Test tube or transfer pipette cleaning device

By designing a test tube or pipette cleaning device that includes an immersion tank, a support platform, and a nozzle, the problems of cumbersome and inefficient cleaning operations are solved, achieving efficient and convenient cleaning results and ensuring the accuracy and safety of experimental results.

CN223491629UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-31ZHEJIANG MCC TESTING TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422536472.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-21
Publication Date
2025-10-31
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-21

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Technical Problem

The cleaning process for test tubes or pipettes in existing laboratories is cumbersome, time-consuming, and labor-intensive, and the cleaning efficiency is low, which can easily lead to experimental failures or inaccurate data.

Method used

A test tube or pipette cleaning device was designed, including an immersion tank, a support platform, a nozzle, and a drive cylinder. By tilting the device and controlling the flow rate, targeted immersion and rinsing can be achieved. Combined with the use of different cleaning agents, a comprehensive cleaning effect can be ensured.

Benefits of technology

It improved cleaning efficiency and cleanliness, simplified the operation process, reduced the use of cleaning agents, and ensured the accuracy and safety of experimental results.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a test tube or transfer pipette cleaning device which comprises a base, a soaking pool is arranged on the base, a clear water pipe used for supplying clear water is arranged on the soaking pool, a preparation box is arranged on one side of the soaking pool on the base, and a plurality of liquid guide pipes communicated with the soaking pool are arranged in the preparation box. The liquid guide pipes are connected with liquid storage tanks used for storing different types of cleaning agents respectively, the liquid storage tanks are connected with the liquid guide pipes through flow valves, a bearing table is arranged in the soaking pool in a liftable mode, the bearing table is arranged in an inclined mode, and a plurality of bearing grooves used for bearing reagent bottles are formed in the bearing table at intervals. A washing table is further arranged on the side wall of the soaking pool, a plurality of nozzles used for washing the reagent bottles are obliquely arranged on the washing table, and the deviation between the inclination angle of the nozzles and the inclination angle of the bearing table is smaller than 3 degrees. The cleaning device is simple in structure, efficient and convenient to clean, high in adaptability and good in use effect.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a test tube or pipette cleaning device. Background Technology

[0002] Cleaning test tubes and pipettes is a crucial step in the laboratory to ensure the accuracy and safety of experiments. Typically, a series of steps and methods are employed to ensure thorough cleaning. These methods include rinsing with purified water, using tetrachloroethylene (for animal and vegetable oils) to remove oil and other organic matter, and using acidic cleaning agents to remove metal ion residues. In laboratories, especially those with CMA accreditation, the test reports they issue serve as legal or adjudicative evidence, involving numerous tests and requiring scientifically sound, impartial, and timely data. The analytical procedures are complex, involving many test tubes and pipettes, making subsequent cleaning cumbersome, time-consuming, and labor-intensive. Inadequate cleaning of test tubes and pipettes can easily lead to experimental failures or inaccurate data. Furthermore, current cleaning equipment is not very efficient. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a test tube or pipette cleaning device, which has a simple structure, is highly efficient and convenient for cleaning, and is also highly adaptable and has good performance.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a test tube or pipette cleaning device, including a base, an immersion tank on the base, a water supply pipe on the immersion tank, a preparation box on one side of the immersion tank on the base, a plurality of liquid guide pipes respectively connected to the immersion tank in the preparation box, and storage tanks for storing different types of cleaning agents connected to the liquid guide pipes respectively. The storage tanks are connected to the liquid guide pipes through flow valves. A lifting platform is provided in the immersion tank, the platform is inclined, and a plurality of support grooves for holding reagent bottles are spaced apart on the platform. A rinsing platform is also provided on the side wall of the immersion tank, and a plurality of nozzles for rinsing reagent bottles are inclined on the rinsing platform. The inclination angle of the nozzles deviates from the inclination angle of the platform by less than 3°.

[0005] The advantages of this setup are as follows: Based on the test content of the reagent bottle being cleaned, the appropriate detergent is selected, and the amount of detergent is controlled by opening the flow valve. It mixes with clean water in the soaking tank to achieve targeted soaking and washing. After soaking, the support platform is raised, and the reagent bottle is rinsed through nozzles. The nozzle's tilt angle deviates from the support platform's tilt angle by less than 3°, ensuring that the water sprayed from the nozzles does not directly act on the bottom of the bottle, but rather on the bottom edge. This reflection of the water flow allows for a thorough rinsing of the bottle bottom, improving the cleaning effect. Repeated soaking and rinsing can be performed several times to ensure cleanliness. The soaking solution can be replaced; after rinsing, the soaking solution can be drained, and the bottle can be soaked again with pure clean water to complete the cleaning process. This cleaning method is convenient and has excellent performance.

[0006] As a further feature of this utility model, a driving cylinder is provided in the base, the output end of the driving cylinder extends into the soaking tank, a sealing ring is provided between the output end of the driving cylinder and the soaking tank, and the support platform is connected to the output end of the driving cylinder.

[0007] The advantages of this design are: it makes lifting and lowering easy to operate, while also being simple in structure, highly stable, convenient to operate, and reliable in use.

[0008] As a further feature of this invention, the bottom surface of the soaking tank is inclined, and the inclination angle of the bottom surface of the soaking tank is the same as the inclination angle of the support platform.

[0009] The advantages of this setup are: it reduces the volume of the soaking tank, reduces the amount of soaking solution used, effectively saves cleaning agents, and ensures a good wetting effect, resulting in excellent performance.

[0010] As a further feature of this invention, an air nozzle for blowing in gas is provided in the soaking tank at the position of the bearing groove on the bearing platform.

[0011] The advantages of this design are: it ensures that the soaking solution can fully wet the reagent bottle during soaking, guaranteeing the effectiveness of soaking and cleaning; at the same time, it has a simple structure, is reliable in use, and has good performance.

[0012] As a further feature of this utility model, the support platform is provided with a buckle corresponding to the support groove, the buckle is provided with a buckle groove corresponding to the support groove, the end of the buckle is provided with a male buckle, and the support platform is provided with a female buckle. The male buckle and the female buckle are fastened together to limit the reagent bottle from leaving the support groove.

[0013] The advantages of this design are: it further ensures the stability of the reagent bottle position, prevents it from falling off due to scouring or tilting, avoids damage from impacts, and improves the reliability of the structure.

[0014] As a further feature of this invention, the buckle is elastically designed.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this setting are: it improves the reliability of the limit switch, enhances the adaptability of the structure, and has a good performance. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the support platform in an embodiment of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0019] This utility model provides an embodiment of a test tube or pipette cleaning device, such as... Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the system includes a base, on which a soaking tank 1 is mounted. A clean water pipe 3 for supplying clean water is mounted on the soaking tank 1. A preparation box 2 is mounted on one side of the soaking tank 1 on the base. The preparation box contains several liquid guide pipes 21, each connected to the soaking tank 1. Storage tanks for storing different types of cleaning agents are connected to the liquid guide pipes 21 via flow valves. A lifting platform 4 is mounted in the soaking tank 1, and the platform 4 is tilted. Several support grooves 42 for holding reagent bottles are spaced apart on the platform 4. A rinsing platform is also mounted on the side wall of the soaking tank 1, and several nozzles 11 for rinsing reagent bottles are tilted on the rinsing platform. The tilt angle of the nozzles 11 deviates from the tilt angle of the platform 4 by less than 3°. The beneficial effects of this setup are as follows: Based on the test content of the reagent bottle being cleaned, the appropriate detergent is selected, and the amount of detergent is controlled by opening the flow valve. It mixes with the clean water in the soaking tank 1 to achieve targeted soaking and washing. After soaking, the support platform 4 is raised, and the reagent bottle is rinsed through the nozzle 11. The tilt angle of the nozzle 11 deviates from the tilt angle of the support platform 4 by less than 3°, ensuring that the water sprayed by the nozzle 11 does not directly act on the bottom of the bottle, but rather on the edge of the bottom. This reflection of the water flow allows for a thorough rinsing of the bottom of the bottle, improving the cleaning effect. Repeated soaking and rinsing can be performed several times to ensure cleanliness. The soaking solution can be replaced; after rinsing, the soaking solution can be drained, and the bottle can be soaked again with pure clean water to complete the cleaning process. This cleaning method is convenient and has excellent performance.

[0020] As a further feature of this invention, a drive cylinder 41 is provided in the base, and the output end of the drive cylinder 41 extends into the soaking tank 1. A sealing ring is provided between the output end of the drive cylinder 41 and the soaking tank 1, and the support platform 4 is connected to the output end of the drive cylinder 41. The advantages of this configuration are: convenient lifting and lowering, simple structure, strong stability, easy operation, and reliable use.

[0021] As a further feature of this invention, the bottom surface of the soaking tank 1 is inclined, and the inclination angle of the bottom surface of the soaking tank 1 is the same as the inclination angle of the support platform 4. The advantages of this design are: it reduces the volume of the soaking tank 1, reduces the amount of soaking solution used, effectively saves cleaning agents, and ensures a good wetting effect, resulting in excellent performance.

[0022] As a further feature of this invention, an air nozzle 12 for introducing gas is provided in the soaking tank 1 at the position corresponding to the support groove 42 on the support platform 4. The advantages of this design are: it ensures that the soaking solution can fully wet the reagent bottle during soaking, guaranteeing the effectiveness of the soaking and cleaning process; at the same time, it has a simple structure, reliable use, and good performance.

[0023] As a further feature of this invention, a buckle 5 is provided on the support platform 4 corresponding to the support groove 42, and a buckle groove is provided on the buckle 5 corresponding to the support groove 42. A male buckle is provided at the end of the buckle 5, and a female buckle is provided on the support platform 4. The male and female buckles engage to limit the reagent bottle from detaching from the support groove 42. The beneficial effects of this design are: it further ensures the stability of the reagent bottle's position, prevents it from falling off due to scouring or tilting, avoids damage from impacts, and improves the reliability of the structure.

[0024] As a further feature of this invention, the buckle 5 is elastically designed. The advantages of this design are: it improves the reliability of the limiting mechanism, enhances the adaptability of the structure, and provides excellent usability.

[0025] The above examples are merely one preferred embodiment of this utility model. Ordinary variations and substitutions made by those skilled in the art within the scope of this utility model's technical solution are all included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A test tube or pipette cleaning device, comprising a base, characterized in that: The base is equipped with an immersion tank, which is provided with a water pipe for supplying clean water. A preparation box is located on one side of the immersion tank on the base. The preparation box contains several liquid guide pipes, each connected to the immersion tank. Each liquid guide pipe is connected to a storage tank for storing different types of cleaning agents. The storage tanks are connected to the liquid guide pipes via flow valves. A lifting platform is provided in the immersion tank. The platform is tilted and has several support grooves for holding reagent bottles spaced apart. A rinsing platform is also provided on the side wall of the immersion tank. Several nozzles for rinsing reagent bottles are tilted on the rinsing platform. The tilt angle of the nozzles deviates from the tilt angle of the platform by less than 3°.

2. The test tube or pipette cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A drive cylinder is provided in the base, and the output end of the drive cylinder extends into the soaking tank. A sealing ring is provided between the output end of the drive cylinder and the soaking tank, and the support platform is connected to the output end of the drive cylinder.

3. The test tube or pipette cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the soaking tank is inclined, and the inclination angle of the bottom surface of the soaking tank is the same as the inclination angle of the support platform.

4. The test tube or pipette cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The soaking tank is equipped with an air nozzle for blowing in gas at the position of the support groove on the support platform.

5. The test tube or pipette cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support platform is provided with a buckle corresponding to the support groove, the buckle is provided with a buckle groove corresponding to the support groove, the end of the buckle is provided with a male buckle, and the support platform is provided with a female buckle. The male buckle and the female buckle are fastened together to limit the reagent bottle from leaving the support groove.

6. The test tube or pipette cleaning device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The buckle is elastically designed.