Test tube cleaning device for flow cytometer

Abstract

The utility model is applicable to the technical field of test tube cleaning, and provides a test tube cleaning device for a flow cytometer, which comprises a bottom cover and a base, the upper end face of the base is provided with a connecting groove, the upper end of the base is fixedly connected with an accommodating cylinder, the accommodating cylinder is communicated with the base through the connecting groove, and the inner top end of the base is fixedly connected with a water collecting cover. A washing pipe is rotationally connected to the water collecting cover, a plurality of water spraying holes are formed in the washing pipe, a plurality of bristles are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the washing pipe, and a drainage pipe is arranged on the water collecting cover in a matched mode; a bearing plate is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the base, a rotary connector is fixedly connected to the bearing plate, the upper end of the rotary connector is connected with the washing pipe in a matched mode, and the lower end of the rotary connector is connected with a water inlet pipe in a matched mode; and a thrust assembly is arranged between the bearing plate and the washing pipe. The cleaning device has the advantages that the operation is simple and quick, the cleaning efficiency is effectively improved, and the cleaning consistency and cleanliness can be effectively ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of test tube cleaning technology, and in particular to a test tube cleaning device for a flow cytometer. Background Technology

[0002] A flow cytometer is an instrument that uses principles such as fluid dynamics focusing, laser excitation, and fluorescence detection to perform rapid, multi-parameter quantitative analysis and sorting of cells. It can perform multi-parameter analysis of cells at the single-cell level, including cell size, internal structure, surface markers, and DNA content.

[0003] In flow cytometry analysis, the cleanliness of test tubes is crucial to the experimental results. Existing test tube cleaning methods usually involve manual brush cleaning, which is not only inefficient but also makes it difficult to ensure the consistency and cleanliness of the cleaning, potentially affecting the accuracy and reproducibility of subsequent experiments.

[0004] Therefore, in view of the above situation, there is an urgent need to develop a test tube cleaning device for flow cytometers to overcome the shortcomings in current practical applications. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model embodiment is to provide a test tube cleaning device for a flow cytometer, which aims to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A tube cleaning device for a flow cytometer includes a bottom cover and a base. The bottom cover has a bottom cap fitted at its bottom end. A connecting groove is formed on the upper surface of the base. A receiving cylinder is fixedly connected to the upper end of the base and communicates with the base through the connecting groove. A water collection cover is fixedly connected to the top of the inner part of the base. A washing tube is rotatably connected to the water collection cover. The washing tube has multiple evenly distributed spray holes and multiple evenly distributed bristles fixedly connected to its outer wall. A drain pipe is fitted onto the water collection cover, with its other end penetrating the side wall of the base. A receiving plate is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the base. A rotating connector is fixedly connected to the receiving plate. The upper end of the rotating connector is connected to the washing tube, and the lower end of the rotating connector is connected to a water inlet pipe, with its other end penetrating the side wall of the base. A solenoid valve is fitted onto the water inlet pipe. A thrust assembly is fitted between the receiving plate and the washing tube.

[0008] In a further technical solution, the inner diameter of the accommodating cylinder is larger than the diameter of the connecting groove, and the inner wall of the connecting groove is chamfered.

[0009] A further technical solution involves placing the top of the washing tube at a higher position than the top of the container tube.

[0010] A further technical solution involves providing two placement slots at the bottom of the accommodating cylinder, with the transmitter and receiver of a photoelectric sensor respectively fixedly installed in each slot.

[0011] In a further technical solution, a water pump is installed on the drain pipe, and the water pump is fixedly mounted on the receiving plate.

[0012] In a further technical solution, the thrust assembly includes a motor, a first gear, and a second gear; the second gear is fixedly sleeved on the outer wall of the washing pipe, and a motor is fixedly installed on the upper end of the receiving plate. The drive end of the motor is fixedly connected to the first gear, and the first gear and the second gear are meshed together.

[0013] In summary, the embodiments of this utility model have the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art:

[0014] 1. By setting the transmitter and receiver of photoelectric sensors in two placement slots respectively, it is possible to identify whether the test tube has been placed. Water is delivered to the washing tube through the water inlet pipe, and then water is sprayed into the test tube through the spray nozzle. The push assembly drives the washing tube to rotate, and then the washing tube drives the bristles to clean the inner wall of the test tube. The operation is simple and quick, effectively improving the cleaning efficiency and ensuring the consistency and cleanliness of the cleaning.

[0015] 2. The water pump ensures that the water in the water collection cover is quickly discharged through the drain pipe, thus preventing it from accumulating in the container and thus avoiding water contamination of the test tube after cleaning.

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the structural features and effects of this utility model, the following detailed description of this utility model is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the base of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the accommodating cylinder portion of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Bottom cover; 2. Base; 3. Container cylinder; 4. Washing pipe; 5. Brush bristles; 6. Spray nozzle; 7. Drain pipe; 8. Rotary connector; 9. Water inlet pipe; 10. Support plate; 11. Water pump; 12. Chamfer; 13. Thrust assembly; 131. Motor; 132. First gear; 133. Second gear; 14. Placement slot; 15. Connection slot; 16. Water collection cover. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model.

[0023] The specific implementation of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0024] like Figures 1-4 As shown, this utility model embodiment provides a test tube cleaning device for a flow cytometer, including a bottom cover 1 and a base 2. The bottom cover 1 is fitted with a bottom cap 1 at its bottom end. A connecting groove 15 is formed on the upper surface of the base 2. A receiving cylinder 3 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the base 2, and the receiving cylinder 3 communicates with the base 2 through the connecting groove 15. A water collecting cover 16 is fixedly connected to the top of the inner part of the base 2. A washing tube 4 is rotatably connected to the water collecting cover 16. The washing tube 4 has multiple evenly distributed water spray holes 6. Multiple evenly distributed bristles 5 are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the washing tube 4. A drain pipe 7 is fitted onto the water collection cover 16, with the other end of the drain pipe 7 penetrating the side wall of the base 2. A receiving plate 10 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the base 2, and a rotating connector 8 is fixedly connected to the receiving plate 10. The upper end of the rotating connector 8 is connected to the washing pipe 4, and the lower end of the rotating connector 8 is connected to the water inlet pipe 9, with the other end of the water inlet pipe 9 penetrating the side wall of the base 2. A solenoid valve (not shown in the figure) is fitted onto the water inlet pipe 9. A thrust assembly 13 is fitted between the receiving plate 10 and the washing pipe 4, and the thrust assembly 13 is used to drive the washing pipe 4 to rotate.

[0025] Furthermore, the inner diameter of the container 3 is larger than the diameter of the connecting groove 15, so that the test tube opening can abut against the upper surface of the base 2, thereby allowing the test tube to be placed inside the container 3. The inner wall of the connecting groove 15 is chamfered 12, which facilitates water flow into the water collection cover 16 through the base 2.

[0026] Furthermore, the top of the washing tube 4 is positioned higher than the top of the container tube 3, making it easier to remove the test tube.

[0027] Furthermore, two placement slots 14 are provided at the bottom of the container 3. The transmitter and receiver of the photoelectric sensor are respectively fixed in the two placement slots 14, so as to identify whether the test tube has been placed.

[0028] Furthermore, a water pump 11 is provided on the drain pipe 7 and the water pump 11 is fixedly installed on the receiving plate 10. The water pump 11 can ensure that the water in the water collection cover 16 is quickly discharged through the drain pipe 7, thereby preventing it from accumulating in the container 3.

[0029] It is understood that the rotary connector 8 is existing technology, and the connectors at both ends of the rotary connector 8 can rotate relative to each other.

[0030] In this embodiment of the invention, photoelectric sensors are respectively installed in two placement slots 14 to identify whether the test tube has been placed. Water is delivered to the washing tube 4 through the water inlet pipe 9, and then sprayed into the test tube through the spray nozzle 6. The push assembly 13 drives the washing tube 4 to rotate, and then the washing tube 4 drives the brush 5 to clean the inner wall of the test tube. The operation is simple and quick, effectively improving the cleaning efficiency and ensuring the consistency and cleanliness of the cleaning. The water pump 11 ensures that the water in the water collection cover 16 is quickly discharged through the drain pipe 7, thereby avoiding the accumulation in the container 3 and preventing the water after cleaning from contaminating the test tube. The top of the washing tube 4 is higher than the top of the container 3, making it easier to remove the test tube.

[0031] As shown in Figure 3, the thrust assembly 13 includes a motor 131, a first gear 132, and a second gear 133; the second gear 133 is fixedly sleeved on the outer wall of the washing pipe 4, and the motor 131 is fixedly installed on the upper end of the receiving plate 10. The driving end of the motor 131 is fixedly connected to the first gear 132, and the first gear 132 and the second gear 133 are meshed together.

[0032] In practical applications, the control motor 131 is started, and then the motor 131 drives the first gear 132 to rotate. Subsequently, the first gear 132 drives the second gear 133 to rotate, and then the second gear 133 drives the washing tube 4 to rotate.

[0033] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: the water inlet pipe 9 is connected to the external water pipe, the test tube is placed in the washing tube 4, the transmitting and receiving ends of the photoelectric sensors set in the two placement slots 14 detect that the test tube has been placed, and then the solenoid valve is opened, water is transported into the washing tube 4 through the water inlet pipe 9, and then water is sprayed into the test tube through the spray hole 6. The motor 131 drives the first gear 132 to rotate, then the first gear 132 drives the second gear 133 to rotate, then the second gear 133 drives the washing tube 4 to rotate, and then the washing tube 4 drives the brush 5 to clean the inner wall of the test tube. The wastewater after cleaning enters the water collection cover 16 and is then discharged through the drain pipe 7.

[0034] The circuits, electronic components, and modules involved are all existing technologies, which can be fully implemented by those skilled in the art, and need not be elaborated upon. The content protected by this utility model does not involve any improvement to the software and methods.

[0035] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A test tube cleaning device for flow cytometry analyzer, comprising a bottom cover (1) and a base (2), the bottom cover (1) is matched with the bottom cover (1) at the bottom end, characterized in that, The upper end face of the base (2) is provided with a connecting groove (15), the upper end of the base (2) is fixedly connected with a containing cylinder (3), and the containing cylinder (3) communicates with the base (2) through the connecting groove (15), the inner top end of the base (2) is fixedly connected with a water collecting cover (16), the water collecting cover (16) is rotatably connected with a washing pipe (4), a plurality of uniformly distributed water spraying holes (6) are formed in the washing pipe (4), a plurality of uniformly distributed bristles (5) are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the washing pipe (4), a drain pipe (7) is arranged in cooperation with the water collecting cover (16), and the other end of the drain pipe (7) penetrates through the side wall of the base (2); a bearing plate (10) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the base (2), a rotary connecting head (8) is fixedly connected to the bearing plate (10), the upper end of the rotary connecting head (8) is connected with the washing pipe (4) in cooperation, and a water inlet pipe (9) is connected with the lower end of the rotary connecting head (8) in cooperation, and the other end of the water inlet pipe (9) penetrates through the side wall of the base (2), and an electromagnetic valve is arranged in cooperation with the water inlet pipe (9); a thrust assembly (13) is arranged in cooperation between the bearing plate (10) and the washing pipe (4).

2. The test tube washing apparatus for flow cytometers according to claim 1, characterized by The inner diameter length of the containing cylinder (3) is greater than the diameter of the connecting groove (15), and a chamfer (12) is formed in the inner wall of the connecting groove (15).

3. The test tube washing apparatus for flow cytometers according to claim 2, characterized by The position height of the top end of the washing pipe (4) is higher than that of the top end of the containing cylinder (3).

4. The test tube washing apparatus for flow cytometers according to claim 3, characterized by Two placing grooves (14) are formed in the inner bottom end of the containing cylinder (3), and the emitting end and the receiving end of the photoelectric sensor are respectively fixedly arranged in the two placing grooves (14).

5. The test tube washing apparatus for flow cytometers according to claim 1, wherein A water pump (11) is arranged in cooperation with the drain pipe (7), and the water pump (11) is fixedly installed on the bearing plate (10).

6. The test tube washing apparatus for flow cytometers according to claim 1, wherein The thrust assembly (13) comprises a motor (131), a first gear (132) and a second gear (133); The outer wall of the washing pipe (4) is fixedly sleeved with the second gear (133), the upper end of the bearing plate (10) is fixedly installed with the motor (131), the driving end of the motor (131) is fixedly connected with the first gear (132), and the first gear (132) is meshedly connected with the second gear (133).

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