Loader boxing module

Abstract

The utility model provides a loader boxing module, and belongs to the technical field of microorganism sample treatment. The loader boxing module comprises a tray used for bearing loaders, a grabbing assembly used for grabbing the loaders, a transfer box used for storing the loaders and a printer used for printing in a printing area at the bottoms of the loaders, a printing head of the printer faces upwards, and the contact position of the grabbing assembly and the loaders avoids the printing area. The grabbing assembly grabs the loader on the tray to the position above the printer and stores the printed loader into the transfer box. The grabbing assembly is small in burden, through the reasonably-arranged printer, bar codes and other information can be printed in the printing area at the bottom of the loader, and the printing requirement is met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of microbial sample processing technology and relates to a loader packing module. Background Technology

[0002] Microbial sample processing is widely used for colony inoculation, culture, isolation, and detection. It is an important task in medical and health care, inspection and quarantine, disease control, and food safety. For example, a Chinese patent discloses an intelligent microbial sample processing device [authorization announcement number CN218596396U]. To facilitate the transfer of the loader, a storage port is provided on the worktable. Below the storage port, there is a transfer box and a lifting module. The lifting module is used to transport the loader to the bottom of the transfer box, and a moving module is provided below the transfer box to drive the transfer box to move horizontally.

[0003] When storing loaders, the packing robot on the workbench grabs the loader and places it into the storage opening. At this time, the lifting module located below the storage opening moves upward to receive the loader. Subsequently, as the packing robot places each loader, the lifting module moves downward a certain distance. During this process, the weight of all loaders acts on the lifting module, which bears a heavy burden. Because the lifting module is located below the loader, it is impossible to print the corresponding barcode information on the outer bottom of the loader. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the aforementioned problems in existing technologies by proposing a loader packing module that can print barcode information on the bottom of the loader.

[0005] The objective of this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0006] The loader packing module includes a pallet for receiving the loader, a gripping component for gripping the loader, a transfer box for storing the loader, and a printer for printing in a printing area at the bottom of the loader, with the printer's print head facing upwards. The gripping component contacts the loader but avoids the printing area. The gripping component grips the loader on the pallet and places it above the printer, and then stores the printed loader in the transfer box.

[0007] Once the loader is placed on the pallet, the gripping component picks it up and carries it above the printer, aligning the printing area with the printer head. The print head then prints information on the printing area. The gripping component then stores the printed loader into the transport box. Throughout the packing process, the gripping component operates with minimal load. With a properly configured printer, information such as barcodes can be printed on the printing area at the bottom of the loader, meeting printing requirements.

[0008] In the aforementioned loader packing module, the gripping component includes a vertically arranged first linear module, a horizontally arranged second linear module on the first linear module, and a mounting head on the second linear module. The mounting head is provided with a suction cup with its opening facing downwards.

[0009] The second linear module, driven by the first linear module, allows for vertical movement; the mounting head, driven by the second linear module, allows for horizontal movement. The tray, printer, and transfer box are all within the suction cup's range of motion, and the suction cup is connected to a negative pressure source. When the loader is placed on the tray, the second linear module drives the first linear module, which in turn drives the mounting head, moving the suction cup above the loader on the tray. The suction cup then descends and adheres to the upper surface of the loader. The movement of the first and second linear modules drives the loader's movement, enabling printing and packing.

[0010] In the aforementioned loader packing module, the end of the pallet away from the printer is provided with a vertical baffle. The side of the vertical baffle facing the printer is perpendicular to the second linear module. The mounting head is provided with a downwardly extending push block on the side near the print head. The lower end of the push block is lower than the suction cup.

[0011] When the robotic arm of the microbial sample processing device places the loader on the tray, it cannot ensure that the loader is placed in the same position every time. In order to ensure the adsorption position of the suction cup and the loader, a vertical baffle is set on the tray and a push block is set on the mounting head.

[0012] Once the loader is placed on the tray, the second linear module and the first linear module move the mounting head from the end of the tray closest to the printer to above the loader. At the same time, the push block pushes the loader towards the vertical stop. Then, the suction cup descends and attaches to the loader, effectively ensuring the suction cup and the loader are in the correct attachment position. This limits the length of the loader to the length of the transfer box cavity, preventing the loader from hitting the transfer box due to misalignment.

[0013] In the aforementioned loader packing module, the pusher has a pushing surface that is parallel to the side of the vertical flange facing the printer. Because the loader is rectangular, the two parallel surfaces can confine the loader to a specific position in a particular orientation.

[0014] In the above-mentioned loader packing module, the two sides of the pallet are respectively provided with limiting edges, the limiting edges extend along the length direction of the second linear module, and the distance between the two limiting edges is less than the width of the inner cavity of the transfer box.

[0015] The centerline of the transfer box along its length is located between the two limiting edges and is equidistant from the two limiting edges. The two limiting edges limit the position of the loader in width within the width range of the transfer box cavity, preventing collisions.

[0016] In the above-mentioned loader packing module, there are multiple transfer boxes that are evenly arranged along the length of the second linear module. All transfer boxes face the same direction. The printer is located near the transfer box at the end, and the pallet is located directly above the transfer box.

[0017] When the first linear module is working, it drives the loader to move along the depth direction of the transfer box cavity. When the second linear module is working, it drives the loader to move along the length direction of the transfer box cavity. Throughout the entire packing process, the width direction of the loader relative to the transfer box cavity remains constant. Through reasonable layout, packing efficiency can be effectively improved.

[0018] In the aforementioned loader packing module, the pallet has a clearance slot in the middle for making way, and the clearance slot is provided through the length direction of the second linear module.

[0019] To reduce the overall size of the device, the transfer box is positioned close to the pallet. Additionally, to facilitate the installation of the suction cups, the mounting head has an upward protrusion. During loading, the mounting head moves beneath the pallet, and the slotted design prevents the mounting head from colliding with the pallet.

[0020] Compared with existing technologies, this loader packing module has the following advantages:

[0021] The entire packing process places a low burden on the gripping components; with a properly configured printer, barcodes and other information can be printed on the printing area at the bottom of the loader, meeting printing requirements; the reasonable layout of the pallet, printer, and transfer box effectively improves packing efficiency; the vertical baffle and push block ensure precise positioning of the loader, preventing collisions with the transfer box; and the presence of clearance slots on the pallet reduces the device's size while avoiding collisions between the mounting head and the pallet. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the loader packing module.

[0023] Figure 2 This is another structural diagram of the loader packing module.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the positional relationship between the second linear module, the mounting head, and the tray.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting head and suction cup.

[0026] In the diagram, 1 is the loader; 2 is the pallet; 3 is the transfer box; 4 is the printer; 5 is the first linear module; 6 is the second linear module; 7 is the mounting head; 8 is the suction cup; 9 is the vertical stop; 10 is the push block; 11 is the top push surface; 12 is the limit stop; and 13 is the clearance slot. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention, which are described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0028] The loader packing module is located below the workbench of the microbial sample processing device. A transfer box is set on the workbench. The transfer box is hollow and has a through-hole design. The robotic arm of the microbial sample processing device can put the loader 1 into the loader packing module through the transfer box.

[0029] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 The loader packing module shown includes a pallet 2 for receiving the loader 1, a gripping component for gripping the loader 1, a transfer box 3 for storing the loader 1, and a printer 4 for printing in the printing area at the bottom of the loader 1. The pallet 2 is located directly below the transfer box, the print head of the printer 4 is facing upwards, the contact point between the gripping component and the loader 1 avoids the printing area, the gripping component grips the loader 1 on the pallet 2 and places it above the printer 4, and stores the printed loader 1 into the transfer box 3.

[0030] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, there are multiple transfer boxes 3, which are evenly arranged along the length of the second linear module 6. All transfer boxes 3 face the same direction. The printer 4 is arranged in a row with several transfer boxes 3 and is located at the very end. The tray 2 is located directly above the transfer boxes 3.

[0031] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the gripping component includes a vertically arranged first linear module 5, a horizontally arranged second linear module 6 on the first linear module 5, and a mounting head 7 on the second linear module 6, as shown. Figure 4 As shown, the mounting head 7 is equipped with a suction cup 8 with its opening facing downwards.

[0032] When the first linear module 5 is working, it can drive the loader 1 to move along the depth direction of the inner cavity of the transfer box 3. When the second linear module 6 is working, it can drive the loader 1 to move along the length direction of the inner cavity of the transfer box 3. Throughout the entire packing process, the width direction of the loader 1 relative to the inner cavity of the transfer box 3 remains unchanged. Through reasonable layout, packing efficiency can be effectively improved.

[0033] The second linear module 6 is driven by the first linear module 5 and can move up and down; the mounting head 7 is driven by the second linear module 6 and can move horizontally. The tray 2, printer 4, and transfer box 3 are all within the movement range of the suction cup 8, which is connected to a negative pressure source. When the loader 1 is placed on the tray 2, the second linear module 6 drives the first linear module 5, which in turn drives the mounting head 7 to move the suction cup 8 above the loader 1 on the tray 2. The suction cup 8 then descends and adheres to the upper surface of the loader 1. The movement of the first linear module 5 and the second linear module 6 drives the loader 1, enabling printing and packing of the loader 1.

[0034] like Figure 3 As shown, the tray 2 has a vertical baffle 9 at the end away from the printer 4. The side of the vertical baffle 9 facing the printer 4 is set perpendicular to the second linear module 6. The mounting head 7 has a downwardly extending push block 10 on the side near the print head. The lower end of the push block 10 is set below the suction cup 8.

[0035] When the robotic arm of the microbial sample processing device places the loader 1 on the tray 2, it cannot ensure that the loader 1 is placed in the same position every time. In order to ensure the adsorption position of the suction cup 8 and the loader 1, a vertical baffle 9 is provided on the tray 2, and a push block 10 is provided on the mounting head 7.

[0036] After the loader 1 is placed on the tray 2, the second linear module 6 and the first linear module 5 drive the mounting head 7 to move from the end of the tray 2 near the printer 4 to above the loader 1. At the same time, the push block 10 pushes the loader 1 towards the vertical stop 9. Then the suction cup 8 descends and adsorbs the loader 1, effectively ensuring the adsorption position of the suction cup 8 and the loader 1, thereby limiting the length of the loader 1 within the length range of the inner cavity of the transfer box 3 and preventing the loader 1 from hitting the transfer box 3 due to misalignment.

[0037] like Figure 4 As shown, the pusher block 10 has a pushing surface 11, which is parallel to the side of the vertical guard 9 facing the printer 4. Since the loader 1 is rectangular, the loader 1 can be confined to a specific position in a specific orientation by means of the two mutually parallel surfaces.

[0038] like Figure 3 As shown, the pallet 2 has limiting edges 12 on both sides, which extend along the length of the second linear module 6. The distance between the two limiting edges 12 is less than the width of the inner cavity of the transfer box 3. The centerline of the transfer box 3 along its length is located between the two limiting edges 12 and is equidistant from them. The two limiting edges 12 limit the position of the loader 1 within the width range of the inner cavity of the transfer box 3, preventing collisions.

[0039] like Figure 3As shown, the tray 2 has a clearance slot 13 in the middle for clearance, which runs through the length of the second linear module 6. To reduce the overall size of the device, the transfer box 3 is positioned close to the tray 2. Additionally, to facilitate the installation of the suction cup 8, the mounting head 7 has an upward protrusion. During loading, the mounting head 7 moves below the tray 2, and the clearance slot 13 prevents the mounting head 7 from colliding with the tray 2.

[0040] The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative examples illustrating the spirit of this utility model. Those skilled in the art to which this utility model pertains may make various modifications or additions to the described specific embodiments or use similar methods to substitute them, without departing from the spirit of this utility model or exceeding the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A loader packing module, characterized in that, It includes a tray (2) for receiving the loader (1), a gripping component for gripping the loader (1), a transfer box (3) for storing the loader (1), and a printer (4) for printing in the printing area at the bottom of the loader (1), the print head of the printer (4) facing upwards, the contact point between the gripping component and the loader (1) avoiding the printing area, the gripping component gripping the loader (1) on the tray (2) and placing it above the printer (4), and storing the printed loader (1) in the transfer box (3).

2. The loader packing module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gripping component includes a vertically arranged first linear module (5), a horizontally arranged second linear module (6) on the first linear module (5), and a mounting head (7) on the second linear module (6). The mounting head (7) is provided with a suction cup (8) with its opening facing downward.

3. The loader packing module according to claim 2, characterized in that, The tray (2) has a vertical baffle (9) at one end away from the printer (4). The side of the vertical baffle (9) facing the printer (4) is perpendicular to the second linear module (6). The mounting head (7) has a downwardly extending push block (10) on the side near the print head. The lower end of the push block (10) is lower than the suction cup (8).

4. The loader packing module according to claim 3, characterized in that, The push block (10) has a push surface (11) that is parallel to the side of the vertical guard (9) facing the printer (4).

5. The loader packing module according to claim 2 or 3 or 4, characterized in that, The two sides of the tray (2) are respectively provided with limiting edges (12), which extend along the length direction of the second linear module (6), and the distance between the two limiting edges (12) is less than the width of the inner cavity of the transfer box (3).

6. The loader packing module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transfer boxes (3) are multiple and are evenly arranged along the length of the second linear module (6). All transfer boxes (3) have the same orientation. The printer (4) is located close to the transfer box (3) at the end. The tray (2) is located directly above the transfer box (3).

7. The loader packing module according to claim 6, characterized in that, The tray (2) has a clearance slot (13) in the middle for making way, and the clearance slot (13) is provided through the length direction of the second linear module (6).

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