Pollution-free collection and storage device for soil samples
By designing a combination of a constant temperature chamber and an automated gripper, the soil samples were collected and preserved without contamination, solving the problem of sample deterioration under high temperature and light, and ensuring the preservation quality of the samples and the accuracy of the analysis results.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520398186.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-10
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-30
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-10
AI Technical Summary
During soil sample collection, the samples are exposed to high temperatures and light due to repeated opening of the preservation device, which leads to changes in microbial and enzyme activity, causing sample contamination and affecting the accuracy and reliability of the analysis results.
A soil sample preservation device was designed, comprising a constant temperature chamber, an electric guide rail, a pneumatic gripper, and a sliding door. Through the cooperation of the electric guide rail and the pneumatic gripper, samples can be placed and removed without opening the constant temperature chamber. The constant temperature chamber provides a stable preservation environment to prevent sample deterioration.
This effectively prevented the samples from deteriorating under high temperature and light, ensuring the quality of the soil samples and guaranteeing the accuracy and reliability of the analysis results.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a preservation device, and more particularly to a soil sample collection and preservation device without pollution, belonging to the field of soil sample collection technology. Background Technology
[0002] Soil sampling, or simply sampling, is the process of collecting a representative portion of soil from the field or other environmental conditions. It is a crucial step in soil analysis and monitoring. The collected samples are appropriately processed to prepare analytical samples, which are then used for analysis and determination.
[0003] In soil sampling, multiple samples need to be collected at once to ensure the accuracy of the analysis results. However, during the process of continuously storing and retrieving samples, the storage device containing the samples needs to be opened repeatedly, resulting in the samples being exposed to high temperature and light. Under the influence of the environment, microorganisms, enzyme activity, and organic components in the soil react, causing sample deterioration and contamination, which affects the accuracy and reliability of subsequent analyses. Therefore, a contamination-free soil sample collection and storage device is proposed. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide a soil sample collection and preservation device that is free from pollution.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:
[0006] A soil sample collection and preservation device without pollution includes a support assembly, on the top of which is a preservation assembly. The preservation assembly includes a constant temperature chamber, a cover plate, a controller, a handle, a placement slot, a preservation tube, an end cap, a first electric guide rail, a slide block, a second electric guide rail, a slider, an electric telescopic rod, a pneumatic gripper, a guide rod, a spring, and a sliding door.
[0007] The constant temperature chamber has a cover hinged to its top, a controller mounted on the top of the cover, and a handle fixedly connected to the top of the cover. Placement slots are evenly fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the constant temperature chamber. Storage tubes are provided on the inner wall of the placement slots, and end caps are threaded to the top of the storage tubes. First electric guide rails are symmetrically installed on the inner wall of the constant temperature chamber. A slide block is slidably connected between the two first electric guide rails. A second electric guide rail is mounted on the bottom of the slide block, and a slider is slidably connected to the bottom of the second electric guide rail. A [unclear - possibly a device or component] is mounted on the bottom of the slider. The electric telescopic rod has a pneumatic gripper installed at its bottom end. Two guide rods are symmetrically fixed to the inner wall of the constant temperature chamber. Springs are sleeved on the outer walls of the guide rods, and a sliding door is slidably connected to the outer walls of the guide rods. When a sample needs to be placed into the preservation tube, the controller controls the preservation device to work. The first and second electric guide rails drive the pneumatic gripper to move and grasp the preservation tube. After grasping, the pneumatic gripper continues to move, pushing the sliding door outward to send the preservation tube out of the constant temperature chamber for staff to retrieve.
[0008] Preferably, the support assembly includes a base plate and a base;
[0009] A base is fixedly connected to the top of the base plate.
[0010] Preferably, the bottom of the base plate is symmetrically equipped with casters.
[0011] Preferably, handles are fixedly connected to both sides of the base.
[0012] Preferably, a support column is fixedly connected to the top of the base.
[0013] Preferably, the constant temperature chamber is fixedly connected to the top of the support column.
[0014] Preferably, the sliding door is located at one end of the spring.
[0015] Preferably, the inner wall of the constant temperature chamber is fixedly connected with an insulation board.
[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0017] This invention relates to a pollution-free soil sample collection and preservation device. When a sample needs to be placed in a preservation tube, the controller controls the first and second electric guide rails to move the pneumatic gripper to a preset coordinate point in the designated placement slot, gripping the preservation tube and recording that the placement slot at that coordinate point is empty. After gripping, the pneumatic gripper passes through the reserved space between the preservation tubes to reach the sliding door position, pushing the sliding door to send the preservation tube out of the constant temperature chamber for easy access by staff. After the sample is placed in the preservation tube, the controller controls the pneumatic gripper to extend, placing the preservation tube containing the sample onto the pneumatic gripper. The pneumatic gripper then returns the preservation tube containing the sample to the inside of the constant temperature chamber, moves it to an empty placement slot, and places it in. This pollution-free soil sample collection and preservation device eliminates the need to open the constant temperature chamber when placing or removing samples, reducing contact between the inside of the constant temperature chamber and the external environment, and providing a better preservation environment for the soil samples. In addition, the constant temperature chamber keeps the soil samples warm and protects them from sunlight, preventing sample deterioration under high temperature and light conditions and ensuring the quality of the soil samples. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Appendix Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.
[0019] Appendix Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the constant temperature chamber of this utility model.
[0020] Appendix Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the pneumatic gripper structure of this utility model.
[0021] Appendix Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the sliding door structure of this utility model.
[0022] In the diagram: 10. Support assembly; 11. Base plate; 12. Base; 13. Casters; 14. Handle; 15. Support column; 20. Storage assembly; 21. Temperature control chamber; 22. Cover plate; 23. Controller; 24. Handle; 25. Placement slot; 26. Storage tube; 27. End cap; 28. First electric guide rail; 29. Slide seat; 210. Second electric guide rail; 211. Slider; 212. Electric telescopic rod; 213. Pneumatic gripper; 214. Guide rod; 215. Spring; 216. Sliding door; 217. Extension rod. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-4 The technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model are clearly and completely described herein. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, specific orientation structure, or operation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0025] A soil sample collection and preservation device without pollution includes a support assembly 10, and a preservation assembly 20 is provided on the top of the support assembly 10. The preservation assembly 20 includes a constant temperature chamber 21, a cover plate 22, a controller 23, a handle 24, a placement slot 25, a preservation tube 26, an end cap 27, a first electric guide rail 28, a slide block 29, a second electric guide rail 210, a slider 211, an electric telescopic rod 212, a pneumatic gripper 213, a guide rod 214, a spring 215, and a sliding door 216.
[0026] The top of the constant temperature chamber 21 is hinged with a cover plate 22, and a controller 23 is installed on the top of the cover plate 22. A handle 24 is fixedly connected to the top of the cover plate 22. Placement slots 25 are evenly fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner side wall of the constant temperature chamber 21. A storage tube 26 is provided on the inner side wall of the placement slot 25. An end cap 27 is threadedly connected to the top of the storage tube 26. First electric guide rails 28 are symmetrically installed on the inner side wall of the constant temperature chamber 21. A slide block 29 is slidably connected between the two first electric guide rails 28. A second electric guide rail 210 is installed at the bottom of the slide block 29. A slider 211 is slidably connected to the bottom of the second electric guide rail 210. An electric telescopic rod 212 is installed at the bottom of the slider 211. A pneumatic gripper 213 is installed at the bottom end of the electric telescopic rod 212. Two guide rods 214 are symmetrically fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the constant temperature chamber 21. A spring 215 is sleeved on the outer side wall of the guide rod 214. A sliding door 216 is slidably connected to the outer side wall of the guide rod 214.
[0027] In this embodiment of the soil sample pollution-free collection and preservation device, when it is necessary to place the sample into the preservation tube 26, the controller 23 controls the first electric guide rail 28 and the second electric guide rail 210 to move the pneumatic gripper 213 to the preset coordinate point of the designated placement slot 25, clamp the preservation tube 26 and record that the placement slot 25 is in an idle state at the coordinate point; after clamping, the pneumatic gripper 213 passes through the reserved space between the preservation tubes 26 and reaches the position of the sliding door 29, pushes the sliding door 29 to send the preservation tube 26 out of the constant temperature chamber 21 for staff to use; after the sample is placed into the preservation tube 26, the controller 23 controls the pneumatic gripper 213 to extend, places the preservation tube 26 containing the sample on the pneumatic gripper 213, and the pneumatic gripper 213 sends the preservation tube 26 containing the sample back into the constant temperature chamber 21, moves it to the position of the idle placement slot 25 and puts it in. The soil sample collection and preservation device of this embodiment does not require opening the constant temperature chamber 21 when taking or placing samples, reducing the contact between the inside of the constant temperature chamber 21 and the external environment, and providing a better preservation environment for soil samples. In addition, the constant temperature chamber 21 keeps the soil samples warm and protects them from the sun, preventing the samples from deteriorating under high temperature and light conditions, and ensuring the quality of the soil samples.
[0028] In this embodiment, specifically: the support component 10 includes a base plate 11 and a base 12;
[0029] The base plate 11 is fixedly connected to the top of the base plate 11, and the base plate 11 and the base 12 provide stable support.
[0030] In this embodiment, specifically: universal wheels 13 are symmetrically installed on the bottom of the base plate 11, which facilitates the movement of the storage device by the staff.
[0031] In this embodiment, specifically: handles 14 are fixedly connected to both sides of the base 12, and the handles 14 facilitate opening the cover 22.
[0032] In this embodiment, specifically: a support column 15 is fixedly connected to the top of the base 12.
[0033] In this embodiment, specifically: the constant temperature chamber 21 is fixedly connected to the top of the support column 15, and the support column 15 is used to increase the height of the constant temperature chamber 21 for the convenience of staff.
[0034] In this embodiment, specifically: the sliding door 216 is disposed at one end of the spring 215, and the sliding door 216 is closed when not in use by the action of the spring 215.
[0035] In this embodiment, specifically: an insulation board is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the constant temperature chamber 21, and the insulation board is used to slow down the temperature change inside the constant temperature chamber 21.
[0036] A soil sample collection and preservation device without contamination, the working process of which is as follows:
[0037] Open the cover 22 and place the storage tube 26 into the placement slot 25. If a low-temperature storage environment is required, ice packs can be placed in the constant temperature chamber 21. After placement, close the cover 22 and move the storage device to the vicinity of the sample collection area using the casters 13. When it is necessary to place the sample into the storage tube 26, control the first electric guide rail 28 and the second electric guide rail 210 through the controller 23 to move the pneumatic gripper 213 along the inner wall of the constant temperature chamber 21 to the preset coordinate point of the designated placement slot 25, grip the storage tube 26, and record that the placement slot 25 is in an idle state at this coordinate point. After gripping, After completion, the pneumatic gripper 213 passes through the reserved space between the storage tubes 26 and moves along the inner wall of the constant temperature chamber 21 to the sliding door 29. The extension rod 217 on the pneumatic gripper 213 pushes the sliding door 29 to send the storage tube 26 out of the constant temperature chamber 21 for staff to retrieve. After the sample is placed in the storage tube 26, the controller 23 controls the pneumatic gripper 213 to extend and place the storage tube 26 containing the sample on the pneumatic gripper 213. The pneumatic gripper 213 sends the storage tube 26 containing the sample back into the constant temperature chamber 21, moves it to the empty placement slot 25 and places it in.
[0038] The above description is merely an example and illustration of the structure of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications or additions to the specific embodiments described or use similar methods to replace them, as long as they do not deviate from the structure of the utility model or exceed the scope defined in the claims, they should all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A device for the uncontaminated collection and preservation of soil samples comprising a support assembly (10) characterised in that, The top of the support assembly (10) is provided with a storage assembly (20), which comprises an incubator (21), a cover plate (22), a controller (23), a handle (24), a placing groove (25), a storage tube (26), an end cover (27), a first electric guide rail (28), a sliding seat (29), a second electric guide rail (210), a sliding block (211), an electric telescopic rod (212), a pneumatic clamp jaw (213), a guide rod (214), a spring (215) and a sliding door (216); The top of the incubator (21) is hinged with the cover plate (22), the top of the cover plate (22) is installed with the controller (23), the top of the cover plate (22) is fixedly connected with the handle (24), the inner side wall bottom of the incubator (21) is uniformly fixedly connected with the placing groove (25), the inner side wall of the placing groove (25) is provided with the storage tube (26), the top end of the storage tube (26) is threadedly connected with the end cover (27), the inner side wall of the incubator (21) is symmetrically installed with the first electric guide rail (28), the sliding seat (29) is slidably connected between the two first electric guide rails (28), the bottom of the sliding seat (29) is installed with the second electric guide rail (210), the bottom of the second electric guide rail (210) is slidably connected with the sliding block (211), the bottom of the sliding block (211) is installed with the electric telescopic rod (212), the bottom end of the electric telescopic rod (212) is installed with the pneumatic clamp jaw (213), the inner side wall of the incubator (21) is symmetrically fixedly connected with two guide rods (214), the outer side wall of the guide rod (214) is sleeved with the spring (215), and the outer side wall of the guide rod (214) is slidably connected with the sliding door (216).
2. The soil sample contamination free collection and preservation device as claimed in claim 1 wherein, The support assembly (10) comprises a bottom plate (11) and a base (12); the top of the bottom plate (11) is fixedly connected with the base (12).
3. The soil sample contamination free collection and preservation device as claimed in claim 2, wherein, The bottom of the bottom plate (11) is symmetrically installed with universal wheels (13).
4. The soil sample contamination free collection and preservation device as claimed in claim 2, wherein, The two sides of the base (12) are fixedly connected with handles (14).
5. The soil sample contamination free collection and preservation device as claimed in claim 4, wherein, The top of the base (12) is fixedly connected with support columns (15).
6. The soil sample contamination free collection and preservation device as claimed in claim 5, wherein, The incubator (21) is fixedly connected to the top end of the support column (15).
7. The soil sample contamination free collection and preservation device as claimed in claim 1 wherein, One end of the sliding door (216) is provided with a spring (215).
8. The soil sample contamination free collection and preservation device as claimed in claim 1 wherein, The inner side wall of the incubator (21) is fixedly connected with a heat preservation plate.