Kit of full-automatic tester

Abstract

The kit comprises a kit shell and a reagent groove, the kit shell comprises a main body and a box cover matched with the main body, the main body is provided with a containing cavity with an opening in the top, and an elastic supporting structure is arranged at the bottom of the containing cavity; the elastic supporting structure comprises a supporting plate and at least one elastic supporting body, the bottom of the elastic supporting body is connected with the containing cavity, the supporting plate is horizontally placed, and the lower surface of the supporting plate is connected with the top of the elastic supporting body, so that the reagent groove falls on the upper surface of the supporting plate after the reagent groove is placed into the containing cavity; the kit cover downwards abuts against the reagent groove, the reagent groove downwards abuts against the elastic supporting structure, after the kit cover of the kit is opened, the reagent groove extends out of the containing cavity, the first distance is formed between the edge of the groove opening of the reagent groove and the cavity opening of the containing cavity, and therefore the reagent groove can be separated from the containing cavity in the using process of the full-automatic tester. The effects of storing the reagent and facilitating the clamping of the mechanical arm are well exerted.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of biological reagent equipment, and more specifically, to a reagent kit for a fully automatic assay instrument. Background Art

[0002] The automated determination of biological reagent-related indicators (such as the potency of substances such as heparin) is carried out in a closed environment without the involvement of operators. This can improve the safety of operators, save operators complex operations, and avoid errors in operators' operations. However, in the fully automatic determination process, pipettes are used to automatically move reagent tanks, automatically extract liquids, and pipette liquids. The extraction and pipetting of reagents involve many automatic operations of robotic arms, which brings many challenges to the storage containers of reagents. In addition, during multiple measurements, the reagents need to be preserved, especially volatile reagents that need to be sealed and preserved in time and opened when used to complete the automatic determination process. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present application is provided to address the above-mentioned deficiencies in the prior art. A reagent kit for a fully automatic assay is needed that can effectively preserve the reagents and facilitate the robotic arm's gripping during use of the fully automatic assay, thereby resolving the issues of requiring human intervention for fully automatic assays and the robotic arm's inability to perform automatic gripping.

[0004] According to the first scheme of the present application, a test kit for a fully automatic measuring instrument is provided, the test kit includes a test kit shell and a reagent tank, the test kit shell includes a main body and a box cover matched with the main body, the main body is provided with a accommodating cavity with a top opening, the bottom of the accommodating cavity is provided with an elastic support structure, the elastic support structure includes a support plate and at least one elastic support body, the bottom of the elastic support body is connected to the accommodating cavity, the support plate is placed flat, and the lower surface of the support plate is connected to the top of the elastic support body, so that after the reagent tank is placed in the accommodating cavity, the reagent tank falls on the upper surface of the support plate, after the box cover of the test kit is buckled, the box cover presses the reagent tank downward, and the reagent tank presses the elastic support structure downward, after the box cover of the test kit is opened, the reagent tank extends out of the accommodating cavity, and the notch edge of the reagent tank has a first distance from the cavity opening of the accommodating cavity.

[0005] In some embodiments, each side portion of the support plate is provided with an elastic buffer structure, and a gap is formed between the elastic buffer structure and the inner wall of the accommodating cavity.

[0006] In some embodiments, the soft colloid of the elastic buffer structure is a sphere or a cylinder.

[0007] In some embodiments, the elastic support body is in a strip shape, and the cross section of the elastic support body is a triangle, the support plate is connected to the vertex of the triangle, and the bottom surface of the triangle is connected to the bottom wall of the accommodating cavity.

[0008] In some embodiments, the elastic support body is a conical or triangular pyramidal structure, the bottom surface of the elastic support body is connected to the accommodating cavity, and the support plate is connected to the vertex position of the elastic support body.

[0009] In some embodiments, 2 to 6 elastic support bodies are provided, and there is a spacing between adjacent elastic support bodies.

[0010] In some embodiments, the lid of the reagent box is connected to the main body via a rotating shaft, so that the lid can rotate relative to the main body.

[0011] In some embodiments, a limit block is provided on the back of the main body, and when the box cover is opened, the limit block abuts against the box cover.

[0012] In some embodiments, a sensor is provided on the side of the main body, and when the lid of the reagent box is buckled with the main body, the lid touches the sensor.

[0013] In some embodiments, two side edges of the lid of the reagent kit are respectively provided with through slots.

[0014] The test kit for use with a fully automatic measuring instrument provided in each embodiment of the present application provides a receiving cavity on the main body, which is used to accommodate a reagent tank. An elastic support structure is provided at the bottom of the receiving cavity. The elastic support structure includes a support plate and at least one elastic support body, which is convenient for reducing the volatilization of the reagent when the reagent tank is stored. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] In the drawings, which are not necessarily drawn to scale, the same reference numerals may describe similar components in different views. The same reference numerals with letter suffixes or different letter suffixes may represent different instances of similar components. The accompanying drawings generally illustrate various embodiments by way of example and not limitation, and together with the description and claims, serve to illustrate the claimed embodiments. Where appropriate, the same reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or similar parts. Such embodiments are illustrative and are not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive of the present apparatus or method.

[0016] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the structure of a test kit of a fully automatic assay device according to an embodiment of the present application with the lid of the test kit open;

[0017] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view showing the main body of the reagent kit of the fully automatic measuring instrument according to an embodiment of the present application

[0018] Figure 3 A schematic diagram illustrating the structure of a reagent box of a fully automatic assay apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application with the box cover closed;

[0019] Figure 4An exploded view of the structure of a reagent box of a fully automatic assay device according to an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0020] Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of a limit block according to an embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0021] Reference numerals:

[0022] 1-reagent tank; 2-main body; 3-box cover; 4-support plate; 5-elastic support body; 6-elastic buffer structure; 7-rotating shaft; 8-through slot; 9-limiting block; 10-sensor; 11-first arc segment; 12-first straight segment; 13-second arc segment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of the present application, the present application is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. The embodiments of the present application are further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, but are not intended to limit the present application.

[0024] The terms "first," "second," and similar terms used in this application do not denote any order, quantity, or importance, but are used only to distinguish. The terms "include," "comprise," and similar terms mean that the elements preceding the term include the elements listed after the term, and do not exclude the possibility of also including other elements.

[0025] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, according to an embodiment of the present application, a reagent kit for a fully automatic measuring instrument is provided, the reagent kit includes a reagent kit shell, a reagent tank 1, the reagent kit shell includes a main body 2 and a box cover 3 matched with the main body 2, the main body 2 is provided with a accommodating cavity with a top opening, and the bottom of the accommodating cavity is provided with an elastic support structure, the elastic support structure includes a support plate 4 and at least one elastic support body 5, the bottom of the elastic support body 5 is connected to the accommodating cavity, the support plate 4 is placed flat, and the lower surface of the support plate 4 is connected to the top of the elastic support body 5, so that after the reagent tank 1 is placed in the accommodating cavity, the reagent tank 1 falls on the upper surface of the support plate 4, after the box cover 3 of the reagent kit is buckled, the box cover 3 presses the reagent tank 1 downward, and the reagent tank 1 presses the elastic support structure downward, after the box cover 3 of the reagent kit is opened, the reagent tank 1 extends out of the accommodating cavity, and the notch edge of the reagent tank 1 has a first distance from the cavity opening of the accommodating cavity.

[0026] The fully automatic analyzer operates in a closed environment, avoiding interference from the outside world and reducing contamination. The fully automatic analyzer uses a robotic arm to grip the reagent reservoir 1 in the reagent test kit and transfer it to a mounting structure. This mounting structure typically has several recesses for temporary storage. This facilitates the pipette's access to the reagent reservoir 1 for liquid extraction. When the reagent reservoir 1 is not in use, it is returned to the test kit, and the robotic arm then closes the lid 3 for storage.

[0027] The main body 2 of the reagent kit of the present application is provided with a receiving cavity, which is used to place a reagent tank 1. The reagent tank 1 has a certain height, generally 3-6 cm, and reagent tanks 1 of different heights can also be provided.

[0028] The bottom of the accommodating chamber is provided with an elastic support structure, which includes a support plate 4 and at least one elastic support body 5. The reagent tank 1 falls on the support plate 4, and the elastic support body 5 is compressible. After the box cover 3 is buckled, the box cover 3 presses downward against the reagent tank 1, and the reagent tank 1 presses downward against the elastic support structure. This can improve the sealing between the reagent tank 1 and the box cover 3, and improve the preservation effect of volatile reagents. When the box cover 3 is opened by the robotic arm, after the elastic force is restored, the reagent tank 1 can extend out of the accommodating chamber and be higher than the accommodating chamber, thus providing a clamping position for the robotic arm, making it easier for the robotic arm to transfer the reagent tank 1. This can facilitate the operation of the fully automatic measuring instrument.

[0029] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, each side portion of the support plate 4 is respectively provided with an elastic buffer structure 6, and the elastic buffer structure 6 has a gap with the inner wall of the accommodating chamber. After the staff adds the solution reagent to the reagent tank 1 and puts in the test kit, in the process of moving the entire test kit, the test kit may move relatively less relative to the accommodating chamber. The friction between the reagent tank 1 and the support plate 4 causes the side portion of the support plate 4 to contact the inner wall of the accommodating chamber. The elastic buffer structure 6 can buffer the force and improve the stability of the test kit. In addition, when the robotic arm clamps the reagent tank 1, lateral movement may also occur during the process of the robotic arm contacting the reagent tank 1 for clamping, and the elastic buffer structure 6 can also play a buffering role.

[0030] There is a gap between the elastic buffer structure 6 and the inner wall of the accommodating cavity, which can avoid affecting the longitudinal movement of the support plate 4 and facilitate the relative upward and downward displacement of the reagent tank 1.

[0031] like Figure 2As shown, in some embodiments, the soft colloid of the elastic buffer structure 6 is a sphere or a cylinder. Each side of the support plate 4 can be provided with multiple spheres, or each side can be connected to a cylinder, and the cylinders are placed horizontally so that the outer wall of the cylinder is connected to the support plate 4 along the axial direction of the cylinder. This can provide a better buffering effect.

[0032] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the elastic support body 5 is strip-shaped, and the cross-section of the elastic support body 5 is triangular, the support plate 4 is connected to the vertex position of the triangle, and the bottom surface of the triangle is connected to the bottom wall of the accommodating chamber. The elastic support body 5 is triangular, the top can be deformed, and the bottom can provide support, thereby avoiding the elastic support body 5 from shaking and improving the stability of the reagent tank 1. In addition, the support plate 4 is connected to the vertex position of the triangle, and when the reagent tank 1 shakes, it can drive the elastic support body 5 to displace, and it can also reduce the displacement of the support plate 4, thereby playing a buffering role.

[0033] In some embodiments, the elastic support body 5 is a conical or triangular pyramidal structure, the bottom surface of the elastic support body 5 is connected to the accommodating cavity, and the support plate 4 is connected to the top of the elastic support body 5. The top of the conical structure can be deformed, and the bottom can provide support to prevent the elastic support body 5 from shaking, thereby improving the stability of the reagent tank 1.

[0034] In some embodiments, 2 to 6 elastic support bodies 5 are provided, and there is a spacing between adjacent elastic support bodies 5. The spacing between adjacent elastic support bodies 5 can provide space for the elastic support bodies 5 to deform.

[0035] like Figure 1 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the lid 3 of the reagent box is connected to the main body 2 via a rotating shaft 7, allowing the lid 3 to rotate relative to the main body 2. In some embodiments, the two side edges of the lid 3 of the reagent box are respectively provided with through slots 8. In this way, the robotic arm engages with the through slots 8 to open the lid 3 of the reagent box. The connection between the lid 3 and the rotating shaft 7 ensures that the lid 3 will not separate from the main body 2 after opening, facilitating the subsequent closing of the lid 3 by the robotic arm.

[0036] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, a stopper 9 is provided on the back of the main body 2, and when the lid 3 is opened, the stopper 9 abuts against the lid 3. This prevents the lid 3 from being opened at too large an angle, which makes it difficult for the subsequent robotic arm to accurately position and close the lid 3.

[0037] like Figure 5As shown, in some embodiments, the top surface of the limit block 9 is sequentially provided with a first arc segment 11, a first straight segment 12, and a second arc segment 13, the first arc segment 11 being opposite to the box lid 3, and a blocking body is provided at the top of the limit block 9 away from the box lid 3. After the box lid 3 is opened by the robotic arm, it passes through the first arc segment 11, the first straight segment 12, and then to the second arc segment 13, and is then blocked by the blocking body. The box lid 3 is decelerated by the first straight segment 12 to prevent the entire test kit from shaking during the process of the box lid 3 being opened and stopped. The first arc segment 11 and the second arc segment 13 can facilitate the opening and closing of the box lid 3.

[0038] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, a sensor 10 is provided on the side of the main body 2. When the lid 3 of the reagent box is fastened to the main body 2, the lid 3 touches the sensor 10. The sensor 10 allows the controller to know whether the lid 3 is closed or open, making it easier to issue instructions to the robotic arm to remove the reagent tank 1.

[0039] Furthermore, although exemplary embodiments have been described herein, the scope includes any and all embodiments based on the present application with equivalent elements, modifications, omissions, combinations (e.g., solutions that intersect various embodiments), adaptations, or changes. The elements of the claims are to be interpreted broadly based on the language employed in the claims and are not limited to the examples described in this specification or during the prosecution of the application, which examples are to be construed as non-exclusive. Therefore, it is intended that this specification and examples be considered merely as examples, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims and their full scope of equivalents.

[0040] The above description is intended to be illustrative and not restrictive. For example, the above examples (or one or more of their embodiments) may be used in combination with each other. For example, a person of ordinary skill in the art may use other embodiments when reading the above description. In addition, in the above detailed description, various features may be grouped together to simplify the application. This should not be interpreted as an intention that a feature of an application that is not claimed for protection is essential to any claim. On the contrary, the subject matter of the present application may have less than all the features of an embodiment of a particular application. Therefore, the following claims are incorporated into the detailed description as examples or embodiments, with each claim independently serving as a separate embodiment, and it is contemplated that these embodiments may be combined with each other in various combinations or arrangements. The scope of the present application should be determined with reference to the appended claims and the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled.

[0041] The above embodiments are merely exemplary embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the scope of the present application. The scope of protection of the present application is defined by the claims. Those skilled in the art may make various modifications or equivalent substitutions to the present application within the essence and scope of protection of the present application, and such modifications or equivalent substitutions shall also be deemed to fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A reagent kit for a fully automatic measuring instrument, characterized in that: The test kit includes a test kit shell and a reagent tank. The test kit shell includes a main body and a box cover matched with the main body. The main body is provided with a accommodating cavity with a top opening. The bottom of the accommodating cavity is provided with an elastic support structure. The elastic support structure includes a support plate and at least one elastic support body. The bottom of the elastic support body is connected to the accommodating cavity. The support plate is placed flat, and the lower surface of the support plate is connected to the top of the elastic support body, so that after the reagent tank is placed in the accommodating cavity, the reagent tank falls on the upper surface of the support plate. After the box cover of the test kit is buckled, the box cover presses downward on the reagent tank, and the reagent tank presses downward on the elastic support structure. After the box cover of the test kit is opened, the reagent tank extends out of the accommodating cavity, and the notch edge of the reagent tank has a first distance from the cavity opening of the accommodating cavity.

2. The reagent kit for the fully automatic measuring instrument according to claim 1, characterized in that Each side portion of the support plate is provided with an elastic buffer structure, and a gap is formed between the elastic buffer structure and the inner wall of the accommodating cavity.

3. The reagent kit for the fully automatic measuring instrument according to claim 2, characterized in that The soft colloid of the elastic buffer structure is a spherical or cylindrical body.

4. The reagent kit for the fully automatic measuring instrument according to claim 1, characterized in that The elastic support body is in a strip shape, and the cross section of the elastic support body is a triangle. The support plate is connected to the vertex of the triangle, and the bottom surface of the triangle is connected to the bottom wall of the accommodating cavity.

5. The reagent kit for the fully automatic measuring instrument according to claim 1, characterized in that The elastic support body is a conical or triangular pyramidal structure, the bottom surface of the elastic support body is connected to the accommodating cavity, and the support plate is connected to the top position of the elastic support body.

6. The reagent kit for the fully automatic measuring instrument according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic supporting bodies are provided in a number of 2 to 6, and there is a spacing between adjacent elastic supporting bodies.

7. The reagent kit for the fully automatic measuring instrument according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box cover of the reagent box is connected to the main body via a rotating shaft, so that the box cover can rotate relative to the main body.

8. The reagent kit for the fully automatic measuring instrument according to claim 7, characterized in that A limiting block is provided on the back of the main body, and when the box cover is opened, the limiting block abuts against the box cover.

9. The reagent kit for the fully automatic measuring instrument according to claim 1, characterized in that A sensor is provided on the side of the main body. When the box cover of the reagent kit is buckled with the main body, the box cover touches the sensor.

10. The reagent kit for the fully automatic measuring instrument according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two side edges of the box cover of the reagent kit are respectively provided with through slots.

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