Automatic constant-temperature water bath function island

The constant temperature water bath is controlled by a servo power system and a dedicated opening and closing power structure. Combined with a robotic arm system and a barcode scanner, the problem of cumbersome operation of existing constant temperature water baths is solved, precise control and intelligent processing of sample tubes are achieved, and experimental efficiency is improved.

CN223404969UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-03SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH CENTER OF CHINA CUSTOMS
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Application Number
CN202422654490.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-31
Publication Date
2025-10-03
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-31

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Technical Problem

The existing constant temperature water bath is cumbersome to operate and cannot be matched with the robotic arm system, resulting in inaccurate and low efficiency of the experimental process and a lack of intelligent control.

Method used

A servo power system is used to control the position of the test tube shaking rack, combined with a robotic system and a dedicated opening and closing power structure to control the top cover, and a barcode scanner is equipped to accurately record and control the sample test tubes.

Benefits of technology

It enables precise grabbing and placement of sample tubes at set positions and smooth opening and closing of the top cover, improving the fully automatic intelligence of the sample pretreatment system and the accuracy of the experimental process.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to an automatic constant-temperature water bath function island which comprises a constant-temperature water bath instrument which comprises a water bath instrument body capable of carrying out constant-temperature water bath, and a top cover is arranged at the top end of the water bath instrument body and connected with an opening and closing power structure; a test tube shaking rack is arranged in the water bath instrument body and is connected with a servo power system which can drive the test tube shaking rack to swing and can enable the sample test tube to stop swinging at a set position; a manipulator system; and the opening and closing power structure, the servo power system and the manipulator system are all in electric signal connection with the control part. The sample test tube stops swinging at a set position, so that a manipulator system can accurately grab the sample test tube from the water bath instrument body; the manipulator system is stable in grabbing and accurate in placement, and automatic control is facilitated; opening and closing of a top cover of the constant-temperature water bath instrument are intelligently controlled; the action of each functional part in the automatic constant-temperature water bath functional island is controlled by the control part, so that the full-automatic intelligence of the whole sample pretreatment system is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of sample pre-treatment in food safety testing laboratories, in particular to an automatic constant temperature water bath functional island. Background Art

[0002] In food safety testing labs, sample pretreatment systems require a constant-temperature water bath to maintain constant temperature. Currently, sample water bathing is performed entirely manually, requiring manual operation and timing, which inevitably increases experimental uncertainty. With a fully automatic constant-temperature water bath, sample tubes enter and exit the water bath, the lid opens and closes, and the timing is automated, ensuring a precise experimental workflow.

[0003] In the prior art, a protruding handle is provided on the top cover of a constant temperature water bath, and its opening and closing need to be performed manually, which is cumbersome to operate; a test tube shaking rack is provided inside the constant temperature water bath, and the swing angle of the existing shaking rack is in a disordered state, and the stop position of the test tube is uncertain, which cannot be matched with the robot system and is not conducive to realizing automatic intelligence; the existing constant temperature water bath function island is not intelligently controlled, and the entire experimental process has poor accuracy and low efficiency.

[0004] Therefore, the inventors, relying on their many years of experience and practice in related industries, have proposed an automatic constant temperature water bath functional island to overcome the defects of the prior art. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the present utility model is to provide an automatic constant temperature water bath functional island. In the present utility model, the servo power system controls the position of the sample test tube on the test tube shaking rack in the water bath instrument body to be controllable, and can stop the sample test tube from shaking at the set position, so that the manipulator system can accurately grab the sample test tube from the water bath instrument body; the manipulator system grabs stably and places it accurately, which is convenient for automatic control; the top cover of the constant temperature water bath instrument is opened or closed by a special opening and closing power structure, the top cover opens smoothly and reliably, and the intelligent control of the opening and closing of the top cover is realized; the action of each functional component in the automatic constant temperature water bath functional island is controlled by the control unit, thereby improving the full automatic intelligence of the overall sample pretreatment system.

[0006] The purpose of the utility model is achieved in this way: an automatic constant temperature water bath functional island, comprising:

[0007] A constant temperature water bath comprises a water bath body capable of performing a constant temperature water bath, an openable and closable top cover disposed at the top of the water bath body, the top cover being connected to an opening and closing power structure; a test tube shaking rack disposed within the water bath body for supporting and shaking sample test tubes, the test tube shaking rack being connected to a servo power system capable of driving the test tube shaking rack and enabling the sample test tubes to stop shaking at a set position;

[0008] A robotic arm system for grabbing and transporting sample tubes;

[0009] The control unit, the opening and closing power structure, the servo power system, and the manipulator system are all connected to the control unit via electrical signals.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the automatic constant temperature water bath functional island of the present invention further includes a barcode scanner for scanning and checking the sample tubes, and the barcode scanner is electrically connected to the control unit.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the opening and closing power structure includes a supporting column, a power drum is provided on the supporting column, a steel wire rope is wound around the power drum, and the free end of the steel wire rope is connected to the top cover.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the power reel is connected to a power motor, and the power motor is electrically connected to the control unit.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a connecting seat is provided on the top cover, and the free end of the steel wire rope is connected to the connecting seat.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a connecting arm is hinged on the supporting column, and one end of the connecting arm away from the supporting column is connected to one side of the top cover.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the automatic constant temperature water bath functional island of the present invention further includes a functional island workbench for supporting and fixing the constant temperature water bath instrument, the manipulator system, and the barcode scanner.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the manipulator system includes a manipulator main shaft that is vertically arranged and can rotate horizontally, the manipulator main shaft is rotatably connected to a horizontal folding arm, and a clamping claw is provided at the free end of the horizontal folding arm.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the servo power system includes a servo motor, and the servo motor drives the test tube rocking rack to start and stop positions and rock in a controllable manner.

[0018] As described above, the automatic constant temperature water bath functional island of the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] In the present invention, the servo power system controls the position of the sample test tubes on the test tube shaking rack in the water bath body, and the swinging can be controlled, which can stop the sample test tubes from the set position, making it convenient for the robot system to accurately grab the sample test tubes from the water bath body; the robot system realizes the transportation of the sample test tubes within the functional island and to the main transmission line, and the grabbing is stable and the placement is accurate, which is convenient for automatic control; the top cover of the constant temperature water bath is controlled to open or close by a dedicated opening and closing power structure, the top cover opens smoothly and reliably, and realizes intelligent control of the opening and closing of the top cover; the barcode scanner accurately records the sample test tubes in the constant temperature water bath, and the control unit can control the opening and closing power structure to open the top cover according to the water bath time of each sample test tube, and the robot system takes out the sample test tubes that need to be taken out of the water bath, and after scanning and checking by the barcode scanner, it transmits them back to the production line or places them on the storage rack, accurately controlling the water bath time of each sample test tube; improving the full automatic intelligence of the overall sample pretreatment system. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The following drawings are intended only to illustrate and explain the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the automatic constant temperature water bath functional island of the present utility model.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the automatic constant temperature water bath function island of the utility model with the top cover opened.

[0023] Figure 3 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the constant temperature water bath of the present utility model.

[0024] Figure 4 It is a side view of the constant temperature water bath of the present utility model.

[0025] In the picture:

[0026] 1. Constant temperature water bath;

[0027] 11. Water bath body;

[0028] 12. Top cover; 121. Connecting seat;

[0029] 13. Opening and closing power structure; 131. Support column; 132. Power drum; 133. Wire rope; 134. Power motor; 135. Connecting arm;

[0030] 14. Test tube shaking rack;

[0031] 2. Robotic arm system;

[0032] 21. Manipulator spindle;

[0033] 22. Horizontal folding arm;

[0034] 23. Clamping claws;

[0035] 3. Barcode scanner;

[0036] 4. Functional island workbench. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] In order to have a clearer understanding of the technical features, purposes and effects of the present invention, the specific implementation methods of the present invention are now described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0038] The specific embodiments of the present invention described herein are intended solely for the purpose of illustrating the present invention and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention in any way. In light of the present invention, skilled artisans may conceive of any possible variations based on the present invention, all of which should be considered within the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be an intermediate element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element. The terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be interpreted broadly, for example, to mean a mechanical or electrical connection, or internal communication between two elements, either directly or indirectly through an intermediary. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms based on the specific circumstances. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only embodiments.

[0039] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this application pertains. The terms used herein in the specification of this application are intended only to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this application. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0040] Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the utility model provides an automatic constant temperature water bath functional island, comprising:

[0041] The constant temperature water bath 1 includes a water bath body 11 capable of performing a constant temperature water bath. An openable and closable top cover 12 is disposed at the top of the water bath body 11, and the top cover 12 is connected to an opening and closing power structure 13. A test tube shaking rack 14 for supporting and shaking sample test tubes is disposed within the water bath body 11. The test tube shaking rack 14 is connected to a servo power system that can drive the test tube to swing and stop the sample test tube from swinging at a set position.

[0042] A robotic arm system 2 for grabbing and transporting sample tubes; the robotic arm system 2 is stable and accurately places the sample tubes, and its working trajectory can achieve high precision, making it a high-precision robotic arm;

[0043] The control unit, the opening and closing power structure 13, the servo power system, and the manipulator system 2 are all connected to the control unit via electrical signals.

[0044] The control unit can be set up in the overall control system of the sample pretreatment system of the entire food safety testing laboratory, supports equipment terminal control and system remote control, and has a friendly human-computer interaction interface, can operate functional island equipment, display the status of functional island equipment, provide operation information, operation prompts, etc.

[0045] In the automatic constant temperature water bath functional island of the present invention, the servo power system controls the position of the sample test tube on the test tube shaking rack 14 in the water bath instrument body 11 to be controllable, which can stop the sample test tube from shaking at the set position, making it convenient for the manipulator system to accurately grab the sample test tube from the water bath instrument body; the manipulator system realizes the transportation of the sample test tube in the functional island and to the main transmission line, and the grabbing is stable and the placement is accurate, which is convenient for automatic control; the top cover of the constant temperature water bath instrument 1 is controlled to open or close by a dedicated opening and closing power structure 13, the top cover opens smoothly and reliably, and realizes intelligent control of the opening and closing of the top cover; the control unit controls the actions of various functional components in the automatic constant temperature water bath functional island, thereby improving the full automation and intelligence of the overall sample pretreatment system.

[0046] Further, if Figure 1 、 Figure 2 As shown, the automatic constant temperature water bath functional island of the present invention further includes a barcode scanner 3 for scanning and checking the sample tubes, and the barcode scanner 3 is electrically connected to the control unit.

[0047] A barcode scanner 3 is set in the functional island to accurately record the sample tubes in the constant temperature water bath. The control unit can control the opening and closing power structure 13 to open the top cover 12 according to the water bath time of each sample tube. The robot system 2 takes out the sample tubes that need to be taken out of the water bath. After scanning and verification by the barcode scanner 3, it is transferred back to the production line or placed on the storage rack, accurately controlling the water bath time of each sample tube.

[0048] Further, if Figure 1 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 As shown, the opening and closing power structure 13 includes a support column 131, a power drum 132 is provided on the support column 131, a steel wire rope 133 is wound around the power drum 132, and the free end of the steel wire rope 133 is connected to the top cover 12. The opening and closing power structure 13 can also adopt other power structure forms as long as it meets the requirements of automatically controlling the opening and closing of the top cover 12.

[0049] Further, if Figure 1 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 As shown, the power reel 132 is connected to a power motor 134 , and the power motor 134 is electrically connected to the control unit.

[0050] Further, if Figure 1 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 As shown, a connecting seat 121 is provided on the top cover 12 , and the free end of the steel wire rope 133 is connected to the connecting seat 121 .

[0051] Further, if Figure 1 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 As shown, a connecting arm 135 is hinged on the supporting column 131 , and one end of the connecting arm 135 away from the supporting column 131 is connected to one side of the top cover 12 .

[0052] Further, if Figure 1 、 Figure 2 As shown, the automatic constant temperature water bath functional island of the present invention further includes a functional island workbench 4 for supporting and fixing the constant temperature water bath instrument 1 , the manipulator system 2 , and the barcode scanner 3 .

[0053] Further, if Figure 1 、 Figure 2 As shown, the manipulator system 2 includes a manipulator main shaft 21 that is vertically arranged and can rotate horizontally. The manipulator main shaft 21 is rotatably connected to a horizontal folding arm 22, and a clamping claw 23 is provided at the free end of the horizontal folding arm 22.

[0054] Furthermore, the servo power system includes a servo motor that drives the test tube rocking rack to controllably swing between start and stop positions. The test tube rocking rack 14 is connected to the servo power system, which precisely controls the start and stop positions of the rocking rack. Each time a sample tube is placed on the test tube rocking rack 14, the angle is fixed, allowing the robotic arm system 2 to precisely place or remove the sample tube.

[0055] As described above, the automatic constant temperature water bath functional island of the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0056] In the present invention, the servo power system controls the position of the sample test tubes on the test tube shaking rack in the water bath body, and the swinging can be controlled, which can stop the sample test tubes from the set position, making it convenient for the robot system to accurately grab the sample test tubes from the water bath body; the robot system realizes the transportation of the sample test tubes within the functional island and to the main transmission line, and the grabbing is stable and the placement is accurate, which is convenient for automatic control; the top cover of the constant temperature water bath is controlled to open or close by a dedicated opening and closing power structure, the top cover opens smoothly and reliably, and realizes intelligent control of the opening and closing of the top cover; the barcode scanner accurately records the sample test tubes in the constant temperature water bath, and the control unit can control the opening and closing power structure to open the top cover according to the water bath time of each sample test tube, and the robot system takes out the sample test tubes that need to be taken out of the water bath, and after scanning and checking by the barcode scanner, it transmits them back to the production line or places them on the storage rack, accurately controlling the water bath time of each sample test tube; improving the full automatic intelligence of the overall sample pretreatment system.

[0057] The above description is only an illustrative embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Any equivalent changes and modifications made by those skilled in the art without departing from the concept and principle of the present invention shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic constant temperature water bath functional island, characterized in that: include: A constant temperature water bath comprises a water bath body capable of performing a constant temperature water bath, an openable and closable top cover disposed at the top of the water bath body, the top cover being connected to an opening and closing power structure; a test tube shaking rack disposed within the water bath body for supporting and shaking sample test tubes, the test tube shaking rack being connected to a servo power system capable of driving the test tube shaking rack and enabling the sample test tubes to stop shaking at a set position; A robotic arm system for grabbing and transporting sample tubes; The control unit, the opening and closing power structure, the servo power system, and the manipulator system are all connected to the control unit via electrical signals.

2. The automatic constant temperature water bath functional island according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a barcode scanner for scanning and checking the sample tube, and the barcode scanner is connected to the control unit by electrical signals.

3. The automatic constant temperature water bath functional island according to claim 2, characterized in that: The opening and closing power structure includes a supporting column, a power drum is arranged on the supporting column, a steel wire rope is wound around the power drum, and the free end of the steel wire rope is connected to the top cover.

4. The automatic constant temperature water bath functional island according to claim 3, characterized in that: The power reel is connected to a power motor, and the power motor is electrically connected to the control unit.

5. The automatic constant temperature water bath functional island according to claim 3, characterized in that: A connecting seat is provided on the top cover, and the free end of the steel wire rope is connected to the connecting seat.

6. The automatic constant temperature water bath functional island according to claim 3, characterized in that: A connecting arm is hinged on the supporting column, and one end of the connecting arm away from the supporting column is connected to one side of the top cover.

7. The automatic constant temperature water bath functional island according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a functional island workbench for supporting and fixing the constant temperature water bath, the robotic arm system, and the barcode scanner.

8. The automatic constant temperature water bath functional island according to claim 1, characterized in that: The manipulator system includes a manipulator main shaft that is vertically arranged and can rotate horizontally. The manipulator main shaft is rotatably connected to a horizontal folding arm, and a clamping claw is provided at the free end of the horizontal folding arm.

9. The automatic constant temperature water bath functional island according to claim 1, characterized in that: The servo power system includes a servo motor, which drives the test tube rocking rack to start and stop positions and rock in a controllable manner.