are surrounded by the front surface of the base portion 614, the right inner surface of the first holder 620A, and the left inner surface of the second holder 620B.

[0228] The kit retaining part 602 has a plurality of retaining pins 624. In the example shown, there are four retaining pins 624, but the number of retaining pins 624 is not limited to four. In the receiving space 622, the retaining pins 624 protrude forward from the front surface of the base part 614. The retaining pins 624 engage with four retaining holes provided on the retainer 110. Thus, the acquisition kit 100 is fixed to the kit retaining part 602.

[0229] The first retainer 620A has a first step 626 on its front right side. On the front surface of the first retainer 620A, to the left of the first step 626, a hook 630 is provided for stopping the retaining fitting 628. The second retainer 620B has a second step 632 on its front left side. On the front surface of the second retainer 620B, to the right of the second step 632, a hinge 634 is provided.

[0230] The left and right ends of the cover 640 engage with the first step 626 and the second step 632, respectively. A fixing accessory 628 is provided at the left end of the cover 640. A hinge 634 is connected to the right end of the cover 640. The cover 640 can rotate by means of the hinge 634. The cover 640 is in a closed state when its left end is abutting against the first step 626, and in an open state when its left end is separated from the first step 626. When the cover 640 is in the closed state, the fixing accessory 628 is held in place by the hook 630. Thus, the cover 640 remains in the closed state.

[0231] The cover 640 is preferably transparent or semi-transparent. In this case, the user can visually identify the collection bag 14 through the cover 640. Therefore, it is easy to confirm from the first containment chamber 28A and the second containment chamber 28B whether the collected object M has moved to the first sampling container 90A and the second sampling container 90B.

[0232] The cover 640 is provided with a clamping part 642. For example... Figure 22 As shown, the cover 640 has a rectangular fitting hole 644 extending through the front-to-back direction (thickness direction). The clamping part 642 has a large plate part 642a with a shape larger than the fitting hole 644, a small plate part 642b with a shape corresponding to the fitting hole 644, and a first protrusion part 646A and a second protrusion part 646B. The small plate part 642b protrudes rearward from the back side of the large plate part 642a. The small plate part 642b and the large plate part 642a have approximately similar shapes. The first protrusion part 646A and the second protrusion part 646B protrude rearward from the back side of the small plate part 642b. The first protrusion part 646A and the second protrusion part 646B extend in the vertical direction.

[0233] The small plate portion 642b engages with the fitting hole 644. The large plate portion 642a protrudes from the fitting hole 644 and is located in front of the cover 640. On the back side of the large plate portion 642a, the portion other than the protruding part of the small plate portion 642b abuts against the front surface of the cover 640. The first protrusion portion 646A and the second protrusion portion 646B protrude from the fitting hole 644 and are located behind the cover 640. When the cover 640 is in the closed state, the first protrusion portion 646A crushes the first connecting flow path 26A in the collection bag 14, blocking the communication between the first connecting flow path 26A and the common flow path 24. At the same time, the second protrusion portion 646B crushes the second connecting flow path 26B in the collection bag 14, blocking the communication between the second connecting flow path 26B and the common flow path 24.

[0234] like Figure 21 As shown, a first exhaust valve shielding portion 650A, a pipe support portion 654, and a second exhaust valve shielding portion 650B are integrally provided on the upper part of the front surface 614a of the base portion 614. In the width direction of the base portion 614, the pipe support portion 654 is located between the first exhaust valve shielding portion 650A and the second exhaust valve shielding portion 650B.

[0235] The first exhaust valve shielding portion 650A is a cover having a roof portion 652. The roof portion 652 covers the top of the first exhaust valve 50A. The upper surface of the first exhaust valve 50A is slightly separated from the lower surface of the roof portion 652. This prevents the first exhaust valve 50A from being blocked by the roof portion 652. The same applies to the roof portion 652 and the upper surface of the second exhaust valve 50B.

[0236] The tube support portion 654 has a pair of protrusions 656 projecting forward. The inflow tube 12 of the collection kit 100 is clamped between the pair of protrusions 656. Thus, the inflow tube 12 is supported by the tube support portion 654.

[0237] The acquisition kit fixture 600 constructed as described above is used as follows. It should be noted that, in the fourth embodiment, the acquisition kit 100 is used to hold the acquisition target M (see...) Figure 12 ) to sampling container 90 (see Figure 14 The method for allocating data collection will be explained.

[0238] The user sets the cover 640 to the open position and inserts the retainer 110 into the receiving space 622. At this time, the four retaining pins 624 of the kit retaining part 602 and the four retaining holes 115 of the retainer 110 engage. Thus, the acquisition kit 100 is fixed to (retained) the kit retaining part 602.

[0239] The user then rotates the cover 640 to close it, causing the retaining accessory 628 to remain in the hook 630. Thus, the cover 640 remains in the closed state.

[0240] The operation of transferring the sampled object M from the sampling kit 100 to the first sampling container 90A and the second sampling container 90B is the same as in the third embodiment. Therefore, the description of the sampling method is omitted.

[0241] The acquisition kit fixture 600 of the fourth embodiment has the following effects.

[0242] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the cage 110 has a plurality of retaining holes 115. Figure 20 As shown, the kit retaining portion 602 has a plurality of retaining pins 624 that are respectively inserted into a plurality of retaining holes 115. In the example shown, the plurality of retaining pins 624 protrude forward from the base portion 614.

[0243] In this case, although it is a simple structure, it is possible to position and fix the acquisition kit 100 to the kit holding part 602.

[0244] The acquisition kit 100 has an exhaust valve 50 disposed in each of the plurality of exhaust flow paths 32. The kit holding part 602 has a first exhaust valve shielding part 650A and a second exhaust valve shielding part 650B covering the exhaust valve 50.

[0245] The first exhaust valve shielding part 650A and the second exhaust valve shielding part 650B can be used to prevent atmospheric flow into the exhaust path 32 via the exhaust valve 50. Therefore, since the receiving chamber 28 of the collection bag 14 is maintained at negative pressure, it is easy to remove the collection object M from the medical bag 80 (see Figure 12 It is easy to transfer to containment room 28.

[0246] (6) Fifth implementation method

[0247] Next, refer to Figure 23 The configuration of the acquisition kit fixture 700 according to the fifth embodiment will be described. Here, the acquisition kit fixture 700 of the fifth embodiment includes... Figures 20-22 The kit holder 602, cover 640, clamping part 642, first exhaust valve shielding part 650A, second exhaust valve shielding part 650B, and pipe support part 654 are shown. Therefore, in the kit collection fixture 700 of the fifth embodiment, the kit is collected... Figures 1-22 The constituent elements shown are the same as the constituent elements in Figure 23 The same reference numerals are retained in the accompanying drawings, and detailed descriptions are omitted.

[0248] It should be noted that in the fifth embodiment, the lifting direction of the first container holding part 204A and the second container holding part 204B is shown to be inclined relative to the vertical direction. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the acquisition kit 100 is fixed to the kit holding part 602.

[0249] like Figure 23 As shown, the acquisition kit clamp 700 has a longitudinally elongated first leg 702 and a second leg 704 formed in a generally trapezoidal shape. The first leg 702 and the second leg 704 each have a first inclined surface 706 and a second inclined surface 708, respectively. The first inclined surface 706 and the second inclined surface 708 are surfaces that slope upwards from below as they move from front to back. Figure 24 As shown, the axis L1 of the first inclined surface 706 and the second inclined surface 708 intersects the horizontal line H1 extending in the front-back direction at an angle α. The angle α is, for example, 70° to 80°.

[0250] The base portion 614 constituting the kit retaining portion 602 is positioned and fixed such that it spans the upper portion of the first inclined surface 706 and the upper portion of the second inclined surface 708. Therefore, the intersection angle between the inclined axis of the kit retaining portion 602 and the horizontal line H1 extending in the front-rear direction is, for example, 70° to 80°.

[0251] The collection kit fixture 700 has a lifting mechanism 728. The lifting mechanism 728 has a guide frame 710, a sliding plate 730, and a user-held handle 732.

[0252] The upper part of the guide frame 710 is connected to the rear surface 614b of the base portion 614. The guide frame 710 is located between the first leg portion 702 and the second leg portion 704, and is inclined from below to above as it moves from front to rear. The angle between the inclined axis of the guide frame 710 and the horizontal line extending in the front-rear direction is the same as that of the kit retaining portion 602, for example, 70° to 80°.

[0253] The guide frame 710 has a base plate 712 extending along its width direction and a first guide plate 714 and a second guide plate 716 respectively disposed at the left and right ends of the base plate 712. The first guide plate 714 has a first U-shaped groove 718 opening to the right of the second guide plate 716. The first U-shaped groove 718 is a groove recessed from the right side of the first guide plate 714 outward (to the left) in the width direction. The second guide plate 716 has a second U-shaped groove 720 opening to the left of the first guide plate 714. The second U-shaped groove 720 is a groove recessed from the left side of the second guide plate 716 outward (to the right) in the width direction.

[0254] The left and right ends of the sliding disk 730 can be slidably inserted into the first U-shaped groove 718 and the second U-shaped groove 720, respectively. The handle 732 is provided on the front surface of the sliding disk 730.

[0255] The sliding disk 730 is capable of moving in the vertical direction (the direction of inclination of the guide frame 710). Specifically, when the user holds the handle 732 and lifts it, the sliding disk 730 is guided upwards along the inclination of the guide frame 710 while being guided towards the first guide plate 714 and the second guide plate 716. When the user holds the handle 732 and presses it down, the sliding disk 730 is guided downwards along the inclination of the guide frame 710 while being guided by the first guide plate 714 and the second guide plate 716.

[0256] The first container holding portion 204A and the second container holding portion 204B are disposed on the front surface of the sliding disk 730 at a position higher than the handle 732. In the fifth embodiment, the first container holding portion 204A and the second container holding portion 204B are respectively constituted by the first container holder 740A and the second container holder 740B. Along with the lifting and lowering of the sliding disk 730 as described above, the first container holding portion 204A and the second container holding portion 204B rise and fall integrally with the sliding disk 730.

[0257] In the fifth embodiment, the first connector support portion 240A and the second connector support portion 240B are provided on the fixing plate 750. With the front surface of the fixing plate 750 abutting against the rear surface 614b of the base portion 614, the fixing plate 750 is connected to the base portion 614. That is, the fixing plate 750 is positioned and fixed to the base portion 614. Therefore, the fixing plate 750 does not descend. Therefore, the first connector support portion 240A and the second connector support portion 240B also do not rise or fall.

[0258] The acquisition kit fixture 700 constructed as described above is used as follows. It should be noted that in the fifth embodiment, the acquisition kit 100 is used to hold the acquisition target M (see...) Figure 12 ) to sampling container 90 (see Figure 14 The data collection method for allocation.

[0259] The user secures the sampling kit 100 to the kit holding part 602 in the same manner as in the fourth embodiment. Next, the user holds the handle 732 and lifts the sliding plate 730 upwards. As a result, the sliding plate 730 rises integrally with the first container holding part 204A and the second container holding part 204B. Consequently, the first sampling container 90A connects to the first connector 40A, and the second sampling container 90B connects to the second connector 40B. The needle 46 of the first connector 40A passes through the plug 93 of the first sampling container 90A, and the needle 46 of the second connector 40B passes through the plug 93 of the second sampling container 90B. The first connecting part 62A and the second connecting part 62B are then opened through the same operation as in the first embodiment. Simultaneously, the first sample MS1 (see...) Figure 14The sample MS2 was introduced into the first sampling container 90A, and the second sample MS2 was introduced into the second sampling container 90B.

[0260] Next, the user holds handle 732 and presses the sliding disk 730 downwards. As a result, the sliding disk 730, along with the first container holding part 204A and the second container holding part 204B, descends as a unit. Accompanying the descent of the first container holding part 204A and the second container holding part 204B, the first connector 40A is detached from the first sampling container 90A, and the second connector 40B is detached from the second sampling container 90B. Through the above steps, the collection (sampling) of the object M to be collected using the collection kit 100 is completed.

[0261] The acquisition kit clamp 700 of the fifth embodiment has the same effect as the acquisition kit clamp 600 of the fourth embodiment.

[0262] (7) 6th implementation method

[0263] Next, refer to Figure 25 The configuration of the acquisition kit fixture 800 according to the sixth embodiment will be described. Here, the acquisition kit fixture 800 of the sixth embodiment includes... Figure 20 , Figure 21 and Figure 23 The kit holder 602, cover 640, clamping part 642, first exhaust valve shielding part 650A, second exhaust valve shielding part 650B, and pipe support part 654 are shown. Therefore, in the kit collection fixture 800 of the sixth embodiment, the kit is collected... Figures 1-24 The constituent elements shown are the same as the constituent elements in Figure 25 The same reference numerals are retained in the accompanying drawings, and detailed descriptions are omitted.

[0264] It should be noted that in the sixth embodiment, the lifting direction of the first container holding part 204A and the second container holding part 204B is shown to be inclined relative to the vertical direction. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the acquisition kit 100 is fixed to the kit holding part 602.

[0265] like Figure 25 As shown, the acquisition kit clamp 800 has a first leg 802 and a second leg 804 erected on the upper surface of the base. The first leg 802 and the second leg 804 are formed in a longitudinally elongated trapezoidal shape. The first leg 802 and the second leg 804 each have a first inclined surface 806 and a second inclined surface 808. The first inclined surface 806 and the second inclined surface 808 are inclined surfaces that slope from front to back and from bottom to top. Figure 26 As shown, the axis L2 of the first inclined surface 806 and the second inclined surface 808 intersects the horizontal line H1 extending in the front-back direction at an angle β. The angle β is, for example, 70° to 80°.

[0266] L-shaped metal pieces 810 are mounted on the lower parts of the first inclined surface 806 and the second inclined surface 808, respectively. The first fixing plate 812 is supported on the first leg 802 and the second leg 804 by means of the L-shaped metal pieces 810. That is, the first fixing plate 812 is positioned and fixed in such a way that it spans the lower parts of the first inclined surface 806 and the lower parts of the second inclined surface 808. The first fixing plate 812 is a plate-shaped component that is inclined from the front to the rear and from the top to the bottom.

[0267] The base portion 614 constituting the kit retaining portion 602 is positioned and fixed such that it spans the upper portion of the first inclined surface 806 and the upper portion of the second inclined surface 808. Therefore, the intersection angle between the inclined axis of the kit retaining portion 602 and the horizontal line H1 extending in the front-rear direction and the intersection angle β are similarly, for example, 70° to 80°.

[0268] A second fixing plate 814 is mounted on the rear surface 614b of the base portion 614. Specifically, the second fixing plate 814 is connected to the base portion 614 when its front surface abuts against the rear surface 614b of the base portion 614. Therefore, the second fixing plate 814 does not rise or fall. Consequently, the first connector support portion 240A and the second connector support portion 240B provided on the second fixing plate 814 also do not rise or fall.

[0269] The acquisition kit fixture 800 includes a lifting mechanism 820. The lifting mechanism 820 includes a lifting operation section 822, a displacement section 840, and a guide section 850.

[0270] A lifting operation unit 822 is provided on the upper surface of the first fixed plate 812. The lifting operation unit 822 has an operating lever 824 bent into a generally V-shape and a lifting rod 828 connected to one end of the operating lever 824 by means of a connecting rod 826. Here, a frame-like support portion 830 is provided on the upper surface of the first fixed plate 812. The lifting rod 828 passes through a bushing 832 supported on the frame-like support portion 830. The lifting rod 828 extends substantially parallel to the first inclined surface 806 and the second inclined surface 808.

[0271] The displacement unit 840 includes a movable disk 842. The movable disk 842 is a plate-shaped component extending along the width direction. The upper end of the lifting rod 828 is connected to the lower surface of the movable disk 842 approximately at the center in the width direction. The movable disk 842 has a first through hole (not shown) at both its left and right ends. A first stop 844 is provided at both the left and right ends of the upper surface of the movable disk 842. The first stop 844 has a second through hole 846 that overlaps above the first through hole.

[0272] The lifting and lowering of the movable disk 842 is guided by the guide section 850. Two guide rods 852 constituting the guide section 850 are erected on the first fixed disk 812. The two guide rods 852 extend parallel to the lifting rod 828, the first inclined surface 806, and the second inclined surface 808. The lower part of each of the two guide rods 852 is covered and protected by a sleeve 854. The upper part of each of the two guide rods 852 passes through the first insertion hole of the movable disk 842 and the second insertion hole 846 of the first stop 844, and protrudes from the second insertion hole 846. A second stop 856 is provided at the upper end of each of the two guide rods 852.

[0273] The guide rod 852 passes through the interior of the return spring 858. The lower end of the return spring 858 abuts against the upper surface of the second stop 856. The upper end of the return spring 858 abuts against the lower surface of the second stop 856. The return spring 858 applies downward force to the moving disk 842 via the first stop 844.

[0274] In the sixth embodiment, the first container holding part 204A and the second container holding part 204B are respectively composed of a first container holder 740A and a second container holder 740B disposed on the upper surface of the movable tray 842. The first container holder 740A and the second container holder 740B are integrally raised and lowered with the movable tray 842. It should be noted that the first container holder 740A and the second container holder 740B can also be replaced by using Figure 8 The base 252 shown constitutes the first container holding part 204A and the second container holding part 204B.

[0275] The acquisition kit fixture 800 constructed as described above is used as follows. It should be noted that in the sixth embodiment, the acquisition kit 100 is used to hold the acquisition target M (see...) Figure 12 ) to sampling container 90 (see Figure 14 The data collection method for allocation.

[0276] Similar to the fourth and fifth embodiments, the user secures the acquisition kit 100 to the kit holding part 602. Next, the user holds the upper end of the operating lever 824 and rotates the operating lever 824 forward so that the upper end faces... Figure 25 Arrow A points downwards. This causes the lifting rod 828 to rise. Since the lifting rod 828 is connected to the movable disk 842, the movable disk 842 rises along with the lifting rod 828. As the movable disk 842 rises, the return spring 858 is compressed axially. That is, the movable disk 842 rises against the elastic force of the return spring 858.

[0277] The first container holding part 204A and the second container holding part 204B rise integrally with the moving tray 842. As a result, the first sampling container 90A is connected to the first connector 40A, and the second sampling container 90B is connected to the second connector 40B. The needle 46 of the first connector 40A passes through the plug 93 of the first sampling container 90A, and the needle 46 of the second connector 40B passes through the plug 93 of the second sampling container 90B. The first connecting part 62A and the second connecting part 62B are opened by the same operation as in the first embodiment. Along with this, the first sample MS1 (see Figure 14 The sample MS2 was introduced into the first sampling container 90A, and the second sample MS2 was introduced into the second sampling container 90B.

[0278] Next, the user takes control. Figure 25 The upper end of the operating lever 824 shown is rotated rearward, causing the upper end to rise in the opposite direction. This releases the force that compresses the return spring 858 upward. Consequently, the return spring 858 elongates elastically. Simultaneously, the moving disc 842 is forced downward by the return spring 858 via the first stop 844. As a result, the moving disc 842, the first container holding part 204A, and the second container holding part 204B descend as a single unit. Accompanying the descent of the first container holding part 204A and the second container holding part 204B, the first connector 40A is detached from the first sampling container 90A, and the second connector 40B is detached from the second sampling container 90B. Through the above steps, the collection (sampling) of the object M to be collected using the collection kit 100 is completed.

[0279] The acquisition kit clamp 800 of the sixth embodiment has the same effect as the acquisition kit clamp 600 of the fourth embodiment.

[0280] (8) Variations

[0281] Other possible variations are briefly described below.

[0282] In the first and second embodiments, the acquisition kit 100 may also be held in the kit holding portion 202. In the fifth and sixth embodiments, the acquisition kit 150 may also be held in the holding portion 602. In the first and second embodiments, it is also possible to use... Figure 17 and Figure 18 The clamping part 404 is shown. In the third embodiment, it can also be used. Figure 8 and Figure 15 The clamping part 230 is shown. Similarly, the constituent elements of the first to sixth embodiments can be interchanged.

[0283] In embodiments 1 to 6, the kit holding portions 202 and 602 are raised or lowered relative to the container holding portion 204 by the user operating the levers 288, 324, 824 or the handle 732. Alternatively, the kit holding portions 202 and 602 can be raised or lowered relative to the container holding portion 204 by an actuator such as a ball screw or a motor.

[0284] In embodiments 1 to 6, examples are shown of kit collection clamps 200, 300, 400, 600, 700, and 800, each equipped with an operating unit (operating lever 288, 324, 824, or handle 732) and a kit holding part 202 (or a kit holding part 602). Conversely, the kit collection clamp can also be configured with multiple kit holding parts 202 (or kit holding parts 602). In this case, the number of container holding parts 204 corresponds to the number of receiving chambers 28. By operating one operating unit, all kit holding parts 202 (or kit holding parts 602) simultaneously rise and fall relative to the container holding parts 204.

[0285] The first electronic balance, the second electronic balance, the first weight display unit, and the second weight display unit can also be provided in the second to sixth embodiments. For example, in the case of the acquisition kit fixture 300 of the second embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment, the first electronic balance and the second electronic balance can be placed directly below the two container holding slots 205 in the base 252. In addition, in the case of the acquisition kit fixture 400 of the third embodiment, the first electronic balance and the second electronic balance can be placed, for example, on the second moving disk 472.

[0286] Specifically, the support portion 472a of the second movable tray 472 has a main body housing the first electronic balance and the second electronic balance, and a sliding frame portion that can be pulled forward relative to the main body. The sliding frame portion is located directly below the first container holder 207A and the second container holder 207B, and covers the first electronic balance and the second electronic balance when stored in the main body. Conversely, when the sliding frame portion is pulled out from the main body, the first electronic balance and the second electronic balance are exposed. In addition, through holes are formed at the bottom of the first container holder 207A and the second container holder 207B.

[0287] In this configuration, when the sample M is transferred from the first receiving chamber 28A and the second receiving chamber 28B of the collection bag 14 to the first sampling container 90A and the second sampling container 90B, respectively, the sliding frame is pulled forward relative to the main body. Simultaneously, the bottoms of the first sampling container 90A and the second sampling container 90B, respectively, contact the first electronic balance and the second electronic balance through through-holes. As a result, the weight of the sample M in the first sampling container 90A and the weight of the sample M in the second sampling container 90B are measured, respectively.

[0288] As a further variation, a configuration is provided that allows for the detachment and reattachment of the first connector 40A and the second connector 40B relative to the collection bag 14. For details regarding this configuration, please refer to... Figure 27 An explanation is needed. It should be noted that regarding... Figures 1-6 Components that are identical in the diagram are labeled with the same reference numerals, and detailed descriptions of those components are omitted.

[0289] In this configuration, a needle connector 900 for sealing the first outflow path 30A is installed on the collection bag 14. On the other hand, the first connector 40A has a connector body 42 and a needle unit 920. The connector body 42 is connected to the first outflow path 30A via the first connecting member 62A, the needle connector 900, and the needle unit 920.

[0290] The pin connector 900 has a fitting tube (not shown) facing the collection bag 14. The fitting tube is inserted into the interior of the first connecting member 62A. The pin connector 900 also has a cover mounting tube (not shown) facing the connector body 42. The cover mounting tube is sealed by a rubber cover 904. Before the connector body 42 is installed in the collection bag 14, the rubber cover 904 prevents the collected object M in the first receiving chamber 28A from leaking through the pin connector 900. The upper surface of the rubber cover 904, for example, abuts against the lower surface of the first flange 906 constituting the pin connector 900.

[0291] The pin connector 900 also has a second flange portion 908. In the axial direction of the pin connector 900, the second flange portion 908 is located between the first flange portion 906 and the fitting tube portion. An annular groove 910 is formed between the first flange portion 906 and the second flange portion 908.

[0292] The needle unit 920 has a first needle 922, a second needle 924, and a needle hub 926. The needle hub 926 includes a cylindrical cup portion 928 with a hollow interior and a connector retaining portion 930. The cup portion 928 has a cup opening 932 formed in the cup portion 928 at one end facing the needle connector 900 and a slit 934 extending along the axial direction of the cup portion 928 with the cup opening 932 as the starting point. Therefore, when the rubber cap 904 is inserted into the hollow interior of the cup portion 928 through the cup opening 932, one end of the cup portion 928 easily expands due to elastic deformation.

[0293] The needle hub 926 also has a hook portion 936. The hook portion 936 is provided on the inner edge of the cup opening 932 in the cup portion 928 and protrudes inward toward the diameter direction of the cup portion 928.

[0294] The connector retaining portion 930 has a smaller diameter compared to the cup portion 928. In the axial direction of the cup portion 928, the connector retaining portion 930 is located on the opposite side of the end where the cup opening 932 is formed. In the cup portion 928, the other end is the end that is separate from the pin connector 900.

[0295] With the cutting tip 922a facing the pin connector 900, the first pin 922 is held in the pin hub 926. The cutting tip 922a of the first pin 922 is located inside the hollow cavity of the cup portion 928. With the cutting tip 924a facing in the opposite direction to the cutting tip 922a of the first pin 922, the second pin 924 is held in the pin hub 926. Most of the second pin 924 protrudes from the connector holding portion 930. In the second pin 924, a rubber cover 938 covers the portion of the second pin 924 that protrudes from the connector holding portion 930. The inner cavity of the first pin 922 is in communication with the inner cavity of the second pin 924.

[0296] An insertion hole 935 is formed at one end of the connector body 42 facing the pin connector 900 along the axial direction. The connector retaining part 930 engages with the insertion hole 935. The pin unit 920 and the connector body 42 are pre-assembled through this engagement to form the first connector 40A.

[0297] The connection between the second outflow path 30B and the second connector 40B is also the same as described above. Therefore, the same reference numerals are used to refer to the same components, and detailed descriptions are omitted. That is, the connector body 42 of the second connector 40B is connected to the second outflow path 30B via the second connecting member 62B, the pin connector 900, and the pin unit 920.

[0298] The needle unit 920 and the connector body 42 are connected to the needle connector 900 by the engagement of the rubber cap 904 with the cup portion 928 of the needle hub 926. The edge of the cup portion 928 abuts against the second flange portion 908 of the needle connector 900, thereby completing the engagement of the rubber cap 904 with the cup portion 928. During this engagement, the tip 922a of the first needle 922 penetrates the rubber cap 904 and reaches the interior of the cap mounting tube of the needle connector 900. Furthermore, the claw portion 936 of the cup portion 928 engages with the annular groove 910 of the needle connector 900. This engagement prevents the needle hub 926 from detaching from the needle connector 900.

[0299] In the first sampling container 90A (see Figure 8 When the head of the first sampling container 924 is inserted into the connector body 42 of the first connector 40A, the tip 924a of the second needle 924 penetrates the plug 93 of the first sampling container 90A. Therefore, along with the opening of the first connecting member 62A as described above, the first sampling container 90A and the first receiving chamber 28A are connected via the first outflow path 30A, the internal flow path of the first connecting member 62A, the internal flow path of the needle connector 900, the inner cavity of the first needle 922, and the inner cavity of the second needle 924. Therefore, the sampled object M within the first receiving chamber 28A moves towards the first sampling container 90A.

[0300] It should be noted that the rubber cover 938 is compressed by being pressed towards the collection bag 14. The tip 924a of the second needle 924 penetrates the compressed rubber cover 938. When the tip 924a of the second needle 924 is pulled out from the plug 93 of the first sampling container 90A, the rubber cover 938 stretches due to elastic restoring force and covers the second needle 924 again.

[0301] Similarly, in the second sampling container 90B, where the head is inserted into the connector body 42 of the second connector 40B, the sampled object M in the second containment chamber 28B moves to the second sampling container 90B. As understood above, in the collection kit 100, where the first connector 40A and the second connector 40B are detachable from the collection bag 14, the sampled object M can also be transferred from the first containment chamber 28A and the second containment chamber 28B to the first sampling container 90A and the second sampling container 90B, respectively.

[0302] It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above disclosure, and various configurations can be adopted without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

Claims

1. A fixture for a collection kit, used to connect a collection kit to a sampling container, characterized in that, The collection kit includes a collection bag, an inflow tube connected to a medical bag containing the object to be collected, and a holder for holding the collection bag. The collection bag has a receiving chamber that is connected to the downstream of the inflow pipe and receives the object to be collected; And an outflow path, which is connected downstream of the containment chamber, so that the collected object flows out of the containment chamber and is transferred to the sampling container. The fixture for the acquisition kit includes: The kit retainer holds the acquisition kit by supporting the holder in an orientation in which the receiving chamber is positioned above the outflow path; A container holding section, disposed below the kit holding section, holds the sampling container; and A lifting mechanism that causes the kit holding part to rise or fall relative to the container holding part.

2. The fixture for the acquisition kit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sampling kit has a connector that connects to the outflow path and mounts the sampling container. The clamp for the acquisition kit includes a connector support portion for holding the connector. The lifting mechanism causes the kit holding part and the connector support part to move up and down relative to the container holding part as a whole.

3. The fixture for the acquisition kit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The kit retainer has a base portion and a retainer disposed on the base portion, the base portion and the retainer forming a receiving space that receives the retainer in a state of surrounding the retainer.

4. The fixture for the acquisition kit according to claim 3, characterized in that, The retainer has a recessed space in the retainer into which an end extending in the vertical direction can be inserted, and an insertion port located above the recessed space for inserting the end into the recessed space.

5. The fixture for the acquisition kit according to claim 4, characterized in that, The retainer has a cover that allows the insertion port to be opened and closed.

6. The fixture for the acquisition kit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cage has multiple retaining holes. The kit retaining part has a plurality of retaining pins that are respectively inserted into the plurality of retaining holes.

7. The fixture for the acquisition kit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The kit retainer has a cover that covers the retainer at a position opposite to the collection bag.

8. The fixture for the acquisition kit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The acquisition kit has an exhaust flow path for venting air from the interior of the containment chamber and an exhaust valve disposed in the exhaust flow path, and the kit retaining part has an exhaust valve shielding part covering the exhaust valve.

9. The fixture for the acquisition kit according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The collection bag has multiple of the aforementioned containment chambers.

10. The fixture for the acquisition kit according to claim 9, characterized in that, The acquisition kit uses a clamping device that has a clamping part that blocks communication between the multiple containment chambers.

11. The fixture for the acquisition kit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The container holding part is positioned and fixed, and the lifting mechanism causes the kit holding part to rise and fall relative to the container holding part.

12. The fixture for the acquisition kit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The kit retainer is positioned and fixed, and the lifting mechanism causes the container retainer to move up and down relative to the kit retainer.

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