Automatic reagent reaction cup selecting and conveying system

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of medical detection equipment, in particular to an automatic reagent reaction cup selecting and conveying system which is characterized in that a conveying mechanism is arranged between a storage hopper and a supporting frame in an upward inclined mode, a discharging sliding way vertically corresponds to the output end of the conveying mechanism, and a material stopping block is installed on the discharging sliding way. An output port is formed in the bottom end of the discharging slide way, and the output port is further connected with a storage area; and a U-shaped support frame fixed on the conveying mechanism and a slideable striker plate matched with the U-shaped support frame are used for completing the automatic selection and conveying of the reaction cups. The storage hopper and the conveying mechanism are integrated, so that the whole system does not occupy a large space; the arrangement of the support frame provides a feeding mode based on self characteristics for the arrangement of the reaction cups, so that the efficiency is further improved, the material blocking block and the material blocking plate can be matched, the material blocking of the reaction cups is prevented, and the stable operation of the whole system is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of medical testing equipment, in particular to an automatic reagent reaction cup selection and transportation system. Background Art

[0002] In the field of medical diagnosis, reaction cups are indispensable containers for holding reagents, samples, etc. Most of the existing reaction cups are stored by randomly stacking them in a storage hopper. When reaction cups are needed, manual stacking is required, which consumes a large amount of manpower and cannot improve efficiency at the same time.

[0003] Most of the existing automatic cup delivery systems are push plate type, bottle arranging machine, vibrating disk, and magazine type. Among them, the push plate type occupies a large space and reduces production efficiency.

[0004] The bottle arranging machine and the vibrating disk need to be completed at a high cost to stack the reaction cups, and the cost performance is relatively low.

[0005] The magazine type will have a material jamming phenomenon. When the material jamming phenomenon occurs, manual dredging is required. At the same time, after the material jamming, the machine needs to be stopped, which will also reduce the operating efficiency and increase the cost.

[0006] In view of the above problems, the utility model document proposes an automatic reagent reaction cup selection and transportation system. Summary of the Utility Model

[0007] The utility model provides an automatic reagent reaction cup selection and transportation system, which can prevent material jamming, occupy a small space, and improve the cup delivery efficiency at the same time.

[0008] The utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0009] An automatic reagent reaction cup selection and transportation system includes a bottom plate, on which a storage hopper is erected, and a support frame is also fixed. Along the direction from the storage hopper to the support frame, a transportation mechanism is also inclined upward. One end of the transportation mechanism is arranged at the bottom end of the storage hopper, and the other end is connected to the top end of the support frame. The end of the transportation mechanism located at the top end of the support frame is the output end. A blanking chute for receiving the output of the output end of the transportation mechanism is also erected on the side of the support frame. The blanking chute is inclined downward, and the top end of the blanking chute is vertically aligned with the output end of the transportation mechanism. The output port of the blanking chute is connected to a storage area.

[0010] The transportation mechanism includes a transmission belt inclined upward, on which a plurality of grooves are formed, and an adjustment and limit mechanism is also fixed on the transportation mechanism.

[0011] The adjusting and limiting mechanism includes a U-shaped support frame which is installed on the conveying mechanism, and a baffle plate is slidably connected to one side of the U-shaped support frame facing the feeding direction of the conveying mechanism.

[0012] Furthermore, the storage hopper is composed of a number of inclined baffle plates connected to a vertical baffle plate. The storage hopper is a hopper-shaped with a closed bottom surface. Among them, the vertical baffle plate is adjacent to and attached to the side edge of one side of the conveyor belt, and there is a gap on the inclined baffle plate adjacent to the other side of the conveyor belt, and the conveyor belt is erected on the storage hopper through the gap.

[0013] Furthermore, first baffle plates are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the conveyor belt. The first baffle plates are erected between the storage hopper and the support frame, with one end connected to the storage hopper and the other end extending to the output end of the conveyor belt.

[0014] Furthermore, the blanking chute includes symmetrically erected chute plates with a gap therebetween. Second baffle plates are respectively fixed on the outer sides of the blanking chute, and a baffle block is fixed on the second baffle plate. The fixed height of the baffle block is greater than the distance from the top end of the reaction cup to the protruding part and less than the distance from the protruding part of the reaction cup to the bottom.

[0015] Furthermore, the storage area includes a storage rotating machine on which a turntable is installed. A number of grooves are formed on the edge of the turntable, and a number of storage cavities are formed in combination with the storage rotating machine. A buffer area is also formed on the storage rotating machine. The buffer area is connected to the output port of the blanking chute. A first driving motor for driving the turntable to rotate is also connected below the turntable.

[0016] In the present utility model, through the integration of the storage hopper and the conveying mechanism, it is ensured that the entire system does not occupy a large space; the setting of the support frame provides a feeding method for the discharging of the reaction cups based on their own characteristics. While further increasing the efficiency, it can also cooperate with the baffle block and the baffle plate to prevent the jamming of the reaction cups and complete the screening of the reaction cups, and at the same time ensure the stable operation of the entire system. Description of the Drawings

[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of a reagent reaction cup automatic selection and transportation system provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 It is a top view schematic diagram of a reagent reaction cup automatic selection and transportation system provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 It is a front view schematic diagram of a reagent reaction cup automatic selection and transportation system provided by an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0020] Reference numerals:

[0021] 1. Bottom plate; 2. Stock hopper; 3. Support frame; 4. Feeding chute; 5. First baffle; 6. Stopping block; 7. Conveyor belt; 8. Second baffle; 9. U-shaped support frame; 10. Baffling plate; 11. Turntable; 12. Storage cavity; 13. First driving motor; 14. Groove; 15. Vertical baffle; 16. Storage rotating machine. Detailed implementation manners

[0022] The embodiments of the present utility model will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model.

[0023] In the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connection" and "installation" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connection" can be a detachable connection or a non-detachable connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. In addition, "communication" can be a direct communication or an indirect communication through an intermediate medium. Among them, "fixation" means that they are connected to each other and the relative positional relationship after connection remains unchanged. The orientation terms mentioned in the embodiments of the present utility model, such as "inside", "outside", "top", "bottom", etc., are only for reference to the direction of the accompanying drawings. Therefore, the orientation terms used are for better and clearer explanation and understanding of the embodiments of the present utility model, 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 thus cannot be understood as a limitation to the embodiments of the present utility model.

[0024] In the embodiments of the present utility model, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features.

[0025] In the embodiments of the present utility model, " / or" is only a description of the association relationship of associated objects, indicating that three relationships may exist. For example, A / or B may represent: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, and B exists alone. In addition, the character " / " in this article generally represents an "or" relationship between the front and rear associated objects.

[0026] References to "one embodiment" or "some embodiments" or the like described in this specification mean that specific features, structures, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment are included in one or more embodiments of the present utility model. Thus, statements such as "in one embodiment", "in some embodiments", "in other some embodiments", "in still other embodiments", etc., which appear in different places in this specification, do not necessarily all refer to the same embodiment, but mean "one or more but not all embodiments", unless otherwise specifically emphasized. The terms "comprising", "including", "having" and their variants all mean "including but not limited to", unless otherwise specifically emphasized.

[0027] Embodiment:

[0028] Referring to Figure 1 As shown, an automatic selection and transportation system for reagent reaction cups includes a bottom plate 1, on which a storage hopper 2 is erected, and a support frame 3 is also fixed. A transportation mechanism is also inclined upward along the direction from the storage hopper 2 to the support frame 3. The upwardly inclined transportation mechanism ensures that the whole machine is convenient for operators to put reaction cups into the storage hopper 2 without occupying too much space; one end of the transportation mechanism is arranged at the bottom end of the storage hopper 2, and the other end is connected to the top end of the support frame 3, and the end of the transportation mechanism located at the top end of the support frame 3 is the output end. A blanking chute 4 for cooperating with the output of the output end of the transportation mechanism is also erected on the side of the support frame 3. The blanking chute 4 is inclined downward, and the top end of the blanking chute 4 is vertically aligned with the output end of the transportation mechanism. The output end of the blanking chute 4 is connected to a storage area;

[0029] The transportation mechanism includes a conveyor belt 7 inclined upward, and a number of grooves 14 are formed on the conveyor belt 7. An adjustment and limit mechanism is also fixed on the transportation mechanism;

[0030] The adjustment and limit mechanism includes a U-shaped support frame 9, which is installed on the transportation mechanism. A baffle plate 10 is also slidably connected to the side of the U-shaped support frame 9 facing the conveying direction of the conveyor belt 7. The slidably connected baffle plate 10 will be adjusted before use to ensure that the reaction cups passing through during transportation are all reaction cups of a certain height. At the same time, the width of the blanking chute 4 also matches the width of the passing reaction cups;

[0031] The baffle plate 10 can also prevent the reaction cups from jamming. When multiple reaction cups enter the same groove 14 of the conveyor belt 7 at the same time, when the baffle plate 10 screens the reaction cups in the groove 14, it will also push back other redundant reaction cups to prevent jamming caused by excessive stacking;

[0032] Preferably, the groove 14 on the conveyor belt 7 is a trapezoidal groove. The trapezoidal groove ensures that when the reaction cup does not match the preset height of the baffle 10, the baffle 10 can cooperate with the hypotenuse of the trapezoidal groove to push out the reaction cup, further completing the automatic selection operation of the conveyor belt 7;

[0033] Referring to Figure 2 As shown, a storage hopper 2 is composed of several inclined baffles connected to vertical baffles. The storage hopper 2 is a hopper-shaped with a closed bottom. Among them, the vertical baffle 15 is adjacent to one side of the conveyor belt 7 and fits with the conveyor belt 7. Here, the vertical baffle 15 is used to assist in adjusting the position of the reaction cup. There is also a gap on the inclined baffle adjacent to the other side of the conveyor belt 7. The conveyor belt 7 is arranged on the storage hopper 2 through the gap in a fitting manner. The inclined baffle can also assist the reaction cups to gather towards the bottom.

[0034] The conveyor belt 7 is arranged in a fitting manner with the storage hopper 2. When reaction cups are placed in the storage hopper 2, the reaction cups will accumulate at the bottom of the storage hopper 2 due to their own gravity. When the conveyor belt 7 is started, the groove 14 on the conveyor belt 7 ensures that at least one reaction cup will be driven to move. If more than one reaction cup is driven in one groove 14, the conveyor belt 7 will cooperate with the baffle 10 to push the excess reaction cups into the next empty groove 14 or into the storage hopper 2 by means of blocking.

[0035] On both sides of the conveyor belt 7, first baffles 5 are symmetrically arranged. The first baffles 5 are erected between the storage hopper 2 and the support frame 3. One end of the first baffle 5 is connected to the storage hopper 2, and the other end extends to the output end of the conveyor belt 7. The height of the first baffle 5 is higher than that of the conveyor belt 7, and an adjustment and limit mechanism is also fixed on the first baffle 5. The height setting of the first baffle 5 can ensure that when the reaction cups enter the conveyor belt 7 through the storage hopper 2 for transportation, the reaction cups will not slide out from both sides due to accumulation, resulting in loss of reaction cups; the U-shaped support frame 9 fixed on the first baffle 5 can cooperate with the conveyor belt 7 to complete automatic selection and prevent material jamming without affecting the transmission of the conveyor belt 7.

[0036] The blanking chute 4 includes symmetrically erected chute plates with a gap between them. The width of the gap is the width of the protruding part of the reaction cup after matching selection. When the reaction cup enters the blanking chute 4 through the output end of the conveyor belt 7, the protruding part of the reaction cup is stuck on the blanking chute 4. The blanking chute 4 is arranged in a downward-sloping manner to ensure that the reaction cup can slide downward by its own gravity and enter the storage area to complete the storage of the reaction cup; second baffles 8 are respectively fixed on the outside of the blanking chute 4. The second baffles 8 are used to cooperate with the output end of the conveyor belt 7 to ensure that the reaction cup can accurately fall into the blanking chute 4 while transporting the reaction cup; the setting of the second baffles 8 will not affect the reaction cup sliding along the edge of the blanking chute 4, and only plays a role in assisting the reaction cup to enter the blanking chute 4.

[0037] Referring to Figure 3As shown in the figure, the storage area includes a storage rotating machine 16, which is used to receive reaction cups sliding down along the blanking chute 4. The storage rotating machine is of a cavity structure. There is also a turntable 11 on the storage rotating machine 16. A number of slots are opened at the edge of the turntable 11, and a number of storage cavities 12 are formed in combination with the storage rotating machine 16. There is also a buffer area along the edge of the turntable 11, and the buffer area is connected to the output port of the blanking chute 4. There is also a first driving motor 13 below the turntable 11 for driving the turntable 11 to rotate. The output end of the first driving motor 13 is connected to the turntable 11. The blanking chute 4 is connected to the turntable 11 in the storage area, and the output port of the blanking chute 4 is connected to the buffer area of the turntable 11. When the reaction cup slides out along the blanking chute 4, it will enter the buffer area between the blanking chute 4 and the turntable 11. With the drive of the first driving motor 13, the reaction cup gradually slides into the storage cavity 12 to complete the storage.

[0038] The height at which the material blocking block 6 is fixed on the second baffle 8 is greater than the height from the top end to the protruding part and less than the height from the protruding part to the bottom end; fixing the material blocking block 6 on the second baffle 8 is used to sort the reaction cups to prevent the phenomenon of material jamming and ensure that the reaction cups will slide down at the correct angle; when the reaction cups enter the blanking chute 4 and there is an angular deviation, the reaction cups will correct the angle by hitting the material blocking block 6 to further ensure that the reaction cups can slide into the storage area along the blanking chute 4.

[0039] Working principle: First, place the reaction cups in the storage hopper 2. The reaction cups rely on their own gravity and lean against the center of the storage hopper 2 with the help of the inclined baffle. Start the transportation mechanism to drive the conveyor belt 7 to move towards the support frame. Further, the conveyor belt 7 drives the reaction cups to move towards the output end of the transportation mechanism. When the reaction cups enter the blanking chute 4 through the output end of the transportation mechanism, the reaction cups slide down by their own gravity and then enter the turntable 11, and the storage is completed through the cooperation of the buffer area and the storage cavity 12.

[0040] The above is only the specific implementation manner of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art in the technical field disclosed by the present invention can easily think of changes or substitutions, which should be covered within the protection scope of the present invention; without conflict, the embodiments of the present invention and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention should be subject to the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An automatic reagent reaction cup selection and transportation system, including a bottom plate (1), characterized in that, A storage hopper (2) is arranged on the bottom plate (1), and a support frame (3) is also fixed. A transport mechanism is also arranged obliquely upward along the direction from the storage hopper (2) to the support frame (3). One end of the transport mechanism is arranged at the bottom end of the storage hopper (2), and the other end is connected to the top end of the support frame (3). The end of the transport mechanism located at the top end of the support frame (3) is the output end. A blanking chute (4) for receiving the output from the output end of the transport mechanism is also arranged on the side of the support frame (3). The blanking chute (4) is inclined downward, and the top end of the blanking chute (4) is vertically aligned with the output end of the transport mechanism. The output port of the blanking chute (4) is connected to a storage area; The transport mechanism includes a conveyor belt (7) arranged obliquely upward. A plurality of grooves (14) are formed in the conveyor belt (7), and an adjustment and limit mechanism is also fixed on the transport mechanism; The adjustment and limit mechanism includes a U-shaped support frame (9). The U-shaped support frame (9) is installed on the transport mechanism, and a baffle plate (10) is also slidably connected to the side of the U-shaped support frame (9) facing the feeding direction of the transport mechanism.

2. The automatic reagent reaction cup selection and transportation system according to claim 1, characterized in that The storage hopper (2) is composed of a plurality of inclined baffle plates connected to a vertical baffle (15). The storage hopper (2) is a hopper-shaped with a closed bottom surface. Among them, the vertical baffle (15) is adjacent to and attached to the side of the conveyor belt (7), and there is a gap on the inclined baffle plate adjacent to the other side of the conveyor belt (7). And the conveyor belt (7) is arranged on the storage hopper (2) through the gap.

3. The automatic reagent reaction cup selection and transportation system according to claim 2, characterized in that, First baffle plates (5) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the conveyor belt (7). The first baffle plates (5) are arranged between the storage hopper (2) and the support frame (3), one end of which is connected to the storage hopper (2), and the other end extends to the output end of the conveyor belt (7).

4. The automatic reagent reaction cup selection and transportation system according to claim 3, characterized in that The blanking chute (4) includes symmetrically arranged chute plates with a gap left between the chute plates. Second baffle plates (8) are respectively fixed on the outside of the blanking chute (4). A baffle block (6) is also fixed on the second baffle plate (8). The fixed height of the baffle block (6) is greater than the distance from the top end of the reaction cup to the protruding part and less than the distance from the protruding part of the reaction cup to the bottom.

5. The automatic reagent reaction cup selection and transportation system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The storage area includes a storage rotating machine (16). A turntable (11) is installed on the storage rotating machine (16). A plurality of grooves are formed on the edge of the turntable (11), and a plurality of storage cavities (12) are formed in combination with the storage rotating machine (16). A buffer area is also formed on the storage rotating machine (16). The buffer area is connected to the output port of the blanking chute (4). A first driving motor (13) for driving the turntable (11) to rotate is also connected below the turntable (11).

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