Modularized small-sized pipetting workstation

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of liquid treatment, in particular to a modularized small pipetting workstation which comprises a machine body and further comprises a pipetting module detachably connected to a moving part of a Z-axis lifting module. The control circuit board is mounted in the pipetting module, and the signal output end of the control circuit board is in communication connection with the signal input end of the pipetting module; the display control module is detachably connected to the outer wall of the machine body, and the signal output end of the display control module is in communication connection with the signal input end of the control circuit board. According to the utility model, the pipetting module is detachably connected to the moving part of the Z-axis lifting module, and the control circuit board is arranged in the pipetting module, so that the whole pipetting module can be detached and replaced, and pipetting modules with other functions or other models can be selected according to requirements; and the flexibility and the expansibility of the equipment are greatly improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

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

[0002] Small pipette workstation has extensive application in biological laboratory, chemical laboratory and medical research fields. It can be used for accurate pipetting in DNA / RNA extraction, PCR reaction system construction, protein quantification and other experimental operations. In addition, small pipette workstation also plays an important role in drug research and development, environmental monitoring and other fields.

[0003] In the prior art, the patent with the announcement number CN217699237U discloses a 96-channel pipette workstation, which comprises an X-direction translation mechanism, a tray is installed on the X-direction translation mechanism, the tray has left-right translation freedom, a plurality of pipetting stations are arranged on the tray, a PCR carrier, a microwell plate carrier and a needle box are respectively arranged on the pipetting stations, a Z-direction lifting mechanism is arranged behind the X-direction translation mechanism, a sample adding pump is installed on the Z-direction lifting mechanism, the sample adding pump can move up and down under the action of the Z-direction lifting mechanism, 96 sample adding channels composed of pump cavities, piston rods and adapters are arranged on the sample adding pump, the positions of the adapters correspond to the hole positions on the 96-well plate one by one, the movement track of the pipetting station passes through the front of the sample adding pump, a movable support is installed on the Z-direction lifting mechanism, and a control module is installed on the movable support. The utility model aims to improve pipetting efficiency and meet the pipetting demand of large quantities.

[0004] The sample adding pump and the control module in the above technical scheme are fixedly installed on the machine body and cannot be disassembled, so that the functions are fixed, and users cannot select other functions or other types of pipetting modules according to their own needs, which not only limits the flexibility of the equipment but also greatly reduces the expansibility. Therefore, the modular small pipette workstation is proposed to solve the above problems. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0005] The utility model aims to provide a modular small pipette workstation, which is used to solve the problem that the pipetting module and the control module in the prior art cannot be disassembled and replaced.

[0006] The utility model is implemented through the following technical scheme: a modular small pipette workstation, comprising a machine body, a Z-axis lifting module is installed in the machine body, the movement component of the Z-axis lifting module can move up and down along the Z-axis direction, and the modular small pipette workstation further comprises:

[0007] A pipetting module is detachably connected to the movement component of the Z-axis lifting module.

[0008] A control circuit board is mounted in the pipetting module, and a signal output end of the control circuit board is in communication connection with a signal input end of the pipetting module.

[0009] A display control module is detachably connected to the outer wall of the body, and a signal output end of the display control module is in communication connection with a signal input end of the control circuit board.

[0010] Optionally, the body comprises a body and a mounting bin integrally formed on the body, and the Z-axis lifting module is mounted in the body.

[0011] The lower end of the mounting bin is open, the pipetting module is located in the mounting bin, and the display control module is detachably connected to the outer wall of the mounting bin.

[0012] Optionally, a through opening is formed in the side wall of the mounting bin, and a cover plate corresponding to the through opening is detachably connected to the mounting bin.

[0013] Optionally, limiting baffles are fixed to the inner surface of the mounting bin and located on the left and right sides of the through opening, and the cover plate is fixed on the two limiting baffles through a plurality of screws.

[0014] Optionally, the limiting baffles are L-shaped, so that the outer surface of the cover plate is flush with the outer surface of the mounting bin.

[0015] Optionally, a connecting seat is fixed to the outer surface of the pipetting module, an installation seat is fixed to the moving part of the Z-axis lifting module and located in the mounting bin, and the connecting seat is fixed to the installation seat through a plurality of bolts.

[0016] Optionally, the display control module is a tablet computer.

[0017] Optionally, a fixing shell is fixed to the outer wall of the mounting bin, two placement grooves are fixed in parallel and at intervals on the top of the fixing shell, and the two sides of the tablet computer are placed in the corresponding placement grooves.

[0018] Optionally, a wiring hole is formed in the top of the fixing shell, a wiring opening is formed in the side wall of the mounting bin and communicates with the fixing shell, and the tablet computer is in communication connection with the control circuit board through a line.

[0019] Optionally, a Bluetooth module is mounted on the control circuit board, and the tablet computer is in communication connection with the control circuit board through the Bluetooth module.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the modular small pipetting workstation has the following beneficial effects:

[0021] 1. The pipette module is detachably connected to the moving part of the Z-axis lifting module, and the control circuit board is installed in the pipette module, so that the pipette module can be disassembled and replaced as a whole, and therefore other functions or other models of pipette modules can be selected according to requirements, greatly improving the flexibility and expansibility of the equipment.

[0022] 2. The display control module is detachably connected to the outer wall of the machine body, so that the display control module can be independent of the machine body, and therefore the display control module can be effectively protected from direct impact and damage during transportation or transportation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0023] Fig. 1 The overall structure of the utility model is shown in the figure.

[0024] Fig. 2 The internal structure of the utility model is shown in the figure.

[0025] Fig. 3 The structure of the connecting seat of the utility model is shown in the figure.

[0026] Fig. 4 The structure of the fixed shell of the utility model is shown in the figure.

[0027] In the figure: 1, machine body; 101, machine body; 102, installation bin; 2, pipette module; 3, control circuit board; 4, display control module; 5, through port; 6, cover plate; 7, connecting seat; 8, mounting seat; 9, fixed shell; 10, placing groove; 11, wiring hole; 12, wiring port; 13, limiting baffle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model will be described clearly and completely in combination 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. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor belong to the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0029] Embodiment one: please refer to Figs. 1 to 4 A modular small pipette workstation, comprising a machine body 1, the machine body 1 is provided with a Z-axis lifting module, the moving part of the Z-axis lifting module can move up and down along the Z-axis direction. A carrier capable of moving along the X-axis direction is also arranged on the machine body 1, and a plurality of pipette stations are formed on the carrier, so as to realize pipetting work.

[0030] The embodiment also comprises a pipetting module 2, a control circuit board 3 and a display control module 4, which are used to solve the problem that the pipetting module and the control module cannot be disassembled and replaced in the prior art.

[0031] The pipetting module 2 is detachably connected to the moving part of the Z-axis lifting module and can be lifted under the driving of the Z-axis lifting module. The control circuit board 3 is installed in the pipetting module 2, and the signal output end of the control circuit board 3 is in communication connection with the signal input end of the pipetting module 2, which is used to control the pipetting module 2. Since the pipetting module 2 is detachably connected to the moving part of the Z-axis lifting module, and the control circuit board 3 is installed in the pipetting module 2, the pipetting module 2 can be disassembled and replaced as a whole, so other functions or other types of pipetting modules can be selected according to needs, greatly improving the flexibility and expandability of the equipment.

[0032] In the embodiment, it should be noted that the machine body 1 comprises a machine body 101 and a mounting bin 102 integrally formed on the machine body 101, and the Z-axis lifting module is installed in the machine body 101. The lower end of the mounting bin 102 is open, which facilitates the up-and-down movement of the pipetting module 2 in the mounting bin 102. The pipetting module 2 is located in the mounting bin 102, and the display control module 4 is detachably connected to the outer wall of the mounting bin 102. This layout makes the overall structure more compact and beautiful.

[0033] In addition, it should be noted that the side wall of the mounting bin 102 is provided with an opening 5, and a cover plate 6 corresponding to the opening 5 is detachably connected to the mounting bin 102. After opening the cover plate 6, it is convenient to plug in and plug out the joints between the control circuit board 3, the pipetting module 2 and the display module 4.

[0034] Specifically, the inner surface of the mounting bin 102 is fixed with limiting baffles 13 located on the left and right sides of the opening 5, and the cover plate 6 is fixed on the two limiting baffles 13 by screws. The cover plate 6 is detachably connected to the mounting bin 102 through the cooperation of the screws and the limiting baffles 13. When it is necessary to disassemble the cover plate 6, the cover plate 6 can be removed by removing the screws. It is worth mentioning that the limiting baffles 13 are L-shaped, so that the outer surface of the cover plate 6 is flush with the outer surface of the mounting bin 102, so that the overall appearance of the equipment is more flat and beautiful.

[0035] The following describes how to disassemble and assemble the pipetting module 2:

[0036] The connecting seat 7 is fixed on the outer surface of the pipette module 2, the mounting seat 8 is fixed on the moving part of the Z-axis lifting module and located in the mounting cavity 102, and the connecting seat 7 is fixed on the mounting seat 8 through a plurality of bolts. The pipette module 2 is detachably connected to the moving part of the Z-axis lifting module through the cooperation of the connecting seat 7 and the mounting seat 8, and the structure is simple. When the pipette module 2 needs to be disassembled and replaced, the bolts are removed, and then the pipette module 2 can be removed and replaced.

[0037] In the embodiment, the display control module 4 is detachably connected to the outer wall of the machine body 1 and is used for display and control. The signal output end of the display control module 4 is in communication connection with the signal input end of the control circuit board 3. The display control module 4 can be independent of the machine body 1, so that the display control module 4 can be effectively protected from direct impact and damage during transportation or transportation, even if it is jolted or impacted. It should be noted that in the embodiment, the display control module 4 is a tablet computer.

[0038] The following describes how to disassemble the display control module 4:

[0039] The fixing shell 9 is fixed on the outer wall of the mounting cavity 102, two placing grooves 10 are fixed in parallel and at intervals on the top of the fixing shell 9, and the two sides of the tablet computer are placed in the corresponding placing grooves 10. When the tablet computer needs to be disassembled, the tablet computer can be directly pulled out from the placing groove 10.

[0040] In addition, the fixing shell 9 is provided with a wiring hole 11 in the top, the line passes through the wiring hole 11 and is connected with the interface of the tablet computer, so that the tablet computer can be charged and data transmission. The wiring hole 12 is provided on the side wall of the mounting cavity 102 and communicates with the fixing shell 9; the tablet computer is connected with the control circuit board 3 through the line. By using this structure, the tablet computer can be charged through the line after being installed on the machine body 1, and data transmission can be performed using the tablet computer.

[0041] Embodiment two: the difference between the embodiment and the embodiment one is:

[0042] The control circuit board 3 is provided with a Bluetooth module, and the tablet computer is connected with the control circuit board 3 through the Bluetooth module, so that the tablet computer can be taken off from the machine body 1 and used independently, and the user can operate conveniently.

[0043] It is to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting; it is not intended to exclude myriad other embodiments of the present application that other inventors can develop based on the same general inventive concepts embodied by the described embodiments. That is, although the present application is described in terms of particular embodiments and implementations, it is to be understood that the terminology used is for the purpose of descriptive clarity and that it is intended to be limited only by the words recited in the appended claims. The scope of the present application shall be limited only by the claims.

[0044] While the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described with respect to particular embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details can be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the application. Therefore, the scope of the application should not be limited by the embodiments, but should be defined only in accordance with the following claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A modular small-scale pipetting workstation comprising a machine body (1) in which a Z-axis lifting module is installed, the moving parts of the Z-axis lifting module being capable of lifting and lowering movement in the direction of the Z-axis, characterized in that, Also include: The pipetting module (2) is detachably connected to the moving part of the Z-axis lifting module; The control circuit board (3) is installed in the pipetting module (2), and the signal output end of the control circuit board (3) is in communication connection with the signal input end of the pipetting module (2); The display control module (4) is detachably connected to the outer wall of the machine body (1), and the signal output end of the display control module (4) is in communication connection with the signal input end of the control circuit board (3).

2. The modular small volume pipetting station of claim 1, wherein: The machine body (1) includes a machine body (101) and an installation warehouse (102) integrally formed on the machine body (101), and the Z-axis lifting module is installed in the machine body (101); The lower end of the installation warehouse (102) is open, the pipetting module (2) is located in the installation warehouse (102), and the display control module (4) is detachably connected to the outer wall of the installation warehouse (102).

3. A modular small volume pipetting station according to claim 2, characterized in that: The side wall of the installation warehouse (102) is provided with an opening (5), and a cover plate (6) corresponding to the opening (5) is detachably connected to the installation warehouse (102).

4. The modular small volume pipetting station of claim 3, wherein: The inner surface of the installation warehouse (102) is fixed with limiting baffles (13) located on the left and right sides of the opening (5), and the cover plate (6) is fixed on the two limiting baffles (13) by a plurality of screws.

5. A modular small volume pipetting station according to claim 4, characterized in that: The limiting baffles (13) are L-shaped, so that the outer surface of the cover plate (6) is flush with the outer surface of the installation warehouse (102).

6. The modular small volume pipetting station of claim 2, wherein: The outer surface of the pipetting module (2) is fixed with a connecting seat (7), and the mounting seat (8) is fixed on the moving part of the Z-axis lifting module and located in the installation warehouse (102), and the connecting seat (7) is fixed on the mounting seat (8) by a plurality of bolts.

7. The modular small volume pipetting station of claim 2, wherein: The display control module (4) is a tablet computer.

8. A modular small volume pipetting station according to claim 7, characterized in that: The outer wall of the installation warehouse (102) is fixed with a fixed shell (9), and the top of the fixed shell (9) is parallel and spaced apart with two placing grooves (10), and the two sides of the tablet computer are placed in the corresponding placing grooves (10).

9. A modular small volume pipetting station according to claim 8, characterized in that: The top of the fixed shell (9) is provided with a wiring hole (11), and the side wall of the installation warehouse (102) is provided with a wiring port (12) in communication with the fixed shell (9); the tablet computer is in communication connection with the control circuit board (3) through the line.

10. The modular small volume pipetting station of claim 7, wherein: The control circuit board (3) is provided with a Bluetooth module, and the tablet computer is in communication connection with the control circuit board (3) through the Bluetooth module.

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