Multi-tube vortex blending device
By designing a multi-tube vortex mixing device, the automated mixing of multiple samples in PCR experiments was realized, solving the problems of low efficiency and waste of consumables in manual operation, and improving the accuracy and efficiency of experimental results.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-06
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-24
AI Technical Summary
In existing PCR experiments, the mixing of multiple samples needs to be done manually, which leads to a waste of manpower and time. At the same time, manual operation increases the difference in sample uniformity, affecting the stability of test results. Automated equipment wastes a lot of consumables when there are a small number of samples.
A multi-tube vortex mixing device was designed, comprising a reagent bottle loading tray and a driving device. The driving device enables automated mixing of multiple samples, and the reagent bottles are fixed by a clamping component, reducing manual operation.
It enables automated mixing of small samples, saving manpower, improving the accuracy and efficiency of experimental results, and reducing waste of consumables.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to vortex mixing instrument technical field, concretely relates to multi -tube vortex mixing device. BACKGROUND
[0002] In PCR molecular detection experiment, the preparation of trace reagent and the nucleic acid extraction process of sample are mainly involved, and mixing is the key step in the extraction of PCR sample, and in the two operations, a plurality of or multi -tube samples need to be vortexed and mixed before the next operation, and even in the manual nucleic acid extraction process, the vortex mixing process needs to be repeated for one or more samples, and at present, the small vortex mixing instrument is used for this operation in the PCR laboratory, and the process needs to be mixed by artificial each time one tube on the vortex instrument, and the corresponding number of operations is needed for a plurality of reagents or a plurality of samples, and in the manual nucleic acid extraction of sample, the process usually needs to be operated for many times, so the operation needs to be performed for many times as many samples, and each manual operation can only be performed for one tube operation. In the process, the repeated single tube operation can greatly increase the uniformity of the sample in the processing process, resulting in large difference in the final detection result of the sample, so the market provides an automatic process for a large number of nucleic acid extraction, but the automatic process is used for several sample quantities, which can cause the waste of consumables, and manual extraction can cause the waste of labor and time, and the instability of the detection result. UTILITARY MODEL CONTENT
[0003] The utility model aims at solving the above -mentioned problem, and the multi -tube vortex mixing device is provided, which can complete the automatic mixing operation when the sample quantity is small.
[0004] In order to realize the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme:
[0005] Multi -tube vortex mixing device, including body and reagent bottle loading disc, the reagent bottle loading disc is arranged on the body, the reagent bottle loading disc has first contact surface, the first contact surface is uniformly distributed with a plurality of reagent bottle loading holes in the circumference, the body is internally provided with driving device, the output end of the driving device extends out of the body and is fixedly connected with the reagent bottle loading disc, the body is still hingedly connected with the cover body for covering the reagent bottle loading disc, the cover body is internally provided with the pressing piece, the pressing piece has second contact surface, the first contact surface and the second contact surface are tightly attached after the cover body completely covers the reagent bottle loading disc.
[0006] As a preferred technical scheme, the first contact surface is recessed along the edge to the center.
[0007] As a preferred technical scheme, the first contact surface edge is further connected with a protective layer, and the protective layer extends outward from the first contact surface.
[0008] As a preferred technical scheme, the pressing member is connected with the cover through a bolt.
[0009] As a preferred technical scheme, the bottom of the machine body is provided with a silica gel foot pad at each corner.
[0010] As a preferred technical scheme, the machine body is further provided with a switch and a rotating speed adjusting knob which are electrically connected with the driving device.
[0011] In summary, due to the adoption of the above technical scheme, the present application has the following advantages:
[0012] The reagent bottle loading disc is provided with a plurality of loading holes, and the reagent bottles are loaded on the loading holes. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0013] Figure 1 A perspective view of the multi-tube vortex mixing device is shown.
[0014] Figure 2 A front view of the multi-tube vortex mixing device is shown.
[0015] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the multi-tube vortex mixing device is shown. Figure 2 at A-A.
[0016] LEGEND:
[0017] 1, machine body; 2, reagent bottle loading disc; 21, first contact surface; 22, protective layer; 3, reagent bottle loading hole; 4, driving device; 5, cover; 6, pressing member; 61, second contact surface; 7, silica gel foot pad; 8, switch; 9, rotating speed adjusting knob. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0018] In order to make the technical scheme of the utility model, technical scheme and advantages more clear, the following will be combined with the drawings of the specific embodiment of the utility model, the technical scheme of the embodiment of the utility model is clearly and completely described.The same reference signs in the drawings represent the same parts.It should be noted that the described embodiment is a part of the embodiment of the utility model, not all the embodiments.Based on the described embodiment of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by the ordinary skill in the art without creative labor belong to the scope of the utility model protection.
[0019] Embodiment one
[0020] As Figures 1-3 The embodiment discloses a multi-tube vortex mixing device, which comprises a machine body 1 and a reagent bottle loading disc 2, the reagent bottle loading disc 2 is arranged above the machine body 1, the reagent bottle loading disc 2 is provided with a first contact surface 21, a plurality of reagent bottle loading holes 3 are uniformly distributed on the first contact surface 21 in the circumferential direction, a driving device 4 is arranged in the machine body 1, and the output end of the driving device 4 extends out of the machine body 1 and is fixedly connected with the reagent bottle loading disc 2.It should be noted that the structure of the driving device 4 is not specifically limited in the application, because how to drive the reagent bottle loading disc 2 to perform vortex oscillation is very mature in the prior art, and the reagent bottle loading disc 2 can be driven to perform vortex oscillation based on centrifugal force generated by a motor-driven eccentric wheel.Because the specific structure of the driving device 4 is not the focus of the application, it will not be described in detail here, and the person skilled in the art can select a suitable product according to the needs.The machine body 1 is also hingedly connected with a cover body 5 for covering the reagent bottle loading disc 2, the cover body 5 is provided with a pressing member 6, the pressing member 6 has a second contact surface 61, and the first contact surface 21 and the second contact surface 61 are tightly attached after the cover body 5 completely covers the reagent bottle loading disc 2.
[0021] The use principle and operation process of the embodiment are as follows:
[0022] After the staff obtains the reagent, the reagent is inserted into the reagent bottle loading hole 3, and the cover body 5 is covered, the second contact surface 61 on the cover body 5 and the first contact surface 21 on the reagent bottle loading disc 2 are tightly attached, so that the reagent is tightly pressed in the reagent bottle loading disc 2, then the driving device 4 is turned on, the driving device 4 drives the reagent bottle loading disc 2 to perform vortex oscillation, and due to the action of the pressing member 6, the reagent is also fixed to perform uniform oscillation in the process of rotation.
[0023] Embodiment two
[0024] As Figures 1-3As shown, this embodiment is based on embodiment one, in order to make the two contact surfaces fit together better. Specifically, the first contact surface 21 is recessed from the edge to the center, and the first contact surface 21 forms a concave structure. In this way, when the second contact surface 61 on the pressing member 6 fits with the first contact surface 21, the reagent bottle will be pressed tighter when the reagent bottle loading tray 2 shakes.
[0025] Example 3
[0026] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment is developed based on Embodiment 2 to protect the reagent bottle. Specifically, a protective layer 22 is also connected to the edge of the first contact surface 21, and the protective layer 22 extends outward from the first contact surface 21. The protective layer 22 can isolate the reagent bottle body from the outside environment, so that when the reagent bottle is inserted into the reagent bottle loading hole 3, the staff will not damage the reagent by hitting the reagent bottle body when taking out the reagent bottle.
[0027] Example 4
[0028] like Figure 3 As shown, this embodiment is developed based on embodiment two in order to protect the reagent bottle. Specifically, the clamping member 6 and the cover 5 are connected by bolts. The bolt connection facilitates the subsequent disassembly and replacement of the clamping member 6, and makes it easy to replace when the clamping member 6 is damaged.
[0029] Example 5
[0030] like Figures 2-3 As shown, this embodiment is based on Embodiment 1. A silicone foot pad 7 is provided at each of the four corners of the bottom of the device 1. The silicone foot pads 7 can stabilize the mixing device and prevent it from sliding on a smooth tabletop during use. Alternatively, they can reduce contamination of the device 1 when experimental reagents are poured next to it, and prevent corrosive reagents from corroding the material of the device 1.
[0031] Example 6
[0032] like Figures 1-3 As shown, this embodiment is based on Embodiment 1. The machine body 1 is also equipped with a switch 8 and a speed adjustment knob 9 electrically connected to the drive device 4. The switch 8 can control the start and stop of the drive device 4, and the speed adjustment knob 9 can adjust the speed of the reagent bottle loading tray 2. A display can also be provided on the machine body 1 to display the specific speed.
[0033] The foregoing description of the embodiments enables one of ordinary skill in the art to make or use the application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the generic principles defined herein can be applied to other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the application. Thus, the present application is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown herein but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.
Claims
1. A multi-tube vortex mixing device, characterized by: The utility model relates to a reagent bottle loading device, including fuselage (1) and reagent bottle loading tray (2), reagent bottle loading tray (2) is arranged above fuselage (1), reagent bottle loading tray (2) has first contact surface (21), first contact surface (21) is evenly distributed with a plurality of reagent bottle loading holes (3) in circumference, the inside of fuselage (1) is provided with drive arrangement (4), the output of drive arrangement (4) extends out fuselage (1) and reagent bottle loading tray (2) fixed connection upwards, the fuselage (1) is still hinged with the cover body (5) for covering reagent bottle loading tray (2), the cover body (5) is provided with compression member (6) in, compression member (6) has second contact surface (61), first contact surface (21) and second contact surface (61) are closely adhered after cover body (5) completely covers reagent bottle loading tray (2).
2. The multi-tube vortex mixing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The first contact surface (21) is recessed towards the center along the edge.
3. The multi-tube vortex mixing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein: The first contact surface (21) edge is also connected with a protective layer (22), which extends to the outside of the first contact surface (21).
4. The multi-tube vortex mixing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The compression member (6) and the cover body (5) are connected by bolts.
5. The multi-tube vortex mixing apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The bottom of the fuselage (1) is provided with a silica gel foot pad (7) at each corner.
6. The multi-tube vortex mixing apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The fuselage (1) is also provided with a switch (8) and a speed adjusting knob (9) electrically connected with the drive device (4).