Reagent strip bearing frame and automatic detection equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automatic detection, in particular to a reagent strip bearing frame and automatic detection equipment, the reagent strip bearing frame comprises a supporting seat and a loading piece, the loading piece is detachably installed at the top end of the supporting seat, a plurality of inserting holes are formed in the loading piece at intervals, and reagent strips are inserted into the inserting holes. According to the reagent strip bearing frame, a carrier is formed outside the automatic detection equipment, a reagent strip can be supported outside the equipment, the reagent strip can be loaded at a time conveniently through the multiple inserting holes formed in the loading piece, and when the reagent strip needs to be placed into the automatic detection equipment, the reagent strip can be placed in the automatic detection equipment conveniently. According to the reagent extraction device, the loading piece and the reagent strip can be put into automatic detection equipment together, the loading piece and the reagent strip can be taken out together after extraction is completed, meanwhile, the used reagent strip is discarded in a unified mode, the reagent extraction efficiency is greatly improved, and then time cost and manpower waste are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automated detection, in particular to a reagent strip carrier and automated detection equipment. Background Art

[0002] Some currently used automated testing equipment generally places the reagent strip directly into the equipment when extracting the reagent, and then takes out and discards the reagent strip after the extraction is completed.

[0003] However, most current automated testing equipment is multi-throughput. For example, with eight channels, eight reagent strips must be inserted sequentially during extraction, removed sequentially after extraction, and discarded. Furthermore, if one or more reagents need to be added to the test strips in advance, one strip must be filled before the next one is added, significantly increasing time and wasting manpower. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a reagent strip carrier, which aims to solve the problem that the existing automated detection equipment is relatively cumbersome to operate when extracting reagent strips, resulting in a significant increase in time cost and waste of manpower.

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a reagent strip carrier, comprising:

[0006] support base; and

[0007] The loading part is detachably mounted on the top end of the supporting seat. The loading part is provided with a plurality of insertion holes arranged at intervals, and each of the insertion holes is used for inserting a reagent strip.

[0008] In one embodiment, the reagent strip carrier further comprises a covering frame, which covers the surface of the loading member and is used for pressing the reagent strip.

[0009] In one embodiment, one side of the covering frame is rotatably connected to the loading member, the other side of the covering frame opposite thereto is provided with a magnetic member, and the loading member is provided with a first protrusion corresponding to the magnetic member;

[0010] When the covering frame covers the surface of the loading component, the magnetic component is attracted to the first protrusion.

[0011] In one embodiment, two first protrusions are provided, and the two first protrusions are connected to one side of the loading member at intervals. A covering groove is provided on the other side of the covering frame opposite to the loading member, and two magnetic members are spaced apart in the covering groove.

[0012] When the covering frame covers the surface of the loading component, one of the magnetic components is attracted to one of the first protrusions.

[0013] In one embodiment, the other end of the loading member is connected to a second protrusion, and the second protrusion is arranged opposite to the first protrusion.

[0014] In one embodiment, a limit block is provided on the wall of each insertion hole, which divides the insertion hole into a first hole and a second hole with different extension lengths. The first hole and the second hole are used to adapt to two different parts of the reagent strip.

[0015] In one embodiment, the support seat includes a base plate and a plurality of support members, wherein the plurality of support members are connected to the base plate at intervals, and the ends of the plurality of support members away from the base plate are all in contact with the loading member, and the height of the support members is greater than the height of the reagent strip.

[0016] In one embodiment, each of the supporting members is provided with a limiting portion at one end close to the loading member, and a plurality of the limiting portions are in contact with the outer edge of the loading member.

[0017] The present invention also provides an automated detection device, which includes a device body and a reagent strip carrier. The reagent strip carrier is the reagent strip carrier as described above. An installation cavity is provided inside the device body, and the loading member is placed in the installation cavity.

[0018] In one embodiment, the automated detection equipment includes two reagent strip carriers, and the loading members of the two reagent strip carriers are alternately placed in the installation cavity.

[0019] The utility model provides a reagent strip carrier, comprising a support base and a loading member, wherein the loading member is detachably mounted on the top of the support base, and the loading member is provided with a plurality of insertion holes arranged at intervals, and the insertion holes are used to insert the reagent strips. The reagent strip carrier forms a carrier outside the automated detection device, which can support the reagent strips outside the device. The plurality of insertion holes provided inside the loading member facilitate the loading of the reagent strips at one time. When the reagent strips need to be placed in the automated detection device, the loading member and the reagent strips can be placed in the automated detection device together. After extraction is completed, the loading member and the reagent strips can be taken out together, and the used reagent strips can be discarded at the same time, thereby greatly improving the efficiency of reagent extraction and reducing time cost and manpower waste. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a reagent strip carrier of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the reagent strip carrier after the reagent strip is inserted;

[0023] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of the covering frame in the reagent strip carrier shown in the covering state;

[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A partial exploded view of the reagent strip carrier is shown.

[0025] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0026] Label name Label name 100 Reagent strip carrier 23 Second bump 10 Support seat 24 Limit block 11 substrate 30 Cover frame 12 Support 31 Cover slot 121 Limiting part 32 Magnetic parts 20 Loading parts 33 Briquetting 21 Insertion hole 40 Reagent strips 22 First bump

[0027] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0029] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the various components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0030] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the present invention, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the fact that ordinary technicians in this field can implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0031] Most current automated testing equipment features multi-throughput extraction. For example, with an 8-channel setup, eight reagent strips must be sequentially placed into the automated testing equipment during extraction. After the extraction is complete, the eight strips must be removed and discarded one by one. Furthermore, if one or more reagents need to be added to the test strips manually, one strip must be filled before the next one is added, significantly increasing time and wasting manpower.

[0032] To solve the above problems, the present invention proposes a reagent strip carrier, which aims to solve the problem that the existing automated detection equipment is cumbersome to operate when extracting reagent strips, resulting in a significant increase in time cost and waste of manpower.

[0033] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 In one embodiment, the reagent strip carrier 100 includes a support base 10 and a loading member 20. The loading member 20 is detachably mounted on the top of the support base 10. The loading member 20 is provided with a plurality of insertion holes 21 arranged at intervals, and each insertion hole 21 is used to insert a reagent strip 40.

[0034] In this embodiment, the combination of the support base 10 and the loading member 20 forms a load-bearing structure outside the automated detection equipment, which serves as a transitional load-bearing device for the reagent strip 40. The mounting method between the loading member 20 and the support base 10 does not require any fastening structure, so that the loading member 20 can be separated from the support base 10 and transferred to the interior of the automated detection equipment at any time, and it is also convenient for the loading member 20 to be maintained and replaced. The size and shape of the insertion hole 21 match the reagent strip 40 so that the reagent strip 40 can be firmly inserted and not easily fall out. The number of insertion holes 21 provided by the loading member 20 is at least two, and the specific number is not limited here. In this way, multiple reagent strips 40 can be transferred as a whole into the automated detection equipment for testing, reducing the time wasted by repeatedly loading and unloading individual reagent strips 40. At the same time, when it is necessary to add one or more reagents to the reagent strip 40, multiple reagent strips 40 can be added one at a time until all are added, further reducing time costs and thereby improving reagent extraction efficiency.

[0035] The present invention proposes a reagent strip carrier 100, comprising a support base 10 and a loading part 20. The loading part 20 is detachably mounted on the top of the support base 10. The loading part 20 is provided with a plurality of insertion holes 21 arranged at intervals. The reagent strip carrier 100 forms a carrier outside the automated detection equipment, which can play a transitional supporting role for the reagent strips 40 outside the equipment. The plurality of insertion holes 21 provided inside the loading part 20 facilitates the loading of a plurality of reagent strips 40 at one time. When the reagent strips 40 need to be placed in the automated detection equipment, the loading part 20 and the reagent strips 40 can be placed in the automated detection equipment together. After the extraction is completed, the loading part 20 and the reagent strips 40 can be taken out together, and the used reagent strips 40 can be discarded at the same time, which greatly improves the reagent extraction efficiency and reduces time cost and manpower waste.

[0036] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 In one embodiment, the reagent strip carrier 100 further includes a covering frame 30 , which covers the surface of the loading member 20 and is used to press the reagent strip 40 .

[0037] In this embodiment, the cover frame 30 can be made of plastic or other high-strength materials to ensure that it will not deform or damage during use. The size of the cover frame 30 is adapted to the surface of the loading member 20 so that the cover frame 30 can completely cover the circumferential edge of the loading member 20.

[0038] Furthermore, the covering frame 30 is additionally provided with two pressing blocks 33 on both sides of the length direction of the reagent strip 40. When the covering frame 30 covers the surface of the loading part 20, the two pressing blocks 33 can be pressed on the two ends of the reagent strip 40 in the length direction; after the reagent strip 40 is placed in the loading part 20, it is necessary to add reagents to the reagent strip 40. The setting of the pressing blocks 33 realizes the fastening between the two ends of the reagent strip 40 and the surface of the loading part 20, improves the accuracy and stability of the reagent addition process, and also ensures that the reagent strip 40 will not be displaced due to vibration when extracted in the automated detection equipment, thereby improving the accuracy and safety of the experiment.

[0039] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 In one embodiment, one side of the cover frame 30 is rotatably connected to the loading member 20 , and a magnetic member 32 is provided on the other side of the cover frame 30 , and the loading member 20 is provided with a first protrusion 22 corresponding to the magnetic member 32 ;

[0040] When the covering frame 30 covers the surface of the loading component 20 , the magnetic component 32 is attracted to the first protrusion 22 .

[0041] In this embodiment, a pin or hinge can be used to connect one side of the cover frame 30 and the loading part 20, so that the cover frame 30 can be opened and closed within a certain range relative to the loading part 20, which facilitates the insertion and removal of the reagent strip 40, while also ensuring a stable connection between the cover frame 30 and the loading part 20.

[0042] Furthermore, a magnetic part 32 is installed on the other side of the covering frame 30, and a first protrusion 22 is correspondingly provided at the corresponding end of the loading part 20. The connection method of the first protrusion 22 and the main body of the loading part 20 can be an integrated design or other connection methods such as welding, as long as the structural stability between the two can be guaranteed. The covering frame 30 is tightly attached to the surface of the loading part 20 through the adsorption effect between the magnetic part 32 and the first protrusion 22, ensuring that the covering frame 30 will not be accidentally opened in the covered state, thereby further enhancing the fixing effect of the reagent strip 40.

[0043] In other embodiments, the closing frame 30 and the loading member 20 may be secured together by snap-fitting or other means.

[0044] like Figures 2 to 4 In one embodiment, two first protrusions 22 are provided, and the two first protrusions 22 are connected to one side of the loading member 20 at intervals. A covering groove 31 is formed on the other side of the covering frame 30 opposite to the loading member 20, and two magnetic members 32 are spaced apart in the covering groove 31.

[0045] When the covering frame 30 covers the surface of the loading component 20 , a magnetic component 32 is attracted to a first protrusion 22 .

[0046] Furthermore, in this embodiment, two first protrusions 22 are spaced apart at one end of the loading member 20, and two corresponding magnetic members 32 are disposed within the covering groove 31. This further enhances the fixing strength between the loading member 20 and the covering frame 30, while also helping to evenly distribute the pressure exerted by the covering frame 30 on the loading member 20, thereby reducing damage to both structures and ensuring the safety of the reagent strip 40 during loading. Furthermore, when the covering frame 30 needs to be opened, it can be lifted from the mounting gap between the two first protrusions 22, preventing the covering frame 30 from tilting or deflecting during lifting, thereby extending the service life of the covering frame 30.

[0047] At the same time, a covering groove 31 is provided on the other side of the covering frame 30. When the covering frame 30 is covered on the surface of the loading part 20, the covering groove 31 is tightly fitted on the first protrusion 22. Specifically, a magnetic part 32 is installed at the corresponding position of the covering groove 31 at the corresponding position of the first protrusion 22. The covering frame 30 is tightly fitted on the surface of the loading part 20 through the adsorption effect of the magnet 32. At the same time, the covering groove 31 itself is also clamped and limited with the edge of the first protrusion, further improving the fixing effect.

[0048] like Figures 2 to 4 In one embodiment, the other end of the loading member 20 is connected to a second protrusion 23 , and the second protrusion 23 is arranged opposite to the first protrusion 22 .

[0049] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a second protrusion 23 is provided at the other end of the loading part 20 relative to the first protrusion 22. The connection method between the second protrusion 23 and the main body of the loading part 20 is the same as the connection method between the first protrusion 22 and the main body of the loading part 20. Specifically, the installation position of the second protrusion 23 corresponds to the first protrusion 22. When the loading part 20 needs to be transferred to the automated detection equipment, the loading part 20 can be transported by holding the first protrusion 22 and the second protrusion 23, thereby improving the stability of the loading part 20 during transportation.

[0050] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 In one embodiment, a limit block 24 is provided on the wall of each insertion hole 21, and the limit block 24 divides the insertion hole 21 into a first hole and a second hole with different extension lengths. The first hole and the second hole are used to adapt to two different parts of the reagent strip 40.

[0051] In this embodiment, a stopper 24 is provided near the middle of each insertion hole 21 within the loading member 20 to modify the internal structure of the insertion hole 21 so that it can better accommodate different portions of the reagent strip 40. Specifically, the stopper 24 divides each insertion hole 21 into two holes with different extension lengths, allowing different portions of the reagent strip 40 (such as the reagent reaction area and other areas) to be inserted into the corresponding holes, thereby forming a fool-proof design that reduces operational errors when inserting the reagent strip 40 and thereby improves the operator's work efficiency. Furthermore, the design of the stopper 24 allows the reagent strip 40 to be more securely fixed in place when inserted into the loading member 20, further reducing the risk of the reagent strip 40 shifting or falling off during operation.

[0052] like Figure 1 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4 In one embodiment, the support base 10 includes a substrate 11 and a plurality of support members 12, the plurality of support members 12 are connected to the substrate 11 at intervals, and the ends of the plurality of support members 12 away from the substrate 11 are all in contact with the loading member 20, and the height of the support members 12 is greater than the height of the reagent strip 40.

[0053] In this embodiment, the support base 10 includes a substrate 11 and a plurality of support members 12. The substrate 11 serves as the underlying structure of the support base 10 and provides a stable support surface. The support members 12 are connected to the substrate 11 at intervals to support and fix the loading member 20. The arrangement of the plurality of support members 12 evenly distributed on the substrate 11 can ensure that the weight of the loading member 20 and the reagent strip 40 can be evenly transferred to the substrate 11 to ensure the stability of the entire reagent strip carrier 100; at the same time, a plurality of contact points are formed between the plurality of support members 12 and the loading member 20, so that the loading member 20 can be firmly placed on the support base 10 and is not easy to shake or tilt, thereby further improving the structural stability of the reagent strip carrier 100.

[0054] In addition, the height design of the support member 12 ensures that there is sufficient space for inserting the reagent strip 40, thereby preventing the bottom end of the reagent strip 40 from contacting the support surface after being inserted into the loading member 20, thereby preventing the reagent strip 40 from being damaged.

[0055] like Figure 1 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4 In one embodiment, each support member 12 is provided with a limiting portion 121 at one end close to the loading member 20 , and the plurality of limiting portions 121 are all in contact with the outer edge of the loading member 20 .

[0056] Furthermore, in this embodiment, each support member 12 is provided with a limit portion 121 at one end near the loading member 20 to accurately position the loading member 20 on the support member 12, preventing relative displacement between the loading member 20 and the support base 10 during use. This improves the overall safety of the reagent strip carrier 100, and even in the case of frequent operation or accidental contact, the loading member 20 can remain stable, reducing the risk of damage. At the same time, the precise positioning of the loading member 20 facilitates the smooth and accurate insertion and removal of the reagent strip 40, further improving work efficiency.

[0057] The present invention also provides an automated testing device (not shown), comprising a device body and a reagent strip carrier 100. The device body defines a mounting cavity within which a loading member 20 of the reagent strip carrier 100 is placed. The specific structure of the reagent strip carrier 100 is similar to that of the aforementioned embodiments. Since the reagent strip carrier 100 utilizes all of the technical solutions of all of the aforementioned embodiments, it at least possesses all of the beneficial effects of the technical solutions of the aforementioned embodiments, and therefore, a detailed description thereof will not be repeated here.

[0058] In a specific embodiment, the automated detection equipment includes two reagent strip carriers 100. When the extraction work of one reagent strip carrier 100 is completed, the reagent strip 40 in the other reagent strip carrier 100 can be immediately placed into the automated detection equipment for extraction, thereby increasing the amount of reagent extracted per unit time and thereby improving the equipment utilization rate of the automated detection equipment.

[0059] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural transformations made using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the technical concept of the present invention, or direct / indirect application in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A reagent strip carrier, used in automated testing equipment, characterized in that: The reagent strip carrier comprises: support base; and The loading part is detachably mounted on the top end of the supporting seat. The loading part is provided with a plurality of insertion holes arranged at intervals, and each of the insertion holes is used for inserting a reagent strip.

2. The reagent strip carrier according to claim 1, wherein: The reagent strip carrier further comprises a covering frame, which covers the surface of the loading member and is used for pressing the reagent strip.

3. The reagent strip carrier according to claim 2, wherein: One side of the covering frame is rotatably connected to the loading member, the other side of the covering frame opposite to the loading member is provided with a magnetic member, and the loading member is provided with a first protrusion corresponding to the magnetic member; When the covering frame covers the surface of the loading component, the magnetic component is attracted to the first protrusion.

4. The reagent strip carrier according to claim 3, wherein: There are two first protrusions, which are connected to one side of the loading member at intervals. A covering groove is formed on the other side of the covering frame opposite to the loading member, and two magnetic members are spaced apart in the covering groove. When the covering frame covers the surface of the loading component, one of the magnetic components is attracted to one of the first protrusions.

5. The reagent strip carrier according to claim 3, wherein: The other end of the loading member is connected to a second protrusion, and the second protrusion is arranged opposite to the first protrusion.

6. The reagent strip carrier according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: A limiting block is provided on the wall of each insertion hole, which divides the insertion hole into a first hole and a second hole with different extension lengths. The first hole and the second hole are used to adapt to two different parts of the reagent strip.

7. The reagent strip carrier according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The support seat includes a base plate and a plurality of support members, wherein the plurality of support members are connected to the base plate at intervals, and the ends of the plurality of support members away from the base plate are all in contact with the loading member, and the height of the support members is greater than the height of the reagent strip.

8. The reagent strip carrier according to claim 7, wherein: A limiting portion is provided at one end of each of the supporting members close to the loading member, and a plurality of the limiting portions are all in contact with the outer edge of the loading member.

9. An automated testing device, characterized in that: The automated detection device includes a device body and a reagent strip carrier, wherein the reagent strip carrier is the reagent strip carrier according to any one of claims 1 to 8. A mounting cavity is provided inside the device body, and the loading member is placed in the mounting cavity.

10. The automated testing equipment according to claim 9, wherein: The automated detection equipment comprises two reagent strip carriers, and the loading members of the two reagent strip carriers are alternately placed in the installation cavity.

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