Liquid storage device suitable for frozen immunohistochemical machine

Abstract

The liquid storage device comprises a weighing module, a limiting module and a liquid storage module, the weighing module comprises a weighing sensor gasket and a weighing sensor, a limiting groove is formed in the weighing sensor gasket, and the liquid storage module is arranged in the limiting groove. The weighing sensor is installed on the weighing sensor gasket by being matched with the limiting groove, the weighing sensor is fixedly arranged on the lower portion of the limiting module, the liquid storage module comprises a waste liquid barrel, a cleaning liquid barrel and a pure water barrel, grooves are formed in the bottoms of the barrels, and the limiting module is connected and matched with the grooves. The device integrates positioning, limiting and liquid volume linear display, and is adaptive to an intraoperative rapid freezing immunohistochemical machine.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of immunohistochemistry technology, and specifically relates to a liquid storage device suitable for cryogenic immunohistochemistry machines. Background Technology

[0002] Automated immunohistochemical staining equipment requires multiple cleaning cycles during immunohistochemical procedures, using large amounts of cleaning fluid and generating significant waste liquid. This necessitates a device for storing and collecting the fluids used in the process. Current domestic research on immunohistochemical staining equipment primarily focuses on postoperative immunohistochemical pathological diagnosis. These machines are large and expensive, with relatively low requirements for the integration and cost-effectiveness of the fluid storage device. The intraoperative frozen immunohistochemical machine adapted to this system differs significantly from postoperative immunohistochemical equipment; it is smaller and requires a higher degree of integration and cost-effectiveness in its waste liquid storage device.

[0003] Currently, most commercially available small immunohistochemical staining equipment uses photoelectric sensing, ultrasonic level recognition, or float switch level recognition for its liquid storage devices. These methods suffer from low integration, high cost, large size requirements, poor linear display of liquid volume, and the need for additional devices to limit the container's position and determine whether the container is in place. They are not suitable for the requirements of the intraoperative rapid frozen immunohistochemical equipment in this solution. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, this application provides a liquid storage device suitable for cryogenic immunohistochemistry machine to solve the above-mentioned technical defects.

[0005] According to a first aspect of this invention, a liquid storage device suitable for a cryogenic immunohistochemistry machine is provided, comprising a weighing module, a limiting module, and a storage module. The weighing module includes a weighing sensor pad and a weighing sensor. The weighing sensor pad has a limiting groove, and the weighing sensor is mounted above the weighing sensor pad by cooperating with the limiting groove. Through this structure, the weighing sensor is limited by the limiting groove on the weighing sensor pad. The weighing sensor is located at the lower part of the limiting module. The storage module includes a waste liquid tank, a cleaning liquid tank, and a pure water tank. The bottom of the waste liquid tank, the cleaning liquid tank, and the pure water tank are all provided with grooves, and the limiting module connects and cooperates with the grooves. Through this structure, the limiting module limits the bottom of the waste liquid tank, the cleaning liquid tank, and the pure water tank in the storage module.

[0006] In a specific embodiment, the device further includes a gasket mounted on the load end face above the load sensor. This structural arrangement facilitates the separate acquisition of weight data for the waste liquid tank, cleaning liquid tank, and pure water tank, and provides protection for the load sensor.

[0007] In a specific embodiment, the limiting module includes a mounting top plate with a limiting groove that mates with the gasket. The mounting top plate is mounted on the gasket via the limiting groove. This structure allows the mounting top plate to limit the movement of the gasket.

[0008] In a specific embodiment, the grooves on the bottom of the waste liquid tank, cleaning fluid tank, and pure water tank are located on the rear side of the tank bottom, and the length of the grooves is less than the length of the bottom of the waste liquid tank, cleaning fluid tank, and pure water tank. With this structural design, the grooves on the bottom of the waste liquid tank, cleaning fluid tank, and pure water tank serve as limiting grooves, which can limit the movement of the tank bottom in the rear direction.

[0009] In a specific embodiment, the length of the mounting top plate is less than the length of the grooves at the bottom of the waste liquid tank, cleaning liquid tank, and pure water tank. This structural design allows the mounting top plate to be completely fitted into the grooves at the bottom of the tanks.

[0010] In a specific embodiment, the limiting module further includes a left side plate and a right side plate, with fixing plates on the sides of the left and right side plates that mate with the mounting top plate. This structural design facilitates the fixed connection of the fixing plates on the left and right side plates to the mounting top plate.

[0011] In a specific embodiment, limiting plates are provided on the left and right side plates. This structural design restricts the barrel from translating forward.

[0012] In a specific embodiment, the limiting module further includes connecting supports, which are fixedly connected to the fixing plates of the left and right sides of the plate, respectively. With this structural arrangement, the left and right sides of the mounting top plate are fixedly mounted on the left and right sides of the mounting top plate, respectively. The mounting top plate in the limiting module, together with the left and right sides of the plate, forms a convex-shaped structure that can mate with the groove at the bottom of the bucket.

[0013] In a specific embodiment, the left side plate, the mounting top plate, the right side plate, and the connecting support together form a U-shaped structure, which connects and engages with the bottom groove of the liquid storage module. This structural design restricts the tank from shifting laterally.

[0014] In a specific embodiment, the liquid storage module also includes pipes and pipe supports. The pipe supports are mounted on the frame, and the pipes pass through the pipe supports. Through this structural arrangement, the pipe supports serve to limit and guide the piping.

[0015] In a specific embodiment, the waste liquid tank, cleaning fluid tank, and pure water tank are each connected to their respective pipelines. This structural arrangement ensures that the connections of the waste liquid tank, cleaning fluid tank, and pure water tank to the pipelines are independent and do not interfere with each other.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial results of this utility model are as follows:

[0017] This utility model discloses an integrated liquid storage device suitable for cryoimmunohistochemistry machines. The device relies on the container's own structure and a weighing plane for positioning and limiting, estimates the liquid volume of the storage unit based on weighing, and determines the container's placement position based on weighing. Real-time liquid volume feedback, container positioning, container limiting, and placement detection are integrated into one system, minimizing device redundancy. Compared to similar devices on the market, it boasts higher integration, lower cost, and simpler operation. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the embodiments and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate embodiments and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present invention. Other embodiments and many anticipated advantages of the embodiments will be readily recognized as they become better understood through reference to the following detailed description. Elements in the drawings are not necessarily to scale. The same reference numerals refer to corresponding similar parts.

[0019] Figure 1 This is an assembly diagram of a liquid storage device suitable for a cryogenic immunohistochemistry machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figures 2a-2b This is a structural diagram of the waste liquid tank according to the first embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figures 3a-3c This is a structural diagram of the cleaning fluid tank according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figures 4a-4c This is a structural diagram of a pure water tank according to the first embodiment of the present utility model.

[0023] The meanings of the numbers in the diagram are as follows: 1-Waste liquid tank weighing left side plate, 2-Connecting support, 3-Weighing sensor limit gasket, 4-Waste liquid tank weighing sensor, 5-Sensor mounting top plate, 6-Waste liquid tank, 7-Tank lid, 8-Pipe, 9-Pipe support, 10-Cleaning fluid tank, 11-Quick connector male, 12-Quick connector female, 13-Pure water tank, 14-Tank adapter, 15-Pure water tank weighing right side plate, 16-Pure water tank weighing sensor, 17-Pure water tank weighing left side plate, 18-Cleaning fluid tank weighing sensor, 19-Cleaning fluid tank weighing right side plate, 20-Cleaning tank weighing left side plate, 21-Waste liquid tank weighing right side plate, 22-Limiting plate, 23-Gasket, 24-Groove, 25-Limiting block, 26-Tank adapter, 27-Tank opening. Detailed Implementation

[0024] In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form part of the detailed description and illustrate illustrative specific embodiments in which the present invention may be practiced. In this regard, directional terms such as “top,” “bottom,” “left,” “right,” “up,” “down,” etc., are used with reference to the orientation of the described figures. Because components of the embodiments can be positioned in several different orientations, directional terms are used for illustrative purposes and are by no means limiting. It should be understood that other embodiments may be utilized or logical changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the following detailed description should not be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims.

[0025] This invention proposes an electrically controlled liquid extraction device. Figure 1 An assembly diagram of a liquid storage device suitable for a cryogenic immunohistochemistry machine, according to a first embodiment of this invention, is shown. Figure 1 As shown, the waste liquid tank 6, cleaning liquid tank 10, and pure water tank 13 are arranged sequentially from left to right. Each of these tanks has the same limiting structure below it. The limiting structure includes a weighing sensor limiting pad 3 and a pad 23. The weighing sensor limiting pad 3 is mounted on the frame via a groove and has a limiting groove, limiting the weighing sensors 4 (waste liquid tank), 18 (cleaning liquid tank), and 16 (pure water tank). The pad 23 is installed below the sensor mounting top plate 5, which has a limiting groove, thus limiting the weighing sensor limiting pad 3.

[0026] In a specific embodiment, the waste liquid tank weighing sensor 4 is mounted on the frame by being disposed on a weighing sensor limiting pad 3. The weighing sensor limiting pad 3 has a limiting groove, which limits the movement of the waste liquid tank weighing sensor 4. A pad 23 is mounted on the load end face above the waste liquid tank weighing sensor 4. A weighing sensor mounting top plate 5 is mounted on the pad 23, and the sensor mounting top plate 5 has a limiting groove, which limits the movement of the pad 23. The length of the sensor mounting top plate 5 is less than the length of the bottom groove of the waste liquid tank 6, allowing the sensor mounting top plate 5 to be completely disposed within the bottom groove of the waste liquid tank 6. The right side plate 21 of the waste liquid tank weighing system is mounted on the right side of the sensor mounting top plate 5 via a connecting support 2. A limit plate 22 is mounted on the right side plate 21 to restrict the waste liquid tank 6 from moving forward. The left side plate 1 of the waste liquid tank weighing system is mounted on the left side of the sensor mounting top plate 5 via a connecting support 2. A limit plate 22 is mounted on the left side plate 1 of the waste liquid tank weighing system to restrict the waste liquid tank 6 from moving forward. The sensor mounting top plate 5, together with the left side plate 1, the right side plate 21, and the connecting support 2, form a U-shaped structure. This U-shaped structure engages with the groove at the bottom of the waste liquid tank 6, restricting the waste liquid tank 6 from moving to the left or right.

[0027] In a specific embodiment, the cleaning fluid tank weighing sensor 18 is mounted on the frame by being disposed on the weighing sensor limiting pad 3, and the weighing sensor limiting pad 3 has a limiting groove to limit the weighing sensor 18. A pad 23 is mounted on the load end face above the weighing sensor 18, and a sensor mounting top plate 5 is mounted on the weighing sensor limiting pad 3. The sensor mounting top plate 5 has a limiting groove to limit the pad 23. The length of the weighing sensor mounting top plate 5 is less than the length of the bottom groove of the cleaning fluid tank 10, allowing the sensor mounting top plate 5 to be completely disposed within the bottom groove of the cleaning fluid tank 10. The right weighing plate 19 of the cleaning fluid tank is mounted on the right side of the sensor mounting top plate 5 via the connecting support 2. A limit plate is mounted on the right weighing plate 19 to restrict the cleaning fluid tank 10 from moving forward. The left weighing plate 20 of the cleaning fluid tank is mounted on the left side of the sensor mounting top plate 5 via the connecting support 2. A limit plate is mounted on the left weighing plate 20 to restrict the cleaning fluid tank 10 from moving forward. The sensor mounting top plate 5, together with the left weighing plate 20, the right weighing plate 19, and the connecting support 2, form a U-shaped structure. This U-shaped structure engages with the groove at the bottom of the cleaning fluid tank 10, restricting the cleaning fluid tank 10 from moving to the left or right.

[0028] In a specific embodiment, the pure water tank weighing sensor 16 is mounted on the frame by being disposed on the weighing sensor limiting pad 3. The weighing sensor limiting pad 3 has a limiting groove, which limits the pure water tank weighing sensor 16. The pad 23 is mounted on the load end face above the pure water tank weighing sensor 16, and the sensor mounting top plate 5 is mounted on the pad 23. The sensor mounting top plate 5 has a limiting groove, which limits the pad 23. The length of the sensor mounting top plate 5 is less than the length of the bottom groove of the pure water tank 13, so that the sensor mounting top plate 5 can be completely disposed within the bottom groove of the pure water tank 13. The right side plate 15 of the pure water tank weighing system is mounted on the right side of the sensor mounting top plate 5 via a connecting support 2. A limit plate is mounted on the right side plate 15 to restrict the pure water tank 13 from moving forward. The left side plate 17 of the pure water tank weighing system is mounted on the left side of the sensor mounting top plate 5 via a connecting support 2. A limit plate is mounted on the left side plate 17 to restrict the pure water tank 13 from moving forward. The sensor mounting top plate 5, the left side plate 17, the right side plate 15, and the connecting support together form a U-shaped structure. This U-shaped structure engages with the groove at the bottom of the pure water tank 13, restricting the pure water tank 13 from moving to the left or right.

[0029] In a specific embodiment, the pipe support 9 is mounted on the frame, and the pipe support 9 provides limiting and guiding function for the pipe 8. The pipe 8 passes through the pipe support 9 and connects to the quick-connect male connector 11. The quick-connect male connector 11 is connected to the quick-connect female connector 12. The quick-connect female connector 12 is connected to the tank adapter 14. The tank adapter 14 is connected to the waste liquid tank 6, the cleaning fluid tank 10, and the pure water tank 13, respectively. This structure allows for quick assembly and disassembly of the pipes, while the industrial-grade quick connectors can withstand high pressure and flow, ensuring stable operation of the device. The waste liquid tank, cleaning fluid tank, and pure water tank are connected to the pipes separately via tank adapters and quick connectors, and the connections of the waste liquid tank, cleaning fluid tank, and pure water tank to the pipes are independent and do not interfere with each other.

[0030] In a specific embodiment, after the intraoperative frozen immunohistochemistry equipment is turned on, the waste liquid tank 6 is first placed on the left weighing plate 1, the right weighing plate 21, and the sensor mounting plate 5. The corresponding tank adapter 14, quick-connect female connector 12, quick-connect male connector 11, and pipe 8 are then connected sequentially. At this time, the waste liquid tank weighing sensor 4 sends weighing data to the control unit, determining that the waste liquid tank 6 is in place. Then, the cleaning fluid tank 10 and the pure water tank 13 are filled and placed in the corresponding positions on the weighing module. The corresponding tank adapter 14, quick-connect female connector 12, and quick-connect male connector 11 are then connected sequentially. Connector female 12, quick connector male 11 and pipe 8. At this time, the weighing sensor sends the data of the cleaning fluid tank weighing sensor 18 and the pure water tank weighing sensor 16 to the control unit to determine that the cleaning fluid tank 10 and the pure water tank 13 are in place. After the process starts, as the liquid in the cleaning fluid tank 10 and the pure water tank 13 decreases, the liquid volume in the waste liquid tank 6 increases. At this time, the cleaning fluid tank sensor 18, the pure water tank sensor 16 and the waste liquid tank sensor 4 continuously send data to the control unit to generate a liquid volume linear graph, and start the liquid volume alarm after the liquid volume reaches the set limit.

[0031] Figure 2 shows a structural diagram of the waste liquid tank according to the first embodiment of this utility model. Figure 2(a) is a rear view of the waste liquid tank 6. As shown in Figure 2(a), a groove 24 is provided at the rear bottom of the waste liquid tank 6. The front of the waste liquid tank 6 has a tank opening 27 and a tank adapter 26. The tank opening 27 is located in the middle of the waste liquid tank 6 and has threads for connection with the tank cover 7. The tank adapter 26 is located on the right side of the tank opening and connects to the tank adapter 14, which in turn connects to the quick-connect female connector 12, the quick-connect male connector 11, and the pipe 8. Figure 2(b) is a bottom view of the waste liquid tank 6. As shown in Figure 2(b), a limiting block 25 is provided at the front of the waste liquid tank 6. This limiting block 25 can fix the waste liquid tank 6 by cooperating with the groove structure, and it can also be removed from the groove structure for easy disassembly and replacement. The length of the groove 24 at the bottom of the waste liquid tank 6 is less than the length of the bottom of the waste liquid tank 6, so that the groove 24 at the bottom of the waste liquid tank 6, together with the sensor mounting top plate 5, can limit the rear direction of the waste liquid tank 6.

[0032] Figure 3 shows a structural diagram of the cleaning fluid tank according to the first embodiment of this utility model. Figure 3(a) is a front view of the cleaning fluid tank 10, and Figure 3(b) is a front view of the cleaning fluid tank 10. As shown in Figures 3(a) and 3(b), the front of the cleaning fluid tank 10 is provided with a tank opening 27 and a tank adapter 26. The tank opening 27 is inclined on a sloped surface of the cleaning fluid tank 10 and has threads for connection with the tank cover 7. The tank adapter 26 is located on the right side of the tank opening 27 and connects to the tank adapter 14, which in turn connects to the quick-connect female connector 12, the quick-connect male connector 11, and the pipe 8 in sequence. Figure 3(c) is a bottom view of the cleaning fluid tank 10. As shown in Figure 3(c), a limiting block 25 is provided on the front side of the cleaning fluid tank 10. This limiting block 25 can be used to fix the cleaning fluid tank 10 by engaging with a groove structure, and it can also be removed from the groove structure for easy disassembly and replacement. The length of the groove 24 at the bottom of the cleaning fluid tank 10 is less than the length of the bottom of the cleaning fluid tank 10, so that the groove 24 at the bottom of the cleaning fluid tank 10, together with the sensor mounting top plate 5, can limit the rear direction of the cleaning fluid tank 10.

[0033] Figure 4 shows a structural diagram of the pure water tank according to the first embodiment of this utility model. Figure 4(a) is a front view of the pure water tank 13, and Figure 4(b) is a front view of the pure water tank 13. As shown in Figures 4(a) and 4(b), the front of the pure water tank 13 is provided with a tank opening 27 and a tank adapter 26. The tank opening 27 is inclined on a sloped surface of the pure water tank 13 and has threads for connection with the tank lid 7. The tank adapter 26 is located on the right side of the tank opening 27 and connects to a tank adapter 14, which in turn connects to a quick-connect female connector 12, a quick-connect male connector 11, and a pipe 8. Figure 4(c) is a bottom view of the pure water tank 13. As shown in Figure 4(c), a limiting block 25 is provided on the front side of the pure water tank 13. This limiting block 25 can be used to fix the pure water tank 13 by engaging with a groove structure, and it can also be removed from the groove structure for easy disassembly and replacement. The length of the groove 24 at the bottom of the pure water tank 13 is less than the length of the bottom of the pure water tank 13, so that the groove 24 at the bottom of the pure water tank 13, together with the sensor mounting top plate 5, can limit the rear direction of the pure water tank 13.

[0034] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and changes to the embodiments of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. In this way, this utility model is also intended to cover such modifications and changes if they fall within the scope of the claims of this utility model and their equivalents. The word "comprising" does not exclude the presence of other elements or steps not listed in the claims. The simple fact that certain measures are described in mutually different dependent claims does not indicate that a combination of these measures cannot be used for profit. Any reference numerals in the claims should not be considered as limiting the scope.

Claims

1. A liquid storage device suitable for cryopreservation immunohistochemistry machines, characterized in that, The device includes a weighing module, a limiting module, and a liquid storage module. The weighing module includes a weighing sensor pad and a weighing sensor. The weighing sensor pad has a limiting groove, and the weighing sensor is installed on the weighing sensor pad by cooperating with the limiting groove. The weighing sensor is located at the lower part of the limiting module. The liquid storage module includes a waste liquid tank, a cleaning liquid tank, and a pure water tank. The bottom of the waste liquid tank, the cleaning liquid tank, and the pure water tank are all provided with grooves, and the limiting module is connected and cooperates with the grooves.

2. The liquid storage device suitable for cryopreservation immunohistochemistry according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a gasket, which is mounted on the load end face above the load cell.

3. A liquid storage device suitable for cryopreservation immunohistochemistry according to claim 2, characterized in that, The limiting module includes a mounting top plate, which has a limiting groove that mates with the gasket. The mounting top plate is mounted on the gasket through the limiting groove.

4. A liquid storage device suitable for cryopreservation immunohistochemistry according to claim 1, characterized in that, The grooves at the bottom of the waste liquid tank, cleaning liquid tank, and pure water tank are located on the rear side of the bottom of the tank, and the length of the grooves is less than the length of the bottom of the waste liquid tank, cleaning liquid tank, and pure water tank.

5. A liquid storage device suitable for cryopreservation immunohistochemistry according to claim 3, characterized in that, The length of the mounting plate is less than the length of the grooves at the bottom of the waste liquid tank, cleaning liquid tank, and pure water tank.

6. A liquid storage device suitable for cryopreservation immunohistochemistry according to claim 3, characterized in that, The limiting module also includes a left side plate and a right side plate, and the sides of the left side plate and the right side plate are provided with fixing plates that cooperate with the mounting top plate.

7. A liquid storage device suitable for cryopreservation immunohistochemistry according to claim 6, characterized in that, Limiting plates are provided on the left and right side plates.

8. A liquid storage device suitable for cryopreservation immunohistochemistry according to claim 6, characterized in that, The limiting module also includes a connecting support, which fixes the mounting top plate to the fixing plates of the left side plate and the right side plate respectively.

9. A liquid storage device suitable for cryopreservation immunohistochemistry according to claim 8, characterized in that, The left side plate, the mounting top plate, the right side plate, and the connecting support together form a U-shaped structure, which is connected and fitted with the bottom groove of the liquid storage module.

10. A liquid storage device suitable for cryopreservation immunohistochemistry according to claim 1, characterized in that, The liquid storage module also includes pipes and pipe supports, the pipe supports are mounted on the frame, and the pipes pass through the pipe supports.

11. A liquid storage device suitable for a cryopreservation immunohistochemistry machine according to claim 10, characterized in that, The waste liquid tank, cleaning liquid tank, and pure water tank are respectively connected to the corresponding pipes.

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