Metal bath equipment with sample changing function

By designing metal bath equipment with lifting and rotating functions, and using slides and sensors to achieve automated sample processing, the problems of time-consuming operation of existing equipment and sample contamination are solved, and an efficient and safe sample processing process is achieved.

CN222753304UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-15GUANGXI JINYU MEDICAL LAB CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420984915.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-08
Publication Date
2025-04-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-08

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Technical Problem

The existing metal bath equipment is time-consuming to operate when processing multiple samples, and the centrifugal tube cover is easily lifted after treatment, causing the sample solution to spill out, causing contamination.

Method used

A metal bath equipment with sample change function is designed, using lifting and rotating components to achieve automatic movement and position detection of fixed blocks through slides and sensors, reducing manual operation and ensuring safe removal of centrifuge tubes after cooling.

Benefits of technology

It realizes efficient automation of sample processing, reduces operating time, avoids sprinkling and contamination of sample solutions, and improves operating efficiency and accuracy.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses metal bath equipment with a sample changing function, and belongs to the technical field of medical detection equipment. The device comprises a host which is movably provided with a fixed block; a fixing hole is formed in the fixing block; the bracket assembly comprises a base and a bracket; the base is arranged on the outer side of the host, and the bracket is arranged on the base; the lifting assembly comprises a lifting device and a lifting rod; the lifting device is arranged on the support, and the lifting rod is arranged on the lifting device. The lifting device is located above the main machine, and the tail end of the lifting rod is movably connected with the fixing block. A plurality of fixing blocks can be prepared in advance, samples are inserted into the fixing holes, then the fixing blocks are connected with the lifting rod, the rotating device and the lifting device are matched, the fixing blocks move along the sliding way and are downwards arranged in the main machine through the notch, and then the main machine is started for metal bath treatment. After treatment is completed, through cooperation of the lifting device and the rotating device, the fixing block is lifted upwards from the notch and moved to the loading and unloading area to be taken down; therefore, the personnel operation can be reduced, and the working efficiency is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of medical testing equipment, and in particular relates to a metal bath equipment with a sample changing function. Background Art

[0002] Before the metal bath treatment, the centrifuge tubes containing the samples need to be inserted into the sample holes of the metal bath, and then taken out one by one after the heating is completed. When the number of samples to be processed is large, they need to be heated in batches, and it is time-consuming to repeat the above steps. In addition, since the cap of the centrifuge tube is tightly closed during the treatment, the internal sample is hot after the treatment. When it is taken out of the sample hole, the wall of the centrifuge tube is unevenly stressed, which can easily cause the cap to be opened, causing the sample solution to spill out and causing sample contamination. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model provides a metal bath device with a sample changing function to solve the technical problems that the operation before and after the existing metal bath treatment is time-consuming and the tube cover of the centrifuge tube taken out after the treatment is easily opened, resulting in the spillage of the sample solution.

[0004] A metal bath device with a sample changing function, comprising:

[0005] The main machine is provided with a movable fixing block; the fixing block is provided with fixing holes for fixing the sample;

[0006] The bracket assembly comprises a base and a bracket; the base is arranged on the outside of the host, and the bracket is arranged on the base;

[0007] A lifting assembly comprises a lifting device and a lifting rod; the lifting device is arranged on the bracket, and the lifting rod is arranged on the lifting device;

[0008] The lifting device is located above the main machine, and the end of the lifting rod is movably connected to the fixing block.

[0009] Furthermore, the device also includes:

[0010] The rotating assembly comprises a rotating device arranged on the base; the output shaft of the rotating device is connected to the bracket so that the bracket can rotate relative to the host.

[0011] Furthermore, the bracket assembly also includes:

[0012] A slideway, provided on the bracket and below the lifting device, and the fixing block can slide along the slideway;

[0013] The slideway is provided with a notch, and the notch is located above the mainframe.

[0014] Furthermore, a loading and unloading area is provided on the slide; the loading and unloading area and the notch are respectively located at two ends of the slide.

[0015] Furthermore, a first sensor is provided on a side wall of the slideway at a side of the notch away from the loading and unloading area.

[0016] Furthermore, a second sensor is provided on a side wall of the slideway of the loading and unloading area away from the notch.

[0017] Furthermore, the device also includes:

[0018] A controller, arranged outside the host;

[0019] The controller is electrically connected to the host, the lifting device, the rotating device, the first sensor, and the second sensor respectively.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0021] 1. Prepare several fixed blocks in advance, insert the samples into the fixed holes on the fixed blocks respectively, and then connect the fixed blocks with the lifting rods. Through the cooperation of the rotating device and the lifting device, the fixed blocks are moved along the slideway and loaded into the main machine through the notch, and then the main machine is started for metal bath treatment. After the treatment is completed, the lifting device and the rotating device are cooperated to lift the fixed blocks upward from the notch and move them to the loading and unloading area for removal. This can reduce the number of personnel operations and improve the work efficiency.

[0022] 2. The slideway is provided to facilitate the movement of the fixed block. The first sensor and the second sensor are provided to detect whether the fixed block has rotated to reach the gap or the loading and unloading area, thereby improving the accuracy and facilitating the next operation.

[0023] 3. Lift and remove the treated fixed block through the lifting device, and then remove the centrifuge tube from the fixed hole after the fixed block cools down to a suitable temperature. This can avoid the tube cover being opened due to uneven force when taking out a single centrifuge tube in a relatively hot state, causing the sample solution to spill and cause contamination. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the utility model, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the utility model and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0025] Figure 1 It is a top view of the utility model.

[0026] Figure 2It is the front view of the utility model.

[0027] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A partial enlarged schematic diagram.

[0028] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of B.

[0029] Figure 5 Installation diagram of the host and fixed block

[0030] Figure markings: 1-main unit, 11-fixing block, 12-fixing hole, 2-bracket assembly, 21-base, 22-bracket, 23-slide, 24-notch, 25-loading and unloading area, 26-first sensor, 27-second sensor, 3-lifting assembly, 31-lifting device, 32-lifting rod, 4-rotating assembly, 41-rotating device, 5-controller. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] In order to facilitate a better understanding of the present invention, the following examples are used to illustrate the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. These examples belong to the protection scope of the present invention, but do not limit the protection scope of the present invention.

[0032] Example 1

[0033] A metal bath device with sample changing function, such as Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown, it includes: a main machine 1, which is movably provided with a fixing block 11; the fixing block 11 is provided with a fixing hole 12 for fixing the sample; a bracket assembly 2, including a base 21 and a bracket 22; the base 21 is arranged on the outside of the main machine 1, and the bracket 22 is arranged on the base 21; a lifting assembly 3, including a lifting device 31 and a lifting rod 32; the lifting device 31 is arranged on the bracket 22, and the lifting rod 32 is arranged on the lifting device 31; the lifting device 31 is located above the main machine 1, and the end of the lifting rod 32 is movably connected to the fixing block 11.

[0034] The main machine is provided with a heating zone matching the fixed block, which is convenient for placing the fixed block into the heating zone for heating; the fixed block is made of existing heat-conducting materials, which is convenient for conducting the heat generated by the operation of the main machine to the fixed block, so that the centrifuge tube in the fixed hole is heated to complete the metal bath treatment of the sample solution.

[0035] The lifting device uses existing equipment such as cylinders and electric push rods that can achieve linear up and down movement.

[0036] The lifting rod can be arranged at the end of the lifting rod of the lifting device. Two lifting rods are provided, which are respectively connected to the two sides of the fixed block for a firm connection. The lifting rod can be made of heat-insulating and heat-resistant materials to increase the service life.

[0037] The lifting rod and the fixed block are movably connected, which can be a threaded connection, a hook connection, etc.; a thread is provided at the end of the lifting rod, and a threaded hole is provided at the corresponding position of the fixed block; when the lifting rod and the fixed block are threadedly connected, the lifting rod end of the lifting rod and the lifting device are rotatably connected so that the lifting rod can be rotatably connected to the fixed block; when the hook connection is used, a hook and a hanging ring are respectively provided at the corresponding position of the lifting rod end and the fixed block; when the lifting device is in operation, the lifting rod should move smoothly to avoid swinging.

[0038] Instructions for use: prepare multiple fixed blocks, put the sample solutions to be processed into centrifuge tubes respectively, cover the tube caps, and then insert them into the fixing holes of the fixed blocks respectively; connect the lifting rod to the fixed block, start the lifting device, make the lifting rod descend and send the fixed block into the main machine; start the main machine for heating, after the heating is completed, turn off the main machine, start the lifting device to make the lifting rod rise and lift the fixed block to the appropriate position, then remove the fixed block from the lifting rod; then connect the untreated fixed block to the lifting rod, and repeat the above operation until all samples are processed.

[0039] Example 2

[0040] like Figure 1-Figure 2 As shown, the device further includes: a rotating assembly 4, including a rotating device 41 arranged on the base 21; the output shaft of the rotating device 41 is connected to the bracket 22, so that the bracket 22 can rotate relative to the host 1.

[0041] The rotating device can use a motor. In order to improve the stability of rotation, a gear can be set on the output shaft of the motor, and an annular rack can be set at the bottom of the bracket. The bracket is driven to rotate through the engagement of the gear and the rack. When a fixed block is in the main machine, the rotating device is in a non-rotating operating state; when the rotating device is running, it can drive the bracket to rotate.

[0042] When in use, first load the centrifuge tube containing the sample into the fixing hole of the fixing block, connect the fixing block to the lifting rod on the lifting device, start the rotating device to rotate the bracket to a suitable position, and then drive the lifting rod to move downward through the operation of the lifting device, so that the fixing block enters the heating area of ​​the main machine for processing; after completion, start the lifting device to drive the lifting rod to move upward, so that the fixing block is lifted from the main machine to a suitable position, and then start the rotating device to rotate the bracket to a suitable position, remove the processed fixing block from the lifting rod, and continue to install another fixing block with a sample to be processed, and repeat the above operation.

[0043] Example 3

[0044] like Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, the bracket assembly 2 further includes: a slideway 23, which is arranged on the bracket 22 and is located below the lifting device 31, and the fixing block 11 can slide along the slideway 23; a notch 24 is provided on the slideway 23, and the notch 24 is located above the host 1.

[0045] like Figure 1 As shown, a loading and unloading area 25 is provided on the slideway 23 ; the loading and unloading area 25 and the notch 24 are located at two ends of the slideway 23 respectively.

[0046] A plurality of support rods can be arranged on the base, and the support rods can be separately arranged at the bottom of the slideway to support the slideway and ensure that the fixed block can run smoothly when sliding along the slideway.

[0047] The slideway is arc-shaped and the fixing block used is cylindrical.

[0048] The slideway provided can facilitate the fixed block to slide along the slideway when the rotating device is in operation; the notch provided on the slideway facilitates the fixed block containing the untreated sample to be lowered into the heating zone of the main machine for heating treatment; the fixed block treated with the metal bath slides to the disassembly zone through the slideway for removal, and then other fixed blocks containing the untreated sample are installed, and then sent to the main machine for heating treatment through the rotation of the rotating device and the lifting and lowering operation of the lifting device.

[0049] The loading and unloading area and the notch are respectively arranged at both ends of the slideway, and the rotating device drives the bracket to reciprocate on the slideway to improve the convenience of handling.

[0050] Example 4

[0051] like Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, a first sensor 26 is provided on the side wall of the slideway at the side of the notch 24 away from the loading and unloading area 25 .

[0052] like Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, a second sensor 27 is provided on the side wall of the slideway at the loading and unloading area 25 away from the notch 24 .

[0053] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the device further includes: a controller 5, which is arranged outside the host 1; the controller 5 is electrically connected to the host 1, the lifting device 31, the rotating device 41, the first sensor 26, and the second sensor 27 respectively.

[0054] The first sensor can be an infrared sensor, which is equipped with a receiver and is respectively arranged on the side walls of the slideway on both sides of the gap; in the initial state, the receiver can receive the infrared rays emitted by the first sensor.

[0055] The second sensor can be an infrared sensor, which is equipped with a receiver and is respectively arranged on the side walls of the slideways on both sides of the loading and unloading area; in the initial state, the receiver can receive the infrared rays emitted by the second sensor.

[0056] The lifting device is initially located above the loading and unloading area, and the fixed block containing the sample to be processed is connected to the lifting rod; the rotating device is started, and the lifting device rotates with the bracket, so that the fixed block moves along the slide toward the notch; when the fixed block moves to the position of the first sensor, the infrared ray emitted by the first sensor is blocked by the fixed block, the receiver does not receive the infrared ray, and the signal is fed back to the controller; the controller controls the rotating device to stop rotating, and the lifting device operates to make the lifting rod drop down to a suitable height, so that the fixed block falls down through the notch into the heating area of ​​the main machine; the main machine is then controlled to start by the controller to heat the heating area; when the main machine is timed, the controller controls the lifting device to operate so that the lifting rod rises to a suitable height, and then starts the rotating device again, so that the fixed block slides along the slide; when the fixed block moves to the position of the second sensor, since the infrared ray emitted by the second sensor is blocked by the fixed block, the receiver does not receive the infrared ray, and the signal is fed back to the controller, the controller controls the rotating device to stop rotating, removes the processed fixed block, and then installs other fixed blocks containing the sample to be processed, and repeats the above operation.

[0057] The main machine, lifting device, rotating device, first sensor, second sensor, controller and the like involved in the present invention are not the innovations created by the present invention, and the specific models will not be described in detail.

[0058] It should be noted that, in this article, relational terms such as first and second, etc. are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "include", "comprise" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. In the absence of further restrictions, the statement "including an element defined by ... does not exclude the existence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device including the element".

[0059] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A metal bath device with sample changing function, characterized in that: include: A main machine (1) is movably provided with a fixing block (11); the fixing block (11) is provided with a fixing hole (12) for fixing a sample; A support assembly (2) comprising a base (21) and a support (22); the base (21) is arranged on the outside of the host (1), and the support (22) is arranged on the base (21); A lifting assembly (3) comprises a lifting device (31) and a lifting rod (32); the lifting device (31) is arranged on the bracket (22), and the lifting rod (32) is arranged on the lifting device (31); The lifting device (31) is located above the main machine (1), and the end of the lifting rod (32) is movably connected to the fixed block (11).

2. A metal bath device with sample changing function according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: The rotating assembly (4) comprises a rotating device (41) arranged on the base (21); the output shaft of the rotating device (41) is connected to the bracket (22) so that the bracket (22) can rotate relative to the main machine (1).

3. A metal bath device with sample changing function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support assembly (2) further comprises: A slideway (23) is provided on the bracket (22) and is located below the lifting device (31), and the fixing block (11) can slide along the slideway (23); The slideway (23) is provided with a notch (24), and the notch (24) is located above the main machine (1).

4. The metal bath device with sample changing function according to claim 3, characterized in that: The slideway (23) is provided with a loading and unloading area (25); the loading and unloading area (25) and the notch (24) are respectively located at two ends of the slideway (23).

5. The metal bath device with sample changing function according to claim 4, characterized in that: The slideway (23) at the side of the notch (24) away from the loading and unloading area (25) is provided with a first sensor (26).

6. The metal bath device with sample changing function according to claim 5, characterized in that: The slideway (23) at the side of the loading and unloading area (25) away from the notch (24) is provided with a second sensor (27).

7. The metal bath device with sample changing function according to claim 6, characterized in that: Also includes: A controller (5) is arranged outside the host (1); The controller (5) is electrically connected to the main machine (1), the lifting device (31), the rotating device (41), the first sensor (26), and the second sensor (27) respectively.