Sample preparation and analysis system

Abstract

The utility model discloses a sample preparation and analysis system which solves the technical problems that after a first mechanical arm in an existing automatic analysis system breaks down, samples can only be manually conveyed into a preparation assembly and an analysis assembly to be processed and analyzed in the whole process, so that the processing and analysis process of the samples becomes complex, and the efficiency is reduced. Wherein the sample preparation analysis system comprises a processing analysis assembly, a second manipulator, a control system, a storage platform and a detection assembly; the detection assembly is in signal connection with the control system; the control system is in signal connection with the second manipulator. A control system in the sample preparation and analysis system can control a second manipulator to grab and transfer a to-be-processed sample, and when a first manipulator of a processing and analysis assembly breaks down, a worker can place the to-be-processed sample on a fixed seat in a storage platform; and the second manipulator is used for sequentially feeding the to-be-processed sample into the preparation assembly and the analysis assembly for processing and analysis, so that the processing and analysis efficiency of the sample is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of automatic sample analysis and preparation, and specifically relates to a sample preparation and analysis system. Background Art

[0002] Columnar samples are important samples in silicon steel smelting. This type of sample has a frustum-shaped structure. The surface of the small end of the columnar sample is relatively flat, while the surface of the large end of the columnar sample is an irregular shape with high and low angles.

[0003] When the automatic analysis system of the prior art is working, the staff takes samples on site and inputs the sample number into the pneumatic system. The selected samples are then placed in a box and sent to the laboratory through the pneumatic system. Subsequently, the first manipulator of the automatic analysis system in the laboratory grabs the sample in the box, places the sample on the inverting device, adjusts the position of the sample through the inverting device and sends it to the working position. The second manipulator grabs the sample on the working position and sends it to the preparation component for sample processing. After the sample processing is completed, the second manipulator places the processed sample into the analysis component for sample analysis. Figure 1 As shown in the figure, the entire sample processing and analysis process is an automated process, making the sample processing and analysis simpler and more convenient.

[0004] However, when the first robot in the automatic analysis system fails, the subsequent transfer device, second robot, preparation component and analysis component will not perform subsequent work. The columnar sample can only be taken out of the box by manual transfer by the staff and the sample is sent to the preparation component and analysis component for processing and analysis in turn, which makes the sample processing and analysis process more complicated, and the processing and analysis time increases, and the efficiency is greatly reduced. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present application provides a sample preparation and analysis system to solve the technical problem that after the first robot in the automatic analysis system in the prior art fails, the sample can only be transported manually, and the samples are sent to the preparation component and analysis component in turn for processing and analysis, which makes the sample processing and analysis process more complicated and the efficiency reduced.

[0006] The technical solutions adopted to achieve the purpose of this application are:

[0007] A sample preparation and analysis system includes a processing and analysis component, a second manipulator, a control system, a storage platform, and a detection component;

[0008] The placement platform includes a support body and a fixing seat for placing the sample to be processed, and the fixing seat is slidably connected to the support body so that the fixing seat can be switched between a loading position and a working position;

[0009] The detection component is connected to the control system signal, the detection component is arranged on the bracket body, and the detection component is used to detect whether a sample to be processed is placed on the fixing seat located at the working position, and send a start signal to the control system when the sample to be processed is detected;

[0010] The control system is connected to the second manipulator signal to control the second manipulator to grab the sample to be processed on the workstation and send it into the preparation component and analysis component in the processing and analysis component.

[0011] In order to better realize the present application, further optimization is made in the above structure, wherein the bracket body includes a slide rail and a slide plate;

[0012] The sliding plate is slidably arranged on the slide rail along the length direction of the slide rail, and the fixing seat is arranged on the sliding plate;

[0013] The detection component is arranged on the slide rail.

[0014] In order to better implement the present application, further optimization is made in the above structure, the slide rails and the detection components are provided with two groups and correspond one to one, and the two groups of slide rails are arranged in parallel;

[0015] Both sides of the sliding plate are respectively slidably arranged on two groups of the sliding rails, and the detection components are arranged on the corresponding sliding rails.

[0016] In order to better realize the present application, further optimization is made in the above structure. The sample to be processed is a frustum-shaped column, the fixed seat is a tubular structure with both ends passing through, the fixed end of the fixed seat is arranged on the sliding plate, and the inner diameter of the loading end of the fixed seat is smaller than the large end diameter of the sample to be processed, and larger than the small end diameter of the sample to be processed.

[0017] In order to better realize the present application, further optimization is made in the above structure. A thermal insulation pad is provided on the sliding plate, a bottom plate is provided on the thermal insulation pad, and the fixing seat is provided on the side of the bottom plate away from the thermal insulation pad.

[0018] In order to better realize the present application, the above structure is further optimized, and the bottom plate is provided with a perforation at a position corresponding to the fixing seat to facilitate the discharge of debris.

[0019] In order to better realize the present application, the above structure is further optimized, and a handle is provided on the sliding plate to facilitate pushing and pulling the sliding plate.

[0020] In order to better implement the present application, further optimization is made in the above structure, wherein the detection assembly includes a support plate and a detection probe;

[0021] The support plate is arranged on the bracket body;

[0022] The detection probe is arranged on the support plate, and the detection probe is connected to the control system signal.

[0023] In order to better implement the present application, the above structure is further optimized, and a fixing block is provided on the support plate;

[0024] The fixing block is provided with a mounting hole penetrating the fixing block, and the detection probe is inserted into the mounting hole;

[0025] The support plate is provided with a detection hole at a position corresponding to the mounting hole, and the detection end of the detection probe detects whether a sample is placed on the fixing seat through the detection hole.

[0026] It can be seen from the above technical solution that the control system in the sample preparation and analysis system provided in this application can independently control the second manipulator to perform grabbing and transporting work. When the first manipulator in the processing and analysis component fails, the staff can manually take out the sample to be processed from the box and place it on the fixed seat. When the detection component detects that there is a sample to be processed on the fixed seat, the detection component will send a start signal to the control system, and the control system will control the second manipulator to grab the sample to be processed on the fixed seat, and send the sample to be processed into the preparation component and analysis component in the processing and analysis component in turn for sample processing and analysis, so as to improve the processing and analysis efficiency of the sample. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of an automatic analysis system in the prior art;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of a sample preparation and analysis system for this application.

[0029] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of a sample preparation and analysis system of the present application when the fixing seat is in the working position;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of a sample preparation and analysis system of the present application when the fixing seat is in the loading position;

[0031] Figure 5 This is a schematic structural diagram of a base plate in a sample preparation and analysis system of the present application;

[0032] Description of reference numerals:

[0033] 1- storage platform, 11- bracket body, 111- slide rail, 112- slide plate, 13- fixed seat, 14- bottom plate, 141- perforation, 15- heat insulation pad, 16- handle;

[0034] 2-detection component, 21-support plate, 22-detection probe, 23-fixed block;

[0035] 3-Control system;

[0036] 4-processing and analysis component, 41-first manipulator, 42-second manipulator; 43-preparation component; 44-analysis component. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] In order to enable those skilled in the art to which this application belongs to understand this application more clearly, the technical solution of this application is described in detail below through specific embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0038] In the embodiment of the present application, the sample preparation and analysis system solves the technical problem that in the automatic analysis system of the prior art, after the first robot fails, the sample can only be transported manually, and the sample is sent to the preparation component 43 and the analysis component 44 in sequence for sample processing and analysis, which makes the sample processing and analysis process more complicated and the efficiency reduced.

[0039] The sample preparation and analysis system includes a processing and analysis component 4, a second manipulator 42, a control system 3, a placement platform 1 and a detection component 2, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown; among them,

[0040] The storage platform 1 includes a support body 11 and a fixing seat 13 for placing the sample to be processed, so that the sample to be processed can be firmly placed on the fixing seat 13. In this embodiment, the fixing seat 13 is a tubular structure with two ends extending through it. The fixed end of the fixing seat 13 is arranged on the storage platform 1. The axis of the fixing seat 13 is perpendicular to the plane on which the storage platform 1 is located. The shape of the inner side wall of the feeding end of the fixing seat 13 matches the cross-sectional shape of the sample, so that the sample can be firmly placed on the fixing seat 13.

[0041] The detection component 2 is set on the storage platform 1, and the detection component 2 is connected to the control system 3 by signal. When the staff places the sample to be processed on the fixing seat 13, and the detection component 2 detects the sample to be processed on the fixing seat 13, the detection component 2 will send a start signal to the control system 3.

[0042] The control system 3 is connected to the second manipulator 42 by signal to control the second manipulator 42 to grab the sample to be processed above the workstation, and send the sample to be processed into the preparation component 43 and analysis component 44 in the processing and analysis component 4 in sequence for sample processing and analysis.

[0043] See also Figure 2 During the operation of the processing and analysis component 4, if the first manipulator 41 in the processing and analysis component 4 fails, the staff can manually remove the sample to be processed that has been transferred to the laboratory by the pneumatic system and place the sample to be processed on the fixed seat 13. At the same time, the processing and analysis component 4 is reset through the control system 3. At this time, the technician can repair the first manipulator 41 to ensure that the processing and analysis component 4 can operate normally in subsequent operations.

[0044] After the processing and analysis component 4 is reset, when the detection component 2 detects that there is a sample to be processed on the fixed seat 13, the detection component 2 will send a start signal to the control system 3. After receiving the start signal of the detection component 2, the control system 3 will control the second manipulator 42 to move, so that the second manipulator 42 can grab the sample to be processed on the fixed seat 13 and send it to the preparation component 43 and analysis component 44 in the processing and analysis component 4 in turn for sample processing and analysis.

[0045] The setting of this sample preparation and analysis system can enable the fully automatic processing and analysis component 4 to be converted into a semi-automatic working state when its internal components (first manipulator 41) fail or cannot work normally. The transportation and placement of the samples to be processed are completed manually, and then the second manipulator 42 in the processing and analysis component 4 transfers the samples to be processed to the preparation component 43 and the analysis component 44 for sample processing and analysis, so as to improve the sample processing and analysis efficiency when the internal components (first manipulator 41) of the processing and analysis component 4 fail or cannot work normally.

[0046] In some embodiments, the bracket body includes a slide rail 111 and a slide plate 112; wherein,

[0047] The two ends of the slide rail 111 correspond to the working positions (such as Figure 3 As shown) and loading position (as shown) Figure 4 As shown), the sliding plate 112 is slidably arranged on the slide rail 111 along the length direction of the slide rail 111, so that the sliding plate 112 can switch back and forth between the working position and the loading position, and the above-mentioned fixed seat 13 is arranged on the sliding plate 112;

[0048] The detection component 2 is disposed on the slide rail 111 , and the detection end of the detection component 2 corresponds to the working position of the slide rail 111 .

[0049] When it is necessary to manually place the sample, the worker can slide the sliding plate 112 to the loading position to place the sample to be processed. At this time, there is no object on the working position, and the second manipulator 42 in the processing and analysis component 4 will not start the grasping work, thereby avoiding the situation where the worker's hand has not left the sample to be processed when placing the sample to be processed and is clamped by the second manipulator 42, thereby improving the safety of the sample preparation and analysis system during operation;

[0050] When the staff completes the placement of the samples to be processed, they can push the sliding plate 112 to the working position of the slide rail 111. At this time, the detection component 2 will be able to detect the samples to be processed on the fixed seat 13, and will send a start signal to the control system 3. After receiving the start signal of the detection component 2, the control system 3 will control the processing and analysis component 4 to restart, that is, control the second manipulator 42 to move, and use the second manipulator 42 to grab and transport the samples to be processed for subsequent processing and analysis.

[0051] Preferably, the above-mentioned slide rails 111 and detection components 2 are each provided with two groups, and the two groups of slide rails 111 are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the two groups of detection components 2, the two groups of slide rails 111 are arranged in parallel, and the two sides of the sliding plate 112 are respectively slidably set on the two groups of slide rails 111, so that the sliding of the sliding plate 112 is more stable and smooth.

[0052] In some embodiments, a heat insulating pad 15 is provided on the sliding plate 112 , a bottom plate 14 is provided on the heat insulating pad 15 , and the fixing seat 13 is provided on a side of the bottom plate 14 away from the heat insulating pad 15 ;

[0053] When the sample to be processed is placed on the fixing seat 13 , the heat insulating pad 15 can prevent the heat of the sample to be processed from being transferred to the sliding plate 112 , thereby preventing the sliding plate 112 from being burned.

[0054] Preferably, there are multiple thermal insulation pads 15, and the multiple thermal insulation pads 15 are arranged at intervals between the bottom plate 14 and the sliding plate 112. The arrangement of the multiple thermal insulation pads 15 can increase the gap between the bottom plate 14 and the sliding plate 112, so as to increase the area in contact with the air, thereby improving the heat dissipation effect.

[0055] It should be noted that the temperature of the columnar sample can reach up to 300° C. The above-mentioned thermal insulation pad 15 can prevent the heat from being directly transferred to the sliding plate 112 and causing the sliding plate 112 to be damaged.

[0056] In some embodiments, the bottom plate 14 is provided with a through hole 141, see Figure 4 , the position of the through hole 141 corresponds to the position of the fixing seat 13;

[0057] When debris falls into the interior of the fixing seat 13 , the staff can use a cleaning device to clean the interior of the fixing seat 13 and sweep the debris out through the through-hole 141 to prevent the debris from affecting the placement of the sample to be processed.

[0058] It should be noted that, since the columnar sample is a frustum-shaped column, and the surface of the small end of the columnar sample is relatively flat, while the surface of the large end of the columnar sample is irregularly shaped, when placing the sample to be processed, only the small end of the sample to be processed can be inserted into the fixing seat 13. If there is debris in the fixing seat 13, the sample to be processed may tilt when it is placed.

[0059] Based on the above situation, the inner diameter of the loading end of the fixing seat 13 in this embodiment matches the diameter of the small head of the sample to be processed, and the inner diameter of the loading end of the fixing seat 13 to be processed is smaller than the diameter of the large head of the sample to be processed, so that only the small head of the sample to be processed can be inserted into the fixing seat 13, while the large head of the sample to be processed cannot be inserted into the fixing seat 13, thereby avoiding the occurrence of incorrect placement of the sample to be processed.

[0060] In some embodiments, the sliding plate 112 is provided with a handle 16 for pushing and pulling the sliding plate 112 , so that pushing and pulling the sliding plate 112 is more convenient.

[0061] In some embodiments, the detection assembly 2 includes a support plate 21 and a detection probe 22; wherein,

[0062] The support plate 21 is arranged on the bracket body 11. Specifically, the support plate 21 is arranged at a position corresponding to the working position of the slide rail 111;

[0063] The detection probe 22 is disposed on the support plate 21 , and the detection probe 22 is connected to the control system 3 for signal communication.

[0064] Preferably, a fixing block 23 is provided on the support plate 21;

[0065] The fixing block 23 is provided with a mounting hole, and the detection probe 22 is installed in the mounting hole, so that the detection probe 22 is firmly mounted on the support plate 21. In this embodiment, the fixing block 23 is provided with a threaded hole, which is connected to the mounting hole. When the detection probe 22 is inserted into the mounting hole, an appropriate bolt can be screwed into the threaded hole so that the end of the bolt abuts against the detection probe 22, thereby fixing the detection probe 22.

[0066] A detection hole is provided at a position of the support plate 21 corresponding to the mounting hole, and the detection end of the detection probe 22 detects through the detection hole whether a sample to be processed is placed on the fixing seat 13 .

[0067] Through the above embodiments, the present application has the following beneficial effects or advantages:

[0068] 1) The control system 3 in the sample preparation and analysis system can independently control the second manipulator 42 to perform grabbing and transporting operations. When the first manipulator 41 in the processing and analysis component 4 fails, the staff can manually take the sample to be processed out of the box and place it on the fixed seat 13. When the detection component 2 detects the sample on the fixed seat 13, the detection component 2 will send a start signal to the control system 3, and the control system 3 will control the second manipulator 42 to grab the sample to be processed on the fixed seat 13, and send the sample to be processed into the preparation component 43 and analysis component 44 in the processing and analysis component in turn for sample processing and analysis, so as to improve the processing and analysis efficiency of the sample.

[0069] 2) The sliding plate 112 is slidably set on the slide rail 111, so that the sliding plate 112 can be freely adjusted between the working position and the loading position, and the second manipulator 42 of the processing and analysis component 4 can only perform the grabbing work when the sample to be processed is in the fixed seat 13 on the working position, avoiding the situation where the staff is scratched by the second manipulator 42 when placing the sample to be processed, so as to make the operation of the sample preparation and analysis system safer.

[0070] Although the preferred embodiments of the present application have been described, those skilled in the art may make additional changes and modifications to these embodiments once they have learned the basic creative concept. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments and all changes and modifications that fall within the scope of the present application.

[0071] Obviously, those skilled in the art may make various changes and modifications to this application without departing from the spirit and scope of this application. Thus, if these modifications and variations of this application fall within the scope of the claims of this application and their equivalents, this application is intended to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A sample preparation and analysis system, characterized in that: It includes a processing and analysis component (4), a second manipulator (42), a control system (3), a storage platform (1) and a detection component (2); The storage platform (1) comprises a support body (11) and a fixing seat (13) for placing a sample to be processed, wherein the fixing seat (13) is slidably connected to the support body (11) so that the fixing seat (13) can be switched between a loading position and a working position; The detection component (2) is connected to the control system (3) by signal. The detection component (2) is arranged on the support body (11). The detection component (2) is used to detect whether a sample to be processed is placed on the fixed seat (13) located at the working position, and sends a start signal to the control system (3) when the sample to be processed is detected. The control system (3) is connected to the second manipulator (42) by signal so as to control the second manipulator (42) to grab the sample to be processed on the workstation and send it to the preparation component (43) and analysis component (44) in the processing and analysis component (4).

2. The sample preparation and analysis system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bracket body (11) comprises a slide rail (111) and a slide plate (112); The sliding plate (112) is slidably arranged on the slide rail (111) along the length direction of the slide rail (111), and the fixing seat (13) is arranged on the sliding plate (112); The detection component (2) is arranged on the slide rail (111).

3. The sample preparation and analysis system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The slide rails (111) and the detection components (2) are each provided with two groups and correspond one to one, and the two groups of slide rails (111) are provided in parallel; Both sides of the sliding plate (112) are respectively slidably arranged on two groups of the sliding rails (111), and the detection assembly (2) is arranged on the corresponding sliding rails (111).

4. The sample preparation and analysis system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sample to be processed is a frustum-shaped column, the fixed seat (13) is a tubular structure with two ends passing through, the fixed end of the fixed seat (13) is arranged on the sliding plate (112), and the inner diameter of the feeding end of the fixed seat (13) is smaller than the large end diameter of the sample to be processed and larger than the small end diameter of the sample to be processed.

5. The sample preparation and analysis system according to claim 4, characterized in that: A heat insulating pad (15) is provided on the sliding plate (112), a bottom plate (14) is provided on the heat insulating pad (15), and the fixing seat (13) is provided on a side of the bottom plate (14) away from the heat insulating pad (15).

6. The sample preparation and analysis system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom plate (14) is provided with a through hole (141) at a position corresponding to the fixing seat (13) for facilitating the discharge of debris.

7. The sample preparation and analysis system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sliding plate (112) is provided with a handle (16) for facilitating pushing and pulling the sliding plate (112).

8. The sample preparation and analysis system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The detection assembly (2) comprises a support plate (21) and a detection probe (22); The support plate (21) is arranged on the bracket body (11); The detection probe (22) is arranged on the support plate (21), and the detection probe (22) is connected to the control system (3) via signals.

9. The sample preparation and analysis system according to claim 8, characterized in that: A fixing block (23) is provided on the support plate (21); The fixing block (23) is provided with a mounting hole penetrating the fixing block (23), and the detection probe (22) is inserted into the mounting hole; The support plate (21) is provided with a detection hole at a position corresponding to the mounting hole, and the detection end of the detection probe (22) detects whether a sample is placed on the fixing seat (13) through the detection hole.

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