Automatic grillage butt joint low-temperature storage equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic grillage butt joint low-temperature storage device which comprises an operation cabin and a storage cabin. One side of the operation cabin is connected with the storage cabin; an access opening is formed in the operation cabin, and a turnover mechanism is arranged in the access opening; the turnover mechanism can support the plate frame, and the turnover mechanism can seal the storing and taking opening in a rotatable mode. The plate frame has the advantages that the access opening is opened and closed through the turnover mechanism, the plate frame is received and supported through the turnover mechanism in the opening state, and therefore the turnover mechanism achieves multiple functions through turnover, the grabbing mechanism is in butt joint with the turnover mechanism, and the grabbing efficiency is improved. The grillages on the turnover mechanism are grabbed to be stored in the storage cabin, or the grillages in the storage cabin are grabbed to the turnover mechanism, the grillages can be stored and taken out through the storage and taking opening, code scanning recognition of the grillages and samples can be achieved through the code scanning mechanism, the interior of the operation cabin can be dehumidified through the dehumidification mechanism, and the grillages can be stored and taken out through the storage and taking opening. The samples can be stored at low temperature through the storage cabin.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of sample storage, in particular to an automatic plate rack docking low-temperature storage device. Background Art

[0002] Cryogenic storage equipment is an essential component of current research in the medical and biological fields. Cryogenic storage allows biological tissues such as blood, stem cells, and immune cells to remain active for a long time. Samples are stored in cryotubes, which are then stored in biological sample storage devices.

[0003] An operating area for storing and retrieving samples from the refrigerator is set at the front of the upright refrigerator. The area usually includes mechanical components designed for functions such as opening and closing doors, transfer loading, and mobile retrieval. The existing design method often divides the design of mechanical components according to function, resulting in too many functional mechanisms, high pressure on automated control, cumbersome operation and workflow, and complex plate and rack docking. For this reason, the inventor designed an automated plate and rack docking low-temperature storage device. 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 in the abstract and title of the utility model to avoid obscuring the purpose of this section, the abstract and the title of the utility model, and such simplifications or omissions shall not be used to limit the scope of the present invention.

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

[0006] Therefore, the purpose of the present invention is to provide an automated plate rack docking low-temperature storage device, which realizes opening or closing of the access port through a flipping mechanism, and in the open state, the plate rack can be received and supported by the flipping mechanism, so that the flipping mechanism can realize multiple functions through flipping, and the grabbing mechanism can be used to dock with the flipping mechanism to grab the plate rack on the flipping mechanism and store it in the storage cabin, or grab the plate rack in the storage cabin to the flipping mechanism, and realize sample or plate rack access through the access port.

[0007] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: including an operating cabin and a storage cabin; one side of the operating cabin is connected to the storage cabin; an access port is opened on the operating cabin, and a flip mechanism is provided in the access port; the flip mechanism can support the plate rack, and the flip mechanism can rotate to seal the access port.

[0008] As an optimal solution for the automated plate rack docking of low-temperature storage equipment of the utility model, the side cross-section of the flipping mechanism is semicircular, and a storage cabin is provided on one side. The semicircular side can be flipped to seal the access port, and the storage cabin can be flipped to face the access port and open the access port. The storage cabin can support the plate rack.

[0009] As a preferred solution for the automated plate rack docking of low-temperature storage equipment in the present invention, the flipping mechanism includes a rotating table body, which is rotatably connected to the operating cabin, a carrier is provided on the rotating table body, and protective platforms are provided on both sides of the carrier. The carrier and the protective platform form a storage cabin, and a semicircular platform is provided on the rotating table body. The semicircular platform can be flipped to close the access port, and the carrier is facing the access port to receive and transfer objects.

[0010] As a preferred solution for the automatic plate rack docking of the low-temperature storage equipment of the utility model, a grabbing mechanism is provided in the operating cabin, and the grabbing mechanism can grab the plate rack in the flipping mechanism or the storage cabin.

[0011] As an optimal solution for the automatic plate rack docking of low-temperature storage equipment in the utility model, the grabbing mechanism includes a grabbing component, a reversing component, and a lifting component; the lifting component is connected to the reversing component, and the reversing component is provided with a grabbing component. The lifting component can drive the reversing component and the lifting component to lift and lower, the reversing component can drive the grabbing component to reverse, and the grabbing component can move and grab the plate rack.

[0012] As an optimal solution for the automated plate rack docking of low-temperature storage equipment of the utility model, the grabbing assembly includes a mobile driving part, a grabbing part, and a support part; a mobile driving part is provided on the support part, the mobile driving part is connected to the grabbing part, the mobile driving part can drive the grabbing part to move, and the grabbing part can grab the plate rack.

[0013] As a preferred solution for the automatic plate rack docking of low-temperature storage equipment in the present invention, an anti-sway part is also provided on the support part, and the plate rack can be set in the anti-sway part, and the anti-sway part can limit the plate rack for protection.

[0014] As an optimal solution for the automated plate rack docking of low-temperature storage equipment in the present invention, the lifting assembly includes a guide rail, a connecting piece, and a driving piece; a driving piece is provided on the guide rail, the driving piece is connected to one end of the connecting piece, and one end of the connecting piece is connected to the reversing assembly, and the driving piece can drive the connecting piece to drive the reversing assembly to rise and fall along the guide rail.

[0015] As an optimal solution for the automated plate rack docking of low-temperature storage equipment of the utility model, the reversing component includes a sliding support, a steering component and a support; the sliding support is vertically slidably connected to the lifting component, the steering component is arranged on the sliding support, the steering component is connected to the support, and the steering component can drive the support to change direction.

[0016] As a preferred solution for the automatic plate rack docking with low-temperature storage equipment of the utility model, a code scanning mechanism is also provided in the operation cabin, which can scan and identify the plate rack.

[0017] As a preferred solution for the automatic plate rack docking low-temperature storage equipment of the utility model, a hatch is provided on the operation cabin, and the hatch can open or seal the operation cabin.

[0018] As a preferred solution for the automatic plate rack docking low-temperature storage equipment of the utility model, the lower end of the operation cabin is connected to a dehumidification mechanism, which can dehumidify the inside of the operation cabin.

[0019] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: the present invention realizes opening or closing of the access port through the flipping mechanism, and in the open state, the plate rack can be received and supported by the flipping mechanism, so that the flipping mechanism can realize multiple functions by flipping, and the grabbing mechanism can be docked with the flipping mechanism to grab the plate rack on the flipping mechanism and store it in the storage cabin, or the plate rack in the storage cabin can be grabbed onto the flipping mechanism, and the plate rack can be accessed through the access port, and the plate rack and sample can be scanned and identified by the scanning mechanism, the operating cabin can be dehumidified by the dehumidification mechanism, and the sample can be stored at a low temperature by the storage cabin. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] 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:

[0021] Figure 1 This is an overall schematic diagram of the automated plate rack docking with low-temperature storage equipment.

[0022] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the rotation of the gripping mechanism for the automated plate rack docking with low-temperature storage equipment.

[0023] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the gripping and flipping mechanisms for the automated plate rack docking with low-temperature storage equipment.

[0024] Figure 4 Right view of the gripping mechanism for the automated rack docking low-temperature storage equipment.

[0025] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the F1 connection of the automated rack to the low-temperature storage equipment.

[0026] Figure 6 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of the access port of the automated plate rack docking low-temperature storage equipment.

[0027] Reference numerals: operating cabin, 1; storage cabin, 2; access port, 3; flip mechanism, 4; plate rack, 901; rotating table body, 41; carrier, 42; protective platform, 43; semicircular table, 44; grabbing mechanism, 5; grabbing assembly, 51; reversing assembly, 52; lifting assembly, 53; moving driving member, 511; grabbing member, 512; supporting member, 513; anti-sway member, 514; guide rail, 531; connecting member, 532; driving member, 533; sliding support member, 521; steering member, 522; code scanning mechanism, 6; cabin door, 7; dehumidification mechanism, 8; DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] 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.

[0029] 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.

[0030] Secondly, 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.

[0031] Example 1

[0032] Reference Figures 1 to 3 , which is the first embodiment of the utility model, provides an automated plate rack docking low-temperature storage device, which includes an operation cabin 1 and a storage cabin 2. The storage cabin 2 can store samples and plate racks. The operation cabin 1 is provided with an access port 3, and a flip mechanism 4 is provided in the access port 3; the flip mechanism can support the plate rack, and the flip mechanism can rotate to seal the access port.

[0033] Preferably, the flipping mechanism 4 can seal the access port 3 by flipping, or can open the access port 3 by flipping, so that the staff can place the plate rack 901 or the sample on the flipping mechanism 4 for support and wait for the docking operation; when the flipping mechanism 4 opens the access port 3, operations such as storing and accessing samples and plate racks can be performed; the flipping mechanism 4 is rotatably connected to the operating cabin 1, and the flipping mechanism 4 is arranged in the access port 3.

[0034] Preferably, the operating cabin 1 can receive and transport the plate rack 901 and store it in the storage cabin 2 , and the operating cabin 1 can be docked with the storage cabin 2 and the turning mechanism 4 .

[0035] In summary, the present invention can open or close the access port 3 by rotating the flip mechanism 4, and can receive the support plate rack 901 and other transported objects when the access port 3 is open. The structure is simplified through integrated design, and the work process is simple.

[0036] Example 2

[0037] Reference Figures 1 to 6 , which is the second embodiment of the present utility model, based on embodiment 1, the automated plate rack docking low-temperature storage equipment also includes a flip mechanism 4 with a semicircular side cross-section, and a storage cabin is provided on one side. The semicircular side can be flipped to seal the access port 3, and the storage cabin can be flipped to face the access port 3 and open the access port 3. The plate rack 901 is supported by the storage cabin, and the plate rack 901 from the outside can be received through the storage cabin.

[0038] Furthermore, the flipping mechanism 4 includes a rotating table body 41, which is rotatably connected to the operating cabin 1. A carrier 42 is provided on the rotating table body 41, and protective platforms 43 are provided on both sides of the carrier 42. The carrier 42 and the protective platform 43 form a storage cabin. A semicircular platform 44 is provided on the rotating table body 41. The semicircular platform 44 can be flipped to close the access port 3, and the carrier 42 is facing the access port 3 to receive the transferred objects.

[0039] Preferably, the operating cabin 1 is provided with a turntable body driving mechanism, which can drive the turntable body 41 to rotate, and the carrier 42 can be provided to receive and support the plate rack or other transported objects.

[0040] Preferably, the carrier 42 on the rotating table body 41 is flipped to face the access port 3 above, and the semicircular table 44 is away from the access port 3. At this time, the access port 3 is in the open state, and the plate rack or sample on the carrier 42 can be placed through the access port 3. When the access port 3 is in the open state, the grabbing mechanism 5 can dock with the carrier 42, grab the plate rack or sample on the carrier 42 and transfer it to the storage cabin 2 for storage, or grab the sample or plate rack in the storage cabin 2 and transfer it to the carrier 42; when the semicircular table 44 on the rotating table body 41 is flipped to fit and seal with the access port 3, the upper part of the carrier 42 is now facing upward, the access port is in the closed state, and the semicircular table 44 can seal the operation cabin 1.

[0041] Preferably, the side cross-section of the access opening 3 is semicircular, so the corresponding semicircular platform 44 can seal and fit the access opening 3.

[0042] Furthermore, a grabbing mechanism 5 is provided in the operating cabin 1 , and the grabbing mechanism 5 can grab the flipping mechanism 4 or the plate rack 901 in the storage cabin 2 .

[0043] Preferably, the grabbing mechanism 5 can be docked with the storage compartment 2 and the flipping mechanism 4, thereby realizing the transport and access operations of the plate rack 901 or the samples.

[0044] Preferably, the gripping mechanism 5 can realize movement in three directions of XYZ axes.

[0045] Furthermore, the grabbing mechanism 5 includes a grabbing assembly 51, a reversing assembly 52, and a lifting assembly 53; the lifting assembly 53 is connected to the reversing assembly 52, and the reversing assembly 52 is provided with a grabbing assembly 51. The lifting assembly 53 can drive the reversing assembly 52 and the lifting assembly 53 to lift and lower, the reversing assembly 52 can drive the grabbing assembly 51 to reverse, and the grabbing assembly 51 can move and grab the plate rack 901.

[0046] Furthermore, the grabbing assembly 51 includes a movable driving member 511, a grabbing member 512, and a support member 513; the movable driving member 511 is provided on the support member 513, and the movable driving member 511 is connected to the grabbing member 512. The movable driving member 511 can drive the grabbing member 512 to move, and the grabbing member 512 can grab the plate rack 901.

[0047] Preferably, the mobile driving member 511 can be a driving motor, a pulley assembly, a guide rail, and a sliding frame; the driving motor drives the pulley assembly to rotate, the pulley assembly drives the sliding frame to slide, the guide rail can guide the sliding frame, and the sliding frame drives the grabbing member 512 to move.

[0048] Furthermore, an anti-sway member 514 is provided on the support member 513 , and a plate frame 901 can be provided inside the anti-sway member 514 , and the anti-sway member 514 can limit and protect the plate frame 901 .

[0049] Preferably, the mobile driving member 511 can drive the grabbing member 512 to drive the plate frame 901 to slide on the support member 513, and can move the plate frame 901 into the anti-sway member 514 to prevent shaking and avoid the plate frame 901 falling off during the movement and turning process, which can play a good limiting role on the plate frame.

[0050] Furthermore, the lifting assembly 53 includes a guide rail 531, a connecting member 532, and a driving member 533; a driving member 533 is provided on the guide rail 531, the driving member 533 is connected to one end of the connecting member 532, and one end of the connecting member 532 is connected to the reversing assembly 52. ​​The driving member 533 can drive the connecting member 532 to drive the reversing assembly 52 to rise and fall along the guide rail 531.

[0051] Preferably, the guide rail 531 is vertically arranged, and the driving member 533 is arranged at the upper end of the guide rail 531. The driving member 533 drives the reversing assembly 52 and the grabbing assembly 51 to move up and down through the connecting member 532.

[0052] Preferably, the driving member 533 can be in the form of a motor, and the connecting member 532 can be in the form of a chain, or a connection method in the existing technology, such as a belt, etc., as long as it can drive the reversing component 52 and the grabbing component 51 to rise and fall.

[0053] Furthermore, the reversing assembly 52 includes a sliding support 521, a steering member 522 and a support member 513; the sliding support 521 is vertically slidably connected to the lifting assembly 53, the steering member 522 is arranged on the sliding support 521, the steering member 522 is connected to the support member 513, and the steering member 522 can drive the support member 513 to change direction.

[0054] Furthermore, a code scanning mechanism 6 is provided in the operating cabin 1 , and the code scanning mechanism 6 can scan and identify the plate rack 901 .

[0055] Preferably, by providing a code scanning mechanism 6, scanning of samples and racks entering and leaving the warehouse can be achieved.

[0056] Furthermore, a hatch 7 is provided on the operating cabin 1 , and the hatch 7 can open or seal the operating cabin 1 .

[0057] Preferably, the hatch 7 can be opened easily and repairs can be carried out quickly in case of failure.

[0058] Furthermore, the lower end of the operating cabin 1 is connected to a dehumidification mechanism 8 , which can dehumidify the interior of the operating cabin 1 .

[0059] Preferably, by providing the dehumidification mechanism 8 , it can be ensured that the operating cabin 1 will not be damaged by excessive moisture on the internal mechanical structure, thereby extending the service life of the internal mechanical structure of the operating cabin 1 .

[0060] In summary, the utility model realizes opening or closing of the access port 3 through the flipping mechanism 4, and in the open state, the plate rack 901 can be received and supported by the flipping mechanism 4, so that the flipping mechanism 4 can realize multiple functions by flipping, and the grabbing mechanism 5 can be used to dock with the flipping mechanism 4, so as to grab the plate rack on the flipping mechanism 4 and store it in the storage cabin 2, or grab the plate rack 901 in the storage cabin 2 to the flipping mechanism 4, and the plate rack can be accessed through the access port 3, and the plate rack and sample can be scanned and identified through the scanning mechanism 6, the operation cabin 1 can be dehumidified through the dehumidification mechanism 8, and the sample can be stored at a low temperature through the storage cabin 2.

[0061] 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, as well as parameter values ​​(e.g., temperature, pressure, etc.), mounting arrangements, use of materials, colors, directional changes, etc.) without substantially departing 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 described herein that performs the function, 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.

[0062] 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.

[0063] 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.

[0064] 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. An automated rack docking low-temperature storage device, characterized by: The invention comprises an operating cabin (1) and a storage cabin (2); one side of the operating cabin (1) is connected to the storage cabin (2); an access opening (3) is provided on the operating cabin (1), and a turning mechanism (4) is provided in the access opening (3); The turning mechanism (4) can support the plate rack (901), and the turning mechanism (4) can rotate to seal the access port (3).

2. The automated rack docking low-temperature storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side cross-section of the flip mechanism (4) is semicircular, and a storage compartment is provided on one side. The semicircular side can be flipped to seal the access port (3). The storage compartment can be flipped to face the access port (3) and open the access port (3). The storage compartment can support the plate rack (901).

3. The automated rack docking low-temperature storage device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The turning mechanism (4) comprises a rotating platform body (41), the rotating platform body (41) is rotatably connected to the operating cabin (1), a carrier (42) is provided on the rotating platform body (41), and protective platforms (43) are provided on both sides of the carrier (42), and the carrier (42) and the protective platforms (43) form a storage cabin, and a semicircular platform (44) is provided on the rotating platform body (41), and the semicircular platform (44) can be turned over to close the access port (3), and the carrier (42) is opposite to the access port (3) to receive the transferred objects.

4. The automated rack docking low-temperature storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A grabbing mechanism (5) is provided in the operating cabin (1), and the grabbing mechanism (5) can grab the flipping mechanism (4) or the plate rack (901) in the storage cabin (2).

5. The automated rack docking low-temperature storage device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The grabbing mechanism (5) comprises a grabbing assembly (51), a reversing assembly (52), and a lifting assembly (53); the lifting assembly (53) is connected to the reversing assembly (52), the reversing assembly (52) is provided with a grabbing assembly (51), the lifting assembly (53) can drive the reversing assembly (52) and the lifting assembly (53) to lift and lower, the reversing assembly (52) can drive the grabbing assembly (51) to reversing, and the grabbing assembly (51) can move and grab the plate rack (901).

6. The automated rack docking low-temperature storage device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The grabbing assembly (51) comprises a movable driving member (511), a grabbing member (512), and a supporting member (513); the movable driving member (511) is provided on the supporting member (513), the movable driving member (511) is connected to the grabbing member (512), the movable driving member (511) can drive the grabbing member (512) to move, and the grabbing member (512) can grab the plate rack (901).

7. The automated rack docking low-temperature storage device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The support member (513) is further provided with an anti-sway member (514), a plate frame (901) can be provided inside the anti-sway member (514), and the anti-sway member (514) can limit and protect the plate frame (901).

8. The automated rack docking low-temperature storage device according to any one of claims 5 to 7, characterized in that: The lifting assembly (53) comprises a guide rail (531), a connecting member (532), and a driving member (533); the guide rail (531) is provided with a driving member (533), the driving member (533) is connected to one end of the connecting member (532), one end of the connecting member (532) is connected to the reversing assembly (52), and the driving member (533) can drive the connecting member (532) to drive the reversing assembly (52) to rise and fall along the guide rail (531).

9. The automated rack docking low-temperature storage device according to any one of claims 5 to 7, characterized in that: The reversing assembly (52) comprises a sliding support member (521), a steering member (522) and a support member (513); the sliding support member (521) is vertically slidably connected to the lifting assembly (53); the steering member (522) is arranged on the sliding support member (521); the steering member (522) is connected to the support member (513); and the steering member (522) can drive the support member (513) to change direction.

10. The automated rack docking low-temperature storage device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A code scanning mechanism (6) is also provided in the operating cabin (1), and the code scanning mechanism (6) can scan and identify the plate rack (901).

11. The automated rack docking low-temperature storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The operating cabin (1) is provided with a cabin door (7), and the cabin door (7) can open or seal the operating cabin (1).

12. The automated plate rack docking low-temperature storage device according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that: The lower end of the operating cabin (1) is connected to a dehumidification mechanism (8), and the dehumidification mechanism (8) can dehumidify the inside of the operating cabin (1).

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