Automatic distribution device for inspection test tubes
By introducing a rotating baffle and a rotating column into the automatic test tube dispensing device to control the direction of the test tubes falling, and combining it with a moving component and a clamping mechanism, the problem of test tube classification and transportation is solved, and automatic classification, transportation and safe placement of test tubes are realized.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-12-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-14
AI Technical Summary
The existing automated test tube dispensing device cannot classify and transport test tubes, which makes it easy for medical staff to make storage errors during work.
A device comprising a storage box, a funnel, a guide box, and a sorting and storage box was designed. The falling direction of the test tubes is controlled by a rotating baffle and a rotating column. Combined with a moving component and a clamping mechanism, the test tubes are sorted and transported, and the placement direction of the test tubes is adjusted in the placement slot.
It enables automatic sorting and delivery of test tubes, reducing storage errors and improving work efficiency and safety.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of auxiliary devices for blood testing, and more particularly to an automatic test tube dispensing device. Background Technology
[0002] The laboratory department serves as a bridge between clinical and basic medicine, encompassing sub-disciplines such as clinical chemistry, clinical microbiology, clinical immunology, hematology, body fluid analysis, and transfusion medicine. It handles the testing of various human and animal specimens from inpatient wards, outpatients, emergency patients, various physical examinations, and research. Test tubes are indispensable medical equipment in the laboratory. Normally, when using test tubes, the physician manually retrieves them from the test tube dispenser. This requires finding the desired type of test tube from various different dispensers, which becomes inefficient when dealing with a large number of patients requiring testing.
[0003] A search revealed Chinese patent CN 114890100 A, an invention patent, which discloses an automatic test tube dispensing device. The device includes a test tube storage mechanism, a test tube placement mechanism, a guiding mechanism, and a control module. The test tube storage mechanism has a discharge assembly at its discharge end. A rotating module has multiple guide plates spaced evenly along its circumference. The test tube placement mechanism includes a support column and a test tube placement module rotatably mounted on the upper end of the support column. The test tube placement module has multiple test tube placement slots, and each slot has a pressure sensing module and a signal transmitting module at its bottom. The guiding mechanism's inlet and outlet ends are connected to the discharge end of the discharge assembly and the inlet end of the test tube placement mechanism, respectively. The guide mechanism's outlet end is equipped with a signal receiving module, and the control module controls the signal transmitting module to stop transmitting signals. Compared with existing technologies, the invention device with Chinese patent number CN114890100A is simple to operate, can automatically replenish test tubes, reduce the time test tubes are exposed to the outside, and reduce the possibility of test tube contamination. At the same time, the invention can be used by at least two testing personnel at the same time, ensuring work efficiency while saving space.
[0004] However, in actual use, the above-mentioned automatic test tube dispensing device is only convenient for conveying test tubes and does not classify them. After conveying, they still need to be classified. This makes it easy for medical staff to make storage errors. Therefore, there is a need for an automatic test tube dispensing device that can classify and convey test tubes. Summary of the Invention
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies that cannot classify and transport test tubes, and to propose an automatic test tube dispensing device.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0007] An automatic test tube dispensing device includes a storage box, a storage compartment slidably connected inside the storage box, a funnel fixedly connected to the bottom of the storage compartment, classification storage boxes fixedly connected to both sides of the storage box, a placement module rotatably connected to the bottom of the storage box, and a moving component rotatably connected to the outside of the storage box for back-and-forth sliding. The moving component includes a sliding rod A fixedly connected to both sides of the storage box through the storage compartment and a limiting frame slidably connected to the outside of the storage box. A rocker arm is slidably connected to one side of the limiting frame. A clamping mechanism for adjusting the placement angle of the test tubes is provided inside the classification storage box.
[0008] The bottom of the storage box is rotatably connected to a drive assembly for rotating the placement module. The drive assembly includes a bevel gear A rotatably connected to the bottom of the placement module and a bevel gear B meshing with the bevel gear A.
[0009] The above technical solution further includes:
[0010] The storage box is slidably connected to a slide rod A, and the two sides of the slide rod A are fixedly connected to the inside of the storage box.
[0011] A guide box is provided at the lower end of the funnel. A rotating column is rotatably connected to the interface between the guide box and the funnel. A rotating baffle is fixedly connected to one side of the rotating column. The size of the rotating baffle matches the size of the interface between the guide box and the funnel. The rotating column extends to the outside of the storage box and can control the test tube to fall freely, so as to achieve the effect of the test tube falling when it moves into the correct classification storage box.
[0012] The bottom of the classification storage box is fixedly connected to a guide tube, and extension blocks are fixedly connected to both sides of the bottom of the guide tube. Telescopic blocks are fixedly connected to the inner sides of the two extension blocks, and fixed blocks are slidably connected to the inner sides of the two telescopic blocks.
[0013] The placement module has multiple placement slots inside, which are arranged in a ring, and the two placement modules are located on both sides of the storage box.
[0014] The moving component includes a rotating shaft fixedly connected to one side of the rocker arm and a slider rotatably connected to the other side of the rocker arm. The slider is slidably connected to the inside of the limiting frame. A connecting block is fixedly connected to one side of the limiting frame, and the other side of the connecting block is fixedly connected to the storage box. A sliding rod B is slidably connected to the top of the limiting frame. The two sides of the sliding rod B are fixedly connected to the two sides of the storage box. The rotating shaft extends to the outside of the storage box, and one side of the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor, thereby achieving the effect of classifying and transporting test tubes.
[0015] The clamping mechanism includes a clamping rod fixedly connected to one side of the sorting and storage box, the clamping rod extending into the interior of the sorting and storage box, a threaded rod provided inside the clamping rod, a clamping block rotatably connected to the threaded rod on the side inside the sorting and storage box, and a drive motor fixedly connected to the side of the threaded rod outside the sorting and storage box.
[0016] The drive assembly includes a fixed block A fixedly connected to the bottom of the placement module. A support column is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixed block A. The support column is rotatably connected to the inside of the storage box. The support column is fixedly connected to a bevel gear A. A connecting rod is fixedly connected to the inside of the bevel gear B. The connecting rod extends to the outside of the storage box and is rotatably connected to the storage box. The connecting rod is rotatably connected to the support column.
[0017] The size of the placement slot matches the size of the test tube, and the thickness of the storage box, guide box, classification storage box and funnel matches the length of the test tube. The guide box is tilted so that the placement direction of the test tube can be adjusted. The storage box is equipped with a sliding door to achieve the effect of transportation.
[0018] The storage box is made of transparent material and slides left and right perpendicular to the ground.
[0019] The present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0020] 1. In this invention: by setting up a storage box, a funnel, and a guide box, the test tubes fall into the classification storage box under the action of gravity. By setting up a rotating baffle and a rotating column, the free fall of the test tubes can be controlled, so that when the test tubes move into the correct classification storage box, they fall. By setting up a moving component, the classification storage box can be moved back and forth, thereby achieving the effect of classifying and transporting the test tubes. By setting up a clamping mechanism, the placement direction of the test tubes can be changed when they move into the classification storage box, thereby achieving the effect of the test tubes falling vertically.
[0021] 2. In this invention: by setting up a placement slot and a placement module, test tubes can be safely transported to medical personnel. By setting up a driving component, when the test tube is in the placement slot, the placement direction of the test tube can be adjusted by rotating the connecting rod, thereby achieving the transportation effect. Attached Figure Description
[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of an automatic test tube dispensing device proposed in this invention;
[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the moving component structure of an automatic test tube dispensing device proposed in this invention;
[0024] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the second structure of an automatic test tube dispensing device proposed in this invention;
[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the third structure of an automatic test tube dispensing device proposed in this invention;
[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the classification and storage box structure of an automatic test tube dispensing device proposed in this invention;
[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the fourth structure of an automatic test tube dispensing device proposed in this invention;
[0028] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the funnel and guide box of an automatic test tube dispensing device proposed in this invention.
[0029] In the diagram: 1. Storage box; 2. Storage compartment; 3. Funnel; 4. Classified storage box; 5. Guide tube; 6. Placement slot; 7. Placement module; 8. Fixing block A; 9. Drive assembly; 901. Support column; 902. Bevel gear A; 903. Connecting rod; 904. Bevel gear B; 10. Sliding door; 11. Moving assembly; 1101. Limiting frame; 1102. Connecting block; 1103. Slider; 1104. Rotating shaft; 1105. Slide rod A; 1106. Rocker arm; 1107. Slide rod B; 12. Clamping mechanism; 1201. Clamping block; 1202. Clamping rod; 1203. Drive motor; 1204. Threaded rod; 13. Rotating baffle; 14. Rotating column; 15. Extension block; 16. Telescopic block; 17. Fixing block; 18. Guide box. Detailed Implementation
[0030] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0031] Example 1
[0032] like Figure 1-6As shown, the present invention proposes an automatic test tube dispensing device, comprising a storage box 1, a storage container 2 slidably connected inside the storage box 1, a funnel 3 fixedly connected to the bottom of the storage container 2, classification storage boxes 4 fixedly connected to both sides of the storage box 1, a placement module 7 rotatably connected to the bottom of the storage box 1, and a moving component 11 for back-and-forth sliding rotatably connected to the outside of the storage box 1. The moving component 11 includes a sliding rod A1105 fixedly connected to both sides of the storage box 1 through the storage container 2 and a limiting frame 1101 slidably connected to the outside of the storage container 2. A rocker arm 1106 is slidably connected to one side of the limiting frame 1101. A clamping mechanism 12 for adjusting the placement angle of the test tubes is provided inside the classification storage box 4. The sliding rod A1105 is slidably connected inside the storage container 2, and the two sides of the sliding rod A1105 are fixedly connected to the inside of the storage box 1. A guide box 18 is provided at the lower end of the funnel 3. A rotating column 14 is rotatably connected at the interface between the guide box 18 and the funnel 3. A rotating baffle 13 is fixedly connected to the side. The size of the rotating baffle 13 matches the size of the interface between the guide box 18 and the funnel 3. The placement module 7 has multiple placement slots 6 arranged in a ring. The two placement modules 7 are located on both sides of the storage box 1. The moving component 11 includes a rotating shaft 1104 fixedly connected to one side of the rocker arm 1106 and a slider 1103 rotatably connected to the other side of the rocker arm 1106. The slider 1103 is slidably connected to the inside of the limiting frame 1101. A connecting block 1102 is fixedly connected to one side of the limiting frame 1101, and the other side of the connecting block 1102 is fixedly connected to the storage box 2. A sliding rod B1107 is slidably connected to the top of the limiting frame 1101. The two sides of the sliding rod B1107 are fixedly connected to the two sides of the storage box 1. The rotating shaft 1104 extends to the outside of the storage box 1, and one side of the rotating shaft 1104 is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor, thereby achieving the effect of classifying and transporting test tubes.
[0033] The clamping mechanism 12 includes a clamping rod 1202 fixedly connected to one side of the sorting storage box 4, extending into the interior of the sorting storage box 4. A threaded rod 1204 is provided inside the clamping rod 1202. A clamping block 1201 is rotatably connected to the threaded rod 1204 on the side inside the sorting storage box 4. A drive motor 1203 is fixedly connected to the side of the threaded rod 1204 outside the sorting storage box 4. The size of the placement slot 7 matches the size of the test tube. A sliding door 10 is provided on the exterior of the storage box 2. The storage box 2, the guide box 18, the sorting storage box 4, and the funnel 3 are all connected together. The thickness matches the length of the test tube, and the guide box 18 is tilted. The storage box 2 is made of transparent material and slides left and right perpendicular to the ground. The rotating column 14 extends to the outside of the storage box 1. The bottom of the classification storage box 4 is fixedly connected to the guide tube 5. The bottom two sides of the guide tube 5 are fixedly connected to the extension blocks 15. The inner sides of the two extension blocks 15 are fixedly connected to the telescopic blocks 16. The inner sides of the two telescopic blocks 16 are slidably connected to the fixing blocks 17, so that when the test tube moves into the classification storage box 4, the placement direction of the test tube can be changed, thereby achieving the effect of the test tube falling vertically.
[0034] In this embodiment: the worker places the test tube into the storage box 2, starts the motor, and the motor output drives the rotating shaft 1104 to rotate. The rotating shaft 1104 drives the rocker arm 1106 to rotate. The rocker arm 1106 drives the slider 1103 to slide back and forth inside the limiting frame 1101. The limiting frame 1101 drives the connecting block 1102 to slide left and right. The connecting block 1102 drives the storage box 1 to move back and forth. The storage box 1 drives the funnel 3 to move back and forth. When it moves to the appropriate position, the rotating column 14 is rotated. The rotating column 14 drives the rotating baffle 13 to rotate, so that the test tube flows out from the funnel 3 and the guide box 18. When the test tube enters the classification storage box 4, the drive motor 1203 is started, so that the clamping block 1201 clamps the test tube and rotates it, so that the test tube is placed vertically into the guide tube 5. The test tube flows out from the guide tube 5 and is placed into the placement slot 6 on the placement module 7, thereby achieving the effect of classifying and transporting the test tube.
[0035] Example 2
[0036] like Figure 1-6As shown, based on Embodiment 1, a drive assembly 9 for rotating the placement module 7 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the storage box 1. The drive assembly 9 includes a bevel gear A902 rotatably connected to the bottom of the placement module 7 and a bevel gear B904 meshing with the bevel gear A902. The drive assembly 9 includes a fixing block A8 fixedly connected to the bottom of the placement module 7. A support column 901 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixing block A8. The support column 901 is rotatably connected to the inside of the storage box 1. The support column 901 is fixedly connected to the bevel gear A902. A connecting rod 903 is fixedly connected to the inside of the bevel gear B904. The connecting rod 903 extends to the outside of the storage box 1 and is rotatably connected to the storage box 1. The connecting rod 903 is rotatably connected to the support column 901.
[0037] In this embodiment: when the test tube is placed in the placement slot 6, the operator rotates the connecting rod 903, which drives the bevel gear B904 to rotate, the bevel gear B904 drives the bevel gear A902 to rotate, the bevel gear A902 drives the support column 901 to rotate, and the support column 901 drives the placement module 7 to rotate. By rotating the test tube in the placement slot 6 to a position closer to the operator, the test tube can be taken out. The placement position of the test tube can be adjusted to achieve the effect of transportation.
[0038] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. An automatic test tube dispensing device, comprising a storage box (1), wherein a storage compartment (2) is slidably connected inside the storage box (1), a funnel (3) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the storage compartment (2), and classification storage boxes (4) are fixedly connected to both sides of the storage box (1), and a placement module (7) is rotatably connected to the bottom of the storage box (1), characterized in that: The storage box (1) is rotatably connected to a moving component (11) for sliding back and forth. The moving component (11) includes a slide bar A (1105) that is fixedly connected to both sides of the storage box (1) through the storage box (2) and a limiting frame (1101) that is slidably connected to the outside of the storage box (2). A rocker arm (1106) is slidably connected to one side of the limiting frame (1101). The classification storage box (4) is provided with a clamping mechanism (12) for adjusting the placement angle of test tubes. The storage box (1) is rotatably connected to a drive assembly (9) for rotating the placement module (7). The drive assembly (9) includes a bevel gear A (902) rotatably connected to the bottom of the placement module (7) and a bevel gear B (904) meshing with the bevel gear A (902).
2. The automatic test tube dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage box (2) is slidably connected to a slide rod A (1105), and the two sides of the slide rod A (1105) are fixedly connected to the inside of the storage box (1).
3. The automatic test tube dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A guide box (18) is provided at the lower end of the funnel (3). A rotating column (14) is rotatably connected at the interface between the guide box (18) and the funnel (3). A rotating baffle (13) is fixedly connected to one side of the rotating column (14). The size of the rotating baffle (13) matches the size of the interface between the guide box (18) and the funnel (3). The rotating column (14) extends to the outside of the storage box (1).
4. The automatic test tube dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the classification storage box (4) is fixedly connected to a guide tube (5), and extension blocks (15) are fixedly connected to both sides of the bottom of the guide tube (5). Telescopic blocks (16) are fixedly connected to the inner sides of the two extension blocks (15), and fixed blocks (17) are slidably connected to the inner sides of the two telescopic blocks (16).
5. The automatic test tube dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The placement module (7) has multiple placement slots (6) inside, which are arranged in a ring, and the two placement modules (7) are located on both sides of the storage box (1).
6. The automatic test tube dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The moving component (11) includes a rotating shaft (1104) fixedly connected to one side of the rocker arm (1106) and a slider (1103) rotatably connected to the other side of the rocker arm (1106). The slider (1103) is slidably connected to the inside of the limiting frame (1101). A connecting block (1102) is fixedly connected to one side of the limiting frame (1101), and the other side of the connecting block (1102) is fixedly connected to the storage box (2). A sliding rod B (1107) is slidably connected to the top of the limiting frame (1101). The two sides of the sliding rod B (1107) are fixedly connected to the two sides of the storage box (1). The rotating shaft (1104) extends to the outside of the storage box (1), and the output end of the motor is fixedly connected to one side of the rotating shaft (1104).
7. The automatic test tube dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism (12) includes a clamping rod (1202) fixedly connected to one side of the classification storage box (4). The clamping rod (1202) extends into the interior of the classification storage box (4). A threaded rod (1204) is provided inside the clamping rod (1202). A clamping block (1201) is rotatably connected to one side of the threaded rod (1204) inside the classification storage box (4). A drive motor (1203) is fixedly connected to one side of the threaded rod (1204) outside the classification storage box (4).
8. The automatic test tube dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive assembly (9) includes a fixed block A (8) fixedly connected to the bottom of the placement module (7). A support column (901) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixed block A (8). The support column (901) is rotatably connected to the inside of the storage box (1). The support column (901) is fixedly connected to a bevel gear A (902). A connecting rod (903) is fixedly connected to the inside of the bevel gear B (904). The connecting rod (903) extends to the outside of the storage box (1) and is rotatably connected to the storage box (1). The connecting rod (903) is rotatably connected to the support column (901).
9. The automatic test tube dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage box (2) is provided with a sliding door (10) on the outside. The thickness of the storage box (2), the guide box (18), the classification storage box (4) and the funnel (3) are matched with the length of the test tube. The guide box (18) is set at an angle. The size of the placement groove (7) is matched with the size of the test tube.
10. The automatic test tube dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage box (2) is made of transparent material and slides left and right perpendicular to the ground.
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Automatic distribution device for inspection test tubes
CN114890100A