Base and container assembly

Abstract

The application provides a base and container assembly. The base comprises a fixed part defining a receiving space for receiving a container; a movable part movably connected with the fixed part, the movable part being configured to support the container; and a damping part connected with the movable part, the damping part being capable of moving with the movable part relative to the fixed part, the damping part and the fixed part being in contact with each other, and friction occurring between the damping part and the fixed part when the movable part moves relative to the fixed part. The base can reduce the adverse effects of inertia or vibration during transportation on the articles in the container.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of article transport technology, and in particular to a base and container assembly. Background Technology

[0002] In automated sample analysis or processing lines, biochemical samples or biological materials are typically transported via conveyor lines or tracks. However, seams inevitably exist between different sections of conveyor lines or tracks. When containers carrying biochemical samples or biological materials pass through these seams, bumps may occur. Furthermore, during transport, the conveyor line needs to start, stop, or turn, causing the containers to sway due to inertia. These mechanical disturbances, though seemingly minor, can have serious adverse effects on biochemical samples or biological materials that require extremely high stability. For example, after centrifugation, blood plasma and red blood cells separate into layers, and the separated blood sample is sealed in a container. During container transport, the container may remix due to vibrations or swaying caused by bumps, acceleration, deceleration, and turns, blurring the separation interface and even causing the previously separated plasma and red blood cells to remix. This reduces the efficiency of subsequent separation of red blood cells and plasma. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a base that can reduce the adverse effects of inertia or vibration on goods during transportation.

[0004] The present invention also proposes a container assembly including the aforementioned base.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a base includes: a fixed portion defining a receiving space for receiving a container; a movable portion movably connected to the fixed portion and configured to support the container; and a damping portion connected to the movable portion and capable of moving relative to the fixed portion along with the movable portion, the damping portion contacting the fixed portion, and friction occurring between the damping portion and the fixed portion when the movable portion moves relative to the fixed portion.

[0006] The base of the first aspect embodiment of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: During the transportation of goods, the base and the container carrying the goods may encounter bumps, or the conveyor line may accelerate, brake, or turn. In these situations, the movable part and the container supported by the movable part will move relative to the fixed part, preventing the goods inside the container from directly colliding violently with the container. Furthermore, during the movement of the movable part and the container, the friction provided by the damping part will consume the kinetic energy of the movable part and the container supported by the movable part, reducing the swing amplitude and swing time of the container, and mitigating the adverse effects of inertia or vibration during transportation on the goods inside the container.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the base includes a rotating shaft, the fixed part is provided with a first mounting hole, the rotating shaft passes through the first mounting hole and is rotatable in the first mounting hole, the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the movable part, the movable part is oscillating about an axis relative to the fixed part, the axis being the center line of the rotating shaft, and the damping part is connected to the end of the movable part away from the axis.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the fixing part includes: a base plate; a plurality of side plates, the bottom of the side plates being connected to the base plate, the plurality of side plates and the base plate together defining a receiving space for receiving at least a portion of the container; wherein, a movable part is movably connected to at least one of the side plates, and the damping part rubs against at least one of the side plates.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the damping part includes: a connecting rod, one end of which is connected to the movable part; and a friction block that contacts one of the side plates, the friction block being connected to the other end of the connecting rod.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the damping part further includes an elastic element, which is mounted on the connecting rod and abuts against the friction block. The elastic force applied by the elastic element to the friction block enables the friction block to maintain contact with the corresponding side plate.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the damping part further includes an adjusting member, which is movably connected to the connecting rod, and the two ends of the elastic member are respectively connected to the adjusting member and the friction block. The adjusting member is movable relative to the connecting rod to change the length of the elastic member.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, at least a portion of the movable part is located within the receiving space, at least a portion of the damping part is located within the receiving space, and the damping part is in contact with the inner surface of at least one of the side plates, the inner surface being the side surface of the side plate facing the receiving space.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the upper edge of the movable part defines a groove for positioning the container.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the base further includes a limiting member, the fixed part is provided with a limiting groove, the limiting member is connected to the movable part and can move together with the movable part, and a part of the limiting member is movably disposed in the limiting groove.

[0015] A container assembly according to a second aspect embodiment of this aspect includes: a base as described in the first aspect embodiment; a container defining at least one chamber for receiving articles, the movable portion supporting the container.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the container includes: two receiving portions, each receiving portion defining a chamber; and a connecting portion connected to each of the receiving portions and located between the two receiving portions, the connecting portion being attached to a movable portion of the base, and the movable portion being located between the two receiving portions.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the container further includes a handle portion connected to the connecting portion or at least one of the receiving portions, the handle portion protruding upward relative to the top of the receiving portion.

[0018] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a container component according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the base; Figure 3 An exploded view of the container component; Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the damping section; Figure 5 This is a top view of the container component; Figure 6 This is a sectional view of the container assembly along section AA. Figure 7 This is a sectional view of the container assembly along the BB section. Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of an article conveyor line according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0020] Figure label: 101 - Container Components; 201-Base, 202-Fixing part, 203-Moving part, 204-Rotating shaft, 205-Limiting component, 206-Limiting groove, 207-Side plate, 208-First side plate, 209-Second side plate, 210-Connecting column, 211-Accommodation space, 212-Base plate, 213-Groove, 214-Connecting rod, 215-Friction block, 216-Damping part, 217-Inner surface, 218-Axis axis, 219-First mounting hole, 220-Elastic component, 221-Chamfer, 222-Mounting groove, 223-Second mounting hole; 301-Container, 302-Accommodation part, 303-Cavity, 304-Connecting part, 305-Handle part; 401 - Item conveying line, 402 - Conveying mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0021] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0022] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the orientation descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the module or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting this invention.

[0023] In the description of this invention, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0024] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "set up," "install," and "connect" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0025] Figure 1A container assembly 101 according to one embodiment is shown. The container assembly 101 includes a base 201 and a container 301 supported by the base 201. The container 301 defines at least one chamber 303 for receiving articles. The base 201 includes a fixed portion 202, a movable portion 203, and a damping portion 216. The fixed portion 202 defines a receiving space for receiving the container 301. The movable portion 203 is movably connected to the fixed portion 202 and is configured to support the container 301. The movable portion 203 is connected to the damping portion 216, which is movable relative to the fixed portion 202. When the movable portion 203 moves relative to the fixed portion 202, friction occurs between the damping portion 216 and the fixed portion 202, which can serve as damping for the movement of the movable portion 203. During the transportation of articles, the base 201 and the container 301 carrying the articles may encounter bumps, acceleration, braking, or turning of the conveyor line. In these situations, the movable part 203 and the container 301 supported by the movable part 203 will move relative to the fixed part 202, preventing the items inside the container 301 from directly colliding violently with the container 301. Furthermore, during the movement of the movable part 203 and the container 301, the friction provided by the damping part 216 will dissipate the kinetic energy of the movable part 203 and the container 301 supported by the movable part 203, reducing the swing amplitude and swing time of the container 301, and mitigating the adverse effects of inertia or vibration during transportation on the items inside the container 301.

[0026] Figure 2 and Figure 3 The structure of the base 201 is shown in both examples. Figure 2 As shown, the base 201 includes a fixing part 202, which serves as the foundation of the entire base 201 and defines a receiving space for accommodating the container 301. During the transport of the container assembly 101, the bottom of the fixing part 202 contacts the conveying mechanism 402 (e.g., a belt conveyor or roller conveyor). Figure 3 As shown, the fixing part 202 includes a base plate 212 and a plurality of side plates 207. The bottom of the side plates 207 is connected to the base plate 212. The base plate 212 and the plurality of side plates 207 together define the receiving space 211. The fixing part 202 can protect the container 301 located in the receiving space 211 and reduce the risk of the container 301 being damaged by collision.

[0027] exist Figure 2In the illustrated embodiment, the multiple side plates 207 include two first side plates 208 and two second side plates 209. The first side plates 208 are higher and have a larger area, and are mainly used to support the movable part 203 and to contact the damping part 216. The second side plates 209 are lower, thus avoiding the movement of the container 301. The base 201 also includes a connecting post 210, through which an adjacent first side plate 208 and a second side plate 209 are connected. The connecting post 210 can be connected to the side plates 207 by screws. In other embodiments, the base 201 may not have a connecting post 210, and the first side plates 208 and second side plates 209 may be directly connected by screws or by other means such as snap-fit.

[0028] like Figure 2 As shown, the base 201 also includes a movable portion 203 for supporting the container 301, which is rotatably connected to at least one side plate 207. For example, the base 201 also includes a pivot 204, and the first side plate 208 has a first mounting hole 219. The pivot 204 passes through the first mounting hole 219 of the first side plate 208 and can rotate within the first mounting hole 219. The pivot 204 is fixedly connected to the movable portion 203, and the connection can be made by screws, snap-fit, etc. In this way, the movable portion 203 can swing relative to the fixed portion 202. When the movable portion 203 rotates, it swings about an axis 218, which is the center line of the pivot 204. The upper edge of the movable portion 203 defines a groove 213 for positioning the container 301. For example, the connecting part 304 of container 301 (see below for a detailed description of the structure of container 301) can be located in the groove 213, thereby enabling the groove 213 to position container 301.

[0029] like Figure 2As shown, in some embodiments, at least a portion of the movable part 203 is located within the receiving space 211, and at least a portion of the damping part 216 is also located within the receiving space 211. Friction occurs between the damping part 216 and at least one side plate 207. For example, the damping part 216 contacts the inner surface 217 of at least one side plate 207, and friction can occur between the damping part 216 and the inner surface 217 when the movable part 203 and the damping part 216 move together. The inner surface 217 of the side plate 207 refers to the side surface of the side plate 207 facing the receiving space 211. The side plate 207 can protect objects within the receiving space 211, and the placement of the damping part 216 and the movable part 203 within the receiving space 211 can reduce the impact of external environmental objects on the damping part 216 and the movable part 203. Furthermore, items can be placed within the receiving space, and the movable part located within the receiving space can support the items. Furthermore, the friction generated by the contact between the damping part 216 and the side plate 207 means that there is no need to set up additional parts specifically for contact with the damping part 216. This helps to reduce the number of parts in the base 201, thereby saving costs and reducing assembly difficulty.

[0030] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the damping part 216 includes a connecting rod 214 and a friction block 215. One end of the connecting rod 214 is connected to the movable part 203, and the other end of the connecting rod 214 is connected to the friction block 215. In this way, the connecting rod 214, the friction block 215, the movable part 203, and the container 301 can move synchronously relative to the fixed part 202. The friction block 215 contacts one of the side plates 207; for example, the friction block 215 abuts against the inner surface 217 of the first side plate 208. The friction block 215 can be made of rubber or other materials that can provide greater friction. When the movable part 203 moves relative to the fixed part 202, the friction block 215 rubs against the first side plate 208, thereby generating frictional damping. Frictional damping can dissipate the kinetic energy of the movable part 203 and the container 301 supported by the movable part 203, reducing the swing amplitude and swing time of the container 301.

[0031] The following example illustrates the application scenario of the container assembly 101. For instance, the receiving section 302 of the container 301 can hold a centrifuged blood sample stored in a sealed bag, bottle, or test tube, which is then placed within the chamber 303 of the receiving section 302. After the centrifugation module of the sample analysis pipeline centrifuges the uncentralized blood sample, the blood sample is placed in the receiving section 302. The different components of the centrifuged blood sample are stratified; for example, in the bag, bottle, or test tube, the upper layer is plasma, and the lower layer is red blood cells. Subsequently, the transport line 401 transports the container assembly 101 containing the blood sample to the separation module of the sample analysis pipeline. The separation module separates the different components of the stratified blood sample, for example, separating plasma and red blood cells.

[0032] Figure 8 A conveyor line 401 is shown, which can be part of a sample analysis pipeline. The conveyor line 401 includes a conveying mechanism 402 for carrying and conveying a container assembly 101. The conveying mechanism 402 can be a belt conveyor 402, with the container assembly 101 located on the belt of the belt conveyor 402. Alternatively, the conveying mechanism 402 can be a roller conveyor 402, with the container assembly 101 located on the rollers of the roller conveyor 402.

[0033] When the conveying mechanism 402 transports the container assembly 101 and the blood sample, the container assembly 101 may encounter bumps, acceleration, braking, or turning of the conveyor line. In these situations, the movable part 203 and the container 301 supported by the movable part 203 will move relative to the fixed part 202. During the movement of the movable part 203 and the container 301, the frictional damping provided by the damping part 216 consumes the kinetic energy of the movable part 203 and the container 301 supported by the movable part 203, reducing the swing amplitude and swing time of the container 301 (compared to the case without the damping part 216). This prevents the container 301 from suddenly braking and causing the blood sample to mix violently due to inertia, and also avoids large-scale shaking of the container 301 that would cause the blood sample to mix.

[0034] In some embodiments, in at least a segment of the conveying path of the container assembly 101, the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism 402 is the same as the movement direction of the movable part 203. The movement direction of the container 301 is the same as the movement direction of the movable part 203. The movable part 203 moves between a first extreme position and a second extreme position, and the arrangement of the first and second extreme positions is the movement direction of the movable part 203. For example, the movable part 203 swings left and right relative to the fixed part 202. When the movable part 203 swings to the left relative to the fixed part 202 to its maximum height, it is at the first extreme position; when the movable part 203 swings to the right relative to the fixed part 202 to its maximum height, it is at the second extreme position. The movement direction of the movable part 203 is from left to right. Figure 8 A portion of the conveying mechanism 402 is shown. This portion is straight and forms part of the conveying path. The conveying mechanism 402 conveys the container assembly 101 from left to right.

[0035] During the process of conveying container assembly 101 by conveying mechanism 402, the following situations may occur: (1) conveying mechanism 402 was originally in a stopped state, but after receiving container assembly 101, conveying mechanism 402 restarts and conveys container assembly 101; (2) conveying mechanism 402 was originally in a conveying state, but after container assembly 101 is conveyed to a preset position, conveying mechanism 402 stops. Figure 8 Taking the conveying direction to the right as an example, the above situation (1) can be regarded as the conveying mechanism 402 suddenly starting. At this time, the container 301 will swing to the left relative to the base 201 due to inertia. The above situation (2) can be regarded as the conveying mechanism 402 suddenly braking. At this time, the container 301 will swing to the right relative to the base 201 due to inertia. As the container 301 swings, the damping part 216 will provide frictional damping, thereby consuming the kinetic energy of the container 301 and reducing the swing amplitude and swing time of the container 301. Since the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism 402 is the same as the movement direction of the moving part 203, when the conveying mechanism 402 suddenly stops or starts, the container 301 swings in the direction of movement or the opposite direction under the bearing action of the base 201. In this way, the damping part 216 consumes the kinetic energy of the container 301, reducing the swing amplitude and time of the items in the container 301, thereby reducing the risk of damage to the items in the container 301 due to the sudden stop or start of the conveying mechanism 402.

[0036] It should be noted that bumps during the conveying process can still cause the movable part 203 and the container 301 to swing; it is not only sudden stops and starts of the conveying mechanism 402 that will cause the movable part 203 and the container 301 to swing. In some other embodiments not shown, the angle between the direction of movement of the movable part 203 and the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism 402 can also be an acute angle or an obtuse angle.

[0037] In other embodiments not shown, the movement of the movable part 203 relative to the fixed part 202 can also be configured as a reciprocating motion along a straight line. For example, the fixed part 202 defines a slide rail, and the movable part 203 acts as a slider, slidably mounted on the fixed part 202. During the transport of the container assembly 101, the container 301 supported by the movable part 203 can reciprocate along a straight line relative to the fixed part 202 due to inertia or bumps. Although the container 301 reciprocates along a straight line, the frictional damping provided by the damping part 216 can reduce the amplitude and duration of the movement of the container 301, thereby reducing the risk of the stratified blood sample within the container 301 being remixed.

[0038] Furthermore, the items located within container 301 are not limited to blood samples; they can also be other biochemical samples or biological materials. The items can be solid or non-liquid. The function of container assembly 101 is not limited to preventing the risk of remixing stratified blood samples; for items that are easily damaged by shaking or impact, container assembly 101 can reduce the amplitude and duration of movement of container 301, thereby reducing the risk of damage to the items within container 301.

[0039] In the embodiment described above, the movement of the movable part 203 is a swinging motion, and the friction block 215 is connected to the end of the connecting rod 214 away from the movable part 203. This arrangement can increase the lever arm corresponding to the frictional force applied by the side plate 207 to the friction block 215, thereby increasing the torque of the frictional force and thus improving the effect of the damping part 216 in consuming the kinetic energy of the container 301. Figure 4 One possible installation method for the friction block 215 and the connecting block is shown. For example... Figure 4 As shown, the end of the connecting rod 214 away from the movable part 203 defines the mounting groove 222, and a portion of the friction block 215 is located within the mounting groove 222.

[0040] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the damping portion 216 may further include an elastic element 220, which is mounted on the connecting rod 214 and abuts against the friction block 215. The elastic force applied by the elastic element 220 to the friction block 215 keeps the friction block 215 in contact with the corresponding side plate 207 (e.g., the first side plate 208), thereby enabling the damping portion 216 to stably provide frictional damping. The elastic element 220 may be a spring. In some embodiments, the elastic element 220 is located within the mounting groove 222, with both ends of the elastic element 220 abutting against the friction block 215 and the wall surface of the mounting groove 222, respectively, and the elastic element 220 is in a compressed state. In this way, the elastic force of the elastic element 220 tends to push the friction block 215 outward from the mounting groove 222, thereby pressing the friction block 215 against the inner surface 217 of the first side plate 208.

[0041] In some other embodiments not shown, the damping part 216 may not include the elastic element 220 and the connecting rod 214. The friction block 215 of the damping part 216 may also be connected to the movable part 203 by means of bonding, snapping, etc., as long as the friction block 215 can provide frictional damping for the swing of the movable part 203.

[0042] In other embodiments not shown, the damping portion 216 may further include an adjusting member (not shown) movably connected to the connecting rod 214, with both ends of the elastic member 220 connected to the adjusting member and the friction block 215, respectively. The adjusting member is movable relative to the connecting rod 214, thereby changing the length of the elastic member 220. For example, as Figure 4 As shown, the connecting rod 214 is also provided with a second mounting hole 223, which communicates with the mounting groove 222. The adjusting member can be a screw (not shown), and the second mounting hole 223 can be a threaded hole, through which the adjusting member passes. One end of the elastic member 220 abuts against the friction block 215, and the other end of the elastic member 220 abuts against the adjusting member. The user can turn the adjusting member to change the distance between the adjusting member and the friction block 215, thereby changing the length of the elastic member 220. As the length of the elastic member 220 changes, the elastic force applied by the elastic member 220 to the friction block 215 also changes. Correspondingly, the pressure and friction between the friction block 215 and the first side plate 208 also change. Therefore, the user can adjust the friction damping effect provided by the damping part 216 by changing the position of the adjusting member, so that the base 201 can be adapted to various different containers 301, such as containers 301 of different weights.

[0043] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the base 201 also includes a limiting member 205, which is connected to the movable part 203 and can move with the movable part 203. The limiting member 205 can be a pin, which is inserted into the movable part 203. The limiting member 205 can also be a screw, which is threaded into the movable part 203. The limiting member 205 is connected to the side edge of the movable part 203. The fixing part 202 is provided with a limiting groove 206, for example, the first side plate 208 is provided with a limiting groove 206. A portion of the limiting member 205 is movably disposed in the limiting groove 206. The limiting groove 206 is used to limit the movement of the limiting member 205, thereby limiting the movement of the movable part 203. When the limiting member 205 abuts against one end of the groove wall of the limiting groove 206, the movable part 203 is in the first extreme position; when the limiting member 205 abuts against the other end of the groove wall of the limiting groove 206, the movable part 203 is in the second extreme position. When the movement of the movable part 203 is oscillating, the limiting groove 206 can be arc-shaped. When the movement of the movable part 203 is a reciprocating motion along a straight line, the limiting groove 206 can be a straight strip.

[0044] The base plate 212 has four chamfers 221 at both ends. Figure 6 Two chamfers 221 are shown, and their orientation can be the same as the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism 402. There may be height differences between different conveying sections of the conveying mechanism 402, and the container assembly 101 may bounce up and down as it passes through the seams between these sections. Because the base 201 has chamfers 221, it can transition relatively smoothly from one conveying section to another when the container assembly 101 is transferred. Therefore, the chamfers 221 help reduce the bouncing of the container assembly 101 during transport, thereby reducing the risk of the contents of the container 301 being affected.

[0045] The structure of container 301 will be described below.

[0046] like Figure 3 As shown, container 301 includes a connecting portion 304 and two receiving portions 302, each receiving portion 302 defining a chamber 303. The top of the chamber 303 is open, allowing items to enter and exit the chamber 303 from the top. Each chamber 303 can hold one or more items (e.g., a blood bag containing a blood sample). Each receiving portion 302 is connected to the connecting portion 304, which is located between the two receiving portions 302. The receiving portions 302 and the connecting portions 304 can be connected by snap-fit, magnetic connection, screw connection, adhesive connection, etc. Alternatively, the receiving portions 302 and the connecting portions 304 can be integrally connected, for example, by integral injection molding. Figure 6 As shown, the connecting part 304 is attached to the movable part 203, and the movable part 203 is located between the two receiving parts 302. More specifically, as Figure 7 As shown, a portion of the connecting part 304 is located within the groove 213 of the movable part 203. In this way, under the weight of the container 301, the container 301 can remain connected to the movable part 203, and the movable part 203 positions the container 301. Users do not need to use screws or other components to connect the container 301 to the movable part 203, making assembly and disassembly between the container 301 and the movable part 203 convenient. Furthermore, because the movable part 203 is located between the two receiving parts 302, the container 301 is less likely to detach from the movable part 203 during swinging.

[0047] like Figure 3As shown, container 301 also includes a handle 305, which is connected to connecting portion 304, and the handle 305 protrudes upward relative to the top of receiving portion 302. The handle 305 and connecting portion 304 can be integrally connected, for example, by injection molding. The handle 305 and connecting portion 304 can also be connected by snap-fit, magnetic connection, screw connection, adhesive connection, etc. A user or a robotic arm can grasp the handle 305 to remove container 301 from movable portion 203, or hang container 301 on movable portion 203.

[0048] The handle 305 is not limited to being connected to the connecting part 304. As long as the handle 305 is fixed relative to the receiving part 302 and protrudes upward, it can be used to facilitate gripping by a user or a robotic arm. In some other embodiments not shown, the handle 305 can also be connected to the receiving part 302, for example, the handle 305 can be connected to the outer surface of the receiving part 302.

[0049] In the description of this invention, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

Claims

1. A base, characterized in that, include: The fixing part defines the receiving space for accommodating the container; A movable part, movably connected to the fixed part, the movable part being configured to support the container; The damping part is connected to the movable part. The damping part can move with the movable part relative to the fixed part. The damping part and the fixed part are in contact with each other. When the movable part moves relative to the fixed part, friction occurs between the damping part and the fixed part.

2. The base according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base includes a rotating shaft, the fixed part is provided with a first mounting hole, the rotating shaft passes through the first mounting hole and can rotate in the first mounting hole, the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the movable part, the movable part can swing about an axis relative to the fixed part, the axis is the center line of the rotating shaft, and the damping part is connected to the end of the movable part away from the axis.

3. The base according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing part includes: Base plate; Multiple side panels, the bottom of which are connected to the bottom plate, together with the bottom plate, define a receiving space for accommodating at least a portion of the container; The movable part is movably connected to at least one of the side plates, and the damping part rubs against at least one of the side plates.

4. The base according to claim 3, characterized in that, The damping component includes: A connecting rod, one end of which is connected to the movable part; A friction block contacts one of the side plates, and the friction block is connected to the other end of the connecting rod.

5. The base according to claim 4, characterized in that, The damping part further includes an elastic element, which is installed on the connecting rod and abuts against the friction block. The elastic force applied by the elastic element to the friction block enables the friction block to maintain contact with the corresponding side plate.

6. The base according to claim 5, characterized in that, The damping part further includes an adjusting member, which is movably connected to the connecting rod. The two ends of the elastic member are respectively connected to the adjusting member and the friction block. The adjusting member can move relative to the connecting rod to change the length of the elastic member.

7. The base according to claim 3, characterized in that, At least a portion of the movable part is located within the receiving space, at least a portion of the damping part is located within the receiving space, and the damping part is in contact with the inner surface of at least one of the side plates, the inner surface being the side surface of the side plate facing the receiving space.

8. The base according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper edge of the movable part defines a groove for positioning the container.

9. The base according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base also includes a limiting member, the fixed part is provided with a limiting groove, the limiting member is connected to the movable part and can move together with the movable part, and a part of the limiting member is movably disposed in the limiting groove.

10. A container component, characterized in that, include: The base as described in any one of claims 1 to 9; A container that defines at least one chamber for containing articles, the movable part supporting the container.

11. The container assembly according to claim 10, characterized in that, The container includes: Two receiving portions, each receiving portion defining one of the chambers; A connecting part is connected to each of the receiving parts and located between the two receiving parts. The connecting part is hung on the movable part of the base, and the movable part is located between the two receiving parts.

12. The container assembly according to claim 11, characterized in that, The container also includes a handle that is connected to the connecting portion or at least one of the receiving portions, and the handle protrudes upward relative to the top of the receiving portion.

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