Storage device for freezing pipe storage

By using a combination of neodymium magnets and buffer units in the cryotube storage device, the problem of cryotube shaking caused by vibration during transportation is solved, and stable protection of the samples is achieved.

CN223356221UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-19SPH BIOTHERAPEUTICS SHANGHAI LTD
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Application Number
CN202422703362.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-06
Publication Date
2025-09-19
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-06

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Technical Problem

The existing cryotube storage device causes the cryotubes to shake due to vibration during transportation, which affects the preservation effect of the samples.

Method used

The combined structure of neodymium magnets and buffer units is adopted. The magnetic force between the neodymium magnets is used to maintain the stability of the guide tube and the fixed tube. The buffer spring is used to enhance the shock resistance and suppress the impact of vibration on the storage box.

Benefits of technology

Effectively reduce the impact of vibration on the cryotube, ensure the stability of the sample in the cryotube, and improve the preservation effect.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a storage device for freezing pipe preservation, and belongs to the technical field of storage devices, the storage device comprises a storage box, one side of the top of the storage box is rotatably connected with a protective cover, a buffer unit is fixedly mounted on the inner bottom wall of the storage box, a storage box is fixedly mounted on the top of the buffer unit, and a freezing pipe is arranged in the storage box; the stability between the guide cylinder and the fixed cylinder is kept through the repulsive magnetic force between the first neodymium magnet and the second neodymium magnet, when the storage box is vibrated due to bumping of a transportation tool in the transportation process, the buffer unit can respond to the storage box, vibration is restrained, and the service life of the storage box is prolonged. According to the freezing tube storage device, the influence of vibration on the storage box can be effectively avoided, so that the stability of the storage box is kept, the influence of vibration on the freezing tube is reduced, it is ensured that the freezing tube does not shake excessively due to external vibration, samples in the freezing tube are protected, and the anti-vibration buffering capacity of the freezing tube storage device is further enhanced by arranging a buffering spring.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of storage devices, and in particular to a storage device for storing frozen tubes. Background Art

[0002] Cryotubes are cryogenic storage containers typically made of high-quality polypropylene. Their design allows them to withstand high-temperature and high-pressure sterilization without deformation, making them particularly suitable for cryogenic storage of samples. These containers are widely used in biological research and medicine for the transfer, cryogenic transportation, and storage of biological samples such as cells, tissues, DNA, and RNA.

[0003] The published patent document with the announcement number CN221050313U provides a storage device for storing frozen tubes. This published patent document provides a positioning plate corresponding to the storage rack on the inner side of the freezing box lid. The surface of the positioning plate is provided with a positioning groove, and the inner side of the positioning groove is provided with a positioning pad. The inner side of the positioning groove is provided with a positioning pad, which extends into the storage hole to prevent the frozen tube from shaking. The frozen tube storage device is subject to vibration during transportation. The device does not have a vibration protection device inside. The frozen tube is easily shaken excessively due to vibration, which may damage the sample inside, affecting the storage effect of the frozen tube storage device. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the present application provides a storage device for preserving frozen tubes, which overcomes the shortcomings of the existing technology and aims to solve the problems in the existing technology.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present application provides the following technical solutions: a storage device for preserving frozen pipes, comprising a storage box, a protective cover being rotatably connected to one side of the top of the storage box, a buffer unit being fixedly mounted on the inner bottom wall of the storage box, a storage box being fixedly mounted on the top of the buffer unit, a frozen pipe being arranged inside the storage box, a buffer spring being sleeved on the outer surface of the buffer unit, the buffer unit comprising a fixed cylinder, a guide cylinder being slidably sleeved on the outer surface of the fixed cylinder, a neodymium magnet 1 being fixedly mounted on the inner bottom wall of the fixed cylinder, and a neodymium magnet 2 corresponding to the neodymium magnet 1 being fixedly mounted on the inner top wall of the guide cylinder.

[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, the stability between the guide cylinder and the fixed cylinder is maintained by the magnetic force of mutual repulsion between neodymium magnet 1 and neodymium magnet 2. When the storage box is vibrated due to the bumps of the transportation vehicle during transportation, the buffer unit can respond to it and suppress the vibration, which can effectively avoid the impact of the vibration on the storage box, thereby keeping the storage box stable, reducing the impact of vibration on the freezing tube, and ensuring that the freezing tube will not shake excessively due to external vibration, so as to protect the sample in the freezing tube. The anti-seismic buffering capacity of the device is further enhanced by setting a buffer spring.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, the bottom of the fixed cylinder is fixedly mounted on the inner bottom wall of the storage box, the top of the guide cylinder is fixedly connected to the bottom of the storage box, and the outer diameter of the fixed cylinder is adapted to the inner diameter of the guide cylinder.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the guide cylinder can be smoothly sleeved on the fixed cylinder.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, the number of the buffer units and buffer springs is four, and the four buffer units and four buffer springs are evenly distributed in a linear array on the inner bottom wall of the storage box, and the two ends of the buffer spring are fixedly connected to the inner bottom wall of the storage box and the bottom of the storage box respectively.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the evenly distributed buffer units and buffer springs can evenly bear the weight of the storage box, avoiding instability caused by the shift of the center of gravity.

[0011] As an optimal technical solution of the present application, a plurality of placement grooves are opened on the top of the storage box, and the freezing tube is placed inside the placement grooves. The notches of the placement grooves are fixedly connected with rubber fixing rings, and the inner wall of the rubber fixing ring is in contact with the outer wall of the freezing tube.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, a placement groove is provided for placing the freezing pipe, and the freezing pipe is clamped and fixed by a rubber fixing ring, so that the freezing pipe is not easy to shake.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, a temperature display is provided on the upper surface of the protective cover, and a temperature sensor matching the temperature display is fixedly mounted on the inner top wall of the protective cover.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the cooperation between the temperature display and the temperature sensor makes it convenient for staff to detect the internal temperature of the storage box.

[0015] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, a lock seat is fixedly installed on the front side of the storage box near the top, and a lock button matching the lock seat is fixedly installed on the front side of the protective cover.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the storage box and the protective cover are assembled together through the cooperation between the lock seat and the lock button.

[0017] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, the bottom of the storage box is fixedly connected to four support legs evenly distributed in a linear array, and the bottoms of the four support legs are fixedly connected to rubber pads.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the stability of the storage box when placed is improved.

[0019] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, a mounting seat is fixedly installed at the center of the upper surface of the protective cover, a handle is rotatably installed inside the mounting seat, and the outer surface of the handle is provided with anti-slip grooves.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, it is convenient for workers to move the device.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0022] In the present invention, the stability between the guide cylinder and the fixed cylinder is maintained by the magnetic force of mutual repulsion between the neodymium magnet 1 and the neodymium magnet 2. When the storage box is vibrated due to the bumps of the transportation vehicle during transportation, the buffer unit can respond to it and suppress the vibration, which can effectively avoid the impact of the vibration on the storage box, thereby keeping the storage box stable, reducing the impact of the vibration on the freezing tube, and ensuring that the freezing tube will not shake excessively due to external vibration, so as to protect the sample in the freezing tube. The anti-seismic buffering ability of the device is further enhanced by providing a buffer spring.

[0023] With reference to the following description and drawings, specific embodiments of the present invention are disclosed in detail, indicating the manner in which the principles of the present invention may be employed. It should be understood that the scope of the embodiments of the present invention is not limited thereby. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the embodiments of the present invention, they are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation of the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this application;

[0026] Figure 2This is a front cross-sectional structural diagram of the present application;

[0027] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of the storage box of this application;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the split structure of the buffer unit of this application.

[0029] In the figure: 1. Storage box; 2. Protective cover; 3. Buffer unit; 301. Fixing cylinder; 302. Guide cylinder; 303. Neodymium magnet 1; 304. Neodymium magnet 2; 4. Storage box; 5. Buffer spring; 6. Placement slot; 7. Rubber fixing ring; 8. Freezing tube; 9. Temperature display; 10. Mounting base; 11. Handle; 12. Temperature sensor; 13. Lock button; 14. Locking base; 15. Support leg; 16. Rubber pad. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] In order to make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects achieved by the present invention easier to understand, the present invention is further described below in conjunction with specific implementation methods.

[0031] like Figure 1 - Figure 4 As shown, the present embodiment provides a storage device for storing frozen pipes, including a storage box 1, a protective cover 2 being rotatably connected to one side of the top of the storage box 1, a buffer unit 3 being fixedly installed on the inner bottom wall of the storage box 1, a storage box 4 being fixedly installed on the top of the buffer unit 3, a frozen pipe 8 being arranged inside the storage box 4, a buffer spring 5 being sleeved on the outer surface of the buffer unit 3, the buffer unit 3 including a fixed cylinder 301, a guide cylinder 302 being slidably sleeved on the outer surface of the fixed cylinder 301, a neodymium magnet 1 303 being fixedly installed on the inner bottom wall of the fixed cylinder 301, and a neodymium magnet 2 303 corresponding to the neodymium magnet 1 303 being fixedly installed on the inner top wall of the guide cylinder 302. 4. When in use, the stability between the guide cylinder 302 and the fixed cylinder 301 is maintained by the magnetic force of mutual repulsion between the neodymium magnet 1 303 and the neodymium magnet 2 304. When the storage box 1 is vibrated due to the bumps of the transportation vehicle during transportation, the buffer unit 3 can react to it and suppress the vibration, which can effectively avoid the impact of the vibration on the storage box 4, thereby keeping the storage box 4 stable and reducing the impact of the vibration on the freezing tube 8, ensuring that the freezing tube 8 will not shake excessively due to external vibrations, so as to protect the sample in the freezing tube 8. The anti-seismic buffering ability of the device is further enhanced by providing a buffer spring 5.

[0032] In this embodiment, if Figure 2 and 4As shown, the bottom of the fixed cylinder 301 is fixedly mounted on the inner bottom wall of the storage box 1, the top of the guide cylinder 302 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the storage box 4, and the outer diameter of the fixed cylinder 301 is adapted to the inner diameter of the guide cylinder 302, so that the guide cylinder 302 can be smoothly sleeved on the fixed cylinder 301 when in use.

[0033] In this embodiment, if Figure 2 As shown, the number of buffer units 3 and buffer springs 5 ​​is four, and the four buffer units 3 and four buffer springs 5 ​​are evenly distributed on the inner bottom wall of the storage box 1 in a linear array, and the two ends of the buffer spring 5 are fixedly connected to the inner bottom wall of the storage box 1 and the bottom of the storage box 4 respectively. When in use, the evenly distributed buffer units 3 and buffer springs 5 ​​can evenly bear the weight of the storage box 4, avoiding instability due to the shift of the center of gravity.

[0034] In this embodiment, if Figure 3 As shown, a plurality of placement grooves 6 are provided on the top of the storage box 4, and the freezing tube 8 is placed inside the placement grooves 6. The notches of the placement grooves 6 are fixedly connected with rubber fixing rings 7, and the inner wall of the rubber fixing ring 7 is in contact with the outer wall of the freezing tube 8. When in use, the placement grooves 6 are provided to place the freezing tube 8, and the freezing tube 8 is clamped and fixed by the rubber fixing ring 7, so that the freezing tube 8 is not easy to shake.

[0035] In this embodiment, if Figure 1 and 2 As shown, a temperature display 9 is provided on the upper surface of the protective cover 2, and a temperature sensor 12 matching the temperature display 9 is fixedly installed on the inner top wall of the protective cover 2. When in use, the cooperation between the temperature display 9 and the temperature sensor 12 facilitates the staff to detect the internal temperature of the storage box 1.

[0036] In this embodiment, if Figure 1 As shown, a locking seat 14 is fixedly installed on the front side of the storage box 1 near the top, and a locking button 13 matching the locking seat 14 is fixedly installed on the front side of the protective cover 2. When in use, the storage box 1 and the protective cover 2 are assembled together through the cooperation between the locking seat 14 and the locking button 13.

[0037] In this embodiment, if Figure 2 As shown, the bottom of the storage box 1 is fixedly connected to four support legs 15 evenly distributed in a linear array, and the bottoms of the four support legs 15 are fixedly connected to rubber pads 16 to improve the stability of the storage box 1 when in use.

[0038] In this embodiment, if Figure 1As shown, a mounting base 10 is fixedly installed in the center of the upper surface of the protective cover 2, and a handle 11 is rotatably installed inside the mounting base 10. The outer surface of the handle 11 is provided with anti-slip grooves, which provides convenience for workers to move the device when in use.

[0039] The working principle of the present invention is as follows: when using a storage device for storing frozen tubes of the present application, the stability between the guide tube 302 and the fixed tube 301 is maintained by the magnetic force of mutual repulsion between the neodymium magnet 1 303 and the neodymium magnet 2 304. When the storage box 1 is vibrated due to the bumps of the transportation vehicle during transportation, the buffer unit 3 can react to it and suppress the vibration, which can effectively avoid the impact of the vibration on the storage box 4, thereby keeping the storage box 4 stable, reducing the impact of the vibration on the frozen tube 8, and ensuring that the frozen tube 8 will not shake excessively due to external vibrations, so as to protect the sample in the frozen tube 8. The anti-seismic buffering ability of the device is further enhanced by providing a buffer spring 5.

[0040] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "two ends," "one end," "the other end," and the like, indicating positions or relationships, are based on the positions or relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely to facilitate the description of this utility model and simplify the description. They are not intended to indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0041] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "installed," "provided with," "connected," etc., should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" may refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it may refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it may refer to internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will be able to understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on specific circumstances.

[0042] The present invention has been described above with reference to specific embodiments. However, those skilled in the art should understand that these descriptions are merely illustrative and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Those skilled in the art may make various modifications and variations to the present invention based on the spirit and principles of the present invention, and such modifications and variations are also within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A storage device for storing frozen tubes, comprising a storage box (1), characterized in that: A protective cover (2) is rotatably connected to one side of the top of the storage box (1); a buffer unit (3) is fixedly installed on the inner bottom wall of the storage box (1); a storage box (4) is fixedly installed on the top of the buffer unit (3); a freezing tube (8) is provided inside the storage box (4); a buffer spring (5) is sleeved on the outer surface of the buffer unit (3); the buffer unit (3) comprises a fixed cylinder (301); a guide cylinder (302) is slidably sleeved on the outer surface of the fixed cylinder (301); a neodymium magnet (303) is fixedly installed on the inner bottom wall of the fixed cylinder (301); and a neodymium magnet (304) corresponding to the neodymium magnet (303) is fixedly installed on the inner top wall of the guide cylinder (302).

2. A storage device for freezing tubes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the fixed cylinder (301) is fixedly mounted on the inner bottom wall of the storage box (1), the top of the guide cylinder (302) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the storage box (4), and the outer diameter of the fixed cylinder (301) is adapted to the inner diameter of the guide cylinder (302).

3. A storage device for freezing tubes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the buffer units (3) and the buffer springs (5) is four, and the four buffer units (3) and the four buffer springs (5) are evenly distributed on the inner bottom wall of the storage box (1) in a linear array, and the two ends of the buffer springs (5) are fixedly connected to the inner bottom wall of the storage box (1) and the bottom of the storage box (4), respectively.

4. A storage device for freezing tubes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the storage box (4) is provided with a plurality of placement grooves (6), the freezing tube (8) is placed inside the placement grooves (6), the notches of the placement grooves (6) are fixedly connected with rubber fixing rings (7), and the inner wall of the rubber fixing ring (7) is in contact with the outer wall of the freezing tube (8).

5. A storage device for freezing tubes according to claim 1, characterized in that: A temperature display (9) is provided on the upper surface of the protective cover (2), and a temperature sensor (12) matching the temperature display (9) is fixedly mounted on the inner top wall of the protective cover (2).

6. A storage device for freezing tubes according to claim 1, characterized in that: A locking seat (14) is fixedly installed on the front side of the storage box (1) near the top, and a locking button (13) matching the locking seat (14) is fixedly installed on the front side of the protective cover (2).

7. A storage device for freezing tubes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the storage box (1) is fixedly connected to four support legs (15) evenly distributed in a linear array, and the bottoms of the four support legs (15) are all fixedly connected to rubber pads (16).

8. The storage device for freezing tubes according to claim 1, wherein: A mounting seat (10) is fixedly mounted at a central position on the upper surface of the protective cover (2), a handle (11) is rotatably mounted inside the mounting seat (10), and an outer surface of the handle (11) is provided with anti-slip grooves.

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  • Storage device for cryotube storage

    CN221050313U