Microplate reader positioning structure

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of medical equipment, and particularly relates to a microplate reader positioning structure which comprises a microplate reader body, a supporting plate and a microplate, a mounting block for mounting the supporting plate in the microplate reader body is arranged on one side of the supporting plate; the inner wall of the supporting plate is fixedly connected with a pair of guide rods; a pair of guide channels is formed in the microwell plate; a group of clamping grooves are formed in each of the two sides of the microwell plate; a clamping piece is arranged on the supporting plate; the clamping piece is used for clamping the microporous plate; a releasing assembly is arranged on the microwell plate; and the releasing assembly is used for releasing the clamping of the clamping piece on the micro-pore plate, so that the problems that when the positioning structure is used for positioning the micro-pore plates with different sizes, rectangular plate frames matched with the micro-pore plates need to be machined, the operation is very troublesome, the multiple rectangular plate frames need to be screened when the micro-pore plates are installed, and the installation process wastes time and labor are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of medical equipment, and specifically relates to a positioning structure for an enzyme-labeling instrument. Background Technique

[0002] The enzyme-labeling instrument is an important component in the enzyme immunoassay analyzer, chemical spectrophotometer, and molecular diagnostic instrument. It is mainly used to detect and analyze the results of enzyme immunoassay reactions and obtain test results. When using the enzyme-labeling instrument to detect and analyze samples, it is necessary to place the microplate containing the samples on the workbench. After accurate positioning, then the enzyme-labeling instrument moves above the microplate for detection and analysis.

[0003] In the prior art, when using a positioning structure to position microplates of different sizes, it is necessary to process rectangular plate frames that match the microplates, which is very troublesome. When installing the microplate, it is also necessary to screen multiple rectangular plate frames, and the installation process is time-consuming and laborious.

[0004] Therefore, the utility model provides a positioning structure for an enzyme-labeling instrument. Content of the Utility Model

[0005] In order to make up for the deficiencies of the prior art and solve the problem that when using a positioning structure to position microplates of different sizes, it is necessary to process rectangular plate frames that match the microplates, which is very troublesome. When installing the microplate, it is also necessary to screen multiple rectangular plate frames, and the installation process is time-consuming and laborious.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve its technical problems is: A positioning structure for an enzyme-labeling instrument according to the utility model includes an enzyme-labeling instrument body, a support plate, and a microplate; an installation block for installing the support plate inside the enzyme-labeling instrument body is provided on one side of the support plate; a pair of guide rods are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the support plate; a pair of guide channels are opened on the microplate; a group of clamping grooves are opened on both sides of the microplate; a clamping member is provided on the support plate; the clamping member is used to clamp the microplate; a release component is provided on the microplate; the release component is used to release the clamping of the clamping member on the microplate.

[0007] Preferably, the clamping member includes square holes; a group of the square holes are respectively opened on both sides of the support plate; square rods are slidably connected in a group of the square holes; a clamping block is fixedly connected to one end of the square rod; one end of the clamping block is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the support plate through a first spring.

[0008] Preferably, the release component includes a pressing unit and a circular block; a group of the circular blocks are respectively slidably connected in a group of the clamping grooves; a group of sliding through grooves are opened at the top of the microplate, and a group of the sliding through grooves are respectively communicated with a group of the clamping grooves; a support rod is fixedly connected to a group of the circular blocks through a group of sliding blocks, and a group of the sliding blocks are respectively slidably connected in a group of the sliding through grooves.

[0009] Preferably, the pressing unit includes a circular groove; a pressing rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the circular groove through a second spring; a pair of concave blocks are fixedly connected to the pressing rod; a connecting rod is rotatably connected between the opposite side walls of the pair of concave blocks through a first rotating shaft; the other ends of the pair of connecting rods are respectively rotatably connected to a pair of support rods through a second rotating shaft.

[0010] Preferably, one end of the guiding channel is semi-conical.

[0011] Preferably, one end of the clamping block is arc-shaped.

[0012] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0013] 1. For the enzyme-labeling instrument positioning structure of the present utility model, while guiding the microplate through the provided guiding rod, it has the function of restricting the position, and through the cooperation of the provided clamping member and the guiding rod, it can achieve a stable fixing effect on the microplate, thereby achieving the positioning effect. And through the setting of the releasing component, it is convenient for the staff to position and install the microplate, and it is also convenient for the staff to remove the microplate. The mounting block can extend out of the enzyme-labeling instrument body under the drive of the enzyme-labeling instrument body.

[0014] 2. For the enzyme-labeling instrument positioning structure of the present utility model, when installing the microplate, the pressing rod can be pressed, so that a pair of support rods can be pushed through a pair of connecting rods, and then a group of circular blocks can be driven to move to close the clamping groove, avoiding the influence of the buckle block on the installation of the microplate. When the microplate needs to be removed, just press the pressing block downward and pull out the microplate at the same time. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] The present utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0016] Figure 1 is the three-dimensional view of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 is the schematic diagram of the mounting block in the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 is the exploded view of the square rod in the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 is the exploded view of the circular block in the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 is the cross-sectional view of the microplate in the present utility model;

[0021] In the figure: 1. Microplate reader body; 2. Tray; 3. Microplate; 4. Mounting block; 5. Guide rod; 6. Guide channel; 7. Clamping groove; 8. Square hole; 9. Square rod; 10. Clamping block; 11. Circular block; 12. Sliding through groove; 13. Support rod; 14. Circular groove; 15. Pressing rod; 16. Concave block; 17. Connecting rod; 18. Semi-conical shape; 19. Arc shape. Detailed implementation manners

[0022] In order to make the technical means, creative features, achieved purposes and functions realized by the present utility model easy to understand, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with specific implementation manners.

[0023] As Figures 1 to 5 shown, a positioning structure of a microplate reader according to an embodiment of the present utility model includes a microplate reader body 1, a tray 2 and a microplate 3; one side of the tray 2 is provided with a mounting block 4 for mounting the tray 2 inside the microplate reader body 1; a pair of guide rods 5 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the tray 2; a pair of guide channels 6 are opened on the microplate 3; a set of clamping grooves 7 are opened on both sides of the microplate 3; a clamping member is provided on the tray 2; the clamping member is used for clamping the microplate 3; a releasing assembly is provided on the microplate 3; the releasing assembly is used for releasing the clamping of the clamping member on the microplate 3. During operation, while the guide rod 5 is used to guide the microplate 3, it has the function of restricting the position, and the clamping member can play a stable fixing effect on the microplate 3 in cooperation with the guide rod 5, so as to achieve the positioning effect. And through the setting of the releasing assembly, it is convenient for the staff to position and install the microplate 3, and it is also convenient for the staff to remove the microplate 3. The mounting block 4 can extend out of the microplate reader body 1 under the drive of the microplate reader body 1.

[0024] The clamping member includes square holes 8; a set of the square holes 8 are respectively opened on both sides of the tray 2; a square rod 9 is slidably connected in each of the set of square holes 8; one end of the square rod 9 is fixedly connected with a clamping block 10; one end of the clamping block 10 is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the tray 2 through a first spring. During operation, the square rod 9 and the clamping block 10 can be inserted into the clamping groove under the elastic force of the first spring, so as to limit both sides of the microplate 3, and can play a positioning role on the microplate 3 in cooperation with a pair of guide rods 5.

[0025] The unlocking component includes a pressing unit and a circular block 11; a group of the circular blocks 11 are respectively slidably connected in a group of clamping slots 7; a group of sliding through slots 12 are formed at the top of the microplate 3, and a group of the sliding through slots 12 are respectively communicated with a group of the clamping slots 7; a support rod 13 is fixedly connected to a group of circular blocks 11 through a group of sliding blocks, and a group of the sliding blocks are respectively slidably connected in a group of the sliding through slots 12. During operation, the pressing unit can drive a group of circular blocks 11 to move, so as to complete the closing of the clamping groove. During this period, the clamping block cannot be clamped in the clamping groove, so that the microplate 3 can be installed. After the microplate 3 reaches the designated position, a group of clamping blocks extend into the corresponding clamping grooves under the drive of the first spring to fix the position, and cooperate with a pair of guide rods 5 to achieve the positioning function.

[0026] The pressing unit includes a circular groove 14; a pressing rod 15 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the circular groove 14 through a second spring; a pair of concave blocks 16 are fixedly connected to the pressing rod 15; a connecting rod 17 is rotatably connected between the opposite side walls of a pair of the concave blocks 16 through a first rotating shaft; the other ends of a pair of the connecting rods 17 are respectively rotatably connected to a pair of support rods 13 through a second rotating shaft. During operation, the pressing rod 15 can be pressed during the installation of the microplate 3, so that a pair of support rods 13 can be pushed through a pair of connecting rods 17, so as to drive a group of circular blocks 11 to move and close the clamping slots 7, avoiding the influence of the clamping block on the installation of the microplate 3. When the microplate 3 needs to be removed, only need to press the pressing block downward and pull out the microplate 3 at the same time.

[0027] One end of the guiding channel 6 is a semi-conical shape 18. During operation, by setting one end of the guiding channel 6 to be a semi-conical shape 18, it can facilitate the operation of the staff when aligning the guide rod 5 with the guiding channel 6 and improve the installation efficiency.

[0028] One end of the clamping block 10 is an arc shape 19. During operation, due to one end of the clamping block 10 being an arc shape 19, it can be easier when the microplate 3 moves, avoiding the clamping of the edge of the clamping slot 7 by the clamping block and affecting the installation of the microplate 3.

[0029] Working principle: While guiding the microplate 3 through the provided guide rods 5, it also has the function of restricting the position. And through the cooperation of the provided clamping parts with the guide rods 5, it can achieve a stable fixing effect on the microplate 3, thus achieving the positioning effect. And through the setting of the releasing component, it is convenient for the staff to position and install the microplate 3, and it is also convenient for the staff to remove the microplate 3. The mounting block 4 can extend out of the ELISA reader body 1 driven by the ELISA reader body 1. Through the cooperation of the provided square rod 9 and the clamping block 10 under the elastic force of the first spring, they can be inserted into the buckle slots, so as to limit both sides of the microplate 3. And with the cooperation of a pair of guide rods 5, it can achieve the positioning effect on the microplate 3. Through the provided pressing unit, it can drive a group of circular blocks 11 to move, so as to complete the closing of the buckle slots. During this period, the buckle blocks cannot be buckled in the buckle slots, so that the microplate 3 can be installed. And after the microplate 3 reaches the specified position, a group of buckle blocks extend into the corresponding buckle slots under the drive of the first spring for position fixing. Cooperating with a pair of guide rods 5, it achieves the positioning effect. Through the provided pressing rod 15, when installing the microplate 3, the pressing rod 15 can be pressed, so as to push a pair of support rods 13 through a pair of connecting rods 17, thus driving a group of circular blocks 11 to move and closing the clamping slots 7, avoiding the influence of the buckle blocks on the installation of the microplate 3. When it is necessary to remove the microplate 3, just press the pressing block downward and pull out the microplate 3 at the same time. Through one end of the provided guide channel 6 being semi-conical 18, it is convenient for the staff to operate when aligning the guide rod 5 with the guide channel 6, improving the installation efficiency. Through one end of the clamping block 10 being arc-shaped 19, it can be easier when the microplate 3 moves, avoiding the buckle blocks from clamping the edge of the clamping slot 7 and affecting the installation of the microplate 3.

[0030] The above front, back, left, right, up, and down are all based on the Figure 1 description drawings of the specification. Taking the observer's perspective as the standard, the side of the device facing the observer is defined as the front, the left side of the observer is defined as the left, and so on.

[0031] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation on the protection scope of the present invention.

[0032] The basic principles, main features and advantages of the present utility model have been shown and described above. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present utility model is not limited by the above embodiments. What is described in the above embodiments and the specification only illustrates the principles of the present utility model. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present utility model, the present utility model will have various changes and improvements, and these changes and improvements all fall within the scope of the present utility model claimed. The scope of protection claimed by the present utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A positioning structure for an enzyme marker, characterized in that: The invention comprises an ELISA instrument body (1), a support plate (2) and a microplate (3); a mounting block (4) for mounting the support plate (2) inside the ELISA instrument body (1) is arranged on one side of the support plate (2); a pair of guide rods (5) are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the support plate (2); a pair of guide channels (6) are provided on the microplate (3); a group of positioning grooves (7) are provided on both sides of the microplate (3); a positioning member is provided on the support plate (2); the positioning member is used to position the microplate (3); a release component is provided on the microplate (3); the release component is used to release the positioning member from positioning the microplate (3).

2. The microplate reader positioning structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking member comprises a square hole (8); a group of the square holes (8) are respectively opened on both sides of the support plate (2); a square rod (9) is slidably connected in each of the square holes (8); a locking block (10) is fixedly connected to one end of the square rod (9); and one end of the locking block (10) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the support plate (2) via a first spring.

3. The microplate reader positioning structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The release assembly comprises a pressing unit and a circular block (11); a group of the circular blocks (11) are respectively slidably connected in a group of positioning grooves (7); a group of sliding grooves (12) are opened on the top of the microplate (3), and the group of sliding grooves (12) are respectively connected to the group of positioning grooves (7); a group of circular blocks (11) are fixedly connected with a support rod (13) through a group of sliding blocks, and the group of sliding blocks are respectively slidably connected in a group of sliding grooves (12).

4. The microplate reader positioning structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The pressing unit comprises a circular groove (14); a pressing rod (15) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the circular groove (14) via a second spring; a pair of concave blocks (16) are fixedly connected to the pressing rod (15); a connecting rod (17) is rotatably connected between opposite side walls of the pair of concave blocks (16) via a first rotating shaft; and the other ends of the pair of connecting rods (17) are rotatably connected to a pair of support rods (13) via a second rotating shaft.

5. The microplate reader positioning structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: One end of the guide channel (6) is semi-conical (18).

6. The microplate reader positioning structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: One end of the positioning block (10) is in an arc shape (19).

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