Transfer docking device

By designing a transfer docking device for the flip-top insulation component and the cold insulation mechanism, the problem of samples being exposed to room temperature environment during transfer was solved, and rapid transfer and protection of samples in low temperature environment was achieved.

CN223673265UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-16SHANGHAI ORIGINCELL BIOLOGICAL CRYO EQUIP CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520161497.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-23
Publication Date
2025-12-16
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-23

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Technical Problem

During sample transfer, the sample is exposed to room temperature, which affects its activity. Existing technologies cannot effectively shorten the exposure time of the sample at room temperature.

Method used

A transfer docking device was designed, which includes a flip-top heat insulation component and a cold insulation mechanism. The flip-top heat insulation component seals the sample chamber, reducing the opening time, and the cold insulation mechanism provides cold protection for the plate frame component, ensuring that the sample is transferred in a low-temperature environment.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces the exposure time of samples at room temperature, ensures that samples are kept in a low-temperature environment during transportation, prevents accidental sample collection, and protects the activity of samples not involved in transportation.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a transfer butt joint device which comprises a flip cover heat preservation assembly, a plate frame assembly and a sample cabin. The sample cabin is provided with a flip heat preservation assembly, the flip heat preservation assembly can rotate to seal and preserve heat of the sample cabin, and the plate frame assembly can enter the flip heat preservation assembly through the sample cabin. The utility model has the beneficial effects that the flip heat preservation assembly is set to be turned up electrically or manually, the sample and cabin temperature is ensured by complete sealing in a cover closing state, and meanwhile, the plate frame assembly is positioned in the heat preservation cover before the cover is opened, so that the time for uncovering operation is shortened; the internal cold insulation mechanism can prevent samples from being taken by mistake, block the untaken grillage boxes and expose the grillage boxes needing to be extracted, so that the untaken grillage boxes can be kept in a low-temperature environment, and cold insulation and protection are carried out on the samples which are not transferred and extracted.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to sample storage technical field, especially a transfer docking device. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the storage biological sample, in order to let the sample keep activity, need to provide stable low temperature environment, but in the sample transfer process, inevitably will be exposed to normal temperature environment, thereby to the activity of sample has caused very big influence, therefore needs in the sample transfer process to shorten the time of sample exposure in room temperature environment as far as possible. SUMMARY

[0003] This section is directed to outlining some aspects of the embodiments of the utility model and briefly introducing some preferred embodiments. Some simplifications or omissions can be made in this section as well as in the abstract of the specification and the utility model title to avoid obscuring the purpose of this section, the abstract of the specification and the utility model title, and such simplifications or omissions cannot be used to limit the scope of the utility model.

[0004] In view of the above or the problems existing in the prior art, the utility model is proposed.

[0005] Therefore, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a transfer docking device, which can seal the sample cabin through the flip cover heat preservation assembly, and after the plate rack assembly enters the flip cover heat preservation assembly, the flip cover heat preservation assembly is opened, thereby reducing the exposure time of the plate rack assembly, and the cold preservation mechanism can be used to cold preservation protection for the plate rack assembly that does not need to pick up the tube.

[0006] To solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides the following technical scheme: a transfer docking device, which comprises a flip cover heat preservation assembly, a plate rack assembly and a sample cabin; the flip cover heat preservation assembly is arranged on the sample cabin, the plate rack assembly drives the plate rack to enter and exit the sample cabin, and the flip cover heat preservation assembly can rotate to seal and preserve the sample cabin.

[0007] As a preferred scheme of the utility model transfer docking device, the cold preservation mechanism is further included, and the cold preservation mechanism is arranged on the sample cabin and can protect and preserve the plate rack assembly.

[0008] As a preferred scheme of the utility model transfer docking device, the cold preservation mechanism is further included, and the cold preservation mechanism is arranged on the sample cabin and can protect and preserve the plate rack assembly.

[0009] As a preferred scheme of the utility model transfer docking device, the cold preservation mechanism is further included, and the cold preservation mechanism is arranged on the sample cabin and can protect and preserve the plate rack assembly.

[0010] As a preferred scheme of the utility model transport docking device, wherein: cold insulation mechanism is arranged between the egress hatch and the flip cover heat preservation assembly.

[0011] As a preferred scheme of the utility model transport docking device, wherein: the cold insulation mechanism comprises a cold insulation driving assembly and a cold insulation assembly; the cold insulation driving assembly is connected with the cold insulation assembly, and the cold insulation driving assembly drives the cold insulation assembly to slide horizontally.

[0012] As a preferred scheme of the utility model transport docking device, wherein: the cold insulation assembly comprises a cold insulation cover, and the cold insulation cover can protect and heat preserve the plate rack assembly.

[0013] As a preferred scheme of the utility model transport docking device, wherein: the cold insulation cover is L-shaped in side view.

[0014] As a preferred scheme of the utility model transport docking device, wherein: the cold insulation driving assembly comprises a driving member, a transmission member and a guide rail; the transmission member is arranged on the guide rail; the driving member is connected with the transmission member; the transmission member is connected with the cold insulation assembly; the driving member can drive the transmission member to slide along the guide rail and drive the cold insulation assembly to slide along the guide rail.

[0015] As a preferred scheme of the utility model transport docking device, wherein: the flip cover heat preservation assembly comprises a heat preservation cover and a pivot member; the pivot member is arranged on the upper end surface of the sample cabin; the heat preservation cover is connected with the pivot member; and the heat preservation cover can rotate along the pivot member.

[0016] As a preferred scheme of the utility model transport docking device, wherein: a sealing ring is further arranged on the heat preservation cover; the sealing ring is arranged on the lower end surface of the circumferential wall of the heat preservation cover; and the sealing ring can be attached to the sample cabin to seal.

[0017] As a preferred scheme of the utility model transport docking device, wherein: a handle is further arranged on the heat preservation cover; and the heat preservation cover can be turned over through the handle.

[0018] As a preferred scheme of the utility model transport docking device, wherein: the plate rack assembly comprises a plurality of plate racks; and the cold insulation mechanism can slide to protect the plurality of plate racks in turn.

[0019] The utility model has the beneficial effects of:

[0020] 1. The flip cover heat preservation assembly can be turned over manually or automatically; the sample and the cabin temperature are completely sealed in the closed state; and the plate rack assembly is already located in the heat preservation cover before the cover is opened, so that the time required for opening the cover is reduced.

[0021] 2. The internal cold insulation mechanism can prevent the sample from being taken by mistake, block the plate rack box that is not taken, and expose the plate rack box that needs to be extracted, so that the plate rack box that is not taken can be kept in a low-temperature environment, and the sample that does not participate in the extraction is cold insulated and protected. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme of the embodiments of the present application, the drawings needed in the embodiment description will be briefly introduced as follows. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor on the premise of not deviating from the concept of the present application. Among them:

[0023] Fig. 1 It is an overall schematic view of the transfer docking device.

[0024] Fig. 2 It is a right view of the transfer docking device.

[0025] Fig. 3 It is a front view of the transfer docking device.

[0026] Reference signs: flip cover heat preservation assembly, 1; plate frame assembly, 2; sample cabin, 3; cold preservation mechanism, 4; cold preservation driving assembly, 41; cold preservation assembly, 42; cold preservation cover, 421; driving piece, 411; transmission piece, 412; guide rail, 413; heat preservation cover, 11; rotating shaft piece, 12; sealing ring, 13; handle, 14; plate frame, 21; DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the present application more apparent, specific embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0028] In the following description, many specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present application, but the present application can also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar generalizations without deviating from the concept of the present application, therefore the present application is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0029] Secondly, the "one embodiment" or "embodiment" referred to herein means that the specific features, structures or characteristics can be included in at least one implementation of the present application. In this specification, "in one embodiment" does not mean the same embodiment, nor is it an independent or alternative embodiment that excludes other embodiments.

[0030] Embodiment 1

[0031] Reference Figs. 1-2For the first embodiment of the utility model, the embodiment provides a transfer docking device, which comprises a flip heat preservation assembly 1, a plate frame assembly 2 and a sample cabin 3; the flip heat preservation assembly 1 is arranged on the upper end face of the sample cabin 3, the plate frame assembly 2 is arranged in the sample cabin 3, and the plate frame assembly 2 can be lifted to the upper end of the sample cabin 3; the flip heat preservation assembly 1 can open or close the upper end of the sample cabin 3.

[0032] Specifically, the flip heat preservation assembly 1, the plate frame assembly 2 and the sample cabin 3; the flip heat preservation assembly 1 is arranged on the sample cabin 3, the flip heat preservation assembly 1 can rotate to seal and preserve the sample cabin 3, and the plate frame assembly 2 can enter the inside of the flip heat preservation assembly 1 through the sample cabin 3.

[0033] In summary, the flip heat preservation assembly 1 can completely seal and guarantee the temperature of the sample and the cabin in the closed state, and the plate frame assembly 2 is already located in the heat preservation cover 11 before the cover is opened, so that the time required for the cover opening operation is reduced.

[0034] Embodiment 2

[0035] Refer to Figs. 1-3 For the second embodiment of the utility model, in the previous embodiment, the transfer docking device comprises a flip heat preservation assembly 1, a plate frame assembly 2 and a sample cabin 3; the flip heat preservation assembly 1 is arranged on the upper end face of the sample cabin 3, the plate frame assembly 2 is arranged in the sample cabin 3, and the plate frame assembly 2 can be lifted to the upper end of the sample cabin 3; the flip heat preservation assembly 1 can open or close the upper end of the sample cabin 3.

[0036] Specifically, the flip heat preservation assembly 1, the plate frame assembly 2 and the sample cabin 3; the flip heat preservation assembly 1 is arranged on the sample cabin 3, the flip heat preservation assembly 1 can rotate to seal and preserve the sample cabin 3, and the plate frame assembly 2 can enter the inside of the flip heat preservation assembly 1 through the sample cabin 3.

[0037] Further, the cold preservation mechanism 4 is arranged on the sample cabin 3, and the cold preservation mechanism 4 can protect and preserve the plate frame assembly 2.

[0038] Further, the cold preservation mechanism 4 is slidably arranged on the sample cabin 3 to protect and preserve the plate frame assembly 2.

[0039] Preferably, the cold preservation mechanism 4 can protect and preserve the plate frame assembly 2.

[0040] The plate frame assembly 2 comprises a plurality of plate frames 21, and the cold preservation mechanism 4 can slidably protect and preserve the plurality of plate frames 21 in turn.

[0041] Preferably, the cooling mechanism 4 can slide horizontally to provide insulation and protection for multiple sets of trays 21; it can expose trays that are being picked up, while the cooling mechanism 4 keeps the trays 21 that are not being picked up warm, ensuring that the samples on the trays not being picked up are always kept at a low temperature.

[0042] Furthermore, the sample chamber 3 is provided with an outlet at the top, and the flip-top insulation component 1 can be flipped to open and close the outlet; the plate rack component 2 performs plate rack storage and retrieval operations through the outlet.

[0043] Preferably, the panel frame assembly 2 can be raised and lowered through the hatch on the sample compartment 3, so that the panel frame assembly 2 can enter the inside of the flip-top insulation assembly 1 which is in the closed state.

[0044] Furthermore, the cold insulation mechanism 4 is located between the hatch and the flip-top insulation component 1.

[0045] Preferably, by placing the cold insulation mechanism 4 between the hatch and the flip-top insulation component 1, the cold insulation mechanism 4 can be located inside the flip-top insulation component 1 when the flip-top insulation component 1 is closed, while avoiding the flip-top insulation component 1 from interfering with the operation of the cold insulation mechanism 4 when the flip-top insulation component 1 is open.

[0046] Furthermore, the cold preservation mechanism 4 includes a cold preservation drive assembly 41 and a cold preservation assembly 42; the cold preservation drive assembly 41 is connected to the cold preservation assembly 42, and the cold preservation drive assembly 41 drives the cold preservation assembly 42 to slide horizontally.

[0047] Preferably, the cold insulation drive component 41 can drive the cold insulation component 42 to slide horizontally, and the cold insulation component 42 can keep the sample on the plate holder warm.

[0048] Furthermore, the cold insulation component 42 includes a cold insulation cover 421, which can protect and insulate the plate frame component 2.

[0049] Furthermore, the side of the cooling cover 421 is U-shaped.

[0050] Preferably, by setting the cold insulation cover 421 to a U-shape, the plate holder 21 can be protected from low temperature in all directions, avoiding local temperature inconsistencies. At the same time, setting the cold insulation cover 421 to a U-shape can also protect the plate holder 21 under low temperature protection during tube picking, preventing foreign objects or samples from falling out.

[0051] Further, the cold insulation driving assembly 41 comprises a driving member 411, a transmission member 412 and a guide rail 413, the transmission member 412 is arranged on the guide rail 413, the driving member 411 is connected with the transmission member 412, the transmission member 412 is connected with the cold insulation assembly 42, and the driving member 411 can drive the transmission member 412 to drive the cold insulation assembly 42 to slide along the guide rail 413.

[0052] Preferably, the driving member 411 can be driven by a motor, the transmission member 412 can be driven by a screw rod, the transmission member 412 comprises a screw rod and a sliding block, the sliding block is driven to move along the guide rail 413 by rotating the screw rod, and the sliding block can be connected with the cold insulation cover 421.

[0053] Further, the flip cover cold insulation assembly 1 comprises a cold insulation cover 11 and a rotating shaft member 12, the rotating shaft member 12 is arranged on an upper end surface of the sample cabin 3, the cold insulation cover 11 is connected with the rotating shaft member 12, and the cold insulation cover 11 is rotatable along the rotating shaft member 12.

[0054] Preferably, the rotating shaft member 12 can be driven by a motor to rotate, or can be manually driven, as long as the cold insulation cover 11 can be flipped.

[0055] Further, the cold insulation cover 11 is further provided with a sealing ring 13, the sealing ring 13 is arranged on a lower end surface of a circumferential wall of the cold insulation cover 11, and the sealing ring 13 can be sealed with the sample cabin 3.

[0056] Further, the cold insulation cover 11 is further provided with a handle 14, and the cold insulation cover 11 can be flipped through the handle 14.

[0057] In conclusion, the flip cover cold insulation assembly 1 is arranged to be electrically driven or manually flipped, the sample and the cabin temperature are completely sealed in the closed state, meanwhile, the plate rack assembly 2 is already located in the cold insulation cover 11 before the cover is opened, so that the time required for opening the cover is reduced, the internal cold insulation mechanism 4 can prevent the sample from being taken by mistake, the plate rack box that is not taken is blocked, and the plate rack box that needs to be taken is exposed, so that the plate rack box that is not taken can be kept in a low-temperature environment, and the sample that does not need to be taken for transfer is cold insulated and protected.

[0058] It is important to note that the construction and arrangements of the application shown in the various exemplary embodiments are illustrative only. Although only a few embodiments have been described in detail in this disclosure, those skilled in the art who review this disclosure will readily appreciate that many modifications can be made to the embodiments without departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described herein. For example, elements described as integrated in a single unit can be separated, elements described as separate can be integrated, and the position, number, shape, and arrangements of elements can be varied. Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the present inventive subject matter. The order or sequence of any process or method steps can be varied or re-sequenced without departing from the general nature of the claims. Any "means plus function" clauses are intended to cover the structures described herein as performing the recited functionality and not only structural equivalents but also equivalent structures. Other substitutions, modifications, changes, and omissions can be made in the design, operating conditions, and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments without departing from the scope of the present inventive subject matter. Accordingly, the present inventive subject matter is not limited to the particular embodiments described and illustrated herein, but extends to equivalents of which the foregoing describes are intended to cover.

[0059] Furthermore, in order to provide a concise description of the exemplary embodiments, not all features of an actual implementation can be described (i.e., those pertaining to the

[0060] It is understood that in the development of any actual implementation, as in any engineering or design project, numerous implementation-specific decisions can be made. Such development efforts can inevitably lead to a number of substitutions, modifications, changes, and omissions of parts illustrated as having a specific configuration. Such are the natural consequences of research and development efforts, and

[0061] It should be noted that the above examples are intended to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application but not limit the present application, and although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions of the present application can be modified or replaced equivalently without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application, and all should be included in the scope of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A transfer docking device, characterized by: Including flip cover heat preservation assembly (1), plate frame assembly (2), and sample cabin (3), the sample cabin (3) is provided with the flip cover heat preservation assembly (1), the flip cover heat preservation assembly (1) can be rotatable to the sample cabin (3) sealed heat preservation, the plate frame assembly (2) can be accessed to the inside of the flip cover heat preservation assembly (1) through the sample cabin (3).

2. The transfer docking apparatus of claim 1, wherein: It also includes a cold insulation mechanism (4), which is provided on the sample cabin (3), and the cold insulation mechanism (4) can protect and heat the plate frame assembly (2).

3. The transfer docking apparatus of claim 2, wherein: The cold insulation mechanism (4) is slidably mounted on the sample cabin (3) to protect and heat the plate frame assembly (2).

4. The transfer docking apparatus of claim 2, wherein: The upper end of the sample cabin (3) is provided with an exit port, and the flip cover heat preservation assembly (1) can be flipped to open and close the exit port; the plate frame assembly (2) is accessed through the exit port for plate frame storage and retrieval operation.

5. The transfer docking apparatus of claim 4, wherein: The cold insulation mechanism (4) is arranged between the exit port and the flip cover heat preservation assembly (1).

6. The transfer docking apparatus of claim 2, wherein: The cold insulation mechanism (4) includes a cold insulation driving assembly (41) and a cold insulation assembly (42); the cold insulation driving assembly (41) is connected with the cold insulation assembly (42), and the cold insulation driving assembly (41) drives the cold insulation assembly (42) to slide horizontally.

7. The transfer docking apparatus of claim 6, wherein: The cold insulation assembly (42) includes a cold insulation cover (421), which can protect and heat the plate frame assembly (2).

8. The transfer docking apparatus of claim 7, wherein: The cold insulation cover (421) is shaped like a Chinese character.

9. The transfer docking apparatus of claim 6, wherein: The cold insulation driving assembly (41) includes a driving member (411), a transmission member (412) and a guide rail (413), the transmission member (412) is arranged on the guide rail (413), the driving member (411) is connected with the transmission member (412), the transmission member (412) is connected with the cold insulation assembly (42), and the driving member (411) can drive the transmission member (412) to drive the cold insulation assembly (42) to slide along the guide rail (413).

10. The transfer docking apparatus of any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein: The flip cover heat preservation assembly (1) includes a heat preservation cover (11) and a rotating shaft member (12); the rotating shaft member (12) is arranged on the upper end surface of the sample cabin (3), the heat preservation cover (11) is connected with the rotating shaft member (12), and the heat preservation cover (11) can be rotated along the rotating shaft member (12).

11. The transfer docking apparatus of claim 10, wherein: The heat preservation cover (11) is also provided with a sealing ring (13), which is arranged on the lower end surface of the peripheral sidewall of the heat preservation cover (11), and the sealing ring (13) can be sealed with the sample cabin (3).

12. The transfer docking apparatus of claim 10, wherein: The heat preservation cover (11) is also provided with a handle (14), which can be flipped to the heat preservation cover (11).

13. The transfer docking apparatus of claim 2 or 3, wherein: The plate frame assembly (2) includes a plurality of plate frames (21), and the cold insulation mechanism (4) can slide to protect and heat the plurality of plate frames (21) in turn.