Reagent conveying mechanism

Abstract

The utility model discloses a reagent conveying mechanism which comprises a conveying assembly and a limiting assembly, the conveying assembly comprises a carrier and a driving part, the carrier is used for bearing a reagent storage box, and the driving part is in transmission connection with the carrier so as to drive the carrier to move; the limiting assembly comprises two baffles, and the two baffles are arranged in parallel and located on the two opposite sides of the carrier correspondingly. Wherein each baffle plate can transfer heat, and each baffle plate is provided with a refrigeration piece. According to the technical scheme, an effective refrigeration environment can be provided in the reagent warehousing process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of reagent transportation, in particular to a reagent transmission mechanism. Background Art

[0002] In the field of medical and experimental research, the storage and transportation of reagents are key links to ensure experimental accuracy and medical safety. Reagents usually need to be stored and transported under specific temperature conditions to avoid changes in chemical properties or loss of biological activity due to ambient temperature fluctuations. This process is particularly important for the quality control of reagents, because many reagents are very sensitive to temperature. Improper temperature control will directly affect the effectiveness and safety of the reagents.

[0003] Reagents are often transported and stored in categories via automated conveyor belt systems. Before entering storage, reagents need to be transported from the receiving area to the storage area via conveyor belts. During this process, there is usually a lack of a dedicated refrigerated environment. Due to the openness and automation of the conveying system, the reagents are exposed to room temperature. Especially in seasons with large temperature fluctuations or high temperatures, the reagents are very likely to change their chemical properties or reduce their biological activity due to inappropriate temperature. For example, some reagents such as enzymes and antibodies are very sensitive to temperature. Inappropriate temperature conditions can quickly affect their stability, thereby affecting the reliability of experimental results and the accuracy of medical diagnosis. In addition, the lack of effective temperature control measures also increases the risk of reagent loss during transportation, thereby increasing operating costs and complexity. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of the utility model is to propose a reagent transmission mechanism, which aims to solve the problem that the reagent needs to be transmitted from the receiving area to the storage area through a conveyor belt before entering the warehouse, and the current technology cannot effectively provide a refrigerated environment for this process.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the reagent transmission mechanism proposed in the utility model includes a conveying component and a limiting component, the conveying component includes a carrier and a driving member, the carrier is used to receive the reagent storage box, and the driving member is transmission-connected to the carrier to drive the carrier to move; the limiting component includes two baffles, the two baffles are arranged in parallel and are respectively located on two opposite sides of the carrier; wherein each of the baffles can transfer heat, and each of the baffles is provided with a refrigeration component.

[0006] Optionally, a cavity is formed in each baffle, and the baffle is provided with an inlet and an outlet respectively connected to the corresponding cavity, the inlet and the outlet are spaced apart in the height direction of the baffle, and the inlet is located above the outlet, and the refrigeration component is arranged in the cavity.

[0007] Optionally, a plurality of partitions are provided in the cavity, each of which is penetrated by a through hole, and the plurality of partitions are spaced apart in the height direction of the baffle, and divide the cavity into a plurality of compartments arranged in sequence in the height direction of the baffle, the compartment located at the top is connected to the inlet, and the compartment located at the bottom is connected to the outlet.

[0008] Optionally, the through hole diameters of two adjacent partitions are different, and the through hole diameter of the partition located above is larger than the through hole diameter of the partition located below.

[0009] Optionally, each of the partitions is provided with a plurality of the through holes, and the through holes on the same partition are arranged with the same diameter.

[0010] Optionally, the extension direction of each partition is arranged to be the same as the extension direction of the carrier.

[0011] Optionally, the carrier includes a plurality of traction ropes, each of which is arranged in a ring shape, and the reagent storage box is placed on the traction rope;

[0012] The driving member includes a motor and multiple transmission shafts, which are arranged in parallel. Each transmission shaft is located on the inner side of the traction rope and is transmission-connected to the traction rope. The motor is transmission-connected to one of the transmission shafts to drive the transmission shaft and each of the traction ropes to rotate.

[0013] Optionally, each of the transmission shafts is provided with a wheel body, and the transmission shaft is connected to the traction rope through the corresponding wheel body.

[0014] Optionally, the reagent transfer mechanism also includes a cover plate, and the multiple transmission shafts are all arranged on the same side of the cover plate. The cover plate is provided with a through hole corresponding to the position of each wheel body, and the wheel body passes through the corresponding through hole. Part of the structure of the traction rope bypasses the wheel body and is exposed on the side of the cover plate facing away from the transmission shaft to receive the reagent storage box.

[0015] The reagent transmission mechanism of the utility model technical solution has the following advantages:

[0016] Firstly, the setting of the baffle effectively prevents the reagent storage box from sliding, tilting or falling off the carrier during transportation. This is because the parallel arrangement of the baffles and their fixed positions on both sides of the carrier form a physical barrier, ensuring the spatial stability and position fixity of the reagent storage box during movement. This design greatly reduces the potential risks caused by unstable movement of the reagent storage box, such as container damage or chemical leakage, thereby improving the safety and reliability of the entire transmission process.

[0017] Secondly, the refrigeration components on the baffle can provide the necessary refrigeration environment during the transfer of the reagent storage box from the receiving area to the storage area. By integrating refrigeration technology on the baffle, this solution allows the reagents to be kept in a temperature-controlled state throughout the transportation process, effectively preventing changes in the properties of the reagents caused by ambient temperature fluctuations. This is essential for maintaining the stability and activity of sensitive reagents such as enzymes, antibodies and other biological reagents, ensuring the quality and efficacy of the reagents before they reach their destination, thereby improving the accuracy and reliability of experiments and diagnoses. Through such structural design and functional integration, this solution not only improves the operational convenience of reagent transmission, but also significantly reduces the risk of reagent loss, providing an innovative and efficient solution for reagent management in the medical and scientific research fields. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying creative work.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a reagent transmission mechanism of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The decomposition diagram after omitting some structures;

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the structure after assembly;

[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A structural diagram from another perspective;

[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A partial enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0024] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0025] 1. Conveying assembly; 11. Carrier; 111. Traction rope; 12. Driving member; 121. Motor; 122. Wheel body; 2. Limiting assembly; 21. Baffle; 211. Cavity; 211a. Partition chamber; 212. Inlet; 213. Outlet; 22. Partition; 221. Through hole; 3. Refrigeration member; 4. Cover plate; 41. Through hole.

[0026] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the utility model will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0028] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back...), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0029] In addition, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. in the present utility model are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, "and / or" in the full text includes three solutions. Taking A and / or B as an example, it includes technical solution A, technical solution B, and technical solution that satisfies both A and B. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, which must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present utility model.

[0030] The utility model provides a reagent transmission mechanism.

[0031] In the embodiment of the present utility model, Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the reagent transmission mechanism includes a conveying component 1 and a limiting component 2, the conveying component 1 includes a carrier 11 and a driving component 12, the carrier 11 is used to receive the reagent storage box, and the driving component 12 is transmission-connected to the carrier 11 to drive the carrier 11 to move; the limiting component 2 includes two baffles 21, the two baffles 21 are arranged in parallel and are respectively located on two opposite sides of the carrier 11; wherein each baffle 21 can transfer heat, and each baffle 21 is provided with a refrigeration component 3.

[0032] Specifically, the driving member 12 can drive the carrier 11 to move, which may include a motor 121, a hydraulic cylinder or a pneumatic cylinder. Some transmission members, such as gears, belts, chains or crank sliders, may also be adaptively arranged between the driving member 12 and the carrier 11 to ensure that the carrier 11 can move smoothly and continuously.

[0033] The material of the baffle 21 can be aluminum, stainless steel, copper, plastic or composite materials, etc. These materials not only have good thermal conductivity, but also ensure the stability and durability of the structure. The refrigeration element 3 can be an embedded ice bag, a thermoelectric refrigeration sheet or other types of small refrigeration systems. Through these refrigeration elements 3, the baffle 21 not only plays a role of physical limitation, but also can effectively regulate the temperature of the reagent storage box during transportation, ensuring the stability of the reagent during transmission.

[0034] It is not difficult to understand that the reagent transfer mechanism of the present invention effectively prevents the reagent storage box from sliding, tilting or falling off the carrier 11 during the transportation process through the setting of the baffle 21. This is because the parallel arrangement of the baffle 21 and its fixed position on both sides of the carrier 11 form a physical barrier, ensuring the spatial stability and position fixity of the reagent storage box during movement. This design greatly reduces the potential risks caused by unstable movement of the reagent storage box, such as container damage or chemical leakage, thereby improving the safety and reliability of the entire transmission process.

[0035] Secondly, the refrigeration element 3 on the baffle 21 can provide the necessary refrigeration environment during the transfer of the reagent storage box from the receiving area to the storage area. By integrating refrigeration technology on the baffle 21, this solution allows the reagent to be in a temperature-controlled state throughout the transportation process, effectively preventing changes in the properties of the reagent caused by ambient temperature fluctuations. This is crucial for maintaining the stability and activity of sensitive reagents such as enzymes, antibodies and other biological reagents, ensuring the quality and efficacy of the reagents before arriving at the destination, thereby improving the accuracy and reliability of experiments and diagnoses. Through such structural design and functional integration, this solution not only improves the operational convenience of reagent transmission, but also significantly reduces the risk of reagent loss, providing an innovative and efficient solution for reagent management in the medical and scientific research fields.

[0036] A cavity 211 is formed in each baffle 21 , and an inlet 212 and an outlet 213 are provided on the baffle 21 , which are respectively connected to the corresponding cavity 211 . The inlet 212 and the outlet 213 are spaced apart in the height direction of the baffle 21 , and the inlet 212 is located above the outlet 213 . The refrigeration component 3 is arranged in the cavity 211 .

[0037] It should be noted that the present application preferentially uses ice cubes or ice-water mixtures as refrigeration elements 3. Ice cubes or ice-water mixtures can absorb a large amount of heat during the melting process. The efficiency of absorbing this latent heat is very high, and effective temperature control can be provided without using a complex mechanical system. In addition, this method does not rely on electricity or other forms of energy input (except for the ice-making process), so it is more economical in terms of energy consumption. At the same time, ice cubes and ice-water mixtures do not involve harmful chemicals and have less impact on the environment. The used water can also be recycled, further reducing resource waste.

[0038] Taking ice cubes as an example, the ice cubes enter from the inlet 212, pass through the cavity 211, and then melt and release from the outlet 213. During this process, the refrigeration element 3 absorbs the heat in the baffle 21 and then takes it away, thereby achieving the purpose of the ambient temperature.

[0039] The movement of ice cubes from top to bottom in the cavity 211 can ensure that the entire baffle 21 area is evenly cooled, avoiding the formation of hot spots.

[0040] A plurality of partitions 22 are provided in the cavity 211, each of which is penetrated by a through hole 221. The plurality of partitions 22 are spaced apart in the height direction of the baffle 21, and the cavity 211 is divided into a plurality of compartments 211a arranged in sequence in the height direction of the baffle 21. The compartment 211a located at the top is connected to the inlet 212, and the compartment 211a located at the bottom is connected to the outlet 213.

[0041] The partition 22 arrangement allows ice cubes or ice-water mixture to pass through multiple compartments 211a when passing through the baffle 21, thereby distributing its cooling effect more evenly. The through holes 221 on each partition 22 play a role in guiding and dispersing the flow of ice cubes, ensuring that each compartment 211a can be fully cooled by ice cubes. The multi-compartment 211a design increases the contact area between ice cubes or ice-water mixture and the inner surface of the baffle 21, improves the efficiency of heat exchange, and enables each part of the baffle 21 to be evenly cooled, thereby making the temperature of the reagent in the reagent storage box more stable.

[0042] The through holes 221 of two adjacent partitions 22 have different diameters, and the through hole 221 of the upper partition 22 has a larger diameter than the through hole 221 of the lower partition 22 .

[0043] This design strategy regulates the flow rate and distribution path of ice cubes or ice-water mixture. In the upper part of the cavity 211, the larger through hole 221 allows the ice cubes or ice-water mixture to move down quickly, quickly covering a larger area of ​​the baffle 21, and providing initial rapid cooling. As the ice cubes or ice-water mixture flows downward, the gradual reduction of the through hole 221 helps to slow down its flow rate and increase the contact time with the inner wall of the baffle 21, thereby improving the heat exchange efficiency. The smaller through hole 221 below the baffle 21 ensures that the ice cubes or ice-water mixture will not flow out too quickly before reaching the outlet 213, so that the entire baffle 21 can be cooled evenly and continuously.

[0044] Preferably, each partition plate 22 is provided with a plurality of through holes 221 , and the through holes 221 on the same partition plate 22 have the same diameter.

[0045] When the ice cubes or ice-water mixture in each compartment 211a passes through the through holes 221 of the same size, their dispersion and cooling behaviors will be consistent, thereby avoiding uneven cooling effects caused by uneven sizes of the through holes 221. For example, smaller through holes 221 may limit the flow rate of the ice cubes or ice-water mixture, so that it has more time to exchange heat with the inner wall of the baffle 21 at this layer of the partition 22, and the uniform size of the through holes 221 ensures that each layer of the partition 22 can achieve this effect.

[0046] Of course, the design of the present application is not limited thereto, and in other embodiments, the partition 22 may also be provided with only one through hole 221 .

[0047] In addition, it should be noted that the connection between the periphery of the partition 22 and the inner wall of the cavity 211 can be a fixed connection, such as welding, bonding or screwing, or a detachable connection, such as plugging or magnetic fixing, etc., and no specific limitation is made here.

[0048] The extending direction of each partition 22 is the same as the extending direction of the carrier 11 .

[0049] It is worth noting that the extension direction of the carrier 11 here refers to the overall length direction of the carrier 11. In the following, it is explained that the carrier 11 includes a ring-shaped traction rope 111, and the extension direction of the carrier 11 can be considered as the extension direction of the longer section (i.e., the long axis) of the traction rope 111.

[0050] This design essentially ensures that the extension direction of the partition 22 is consistent with the moving direction of the reagent storage box. Since the partition 22 is consistent with the moving direction of the reagent storage box, the heat exchange efficiency of the reagent storage box is higher when it is cooled. The cooling medium (ice cubes or ice-water mixture) can be evenly distributed along the long axis direction of the reagent storage box when it passes through the baffle 21 area, ensuring that the entire storage box is evenly cooled, thereby maintaining the stability and effectiveness of the reagent.

[0051] The carrier 11 includes a plurality of traction ropes 111 , each traction rope 111 is arranged in a ring shape, and the reagent storage box is placed on the traction rope 111 ;

[0052] The driving member 12 includes a motor 121 and multiple transmission shafts, which are arranged in parallel. Each transmission shaft is located on the inner side of the traction rope 111 (the side close to the center of the ring) and is connected to the traction rope 111. The motor 121 is connected to a transmission shaft to drive the transmission shaft and each traction rope 111 to rotate.

[0053] The traction rope 111 may be made of a high-strength material, such as a steel wire rope or a highly wear-resistant synthetic fiber, so that the traction rope 111 has good durability and load-bearing capacity.

[0054] Compared to conveyor belts, the structure of the traction rope 111 is lighter and more flexible, allowing the reagent transfer mechanism to work effectively in smaller or complex spaces, while also being able to easily adapt to various path changes, such as corners or ups and downs. In addition, the use of the traction rope 111 reduces the load and power consumption of the entire system because the friction during movement is much smaller than that of traditional conveyor belts.

[0055] The traction rope 111 also has good shock absorption properties, which is critical for protecting the reagent storage box on the carrier 11, especially when the storage box contains sensitive reagents that are easily affected by vibration. Due to its harder material and friction characteristics during operation, the conveyor belt may produce greater vibration during transportation, which is not conducive to the stability of some reagents. On the contrary, the traction rope 111 can provide smoother and more stable transportation conditions, thereby better maintaining the integrity and activity of the reagents.

[0056] A wheel body 122 is provided on each transmission shaft, and the transmission shaft is transmission-connected to the traction rope 111 via the corresponding wheel body 122 .

[0057] The diameter of the wheel body 122 directly affects the magnitude of the traction force and the transmission efficiency. A wheel body 122 with a larger diameter (here, the larger diameter is relative to the transmission shaft) can provide a greater moving speed of the traction rope 111 at the same rotation speed, because the edge of the wheel body 122 covers a longer distance in each rotation cycle. This design effectively improves the operating efficiency of the transmission system, allowing the reagent storage box to move smoothly within a wider speed range, and also helps to reduce the load of the motor 121, because a larger wheel body 122 can achieve the same output speed at a lower rotation speed, thereby reducing energy consumption and extending the service life of the motor 121.

[0058] The large-diameter wheel body 122 provides a larger contact area when contacting the traction rope 111, which can more evenly distribute the pressure during transmission, reduce the wear of the traction rope 111 and extend its service life.

[0059] Furthermore, an annular groove into which the traction rope 111 can be inserted is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the wheel body 122 .

[0060] The reagent transmission mechanism also includes a cover plate 4, and multiple transmission shafts are arranged on the same side of the cover plate 4. The cover plate 4 is provided with a through hole 41 corresponding to the position of each wheel body 122, and the wheel body 122 is arranged through the corresponding through hole 41. Part of the structure of the traction rope 111 bypasses the wheel body 122 and is exposed on the side of the cover plate 4 facing away from the transmission shaft to receive the reagent storage box.

[0061] The use of the cover plate 4 not only provides protection for the transmission shaft and the wheel body 122, preventing dust and other impurities from entering the transmission system, but also provides additional structural support for the entire system. The through holes 41 on the cover plate 4 accurately correspond to the position of each wheel body 122, ensuring that the wheel body 122 can properly pass through and connect with the traction rope 111 at the appropriate position. This method allows the traction rope 111 to be partially exposed on the wheel body 122, ensuring direct contact between the traction rope 111 and the reagent storage box, thereby improving the traction effect and transmission accuracy.

[0062] It should be noted that the design of the present application can be assembled with multiple conveying components 1 to facilitate the transportation of larger reagent storage boxes, and then two baffles 21 are set on opposite sides of the assembled structure, such as Figure 1 shown.

[0063] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural changes made by using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the inventive concept of the present invention, or directly / indirectly applied in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A reagent transmission mechanism, characterized in that: include: The conveying assembly (1) comprises a carrier (11) and a driving member (12), wherein the carrier (11) is used to receive a reagent storage box, and the driving member (12) is connected to the carrier (11) in a transmission manner to drive the carrier (11) to move; The limiting assembly (2) comprises two baffles (21), wherein the two baffles (21) are arranged in parallel and are respectively located on two opposite sides of the carrier (11); wherein: Each of the baffles (21) can transfer heat, and each of the baffles (21) is provided with a refrigeration element (3).

2. The reagent transfer mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: A cavity (211) is formed in each baffle (21), and an inlet (212) and an outlet (213) are provided on the baffle (21) and are respectively connected to the corresponding cavity (211). The inlet (212) and the outlet (213) are spaced apart in a height direction of the baffle (21), and the inlet (212) is located above the outlet (213). The refrigeration component (3) is arranged in the cavity (211).

3. The reagent transfer mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: A plurality of partitions (22) are arranged in the cavity (211), each of the partitions (22) having a through hole (221) extending therethrough, the plurality of partitions (22) being arranged at intervals in the height direction of the baffle (21), and dividing the cavity (211) into a plurality of compartments (211a) arranged in sequence in the height direction of the baffle (21), the compartment (211a) located at the top being communicated with the inlet (212), and the compartment (211a) located at the bottom being communicated with the outlet (213).

4. The reagent transfer mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The through holes (221) of two adjacent partitions (22) have different diameters, and the through hole (221) of the partition (22) located above has a larger diameter than the through hole (221) of the partition (22) located below.

5. The reagent transfer mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: Each of the partition plates (22) is provided with a plurality of through holes (221), and the through holes (221) on the same partition plate (22) are arranged with the same hole diameter.

6. The reagent transfer mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The extension direction of each of the partitions (22) is arranged to be the same as the extension direction of the carrier (11).

7. The reagent transfer mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The carrier (11) comprises a plurality of traction ropes (111), each of the traction ropes (111) is arranged in a ring shape, and the reagent storage box is placed on the traction rope (111); The driving member (12) comprises a motor (121) and a plurality of transmission shafts, wherein the plurality of transmission shafts are arranged in parallel, each transmission shaft is located on the inner side of the traction rope (111) and is transmission-connected to the traction rope (111), and the motor (121) is transmission-connected to one of the transmission shafts to drive the transmission shaft and each of the traction ropes (111) to rotate.

8. The reagent delivery mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that: A wheel body (122) is provided on each of the transmission shafts, and the transmission shaft is transmission-connected to the traction rope (111) via the corresponding wheel body (122).

9. The reagent delivery mechanism according to claim 8, characterized in that: The reagent transfer mechanism also includes a cover plate (4), the multiple transmission shafts are all arranged on the same side of the cover plate (4), the cover plate (4) is provided with a through hole (41) corresponding to the position of each wheel body (122), the wheel body (122) is arranged through the corresponding through hole (41), and a part of the structure of the traction rope (111) bypasses the wheel body (122) and is exposed on the side of the cover plate (4) facing away from the transmission shaft to receive the reagent storage box.

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