Incubation device

Abstract

The utility model provides an incubation device, which comprises a ventilation plate, an incubation chamber and an incubation chamber, a ventilation plate is mounted in the device main body, the interior of the device main body is divided into a ventilation chamber and an incubation chamber by the ventilation plate, the ventilation chamber is communicated with the air inlet, the incubation chamber is communicated with the ventilation chamber through the ventilation opening, and a tray loaded with samples is placed in the incubation chamber; and the heating device comprises a fan and a heating part, the fan is installed at the air inlet, and the heating part is located at the air inlet and / or in the ventilation cavity. The incubation device disclosed by the utility model solves the technical problem that label paper on the sample tube is easy to damage when the incubation device is used for incubating a sample in the prior art.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sample processing device technology, specifically to an incubation device. Background Technology

[0002] In the prior art, samples are usually stored in a low-temperature environment below zero to prolong their lifespan. When the samples are taken out of the low-temperature environment, they need to be thawed to quickly restore their temperature to room temperature. The prior art usually uses a water bath incubation device to thaw the samples. The sample tubes need to be immersed in hot water for a long time, which causes the label paper used for marking on the test tubes to get wet and easily damaged. The sample tubes that have been incubated in the water bath will also leave water stains in the testing equipment during the subsequent testing process.

[0003] In addition, the incubation device is usually a separate device. After the sample is thawed, it is necessary to manually transfer the sample between the incubation device and different devices. This operation method increases the time cost of sample transfer, and due to multiple handling, it increases the risk of sample being contaminated by the outside world, affecting the sample transfer efficiency.

[0004] Therefore, existing technologies need further development. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the above-mentioned technical deficiencies and provide an incubation device to solve the technical problem that the label paper on the sample tube is easily damaged when the incubation device incubates the sample in the related art.

[0006] To achieve the above technical objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: An incubation device is provided, comprising: a ventilation plate with ventilation openings; a device body, the ventilation plate being installed inside the device body, the ventilation plate dividing the interior of the device body into a ventilation chamber and an incubation chamber, the ventilation chamber being connected to an air inlet, the incubation chamber being connected to the ventilation chamber through the ventilation openings, and a tray containing samples being placed inside the incubation chamber; and a heating device, comprising a fan and a heating component, the fan being installed at the air inlet, and the heating component being located at the air inlet and / or inside the ventilation chamber.

[0007] Furthermore, the ventilation panel is located above the ventilation chamber, and a tray is mounted on the ventilation panel.

[0008] Furthermore, the incubation device includes a support assembly, which includes a support plate fixedly connected to a ventilation plate. The extension direction of the support plate is perpendicular to the ventilation plate. The support plate includes at least two support plates, which are arranged opposite to each other. A support groove for accommodating a tray is formed between the at least two support plates, and the support groove communicates with a ventilation opening.

[0009] Furthermore, the support plate comprises multiple support plates, which are distributed at intervals along the length of the ventilation plate, and the multiple support plates are combined in pairs to form multiple support grooves.

[0010] Furthermore, the incubation device includes a tray detection component, the detection range of which covers at least a portion of the support groove. The tray detection component is used to detect whether the tray is in place or out of place, and the tray detection component is signal-connected to the heating device.

[0011] Furthermore, the main body of the device includes an air outlet, which is connected to the ventilation chamber. A temperature detection component is installed at the air outlet, and the temperature detection component is connected to the heating device via a signal.

[0012] Furthermore, there are two air inlets, which are arranged side by side; there are two fans corresponding to the air inlets, and the two fans are connected to the two air inlets one by one.

[0013] Furthermore, the incubation device includes a cover that fits into the opening of the device body, and the cover and the device body are detachably connected.

[0014] Furthermore, the incubation device includes a guide rail assembly, which includes a sliding guide rail and a guide rail base. The sliding guide rail is slidably mounted on the guide rail base and is fixedly connected to the main body of the device. The guide rail assembly includes two components, which are respectively located on both sides of the main body of the device.

[0015] Furthermore, the incubation device includes a locking element, which includes a lock body and a latch fixedly connected to the main body of the device. The lock body has a locking slot for accommodating the latch, and the latch is movably connected to the lock body.

[0016] Beneficial effects:

[0017] 1. The incubation device described in this embodiment utilizes ventilation openings on a ventilation plate to connect with the ventilation chamber and the incubation chamber, forming an effective air circulation system. A heating device generates appropriately sized hot air, enabling precise temperature control within the incubation chamber. Sample tubes are placed on a tray, and the incubation process is completed through dry air heating, completely avoiding direct contact with moisture. Compared to traditional water bath incubation methods, this dry ventilation system effectively prevents sample tubes from contacting moisture, thus effectively protecting the integrity of the labels. Non-contact heating prevents damage to the labels on the sample tubes, solving the technical problem in related technologies where incubation devices easily lead to label damage during sample incubation.

[0018] 2. The incubation device is divided into a ventilation chamber and an incubation chamber by a ventilation plate. The ventilation plate not only serves as a separator but also provides a stable support platform for the tray. When the ventilation plate is located above the ventilation chamber, heated air can flow upwards through the vents, evenly covering the entire incubation chamber. This bottom-up airflow pattern ensures a more uniform temperature distribution, reduces the possibility of localized overheating or cooling, and improves the consistency of incubation. At the same time, condensate generated on the sample tubes located above the ventilation plate can drip into the ventilation chamber, facilitating condensate collection.

[0019] 3. By setting up a guide rail assembly, the incubation device can be combined with the pretreatment equipment or testing equipment. This allows the incubation device to be extracted and returned from the equipment, thus storing the incubation device inside the equipment. This reduces the space occupied by the incubation device, avoids transferring samples between the incubation device and different equipment, and improves the sample processing efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the incubation device used in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the incubation device used in an embodiment of this utility model from another perspective;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a side view of the incubation device used in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the incubation device used in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the ventilation plate of the incubation device used in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the locking component of the incubation device used in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0026] The above figures include the following reference numerals:

[0027] 10. Tray; 1. Ventilation plate; 11. Ventilation opening; 2. Main body of the device; 21. Ventilation chamber; 22. Incubation chamber; 23. Air inlet; 24. Air outlet; 3. Heating device; 41. Support plate; 42. Support groove; 6. Tray detection component; 5. Cover; 7. Guide rail assembly; 71. Sliding guide rail; 72. Guide rail seat; 81. Lock body; 82. Lock tongue. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0029] According to an embodiment of this utility model, an incubation device is provided. Please refer to [link / reference needed]. Figures 1 to 6 The device includes: a ventilation plate 1 with ventilation openings 11; a device body 2 with the ventilation plate 1 installed inside, the ventilation plate 1 dividing the inside of the device body 2 into a ventilation chamber 21 and an incubation chamber 22, the ventilation chamber 21 being connected to an air inlet 23, the incubation chamber 22 being connected to the ventilation chamber through the ventilation openings 11, and a tray 10 containing samples placed inside the incubation chamber 22; and a heating device 3 including a fan and a heating component, the fan being installed at the air inlet 23, and the heating component being located at the air inlet 23 and / or inside the ventilation chamber 21.

[0030] The incubation apparatus in this embodiment connects the ventilation openings 11 on the ventilation plate 1 to the ventilation chamber 21 and the incubation chamber 22, forming an effective air circulation system. A heating device generates appropriately heated air, enabling precise temperature control within the incubation chamber 22. Sample tubes are placed on the tray 10, and the incubation process is completed using dry air heating, completely avoiding direct contact with moisture. Compared to traditional water bath incubation methods, this dry ventilation system effectively prevents sample tubes from contacting moisture, thus effectively protecting the integrity of the labels. Non-contact heating prevents damage to the labels on the sample tubes, solving the technical problem in related technologies where incubation apparatuses easily cause damage to the labels on the sample tubes during sample incubation.

[0031] It is understandable that the cross-sectional shape of the ventilation panel can be straight, L-shaped, C-shaped, or curved, all of which can serve to separate chambers and provide ventilation.

[0032] In the incubation apparatus of this embodiment, see Figure 4-5A ventilation plate 1 is located above the ventilation chamber 21, and a tray 10 is mounted on the ventilation plate 1. Thus, the incubation apparatus is divided into the ventilation chamber 21 and the incubation chamber 22 by the ventilation plate 1. The ventilation plate 1 not only serves as a separator but also provides a stable support platform for the tray 10. When the ventilation plate 1 is above the ventilation chamber 21, heated air can flow upwards through the vents 11, evenly covering the entire incubation chamber 22. This bottom-up airflow pattern ensures a more uniform temperature distribution, reduces the possibility of localized overheating or cooling, and improves the consistency of incubation. Simultaneously, condensate generated on the sample tubes above the ventilation plate 1 can drip into the ventilation chamber 21, facilitating condensate collection.

[0033] In the incubation apparatus of this embodiment, see Figure 5 The incubation apparatus includes a support assembly, which includes a support plate 41 fixedly connected to a ventilation plate 1. The extension direction of the support plate 41 is perpendicular to the ventilation plate 1. At least two support plates 41 are arranged opposite each other, and a support groove 42 for accommodating a tray 10 is formed between the at least two support plates 41. The support groove 42 communicates with a ventilation opening 11. By setting the support plates 41, the tray 10 is positioned and limited, thereby providing stable support for the tray 10 and preventing it from tipping over during incubation.

[0034] Specifically, the ventilation openings 11 include multiple openings, which are distributed in a rectangular array on the ventilation plate 1.

[0035] In the incubation apparatus of this embodiment, see Figure 5 The support plate 41 includes multiple support plates, which are distributed at intervals along the length of the ventilation plate 1. The multiple support plates 41 are combined in pairs to form multiple support grooves 42. In this way, by forming multiple support grooves 42, sample tubes in multiple trays 10 can be incubated simultaneously, thereby improving the incubation efficiency of the incubation device.

[0036] Specifically, multiple support slots 42 are distributed along the length of the incubation device. Preferably, the flow direction of the hot air generated by the heating device is the same as the distribution of the multiple support slots 42, so as to maximize the utilization efficiency of the hot air and the incubation efficiency.

[0037] Preferably, multiple support grooves 42 are arranged in a row, which can reduce the overall width of the incubation device.

[0038] Understandably, the multiple support slots 42 can also be arranged into two or more columns as needed.

[0039] In the incubation apparatus of this embodiment, see Figure 1 and 5The incubation device includes a tray detection component 6. The detection range of the tray detection component 6 covers at least a portion of the support groove 42. The tray detection component 6 is used to detect whether the tray 10 is in place or out of place. The tray detection component 6 is signal-connected to the heating device 3. By setting the tray detection component 6, when the support groove 42 is filled with the tray 10, the tray detection component 6 can obtain the in-place and out-of-place status of the tray 10, thereby controlling the heating device to start incubation.

[0040] In some embodiments, the tray 10 is positioned by the tray detection component 6, which facilitates the robotic arm to grasp the tray 10 in subsequent processing. For example, when the incubation device is applied in a pretreatment machine, the tray detection component 6 can be used to position the tray 10, and the robotic arm in the pretreatment machine can identify the location of the tray 10 and thus grasp the sample tubes in the corresponding tray 10.

[0041] In some embodiments, the pallet detection component 6 is a photoelectric sensor, the highest point of the side wall of the device body 2 is higher than the ventilation plate 1, the pallet detection component 6 is fixedly installed on the side wall of the device body 2, and the emitting end of the detection beam is directed toward the support groove 42.

[0042] In the incubation apparatus of this embodiment, see Figure 5 The main body 2 of the device includes an air outlet 24, which is connected to the ventilation chamber 21. A temperature detection component is installed at the air outlet 24, and the temperature detection component is signal-connected to the heating device 3. Specifically, by setting the temperature detection component, the temperature of the hot air at the air outlet 24 can be detected to prevent the incubation device from exceeding the set temperature and causing sample failure. For example, when the temperature of the hot air at the air outlet 24 exceeds 37°C, the heating device 3 needs to stop heating to prevent sample failure.

[0043] Specifically, the air inlet and air outlet 24 are located at both ends of the incubation device. The hot air entering through the air inlet passes through all the trays 10 before being output from the air outlet 24.

[0044] In some embodiments, the air inlet can be centrally located and the air outlet 24 can be located at both ends of the incubation device, depending on actual needs.

[0045] In some embodiments, see Figure 4 The incubation device includes a return air plate, which is located between the air outlet 24 and the incubation chamber 22. The return air plate has a return air inlet, and the hot air output from the air outlet 24 passes through the return air plate and enters the incubation chamber 22, thereby further improving the utilization efficiency of the hot air.

[0046] Specifically, the return air plate is fixedly installed on the cover 5, and the installation direction of the return air plate is perpendicular to the installation direction of the ventilation plate 1. The return air vents include multiple ones, which are distributed in a rectangular array on the return air plate.

[0047] In the incubation apparatus of this embodiment, see Figure 5 The device includes two air inlets 23, arranged side by side; and two fans, each corresponding to one of the air inlets 23. By providing two air inlets 23 and two fans, the heating rate inside the incubation device is increased, further improving incubation efficiency.

[0048] In some embodiments, the heating device 3 is a heating fan, that is, the fan and the heating component are designed as one unit, and the entire heating device 3 (fan and heating component) is located at the air inlet 23.

[0049] Specifically, the main body 2 of the device has a mounting groove for installing the heating device 3, and the bottom of the mounting groove has an air inlet 23. The heating device 3 is fixedly installed in the mounting groove.

[0050] In the incubation apparatus of this embodiment, see Figure 1 The incubation device includes a cover 5, which fits into the opening of the main body 2 and is detachably connected to the main body 2. By providing the cover 5, internal hot air can be prevented from escaping, thus achieving a heat preservation effect and further improving incubation efficiency.

[0051] Specifically, the cover 5 is hollow inside to allow for the circulation of heating air; both ends of the cover 5 are provided with handles to facilitate lifting the cover 5.

[0052] In the incubation apparatus of this embodiment, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The incubation device includes a guide rail assembly 7, which comprises a sliding guide rail 71 and a guide rail base 72. The sliding guide rail 71 is slidably mounted on the guide rail base 72 and is fixedly connected to the device body 2. Two guide rail assemblies 7 are provided, one on each side of the device body 2. By using the guide rail assemblies 7, the incubation device can be combined with pretreatment or testing equipment. This allows the incubation device to be extracted and returned from the equipment, thus storing it within the equipment, reducing the space occupied by the incubation device, avoiding the transfer of samples between the incubation device and different equipment, and improving sample processing efficiency.

[0053] Specifically, the incubation device includes a slide table, which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the main body 2 of the device, and sliding guide rails 71 are provided on both the left and right sides of the slide table.

[0054] In the incubation apparatus of this embodiment, see Figure 6The incubation device includes a locking element, which comprises a lock body 81 and a latch 82 fixedly connected to the main body 2 of the device. The lock body 81 has a locking slot for accommodating the latch 82, and the latch 82 is movably connected to the lock body 81. Specifically, the lock body 81 is an electrically controlled lock connected to the equipment. The latch 82 is released or locked according to the equipment's task requirements. By setting the locking element to lock the incubation device when it is idle, the device is prevented from sliding out, thus preventing increased security risks.

[0055] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or apparatus.

[0056] Optionally, specific examples in this embodiment can refer to the examples described in the above embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0057] The sequence numbers of the embodiments in this application are for descriptive purposes only and do not represent the superiority or inferiority of the embodiments.

[0058] In the above embodiments of this application, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments.

[0059] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this application. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this application, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. An incubation device, characterized in that, include: Ventilation panel (1), on which ventilation openings (11) are provided; The device body (2) has the ventilation plate (1) installed inside it. The ventilation plate (1) divides the inside of the device body (2) into a ventilation chamber (21) and an incubation chamber (22). The ventilation chamber (21) is connected to the air inlet (23). The incubation chamber (22) is connected to the ventilation chamber through the ventilation port (11). A tray (10) containing a sample is placed in the incubation chamber (22). Heating device (3), the heating device (3) includes a fan and a heating component, the fan is installed at the air inlet (23), and the heating component is located at the air inlet (23) and / or inside the ventilation chamber (21).

2. The incubation device of claim 1, wherein, The ventilation panel (1) is located above the ventilation chamber (21), and the tray (10) is mounted on the ventilation panel (1).

3. The incubation device of claim 2, wherein, The incubation device includes a support assembly, which includes a support plate (41) fixedly connected to the ventilation plate (1). The extension direction of the support plate (41) is perpendicular to the ventilation plate (1). The support plate (41) includes at least two support plates, which are arranged opposite to each other. A support groove (42) for accommodating the tray (10) is formed between the at least two support plates (41). The support groove (42) communicates with the ventilation opening (11).

4. The incubation device of claim 3, wherein, The support plate (41) includes a plurality of support plates (41) which are distributed at intervals along the length of the ventilation plate (1) and the plurality of support plates (41) are combined in pairs to form a plurality of support grooves (42).

5. The incubation device of claim 3, wherein, The incubation device includes a tray detection component (6), the detection range of which covers at least a portion of the support groove (42). The tray detection component (6) is used to detect whether the tray (10) is in place or out of place. The tray detection component (6) is signal connected to the heating device (3).

6. The incubation apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body (2) of the device includes an air outlet (24), which is connected to the ventilation chamber (21). A temperature detection component is provided at the air outlet (24), and the temperature detection component is signal connected to the heating device (3).

7. The incubation device of claim 1, wherein, The air inlet (23) includes two, and the two air inlets (23) are arranged side by side; Two fans are provided corresponding to the air inlets (23), and the two fans are connected to the two air inlets (23) one by one.

8. The incubation device of claim 1, wherein, The incubation device includes a cover (5) that fits into the opening of the device body (2) and is detachably connected to the device body (2).

9. The incubation device of claim 1, wherein, The incubation device includes a guide rail assembly (7), which includes a sliding guide rail (71) and a guide rail seat (72). The sliding guide rail (71) is slidably disposed on the guide rail seat (72) and is fixedly connected to the device body (2). There are two guide rail assemblies (7), which are respectively disposed on both sides of the device body (2).

10. The incubation device of claim 1, wherein, The incubation device includes a locking component, which includes a lock body (81) and a latch (82) fixedly connected to the main body (2) of the device. The lock body (81) has a locking opening for accommodating the latch (82), and the latch (82) is movably connected to the lock body (81).

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