Conveying device and sample transfer and storage equipment for assembly line

Abstract

The utility model is suitable for the technical field of medical instruments, and provides a conveying device and sample transfer and storage equipment for an assembly line, and the conveying device is mainly used for rapidly and continuously conveying articles; after one object carrier is loaded with objects or filled with the objects, the traction piece can move in the first direction under the action of the movement mechanism, so that the traction piece moves to the position opposite to the object carrier in the second direction; then, the traction piece moves in the second direction under the action of the movement mechanism, so that the traction piece is matched with the traction part on the carrier, the carrier is driven to move in the second direction, and the carrier is transferred; after one object carrier is conveyed away, the other object carriers can continue to load the objects for the next round of transfer; the conveying device can adapt to fast and continuous conveying of a large number of articles on an assembly line, the assembly line does not need to be stopped in the conveying process, and the article conveying efficiency can be greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the field of medical device technology, and in particular relates to a transport device and a sample transport storage device for an assembly line. Background Art

[0002] The storage of biological samples, vaccines, etc. requires an ultra-low temperature environment (such as refrigerators, freezers, etc.) to ensure the stability and storage time of biological samples. At the same time, due to the large number of types and quantities of biological samples and vaccines, refrigerators are usually equipped with multi-unit, multi-layer classified storage compartments. In existing laboratories, it is generally managed manually, and the type of samples is manually confirmed and data is recorded, and then placed in the corresponding storage compartment of the refrigerator. However, as the number of samples increases, the workload of manual registration and preservation is large and the speed is slow, which cannot match the inspection line.

[0003] In order to meet the needs of sample storage and sampling after refrigeration on the assembly line, the prior art proposes an online refrigerator sample processing system, which uses a manipulator to clamp the sample tube from the assembly line and transfer it to the sample tube carrier, and then the sample tube carrier is sent into the refrigerator by the driving mechanism. The receiving mechanism in the refrigerator receives the sample tube carrier and transfers it to the designated storage compartment, and then the receiving mechanism continues to transport another empty sample tube carrier to the driving mechanism for subsequent refrigeration of the sample tube. Sampling after refrigeration is to reverse the order of the above process.

[0004] In the existing online refrigerator sample processing system, after the driving mechanism transports a sample tube carrier, it needs to wait for the receiving mechanism to transport another empty sample tube carrier to the driving mechanism before the manipulator can carry out the next round of sample tube gripping and transfer work. There will be a long time difference in this process, which will affect the speed of the system to transfer sample tubes. For some samples that need to be refrigerated urgently, waiting too long may destroy the stability of the samples. Utility Model Content

[0005] The present application provides a transport device and a sample transfer storage device for an assembly line, which can solve the problem of slow sample transfer speed in the existing online refrigerator sample processing system.

[0006] In a first aspect, the present application provides a transport device, comprising:

[0007] Carrying platform;

[0008] A plurality of load carriers are arranged on the load-bearing platform along a first direction, and a traction part is provided on the load carriers;

[0009] A motion mechanism and a traction member disposed on the motion mechanism and matched with the traction portion, wherein the traction member can move in a first direction and in a second direction intersecting the first direction under the action of the motion mechanism;

[0010] In which, during the movement of the traction member in the first direction, it can be opposite to different carriers in the second direction respectively, and during the movement of the traction member in the second direction, it can cooperate with the traction part on the corresponding carrier and drive the carrier to move along the second direction.

[0011] Optionally, a plurality of positioning notches matching the traction part are provided at intervals along the first direction on one side of the load-bearing platform, the traction part is provided at the bottom of the load-bearing rack, and the traction part can enter or exit the positioning notch;

[0012] The moving mechanism and the traction member are both located below the carrying platform.

[0013] Optionally, the load-bearing platform is provided with a plurality of elastic buckle assemblies along the first direction, the plurality of elastic buckle assemblies correspond to the plurality of traction parts respectively, and each elastic buckle assembly can clamp the corresponding traction part through elastic force to press the load-bearing rack against the load-bearing platform;

[0014] The traction member can move along the second direction under the action of the movement mechanism to resist the elastic buckle assembly and release the restriction of the elastic buckle assembly on the traction part.

[0015] Optionally, the elastic buckle assembly includes a mounting seat, an elastic member and a sliding buckle. The mounting seat is arranged on the supporting platform, and the sliding buckle is slidably arranged on the mounting seat. The two ends of the elastic member are respectively connected to the mounting seat and the sliding buckle. The sliding buckle can clamp the corresponding traction part under the action of the elastic member.

[0016] Optionally, the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

[0017] Optionally, the motion mechanism includes a first linear module and a second linear module, the second linear module is arranged at a driving end of the first linear module, and the traction member is arranged at the driving end of the second linear module;

[0018] The traction member can move along the first direction under the action of the first linear module, and can move along the second direction under the action of the second linear module.

[0019] In a second aspect, the present application also provides a sample transport storage device for an assembly line, comprising:

[0020] frame;

[0021] The storage device is arranged on one side of the rack, and an automatic opening and closing door is arranged on the side of the storage device close to the rack;

[0022] A conveying device, arranged on the frame, and used for conveying the sample tube;

[0023] A clamping device, disposed on the frame, used to clamp and transfer the sample tube from the conveying device;

[0024] The transport device as described above is arranged on the frame and located between the clamping device and the storage device, and the transport device is used to transport the sample tube between the clamping device and the storage device through the carrier.

[0025] Optionally, the conveying device includes a feed track, an incoming track and an outgoing track arranged on the frame, the feed track is provided with a first switching member and a blocking member for blocking the sample tube from moving forward, the incoming track is provided with a second switching member, and a transfer member is provided between the incoming track and the outgoing track;

[0026] The first switching member and the second switching member are used to switch the sample tube from the current track to another track, respectively, and the transfer member is used to transfer the sample tube between the incoming track and the outgoing track;

[0027] Detection components are provided at the locations of the material blocking member, the first switching member, the second switching member and the transfer member, and the detection components are respectively used to confirm the incoming materials and read the information of the sample tubes moved to the corresponding positions.

[0028] Optionally, the clamping device comprises:

[0029] The gantry drive module is arranged on the frame;

[0030] A linear drive module is disposed on the gantry drive module; and

[0031] The clamping hand is arranged on the linear drive module. The clamping hand can move in the first direction and the second direction under the action of the gantry drive module, and move in the third direction under the action of the linear drive module. The third direction is perpendicular to the plane formed by the first direction and the second direction.

[0032] Optionally, a discarding port is provided on the frame, and the discarding port is located on the movement path of the clamping device. A waste collection bucket is provided in the frame, and the waste collection bucket is located below the discarding port.

[0033] The above solution of the present application has the following beneficial effects:

[0034] The conveying device provided by the present application is mainly used for conveying objects quickly and continuously; after a carrier is loaded / filled with objects, the traction member can move in the first direction under the action of the moving mechanism, so that the traction member moves to a position opposite to the carrier in the second direction; then the traction member moves in the second direction under the action of the moving mechanism, so that the traction member cooperates with the traction part on the carrier, and drives the carrier to move along the second direction, thereby transferring the carrier; after one carrier is transported away, the remaining carriers can continue to load objects in preparation for the next round of transfer; the conveying device provided by the present application can adapt to the rapid and continuous transportation of a large number of objects on the assembly line, and there is no need to stop the assembly line during the transportation process, which can greatly improve the efficiency of transporting objects.

[0035] Other beneficial effects of the present application will be described in detail in the subsequent specific implementation section. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0036] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, 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 present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0037] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a conveying device provided in one embodiment of the present application;

[0038] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of a conveying device provided in one embodiment of the present application;

[0039] Figure 3 A diagram showing the coordination of a traction portion and an elastic buckle assembly provided in one embodiment of the present application;

[0040] Figure 4 A diagram showing the coordination between a traction member and a motion mechanism provided in one embodiment of the present application;

[0041] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of a sample transport and storage device provided in one embodiment of the present application;

[0042] Figure 6 A partial structural diagram of a sample transport storage device provided in an embodiment of the present application Figure 1 ;

[0043] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of a conveying device of a sample transport storage device provided in one embodiment of the present application;

[0044] Figure 8 A partial structural diagram of a sample transport storage device provided in an embodiment of the present application Figure 2 .

[0045] [Description of Reference Numerals]

[0046] 10. Sample tube;

[0047] 1. Conveying device;

[0048] 11. Carrying platform;

[0049] 111. Positioning gap;

[0050] 12. Carrying rack;

[0051] 13. Traction unit;

[0052] 14. Movement mechanism;

[0053] 141. first linear module; 142. second linear module; 143. position sensor;

[0054] 15. Traction parts;

[0055] 16. Elastic buckle assembly;

[0056] 161. mounting seat; 162. elastic member; 163. sliding buckle; 164. limiting plate;

[0057] 2. Rack;

[0058] 3. Storage device;

[0059] 31. Automatic opening and closing door; 311. Third linear module; 312. Baffle; 32. Box; 33. Refrigeration mechanism; 34. Inspection door; 35. Telescopic drive member;

[0060] 4. Conveying device;

[0061] 41. Feed track; 42. Incoming track; 43. Outgoing track; 44. First switching member; 45. Stop member; 46. Second switching member; 47. Transfer member; 48. Detection assembly; 481. Detection sensor; 49. Outgoing scanning member; 491. Sample tube rotating mechanism; 492. Scanner;

[0062] 5. Clamping device;

[0063] 51. Gantry drive module; 511. First linear module; 512. Second linear module; 52. Linear drive module; 53. Gripping hand. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0064] In the following description, specific details such as specific system structures, technologies, etc. are provided for the purpose of illustration rather than limitation, so as to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments of the present application. However, it should be clear to those skilled in the art that the present application may also be implemented in other embodiments without these specific details. In other cases, detailed descriptions of well-known systems, devices, circuits, and methods are omitted to prevent unnecessary details from obstructing the description of the present application.

[0065] It should be understood that when used in the present specification and the appended claims, the term "comprising" indicates the presence of described features, wholes, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, wholes, steps, operations, elements, components and / or combinations thereof.

[0066] It should also be understood that the term “and / or” used in the specification and appended claims refers to any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items, and includes these combinations.

[0067] As used in the specification and appended claims of this application, the term "if" can be interpreted as "when" or "uponce" or "in response to determining" or "in response to detecting", depending on the context. Similarly, the phrase "if it is determined" or "if [described condition or event] is detected" can be interpreted as meaning "uponce it is determined" or "in response to determining" or "uponce [described condition or event] is detected" or "in response to detecting [described condition or event]", depending on the context.

[0068] In addition, in the description of the present application specification and the appended claims, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used to distinguish the descriptions and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0069] References to "one embodiment" or "some embodiments" etc. described in the specification of this application mean that one or more embodiments of the present application include specific features, structures or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment. Therefore, the statements "in one embodiment", "in some embodiments", "in some other embodiments", "in some other embodiments", etc. that appear in different places in this specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, but mean "one or more but not all embodiments", unless otherwise specifically emphasized in other ways. The terms "including", "comprising", "having" and their variations all mean "including but not limited to", unless otherwise specifically emphasized in other ways.

[0070] The transport device 1 provided in the present application and the sample transport storage equipment for the assembly line are exemplarily described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0071] First, as Figure 1 As shown, the transport device 1 provided in the embodiment of the present application includes a carrying platform 11, a plurality of carriers 12, a moving mechanism 14, and a traction member 15 arranged on the moving mechanism 14 and matched with the traction portion 13; the plurality of carriers 12 are arranged on the carrying platform 11 along a first direction, and the carriers 12 are provided with a traction portion 13; the traction member 15 can move in a first direction and in a second direction intersecting the first direction under the action of the moving mechanism 14; wherein, during the movement of the traction member 15 in the first direction, the traction member 15 can respectively oppose different carriers 12 in the second direction, and during the movement of the traction member 15 in the second direction, the traction member 15 can cooperate with the traction portion 13 on the corresponding carrier 12 and drive the carrier 12 to move along the second direction.

[0072] The conveying device 1 provided in the present application is mainly used for conveying articles quickly and continuously. After a carrier 12 is loaded with articles, the traction member 15 can move in the first direction under the action of the moving mechanism 14, so that the traction member 15 moves to a position opposite to the carrier 12 in the second direction; then the traction member 15 moves in the second direction under the action of the moving mechanism 14, so that the traction member 15 cooperates with the traction part 13 on the carrier 12, and drives the carrier 12 to move along the second direction, thereby transferring the carrier 12. After one carrier 12 is transported away, the remaining carriers 12 can continue to load articles in preparation for the next round of transfer. The conveying device 1 provided in the present application can adapt to the rapid and continuous transportation of a large number of articles on the assembly line, and there is no need to stop the assembly line during the transportation process, which can greatly improve the efficiency of transporting articles.

[0073] In one embodiment, if Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a plurality of positioning notches 111 matching the traction portion 13 are spaced apart on one side of the carrying platform 11 along a first direction. The traction portion 13 is disposed at the bottom of the carrier 12 , and the traction portion 13 can enter or exit the positioning notch 111 .

[0074] In the above embodiment, the positioning notches 111 provided on the carrying platform 11 are mainly used for positioning the load carrier 12, and each positioning notch 111 corresponds to a placement position of the load carrier 12. The traction portion 13 enters the positioning notch 111 under the action of the traction member 15, so that the load carrier 12 can accurately reach the placement position; the traction portion 13 exits the positioning notch 111 under the action of the traction member 15, so that the load carrier 12 can drive away from the placement position.

[0075] In a specific embodiment, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the moving mechanism 14 and the traction member 15 are both located below the carrying platform 11 .

[0076] Through the above-mentioned structural setting, the traction member 15 moves in the first direction and the second direction below the carrying platform 11, and cooperates with the traction part 13 below the carrying platform 11, and is separated from the mechanism for loading and unloading items above the carrying platform 11 to avoid interference with each other.

[0077] In one embodiment, if Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the carrying platform 11 is provided with a plurality of elastic buckle assemblies 16 along a first direction, and the plurality of elastic buckle assemblies 16 correspond one by one to the plurality of traction parts 13 respectively. Each elastic buckle assembly 16 can clamp the corresponding traction part 13 through elastic force to press the cargo rack 12 against the carrying platform 11; the traction member 15 can move along the second direction under the action of the moving mechanism 14 to press against the elastic buckle assembly 16 and release the restriction of the elastic buckle assembly 16 on the traction part 13.

[0078] In the above embodiment, the elastic buckle assembly 16 is mainly used to clamp the corresponding traction part 13 through elastic force, so that the carrier 12 can be pressed against the load-bearing platform 11 to prevent the carrier 12 from shaking when loading and unloading items. And the elastic buckle assembly 16 can release the restriction on the traction part 13 under the action of the traction member 15, so that the traction member 15 can cooperate with the traction part 13 in the second direction and drive the carrier 12 to move.

[0079] Preferably, Figure 1 As shown, multiple elastic buckle assemblies 16 are arranged at the bottom of the carrying platform 11, and correspond one by one to the traction parts 13 at the bottom of multiple cargo racks 12, so as to be separated from the loading and unloading mechanism above the carrying platform 11 to avoid interference with each other.

[0080] In a specific embodiment, Figure 3 As shown, the elastic buckle assembly 16 includes a mounting seat 161, an elastic member 162 and a sliding buckle 163. The mounting seat 161 is arranged on the supporting platform 11, and the sliding buckle 163 is slidably arranged on the mounting seat 161. The two ends of the elastic member 162 are respectively connected to the mounting seat 161 and the sliding buckle 163. The sliding buckle 163 can clamp the corresponding traction part 13 under the action of the elastic member 162.

[0081] In the above embodiment, the sliding buckle 163 clamps the corresponding traction part 13 through the elastic member 162, and the traction member 15 can move along the second direction under the action of the moving mechanism 14 to resist the sliding buckle 163, so that the sliding buckle 163 overcomes the elastic force of the elastic member 162 to release the restriction on the traction part 13.

[0082] Specifically, Figure 3 As shown, the mounting seat 161 is arranged at the bottom of the supporting platform 11, and a sliding groove is arranged on the mounting seat 161. A limiting plate 164 is arranged on the mounting seat 161, and the limiting plate 164 covers the sliding groove. The sliding buckle 163 is slidably arranged in the sliding groove, and one end of the sliding buckle 163 extends out of the sliding groove for clamping the traction part 13, and the other end of the sliding buckle 163 also extends out of the sliding groove and is connected to one end of the elastic member 162, and the other end of the elastic member 162 is arranged on the limiting plate 164.

[0083] A limiting plate 164 is provided to increase the stability of the movement of the sliding buckle 163 .

[0084] Specifically, Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the traction part 13 is a T-shaped structural member, and one end of the vertical section of the T-shaped structural member away from the horizontal section is arranged at the bottom of the carrier 12, and the horizontal section of the T-shaped structural member is used to engage with the sliding buckle 163. The traction member 15 has a hook structure that is docked with the traction part 13, and the hook structure is a U-shaped structure to facilitate the docking of the traction member 15 with the traction part 13.

[0085] Preferably, Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the sliding buckle 163 has a guide surface on the side facing away from the carrying platform 11 in the second direction, and the hook structure has guide surfaces on both sides in the second direction, so that the traction member 15 can lift the sliding buckle 163 along the guide surface when moving in the second direction, thereby facilitating the cargo rack 12 to leave or return to the carrying platform 11.

[0086] Preferably, Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the sliding buckle 163 has guide surfaces on both sides in the first direction, and the hook structure has guide surfaces on both sides in the first direction, so that the sliding buckle 163 can be lifted along the guide surfaces when the traction member 15 moves in the first direction.

[0087] Specifically, the guide surface may be a curved surface or an inclined surface.

[0088] Specifically, the elastic member 162 is mainly used to provide elastic force for the sliding buckle 163 to clamp the traction part 13, and the elastic member 162 can be a spring.

[0089] In one embodiment, if Figure 1 As shown, the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

[0090] In the above embodiment, the above arrangement facilitates the installation and arrangement of the conveying device 1 during actual use, and the space occupied by the overall structure is relatively small.

[0091] In one embodiment, if Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the motion mechanism 14 includes a first linear module 141 and a second linear module 142. The second linear module 142 is arranged at the driving end of the first linear module 141, and the traction member 15 is arranged at the driving end of the second linear module 142. The traction member 15 can move along the first direction under the action of the first linear module 141 and move along the second direction under the action of the second linear module 142.

[0092] In the above embodiment, the traction member 15 can move in the first direction and the second direction through the first linear module 141 and the second linear module 512 .

[0093] Among them, Figure 4 As shown, position sensors 143 are provided on the first linear module 141 and the second linear module 142 to read position information, so as to track their positions in real time and perform coordinated movements, thereby achieving precise positioning and adjustment.

[0094] Specifically, Figure 4 As shown, the position sensor 143 may be a micro photoelectric sensor.

[0095] Preferably, Figure 4 As shown, the first linear module 141 and the second linear module 142 both include a module base, a rotating motor, a driving wheel, a driven wheel, a transmission belt, a mounting block and a guide rail. The rotating motor is arranged on the module base, the driving wheel is arranged at the driving end of the rotating motor, the driven wheel is rotatably arranged on the module base, the transmission belt is tensioned between the driving wheel and the driven wheel, the guide rail is arranged on the module base and is located on one side of the transmission belt, the guide rail is parallel to the transmission belt, the mounting block is slidably arranged on the guide rail, and one end of the mounting block is clamped on the transmission belt.

[0096] The mounting block in the first linear module 141 is used to mount the module seat of the second linear module 142 , and the mounting block in the second linear module 142 is used to mount the traction member 15 .

[0097] Second, as Figure 5 As shown, the sample transport and storage equipment for the assembly line provided in the embodiment of the present application includes a rack 2, a storage device 3, a conveying device 4, a clamping device 5 and a conveying device 1 as described in any of the above embodiments; the storage device 3 is arranged on one side of the rack 2, and an automatic opening and closing door 31 is arranged on the side of the storage device 3 close to the rack 2; the conveying device 4 is arranged on the rack 2, and the conveying device 4 is used to convey the sample tube 10; the clamping device 5 is arranged on the rack 2, and the clamping device 5 is used to clamp and transfer the sample tube 10 from the conveying device 4; the conveying device 1 is arranged on the rack 2 and is located between the clamping device 5 and the storage device 3, and the conveying device 1 is used to convey the sample tube 10 between the clamping device 5 and the storage device 3 through the carrier 12.

[0098] The object transported by the transport device 1 is a sample tube 10, which is mainly used to store blood samples, HPV samples or throat swab samples, etc. The object rack 12 is a sample tube rack.

[0099] In this embodiment, the clamping device 5 clamps and transfers the sample tubes 10 from the conveying device 4 to the sample tube carrier, and after a sample tube carrier is filled with sample tubes 10, the motion mechanism 14 in the conveying device 1 conveys the sample tube carrier to the storage device 3 for storage. When a sample tube carrier is conveyed, the clamping device 5 will not be delayed in transferring the sample tubes 10 to other sample tube carriers, so that the conveying device 4 can continuously convey the sample tubes 10, reducing the waiting time and greatly improving the efficiency.

[0100] In one embodiment, if Figure 7 As shown, the conveying device 4 includes a feed track 41, an incoming track 42 and a discharging track 43 arranged on the frame 2, the feed track 41 is provided with a first switching member 44 and a blocking member 45 for blocking the sample tube 10 from moving forward, the incoming track 42 is provided with a second switching member 46, and a transfer member 47 is provided between the incoming track 42 and the discharging track 43; the first switching member 44 and the second switching member 46 are respectively used to switch the sample tube 10 from the current track to another track, and the transfer member 47 is used to transfer the sample tube 10 between the incoming track 42 and the discharging track 43; the positions of the blocking member 45, the first switching member 44, the second switching member 46 and the transfer member 47 are all provided with detection components 48, and the detection components 48 are respectively used to confirm the incoming material and read the information of the sample tube 10 moved to the corresponding position.

[0101] Among them, Figure 7 As shown, the direction indicated by the arrow is the moving direction of the sample tube 10, and the incoming track 42 is used to dock with the assembly line to receive the sample tube 10. When the sample tube 10 moves to the second switching member 46 on the incoming track 42, the detection component 48 confirms the incoming material of the sample tube 10 and reads the information, and switches the sample tube 10 to the feeding track 41 through the second switching member 46. The material blocking member 45 on the feeding track 41 blocks the sample tube 10 from continuing to move, and the detection component 48 reads the sample information, so that the transfer device clamps the sample tube 10 from the feeding track 41.

[0102] When the sample tube 10 needs to be returned to the assembly line after being taken out of the storage device 3, the transfer device clamps the sample tube 10 and places it upstream of the material blocking member 45, blocks its movement through the material blocking member 45, reads the sample information of the sample through the detection component 48, and then switches the sample tube 10 to the incoming track 42 through the first switching member 44, and switches the sample tube 10 to the outgoing track 43 for transportation through the second switching member 46 on the incoming track 42 (the second switching member 46 is not shown in the figure).

[0103] In addition, the sample tubes 10 transported on the incoming track 42 may be empty or wrongly loaded, and therefore need to be directly transferred to the outgoing track 43 for recycling, while the samples transported on the outgoing track 43 may need to be stored again or the sample tubes 10 with incorrect sample information may need to be taken out from the storage device 3, and therefore need to be directly transferred to the incoming track 42 for storage again. The above process uses the transfer member 47 to transfer the sample tubes 10 between the incoming track 42 and the outgoing track 43.

[0104] Specifically, Figure 7 As shown, the blocking member 45 can extend into or out of the feed track 41. When the gripping hand 53 grips the sample tube 10 from the feed track 41 or places the sample tube 10 on the feed track 41, the blocking member 45 can extend into the feed track 41 to block the sample tube 10 from moving forward. When the sample tube 10 is taken out of the storage device 3, or the detection assembly 48 where the blocking member 45 is located detects that the sample tube 10 is empty or mis-installed, the blocking member 45 can withdraw from the feed track 41 to allow the sample tube 10 to move on the feed track 41.

[0105] Specifically, Figure 7 As shown, the incoming track 42 is arranged between the feeding track 41 and the discharging track 43 .

[0106] Preferably, Figure 7 As shown, when the detection assembly 48 at the position of the transfer member 47 detects that the sample tube 10 may be empty or mis-installed, it is directly transferred between the incoming track 42 and the outgoing track 43 through the transfer member 47.

[0107] In one embodiment, if Figure 7 As shown, the feed track 41, the incoming track 42 and the outgoing track 43 are all in the form of conveying by conveyor belts, and channel side plates are provided on both sides of each conveyor belt to limit the two sides of the conveyor belt so that the sample tube 10 conveyed on the conveyor belt will not fall off, and the width of the conveyor belt is preferably consistent with the sample tube 10 (or the clamp of the sample tube 10), so that the sample tube 10 can be stably conveyed on the conveyor belt without deviation or shaking. The channel side plates are provided with openings so that the first switching member 44, the second switching member 46 and the transfer member 47 can smoothly transfer the sample tube 10.

[0108] Specifically, Figure 7As shown, the first switching member 44 is an arc-shaped baffle 312, which has an arc-shaped guide surface, and is disposed on the feed track 41. The first switching member 44 includes a guide plate and a guide plate driving member connected to the guide plate, the guide plate having a guide surface, and the guide plate driving member is used to drive the guide plate to extend into or exit the incoming track 42. The transfer member 47 includes a turntable and a turntable driving mechanism connected to the turntable, and the turntable driving mechanism is used to drive the turntable to rotate so that the turntable transfers the sample tube 10 between the incoming track 42 and the outgoing track 43.

[0109] Specifically, Figure 7 As shown, the detection component 48 includes a detection sensor 481 and a scanning reader (not shown in the figure), the detection sensor 481 is used to detect the incoming material of the sample tube 10, and the scanning reader is used to scan and read the sample information of the sample tube 10. The detection sensor 481 can be a photoelectric sensor, and the scanning reader can be an RFID reader.

[0110] In one embodiment, if Figure 7 As shown, a discharge scanning device 49 is provided between the incoming track 42 and the discharge track 43 , and the discharge scanning device 49 is used for performing a second scanning confirmation on the sample tube 10 taken out from the storage device 3 .

[0111] In the above embodiment, the material discharging scanning device 49 is used to perform a second scanning confirmation on the sample tube 10 taken out from the storage device 3 to ensure accuracy.

[0112] Specifically, the discharge scanning part 49 includes a sample tube rotating mechanism 491 and a scanner 492. The sample tube rotating mechanism 491 can extend into the incoming track 42 to block the movement of the sample tube 10, and clamp the sample tube 10 to rotate it, and then scan and identify the sample tube 10 through the scanner 492 to confirm the sample information of the sample tube 10.

[0113] In one embodiment, if Figure 6 As shown, the clamping device 5 includes a gantry drive module 51, a linear drive module 52 and a clamping hand 53; the gantry drive module 51 is arranged on the frame 2; the linear drive module 52 is arranged on the gantry drive module 51; the clamping hand 53 is arranged on the linear drive module 52, and the clamping hand 53 can move in the first direction and the second direction under the action of the gantry drive module 51, and move in the third direction under the action of the linear drive module 52, and the third direction is perpendicular to the plane formed by the first direction and the second direction.

[0114] To facilitate understanding of the direction, Figure 6 An XYZ space coordinate system is established, wherein the direction of the X axis is the first direction, the direction of the Y axis is the second direction, and the direction of the Z axis is the third direction.

[0115] In the above embodiment, the gripping hand 53 can move in the first direction and the second direction under the action of the gantry driving module 51 and move in the third direction under the action of the linear driving module 52 , thereby gripping and transferring the sample tube 10 .

[0116] Specifically, Figure 6 As shown, the gantry drive module 51 includes a first linear module 511 and two second linear modules 512 arranged in parallel, the two second linear modules 512 are both arranged on the frame 2, the first linear module 511 is arranged between the two second linear modules 512, the linear drive module 52 is arranged on the first linear module 511, and the supporting platform 11 of the conveying device 1 is arranged between the two second linear modules 512; the clamping hand 53 can move in the first direction under the action of the first linear module 511, move in the second direction under the action of the second linear module 512, and move in the third direction under the action of the linear drive module 52.

[0117] The first linear module 511, the second linear module 512 and the linear driving module 52 are all provided with position sensors 143 to read position information. The position sensor 143 may be a micro photoelectric sensor.

[0118] Specifically, Figure 6 As shown, the first linear module 511 , the second linear module 512 and the linear driving module 52 may have the same structure as the first linear module 141 or the second linear module 142 , which will not be described in detail herein.

[0119] In one embodiment, a discarding port is provided on the frame 2, and the discarding port is located on the moving path of the clamping device 5. A waste collection bucket is provided in the frame 2, and the waste collection bucket is located below the discarding port.

[0120] In the above embodiment, when an empty or misloaded sample tube 10 enters the feed track 41 from the incoming track 42, or the sample in the storage device 3 is inactivated due to improper storage, the sample tube 10 can be discarded into the waste collection bucket through the discard port by the clamping device 5.

[0121] In one embodiment, if Figure 5 and Figure 8 As shown, the storage device 3 includes a box body 32, which is arranged on the frame 2. A plurality of compartments for storing sample tube carriers are arranged in the box body 32, and a notch is arranged at the bottom of each compartment. When the transport device 1 sends the sample tube carrier into or out of the compartment, the traction member 15 and the traction part 13 at the bottom of the sample tube carrier can enter or exit from the notch.

[0122] In a specific embodiment, Figure 5 and Figure 8As shown, an opening is provided on one side of the box body 32 close to the transport device 1, and the automatic opening and closing door 31 includes a third linear module 311 and a baffle 312. The baffle 312 is slidably arranged at the opening, and the third linear module 311 is arranged inside the rack 2. The baffle 312 is connected to the third linear module 311. The baffle 312 can move in the third direction under the action of the third linear module 311 to open the opening for the sample tube carrier to enter, or close the opening for the sample tube carrier to be stored.

[0123] The third linear module 311 is provided with a position sensor 143 to read position information. The position sensor 143 may be a micro photoelectric sensor.

[0124] Specifically, the third linear module 311 may be a ball screw assembly.

[0125] In one embodiment, if Figure 5 and Figure 8 As shown, the storage device 3 also includes a refrigeration mechanism 33, which is arranged inside the rack 2. A ventilation duct is arranged on the box 32. The refrigeration mechanism 33 is connected to the ventilation duct to cool the box 32 and provide the box 32 with the temperature conditions required for sample storage.

[0126] In one embodiment, if Figure 5 and Figure 8 As shown, an inspection opening is provided on the top of the box body 32, and an inspection door 34 is hinged at the inspection opening. A telescopic driving member 35 is provided on the box body 32, and one end of the telescopic driving member 35 is provided on the box body 32, and the other end is provided on the inspection door 34. The inspection door 34 can be opened or closed under the action of the telescopic driving member 35.

[0127] Specifically, the telescopic driving member 35 may be an electric telescopic rod or an oil cylinder.

[0128] The above is a preferred embodiment of the present application. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principles described in the present application. These improvements and modifications should also be regarded as the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A conveying device (1), characterized in that: include: Carrying platform (11); A plurality of load carriers (12) arranged on the load-bearing platform (11) along a first direction, wherein a traction portion (13) is provided on the load carriers (12); A motion mechanism (14) and a traction member (15) disposed on the motion mechanism (14) and matching the traction portion (13), wherein the traction member (15) is capable of moving in a first direction and in a second direction intersecting the first direction under the action of the motion mechanism (14); Wherein, during the movement of the traction member (15) in the first direction, it can respectively oppose different load carriers (12) in the second direction; during the movement of the traction member (15) in the second direction, it can cooperate with the traction portion (13) on the corresponding load carrier (12) and drive the load carrier (12) to move along the second direction.

2. The conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of positioning notches (111) matching the traction portion (13) are provided at intervals along the first direction on one side of the carrying platform (11); the traction portion (13) is arranged at the bottom of the object carrier (12); and the traction portion (13) can enter or exit the positioning notch (111).

3. The conveying device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The moving mechanism (14) and the traction member (15) are both located below the carrying platform (11).

4. The conveying device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The carrying platform (11) is provided with a plurality of elastic buckle components (16) along the first direction, the plurality of elastic buckle components (16) correspond to the plurality of traction parts (13) respectively, and each of the elastic buckle components (16) can clamp the corresponding traction part (13) through elastic force, so as to press the object carrier (12) against the carrying platform (11); The traction member (15) can move along the second direction under the action of the movement mechanism (14) to resist the elastic buckle assembly (16) and release the restriction of the traction part (13) by the elastic buckle assembly (16).

5. The conveying device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The elastic buckle assembly (16) comprises a mounting seat, an elastic member and a sliding buckle, wherein the mounting seat is arranged on the supporting platform (11), and the sliding buckle is slidably arranged on the mounting seat, and the two ends of the elastic member are respectively connected to the mounting seat and the sliding buckle, and the sliding buckle can clamp the corresponding traction part (13) under the action of the elastic member.

6. The conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The motion mechanism (14) comprises a first linear module (141) and a second linear module (142), the second linear module (142) being arranged at a driving end of the first linear module (141), and the traction member (15) being arranged at the driving end of the second linear module (142); The traction member (15) is capable of moving along the first direction under the action of the first linear module (141), and is capable of moving along the second direction under the action of the second linear module (142).

7. A sample transport and storage device for an assembly line, characterized in that: include: Rack (2); A storage device (3) is arranged on one side of the frame (2); an automatic opening and closing door (31) is arranged on the side of the storage device (3) close to the frame (2); A conveying device (4) is arranged on the frame (2), and the conveying device (4) is used to convey the sample tube (10); A clamping device (5) is arranged on the frame (2), and the clamping device (5) is used to clamp and transfer the sample tube (10) from the conveying device (4); The transport device (1) as described in any one of claims 1 to 5 is arranged on the frame (2) and located between the clamping device (5) and the storage device (3), and the transport device (1) is used to transport the sample tube (10) between the clamping device (5) and the storage device (3) through the carrier (12).

8. The sample transport storage device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The conveying device (4) comprises a feed track (41), an incoming track (42) and an outgoing track (43) arranged on the frame (2); the feed track (41) is provided with a first switching member (44) and a blocking member (45) for blocking the sample tube (10) from moving forward; the incoming track (42) is provided with a second switching member (46); and a transfer member (47) is provided between the incoming track (42) and the outgoing track (43); The first switching member (44) and the second switching member (46) are respectively used to switch the sample tube (10) from a current track to another track, and the transfer member (47) is used to transfer the sample tube (10) between the incoming track (42) and the outgoing track (43); Detection components (48) are provided at the locations of the material blocking member (45), the first switching member (44), the second switching member (46) and the transfer member (47), and the detection components (48) are respectively used to confirm the incoming material and read the information of the sample tube (10) moved to the corresponding position.

9. The sample transport storage device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The clamping device (5) comprises: A gantry drive module (51) is arranged on the frame (2); A linear drive module (52) is arranged on the gantry drive module (51); and A clamping hand (53) is arranged on the linear drive module (52), and the clamping hand (53) is capable of moving in the first direction and the second direction under the action of the gantry drive module (51), and moving in a third direction under the action of the linear drive module (52), wherein the third direction is perpendicular to a plane formed by the first direction and the second direction.

10. The sample transport storage device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The frame (2) is provided with a discarding opening, the discarding opening being located on the movement path of the clamping device (5), and a waste collection bucket is provided inside the frame (2), the waste collection bucket being located below the discarding opening.

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