Sorting system

Abstract

The utility model provides a sorting system, and belongs to the technical field of pneumatic transmission. The problems that sorting machines and conveying machines need to be installed in inspection departments, and the occupied area is large are solved. The sorting system comprises a shell, the shell is provided with a first tube inlet used for allowing test tubes to enter and a first tube outlet used for allowing the test tubes to leave, and a sorting device used for sorting the test tubes entering the shell, at least one storage device used for storing the test tubes and a launching device used for launching the test tubes are arranged in the shell. The sorting and conveying device has the advantages that sorting and conveying are integrated in one shell, the occupied area is reduced, and the like.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of pneumatic transmission, and in particular relates to a sorting system. Background Art

[0002] Currently, blood is drawn from patients using vacuum tubes. The blood is then sorted by a specimen sorter, which sorts the specimens into storage bins for each test item. These specimens need to be promptly and categorized and delivered to the laboratory's various testing instruments. The tests are then carried out and reports are issued.

[0003] In the early days, specimens were transported manually to the laboratory's testing equipment. This method was inefficient, prone to errors, and could potentially cause environmental contamination and even biohazards. Consequently, equipment using compressed air to transport specimens emerged. In particular, pneumatic transport systems, which utilize single-tube transport, have emerged in recent years, replacing manual transport tasks.

[0004] However, the sorting and transfer tasks are performed separately by two separate machines. While the two machines could be connected and operated in tandem, space in typical hospital laboratories is limited, and some mechanisms within the two machines share the same functions and are therefore duplicated. This results in multiple mechanisms, increased malfunctions, and a larger footprint. Furthermore, the two machines require coordination, making connection failures more likely. Furthermore, the repeated processing of test tubes through the two machines can easily lead to accidents such as cap removal and blood melting. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a sorting system to solve the above problems in the prior art.

[0006] The objectives of the present utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions: A sorting system, characterized in that it includes a shell, the shell is provided with a first tube inlet for test tubes to enter and a first tube outlet for test tubes to leave, and the shell is provided with a sorting device for sorting the test tubes entering the shell, at least one storage device for storing the test tubes, and a launching device for launching the test tubes.

[0007] The working principle of the utility model is as follows: the shell is placed directly in the laboratory. When the medical staff finishes drawing blood from the patient, the test tube is sealed and placed into the shell through the first tube inlet. The sorting device sorts the test tubes and places the test tubes with different needs in the corresponding storage devices. The test tubes that need to be processed urgently are directly launched out through the launching device. The test tubes leave the shell from the first tube outlet and enter the logistics transmission pipeline of the hospital.

[0008] In the above-mentioned sorting system, a loading device and a transfer device are provided in the shell. The loading device is connected to the first pipe inlet. The loading device is used to move the test tube entering from the first pipe inlet to the transfer device. The transfer device is connected to the sorting device and the launching device. The transfer device is used to move the test tube so that it passes through the sorting device and the launching device in sequence.

[0009] In the above-mentioned sorting system, the loading device includes a hopper and multiple lifting plates arranged inside the hopper. The hopper is provided with a first guide inclined surface for guiding the test tubes. The multiple lifting plates are arranged in a stepped manner. The lifting plates can reciprocate in the vertical direction of the hopper and are used to lift the test tubes on the lower lifting plate to the end surface of the upper lifting plate. A limiting inclined surface is provided above the lifting plate.

[0010] In the above-mentioned sorting system, the transfer device includes a first drive motor and a conveyor belt. The first drive motor is used to drive the conveyor belt to work, and the conveyor belt is used to transport the test tubes. The conveyor belt is provided with a limit column for limiting the test tubes. The limit column is connected to a second drive motor. The second drive motor is used to drive the limit column to rotate. A scanner for scanning the barcode on the test tube is provided above the side of the conveyor belt close to the loading device.

[0011] In the above-mentioned sorting system, the sorting device includes at least one pushing device, which is connected to a push plate. The push plate is arranged on one side of the conveyor belt, and the other side of the conveyor belt is connected to the storage device. The pushing device is used to drive the push plate to move so that the test tube is moved from the conveyor belt to the storage device.

[0012] In the above sorting system, the storage device includes at least one storage box, the storage box is provided with a second guiding slope for guiding the test tube, and a handle is provided on a side of the storage box away from the sorting device.

[0013] In the above-mentioned sorting system, the housing is provided with at least one clearance opening, and the clearance opening is used for people to install or remove the storage box.

[0014] In the above-mentioned sorting system, the launching device includes a fan, a pneumatic launching device and a feed pipe. The feed pipe is provided with an inlet, and the inlet is provided at one end of the transfer device. The other end of the feed pipe is connected to the pneumatic launching device. The fan is connected to the pneumatic launching device, and the end of the pneumatic launching device away from the feed pipe is connected to the first outlet.

[0015] In the above-mentioned sorting system, the pneumatic launch device includes a pneumatic pipe and an air flow channel connected to the pneumatic pipe. The pneumatic pipe includes a second pipe inlet for test tubes to enter and a second pipe outlet for test tubes to leave. The second pipe inlet is connected to the feed pipe, and the second pipe outlet is connected to the first pipe outlet. The air flow channel is provided with an air inlet for connecting to a fan. The air flow channel is used to allow the airflow entering from the air inlet to flow out from the second pipe outlet.

[0016] In the above-mentioned sorting system, the pipe inlet is in the shape of a truncated cone.

[0017] In the above-mentioned sorting system, the feeding device is a washboard machine.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the advantage of being able to integrate the distribution and transmission test tubes into one shell, thereby reducing the occupied area. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the present utility model.

[0020] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the shell of the utility model.

[0021] Figure 3 It is a structural diagram of the feeding device of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 4 It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the pneumatic launching device of the utility model.

[0023] In the figure, 1. shell; 2. first pipe inlet; 3. first pipe outlet; 4. sorting device; 5. storage device; 6. launching device; 7. loading device; 32. transfer device; 8. hopper; 9. lifting plate; 10. first guide slope; 11. limiting slope; 12. first drive motor; 13. conveyor belt; 14. limiting column; 15. second drive motor; 16. scanner; 17. pushing device; 18. pushing plate; 19. storage box; 20. second guide slope; 21. handle; 22. clearance port; 23. fan; 24. pneumatic launching device; 25. feed pipe; 26. pipe inlet; 27. pneumatic duct; 28. air flow channel; 29. ​​second pipe inlet; 30. second pipe outlet; 31. air inlet; 32. transfer device; 33. rubbing machine. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention and the accompanying drawings to further describe the technical solution of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0025] like Figure 1-Figure 4As shown, the present sorting system includes a housing 1, which is provided with a first pipe inlet 2 for test tubes to enter and a first pipe outlet 3 for test tubes to exit. The housing 1 is provided with a sorting device 4 for sorting the test tubes entering the housing 1, at least one storage device 5 for storing the test tubes, and a launcher 6 for launching the test tubes. A loading device 7 and a transfer device 32 are provided within the housing 1. The loading device 7 is connected to the first pipe inlet 2 and is used to move the test tubes entering from the first pipe inlet 2 to the transfer device 32. The transfer device 32 is connected to the sorting device 4 and the launcher 6. The transfer device 32 is used to move the test tubes so that they pass through the sorting device 4 and the launcher 6 in sequence. The provision of the loading device 7 facilitates medical staff to place multiple test tubes simultaneously. The loading device 7 utilizes existing technology and is used to collect multiple test tubes and then transport them one by one to the transfer device 32, thereby reducing the waiting time required for medical staff to place test tubes in sequence.

[0026] To be more specific, the loading device 7 includes a hopper 8 and a plurality of lifting plates 9 arranged inside the hopper 8. The hopper 8 is provided with a first guide slope 10 for guiding the test tube. The plurality of lifting plates 9 are arranged in a stepped manner. The lifting plates 9 can reciprocate in the vertical direction of the hopper 8 to lift the test tube on the lower lifting plate 9 to the end face of the upper lifting plate 9. A limiting slope 11 is provided above the lifting plate 9. When the test tube enters the loading device 7 from the first pipe inlet 2, it first moves to the lowest end through the limiting slope 11, and then the lifting plate 9 at the bottom rises to drive the test tube to move to the adjacent lifting plate 9. This step is repeated until the test tube moves to the highest lifting plate 9 and enters the transfer device 32. By setting the limiting slope 11 and cooperating with the adjacent lifting plates 9, a limiting groove for limiting the test tube is formed, which can ensure that the test tube will not move horizontally when rising, causing the test tube to fall.

[0027] To elaborate further, the transfer device 32 includes a first drive motor 12 and a conveyor belt 13. The first drive motor 12 is used to drive the conveyor belt 13 to work. The conveyor belt 13 is used to transport the test tube. The conveyor belt 13 is provided with a limit column 14 for limiting the test tube. The limit column 14 is connected to a second drive motor 15. The second drive motor 15 is used to drive the limit column 14 to rotate. A scanner 16 for scanning the barcode on the test tube is provided above the conveyor belt 13 near the side of the loading device 7. The loading device 7 will move the test tube to the conveyor belt 13 in sequence. The limit column 14 is set on the conveyor belt. 13, the test tube is limited on both sides to prevent the test tube from falling off the conveyor belt 13, and the second drive motor 15 drives one of the limit posts 14 to rotate, so that the scanner 16 can scan the barcode on the test tube and transmit the information to the processor. The processor controls the subsequent sorting device 4 or the launch device 6 according to the information obtained by the scanner 16 to move the test tube to a specified position, such as to a corresponding storage device 5. The scanner 16 adopts the existing technology and is electrically connected to the processor. The processor is also electrically connected to the launch device 6, the sorting device 4, etc.

[0028] To elaborate further, the sorting device 4 includes at least one pushing device 17, which is connected to a push plate 18. The push plate 18 is arranged on one side of the conveyor belt 13, and the other side of the conveyor belt 13 is connected to the storage device 5. The pushing device 17 is used to drive the push plate 18 to move so that the test tube is moved from the conveyor belt 13 to the storage device 5. A corresponding number of pushing devices 17 can be provided on one side of the conveyor belt 13 according to the needs during use. When the test tube needs to enter the storage device 5, the test tube needs to be moved to the corresponding pushing device 17 position under the operation of the conveyor belt 13. The pushing device 17 drives the push plate 18 to push the test tube off the conveyor belt 13 and into the storage device 5. The pushing device 17 can use a cylinder, an electric telescopic motor or other driving device in the existing technology.

[0029] In further detail, the storage device 5 includes at least one storage box 19, which is provided with a second guide slope 20 for guiding the test tube. A handle 21 is provided on the side of the storage box 19 away from the sorting device 4. The second guide slope 20 is provided to guide the test tube to a certain extent, preventing the test tube from falling directly to the bottom of the storage box 19 and being damaged. The handle 21 is provided to facilitate medical staff to take the storage box 19 out of the shell 1.

[0030] To be more specific, the shell 1 is provided with at least one clearance opening 22, which is used for people to install or remove the storage box 19. Each clearance opening 22 corresponds to the installation of a storage box 19. When the test tube in the storage box 19 needs to be moved, the medical staff can directly pull out the storage box 19 through the handle 21.

[0031] To be more specific, the launching device 6 includes a fan 23, a pneumatic launching device 24 and a feed pipe 25. The feed pipe 25 is provided with an inlet 26, which is provided at one end of the transfer device 32. The other end of the feed pipe 25 is connected to the pneumatic launching device 24. The fan 23 is connected to the pneumatic launching device 24. The end of the pneumatic launching device 24 away from the feed pipe 25 is connected to the first outlet 3. The feed pipe 25 is located at the end of the conveyor belt 13. The test tubes that have not been distributed will enter the feed pipe 25 from the inlet 26 under the transmission of the conveyor belt 13, and enter the pneumatic launching device 24 from the feed pipe 25. The test tubes in the pneumatic launching device 24 are accelerated by the fan 23, so that the test tubes leave the shell 1 from the first outlet 3.

[0032] To be more specific, the pneumatic launching device 24 includes a pneumatic pipe 27 and an air flow channel 28 connected to the pneumatic pipe 27. The pneumatic pipe 27 includes a second pipe inlet 29 for the test tube to enter and a second pipe outlet 30 for the test tube to leave. The second pipe inlet 29 is connected to the feed pipe 25, and the second pipe outlet 30 is connected to the first pipe outlet 3. The air flow channel 28 is provided with an air inlet 31 for connecting to the fan 23. The air flow channel 28 is used to allow the air flow entering from the air inlet 31 to flow out from the second pipe outlet 30. When medical staff need to use this machine, they need to turn on the fan 23 first. The fan 23 blows the air flow toward the air inlet 31, and enters the air flow channel 28 from the air inlet 31 and flows out from the second pipe outlet 30 to form an acceleration channel. When the test tube needs to be launched, the test tube enters the pneumatic pipe 27 from the second pipe inlet 29, and leaves from the first pipe outlet 3 after being accelerated by the acceleration channel, and reaches the designated location through the pneumatic conveying pipe built by the hospital.

[0033] To be more specific, the tube inlet 26 is in a truncated cone shape, and the diameter of the tube inlet 26 is largest near the conveyor belt 13, so that the test tubes conveyed by the conveyor belt 13 can easily enter the tube inlet 26 and will not fall out.

[0034] Further elaborate, the feeding device is a washboard machine 33.

[0035] The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the spirit of the present invention. Persons skilled in the art may make various modifications, additions, or substitutions to the described specific embodiments without departing from the spirit of the present invention or exceeding the scope of the appended claims.

[0036] Although a large number of terms are used in this article, the possibility of using other terms is not excluded. These terms are used only to more conveniently describe and explain the essence of the present invention; interpreting them as any additional limitations is contrary to the spirit of the present invention.

Claims

1. A sorting system, characterized in that: The invention comprises a shell (1), wherein the shell (1) is provided with a first pipe inlet (2) for test tubes to enter and a first pipe outlet (3) for test tubes to leave. The shell (1) is provided with a sorting device (4) for sorting the test tubes entering the shell (1), at least one storage device (5) for storing the test tubes, and a launching device (6) for launching the test tubes. The shell (1) is provided with a loading device (7) and a transfer device (32). The loading device (7) is connected to the first pipe inlet (2). The loading device (7) is used to move the test tubes entering from the first pipe inlet (2) to the transfer device (32). The transfer device (32) is connected to the sorting device (4) and the launching device (6). The transfer device (32) is used to move the test tubes so that they pass through the sorting device (4) and the launching device (6) in sequence.

2. A sorting system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The loading device (7) comprises a silo (8) and a plurality of lifting plates (9) arranged inside the silo (8); the silo (8) is provided with a first guiding inclined surface (10) for guiding the test tube; the plurality of lifting plates (9) are arranged in a stepped manner; the lifting plates (9) can reciprocate in the vertical direction of the silo (8) and are used to lift the test tube on the lower lifting plate (9) to the end surface of the upper lifting plate (9); a limiting inclined surface (11) is provided above the lifting plate (9).

3. A sorting system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The transfer device (32) includes a first drive motor (12) and a conveyor belt (13), wherein the first drive motor (12) is used to drive the conveyor belt (13) to work, and the conveyor belt (13) is used to transport the test tube. The conveyor belt (13) is provided with a limiting column (14) for limiting the test tube, and the limiting column (14) is connected to a second drive motor (15), and the second drive motor (15) is used to drive the limiting column (14) to rotate. A scanner (16) for scanning a barcode on the test tube is provided above the conveyor belt (13) on the side close to the loading device (7).

4. A sorting system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The sorting device (4) includes at least one pushing device (17), the pushing device (17) is connected to a push plate (18), the push plate (18) is arranged on one side of the conveyor belt (13), and the other side of the conveyor belt (13) is connected to the storage device (5), and the pushing device (17) is used to drive the push plate (18) to move so that the test tube is moved from the conveyor belt (13) to the storage device (5).

5. A sorting system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage device (5) comprises at least one storage box (19), wherein the storage box (19) is provided with a second guiding slope (20) for guiding the test tube, and a handle (21) is provided on a side of the storage box (19) away from the sorting device (4).

6. A sorting system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The housing (1) is provided with at least one clearance opening (22), and the clearance opening (22) is used for people to install or remove the storage box (19).

7. A sorting system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The launching device (6) comprises a fan (23), a pneumatic launching device (24) and a feed pipe (25); the feed pipe (25) is provided with a pipe inlet (26); the pipe inlet (26) is provided at one end of the transfer device (32); the other end of the feed pipe (25) is connected to the pneumatic launching device (24); the fan (23) is connected to the pneumatic launching device (24); and the end of the pneumatic launching device (24) away from the feed pipe (25) is connected to the first pipe outlet (3).

8. A sorting system according to claim 7, characterized in that: The pneumatic launching device (24) comprises a pneumatic pipe (27) and an air flow channel (28) connected to the pneumatic pipe (27); the pneumatic pipe (27) comprises a second pipe inlet (29) for a test tube to enter and a second pipe outlet (30) for a test tube to leave; the second pipe inlet (29) is connected to the feed pipe (25); the second pipe outlet (30) is connected to the first pipe outlet (3); the air flow channel (28) is provided with an air inlet (31) for connecting to a blower (23); the air flow channel (28) is used to allow the air flow entering from the air inlet (31) to flow out from the second pipe outlet (30).

9. A sorting system according to claim 8, characterized in that: The pipe inlet (26) is in a truncated cone shape.

10. A sorting system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding device (7) is a washboard machine (33).

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