Freezing tube storage rack with high practicability

By optimizing the design of the frozen storage rack, the combination of ply plates, tension springs and plug-in components is used to solve the problem of falling of the frozen storage tube during movement, the stable clamping and convenient access of the frozen storage tube is achieved, and the safety and management efficiency of biological samples are improved.

CN223263859UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-26SUZHOU UNIV
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Application Number
CN202422386126.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-29
Publication Date
2025-08-26
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-29

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Technical Problem

The traditional frozen storage duct storage rack is likely to cause the frozen storage duct to fall during the movement, and it is inconvenient to use, affecting the safety and management efficiency of biological samples.

Method used

A frozen storage duct storage rack including a storage mechanism and a positioning mechanism is designed. By providing a clamp, a tensile spring and a plug-in assembly, the stable clamping and flexible access of the frozen storage duct are achieved, and the arc-shaped groove and sponge pad are combined to provide buffer protection.

Benefits of technology

It improves the safety and convenience of the frozen storage tube during the movement process, ensures that the samples are not damaged, and improves the efficiency of laboratory management and operation efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a cryopreservation tube storage rack with high practicability, which belongs to the technical field of experimental appliance processing and comprises a storage mechanism and a positioning mechanism, the storage mechanism comprises a base, supporting plates are symmetrically mounted on the left side and the right side of the top end of the base, and a top plate is fixedly mounted at the top ends of the two supporting plates; a storage groove is formed in the upper surface of the base, a limiting hole is formed in the top plate, the positioning mechanism comprises a fixing plate fixedly installed in the middle between the two supporting plates, a clamping plate is arranged at the front end of the fixing plate, and extension springs are symmetrically arranged on the rear sides of the left end and the right end of the clamping plate; and the left end and the right end of the clamping plate are limited and fixed in the two supporting plates through inserting assemblies. According to the cryopreservation tube storage rack, the problem that in the whole moving process of a traditional cryopreservation tube storage rack, cryopreservation tubes fall off, and consequently samples are damaged is solved, and meanwhile the safety and taking convenience of the cryopreservation tubes are improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of experimental appliances, in particular to a cryopreservation tube storage rack with strong practicality. Background Art

[0002] Cryotube racks are devices used to store and manage cryotubes and are widely used in biomedicine, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and life sciences. Cryotubes are used to preserve biological samples, such as cells, tissues, and blood, for long-term preservation, ensuring their viability and stability.

[0003] Traditional storage rack designs often only have slots for cryotubes, allowing staff to place the tubes directly into these slots. While this facilitates access, it also presents numerous challenges. When the rack needs to be moved, staff must be extremely careful to prevent the tubes from falling and damaging the samples. Furthermore, while some racks have fixed mechanisms for improved stability, this makes accessing the tubes extremely inconvenient. To address this issue, we propose a highly practical cryotube storage rack. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this section is to summarize some aspects of the embodiments of the present invention and briefly introduce some preferred embodiments. Some simplifications or omissions may be made in this section and the abstract of the specification and the name of the utility model of this application to avoid blurring the purpose of this section, the abstract of the specification and the name of the utility model, and such simplifications or omissions cannot be used to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0005] In view of the above problems and / or the problems existing in the prior art, the present utility model is proposed.

[0006] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to improve the safety and access convenience of the cryopreservation tube storage rack, thereby optimizing the management and storage of biological samples.

[0007] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: a practical cryopreservation tube storage rack, comprising:

[0008] The storage mechanism includes a base, support plates are symmetrically installed on the left and right sides of the top of the base, top plates are fixedly installed on the tops of the two support plates, a storage groove is opened on the upper surface of the base, and a limiting hole is opened inside the top plate; and

[0009] The positioning mechanism includes a fixing plate fixedly installed in the middle between the two support plates, a clamping plate is provided at the front end of the fixing plate, tension springs are symmetrically provided on the rear sides of the left and right ends of the clamping plate, and the left and right ends of the clamping plate are fixed in the two support plates by means of a plug-in assembly.

[0010] As an optimal solution of the highly practical freezing tube storage rack described in the utility model, there are multiple storage slots and limiting holes, and the multiple storage slots and limiting holes are correspondingly arranged, and each limiting hole is located exactly above the corresponding storage slot, forming a one-to-one correspondence.

[0011] As an optimal solution of the highly practical freezing tube storage rack described in the utility model, wherein: the opposite surfaces of the two support plates are provided with movable grooves, the left and right ends of the splint are respectively slidably connected in the two movable grooves, and the rear ends of the two tension springs are respectively fixedly connected to the rear walls of the two movable grooves.

[0012] As an optimal solution of the highly practical freezing tube storage rack described in the present invention, the plug-in assembly includes a pull ring arranged on the outside of the support plate, and the pull ring is fixedly connected to an insertion rod at one end close to the support plate, and the other end of the insertion rod passes through the outer wall of the support plate and extends into the movable groove.

[0013] As a preferred solution of the highly practical freezing tube storage rack of the present invention, a slot is provided at one end of the splint in the movable groove, and the plug-in end of the insertion rod is plugged into the slot.

[0014] As an optimal solution of the highly practical freezing tube storage rack described in the utility model, a telescopic spring is sleeved on the outer surface of the insertion rod, one end of the telescopic spring is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the pull ring, and the other end is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the support plate.

[0015] As a preferred solution of the highly practical freezing tube storage rack of the present invention, arcuate grooves are symmetrically provided on opposite surfaces of the fixing plate and the clamping plate, and sponge pads are fixedly installed in the arcuate grooves.

[0016] As a preferred solution of the highly practical freezing tube storage rack of the present invention, a handle is fixedly installed on the front end of the splint.

[0017] Beneficial effects of the present utility model: Through optimized design, this device significantly improves the safety and ease of access to cryogenic tubes, and solves the problem of cryogenic tubes falling during the overall movement of traditional storage racks. By setting the corresponding relationship between the splint and the limiting hole, the cryogenic tubes can be effectively fixed to avoid damage to the samples. At the same time, the combination of the tension spring and the plug-in assembly allows the splint to open and close flexibly and is easy to operate, ensuring that staff can quickly and conveniently access samples, thereby improving the efficiency of laboratory management. In addition, the design of the arc groove and sponge pad provides buffering protection, further ensuring the safety and stability of the cryogenic tubes when clamping. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for describing the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without inventive work. Among them:

[0019] Figure 1 It is a front view of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 It is a front cross-sectional view of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 It is a top sectional view of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 For this utility model Figure 3 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure at point A. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0024] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art may make similar generalizations without violating the connotation of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0025] Next, the present invention is described in detail with reference to schematic diagrams. For ease of illustration, cross-sectional views of device structures may be partially enlarged and not to scale when describing embodiments of the present invention. Furthermore, the schematic diagrams are merely illustrative and should not limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Furthermore, in actual production, three-dimensional dimensions, including length, width, and depth, should be included.

[0026] Furthermore, the term "one embodiment" or "embodiment" herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in various places throughout this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it refer to a separate or selective embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments.

[0027] Example

[0028] Reference Figures 1 to 4The present embodiment provides a highly practical cryopreservation tube storage rack, including a storage mechanism 100 and a positioning mechanism 200, wherein the storage mechanism 100 is composed of a base 101, a support plate 102, a top plate 103 and a storage slot 101a. The base 101 is used to bear the weight of the entire storage rack, the support plate 102 is installed symmetrically on the top of the base 101, and the top plate 103 is fixed on the top of the support plate 102 to ensure the stability of the overall structure. At the same time, a plurality of storage slots 101a are provided on the upper surface of the base 101 for placing cryopreservation tubes, and a limiting hole 103a is provided inside the top plate 103 to prevent the cryopreservation tubes from tipping over during storage and movement.

[0029] Specifically, the positioning mechanism 200 includes a fixed plate 201 fixedly installed in the middle between the two support plates 102. The function of the fixed plate 201 is to provide stable support to ensure the normal operation of the splint 202. The splint 202 is located at the front end of the fixed plate. Its function is to tightly clamp the cryopreservation tube to prevent it from slipping during storage and movement. The rear sides of the left and right ends of the splint 202 are symmetrically provided with tension springs 203. The function of these springs is to provide elastic restoring force for the splint so that it can be conveniently used when taking out the cryopreservation tube. Opening and closing, at the same time, the left and right ends of the splint 202 are fixed in the two support plates 102 by the plug-in component 204, ensuring the stable position of the splint during use and avoiding displacement caused by external force, thereby improving the safety and convenience of the cryopreservation tube storage rack. At the same time, after the plug-in component 204 releases the limit fixation of the splint 202, under the elastic force of the tension spring 203, the splint 202 can be pulled backward, so that the splint 202 is in contact with the fixed plate 201, thereby realizing the limit fixation of the middle part of the cryopreservation tube.

[0030] It should be noted that Figure 3 and Figure 4 The middle tension spring 203 is in a tensioned state. Therefore, after the plug-in component 204 releases the limiting fixation of the splint 202, the elastic force of the tension spring 203 can pull the splint 202 backward, so that the splint 202 and the fixed plate 201 form a closure, thereby realizing the clamping and fixing function of the cryopreservation tube.

[0031] The purpose of this design is to release the clamping plate 202 from its position when the rack needs to be moved, allowing it to effectively hold the cryotubes and thus ensuring stability during movement. After moving to the designated location, the staff can separate the clamping plate 202 from the fixed plate 201 and secure it away from the fixed plate 201 using the plug-in assembly 204. This design not only improves the safety of the rack but also greatly facilitates subsequent access to the cryotubes by the staff, ensuring efficient and convenient operation.

[0032] More specifically, movable grooves 102a are provided on the opposite surfaces of the two support plates 102, and the left and right ends of the splint 202 are respectively slidably connected in the two movable grooves 102a. The function of these movable grooves is to provide a sliding path for the splint 202, so that it can move flexibly to adapt to different storage needs, and ensure that it can remain stable when clamping the frozen tubes. The rear ends of the two tension springs 203 are respectively fixedly connected to the rear walls of the movable grooves 102a. These springs provide elastic force so that the splint can return to its original position after the limit is released, thereby ensuring the reliability of clamping.

[0033] Furthermore, the plug-in assembly 204 includes a pull ring 204a arranged on the outside of the support plate 102, whose function is to facilitate operation by the staff. The pull ring 204a is fixedly connected to the end close to the support plate 102 with an insertion rod 204b, and the other end of the insertion rod 204b passes through the outer wall of the support plate 102 and extends into the movable groove 102a. A slot 202a is provided at one end of the splint 202 in the movable groove 102a, and the plug-in end of the insertion rod 204b is plugged into the slot 202a to achieve the fixing and unlocking of the splint.

[0034] It should be noted that the outer surface of the insertion rod 204b is sleeved with a telescopic spring 204c. This design provides additional elasticity and cushioning for the insertion rod, preventing damage to the storage rack caused by impact forces during operation. One end of the telescopic spring 204c is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the pull ring 204a, ensuring the stability and reliability of the pull ring during operation. The other end is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the support plate 102, further enhancing the stability of the overall structure. This structure not only enhances the flexibility of the clamping plate but also ensures smooth operation, thereby improving the safety and convenience of the cryotube storage rack.

[0035] Furthermore, multiple storage slots 101a and limiting holes 103a are provided. This design allows the storage rack to accommodate multiple cryopreservation tubes, making it easier to organize and manage biological samples. The corresponding arrangement of multiple storage slots 101a and limiting holes 103a ensures that each limiting hole 103a is located exactly above the corresponding storage slot 101a, forming a one-to-one correspondence. This structure not only provides stable support, but also effectively prevents the cryopreservation tubes from sliding or falling during storage and movement, thereby improving the safety of the storage rack and the convenience of operation. Through this design, staff can quickly find and access the required samples, improving work efficiency.

[0036] Preferably, the opposite surfaces of the fixed plate 201 and the clamping plate 202 are symmetrically provided with arcuate grooves 205, and sponge pads 206 are fixedly installed in the arcuate grooves 205. Through the provision of the arcuate grooves 205, after the clamping plate 202 and the fixed plate 201 are closed, a circular through groove can be formed in the middle of the two, ensuring that the fixed plate 201 clamps the cryopreservation tube in cooperation with the clamping plate 202, and the role of the sponge pad 206 is to provide buffer protection to prevent the cryopreservation tube from being damaged during clamping, while enhancing the stability of the clamping. A handle 207 is fixedly installed at the front end of the clamping plate 202, and the provided handle 207 can facilitate the staff to pull the clamping plate 202 forward.

[0037] The working principle is as follows: when storing the cryopreservation tube, the staff only needs to put the bottom of the cryopreservation tube vertically through the limiting hole 103a on the top plate 103, and the bottom of the cryopreservation tube can fall into the storage slot 101a. When taking it out, just pick it up directly. When it is necessary to carry the storage rack as a whole and move it, the staff pulls the pull rings 204a on both sides at the same time. The pull rings 204a can drive the two plug rods 204b to move toward the outside of the support plate 102. When the plug-in ends of the two plug rods 204b move out of the slots 202a, the limiting fixation of the splint 202 can be released. At this time, under the elastic force of the tension spring 203, the splint 202 can be pulled to move backward, and the splint 202 cooperates with the fixing plate 201 at the rear end to be able to After multiple cryopreservation tubes are clamped and fixed, the staff can now carry the storage rack and move it. After moving it to the designated location, one staff member pulls out the pull rings 204a on both sides, so that the plug-in ends of the two insertion rods 204b are moved out to the outside of the movable groove 102a. Another staff member pulls the handle 207 to drive the splint 202 to the front end of the movable groove 102a. At this time, another staff member releases the pull ring 204a, and under the action of the rebound force of the telescopic spring 204c, the two insertion rods 204b can be rebounded to the initial position, and the two insertion rods 204b can be reinserted into the slot 202a to limit and fix the splint 202, so that subsequent staff can use the cryopreservation tubes very conveniently.

[0038] It is important to note that the construction and arrangement of the present application shown in a number of different exemplary embodiments are merely illustrative. Although only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, it should be readily understood by those who refer to this disclosure that many modifications are possible (e.g., the size, scale, structure, shape and proportion of various elements, and parameter values ​​(e.g., temperature, pressure, etc.), mounting arrangements, use of materials, colors, directional changes, etc.) without departing substantially from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described in this application. For example, an element shown as integrally formed may be composed of multiple parts or elements, the position of the element may be inverted or otherwise changed, and the nature or number or position of the discrete elements may be altered or changed. Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the present invention. The order or sequence of any process or method steps may be changed or reordered according to alternative embodiments. In the claims, any "means plus function" clause is intended to cover the structure of performing the function described herein, and is not only structurally equivalent but also an equivalent structure. Without departing from the scope of the present invention, other substitutions, modifications, changes and omissions may be made in the design, operating conditions and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments, but extends to various modifications that still fall within the scope of the appended claims.

[0039] Additionally, in order to provide a concise description of example embodiments, all features of an actual embodiment (ie, those features that are not relevant to the best mode presently contemplated for carrying out the invention or those that are not relevant to implementing the invention) may not be described.

[0040] It will be appreciated that in the development of any actual embodiment, as in any engineering or design project, numerous implementation-specific decisions may be made. Such a development effort may be complex and time-consuming, but will, for those of ordinary skill having the benefit of this disclosure, be a routine undertaking of design, fabrication, and production without undue experimentation.

[0041] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions of the present invention may be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention, and all of these should be included in the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A practical cryotube storage rack, characterized by: include, The storage mechanism (100) comprises a base (101), support plates (102) are symmetrically mounted on the left and right sides of the top of the base (101), top plates (103) are fixedly mounted on the tops of the two support plates (102), a storage groove (101a) is provided on the upper surface of the base (101), and a limiting hole (103a) is provided inside the top plate (103); and, The positioning mechanism (200) comprises a fixing plate (201) fixedly mounted in the middle between the two support plates (102); a clamping plate (202) is provided at the front end of the fixing plate (201); tension springs (203) are symmetrically provided on the rear sides of the left and right ends of the clamping plate (202); and the left and right ends of the clamping plate (202) are fixed in position within the two support plates (102) by means of a plug-in assembly (204).

2. The practical cryotube storage rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of the storage slots (101a) and the limiting holes (103a) are provided, and the plurality of storage slots (101a) and the limiting holes (103a) are provided correspondingly, and each limiting hole (103a) is located exactly above the corresponding storage slot (101a), forming a one-to-one correspondence.

3. The practical cryotube storage rack according to claim 2, characterized in that: The opposing surfaces of the two support plates (102) are each provided with a movable groove (102a), the left and right ends of the clamping plate (202) are respectively slidably connected in the two movable grooves (102a), and the rear ends of the two tension springs (203) are respectively fixedly connected to the rear walls of the two movable grooves (102a).

4. The practical cryotube storage rack according to claim 3, characterized in that: The plug-in assembly (204) includes a pull ring (204a) arranged on the outside of the support plate (102), and one end of the pull ring (204a) close to the support plate (102) is fixedly connected to an insertion rod (204b), and the other end of the insertion rod (204b) passes through the outer wall of the support plate (102) and extends into the movable groove (102a).

5. The practical cryotube storage rack according to claim 4, characterized in that: A slot (202a) is provided at one end of the clamping plate (202) in the movable groove (102a), and the plug-in end of the plug-in rod (204b) is plugged into the slot (202a).

6. The practical cryotube storage rack according to claim 5, characterized in that: A telescopic spring (204c) is sleeved on the outer surface of the insertion rod (204b), one end of the telescopic spring (204c) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the pull ring (204a), and the other end is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the support plate (102).

7. The practical cryotube storage rack according to claim 6, characterized in that: The opposite surfaces of the fixing plate (201) and the clamping plate (202) are symmetrically provided with arc-shaped grooves (205), and sponge pads (206) are fixedly installed in the arc-shaped grooves (205).

8. The practical cryotube storage rack according to claim 7, characterized in that: A handle (207) is fixedly mounted on the front end of the clamping plate (202).