Module constant-temperature metal bath device capable of conveniently containing different containers

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of metal baths, in particular to a modular constant-temperature metal bath device convenient for accommodating different containers, and solves the problem that the size of a test tube slot of a constant-temperature metal bath in the prior art is generally fixed and is difficult to adapt to test tubes of various specifications in the market. Due to the problem of poor adaptability, when a user treats test tubes with different sizes, equipment needs to be frequently replaced or additional adapters need to be adopted, operation is inconvenient, and complexity and time cost in the experiment or production process are increased. A modular constant-temperature metal bath device capable of containing different containers conveniently comprises a temperature control platform and two centrifugal tube supporting devices arranged in the temperature control platform, each centrifugal tube supporting device comprises two adapters, and a plurality of connecting tube holes are formed in the tops of the adapters. The constant-temperature treatment device can easily meet the constant-temperature treatment requirements of test tubes with different sizes, and the working flexibility and efficiency are greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of metal bath technology, and in particular to a modular constant temperature metal bath device that is easy to accommodate different containers. Background Technology

[0002] Thermostatic metal baths, widely used in laboratories and industries, provide a stable and reliable temperature environment for various experiments and production processes through precise temperature control. They utilize metal or alloy materials as a heat source, converting electrical energy into heat energy through a heating element, and achieving precise temperature regulation and maintenance through a temperature controller. Thermostatic metal baths play a crucial role in many fields such as chemistry, medicine, biology, and environmental protection, especially in experiments and production processes requiring precise temperature control, where their performance and quality have a decisive impact on the overall results.

[0003] Especially in core processes such as sample incubation, enzyme-catalyzed reactions, gene sequencing, and PCR amplification, existing thermostatic metal baths have gradually revealed a series of significant limitations and technical problems when handling test tubes of different sizes. Specifically, the test tube slot size of thermostatic metal baths is usually fixed, making it difficult to accommodate test tubes of various sizes available on the market. This poor adaptability means that users need to frequently change equipment or use additional adapters when handling test tubes of different sizes, which is not only inconvenient to operate but also increases the complexity and time cost of the experimental or production process.

[0004] Specifically, existing constant-temperature metal baths face the following problems when dealing with test tubes of various sizes: First, the fixed size of the test tube slots prevents some test tubes from fitting snugly, resulting in uneven heat transfer and affecting the accuracy and stability of temperature control; second, due to poor adaptability, users often need to readjust the equipment settings when changing test tubes of different sizes, which not only reduces work efficiency but may also introduce errors due to improper operation; finally, frequent replacement of equipment or adapters increases equipment maintenance and usage costs, adversely affecting the economic benefits of laboratories or enterprises. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a modular constant-temperature metal bath device that can easily accommodate different containers, solving the problem that the test tube slot size of existing constant-temperature metal baths is usually fixed, making it difficult to adapt to various specifications of test tubes on the market. This poor adaptability causes users to frequently change equipment or use additional adapters when handling test tubes of different sizes, which is not only inconvenient to operate, but also increases the complexity and time cost of the experimental or production process.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A modular constant temperature metal bath device for accommodating different containers includes a temperature control platform and two centrifuge tube supports disposed inside the temperature control platform. Each centrifuge tube support includes two adapters. The top of each adapter has several connecting pipe holes. Each pipe hole has three shrinkage hole structures of different diameters inside. The top of each adapter is detachably connected to three stabilizing plates. The top of each of the three stabilizing plates has three hole structures of different diameters.

[0008] Preferably, the shrinkage hole structure includes a first hole, a second hole, and a third hole, which are arranged sequentially from the bottom to the top of the adapter and are interconnected.

[0009] Preferably, the hole structure includes stabilizing holes, and the diameters of the stabilizing holes of the three stabilizing plates correspond to and are adapted to the diameters of the first, second and third pipe holes, respectively.

[0010] Preferably, inclined surfaces are provided between pipe hole one and pipe hole two, as well as between pipe hole two and pipe hole three.

[0011] Preferably, each of the four corners of the top of the adapter is fixedly connected with a mounting stud, and each mounting stud is connected to a limiting plate on its outer ring. Each stabilizing plate has four through holes on its top that are adapted to the mounting studs. The three stabilizing plates are stacked sequentially along the vertical direction of the mounting studs.

[0012] Preferably, each of the mounting studs has a threaded ring on its outer ring, and the outer ring of the threaded ring is fitted with a rubber sleeve.

[0013] This utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0014] By tightly integrating the temperature control platform with the centrifuge tube support and ingeniously designing the shrinkage hole structure in the adapter, this device successfully solves the problem of traditional metal bath devices being incompatible with containers of various sizes. This design allows laboratory personnel to easily handle the isothermal treatment needs of test tubes of different sizes, greatly improving work flexibility and efficiency. Secondly, the detachable connection design of the stabilizing plate further enhances the stability of the test tubes, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the experimental process and effectively avoiding experimental errors caused by test tube shaking. In summary, this modular isothermal metal bath device not only improves experimental compatibility and flexibility but also ensures the accuracy and stability of experimental results, bringing substantial improvements and enhancements to laboratory isothermal treatment work. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the adapter and stabilizing plate structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the rubber sleeve and screw ring structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the stabilizing hole structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the limiting plate and mounting stud structure of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Temperature control platform; 2. Centrifuge tube support; 3. Adapter; 4. Stabilizing plate; 5. Rubber sleeve; 6. Threaded ring; 7. Stabilizing hole; 8. Limiting plate; 9. Mounting stud; 10. Inclined surface; 11. Tube hole one; 12. Tube hole two; 13. Tube hole three. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0023] Example 1

[0024] Please see Figure 1 As shown in Figure 5, a modular constant temperature metal bath device for accommodating different containers in this embodiment includes a temperature control platform 1 and two centrifuge tube supports 2 disposed inside the temperature control platform 1.

[0025] Temperature control platform 1: As the main component of the entire device, temperature control platform 1 is responsible for providing a stable and controllable temperature environment. Utilizing advanced temperature control technology, it ensures that the platform surface temperature is evenly distributed and precisely maintained within the set temperature range, providing ideal constant temperature conditions for biochemical reactions within test tubes or containers.

[0026] Centrifuge tube support 2: Located inside the temperature control platform 1, the centrifuge tube support 2 is a key component for supporting and fixing the test tubes. It not only stably holds the test tubes, allowing them to be arranged in an orderly manner for easy operation and management, but also ensures efficient temperature transfer through its close integration with the temperature control platform 1.

[0027] Adapter 3 (included in centrifuge tube support 2): The top of adapter 3 has several connecting tube holes, which are important channels for connecting test tubes to the apparatus. Specifically, each tube hole contains three shrinkage duct structures of different diameters. This design allows adapter 3 to flexibly adapt to test tubes of various sizes. Whether the test tubes are small or large, stable support can be achieved by selecting the appropriate shrinkage duct structure, greatly enhancing the compatibility and flexibility of the apparatus.

[0028] Stabilizing Plate 4 (detachably connected to the top of Adapter 3): The stabilizing plate 4 is a key component ensuring the stable placement of the test tube. Each of the three stabilizing plates 4 has three holes of different diameters on its top, corresponding to the reduction-size holes in Adapter 3. When the test tube is placed in Adapter 3, by selecting a suitable stabilizing plate 4 and detachably connecting it to the top of Adapter 3, the holes on the stabilizing plate 4 can be made to fit tightly against the outer circumference of the test tube. This ensures that the test tube remains stable and does not wobble even under external forces, thus ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the experiment.

[0029] The centrifuge tube support 2 includes two adapters 3. The top of the adapter 3 has several connecting tube holes. Each tube hole has three shrinkage holes of different diameters inside. The top of the adapter 3 is detachably connected to three stabilizing plates 4. The top of the three stabilizing plates 4 has three holes of different diameters.

[0030] Example 2

[0031] Please see Figure 1 As shown in Figure 5, this embodiment provides a modular constant-temperature metal bath device that can accommodate different containers. The reduced-size hole structure includes a first hole 11, a second hole 12, and a third hole 13. The first hole 11, the second hole 12, and the third hole 13 are arranged sequentially from the bottom to the top of the adapter 3 and are interconnected. Specifically, by arranging the first hole 11, the second hole 12, and the third hole 13 sequentially from the bottom to the top of the adapter 3 and interconnecting them, and in conjunction with the corresponding diameter stabilizing holes 7 on the stabilizing plate 4, the user can select the appropriate holes and stabilizing holes 7 according to the size of the test tubes during the working process. This achieves flexible adaptation and stable support for test tubes of various sizes, thereby improving the adaptability and practicality of the device.

[0032] An inclined surface 10 is provided between tube hole 11 and tube hole 2 12, and between tube hole 2 12 and tube hole 3 13. Specifically, by providing inclined surfaces 10 between tube hole 11 and tube hole 2 12, and between tube hole 2 12 and tube hole 3 13, the inclined surfaces 10 can guide the test tube to smoothly enter the tube hole of the corresponding size during the working process, and reduce the friction between the test tube and the tube hole, thereby improving the convenience of operation and reducing the wear of the test tube.

[0033] Example 3

[0034] Please see Figure 1 As shown in Figure 5, this embodiment provides a modular constant-temperature metal bath device that can accommodate different containers. The hole structure includes stabilizing holes 7. The diameters of the stabilizing holes 7 on the three stabilizing plates 4 correspond to and are adapted to the diameters of the first tube hole 11, the second tube hole 12, and the third tube hole 13, respectively. Specifically, by setting the stabilizing holes 7 to correspond to and be adapted to the diameters of the first tube hole 11, the second tube hole 12, and the third tube hole 13, the stabilizing plates 4 can tightly fit the outer ring of the test tube during the working process, effectively preventing the test tube from shaking or tilting during the constant-temperature treatment, thereby enhancing the stability of the test tube and improving the accuracy of temperature control.

[0035] The adapter 3 has mounting studs 9 fixedly connected to its four top corners. Each mounting stud 9 has a limiting plate 8 connected to its outer ring. Each stabilizing plate 4 has four through holes on its top that are compatible with the mounting studs 9. The three stabilizing plates 4 are stacked sequentially along the vertical direction of the mounting studs 9. Specifically, by fixing the mounting studs 9 to the four top corners of the adapter 3 and by providing through holes on the top of the stabilizing plates 4 that are compatible with the mounting studs 9, and by using the limiting plates 8, users can easily disassemble and replace stabilizing plates 4 with different diameter stabilizing holes 7 as needed during operation. This enables quick replacement and flexible combination of stabilizing plates 4, thereby improving the flexibility and ease of maintenance of the device.

[0036] Each mounting stud 9 has a threaded ring 6 on its outer ring, and a rubber sleeve 5 is fitted around the outer ring of the ring 6. Specifically, by connecting the ring 6 to the outer ring of each mounting stud 9 and fitting the rubber sleeve 5 around the outer ring of the ring 6, the ring 6 and the rubber sleeve 5 can tightly fix the stabilizing plate 4 during the working process, preventing it from loosening or shifting during the constant temperature treatment. At the same time, the rubber sleeve 5 can also play a role in shock absorption and anti-slip, thereby improving the stability and safety of the device. The position of the ring 6 here is higher than the heating position.

[0037] This solution includes the following workflow:

[0038] First, preheat the temperature control platform 1 to the required temperature and ensure that the temperature controller is accurately set and maintains that temperature. At this point, the adapter 3, as an important component of the centrifuge tube support 2, has three reduction-size holes of different diameters inside the connecting tube hole at its top: tube hole one 11, tube hole two 12, and tube hole three 13. These holes are arranged sequentially from bottom to top and are interconnected. This design allows the device to flexibly adapt to test tubes of various sizes.

[0039] Next, based on the size of the test tube to be processed, select the stabilizing plate 4 with the corresponding diameter of the stabilizing hole 7. The stabilizing holes 7 on the stabilizing plate 4 correspond and fit with the diameters of tube holes 11, 12, and 13, ensuring that the test tube can fit tightly and be placed stably. The selected stabilizing plate 4 is detachably connected to the top of the adapter 3 through the through hole on its top that matches the mounting stud 9. During this process, the limiting plate 8 plays a positioning role, ensuring that the stabilizing plate 4 is installed accurately.

[0040] It is worth noting that inclined surfaces 10 are provided between tube hole 11 and tube hole 2 12, as well as between tube hole 2 12 and tube hole 3 13. These inclined surfaces 10 can guide the test tube to smoothly enter the corresponding size tube hole during the working process, reduce the friction between the test tube and the tube hole, improve the convenience of operation, and reduce test tube wear.

[0041] To further ensure the stability of the stabilizing plate 4 during the constant temperature treatment process, each mounting stud 9 is threaded with a threaded ring 6 on its outer ring, and a rubber sleeve 5 is fitted around the outer ring of the threaded ring 6. The threaded ring 6 and the rubber sleeve 5 work together to tightly secure the stabilizing plate 4, preventing it from loosening or shifting during the constant temperature treatment process. At the same time, the rubber sleeve 5 also serves to absorb shock and prevent slippage, improving the overall stability and safety of the device. It is worth noting that the threaded ring 6 is designed to be positioned higher than the heating element to avoid direct heat exposure.

[0042] In summary, this modular constant-temperature metal bath device achieves flexible adaptation and stable support for test tubes of various sizes. During the workflow, users can easily select and replace the stabilizing plate 4 according to the test tube size, making operation convenient and efficient. Simultaneously, the device's high stability and safety ensure the smooth progress of the constant-temperature treatment process and the accuracy of experimental results. This design greatly improves the device's adaptability, practicality, and flexibility, providing strong support for constant-temperature treatment processes in laboratories and industrial production.

[0043] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A modular constant-temperature metal bath device that facilitates the accommodation of different containers, characterized in that, include: The temperature control platform (1) and two centrifuge tube supports (2) are set inside the temperature control platform (1). The centrifuge tube supports (2) include two adapters (3). The top of the adapters (3) is provided with several connecting pipe holes. Each pipe hole is provided with three shrinkage hole structures of different diameters. The top of the adapters (3) is detachably connected to three stabilizing plates (4). The top of the three stabilizing plates (4) is provided with three hole structures of different diameters.

2. The modular constant-temperature metal bath device for accommodating different containers as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The shrinkage hole structure includes a first hole (11), a second hole (12), and a third hole (13), which are arranged sequentially from the bottom to the top of the adapter (3) and are interconnected.

3. The modular constant-temperature metal bath device for accommodating different containers as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The hole structure includes stabilizing holes (7), and the diameters of the stabilizing holes (7) of the three stabilizing plates (4) correspond to and are adapted to the diameters of the first hole (11), the second hole (12), and the third hole (13), respectively.

4. A modular constant-temperature metal bath device for accommodating different containers as described in claim 2, characterized in that, An inclined plane (10) is provided between the first (11) and the second (12) pipe hole, as well as between the second (12) and the third (13) pipe hole.

5. A modular constant-temperature metal bath device for accommodating different containers as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The adapter (3) has four fixed mounting studs (9) at the top corners. Each mounting stud (9) has a limit plate (8) connected to its outer ring. Each stabilizing plate (4) has four through holes on its top that are compatible with the mounting studs (9). The three stabilizing plates (4) are stacked on top of each other in sequence along the vertical direction of the mounting studs (9).

6. A modular constant-temperature metal bath device for accommodating different containers as described in claim 5, characterized in that, Each of the mounting studs (9) has a threaded ring (6) on its outer ring, and the outer ring of the ring (6) is fitted with a rubber sleeve (5).

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