Egg white sample sampling device

By designing an egg white sample collection device and adopting automatic cleaning and mechanized operation, the problems of time-consuming, labor-intensive, and contamination in egg white sampling have been solved, achieving efficient and accurate sample acquisition and testing.

CN224066400UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-31ZHAOQING DAHUANONG BIOLOGIC PHARMA +1
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-06
Publication Date
2026-03-31

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, the egg white sampling process is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and is prone to sample contamination, which affects the accuracy of ELISA test results.

Method used

Design an egg white sample collection device, including a sampling chamber, a pusher, a reciprocating device, and a washing liquid tank. The reciprocating mechanism realizes automatic cleaning of the sampling chamber and sample transfer, and the triaxial structure realizes mechanized operation, ensuring automatic cleaning after each sampling to prevent sample contamination.

Benefits of technology

This technology enables mechanized and automated sampling and cleaning of egg white samples, avoiding sample contamination and improving sampling efficiency and the accuracy of ELISA testing.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of egg white sampling, in particular to an egg white sample sampling device. A sampling needle for puncturing an eggshell and sucking egg white is arranged at the bottom of the sampling cavity; the push block is connected into the sampling cavity in a sliding manner; the reciprocating device is used for pushing the push block to slide in the sampling cavity; the washing liquid box is arranged outside the sampling cavity and is filled with washing liquid; the sampling cavity is communicated with a liquid conveying pipe; when the push block is located at the upper limit position of the sampling cavity, the washing liquid box is communicated with the sampling cavity; during sampling, the push block is lower than the upper limit position. An operation plane is arranged at the top of the rack; a first rail and a second rail are fixed to the operation plane, the second rail extends in the left-right direction of the operation plane, and the third rail is vertically arranged above the operation platform. The problem that when multiple eggs are sampled, sample pollution is easily caused is solved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of egg white sampling technology, and in particular to an egg white sample sampling device. Background Technology

[0002] Avian leukosis (AL) is a neoplastic disease caused by the avian leukosis virus (ALV), primarily affecting poultry, especially chickens. This disease not only leads to immunosuppression in chickens but also significantly reduces their production performance, including egg production and feed conversion ratio, resulting in substantial economic losses for the poultry industry.

[0003] In the prevention and control of avian leukosis, egg white ELISA kits have high sensitivity and specificity, making them suitable for screening large flocks. They are widely used to monitor the virus carriage status of hens. Studies have shown that hens infected with avian leukosis exhibit viral replication in their reproductive system, particularly in the protein secretion region of the oviduct, thus their eggs often carry the virus. By detecting viral antigens in egg white, the infection status of the flock can be effectively assessed, and corresponding prevention and control measures can be taken. However, currently, egg white sampling relies on manual labor, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Furthermore, due to operator inexperience, the interval between sample additions on the same plate can be too long, affecting the accurate interpretation of ELISA results.

[0004] Utility model patent application CN201720621542.X discloses an egg white and yolk separator, including an egg yolk container, an egg white container, an egg-beating device, and a support leg. The egg yolk container, egg white container, and support leg are arranged sequentially from left to right on the same horizontal plane. A support frame is fixedly connected to the top of the support leg, and a first conveying chute for use with the egg yolk container is fixedly connected to the top of the support frame. A fixing hole for use with the support frame is opened on the right side of the surface of the first conveying chute. This utility model, by setting up the combined use of the first and second conveying chutes, can quickly separate egg yolks and egg whites. This improves the separation efficiency of egg yolks and egg whites, solving the problem that manual separation of egg yolks and egg whites requires a lot of manpower, resulting in a low separation speed. It greatly improves the separation efficiency of egg yolks and egg whites, saves a lot of manpower, and is suitable for widespread use.

[0005] While the aforementioned technologies can effectively separate egg whites and yolks, due to different application methods, a separate sampling process is required for the egg whites to be tested in order to prevent sample contamination. Therefore, after the egg whites of one egg are sampled, the sampler needs to be cleaned before the next egg can be cleaned. Thus, a technology is needed that can clean the sampler after a single egg white sampling. Summary of the Invention

[0006] This invention provides an egg white sample collection device that can solve the problem of sample contamination when sampling multiple eggs.

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application provides the following technical solution: an egg white sample collection device, comprising:

[0008] Sampling chamber; the bottom of the sampling chamber is provided with a sampling needle for piercing the eggshell and extracting the egg white;

[0009] Push block: The push block is slidably connected within the sampling chamber;

[0010] Reciprocating device: used to push the pusher block to slide within the sampling chamber;

[0011] Washing solution tank: Located outside the sampling chamber, containing washing solution; connected to the sampling chamber by an infusion tube;

[0012] When the pusher is at the upper limit position of the sampling chamber, the washing liquid tank and the sampling chamber are connected; during sampling, the height of the pusher is lower than the upper limit position.

[0013] The basic principle and beneficial effects of this scheme are as follows: The reciprocating mechanism first moves to the lower stop position to purge the air from the sampling chamber. Then, the sampling device is moved close to the egg, and the sampling needle is used to pierce the eggshell and insert into the egg white. The reciprocating mechanism then moves the push block upward, generating suction in the sampling chamber to sample the egg white. After obtaining the required amount of sample (at this time, the push block has not reached the upper stop position), the egg white sample is transferred to the top of the sampling box. The reciprocating mechanism pushes the push block downward to discharge the egg white into the sampling box. Then, the sampling device is moved away from the sampling box, and the push block is moved to the upper stop position simultaneously, so that the washing liquid tank is connected to the sampling chamber. The washing liquid flows into the sampling chamber. After a certain time or a certain amount has been discharged, the reciprocating mechanism moves down to the lower stop position again to drain all the washing liquid in the sampling chamber and prepare for the next sampling.

[0014] This solution implements a sampling device cleaning process before each sampling to prevent the sample from being contaminated or mixed.

[0015] Furthermore, it also includes a frame: an operating plane is provided on the top of the frame; a first track is fixed on the operating plane, the first track extends along the front-back direction of the operating plane, a first slider is slidably connected to the first track, a second track is fixed on the top of the first slider, the second track extends along the left-right direction of the operating plane, a second slider is slidably connected to the second track, a third track is fixedly connected to the second slider, the third track stands vertically on the top of the operating plane, a third slider is slidably connected to the third track; the fixed ends of the sampling chamber, washing liquid tank and reciprocating device are all fixed on the third slider.

[0016] Beneficial effects: Mechanized operation is achieved by setting up an egg placement area, a sample area, and a cleaning area on the operating plane. Through the cooperation of three tracks and three sliders, the sampling device can move freely in the space above the operating plane. That is, it takes a sample in the placement area, then transfers it to the sample area to discharge the sample, and finally discharges the washing liquid in the cleaning area. Then it returns to the placement area for the next sampling. By repeating the operation, mechanized automatic sampling can be completed.

[0017] Furthermore, the reciprocating device is a telescopic rod or a cylinder.

[0018] Furthermore, the reciprocating device is a telescopic rod, the free end of which is fixedly connected to the top of the push block, and the telescopic base of the telescopic rod is located outside the sampling chamber, and the telescopic base is fixedly connected to the third slider.

[0019] Furthermore, the first slider, the second slider, and the third slider are all driven by ball screws.

[0020] Furthermore, multiple sampling devices are arranged side by side.

[0021] Furthermore, the infusion tubes are multiple, and each infusion tube is individually connected to each sampling chamber.

[0022] Furthermore, the bottom of the washing liquid tank is at a height higher than the height of the connection point between the infusion tube and the infusion chamber.

[0023] Beneficial effect: It facilitates the faster flow of washing solution into the sampling chamber under the action of gravity. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an embodiment of an egg white sample collection device;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a front view of an embodiment of an egg white sample collection device;

[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the positions of the pusher block and the infusion tube;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the push block at its top dead center position. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The following detailed description illustrates the specific implementation method:

[0030] The markings in the accompanying drawings include: frame 1, first track 2, second track 3, third track 4, first slider 51, second slider 52, sampler 6, sampling needle 61, sampling chamber 62, telescopic rod 63, washing liquid tank 64, infusion tube 65, push block 66, and telescopic base 67.

[0031] Example 1 is attached. Figure 4 As shown,

[0032] An egg white sample collection device, characterized in that it comprises:

[0033] Sampling chamber 62; the bottom of the sampling chamber 62 is provided with a sampling needle 61 for piercing the eggshell and extracting the egg white;

[0034] Push block 66: The push block 66 is slidably connected within the sampling chamber 62;

[0035] Reciprocating device: used to push the pusher 66 to slide within the sampling chamber 62; the reciprocating device is a telescopic rod 63 or a cylinder. In this solution, the reciprocating device is a telescopic rod 63, and an electric telescopic rod 63 is selected, that is, it can achieve a fixed size of extension and retraction under electric control as required. This solution makes an adaptive selection based on actual needs.

[0036] Washing liquid tank 64: Located outside the sampling chamber 62, containing washing liquid; connected to the sampling chamber 62 by an infusion tube 65; the bottom of the washing liquid tank 64 is higher than the height of the connection between the infusion tube 65 and the infusion chamber.

[0037] When the pusher block 66 is at its upper limit position in the sampling chamber 62, the washing liquid tank and the sampling chamber 62 are connected; during sampling, the height of the pusher block 66 is below its upper limit position. (See attached diagram) Figure 5 As shown, when pusher 66 is at the top dead center position, infusion tube 65 connects sampling chamber 62 and washing solution tank 64. ELISA washing solution is used in this procedure.

[0038] As attached Figure 1-3 As shown, it also includes a frame 1: the top of the frame 1 is provided with an operating plane; a first track 2 is fixed on the operating plane, the first track 2 extends along the front-back direction of the operating plane, a first slider 51 is slidably connected to the first track 2, a second track 3 is fixed on the top of the first slider 51, the second track 3 extends along the left-right direction of the operating plane, a second slider 52 is slidably connected to the second track 3, a third track 4 is fixedly connected to the second slider 52, the third track 4 stands vertically on the top of the operating plane, a third slider is slidably connected to the third track 4; the sampling chamber 62, the washing liquid tank 64 and the fixed end of the reciprocating device are all fixed on the third slider.

[0039] The first slider 51, the second slider 52, and the third slider are all driven by ball screws. The free end of the telescopic rod 63 is fixedly connected to the top of the push block 66, and the telescopic base 67 of the telescopic rod 63 is located outside the sampling chamber 62, and the telescopic base 67 is fixedly connected to the third slider. That is, this solution adopts the existing three-axis structure (corresponding to the first track 2, the second track 3, and the third track 4) to complete the movement of the sampler 6 in space. By sliding the first slider 51, the second slider 52, and the third slider, the forward, backward, left, right, and up and down movement of the sampler 6 can be indirectly or directly controlled. Based on this, the telescopic rod 63 controls the sliding of the push block 66 in the sampling chamber 62 to complete the sampling. That is, by manipulating the first slider 51 and the second slider 52 to move above the egg, and then manipulating the third slider to move down until it pierces the eggshell, the telescopic rod 63 moves up, driving the push block 66 to move up, and the egg white is drawn into the sampling chamber 62 for sampling.

[0040] Multiple sampling devices are arranged side by side. There are multiple infusion tubes 65, and each infusion tube 65 is individually connected to each sampling chamber 62.

[0041] The above are merely embodiments of the present invention. The invention is not limited to the fields covered by these embodiments. Commonly known structures and characteristics in the solutions are not described in detail here. Those skilled in the art are aware of all common technical knowledge in the field prior to the application date or priority date, are able to access all existing technologies in that field, and have the ability to apply conventional experimental methods prior to that date. Those skilled in the art can, under the guidance of this application, improve and implement this solution in combination with their own capabilities. Some typical known structures or methods should not be obstacles for those skilled in the art to implement this application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several modifications and improvements without departing from the structure of the present invention. These should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention, and will not affect the effectiveness of the implementation of the present invention or the practicality of the patent. The scope of protection claimed in this application should be determined by the content of its claims, and the specific embodiments described in the specification can be used to interpret the content of the claims.

Claims

1. An egg white sample sampling device, characterized by, It comprises: a sampling chamber, the bottom of which is provided with a sampling needle for piercing the eggshell and sucking the egg white; a push block, which is slidingly connected in the sampling chamber; a reciprocating device for pushing the push block to slide in the sampling chamber; a washing liquid tank, which is arranged outside the sampling chamber and contains washing liquid therein, and is in communication with the sampling chamber through a liquid delivery pipe; when the push block is at the upper limit position of the sampling chamber, the washing liquid tank and the sampling chamber are in communication; and when sampling, the height of the push block is lower than the upper limit position.

2. An egg white sample sampling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also comprises a rack, the top of which is provided with an operation plane, the operation plane is fixed with a first track, the first track extends along the front and back direction of the operation plane, a first slider is slidingly connected on the first track, the top of the first slider is fixed with a second track, the second track extends along the left and right direction of the operation plane, a second slider is slidingly connected on the second track, the second slider is fixedly connected with a third track, the third track stands on the top of the operation plane, a third slider is slidingly connected on the third track; the sampling chamber, the washing liquid tank and the fixed end of the reciprocating device are all fixed on the third slider.

3. An egg white sample sampling device according to claim 2, characterised in that: The reciprocating device is a telescopic rod or a pneumatic cylinder.

4. An egg white sample sampling device according to claim 2, characterized in that: When the reciprocating device is a telescopic rod, the free end of the telescopic rod is fixedly connected with the top of the push block, and the telescopic base of the telescopic rod is arranged outside the sampling chamber, and the telescopic base is fixedly connected with the third slider.

5. An egg white sample sampling device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first slider, the second slider and the third slider are all driven by ball screws.

6. An egg white sample sampling device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein: The sampling device is provided with multiple sampling chambers side by side.

7. An egg white sample sampling device according to claim 6, characterised in that: The liquid delivery pipe has multiple pipes, each of which is in communication with each sampling chamber.

8. An egg white sample sampling device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The bottom position of the washing liquid tank is higher than the communication position of the liquid delivery pipe and the liquid delivery chamber.

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