Biological sample warehouse inlet device and biological sample cryopreservation system

Abstract

A biological sample warehouse inlet device and a biological sample cryopreservation system, the biological sample warehouse inlet device comprises: a cavity defining an accommodating cavity with a first opening, the first opening being used for allowing a biological sample storage container to enter the accommodating cavity, the accommodating cavity comprising a transfer area, the transfer area enables the biological sample storage container located in the transfer area to be transferred to the biological sample cryopreservation device; the transferring mechanism is arranged in the containing cavity, the transferring mechanism is provided with a plurality of movable placing positions, the placing positions are used for placing biological sample storage containers, and the transferring mechanism enables the placing positions to be transferred from the first opening to the transferring area through a first transferring path and enables the placing positions to be transferred from the transferring area to the first opening through a second transferring path; the scanning assembly is arranged at the position, corresponding to the first transfer path and / or the second transfer path, in the containing cavity and used for scanning the identification of the passing biological sample storage container. Therefore, the access efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of biological sample freezing, and in particular to a biological sample inlet device and a biological sample freezing system. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of the biomedical industry, large-scale biological sample banks have emerged, and the storage volume of biological samples has become larger and larger. Generally, biological samples such as tissues and cells in clinical or laboratory environments are placed in biological sample freezing devices through biological sample storage containers for storage. However, in the related technology, the storage and access efficiency is not high. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above problems, the present application is proposed to provide a biological sample inlet device and a biological sample freezing system that overcome the above problems or at least partially solve the above problems.

[0004] The present application provides a biological sample entry device, comprising: a cavity, defining a accommodating cavity with a first opening, the first opening being used for a biological sample storage container to enter the accommodating cavity, the accommodating cavity comprising a transfer area, the transfer area allowing the biological sample storage container located in the transfer area to be transferred to a biological sample freezing device; a transfer mechanism, arranged in the accommodating cavity, the transfer mechanism being provided with a plurality of movable placement positions, the placement positions being used to place the biological sample storage container, the transfer mechanism allowing the placement position to be transferred from the first opening to the transfer area via a first transfer path, and allowing the placement position to be transferred from the transfer area to the first opening via a second transfer path; a scanning component, arranged at a position in the accommodating cavity corresponding to the first transfer path and / or the second transfer path, for scanning an identification of the biological sample storage container passing through.

[0005] Optionally, the multiple placement positions are arranged along the same horizontal plane.

[0006] Optionally, the biological sample storage container includes a cryopreservation box, and the first opening includes a first sub-area for allowing a first cryopreservation box to enter and exit, and a second sub-area for allowing a second cryopreservation box to enter and exit.

[0007] Optionally, the scanning assembly includes a first scanning device arranged at a position in the accommodating chamber corresponding to the first transfer path; and the accommodating chamber has a second opening at a position corresponding to the first transfer path located between the first scanning device and the transfer area, and the second opening is used for the biological sample storage container to exit the accommodating chamber.

[0008] Optionally, the biological sample storage container includes a cryopreservation box, and the placement position includes a tray carrying the cryopreservation box.

[0009] Optionally, the biological sample storage container includes a cryopreservation box, which is provided with a plurality of holes for storing cryopreservation tubes, and the identification includes a box identification set on the cryopreservation box and a tube identification set on the cryopreservation tube; the scanning component includes a box identification scanning piece for scanning the box identification and a tube identification scanning piece for scanning the tube identification.

[0010] Optionally, the multiple placement positions are moved by at least one of a slide rail, a transmission belt and a transmission chain.

[0011] Optionally, each of the placement positions is used to place only one biological sample storage container in the height direction.

[0012] Optionally, the biological sample inlet device further includes: a refrigeration system installed in the cavity, for providing cold air to the containing cavity.

[0013] The present application also provides a biological sample freezing system, including: a biological sample freezing device, the biological sample freezing device including a storage area, the biological sample freezing device is used to receive a biological sample storage container so that the storage area stores the corresponding biological sample; any of the above-mentioned biological sample inlet device, the cavity of the biological sample inlet device is installed to the biological sample freezing device.

[0014] The biological sample inlet device and the transfer mechanism of the biological sample freezing system provided in the present application have a first transfer path and a second transfer path, and have multiple placement positions, which can improve the access efficiency. The scanning component arranged on the path can improve the scanning efficiency, thereby improving the access efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Other objects and advantages of the present application will be apparent from the following description of the present application with reference to the accompanying drawings, which will help to provide a comprehensive understanding of the present application.

[0016] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a biological sample inlet device according to some embodiments of the present application;

[0017] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The structure shown is a schematic diagram after the cavity is hidden;

[0018] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a biological sample freezing system according to some embodiments of the present application.

[0019] In the figure, 10 is a biological sample inlet device, 100 is a cavity, 110 is a accommodating cavity, 111 is a first opening, 112 is a second opening, 113 is a transfer area, 200 is a transfer mechanism, 210 is a placement position, 211 is a tray, 212 is a slide rail, 220 is a first transfer path, 230 is a second transfer path, 300 is a scanning component, 310 is a box identification scan, 320 is a tube identification scan, and 20 is a biological sample freezing device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present application clearer, the technical solution of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings of the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiment is one embodiment of the present application, not all embodiments. Based on the described embodiments of the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0021] Unless otherwise defined, technical or scientific terms used in this application should have the common meanings understood by persons having ordinary skills in the field to which this application belongs.

[0022] The present embodiment provides a biological sample inlet device 10, which includes: a cavity 100, which defines a receiving cavity 110 having a first opening 111, wherein the first opening 111 is used for a biological sample storage container to enter the receiving cavity 110, wherein the receiving cavity 110 includes a transfer area 113, wherein the transfer area 113 allows the biological sample storage container located in the transfer area 113 to be transferred to the biological sample freezing device 20; a transfer mechanism 200, which is disposed in the receiving cavity 110, wherein the transfer mechanism 200 is provided with a movable The transfer mechanism 200 transfers the placement position from the first opening 111 to the transfer area 113 via a first transfer path 220, and transfers the placement position from the transfer area 113 to the first opening 111 via a second transfer path 230; the scanning component 300 is disposed at a position in the accommodating cavity 110 corresponding to the first transfer path 220 and / or the second transfer path 230, and is used to scan the identification of the biological sample storage container passing by.

[0023] It can be understood that the cavity 100 can be a box, a storage body, a cabinet, a tank, etc. The biological sample storage container can be a freezing box, a transport bucket, etc. (for placing the freezing box). The biological sample storage container located in the transfer area 113 can be transferred to the storage area or the tube selection area of ​​the biological sample freezing device 20 (to select the freezing tube in the freezing box) under the action of the transport mechanism.

[0024] In the related art, the placement member 210 transfers the biological sample storage container only through one path. The placement member 210 first sends the biological sample storage container to the transfer area 113, and then returns to transfer the next biological sample storage container, so the access efficiency is low. The transfer mechanism 200 of the biological sample inlet port device 10 provided in this embodiment has a first transfer path 220 and a second transfer path 230, and has multiple placement positions, which can improve the access efficiency.

[0025] The scanning component 300 can be various barcode scanners, such as a one-dimensional barcode scanner, a two-dimensional barcode scanner, etc., and accordingly, the identification can be a one-dimensional barcode, a two-dimensional barcode, etc. In the related art, a clamp is used to place the biological sample storage container to the barcode scanning position, which is inefficient, while the scanning component 300 is arranged on the path in this embodiment, which is efficient.

[0026] In some embodiments, the plurality of placement positions are arranged along the same horizontal plane, so that the overall height of the cavity 100 is not too high.

[0027] In some embodiments, the biological sample storage container includes a cryopreservation box, and the first opening 111 includes a first sub-area for the first cryopreservation box to enter and exit, and a second sub-area for the second cryopreservation box to enter and exit. Thus, the access efficiency is further improved. It can be understood that when taking out the box, the cryopreservation box is also taken out through the first opening 111.

[0028] In some embodiments, the scanning assembly 300 includes a first scanning device disposed at a position in the accommodating chamber 110 corresponding to the first transfer path 220; and the accommodating chamber 110 has a second opening 112 at a position corresponding to the first transfer path 220 located between the first scanning device and the transfer area 113, and the second opening 112 is used for the biological sample storage container to exit the accommodating chamber 110. Therefore, when the scanned biological sample storage container is incorrect, the incorrect biological sample storage container can be exited from the accommodating chamber 110.

[0029] In some embodiments, the biological sample storage container includes a cryopreservation box, and the placement position includes a tray 211 carrying the cryopreservation box. Thus, the structure is simple and stable.

[0030] In some embodiments, the biological sample storage container includes a cryopreservation box, the cryopreservation box is provided with a plurality of holes for storing cryopreservation tubes, the identification includes a box identification provided on the cryopreservation box and a tube identification provided on the cryopreservation tube; the scanning component 300 includes a box identification scanning part 310 for scanning the box identification, and a tube identification scanning part 320 for scanning the tube identification. Thus, further, it is avoided that an incorrect biological sample is stored or taken out.

[0031] In some embodiments, the plurality of placement positions are moved by at least one of the slide rail 212, the transmission belt, and the transmission chain. Thus, the overall structure is simple and stable.

[0032] In some embodiments, each placement position is used to place only one biological sample storage container in the height direction, thereby facilitating the scanning of the identification.

[0033] In some embodiments, the biological sample inlet device 10 further includes: a refrigeration system installed in the cavity 100, for providing cold air to the receiving cavity 110. Thus, damage to the biological sample is avoided.

[0034] The present embodiment also provides a biological sample freezing system, including: a biological sample freezing device 20, the biological sample freezing device 20 including a storage area, the biological sample freezing device 20 is used to receive a biological sample storage container so that the storage area stores the corresponding biological sample; any of the above-mentioned biological sample inlet device 10, the cavity 100 of the biological sample inlet device 10 is installed to the biological sample freezing device 20.

[0035] When the biological sample freezing system of this embodiment stores freezing box A (an incorrect box), freezing box B, and freezing box C, freezing box A, freezing box B, and freezing box C are placed into the first opening 111 in sequence, and freezing box A, freezing box B, and freezing box C pass through the scanning component 300 in sequence. The scanning component 300 scans and finds that freezing box A is incorrect, while freezing box B and freezing box C are correct. Then, freezing box A, freezing box B, and freezing box C continue to move along the first transfer path 220. When they move to the second opening 112, freezing box A is withdrawn, and freezing box B and freezing box C continue to move. When they move to the transfer area 113, freezing box B and freezing box C are transferred to the storage area or tube picking area of ​​the biological sample freezing device 20.

[0036] When taking out cryobox A, cryobox B, and cryobox C in the biological sample freezing system of this embodiment, cryobox A, cryobox B, and cryobox C are sequentially transferred from the storage area or tube picking area of ​​the biological sample freezing device 20 to the transfer area 113, and then moved along the second transfer path 230 to the first opening 111, and then taken out. It can be understood that the second path can be provided with a scanning component 300 for information recording.

[0037] Regarding the embodiments of the present application, it should also be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments of the present application and the features therein can be combined with each other to obtain new embodiments.

[0038] The above are only specific implementation methods of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. The protection scope of the present application shall be based on the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A biological sample inlet device, characterized in that: include: A cavity body, defining a receiving cavity having a first opening, wherein the first opening is used for a biological sample storage container to enter the receiving cavity, wherein the receiving cavity includes a transfer area, wherein the transfer area enables the biological sample storage container located in the transfer area to be transferred to the biological sample freezing device; A transfer mechanism is disposed in the accommodating cavity, the transfer mechanism is provided with a plurality of movable placement positions, the placement positions are used to place the biological sample storage container, the transfer mechanism enables the placement position to be transferred from the first opening to the transfer area through a first transfer path, and enables the placement position to be transferred from the transfer area to the first opening through a second transfer path; A scanning component is disposed in the accommodating cavity at a position corresponding to the first transfer path and / or the second transfer path, and is used to scan the identification of the biological sample storage container passing by.

2. The biological sample inlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The multiple placement positions are arranged along the same horizontal plane.

3. The biological sample inlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The biological sample storage container includes a cryopreservation box, and the first opening includes a first sub-area for allowing a first cryopreservation box to enter and exit, and a second sub-area for allowing a second cryopreservation box to enter and exit.

4. The biological sample inlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The scanning assembly includes a first scanning device disposed in the accommodating cavity at a position corresponding to the first transfer path; and The accommodating chamber has a second opening at a position corresponding to the first transfer path between the first scanning device and the transfer area, and the second opening is used for the biological sample storage container to exit the accommodating chamber.

5. The biological sample inlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The biological sample storage container includes a freezing box, and the placement position includes a tray carrying the freezing box.

6. The biological sample inlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The biological sample storage container comprises a cryopreservation box, the cryopreservation box is provided with a plurality of holes for storing cryopreservation tubes, and the identification comprises a box identification provided on the cryopreservation box and a tube identification provided on the cryopreservation tubes; The scanning component includes a box identification scanning piece for scanning the box identification and a tube identification scanning piece for scanning the tube identification.

7. The biological sample inlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The multiple placement positions are moved by at least one of a slide rail, a transmission belt and a transmission chain.

8. The biological sample inlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the placement positions is used to place only one biological sample storage container in the height direction.

9. The biological sample inlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A refrigeration system is installed in the cavity and is used to provide cold air to the accommodating cavity.

10. A biological sample freezing system, characterized in that: include: A biological sample freezing device, the biological sample freezing device comprising a storage area, the biological sample freezing device is used to receive a biological sample storage container so that the storage area stores a corresponding biological sample; According to any one of claims 1 to 9, the cavity of the biological sample inlet device is installed to the biological sample freezing device.

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