Pipetting workstation with modular units

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of liquid treatment, in particular to a pipetting workstation with modular units, which comprises a shell, a plurality of functional modules are arranged in the shell, and an adapter plate is arranged at the bottom of each functional module; a modular mounting groove is formed in the inner bottom of the shell, a plurality of first partition plates are fixed in the modular mounting groove in the X-axis direction of a rectangular coordinate system at intervals, a plurality of second partition plates are fixed in the modular mounting groove in the Y-axis direction of the rectangular coordinate system at intervals, and the first partition plates and the second partition plates are matched to form a plurality of transfer grooves. According to the pipetting workstation table-board disclosed by the utility model, the modular design is adopted, and each functional module is intensively arranged in the modular mounting groove, so that not only is the layout structure of the table-board greatly simplified, but also the table-board is more convenient and efficient to replace.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to liquid processing technical field, concretely is a pipette workstation with modular unit. BACKGROUND

[0002] The pipette workstation is a highly automated equipment specially designed for laboratory liquid processing, which automatically performs liquid suction, dilution, mixing and transfer tasks by integrating multiple precise pipetting devices (such as micropipettes, diluters and transfer devices, etc.). Its core function is to optimize laboratory workflow, reduce human error, and significantly improve work efficiency.

[0003] In the prior art, a patent with publication number CN220012603U provides a liquid workstation, which includes a base, two support frames are provided on the front side of the base, an x-axis moving seat is installed on the support frame, a pipetting mechanism is installed on the x-axis moving seat, a y-axis moving seat is provided inside the pipetting mechanism, a pipette is installed on the y-axis moving seat, an upper magnetic nucleic acid extraction module and an incubation module are provided on the rear side of the support frame, a nucleic acid extraction platform is provided on the rear side of the upper magnetic nucleic acid extraction module, a metal bath module is provided on the rear side of the nucleic acid extraction platform, a TIP head placement box is provided on the rear side of the incubation module, a garbage box is provided on the left side of the upper magnetic nucleic acid extraction module, and a sample rack is provided on the rear side of the garbage box; the x-axis and y-axis moving seats move the pipette in the x-axis and y-axis directions to move the liquid sample, realize automatic sample pretreatment, and avoid the instability caused by manual operation.

[0004] However, in the prior art, the layout design of the tabletop of the pipette workstation is quite complex, which brings certain inconvenience when performing various different experimental operations. Specifically, when different types of experiments need to be performed, the workers often face the tedious task of replacing the entire tabletop, or have to disassemble multiple parts, which not only consumes time but also is prone to errors, thereby greatly reducing the work efficiency of pipetting processing and affecting the overall experimental progress and efficiency. Therefore, we propose a pipette workstation with modular units to solve the above-mentioned problems. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0005] The utility model aims at providing a pipette workstation with modular units to solve the problem of the complex layout design of the tabletop of the pipette workstation in the prior art, which brings certain inconvenience when performing various different experimental operations.

[0006] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a pipetting workstation with modular units, including a shell, a ventilation module on the shell, a number of functional modules inside the shell, and a connecting plate at the bottom of each functional module;

[0007] The inner bottom of the outer shell is provided with a modular mounting groove. Several first partitions are fixed at intervals along the X-axis of the rectangular coordinate system in the modular mounting groove. Several second partitions are fixed at intervals along the Y-axis of the rectangular coordinate system in the modular mounting groove. Each first partition and each second partition cooperate to form several transition grooves. Each transition groove corresponds to each transition plate. Each transition plate can be detachably connected to the corresponding transition groove.

[0008] Optionally, the ventilation module includes an active ventilation component disposed on the top of the housing and a passive ventilation component disposed on the side wall of the housing.

[0009] Optionally, the active ventilation assembly includes a ventilation shell fixed to the top of the outer casing, a plurality of ventilation openings on the top of the ventilation shell, a plurality of axial flow fans disposed inside the ventilation shell, and a first filter cotton disposed inside the ventilation shell between the axial flow fans and the outer casing.

[0010] Optionally, the passive ventilation assembly includes a fixed shell fixed to the inner side wall of the outer casing, a second filter cotton is provided inside the fixed shell, and a plurality of ventilation holes communicating with the fixed shell are opened on the side wall of the outer casing.

[0011] Optionally, the functional modules are a temperature control module, a PCR module, a consumables storage module, a magnetic rack module, a heating, mixing and shaking module, a liquid storage tank, and a waste collection box.

[0012] Optionally, the consumable storage module includes several gun head boxes, which are stacked sequentially along the Z-axis of a Cartesian coordinate system.

[0013] Optionally, both the bottom of the liquid storage tank and the bottom of the consumable storage module are fixed with a riser, and each riser is fixed to the top of the corresponding adapter plate.

[0014] Optionally, the first partition is a multi-segment structure arranged along the Y-axis of the rectangular coordinate system, and the second partition is a multi-segment structure arranged along the X-axis of the rectangular coordinate system.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a pipetting workstation with modular units, which has the following advantages:

[0016] The utility model discloses a pipetting workstation platform adopts the modularization design, and each function module is arranged in the modularization installation groove, which not only greatly simplifies the layout structure of the platform, but also makes the replacement work of the platform become more convenient and efficient. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is the shell's perspective view of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 It is the shell's internal structure schematic view of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 It is the structure schematic view of each module of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 It is the structure schematic view of the adapter slot of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 It is the structure schematic view of the ventilation module of the utility model.

[0022] In the drawing: 1, shell;2, ventilation module;201, active ventilation assembly;2011, ventilation shell;2012, ventilation port;2013, axial flow fan;2014, first filter cotton;202, passive ventilation assembly;2021, fixed shell;2022, second filter cotton;2023, ventilation hole;3, function module;301, temperature control module;302, PCR module;303, consumable storage module;304, magnetic stand module;305, heating mixing and shaking module;306, liquid storage tank;307, waste collection box;4, adapter plate;5, modular installation groove;6, first baffle;7, second baffle;8, adapter slot;9, heightener. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by the person skilled in the art without creative labor belong to the protection scope of the utility model.

[0024] Embodiment: Please refer toFigures 1 to 5 A pipetting workstation with modular units, comprising a housing 1, the front side of the housing 1 is provided with a safety door, and the two sides of the housing 1 are provided with transparent observation windows, so that the staff can check the pipetting state.

[0025] In this embodiment, the housing 1 is provided with a ventilation module 2 for ventilating the inside of the housing 1. Specifically, the ventilation module 2 comprises a driven ventilation assembly 201 arranged at the top of the housing 1, which can actively exhaust or blow air into the housing 1. The passive ventilation assembly 202 is arranged on the side wall of the housing 1, which ensures that the air in the housing 1 can circulate normally.

[0026] The driven ventilation assembly 201 is introduced as follows:

[0027] The driven ventilation assembly 201 comprises a ventilation shell 2011 fixed to the outer top of the housing 1, a plurality of ventilation openings 2012 are formed in the top of the ventilation shell 2011, a plurality of axial flow fans 2013 are arranged in the ventilation shell 2011, and a first filter cotton 2014 is arranged between the axial flow fans 2013 and the housing 1 in the ventilation shell 2011. The first filter cotton 2014 is HEPA filter cotton, and the filtration level reaches H14, which ensures the cleanliness of the air in the housing 1.

[0028] In this embodiment, the current direction of the axial flow fan 2013 can be changed to change the airflow direction, so that the housing 1 generates positive or negative pressure to meet different experimental requirements. A plurality of axial flow fans 2013 can also be arranged in different airflow transmission directions, and the axial flow fans 2013 in different airflow transmission directions can be opened or closed to generate positive or negative pressure in the housing 1.

[0029] The passive ventilation assembly 202 is introduced as follows:

[0030] The passive ventilation assembly 202 comprises a fixed shell 2021 fixed to the inner side wall of the housing 1, and a second filter cotton 2022 is arranged in the fixed shell 2021. The second filter cotton 2022 is HEPA filter cotton, and the filtration level reaches H14, which ensures the cleanliness of the air in the housing 1. A plurality of ventilation holes 2023 are formed in the side wall of the housing 1 and communicated with the fixed shell 2021, so that the air in the housing 1 can communicate with the outside air.

[0031] In addition, in the embodiment, the housing 1 is provided with a plurality of functional modules 3, and the bottom of each functional module 3 is provided with an adapter plate 4. The inner bottom of the housing 1 is provided with a modular mounting groove 5, and each functional module 3 is arranged in the modular mounting groove 5, thereby simplifying the layout structure of the table top and making the replacement work of the table top more convenient and efficient. A plurality of first partitions 6 are fixed in the X-axis direction of the rectangular coordinate system in the modular mounting groove 5, and a plurality of second partitions 7 are fixed in the Y-axis direction of the rectangular coordinate system in the modular mounting groove 5. Each first partition 6 and each second partition 7 cooperatively form a plurality of adapter grooves 8, each adapter groove 8 corresponds to each adapter plate 4, and each adapter plate 4 is detachably connected in the corresponding adapter groove 8. Users can easily replace and adjust the position of each functional module 3, thereby giving the pipetting workstation high degree of freedom and flexibility, so that it can be quickly configured and optimized according to different experimental requirements.

[0032] It is worth mentioning that the first partition 6 is a multi-section structure arranged in the Y-axis direction of the rectangular coordinate system, and the second partition 7 is a multi-section structure arranged in the X-axis direction of the rectangular coordinate system. By adopting the multi-section structure, the first partition 6 and the second partition 7 can be easily assembled, and the layout of the table top can be simplified, and the functional modules 3 can be easily installed.

[0033] It should be noted that each functional module 3 is a temperature control module 301, a PCR module 302, a consumable storage module 303, a magnetic stand module 304, a heating and mixing oscillation module 305, a liquid storage tank 306, and a waste collection box 307. The temperature control module 301 is used to heat or cool the sample, so that the temperature of the sample is maintained at a specific value. In the embodiment, three temperature control modules 301 are provided, two of which are provided with 96-hole plates, and the other is provided with a 24-hole EP plate.

[0034] The PCR module 302 is used for standard PCR amplification reaction. Since the volume of the PCR module 302 is large, in the embodiment, two adapter plates 4 are arranged at the bottom of the PCR module 302, so that the PCR module 302 can be stably supported, and at the same time, the PCR module 302 can be installed in the adapter groove 8 at other positions.

[0035] The consumable storage module 303 is used for storing gun heads. In the embodiment, the consumable storage module 303 is provided with seven, and each consumable storage module 303 includes a plurality of gun head boxes, which are sequentially stacked together along the Z-axis direction of the rectangular coordinate system, so that the storage capacity of the gun head can be expanded, and the gun head does not need to be frequently paused for replenishment in the experiment.

[0036] The magnetic frame module 304 can use a magnetic field to quickly adsorb magnetic beads and samples to the wall of the test tube to achieve target separation. The heating and mixing shaking module 305 is used for heating, mixing and other operations on the sample. The liquid storage tank 306 is a 12-way liquid storage tank, which can store 12 different liquids respectively. The waste collection box 307 is used to collect waste gun heads or liquids.

[0037] In addition, it should be noted that the bottom of the liquid storage tank 306 and the bottom of the consumable storage module 303 are fixed with elevators 9, and each elevator 9 is fixed on the top of the corresponding adapter plate 4. The elevators 9 are composed of a plurality of supporting rods, and different specifications of supporting rods can be used, that is, the height can be adjusted to meet different experimental requirements.

[0038] It should be noted that in this document, the terms such as first and second are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply that there is any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "include", "contain" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that the process, method, article or equipment including a series of elements not only includes those elements, but also includes other elements not explicitly listed or inherent to such process, method, article or equipment. Without more limitations, the element defined by the statement "including a" does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or equipment including the element.

[0039] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, it can be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, replacements and variations of the embodiments can be made without departing from the principles and spirits of the present application, and the scope of the present application is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A pipetting workstation with modular units, comprising a housing (1), characterized in that, A ventilation module (2) is provided on the outer shell (1), and a number of functional modules (3) are provided inside the outer shell (1). A connecting plate (4) is provided at the bottom of each functional module (3). The inner bottom of the outer shell (1) is provided with a modular mounting groove (5). Several first partitions (6) are fixed at intervals along the X-axis of the rectangular coordinate system in the modular mounting groove (5). Several second partitions (7) are fixed at intervals along the Y-axis of the rectangular coordinate system in the modular mounting groove (5). Each first partition (6) and each second partition (7) cooperate to form several transition grooves (8). Each transition groove (8) corresponds to each transition plate (4). Each transition plate (4) can be detachably connected to the corresponding transition groove (8).

2. The pipetting workstation with modular units according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ventilation module (2) includes an active ventilation component (201) disposed on the top of the housing (1) and a passive ventilation component (202) disposed on the side wall of the housing (1).

3. A pipetting workstation with modular units according to claim 2, characterized in that: The active ventilation assembly (201) includes a ventilation shell (2011) fixed to the top of the outer shell (1), a plurality of ventilation openings (2012) are provided on the top of the ventilation shell (2011), a plurality of axial flow fans (2013) are provided inside the ventilation shell (2011), and a first filter cotton (2014) is provided inside the ventilation shell (2011) between the axial flow fans (2013) and the outer shell (1).

4. A pipetting workstation with modular units according to claim 2, characterized in that: The passive ventilation assembly (202) includes a fixed shell (2021) fixed to the inner side wall of the outer shell (1), a second filter cotton (2022) is provided inside the fixed shell (2021), and a plurality of ventilation holes (2023) communicating with the fixed shell (2021) are opened on the side wall of the outer shell (1).

5. A pipetting workstation with modular units according to claim 1, characterized in that: The functional modules (3) are temperature control module (301), PCR module (302), consumable storage module (303), magnetic rack module (304), heating, mixing and shaking module (305), liquid storage tank (306) and waste collection box (307).

6. A pipetting workstation with modular units according to claim 5, characterized in that: The consumable storage module (303) includes several gun head boxes, which are stacked together sequentially along the Z-axis of the rectangular coordinate system.

7. A pipetting workstation with modular units according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom of the liquid storage tank (306) and the bottom of the consumable storage module (303) are both fixed with a riser (9), and each riser (9) is fixed to the top of the corresponding adapter plate (4).

8. A pipetting workstation with modular units according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first partition (6) is a multi-segment structure arranged along the Y-axis of the rectangular coordinate system, and the second partition (7) is a multi-segment structure arranged along the X-axis of the rectangular coordinate system.

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