Liquid-based cell slide-making dyeing machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a liquid-based cell slide-making dyeing machine which comprises a frame body, a moving unit, a dyeing frame and a plurality of dyeing grooves, the plurality of dyeing tanks are arranged on the frame body in a matrix; the dyeing frame is provided with a hook part, a lifting appliance is hung on the hook part, and a to-be-dyed slide is placed on the lifting appliance; the moving unit is used for driving the dyeing frame to move along the X-axis, the Y-axis and the Z-axis, so that the lifting appliance enters the dyeing tank for dyeing; specifically, the moving unit comprises an X-axis direction moving assembly, a Y-axis direction moving assembly and a Z-axis direction moving assembly. The mode that the dyeing frame is hinged to the Z-axis sliding block is adopted, and the dyeing frame automatically swings in the ascending process through cooperation of the push rod and the connecting plate, so that redundant dyeing agents are shaken down, and the redundant dyeing agents can be prevented from dripping on other areas when the moving assembly works.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of liquid-based cell preparation equipment, and particularly relates to a liquid-based cell preparation staining machine. Background Art

[0002] During the staining process of the fully automatic staining machine in the prior art, to avoid the staining agent dripping onto other positions of the equipment, it will wait for a period of time above the staining tank after staining is completed, resulting in low staining efficiency. Therefore, it is necessary to design a staining machine that can allow the excess staining agent to separate as soon as possible. Content of the Utility Model

[0003] The utility model provides a liquid-based cell preparation staining machine, which can at least solve one of the problems pointed out in the background art.

[0004] A liquid-based cell preparation staining machine includes a frame body and the following components arranged on the frame body:

[0005] A plurality of staining tanks;

[0006] A staining rack for installing a hanger for holding glass slides; and

[0007] A moving unit for driving the hanger on the staining rack into any one of the staining tanks;

[0008] Among them, the moving unit includes an X-axis direction moving component, a Y-axis direction moving component, and a Z-axis direction moving component. The staining rack is hinged to the Z-axis direction moving component. During the process of moving upward along the Z-axis, the staining rack will swing to reduce the staining agent remaining on the hanger.

[0009] The X-axis direction moving component includes an X-axis guide rail, an X-axis slider, and a driving unit. The X-axis guide rail is fixed on the frame body, and the X-axis slider is cooperatively installed on the X-axis guide rail;

[0010] The Y-axis direction moving component includes a Y-axis guide rail, a Y-axis slider, and a driving unit. An installation frame is fixedly connected to the X-axis slider, and the Y-axis guide rail is fixed on the installation frame;

[0011] The Z-axis direction moving component includes a Z-axis guide rail, a Z-axis slider, and a driving unit. A support frame is fixedly connected to the Y-axis slider, and the Z-axis guide rail is fixed on the support frame.

[0012] A hinge shaft is arranged on the Z-axis slider, and a sleeve is connected to the staining rack. The sleeve is sleeved on the hinge shaft.

[0013] Preferably, a connecting plate is arranged on the Z-axis guide rail, and a plurality of convex parts are arranged on the connecting plate along its length direction;

[0014] A push rod is disposed through the Z-axis slider. The two ends of the push rod are respectively in contact with the connecting plate and the dyeing rack. During the upward movement of the dyeing rack, the push rod can alternately contact the flat part and the convex part of the connecting plate, causing the push rod to reciprocate in its length direction, thereby driving the dyeing rack to swing around the hinge point.

[0015] A second spring is sleeved on the hinge shaft. One end of the second spring is connected to the hinge shaft, and the other end is connected to the sleeve.

[0016] Preferably, a roller is provided at the end of the push rod in contact with the connecting plate.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows: The present utility model adopts the method of hinging the dyeing rack with the Z-axis slider, and through the cooperation of the push rod and the connecting plate, the dyeing rack can swing automatically during the rising process, so as to shake off the excess dyeing agent, and can avoid the excess dyeing agent dripping onto other areas when the moving component is working. Description of the Drawings

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of one perspective of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 It is another perspective of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of the dyeing rack of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of the hinge of the dyeing rack of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 It is a cross-sectional view of the Z-axis slider of the present invention.

[0023] Description of the Reference Numerals:

[0024] 1-frame body, 2-dyeing rack, 3-dyeing tank, 4-X-axis guide rail, 5-X-axis slider, 6-mounting rack, 7-Y-axis guide rail, 8-Y-axis slider, 9-support frame, 10-Z-axis guide rail, 11-Z-axis slider, 12-hinge shaft, 13-sleeve, 14-connecting plate, 15-convex part, 16-push rod, 17-first spring, 18-second spring. Detailed Embodiment

[0025] The following combines the drawings to describe in detail a specific embodiment of the present utility model, but it should be understood that the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited by the specific embodiment.

[0026] Embodiment 1

[0027] As Figures 1 to 5As shown in the figure, a liquid-based cell preparation staining machine provided by an embodiment of the present utility model includes a frame 1, a moving unit, a staining rack 2, and a plurality of staining tanks 3;

[0028] The plurality of staining tanks are arranged in a matrix on the frame;

[0029] The staining rack has a hook portion, on which a hanger (not shown in the figure) is hung, and the glass slides to be stained are placed on the hanger;

[0030] The moving unit is used to drive the staining rack to move along the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis, so that the hanger enters the staining tank for staining; specifically, the moving unit includes: an X-axis direction moving component, a Y-axis direction moving component, and a Z-axis direction moving component;

[0031] The X-axis direction moving component includes an X-axis guide rail 4, an X-axis slider 5, and a driving unit. The X-axis guide rail is fixed on the frame, and the X-axis slider is fitted and installed on the X-axis guide rail; the driving unit is used to drive the X-axis slider to move on the X-axis guide rail. Specifically, the driving unit can be a way of driving with a ball screw and a motor. Since this is an existing driving unit, it will not be elaborated here;

[0032] The Y-axis direction moving component includes a Y-axis guide rail 7, a Y-axis slider 8, and a driving unit. An installation frame 6 is fixedly connected to the X-axis slider. The Y-axis guide rail is fixed on the installation frame, and the Y-axis slider is fitted and installed on the Y-axis guide rail. The driving unit is the same as above;

[0033] The Z-axis direction moving component includes a Z-axis guide rail 10, a Z-axis slider 11, and a driving unit. A support frame 9 is fixedly connected to the Y-axis slider. The Z-axis guide rail is fixed on the support frame, and the Z-axis slider is fitted and installed on the Z-axis guide rail. The driving unit is the same as above, and the Z-axis slider is connected to the staining rack;

[0034] In order to remove the excess staining agent on the hanger and avoid the staining agent dripping onto other positions, the staining agent can be allowed to wait for some more time above the staining tank. However, in order to improve the efficiency, the connection structure between the staining rack and the Z-axis slider in this embodiment is further improved as follows:

[0035] The staining rack is hinged to the Z-axis slider. Specifically, a hinge shaft 12 is provided on the Z-axis slider, and a sleeve 13 is connected to the staining rack. The sleeve is sleeved on the hinge shaft;

[0036] A connecting plate 14 is provided on the Z-axis guide rail. A number of convex portions 15 are arranged on the connecting plate along its length direction. A channel is opened inside the Z-axis slider. A push rod 16 and a first spring 17 connected to the push rod are arranged in the channel. One end of the push rod abuts against the connecting plate, and the other end contacts the dyeing rack. During the upward movement of the dyeing rack, one end of the push rod can alternately contact the flat part and the convex portion of the connecting plate, so that the dyeing rack swings around the hinge axis, accelerating the removal of excess dye on the spreader.

[0037] In addition, a roller can be provided at the end of the push rod in contact with the connecting plate to reduce the friction force.

[0038] Embodiment 2

[0039] This embodiment provides a liquid-based cell preparation staining machine. On the basis of Embodiment 1, an installation groove for accommodating the connecting plate is opened on the Z-axis guide rail. A cylinder unit (not shown in the figure) is installed on the other side of the support frame. The output end of the cylinder unit penetrates through the support frame and extends into the installation groove to be connected to the connecting plate. Before the Z-axis slider descends, the cylinder unit pulls the connecting plate to separate the connecting plate from the push rod. In this case, the dyeing rack can descend stably, avoiding the situation that the dyeing rack hits the dyeing tank due to shaking. Before the Z-axis slider ascends, the cylinder unit pushes the connecting plate to make the connecting plate abut against the end of the push rod. In this case, during the upward movement of the dyeing rack, one end of the push rod alternately contacts the flat part and the convex portion of the connecting plate, causing the push rod to perform a reciprocating movement in the length direction, driving the dyeing rack to swing around the hinge axis to accelerate the removal of excess dye on the spreader.

[0040] In addition, to further ensure the stability of the dyeing rack during the descending process, a second spring is sleeved on the hinge axis of this embodiment. One end of the second spring is connected to the hinge axis, and the other end is connected to the sleeve. Under the action of the second spring 18, the dyeing rack abuts against the Z-axis slider.

[0041] For those skilled in the art, it is obvious that the present utility model is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit and basic characteristics of the present utility model. Therefore, in any regard, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-limiting. The scope of the present utility model is defined by the appended claims rather than the above description. Therefore, it is intended to include all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims in the present utility model. Any reference signs in the claims should not be regarded as limiting the claimed rights.

[0042] In addition, it should be understood that although this specification is described according to embodiments, not every embodiment only contains an independent technical solution. This narrative way of the specification is only for clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A liquid-based cell slide staining machine, characterized in that: It includes a frame and the following components disposed on the frame: Several dyeing tanks; Staining rack, used to mount the hanger with slides; as well as A moving unit is used to drive the hanger on the dyeing rack into any dyeing tank; The moving unit includes an X-axis moving component, a Y-axis moving component and a Z-axis moving component. The dyeing rack is hinged on the Z-axis moving component. The dyeing rack will swing during the upward movement along the Z-axis to reduce the residual dye on the hanger.

2. The liquid-based cell slide staining machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The X-axis moving assembly includes an X-axis guide rail, an X-axis slider and a driving unit. The X-axis guide rail is fixed on the frame, and the X-axis slider is mounted on the X-axis guide rail. The Y-axis moving assembly includes a Y-axis guide rail, a Y-axis slider and a driving unit. A mounting frame is fixedly connected to the X-axis slider, and the Y-axis guide rail is fixed to the mounting frame. The Z-axis moving component includes a Z-axis guide rail, a Z-axis slider and a driving unit. A support frame is fixedly connected to the Y-axis slider, and the Z-axis guide rail is fixed on the support frame.

3. The liquid-based cell slide staining machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The Z-axis slider is provided with a hinge shaft, the dyeing frame is connected with a sleeve, and the sleeve is sleeved on the hinge shaft.

4. The liquid-based cell slide staining machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The Z-axis guide rail is provided with a connecting plate, and the connecting plate is provided with a plurality of convex parts distributed along the length direction thereof; A push rod is arranged through the Z-axis slider, and the two ends of the push rod are in contact with the connecting plate and the dyeing frame respectively. When the dyeing frame moves upward, the push rod can alternately contact the flat part and the convex part of the connecting plate, so that the push rod can reciprocate in its length direction, thereby driving the dyeing frame to swing around the hinge point.

5. The liquid-based cell slide staining machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: A second spring is sleeved on the hinge shaft, one end of the second spring is connected to the hinge shaft, and the other end is connected to the sleeve.

6. The liquid-based cell slide staining machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The end of the push rod in contact with the connecting plate is provided with a roller.

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