Device for automatically identifying type of disc test tube rack

By using photoelectric sensors and a rotating shaft design, the serial number of the disc test tube rack can be automatically identified, which solves the problems of misremembering test tube rack serial numbers and high cost of radio frequency identification, and achieves simplified automated identification and reduced production costs.

CN223901904UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-13SUZHOU TUAN BIOTECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423049570.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-11
Publication Date
2026-02-13
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-11

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, test tube rack serial number recognition has the problems of high risk of human error, high cost of radio frequency identification, and complex hardware and software, which increases development and production costs, especially when large batches of samples are turned over.

Method used

The system uses photoelectric sensors to identify the serial numbers of the disc test tube rack. By setting identification holes on the test tube rack and using a rotating shaft to drive the test tube rack to rotate, combined with a ball bearing and stainless steel spring design, automatic identification is achieved.

Benefits of technology

It enables automatic identification of test tube rack serial numbers, reduces hardware and software complexity, simplifies structural design, and lowers production and assembly costs.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a device for automatically identifying the model of a disc test tube rack, which comprises a bottom plate, a base is mounted at the lower end of the bottom plate, the device identifies serial number hole sites on the disc test tube rack through a photoelectric sensor, forty test tube samples can be placed on the disc test tube rack, three round holes are formed on the ground of the disc test tube rack, and the test tube samples can be placed in the round holes. The positions of the round holes are right above the photoelectric sensor, test tubes for placing samples are placed in the disc test tube rack, the rotating shaft can drive the disc test tube rack to automatically rotate by one circle, and the photoelectric sensor can automatically identify the serial number of the disc test tube rack according to the number of the holes in the disc test tube rack and the hole opening distance. According to the test tube rack, the requirement for automatic serial number identification of the test tube rack can be met, the position and distance of the photoelectric sensor to the test tube rack are simpler in hardware and software compared with radio frequency identification, the structural design is simpler, and the requirement for the identification position and the position of the photoelectric sensor is lower.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model belongs to the device related technical field of automatic identification disc test tube rack model, specifically related to a device of automatic identification disc test tube rack model. BACKGROUND

[0002] The device for automatically identifying disc test tube rack model is usually an intelligent device composed of a sensor, when a full-automatic medical detection device is detecting, an inspector places a sample in a test tube and places the test tube on a test tube rack, the detection device acquires relevant information of the test tube rack and the test tube, including the test tube rack number and whether the test tube rack has a test tube, so as to prepare for the detection of the sample in the test tube.

[0003] At present, for the case that the sample amount is large, multiple test tube racks are needed for sample turnover, and the identification of the test tube rack serial number becomes a necessary requirement, at present, the identification of the test tube rack information mainly includes two methods, one is to mark on the test tube rack and identify by artificial, the disadvantage of this method is easy to remember wrong, and the information transmission has great risk, the other method is to use radio frequency identification tag, which can read information without direct contact, but this method needs more complex software and hardware functions, which increases the development cost, and the size requirement is high, which increases the production and assembly cost. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0004] The utility model aims at providing a device for automatically identifying disc test tube rack model, to solve the problem that, at present, for the case that the sample amount is large, multiple test tube racks are needed for sample turnover, and the identification of the test tube rack serial number becomes a necessary requirement, at present, the identification of the test tube rack information mainly includes two methods, one is to mark on the test tube rack and identify by artificial, the disadvantage of this method is easy to remember wrong, and the information transmission has great risk, the other method is to use radio frequency identification tag, which can read information without direct contact, but this method needs more complex software and hardware functions, which increases the development cost, and the size requirement is high, which increases the production and assembly cost.

[0005] In order to achieve the above object, the utility model provides the following technical scheme: a device of automatic identification disc test -tube rack model, including the bottom plate, the bottom plate lower end position installs the base, the inside position of base is provided with the pivot, the outer wall of pivot is provided with the arc groove in the lower position, the upper end position of pivot is fixed with test -tube rack main part, the upper end position of test -tube rack main part is provided with a plurality of slot, the inside position of slot is inserted with test -tube main part, the upper end position of test -tube rack main part is provided with disc serial number identification hole, the upper end of test -tube rack main part is in the middle position, the upper end of bottom plate is in the left position and is provided with photoelectric sensor, the inside position of bottom plate is sleeved with ball, the inside position of ball is provided with stainless steel spring.

[0006] Preferably, the upper end of the test tube rack main body is provided with a handle in the middle position.

[0007] Preferably, a plurality of mounting frames are installed at the lower end position of the bottom plate, and the bottom plate is installed with the mounting frames through stainless steel bolts at the lower end position.

[0008] Preferably, the fixing of the base and the bottom plate enables the pivot to be sleeved with the inside position of the bottom plate, an output shaft is fixed at the lower end position of the bottom plate, and the output shaft is used to be installed with a motor to drive the pivot to rotate.

[0009] Preferably, the pivot drives the test tube rack main body to rotate under the driving of the motor, and forty test tube samples can be placed at the inside position of the test tube rack main body.

[0010] Preferably, the test tube main body is inserted into the inside position of the slot, and the test tube main body is driven to rotate by the rotation of the test tube rack main body.

[0011] Preferably, the ball is attached to the outer wall position of the arc groove, and the ball is rotated by the arc groove when the pivot rotates.

[0012] Preferably, the arc groove is elastically locked at the inside position of the bottom plate by the stainless steel spring when being extruded.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the utility model provides a device of automatic identification disc test -tube rack model, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] The device identifies the serial number hole position on the disc test tube rack through the photoelectric sensor, the disc test tube rack can place forty test tube samples, three round holes are opened on the ground of the disc test tube rack, the round hole positions are directly above the photoelectric sensor, a rotating shaft is used for placing the disc test tube rack and driving the disc test tube rack to rotate, a base is used for fixing the rotating shaft, fixing the rotating shaft motor and providing the mounting space of other parts of the device, the test tube for placing the sample is placed into the disc test tube rack and then into the rotating shaft, the rotating shaft drives the disc test tube rack to rotate automatically, the photoelectric sensor automatically identifies the serial number of the disc test tube rack according to the opening number and opening distance of the disc test tube rack, through the design of the photoelectric sensor and the test tube rack structure, the serial number of the test tube rack can be automatically identified, the position and distance of the photoelectric sensor are simpler than radio frequency identification in hardware and software, the structure is simpler, and the position requirement of the identification bit and the photoelectric sensor is lower.

[0015] The device is provided with a ball at the inner side of the base plate, an arc-shaped groove is arranged at the outer wall of the rotating shaft, the ball is attached to the inner wall of the arc-shaped groove, and when the rotating shaft rotates, the ball makes the rotating shaft rotate more flexibly, and when the rotating shaft moves up and down, the ball is locked to the inner position through the stainless steel spring, so that the installation and disassembly of the rotating shaft are not affected. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 A device structure schematic view of the automatic disc test tube rack model recognition device.

[0017] Figure 2 A device local enlarged structure schematic view of the automatic disc test tube rack model recognition device.

[0018] Figure 3 A device three-dimensional structure schematic view of the automatic disc test tube rack model recognition device.

[0019] Figure 4 A base plate cross-section structure schematic view of the automatic disc test tube rack model recognition device.

[0020] In the figure: 1, base plate; 2, test tube rack main body; 3, disc serial number identification hole; 4, test tube main body; 5, photoelectric sensor; 6, mounting frame; 7, base; 8, output shaft; 9, handle; 10, stainless steel bolt; 11, slot; 12, rotating shaft; 13, arc-shaped groove; 14, stainless steel spring; 15, ball. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] Clearly and completely describe the technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model, obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all the embodiments, based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by the ordinary skilled in the art without making creative labor belong to the scope of the utility model protection.

[0022] In the description of the utility model, it needs to be explained that the orientation or position relation indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer", "front end", "rear end", "two ends", "one end", "the other end" and the like is the orientation or position relation shown in the drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the indicated device or element must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, therefore, it cannot be understood as a limitation on the utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second" are only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0023] In the description of the utility model, it needs to be explained that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "provided with", "connection" and the like should be understood broadly, for example, "connection" can be fixed connection, can also be detachable connection, or integral connection, can be mechanical connection, can also be electrical connection, can be direct connection, can also be indirect connection through an intermediate medium, can be the communication inside two elements. For the ordinary skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances

[0024] The utility model provides a kind of device for automatically identifying disc test tube rack model as shown in Figures 1-4 Disclosed is a device for automatically identifying disc test tube rack model, which comprises a bottom plate 1, a base 7 is installed at the lower end position of the bottom plate 1, a rotating shaft 12 is arranged at the inner side position of the base 7, an arc-shaped groove 13 is arranged on the outer wall of the rotating shaft 12 at the lower position, a test tube rack main body 2 is fixed at the upper end position of the rotating shaft 12, a plurality of insertion slots 11 are arranged at the upper end position of the test tube rack main body 2, a test tube main body 4 is insertedly installed at the inner position of the insertion slot 11, a disc serial number identification hole 3 is arranged at the upper end position of the test tube rack main body 2, a photoelectric sensor 5 is arranged at the upper end of the left side position of the bottom plate 1, a ball 15 is sleeved at the inner side position of the bottom plate 1, a stainless steel spring 14 is arranged at the inner side position of the ball 15.

[0025] The photoelectric sensor 5 identifies the serial number hole position on the disc test tube rack. The disc test tube rack can hold forty test tube samples. Three round holes are opened on the ground of the disc test tube rack, which are directly above the photoelectric sensor 5. The shaft 12 is used to place the disc test tube rack and drive the disc test tube rack to rotate. The base 7 is used to fix the shaft 12 and the motor, and provides installation space for other parts of the device. The test tube holding the sample is placed in the disc test tube rack and then placed in the shaft 12. The shaft 12 drives the disc test tube rack to automatically rotate one circle. The photoelectric sensor 5 automatically identifies the serial number of the disc test tube rack according to the number and distance of the holes on the disc test tube rack.

[0026] As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the upper end of the test tube rack body 2 is provided with a handle 9 at the middle position. A plurality of mounting racks 6 are installed at the lower end position of the bottom plate 1. The bottom plate 1 is installed with the mounting rack 6 through the stainless steel bolt 10 at the lower end position. The base 7 is fixed with the inside position of the bottom plate 1, and the output shaft 8 is fixed at the lower end position of the bottom plate 1. The output shaft 8 is used to install the motor to drive the shaft 12 to rotate.

[0027] The device can automatically identify the serial number of the disc test tube rack, which is suitable for large-scale sample automatic testing process. The photoelectric sensor 5 is used for identification. The sensor is a reflective receiver with a wider range of reflective surface distance.

[0028] As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 3 , the shaft 12 drives the test tube rack body 2 to rotate under the drive of the motor. The inside position of the test tube rack body 2 can hold forty test tube samples. The test tube body 4 is inserted into the inside position of the slot 11. The rotation of the test tube rack body 2 drives the test tube body 4 to rotate. The ball 15 is attached to the outer wall position of the arc-shaped groove 13. When the shaft 12 rotates, the ball 15 rotates with the arc-shaped groove 13. When the arc-shaped groove 13 is extruded, the stainless steel spring 14 elastically locks the inside position of the bottom plate 1.

[0029] Through the design of the photoelectric sensor 5 and the test tube rack structure, the automatic identification of the serial number of the test tube rack can be realized. The position and distance of the photoelectric sensor 5 are simpler than the radio frequency identification in hardware and software, and the structure is simpler. The requirement for the identification position and the position of the photoelectric sensor 5 is lower.

[0030] Finally, it should be noted that: the above only for the preferred embodiments of the present application, and is not intended to limit the present application, although the foregoing embodiments of the present application has been described in detail, for the skilled in the art, it still can be modified, or for part of the technical features of the equivalent replacement, the spirit and principles of the present application, made any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc., should be included within the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An apparatus for automatically identifying the model of a carousel tube rack, characterized by, The utility model provides a test tube rack, including bottom plate (1), the lower end position of bottom plate (1) is installed with base (7), the inner side position of base (7) is provided with rotating shaft (12), the outer wall of rotating shaft (12) is provided with arc groove (13) at the lower position, the upper end position of rotating shaft (12) is fixed with test tube rack main part (2), a plurality of slot (11) are provided at the upper end position of test tube rack main part (2), test tube main part (4) is insertedly installed at the inner position of slot (11), disc serial number identification hole (3) is provided at the upper end position of test tube rack main part (2), the upper end of test tube rack main part (2) is at the middle position, photoelectric sensor (5) is provided at the upper end of bottom plate (1) at the left side position, the inner side position of bottom plate (1) is sleeved with ball (15), the inner side position of ball (15) is provided with stainless steel spring (14).

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The upper end of the test tube rack main body (2) is provided with a handle (9) at the middle position.

3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein: A plurality of mounting frames (6) are installed at the lower end position of the bottom plate (1), and the bottom plate (1) is installed with the mounting frame (6) through the stainless steel bolt (10) at the lower end position.

4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The fixing of the base (7) and the bottom plate (1) makes the rotating shaft (12) sleeved with the inner side position of the bottom plate (1), and the output shaft (8) is fixed at the lower end position of the bottom plate (1), which is used to be installed with a motor to drive the rotating shaft (12) to rotate.

5. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein: The rotating shaft (12) drives the test tube rack main body (2) to rotate under the driving of the motor, and the inner side position of the test tube rack main body (2) can place forty test tube samples.

6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The test tube main body (4) is inserted into the inner position of the slot (11), and the rotation of the test tube rack main body (2) drives the test tube main body (4) to rotate.

7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The ball (15) is attached to the outer wall position of the arc groove (13), and the rotating shaft (12) makes the ball (15) rotate by attaching to the arc groove (13) when rotating.

8. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein: When the arc groove (13) is extruded, the inner position of the bottom plate (1) is locked by the elasticity of the stainless steel spring (14).