Inspection test tube stacking rack

By designing a foldable test tube rack and utilizing the interlocking structure of L-shaped and cylindrical blocks, the problem of traditional test tube racks taking up a lot of space and being difficult to manage has been solved, achieving a quick storage and stable test tube rack usage effect.

CN224114017UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-14FIRST PEOPLES HOSPITAL OF YUHANG DISTRICT HANGZHOU
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-31
Publication Date
2026-04-14

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Technical Problem

Traditional test tube racks take up a lot of space when not in use, and are difficult to manage efficiently in a space-constrained laboratory environment, making them inefficient for storage and transportation.

Method used

A foldable test tube rack was designed. The support rod is locked and unlocked synchronously through the interlocking structure of L-shaped and cylindrical blocks. The support rod can be rotated to be parallel to the base plate. Combined with the limit rod and elastic reset component, the structure is stable and can be quickly stored.

Benefits of technology

The test tube rack can be quickly folded when not in use, saving space, facilitating storage and transportation, improving operational efficiency, and maintaining a stable structure when unfolded, meeting the needs of efficient management and safe use.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to an inspection test tube stacking rack which comprises a bottom plate. The supporting rods are rotatably arranged on the bottom plate; the support plate is rotatably arranged on the plurality of support rods, and a plurality of test tube insertion holes are formed in the support plate; the locking mechanism comprises an L-shaped clamping block, a cylindrical clamping block arranged at one end of the L-shaped clamping block and a clamping groove formed in the supporting rod, and the cylindrical clamping block is detachably connected with the clamping groove in a clamped mode; and the limiting rod is arranged on the bottom plate. The inspection test tube stacking rack with the structure can be quickly folded to be parallel to the bottom plate when not in use, the overall thickness is greatly reduced, and the inspection test tube stacking rack is convenient to store or transport and is particularly suitable for a laboratory environment with limited space; the multiple supporting rods can be synchronously locked or unlocked only by lifting or releasing the L-shaped clamping blocks, one-by-one manual adjustment is avoided, and the operation efficiency is remarkably improved; and the L-shaped clamping blocks and the limiting rods are arranged, so that the test tube stacking rack in the unfolded state is stable in structure, and the dual requirements of efficient management and safe use are met.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of test tube rack technology, specifically to a test tube stacking rack. Background Technology

[0002] Test tubes are common consumables in laboratories and medical institutions, and typically require dedicated racks for categorized storage to prevent tipping or contamination. Traditional test tube racks often employ a fixed structure, consisting of a base plate, vertical support rods, and insert plates. While this type of structure meets basic storage needs, its fixed size occupies significant countertop or storage space when not in use. Especially in space-constrained laboratory environments, stacking multiple racks can easily lead to management chaos. This paper proposes a test tube rack that can be quickly folded and stored, saving space and solving these problems. Utility Model Content

[0003] The summary section of this application is intended to provide a brief overview of the concepts, which will be described in detail in the detailed description section below. This summary section is not intended to identify key or essential features of the claimed technical solutions, nor is it intended to limit the scope of the claimed technical solutions.

[0004] To address the technical problems mentioned in the background section, some embodiments of this application provide a test tube stacking rack, including a base plate; a plurality of support rods rotatably mounted on the base plate; a support plate rotatably mounted on the plurality of support rods, the support plate having a plurality of test tube insertion holes; a locking mechanism including an L-shaped locking block, a cylindrical locking block disposed at one end of the L-shaped locking block, and a locking groove formed on the support rod, the cylindrical locking block and the locking groove being separably engaged; and a limiting rod disposed on the base plate.

[0005] Specifically, the support rod is provided with an arc-shaped guide plate.

[0006] Specifically, an elastic reset component, which is a compression spring, is provided between the L-shaped card block and the support plate.

[0007] Specifically, the number of support rods is 2-4 sets, symmetrically distributed on both sides of the base plate.

[0008] Specifically, the test tube insertion hole of the support plate is provided with an elastic anti-slip washer.

[0009] Specifically, the bottom surface of the base plate is provided with an anti-slip rubber pad.

[0010] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0011] When not in use, lift the L-shaped locking block upwards. The cylindrical locking block fixed at one end of the L-shaped locking block will disengage from the slot on the support rod. Rotate the multiple support rods, causing the support plate to rotate together, until the multiple support rods are parallel to the base plate. This folds the rack for storage, saving space. When needed, rotate the multiple support rods in the opposite direction until they abut against the vertical limiting rod. When the multiple support rods are vertical, the cylindrical locking block will engage with the slot on the support rod, securing the support rod. Then, test tubes can be placed on it. Using a test tube rack with the above structure, it can be quickly folded to a parallel position with the base plate when not in use, significantly reducing the overall thickness and facilitating storage or transportation, especially suitable for space-constrained laboratory environments. Simply lifting or releasing the L-shaped locking block allows multiple support rods to be locked or unlocked simultaneously, avoiding manual adjustment one by one and significantly improving operational efficiency. Furthermore, the L-shaped locking block and limiting rod ensure the stability of the test tube rack structure in the unfolded state, meeting both the requirements of efficient management and safe use. Attached Figure Description

[0012] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the application and to make other features, objects, and advantages of the application more apparent. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of this application are used to explain the application and do not constitute an undue limitation of the application.

[0013] Furthermore, throughout the accompanying drawings, the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements. It should be understood that the drawings are schematic, and the elements are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0014] In the attached diagram:

[0015] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a top view of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A sectional view along line AA. Detailed Implementation

[0018] Embodiments of this disclosure will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While some embodiments of this disclosure are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that this disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of this disclosure. It should be understood that the accompanying drawings and embodiments of this disclosure are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0019] It should also be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts relevant to the utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this disclosure can be combined with each other.

[0020] It should be noted that the concepts of "first" and "second" mentioned in this disclosure are used only to distinguish different devices, modules or units, and are not used to limit the order of functions performed by these devices, modules or units or their interdependencies.

[0021] It should be noted that the terms "a" and "a plurality of" used in this disclosure are illustrative rather than restrictive, and those skilled in the art should understand that, unless otherwise expressly indicated in the context, they should be understood as "one or more".

[0022] This disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0023] Reference Figures 1-3 As shown, the test tube stacking rack of this utility model includes a base plate 1; multiple support rods 2 rotatably mounted on the base plate 1; a support plate 3 rotatably mounted on the multiple support rods 2, the support plate 3 having multiple test tube insertion holes; a locking mechanism including an L-shaped locking block 4, a cylindrical locking block 5 disposed at one end of the L-shaped locking block 4, and a locking groove 6 opened on the support rod 2, the cylindrical locking block 5 and the locking groove 6 being separably locked together; and a limiting rod 7 disposed on the base plate 1.

[0024] When not in use, lift the L-shaped locking block upwards. The cylindrical locking block fixed at one end of the L-shaped locking block will disengage from the slot on the support rod. Rotate the multiple support rods, causing the support plate to rotate together, until the multiple support rods are parallel to the base plate and the distance between the multiple support rods is the same as the height of the support rods. When the multiple support rods are parallel, they will fit into the gap between the two adjacent support plates. This allows the stacking rack to be folded and stored, saving space. When needed, rotate the multiple support rods in the opposite direction until the multiple support rods abut against the vertical limiting rod. When the multiple support rods are vertical, the cylindrical locking block will engage with the slot on the support rod, fixing the support rod. Then, test tubes can be placed on it. Using a test tube rack with the above-mentioned structure, it can be quickly folded to a parallel position with the base plate when not in use, significantly reducing the overall thickness and making it easy to store or transport, especially suitable for space-constrained laboratory environments; multiple support rods can be locked or unlocked simultaneously by simply lifting or releasing the L-shaped locking blocks, avoiding manual adjustment one by one and significantly improving operational efficiency; and the L-shaped locking blocks and limiting rods make the test tube rack structure stable in the unfolded state, meeting the dual requirements of efficient management and safe use.

[0025] Specifically, the support rod 2 is provided with an arc-shaped guide plate 8.

[0026] During rotation, the cylindrical block moves along the arc-shaped guide plate on the support rod. When multiple support rods are perpendicular, the cylindrical block just fits into the slot on the support rod, fixing the support rod. The fixing process is convenient and quick, and easy to use.

[0027] Specifically, an elastic reset component 9 is provided between the L-shaped card block 4 and the support plate 3, and the elastic reset component 9 is a compression spring.

[0028] Using a compression spring, when the cylindrical block engages with the slot, the compression spring applies downward pressure to the L-shaped block, making the cylindrical block engage more tightly with the slot, preventing the cylindrical block from accidentally disengaging from the slot during use, and enhancing the stability of the test tube stacking rack.

[0029] Specifically, the number of support rods 2 is 2-4 sets, symmetrically distributed on both sides of the base plate 1.

[0030] Specifically, the test tube insertion hole of the support plate 3 is provided with an elastic anti-slip washer 10.

[0031] Specifically, the bottom surface of the base plate 1 is provided with an anti-slip rubber pad 11.

[0032] The addition of elastic anti-slip washers and anti-slip rubber pads makes the test tubes more stable in the test tube stacking rack.

[0033] The above description is merely a selection of preferred embodiments of this disclosure and an explanation of the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art should understand that the scope of the utility model involved in the embodiments of this disclosure is not limited to the technical solutions formed by specific combinations of the above-described technical features, but should also cover other technical solutions formed by arbitrary combinations of the above-described technical features or their equivalents without departing from the above-described inventive concept. For example, technical solutions formed by substituting the above features with (but not limited to) technical features with similar functions disclosed in the embodiments of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A test tube stacking rack, characterized in that: include Base plate (1); Multiple support rods (2) are rotatably mounted on the base plate (1); A support plate (3) is rotatably mounted on multiple support rods (2), and the support plate (3) is provided with multiple test tube insertion holes; The locking mechanism includes an L-shaped locking block (4), a cylindrical locking block (5) disposed at one end of the L-shaped locking block (4), and a slot (6) opened on the support rod (2), wherein the cylindrical locking block (5) and the slot (6) are detachably locked together. Limiting rod (7) is set on the base plate (1).

2. The test tube stacking rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support rod (2) is provided with an arc-shaped guide plate (8).

3. The test tube stacking rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: An elastic reset component (9) is provided between the L-shaped card block (4) and the support plate (3), and the elastic reset component (9) is a compression spring.

4. The test tube stacking rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of support rods (2) is 2-4 sets, symmetrically distributed on both sides of the base plate (1).

5. A test tube stacking rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The test tube insertion hole of the support plate (3) is provided with an elastic anti-slip washer (10).

6. The test tube stacking rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the base plate (1) is provided with an anti-slip rubber pad (11).