Biological sample storage device
By introducing temporary storage components and retrieval devices into the biological sample storage device, the problem of low efficiency in existing devices is solved, and efficient management of biological sample box storage and retrieval is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423224530.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-26
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-02
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing biological sample storage devices are inefficient and cannot efficiently manage and access biological sample boxes.
A biological sample storage device is designed, comprising a placement rack, a storage tray, and a retrieval device. The retrieval device includes a tray retrieval mechanism and a box transfer mechanism. A temporary storage component is used to temporarily store multiple biological sample boxes, enabling the transfer of biological sample boxes between the storage tray and the temporary storage component, thereby improving storage and retrieval efficiency.
The design of the temporary storage unit allows for the accumulation of multiple biological sample boxes to be stored or retrieved, enabling efficient storage and retrieval operations and avoiding the inefficiency of storing and retrieving samples one by one.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of biological sample storage technology, and in particular to a biological sample storage device. Background Technology
[0002] With the rapid development of the biopharmaceutical industry, large-scale biobanks have emerged, and the storage capacity of biological samples is increasing. Generally, biological samples such as tissues and cells in clinical settings or laboratories are stored in biosample boxes, which are then placed into biological sample storage devices for storage.
[0003] Among related technologies, there are already some automated biological sample storage devices; however, the efficiency of these biological sample storage devices is not high. Utility Model Content
[0004] In view of the above problems, this application is made in order to provide a biological sample storage device that overcomes or at least partially solves the above problems.
[0005] This application provides a biological sample storage device, comprising: a placement rack defining a placement position having an opening in a first horizontal direction; a storage tray placed in the placement position for holding a plurality of biological sample boxes arranged along the first horizontal direction, the biological sample boxes being used to hold biological samples; and a pick-and-place device disposed at the opening, the pick-and-place device including a tray-removing mechanism, a temporary storage component, and a box-moving mechanism, the tray-removing mechanism being used to remove the storage tray from the placement position through the opening and / or to place the storage tray into the placement position, the temporary storage component defining a plurality of temporary storage positions for temporarily storing the biological sample boxes, and the box-moving mechanism being used to transfer the biological sample boxes between the storage tray and the temporary storage component.
[0006] This application also provides a biological sample storage device, comprising: a cavity defining a receiving cavity; a placement rack fixed to the receiving cavity, defining a placement position for placing a biological sample box, the biological sample box being used to place a biological sample; and a picking and placing device disposed in the receiving cavity, the picking and placing device comprising a box transfer assembly and a temporary storage component, the temporary storage component defining a plurality of temporary storage positions for temporarily storing the biological sample box, and the box transfer assembly for transferring the biological sample box between the placement rack and the temporary storage component.
[0007] Optionally, the placement position has an opening in a first horizontal direction, and the placement position is provided with a storage tray for placing a plurality of biological sample boxes arranged along the first horizontal direction. The picking and placing device is disposed at the opening, and the box transfer assembly includes a tray picking mechanism and a box transfer mechanism. The tray picking mechanism is used to remove the storage tray from the placement position through the opening and / or place the storage tray into the placement position. The box transfer mechanism is used to transfer the biological sample boxes between the storage tray and the temporary storage device.
[0008] Optionally, the pick-and-place device is provided with a tray position for placing the storage tray, the temporary storage component includes a temporary storage tray, and the plurality of temporary storage positions are arranged horizontally.
[0009] Optionally, the storage tray and the temporary storage tray are arranged in a vertical or horizontal direction.
[0010] Optionally, the plurality of temporary storage bits are arranged along the first horizontal direction.
[0011] Optionally, the picking and placing device is provided with a tray position for placing the storage tray, and the temporary storage component includes a temporary storage rack, with the plurality of temporary storage positions arranged vertically.
[0012] Optionally, the pick-and-place device further includes a shelf-shifting mechanism connected to the temporary storage shelf, which is used to move the temporary storage shelf up and down.
[0013] Optionally, the transfer mechanism includes a first transfer mechanism and a clamping mechanism connected to the first transfer mechanism. The clamping mechanism is used to clamp the biological sample box, and the first transfer mechanism is used to drive the clamping mechanism to move.
[0014] Optionally, the transfer mechanism includes a second transfer mechanism and a transfer component connected to the second transfer mechanism. The transfer component transfers the biological sample box between the storage tray and the temporary storage device by pushing and / or pulling. The second transfer mechanism is used to drive the transfer component to move.
[0015] Optionally, the pick-and-place device is movably disposed within the receiving cavity.
[0016] Optionally, the biological sample storage device further includes a cavity defining a receiving chamber, the receiving chamber being provided with the placement rack, the storage tray, and the retrieval device, the retrieval device being movably disposed within the receiving chamber.
[0017] Optionally, the receiving cavity has an access port, and the retrieval device is movable to the access port to deliver and / or receive the biological sample box via the temporary storage device at the access port.
[0018] Optionally, the biological sample box is used to hold cryovials, cryopreservation bags, pathological embedding boxes, or seed bottles, and the biological sample is placed in the biological sample box through the cryovials, cryopreservation bags, pathological embedding boxes, or seed bottles.
[0019] Optionally, the placement rack defines a plurality of placement positions arranged in a vertical direction, and the pick-and-place device is movable vertically.
[0020] The biological sample storage device provided in this application has a temporary storage component that can temporarily store multiple biological sample boxes. Therefore, multiple biological sample boxes to be stored or retrieved can be accumulated before storage or delivery, eliminating the need to store and retrieve biological sample boxes one by one, resulting in high storage and retrieval efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0021] Other objects and advantages of this application will become apparent from the following description of the application with reference to the accompanying drawings, and will help to provide a comprehensive understanding of the application.
[0022] Figure 1 These are schematic diagrams of the placement rack, storage tray, and biological sample box of a biological sample storage device according to some embodiments of this application;
[0023] Figure 2 This is a front view of the biological sample storage device according to the first embodiment of this application after the storage tray has been removed by the taking and placing device;
[0024] Figure 3 This is a side view of the biological sample storage device according to the second embodiment of this application after the storage tray has been removed by the taking and placing device;
[0025] Figure 4 This is a front view of the biological sample storage device according to the third embodiment of this application after the storage tray has been removed by the taking-up and putting-down device.
[0026] In the diagram, 100 is the placement rack, 110 is the placement position, 200 is the storage tray, 210 is the biological sample box, 300 is the retrieval device, 310 is the tray retrieval mechanism, 320 is the temporary storage component, and 330 is the box transfer mechanism. Detailed Implementation
[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the technical solutions of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only one embodiment of this application, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the described embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0028] Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in this application shall have the ordinary meaning as understood by a person of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains.
[0029] This embodiment provides a biological sample storage device. Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the placement rack 100, storage tray 200, and biological sample box 210 of the biological sample storage device according to some embodiments of this application; Figure 2 This is a front view of the biological sample storage device according to the first embodiment of this application after the storage tray 200 is removed by the taking and placing device 300. (The arrows indicate the movable direction of the corresponding parts.) Figure 3 This is a side view of the biological sample storage device according to the second embodiment of this application after the storage tray 200 is removed by the taking and placing device 300. (The arrows indicate the movable direction of the corresponding components.) Figure 4 This is a front view of the biological sample storage device according to the third embodiment of this application after the storage tray 200 is removed by the pick-and-place device 300. (The arrows indicate the movable direction of the corresponding components.)
[0030] This embodiment first provides a biological sample storage device, including: a placement rack 100 defining a placement position 110, the placement position 110 having an opening in a horizontal first direction; a storage tray 200 placed in the placement position 110, the storage tray 200 for placing a plurality of biological sample boxes 210 arranged along the horizontal first direction, the biological sample boxes 210 for placing biological samples; and a pick-and-place device 300 disposed at the opening. The retrieval and placement device 300 includes a tray retrieval mechanism 310, a temporary storage component 320, and a box transfer mechanism 330. The tray retrieval mechanism 310 is used to retrieve the storage tray 200 from the placement position 110 through the opening, and / or to place the storage tray 200 into the placement position 110. The temporary storage component 320 defines a plurality of temporary storage positions for temporarily storing the biological sample box 210. The box transfer mechanism 330 is used to transfer the biological sample box 210 between the storage tray 200 and the temporary storage component 320.
[0031] The placement rack 100 can define multiple placement positions 110, such as arranged horizontally, vertically, or in a matrix. The first horizontal direction can be left-right, front-back, etc., and the placement positions 110 in the second horizontal direction (compared to the first horizontal direction) can be open or closed. The storage tray 200 can increase storage capacity. Understandably, the tray retrieval mechanism 310 can include mechanisms such as hooks and magnets to retrieve and place trays by hooking or adsorbing.
[0032] The biological sample storage device provided in this embodiment has a temporary storage unit 320, which can temporarily store multiple biological sample boxes 210. Therefore, multiple biological sample boxes 210 to be stored or retrieved can be accumulated before storage or delivery, without having to store or retrieve the biological sample boxes 210 one by one, resulting in high storage and retrieval efficiency.
[0033] This embodiment also provides a biological sample storage device, including: a cavity defining a receiving cavity; a placement rack 100 fixed to the receiving cavity, the placement rack 100 defining a placement position 110 for placing a biological sample box 210, the biological sample box 210 for placing a biological sample; and a picking and placing device 300 disposed in the receiving cavity, the picking and placing device 300 being provided with a box transfer assembly and a temporary storage member 320, the temporary storage member 320 defining a plurality of temporary storage positions for temporarily storing the biological sample box 210, and the box transfer assembly for transferring the biological sample box 210 between the placement rack 100 and the temporary storage member 320.
[0034] The cavity can be a box, storage unit, cabinet, etc. Understandably, the containing cavity can be a normal temperature environment or a low temperature environment. The placement position 110 can have a horizontal opening or a top opening. The transfer assembly can directly take the biological sample box 210 from the placement rack 100, or as in the later embodiment, it can first take the storage tray 200 and then take the biological sample box 210 from the storage tray 200.
[0035] The biological sample storage device provided in this embodiment has a temporary storage unit 320, which can temporarily store multiple biological sample boxes 210. Therefore, multiple biological sample boxes 210 to be stored or retrieved can be accumulated before storage or delivery, without having to store or retrieve the biological sample boxes 210 one by one, resulting in high storage and retrieval efficiency.
[0036] In some embodiments, the placement position 110 has an opening in a first horizontal direction, and the placement position 110 is provided with a storage tray 200 for placing a plurality of biological sample boxes 210 arranged along the first horizontal direction. A pick-and-place device 300 is disposed at the opening. The box-moving assembly includes a tray-picking mechanism 310 and a box-moving mechanism 330. The tray-picking mechanism 310 is used to remove the storage tray 200 from the placement position 110 through the opening and / or to place the storage tray 200 into the placement position 110. The box-moving mechanism 330 is used to transfer the biological sample boxes 210 between the storage tray 200 and the temporary storage unit 320. Thus, while increasing storage capacity, access efficiency is also improved.
[0037] In some embodiments, the pick-and-place device 300 is provided with a tray position for placing the storage tray 200, and the temporary storage component 320 includes a temporary storage tray. The plurality of temporary storage positions are arranged horizontally. The temporary storage tray has a simple structure and facilitates delivery to the user.
[0038] In some embodiments, the storage tray 200 and the temporary storage tray are arranged vertically or horizontally. Vertical arrangement ensures stable installation of both the storage tray 200 and the temporary storage tray, while horizontal arrangement facilitates the placement and removal of the storage tray 200 from the top and bottom of the placement rack 100.
[0039] In some embodiments, the plurality of temporary storage locations are arranged along the first horizontal direction. This facilitates user operation and enables the transfer of the biological sample box 210.
[0040] In some embodiments, the pick-and-place device 300 is provided with tray positions for placing the storage tray 200. The temporary storage component 320 includes a temporary storage rack, and the plurality of temporary storage positions are arranged vertically. The tray positions can ensure the placement stability of the storage tray 200. The temporary storage rack is relatively stable to install.
[0041] In some embodiments, the retrieval and placement device 300 further includes a moving shelf mechanism connected to the temporary storage shelf, which is used to move the temporary storage shelf up and down. Thus, by moving the shelf, an empty temporary storage position can be aligned with the storage tray 200, facilitating the retrieval and placement of the biological sample box 210.
[0042] In some embodiments, the transfer mechanism 330 includes a first transfer mechanism and a clamping mechanism connected to the first transfer mechanism. The clamping mechanism is used to clamp the biological sample box 210, and the first transfer mechanism is used to move the clamping mechanism. This clamping method makes the placement and removal of the biological sample box 210 more flexible, eliminating the need for corresponding positions (positions of the biological sample box 210 to be stored and retrieved) on the storage tray 200 and the temporary storage unit 320.
[0043] In some embodiments, the transfer mechanism 330 includes a second transfer mechanism and a transfer component connected to the second transfer mechanism. The transfer component transfers the biological sample box 210 between the storage tray 200 and the temporary storage member 320 by pushing and / or pulling. The second transfer mechanism is used to move the transfer component. The transfer component can be a push rod, push block, magnet, etc., which is more stable and avoids the risk of the biological sample box 210 falling due to clamping.
[0044] In some embodiments, the pick-and-place device 300 is movably disposed within the receiving cavity. This allows operation of the placement position 110 at different locations.
[0045] In some embodiments, the biological sample storage device further includes a cavity defining a receiving chamber, the receiving chamber being provided with the placement rack 100, the storage tray 200, and the pick-and-place device 300, the pick-and-place device 300 being movably disposed within the receiving chamber. The pick-and-place device 300 is movably disposed within the receiving chamber. Thus, the placement position 110 at different locations can be operated.
[0046] In some embodiments, the receiving cavity has an access port, and the delivery device 300 is movable to the access port to deliver and / or receive the biosample box 210 via the temporary storage device 320 at the access port. This facilitates delivery to the user.
[0047] In some embodiments, the biological sample box 210 is used to hold cryovials, cryopreservation bags, pathological embedding boxes, or seed bottles, and the biological sample is placed in the biological sample box 210 through the cryovials, cryopreservation bags, pathological embedding boxes, or seed bottles.
[0048] In some embodiments, the placement rack 100 defines a plurality of placement positions 110 arranged in a vertical direction, and the placement and retrieval device 300 is movable vertically. This increases the storage capacity of the biological sample storage device.
[0049] Regarding the embodiments of this application, it should also be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments of this application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other to obtain new embodiments.
[0050] The above are merely specific embodiments of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. The scope of protection of this application shall be determined by the scope of the claims.
Claims
1. A biological sample storage device, characterized in that, include: A placement rack that defines a placement position having an opening in a first horizontal direction; A storage tray is placed in the placement position and is used to place a plurality of biological sample boxes arranged along the first horizontal direction. The biological sample boxes are used to hold biological samples. A pick-and-place device is provided at the opening. The pick-and-place device includes a tray-removing mechanism, a temporary storage component, and a box-moving mechanism. The tray-removing mechanism is used to remove the storage tray from the placement position through the opening and / or place the storage tray into the placement position. The temporary storage component defines a plurality of temporary storage positions for temporarily storing the biological sample box. The box-moving mechanism is used to transfer the biological sample box between the storage tray and the temporary storage component.
2. A biological sample storage device, characterized in that, include: A cavity, the cavity defining a receiving cavity; A placement rack is fixed to the receiving cavity and defines a placement position for placing a biological sample box; the biological sample box is used to place a biological sample. The device is disposed in the receiving cavity and includes a transfer assembly and a temporary storage component. The temporary storage component defines multiple temporary storage positions for temporarily storing the biological sample box. The transfer assembly is used to transfer the biological sample box between the placement rack and the temporary storage component.
3. The biological sample storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The placement position has an opening in a first horizontal direction, and the placement position is provided with a storage tray. The storage tray is used to place a plurality of biological sample boxes arranged along the first horizontal direction. The picking and placing device is disposed at the opening. The box transfer assembly includes a tray picking mechanism and a box transfer mechanism. The tray picking mechanism is used to remove the storage tray from the placement position through the opening and / or place the storage tray into the placement position. The box transfer mechanism is used to transfer the biological sample boxes between the storage tray and the temporary storage device.
4. The biological sample storage device according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that, The pick-and-place device is provided with a tray position for placing the storage tray. The temporary storage component includes a temporary storage tray, and the plurality of temporary storage positions are arranged horizontally.
5. The biological sample storage device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The storage trays and the temporary storage trays are arranged vertically or horizontally.
6. The biological sample storage device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The plurality of temporary storage bits are arranged along the first horizontal direction.
7. The biological sample storage device according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that, The retrieval and placement device is provided with a tray position for placing the storage tray. The temporary storage component includes a temporary storage rack, and the multiple temporary storage positions are arranged vertically.
8. The biological sample storage device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The retrieval and placement device also includes a shelf-moving mechanism, which is connected to the temporary storage shelf and is used to drive the temporary storage shelf to move up and down.
9. The biological sample storage device according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that, The transfer mechanism includes a first transfer mechanism and a clamping mechanism connected to the first transfer mechanism. The clamping mechanism is used to clamp the biological sample box, and the first transfer mechanism is used to drive the clamping mechanism to move.
10. The biological sample storage device according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that, The transfer mechanism includes a second transfer mechanism and a transfer component connected to the second transfer mechanism. The transfer component transfers the biological sample box between the storage tray and the temporary storage device by pushing and / or pulling. The second transfer mechanism is used to drive the transfer component to move.
11. The biological sample storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The pick-and-place device is movably disposed within the receiving cavity.
12. The biological sample storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The biological sample storage device further includes a cavity defining a receiving chamber. The receiving chamber is provided with the placement rack, the storage tray, and the retrieval device, which is movably disposed within the receiving chamber.
13. The biological sample storage device according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that, The receiving cavity has an access port, and the retrieval device is movable to the access port to deliver and / or receive the biological sample box through the temporary storage element at the access port.
14. The biological sample storage device according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that, The biological sample box is used to hold cryovials, cryopreservation bags, pathological embedding boxes, or seed bottles. The biological sample is placed in the biological sample box through the cryovials, cryopreservation bags, pathological embedding boxes, or seed bottles.
15. The biological sample storage device according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that, The placement rack defines multiple placement positions arranged in the vertical direction, and the pick-and-place device can move vertically.