Radiation-proof incubator

By using a double-layered door with leaded and tempered glass, a radiation warning system, and a temperature and light control system in the incubator, the problem of radiation protection in incubators was solved, thus ensuring the safety of laboratory personnel and the accuracy of experimental results.

CN223522546UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-07TAIYUAN ATOMIC HI TECH PHARM CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422408721.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-30
Publication Date
2025-11-07
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-30

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Technical Problem

Existing incubators lack radiation protection, which can cause radiation damage to experimenters and affect the accuracy of experimental results.

Method used

A radiation-proof incubator was designed, featuring a double-layered door made of leaded glass and tempered glass. The inner chamber uses leaded glass to shield radiation, and is equipped with a radiation early warning component for real-time monitoring and alarm. Temperature and light control components are used to regulate incubation conditions, and the inner wall of the outer chamber is coated with radiation-proof material.

Benefits of technology

It effectively shields radiation, protects the safety of operators, ensures the accuracy and reliability of experimental results, reduces the risk of radiation leakage, and meets the needs of radioactive material research.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of culture instruments, in particular to an anti-radiation incubator which comprises an outer incubator body, an incubator door assembly, an inner incubator body, a radiation early warning assembly, a temperature control assembly and an illumination control assembly. The radiation early warning assembly is used for monitoring the radiation dose in the incubator in real time and performing early warning, the temperature control assembly is used for controlling and monitoring the temperature in the incubator, and the illumination control assembly is used for monitoring and adjusting the illumination condition in the incubator. The radiation-proof incubator has the advantages that the radiation-proof function of the incubator is added, and potential safety hazards existing in the radioactive substance culture and experiment operation process are reduced.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of culture apparatus, and particularly to a radiation-proof incubator. BACKGROUND

[0002] The research of radioactive substances not only promotes scientific progress and medical development, but also plays an important role in improving industrial production efficiency, environmental safety protection and sustainable utilization of resources. At present, the existing incubators mainly provide a constant temperature environment to meet the culture needs of microorganisms, plants and animal cells. However, for the culture and experiment of radioactive substances, the traditional incubator lacks the necessary radiation protection measures.

[0003] The traditional incubator is usually made of ordinary metal and glass materials and does not have the function of preventing radiation. In the experiment of radioactive substances, the incubator cannot protect the operator from radiation damage, and may also affect the accuracy of the experimental results.

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned related technologies, the existing incubator does not have the function of preventing radiation, causes radiation damage to the experimental personnel during the experiment, and affects the accuracy of the experimental results due to radiation overflow. CONTENT OF THE INVENTION

[0005] In order to increase the radiation-proof function of the incubator and reduce the safety hazards existing in the operation process of the culture and experiment of radioactive substances, the present application provides a radiation-proof incubator.

[0006] The radiation-proof incubator provided by the present application adopts the following technical scheme:

[0007] A radiation-proof incubator comprises:

[0008] an outer box body;

[0009] a box door assembly installed on the outer box body;

[0010] an inner box body installed in the outer box body;

[0011] a radiation early warning assembly installed on the outer box body, the radiation early warning assembly being used for monitoring the radiation dose in the incubator in real time and giving an early warning;

[0012] a temperature control assembly installed in the outer box body, the temperature control assembly being used for controlling and monitoring the temperature in the incubator;

[0013] a light control assembly installed in the outer box body, the light control assembly being used for monitoring and adjusting the lighting conditions in the incubator.

[0014] By adopting the above technical scheme, the incubator can not only meet the culture conditions of adjustable temperature and light of the traditional incubator, but also can detect the radiation amount, shield the radiation, and make the incubator can carry out the research on radioactive substances.

[0015] Optionally, the door assembly comprises:

[0016] a door frame hinged to the outer cabinet;

[0017] a lead-containing glass embedded and fixedly installed at one end of the metal door frame close to the inner cavity of the outer cabinet;

[0018] a tempered glass embedded and fixedly installed at one end of the metal door frame away from the inner cavity of the outer cabinet, the tempered glass being parallel to the lead-containing glass.

[0019] By adopting the above technical scheme, the double-layer glass on the door can effectively shield the radiation and protect the safety of the operator, the lead-containing glass close to the inner cavity of the outer cabinet can effectively shield the radiation and protect the safety of the operator, the tempered glass away from the outer cabinet can enhance the structural strength of the door and provide safety protection, and the transparent glass can enable the experimenter to clearly observe the situation in the incubator.

[0020] Optionally, the inner cabinet is composed of five inner cabinet glasses and a fixed frame, and the five inner cabinet glasses are embedded and fixedly installed in the fixed frame.

[0021] The inner cabinet internally places a test tube rack.

[0022] By adopting the above technical scheme, the lead-containing glass installed on the inner cabinet can effectively absorb and block the rays due to its high density, thereby reducing the risk of radiation leakage, and the metal frame can support the lead-containing glass and maintain the stability of the lead-containing glass.

[0023] Optionally, the radiation warning assembly comprises:

[0024] a radiation dose detection probe fixedly installed on the inner side wall of the outer cabinet;

[0025] an alarm fixedly installed on the outer cabinet, the alarm being electrically connected with the radiation dose detection probe.

[0026] By adopting the above technical scheme, the radiation dose detection probe can monitor the radiation dose in the incubator in real time, the alarm will issue an alarm prompt when the monitored radiation dose exceeds the preset safety limit value, and the operator can be timely reminded to take necessary protective measures.

[0027] Optionally, the temperature control assembly comprises:

[0028] An electric heating tube is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the outer box body.

[0029] A temperature sensor is fixedly installed on the inner side wall of the outer box body.

[0030] A temperature controller is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the outer box body, and the temperature controller is electrically connected with the electric heating tube.

[0031] By adopting the above technical solution, the temperature control assembly can observe the temperature change in the incubator in real time, and can control the temperature in the incubator to meet the specific requirements of different experiments on temperature.

[0032] Optionally, the light control assembly comprises:

[0033] A fluorescent lamp is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the outer box body.

[0034] An illuminance sensor is fixedly installed on the inner side wall of the outer box body.

[0035] A light source controller is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the outer box body, and the light source controller is electrically connected with the fluorescent lamp.

[0036] By adopting the above technical solution, the light control assembly can observe the light condition in the incubator in real time, and can simulate different natural environments by adjusting the light intensity to ensure the light condition in the experimental process.

[0037] Optionally, the inner wall of the outer box body is coated with a radiation-proof material coating.

[0038] By adopting the above technical solution, the radiation-proof material coating can further absorb and reflect the possible leaked radiation energy to ensure the safety of experimental operation.

[0039] Optionally, a display is fixedly installed on the outer box body.

[0040] The radiation dose detection probe, the temperature sensor and the illuminance sensor are electrically connected with the display.

[0041] By adopting the above technical solution, the temperature, light and radiation data in the incubator can be observed in real time through the display, and the accuracy and reliability of the experiment are improved.

[0042] Optionally, a circuit control switch is fixedly installed on the outer box body.

[0043] The alarm, the temperature controller and the light source controller are electrically connected with the circuit control switch.

[0044] By adopting the technical scheme, the temperature and illumination in the incubator can be rapidly adjusted in real time through the circuit control switch, the workload of the operator is reduced, and the accuracy and reliability of the experiment are improved.

[0045] To sum up, the present application has at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0046] 1. The incubator can meet the culture conditions of adjustable temperature and illumination of the traditional incubator, and can detect the radiation amount, shield the radiation, and make the incubator can be used for the research of radioactive substances.

[0047] 2. The double-layer glass on the door, the lead-containing glass close to the inner cavity of the outer box, can effectively shield the radiation and protect the safety of the operator, and the tempered glass far from the outer box can enhance the structural strength of the door and provide safety protection, and the transparent glass can enable the experimenter to clearly observe the situation in the incubator.

[0048] 3. The lead-containing glass installed on the inner box can effectively absorb and block the rays due to its high density, and reduce the risk of radiation leakage, and the metal frame can support the lead-containing glass and maintain its stability. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0049] Figure 1 is the installation schematic diagram of the embodiment of the present application;

[0050] Figure 2 is the structural schematic diagram of the embodiment of the present application;

[0051] Figure 3 is the structural cross-sectional view of the embodiment of the present application.

[0052] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0053] 1, outer box; 11, anti-radiation coating; 12, circuit control switch; 13, display; 2, door assembly; 21, door frame; 22, lead-containing glass; 23, tempered glass; 3, inner box; 31, fixed frame; 32, inner box glass; 33, test tube rack; 4, radiation early warning assembly; 41, radiation dose detection probe; 42, alarm; 5, temperature control assembly; 51, electric heating tube; 52, temperature sensor; 53, temperature controller; 6, illumination control assembly; 61, daylight lamp; 62, illumination intensity sensor; 63, light source controller. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0054] It should be noted that the embodiments in the present application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0055] In the description of the utility model, it is necessary to understand that the orientation or positional relation indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer" and the like is the orientation or positional relation shown based on the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and therefore cannot be understood as indicating or implying that the devices or elements indicated must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second" and the like are only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the technical features indicated. Therefore, the features limited by "first", "second" and the like can explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In the description of the utility model, the meaning of "a plurality of" is two or more, unless otherwise specified.

[0056] In the description of the utility model, it should be explained that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connection", "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or integrally connected, it can be mechanically connected, or it can be electrically connected, it can be directly connected, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, it can be the communication inside two elements. For ordinary skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the utility model can be understood through specific circumstances.

[0057] The following will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings Figures 1-3 The application is further described in detail.

[0058] The application discloses a kind of radiation-proof incubator.

[0059] Refer to Figure 1 Radiation-proof incubator includes outer box 1, box door component 2, inner box 3, radiation early warning component 4, temperature control component 5 and illumination control component 6. Outer box 1 is metal shell and inner wall is coated with radiation-proof material coating, box door component 2 is installed on outer box 1, inner box 3 is placed in outer box 1, radiation early warning component 4 is installed on outer box 1, for real-time monitoring the radiation dose in incubator and early warning, temperature control component 5 is installed in outer box 1, for controlling and monitoring the temperature in incubator, illumination control component 6 is installed in outer box 1, for monitoring and adjusting the illumination condition in incubator.

[0060] The radiation-proof incubator is used for placing radioactive substances to be studied in the inner box 3, placing the inner box 3 in the outer box 1, closing the door assembly 2 to start the experiment, and protecting the experiment observers and operators from radiation by the outer box 1, the inner box 3 and the door assembly 2. The radiation warning assembly 4 monitors the radiation dose in the incubator in real time and gives a warning. The temperature control assembly 5 controls and monitors the temperature in the incubator. The light control assembly 6 monitors and adjusts the lighting conditions in the incubator, so that the temperature and light in the incubator reach the experimental conditions and block the radiation from overflowing to protect the safety of the experimenters.

[0061] With reference to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the door assembly 2 includes a door frame 21, lead-containing glass 22 and tempered glass 23. The door frame 21 is hinged to the outer box 1. The lead-containing glass 22 is embedded and fixedly installed at one end of the metal door frame 21 close to the inner cavity of the outer box 1. The tempered glass 23 is embedded and fixedly installed at the other end of the metal door frame 21 away from the inner cavity of the outer box 1. The tempered glass 23 is parallel to the lead-containing glass 22. The inner box 3 is composed of five inner box glasses 32 and a fixed frame 31. The five inner box glasses 32 are embedded and fixedly installed in the fixed frame 31 to form a cavity with an open upper end. The five inner box glasses 32 are all lead-containing glasses. The inner box 3 has a test tube rack 33 placed therein.

[0062] When the radiation-proof incubator is used, the radioactive substances to be experimented are placed in the test tube rack 33, the test tube rack 33 is placed in the inner box 3, and then the inner box 3 is placed in the outer box 1. The door is closed. The door frame 21 is provided with double-layer glass. The lead-containing glass 22 close to the inner cavity of the outer box 1 can effectively shield radiation to protect the safety of the operators. The tempered glass 23 away from the inner cavity of the outer box 1 can enhance the structural strength of the door and provide safety protection, and facilitate the observation of the experimenters on the conditions in the incubator. The lead-containing glass of the inner box 3 also reduces the risk of radiation leakage. The frame supports the lead-containing glass and maintains the stability of the lead-containing glass. The structure of the inner box 3 reduces the risk of radioactive radiation leakage.

[0063] With reference to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the radiation warning assembly 4 includes a radiation dose detection probe 41 fixedly installed on the inner side wall of the outer box 1 and an alarm 42 fixedly installed on the outer box 1. The alarm 42 is electrically connected with the radiation dose detection probe 41.

[0064] When the radiation-proof incubator is used, the radiation dose detection probe 41 can monitor the radiation dose in the incubator in real time. When the monitored radiation dose exceeds the preset safety limit, the alarm 42 will give an alarm to timely remind the operator to take necessary protective measures to protect him from radiation.

[0065] With reference toFigure 2 and Figure 3 The temperature control component 5 includes an electric heating tube 51 fixedly installed on the inner wall of the outer box body 1, a temperature sensor 52 fixedly installed on the inner side wall of the outer box body 1, and a temperature controller 53 fixedly installed on the outer wall of the outer box body 1, and the temperature controller 53 is electrically connected with the electric heating tube 51. The light control component 6 includes a fluorescent lamp 61 fixedly installed on the inner wall of the outer box body 1, an illuminance sensor 62 fixedly installed on the inner side wall of the outer box body 1, and a light source controller 63 fixedly installed on the outer wall of the outer box body 1, and the light source controller 63 is electrically connected with the fluorescent lamp 61.

[0066] In use, the temperature controller 53 controls the electric heating tube 51 to provide heat source in the incubator, the temperature sensor 52 detects the temperature in the incubator in real time, the temperature controller 53 adjusts the heat dissipation of the electric heating tube 51, and the temperature in the incubator is controlled in real time to meet the specific requirements of different experiments on temperature. The light source controller 63 controls the fluorescent lamp 61 to provide the light condition required by the experiment in the incubator, the illuminance sensor 62 detects the light condition in the incubator in real time, and different light environments are simulated by adjusting the light intensity.

[0067] Referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3 Figure 2 Figure 3 The display 13 is fixedly installed on the outer box body 1, and the radiation dose detection probe 41, the temperature sensor 52 and the illuminance sensor 62 are all electrically connected with the display 13, and the radiation dose detection probe 41, the temperature sensor 52 and the illuminance sensor 62 all display the processed information through the display 13. Meanwhile, the circuit control switch 12 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the outer box body 1, and the alarm 42, the temperature controller 53 and the light source controller 63 are all electrically connected with the circuit control switch 12, and are used for controlling the temperature, light and the like in the incubator in real time during the experiment.

[0068] The implementation principle of the radiation-proof incubator in the embodiment of the present application is as follows: in use, the radioactive substance to be studied is put into a test tube and inserted into the test tube rack 33, the test tube rack 33 is placed in the inner box body 3, the inner box body 3 is placed in the outer box body 1, the door assembly 2 is closed, and the experiment is started. The circuit control switch 12 turns on the temperature controller 53 and the light source controller 63 to adjust the temperature in the incubator to the required condition of the experiment, the display 13 displays the temperature, light and radiation dose in the incubator in real time, and the alarm 42 gives an alarm prompt when the monitored radiation dose exceeds the preset safety limit. The inner box body 3, the outer box body 1 and the door assembly 2 all have measures to prevent radiation leakage, so as to ensure that the radiation does not leak during the experiment and protect the safety of the experimenters.

[0069] The above are all preferred embodiments of the present application, and do not limit the protection scope of the present application, so that: all equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, principle of the present application should be covered in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A radiation shielded incubator, characterized in that, include: Outer box (1); A door assembly (2) is mounted on the outer casing (1); Inner box (3), the inner box (3) is installed inside the outer box (1); Radiation warning component (4), which is installed on the outer casing (1), is used to monitor the radiation dose in the incubator in real time and issue warnings; Temperature control component (5), which is installed inside the outer casing (1), is used to control and monitor the temperature inside the incubator; Light control component (6), which is installed inside the outer casing (1), is used to monitor and adjust the lighting conditions inside the incubator.

2. The radiation shielded incubator of claim 1, wherein, The door assembly (2) includes: A metal door frame (21) is hinged to the outer casing (1); Lead-containing glass (22), the lead-containing glass (22) is embedded and fixedly installed at one end of the metal door frame (21) near the inner cavity of the outer casing (1); Tempered glass (23) is embedded and fixedly installed at one end of the metal door frame (21) away from the inner cavity of the outer box (1), and the tempered glass (23) is parallel to the leaded glass (22).

3. The radiation shielded incubator of claim 2, wherein, The inner box (3) is composed of five inner box glass pieces (32) and a fixed frame (31). The five inner box glass pieces (32) are embedded and fixedly installed in the fixed frame (31). The inner box (3) contains a test tube rack (33).

4. The radiation shielded incubator of claim 3, wherein, The radiation early warning component (4) includes: Radiation dose detection probe (41), the radiation dose detection probe (41) is fixedly installed on the inner side wall of the outer casing (1); An alarm (42) is fixedly installed on the outer casing (1) and is electrically connected to the radiation dose detection probe (41).

5. The radiation shielded incubator of claim 4, wherein, The temperature control component (5) includes: The heating element (51) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the outer casing (1); Temperature sensor (52), the temperature sensor (52) is fixedly installed on the inner side wall of the outer casing (1); Temperature controller (53) is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the outer casing (1) and is electrically connected to the heating element (51).

6. The radiation shielded incubator of claim 5, wherein, The illumination control component (6) includes: Fluorescent lamp (61), the fluorescent lamp (61) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the outer casing (1); Illuminance sensor (62), the illuminance sensor (62) is fixedly installed on the inner side wall of the outer casing (1); A light source controller (63) is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the outer casing (1) and is electrically connected to the fluorescent lamp (61).

7. The radiation shielded incubator of claim 1, wherein, The inner wall of the outer casing (1) is coated with a radiation-proof material.

8. The radiation shielded incubator of claim 6, wherein, A display (13) is fixedly installed on the outer casing (1); The radiation dose detection probe (41), the temperature sensor (52) and the light intensity sensor (62) are electrically connected with the display (13).

9. The radiation shielded incubator of claim 6, wherein, The outer box body (1) is externally fixedly installed with a circuit control switch (12). The alarm (42), the temperature controller (53) and the light source controller (63) are electrically connected with the circuit control switch (12).