Consumable for carrying RFID (Radio Frequency Identification Device) chip and carrier

Abstract

The utility model provides a consumable material carrying an RFID chip. The consumable material comprises a liquid containing part and a detection part. The liquid containing part is provided with a plurality of liquid containing holes, the detection part is provided with an RFID chip, the RFID chip records information of reagents or other solutions in the liquid containing holes, and the RFID chip reads the information through a reading module. According to the utility model, information can be directly read by the reading module after the consumables are placed on the carrier frame, so that sample information, detection information and the like in the consumables are obtained, the direct binding of related information in the detection process is facilitated, the operation of information identification in the sample entering and detection process is reduced, and the detection efficiency is improved; and meanwhile, the scheme that the RFID chip is embedded into the consumable is utilized, so that the pipetting platform can conveniently send out or call a corresponding control instruction, and the accuracy of detection information and flow can be better ensured. The utility model also correspondingly provides a carrier corresponding to the consumables carrying the RFID chips.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the pipetting technical field such as biological detection, and particularly relates to a consumable and a carrier frame equipped with an RFID chip. Background Art

[0002] For the biological detection industry, when performing some experiments with high repetition, it is a waste of labor and low in efficiency for experimenters or operators to repeat the same operation for a long time. A pipetting platform is an efficient and reliable experimental device, and its main function is to perform operations such as liquid movement and transfer. The pipetting platform can help experimenters quickly, accurately and conveniently complete various experiments. The pipetting platform usually transfers a specific volume of liquid from one container to another precisely to achieve a specific purpose. The existing pipetting platforms are usually automatically controlled, which can reduce labor costs and improve pipetting efficiency and accuracy. The carrier frame is a support body that is matched with the pipetting platform and used to place consumables. The existing consumables usually need to paste information codes, and the sample information and detection information of the corresponding consumables are recorded manually, which increases labor costs and the complexity of the detection process and affects the detection efficiency. Content of the Utility Model

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a solution that embeds an FIRD chip into a consumable to facilitate binding the consumable and recording relevant detection information during the detection process in view of the deficiencies in the above background art.

[0004] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides a consumable equipped with an RFID chip, including a liquid loading part and a detection part;

[0005] The liquid loading part is provided with a plurality of liquid loading holes;

[0006] The detection part is provided with an installation groove, and an RFID chip is arranged in the installation groove. The RFID chip records information of reagents or other solutions in the liquid loading holes, and the RFID chip is read through a reading module; when the consumable is placed on the carrier frame, the installation groove faces the direction where the carrier frame is located, and the reading module is arranged on the carrier frame.

[0007] Further, the liquid loading part is arranged in a long strip shape, the detection part is arranged at the end of the liquid loading part, and a plurality of liquid loading holes are arranged along the length direction of the liquid loading part.

[0008] Further, the consumable further includes a hole cover, and the hole cover is detachably connected to the liquid loading hole.

[0009] Further, the RFID chip is electrically connected to a circuit board configured in the detection part.

[0010] The present utility model also provides a carrier for placing the consumables equipped with RFID chips as described above, which includes a frame body and a carrier platform. The carrier platform is used for placing and positioning each consumable, the frame body is used for supporting the carrier platform, a plurality of limiting grooves are arranged on the carrier platform, and a detection notch is also arranged. When the consumable is placed in the limiting groove, the detection part is located above the detection notch.

[0011] Further, the carrier platform is set to be square, and the limiting grooves are arranged in rows on the carrier platform.

[0012] Further, the detection notch is arranged adjacent to the limiting groove.

[0013] Further, adsorption magnets are also arranged on the carrier platform, and the detection part is provided with ferromagnetic materials.

[0014] Further, the frame body is set to be box-shaped or door-shaped, and the reading module is fixedly arranged inside the frame body.

[0015] Further, the reading module is communicatively connected to the system of the pipetting platform.

[0016] The above solution of the present utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] For the consumables equipped with RFID chips and the carrier provided by the present utility model, by embedding the RFID chip in the consumables for use, the information of the consumables can be directly read by the reading module after the consumables are placed on the carrier, so as to obtain sample information, detection information, etc. in the consumables, which is convenient for directly binding relevant information in the detection process, reduces the operations of information identification in the process of sample entry and detection, and improves the detection efficiency; at the same time, using the solution of embedding the RFID chip in the consumables facilitates the pipetting platform to issue or call corresponding control instructions, and can better ensure the accuracy of detection information and process;

[0018] Other beneficial effects of the present utility model will be described in detail in the subsequent specific implementation part. Description of the Drawings

[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the consumables of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of the bottom of the consumables of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the carrier loading the consumables of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of the carrier platform of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 5Schematic diagram of the frame structure of the present utility model.

[0024]

Explanation of reference numerals

[0025] 1 - Liquid filling part; 2 - Detection part; 3 - Liquid filling hole; 4 - RFID chip; 5 - Installation groove; 6 - Frame; 7 - Carrier; 8 - Limiting groove; 9 - Detection notch; 10 - Adsorption magnet. Detailed implementation manners

[0026] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and advantages to be solved by the present utility model clearer, the following will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model. In addition, the technical features involved in the different implementation manners of the present utility model described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0027] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0028] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a locking connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific situations.

[0029] Such as Figure 1 、 Figure 2As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a consumable material equipped with an RFID chip, comprising a liquid-filling portion 1 and a detection portion 2. The consumable material is preferably configured as a long strip, that is, with a larger length dimension, so as to facilitate arrangement on a carrier and make full use of the carrier space. The liquid-filling portion 1 is provided with a plurality of liquid-filling holes 3, which are used to hold reagents or other solutions to be transferred. The detection portion 2 is provided with an RFID chip 4. When the consumable material is placed on the carrier, the RFID chip 4 is exposed relative to the consumable material to facilitate the card reader to read the information, thereby obtaining sample information, detection information, etc. in the consumable material.

[0030] As a preferred embodiment, multiple liquid-filling holes 3 are arranged along the length of the liquid-filling portion 1 in this embodiment, for example, four as shown. The consumable can also be equipped with hole covers to seal each liquid-filling hole 3, thereby preventing spillage of reagents or other solutions during transport. The hole covers can be provided for the entire consumable or individually for each liquid-filling hole 3 on the consumable. The hole covers are made of an elastic material and are inserted into and seal the tops of the liquid-filling holes 3.

[0031] In this embodiment, a mounting groove 5 is provided on the lower surface of the detection part 2, and the RFID chip 4 is integrated in the mounting groove 5. At the same time, the RFID chip 4 is electrically connected to the circuit board configured in the detection part 2. When the consumables are placed on the carrier, the mounting groove 5 is facing downward, so that the information can be read directly from below by a card reader (or other reading module) or an external device provided on the carrier, and there is no need to move the consumables after installation, which significantly improves the convenience of operation and simplifies the detection process. Of course, in other embodiments, it is also possible to choose to set the mounting groove 5 on the upper surface of the detection part 2, so that when the consumables are placed on the carrier, the mounting groove 5 is facing upward, and the information is read from above by a reading module provided on the pipetting platform.

[0032] In this embodiment, the carrier and consumables are matched. Figures 3 - 5 As shown, the carrier includes a frame 6 and a carrier 7. The carrier 7 is used to place and position each consumable, and the frame 6 is used to support the carrier 7. The frame 6 and the carrier 7 can be an integral structure or independent and detachable structures. In this embodiment, a detachable bolt connection is preferably used. Among them, the carrier 7 is generally configured as a square. As shown in the figure, two rows of consumables are arranged on each carrier 7. The consumables in each row are closely fitted to each other to fully utilize the space on the carrier 7.

[0033] In order to enable the consumable to be stably placed on the carrier 7, in this embodiment, a plurality of limiting grooves 8 are further provided on the carrier 7. The width dimension of the limiting groove 8 matches that of the consumable, so that the consumable can be smoothly placed in the limiting groove 8 and is limited by the limiting groove 8 to prevent the consumable from tipping over during the operation of the pipetting platform. At the same time, a detection notch 9 is also provided on the carrier 7. The detection notch 9 is adjacent to one end of the limiting groove 8. When the consumable is accurately placed in the limiting groove 8, the detection part 2 is exactly above the detection notch 9. Therefore, the RFID chip 4 in the installation groove 5 can be read from below the detection notch 9 without being obstructed by the carrier 7.

[0034] As a preferred implementation manner, in this embodiment, the detection notch 9 is continuously provided and is orthogonal to the length direction of the limiting groove 8. Therefore, the limiting grooves 8 in the same row can share one detection notch 9, and the reading module can move along the detection notch 9 to sequentially complete the reading of the information of each consumable.

[0035] In addition, it is worth mentioning that the detection notch 9 can also be used as the position for holding or clamping the consumable by hand or a fixture when taking and placing the consumable. When the consumable needs to be taken and placed, the end of the finger or the chuck can fully extend to a height flush with the lower surface of the consumable for clamping, ensuring sufficient clamping depth and improving the stability and reliability of taking and placing the consumable.

[0036] As shown in the figure, as a preferred implementation manner, an adsorption magnet 10 can be further provided on the carrier 7 in this embodiment, and a ferromagnetic material is provided on the side surface of the detection part 2. When the consumable is placed in the limiting groove 8, the adsorption magnet 10 can adsorb the ferromagnetic material to further adsorb and fix the consumable, improving the stability of the consumable in the limiting groove 8.

[0037] As a preferred implementation manner, the frame body 6 in this embodiment is also integrally provided in a box shape or a door shape, and the reading module is directly fixedly arranged inside the box shape or the door shape, and it can directly read the RFID chip 4 at the position of the detection notch 9 above. At the same time, the reading module can upload the read information to the system of the pipetting platform for the system to save, consult and issue specific operation instructions. Therefore, the entire carrier can also be regarded as a separate module, which includes the functions of supporting and fixing the consumable and reading information.

[0038] In addition, it should be noted that the RFID chip 4 in this embodiment can also be replaced with other different types of chips as long as it is convenient for the corresponding module to scan and read information.

[0039] In summary, for the consumable and carrier rack equipped with the RFID chip provided in this embodiment, by embedding the RFID chip 4 in the consumable for use, the information of the consumable can be directly read by the reading module after the consumable is placed on the carrier rack, so as to obtain sample information, detection information, etc. in the consumable, which is convenient for directly binding relevant information in the detection process, reduces the operation of information recognition during the sample entry and detection process, and improves the detection efficiency. At the same time, with the solution of embedding the RFID chip 4 in the consumable, it is convenient for the pipetting platform to issue or call corresponding control instructions, which can better ensure the accuracy of detection information and process.

[0040] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. For the sake of concise description, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, it should be considered as the scope described in this specification.

[0041] The above embodiments only represent several implementation manners of the present application, and the description is relatively specific and detailed, but it should not be understood as a limitation to the scope of the application. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the concept of the present application, several modifications and improvements can still be made, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application should be subject to the appended claims.

Claims

1. A consumable equipped with an RFID chip, characterized in that, It includes a liquid filling part (1) and a detection part (2); The liquid filling part (1) is provided with a plurality of liquid filling holes (3); The detection part (2) is provided with an installation groove (5), and an RFID chip is arranged in the installation groove (5). Information of the reagent or other solution in the liquid filling hole (3) is recorded by the RFID chip (4), and the RFID chip (4) is read through a reading module. When the consumable is placed on the carrier, the installation groove (5) faces the direction where the carrier is located, and the reading module is arranged on the carrier.

2. The consumable with an RFID chip according to claim 1, wherein The liquid filling part (1) is arranged in a long strip shape, the detection part (2) is arranged at the end of the liquid filling part (1), and a plurality of liquid filling holes (3) are arranged along the length direction of the liquid filling part (1).

3. The consumable with an RFID chip according to claim 1, characterized in that, The consumable further includes a hole cover, and the hole cover is detachably connected to the liquid filling hole (3).

4. The consumable equipped with an RFID chip according to claim 1, characterized in that, The RFID chip (4) is electrically connected to a circuit board configured in the detection part (2).

5. A carrier for placing the consumables equipped with RFID chips as described in any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, It includes a frame body (6) and a carrier (7). The carrier (7) is used to place and position each consumable, the frame body (6) is used to support the carrier (7), a plurality of limiting grooves (8) are arranged on the carrier (7), and a detection notch (9) is also arranged. When the consumable is placed in the limiting groove (8), the detection part (2) is located above the detection notch (9).

6. The carrier according to claim 5, characterized in that, The carrier (7) is arranged in a square shape, and the limiting grooves (8) are distributed in rows on the carrier (7).

7. The carrier according to claim 6, characterized in that, The detection notch (9) is arranged adjacent to the limiting groove (8).

8. The carrier according to claim 5, characterized in that, An adsorption magnet (10) is further arranged on the carrier (7), and the detection part (2) is provided with ferromagnetic material.

9. The carrier according to claim 5, characterized in that, The frame body (6) is arranged in a box shape or a door shape, and the reading module is fixedly arranged inside the frame body (6).

10. The carrier according to claim 9, characterized in that, The reading module is communicatively connected to the system of the pipetting platform.

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