Label identification device for cell storage container

Abstract

The utility model provides a label identification device for a cell storage container, which comprises a base and a support, the surface of the base is in sliding connection with a longitudinal moving plate, the surface of the longitudinal moving plate is in sliding connection with a translation plate, the edge of the translation plate is provided with a clamping mechanism for stabilizing a test tube rack, and the support is fixedly connected with one side of the base. A scanner is fixedly connected to the side wall of the support, a fixing shaft is fixedly connected to the top of the support, a connecting mechanism is rotatably connected to the surface of the fixing shaft, and an electric push rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting mechanism. Cell storage containers are placed by adopting the translation plate, test tube racks for placing the cell storage containers are limited by utilizing the clamping mechanism, stable placement can be realized so as to facilitate subsequent label identification, and the positions of the test tube racks can be conveniently adjusted by moving the translation plate and the longitudinal moving plate; and label information is quickly read and updated through scanning of the scanner, so that informatization and intelligentization of cell storage and management are realized, and the working efficiency and accuracy are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a label identification device for cell storage containers, belonging to the field of cell storage technology. Background Technology

[0002] Cell storage containers typically refer to specialized equipment or devices used to preserve cell samples (such as stem cells and immune cells). Their design must meet requirements for sterility, low temperature, and stability. Low-temperature storage containers include liquid nitrogen tanks: the most commonly used, with temperatures reaching -196℃ (liquid nitrogen environment), suitable for long-term preservation. They are available in gas phase (to avoid cross-contamination) and liquid phase (for more stable temperatures); ultra-low temperature freezers: -80℃ or -150℃, suitable for short- or medium-term storage, requiring no liquid nitrogen replenishment, but with higher energy consumption; aseptic sealing systems include cryovials / cryopouches: single-use, made of low-temperature resistant materials (such as polypropylene), with barcode labeling for convenient sample management; and multi-well plates: used for high-throughput storage, requiring a sealing membrane to prevent contamination. Some high-end containers are equipped with temperature sensors, liquid level alarms, and remote monitoring functions to ensure sample safety.

[0003] Cell storage containers are specialized devices for cell storage. Due to the large number of cell samples, each storage unit needs to be uniquely identified using QR codes to record information such as the cell's origin, type, and storage time. Currently, most of these are identified using handheld scanning devices. However, the large number of cell storage containers can obstruct the identification area. Furthermore, when placed on a test tube rack, the container needs to be taken out, scanned, and then put back each time, which severely impacts operational efficiency, increases labor intensity, makes it difficult to quickly read and update label information, and reduces work efficiency and accuracy. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a label identification device for cell storage containers.

[0005] This utility model solves the above-mentioned technical problems through the following technical solutions:

[0006] This invention provides a tag identification device for cell storage containers, comprising:

[0007] The base has a longitudinal sliding plate slidably connected to its surface, a translation plate slidably connected to its surface, and a clamping mechanism for stabilizing the test tube rack is provided on the edge of the translation plate.

[0008] A support is fixedly connected to one side of the base. A scanner for identifying test tube labels is fixedly connected to the side wall of the support. A fixed shaft is fixedly connected to the top of the support. A connecting mechanism is rotatably connected to the surface of the fixed shaft. An electric push rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting mechanism. A gripper for holding test tubes is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the electric push rod.

[0009] In this technical solution, slide rails are fixedly connected to both sides of the top surface of the base, the longitudinal sliding plate is engaged and slides with the surface of the slide rails, and a first slider is fixedly connected to the middle of the bottom end of the longitudinal sliding plate.

[0010] In this technical solution, a groove for moving the first slider is provided in the middle of the base. A cylinder is installed inside the groove, and the telescopic end of the cylinder is fixedly connected to the first slider. An air pump is fixedly connected to the side wall of the support, and the air pump is connected to the inside of the cylinder.

[0011] In this technical solution, a lead screw is rotatably connected to the middle of the longitudinal transfer plate. The longitudinal transfer plate has a U-shaped structure and is set on both sides of the base. A micro motor is fixedly installed on one side wall of the longitudinal transfer plate. The output end of the micro motor and the end of the lead screw are fixedly connected to meshing bevel gears.

[0012] In this technical solution, a groove for mounting a second slider is provided at the bottom of the translation plate. The second slider is located in the middle of the translation plate, and the lead screw is connected to the internal thread of the second slider.

[0013] In this technical solution, the clamping mechanism consists of a pressure block, which is located inside a notch on one side of the translation plate. The pressure block is connected to the translation plate by a torsion spring. A stop block is fixedly connected to one side of the pressure block, and both the pressure block and the stop block are in contact with the side wall of the test tube rack.

[0014] In this technical solution, the clamping mechanism further includes a movable block and a stop rod. The movable block is slidably connected to the interior of the other side of the translation plate. The movable block is connected to the interior of the translation plate by a spring. The stop rod is fixedly connected to the top of the movable block, and the stop rod is located above the translation plate and in contact with the test tube rack.

[0015] In this technical solution, the support is an L-shaped structure, and a flip motor is fixedly connected to the top of the support, and the output end of the flip motor is fixedly connected to the second gear.

[0016] In this technical solution, the connecting mechanism includes a rotating shaft and a first gear. The rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the surface of a fixed shaft, and the first gear is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the rotating shaft. The first gear is also fixedly connected to an electric push rod.

[0017] In this technical solution, the diameter of the first gear is larger than the diameter of the shaft, and the first gear meshes with the second gear.

[0018] Based on common knowledge in the field, the above-mentioned preferred conditions can be combined arbitrarily to obtain various preferred embodiments of this utility model.

[0019] The positive and progressive effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0020] The aforementioned label recognition device for cell storage containers employs a translation plate for placing the cell storage containers and a clamping mechanism for positioning the test tube rack containing the containers, ensuring stable placement for subsequent label recognition. The position of the test tube rack can be easily adjusted by moving the translation and longitudinal plates, facilitating the retrieval of different cell storage containers. A liftable gripper grips the containers, allowing for easy alignment with a scanner. The scanner then quickly reads and updates the label information, achieving informatization and intelligentization of cell storage and management, improving work efficiency and accuracy. Furthermore, the device rotates in real-time according to the container's position to ensure accurate recognition, resolving the issue of needing to manually remove and scan multiple containers due to a large number of storage containers, thus significantly improving operational convenience. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the cylinder part of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the lead screw of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the movable block of this utility model.

[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0026] 1. Base; 2. Slide rail; 3. Vertical sliding plate; 4. First slider; 5. Cylinder; 6. Support; 7. Air pump; 8. Scanner; 9. Translation plate; 10. Second slider; 11. Lead screw; 12. Micro motor; 13. Pressure block; 14. Stop block; 15. Movable block; 16. Spring; 17. Support rod; 18. Fixed shaft; 19. Rotating shaft; 20. First gear; 21. Electric push rod; 22. Gripper; 23. Tilting motor; 24. Second gear. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The present invention will be further described below by way of embodiments, but the present invention is not limited to the scope of the embodiments described herein.

[0028] like Figure 1-4 As shown, the tag identification device for the cell storage container includes:

[0029] The base 1 has a longitudinal sliding plate 3 slidably connected to its surface, and a translation plate 9 slidably connected to its surface. The edge of the translation plate 9 is provided with a clamping mechanism for stabilizing the test tube rack.

[0030] Support 6 is fixedly connected to one side of base 1. A scanner 8 for test tube label recognition is fixedly connected to the side wall of support 6. A fixed shaft 18 is fixedly connected to the top of support 6. A connecting mechanism is rotatably connected to the surface of fixed shaft 18. An electric push rod 21 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting mechanism. A gripper 22 for holding test tubes is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of electric push rod 21.

[0031] The base 1 has slide rails 2 fixedly connected to both sides of its top surface. The longitudinal plate 3 slides and engages with the surface of the slide rails 2. A first slider 4 is fixedly connected to the middle of the bottom end of the longitudinal plate 3. The base 1 has a groove in the middle for the movement of the first slider 4. A cylinder 5 is installed inside the groove, and the telescopic end of the cylinder 5 is fixedly connected to the first slider 4. An air pump 7 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the support 6, and the air pump 7 communicates with the inside of the cylinder 5. A lead screw 11 is rotatably connected to the middle of the longitudinal plate 3. The longitudinal plate 3 has a U-shaped structure and is located on both sides of the base 1. A micro motor 12 is fixedly installed on one side wall of the longitudinal plate 3. The output end of the micro motor 12 and the end of the lead screw 11 are both fixedly connected to meshing bevel gears.

[0032] In this technical solution, the slide rail 2 is used to achieve stable movement of the longitudinal plate 3. After the same row of containers is identified, the air pump 7 is started. The air pump 7 fills the cylinder 5 with gas. The positive pressure generated pushes the first slider 4 to move inside the slide groove, thereby driving the longitudinal plate 3 to move to achieve position adjustment. Then, the micro motor 12 is started, which drives the lead screw 11 to rotate through the transmission of the bevel gear. When the lead screw 11 drives the second slider 10 to move, it drives the translation plate 9 to move horizontally, thereby achieving the adjustment of the container position for convenient subsequent gripping.

[0033] The bottom of the translation plate 9 has a groove for mounting the second slider 10. The second slider 10 is located in the middle of the translation plate 9, and the lead screw 11 is threadedly connected to the inside of the second slider 10. The clamping mechanism consists of a pressure block 13, which is located inside a notch on one side of the translation plate 9. The pressure block 13 is connected to the translation plate 9 by a torsion spring. A stop block 14 is fixedly connected to one side of the pressure block 13, and both the pressure block 13 and the stop block 14 are in contact with the side wall of the test tube rack. The clamping mechanism also includes a movable block 15 and a stop rod 17. The movable block 15 is slidably connected to the inside of the other side of the translation plate 9. The movable block 15 is connected to the inside of the translation plate 9 by a spring 16. A stop rod 17 is fixedly connected to the top of the movable block 15, and the stop rod 17 is located above the translation plate 9 and in contact with the test tube rack.

[0034] In this technical solution, the container storing cells is placed on the test tube rack and placed in front of the translation plate 9. The abutment rod 17 is pulled to one side, and then the two pressure blocks 13 are pushed apart. After placement, the abutment rod 17 is released. The elasticity of the torsion spring causes the pressure block 13 to contact the side wall of the test tube rack. At the same time, the stop block 14 limits one side of the test tube rack. At this time, when the elasticity of the spring 16 pulls the movable block 15 to move, the abutment rod 17 abuts against the other side wall of the test tube rack, thereby achieving stable limiting.

[0035] The support 6 has an L-shaped structure. A flip motor 23 is fixedly connected to the top of the support 6, and the output end of the flip motor 23 is fixedly connected to the second gear 24. The connecting mechanism includes a rotating shaft 19 and a first gear 20. The rotating shaft 19 is rotatably connected to the surface of the fixed shaft 18. The bottom end of the rotating shaft 19 is fixedly connected to the first gear 20, and the first gear 20 is fixedly connected to the electric push rod 21. The diameter of the first gear 20 is larger than the diameter of the rotating shaft 19, and the first gear 20 meshes with the second gear 24.

[0036] In this technical solution, when one of the containers aligns with the gripper 22 by moving the longitudinal plate 3 and the translation plate 9, the extension of the electric push rod 21 drives the gripper 22 to move to the container. After the gripper 22 stabilizes the container, the electric push rod 21 shortens, causing the container with the QR code label to be removed from the test tube rack. At this time, the label is identified by the scanner 8. Simultaneously, when the flip motor 23 drives the second gear 24 to rotate, it drives the first gear 20 to rotate synchronously. During the rotation of the rotating shaft 19 on the surface of the fixed shaft 18, the container is slowly rotated. This is used for quick and accurate identification when the label position does not correspond. After the test tube rack is taken out of the cryogenic container and placed on the translation plate 9 for fixation, the sequential identification of each container can be achieved quickly and accurately.

[0037] This utility model is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Any changes in its shape or structure fall within the protection scope of this utility model. The protection scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims. Those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to these embodiments without departing from the principles and essence of this utility model, but all such changes and modifications fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A tag identification device for cell storage containers, characterized in that, include: The base (1) has a longitudinal sliding plate (3) slidably connected to its surface, and a translation plate (9) slidably connected to its surface. The translation plate (9) has a clamping mechanism for stabilizing the test tube rack at its edge. Support (6), the support (6) is fixedly connected to one side of the base (1), the side wall of the support (6) is fixedly connected to a scanner (8) for test tube label recognition, the top of the support (6) is fixedly connected to a fixed shaft (18), the surface of the fixed shaft (18) is rotatably connected to a connecting mechanism, and the bottom of the connecting mechanism is fixedly connected to an electric push rod (21), the telescopic end of the electric push rod (21) is fixedly connected to a gripper (22) for holding test tubes.

2. The tag identification device for cell storage containers as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The base (1) has slide rails (2) fixedly connected to both sides of the top surface. The longitudinal sliding plate (3) is fitted and slides with the surface of the slide rail (2). The first slider (4) is fixedly connected to the middle of the bottom end of the longitudinal sliding plate (3).

3. The tag identification device for cell storage containers as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The base (1) has a groove in the middle for moving the first slider (4). A cylinder (5) is installed inside the groove, and the telescopic end of the cylinder (5) is fixedly connected to the first slider (4). An air pump (7) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the support (6), and the air pump (7) is connected to the inside of the cylinder (5).

4. The tag identification device for cell storage containers as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The longitudinal plate (3) is rotatably connected to a lead screw (11) in the middle. The longitudinal plate (3) is a U-shaped structure and is set on both sides of the base (1). A micro motor (12) is fixedly installed on one side wall of the longitudinal plate (3). The output end of the micro motor (12) and the end of the lead screw (11) are fixedly connected to meshing bevel gears.

5. The tag identification device for cell storage containers as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the translation plate (9) is provided with a groove for mounting the second slider (10). The second slider (10) is located in the middle of the translation plate (9), and the lead screw (11) is threadedly connected to the inside of the second slider (10).

6. The tag identification device for cell storage containers as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism consists of a pressure block (13), which is located inside a notch on one side of the translation plate (9). The pressure block (13) is connected to the translation plate (9) by a torsion spring. A stop block (14) is fixedly connected to one side of the pressure block (13), and both the pressure block (13) and the stop block (14) are in contact with the side wall of the test tube rack.

7. The tag identification device for cell storage containers as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism also includes a movable block (15) and a stop rod (17). The movable block (15) is slidably connected to the interior of the other side of the translation plate (9). The movable block (15) is connected to the interior of the translation plate (9) by a spring (16). The stop rod (17) is fixedly connected to the top of the movable block (15), and the stop rod (17) is located above the translation plate (9) and in contact with the test tube rack.

8. The tag identification device for cell storage containers as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The support (6) has an L-shaped structure. A flip motor (23) is fixedly connected to the top of the support (6), and the output end of the flip motor (23) is fixedly connected to the second gear (24).

9. The tag identification device for cell storage containers as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting mechanism includes a rotating shaft (19) and a first gear (20). The rotating shaft (19) is rotatably connected to the surface of a fixed shaft (18). The first gear (20) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the rotating shaft (19), and the first gear (20) is fixedly connected to an electric push rod (21).

10. The tag identification device for a cell storage container as described in claim 9, characterized in that: The diameter of the first gear (20) is greater than the diameter of the shaft (19), and the first gear (20) meshes with the second gear (24).

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