Adjustable centrifuge tube rack

By designing an adjustable centrifugal tube rack, using structures such as movable plate, adjustment plate, fixing block and adjustment fixing mechanism, the stable fixing of the centrifugal tube and the convenient removal of reagents are achieved, solving the problem of unstable fixing of the existing centrifugal tube rack.

CN222642079UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-21CHUXIONG NORMAL UNIV
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420877156.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-25
Publication Date
2025-03-21
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-25

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Technical Problem

The existing centrifugal tube frame is unstable, which can easily lead to damage to the centrifugal tube.

Method used

An adjustable centrifugal tube rack is designed, adopting structures such as movable plate, adjustment plate, fixing block and adjustment and fixing mechanism. Through the coordination of the regulating plate and fixing block, the stable fixing of the centrifugal tube is achieved, and the rotation of the movable plate is driven to rotate, so as to remove reagents in the centrifugal tube.

Benefits of technology

It effectively solves the problem of unstable fixation of the centrifugal tube rack, ensures stable fixation of the centrifugal tube and convenient removal of reagents, and reduces the risk of centrifugal tube damage.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an adjustable centrifuge tube rack. The adjustable centrifuge tube rack comprises a base and a centrifuge tube rack body, the two fixing plates are both fixedly mounted on the base; the movable plate is hinged between the two fixed plates; the movable plate is provided with a plurality of through holes, and the through holes are formed in the movable plate; the adjusting plate is arranged on the movable plate in a sliding manner and corresponds to the through hole; the adjusting groove is formed in the movable plate, and the adjusting groove and the through hole are arranged correspondingly; the fixing block is fixedly installed on the adjusting plate, and the fixing block and the adjusting groove are arranged in a sliding mode; the adjusting and fixing mechanism is arranged on the adjusting groove and is used for changing the position of the adjusting plate to fix the centrifugal tube. The adjustable centrifuge tube rack provided by the utility model has the advantage that the adjustable centrifuge tube rack can be adjusted and fixed according to the specification of a centrifuge tube.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of centrifuge tube racks, in particular to an adjustable centrifuge tube rack. Background Art

[0002] Centrifuge tubes are tubular sample containers that can be equipped with sealing covers or glands. In research and experiments in some fields such as biology and chemistry, centrifuge tubes are an indispensable experimental equipment. Generally, centrifuge tubes are tubular and not convenient to place directly, so laboratories generally place centrifuge tubes on centrifuge tube racks.

[0003] The centrifuge tube rack is provided with holes of different sizes for placing centrifuge tubes of different specifications. However, when the centrifuge tube rack is tilted, the centrifuge tubes are easily separated from the holes, thereby causing damage to the centrifuge tubes.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a new adjustable centrifuge tube rack to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to solve the technical problem that the centrifuge tube rack is unstable in fixation and easily damaged, the utility model provides an adjustable centrifuge tube rack.

[0006] The adjustable centrifuge tube rack provided by the utility model comprises: a base; two fixed plates, both of which are fixedly mounted on the base; a movable plate, which is hinged between the two fixed plates; a through hole, which is provided on the movable plate, and there are a plurality of through holes; an adjustment plate, which is slidably arranged on the movable plate and is arranged corresponding to the through hole; an adjustment slot, which is provided on the movable plate, and the adjustment slot is arranged corresponding to the through hole; a fixed block, which is fixedly mounted on the adjustment plate, and the fixed block is slidably arranged with the adjustment slot; an adjustment fixing mechanism, which is arranged on the adjustment slot and is used to change the position of the adjustment plate to fix the centrifuge tube, and there are a plurality of adjustment fixing mechanisms.

[0007] Preferably, the adjustment and fixing mechanism includes a threaded rod, a mounting cavity, a first bevel gear, a rotating knob and a second bevel gear, the threaded rod is rotatably mounted in the adjustment groove, the threaded rod is threadedly connected to the fixing block, the mounting cavity is opened on the movable plate and arranged corresponding to the threaded rod, the first bevel gear is fixedly mounted on the threaded rod and arranged in the mounting cavity, the rotating knob is rotatably mounted on the movable plate and extends into the mounting cavity, the second bevel gear is fixedly mounted on the rotating knob, and the second bevel gear is meshed with the first bevel gear.

[0008] Preferably, a limiting mechanism is provided on the movable plate for fixing the rotating knob, and the limiting mechanism is provided corresponding to the adjusting and fixing mechanism. The limiting mechanism includes a slide groove, a card block, a card slot and an L-shaped block. The slide groove is opened on the movable plate, the card block is slidably arranged on the slide groove, the card slot is opened on the rotating knob, the card slot is provided corresponding to the card block, there are multiple card slots, and the L-shaped block is fixedly mounted on the card block.

[0009] Preferably, a guide rod is fixedly installed in the slide groove, and the guide rod is slidably connected to the clamping block.

[0010] Preferably, a fixing net is fixed on the base, and the fixing net is arranged corresponding to the through hole.

[0011] Preferably, a suction cup is fixedly mounted on the base, and there are multiple suction cups.

[0012] Preferably, a support block is fixedly mounted on the base, the support block is in conflict with the movable plate, a rotating motor is fixedly mounted on any of the fixed plates, and an output shaft of the rotating motor is fixedly connected to the movable plate.

[0013] Compared with the related art, the adjustable centrifuge tube rack provided by the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] The utility model provides an adjustable centrifuge tube rack:

[0015] 1. Place the centrifuge tube in the through hole set on the movable plate. The bottom of the centrifuge tube conflicts with the fixed net. The position of the adjustment plate needs to be adjusted according to the specifications of the centrifuge tube. Turn the rotating knob, which drives the second bevel gear to rotate. The second bevel gear drives the threaded rod to rotate through the meshing first bevel gear. The threaded rod pulls the fixed block to move the adjustment plate. The adjustment plate conflicts with the side of the centrifuge tube, so that the centrifuge tube is fixed between the through hole and the adjustment plate.

[0016] 2. After the fixation is completed, press the L-shaped block to make the L-shaped block ground hole block conflict with the card slot, and the rotating knob is limited by the block to prevent the position of the adjustment plate from moving. After the fixation is completed, the rotating motor can be controlled to drive the movable plate to rotate, and the centrifuge tubes in the through holes on the movable plate are tilted, which is conducive to the removal of reagents in the centrifuge tubes;

[0017] 3. The centrifuge tube rack is fixed on the desktop by a suction cup fixed at the bottom of the base, which is beneficial to maintain the stability of the centrifuge tube rack. When the centrifuge test tube is used up, the movable plate is driven to reset by a rotating motor, and the movable plate conflicts with the support block, which is beneficial to maintain the stability of the movable plate and play a supporting role. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1A schematic diagram of the front cross-sectional structure of a preferred embodiment of the adjustable centrifuge tube rack provided by the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the main structure of a preferred embodiment of the adjustable centrifuge tube rack provided by the utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of part A shown in FIG.

[0021] Numbers in the figure: 1. base; 2. fixed plate; 3. movable plate; 4. through hole; 5. adjustment plate; 6. adjustment slot; 7. fixed block; 8. threaded rod; 9. mounting cavity; 10. first bevel gear; 11. rotating knob; 12. second bevel gear; 13. slide groove; 14. clamping block; 15. clamping slot; 16. L-shaped block; 17. guide rod; 18. fixed net; 19. suction cup; 20. support block; 21. rotating motor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and implementation modes.

[0023] Please refer to Figure 1-Figure 3 ,in, Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the front cross-sectional structure of a preferred embodiment of the adjustable centrifuge tube rack provided by the utility model; Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the main structure of a preferred embodiment of the adjustable centrifuge tube rack provided by the utility model; Figure 3 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of part A shown in FIG.

[0024] The adjustable centrifuge tube rack includes: a base 1; two fixed plates 2, both of which are fixedly mounted on the base 1; a movable plate 3, which is hinged between the two fixed plates 2; a through hole 4, which is provided on the movable plate 3, and there are multiple through holes 4; an adjustment plate 5, which is slidably arranged on the movable plate 3 and is arranged corresponding to the through hole 4; an adjustment slot 6, which is provided on the movable plate 3, and the adjustment slot 6 is arranged corresponding to the through hole 4; a fixing block 7, which is fixedly mounted on the adjustment plate 5, The fixed block 7 is slidably arranged with the adjusting groove 6; the adjusting fixing mechanism is arranged on the adjusting groove 6 for changing the position of the adjusting plate 5 to fix the centrifuge tube, and there are multiple adjusting fixing mechanisms. The movable plate 3 can be fixed by the arrangement of two fixed plates 2. The through hole 4 arranged on the movable plate 3 can place the centrifuge tube. The adjusting plate 5 is arranged corresponding to the through hole 4 on the movable plate 3. When the centrifuge tube is directly placed in the through hole 4, it will not hinder the centrifuge tube. The fixed block 7 fixes the adjusting plate 5 to slide along the adjusting groove 6, which is conducive to forming an angle between the adjusting plate 5 and the through hole 4 to fix the centrifuge tube.

[0025] The adjusting and fixing mechanism comprises a threaded rod 8, a mounting cavity 9, a first bevel gear 10, a rotating knob 11, and a second bevel gear 12. The threaded rod 8 is rotatably mounted in the adjusting groove 6. The threaded rod 8 is threadedly connected to the fixing block 7. The mounting cavity 9 is provided on the movable plate 3 and is arranged corresponding to the threaded rod 8. The first bevel gear 10 is fixedly mounted on the threaded rod 8 and arranged in the mounting cavity 9. The rotating knob 11 is rotatably mounted on the movable plate 3 and extends into the mounting cavity 9. The second bevel gear 12 is fixedly mounted on the rotating knob 11. The second bevel gear 12 is meshed with the first bevel gear 10. The position of the fixing block 7 can be adjusted by adjusting the setting of the limiting mechanism, thereby driving the position of the adjusting plate 5 to change. The rotating knob 11 drives the second bevel gear 12, driving the threaded rod 8 on which the first bevel gear 10 is fixedly mounted to rotate, which is beneficial for clamping and fixing the centrifuge tube.

[0026] A limiting mechanism is provided on the movable plate 3 for fixing the rotating knob 11, and the limiting mechanism is provided corresponding to the adjusting and fixing mechanism. The limiting mechanism includes a slide groove 13, a block 14, a slot 15 and an L-shaped block 16. The slide groove 13 is provided on the movable plate 3, the block 14 is slidably provided on the slide groove 13, the slot 15 is provided on the rotating knob 11, the slot 15 is provided corresponding to the block 14, there are multiple slots 15, and the L-shaped block 16 is fixedly mounted on the block 14. The rotating knob 11 can be fixed by the setting of the limiting mechanism to prevent the rotating knob 11 from rotating when the movable plate 3 is tilted, causing the centrifuge tube to separate from the through hole 4 and causing losses.

[0027] A guide rod 17 is fixedly installed in the slide groove 13, and the guide rod 17 is slidably connected to the block 14. The setting of the guide rod 17 can limit the block 14, so that the block 14 can only slide along the slide groove 13, which is conducive to ensuring the stability of the limiting mechanism.

[0028] A fixing net 18 is fixed on the base 1, and the fixing net 18 is arranged corresponding to the through hole 4. The fixing net 18 can support the bottom of the centrifuge tube and play a supporting and fixing role to adapt to the installation of centrifuge tubes of different sizes.

[0029] A suction cup 19 is fixedly mounted on the base 1 , and there are a plurality of suction cups 19 . The arrangement of the suction cups 19 can ensure the overall stability of the device, which is beneficial for operating the centrifuge tubes on the centrifuge tube rack.

[0030] A support block 20 is fixedly installed on the base 1, and the support block 20 is in conflict with the movable plate 3. A rotating motor 21 is fixedly installed on any of the fixed plates 2, and the output shaft of the rotating motor 21 is fixedly connected to the movable plate 3. The setting of the support block 20 can support the movable plate 3, and the setting of the rotating motor 21 can drive the movable plate 3 to adjust its angle, which is beneficial to extracting the liquid at the bottom of the centrifuge tube and is convenient for the staff to operate.

[0031] It is worth noting that the circuits, electronic components and modules involved in the present utility model are all prior art and can be fully implemented by those skilled in the art. Needless to say, the content protected by the present utility model does not involve improvements to software and methods.

[0032] The working principle of the adjustable centrifuge tube rack provided by the utility model is as follows:

[0033] This solution also has an electric control cabinet, which is installed on the equipment. When in use, each electrical device can be started and operated through the electric control cabinet. The power connection method of each electrical device is an existing mature technology, which is a well-known technology for people in this field and will not be described in detail here.

[0034] When in use, firstly, the centrifuge tube is placed in the through hole 4 provided on the movable plate 3, the bottom of the centrifuge tube conflicts with the fixed net 18, the position of the adjusting plate 5 needs to be adjusted according to the specifications of the centrifuge tube, the rotating knob 11 is turned, the rotating knob 11 drives the second bevel gear 12 to rotate, the second bevel gear 12 drives the threaded rod 8 to rotate through the meshing first bevel gear 10, the threaded rod 8 pulls the fixed block 7, so that the adjusting plate 5 moves, the adjusting plate 5 conflicts with the side of the centrifuge tube, and the centrifuge tube is fixed between the through hole 4 and the adjusting plate 5;

[0035] After the fixing is completed, the L-shaped block 16 is pressed to make the L-shaped block 16 ground hole block 14 conflict with the card slot 15, and the rotating knob 11 is limited by the block 14 to prevent the position of the adjustment plate 5 from moving. After the fixing is completed, the rotating motor 21 can be controlled to drive the movable plate 3 to rotate, and the centrifuge tubes in the through holes 4 on the movable plate 3 are all tilted, which is conducive to taking out the reagents in the centrifuge tubes;

[0036] The centrifuge tube rack is fixed on the desktop by a suction cup 19 fixedly installed at the bottom of the base 1, which is beneficial to maintaining the stability of the centrifuge tube rack. When the centrifuge test tube is used, the movable plate 3 is reset by the rotating motor 21, and the movable plate 3 is in conflict with the support block 20, which is beneficial to maintaining the stability of the movable plate 3 and playing a supporting role.

[0037] Compared with the related art, the adjustable centrifuge tube rack provided by the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0038] The utility model provides an adjustable centrifuge tube rack, which can fix the movable plate 3 by setting two fixed plates 2, and the through hole 4 set on the movable plate 3 can place the centrifuge tube. The adjustment plate 5 is set corresponding to the through hole 4 on the movable plate 3, and will not hinder the centrifuge tube when it is directly placed in the through hole 4. The fixed block 7 fixes the adjustment plate 5 to slide along the adjustment groove 6, which is conducive to forming an angle between the adjustment plate 5 and the through hole 4 to fix the centrifuge tube. The position of the fixed block 7 can be adjusted by adjusting the setting of the limiting mechanism, thereby driving the position of the adjusting plate 5 to change. The rotating knob 11 drives the second bevel gear 12 to drive the threaded rod 8 fixedly installed with the first bevel gear 10 to rotate, which is conducive to clamping and fixing the centrifuge tube. The rotating knob 11 can be fixed by the setting of the limiting mechanism to prevent The rotating knob 11 rotates when the movable plate 3 is tilted, causing the centrifuge tube to disengage from the through hole 4, resulting in losses. The guide rod 17 is provided to limit the block 14, so that the block 14 only slides along the slide groove 13, which is beneficial to ensure the stability of the limiting mechanism. The fixed net 18 is provided to support the bottom of the centrifuge tube, and at the same time, it can play a supporting and fixing role to adapt to the installation of centrifuge tubes of different sizes. The suction cup 19 is provided to ensure the overall stability of the device, which is beneficial to operate the centrifuge tubes on the centrifuge tube rack. The support block 20 is provided to support the movable plate 3. The rotating motor 21 can drive the movable plate 3 to adjust the angle, which is beneficial to extract the liquid at the bottom of the centrifuge tube, which is convenient for the staff to operate.

[0039] It should be noted that the equipment structure and drawings of the utility model mainly describe the principle of the utility model. In terms of the technology of the design principle, the settings of the power mechanism, power supply system and control system of the device are not fully described. However, on the premise that technical personnel in this field understand the principle of the above-mentioned utility model, they can clearly know the details of its power mechanism, power supply system and control system.

[0040] The above description is only an embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made by using the contents of the specification and drawings of the present invention, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An adjustable centrifuge tube rack, characterized in that: include: Base; Two fixing plates, both of which are fixedly mounted on the base; A movable plate, the movable plate being hinged between the two fixed plates; Through hole, the movable plate is provided with a through hole, and there are a plurality of through holes; An adjustment plate, the adjustment plate is slidably disposed on the movable plate and is disposed corresponding to the through hole; An adjustment groove, the adjustment groove is arranged on the movable plate, and the adjustment groove is arranged corresponding to the through hole; A fixed block, the fixed block is fixedly mounted on the adjustment plate, and the fixed block and the adjustment slot are slidably arranged; An adjusting and fixing mechanism, wherein the adjusting and fixing mechanism is arranged on the adjusting groove and is used to change the position of the adjusting plate to fix the centrifuge tube. There are multiple adjusting and fixing mechanisms, and the adjusting and fixing mechanism includes a threaded rod, a mounting cavity, a first bevel gear, a rotating knob, and a second bevel gear. The threaded rod is rotatably mounted in the adjusting groove, the threaded rod is threadedly connected to the fixing block, the mounting cavity is opened on the movable plate and is arranged corresponding to the threaded rod, the first bevel gear is fixedly mounted on the threaded rod and arranged in the mounting cavity, the rotating knob is rotatably mounted on the movable plate and extends into the mounting cavity, the second bevel gear is fixedly mounted on the rotating knob, and the second bevel gear is meshed with the first bevel gear.

2. The adjustable centrifuge tube rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limiting mechanism is provided on the movable plate for fixing the rotating knob, and the limiting mechanism is provided corresponding to the adjusting and fixing mechanism. The limiting mechanism includes a slide groove, a card block, a card slot and an L-shaped block. The slide groove is provided on the movable plate, the card block is slidably provided on the slide groove, the card slot is provided on the rotating knob, the card slot is provided corresponding to the card block, there are multiple card slots, and the L-shaped block is fixedly mounted on the card block.

3. The adjustable centrifuge tube rack according to claim 2, characterized in that: A guide rod is fixedly installed in the slide groove, and the guide rod is slidably connected with the clamping block.

4. The adjustable centrifuge tube rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing net is fixed on the base, and the fixing net is arranged corresponding to the through hole.

5. The adjustable centrifuge tube rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: A suction cup is fixedly mounted on the base, and there are a plurality of suction cups.

6. The adjustable centrifuge tube rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: A support block is fixedly mounted on the base, and the support block contacts the movable plate. A rotating motor is fixedly mounted on any of the fixed plates, and an output shaft of the rotating motor is fixedly connected to the movable plate.