Biological sample box clamping device and biological sample placing device

Abstract

A biological sample box clamping device; and a biological sample placing device. The biological sample box clamping device comprises a box clamping assembly, the box clamping assembly comprises a first clamping jaw and a second clamping jaw which are oppositely arranged, the first clamping jaw and the second clamping jaw are used for clamping a biological sample box, the biological sample box defines at least one placing position, and the placing position is used for placing a biological sample storage container; the biological sample storage container is used for storing a biological sample; and the measuring assembly is mounted on the box clamping assembly and is used for measuring the height of the biological sample storage container. According to the biological sample box clamping device and the biological sample placing device, the height of the biological sample storage container can be detected, the occurrence caused by superelevation is prevented, and a user can conveniently use the biological sample box clamping device and the biological sample placing device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of biological sample technology, and in particular to a biological sample box gripping device and a biological sample placement 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 from clinical or laboratory settings are placed in biosample storage containers, which are then placed in biosample boxes for storage.

[0003] To improve the automation level of accessing biological sample boxes, a gripping device can be set up to grip the biological sample boxes; however, such a gripping device is not convenient to use. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above problems, this application is made in order to provide a biological sample box gripping device and a biological sample placement device that overcome or at least partially solve the above problems.

[0005] This application provides a biological sample box gripping device, comprising: a gripping assembly including a first gripper and a second gripper disposed opposite to each other, the first gripper and the second gripper being used to grip a biological sample box, the biological sample box defining at least one placement position for placing a biological sample storage container, the biological sample storage container being used to store biological samples; and a measuring component mounted on the gripping assembly for measuring the height of the biological sample storage container.

[0006] Optionally, the measurement component includes a measuring element and a reading element. The measuring element is movably mounted on the clamping assembly, with its lower end used to contact the biological sample storage container. The reading element is used to read the measurement result of the measuring element.

[0007] Optionally, the measuring element includes a magnetic scale.

[0008] Optionally, the clamp assembly further includes a connector that connects the first gripper and the second gripper, the measuring element is movably mounted on the connector, and the reading element is fixed to the connector.

[0009] Optionally, one of the measuring component and the connecting component is provided with a guide rail, and the other of the measuring component and the connecting component is provided with a guide groove. The measuring component is mounted on the connecting component in a way that allows it to move up and down via the guide rail and the guide groove.

[0010] Optionally, the connector has a sliding hole, and the measuring element is mounted in the sliding hole in a way that allows it to move up and down.

[0011] Optionally, the measuring element is fixedly connected to a connecting rod, and the connecting rod is movably mounted on the connecting member. The measuring element is movably mounted on the connecting member by being fixedly connected to the connecting rod.

[0012] Optionally, the lower end of the measuring element is fixedly connected to a connecting plate, and the measuring element contacts the biological sample storage container through the connecting plate. The connecting plate is used to hold multiple biological sample storage containers.

[0013] Optionally, the biological sample box includes a cryopreservation box, and the biological sample storage container includes cryopreservation tubes.

[0014] This application also provides a biological sample placement device, comprising: a cavity defining a placement chamber for placing a biological sample box; and a biological sample box gripping device disposed in the placement chamber for gripping the biological sample box.

[0015] The biological sample storage container inside the biological sample box may be too tall. For example, placing an incorrectly sized biological sample storage container in the biological sample box, or placing the biological sample storage container at an angle, etc. When the biological sample storage container is a storage tube, the lid of the storage tube may not be fully closed, which will also cause it to be too tall. The excessive height of the biological sample storage container can cause problems with the storage and transfer of the biological sample box. The biological sample box clamping device and biological sample placement device of this application can detect the height of the biological sample storage container to prevent accidents caused by excessive height and facilitate user use. Attached Figure Description

[0016] 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.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a side view of a biological sample box gripping device according to some embodiments of this application;

[0018] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional view of the structure shown;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of a biological sample box gripping device according to other embodiments of this application.

[0020] In the figure, 10 is the biological sample box gripping device, 100 is the box gripping assembly, 110 is the first gripper, 120 is the second gripper, 130 is the connector, 200 is the measuring component, 210 is the measuring element, 220 is the reading element, 300 is the connecting rod, 400 is the connecting plate, 20 is the biological sample box, and 500 is the biological sample storage container. Detailed Implementation

[0021] 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.

[0022] 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.

[0023] This application provides a biological sample box gripping device 10. Figure 1 This is a side view of a biological sample box gripping device 10 according to some embodiments of this application. Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram of the structure shown. Figure 3 This is a perspective view of a biological sample box gripper 10 according to other embodiments of this application.

[0024] The biological sample container gripping device 10 includes a container gripping assembly 100 and a measuring assembly 200. The container gripping assembly 100 includes a first gripper 110 and a second gripper 120 disposed opposite to each other for gripping the biological sample container 20. The biological sample container 20 defines at least one placement position for placing a biological sample storage container 500 for storing biological samples. The measuring assembly 200 is mounted on the container gripping assembly 100 and is used to measure the height of the biological sample storage container 500.

[0025] Specifically, the first gripper 110 and the second gripper 120 can grasp the biological sample container 20 by translation (for example, the first gripper 110 can be on the left and the second gripper 120 can be on the right; the first gripper 110 moves to the right and the second gripper 120 moves to the left to grasp the biological sample container 20; the first gripper 110 and the second gripper 120 move in opposite directions to release the biological sample container 20; only one of the first gripper 110 and the second gripper 120 may be movable; the specific method of movement is easily implemented by those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here). The first gripper 110 and the second gripper 120 can be rotated to grip the biological sample box 20 (for example, the first gripper 110 can be on the left and the second gripper 120 can be on the right. The first gripper 110 rotates counterclockwise and the second gripper 120 rotates clockwise to grip the biological sample box 20. The first gripper 110 and the second gripper 120 rotate in opposite directions to release the biological sample box 20. Only one of the first gripper 110 and the second gripper 120 can be rotatable. The specific way of rotation is easy to implement by those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here).

[0026] The biological sample box 20 can be a biological sample cryopreservation box or a box for room temperature use. The placement position can be a well position. The biological sample storage container 500 can be a cryopreservation tube, seed bottle, embedding box, or other structures.

[0027] The biological sample storage container 500 inside the biological sample box 20 may be too tall. For example, placing a biological sample storage container 500 of the wrong size in the biological sample box 20, or placing the biological sample storage container 500 at an angle, etc. When the biological sample storage container 500 is a storage tube, the lid of the storage tube may not be fully closed, which will also cause it to be too tall. The excessive height of the biological sample storage container 500 will cause problems with the storage and transfer of the biological sample box 20 (such as impact, inability to store, etc.). The biological sample box clamping device 10 and the biological sample placement device of this application can detect the height of the biological sample storage container 500 to prevent accidents caused by excessive height and facilitate user use.

[0028] In some embodiments, the measuring component 200 includes a measuring element 210 and a reading element 220. The measuring element 210 is movably mounted on the clamping assembly 100, and its lower end is used to contact the biological sample storage container 500. The reading element 220 is used to read the measurement result of the measuring element 210. That is, when the height of the biological sample storage container 500 is different, the measuring element 210 will be pushed to different positions, thereby obtaining the height of the biological sample storage container 500. Specifically, when the measuring element 210 is not subjected to external force, it can be flush with the upper end of the biological sample box 20, and the measurement result is the sum of the moving distance of the measuring element 210 and the height of the placement position. If the measuring element 210 is not subjected to external force and is flush with the lower end of the placement position, the measurement result is the moving distance of the measuring element 210. It is understood that the above embodiments are only illustrative, and other calculation methods may be used in other embodiments. In other embodiments, the measuring component 200 may also be a laser rangefinder, etc.

[0029] In some embodiments, the measuring element 210 includes a magnetic scale. The magnetic scale has strong anti-interference capabilities and can be used in low-temperature environments (which can ensure the viability of biological samples).

[0030] In some embodiments, the clamping assembly 100 further includes a connector 130, which connects the first gripper 110 and the second gripper 120. The measuring element 210 is movably mounted on the connector 130, and the reading element 220 is fixed to the connector 130. The connector 130 can be connected to a drive mechanism, which drives the first gripper 110 and the second gripper 120 to grip and release the biological sample box 20. For example, the drive mechanism can be a motor, with the motor's output shaft connected to a gear. The front end of the gear is connected to a first rack, and the rear end is connected to a second rack. The first rack is fixed to the first gripper 110, and the second rack is fixed to the second gripper 120. In this case, the motor can simultaneously drive the two grippers to move in opposite directions.

[0031] In some embodiments, one of the measuring element 210 and the connecting element 130 is provided with a guide rail, and the other of the measuring element 210 and the connecting element 130 is provided with a guide groove. The measuring element 210 is mounted on the connecting element 130 in a way that allows it to move up and down via the guide rail and the guide groove. This ensures the stability of movement.

[0032] In some embodiments, the connector 130 has a sliding hole, and the measuring member 210 is movably mounted in the sliding hole. This ensures the stability of the movement.

[0033] In some embodiments, the measuring element 210 is fixedly connected to the connecting rod 300, and the connecting rod 300 is movably mounted on the connecting member 130. The measuring element 210 is movably mounted on the connecting member 130 by being fixedly connected to the connecting rod 300. This ensures the stability of movement.

[0034] In some embodiments, the lower end of the measuring element 210 is fixedly connected to a connecting plate 400, and the measuring element 210 contacts the biological sample storage container 500 through the connecting plate 400. The connecting plate 400 is used to hold multiple biological sample storage containers 500. Thus, the height of multiple biological sample storage containers 500 can be measured. In some embodiments, the connecting plate 400 can be used to hold all biological sample storage containers 500 in the biological sample box 20.

[0035] In some embodiments, the biological sample box 20 includes a cryopreservation box, and the biological sample storage container 500 includes cryopreservation tubes.

[0036] This embodiment also provides a biological sample placement device, which includes a cavity and any of the aforementioned biological sample box gripping devices 10. The cavity defines a placement chamber for placing a biological sample box 20. The biological sample box gripping device 10 is disposed in the placement chamber and is used to grip the biological sample box 20.

[0037] The placement chamber can be a storage chamber, a temporary storage chamber, or a processing chamber for handling biological samples. The placement chamber can be at room temperature or at low temperature.

[0038] 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.

[0039] 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 box gripping device, characterized in that, include: A clamping assembly includes a first clamp and a second clamp disposed opposite to each other, the first clamp and the second clamp being used to clamp a biological sample box, the biological sample box defining at least one placement position for placing a biological sample storage container for storing biological samples; A measuring component, mounted on the clamping assembly, is used to measure the height of the biological sample storage container.

2. The biological sample box gripping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The measurement component includes a measuring element and a reading element. The measuring element is movably mounted on the clamping assembly. The lower end of the measuring element is used to contact the biological sample storage container. The reading element is used to read the measurement result of the measuring element.

3. The biological sample box gripping device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The measuring device includes a magnetic scale.

4. The biological sample box gripping device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The clamping box assembly further includes a connector that connects the first clamp and the second clamp, the measuring element is movably mounted on the connector, and the reading element is fixed to the connector.

5. The biological sample box gripping device according to claim 4, characterized in that, One of the measuring component and the connecting component is provided with a guide rail, and the other of the measuring component and the connecting component is provided with a guide groove. The measuring component is mounted on the connecting component in a way that allows it to move up and down via the guide rail and the guide groove.

6. The biological sample box gripping device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The connector has a sliding hole, and the measuring element is mounted in the sliding hole, which can be moved up and down.

7. The biological sample box gripping device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The measuring component is fixedly connected to the connecting rod, and the connecting rod is movably mounted on the connecting component. The measuring component is movably mounted on the connecting component by means of the fixed connection to the connecting rod.

8. The biological sample box gripping device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lower end of the measuring element is fixedly connected to a connecting plate, and the measuring element contacts the biological sample storage container through the connecting plate. The connecting plate is used to hold multiple biological sample storage containers.

9. The biological sample box gripping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The biological sample box includes a cryopreservation box, and the biological sample storage container includes cryopreservation tubes.

10. A biological sample placement device, characterized in that, include: A cavity defining a placement cavity for placing a biological sample box; The biological sample box gripping device according to any one of claims 1 to 9 is disposed in the placement cavity and is used to grip the biological sample box.

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