Freezing tube clamping and fixing device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a cryopreservation tube clamping and fixing device which comprises a clamping mechanism, and the clamping mechanism comprises a driving jacking assembly, a clamping assembly and an auxiliary tightening piece. A clamping assembly is arranged on the driving jacking assembly, an auxiliary tightening piece is arranged on the clamping assembly, the driving jacking assembly can jack the clamping assembly, the clamping assembly can clamp the cryopreservation tube, and the auxiliary tightening piece can clamp the clamping assembly. The cryopreservation tube storage device has the advantages that different types of cryopreservation tubes can be clamped and fixed through the clamping mechanism, the cryopreservation tubes can be automatically righting through the cryopreservation tube righting mechanism, the cryopreservation tubes can be stored and taken more accurately, the clamping mechanism can be driven to ascend and descend through the lifting driving part, and the cryopreservation tube storage device is more convenient to use. It is guaranteed that the clamping mechanism smoothly takes and places the cryopreservation tube, and auxiliary tightening can be conducted on the clamping assembly through the auxiliary tightening piece.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of biological sample storage, in particular to a freezing tube clamping and fixing device. Background Art

[0002] In the field of biological storage, cryotubes are used to store biological samples. Whether storing or extracting cryotubes, corresponding storage and retrieval devices are required. The application scope of previous storage and retrieval devices is relatively narrow and can only be used with corresponding cryotubes. Therefore, a transport device that can be used for different types of cryotubes is needed. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this section is to summarize some aspects of the embodiments of the utility model and briefly introduce some preferred embodiments. Some simplifications or omissions may be made in this section and the specification abstract and utility model name of this application to avoid blurring the purpose of this section, specification abstract and utility model name, and such simplifications or omissions cannot be used to limit the scope of the utility model.

[0004] In view of the above problems or problems existing in the prior art, the present utility model is proposed.

[0005] Therefore, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a cryotube clamping and fixing device, which can clamp and grasp different types of cryotubes, and the clamping assembly can be assisted to be tightened by an auxiliary tightening member, and the grasped cryotube can be automatically straightened by a cryotube straightening mechanism.

[0006] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a freezing tube clamping and fixing device, which includes a clamping mechanism, the clamping mechanism includes a driving tightening component, a clamping component, and an auxiliary tightening member; a clamping component is arranged on the driving tightening component, and an auxiliary tightening member is arranged on the clamping component, the driving tightening component can tighten the clamping component, and the clamping component can clamp the freezing tube, and the auxiliary tightening member can clamp the clamping component.

[0007] As a preferred solution of the freezing tube clamping and fixing device of the utility model, the clamping assembly can be elastically retracted and the auxiliary tightening member can shrink and reset the clamping assembly.

[0008] As a preferred solution of the freezing tube clamping and fixing device of the utility model, the clamping assembly includes an elastic telescopic member, and at least two groups of grooves are opened on the elastic telescopic member, and the grooves divide the elastic telescopic member into multiple elastic clamping claws.

[0009] As a preferred solution of the freezing tube clamping and fixing device of the utility model, the elastic telescopic part is hollow inside, the elastic clamping claw part includes an elastic clamping rod and an elastic clamping claw, the lower end of the elastic clamping rod is connected to the elastic clamping claw, and a lifting rod is arranged on the inner side of the elastic clamping rod. The tightening assembly is driven to tighten the elastic clamping rod to different distances, so that the elastic clamping claw can clamp freezing tubes of different models.

[0010] As a preferred solution of the freezing tube clamping and fixing device of the utility model, the driving and tightening assembly includes a driving pusher, a tightening member, and an elastic clamping rod; a tightening member is arranged below the driving pusher, and the tightening member is arranged slightly above the elastic clamping rod. The driving pusher can push the tightening member to tighten and expand the elastic clamping rod.

[0011] As a preferred solution of the freezing tube clamping and fixing device of the utility model, the auxiliary tightening member is arranged at the lower part of the outer side of the elastic clamping rod.

[0012] As a preferred solution of the freezing tube clamping and fixing device of the utility model, it also includes a supporting lifting mechanism, the clamping mechanism is arranged on the supporting lifting mechanism, and the supporting lifting mechanism can drive the clamping mechanism to move up and down.

[0013] As a preferred solution of the freezing tube clamping and fixing device of the utility model, the supporting lifting mechanism includes a supporting mechanism and a lifting mechanism, the lifting mechanism is arranged on the supporting mechanism, and the supporting mechanism can support the lifting mechanism.

[0014] As a preferred solution of the freezing tube clamping and fixing device of the utility model, the lifting mechanism includes a lifting drive member and a sliding support member; the lifting drive member is arranged on the side of the support mechanism, and the two sides of the sliding support member are respectively connected to the support mechanism for sliding connection and the clamping mechanism, and the lifting drive member can drive the sliding support member to slide vertically along the support mechanism.

[0015] As a preferred solution of the freezing tube clamping and fixing device of the utility model, a fixing seat is also provided on the supporting mechanism, and the fixing seat is connected and fixed with other equipment.

[0016] As a preferred solution of the freezing tube clamping and fixing device of the utility model, a freezing tube straightening mechanism is also provided on the supporting mechanism, and the freezing tube straightening mechanism can guide and straighten the freezing tube.

[0017] As a preferred solution of the freezing tube clamping and fixing device of the utility model, the freezing tube straightening mechanism includes a connecting rod, a tube sleeve, and an elastic clamping claw member, the two sides of the connecting rod are respectively connected to the supporting mechanism and the tube sleeve, the elastic clamping claw member can grasp the freezing tube and pass through the inside of the tube sleeve, and the tube sleeve can straighten the freezing tube.

[0018] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: the utility model can clamp and fix different types of cryotubes through the clamping mechanism, and can automatically straighten the cryotubes through the cryotube straightening mechanism, so that the storage and retrieval of cryotubes are more accurate, the clamping mechanism can be driven to rise and fall through the lifting drive component to ensure that the clamping mechanism can smoothly take and place the cryotubes, and the clamping assembly can be auxiliary tightened through the auxiliary tightening component. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative labor. Among them:

[0020] Figure 1 It is an overall schematic diagram of the freezing tube clamping and fixing device.

[0021] Figure 2 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the hidden shell of the freezing tube clamping and fixing device.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a front view of the freezing tube clamping and fixing device.

[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Cross-sectional view at AA of the freezing tube clamping device.

[0024] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the clamping assembly of the freezing tube clamping and fixing device.

[0025] Figure 6 This is a front view of the clamping assembly of the freezing tube clamping fixture.

[0026] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Cross-sectional view of the BB portion of the freezing tube clamping fixture.

[0027] Reference numerals: clamping mechanism, 1; driving and tightening assembly, 11; clamping assembly, 12; auxiliary tightening member, 13; elastic telescopic member, 121; slot, 122; elastic clamping claw member, 123; elastic clamping rod, 1231; elastic clamping claw, 1232; driving pusher, 111; tightening member, 112; supporting and lifting mechanism, 2; supporting mechanism, 21; lifting mechanism, 22; lifting driving member, 221; sliding supporting member, 222; fixing seat, 23; freezing tube straightening mechanism, 24; freezing tube straightening mechanism, 24; DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present invention are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0029] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention, but the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art may make similar generalizations without violating the connotation of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0030] Secondly, the term "one embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The term "in one embodiment" that appears in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or selective embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments.

[0031] Example 1

[0032] Reference Figures 1 to 3 , which is the first embodiment of the utility model, provides a freezing tube clamping and fixing device, which includes a clamping mechanism 1, through which different types of freezing tubes can be clamped and grasped.

[0033] Specifically, it includes a clamping mechanism 1, which includes a driving tightening component 11, a clamping component 12, and an auxiliary tightening component 13; the driving tightening component 11 is provided with the clamping component 12, and the auxiliary tightening component 13 is provided with the clamping component 12, the driving tightening component 11 can tighten the clamping component 12, and the clamping component 12 can clamp the cryopreservation tube, and the auxiliary tightening component 13 can clamp the clamping component 12.

[0034] Preferably, the driving tightening assembly 11 can tighten the clamping assembly 12, and the tightening distance can enable the clamping assembly 12 to clamp different types of cryopreservation tubes.

[0035] Preferably, the clamping assembly 12 itself has a certain elasticity.

[0036] Preferably, the clamping assembly 12 can be assisted in shrinking by the auxiliary tightening member 13 .

[0037] In summary, the utility model drives the tightening component 11 to tighten the clamping component 12 to different depths so that the clamping component 12 can expand to different distances, and can grab different types of cryopreservation tubes. After the grabbing is completed, the tightening component 11 is driven to withdraw from the pushing, and the clamping component 12 is assisted to shrink and reset by the auxiliary tightening member 13.

[0038] Example 2

[0039] Reference Figures 1 to 7 , which is the second embodiment of the utility model. In the previous embodiment, the freezing tube clamping and fixing device includes a clamping mechanism 1, through which different types of freezing tubes can be clamped and grasped.

[0040] Specifically, it includes a clamping mechanism 1, which includes a driving tightening component 11, a clamping component 12, and an auxiliary tightening component 13; the driving tightening component 11 is provided with the clamping component 12, and the auxiliary tightening component 13 is provided with the clamping component 12, the driving tightening component 11 can tighten the clamping component 12, and the clamping component 12 can clamp the cryopreservation tube, and the auxiliary tightening component 13 can clamp the clamping component 12.

[0041] Preferably, the driving tightening assembly 11 can tighten the clamping assembly 12, and the tightening distance can enable the clamping assembly 12 to clamp different types of cryopreservation tubes.

[0042] Preferably, the clamping assembly 12 itself has a certain elasticity.

[0043] Preferably, the clamping assembly 12 can be assisted in shrinking by the auxiliary tightening member 13 .

[0044] Furthermore, the clamping assembly can be elastically retracted and the auxiliary tightening member 13 can retract and reset the clamping assembly 12 .

[0045] Furthermore, the clamping assembly 12 includes an elastic telescopic member 121 , and at least two groups of slots 122 are formed on the elastic telescopic member 121 . The slots 122 divide the elastic telescopic member 121 into a plurality of elastic clamping claws 123 .

[0046] Furthermore, the interior of the elastic telescopic part 121 is hollow, and the elastic clamping claw part 123 includes an elastic clamping rod 1231 and an elastic clamping claw 1232. The lower end of the elastic clamping rod 1231 is connected to the elastic clamping claw 1232. A lifting rod is arranged on the inner side of the elastic clamping rod 1231. The tightening assembly 11 is driven to tighten the elastic clamping rod 1231 to different distances, so that the elastic clamping claw 1232 can clamp different types of cryopreservation tubes.

[0047] Preferably, a lifting rod is provided on the inner side of each elastic clamping rod 1231, and the lifting rod is arranged toward the inner center. The lifting rod on the inner side of the elastic clamping rod 1231 is tightened by the tightening member 112, so that the multiple elastic clamping rods 1231 and the elastic clamping claws 1232 are elastically expanded, so that the elastic clamping claws 1232 grab and fix the cryopreservation tube.

[0048] Furthermore, the driving and tightening assembly 11 includes a driving pusher 111, a tightening member 112, and an elastic clamping rod 1231; the tightening member 112 is arranged below the driving pusher 111, and the tightening member 112 is arranged slightly above the elastic clamping rod 1231. The driving pusher 111 can push the tightening member 112 to tighten and expand the elastic clamping rod 1231.

[0049] Preferably, the driving member 111 can be driven by a push rod motor, pneumatically driven, or hydraulically driven.

[0050] Preferably, the tightening member 112 can be a tightening pin. The initial position of the tightening member 112 is set above the elastic clamping rod 1231. When work is required, the tightening member 112 is pushed to move by driving the pushing member 111, so that the tightening member 112 lifts the lifting rod, thereby expanding the elastic clamping rod 1231 outward, driving the elastic clamping claw 1232 to expand the opening, thereby grasping and fixing the cryopreservation tube.

[0051] Furthermore, the auxiliary tightening member 13 is arranged at the lower side of the outer side of the elastic clamping rod 1231 .

[0052] Preferably, the auxiliary tightening member 13 can be an elastic ring, which can assist the elastic clamping rod 1231 in resetting.

[0053] Furthermore, it also includes a supporting and lifting mechanism 2, and the clamping mechanism 1 is arranged on the supporting and lifting mechanism 2, and the supporting and lifting mechanism 2 can drive the clamping mechanism 1 to move up and down.

[0054] Furthermore, the supporting lifting mechanism 2 includes a supporting mechanism 21 and a lifting mechanism 22 . The lifting mechanism 22 is arranged on the supporting mechanism 21 , and the supporting mechanism 21 can support the lifting mechanism 22 .

[0055] Furthermore, the lifting mechanism 22 includes a lifting drive member 221 and a sliding support member 222; the lifting drive member 221 is arranged on the side of the support mechanism 21, and the two sides of the sliding support member 222 are respectively slidably connected to the support mechanism 21 and the clamping mechanism 1, and the lifting drive member 221 can drive the sliding support member 222 to slide vertically along the support mechanism 21.

[0056] Preferably, the lifting drive member 221 can be a motor and a lead screw, and the lead screw is threadedly connected to the sliding support member 222, and the sliding support member 222 is lifted and lowered by the rotation of the lead screw.

[0057] Preferably, a guide shaft is provided on the side of the support mechanism 21 , and the guide shaft on the sliding support member 222 is slidably connected to the sliding support member 222 .

[0058] Furthermore, a fixing seat 23 is also provided on the supporting mechanism 21, and the fixing seat 23 is connected and fixed to other devices.

[0059] Furthermore, a cryotube straightening mechanism 24 is also provided on the supporting mechanism 21, and the cryotube straightening mechanism 24 can guide and straighten the cryotube.

[0060] Furthermore, the cryotube straightening mechanism 24 includes a connecting rod, a tube sleeve 241, and an elastic clamping claw member 123. The two sides of the connecting rod are respectively connected to the supporting mechanism 21 and the tube sleeve 241. The elastic clamping claw member 123 can grasp the cryotube and pass through the tube sleeve 241, and the tube sleeve 241 can straighten the cryotube.

[0061] Preferably, after the elastic clamping claw 123 grabs the cryotube and passes it through the tube sleeve 241, the tube sleeve 241 can automatically straighten the cryotube, and the same is true when placing the cryotube.

[0062] In summary, the utility model can drive the clamping mechanism 1 to move up and down through the lifting mechanism 22, and can push the tightening member 112 to tighten the elastic clamping rod 1231 by driving the pushing member 111, so that the elastic clamping rod 1231 can drive the elastic clamping claw 1232 to expand outward, thereby grasping through the elastic clamping claw 1232, and the cryotube can be straightened through the cryotube straightening mechanism 24, and the reverse operation can be performed when placing the cryotube.

[0063] Importantly, it should be noted that the construction and arrangement of the present application shown in a plurality of different exemplary embodiments are only exemplary. Although only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, it should be readily understood by those who refer to this disclosure that many modifications are possible (e.g., the size, scale, structure, shape and ratio of various elements, and parameter values ​​(e.g., temperature, pressure, etc.), installation arrangements, use of materials, color, directional changes, etc.) without substantially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described in the application. For example, the element shown as integrally formed can be composed of multiple parts or elements, the position of the element can be inverted or otherwise changed, and the nature or number or position of the discrete element can be changed or changed. Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be included in the scope of the present utility model. The order or sequence of any process or method steps can be changed or reordered according to alternative embodiments. In the claims, any "device plus function" clause is intended to cover the structure described herein that performs the function, and is not only structurally equivalent but also an equivalent structure. Without departing from the scope of the present invention, other substitutions, modifications, changes and omissions may be made in the design, operating conditions and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to a specific embodiment, but extends to various modifications that still fall within the scope of the appended claims.

[0064] Additionally, in order to provide a concise description of example embodiments, all features of an actual embodiment (ie, those features that are not relevant to the best mode presently contemplated for carrying out the invention or those that are not relevant to implementing the invention) may not be described.

[0065] It should be understood that in the development of any actual implementation, as in any engineering or design project, numerous implementation-specific decisions may be made. Such a development effort may be complex and time-consuming, but for those of ordinary skill having the benefit of this disclosure, without undue experimentation, the development effort will be a routine task of design, fabrication, and production.

[0066] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the utility model rather than to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, ordinary technicians in the field should understand that the technical solution of the utility model can be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of the utility model, which should be included in the scope of the claims of the utility model.

Claims

1. A freezing tube clamping and fixing device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a clamping mechanism (1), wherein the clamping mechanism (1) comprises a driving tightening assembly (11), a clamping assembly (12), and an auxiliary tightening member (13); the driving tightening assembly (11) is provided with the clamping assembly (12), and the auxiliary tightening member (13) is provided with the clamping assembly (12); the driving tightening assembly (11) can tighten the clamping assembly (12), and the clamping assembly (12) can clamp a cryopreservation tube; and the auxiliary tightening member (13) can clamp the clamping assembly (12).

2. The freezing tube clamping and fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping assembly can be elastically retracted and retracted, and the auxiliary tightening member (13) can retract and reset the clamping assembly (12).

3. The freezing tube clamping and fixing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping assembly (12) comprises an elastic telescopic member (121), the elastic telescopic member (121) being provided with at least two groups of slots (122), the slots (122) dividing the elastic telescopic member (121) into a plurality of elastic clamping claw members (123).

4. The freezing tube clamping and fixing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The elastic telescopic member (121) is hollow inside, and the elastic clamping claw member (123) comprises an elastic clamping rod (1231) and an elastic clamping claw (1232). The lower end of the elastic clamping rod (1231) is connected to the elastic clamping claw (1232), and a lifting rod is arranged on the inner side of the elastic clamping rod (1231). The driving tightening assembly (11) tightens the elastic clamping rod (1231) at different distances, so that the elastic clamping claw (1232) can clamp different types of cryopreservation tubes.

5. The freezing tube clamping and fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving and tightening assembly (11) comprises a driving pusher (111), a tightening member (112), and an elastic clamping rod (1231); the tightening member (112) is arranged below the driving pusher (111), and the tightening member (112) is arranged slightly above the elastic clamping rod (1231); the driving pusher (111) can push the tightening member (112) to tighten and expand the elastic clamping rod (1231).

6. The freezing tube clamping and fixing device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The auxiliary tightening member (13) is arranged on the outer side and slightly below the elastic clamping rod (1231).

7. The freezing tube clamping and fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also comprises a supporting lifting mechanism (2), the clamping mechanism (1) being arranged on the supporting lifting mechanism (2), and the supporting lifting mechanism (2) being able to drive the clamping mechanism (1) to be lifted or lowered.

8. The freezing tube clamping and fixing device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The supporting lifting mechanism (2) comprises a supporting mechanism (21) and a lifting mechanism (22); the lifting mechanism (22) is arranged on the supporting mechanism (21); and the supporting mechanism (21) can support the lifting mechanism (22).

9. The freezing tube clamping and fixing device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism (22) comprises a lifting drive member (221) and a sliding support member (222); the lifting drive member (221) is arranged on the side of the support mechanism (21), and the two sides of the sliding support member (222) are respectively connected to the support mechanism (21) in a sliding manner and connected to the clamping mechanism (1); the lifting drive member (221) can drive the sliding support member (222) to slide vertically along the support mechanism (21).

10. The freezing tube clamping and fixing device according to claim 8, characterized in that: A fixing seat (23) is also provided on the supporting mechanism (21).

11. The freezing tube clamping and fixing device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The support mechanism (21) is also provided with a cryotube straightening mechanism (24), and the cryotube straightening mechanism (24) can guide and straighten the cryotube.

12. The freezing tube clamping and fixing device according to claim 11, characterized in that: The freezing tube straightening mechanism (24) comprises a connecting rod, a tube sleeve (241), and an elastic clamping claw member (123); the two sides of the connecting rod are respectively connected to the support mechanism (21) and the tube sleeve (241); the interior of the tube sleeve (241) allows the elastic clamping claw member (123) to grasp the freezing tube and pass through, and the tube sleeve (241) can straighten the freezing tube.

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