Sample analyzer and kit loading device
By designing a kit loading device in the sample analyzer, using multiple sensors to detect the status of the kit and displaying it through the status indicator light, the problem of not being able to effectively identify the loading status of the loading area in the prior art is solved, and the efficiency and accuracy of the kit loading operation are improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420353403.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-02-27
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-25
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-02-27
AI Technical Summary
The existing sample analyzer is not set up or equipped with a kit automatic loading and unloading device, but it cannot effectively identify the loading status of the loading area, resulting in low operating efficiency and accuracy.
A kit loading device is designed, including a reagent loading disk, a detection device and a status indicator light. The detection device detects the existence and status of the kit through a variety of sensors (first sensor, second sensor, third sensor, fourth sensor). The status indicator light indicates the loading status of the kit through different colors of light (first color light, second color light, third color light) and flashing light.
Timely identification and indication of the loading status of the kit is achieved, the efficiency and accuracy of the loading operation of the kit is improved, and the human intervention of the operator is reduced.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of in vitro diagnosis, in particular to a sample analyzer and a reagent kit loading device. Background Art
[0002] Most of the sample analyzers currently on the market are not equipped with automatic reagent kit loading and unloading devices. Although some sample analyzers are equipped with automatic reagent kit loading and unloading devices, the number of reagents that can be automatically loaded at a time is very small, and the loading status of the loading area cannot be effectively and quickly identified. Summary of the invention
[0003] The utility model discloses a sample analyzer and a reagent box loading device, which are used to solve the problem in the prior art that the loading state of a loading area cannot be effectively identified.
[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:
[0005] A reagent box loading device, comprising:
[0006] A reagent loading tray, on which a loading position is provided for placing or removing the reagent kit;
[0007] A detection device, used for detecting the reagent kit on the loading position;
[0008] The status indicator light is set corresponding to the loading position and is used to indicate the loading status of the reagent kit on the loading position.
[0009] Furthermore, the detection device comprises:
[0010] A first sensor is used to detect whether the reagent kit is present at the loading position;
[0011] A second sensor is used to detect the barcode information of the test kit;
[0012] A third sensor is used to detect whether the bottle cap of the test kit exists;
[0013] The fourth sensor is used to detect whether the bottle of the test kit exists.
[0014] Furthermore, the loading status includes a reagent kit presence status and a detection abnormality status.
[0015] Furthermore, the reagent kit presence status refers to whether a reagent kit exists on the loading position; the detection abnormality status includes at least one of the following states: reagent kit barcode recognition abnormality, reagent kit loading and unloading abnormality or reagent kit abnormality.
[0016] Furthermore, the presence status of the test kit is indicated by a status indicator light displaying a first color light and a second color light. When the test kit is present, it is indicated by the first color light, and when the test kit is not present, it is indicated by the second color light. The abnormal detection status is indicated by the status indicator light displaying a third color light.
[0017] Furthermore, the first color light, the second color light and the third color light are lights of three different colors.
[0018] Furthermore, the third color light emits flickering light.
[0019] Furthermore, it also includes: a control system, which is used to control the status indicator light to indicate the loading status of the reagent kit according to the detection information obtained by the detection device when detecting the reagent kit.
[0020] Furthermore, it also includes: an operating platform, and a status indicator light is arranged on the operating platform.
[0021] A sample analyzer comprises the reagent kit loading device mentioned above.
[0022] The utility model adopts the above technical solution and has the following advantages:
[0023] The utility model can timely indicate the loading status of the reagent box at the loading position through the arrangement of the detection device and the status indicator light, so that the operator can consider the next operation according to the loading status of the reagent box, thereby improving the efficiency and accuracy of the reagent box loading operation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the reagent loading tray of the utility model;
[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the status indicator light of the utility model;
[0026] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the detection device of the utility model.
[0027] Figure markings: 1 - reagent loading tray; 2 - loading position; 3 - status indicator light; 4 - operation platform; 5 - first sensor; 6 - second sensor; 7 - third sensor; 8 - fourth sensor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0028] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model are described clearly and completely below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present utility model, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.
[0029] A reagent kit loading device is a part of a sample analyzer and is used to provide a reagent kit to a reagent tray of the sample analyzer or receive a reagent kit unloaded from the reagent tray, so as to realize automatic loading and unloading of the reagent kit and automatic continuous operation of the sample analyzer, thereby improving detection efficiency.
[0030] In an embodiment of the utility model, the reagent kit is used to store detection reagents. When providing the reagent kit to the reagent tray, the operator places the reagent kit on the reagent kit loading device, and the corresponding robot (not shown) transfers the reagent kit to the reagent tray. The sample analyzer absorbs the detection reagent in the reagent kit to analyze and detect the sample. After the reagent in the reagent kit is absorbed, the robot transfers the empty reagent kit to the reagent kit loading device, and the operator takes out the empty reagent kit from the reagent kit loading device.
[0031] like Figure 1-3 As shown, specifically, the reagent kit loading device includes a reagent loading tray 1, on which a loading position 2 is provided for placing or taking out the reagent kit; a detection device for detecting the reagent kit on the loading position 2; and a status indicator light 3, which is provided corresponding to the loading position 2 and is used to indicate the loading status of the reagent kit on the loading position 2.
[0032] The utility model can timely indicate the loading status of the reagent box at the loading position through the arrangement of the detection device and the status indicator light, so that the operator can consider the next operation according to the loading status of the reagent box, thereby improving the efficiency and accuracy of the reagent box loading operation.
[0033] Furthermore, it also includes: a control system, which is used to control the status indicator light to indicate the loading status of the reagent kit according to the detection information obtained by the detection device when detecting the reagent kit; the operating platform 4 has an operating side for the operator to put in or take out the reagent kit, and the status indicator light 3 is set on the operating platform 4 to facilitate the operator to identify.
[0034] The detection device includes a first sensor 5 for detecting whether the reagent kit is present at the loading position; a second sensor 6 for detecting the barcode information of the reagent kit; a third sensor 7 for detecting whether the bottle cap of the reagent kit is present; and a fourth sensor 8 for detecting whether the bottle body of the reagent kit is present.
[0035] Furthermore, the loading status includes the reagent kit existence status and the detection abnormality status; the reagent kit existence status refers to whether there is a reagent kit on the loading position; the detection abnormality status includes at least one of the following states: reagent kit barcode recognition abnormality, reagent kit loading and unloading abnormality or reagent kit abnormality; reagent kit barcode recognition abnormality refers to detection abnormalities such as information cannot be read during reagent information identification by barcode, reagent kit loading and unloading abnormality refers to detection of abnormalities such as an empty reagent kit on the loading position not being taken out or a reagent kit that should be loaded on the reagent loading tray not being transferred during the reagent kit loading and unloading process; reagent kit abnormality refers to detection of abnormalities such as bottle caps but no bottle bodies.
[0036] It is understandable that when an abnormal detection state occurs, the control system will issue an alarm prompt requiring the operator to go to the reagent kit loading device end to operate, and when an abnormal detection state occurs, the reagent kit loading device is in a shutdown state due to a fault.
[0037] The presence status of the test kit is indicated by the status indicator light displaying the first color light and the second color light. When the test kit is present, it is indicated by the first color light, and when the test kit is not present, it is indicated by the second color light. The abnormal detection status is indicated by the status indicator light displaying the third color light.
[0038] Furthermore, the first color light, the second color light and the third color light are three different colors of light, which is helpful for the operator to effectively distinguish the existence state of the reagent kit and the detection abnormal state according to the light indication of the status indicator light.
[0039] Furthermore, the abnormal state is detected and indicated by the status indicator light emitting a flashing third color light. The use of flashing light for indication can play a better warning role, thereby facilitating the operator to eliminate the abnormal state as soon as possible.
[0040] Further, the first color is yellow, the second color is green, and the third color is red. It can be understood that in a specific application, the setting method of the first color, the second color, and the third color is not limited to this.
[0041] The reagent loading tray 1 of the utility model can be set as one or more. In one embodiment, two reagent loading trays 1 are provided, and the two reagent loading trays 1 are independent of each other, forming an inner and outer tray structure relative to the inner and outer spaces of the sample analyzer. The two reagent loading trays 1 have two independent drive systems, so that the two reagent loading trays 1 can perform synchronous rotation. When the reagent loading tray 1 facing the operator rotates into the interior of the sample analyzer to perform the reagent kit loading operation, the internal reagent loading tray 1 simultaneously rotates to the outside of the sample analyzer, so that the operator can take out an empty reagent kit from the external reagent loading tray 1 or put in a reagent kit filled with reagents while the internal reagent loading tray 1 is performing the reagent kit loading operation.
[0042] The utility model designs two independent reagent loading trays, and the operations of the operator loading the reagent kit and the manipulator loading or unloading the reagent kit are performed synchronously, so that the continuous loading function of the sample analyzer can be realized, which greatly improves the user experience.
[0043] The following is a detailed description of the workflow of the utility model using a reagent kit loading device with two reagent loading trays:
[0044] Detecting the presence of a reagent cartridge on a fully exposed reagent loading tray;
[0045] Feedback the detection signal to the control system, and the control system controls the status indicator light to display according to the status of the reagent kit in each loading position;
[0046] The operator manually takes out the empty reagent kit or puts the reagent kit into the external reagent loading tray according to the display of the status indicator. Since the number of reagent kits to be loaded each time is different, the operator determines whether the loading is successful according to the display information of the status indicator of the corresponding loading position;
[0047] After the reagent kit is loaded, the control system controls the internal and external reagent loading trays to rotate synchronously, and the external reagent loading tray rotates inward to the position of the second sensor, the third sensor and the fourth sensor. The second sensor, the third sensor and the fourth sensor feed back the collected signals to the control system, and the control system processes the barcode information, the bottle cap information, and the bottle body information and determines whether there is an abnormal detection state according to the above information. Finally, according to the abnormal detection state, the status indicator corresponding to the abnormal slot is lit to flash an alarm, reminding the operator to open the door to deal with the abnormality;
[0048] Obviously, the status indicator light can provide timely feedback on the status of the loading position, eliminating the need for operators to identify problems and vacant positions during reagent loading, which can effectively reduce operator intervention and improve work efficiency.
[0049] The utility model also discloses a sample analyzer, which comprises the reagent box loading device mentioned above.
[0050] The utility model can more accurately reflect the status of the loading position on the reagent loading disk through the setting of the status indicator light, for example, whether there is a reagent kit on the loading position and whether the reagent kit is successfully loaded on the loading position, so as to help the operator quickly identify and improve work efficiency, thereby realizing rapid identification and abnormal processing when the operator loads the reagent kit.
[0051] The above are merely embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention are included in the scope of the claims of the present invention to be approved.
Claims
1. A reagent kit loading device, characterized in that: include: A reagent loading tray, on which a loading position is provided for placing or removing the reagent kit; A detection device, used for detecting the reagent kit on the loading position; A status indicator light, which is set corresponding to the loading position and is used to indicate the loading status of the reagent kit on the loading position; The loading status includes the reagent kit presence status and the detection abnormality status; The reagent kit presence status refers to whether there is a reagent kit on the loading position; the detection abnormality status includes at least one of the following states: reagent kit barcode recognition abnormality, reagent kit loading and unloading abnormality or reagent kit abnormality; The presence status of the test kit is indicated by the status indicator light displaying the first color light and the second color light. When the test kit is present, it is indicated by the first color light, and when the test kit is not present, it is indicated by the second color light. The abnormal detection status is indicated by the status indicator light displaying the third color light.
2. A reagent kit loading device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection device comprises: A first sensor is used to detect whether the reagent kit is present at the loading position; A second sensor is used to detect the barcode information of the test kit; A third sensor is used to detect whether the bottle cap of the test kit exists; The fourth sensor is used to detect whether the bottle of the reagent kit exists.
3. A reagent kit loading device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first color light, the second color light and the third color light are lights of three different colors.
4. A reagent kit loading device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The third color light emits flickering light.
5. A reagent kit loading device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: The control system is used to control the status indicator light to indicate the loading status of the reagent kit according to the detection information obtained by the detection device when detecting the reagent kit.
6. A reagent kit loading device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: An operating platform, a status indicator light is arranged on the operating platform.
7. A sample analyzer, characterized in that: A reagent kit loading device comprising any one of claims 1 to 6.