Blood collection tube code scanning device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a blood collection tube code scanning device, and the device comprises a rotating disc mechanism which comprises a rotating disc which is rotatably arranged, and a plurality of clamps are disposed on the circumference of the rotating disc; the feeding mechanism comprises a machine base, a moving assembly and a first clamping jaw, the machine base is arranged on one side of the rotating disc, the machine base is provided with a discharging area, the discharging area is used for storing the blood collection tubes, the moving assembly is arranged on the machine base, the first clamping jaw is arranged on the moving assembly, and the moving assembly drives the first clamping jaw to move so as to clamp the blood collection tubes on the discharging area and place the blood collection tubes on the clamps; the code scanning mechanism is arranged on one side of the feeding mechanism, and the code scanning mechanism is used for scanning bar codes on the blood collection tubes; the control mechanism comprises a first sensor and a controller, the first sensor is arranged on one side of the first clamping jaw, the first sensor is used for detecting the position of the bar code of the blood collection tube, the first sensor is electrically connected with the movement assembly, and the controller is electrically connected with the rotary table mechanism, the movement assembly, the first clamping jaw, the code scanning mechanism and the first sensor.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of blood collection tube sorting, and in particular to a blood collection tube code scanning device. Background Art

[0002] After the hospital uses vacuum blood collection tubes to collect blood or body fluid samples from patients, a label with patient information needs to be attached to the corresponding vacuum blood collection tube as a mark. After the blood collection and other collection work is completed, according to different test items, these blood collection tubes need to be classified according to the test items and sent to different testing rooms / testing equipment for testing.

[0003] In the existing vacuum blood collection tube sorting process, manual sorting is usually used. The manual sorting operation is prone to sorting errors, blood collection tube damage, low sorting efficiency and other problems. In order to further improve the efficiency of sorting, some automatic sorting equipment is provided in the prior art. However, these automatic sorting equipment often require manual feeding of the blood collection tube, and then the barcode on the blood collection tube is scanned by a scanning mechanism. At this time, manual placement of the barcode on the blood collection tube is required, resulting in high labor intensity and low work efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present application aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present application proposes a blood collection tube scanning device that can simultaneously realize automatic code scanning and automatic material loading of blood collection tubes without manual operation, thereby reducing labor intensity, shortening working hours, reducing production costs, and improving work efficiency.

[0005] The blood collection tube scanning device according to the embodiment of the present application includes: a turntable mechanism, including a turntable that is rotatably arranged, and a plurality of clamps are arranged on the circumference of the turntable; a feeding mechanism, including a machine base, a motion component and a first clamp, the machine base is arranged on one side of the turntable, the machine base is provided with a material discharge area, the material discharge area is used to store blood collection tubes, the motion component is arranged on the machine base, the first clamp is arranged on the motion component, the motion component drives the first clamp to move to clamp the blood collection tube on the material discharge area and place the blood collection tube on the clamp; a code scanning mechanism is arranged on one side of the feeding mechanism, and the code scanning mechanism is used to scan the barcode on the blood collection tube; a control mechanism, including a first sensor and a controller, the first sensor is arranged on one side of the first clamp, the first sensor is used to detect the position of the barcode of the blood collection tube, the first sensor is electrically connected to the motion component, and the controller is electrically connected to the turntable mechanism, the motion component, the first clamp, the code scanning mechanism and the first sensor respectively.

[0006] According to the blood collection tube scanning device described in the embodiment of the present application, at least the following beneficial effects are achieved: when working, the motion component drives the first clamping jaw to move, so that the clamping jaw clamps the blood collection tube on the material discharge area, so that the height of the blood collection tube corresponds to the scanning mechanism, and then the first sensor detects the position of the barcode on the blood collection tube and transmits it to the controller, and the controller drives the motion unit to drive the first clamping jaw to move so that the barcode on the blood collection tube is opposite to the barcode scanner, at which time the barcode scanner scans the barcode and transmits it to the controller, and then the controller drives the motion unit to drive the first clamping jaw to move to place the blood collection tube on the fixture on the turntable. The blood collection tube scanning device described in the embodiment of the present application can simultaneously realize automatic scanning and automatic loading of the blood collection tube, without manual operation, reducing labor intensity, shortening working time, reducing production costs, and improving work efficiency.

[0007] According to the blood collection tube scanning device described in the embodiment of the present application, the motion component includes a first transverse movement unit, a second transverse movement unit, a vertical movement unit and a rotation unit, the first transverse movement unit is arranged on one side of the discharge area, the first transverse movement unit is provided with a mounting frame, the second transverse movement unit is arranged on the mounting frame, the moving direction of the second transverse movement unit is toward the turntable, the vertical movement unit is arranged on the second transverse movement unit, the rotation unit is arranged on the vertical movement unit, and the first clamp is arranged on the rotation unit.

[0008] According to the blood collection tube scanning device described in the embodiment of the present application, the first transverse movement unit includes a first fixed seat, a first screw and a first nut seat, the first fixed seat is arranged on the machine base, the first screw is rotatably arranged on the first fixed seat, the first nut seat is arranged on the mounting frame, and the first nut seat is cooperatively connected with the first screw.

[0009] According to the blood collection tube scanning device described in the embodiment of the present application, the second transverse movement unit includes a second fixed seat, a second screw and a second nut seat, the second fixed seat is arranged on the mounting frame, the second screw is rotatably arranged on the second fixed seat, the second nut seat is arranged on the vertical movement unit, and the second nut seat is cooperatively connected with the second screw.

[0010] According to the blood collection tube scanning device described in the embodiment of the present application, the vertical movement unit includes a mounting plate and a vertical movement cylinder, the mounting plate is arranged on the second transverse movement unit, the vertical movement cylinder is arranged on the mounting plate, and the rotation unit is arranged at the telescopic end of the vertical movement cylinder.

[0011] According to the blood collection tube scanning device described in the embodiment of the present application, the mounting plate is provided with a bracket, and the first sensor is arranged on the bracket.

[0012] According to the blood collection tube scanning device described in the embodiment of the present application, the motion component also includes a second clamping jaw, the second clamping jaw is slidably disposed on the vertical movement unit, and the second clamping jaw is located below the first clamping jaw.

[0013] According to the blood collection tube code scanning device described in the embodiment of the present application, the turntable mechanism also includes a fixed disk, the fixed disk is arranged above the turntable, and the code scanning mechanism is arranged on the fixed disk.

[0014] According to the blood collection tube scanning device described in the embodiment of the present application, the scanning mechanism includes a bracket and a scanner, the bracket is arranged on the fixed plate, and the scanner is arranged on the bracket.

[0015] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be given in part in the description below, and in part will become apparent from the description below, or will be learned through the practice of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a blood collection tube code scanning device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the loading mechanism in the blood collection tube scanning device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0019] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure of the code scanning mechanism in the blood collection tube code scanning device according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0020] Description of reference numerals:

[0021] Turntable 110; fixture 120; fixed plate 130; feeding mechanism 200; machine base 210; first lateral movement unit 220; second lateral movement unit 230; vertical movement unit 240; rotation unit 250; mounting frame 260; first clamping jaw 270; material discharge area 280; second clamping jaw 290; code scanning mechanism 300; bracket 310; scanner 320; control mechanism 400; first sensor 410; controller 420. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The embodiments of the present application are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present application, and cannot be understood as limiting the present application.

[0023] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that descriptions involving orientation, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0024] In the description of this application, "several" means one or more, "more" means more than two, "greater than", "less than", "exceed", etc. are understood to exclude the number itself, and "above", "below", "within", etc. are understood to include the number itself. If there is a description of "first" or "second", it is only used for the purpose of distinguishing technical features, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0025] In the description of this application, unless otherwise clearly defined, terms such as setting, installing, connecting, etc. should be understood in a broad sense, and technicians in the relevant technical field can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on the specific content of the technical solution.

[0026] Reference Figures 1 to 3 The embodiment of the present application provides a blood collection tube scanning device, including: a turntable 110 mechanism, including a turntable 110 that is rotatably arranged, and a plurality of clamps 120 are arranged on the circumference of the turntable 110; a feeding mechanism 200, including a machine base 210, a motion component and a first clamp 270, the machine base 210 is arranged on one side of the turntable 110, the machine base 210 is provided with a discharge area 280, the discharge area 280 is used to store blood collection tubes, the motion component is arranged on the machine base 210, the first clamp 270 is arranged on the motion component, and the motion component drives the first clamp 270 to move to clamp the blood collection tube on the discharge area 280 and The blood collection tube is placed in the clamp 120; the code scanning mechanism 300 is arranged on one side of the feeding mechanism 200, and the code scanning mechanism 300 is used to scan the barcode on the blood collection tube; the control mechanism 400 includes a first sensor 410 and a controller 420, the first sensor 410 is arranged on one side of the first clamp 270, and the first sensor 410 is used to detect the position of the barcode of the blood collection tube, the first sensor 410 is electrically connected to the motion component, and the controller 420 is electrically connected to the turntable 110 mechanism, the motion component, the first clamp 270, the code scanning mechanism 300 and the first sensor 410 respectively.

[0027] During operation, the motion component drives the first clamp 270 to move, so that the clamp grabs the blood collection tube on the material discharging area 280, so that the blood collection tube is located in the code scanning area of ​​the code scanning mechanism 300, and then the first sensor 410 detects the position of the barcode on the blood collection tube and transmits it to the controller 420. The controller 420 drives the motion unit to drive the first clamp 270 to move so that the barcode on the blood collection tube is facing the code scanning mechanism 300. At this time, the code scanning mechanism 300 scans the barcode and transmits it to the controller 420. The controller 420 drives the motion unit to drive the first clamp 270 to move to place the blood collection tube on the fixture 120 on the turntable 110. The blood collection tube scanning device described in the embodiment of the present application can simultaneously realize automatic code scanning and automatic material loading of the blood collection tube without manual operation, reduce labor intensity, shorten working time, reduce production costs, and improve work efficiency.

[0028] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 , wherein the motion component includes a first transverse movement unit 220, a second transverse movement unit 230, a vertical movement unit 240 and a rotation unit 250, the first transverse movement unit 220 is arranged on one side of the discharge area 280, the first transverse movement unit 220 is provided with a mounting frame 260, the second transverse movement unit 230 is arranged on the mounting frame 260, the moving direction of the second transverse movement unit 230 is toward the turntable 110, the vertical movement unit 240 is arranged on the second transverse movement unit 230, the rotation unit 250 is arranged on the vertical movement unit 240, and the first clamp 270 is arranged on the rotation unit 250. Specifically, the first transverse movement unit 220 moves to position the second transverse movement unit 230 above the blood collection tube; then the second transverse movement unit 230 moves to position the first clamp 270 above the blood collection tube to be clamped; then, the vertical movement mechanism moves to drive the first clamp 270 to descend and clamp the blood collection tube, so that the blood collection tube rises to the code scanning area of ​​the code scanning mechanism 300; the first sensor 410 detects the barcode position of the blood collection tube and transmits it to the controller 420, the controller 420 drives the rotating unit 250 to move, at this time the first clamp 270 drives the blood collection tube to rotate, so that the barcode of the blood collection tube faces the code scanning mechanism 300; the code is scanned by the code scanning mechanism 300 and transmitted to the controller 420; then the first clamp 270 arrives above the clamp 120 of the turntable 110 under the action of the first transverse movement unit 220 and the second transverse movement unit 230, and the first clamp 270 is driven by the vertical movement unit 240 to descend to place the blood collection tube in the clamp 120. By adopting the above structure, it is possible to realize automatic loading and automatic scanning of blood collection tubes at different positions on the discharge area 280, with a simple structure and easy operation.

[0029] Further, the first transverse movement unit 220 includes a first fixed seat, a first screw and a first nut seat, the first fixed seat is arranged on the machine base 210, the first screw is rotatably arranged on the first fixed seat, the first nut seat is arranged on the mounting frame 260, and the first nut seat is connected with the first screw. Correspondingly, the second transverse movement unit 230 includes a second fixed seat, a second screw and a second nut seat, the second fixed seat is arranged on the mounting frame 260, the second screw is rotatably arranged on the second fixed seat, the second nut seat is arranged on the vertical movement unit 240, and the second nut seat is connected with the second screw. By adopting the screw and the nut seat to cooperate to achieve movement, the stability and reliability of the work can be improved. Of course, the first transverse movement unit 220 and the second transverse movement unit 230 can also be realized by gear rack cooperation or cylinder drive, and the present application does not limit this.

[0030] The vertical movement unit 240 includes a mounting plate and a vertical movement cylinder, the mounting plate is arranged on the second transverse movement unit 230, the vertical movement cylinder is arranged on the mounting plate, and the rotation unit 250 is arranged at the telescopic end of the vertical movement cylinder. Among them, the rotation unit 250 is arranged as a rotating cylinder. By adopting the above structure to realize the lifting and rotation of the first clamping jaw 270, the structure is simple and the operation is stable. It is easy to understand that the mounting plate is provided with a bracket 310, and the first sensor 410 is arranged on the bracket 310, so as to facilitate the installation of the first sensor 410 and easy operation.

[0031] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 In this embodiment, the motion assembly further includes a second clamp 290, which is slidably disposed on the vertical movement unit 240, and the second clamp 290 is located below the first clamp 270. According to different blood collection types, the height of the blood collection tube is different. By providing the second clamp 290, it can be used to clamp short blood collection tubes, expand the scope of application, and improve work efficiency. Correspondingly, the control mechanism 400 also includes a second sensor, which is used to detect the height of the blood collection tube, and the second sensor is electrically connected to the first clamp 270, the second clamp 290 and the controller 420 respectively. When the second sensor detects that the blood collection tube to be clamped is a high blood collection tube, the controller 420 drives the first clamp 270 to clamp; when the second sensor detects that the blood collection tube to be clamped is a short blood collection tube, the controller 420 drives the second clamp 290 to clamp. By adopting the above mechanism, blood collection tubes of different heights can be clamped, and the structure is simple and the operation is easy.

[0032] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3In some embodiments, the turntable 110 mechanism further includes a fixed disk 130, the fixed disk 130 is disposed above the turntable 110, and the code scanning mechanism 300 is disposed on the fixed disk 130. By providing the fixed disk 130, the code scanning mechanism 300 is disposed on the fixed disk 130, which can achieve rational use of space and make the structure more compact. Among them, the code scanning mechanism 300 includes a bracket 310 and a scanner 320, the bracket 310 is disposed on the fixed disk 130, and the scanner 320 is disposed on the bracket 310, which has a simple structure and is easy to install.

[0033] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0034] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present application, and that the scope of the present application is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A blood collection tube scanning device, characterized in that: include: The turntable mechanism comprises a turntable which is rotatably arranged, and a plurality of clamps are arranged on the circumference of the turntable; The loading mechanism comprises a machine base, a motion component and a first clamping jaw, wherein the machine base is arranged at one side of the turntable, the machine base is provided with a material discharge area, the material discharge area is used to store blood collection tubes, the motion component is arranged at the machine base, the first clamping jaw is arranged at the motion component, the motion component drives the first clamping jaw to move to clamp the blood collection tube on the material discharge area and place the blood collection tube on the clamp; A barcode scanning mechanism, disposed on one side of the feeding mechanism, and used for scanning the barcode on the blood collection tube; The control mechanism includes a first sensor and a controller. The first sensor is arranged on one side of the first clamp. The first sensor is used to detect the position of the barcode of the blood collection tube. The first sensor is electrically connected to the motion component. The controller is electrically connected to the turntable mechanism, the motion component, the first clamp, the code scanning mechanism and the first sensor respectively.

2. The blood collection tube scanning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The motion assembly includes a first transverse movement unit, a second transverse movement unit, a vertical movement unit and a rotation unit. The first transverse movement unit is arranged at one side of the discharge area. The first transverse movement unit is provided with a mounting frame. The second transverse movement unit is arranged on the mounting frame. The moving direction of the second transverse movement unit is toward the turntable. The vertical movement unit is arranged on the second transverse movement unit. The rotation unit is arranged on the vertical movement unit. The first clamp is arranged on the rotation unit.

3. The blood collection tube scanning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first transverse movement unit includes a first fixed seat, a first screw and a first nut seat, the first fixed seat is arranged on the machine base, the first screw is rotatably arranged on the first fixed seat, the first nut seat is arranged on the mounting frame, and the first nut seat is cooperatively connected with the first screw.

4. The blood collection tube scanning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second transverse movement unit includes a second fixed seat, a second screw and a second nut seat, the second fixed seat is arranged on the mounting frame, the second screw is rotatably arranged on the second fixed seat, the second nut seat is arranged on the vertical movement unit, and the second nut seat is cooperatively connected with the second screw.

5. The blood collection tube code scanning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The vertical movement unit comprises a mounting plate and a vertical movement cylinder, the mounting plate is arranged on the second transverse movement unit, the vertical movement cylinder is arranged on the mounting plate, and the rotation unit is arranged on the telescopic end of the vertical movement cylinder.

6. The blood collection tube scanning device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The mounting plate is provided with a bracket, and the first sensor is arranged on the bracket.

7. The blood collection tube scanning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The motion assembly further comprises a second clamping jaw, which is slidably disposed on the vertical movement unit and is located below the first clamping jaw.

8. The blood collection tube scanning device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The control mechanism also includes a second sensor, which is used to detect the height of the blood collection tube. The second sensor is electrically connected to the first clamping jaw, the second clamping jaw and the controller respectively.

9. The blood collection tube scanning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The turntable mechanism also includes a fixed disk, which is arranged above the turntable, and the code scanning mechanism is arranged on the fixed disk.

10. The blood collection tube code scanning device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The code scanning mechanism comprises a bracket and a scanner, wherein the bracket is arranged on the fixed plate, and the scanner is arranged on the bracket.

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