Sample storage device for mineral exploration
By using a partition plate design that combines a T-shaped slider with a groove and a magnetic adsorption snap-fit structure, the problem of non-adjustable space in existing sample storage devices is solved, enabling flexible adaptation to the storage of samples of different sizes and improving the adaptability and ease of operation of the device.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202521035714.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-05-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing mineral exploration sample storage devices cannot flexibly adjust space and cannot effectively store ore and liquid samples of different sizes at the same time, resulting in significant storage limitations.
The design employs a T-shaped slider and groove combination for the partition plate, combined with magnetic adsorption and elastic snap-fit structure, to achieve flexible adjustment and stable fixation of the partition plate, adapting to the storage needs of samples of different sizes. The L-shaped base and square rod structure ensure the sealing of the sampling tube and convenient operation.
It enables flexible adjustment of sample storage space, improves space utilization and adaptability, ensures sample stability and safety, and is easy to operate with good sealing.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sample storage device technology, and in particular to a sample storage device for mineral exploration. Background Technology
[0002] A sample storage device for mineral exploration is a container specifically designed to store samples collected during the mineral exploration process. It is crucial for mineral exploration work, as it ensures sample quality and improves the accuracy and reliability of mineral exploration.
[0003] Mineral samples refer to various rock, mineral, and ore samples collected during mineral exploration and development. These samples are used to analyze the properties, composition, structure, and distribution of mineral deposits, thereby providing a scientific basis for the assessment and development of mineral resources. For example, the existing technology, Chinese Patent Publication No. "CN215555602U", provides a geological and mineral exploration sample storage device, belonging to the field of geological exploration sample storage technology. A geological and mineral exploration sample storage device includes a box body with multiple partitions connected inside. Multiple sample containers are placed inside the box body, and a sealing cap is fitted onto the outer wall of the upper end of each sample container. A suction assembly is installed inside the sealing cap. The box body has a lid at the top. By setting up the suction assembly, when a sample is placed into a sample container, the sealing cap is placed on the sample container, and then the suction plate draws the air inside the sample container into the suction chamber, thus simulating an empty state inside the sample container, reducing oxygen levels and preventing oxidation. By setting up a support rod, the lid can be used as a table when used in the field, making the device versatile.
[0004] Currently, after mineral exploration, different types of samples are collected as specimens. These samples include ore fragments and groundwater, etc. After collection, the samples need to be stored nearby. However, most storage containers can only store single solid or liquid samples, which is not comprehensive. In addition, the space inside the container is fixed in advance. If a sample with a slightly larger size is encountered, the fixed-section container cannot adjust the space, so it is not possible to store the larger sample in a reasonable way, which has great limitations. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the aforementioned shortcomings in the existing technology by proposing a sample storage device for mineral exploration.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0007] Design a sample storage device for mineral exploration, including a storage box. The inner wall of the storage box is provided with grooves on both sides. Several sliders are slidably arranged on the inner side of the grooves. The cross-sectional shape of the grooves and sliders is T-shaped. A plate base is fixedly installed on the outer end of the slider. The plate base has a U-shaped cross-section. A partition plate is slidably inserted into the inner side of the plate base.
[0008] A second magnet is embedded in one end of the partition plate near the plate base, and a first magnet is embedded in both sides of the inner wall of the plate base. The first magnet and the second magnet are magnetically attracted to each other.
[0009] The storage box has an inner base installed in the middle. The inner base has a U-shaped cross-section. The end of the partition plate away from the base is slidably attached to the surface of the inner base. The bottom of the inner base has symmetrically distributed slots. The bottom of the storage box is fixedly installed with elastic clips corresponding to the slots. The elastic clips and slots are interlocked.
[0010] In detail, the elastic card and the groove are both hexagonal in shape, and the elastic card is made of rubber material.
[0011] In detail, several base platforms are distributed and installed on the inner side of the built-in base. The adjacent base platforms are equidistant from each other. The base platforms have an L-shaped structure. A square rod is fixedly installed at the high position of the base platform. A square tube is slidably sleeved on the surface of the square rod.
[0012] In detail, a spring is wound around the surface of the square rod, and the two ends of the spring are fixedly installed to the end face of the base and the lower end of the square tube, respectively.
[0013] In detail, a clamping platform is fixedly installed at the upper end of the square tube, a pull head is assembled at the middle position of the upper end of the clamping platform, and a pipe cap is fixedly installed at the lower end of the clamping platform away from the square tube.
[0014] In detail, a tube seat is bonded to the lower part of the base with resin adhesive. The tube seat and tube cap are made of rubber material. A sampling tube is inserted into the inner side of the tube seat, and the tube cap covers the upper opening of the sampling tube.
[0015] In detail, the upper part of the storage box is covered with a lid, and a handle is fixedly installed at the middle of the upper part of the lid. The surface of the handle is covered with a handle glove made of silicone material.
[0016] In detail, threaded posts are fitted on the lower ends of both sides of the box cover, and collars corresponding to the positions of the threaded posts are installed on both sides of the storage box via brackets. The surface of the threaded post slides through the inside of the collar, and a threaded cap is threadedly installed on the surface of the threaded post. The end face of the threaded cap is tightly attached to the surface of the collar.
[0017] The design scheme proposed in this utility model has the following beneficial effects in application:
[0018] 1. This solution utilizes a T-shaped slider and a sliding groove to achieve sliding adjustment of the partition plates, allowing for flexible adjustment of the spacing between adjacent partition plates and the inner wall of the storage box according to sample specifications. The magnetic adsorption fixing method ensures the stability of the partition plates while facilitating disassembly and reassembly. The hexagonal snap-fit design of the built-in base and elastic clips further enhances modular adjustment capabilities, meeting the storage needs of mineral particle samples of different sizes and significantly improving space utilization and adaptability.
[0019] 2. As described in 1, the L-shaped base and square rod structure, combined with a spring reset mechanism, ensure a tight seal between the tube cap and the sampling tube to prevent liquid leakage. The rubber tube seat and cap provide flexible cushioning to avoid damage to the sample tube during transportation. The sampling tube can be quickly picked up and put down by lifting the top, making the operation convenient and maintaining a tight seal. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 2 This is a top view of the internal structure of the storage box of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 3 This is a side cross-sectional view of the storage box of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the positional distribution of the elastic card and card slot of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 5 This is a disassembly diagram of the partition plate and plate base of this utility model;
[0025] Figure 6 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of point A of this utility model.
[0026] In the diagram: 1. Storage box; 11. Slide groove; 12. Slider; 13. Plate base; 14. Divider plate; 15. Internal base; 16. Magnet one; 17. Magnet two; 2. Card slot; 21. Elastic card; 3. Base platform; 31. Square rod; 32. Square cylinder; 33. Card platform; 34. Pull head; 35. Tube seat; 36. Sampling tube; 37. Tube cap; 38. Spring; 4. Box lid; 41. Handle handle; 42. Handle glove; 5. Threaded column; 51. Collar; 52. Threaded cap. Detailed Implementation
[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.
[0028] Reference Figures 1-6 A sample storage device for mineral exploration includes a storage box 1. The inner wall of the storage box 1 has grooves 11 on both sides. Several sliders 12 are slidably arranged inside the grooves 11. Both the grooves 11 and the sliders 12 have a T-shaped cross-section. A plate base 13 is fixedly installed at the outward end of each slider 12. The plate base 13 has a U-shaped cross-section. A partition plate 14 is slidably inserted into the inner side of the plate base 13. The T-shaped sliders 12 slide in conjunction with the grooves 11, ensuring that the plate base 13 does not detach from the grooves 11. Furthermore, the plate base 13 can be adjusted according to actual needs, allowing for adjustments in the spacing between adjacent partition plates 14 and between the plate base 1 and the inner wall of the storage box 1. This accommodates samples of different sizes and increases the flexibility of storage space utilization.
[0029] A second magnet 17 is embedded in one end of the partition plate 14 near the plate base 13. A first magnet 16 is embedded in both sides of the inner wall of the plate base 13. The first magnet 16 and the second magnet 17 are magnetically attracted to each other. By attracting the first magnet 16 and the second magnet 17 to each other, the partition plate 14 can be inserted into the plate base 13 while also having a magnetic attraction and fixation effect.
[0030] The storage box 1 has an internal base 15 installed in the middle. The internal base 15 has a U-shaped cross-section. The end of the partition plate 14 away from the base plate 13 is slidably attached to the surface of the internal base 15. The bottom of the internal base 15 has symmetrically distributed slots 2. The bottom of the storage box 1 is fixedly installed with elastic clips 21 corresponding to the positions of the slots 2. The elastic clips 21 and the slots 2 are interlocked. The internal base 15 can be installed by snapping into the slots 2 through the elastic clips 21. At the same time, when cleaning the storage box 1, the internal base 15 can be separated from the storage box 1 by separating the elastic clips 21 from the slots 2.
[0031] It should be further noted that the shape of the elastic card 21 and the inner shape of the slot 2 are both regular hexagons. The elastic card 21 is made of rubber material. The shape and material limit ensure the stability of the engagement between the elastic card 21 and the slot 2 and the ease of disassembly.
[0032] It should be further explained that several base platforms 3 are installed on the inner side of the built-in base 15. The adjacent base platforms 3 are equidistant from each other. The base platform 3 has an L-shaped structure. A square rod 31 is fixedly installed at the high position of the base platform 3. A square tube 32 is slidably sleeved on the surface of the square rod 31. The shape of the square rod 31 limits the movement of the square tube 32, preventing it from rotating randomly when sliding up and down on the surface of the square rod 31.
[0033] It should be further noted that a spring 38 is wound around the surface of the square rod 31. The two ends of the spring 38 are fixedly installed to the end face of the base 3 and the lower end of the square tube 32, respectively. The spring 38 can be stretched and reset to ensure the stability of the expansion and contraction reset of the square tube 32 relative to the square rod 31.
[0034] It should be further explained that a clamping platform 33 is fixedly installed at the upper end of the square tube 32. A pull head 34 is installed at the middle of the upper end of the clamping platform 33. A tube cap 37 is fixedly installed at the lower end of the clamping platform 33 away from the square tube 32. When it is necessary to move the tube cap 37 upward and remove the sampling tube 36, the pull head 34 is lifted, so that the clamping platform 33 can move upward. By sliding the square tube 32 on the surface of the square rod 31, and with the tensioning effect of the spring 38, the tube cap 37 can be separated from the sampling tube 36 and enough space can be moved to manually remove the sampling tube 36.
[0035] It should be further explained that a tube seat 35 is bonded to the lower part of the base 3 with resin adhesive. The tube seat 35 and the tube cap 37 are made of rubber material. A sampling tube 36 is inserted into the inner side of the tube seat 35. The tube cap 37 covers the upper opening of the sampling tube 36. The tube seat 35 and the tube cap 37, made of rubber material, can provide a flexible buffering effect for the sampling tube 36 when covering and positioning it. The inside of the sampling tube 36 can store liquid samples, while the space separated by the partition plate 14 can store mineral particle samples.
[0036] It should be further explained that the upper part of the storage box 1 is covered with a lid 4, and a handle 41 is fixedly installed at the middle of the upper part of the lid 4. The surface of the handle 41 is covered with a handle glove 42, which is made of silicone material. By holding the handle glove 42, the entire storage box 1 can be lifted and carried, making it easy to move on site.
[0037] It should be further explained that threaded posts 5 are installed on the lower ends of both sides of the lid 4. The storage box 1 has collars 51 corresponding to the positions of the threaded posts 5 installed on both sides by brackets. The surface of the threaded post 5 slides through the inside of the collar 51. A threaded cap 52 is threadedly installed on the surface of the threaded post 5. The end face of the threaded cap 52 is tightly attached to the surface of the collar 51. When it is necessary to disassemble the lid 4, the threaded cap 52 is rotated to separate it from the threaded post 5, thereby separating the collar 51 from the threaded post 5 and enabling the lid 4 and the storage box 1 to be opened.
[0038] Working principle: This solution uses a T-shaped groove 11 and a slider 12 to flexibly adjust the lateral position of the partition plate 14. The T-shaped structure design of the groove 11 and slider 12 ensures that the slider 12 will not fall out of the groove 11 during sliding. At the same time, the insertion connection between the U-shaped plate base 13 and the partition plate 14 further enhances stability. The partition plate 14 is magnetically attracted and fixed in the plate base 13 by magnet 16 and magnet 27, which facilitates quick assembly and disassembly and prevents displacement due to vibration when storing samples. In addition, the other end of the partition plate 14 is close to the inner seat 15 to ensure the overall structure is stable and to prevent the partition plate 14 from tilting due to uneven sample weight. This design allows the internal space of the storage box 1 to be flexibly adjusted according to different specifications of mineral or liquid samples, improving space utilization while ensuring the stability and safety of sample storage.
[0039] The built-in base 15 can be quickly installed and removed via the slot 2 at the bottom and the elastic clip 21 of the storage box 1. The elastic clip 21 is made of hexagonal rubber material, which can ensure a tight fit with the slot 2, and can also be easily separated during disassembly through elastic deformation, making it easy to clean the inside of the storage box 1. The U-shaped structure of the built-in base 15 provides support for the partition plate 14, and the base 3 inside is used to fix the sampling tube 36. When it is necessary to clean or replace the built-in base 15, simply apply a certain pulling force to make the elastic clip 21 disengage from the slot 2 to remove the built-in base 15, which is simple to operate.
[0040] The sampling tube 36 is double-fixed by the tube seat 35 and the tube cap 37. The tube seat 35 is bonded to the low position of the base 3, while the tube cap 37 is connected to the square tube 32 through the locking plate 33. The square tube 32 is sleeved on the square rod 31 to prevent rotation when sliding and to ensure that the tube cap 37 is always aligned with the opening of the sampling tube 36. The elastic reset function of the spring 38 allows the tube cap 37 to automatically return to its original position after being lifted, covering the sampling tube 36. When it is necessary to take or put in a sample, the pull head 34 is pulled up to move the tube cap 37 upward. The spring 38 stretches to provide buffer force to prevent instantaneous force from damaging the sampling tube 36. The rubber tube seat 35 and tube cap 37 form a flexible protection for the sampling tube 36 to prevent breakage due to collision during transportation.
[0041] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A sample storage device for mineral exploration, comprising a storage box (1), characterized in that: The storage box (1) has grooves (11) on both sides of its inner wall. Several sliders (12) are slidably arranged on the inner side of the grooves (11). The cross-sectional shape of the grooves (11) and the sliders (12) is T-shaped. A plate base (13) is fixedly installed on the outward end of the slider (12). The cross-section of the plate base (13) is U-shaped. A partition plate (14) is slidably inserted into the inner side of the plate base (13). A second magnet (17) is embedded in one end of the partition plate (14) near the plate base (13), and a first magnet (16) is embedded in both sides of the inner wall of the plate base (13). The first magnet (16) and the second magnet (17) are magnetically attracted to each other. The storage box (1) has an inner seat (15) installed in the middle. The inner seat (15) has a U-shaped cross-section. The end of the partition plate (14) away from the plate base (13) is slidably attached to the surface of the inner seat (15). The bottom of the inner seat (15) has symmetrically distributed slots (2). The bottom of the storage box (1) is fixedly installed with an elastic card (21) corresponding to the position of the slot (2). The elastic card (21) and the slot (2) are interlocked.
2. The sample storage device for mineral exploration according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic card (21) and the groove (2) are both hexagonal in shape, and the elastic card (21) is made of rubber material.
3. The sample storage device for mineral exploration according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner side of the built-in seat (15) is provided with several base platforms (3), and the adjacent base platforms (3) are equidistant from each other. The base platform (3) is an L-shaped structure. A square rod (31) is fixedly installed at the high position of the base platform (3), and a square tube (32) is slidably sleeved on the surface of the square rod (31).
4. A sample storage device for mineral exploration according to claim 3, characterized in that: A spring (38) is wound around the surface of the square rod (31), and the two ends of the spring (38) are fixedly installed to the end face of the base (3) and the lower end of the square tube (32), respectively.
5. A sample storage device for mineral exploration according to claim 4, characterized in that: A mounting plate (33) is fixedly installed at the upper end of the square tube (32). A pull head (34) is installed at the middle position of the upper end of the mounting plate (33). A pipe cap (37) is fixedly installed at the lower end of the mounting plate (33) away from the square tube (32).
6. A sample storage device for mineral exploration according to claim 5, characterized in that: The base (3) has a tube seat (35) bonded to its lower position with resin adhesive. The tube seat (35) and the tube cap (37) are made of rubber material. A sampling tube (36) is inserted into the inner side of the tube seat (35), and the tube cap (37) covers the upper opening of the sampling tube (36).
7. A sample storage device for mineral exploration according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The upper end of the storage box (1) is covered with a lid (4), and a handle (41) is fixedly installed at the middle of the upper end of the lid (4). The surface of the handle (41) is covered with a glove (42), which is made of silicone material.
8. A sample storage device for mineral exploration according to claim 7, characterized in that: Both sides of the lower end of the box cover (4) are equipped with threaded posts (5). Both sides of the storage box (1) are equipped with collars (51) corresponding to the positions of the threaded posts (5) through brackets. The surface of the threaded posts (5) and the inside of the collars (51) are slidably connected. The surface of the threaded posts (5) is threaded with a threaded cap (52). The end face of the threaded cap (52) is tightly attached to the surface of the collars (51).
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Geological mineral exploration sample storage device
CN215555602U