Honeycomb incubator with independent sterilization function

Abstract

The utility model discloses a honeycomb incubator with independent sterilization function, which comprises an incubator body, the top of the incubator body is provided with annularly distributed culture holes, the inner wall of each culture hole is in threaded connection with a sealing cover, the inner wall of each culture hole is communicated with an air inlet pipe and an air outlet pipe, the top of the incubator body is inserted with an exhaust pipe, and the exhaust pipe is communicated with the sealing cover. The bottom end of the exhaust pipe communicates with the air outlet pipe, the air inlet pipe communicates with a hot air pipe, a cold air pipe, a wet air pipe and a drying air pipe, and an air pump is installed on the exhaust pipe. According to the utility model, when the UV lamp tubes are used for sterilizing the culture holes, the UV lamp tubes can be driven to rotate, so that the irradiation positions of the UV lamp tubes are changed, the UV lamp tubes uniformly irradiate the culture holes, the sterilization effect on the culture holes is further improved, and when the sterilization is not carried out, the UV lamp tubes can be sealed, so that the sterilization effect is improved. And the conditions that dust is attached to the UV lamp tube and culture residues exist are effectively avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of incubator technology, and more specifically, to a honeycomb incubator with independent sterilization function. Background Technology

[0002] A honeycomb incubator with independent sterilization function is a laboratory device designed specifically for cell culture, microbial culture, or tissue culture. It features an independent sterilization system and a honeycomb design to improve space utilization and culture efficiency.

[0003] The honeycomb incubator uses hexagonal honeycomb-shaped culture wells / chambers, each equipped with an independent sterilization mechanism. The common sterilization mechanism uses UV lamps to emit ultraviolet light for sterilization. However, common UV lamps are in a fixed state, and the ultraviolet light emitted by the UV lamps cannot irradiate the culture wells evenly, thus affecting the sterilization effect. Moreover, dust and culture residues are easily attached to the surface of the UV lamps, further reducing their efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a honeycomb incubator with independent sterilization function to solve the problems in the background technology.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution;

[0006] A honeycomb incubator with independent sterilization function includes a box body. The top of the box body has annularly distributed culture holes. A sealing cap is threaded onto the inner wall of each culture hole. An air inlet pipe and an air outlet pipe are connected to the inner wall of each culture hole. An exhaust pipe is inserted through the top of the box body, and its bottom end is connected to the air outlet pipe. A hot air pipe, a cold air pipe, a humid air pipe, and a drying air pipe are connected to the air inlet pipe. An air pump is installed on the exhaust pipe. An installation groove is formed on the inner wall of each culture hole. The installation groove is annularly shaped. A rotating ring is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the installation groove. Annularly distributed recesses are formed on the rotating ring. An electric push rod is inserted into the inner wall of each recess and fixedly connected thereto. A UV lamp is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the electric push rod. A sealing plate is fixedly connected to one end of the UV lamp, which contacts the inner wall of the recess. An annularly distributed drive mechanism is provided on the box body.

[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0008] The drive mechanism includes a passive ring, the bottom of which is fixedly connected to a rotating ring, and the top of which is rotatably connected to a housing. A motor is installed inside the housing, and a gear is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor. Teeth that mesh with the gear are provided on the outer side of the passive ring.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0010] The inner wall of the culture well is fitted with a sealing ring, and the bottom of the sealing cap is fixedly connected with a sealing plug that contacts the inner ring of the sealing ring.

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0012] A pressure sensor is installed at the bottom of the sealing plug, and a solenoid valve is installed on the air inlet pipe.

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0014] A one-way valve is installed on the air outlet pipe, and the outer side of the one-way valve is in contact with the housing.

[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0016] An installation block is fixedly connected to the inner side of the rotating ring, and a cleaning brush is fixedly connected to the bottom of the installation block. One side of the cleaning brush is in contact with the inner wall of the culture well.

[0017] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this utility model are:

[0018] When sterilizing culture wells using UV lamps, this solution can rotate the UV lamps, thereby changing their position and ensuring even irradiation of the culture wells. This improves the sterilization effect. Furthermore, when not sterilizing, the UV lamps can be sealed to effectively prevent dust and culture material from adhering, enhancing the practicality and reliability of the device. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 Enlarged view of section A in the middle;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the rotating ring in this utility model.

[0023] Explanation of the labels in the diagram:

[0024] 1. Chamber; 2. Culture chamber; 3. Sealing cover; 4. Inlet pipe; 5. Outlet pipe; 6. Extraction pipe; 7. Hot air pipe; 8. Cold air pipe; 9. Humid air pipe; 10. Drying air pipe; 11. Mounting slot; 12. Rotating ring; 13. Recessed hole; 14. Electric push rod; 15. UV lamp tube; 16. Sealing plate; 17. Drive mechanism; 171. Passive ring; 172. Motor; 173. Gear; 18. Sealing ring; 19. Sealing plug; 20. Pressure sensor; 21. Solenoid valve; 22. Check valve; 23. Mounting block; 24. Cleaning brush. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model;

[0026] Please see Figures 1-4 In this utility model: a honeycomb incubator with independent sterilization function includes a box body 1. The top of the box body 1 has annularly distributed incubation holes 2. A sealing cap 3 is threaded onto the inner wall of the incubation holes 2. An air inlet pipe 4 and an air outlet pipe 5 are connected to the inner wall of the incubation holes 2. An exhaust pipe 6 is inserted through the top of the box body 1, and its bottom end is connected to the air outlet pipe 5. A hot air pipe 7, a cold air pipe 8, a humid air pipe 9, and a drying air pipe 10 are connected to the air inlet pipe 4. An air pump is installed on the exhaust pipe 6. An installation groove 11 is formed on the inner wall of the incubation holes 2. The installation groove 11 is annular in shape, and a rotating ring 12 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the installation groove 11. A ring is formed on the rotating ring 12. The housing 1 has recessed holes 13 arranged in a circular pattern. An electric push rod 14 is inserted through the inner wall of the recessed hole 13 and fixedly connected to it. A UV lamp tube 15 is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the electric push rod 14. A sealing plate 16 that contacts the inner wall of the recessed hole 13 is fixedly connected to one end of the UV lamp tube 15. A drive mechanism 17 arranged in a ring is provided on the housing 1. The drive mechanism 17 includes a passive ring 171. The bottom of the passive ring 171 is fixedly connected to the rotating ring 12. The top of the passive ring 171 is rotatably connected to the housing 1. A motor 172 is installed inside the housing 1. A gear 173 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor 172. Teeth that mesh with the gear 173 are opened on the outer side of the passive ring 171.

[0027] In this invention, during use, the culture well 2 is used to cultivate the required culture. The air inlet pipe 4 is connected to a dust removal device, the hot air pipe 7 is connected to a heating device, the cold air pipe 8 is connected to a cooling device, the humidifying air pipe 9 is connected to a humidifier, and the drying air pipe 10 is connected to a dehumidifier. Turning on the air pump draws air from each pipe into the culture well 2, which is then discharged through the exhaust pipe 6, forming a ventilation system. After starting operation, the sealing cap 3 seals the culture well 2. When sterilization of the culture well 2 is required, the electric push rod 14 is first activated. The electric push rod 14 drives the UV lamp 15 to slide along the inner wall of the recess 13 until the UV lamp 15 is fully inserted into the culture well 2. Turning on the UV lamp 15 sterilizes the culture well 2. During this process, the motor 172 drives the gear 173 to rotate. Gear 173 meshes with the teeth on the passive ring 171, thereby driving the passive ring 171 to rotate. After the passive ring 171 rotates, it will drive the rotating ring 12 to rotate. At this time, the UV lamp tube 15 will rotate in the culture well 2, thereby changing the direction of the ultraviolet light emitted by the UV lamp tube 15, so that the UV lamp tube 15 can evenly sterilize the culture well 2, improving the sterilization effect. After sterilization, the motor 172 is turned off and the electric push rod 14 is turned on in the reverse direction. At this time, the UV lamp tube 15 will retract into the concave hole 13. When the UV lamp tube 15 retracts into the concave hole 13, the sealing plate 16 will be tightly attached to the inner wall of the concave hole 13, thus completing the sealing treatment of the UV lamp tube 15, thereby effectively preventing dust and culture from adhering to the surface of the UV lamp tube 15, improving the service life of the UV lamp tube 15 and the subsequent sterilization effect on the culture well 2.

[0028] Please see Figure 3 The inner wall of the culture well 2 is fitted with a sealing ring 18, and the bottom of the sealing cover 3 is fixedly connected with a sealing plug 19 that contacts the inner ring of the sealing ring 18.

[0029] In this invention, the cooperation between the sealing ring 18 and the sealing plug 19 can improve the sealing effect of the sealing cover 3 on the culture hole 2, thereby improving the reliability and stability of the incubator.

[0030] Please see Figure 2 and 3 Among them, a pressure sensor 20 is installed at the bottom of the sealing plug 19, and a solenoid valve 21 is installed on the air inlet pipe 4.

[0031] In this invention, before culturing the culture, the user first closes the solenoid valve 21 and seals the culture hole 2. At this time, the air pump on the suction pipe 6 draws air outward, creating a vacuum in the culture hole 2. The pressure sensor 20 will detect the value. If the seal of the culture hole 2 fails, the value detected by the pressure sensor 20 will change. By observing the value detected by the pressure sensor 20, the sealing status of the culture hole 2 can be determined, thereby improving the practicality of the device.

[0032] Please see Figure 2 Among them, a one-way valve 22 is installed on the air outlet pipe 5, and the outer side of the one-way valve 22 is in contact with the housing 1.

[0033] In this invention, the one-way valve 22 can prevent contaminants from flowing back into the culture well 2 through the vent pipe 5, thereby improving the efficiency of the device.

[0034] Please see Figure 3 The rotating ring 12 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the mounting block 23, and the bottom of the mounting block 23 is fixedly connected to the cleaning brush 24. One side of the cleaning brush 24 is in contact with the inner wall of the culture well 2.

[0035] In this invention, after the rotating ring 12 rotates, it will drive the cleaning brush 24 to slide along the inner wall of the culture hole 2 through the mounting block 23, which can sweep off the dust attached to the culture hole 2 and discharge it through the ventilation system, thereby improving the sterilization effect and quality.

[0036] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model; however, the scope of protection of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this utility model, based on the technical solution and its improved concept, should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A honeycomb incubator with independent sterilization function, comprising a box body (1), characterized in that: The top of the box (1) has annularly distributed culture holes (2). The inner wall of the culture holes (2) is threaded with a sealing cap (3). The inner wall of the culture holes (2) is connected to an air inlet pipe (4) and an air outlet pipe (5). An air extraction pipe (6) is inserted through the top of the box (1). The bottom end of the air extraction pipe (6) is connected to the air outlet pipe (5). The air inlet pipe (4) is connected to a hot air pipe (7), a cold air pipe (8), a humid air pipe (9), and a dry air pipe (10). An air pump is installed on the air extraction pipe (6). The inner wall of the culture holes (2) has an installation groove. (11) The mounting groove (11) is arranged in a ring shape. A rotating ring (12) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the mounting groove (11). A ring-shaped recess (13) is provided on the rotating ring (12). An electric push rod (14) is inserted through the inner wall of the recess (13) and fixedly connected thereto. A UV lamp tube (15) is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the electric push rod (14). A sealing plate (16) that contacts the inner wall of the recess (13) is fixedly connected to one end of the UV lamp tube (15). A ring-shaped drive mechanism (17) is provided on the housing (1).

2. The honeycomb incubator with independent sterilization function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive mechanism (17) includes a passive ring (171), the bottom of which is fixedly connected to a rotating ring (12), and the top of which is rotatably connected to a housing (1). A motor (172) is installed inside the housing (1), and a gear (173) is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor (172). Teeth that mesh with the gear (173) are provided on the outer side of the passive ring (171).

3. The honeycomb incubator with independent sterilization function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the culture well (2) is fitted with a sealing ring (18), and the bottom of the sealing cover (3) is fixedly connected with a sealing plug (19) that contacts the inner ring of the sealing ring (18).

4. The honeycomb incubator with independent sterilization function according to claim 3, characterized in that: A pressure sensor (20) is installed at the bottom of the sealing plug (19), and a solenoid valve (21) is installed on the air inlet pipe (4).

5. The honeycomb incubator with independent sterilization function according to claim 1, characterized in that: A one-way valve (22) is installed on the air outlet pipe (5), and the outer side of the one-way valve (22) is in contact with the housing (1).

6. The honeycomb incubator with independent sterilization function according to claim 1, characterized in that: An installation block (23) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the rotating ring (12), and a cleaning brush (24) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the installation block (23). One side of the cleaning brush (24) is in contact with the inner wall of the culture hole (2).

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