Cryopreservation rack storage device and automatic sample storage system

Abstract

The utility model discloses a cryopreservation rack storage device and an automatic sample storage system. The cryopreservation frame storage device comprises a grid frame, the grid frame comprises a plurality of splicing plates, the splicing plates are spliced to form a plurality of first containing cavities, and each first containing cavity is used for containing a cryopreservation frame; the splicing positions of the multiple splicing plates can be adjusted, so that the structure of the first containing cavity is adjusted. The grid frame of the cryopreservation frame storage device is simple and compact in structure, can be suitable for storing cryopreservation frames of different specifications, and is high in universality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sample storage technology, and in particular to a cryopreservation rack storage device and an automated sample storage system. Background Technology

[0002] In modern biomedical and life science research, sample storage and management is a crucial aspect. With the increasing number of samples, traditional manual sample storage methods are inefficient and prone to errors. Therefore, more and more laboratories and sample banks are adopting automated sample storage systems to improve operational efficiency and management accuracy.

[0003] Cryopreservation racks are shelves used to store samples. To secure multiple cryopreservation racks, existing automated sample library storage systems use a grid structure for fixing the racks. This grid structure includes mesh openings and aisles. The mesh openings accommodate the cryopreservation racks, while the aisles allow robotic arms to access and retrieve samples. However, the existing grid structure has insufficient space utilization, resulting in low cryopreservation rack storage density. Furthermore, the existing grid structure lacks versatility and cannot support configurations of various cryopreservation rack sizes. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a cryopreservation rack storage device with high space utilization, high storage density, and high versatility.

[0005] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A cryopreservation rack storage device includes: a grid rack, the grid rack including a plurality of splicing plates, the plurality of splicing plates being spliced ​​together to form a plurality of first receiving cavities, each of the first receiving cavities being used to receive a cryopreservation rack; wherein the insertion position of the plurality of splicing plates is adjustable to adjust the structure of the first receiving cavity.

[0007] Preferably, the plurality of splicing panels include a plurality of first splicing panels spaced apart in a first direction and a plurality of second splicing panels spaced apart in a second direction. The first splicing panels and the second splicing panels are interlocked to form a grid structure, and the interlocking position is adjustable. A first receiving cavity is formed between each pair of adjacent first splicing panels and two pairs of adjacent second splicing panels. The cryopreservation rack enters and exits the first receiving cavity along a third direction, which is perpendicular to both the first direction and the second direction.

[0008] Preferably, the cryopreservation rack storage device further includes a support frame, which is supported below the grid rack.

[0009] As preferred, the support frame is a grid structure, and a second accommodating cavity is formed on the support frame and communicates with the first accommodating cavity, and the second accommodating cavity is used for the cryopreservation frame to pass through.

[0010] As preferred, the support frame comprises a plurality of support plates, and the plurality of support plates are spliced with each other to form the plurality of second accommodating cavities, and the splicing positions of the plurality of support plates are adjustable, so that the structure of the second accommodating cavity can be adjusted according to the structure of the first accommodating cavity.

[0011] As preferred, the cryopreservation frame storage device further comprises a plurality of connecting plates, and the plurality of connecting plates are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the support frame, each of the connecting plates comprises a first plate and a second plate connected at an angle, the first plate is fixed on the outer side wall of the support frame, and the second plate is used for connecting with an external support structure.

[0012] As preferred, the grid frame further comprises a first connecting plate, the splicing plate located at the outermost side of the grid frame is an outer splicing plate, the first connecting plate comprises a first connecting part and a second connecting part connected at an angle, the first connecting part is fixed with the outer splicing plate, and the second connecting part is fixed with the end of the splicing plate spliced on the outer splicing plate.

[0013] As preferred, the grid frame further comprises a second connecting plate, the splicing plate located at the outermost side of the grid frame is an outer splicing plate, and two adjacent outer splicing plates are connected through the second connecting plate.

[0014] An automated sample storage system comprises a cryopreservation frame storage device, and the cryopreservation frame storage device has a plurality of first accommodating cavities with adjustable structures, and each of the first accommodating cavities is used for accommodating a cryopreservation frame.

[0015] As preferred, the automated sample storage system further comprises a cold storage, and the cold storage has a freezing cavity, and the cryopreservation frame storage device is arranged in the freezing cavity.

[0016] As preferred, the automated sample storage system further comprises a plurality of cold air manufacturing devices, and the cold air manufacturing devices are arranged in the cold storage, and the cold air manufacturing devices are arranged on both sides of each of the cryopreservation frame storage devices.

[0017] As preferred, the automated sample storage system further comprises a first support frame, and the first support frame is arranged in the cold storage and is supported below the cryopreservation frame storage device; the automated sample storage system further comprises a second support frame, and the second support frame is arranged in the cold storage and is supported below the cold air manufacturing devices; and a cold air flow circulation channel that communicates with each other is formed below all of the cryopreservation frame storage devices.

[0018] The utility model discloses a beneficial effect:

[0019] The utility model provides a freeze storage frame storage device, including grid frame, the grid frame includes a plurality of splicing board, a plurality of splicing board interlock and form a plurality of first containing cavity, every first containing cavity all be used to contain freeze storage frame, wherein, the splicing board of a plurality of interlocking position is adjustable, with adjusting the structure of first containing cavity, the grid frame of this freeze storage frame storage device is spliced by splicing board interlocking, not only simple structure, compact, and because interlocking position is adjustable, makes the grid frame applicable to the storage freeze storage frame of different specifications, and the versatility is strong. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 It is the partial structure schematic drawing of the automatic sample storage system provided by the utility model,

[0021] Figure 2 It is Figure 1 The schematic diagram of the structure after the cold store is removed,

[0022] Figure 3 It is the schematic diagram of the freeze storage frame storage device provided by the utility model,

[0023] Figure 4 It is the schematic diagram of the freeze storage frame storage device provided by the utility model in another visual angle,

[0024] Figure 5 It is Figure 3 The close -up drawing of D part in,

[0025] Figure 6 It is the schematic diagram of the first splicing board and second splicing board interlocking provided by the utility model,

[0026] Figure 7 It is the schematic diagram of the support frame provided by the utility model.

[0027] In the drawing,

[0028] 10, freeze storage frame storage device, 20, freeze storage frame, 30, cold store, 31, frozen cavity, 40, cold gas manufacturing equipment, 50, second support frame, 60, first support frame,

[0029] 100, grid frame, 110, splicing board, 111, first splicing board, 1111, first slot, 112, second splicing board, 1121, second slot, 101, first containing cavity, 120, first connecting plate, 121, first connecting portion, 122, second connecting portion, 130, second connecting plate,

[0030] 200, support frame, 201, second containing cavity, 210, horizontal plate portion, 220, vertical plate portion,

[0031] 300, connecting plate member; 310, first plate member; 320, second plate member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The utility model will be described in further detail below in combination with the drawings and examples. It can be understood that the specific examples described herein are only used to explain the utility model and are not limited to the utility model. In addition, it should be noted that only the parts related to the utility model are shown in the drawings for ease of description, not all the structures.

[0033] In the description of the utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected", "connected", "fixed" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or it can be integrated; it can be mechanically connected, or it can be electrically connected; it can be directly connected, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship of two elements. For ordinary skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0034] In the utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the "upper" or "lower" of the first feature to the second feature can include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, the "upper", "upper" and "upper" of the first feature to the second feature include that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or only indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. The "below", "below" and "below" of the first feature to the second feature include that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or only indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is less than that of the second feature.

[0035] In the description of the embodiment, the terms "upper", "lower", "right", etc. orientation or position relationship is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, only for the convenience of description and simplification of operation, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second" are only used to distinguish in description and have no special meaning.

[0036] As Figures 1 to 4 The utility model discloses a kind of cryopreservation rack storage devices 10, which is used to store multiple cryopreservation racks 20, and multiple sample sites are arranged on the cryopreservation rack 20 along its height direction, each sample site is used to place a sample.

[0037] Specifically, as Figures 3 to 6As shown, the cryopreservation rack storage device 10 comprises a grid rack 100, the grid rack 100 comprises a plurality of splicing plates 110, the plurality of splicing plates 110 are spliced with each other to form a plurality of first accommodating cavities 101, each of the first accommodating cavities 101 is used for accommodating a cryopreservation rack 20; wherein the splicing positions of the plurality of splicing plates 110 are adjustable, so as to adjust the structure of the first accommodating cavities 101.

[0038] Compared with the prior art storage device which is integrally formed and has a relatively large thickness, the cryopreservation rack storage device 10 provided by the utility model adopts a modular design, the grid rack 100 is spliced by the splicing plates 110, which is not only simple, compact and stable in structure, but also high in assembly efficiency, and since the splicing positions are adjustable, the user can customize the layout of the space of the grid rack 100 for storing the cryopreservation racks 20 according to the requirements, so that the grid rack 100 can be applicable to storing cryopreservation racks 20 of different specifications, the universality is improved, and the maximum utilization of the storage space is realized.

[0039] In some embodiments, the plurality of splicing plates 110 comprises a plurality of first splicing plates 111 arranged at intervals in a first direction and a plurality of second splicing plates 112 arranged at intervals in a second direction, the first splicing plates 111 and the second splicing plates 112 are spliced to form a grid structure, and the splicing positions are adjustable. A first accommodating cavity 101 is formed between each adjacent two first splicing plates 111 and adjacent two second splicing plates 112, and a plurality of first accommodating cavities 101 arranged in rows and columns are formed on the grid rack 100, and each of the first accommodating cavities 101 can be used for accommodating a cryopreservation rack 20.

[0040] Continuing to refer to Figure 3 As shown, the plurality of first accommodating cavities 101 of the entire cryopreservation rack 20 are arranged without gaps in the first direction and the second direction, the cryopreservation rack 20 is moved in and out of the first accommodating cavities 101 along a third direction, and the third direction is perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction. Figure 3 As shown in the middle, specifically, the first direction is the length direction a of the cryopreservation rack storage device 10, the second direction is the width direction b of the cryopreservation rack storage device 10, and the third direction is the height direction c of the cryopreservation rack storage device 10.

[0041] Compared with the prior art storage device which is integrally formed and has a relatively large thickness, the cryopreservation rack storage device 10 provided by the utility model adopts a modular design, the grid rack 100 is spliced by the splicing plates 110, which is not only simple, compact and stable in structure, but also high in assembly efficiency, and since the splicing positions are adjustable, the user can customize the layout of the space of the grid rack 100 for storing the cryopreservation racks 20 according to the requirements, so that the grid rack 100 can be applicable to storing cryopreservation racks 20 of different specifications, the universality is improved, and the maximum utilization of the storage space is realized.

[0042] It should be noted that the top of the freezing rack 20 has an annular flange, and after the freezing rack 20 is placed in the first accommodating cavity 101, the annular flange is lapped on the splicing plate 110, so as to realize the relative fixation of the freezing rack 20 and the grid rack 100. Optionally, a shock pad is also arranged on the lapping surface of the annular flange, so as to ensure that the freezing rack 20 will not vibrate or loosen during the automatic operation. Further optionally, the shock pad is a rubber pad or a sponge pad.

[0043] In order to improve the heat insulation of the grid rack 100, in some embodiments, the splicing plate 110 adopts bakelite, and the grid rack 100 formed by splicing the bakelite is a bakelite rack. The bakelite material for manufacturing the bakelite is a common phenolic resin, which is formed by polycondensation of phenol and formaldehyde under the action of a catalyst, and has the advantages of heat insulation, heat resistance, electrical insulation, high hardness, wear resistance, etc. Of course, in addition to using bakelite, other materials with good heat insulation can also be used to achieve the purpose of preventing cold leakage.

[0044] In order to realize the insertion of adjacent splicing plates 110, the splicing plate 110 is provided with a slot, and optionally, the first splicing plate 111 is provided with a first slot 1111, and the second splicing plate 112 is provided with a second slot 1121. When the first splicing plate 111 and the second splicing plate 112 are inserted, the first slot 1111 and the second slot 1121 are arranged opposite to each other, and then the first splicing plate 111 and the second splicing plate 112 are moved close to each other until the solid part of the first splicing plate 111 is inserted into the second slot 1121, and the solid part of the second splicing plate 112 is inserted into the first slot 1111, so as to complete the insertion cooperation. If the first splicing plate 111 is located above the second splicing plate 112, the first slot 1111 is arranged at the bottom end of the first splicing plate 111, and the second slot 1121 is arranged at the top end of the second splicing plate 112.

[0045] Of course, in other embodiments, only the first slot 1111 can be arranged on the first splicing plate 111, and the height of the second splicing plate 112 and the depth of the first slot 1111 are arranged to be equal, so as to insert the second splicing plate 112 into the first slot 1111 as a whole; or only the second slot 1121 is arranged on the second splicing plate 112, and the height of the first splicing plate 111 and the depth of the second slot 1121 are arranged to be equal, so as to insert the first splicing plate 111 into the second slot 1121 as a whole.

[0046] It should be noted that a plurality of first slots 1111 are arranged on the first splicing plate 111 at intervals, and one first splicing plate 111 can be inserted with a plurality of second splicing plates 112; a plurality of second slots 1121 are arranged on the second splicing plate 112 at intervals, and one second splicing plate 112 can be inserted with a plurality of first splicing plates 111. When assembling the grid frame 100, the number of first splicing plates 111 and second splicing plates 112 can be determined according to the specifications of the cryopreservation frame 20 and the number of cryopreservation frames 20 required to be stored, and then the insertion and assembly are completed.

[0047] Regarding the adjustable insertion position, one splicing plate 110 can be inserted into each slot, or a certain number of slots can be inserted into one splicing plate, so that the size of the first accommodating cavity 101 changes, thereby accommodating cryopreservation frames 20 of different specifications.

[0048] The distance between adjacent first slots 1111 on the first splicing plate 111 can be equal or unequal; similarly, the distance between adjacent second slots 1121 on the second splicing plate 112 can be equal or unequal. The distance between adjacent slots on the splicing plate 110 is designed according to the specific specifications of the cryopreservation frame 20.

[0049] In order to improve the stability of the grid frame 100, referring to Figure 5 The grid frame 100 further comprises a first connecting plate 120, and the splicing plate 110 located at the outermost side of the grid frame 100 is defined as an outer splicing plate. The first connecting plate 120 comprises a first connecting portion 121 and a second connecting portion 122 connected at an angle, the first connecting portion 121 is fixed with the outer splicing plate, and the second connecting portion 122 is fixed with the end of the splicing plate 110 inserted into the outer splicing plate. The fixing mode can be screw connection, clamping, welding, etc. It should be noted that the outer splicing plate comprises the first splicing plate 111 and the second splicing plate 112, and referring to Figure 3 The cuboid-shaped grid frame 100 has four outer splicing plates, two of which are first splicing plates 111 and the other two are second splicing plates 112.

[0050] Further, one outer splicing plate is inserted with a plurality of splicing plates 110, and a first connecting plate 120 is arranged at each insertion position to further improve the stability. In one embodiment, the first connecting plate 120 is an L-shaped plate; in another embodiment, the first connecting plate 120 is a T-shaped plate; in yet another embodiment, the first connecting plate 120 is a cross-shaped plate.

[0051] In order to improve the stability of the grid frame 100, referring to Figure 3As shown, the grid frame 100 further comprises a second connecting plate 130, the outermost splicing plate 110 of the grid frame 100 is an outer splicing plate, and two adjacent outer splicing plates are connected by the second connecting plate 130. That is, the corner formed by two outer splicing plates on the grid frame 100 is fixed by the second connecting plate 130, and the fixing mode can be screw connection, clamping, welding, etc. Alternatively, the two adjacent outer splicing plates are connected by a plurality of second connecting plates 130, and the plurality of second connecting plates 130 are arranged at intervals in the height direction of the grid frame 100. Alternatively, the second connecting plate 130 is an L-shaped plate.

[0052] With reference to Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the grid frame 100 is only used to support the top of the cryopreservation shelf 20, in order to improve the limiting effect on the cryopreservation shelf 20, the cryopreservation shelf storage device 10 further comprises a support frame 200, and the support frame 200 is supported below the grid frame 100.

[0053] Alternatively, as Figure 7 shown, the support frame 200 is a grid structure, and the support frame 200 is formed with a second accommodating cavity 201 in communication with the first accommodating cavity 101, and the second accommodating cavity 201 is for the cryopreservation shelf 20 to pass through. Alternatively, the support frame 200 comprises a horizontal plate portion 210 and a vertical plate portion 220, the horizontal plate portion 210 is used to support the first splicing plate 111, and the vertical plate portion 220 is used to support the second splicing plate 112. It should be noted that the support frame 200 can be an integrally formed frame or a splicing frame.

[0054] Alternatively, if the support frame 200 is a splicing frame, specifically, the support frame 200 comprises a plurality of support plates, the plurality of support plates are spliced to form a plurality of second accommodating cavities 201, and the splicing positions of the plurality of support plates are adjustable, so that the structure of the second accommodating cavity 201 can be adjusted according to the structure of the first accommodating cavity 101. The splicing mode of the support plate can be the same as that of the first splicing plate 111 and the second splicing plate 112, which will not be described in detail here.

[0055] In order to improve the support stability of the support frame 200 to the grid frame 100, the grid frame 100 and the support frame 200 are fixedly connected, and the connection mode can be screw connection, clamping, splicing, etc.

[0056] In some embodiments, the support frame 200 is a stainless steel frame. Compared with the bakelite frame, the stainless steel frame has low cost and high structural strength. The combination of the stainless steel frame and the bakelite frame is used to support the cryopreservation shelf 20, which takes into account the heat insulation and cost, and has high structural strength, good corrosion resistance, high carrying capacity and durability.

[0057] To fix the support frame 200, in some embodiments, the cryopreservation rack storage device 10 further comprises a plurality of connecting plate members 300, which are arranged along the circumference of the support frame 200, each of which comprises a first plate member 310 and a second plate member 320 connected at an angle, the first plate member 310 is fixed on the outer side wall of the support frame 200, and the fixing mode can be screw connection, clamping, welding, etc., and the second plate member 320 is used to connect with the external support structure. Optionally, the connecting plate member 300 is an L-shaped plate.

[0058] The utility model discloses still disclose a kind of automated sample storage systems, as shown in Figure 1 It includes cryopreservation rack storage device 10, and the cryopreservation rack storage device has a plurality of first containing cavities 101 with adjustable structure, each of which is used to contain cryopreservation rack 20.

[0059] Regarding the structure of the cryopreservation rack storage device 10, specifically, as shown in Figures 3 to 6 The cryopreservation rack storage device 10 includes a grid frame 100, which includes a plurality of splicing plates 110 that are spliced together to form a plurality of first containing cavities 101, each of which is used to contain a cryopreservation rack 20. Among them, the insertion position of the plurality of splicing plates 110 is adjustable to adjust the structure of the first containing cavity 101.

[0060] In some embodiments, the plurality of splicing plates 110 includes a plurality of first splicing plates 111 arranged at intervals in a first direction and a plurality of second splicing plates 112 arranged at intervals in a second direction. The first splicing plates 111 and the second splicing plates 112 are inserted to form a grid-like structure, and the insertion position is adjustable. A first containing cavity 101 is formed between each adjacent pair of first splicing plates 111 and adjacent pair of second splicing plates 112. A plurality of first containing cavities 101 are arranged in a row and column on the grid frame 100, and each first containing cavity 101 can be used to contain a cryopreservation rack 20.

[0061] Continuing to refer to Figure 3 The plurality of first containing cavities 101 of the entire cryopreservation rack 20 are arranged without gaps in the first direction and the second direction, and the cryopreservation rack 20 enters and exits the first containing cavity 101 along a third direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction. The first direction, the second direction and the third direction are as shown in Figure 3 Specifically, the first direction is the length direction a of the cryopreservation rack storage device 10, the second direction is the width direction b of the cryopreservation rack storage device 10, and the third direction is the height direction c of the cryopreservation rack storage device 10.

[0062] It should be noted that the top of the freezing rack 20 has an annular flange, and after the freezing rack 20 is placed in the first accommodating cavity 101, the annular flange is lapped on the splicing plate 110, so as to realize the relative fixation of the freezing rack 20 and the grid rack 100. Optionally, a shock pad is also arranged on the lapping surface of the annular flange, so as to ensure that the freezing rack 20 will not vibrate or loosen during the automatic operation. Further optionally, the shock pad is a rubber pad or a sponge pad.

[0063] In order to improve the heat insulation of the grid rack 100, in some embodiments, the splicing plate 110 adopts bakelite, and the grid rack 100 formed by splicing the bakelite is a bakelite rack. The bakelite material for manufacturing the bakelite is a common phenolic resin, which is formed by polycondensation of phenol and formaldehyde under the action of a catalyst, and has the advantages of heat insulation, heat resistance, electrical insulation, high hardness, wear resistance, etc. Of course, in addition to using bakelite, other materials with good heat insulation can also be used to achieve the purpose of preventing cold leakage.

[0064] In order to realize the insertion of adjacent splicing plates 110, the splicing plate 110 is provided with a slot, and optionally, the first splicing plate 111 is provided with a first slot 1111, and the second splicing plate 112 is provided with a second slot 1121. When the first splicing plate 111 and the second splicing plate 112 are inserted, the first slot 1111 and the second slot 1121 are arranged opposite to each other, and then the first splicing plate 111 and the second splicing plate 112 are moved close to each other until the solid part of the first splicing plate 111 is inserted into the second slot 1121, and the solid part of the second splicing plate 112 is inserted into the first slot 1111, so as to complete the insertion cooperation. If the first splicing plate 111 is located above the second splicing plate 112, the first slot 1111 is arranged at the bottom end of the first splicing plate 111, and the second slot 1121 is arranged at the top end of the second splicing plate 112.

[0065] Of course, in other embodiments, only the first slot 1111 can be arranged on the first splicing plate 111, and the height of the second splicing plate 112 and the depth of the first slot 1111 are arranged to be equal, so as to insert the second splicing plate 112 into the first slot 1111 as a whole; or only the second slot 1121 is arranged on the second splicing plate 112, and the height of the first splicing plate 111 and the depth of the second slot 1121 are arranged to be equal, so as to insert the first splicing plate 111 into the second slot 1121 as a whole.

[0066] It should be noted that a plurality of first slots 1111 are arranged on the first splicing plate 111 at intervals, and one first splicing plate 111 can be inserted with a plurality of second splicing plates 112; a plurality of second slots 1121 are arranged on the second splicing plate 112 at intervals, and one second splicing plate 112 can be inserted with a plurality of first splicing plates 111. When assembling the grid frame 100, the number of first splicing plates 111 and second splicing plates 112 can be determined according to the specifications of the cryopreservation frame 20 and the number of cryopreservation frames 20 required to be stored, and then the insertion and assembly are completed.

[0067] Regarding the adjustable insertion position, one splicing plate 110 can be inserted into each slot, or a certain number of slots can be inserted into one splicing plate, so that the size of the first accommodating cavity 101 changes, thereby accommodating cryopreservation frames 20 of different specifications.

[0068] The distance between adjacent first slots 1111 on the first splicing plate 111 can be equal or unequal; similarly, the distance between adjacent second slots 1121 on the second splicing plate 112 can be equal or unequal. The distance between adjacent slots on the splicing plate 110 is designed according to the specific specifications of the cryopreservation frame 20.

[0069] In order to improve the stability of the grid frame 100, referring to Figure 5 continuously shown, the grid frame 100 further comprises a first connecting plate 120, the splicing plate 110 located at the outermost side of the grid frame 100 is defined as an outer splicing plate, the first connecting plate 120 comprises a first connecting part 121 and a second connecting part 122 connected at an angle, the first connecting part 121 is fixed with the outer splicing plate, and the second connecting part 122 is fixed with the end of the splicing plate 110 inserted into the outer splicing plate, and the fixing mode can be screw connection, clamping, welding, etc. It should be noted that the outer splicing plate comprises the first splicing plate 111 and the second splicing plate 112, and referring to Figure 3 continuously shown, the cubic grid frame 100 has four outer splicing plates, two of which are first splicing plates 111 and the other two are second splicing plates 112.

[0070] Further, one outer splicing plate is inserted with a plurality of splicing plates 110, and a first connecting plate 120 is arranged at each insertion position to further improve the stability. In one embodiment, the first connecting plate 120 is an L-shaped plate; in another embodiment, the first connecting plate 120 is a T-shaped plate; in yet another embodiment, the first connecting plate 120 is a cross-shaped plate.

[0071] In order to improve the stability of the grid frame 100, referring to Figure 3As shown, the grid frame 100 further comprises a second connecting plate 130, the outermost splicing plate 110 of the grid frame 100 is an outer splicing plate, and two adjacent outer splicing plates are connected by the second connecting plate 130. That is, the corner formed by two outer splicing plates on the grid frame 100 is fixed by the second connecting plate 130, and the fixing mode can be screw connection, clamping, welding, etc. Alternatively, the two adjacent outer splicing plates are connected by a plurality of second connecting plates 130, and the plurality of second connecting plates 130 are arranged at intervals in the height direction of the grid frame 100. Alternatively, the second connecting plate 130 is an L-shaped plate.

[0072] With reference to Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the grid frame 100 is only used to support the top of the cryopreservation shelf 20, in order to improve the limiting effect on the cryopreservation shelf 20, the cryopreservation shelf storage device 10 further comprises a support frame 200, and the support frame 200 is supported below the grid frame 100.

[0073] Alternatively, as Figure 7 shown, the support frame 200 is a grid structure, and the support frame 200 is formed with a second accommodating cavity 201 in communication with the first accommodating cavity 101, and the second accommodating cavity 201 is for the cryopreservation shelf 20 to pass through. Alternatively, the support frame 200 comprises a horizontal plate portion 210 and a vertical plate portion 220, the horizontal plate portion 210 is used to support the first splicing plate 111, and the vertical plate portion 220 is used to support the second splicing plate 112. It should be noted that the support frame 200 can be an integrally formed frame or a splicing frame.

[0074] Alternatively, if the support frame 200 is a splicing frame, specifically, the support frame 200 comprises a plurality of support plates, the plurality of support plates are spliced to form a plurality of second accommodating cavities 201, and the splicing positions of the plurality of support plates are adjustable, so that the structure of the second accommodating cavity 201 can be adjusted according to the structure of the first accommodating cavity 101. The splicing mode of the support plate can be the same as that of the first splicing plate 111 and the second splicing plate 112, which will not be described in detail here.

[0075] In order to improve the support stability of the support frame 200 to the grid frame 100, the grid frame 100 and the support frame 200 are fixedly connected, and the connection mode can be screw connection, clamping, splicing, etc.

[0076] In some embodiments, the support frame 200 is a stainless steel frame. Compared with the bakelite frame, the stainless steel frame has low cost and high structural strength. The combination of the stainless steel frame and the bakelite frame is used to support the cryopreservation shelf 20, which takes into account the heat insulation and cost, and has high structural strength, good corrosion resistance, high carrying capacity and durability.

[0077] To fix the support frame 200, in some embodiments, the cryopreservation rack storage device 10 further comprises a plurality of connecting plate members 300, which are arranged along the circumference of the support frame 200, each of the connecting plate members 300 comprises a first plate member 310 and a second plate member 320 connected at an angle, the first plate member 310 is fixed on the outer side wall of the support frame 200, and the fixing manner can be screw connection, clamping, welding, etc., and the second plate member 320 is used to connect with the external support structure. Optionally, the connecting plate member 300 is an L-shaped plate.

[0078] Continuing to refer to Figure 1 As shown in the figure, the automated sample storage system further comprises a cold store 30, the cold store 30 has a freezing cavity 31, and the cryopreservation rack storage device 10 is arranged in the freezing cavity 31. The freezing cavity 31 forms an opening, and the cryopreservation rack storage device 10 covers at least part of the opening, and the uncovered part can be covered by a heat preservation cover to avoid the leakage of cold air.

[0079] In order to realize the frozen storage of the samples on the cryopreservation racks 20, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown in the figure, the automated sample storage system further comprises a cold air manufacturing device 40, which is arranged in the cold store 30, and the cold air manufacturing device 40 is used to generate cold air, which is used to generate a low-temperature environment in the freezing cavity 31. It should be noted that the temperature of the low-temperature environment can be as low as-80℃.

[0080] In order to improve the refrigeration effect, in some embodiments, the cold air manufacturing device 40 is provided with a plurality of cold air manufacturing devices 40, and each side of the cryopreservation rack storage device 10 is provided with a cold air manufacturing device 40.

[0081] In order to improve the uniformity of the temperature in the cold store 30, in some embodiments, the automated sample storage system further comprises a first support frame 60 and a second support frame 50, the first support frame 60 is arranged in the cold store 30 and supported below the cryopreservation rack storage device 10, and can accommodate the cryopreservation racks 20, and the second support frame 50 is arranged in the cold store 30 and supported below the cold air manufacturing device 40. In addition to having a supporting effect, the first support frame 60 and the second support frame 50 can also form a cold air flow channel that is interconnected below all the cryopreservation rack storage devices 10 due to the hollow structure, so that the cold air generated by the cold air manufacturing device 40 can smoothly and quickly contact each cryopreservation rack 20, ensuring that the temperature in the freezing cavity 31 is uniformly distributed, so that the temperature of all samples can be controlled within a set range.

[0082] The automatic sample storage system further comprises a mechanical arm (not shown in the figure) provided with a magnetic mechanical hand at the end thereof, the mechanical arm has multiple degrees of freedom and can realize movement in the first direction, the second direction and the third direction, the mechanical arm is arranged above the cryopreservation racks 20, the top surface of the cryopreservation racks 20 is provided with a magnetic element, the magnetic mechanical hand can be moved to above the target cryopreservation rack 20 and is magnetically connected with the magnetic element, then the mechanical arm is actuated to lift the cryopreservation rack 20, so that the cryopreservation rack 20 is separated from the cryopreservation rack storage device 10, and then the sample can be taken out or placed.

[0083] The automatic sample storage system further comprises a control mechanism, which can be a centralized or distributed controller, for example, the controller can be a single microcontroller or multiple microcontrollers distributed in a distributed manner, the microcontroller can run a control program to control the mechanical arm, the cold air manufacturing device 40 and other electrically controlled components to realize their respective functions.

[0084] Obviously, the above embodiments of the utility model are only examples for clearly illustrating the utility model, and are not a limitation on the embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary skilled persons in the art, various obvious changes, re-adjustments and replacements can be made without departing from the protection scope of the utility model. It is unnecessary and impossible to enumerate all the embodiments. Any modification, equivalent replacement and improvement within the spirit and principle of the utility model shall be included in the protection scope of the utility model claim.

Claims

1. A cryopreservation rack storage device, characterized in that, include: Grid The grid rack (100) includes multiple splicing plates (110), which are spliced ​​together to form multiple first receiving cavities (101), each of which is used to receive a cryogenic rack (20). The insertion positions of the plurality of splicing plates (110) are adjustable to adjust the structure of the first receiving cavity (101).

2. The cryopreservation rack storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plurality of splicing panels (110) include a plurality of first splicing panels (111) spaced apart in a first direction and a plurality of second splicing panels (112) spaced apart in a second direction. The first splicing panels (111) and the second splicing panels (112) are interlocked to form a grid structure, and the interlocking position is adjustable. A first receiving cavity (101) is formed between each pair of adjacent first splicing plates (111) and two second splicing plates (112). The cryopreservation rack (20) enters and exits the first receiving cavity (101) along a third direction, which is perpendicular to both the first direction and the second direction.

3. The cryopreservation rack storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cryopreservation rack storage device also includes a support frame (200) which is supported below the grid frame (100).

4. The cryopreservation rack storage device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The support frame (200) has a grid structure, and a second receiving cavity (201) is formed on the support frame (200) that communicates with the first receiving cavity (101). The second receiving cavity (201) is through which the cryopreservation rack (20) passes.

5. The cryopreservation rack storage device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The support frame (200) includes multiple support plates, which are spliced ​​together to form multiple second receiving cavities (201). The insertion positions of the multiple support plates are adjustable so that the structure of the second receiving cavity (201) can be adjusted according to the structure of the first receiving cavity (101).

6. The cryopreservation rack storage device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The cryopreservation rack storage device also includes a plurality of connecting plates (300), which are spaced apart circumferentially along the support frame (200). Each connecting plate (300) includes a first plate (310) and a second plate (320) connected at an angle. The first plate (310) is fixed to the outer side wall of the support frame (200), and the second plate (320) is used to connect with an external support structure.

7. The cryopreservation rack storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The grid frame (100) also includes a first connecting plate (120). The splicing plate (110) located on the outermost side of the grid frame (100) is an outer splicing plate. The first connecting plate (120) includes a first connecting part (121) and a second connecting part (122) connected at an angle. The first connecting part (121) is fixed to the outer splicing plate, and the second connecting part (122) is fixed to the end of the splicing plate (110) inserted into the outer splicing plate.

8. The cryopreservation rack storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The grid frame (100) also includes a second connecting plate (130). The splicing plate (110) located on the outermost side of the grid frame (100) is an outer splicing plate, and two adjacent outer splicing plates are connected by the second connecting plate (130).

9. An automated sample storage system, characterized in that, The device includes a cryopreservation rack storage device having a plurality of structurally adjustable first receiving cavities (101), each of which is used to receive a cryopreservation rack (20).

10. The automated sample storage system according to claim 9, characterized in that, The automated sample storage system also includes a cold storage (30), which has a freezing chamber (31), and the cryopreservation rack storage device is located in the freezing chamber (31).

11. The automated sample storage system according to claim 10, characterized in that, The automated sample storage system also includes multiple cold air manufacturing devices (40), which are located inside the cold storage (30). Each of the frozen storage racks has a cold air manufacturing device (40) on both sides.

12. The automated sample storage system according to claim 11, characterized in that, The automated sample storage system also includes a first support frame (60), which is located inside the cold storage (30) and supported below the cryopreservation rack storage device; The automated sample storage system also includes a second support frame (50), which is located inside the cold storage (30) and supported below the cold air manufacturing equipment (40); Among them, interconnected cold air circulation channels are formed below all the cryogenic storage racks.

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