Quantitative strain packaging connector

Abstract

The utility model discloses a quantitative strain packaging connector which comprises a stocker used for storing quantitative strains; the water storage device is used for storing quantitative clear water; the connector is used for connecting the material storage device and the water storage device; a connecting cavity is formed in the connector, the water storage device is located above the material storage device, and after the water storage device moves relative to the connector, the water storage device is communicated with the connecting cavity, so that clear water in the water storage device flows into the material storage device; the device has the advantages of being compact in structure, accurate in quantification, convenient to operate and excellent in sealing performance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of microbial culture packaging technology, and in particular relates to a quantitative microbial culture packaging connector. Background Technology

[0002] In fields such as biological experiments, industrial fermentation, and medical testing, the packaging and use of quantitative bacterial strains require strict control of strain concentration and activity, with "precise mixing of the strain and liquid" being a crucial step. Traditional strain packaging typically employs an individual dispensing method, requiring operators to manually mix the strain powder with water in containers. This process has the following significant drawbacks:

[0003] Insufficient quantitative accuracy: Manual operation relies on experience to control water volume, which can easily lead to deviations in mixed concentration, affecting the accuracy of experimental data or the stability of industrial production.

[0004] High risk of contamination: During open mixing, the strains are exposed to the external environment, and impurities or microbial contamination may be introduced due to improper operation, which may cause safety hazards, especially in medical settings.

[0005] Cumbersome and inefficient operation: It requires additional tools such as containers and measuring cylinders, and the process is complicated and time-consuming, making it difficult to meet the needs of large-scale production or rapid testing.

[0006] Furthermore, some existing technologies attempt to achieve mixing through pre-made packaging, but these often employ crude structures such as "one-time diaphragm rupture," making it impossible to precisely control the amount of liquid released. Moreover, residual liquid is unavoidable after the diaphragm ruptures, leading to mixing errors. For example, in the preparation of genetically engineered bacteria, if the mixing ratio of the strain and buffer deviates from the preset value, it may result in a significant decrease in transformation efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0007] 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.

[0008] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model provides a quantitative strain packaging connector.

[0009] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a quantitative strain packaging connector, comprising: a storage container for storing quantitative strains; a water container for storing quantitative clean water; a connector for connecting the storage container and the water container; the connector is provided with a connecting cavity, the water container is located above the storage container, and after the water container moves relative to the connector, the water container communicates with the connecting cavity so that the clean water in the water container flows into the storage container.

[0010] Furthermore, the connector includes a first connecting part and a second connecting part, the first connecting part and the second connecting part are connected together, the storage tank is connected to the first connecting part, and the water storage tank is connected to the second connecting part.

[0011] Furthermore, a connecting ring is provided inside the second connecting part, and the connecting ring is slidably connected to the second connecting part. The water storage device is connected to the connecting ring by a thread.

[0012] Furthermore, the connecting ring is provided with a slider, and the second connecting part is provided with a sliding groove for the slider to move. One end of the sliding groove is provided with an annular groove, and the slider can move within the annular groove after moving into it.

[0013] Furthermore, the water reservoir is connected to a cover plate with multiple through holes. A baffle plate is rotatably connected to the cover plate, and the baffle plate abuts against the through holes to seal them.

[0014] Furthermore, the second connecting part is provided with multiple connecting rods, each with a first protrusion and a second protrusion on the baffle; when the slider moves in the annular groove, the second protrusion abuts against the first protrusion.

[0015] Furthermore, a support ring is provided inside the annular groove, and a support spring is provided on the support ring, with one end of the support spring abutting against the bottom surface of the annular groove.

[0016] Furthermore, the connecting ring is equipped with multiple support plates.

[0017] Furthermore, the cover plate is provided with a protruding ring, which abuts against the support plate, and the baffle is located inside the protruding ring.

[0018] Furthermore, the storage container is connected to the first connecting part by a thread.

[0019] The advantages of this utility model are: it provides a quantitative strain packaging connector that is compact in structure, accurate in quantification, convenient in operation, and has excellent sealing performance. Attached Figure Description

[0020] 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.

[0021] 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.

[0022] In the attached diagram:

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the quantitative strain packaging connector in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the quantitative strain packaging connector in the illustrated embodiment.

[0025] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the image.

[0026] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the baffle of the quantitative strain packaging connector in the illustrated embodiment.

[0027] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of point B in the image.

[0028] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the connecting rod of the quantitative strain packaging connector in the illustrated embodiment.

[0029] The meanings of the reference numerals in the figure are as follows:

[0030] 101. Storage container; 102. Water storage container; 103. Connector; 1031. First connecting part; 1032. Second connecting part; 104. Connecting ring; 1041. Slider; 105. Support ring; 106. Support spring; 107. Cover plate; 1071. Through hole; 108. Baffle; 109. Connecting rod; 110. First protrusion; 111. Support plate; 112. Second protrusion. Detailed Implementation

[0031] 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.

[0032] 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.

[0033] 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.

[0034] 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".

[0035] The names of messages or information exchanged between multiple devices in the embodiments of this disclosure are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of such messages or information.

[0036] This disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0037] like Figure 1-6 As shown, a quantitative bacterial strain packaging connector includes a storage container 101, a water storage container 102, and a connector 103. The storage container 101 is used to store quantitative bacterial strains; the water storage container 102 is used to store quantitative clean water; the connector 103 is used to connect the storage container 101 and the water storage container 102. The connector 103 is provided with a connecting cavity. The water storage container 102 is located above the storage container 101. After the water storage container 102 moves relative to the connector 103, the water storage container 102 communicates with the connecting cavity, allowing the clean water in the water storage container 102 to flow into the storage container 101.

[0038] The water reservoir 102, the feed container 101, and the connector 103 are all made of transparent quartz glass, which not only facilitates observation of the internal liquid flow but also has good corrosion resistance, making them suitable for packaging and mixing various strains. The side walls of the water reservoir 102 and the feed container 101 are respectively equipped with graduations. The feed container 101 contains powdered or round or cake-shaped solid bacteria. The capacity of the water reservoir 102 and the feed container 101 can be easily controlled by the graduations, ensuring accurate quantitative distribution of the bacteria.

[0039] Water reservoir 102 and material reservoir 101 can be replaced with vials.

[0040] The connecting cavity on connector 103 can be designed as a conical structure to guide the clean water in water reservoir 102 into the feed reservoir 101 more smoothly, reducing the amount of clean water remaining in the connecting cavity and improving the metering accuracy. At the same time, the inner wall of the connecting cavity can be provided with a smooth coating to reduce the resistance when the clean water flows, further ensuring the metering accuracy.

[0041] Furthermore, the connector 103 includes a first connecting part 1031 and a second connecting part 1032, the first connecting part 1031 and the second connecting part 1032 are connected to each other, the storage device 101 is connected to the first connecting part 1031, and the water storage device 102 is connected to the second connecting part 1032.

[0042] The second connecting part 1032 is provided with a connecting ring 104, which is slidably connected to the second connecting part 1032. The water reservoir 102 is connected to the connecting ring 104 by a thread. The material reservoir 101 is connected to the first connecting part 1031 by a thread. The threaded connection method can quickly complete the connection between the material reservoir 101 and the water reservoir 102, making the use of the connector 103 more convenient.

[0043] Furthermore, a cover plate 107 is connected to the water storage device 102. The cover plate 107 has multiple through holes 1071. A baffle 108 is rotatably connected to the cover plate 107. The baffle 108 abuts against the through holes 1071 to close the through holes 1071.

[0044] When it is necessary to release clean water, the baffle 108 can be rotated to expose the through hole 1071. At this time, the clean water in the water reservoir 102 can flow into the connecting cavity through the through hole 1071, and then into the storage container 101, realizing the mixing of the strain and clean water. The baffle 108 is designed to close the through hole 1071 when not in use, preventing external impurities or microorganisms from entering the water reservoir 102 and ensuring the purity of the strain. In addition, the baffle 108 closes the through hole 1071 to prevent clean water from leaking directly out of the water reservoir 102 when it is inverted. The mixing of clean water and strain can be controlled by controlling the rotation of the baffle 108. At the same time, by controlling the rotation angle of the baffle 108, the flow rate of clean water can also be adjusted to achieve more precise quantitative control.

[0045] The connecting ring 104 is provided with a slider 1041, and the second connecting part 1032 is provided with a groove for the slider 1041 to move. One end of the groove is provided with an annular groove, and the slider 1041 can move in the annular groove after moving into it. A support ring 105 is provided in the annular groove, and a support spring 106 is provided on the support ring 105. One end of the support spring 106 abuts against the bottom surface of the annular groove. A plurality of connecting rods 109 are provided in the second connecting part 1032. A first protrusion 110 is provided on the connecting rod 109, and a second protrusion 112 is provided on the baffle 108. When the slider 1041 moves in the annular groove, the second protrusion 112 abuts against the first protrusion 110.

[0046] In use, the operator can pre-place a quantitative amount of bacterial strains in the storage container 101 and inject a quantitative amount of clean water into the water storage container 102 according to experimental or production needs. Then, the storage container 101 and the water storage container 102 are connected to the first connecting part 1031 and the second connecting part 1032 of the connector 103, respectively. After connection, the water storage container 102 is pushed, causing the slider 1041 to move along the slide groove into the annular groove, and the water storage container 102 is rotated so that the second protrusion 112 abuts against the first protrusion 110. At this time, the cover plate 107 moves relative to the baffle plate 108, exposing the through hole 1071. The clean water in the water storage container 102 flows into the connecting cavity under gravity, and then into the storage container 101, mixing with the bacterial strains. The storage container 101 is in a vacuum state, ensuring that the clean water in the water storage container 102 can be completely extracted. After mixing, rotate the water reservoir 102 so that the slider 1041 is aligned with the groove. The support spring 106 pushes the support ring 105 to move, and the support ring 105 pushes the slider 1041 into the groove, completing the reset of the water reservoir 102, and the next operation can be performed.

[0047] Furthermore, the connecting ring 104 is provided with multiple support plates 111, which support the water storage device 102 and fix the water storage device 102 in place with the thread.

[0048] Furthermore, the cover plate 107 is provided with a protruding ring, which abuts against the support plate 111, and the baffle 108 is located inside the protruding ring; the baffle 108 does not directly abut against the support plate 111, thereby reducing the resistance encountered by the baffle 108 when rotating, and ensuring that the water storage device 102 can be opened when rotating the water storage device 102.

[0049] In addition, the connector 103 is made of high temperature and high pressure resistant material to meet the needs of different experimental or production environments. The connector 103 can be sterilized by moist heat to ensure the safety, stability and hygiene of the strain and clean water during the mixing process.

[0050] In summary, the quantitative strain packaging connector 103 provided by this utility model has the advantages of compact structure, accurate quantification, convenient operation and excellent sealing performance. It can be widely used in fields such as biological experiments, industrial fermentation and medical testing, effectively improving the efficiency and accuracy of strain packaging.

[0051] 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 quantitative strain packaging connector, characterized by: include: Storage container, used to store a quantitative amount of bacterial strains; A water storage container used to store a fixed quantity of clean water; A connector for connecting the material storage device and the water storage device; The connector has a connecting cavity, and the water reservoir is located above the material storage container. After the water reservoir moves relative to the connector, the water reservoir communicates with the connecting cavity, allowing the clean water in the water reservoir to flow into the material storage container.

2. The quantitative strain packaging connector of claim 1, wherein: The connector includes a first connecting part and a second connecting part, the first connecting part and the second connecting part are connected together, the storage container is connected to the first connecting part, and the water storage container is connected to the second connecting part.

3. The quantitative strain packaging connector of claim 2, wherein: The second connecting part is provided with a connecting ring, which is slidably connected to the second connecting part, and the water storage device is threadedly connected to the connecting ring.

4. The quantitative strain pack connector of claim 3, wherein: The connecting ring is provided with a slider, and the second connecting part is provided with a sliding groove for the slider to move. One end of the sliding groove is provided with an annular groove, and the slider can move within the annular groove after moving into it.

5. The quantitative strain pack connector of claim 4, wherein: The water storage device is connected to a cover plate, which has multiple through holes. A baffle plate is rotatably connected to the cover plate, and the baffle plate abuts against the through holes to close them.

6. The quantitative strain pack connector of claim 5, wherein: The second connecting part is provided with a plurality of connecting rods, each connecting rod having a first protrusion and the baffle having a second protrusion; when the slider moves in the annular groove, the second protrusion abuts against the first protrusion.

7. The quantitative strain packaging connector of claim 4, wherein: A support ring is provided inside the annular groove, and a support spring is provided on the support ring, with one end of the support spring abutting against the bottom surface of the annular groove.

8. The quantitative strain pack connector of claim 6, wherein: The connecting ring is provided with multiple support plates.

9. The quantitative strain packaging connector of claim 8, wherein: The cover plate is provided with a protruding ring, which abuts against the support plate, and the baffle is located inside the protruding ring.

10. The quantitative strain packaging connector of claim 2, wherein: The storage container is threadedly connected to the first connecting part.

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