Reagent storage device and dairy bacteria detection work station

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of experimental equipment, and provides a reagent storage device and a dairy bacteria detection station. The reagent storage device comprises a temperature control table, a reagent bottle, a liquid separator and a bracket, the reagent bottle is used for storing a reagent, the temperature control table is provided with a containing groove, the bottom of the reagent bottle is inserted into the containing groove, the liquid separator is installed at a bottle opening of the reagent bottle, the temperature control table is fixed to the support, the liquid separator is located in the support, an operation part of the liquid separator is exposed out of the end of the support so that the mechanical arm can operate conveniently, and a liquid outlet of the liquid separator is located outside the support. The reagent storage device is compact in size, reagents can be directly taken and used, a refrigerator door does not need to be opened and closed, and sampling efficiency is high.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of experimental equipment technology, and in particular to a reagent storage device and a dairy bacteria detection station. Background Technology

[0002] In testing experiments, some reagents require low-temperature storage. Currently, reagents in laboratories are stored in refrigerators. When needed, a robotic arm opens the refrigerator to remove the reagent bottle, takes the sample, and then puts the bottle back into the refrigerator. Because refrigerators occupy a large amount of space and the frequent opening and closing of the refrigerator door is cumbersome, the sampling efficiency is low. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention provides a reagent storage device and a dairy bacteria detection station to solve the problems of cumbersome sampling operations and low sampling efficiency in the prior art when using refrigerators to store reagents.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model is implemented as follows:

[0005] In a first aspect, this utility model provides a reagent storage device, comprising: a temperature control table, a reagent bottle, a dispenser, and a support;

[0006] The reagent bottle is used to store reagents. The temperature control station has a receiving groove. The bottom of the reagent bottle is inserted into the receiving groove. The dispenser is installed at the mouth of the reagent bottle. The temperature control station is fixed to the bracket. The dispenser is located inside the bracket. The operating part of the dispenser is exposed at the end of the bracket for operation by a robotic arm. The outlet of the dispenser is located outside the bracket.

[0007] According to the reagent storage device provided by this utility model, the depth of the accommodating groove is not less than 1 / 3 of the height of the reagent bottle and not more than 3 / 4 of the height of the reagent bottle.

[0008] According to the present invention, a reagent storage device includes a temperature control table, a cooler, a temperature sensor, and a control circuit. The cooler is installed inside the table, and the temperature sensor is used to detect the temperature of the table. Both the temperature sensor and the cooler are electrically connected to the control circuit.

[0009] According to the reagent storage device provided by this utility model, the temperature control station also includes an alarm, and the control circuit is communicatively connected to the alarm to control the alarm to issue an alarm when the temperature information collected by the temperature sensor exceeds the limit.

[0010] According to the present invention, a reagent storage device is provided, wherein a display screen is installed on the table, and the display screen is electrically connected to the control circuit to display the detection value of the temperature sensor.

[0011] According to the present invention, a reagent storage device is provided, wherein the temperature control platform is equipped with a weighing sensor or a vision sensor, and the weighing sensor or the vision sensor is used to provide information for determining the amount of liquid in the reagent bottle.

[0012] According to the present invention, a reagent storage device is provided, wherein the dispenser includes a body, a bottle mouth adapter and an inlet tube. The body is installed at the mouth of the reagent bottle through the bottle mouth adapter, the inlet tube is inserted into the reagent bottle, and the outlet of the inlet tube is connected to the inlet of the body.

[0013] According to the present invention, a reagent storage device is provided, wherein the support has at least one accommodating space, each accommodating space contains a reagent bottle equipped with the dispenser, and each reagent bottle is placed on a temperature control platform.

[0014] According to the present invention, a reagent storage device includes a support comprising a positioning rod, multiple horizontal bars and multiple vertical bars, the multiple horizontal bars and multiple vertical bars being connected to form a three-dimensional frame, the interior of the three-dimensional frame forming the accommodating space; the positioning rod is fixed to the vertical bar, the end of the positioning rod having a positioning ring, and the dispensing device being inserted into the positioning ring.

[0015] Secondly, this utility model provides a dairy bacteria testing station, including a testing table and a reagent storage device as described above, wherein the support is installed on the testing table.

[0016] The reagent storage device and dairy bacteria detection station provided by this utility model, by setting up a temperature control platform, reagent bottles, a dispenser, and a support, fixes the reagent bottles, temperature control platform, and dispenser with the support. Furthermore, the temperature control platform ensures a constant temperature state for the reagents by transferring heat to the reagent bottles. Compared with using a refrigerator for constant temperature storage of reagent bottles, which requires frequent opening and closing of the refrigerator door for transfer operations, and the refrigerator's fixed position requires frequent back-and-forth between the experimental instruments and the refrigerator for sampling, the reagent storage device of this utility model is compact, allows direct access to reagents without opening and closing the refrigerator door, and has high sampling efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the dairy bacteria detection station provided by this utility model.

[0019] Figure label:

[0020] 1. Reagent storage device; 11. Temperature control table; 12. Reagent bottle; 13. Dispenser; 14. Support; 131. Main body; 132. Bottle mouth adapter; 133. Dispensing tube; 141. Horizontal bar; 142. Vertical bar; 143. Light shield;

[0021] 2. Testing station. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0023] The following is combined with Figure 1 The reagent storage device and dairy bacteria detection station provided in this utility model will be described in detail through specific embodiments and application scenarios.

[0024] Firstly, such as Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides a reagent storage device 1, including: a temperature control platform 11, a reagent bottle 12, a dispenser 13, and a support 14.

[0025] The reagent bottle 12 is used to store reagents. The temperature control station 11 has a receiving groove. The bottom of the reagent bottle 12 is inserted into the receiving groove. The dispenser 13 is installed at the mouth of the reagent bottle 12. The temperature control station 11 is fixed to the bracket 14. The dispenser 13 is located inside the bracket 14. The operating part of the dispenser 13 is exposed at the end of the bracket 14 for operation by the robotic arm. The outlet of the dispenser 13 is located outside the bracket 14.

[0026] The temperature control station 11 maintains a constant temperature through its built-in temperature control module. The bottom of the reagent bottle 12 abuts against the inner wall of the container of the temperature control station 11, and the temperature control station 11 transfers heat to the bottom of the reagent bottle 12 to keep the reagent stored in the reagent bottle 12 at a constant temperature.

[0027] The top of the temperature control platform 11 has a receiving groove for holding the reagent bottle 12. The bottom of the reagent bottle 12 can extend into the receiving groove, thereby increasing the contact area between the reagent bottle 12 and the temperature control platform 11 and enhancing the temperature control capability of the reagent bottle 12. In an optional embodiment, the receiving groove is adapted to the outer diameter of the bottom of the reagent bottle 12, and the bottom of the reagent bottle 12 can fit tightly against the groove wall, improving the reliability of fixing the reagent bottle 12.

[0028] The dispenser 13 is used to transfer reagents from the reagent bottle 12. During actual sampling, the robotic arm transfers the reagents through the dispenser 13 and transfers the transferred reagents into the experimental vessel held by the robotic arm through the outlet of the dispenser 13. This eliminates the need for a sampling gun to be installed at the end effector of the robotic arm, simplifying the complexity of the robotic arm's actions.

[0029] The support 14 can be fixed to the testing stage 2 or placed directly on the testing stage 2 for adjustment as needed. When the entire reagent storage device moves on the testing stage 2, the support 14 provides a common gripping position for the robotic arm, facilitating operation. The support 14 is rectangular, and the temperature control station 11, reagent bottle 12, and dispenser 13 are all located within the rectangular frame formed by the support 14.

[0030] The reagent storage device 1 provided by this utility model is equipped with a temperature control platform 11, a reagent bottle 12, a dispenser 13, and a support 14. The support 14 fixes the reagent bottle 12, the temperature control platform 11, and the dispenser 13. Furthermore, the temperature control platform 11 ensures that the reagent in the reagent bottle 12 is kept at a constant temperature by transferring heat through the reagent bottle 12. Compared with using a refrigerator for constant temperature storage of the reagent bottle 12, which requires frequent opening and closing of the refrigerator door for transfer operations, and the refrigerator is in a fixed position, requiring frequent back-and-forth between the experimental instruments and the refrigerator for sampling, the reagent storage device 1 of this utility model is compact in size, allows for direct access to reagents without opening and closing the refrigerator door, and has high sampling efficiency.

[0031] like Figure 1 As shown, the depth of the receiving groove provided in this embodiment is not less than 1 / 3 of the height of reagent bottle 12 and not more than 3 / 4 of the height of reagent bottle 12.

[0032] The depth of the receiving tank can be 1 / 3, 1 / 2, 3 / 4, or other values ​​of the height of the reagent bottle 12. By controlling the depth of the receiving tank, the reagent bottle 12 is made into full contact with the temperature control station 11 to control the reagent temperature inside the reagent bottle 12 and avoid temperature differences in different parts of the reagent inside the reagent bottle 12.

[0033] To facilitate observation of the remaining reagent level in reagent bottle 12, a transparent observation window is provided on the wall of the container. Through this window, staff can view the bottom of reagent bottle 12 and replace it or add new reagent when the remaining level is low.

[0034] like Figure 1 As shown, the temperature control table 11 provided in this embodiment includes a tabletop, a cooler, a temperature sensor, and a control circuit. The cooler is installed inside the tabletop, and the temperature sensor is used to detect the temperature of the tabletop. Both the temperature sensor and the cooler are electrically connected to the control circuit.

[0035] The countertop can withstand low-temperature environments and is equipped with a cooler to provide uniform cooling distribution and maintain the countertop temperature.

[0036] The temperature sensor detects the real-time temperature of the tabletop and feeds it back to the control circuit, which then adjusts the working state of the cooler based on the temperature information.

[0037] like Figure 1 As shown, the temperature control console 11 provided in this embodiment also includes an alarm. The control circuit is communicatively connected to the alarm to control the alarm to issue an alarm when the temperature information collected by the temperature sensor exceeds the limit.

[0038] In the event of a power outage or program malfunction, the temperature of the temperature control station 11 may not remain within the preset range. Increased temperature can cause the reagents stored in the reagent bottle 12 to deteriorate, affecting experimental results. Therefore, real-time monitoring of the temperature of the temperature control station 11 is necessary. The temperature sensor collects temperature information in real time, and the alarm sounds when the temperature exceeds the set limit, alerting staff. Optionally, the alarm can be an alarm light, an audible and visual alarm, or a voice alarm. Staff can then take measures based on the alarm information to replace the temperature control station 11 or move the reagent bottle 12 to prevent reagent deterioration. The alarm in this embodiment can sound when the station surface temperature exceeds the set limit, eliminating the need for staff to constantly monitor the temperature, reducing their workload, and ensuring the reliability of reagent storage in the reagent bottle 12.

[0039] like Figure 1 As shown, the tabletop provided in this embodiment is equipped with a display screen, which is electrically connected to the control circuit to display the detection value of the temperature sensor.

[0040] The temperature sensor collects the temperature of the work surface and feeds it back to the control circuit, which then controls the display screen to show the work surface temperature. The display screen can clearly and intuitively show the temperature value of the work surface, facilitating daily observation and data recording by staff and improving the visibility of the temperature control console 11.

[0041] like Figure 1 As shown, the temperature control station 11 provided in this embodiment is equipped with a weighing sensor or a vision sensor, which is used to provide information for determining the amount of liquid in the reagent bottle 12.

[0042] In one embodiment, a weighing sensor is installed on the platform. Specifically, the weighing sensor is located at the bottom of the receiving tank and can record the weight of the reagent in the reagent bottle 12 in real time. When the weighing sensor detects that the weight of the reagent in the reagent bottle 12 is lower than a preset value, an alarm sounds to remind the staff to replace the reagent bottle to replenish the reagent.

[0043] In another embodiment, a vision sensor is installed on the bracket 14, which can monitor the image of the reagent bottle 12 in real time. Image processing can determine the liquid level of the reagent in the bottle 12. When the liquid level is lower than a preset height, an alarm sounds to remind staff to replace the reagent bottle and replenish the reagent.

[0044] like Figure 1 As shown, the liquid dispenser 13 provided in this embodiment includes a body 131, a bottle mouth adapter 132 and an inlet pipe. The body 131 is installed at the bottle mouth of the reagent bottle 12 through the bottle mouth adapter 132. The inlet pipe is inserted into the reagent bottle 12, and the outlet of the inlet pipe is connected to the inlet of the body 131.

[0045] The bottle mouth adapter 132 is selected according to the bottle mouth size of different specifications to ensure that the bottle mouth adapter 132 can be installed on the bottle mouth of the reagent bottle 12 without causing reagent leakage. The machine body 131 is equipped with a knob; turning the knob allows setting the volume of a single sample. The machine body 131 is also equipped with a discharge tube 133, the end of which has an outlet from which reagent flows out. The inlet tube is inserted into the reagent bottle 12, and enters the inlet of the machine body 131 through the outlet of the inlet tube, and then exits through the discharge tube 133.

[0046] In practical applications, the robotic arm can set the sampling volume by adjusting the knob and aspirate the reagent by pressing the top of the dispenser 13. This eliminates the need for a sampling gun at the end of the robotic arm, enabling convenient sampling from the reagent bottle 12.

[0047] like Figure 1 As shown, the support 14 provided in this embodiment has at least one accommodating space, and each accommodating space holds a reagent bottle 12 equipped with a dispenser 13, and each reagent bottle 12 is placed on a temperature control platform 11.

[0048] In this embodiment, at least one receiving space is provided on the support 14. In one embodiment, the support 14 is provided with a receiving space in which a reagent bottle 12 is placed. A dispenser 13 is installed at the mouth of the reagent bottle 12, and the bottom of the reagent bottle 12 is placed on a temperature control platform 11.

[0049] In another embodiment, the support 14 has multiple accommodating spaces, each containing a reagent bottle 12. Each reagent bottle 12 has a dispenser 13 installed at its opening, and its bottom is placed on a temperature control platform 11. This embodiment is suitable for experiments requiring the addition of multiple reagents. The support 14 in this embodiment can accommodate multiple reagent bottles 12 simultaneously for temperature control and sampling of various reagents, enriching the application scenarios of the reagent storage device 1 and facilitating adaptation to different experimental needs.

[0050] like Figure 1 As shown, the bracket 14 provided in this embodiment includes a positioning rod, multiple horizontal bars 141, and multiple vertical bars 142. The multiple horizontal bars 141 and multiple vertical bars 142 are connected to form a three-dimensional frame, and the interior of the three-dimensional frame forms an accommodating space. The positioning rod is fixed to the vertical bar 142, and the end of the positioning rod has a positioning ring, in which the liquid dispenser 13 is inserted.

[0051] In this embodiment, the bottom of the three-dimensional frame is used to house the temperature control station 11, the middle part of the three-dimensional frame is used to house the reagent bottle 12, and the top of the three-dimensional frame is used to house the dispenser 13. The three-dimensional frame has a relatively regular structure and good mechanical properties, which can accommodate and fix the temperature control station 11, the reagent bottle 12, and the dispenser 13. Its small size is conducive to realizing a portable structure for the temperature control station 11.

[0052] Specifically, the uprights 142 and the crossbars 141 can be made of plastic or composite materials.

[0053] The positioning rod provides a mounting support for the positioning ring, which can fix the outer wall of the dispenser 13, ensuring that the part of the dispenser 13 extending out of the top of the bracket 14 will not shake in the receiving space. This is especially beneficial when the reagent storage device 1 changes position on the detection stage 2, thus improving the stability of the dispenser 13.

[0054] The reagent storage device 1 also includes a light shield 143, which surrounds the outer periphery of the support 14. The height of the light shield 143 exceeds the height of the reagent bottle 12 but is lower than the height of the dispenser 13. The light shield 143 can shield the reagent bottle 12 to prevent the reagent inside from evaporating too quickly due to light exposure. The dispenser 13 is exposed above the light shield 143 to facilitate operation of the dispenser 13. It is understood that the light shield 143 does not obstruct the display screen and observation window.

[0055] Secondly, such as Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides a dairy bacteria testing station, including a testing station 2 and a reagent storage device 1 as described above, with a bracket 14 installed on the testing station 2.

[0056] Specifically, since the dairy bacteria testing station includes a reagent storage device 1, and the specific structure of the reagent storage device 1 is as described in the above embodiments, the dairy bacteria testing station shown in this embodiment includes all the technical solutions of the above embodiments. Therefore, it has at least all the beneficial effects achieved by all the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be described in detail here.

[0057] The reagent storage device 1 can be directly fixed to a specific area on the testing station 2 for convenient reagent sampling. Alternatively, the reagent storage device 1 can be placed on the testing station 2 so that it can be moved to the target location when sampling is required.

[0058] Specifically, this embodiment takes the experiment of detecting total bacterial count and somatic cells as an example. The IBCm bacterial detection reagent, microsphere stock solution, and microsphere working solution used in the detection process all need to be stored at a low temperature of 2°C to 8°C. The support 14 in this embodiment has three storage spaces, each containing a reagent bottle 12. The three reagent bottles 12 respectively store the IBCm bacterial detection reagent, the microsphere stock solution, and the microsphere working solution. The three reagent bottles 12 are placed on three temperature control platforms 11, and each reagent bottle 12 is equipped with a dispenser 13. Alternatively, the support 14 has a single storage space, and three reagent storage devices 1 are fixed side by side on the detection platform 2. The reagent bottle 12 in one reagent storage device 1 contains the IBCm bacterial detection reagent, the reagent bottle 12 in the second reagent storage device 1 contains the microsphere stock solution, and the reagent bottle 12 in the third reagent storage device 1 contains the microsphere working solution.

[0059] In practical applications, the reagent storage device 1 is placed on the testing stage 2 near the sample usage position. When one of the three reagents needs to be picked up, the robotic arm moves the experimental vessel to the corresponding holding space of the support 14, adjusts the sampling volume of the dispenser 13, and operates the dispenser 13 to add a preset volume of reagent into the experimental vessel, thus completing the reagent sampling work.

[0060] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A reagent storage device, characterized in that, include: Temperature control panel, reagent bottles, dispenser, and stand; The reagent bottle is used to store reagents. The temperature control station has a receiving groove. The bottom of the reagent bottle is inserted into the receiving groove. The dispenser is installed at the mouth of the reagent bottle. The temperature control station is fixed to the bracket. The dispenser is located inside the bracket. The operating part of the dispenser is exposed at the end of the bracket for operation by a robotic arm. The outlet of the dispenser is located outside the bracket.

2. The reagent storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The depth of the receiving groove is not less than 1 / 3 of the height of the reagent bottle and not more than 3 / 4 of the height of the reagent bottle.

3. The reagent storage device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The temperature control table includes a tabletop, a cooler, a temperature sensor, and a control circuit. The cooler is installed inside the tabletop, and the temperature sensor is used to detect the temperature of the tabletop. Both the temperature sensor and the cooler are electrically connected to the control circuit.

4. The reagent storage device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The temperature control unit also includes an alarm, and the control circuit is communicatively connected to the alarm to control the alarm to issue an alarm when the temperature information collected by the temperature sensor exceeds the limit.

5. The reagent storage device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The platform is equipped with a display screen, which is electrically connected to the control circuit to display the detection value of the temperature sensor.

6. The reagent storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The temperature control station is equipped with a weighing sensor or a vision sensor, which is used to provide information for determining the amount of liquid in the reagent bottle.

7. The reagent storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The dispenser includes a body, a bottle mouth adapter, and an inlet tube. The body is installed at the mouth of the reagent bottle via the bottle mouth adapter. The inlet tube is inserted into the reagent bottle, and the outlet of the inlet tube is connected to the inlet of the body.

8. The reagent storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support has at least one receiving space, each receiving space containing a reagent bottle equipped with the dispenser, and each reagent bottle is placed on a temperature control platform.

9. The reagent storage device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The support includes a positioning rod, multiple horizontal bars and multiple vertical bars. The multiple horizontal bars and multiple vertical bars are connected to form a three-dimensional frame, and the interior of the three-dimensional frame forms the receiving space. The positioning rod is fixed to the vertical bar, and the end of the positioning rod has a positioning ring. The liquid dispenser is inserted into the positioning ring.

10. A dairy bacteria testing station, characterized in that, It includes a testing station and a reagent storage device as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the bracket is mounted on the testing station.

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