Standby storage device for reaction cups

Abstract

The utility model provides a spare storage device for reaction cups, which comprises a driving unit arranged on a mounting plate, a transmission shaft of the driving unit penetrates through the mounting plate and extends to the lower part of the mounting plate, the driving unit is in transmission connection with a rotating baffle plate, a blanking hole is arranged on the mounting plate, and a spare storage container is arranged on the blanking hole. The device is arranged above the waste barrel, and when the rotary baffle shields the blanking hole, a standby storage space for accommodating the reaction cup is formed among the rotary baffle, the blanking hole and the standby storage container, so that after the waste barrel is filled with the reaction cup, the reaction cup can be stored in the standby storage space when the waste barrel is cleaned; after the waste barrel is placed and returned, the rotating baffle rotates to the position where the discharging hole is not shielded, the reaction cups in the standby storage space can fall into the waste barrel, in the cleaning process of the waste barrel, the instrument does not need to be started and stopped repeatedly, and the working efficiency and the service life of the instrument cannot be affected.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of biomedical devices, and in particular to a spare storage device for reaction cups. Background Art

[0002] Reaction cups are indispensable consumables in biomedical equipment. Reaction cups can be used to hold reagents, magnetic particles, etc. During the instrument's working phase, the reaction cup will be grabbed by the reagent arm and moved between modules. After the sample test is completed, the robot arm will grab it and put it into the waste bin for recycling and unified treatment to prevent contamination.

[0003] In the instruments used in the prior art, when the reaction cups fill the waste bucket, it is necessary to take out the waste bucket, pour out the reaction cups inside, and then put the waste bucket back into the instrument. Normally, the robotic arm will throw a reaction cup into the waste bucket every few seconds, but the process of cleaning the waste bucket consumes much more than a few seconds. Therefore, in the process of cleaning the reaction cups in the waste bucket, it is necessary to stop the instrument first, and then start the instrument after the waste bucket is put away. Repeatedly starting and stopping the instrument will not only affect the working efficiency of the instrument, but also have a certain impact on the life of the instrument. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present application provides a reaction cup spare storage device, which is characterized in that it includes a driving unit arranged on a mounting plate, a transmission shaft of the driving unit passes through the mounting plate and extends to the bottom of the mounting plate, the driving unit is transmission-connected to a rotating baffle, a drop hole is opened on the mounting plate, and a spare storage container is arranged on the drop hole.

[0005] In some embodiments of the present application, the rotating baffle includes an integrally formed connecting portion, a detecting portion, and a shielding portion, and the connecting portion is connected to the driving unit.

[0006] In some embodiments of the present application, a first detection switch and a second detection switch are respectively provided on both sides of the rotating baffle; when the rotating baffle blocks the blanking hole, one end of the detection part is located in the first detection switch; when the rotating baffle does not block the blanking hole, the other end of the detection part is located in the second detection switch.

[0007] In some embodiments of the present application, a limit baffle is provided on one side of the first detection switch and the second detection switch, respectively, and the limit baffle is used to limit the shielding part.

[0008] In some embodiments of the present application, the rotating baffle is arranged below the mounting plate, and a connecting plate is further arranged between the rotating baffle and the mounting plate so that the rotating baffle and the mounting plate are spaced apart.

[0009] In some embodiments of the present application, a connecting and fixing plate is further included, one end of which is fixedly disposed on the mounting plate, and the other end of which is disposed on the protruding end of the driving unit.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present application, a support plate is further provided on the opposite side of the connecting and fixing plate, and when the rotating baffle blocks the blanking hole, the support plate is used to support the edge of the rotating baffle.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present application, the top and the bottom of the spare storage container are both opened, and the spare storage container includes an enclosed side wall, and a mounting portion is provided at the bottom of the side wall.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following advantages and beneficial effects: the reaction cup spare storage device of the present application is arranged above the waste barrel, and when the rotating baffle blocks the drop hole, a spare storage space for accommodating the reaction cup is formed between the rotating baffle, the drop hole and the spare storage container, so that when the waste barrel is filled with reaction cups, the reaction cups can be stored in the spare storage space when the waste barrel is cleaned; after the waste barrel is placed back in place, the rotating baffle rotates to a position that does not block the drop hole, and the reaction cups in the spare storage space will fall into the waste barrel. During the cleaning process of the waste barrel, there is no need to repeatedly start and stop the instrument, which will not affect the working efficiency and life of the instrument.

[0013] It is to be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] The accompanying drawings constituting a part of this document are used to provide a further understanding of this document. The exemplary embodiments and descriptions of this document are used to explain this document and do not constitute an improper limitation on this document. In the accompanying drawings:

[0015] Figure 1 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a reaction cup backup storage device (first angle) provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0016] Figure 2 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a reaction cup backup storage device (second angle) provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0017] Figure 3 1 is a bottom view of a reaction cup spare storage device provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present application.

[0018] In the figure:

[0019] 100, mounting plate; 200, drive unit; 300, spare storage container; 400, rotating baffle; 4001, connecting part; 4002, detecting part; 4003, shielding part; 500, first detecting switch; 600, second detecting switch; 700, limit baffle; 800, connecting fixing plate; 900, supporting plate; 10A, first mounting position; 10B, second mounting position; 10C, blanking hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical scheme in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in the field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application. It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments in the present application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other arbitrarily.

[0021] Reaction cups are indispensable consumables in biomedical equipment. Reaction cups can be used to hold reagents, magnetic particles, etc. During the instrument's working phase, the reaction cup will be grabbed by the reagent arm and moved between modules. After the sample test is completed, the robot arm will grab it and put it into the waste bin for recycling and unified treatment to prevent contamination.

[0022] In the instruments used in the prior art, when the reaction cups fill the waste bucket, it is necessary to take out the waste bucket, pour out the reaction cups inside, and then put the waste bucket back into the instrument. Normally, the robotic arm will throw a reaction cup into the waste bucket every few seconds, but the process of cleaning the waste bucket consumes much more than a few seconds. Therefore, in the process of cleaning the reaction cups in the waste bucket, it is necessary to stop the instrument first, and then start the instrument after the waste bucket is put away. Repeatedly starting and stopping the instrument will not only affect the working efficiency of the instrument, but also have a certain impact on the life of the instrument.

[0023] Based on this, an exemplary embodiment of the present application provides a spare storage device for reaction cups, which is arranged above a waste barrel. When a rotating baffle blocks the drop hole, a spare storage space for accommodating reaction cups is formed between the rotating baffle, the drop hole and the spare storage container. In this way, when the waste barrel is filled with reaction cups, the reaction cups can be stored in the spare storage space when the waste barrel is cleaned; after the waste barrel is placed back in place, the rotating baffle rotates to a position that does not block the drop hole, and the reaction cups in the spare storage space will fall into the waste barrel. During the cleaning process of the waste barrel, there is no need to repeatedly start and stop the instrument, which will not affect the working efficiency and life of the instrument.

[0024] An exemplary embodiment of the present application provides a spare storage device for reaction cups, such as Figure 1 and 2 As shown, it includes a driving unit 200 arranged on the mounting plate 100. Preferably, the driving unit 200 is a motor. The transmission shaft of the driving unit 200 passes through the mounting plate 100 and extends to the bottom of the mounting plate 100. A blanking hole 10C is opened on the mounting plate 100. A spare storage container 300 is arranged on the blanking hole 10C. The driving unit 200 is transmission-connected to a rotating baffle 400 to drive the rotating baffle 400 to cover or not cover the blanking hole 10C. When the rotating baffle 400 blocks the drop hole 10C, a spare storage space for accommodating reaction cups is formed between the rotating baffle 400, the drop hole 10C and the spare storage container 300. In this way, when the waste barrel is filled with reaction cups, the reaction cups can be stored in the spare storage space when the waste barrel is cleaned; after the waste barrel is placed back in place, the rotating baffle 400 rotates 90° to a position that does not block the drop hole 10C, and the reaction cups in the spare storage space will fall into the waste barrel. Thereafter, the spare storage container 300 is removed, and the robotic arm continues to put the reaction cups into the waste barrel. During the cleaning process of the waste barrel, there is no need to repeatedly start and stop the instrument, which will not affect the working efficiency and life of the instrument.

[0025] like Figure 2 As shown, the rotating baffle 400 is arranged below the mounting plate 100. In order to facilitate the rotation of the rotating baffle 400, a connecting plate is also arranged between the rotating baffle 400 and the mounting plate 100. The rotating baffle 400 and the connecting plate are fixedly connected so that the rotating baffle 400 and the mounting plate 100 are spaced apart. The distance of the spacing is smaller than the thickness of the reaction cup to prevent the reaction cup from escaping from the gap. Usually, the thickness of the reaction cup is about 7mm, and the spacing between the rotating baffle 400 and the mounting plate 100 is 5-6mm. Therefore, after the waste barrel is cleaned and returned to its original position, the rotating baffle 400 is driven by the driving unit 200 to rotate according to the Figure 3 The rotating baffle 400 is rotated 90 degrees in the direction of the middle arrow. When the rotating baffle 400 rotates, the reaction cup on the rotating baffle 400 will not fall outside the waste bucket due to the blockage of the edge of the drop hole 10C. As the rotating baffle 400 rotates, the reaction cup will fall into the waste bucket.

[0026] like Figure 3As shown, in one embodiment, the rotating baffle 400 includes an integrally formed connecting portion 4001, a detecting portion 4002 and a shielding portion 4003, and the connecting portion 4001 is connected to the driving unit 200. Driven by the driving unit 200, the rotating baffle 400 can be driven to rotate, and preferably, the rotating baffle 400 can rotate 90°. A first detection switch 500 and a second detection switch 600 are respectively provided on both sides of the rotating baffle 400; when the rotating baffle 400 shields the blanking hole 10C, one end of the detecting portion 4002 is located in the first detection switch 500; when the rotating baffle 400 does not shield the blanking hole 10C, the other end of the detecting portion 4002 is located in the second detection switch 600. The first detection switch 500 is used to detect whether the rotating baffle 400 is rotated to the right position and whether it completely shields the blanking hole 10C; the second detection switch 600 is used to detect whether the rotating baffle 400 is rotated to the right position and whether it completely does not shield the blanking hole 10C. Of course, the first detection switch 500 can also be installed at the first installation position 10A. In this case, the second detection switch 600 is installed at the second installation position 10B. The rotation direction of the rotating baffle 400 is the same as that of the first detection switch 500. Figure 3 The arrows point in opposite directions.

[0027] In one embodiment, in order to prevent the rotation angle of the rotating baffle 400 from exceeding a preset angle, a limit baffle 700 is provided on one side of the first detection switch 500 and the second detection switch 600 , respectively, and the limit baffle 700 is used to limit the shielding portion 4003 .

[0028] In one embodiment, if Figure 2 As shown, the device also includes a connecting and fixing plate 800, which is used to set off the rotating baffle 400, convert the force on the extended end of the driving unit 200, and prevent the rotating baffle 400 from sliding down. One end of the connecting and fixing plate 800 is fixedly set on the mounting plate 100, and the other end is set on the extended end of the driving unit 200. The connecting and fixing plate 800 can prevent the rotating baffle 400 from being separated from the driving unit 200. A supporting plate 900 is also provided on the opposite side of the connecting and fixing plate 800. When the rotating baffle 400 blocks the blanking hole 10C, the supporting plate 900 is used to support the edge of the rotating baffle 400, which can prevent the blocking portion 4003 of the rotating baffle 400 from tilting under the action of the reaction cup and its own gravity, causing the reaction cup to be separated from the spare storage space.

[0029] In one embodiment, if Figure 1 As shown, the spare storage container 300 is open at the top and bottom, and includes an enclosed side wall, and a mounting portion is provided at the bottom of the side wall, and the mounting portion is provided on the mounting plate 100 for fixing the spare storage container 300. Preferably, the drop hole 10C is circular, and the spare storage container 300 is cylindrical.

[0030] The use process of the reaction cup spare storage device of the present application is as follows: when the waste barrel does not need to be cleaned, the rotating baffle 400 is in a state of not blocking the drop hole 10C, and at this time, the rotating baffle 400 is in the initial position. When the waste barrel is filled with reaction cups and needs to be cleaned, the driving unit 200 drives the rotating baffle 400 to rotate 90° so that the rotating baffle 400 covers the drop hole 10C. At this time, if the rotating baffle 400 is rotated to the right position, the first detection switch 500 will prompt that the rotating baffle 400 is rotated to the right position; at this time, the robot arm can discard the reaction cup on the rotating baffle 400, and at the same time, install the spare storage container 300 on the mounting plate 100, the instrument continues to work, and the robot arm continues to discard the reaction cup into the spare storage space for accommodating the reaction cup formed between the rotating baffle 400, the drop hole 10C and the spare storage container 300; when the reaction cup in the waste barrel is cleaned and the waste barrel is put back to its original position, the driving unit 200 drives the rotating baffle 400 to rotate 90° in the opposite direction so that the rotating baffle 400 returns to the initial position. At this time, if the rotating baffle 400 is rotated to the right position, the second detection switch 600 will prompt that the rotating baffle 400 is rotated to the right position. Afterwards, when the reaction cup in the waste barrel is full, the above process is repeated again. During the cleaning process of the waste barrel, there is no need to repeatedly start and stop the instrument, which will not affect the working efficiency and life of the instrument.

[0031] In this application, the terms "comprises", "comprising" or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that an article or device comprising a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such article or device. In the absence of more restrictions, the elements defined by the sentence "comprising..." do not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the article or device comprising the elements.

[0032] Although the preferred embodiments of the present application have been described, those skilled in the art may make other changes and modifications to these embodiments once they have learned the basic creative concept. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments and all changes and modifications falling within the scope of the present application.

[0033] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications to the present application without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application. Thus, if these modifications and variations of the present application fall within the scope of the claims of the present application and their equivalents, the intention of the present application also includes these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A spare storage device for reaction cups, characterized in that: It includes a driving unit arranged on a mounting plate, a transmission shaft of the driving unit passes through the mounting plate and extends to the bottom of the mounting plate, the driving unit is transmission-connected with a rotating baffle, a blanking hole is opened on the mounting plate, and a spare storage container is arranged on the blanking hole.

2. The reaction cup spare storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating baffle comprises an integrally formed connecting portion, a detecting portion and a shielding portion, wherein the connecting portion is connected to the driving unit.

3. The reaction cup spare storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A first detection switch and a second detection switch are respectively arranged on both sides of the rotating baffle; when the rotating baffle blocks the blanking hole, one end of the detection part is located in the first detection switch; when the rotating baffle does not block the blanking hole, the other end of the detection part is located in the second detection switch.

4. The reaction cup spare storage device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A limit baffle is provided on one side of the first detection switch and the second detection switch, respectively, and the limit baffle is used to limit the shielding part.

5. The reaction cup spare storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating baffle is arranged below the mounting plate, and a connecting plate is further arranged between the rotating baffle and the mounting plate so that the rotating baffle and the mounting plate are spaced apart.

6. The reaction cup spare storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a connecting and fixing plate, one end of which is fixedly arranged on the mounting plate, and the other end of which is arranged on the protruding end of the driving unit.

7. The spare storage device for reaction cups according to claim 6, characterized in that: A support plate is also provided on the opposite side of the connecting and fixing plate, and when the rotating baffle blocks the blanking hole, the support plate is used to support the edge of the rotating baffle.

8. The reaction cup spare storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top and the bottom of the spare storage container are both opened, and the spare storage container includes an enclosed side wall, and a mounting portion is arranged at the bottom of the side wall.

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