Biological sample transfer device

Abstract

A biological sample transfer device comprises a cavity, the cavity defines a containing cavity with an opening, the containing cavity is used for containing a biological sample, the cavity is connected with a movable mechanism, the movable mechanism is used for driving the cavity to move, the opening is provided with a door, the door is used for opening and closing the opening, and the cavity is connected with the movable mechanism. The door body is provided with a first end and a second end in a first direction; the driving mechanism is connected with the door body, the connecting area is located between the first end and the second end so as to drive the door body to move horizontally in the second direction, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. According to the biological sample transfer device, driving mechanisms for distinguishing the movement of the door body are not connected to the two ends of the door body respectively, but connected to the area between the first end and the second end of the door body, so that the number of motors can be reduced, the cost is relatively low, and the door body is more stable to move.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of biological samples, in particular to a biological sample transfer device. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the rapid development of biological medicine industry, large biological sample libraries are emerging, and the storage capacity of biological samples is increasing. Biological samples such as tissues and cells in clinical or laboratory will be stored in biological sample storage devices. Some biological sample transfer devices have been developed in the related art, which can take and place biological samples from biological sample storage devices or operators, thereby driving the biological samples to be transferred. The biological sample transfer device has a containing cavity for containing biological samples. A door body is arranged at the opening of the containing cavity. In order to improve the automation level, the door body can be an automatic door. However, in the related art, the mechanism for driving the door body to move has high cost. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0003] In view of the above problems, the present application is proposed to provide a biological sample transfer device which overcomes the above problems or at least partially solves the above problems.

[0004] The present application provides a biological sample transfer device, comprising: a cavity, the cavity defines a containing cavity with an opening, the containing cavity is used for containing biological samples, the cavity is connected with a movable mechanism, the movable mechanism is used for driving the cavity to move, a door body is arranged at the opening, the door body is used for opening and closing the opening, the door body has a first end and a second end in a first direction; a driving mechanism, the driving mechanism is connected with the door body, and the connection area is located between the first end and the second end, so as to drive the door body to translate along a second direction, the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0005] Optionally, the cavity further defines a placing cavity, and the driving mechanism is arranged in the placing cavity.

[0006] Optionally, the opening is arranged on one side of the containing cavity in a horizontal direction, the first direction is a horizontal direction, and the second direction is a vertical direction.

[0007] Optionally, the driving mechanism is located below the containing cavity.

[0008] Optionally, the driving mechanism comprises a motor, a transmission belt, a first transmission wheel and a second transmission wheel, an output shaft of the motor is connected with the first transmission wheel, the second transmission wheel is installed on the cavity, the transmission belt is connected with the first transmission wheel and the second transmission wheel, the motor is used for driving the transmission belt to rotate through the first transmission wheel and the second transmission wheel, the transmission belt has a transmission section along the first direction, and the transmission section is fixedly connected with the door body.

[0009] Optionally, the driving mechanism further comprises a first clamping member and a second clamping member, the first clamping member and the second clamping member jointly clamp the transmission section, and the first clamping member is fixedly connected with the door body.

[0010] Optionally, the first clamping member and the second clamping member are connected through threads.

[0011] Optionally, the area where the first clamping member is fixedly connected with the door body extends along the first direction.

[0012] Optionally, the cavity is provided with at least one guide rail, and the door body is movably arranged on the guide rail.

[0013] Optionally, the at least one guide rail comprises a first guide rail and a second guide rail, a first end of the door body is movably arranged on the first guide rail, and a second end of the door body is movably arranged on the second guide rail.

[0014] The biological sample transport device provided by the present application is not connected with driving mechanisms for moving the door body at two ends of the door body respectively, but is connected with a driving mechanism in the area between the first end and the second end of the door body, so that the number of motors can be reduced, the cost is lower, and the movement of the door body is more stable. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0015] Other purposes and advantages of the present application will be apparent and can help to have a comprehensive understanding of the present application through the following description of the present application with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0016] Figure 1 is a schematic view of a door body, a guide rail and a driving mechanism of a biological sample transport device according to some embodiments of the present application;

[0017] Figure 2 is Figure 1 is another view of the structure shown in FIG. 1;

[0018] Figure 3 is Figure 2 is a schematic enlarged view of the area A shown in FIG. 1.

[0019] In the drawings, 100 is a door body, 200 is a driving mechanism, 210 is a motor, 220 is a transmission belt, 230 is a first transmission wheel, 240 is a second transmission wheel, 250 is a first clamping member, 260 is a second clamping member, 300 is a first guide rail, and 400 is a second guide rail. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] In order to make the purposes, technical solutions and advantages of the present application clearer, the technical solutions will be described clearly and completely below in connection with the drawings of the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are one embodiment of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the described embodiments of the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without any creative effort fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0021] Unless otherwise defined, technical terms or scientific terms used in the present application shall have the common meaning understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the present application pertains.

[0022] The present embodiment provides a biological sample transport device, Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a door body 100, a guide rail and a driving mechanism 200 of a biological sample transport device according to some embodiments of the present application, Figure 2 is Figure 1 is another view of the structure shown, Figure 3 is Figure 1 is a schematic enlarged view of the area A shown.

[0023] The biological sample transport device comprises a cavity and a driving mechanism 200. The cavity defines a receiving cavity with an opening, the receiving cavity being used to accommodate biological samples, the cavity being connected to a movable mechanism, the movable mechanism being used to drive the cavity to move, the opening being provided with a door body 100, the door body 100 being used to open and close the opening, the door body 100 having a first end and a second end in a first direction. The driving mechanism 200 is connected to the door body 100, and the connection area is located between the first end and the second end to drive the door body 100 to translate along a second direction, the second direction being perpendicular to the first direction.

[0024] Specifically, the front part of the cavity can have an opening, the receiving cavity can place a transport tank or a transport barrel, the transport tank or the transport barrel can be provided with a cryopreservation box, the cryopreservation box is used to place a cryopreservation tube, and the cryopreservation tube is used to accommodate biological samples. The movable mechanism can be a driverless vehicle, a robot or the like.

[0025] The biological sample transport device provided by the present embodiment is not to connect the driving mechanism 200 for moving the door body 100 at both ends of the door body 100 respectively, but to connect the driving mechanism 200 in the area between the first end and the second end of the door body 100, which can reduce the number of motors 210, has lower cost, and the movement of the door body 100 is more stable.

[0026] In some embodiments, the cavity further defines a placement cavity, and the driving mechanism 200 is arranged in the placement cavity. For example, the placement cavity can be located below the receiving cavity, and the placement cavity can be further provided with an electric control module, a power supply module and the like.

[0027] In some embodiments, the opening is arranged at one side of the accommodating cavity in a horizontal direction, the first direction is the horizontal direction, and the second direction is the vertical direction. For example, the first end of the door body 100 is the left end, and the second end of the door body 100 is the right end.

[0028] In some embodiments, the driving mechanism 200 is arranged below the accommodating cavity. This facilitates the operation of the accommodating cavity by the user and the interfacing with other devices.

[0029] In some embodiments, the driving mechanism 200 comprises a motor 210, a transmission belt 220, a first transmission wheel 230, and a second transmission wheel 240. The output shaft of the motor 210 is connected to the first transmission wheel 230. The second transmission wheel 240 is mounted to the cavity. The transmission belt 220 is connected to the first transmission wheel 230 and the second transmission wheel 240. The motor 210 is configured to rotate the transmission belt 220 through the first transmission wheel 230 and the second transmission wheel 240. The transmission belt 220 has a transmission section extending along the first direction. The transmission section is fixedly connected to the door body 100. This driving mode is simple and stable.

[0030] In some embodiments, the driving mechanism 200 further comprises a first clamping member 250 and a second clamping member 260. The first clamping member 250 and the second clamping member 260 jointly clamp the transmission section. The first clamping member 250 is fixedly connected to the door body 100.

[0031] In some embodiments, the first clamping member 250 and the second clamping member 260 are connected by threads. In this way, the stability of the connection between the first clamping member 250 and the second clamping member 260 is ensured.

[0032] In some embodiments, the area where the first clamping member 250 is fixedly connected to the door body 100 extends along the first direction. This ensures the connection effect of the first clamping member 250 and the door body 100.

[0033] In some embodiments, the cavity is provided with at least one guide rail. The door body 100 is movably arranged on the guide rail. This guides the direction of movement.

[0034] In some embodiments, the at least one guide rail comprises a first guide rail 300 and a second guide rail 400. The first end of the door body 100 is movably arranged on the first guide rail 300. The second end of the door body 100 is movably arranged on the second guide rail 400. In this way, the guiding effect is ensured.

[0035] For the embodiments of the present application, it also needs to be explained that the embodiments of the present application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other to obtain new embodiments without conflict.

[0036] The above is only a specific implementation of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto, and the protection scope of the present application should be subject to the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A biological sample transport device, characterized by, The utility model relates to a biological sample transport device, comprising: a cavity defining a receiving cavity with an opening for accommodating a biological sample, the cavity being connected to a movable mechanism for moving the cavity, the opening being provided with a door body for opening and closing the opening, the door body having a first end and a second end in a first direction; a drive mechanism connected to the door body and located between the first end and the second end to drive the door body to translate in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.

2. The biological sample transport device according to claim 1, wherein: the cavity further defines a placement cavity, and the drive mechanism is arranged in the placement cavity.

3. The biological sample transport device according to claim 1, wherein: the opening is arranged on one side of the receiving cavity in a horizontal direction, the first direction is a horizontal direction, and the second direction is a vertical direction.

4. The biological sample transport device according to claim 3, wherein: the drive mechanism is located below the receiving cavity.

5. The biological sample transport device according to claim 1, wherein: the drive mechanism comprises a motor, a transmission belt, a first transmission wheel, and a second transmission wheel, the output shaft of the motor is connected to the first transmission wheel, the second transmission wheel is mounted on the cavity, the transmission belt is connected to the first transmission wheel and the second transmission wheel, the motor is used to drive the transmission belt to rotate through the first transmission wheel and the second transmission wheel, and the transmission belt has a transmission section along the first direction, and the transmission section is fixedly connected to the door body.

6. The biological sample transport device according to claim 5, wherein: the drive mechanism further comprises a first clamping piece and a second clamping piece, the first clamping piece and the second clamping piece jointly clamp the transmission section, and the first clamping piece is fixedly connected to the door body.

7. The biological sample transport device according to claim 6, wherein: the first clamping piece and the second clamping piece are connected through threads.

8. The biological sample transport device according to claim 6, wherein: the area where the first clamping piece is fixedly connected to the door body extends along the first direction.

9. The biological sample transport device according to claim 1, wherein: the cavity is provided with at least one guide rail, and the door body is movably arranged in the guide rail.

10. The biological sample transport device according to claim 9, wherein: the at least one guide rail comprises a first guide rail and a second guide rail, the first end of the door body is movably arranged in the first guide rail, and the second end of the door body is movably arranged in the second guide rail.

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