Pipeline type visible component detection device and method
Through pipeline design and modular components, automated microscopic image acquisition of formed element detection devices has been achieved, solving the problems of high complexity and high cost in existing technologies and improving detection efficiency and accuracy.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHENZHEN ANLV MEDICAL TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-24
AI Technical Summary
Existing formed element detection devices struggle to achieve automated acquisition of magnified microscopic images of large numbers of microscopic samples, resulting in high system complexity, cost, and maintenance difficulties.
The system adopts a pipeline design, modularizing the detection module with the detection slide assembly, drainage pipeline, inlet pipeline, sample head, and camera assembly. Combined with the liquid pump and slide assembly, it enables the movement of the detection module and image acquisition. It is equipped with a drainage hose and a waste liquid collection device, and uses a peristaltic pump or piezoelectric pump to drive the sample flow.
It enables the acquisition of magnified microscopic images of samples from multiple locations, reducing equipment complexity and cost, and improving detection efficiency and result accuracy.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application belongs to the field of medical device technology, and in particular relates to a pipeline-type formed element detection device. Background Technology
[0002] A module or component, also known as a modular unit, refers to a specific functional component composed of several basic functional components, which can be used to form a system, device, or program with complete functionality. Modules typically have the same manufacturing process or logic, and their functions or uses can be adjusted by changing their constituent components.
[0003] Medical testing devices for formed elements are high-precision, highly complex medical instruments that include sophisticated microscopic imaging systems and image analysis and processing systems. They are a comprehensive integration of disciplines such as biotechnology, medical technology, high-precision instruments, computer science, and artificial intelligence graphics analysis technology. The system is complex and requires a large number of sensors, control and detection devices. Determining the functions of each component of the system and how to reduce the complexity of research and development, equipment costs, and maintenance costs are huge technical challenges.
[0004] Existing formed element detection devices typically do not have conduits; they simply magnify a small amount of microscopic sample within the chip cavity to obtain magnified images for formed element analysis. How to automate the analysis of formed elements from larger volumes of microscopic samples remains a technical problem to be solved. Summary of the Invention
[0005] This application proposes that the components performing different functions within a complex formed element detection device be rationally modularized and standardized, which can form a standardized industrial chain. Different manufacturers can research different modules, which can significantly reduce the difficulty of research and development and reduce equipment costs.
[0006] The solution to the above-mentioned technical problems is a pipeline-type formed element detection device, including a detection module, a detection slide assembly, a drain pipe, an inlet pipe, a sample injection head, and a camera assembly. The detection module includes an inlet, a detection chamber, and a drain outlet. The detection chamber is connected to the inlet and the drain outlet. The inlet pipe is connected to the inlet. The drain pipe is connected to the drain outlet. The sample injection head is connected to the inlet pipe. The detection module is fixedly connected to the detection slide assembly. The detection slide assembly can drive the detection module to move. The camera assembly is used to capture images of the microscopically examined samples inside the detection chamber.
[0007] The above-mentioned pipeline-type formed element detection device further includes a liquid pump, comprising any one of the following technical features: TA1: the liquid pump is a peristaltic pump; TA2: the liquid pump is a piezoelectric pump; TA3: the liquid pump is connected in series in the inlet pipeline; TA4: the liquid pump is connected in series in the outlet pipeline.
[0008] TA5: The above-mentioned detection slide assembly includes an X-axis slide assembly, which can drive the detection module to slide in the X-axis direction; TA6: The above-mentioned detection slide assembly includes a Y-axis slide assembly, which can drive the detection module to slide in the Y-axis direction.
[0009] The aforementioned detection slide assembly drives the detection module, drain pipe, inlet pipe, and sample inlet head to move together.
[0010] The aforementioned pipeline-type formed element detection device also includes a drain hose and a waste liquid collection device. One end of the drain hose is connected to the drain pipeline, and the other end is connected to the waste liquid collection device.
[0011] The aforementioned pipeline-type formed element detection device includes any one of the following technical features: TB1: It further includes a liquid inlet flexible pipe, one end of which is connected to the liquid inlet pipe and the other end of which is connected to the liquid inlet of the detection module; TB2: It further includes a liquid outlet flexible pipe, one end of which is connected to the liquid outlet pipe and the other end of which is connected to the liquid outlet of the detection module; TB3: It further includes an illumination component, the illumination component and the camera component being located above or below the detection module, respectively.
[0012] The solution to the above-mentioned technical problem in this application can also be a pipeline-type formed element detection method, including step A20: driving the microscopic sample into the detection chamber; A30: driving the detection chamber to move in a horizontal plane; A40: before or after the detection chamber moves; taking a picture of the microscopic sample in the detection chamber to obtain a microscopic image.
[0013] Step A20 above includes drawing the microscopic sample into the detection chamber by driving a peristaltic pump.
[0014] The above-mentioned pipeline-type formed component detection method includes any one of the following technical features: Step A31: includes driving the X-axis slide assembly to move the detection cavity in the X direction; Step A32: includes driving the Y-axis slide assembly to move the detection cavity in the Y direction.
[0015] The above-mentioned pipeline-type formed element detection method also includes step A10: cleaning the pipeline.
[0016] The above-mentioned pipeline-type formed element detection method includes any one of the following technical features: step A10 includes pumping cleaning fluid into the detection chamber to clean the detection chamber; step A10 includes pumping gas into the detection chamber to drive the detection sample or cleaning fluid out.
[0017] The technical effect of the above technical solution is that the detection slide assembly can drive the detection module to move, acquire magnified microscopic images of microscopic samples at different positions, and provide a sufficient number of magnified microscopic images of microscopic samples for the detection and analysis of formed elements.
[0018] The technical effect of the above solution is that different types of liquid pumps are suitable for driving microscopic samples and can accurately control the amount of microscopic samples entering the detection chamber.
[0019] The technical advantage of the above solution is that the liquid pump can be connected in series in the inlet or outlet pipe, which is very flexible and convenient.
[0020] The technical effect of the above technical solution is that the detection slide assembly, as the basic platform of the detection module, can move in both the X and Y axes, which facilitates movement control in different directions and makes it easy to acquire magnified microscopic images at different positions.
[0021] The technical effect of the above solution is that the detection slide assembly drives the detection module, drain pipe, inlet pipe, and sample inlet head to move together, resulting in better coordination.
[0022] The technical benefits of the above solution are: the drainage hose and waste liquid collection device facilitate continuous analysis of different samples.
[0023] The technical effect of the above solution is that the flexible inlet pipe facilitates liquid intake and coordinated movement.
[0024] The technical effect of the above solution is that the flexible drainage pipe facilitates drainage and coordinated movement.
[0025] The technical effect of the above solution is that the lighting component and the camera component are located above or below the detection module, respectively, with flexible relative positions, making it easier to obtain clear photos.
[0026] The technical effects of the above solution are: to drive the microscopic sample into the detection chamber; to drive the detection chamber to move horizontally; to capture images of the microscopic sample inside the detection chamber before or after the movement of the detection chamber, thereby obtaining microscopic images. It is simple, efficient, and can obtain magnified microscopic images from different locations.
[0027] The technical effect of the above solution is that it drives the peristaltic pump to draw the microscopic sample into the detection chamber, and can accurately control the flow rate.
[0028] The technical effects of the above solution are: the cleaning pipeline facilitates the reuse of the testing chamber, improves testing efficiency, and reduces testing costs.
[0029] The technical effect of the above solution is that the cleaning liquid and gas can be used for cleaning, either individually or sequentially, to ensure the cleaning effect, the accuracy of each analysis result, and prevent contamination. Attached Figure Description
[0030] Figures 1 to 6 This is a schematic diagram of a pipeline-type formed element detection device. Figures 1 to 6 ;
[0031] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the detection module in a pipeline-type formed element detection device;
[0032] Figures 8 to 12 This is a schematic diagram of a pipeline-type formed element detection method. Figures 1 to 5 . Detailed Implementation
[0033] The contents of this application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0034] It should be noted that the following description of preferred embodiments of this application does not constitute any limitation on this application. The description of preferred embodiments is merely an illustration of the general principles of this application. The embodiments described in this application are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0035] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the equipment or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on this application. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and technical features numbered with Arabic numerals 1, 2, 3, etc., and designations such as "A" and "B," are used for descriptive purposes only, for ease of explanation, and do not represent a temporal or spatial order; they should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, features defined with "first," "second," and numbered with Arabic numerals 1, 2, 3, etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "several" means two or more, unless otherwise expressly and specifically defined.
[0036] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 In one embodiment of a pipeline-type formed element detection device, it includes a detection module, a detection slide assembly, a drain pipe, an inlet pipe, a sample inlet head, and a camera assembly. Figure 7The detection module includes an inlet, a detection chamber, and an outlet; the detection chamber is connected to the inlet and outlet. Figures 1 to 7 The liquid inlet pipe is connected to the liquid inlet; the liquid outlet pipe is connected to the liquid outlet; the sample inlet head is connected to the liquid inlet pipe; the detection module is fixedly connected to the detection slide assembly; the detection slide assembly can drive the detection module to move; the camera assembly is used to capture images of the microscopically examined samples inside the detection chamber.
[0037] A microscopic magnification device is also installed before the camera assembly. The images acquired by the camera assembly for photographing samples inside the inspection cavity are magnified microscopic images. The microscopic magnification device is not shown in the attached diagram. In practical applications, formed element analysis is performed based on the magnified microscopic images.
[0038] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 In one embodiment of a pipeline-type formed element detection device, a liquid pump is also included. For example... Figure 5 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, the liquid pump is a peristaltic pump. In other embodiments, the liquid pump is a piezoelectric pump. In some embodiments, the liquid pump is connected in series in the inlet pipe. In other embodiments, the liquid pump is connected in series in the outlet pipe. A piezoelectric pump is a novel type of fluid actuator. It does not require an additional drive motor; instead, it utilizes the inverse piezoelectric effect of piezoelectric ceramics to deform a piezoelectric oscillator, which then generates a change in the volume of the pump chamber to achieve fluid output, or it uses the piezoelectric oscillator to generate ripples to transport liquid. Piezoelectric pumps possess characteristics not found in traditional pumps.
[0039] In some embodiments, the detection slide assembly includes an X-axis slide assembly capable of driving the detection module to slide in the X-axis direction. In other embodiments, the detection slide assembly includes a Y-axis slide assembly capable of driving the detection module to slide in the Y-axis direction. In some embodiments, the detection slide assembly includes both an X-axis slide assembly and a Y-axis slide assembly.
[0040] like Figure 2 In one embodiment of a pipeline-type formed element detection device, a Z-axis slide assembly is further included. The Z-axis slide assembly is connected to a camera assembly. The Z-axis slide assembly drives the camera assembly to move in the Z-axis direction to acquire magnified microscopic images at different positions of the detection module. The Z-axis slide assembly drives the camera assembly to find the optimal imaging position to acquire clear magnified microscopic images.
[0041] like Figure 3 In one embodiment of a pipeline-type formed element detection device, the detection slide assembly drives the detection module, drain pipe, inlet pipe, and sample inlet head to move together. Figure 3Positions A and B are schematic diagrams of two different locations. The entire unit is moved so that the camera assembly can acquire a sufficient number of magnified microscopic images from different locations for formed element analysis. A sufficient number of images from different locations corresponds to a sufficient quantity of microscopic samples, ensuring the accuracy of formed element detection and analysis.
[0042] In some embodiments, the system further includes a drain hose and a waste liquid collection device, wherein one end of the drain hose is connected to the drain pipe and the other end is connected to the waste liquid collection device.
[0043] like Figure 3 In one embodiment of a pipeline-type formed element detection device, a flexible inlet pipe is further included, one end of which is connected to the inlet pipe and the other end is connected to the inlet of the detection module.
[0044] like Figure 4 In one embodiment of a pipeline-type formed element detection device, a flexible drain pipe is further included, one end of which is connected to the drain pipe and the other end is connected to the drain port of the detection module.
[0045] like Figure 4 In one embodiment of a pipeline-type formed element detection device, an illumination component is further included, wherein the illumination component and the camera component are respectively located above or below the detection module.
[0046] like Figure 8 In one embodiment of a pipeline-type formed element detection method, the method includes steps A20: driving the microscopic sample into a detection chamber; A30: driving the detection chamber to move horizontally; and A40: before or after the movement of the detection chamber, photographing the microscopic sample inside the detection chamber to obtain a microscopic image. The magnified microscopic image is used for formed element analysis.
[0047] like Figure 9 In one embodiment of a pipeline-type formed element detection method, step A20 above includes drawing the microscopic sample into the detection chamber by driving a peristaltic pump.
[0048] like Figure 9 In one embodiment of a tubular formed element detection method, the method includes step A20: driving a peristaltic pump to draw the microscopic sample into the detection chamber; step A31: driving an X-axis slide assembly to move the detection chamber in the X direction; and step A40: capturing a microscopic image of the microscopic sample within the detection chamber. In some scenarios, steps A20, A31, and A40 are repeated to obtain magnified microscopic images at different locations for formed element analysis.
[0049] like Figure 10In one embodiment of a tubular formed element detection method, the method includes step A20: driving a peristaltic pump to draw the microscopic sample into the detection chamber; step A31: driving an X-axis slide assembly to move the detection chamber in the X direction; step A40: capturing a microscopic image of the microscopic sample inside the detection chamber; and step A32: driving a Y-axis slide assembly to move the detection chamber in the Y direction; step A40: capturing a microscopic image of the microscopic sample inside the detection chamber. Steps A20, A31, A40, A32, and A40 are repeated to obtain magnified microscopic images at different locations for formed element analysis.
[0050] like Figure 11 In one embodiment of a pipeline-type formed element detection method, step A10 is further included: cleaning the pipeline.
[0051] like Figure 12 In one embodiment of a pipeline-type formed element detection method, step A10 includes pumping cleaning fluid into the detection chamber to clean the detection chamber.
[0052] like Figure 12 In one embodiment of a pipeline-type formed element detection method, step A10 includes pumping gas into the detection chamber and using the gas to drive the detection sample or cleaning liquid out.
[0053] While this application has been described and illustrated with reference to preferred embodiments and several alternatives, it is not intended to be limited to the specific descriptions herein. Other alternatives or equivalent components may also be used to practice this application.
Claims
1. A pipeline-type formed element detection device, characterized in that, Includes a detection module, a detection slide assembly, a drain pipe, an inlet pipe, a sample inlet head, and a camera assembly; The detection module includes an inlet, a detection chamber, and an outlet; the detection chamber is connected to the inlet and outlet. The inlet pipe is connected to the inlet port; the outlet pipe is connected to the outlet port. The injection head is connected to the liquid inlet pipe; The detection module is fixedly connected to the detection slide assembly; The detection slide assembly can drive the detection module to move; The camera component is used to capture images of samples examined under a microscope inside the inspection cavity.
2. The pipeline-type formed element detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes liquid pumps, which include any of the following technical features: TA1: The pump in question is a peristaltic pump; TA2: The pump is a piezoelectric pump; TA3: The liquid pump is connected in series in the liquid inlet pipe; TA4: The liquid pump is connected in series in the drain pipe; TA5: The detection slide assembly includes an X-axis slide assembly, which can drive the detection module to slide in the X-axis direction; TA6: The detection slide assembly includes a Y-axis slide assembly, which can drive the detection module to slide in the Y-axis direction.
3. The pipeline-type formed element detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The detection slide assembly drives the detection module, drain pipe, inlet pipe, and sample inlet head to move together.
4. The pipeline-type formed element detection device according to claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes a drain hose and a waste liquid collection device, wherein one end of the drain hose is connected to the drain pipe and the other end is connected to the waste liquid collection device.
5. The pipeline-type formed element detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Includes any one of the following technical features: TB1: It also includes a flexible inlet pipe, one end of which is connected to the inlet pipe and the other end is connected to the inlet of the detection module; TB2: It also includes a flexible drainage pipe, one end of which is connected to the drainage pipe and the other end is connected to the drainage port of the detection module; TB3: It also includes an illumination component, which is located above or below the detection module, respectively, along with the camera component.
6. A pipeline-type formed element detection method, characterized in that, Including steps A20: Drives the microscopic sample into the detection chamber; A30: Drives the detection cavity to move in the horizontal plane; A40: Before or after the detection chamber is moved; take a microscopic image of the sample inside the detection chamber.
7. The pipeline-type formed element detection method according to claim 6, characterized in that, Step A20 includes drawing the microscopic sample into the detection chamber by driving a peristaltic pump.
8. The pipeline-type formed element detection method according to claim 6, characterized in that, Includes any one of the following technical features: Step A31 includes driving the X-axis slide assembly to move the detection cavity in the X direction; Step A32 includes driving the Y-axis slide assembly to move the detection cavity in the Y direction.
9. The pipeline-type formed element detection method according to claim 6, characterized in that, It also includes step A10: cleaning the pipeline.
10. The pipeline-type formed element detection method according to claim 9, characterized in that, Includes any one of the following technical features: Step A10 includes pumping cleaning fluid into the detection chamber to clean the detection chamber; Step A10 includes pumping gas into the detection chamber and using the gas to drive the detection sample or cleaning solution out.