Gel auxiliary positioner for gel imaging
By designing a combined structure of a limiting rod, an adjusting block, and a rotating rod, the problems of poor positioning of irregularly shaped gels and large footprint of the gel imaging locator are solved, achieving convenient positioning and storage.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520465372.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-18
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-18
AI Technical Summary
Existing gel imaging locators cannot effectively locate irregularly shaped gels, and they cannot be stored when not in use, taking up a large area and being inconvenient to carry.
A gel-assisted locator was designed, which uses a combination of a limiting rod, an adjusting block, a long rod, and a rotating rod to achieve multi-angle adjustment and convenient positioning of the gel, and can be folded and stored when not in use.
It achieves stable positioning of gels of different shapes, reduces the equipment footprint, and makes it easy to carry and use.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of positioning equipment technology, specifically a gel-assisted positioning device for gel imaging. Background Technology
[0002] Gel imaging is primarily used for protein and nucleic acid gel imaging and analysis. The system provides white light, ultraviolet light, and blue light sources to capture the gel. The system's built-in image capture software captures the images, which are then analyzed by its own image analysis software. During imaging analysis, the gel is typically placed in the center of the imaging plate. However, because there is no tray under the gel, it is easy for the gel to slip when manually placed, causing it to slide on the imaging plate. Uneven equipment or slight tilting of the imaging plate over time can also cause the gel to slide out of its original position during imaging, resulting in low imaging efficiency.
[0003] Existing gel imaging gel-assisted positioning devices use two long rods to adjust and position the gel during use, which makes it impossible to position irregularly shaped gels. This requires personnel to make multiple adjustments, reducing the applicability of the device. In addition, the device uses horizontal and vertical rods for positioning, making it impossible to store the device when not in use, resulting in a large footprint and inconvenience for personnel to carry. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a gel-assisted locator for gel imaging, which has the advantages of adjustable angle and easy storage by personnel, thus solving the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] This utility model provides the following technical solution: a gel-assisted locator for gel imaging, comprising a box body, an adjusting rod fixedly installed on the inner wall of the box body, an adjusting block slidably sleeved on the outer wall of the adjusting rod, a limiting rod slidably connected to the inner wall of the adjusting block, a circular plate fixedly installed on the outer wall of the limiting rod, a first spring movably sleeved on the outer wall of the limiting rod, a long rod rotatably connected to the outer wall of the adjusting block, a rotating rod rotatably connected to the outer wall of the long rod, a square block fixedly installed on the top of the long rod, a toothed block installed on the inner wall of the square block, a pull rod fixedly installed on the outer wall of the toothed block, a second spring movably sleeved on the outer wall of the pull rod, a baffle slidably connected to the inner wall of the box body, a pressure plate fixedly installed on the outer wall of the baffle, a third spring movably sleeved on the outer wall of the baffle, and a base fixedly installed on the bottom of the box body.
[0006] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model: the outer wall of the toothed block meshes with the outer wall of the rotating rod, and the inner wall of the block forms a sliding connection with the outer wall of the toothed block.
[0007] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model: one end of the second spring is fixed to the outer wall of the toothed block, and the other end of the second spring is fixed to the inner wall of the block.
[0008] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model: the outer wall of one end of the limiting rod is engaged with the inner wall of the adjusting rod, and the inner diameter of the first spring is larger than the inner diameter of the adjusting block.
[0009] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model: the inner wall of the box is provided with a storage groove, the top of the rotating rod is in contact with the top inner wall of the storage groove, and the bottom of the long rod is in contact with the bottom inner wall of the storage groove.
[0010] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model: one end of the third spring is fixed to the outer wall of the pressure plate, and the other end of the third spring is fixed to the inner wall of the box.
[0011] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0012] 1. This gel imaging gel-assisted locator uses an external force to pull a limiting rod, which in turn compresses a circular plate against a first spring, causing the limiting rod to detach from the inner wall of the adjusting rod. Personnel can then use the limiting rod to move an adjusting block along the outer wall of the adjusting rod according to the gel's position for assisted positioning. By pulling the lever, a toothed block engages with a second spring, compressing the second spring and disengaging the toothed block from the rotating rod. Releasing the lever with external force causes the second spring's elasticity to push the toothed block against the rotating rod, creating a locking mechanism. This allows for rotational adjustment and fixation between the toothed block and the square block, enabling the long rod and rotating rod to be positioned according to different gel shapes through rotation.
[0013] 2. This gel imaging gel-assisted locator uses external force to push the long rod and the adjusting block to rotate. The rotating rod and the long rod rotate and fold together, so that the long rod and the rotating rod can be stored in the inner wall of the storage slot. By rotating and pulling the baffle with external force, the baffle drives the pressure plate to compress the third spring, so that the baffle blocks the long rod and the rotating rod in the inner wall of the storage slot, preventing the long rod and the rotating rod from detaching from the box and colliding with the outside during the process of carrying it by the personnel and causing damage. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;
[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the adjusting rod structure of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the first spring structure of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the tooth block structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the pressure plate structure of this utility model.
[0019] In the diagram: 1. Box body; 2. Baffle; 3. Long rod; 4. Rotating rod; 5. Cube; 6. Pull rod; 7. Base; 8. Storage slot; 9. Adjusting rod; 10. Limiting rod; 11. Adjusting block; 12. Round plate; 13. First spring; 14. Tooth block; 15. Second spring; 16. Third spring; 17. Pressure plate. Detailed Implementation
[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0021] Please see Figure 1 - Figure 5 A gel-assisted locator for gel imaging includes a housing 1. An adjusting rod 9 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the housing 1. An adjusting block 11 is slidably sleeved on the outer wall of the adjusting rod 9. A limiting rod 10 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the adjusting block 11. A circular plate 12 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the limiting rod 10. A first spring 13 is movably sleeved on the outer wall of the limiting rod 10. A long rod 3 is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the adjusting block 11. A rotating rod 4 is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the long rod 3. A square block 5 is fixedly installed on the top of the long rod 3. A toothed block 14 is installed on the inner wall of the square block 5. A pull rod 6 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the toothed block 14. A second spring 15 is movably sleeved on the outer wall of the pull rod 6. A baffle 2 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the housing 1. A pressure plate 17 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the baffle 2. A third spring 16 is movably sleeved on the outer wall of the baffle 2. A base 7 is fixedly installed on the bottom of the housing 1.
[0022] In the above structure, by installing the base 7, the weight of the equipment is evenly supported, thereby increasing the stability during the assisted positioning process.
[0023] In a preferred embodiment: the outer wall of the toothed block 14 meshes with the outer wall of the rotating rod 4, and the inner wall of the block 5 forms a sliding connection with the outer wall of the toothed block 14.
[0024] In the above structure, by pulling the lever 6 with external force, the lever 6 drives the toothed block 14 to slide on the inner wall of the block 5, so that the toothed block 14 is separated from the outer wall of the rotating rod 4, and thus the long rod 3 and the rotating rod 4 can be positioned according to different gel shapes by rotation.
[0025] In a preferred embodiment, one end of the second spring 15 is fixed to the outer wall of the toothed block 14, and the other end of the second spring 15 is fixed to the inner wall of the block 5.
[0026] In the above structure, by pulling the lever 6 with external force, the toothed block 14 drives the second spring 15 to resist, the second spring 15 is in a compressed state, the toothed block 14 is disengaged from the rotating rod 4, the lever 6 is released by external force, and the elastic force of the second spring 15 pushes the toothed block 14 to form a locking between the rotating rod 4, so that the toothed block 14 and the block 5 can be fixed by rotation adjustment.
[0027] In a preferred embodiment: the outer wall of one end of the limiting rod 10 is engaged with the inner wall of the adjusting rod 9, and the inner diameter of the first spring 13 is larger than the inner diameter of the adjusting block 11.
[0028] In the above structure, by pulling the limiting rod 10 with external force, the limiting rod 10 drives the circular plate 12 to compress the first spring 13, so that the limiting rod 10 is separated from the inner wall of the adjusting rod 9. Personnel can use the limiting rod 10 to drive the adjusting block 11 to achieve movement and auxiliary positioning on the outer wall of the adjusting rod 9 according to the gel position.
[0029] In a preferred embodiment: the inner wall of the box body 1 is provided with a storage groove 8, the top of the rotating rod 4 is in contact with the top inner wall of the storage groove 8, and the bottom of the long rod 3 is in contact with the bottom inner wall of the storage groove 8.
[0030] In the above structure, a storage groove 8 is provided on the inner wall of the box 1. The long rod 3 and the adjusting block 11 are rotated by external force, and the rotating rod 4 and the long rod 3 are rotated and folded, so that the long rod 3 and the rotating rod 4 can be stored in the inner wall of the storage groove 8, reducing the floor space occupied.
[0031] In a preferred embodiment, one end of the third spring 16 is fixed to the outer wall of the pressure plate 17, and the other end of the third spring 16 is fixed to the inner wall of the box 1.
[0032] In the above structure, by rotating and pulling the baffle 2 with external force, the baffle 2 drives the pressure plate 17 to compress the third spring 16, so that the baffle 2 blocks the long rod 3 and the rotating rod 4 on the inner wall of the storage slot 8, so as to prevent the long rod 3 and the rotating rod 4 from detaching from the box 1 and colliding with the outside world during the process of carrying by the personnel and causing damage.
[0033] Working principle: By pulling the limiting rod 10 with external force, the limiting rod 10 drives the circular plate 12 to compress the first spring 13, causing the limiting rod 10 to disengage from the inner wall of the adjusting rod 9. Personnel can then use the limiting rod 10 to move the adjusting block 11 along the outer wall of the adjusting rod 9 according to the gel position for auxiliary positioning. By pulling the pull rod 6 with external force, the toothed block 14 drives the second spring 15 to abut against it, compressing the second spring 15 and disengaging the toothed block 14 from the rotating rod 4. Releasing the pull rod 6 with external force causes the elastic force of the second spring 15 to push the toothed block 14 into engagement with the rotating rod 4, thus allowing the toothed block 14 to rotate with the block 5. Adjustment achieves fixation, allowing the long rod 3 and rotating rod 4 to be positioned according to different gel shapes through rotation. A storage groove 8 is provided on the inner wall of the box 1. External force is used to push the long rod 3 and the adjusting block 11 to rotate, and the rotating rod 4 and the long rod 3 rotate and fold, so that the long rod 3 and the rotating rod 4 can be stored in the inner wall of the storage groove 8. External force is used to rotate and pull the baffle 2, which drives the pressure plate 17 to compress the third spring 16, so that the baffle 2 blocks the long rod 3 and the rotating rod 4 on the inner wall of the storage groove 8, preventing the long rod 3 and the rotating rod 4 from detaching from the box 1 and colliding with the outside world during the process of carrying them.
[0034] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A gel aid locator for gel imaging comprising a cassette (1) characterised in that: The inner wall of the box body (1) is fixedly installed with an adjusting rod (9), the outer wall of the adjusting rod (9) is slidably sleeved with an adjusting block (11), the inner wall of the adjusting block (11) is slidably connected with a limiting rod (10), the outer wall of the limiting rod (10) is fixedly installed with a circular plate (12), the outer wall of the limiting rod (10) is movably sleeved with a first spring (13), the outer wall of the adjusting block (11) is rotatably connected with an elongated rod (3), the outer wall of the elongated rod (3) is rotatably connected with a rotating rod (4), the top of the elongated rod (3) is fixedly installed with a square block (5), the inner wall of the square block (5) is installed with a tooth block (14), the outer wall of the tooth block (14) is fixedly installed with a pull rod (6), the outer wall of the pull rod (6) is movably sleeved with a second spring (15), the inner wall of the box body (1) is slidably connected with a baffle (2), the outer wall of the baffle (2) is fixedly installed with a pressing plate (17), the outer wall of the baffle (2) is movably sleeved with a third spring (16), and the bottom of the box body (1) is fixedly installed with a base (7).
2. A gel aid positioner for gel imaging according to claim 1, wherein: The outer wall of the tooth block (14) is engaged with the outer wall of the rotating rod (4), and the inner wall of the square block (5) is slidably connected with the outer wall of the tooth block (14).
3. A gel aid positioner for gel imaging according to claim 2, wherein: One end of the second spring (15) is fixedly connected with the outer wall of the tooth block (14), and the other end of the second spring (15) is fixedly connected with the inner wall of the square block (5).
4. A gel aid positioner for gel imaging according to claim 1, wherein: The outer wall of one end of the limiting rod (10) is clamped with the inner wall of the adjusting rod (9), and the inner wall diameter of the first spring (13) is larger than the inner wall diameter of the adjusting block (11).
5. A gel aid positioner for gel imaging according to claim 4, wherein: The inner wall of the box body (1) is provided with a receiving groove (8), the top of the rotating rod (4) is attached to the top inner wall of the receiving groove (8), and the bottom of the elongated rod (3) is attached to the bottom inner wall of the receiving groove (8).
6. A gel aid positioner for gel imaging according to claim 1, wherein: One end of the third spring (16) is fixedly connected with the outer wall of the pressing plate (17), and the other end of the third spring (16) is fixedly connected with the inner wall of the box body (1).