Compact tower type centralized scanning device

Abstract

The utility model provides a compact tower type centralized scanning device which comprises a scanning tower assembly, the scanning tower assembly comprises a tower frame, the tower frame is provided with a plurality of transverse supporting arms in the height direction, the transverse supporting arms are provided with positioning supporting plates, each positioning supporting plate is provided with a first positioning part and a second positioning part, and each positioning supporting plate is further provided with a plurality of semi-arc supporting plates. A plurality of slide placing grooves arranged in an arc shape are formed in the semi-arc supporting plates, the semi-arc supporting plates are placed in the first positioning part and the second positioning part respectively, a rotatable bearing column is arranged in the center of the tower, a plurality of lifting sleeves are arranged on the bearing column in the height direction, a plurality of overhanging arms are arranged on the lifting sleeves in the circumferential direction of one side, and the overhanging arms can stretch out and draw back in the length direction of the lifting sleeves; the end part of the overhanging arm is provided with a holding clamp, a scanning mirror is sleeved in the holding clamp, and the scanning mirror is used for shooting a slide, so that the problem that a large scanning device which is directly integrated by a plurality of small scanners is difficult to meet miniaturization is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of glass slide scanning, in particular to a compact tower type centralized scanning device. Background Art

[0002] After the cervical cell samples are collected, they need to go through a certain process to prepare the slides for microscopy. This usually involves spreading the cells on a slide and fixing and staining them to highlight the cell structure and other important biological features. Once the staining is complete, a cover slip is placed to protect the sample and complete the slide preparation. Next, the slides need to be placed in a specialized slide scanning device for digital image analysis.

[0003] Modern image acquisition devices generally use a precise three-axis moving mechanism equipped with an electronic scanning lens. With the increase in detection needs, traditional single-channel, small scanners can no longer meet the requirements, and are replaced by large and medium-sized scanning devices. Traditional centralized scanning devices usually place various small scanners together. Since each scanner is equipped with an independent three-axis moving mechanism, the total equipment occupies a large area and is high after being centralized. The volume and weight are difficult to meet the requirements of miniaturization, and the total cost is also high. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model provides a compact tower-type centralized scanning device, which solves the problem that a large scanning device directly integrated by a plurality of small scanners is difficult to meet the miniaturization requirements.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is: a compact tower-type centralized scanning device, including a scanning tower assembly, the scanning tower assembly including a tower frame, the tower frame is provided with a plurality of horizontal support arms along the height direction, the horizontal support arms are provided with a positioning support plate, the positioning support plate is provided with a first positioning portion and a second positioning portion, and is also provided with a plurality of semi-arc support plates, the semi-arc support plates are provided with a plurality of arc-shaped glass slide placement grooves, each semi-arc support plate is respectively placed in the first positioning portion and the second positioning portion, a rotatable bearing column is provided in the center of the tower frame, the bearing column is provided with a plurality of lifting sleeves along the height direction, the lifting sleeve is provided with a plurality of outrigger arms along one side circumferentially, each outrigger arm can be extended and retracted along the length direction of the lifting sleeve, a clamp is provided at the end of the outrigger arm, a scanning mirror is sleeved in the clamp, and the scanning mirror is used to photograph the glass slide.

[0006] In a preferred solution, the center of the glass placement groove of the semi-arc support plate is hollowed out, and a ring groove is provided on the positioning support plate. The ring groove is used to place lamp beads or light strips, and a lead groove arranged at a certain angle is provided for leading out wires.

[0007] In a preferred solution, the glass slide placement grooves are arranged in multiple layers along the radial direction of the supporting column, and the clamps are arranged in multiple layers along the length direction of the outrigger arm, and each clamp is provided with a scanning mirror.

[0008] In a preferred solution, at least two positioning columns are respectively provided in the first positioning portion and the second positioning portion area on the positioning support plate, and at least two positioning holes are provided on the semi-arc support plate, and each positioning hole is sleeved with each positioning column.

[0009] In a preferred solution, an outer shell is provided on the outside of the scanning tower assembly, and the outer shell is provided with openable loading doors on both sides close to the first positioning portion and the second positioning portion.

[0010] In the preferred scheme, a plurality of positioning sleeves are sleeved on the bearing column along the height direction, the lifting sleeve is sleeved on the outside of the positioning sleeve, the outer wall of the positioning sleeve is provided with a vertical sliding groove, the lifting sleeve is provided with an anti-rotation pin, one end of the anti-rotation pin is stuck in the sliding groove and slides, the positioning sleeve is sleeved with a sleeve frame, a rotatable intermediate sleeve is provided at the lower end of the sleeve frame, and the lifting sleeve is threadedly sleeved with the intermediate sleeve.

[0011] In the preferred embodiment, a rotatable rotating flange is sleeved on the outer side of the lifting sleeve, and spiral teeth in the shape of a plane gradually opening spiral are provided on one side of the flange structure of the rotating flange. The lifting sleeve is provided with a plurality of guide sleeve parts along the circumferential direction, the outrigger arm is slidably sleeved with the guide sleeve part, the side wall of the guide sleeve part is provided with a groove part, and the outer wall of the outrigger arm is provided with a comb tooth structure, and the spiral teeth pass through the groove part and are inserted into the comb tooth structure.

[0012] In a preferred solution, a gear ring is sleeved on the outer side of the rotating flange, a first motor is connected to the lifting sleeve, a gear is provided at the shaft end of the first motor, and the gear is meshed with the gear ring.

[0013] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: the scanning tower assembly adopts a single-tower structure, and separates the working area and the upper and lower glass slide areas through a semicircular split structure, and the two do not interfere with each other; the entire positioning tray is used as a glass slide placement plate, the structure is simple and the overall processing, the glass slide groove has good tightness and position consistency, and the glass slides can be placed more densely, and multiple scanning mirrors are used to work synchronously, so that glass slide images in multiple areas can be collected at the same time, which is more efficient. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] The utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0015] Figure 1 It is a top view schematic diagram of the scanning tower assembly of the present application.

[0016] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the scanning tower assembly with a positioning support plate of the present application.

[0017] Figure 3 It is a diagram of the internal structure of the scanning tower assembly of the present application.

[0018] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the positioning support plate of the present application.

[0019] Figure 5 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the tower of this application.

[0020] Figure 6 It is a cross-sectional view of the position of the lifting sleeve of the present application.

[0021] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the rotating flange spiral teeth of the present application.

[0022] In the figure: scanning tower assembly 1; tower 101; horizontal support arm 102; positioning support plate 103; first positioning portion 104; second positioning portion 105; ring groove 106; lead groove 107; positioning column 108; outer shell 109; loading door 110; bearing column 2; rotating table 201; outer support frame 202; positioning collar 3; sinking groove portion 301; first positioning pin 302; second positioning pin 303; semi-arc support plate 4 ; positioning hole 401; scanning mirror 5; clamp 6; outrigger arm 7; comb tooth structure 701; positioning sleeve 8; slide groove 801; lifting sleeve 9; guide sleeve part 901; slotted part 902; anti-rotation latch 903; rotating flange 10; spiral teeth 1001; gear ring 1002; first motor 11; gear 12; sleeve frame 13; snap-on pin 1301; second motor 14; glass slide 15; intermediate sleeve 16; synchronous belt ring 17. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] like Figure 1-7 A compact tower-type centralized scanning device is disclosed, comprising a scanning tower assembly 1, wherein the scanning tower assembly 1 comprises a tower frame 101, wherein the tower frame 101 is provided with a plurality of horizontal supporting arms 102 in the height direction, wherein the horizontal supporting arms 102 are provided with a positioning support plate 103, wherein the positioning support plate 103 is provided with a first positioning portion 104 and a second positioning portion 105, and further provided with a plurality of semi-arc support plates 4, wherein the semi-arc support plates 4 are provided with a plurality of glass slide placement grooves arranged in an arc shape, wherein each semi-arc support plate 4 is placed in the first positioning portion 104 and the second positioning portion 105, respectively; wherein a rotatable bearing column 2 is provided in the center of the tower frame 101, wherein the bearing column 2 is provided with a plurality of lifting sleeves 9 in the height direction, wherein the lifting sleeves 9 are provided with a plurality of outrigger arms 7 in the circumferential direction along one side, wherein each outrigger arm 7 can be extended and retracted in the length direction of the lifting sleeve 9, wherein a clamp 6 is provided at the end of the outrigger arm 7, wherein a scanning mirror 5 is sleeved in the clamp 6, and the scanning mirror 5 is used for photographing a glass slide 15.

[0024] The semi-arc support plate 4 and the horizontal support arm 102 are hollowed out in the center to avoid the bearing column 2.

[0025] The semi-arc support plate 4 is semicircular, and two semi-arc support plates 4 on the same positioning support plate 103 are spliced ​​into a full circle. With the rotation of the bearing column 2, the lifting sleeves 9 at each height rotate synchronously.

[0026] A rotating platform 201 is disposed at the lower end of the bearing column 2 , and the rotating platform 201 may be a servo rotating platform. An outer supporting frame 202 is disposed at the lower end of the tower 101 .

[0027] The positioning support plate 103 is divided into two halves along the diameter line, the first positioning portion 104 and the second positioning portion 105 are distributed in different halves, and each outrigger arm 7 is distributed in the same half side. When the first half side is scanned, the semi-arc support plate 4 of the second half side can be removed and replaced.

[0028] In the preferred solution, the center of the glass placement groove of the semi-arc support plate 4 is hollowed out, and a ring groove 106 is provided on the positioning support plate 103. The ring groove 106 is used to place lamp beads or light strips, and a lead groove 107 arranged at a certain angle is provided for lead outlet.

[0029] The annular groove 106 is arranged at the sample position on the cover glass to provide backlight, so that the details photographed by the scanning mirror 5 are clearer.

[0030] In a preferred solution, the glass slide placement grooves are arranged in multiple layers along the radial direction of the supporting column 2 , and multiple clamps 6 are arranged along the length direction of the outrigger arm 7 , and a scanning mirror 5 is disposed in each clamp 6 .

[0031] Glass slide placement grooves can be densely arranged on the semi-arc support plate 4, and a plurality of scanning mirrors 5 can be arranged along the diameter direction and the circumferential direction. Each scanning mirror 5 can work simultaneously and is responsible for scanning different sectors.

[0032] In a preferred solution, at least two positioning posts 108 are respectively disposed in the first positioning portion 104 and the second positioning portion 105 on the positioning support plate 103 , and at least two positioning holes 401 are disposed on the semi-arc support plate 4 , and each positioning hole 401 is sleeved with each positioning post 108 .

[0033] In a preferred solution, an outer shell 109 is provided on the outside of the scanning tower assembly 1 , and the outer shell 109 is provided with openable loading doors 110 on both sides close to the first positioning portion 104 and the second positioning portion 105 .

[0034] When all the glass slides on the semi-arc pallet 4 on the side of the first positioning portion 104 have been scanned, the loading door 110 on this side can be opened to take out the semi-arc pallet 4, and then replace it with the semi-arc pallet 4 to be inspected; when all layers of glass slides on the side of the first positioning portion 104 have been inspected, the supporting column 2 is rotated one hundred and eighty degrees and switched to inspecting the side of the second positioning portion 105. At this time, the loading door 110 on this side can be opened to replace the semi-arc pallet 4 on the side of the second positioning portion 105.

[0035] In the preferred scheme, a plurality of positioning sleeves 8 are sleeved on the bearing column 2 along the height direction, the lifting sleeve 9 is sleeved on the outside of the positioning sleeve 8, the outer wall of the positioning sleeve 8 is provided with a vertical sliding groove 801, the lifting sleeve 9 is provided with an anti-rotation pin 903, one end of the anti-rotation pin 903 is stuck in the sliding groove 801 and slides, the positioning sleeve 8 is sleeved with a sleeve frame 13, the lower end of the sleeve frame 13 is provided with a rotatable intermediate sleeve 16, and the lifting sleeve 9 is threadedly sleeved with the intermediate sleeve 16.

[0036] The outer wall of the middle sleeve 16 is sleeved with a synchronous belt ring 17, a connecting plate extends from one end of the sleeve frame 13, and a second motor 14 is installed. A synchronous wheel is installed at the end of the second motor 14, and the transmission is driven by the synchronous belt and the synchronous belt ring 17 to drive the middle sleeve 16 to rotate.

[0037] In the preferred embodiment, a rotatable rotating flange 10 is sleeved on the outer side of the lifting sleeve 9, and a spiral tooth 1001 in the shape of a plane gradually opening spiral is provided on one side of the flange structure of the rotating flange 10. The lifting sleeve 9 is provided with a plurality of guide sleeve portions 901 along the circumferential direction, and the outrigger arm 7 is slidably sleeved with the guide sleeve portion 901. A groove portion 902 is provided on the side wall of the guide sleeve portion 901, and a comb tooth structure 701 is provided on the outer wall of the outrigger arm 7. The spiral tooth 1001 passes through the groove portion 902 and is inserted into the comb tooth structure 701.

[0038] In a preferred solution, a gear ring 1002 is sleeved on the outer side of the rotating flange 10 , a first motor 11 is connected to the lifting sleeve 9 , a gear 12 is provided at the shaft end of the first motor 11 , and the gear 12 meshes with the gear ring 1002 .

[0039] The first motor 11 drives the gear ring 1002 through the gear 12 to drive the rotating flange 10 to rotate, and the comb tooth structure 701 slides relative to the tooth groove of the spiral tooth 1001, and the side wall of the spiral tooth 1001 squeezes the comb tooth structure 701. Since the movement of the outrigger arm 7 is constrained by the guide sleeve part 901 of the lifting sleeve 9, it finally pushes the outrigger arm 7 to extend and retract.

[0040] A plurality of positioning rings 3 are sleeved on the bearing column 2 along the height direction, and a recessed groove 301 is provided on the positioning ring 3. One end of the positioning sleeve 8 is inserted into the recessed groove 301. A first positioning pin 302 and a second positioning pin 303 are also provided. The first positioning pin 302 passes through the positioning ring 3 to be connected to the outer wall of the bearing column 2, and the second positioning pin 303 passes through the positioning ring 3 to be connected to the lower end of the positioning sleeve 8.

[0041] The bearing column 2 is provided with a positioning pin hole in the height direction, and the first positioning pin 302 is threadedly connected with the positioning collar 3, and the front end is inserted into the pin hole. The positioning collar 3 at the lower end is installed first, and then the positioning collar 3 and the positioning sleeve 8, lifting sleeve 9, rotating flange 10 and other parts are installed at the upper end.

[0042] The above embodiments are only preferred technical solutions of the present invention and should not be regarded as limitations of the present invention. The protection scope of the present invention shall be the technical solutions recorded in the claims, including equivalent replacement solutions of the technical features in the technical solutions recorded in the claims. That is, equivalent replacement improvements within this scope are also within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A compact tower-type centralized scanning device, characterized in that: The scanning tower assembly (1) comprises a tower frame (101), wherein the tower frame (101) is provided with a plurality of horizontal supporting arms (102) in the height direction, a positioning support plate (103) is provided on the horizontal supporting arms (102), the positioning support plate (103) is provided with a first positioning portion (104) and a second positioning portion (105), and a plurality of semi-arc support plates (4) are provided, wherein the semi-arc support plates (4) are provided with a plurality of glass slide placement grooves arranged in an arc shape, and each semi-arc support plate (4) is placed on the first and second glass slide placement grooves. A rotatable bearing column (2) is provided in the center of the tower (101) in the first positioning portion (104) and the second positioning portion (105). The bearing column (2) is provided with a plurality of lifting sleeves (9) along the height direction. The lifting sleeve (9) is provided with a plurality of outrigger arms (7) along one side circumferentially. Each outrigger arm (7) can be extended and retracted along the length direction of the lifting sleeve (9). A clamp (6) is provided at the end of the outrigger arm (7). A scanning mirror (5) is sleeved in the clamp (6). The scanning mirror (5) is used to photograph a glass slide (15).

2. The compact tower-type centralized scanning device according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The center of the glass slide placement groove of the semi-arc support plate (4) is hollowed out, and the positioning support plate (103) is provided with an annular groove (106), the annular groove (106) is used to place lamp beads or light strips, and is provided with a lead wire groove (107) arranged at a certain angle for leading wires.

3. The compact tower-type centralized scanning device according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The glass slide placement grooves are arranged in multiple layers along the radial direction of the bearing column (2), and multiple clamps (6) are arranged along the length direction of the outrigger arm (7), and each clamp (6) is provided with a scanning mirror (5).

4. The compact tower-type centralized scanning device according to claim 1 is characterized in that: At least two positioning columns (108) are respectively provided in the first positioning portion (104) and the second positioning portion (105) regions on the positioning support plate (103), and at least two positioning holes (401) are provided on the semi-arc support plate (4), and each positioning hole (401) is sleeved with each positioning column (108).

5. The compact tower-type centralized scanning device according to claim 1 is characterized in that: An outer shell (109) is provided on the outside of the scanning tower assembly (1), and the outer shell (109) is provided with openable loading doors (110) on both sides close to the first positioning portion (104) and the second positioning portion (105).

6. The compact tower-type centralized scanning device according to claim 1 is characterized in that: A plurality of positioning sleeves (8) are sleeved on the bearing column (2) along the height direction, the lifting sleeve (9) is sleeved on the outside of the positioning sleeve (8), the outer wall of the positioning sleeve (8) is provided with a vertical slide groove (801), the lifting sleeve (9) is provided with an anti-rotation latch (903), one end of the anti-rotation latch (903) is stuck in the slide groove (801) and slides, the positioning sleeve (8) is sleeved with a sleeve frame (13), the lower end of the sleeve frame (13) is provided with a rotatable intermediate sleeve (16), and the lifting sleeve (9) and the intermediate sleeve (16) are threadedly sleeved.

7. The compact tower-type centralized scanning device according to claim 6 is characterized in that: The lifting sleeve (9) is provided with a rotatable rotating flange (10) on the outside, and a spiral tooth (1001) in the shape of a spiral opening in a plane is provided on one side of the flange structure of the rotating flange (10). The lifting sleeve (9) is provided with a plurality of guide sleeve portions (901) along the circumferential direction, the outrigger arm (7) is slidably sleeved with the guide sleeve portion (901), a groove portion (902) is provided on the side wall of the guide sleeve portion (901), and a comb tooth structure (701) is provided on the outer wall of the outrigger arm (7), and the spiral tooth (1001) passes through the groove portion (902) and is inserted into the comb tooth structure (701).

8. The compact tower-type centralized scanning device according to claim 7 is characterized in that: A gear ring (1002) is sleeved on the outer side of the rotating flange (10), a first motor (11) is connected to the lifting sleeve (9), a gear (12) is provided on the shaft end of the first motor (11), and the gear (12) is meshed with the gear ring (1002).

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