Device for conveniently and rapidly counting total number of bacterial colonies on flat plate

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of microorganisms, in particular to a device for conveniently and quickly counting the total number of bacterial colonies on a flat plate, which comprises a box body and a cabinet door positioned on the side wall of the box body, a control module is arranged above the box body, and the control module comprises a display, a control panel and an information processor and is used for controlling image acquisition operation and feeding back data. A supporting base is arranged in the box body, a lighting module is arranged on the upper portion of the box body, an image collecting module is arranged on the inner side wall of the box body, a storage plate is arranged on the upper portion of the supporting base, a plurality of limiting grooves used for containing counting flat plates are formed in the upper surface of the storage plate, and the limiting grooves are distributed in the storage plate in a matrix mode. Each limiting groove comprises a plurality of containing cavities, the containing cavities are distributed in a stepped mode, compared with existing detection equipment, synchronous detection and counting operation can be conducted on a plurality of samples in the using process through the design of the multiple limiting grooves, meanwhile, batch detection operation can be conducted on counting plates of different models, and the operation efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of microbial technology, specifically to a convenient and rapid device for counting the total number of colonies on a plate. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the plate count method is generally used to determine the number of microorganisms in a sample. The principle of plate count is to disperse the microorganisms in the sample onto a solid culture medium, where they are cultured to form visible colonies. The number of microorganisms in the sample is estimated by counting these colonies. It is a classic and effective method for quantifying microorganisms, with advantages such as simple operation and intuitive results, and is widely used in food, medicine, hygiene, and environmental fields.

[0003] For example, Chinese Patent (Application No.: 202120097689X) provides a colony counting device, including a box; a placement platform with a placement plate suitable for placing petri dishes, the placement platform being located inside the box; an imaging device suitable for photographing petri dishes, the imaging device being mounted on the box and above the placement plate; and a light source assembly including a main light source and a secondary light source, the main light source being located below the placement plate and corresponding to the imaging device, the secondary light source being installed in the box, and the illumination direction of the secondary light source intersecting with the illumination direction of the main light source. According to the colony counting device of this utility model embodiment, due to the mutual intersection of the illumination directions of the main light source and the secondary light source, the light emitted by the main light source and the light emitted by the secondary light source influence each other, reducing the adverse effects of the main light source on the imaging effect of the imaging device, thereby enabling the imaging device to have a good imaging effect, and the images of colonies in the petri dishes are clearer and more accurate, thus improving the accuracy of colony counting.

[0004] However, the above equipment can only count the number of colonies on a single counting plate, resulting in low work efficiency and failing to meet the needs of large-scale sample testing. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the aforementioned issues, this invention provides a convenient and rapid device for counting the total number of colonies on a plate. Compared to existing testing equipment, the design with multiple limiting slots enables simultaneous detection and counting of multiple samples during use. Furthermore, it allows for batch testing of different types of counting plates, thereby improving operational efficiency.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model embodiment adopts the following technical solution: a device for conveniently and quickly counting the total number of colonies on a plate, comprising a box and a cabinet door disposed on the box, a control module disposed on the top of the box, a support base disposed inside the box, an illumination module disposed on the upper part of the box, an image acquisition module disposed on the inner side wall of the box, a shelf disposed on the upper part of the support base, and a limiting groove disposed on the upper surface of the shelf for placing the counting plate.

[0007] As a further improvement to the above technical solution:

[0008] The number of limiting grooves is multiple and they are distributed in a matrix on the shelf.

[0009] Each of the limiting grooves includes multiple receiving cavities, which are distributed in a stepped manner.

[0010] The lighting module includes a mounting bracket located on the top of the housing, and the mounting bracket is provided with multiple lighting lamps corresponding to the positions of each limiting slot.

[0011] The image acquisition module includes a horizontal support set on the inner side wall of the box, a camera is set on the horizontal support, and a mounting bracket for mounting the camera is set on the horizontal support.

[0012] The number of cameras is multiple and they are evenly distributed along the length of the cross brace.

[0013] The mounting bracket includes an adjustment seat that is slidably connected to the cross brace. The adjustment seat is provided with a clip for fixing the camera. The adjustment seat and the clip are connected by an adjustment rod.

[0014] The side wall of the housing is equipped with a telescopic cylinder that is connected to the cross brace, and guide rods are provided on both sides of the telescopic cylinder.

[0015] The shelf is detachably connected to the support base, and a disinfection lamp is provided on the upper surface of the support base.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model embodiment are as follows: This convenient and rapid device for counting the total number of colonies on a plate includes a box and a cabinet door located on the side wall of the box. A control module is provided on the top of the box. The control module includes a display, a control panel, and an information processor for controlling image acquisition and feeding back data. A support base is provided inside the box. A lighting module is provided on the upper part of the box. An image acquisition module is provided on the inner side wall of the box. A shelf is provided on the upper part of the support base. The upper surface of the shelf is provided with limiting grooves for placing the counting plates. There are multiple limiting grooves distributed in a matrix on the shelf. Each limiting groove includes multiple receiving cavities, which are distributed in a stepped manner. Compared with existing detection equipment, the design of multiple limiting grooves enables simultaneous detection and counting of multiple samples during use. At the same time, it can also perform batch detection of different types of counting plates, improving work efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the Chinese storage panel of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the lighting lamp in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the camera installation structure in this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the disinfection lamp in this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Cabinet; 2. Control module; 3. Support base; 4. Shelf; 5. Limiting groove; 6. Receiving cavity; 7. Mounting bracket; 8. Lighting lamp; 9. Cross brace; 10. Camera; 11. Mounting bracket; 12. Adjustment seat; 13. Clip; 14. Adjustment rod; 15. Telescopic cylinder; 16. Guide rod; 17. Disinfection lamp; 18. Cabinet door. Detailed Implementation

[0023] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0024] like Figure 1-2As shown, the device for convenient and rapid counting of total colonies on a plate in this embodiment includes a box 1 and a cabinet door 18 located on the side wall of the box 1. A control module 2 is provided on the top of the box 1. The control module 2 includes a display, a control panel, and an information processor, which is used to control the image acquisition operation and provide data feedback. A support base 3 is provided inside the box 1. A lighting module is provided on the upper part of the box 1. An image acquisition module is provided on the inner side wall of the box 1. A shelf 4 is provided on the upper part of the support base 3. The upper surface of the shelf 4 is provided with limiting grooves 5 for placing the counting plates. There are multiple limiting grooves 5, which are distributed in a matrix on the shelf 4. Each limiting groove 5 includes multiple receiving cavities 6, which are distributed in a stepped manner. Compared with existing detection equipment, the design of multiple limiting grooves 5 enables simultaneous detection and counting of multiple samples during use. At the same time, it can also perform batch detection of different types of counting plates, improving work efficiency.

[0025] like Figure 3 As shown, the lighting module includes a mounting bracket 7 located on the top of the housing 1. The mounting bracket 7 is equipped with multiple lighting lamps 8 that correspond to the positions of each limiting groove 5. The lighting lamps 8 are used to illuminate each limiting groove 5 to facilitate image acquisition.

[0026] like Figure 4 As shown, the image acquisition module includes a cross brace 9 installed on the inner side wall of the housing 1. A camera 10 is installed on the cross brace 9, and a mounting bracket 11 for installing the camera 10 is provided on the cross brace 9. There are multiple cameras 10 and they are evenly distributed along the length of the cross brace 9. The number of cameras 10 is the same as the number of columns of the matrix formed by the shelf 4. During batch acquisition, the movement of the cross brace 9 can realize the simultaneous acquisition of multiple counting boards at different positions, thereby improving the acquisition efficiency.

[0027] The mounting bracket 11 includes an adjusting seat 12 that is slidably connected to the cross brace 9. The adjusting seat 12 is provided with a clip 13 for fixing the camera 10. The adjusting seat 12 and the clip 13 are connected by an adjusting rod 14. The adjusting rod 14 is made of flexible material. The position of the camera 10 is adjusted by adjusting the adjusting seat 12 so that it corresponds to the position of the limiting groove 5. The flexible material of the adjusting rod 14 allows for easy adjustment of the angle of the camera 10. During image acquisition, the camera 10 is tilted on one side above the limiting groove 5 to avoid shadows in the limiting groove 5 after blocking light, which would affect the sampling and counting operations.

[0028] A telescopic cylinder 15 connected to the cross brace 9 is installed on the side wall of the housing 1. Guide rods 16 are installed on both sides of the telescopic cylinder 15. The cross brace 9 has through holes corresponding to the positions of the guide rods 16. When the telescopic cylinder 15 adjusts the cross brace 9 to move forward or reset, the guide rods 16 can ensure the stability of the displacement of the cross brace 9.

[0029] like Figure 5 As shown, the shelf 4 and the support base 3 are detachably connected. When placing the counting board, the shelf 4 can be removed from the box 1. The upper surface of the support base 3 is equipped with a disinfection lamp 17. The shelf 4 is made of transparent material, and the disinfection lamp 17 is an ultraviolet lamp. By laying the disinfection lamp 17 on the upper surface of the support base 3, the inside of the box 1 is disinfected to ensure that the working environment is not polluted.

[0030] It should be noted that in the description of this utility model, terms such as "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," which indicate direction or positional relationships, are based on the direction or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These are used merely for ease of description and do not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0031] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0032] The term "comprising" or any other similar term is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, article, or apparatus / device that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to those processes, articles, or apparatus / devices.

[0033] The technical solution of this utility model has been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the protection scope of this utility model is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principle of this utility model, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after these changes or substitutions will all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A convenient and rapid device for counting the total number of colonies on a plate, comprising a box (1) and a cabinet door (18) disposed on the box (1), characterized in that: A control module (2) is provided on the top of the box (1), a support base (3) is provided inside the box (1), a lighting module is provided on the upper part of the box (1), and an image acquisition module is provided on the inner side wall of the box (1). The upper part of the support base (3) is provided with a shelf (4), and the upper surface of the shelf (4) is provided with a limiting groove (5) for placing the counting plate.

2. The device for conveniently and rapidly counting the total number of colonies on a plate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of limiting grooves (5) is multiple and they are distributed in a matrix on the shelf (4).

3. The device for conveniently and rapidly counting the total number of colonies on a plate according to claim 2, characterized in that: Each of the limiting grooves (5) includes multiple receiving cavities (6), which are distributed in a stepped manner.

4. The device for conveniently and rapidly counting the total number of colonies on a plate according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lighting module includes a mounting bracket (7) located on the top of the housing (1), and the mounting bracket (7) is provided with a plurality of lighting lamps (8) corresponding to the positions of each limiting groove (5).

5. The device for conveniently and rapidly counting the total number of colonies on a plate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The image acquisition module includes a cross brace (9) set on the inner side wall of the housing (1), a camera (10) is set on the cross brace (9), and a mounting bracket (11) for mounting the camera (10) is set on the cross brace (9).

6. The device for conveniently and rapidly counting the total number of colonies on a plate according to claim 5, characterized in that: The number of cameras (10) is multiple and they are evenly distributed along the length of the cross brace (9).

7. The device for conveniently and rapidly counting the total number of colonies on a plate according to claim 6, characterized in that: The mounting bracket (11) includes an adjustment seat (12) slidably connected to the cross brace (9). The adjustment seat (12) is provided with a clip (13) for fixing the camera (10). The adjustment seat (12) and the clip (13) are connected by an adjustment rod (14).

8. The device for conveniently and rapidly counting the total number of colonies on a plate according to claim 5, characterized in that: The side wall of the box (1) is provided with a telescopic cylinder (15) connected to the cross brace (9), and guide rods (16) are provided on both sides of the telescopic cylinder (15).

9. The device for conveniently and rapidly counting the total number of colonies on a plate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shelf (4) is detachably connected to the support base (3), and the upper surface of the support base (3) is provided with a disinfection lamp (17).

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