Reagent card storage and dehumidification device and full-automatic immunity analyzer

By stacking the storage dehumidification chamber and dehumidification equipment chamber in the immunoassay analyzer, and using TEC cooling plates and flexible sealing components, the problem of low space utilization of reagent card storage devices is solved, achieving more efficient space utilization and sealing effect, and improving detection efficiency and quality.

CN223940951UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-24GUANGDONG WESAIL BIOTECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422943697.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-29
Publication Date
2026-02-24
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-29

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing reagent card storage dehumidification device has an unreasonable spatial layout of its components, resulting in the device occupying a large amount of horizontal space on the workbench and poor utilization of the instrument layout space.

Method used

The storage dehumidification chamber is placed inside the sealed chamber of the immunoassay analyzer. The dehumidification equipment chamber is stacked below the storage dehumidification chamber. The refrigeration dehumidification structure is located on the side of the dehumidification equipment chamber. The humidity is controlled by TEC cooling plates, and the sealing and card dispensing operations are achieved through flexible sealing components, sealing mechanisms, and card pushing mechanisms.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces the lateral width of the reagent card storage dehumidification device, improves the utilization rate of instrument layout space, ensures sealing effect, reduces the lateral width requirement of the refrigeration and dehumidification structure, and improves detection efficiency and detection quality.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of reagent card storage equipment, in particular to a reagent card storage and dehumidification device and a full-automatic immunity analyzer. The reagent card storage and dehumidification device comprises a storage and dehumidification bin arranged in an instrument sealing bin of the immunoassay analyzer; the dehumidification equipment bin is arranged below the storage dehumidification bin, and the dehumidification equipment bin and the storage dehumidification bin are arranged in a stacked mode, so that the transverse width, occupied by the reagent card storage dehumidification device, of the workbench is reduced, and the instrument arrangement space utilization rate is increased; and the refrigeration and dehumidification structure is arranged on the side portion of the dehumidification equipment bin, and the refrigeration and dehumidification structure controls the humidity in the storage and dehumidification bin through a TEC refrigeration piece. The relative positions of the storage and dehumidification bin and the dehumidification equipment bin are optimized, and the humidity in the storage and dehumidification bin is controlled through the TEC refrigeration piece. The problems that in the prior art, due to the fact that the space layout of parts of a reagent card storage and dehumidification device is unreasonable, the device needs to occupy large transverse space of a workbench, and the utilization rate of the arrangement space of an instrument is poor can be effectively solved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of reagent card storage equipment, specifically to a reagent card storage dehumidification device and a fully automated immunoassay analyzer. Background Technology

[0002] Immunochromatographic analyzers operate on the principle of antigen-antibody specific immune reactions, performing various tests on samples such as whole blood, capillary blood, serum, and plasma to aid in clinical diagnosis. To meet the demands for quantitative, qualitative, and high-throughput testing, while adhering to the trend towards automation and simplicity in point-of-care testing (POCT), immunochromatographic analyzers are required to possess the aforementioned advantages of high throughput and full automation.

[0003] Dry-type biochemical or immunoassay analyzers require the use of dry-sheet reagents during testing. These reagents degrade rapidly in humid environments. To maintain dryness and reduce manual handling, those skilled in the art store the reagents in a storage container connected to a dehumidifying chamber. However, existing technologies, such as patent application CN113581612A, disclose a reagent card storage device. This patent describes a dehumidifying structure connected to the reagent card storage unit via a dehumidifier to maintain the required temperature and humidity for the reagent cards within a relatively enclosed space. However, the structural layout of this reagent card storage device is unreasonable; the dehumidifier and reagent card pushing structure, among other related components, require a significant amount of horizontal space on the workbench, hindering instrument miniaturization.

[0004] In specific hospital or testing facility scenarios, existing fluorescence analyzers, when facing the operator on a laboratory workbench, are too wide, resulting in insufficient utilization of the limited space on the workbench. To address this issue, those skilled in the art require a new reagent card storage dehumidification device that effectively reduces the instrument's lateral width without exceeding the longitudinal width of the laboratory workbench, thereby improving the utilization rate of the instrument's layout space. Utility Model Content

[0005] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by this utility model is how to address the issue of unreasonable component space layout in existing reagent card storage dehumidification devices, which results in the device requiring a large amount of horizontal workbench space and poor utilization of instrument arrangement space. To this end, this utility model provides a reagent card storage dehumidification device, comprising:

[0006] A dehumidification storage compartment is located inside the sealed compartment of the immunoassay analyzer and is used to house the reagent cartridge.

[0007] The dehumidification equipment compartment is located below the storage dehumidification compartment and is stacked with the storage dehumidification compartment to reduce the horizontal width of the workbench occupied by the reagent card storage dehumidification device and improve the utilization rate of instrument layout space;

[0008] A refrigeration and dehumidification structure is located on the side of the dehumidification equipment compartment. The refrigeration and dehumidification structure controls the humidity inside the storage dehumidification compartment through a TEC refrigeration element.

[0009] Optionally, the instrument sealing chamber includes a front housing and a rear housing; the front housing is fixed to the rear housing to open and close the instrument sealing chamber.

[0010] The storage dehumidification chamber includes a dehumidification chamber shell and a dehumidification chamber door; the dehumidification chamber shell is disposed inside the instrument's sealed chamber, and the dehumidification chamber door is fixed to the front shell, and the dehumidification chamber door is used to place and remove the reagent card cartridges inside the storage dehumidification chamber.

[0011] Optionally, the front housing is hinged to the rear housing; and / or, the dehumidification chamber door is hinged to the front housing.

[0012] Optionally, the storage dehumidification chamber is also provided with a card outlet for ejecting reagent cards, and a flexible sealing element is provided at the card outlet position;

[0013] When the reagent card is pushed out of the dispensing port, the flexible seal opens under the push of the reagent card; after the reagent card is pushed out, the flexible seal recovers under its own deformation to seal the dispensing port.

[0014] Optionally, the bottom plate of the storage dehumidification chamber is further provided with a push-lock window extending along the depth direction of the storage dehumidification chamber, and a sealing mechanism for sealing the push-lock window; the sealing mechanism includes:

[0015] A sealing sheet, the sealing sheet being adapted to the shape of the push card window and driven to open and close the push card window, and the sealing sheet also having a push card pin hole for triggering the opening of the push card window;

[0016] A driving component, which is connected to the sealing sheet, applies pressure to the sealing sheet to seal the push-card window, thereby sealing the storage dehumidification chamber;

[0017] When a reagent card is dispensed from the reagent card magazine, the pusher of the pusher mechanism inserts into the pusher pin hole and drives the sealing plate to slide. The drive unit stores energy and opens the pusher window, thus completing the pusher action. When the reagent card is dispensed from the reagent card magazine, the drive unit releases energy to drive the sealing plate to reset and seal the pusher window.

[0018] Optionally, the sealing sheet is provided with the push-lock pin hole and the driving component at both ends. When the push-lock mechanism moves to either end of the sealing sheet, the driving component drives the sealing sheet to reset and seal the push-lock window.

[0019] Optionally, the driving component is a spring disposed on the side of the sealing sheet, with both ends connected to the sealing sheet and the bottom plate of the storage dehumidification chamber, respectively; and / or,

[0020] The bottom plate of the dehumidification storage chamber is provided with a guide structure for guiding the sliding of the sealing sheet; and / or,

[0021] The push-lock pin hole is an inclined hole located in the radial direction of the sealing sheet. When the push-locking member of the push-locking mechanism slides in the inclined hole, it guides the sealing sheet to slide and open along its radial direction.

[0022] Optionally, the bottom plate of the storage dehumidification chamber is also provided with a positioning plate that engages with the reagent card magazine, and glass beads that guide the reagent card magazine to engage and be fixed on the positioning plate;

[0023] The bottom plate of the storage dehumidification chamber is also provided with a glass bead receiving groove for holding the glass beads.

[0024] Optionally, the bottom of the reagent card magazine is also provided with a telescopic locking latch, which engages with a latching groove on the bottom plate of the storage dehumidification chamber to fix the reagent card magazine.

[0025] Optionally, the top of the dehumidification chamber shell is further provided with a magazine limiting pin; the magazine limiting pin is located on both sides of the reagent card magazine, and is used to limit and fix the reagent card magazine and prevent the reagent card magazine from being misaligned during installation; and / or,

[0026] The top of the dehumidification chamber shell is also provided with a magazine spring; the magazine spring abuts against the top of the reagent card magazine and is used to limit and fix the reagent card magazine.

[0027] Optionally, the cooling and dehumidification structure is a semiconductor cooling structure, including: a TEC cooling chip, fins, a fan, and a heat-conducting component; the cold end of the TEC cooling chip is connected to the fins and the fan, and extends into the dehumidification equipment compartment; the hot end of the TEC cooling chip is connected to the heat-conducting component, and extends into the dehumidification equipment compartment.

[0028] The dehumidification equipment compartment is provided with an air inlet on its side; the bottom plate of the storage dehumidification compartment is also provided with a heat dissipation window, and the heat on the heat-conducting component is blown out from the heat dissipation window by a fan, so as to realize the air intake on the inside and the air exhaust at the bottom of the dehumidification equipment compartment.

[0029] Optionally, the refrigeration and dehumidification structure consists of two sets, respectively located on both sides of the width direction of the dehumidification equipment compartment.

[0030] Optionally, the refrigeration and dehumidification structure is located within the width range of the top-view projection of the dehumidification equipment compartment.

[0031] Optionally, a support plate is provided below the storage dehumidification chamber to form the dehumidification equipment chamber; the support plate is located in front of and behind the storage dehumidification chamber, reserving space for the arrangement of the refrigeration dehumidification structure.

[0032] Optionally, the card-pushing mechanism is disposed within the dehumidification equipment compartment; the card-pushing mechanism includes:

[0033] A telescopic mechanism, corresponding to the reagent card cartridge, slides along the length of the push-card window under drive. The telescopic end of the telescopic mechanism is the push-card component, which is used to open the sealing sheet and push the reagent card out.

[0034] A drive slider is provided with multiple telescopic mechanisms, which are controlled to extend and retract to achieve flexible selection of push cards across multiple channels.

[0035] Optionally, the telescopic mechanism is an electromagnet; the pushing mechanism further includes:

[0036] A slider guide rail is provided along the length direction of the push card window, and the drive slider is slidably disposed on the slider guide rail;

[0037] The first drive motor drives the drive slider to slide on the slider guide rail via a belt drive structure; when any channel needs to push the card, the electromagnet of the corresponding channel drives the card pusher to extend, and the first drive motor drives the card pusher to push the card in the card release direction.

[0038] Optionally, the card pushing mechanism further includes:

[0039] An initial position detection component is used to detect whether the drive slider is in an initial state away from the card outlet; the initial position detection component is an optical coupler detector;

[0040] An arrival position detection component is used to detect whether the drive slider is at a preset arrival position close to the card outlet; the arrival position detection component is a micro switch.

[0041] Optionally, the storage dehumidification chamber includes: a storage space for storing the reagent card cartridge, and a pre-dispensing space for the reagent card to be ejected from the reagent card cartridge and then enter the cartridge;

[0042] The pre-dispensing space is used to temporarily store the reagent card.

[0043] Optionally, the storage space is also equipped with a scanning component for reading the reagent card information;

[0044] When the pusher mechanism pushes the reagent card to the preset arrival position, the pusher mechanism activates the arrival position detection component, which in turn activates the scanning component to read the reagent card information.

[0045] Optionally, the scanning component includes:

[0046] The scanning mechanism includes: a first scanning element and a second scanning element; the first scanning element is used to identify the information code on the reagent card cartridge; the second scanning element is used to identify the information code on the reagent card; the scanning mechanism is driven to slide horizontally along the arrangement direction of the plurality of reagent card cartridges to realize the detection of the reagent card cartridges and the reagent cards at multiple different positions.

[0047] Optionally, the scanning component further includes:

[0048] A scanning motion plate is provided, wherein the first scanning element and the second scanning element are respectively disposed on the upper and lower sides of the scanning motion plate, and the scanning direction of the first scanning element and the second scanning element is perpendicular;

[0049] The guiding mechanism includes: a guide rod arranged along the arrangement direction of the plurality of reagent card cartridges; both ends of the guide rod are connected to the outer shell of the storage dehumidification chamber, and the scanning motion plate is slidably disposed on the guide rod under drive;

[0050] The driving mechanism includes: a second drive motor and an idler pulley connected by a transmission belt; the second drive motor drives the scanning motion plate to slide via the transmission belt.

[0051] Optionally, the TEC cooling element of the cooling and dehumidifying structure extends into the pre-carding space, corresponding to the carding port position of the storage dehumidifying chamber.

[0052] Optionally, the storage space is also provided with a magnetic chuck and an IC card reader corresponding to the reagent card cartridge;

[0053] The magnetic attachment is magnetically connected to the reagent card cartridge to fix the reagent card cartridge in place; the IC card reader is communicatively connected to the reagent card cartridge to read the information of the reagent card cartridge.

[0054] A fully automated immunoassay analyzer includes: a reagent card storage and dehumidification device; and an instrument sealing chamber.

[0055] The technical solution of this utility model has the following advantages:

[0056] 1. The reagent card storage dehumidification device provided by this utility model includes:

[0057] A dehumidification storage compartment is located inside the sealed compartment of the immunoassay analyzer and is used to house the reagent cartridge.

[0058] The dehumidification equipment compartment is located below the storage dehumidification compartment and is stacked with the storage dehumidification compartment to reduce the horizontal width of the workbench occupied by the reagent card storage dehumidification device and improve the utilization rate of instrument layout space;

[0059] A refrigeration and dehumidification structure is located on the side of the dehumidification equipment compartment. The refrigeration and dehumidification structure controls the humidity inside the storage dehumidification compartment through a TEC refrigeration element.

[0060] In this invention, the dehumidification equipment compartment is positioned below the storage dehumidification compartment, stacked on top of it. This arrangement effectively reduces the lateral width of the workbench occupied by the reagent card storage dehumidification device and improves the utilization rate of instrument layout space. Simultaneously, the refrigeration dehumidification structure is positioned on the side of the dehumidification equipment compartment, employing a TEC cooling plate for dehumidification. This arrangement effectively reduces the lateral width of the workbench required for the refrigeration dehumidification structure while ensuring its effective dehumidification performance.

[0061] 2. The reagent card storage dehumidification device provided by this utility model includes an instrument sealing chamber comprising a front shell and a rear shell; the front shell is fixed to the rear shell to open and close the instrument sealing chamber.

[0062] The storage dehumidification chamber includes a dehumidification chamber shell and a dehumidification chamber door; the dehumidification chamber shell is disposed inside the instrument's sealed chamber, and the dehumidification chamber door is fixed to the front shell, and the dehumidification chamber door is used to place and remove the reagent card cartridges inside the storage dehumidification chamber.

[0063] In this invention, to achieve a better dehumidification effect, it is necessary to ensure the sealing effect of the storage dehumidification chamber. In this invention, the storage dehumidification chamber is placed inside the instrument's sealed chamber. Furthermore, by fixing the dehumidification chamber door to the front housing, when the front housing is closed, the opening and closing of the dehumidification chamber door can control the opening and closing of the storage dehumidification chamber. This eliminates the need to open the front housing to open the dehumidification chamber door, making operation simple and convenient while ensuring the sealing effect of the instrument's sealed chamber.

[0064] 3. The reagent card storage dehumidification device provided by this utility model is further provided with a card outlet for ejecting the reagent card on the storage dehumidification chamber, and a flexible sealing element is provided at the card outlet position; when the reagent card is ejected from the card outlet, the flexible sealing element opens under the push of the reagent card; after the reagent card is ejected, the flexible sealing element recovers under its own deformation to seal the card outlet.

[0065] In this invention, the outlet of the storage dehumidification chamber is sealed by the aforementioned flexible sealing element. This flexible sealing element is not only simple in structure, but can also effectively and automatically seal the outlet, ensuring the sealing effect of the storage dehumidification chamber.

[0066] 4. The reagent card storage dehumidification device provided by this utility model further includes a push-card window extending along the depth direction of the storage dehumidification chamber on the bottom plate of the storage dehumidification chamber, and a sealing mechanism for sealing the push-card window; the sealing mechanism includes:

[0067] A sealing sheet, the sealing sheet being adapted to the shape of the push card window and driven to open and close the push card window, and the sealing sheet also having a push card pin hole for triggering the opening of the push card window;

[0068] A driving component, which is connected to the sealing sheet, applies pressure to the sealing sheet to seal the push-card window, thereby sealing the storage dehumidification chamber;

[0069] When a reagent card is dispensed from the reagent card magazine, the pusher of the pusher mechanism inserts into the pusher pin hole and drives the sealing plate to slide. The drive unit stores energy and opens the pusher window, thus completing the pusher action. When the reagent card is dispensed from the reagent card magazine, the drive unit releases energy to drive the sealing plate to reset and seal the pusher window.

[0070] In this invention, the aforementioned cooperating sealing sheet and driving component effectively achieve the following: when a reagent card is dispensed from the reagent card magazine, the card-pushing window opens. After dispensing, the sealing sheet, driven by the driving component, automatically seals the card-pushing window, achieving dynamic closure of the window and thus improving the sealing effect of the dehumidification storage compartment.

[0071] 5. The reagent card storage dehumidification device provided by this utility model has push-card pin holes and driving components respectively provided at both ends of the sealing sheet. When the push-card mechanism moves to either end of the sealing sheet, the driving component drives the sealing sheet to reset and seal the push-card window.

[0072] In this utility model, push-card pin holes and driving components are respectively provided at both ends of the sealing sheet, which can effectively realize that when the push-card mechanism moves to either end of the sealing sheet, the driving component drives the sealing sheet to reset and seal the push-card window.

[0073] 6. The reagent card storage dehumidification device provided by this utility model is further provided with a positioning plate that engages with the reagent card cartridge on the bottom plate of the storage dehumidification chamber, and glass beads that guide the reagent card cartridge to engage and fix on the positioning plate.

[0074] The bottom plate of the storage dehumidification chamber is also provided with a glass bead receiving groove for holding the glass beads.

[0075] In this invention, the reagent cartridge can be effectively positioned and fixed by the positioning plate, and the glass beads can stably and reliably guide the reagent cartridge into the positioning plate.

[0076] 7. The reagent card storage dehumidification device provided by this utility model has a telescopic locking connector at the bottom of the reagent card magazine. The locking connector engages with the locking groove on the bottom plate of the storage dehumidification chamber to fix the reagent card magazine.

[0077] The reagent card magazine can be further secured to the base plate of the reagent card magazine by the locking latch at the bottom.

[0078] 8. The reagent card storage dehumidification device provided by this utility model further includes a magazine limiting pin on the top of the dehumidification chamber shell; the magazine limiting pin is located on both sides of the reagent card magazine and is used to limit and fix the reagent card magazine and prevent the reagent card magazine from being misaligned during installation. A magazine spring is also provided on the top of the dehumidification chamber shell; the magazine spring abuts against the top of the reagent card magazine and is used to limit and fix the reagent card magazine.

[0079] The aforementioned magazine limiting pin effectively limits and secures the reagent card magazine, preventing misalignment during installation. Furthermore, the magazine spring clip located at the top of the dehumidification chamber housing cooperates with the reagent card magazine to further limit and secure its position.

[0080] 9. The reagent card storage dehumidification device provided by this utility model has an air inlet on the side of the dehumidification equipment compartment; a heat dissipation window is also provided on the bottom plate of the storage dehumidification compartment, and the heat on the heat-conducting component is blown out from the heat dissipation window by a fan to achieve air inlet on the inside and air outlet at the bottom of the dehumidification equipment compartment.

[0081] The above structural arrangement can effectively ensure the heat dissipation effect of the dehumidification equipment compartment, and realize the air intake on the inner side and the air outlet at the bottom of the dehumidification equipment compartment.

[0082] 10. The reagent card storage dehumidification device provided by this utility model has a support plate for constituting the dehumidification equipment compartment below the storage dehumidification compartment; the support plate is located at the front and rear positions of the storage dehumidification compartment.

[0083] The above structural design not only effectively supports the dehumidification equipment compartment, ensuring its structural stability, but also reserves space for the arrangement of the aforementioned refrigeration and dehumidification structures on both sides of the width of the dehumidification equipment compartment.

[0084] 11. The reagent card storage dehumidification device provided by this utility model, wherein the card pushing mechanism is disposed within the dehumidification equipment compartment; the card pushing mechanism includes:

[0085] A telescopic mechanism, corresponding to the reagent card cartridge, slides along the length of the push-card window under drive. The telescopic end of the telescopic mechanism is the push-card component, which is used to open the sealing sheet and push the reagent card out.

[0086] A drive slider is provided with multiple telescopic mechanisms, which are controlled to extend and retract to achieve flexible selection of card pushers in multiple channels;

[0087] The first drive motor drives the drive slider to slide on the slider guide rail via a belt drive structure; when any channel needs to push the card, the electromagnet of the corresponding channel drives the card pusher to extend, and the first drive motor drives the card pusher to push the card in the card release direction.

[0088] In this invention, multiple telescopic mechanisms are provided on the drive slider, enabling a single drive motor to drive multiple telescopic mechanisms to complete the card-pushing action, eliminating the need for multiple drive motors and effectively reducing equipment costs. Furthermore, the combination of several electromagnet telescopic mechanisms and a unidirectional motor drive with a flexibly sealed card-pushing window allows for flexible selection of card pushing through multiple channels, offering advantages such as simple structure and low cost.

[0089] 12. The reagent card storage dehumidification device provided by this utility model includes: a storage space for storing the reagent card cartridge, and a pre-dispensing space for the reagent card to be ejected from the reagent card cartridge and then enter; the pre-dispensing space is used to temporarily store the reagent card.

[0090] In this invention, a pre-dispensing space is provided at the exit of the storage space. This pre-dispensing space is located within the dehumidified storage chamber, eliminating concerns about the impact of ambient humidity on the reagent cards. This reduces the time the reagent cards are in contact with the external humid environment, ensuring the quality of reagent card testing. Simultaneously, it enables pre-dispensing of the reagent card magazine, shortening the dispensing response time and thus improving the equipment's testing efficiency.

[0091] 13. The reagent card storage dehumidification device provided by this utility model further includes a scanning component for reading the reagent card information in the storage space;

[0092] When the pusher mechanism pushes the reagent card to the preset arrival position, the pusher mechanism activates the arrival position detection component, which in turn activates the scanning component to read the reagent card information.

[0093] In this invention, the scanning component is placed in the storage space to temporarily store the reagent card when scanning and recognizing the information on the reagent card. This eliminates concerns about the influence of external environmental humidity on the reagent card and effectively ensures the detection quality of the reagent card.

[0094] 14. The reagent card storage dehumidification device provided by this utility model includes a scanning mechanism comprising: a first scanning element and a second scanning element; the first scanning element is used to identify the information code on the reagent card cartridge; the second scanning element is used to identify the information code on the reagent card; the scanning mechanism is driven to slide horizontally along the arrangement direction of the plurality of reagent card cartridges to realize the detection of the reagent card cartridges and the reagent cards at multiple different positions.

[0095] By fixing the first and second scanning elements together and driving them through a set of drive mechanisms, the detection of the reagent card cartridges and reagent cards at multiple different locations can be achieved. This scanning structure effectively utilizes space and also achieves bidirectional detection with a single motor. Therefore, the above-mentioned scanning mechanism, which identifies reagent card information codes and reagent card cartridge information codes through a single motor drive, has the advantages of simple structure and low cost.

[0096] 15. The reagent card storage dehumidification device provided by this utility model, wherein the TEC cooling plate of the refrigeration and dehumidification structure extends into the pre-dispensing card space, corresponding to the card dispensing port position of the storage dehumidification chamber.

[0097] In this invention, by extending the TEC cooling element of the refrigeration and dehumidification structure into the aforementioned pre-dispensing space, the dryness of the pre-dispensing space and storage space of the dehumidification storage chamber can be effectively ensured. The TEC cooling element can minimize the contact time between the reagent card and the external humid environment during the dispensing process, thus ensuring the testing quality of the reagent card.

[0098] 16. The fully automated immunoassay analyzer provided by this utility model includes: a reagent card storage dehumidification device; and an instrument sealing chamber. Because the fully automated immunoassay analyzer includes the reagent card storage dehumidification device, it possesses all the advantages of such a device. Attached Figure Description

[0099] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art 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 from these drawings without creative effort.

[0100] Figure 1A schematic diagram of the installation position of the dehumidification chamber door of the reagent card storage dehumidification device provided by this utility model;

[0101] Figure 2 A schematic diagram showing the relative positions of the storage dehumidification chamber and the dehumidification equipment chamber provided by this utility model;

[0102] Figure 3 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the bottom plate of the storage dehumidification chamber provided by this utility model;

[0103] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of the storage dehumidification chamber provided by this utility model;

[0104] Figure 5 A schematic diagram showing the location of the locking clip at the bottom of the reagent card magazine provided by this utility model;

[0105] Figure 6 Provided by this utility model Figure 3 A schematic diagram of glass beads installed in the glass bead receiving groove.

[0106] Figure 7 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the refrigeration and dehumidification structure installed on the bottom plate of the dehumidification equipment compartment provided by this utility model;

[0107] Figure 8 This is a side view of the refrigeration and dehumidification structure provided by this utility model;

[0108] Figure 9 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the card-pushing mechanism provided by this utility model;

[0109] Figure 10 A schematic diagram showing the position of the bottom plate of the dehumidification equipment provided by this utility model, and the relative positions of the push-lock component and the sealing sheet;

[0110] Figure 11 A schematic diagram showing the relative positions of the storage space and the pre-dispensing space of the reagent card storage and dehumidification device provided by this utility model;

[0111] Figure 12 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the scanning component provided by this utility model;

[0112] Figure 13 A schematic diagram showing the horizontal and vertical positions of the worktable provided by this utility model.

[0113] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0114] 1-Storage dehumidification chamber; 2-Instrument sealing chamber; 3-Reagent card magazine; 4-Dehumidification equipment chamber; 5-Refrigeration and dehumidification structure; 6-TEC cooling element; 7-Front shell; 8-Rear shell; 9-Dehumidification chamber shell; 10-Dehumidification chamber door; 11-Flexible seal; 12-Push-card window; 13-Sealing sheet; 14-Push-card pin hole; 15-Driver; 16-Guide structure; 17-Positioning plate; 18-Glass ball; 19-Locking connector; 20-Magazine magazine limiting pin; 21-Magazine magazine spring; 22-Fin; 23-Fan; 24-Heat-conducting component; 25-Heat dissipation window 26-Support plate; 27-Card pushing mechanism; 28-Card pushing component; 29-Telescopic mechanism; 30-Drive slider; 31-Slider guide rail; 32-First drive motor; 33-Initial position detection component; 34-Arrival position detection component; 35-Storage space; 36-Pre-dispense card space; 37-Scanning component; 38-Magnetic suction component; 39-IC card reader; 40-Equipment compartment air inlet; 41-First scanning component; 42-Second scanning component; 43-Scanning motion plate; 44-Guide rod; 45-Second drive motor; 46-Idler wheel; 47-Ball bead receiving slot. Detailed Implementation

[0115] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0116] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0117] Example 1

[0118] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the installation position of the dehumidification chamber door of the reagent card storage dehumidification device in an embodiment of this utility model is shown. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the relative positions of the storage dehumidification chamber and the dehumidification equipment chamber in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0119] This embodiment provides a reagent card storage dehumidification device, comprising:

[0120] Storage dehumidification chamber 1, such as Figure 1 As shown, the reagent card cartridge 3 is located inside the instrument sealing compartment 2 of the immunoassay analyzer.

[0121] Dehumidification equipment compartment 4, such as Figure 2 As shown, the immunoassay analyzer in this invention is disposed below the storage dehumidification chamber 1 and stacked with the storage dehumidification chamber 1. Figure 13 As shown in Instrument B, it can effectively reduce the horizontal width of the workbench occupied by the reagent card storage dehumidification device and improve the utilization rate of instrument layout space;

[0122] Refrigeration and dehumidification structure 5, such as Figure 4 The diagram shows the internal structure of the storage dehumidification chamber. The refrigeration and dehumidification structure 5 is located on the side of the dehumidification equipment chamber 4. The refrigeration and dehumidification structure 5 controls the humidity inside the storage dehumidification chamber 1 through a TEC cooling element 6. Because the refrigeration and dehumidification structure 5 is located on the side of the dehumidification equipment chamber 4 and uses the TEC cooling element 6 for dehumidification, this arrangement effectively reduces the lateral width of the workbench required by the refrigeration and dehumidification structure 5 while ensuring its dehumidification effect.

[0123] In order to ensure the sealing effect of the instrument sealing chamber 2 during the placement and removal of reagent card cartridges 3 in the storage dehumidification chamber 1.

[0124] See Figure 1 , Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the installation position of the dehumidification chamber door of the reagent card storage dehumidification device in an embodiment of this utility model is shown.

[0125] The instrument sealing chamber 2 includes a front housing 7 and a rear housing 8; the front housing 7 is fixed to the rear housing 8 to open and close the instrument sealing chamber 2; the front housing 7 is hinged to the rear housing 8.

[0126] The storage dehumidification chamber 1 includes a dehumidification chamber shell 9 and a dehumidification chamber door 10. The dehumidification chamber shell 9 is disposed inside the instrument sealing chamber 2, and the dehumidification chamber door 10 is fixed to the front shell 7. The dehumidification chamber door 10 is used to place and remove the reagent card magazine 3 inside the storage dehumidification chamber 1. The dehumidification chamber door 10 is hinged to the front shell 7.

[0127] In order to ensure the sealing effect of the instrument sealing chamber 2 during the placement and removal of reagent card cartridges 3 in the storage dehumidification chamber 1.

[0128] See Figure 2 and Figure 11 , Figure 2 A schematic diagram showing the relative positions of the storage dehumidification chamber and the dehumidification equipment chamber in an embodiment of this utility model is provided. Figure 11 This diagram illustrates the relative positions of the storage space and the pre-dispensing space of the reagent card storage and dehumidification device in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0129] In this embodiment, the storage dehumidification chamber 1 is also provided with a card outlet for ejecting reagent cards, and a flexible sealing element 11 is provided at the card outlet position; when the reagent card is ejected from the card outlet, the flexible sealing element 11 opens under the push of the reagent card; after the reagent card is ejected, the flexible sealing element 11 recovers under its own deformation to seal the card outlet.

[0130] In this embodiment, in order to achieve dynamic closure of the push card window 12, the sealing effect of the storage dehumidification chamber 1 is improved.

[0131] See Figure 3 , Figure 3 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the bottom plate of the storage dehumidification chamber in an embodiment of this utility model is shown.

[0132] The bottom plate of the storage dehumidification chamber 1 is also provided with a push-lock window 12 extending along the depth direction of the storage dehumidification chamber 1, and a sealing mechanism for sealing the push-lock window 12; the sealing mechanism includes:

[0133] A sealing sheet 13 is adapted to the shape of the push card window 12 and is driven to open and close the push card window 12. The sealing sheet 13 is also provided with a push card pin hole 14 for triggering the push card window 12 to open.

[0134] The driving component 15 is connected to the sealing sheet 13 and applies pressure to the sealing sheet 13 to seal the push-block window 12, thereby sealing the storage dehumidification chamber 1.

[0135] When a reagent card is dispensed from the reagent card magazine 3, the pusher 28 of the pusher mechanism 27 inserts into the pusher pin hole 14 and drives the sealing plate 13 to slide. The drive member 15 stores energy and opens the pusher window 12, thus completing the pusher action. After the reagent card is dispensed from the reagent card magazine 3, the drive member 15 releases energy to drive the sealing plate 13 to reset and seal the pusher window 12, thereby achieving dynamic closure of the pusher window 12.

[0136] Furthermore, in order to ensure that when the card pusher mechanism 27 moves to any end of the sealing sheet 13, the driving member 15 drives the sealing sheet 13 to reset and seal the card pusher window 12.

[0137] The sealing sheet 13 has push-lock pin holes 14 and driving components 15 at both ends. The driving components 15 are springs located on the side of the sealing sheet 13 and connected at both ends to the sealing sheet 13 and the bottom plate of the storage dehumidification chamber 1, respectively.

[0138] In addition, to improve the guiding effect of the sealing action of the sealing sheet 13, the push-lock hole 14 is an inclined hole provided in the radial direction of the sealing sheet 13. When the push-lock member 28 of the push-lock mechanism 27 slides in the inclined hole, it guides the sealing sheet 13 to slide and open radially. The bottom plate of the storage dehumidification chamber 1 is also provided with a guide structure 16 for guiding the sliding of the sealing sheet 13. The guide structure 16 is a groove located on the bottom plate of the storage dehumidification chamber 1.

[0139] Furthermore, in this embodiment, in order to limit and fix the reagent card magazine 3 and guide its installation, the following structure is also provided in this utility model:

[0140] See Figures 4 to 6 , Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of the storage dehumidification chamber is shown. Figure 5 A schematic diagram showing the location of the locking latch at the bottom of the reagent card magazine is provided. Figure 6 This embodiment is shown. Figure 3 A schematic diagram of glass beads installed in the glass bead receiving groove.

[0141] The bottom plate of the storage dehumidification chamber 1 is also provided with a positioning plate 17 that engages with the reagent card magazine 3, and glass beads 18 that guide the reagent card magazine 3 to engage and fix on the positioning plate 17; the bottom plate of the storage dehumidification chamber 1 is also provided with a glass bead receiving groove 47 for accommodating the glass beads 18. The positioning plate 17 can effectively position and fix the reagent card magazine 3, and the glass beads 18 can stably and reliably guide the reagent card magazine 3 into the positioning plate 17.

[0142] In addition, to further securely fix the reagent card magazine 3 to its base plate, a telescopic locking member 19 is provided at the bottom of the reagent card magazine 3. The locking member 19 engages with a locking groove on the base plate of the storage dehumidification chamber 1 to fix the reagent card magazine 3.

[0143] The top of the dehumidification chamber shell 9 is also provided with a magazine limiting pin 20; the magazine limiting pin 20 is located on both sides of the reagent card magazine 3, and is used to limit and fix the reagent card magazine 3 and prevent the reagent card magazine 3 from being misaligned during installation.

[0144] The top of the dehumidification chamber shell 9 is also provided with a magazine spring 21; the magazine spring 21 abuts against the top of the reagent card magazine 3 and is used to limit and fix the reagent card magazine 3.

[0145] In this embodiment, corresponding to the sealing mechanism described above, the opening and closing of the sealing mechanism is triggered by the push-card mechanism 27.

[0146] See Figure 9 and Figure 10 , Figure 9 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the card-pushing mechanism in an embodiment of this utility model is shown. Figure 10 The diagram shows the position of the bottom plate of the dehumidification equipment in an embodiment of the present invention, and the relative positions of the push-lock component and the sealing sheet.

[0147] The card-pushing mechanism 27 is disposed within the dehumidification equipment compartment 4; the card-pushing mechanism 27 includes:

[0148] Telescopic mechanism 29, which is an electromagnet, corresponds to the reagent card magazine 3 and slides along the length of the push-card window 12 under drive. The telescopic end of the telescopic mechanism 29 is the push-card component 28, which is used to open the sealing sheet 13 and push the reagent card out. Figure 10 and Figure 3 As shown, the push card component 28 extends out and is inserted into the push card pin hole 14. During the push card process, the push card component 28 pushes the sealing plate 13 and triggers the push card window 12 to open.

[0149] A drive slider 30 is provided with a plurality of telescopic mechanisms 29, which are controlled to extend and retract to achieve flexible selection of push cards in multiple channels.

[0150] A slider guide rail 31 is provided along the length of the push card window 12, and the drive slider 30 is slidably disposed on the slider guide rail 31.

[0151] The first drive motor 32 drives the drive slider 30 to slide on the slider guide rail 31 via a belt drive structure. When any channel needs to push a card, the electromagnet of the corresponding channel drives the card pusher 28 to extend, and the first drive motor 32 drives the card pusher 28 to push the card in the card release direction. Multiple telescopic mechanisms 29 are provided on the drive slider 30, allowing one drive motor 32 to drive multiple telescopic mechanisms 29 to complete the card pushing action, eliminating the need for multiple drive motors 32 and effectively reducing equipment costs. Furthermore, the combination of several electromagnet telescopic mechanisms 29 and a unidirectional motor drive with a flexibly sealed card pusher window 12 enables flexible card pushing selection across multiple channels, offering advantages such as simple structure and low cost.

[0152] The initial position detection component 33 is used to detect whether the drive slider 30 is in an initial state away from the card outlet; the initial position detection component 33 is an optical coupler detector;

[0153] The arrival position detection component 34 is used to detect whether the drive slider 30 is at a preset arrival position close to the card outlet; the arrival position detection component 34 is a micro switch.

[0154] In this embodiment, the refrigeration and dehumidification structure 5 can effectively achieve dehumidification and optimize the overall spatial layout of the reagent card storage dehumidification device.

[0155] See Figure 7 and Figure 8 , Figure 7 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the refrigeration and dehumidification structure installed on the bottom plate of the dehumidification equipment compartment is shown in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 8 A side view of the refrigeration and dehumidification structure in an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0156] The cooling and dehumidification structure 5 is a semiconductor cooling structure, including: a TEC cooling chip 6, fins 22, a fan 23, and a heat-conducting component 24; the cold end of the TEC cooling chip 6 is connected to the fins 22 and the fan 23, and extends into the dehumidification equipment compartment 4; the hot end of the TEC cooling chip 6 is connected to the heat-conducting component 24, and extends into the dehumidification equipment compartment 4.

[0157] The dehumidification equipment compartment 4 is provided with an air inlet 40 on its side; the bottom plate of the storage dehumidification compartment 1 is also provided with a heat dissipation window 25, and the heat on the heat-conducting component 24 is blown out from the heat dissipation window 25 through the fan 23, so as to realize the air intake on the inner side and the air exhaust at the bottom of the dehumidification equipment compartment 4, thereby improving the heat dissipation effect of the refrigeration and dehumidification structure 5.

[0158] Furthermore, to ensure dehumidification effectiveness, the refrigeration and dehumidification structure 5 is configured in two sets, respectively positioned on both sides of the width of the dehumidification equipment compartment 4. Dehumidification is achieved through the aforementioned TEC cooling element 6, allowing the refrigeration and dehumidification structure 5 to be located within the width range of the dehumidification equipment compartment 4 as viewed from above.

[0159] like Figure 4 The diagram shows the internal structure of the storage dehumidification chamber. To optimize the spatial layout, space is reserved for the refrigeration and dehumidification structure 5. A support plate 26 for forming the dehumidification equipment chamber 4 is provided below the storage dehumidification chamber 1; the support plate 26 is located at the front and rear of the storage dehumidification chamber 1. This allows space to be reserved for the refrigeration and dehumidification structure 5, which is then positioned on both sides of the width of the dehumidification equipment chamber 4.

[0160] In this embodiment, to reduce the impact of ambient humidity on the reagent cards and minimize the time the reagent cards are in contact with the external humid environment, the testing quality of the reagent cards is guaranteed. Simultaneously, pre-dispensing of the reagent card magazine 3 is implemented, shortening the dispensing response time and thus improving the equipment's testing efficiency.

[0161] See Figure 11 and Figure 12 , Figure 11 This diagram illustrates the relative positions of the storage space and the pre-dispensing space of the reagent card storage and dehumidification device in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 11 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the scanning component in an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0162] The storage dehumidification chamber 1 includes: a storage space 35 for storing the reagent card magazine 3, and a pre-dispensing space 36 for the reagent card to be ejected from the reagent card magazine 3 and then enter; the pre-dispensing space 36 is used to temporarily store the reagent card.

[0163] In this embodiment, the storage space 35 is also provided with a scanning component 37 for reading the reagent card information; when the card pushing mechanism 27 pushes the reagent card to the preset arrival position, the card pushing mechanism 27 triggers the arrival position detection component 34, which in turn triggers the scanning component 37 to read the reagent card information.

[0164] like Figure 12 As shown, the scanning component 37 includes:

[0165] The scanning mechanism includes: a first scanning element 41 and a second scanning element 42; the first scanning element 41 is used to identify the information code on the reagent card cartridge 3; the second scanning element 42 is used to identify the information code on the reagent card; the scanning mechanism is driven to slide in the horizontal direction along the arrangement direction of the plurality of reagent card cartridges 3 to realize the detection of the reagent card cartridges 3 and the reagent cards at multiple different positions;

[0166] The scanning motion plate 43 has the first scanning element 41 and the second scanning element 42 respectively disposed on the upper and lower sides of the scanning motion plate 43, and the scanning direction of the first scanning element 41 and the second scanning element 42 is the vertical direction.

[0167] The guiding mechanism includes: a guide rod 44 arranged along the arrangement direction of the plurality of reagent card cartridges 3; both ends of the guide rod 44 are connected to the outer shell of the storage dehumidification chamber 1, and the scanning motion plate 43 is slidably disposed on the guide rod 44 under drive;

[0168] The driving mechanism includes a second drive motor 45 and an idler pulley 46 connected via a transmission belt; the second drive motor 45 drives the scanning motion plate 43 to slide via the transmission belt. In this embodiment, by fixing the first scanning element 41 and the second scanning element 42 together and driving them through a single driving mechanism, the detection of the reagent card magazine 3 and the reagent card at multiple different positions is achieved. This scanning structure effectively utilizes space and also achieves bidirectional detection with a single motor. Therefore, the above-mentioned scanning mechanism, which identifies the reagent card information code and the reagent card magazine information code through a single motor drive, has the advantages of simple structure and low cost.

[0169] In this embodiment, the storage space 35 is also provided with a magnetic suction component 38 and an IC card reader 39 corresponding to the reagent card cartridge 3; the magnetic suction component 38 is attracted and connected to the reagent card cartridge 3 to fix the reagent card cartridge 3; the IC card reader 39 is communicatively connected to the reagent card cartridge 3 to read the information of the reagent card cartridge 3.

[0170] Of course, the specific structure of the instrument sealing chamber 2 is not specifically limited in this embodiment. In other embodiments, the dehumidification chamber door 10 of the storage dehumidification chamber 1 is not located on the front housing 7. The operator needs to open the front housing 7 of the instrument sealing chamber 2 and the dehumidification chamber door 10 of the storage dehumidification chamber 1 in sequence in order to place and take out the reagent card cartridge 3 in the storage dehumidification chamber 1.

[0171] Of course, this embodiment does not specifically limit whether to set the above-mentioned sealing element at the outlet position, or the sealing element structure at the outlet position of the storage dehumidification chamber 1. In other embodiments, the outlet can also be sealed by a telescopic baffle.

[0172] Of course, in this embodiment, the driving component 15 that drives the sealing sheet 13 to achieve the sealing of the dehumidification chamber 1 and its push-card window 12 is not specifically limited. In other embodiments, the driving component 15 can also achieve dynamic sealing of the push-card window 12 through a sensor.

[0173] Of course, this embodiment does not specifically limit whether the aforementioned push-pin holes 14 and driving members 15 are provided at both ends of the sealing sheet 13. In other embodiments, the push-pin holes 14 are only provided at the card outlet position away from the storage dehumidification chamber 1. When the card pushing mechanism 27 pushes the card, the sealing sheet 13 opens, and the sealing sheet 13 closes after the push-pin member 28 of the card pushing mechanism 27 resets.

[0174] Of course, this embodiment does not specifically limit the sensor types of the initial position detection component 33 and the arrival position detection component 34. In other embodiments, the initial position detection component 33 and the arrival position detection component 34 may also be photoelectric sensors or other position sensors.

[0175] Of course, this embodiment does not specifically limit the number and driving method of the first drive motor 32. In other embodiments, each telescopic mechanism 29 is provided with an independent first drive motor 32 to drive the telescopic mechanism 29 to slide on the slider guide rail 31.

[0176] Of course, this embodiment does not specifically limit the number of refrigeration and dehumidification structures 5 or their placement. In other embodiments, there may be two or more refrigeration and dehumidification structures 5, placed on both sides and in the middle of the dehumidification equipment compartment 4 in the width direction. Alternatively, there may be only one refrigeration and dehumidification structure 5, placed in the middle of the dehumidification equipment compartment 4.

[0177] Of course, in this embodiment, the positions of the air inlet 40 and the heat dissipation window 25 of the dehumidification equipment compartment 4 are not specifically limited. In other embodiments, the heat dissipation window 25 can be set on one side of the dehumidification equipment compartment 4, and the air inlet 40 can be set on the other side of the dehumidification equipment compartment 4.

[0178] Of course, the specific structure of the scanning mechanism is not specifically limited in this embodiment. In other embodiments, the first scanning element 41 and the second scanning element 42 are driven by an independently set driving mechanism to complete the identification of the reagent card information code and the reagent card cartridge information code.

[0179] Example 2

[0180] A fully automated immunoassay analyzer includes: a reagent card storage and dehumidification device; and an instrument sealing chamber 2.

[0181] This embodiment provides a reagent card storage dehumidification device, comprising:

[0182] Storage dehumidification chamber 1, such as Figure 1 As shown, the reagent card cartridge 3 is located inside the instrument sealing compartment 2 of the immunoassay analyzer.

[0183] Dehumidification equipment compartment 4, such as Figure 2 As shown, the immunoassay analyzer in this invention is disposed below the storage dehumidification chamber 1 and stacked with the storage dehumidification chamber 1. Figure 13 As shown in Instrument B, it can effectively reduce the horizontal width of the workbench occupied by the reagent card storage dehumidification device and improve the utilization rate of instrument layout space;

[0184] Refrigeration and dehumidification structure 5, such as Figure 4The diagram shows the internal structure of the storage dehumidification chamber. The refrigeration and dehumidification structure 5 is located on the side of the dehumidification equipment chamber 4. The refrigeration and dehumidification structure 5 controls the humidity inside the storage dehumidification chamber 1 through a TEC cooling element 6. Because the refrigeration and dehumidification structure 5 is located on the side of the dehumidification equipment chamber 4 and uses the TEC cooling element 6 for dehumidification, this arrangement effectively reduces the lateral width of the workbench required by the refrigeration and dehumidification structure 5 while ensuring its dehumidification effect.

[0185] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely illustrative examples for clear explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation. Those skilled in the art will recognize that other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. However, obvious variations or modifications derived therefrom are still within the protection scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A reagent card storage dehumidification device, characterized in that, include: A dehumidification storage compartment (1) is set inside the sealed instrument compartment (2) of the immunoassay analyzer and is used to hold the reagent card cartridge (3). The dehumidification equipment compartment (4) is located below the storage dehumidification compartment (1) and is stacked with the storage dehumidification compartment (1); A refrigeration and dehumidification structure (5) is located on the side of the dehumidification equipment compartment (4). The refrigeration and dehumidification structure (5) controls the humidity in the storage dehumidification compartment (1) through a TEC refrigeration plate (6).

2. The reagent card storage dehumidification device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The instrument sealing chamber (2) includes a front housing (7) and a rear housing (8); the front housing (7) is fixed to the rear housing (8) to open and close the instrument sealing chamber (2). The storage dehumidification chamber (1) includes: a dehumidification chamber shell (9) and a dehumidification chamber door (10); the dehumidification chamber shell (9) is located inside the instrument sealing chamber (2), and the dehumidification chamber door (10) is fixed on the front shell (7). The dehumidification chamber door (10) is used to place and remove the reagent card cartridge (3) inside the storage dehumidification chamber (1).

3. The reagent card storage dehumidification device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The front housing (7) is hinged to the rear housing (8); and / or the dehumidification chamber door (10) is hinged to the front housing (7).

4. The reagent card storage dehumidification device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage dehumidification chamber (1) is also provided with a card outlet for pushing out reagent cards, and a flexible sealing element (11) is provided at the card outlet position. When the reagent card is pushed out of the outlet, the flexible seal (11) opens under the push of the reagent card; after the reagent card is pushed out, the flexible seal (11) recovers under its own deformation to seal the outlet.

5. The reagent card storage dehumidification device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom plate of the storage dehumidification chamber (1) is also provided with a push-lock window (12) extending along the depth direction of the storage dehumidification chamber (1), and a sealing mechanism for sealing the push-lock window (12); the sealing mechanism includes: A sealing sheet (13) is adapted to the shape of the push card window (12) and is driven to open and close the push card window (12). The sealing sheet (13) is also provided with a push card pin hole (14) to trigger the opening of the push card window (12). The drive unit (15) is connected to the sealing plate (13) and applies pressure to the sealing plate (13) to seal the push-card window (12) to seal the storage dehumidification chamber (1). When the reagent card is dispensed from the reagent card magazine (3), the pusher (28) of the pusher mechanism (27) inserts into the pusher pin hole (14) and drives the sealing plate (13) to slide. The drive (15) stores energy and opens the pusher window (12). The pusher mechanism (27) completes the pusher action. When the reagent card is dispensed from the reagent card magazine (3), the drive (15) releases energy to drive the sealing plate (13) to reset and seal the pusher window (12).

6. The reagent card storage dehumidification device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The sealing sheet (13) has push-pin holes (14) and driving members (15) at both ends. When the push-pin mechanism (27) moves to either end of the sealing sheet (13), the driving members (15) drive the sealing sheet (13) to reset and seal the push-pin window (12).

7. The reagent card storage dehumidification device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The driving component (15) is a spring disposed on the side of the sealing sheet (13), with both ends connected to the sealing sheet (13) and the bottom plate of the storage dehumidification chamber (1) respectively; and / or, The bottom plate of the storage dehumidification chamber (1) is provided with a guide structure (16) for guiding the sliding of the sealing sheet (13); and / or, The push-lock pin hole (14) is an inclined hole provided in the radial direction of the sealing sheet (13). When the push-lock member (28) of the push-lock mechanism (27) slides in the inclined hole, it guides the sealing sheet (13) to slide and open in its radial direction.

8. The reagent card storage dehumidification device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The bottom plate of the storage dehumidification chamber (1) is also provided with a positioning plate (17) that engages with the reagent card magazine (3), and a glass bead (18) that guides the reagent card magazine (3) to engage with and fix on the positioning plate (17).

9. The reagent card storage dehumidification device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The reagent card cartridge (3) is also provided with a telescopic locking connector (19) at the bottom. The locking connector (19) engages with the locking groove on the bottom plate of the storage dehumidification chamber (1) to fix the reagent card cartridge (3).

10. The reagent card storage dehumidification device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The dehumidification storage chamber (1) includes: a dehumidification chamber shell (9) and a dehumidification chamber door (10); The top of the dehumidification chamber housing (9) is also provided with a magazine limiting pin (20); the magazine limiting pin (20) is located on both sides of the reagent card magazine (3) and is used to limit and fix the reagent card magazine (3) and prevent the reagent card magazine (3) from being misaligned; and / or, The top of the dehumidification chamber shell (9) is also provided with a magazine spring (21); the magazine spring (21) abuts against the top of the reagent card magazine (3) and is used to limit and fix the reagent card magazine (3).

11. The reagent card storage dehumidification device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The cooling and dehumidification structure (5) is a semiconductor cooling structure, including: a TEC cooling chip (6), fins (22), a fan (23), and a heat-conducting component (24); the cold end of the TEC cooling chip (6) is connected to the fins (22) and the fan (23) and extends into the dehumidification equipment compartment (4); the hot end of the TEC cooling chip (6) is connected to the heat-conducting component (24) and extends into the dehumidification equipment compartment (4). The dehumidification equipment compartment (4) is provided with an air inlet (40) on the side; the bottom plate of the storage dehumidification compartment (1) is also provided with a heat dissipation window (25), and the heat on the heat conduction component (24) is blown out from the heat dissipation window (25) through the fan (23) to realize the air inlet and bottom outlet of the dehumidification equipment compartment (4).

12. The reagent card storage dehumidification device according to claim 11, characterized in that, The refrigeration and dehumidification structure (5) consists of two sets, which are respectively located on both sides of the width direction of the dehumidification equipment compartment (4).

13. The reagent card storage dehumidification device according to claim 12, characterized in that, The refrigeration and dehumidification structure (5) is located within the width range of the top-view projection of the dehumidification equipment compartment (4).

14. The reagent card storage dehumidification device according to claim 11, characterized in that, Below the storage dehumidification chamber (1) is a support plate (26) for forming the dehumidification equipment chamber (4); the support plate (26) is located in front of and behind the storage dehumidification chamber (1), reserving space for the arrangement of the refrigeration dehumidification structure (5).

15. The reagent card storage dehumidification device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The card-pushing mechanism (27) is disposed within the dehumidification equipment compartment (4); the card-pushing mechanism (27) includes: The telescopic mechanism (29) corresponds to the reagent card cartridge (3) and slides along the length direction of the push-card window (12) under drive. The telescopic end of the telescopic mechanism (29) is the push-card component (28), which is used to drive the sealing sheet (13) to open and drive the reagent card out. A drive slider (30) is provided with a plurality of telescopic mechanisms (29), which are controlled to extend and retract to achieve flexible selection of push cards in multiple channels.

16. The reagent card storage dehumidification device according to claim 15, characterized in that, The telescopic mechanism (29) is an electromagnet; the push-card mechanism (27) further includes: A slider guide rail (31) is provided along the length of the push card window (12), and the drive slider (30) is slidably disposed on the slider guide rail (31); The first drive motor (32) drives the drive slider (30) to slide on the slider guide rail (31) through the belt drive structure; when any channel needs to push the card, the electromagnet of the corresponding channel drives the push card member (28) to extend, and the first drive motor (32) drives the push card member (28) to push the card in the card release direction.

17. The reagent card storage dehumidification device according to claim 15, characterized in that, The card pushing mechanism (27) also includes: An initial position detection component (33) is used to detect whether the drive slider (30) is in an initial state away from the card outlet; The arrival position detection component (34) is used to detect whether the drive slider (30) is at a preset arrival position close to the exit gate.

18. The reagent card storage dehumidification device according to claim 17, characterized in that, The storage dehumidification chamber (1) includes: a storage space (35) for storing the reagent card cartridge (3), and a pre-dispensing space (36) for the reagent card to be ejected from the reagent card cartridge (3) and then enter. The pre-dispensing space (36) is used to temporarily store the reagent card.

19. The reagent card storage dehumidification device according to claim 18, characterized in that, The storage space (35) is also equipped with a scanning component (37) for reading reagent card information; When the pusher (27) pushes the reagent card to the preset arrival position, the pusher (27) triggers the arrival position detection component (34) and the scanning component (37) reads the reagent card information.

20. The reagent card storage dehumidification device according to claim 19, characterized in that, The scanning component (37) includes: The scanning mechanism includes: a first scanning element (41) and a second scanning element (42); the first scanning element (41) is used to identify the information code on the reagent card cartridge (3); the second scanning element (42) is used to identify the information code on the reagent card; the scanning mechanism is driven to slide in the horizontal direction along the arrangement direction of the plurality of reagent card cartridges (3) to realize the detection of the reagent card cartridges (3) and the reagent cards at multiple different positions.

21. The reagent card storage dehumidification device according to claim 20, characterized in that, The scanning component (37) also includes: The scanning motion plate (43) has the first scanning element (41) and the second scanning element (42) respectively disposed on the upper and lower sides of the scanning motion plate (43), and the scanning direction of the first scanning element (41) and the second scanning element (42) is the vertical direction; The guiding mechanism includes: a guide rod (44) arranged along the arrangement direction of the plurality of reagent card cartridges (3); both ends of the guide rod (44) are connected to the outer shell of the storage dehumidification chamber (1), and the scanning motion plate (43) is slidably disposed on the guide rod (44) under drive; The driving mechanism includes a second drive motor (45) and an idler wheel (46) connected by a transmission belt; the second drive motor (45) drives the scanning motion plate (43) to slide via the transmission belt.

22. The reagent card storage dehumidification device according to claim 18, characterized in that, The TEC cooling plate (6) of the refrigeration and dehumidification structure (5) extends into the pre-card space (36), corresponding to the card outlet position of the storage dehumidification chamber (1).

23. The reagent card storage dehumidification device according to claim 18, characterized in that, The storage space (35) is also equipped with a magnetic chuck (38) and an IC card reader (39) corresponding to the reagent card cartridge (3). The magnetic suction component (38) is attracted to the reagent card cartridge (3) to fix the reagent card cartridge (3); the IC card reader (39) is communicatively connected to the reagent card cartridge (3) to read the information of the reagent card cartridge (3).

24. A fully automated immunoassay analyzer, characterized in that, include: The reagent card storage dehumidification device according to any one of claims 1 to 23; And, the instrument sealing chamber (2).

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