Vibrating incubator

Abstract

The utility model discloses a shake incubator which comprises an incubator body, a first culture cavity and a second culture cavity are formed in the incubator body, placing brackets are fixedly assembled in the first culture cavity and the second culture cavity respectively, and heating mechanisms are fixedly assembled in the first culture cavity and the second culture cavity respectively. Opening and closing doors are hinged to the side walls of the first culture cavity and the second culture cavity respectively. The placing bracket is redesigned, the auxiliary fixing assembly is additionally arranged at the top of the placing bracket, the culture dish can be positioned through the arranged auxiliary fixing assembly in the oscillation process of the placing plate, and the stability of the position, located in the placing plate, of the culture dish is improved; meanwhile, heating mechanisms are respectively arranged in the first culture cavity and the second culture cavity, and the temperatures in the first culture cavity and the second culture cavity can be respectively controlled according to requirements by adopting a partitioned heating mode, so that the requirements of more drug tests and microorganism culture are met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of microbial culture technology, specifically to a shaking incubator. Background Technology

[0002] A shaking incubator (also known as a constant-temperature shaking incubator or a digital display constant-temperature shaking incubator) is a laboratory device that combines temperature control and shaking functions. Its core purpose is to provide a controlled culture environment for fields such as biology, chemistry, and environmental science. Currently, the tray structure inside shaking incubators on the market is generally quite simple. When the culture dishes are placed in the tray for shaking incubation, their fixed position is often not stable enough, and they easily slip out of their placement slots, thus affecting subsequent shaking. Therefore, we propose a shaking incubator design. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a shaking incubator to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a shaking incubator, comprising an incubator body, wherein a first incubation chamber and a second incubation chamber are provided inside the incubator body, wherein a placement bracket is fixedly installed in the first incubation chamber and the second incubation chamber respectively, wherein a heating mechanism is fixedly installed in the first incubation chamber and the second incubation chamber respectively, and a switch door is hinged to the side wall of the first incubation chamber and the second incubation chamber respectively.

[0005] The placement bracket includes a placement plate, with supports fixedly connected to the four bottom corners of the placement plate. Placement slots are evenly distributed on the top of the placement plate, and auxiliary fixing components are fixedly assembled on the top of the placement plate. The number of auxiliary fixing components corresponds to the number of placement slots, and a vibration motor is fixedly assembled on the bottom of the placement plate.

[0006] Preferably, the support body includes a bottom support body and a top support body. The bottom support body is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the first culture chamber, and the top support body is fixedly connected to the bottom of the placement plate. The opposite side walls of the bottom support body and the top support body are provided with assembly grooves, and a support spring is fixedly assembled in the assembly grooves.

[0007] Preferably, the auxiliary fixing component includes a fixing block, which is symmetrically fixed to the surface of the placement plate with the placement groove on the left and right. The fixing block has a slot, in which a moving block is engaged. A guide shaft passing through the moving block is fixedly installed in the slot. A spring is fixedly installed between the moving block and the slot. A limit block is fixedly connected to the top of the moving block, and a handle block is fixedly connected to the top of the limit block.

[0008] Preferably, the heating mechanism includes a heating chamber, which is located at the bottom of the first culture chamber and the second culture chamber. The rear side wall of the heating chamber has an air inlet that penetrates the main body of the incubator. A filter is inserted into the air inlet. A heater is fixedly installed in the heating chamber. Flow holes are evenly distributed at the top of the heating chamber. An installation groove is provided on the rear side wall of the main body of the incubator. A fan is fixedly installed in the installation groove.

[0009] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: A shaking incubator, compared with traditional shaking incubators, features a redesigned placement tray with an auxiliary fixing component added to the top. When a culture dish is placed into the placement slot of the tray, the auxiliary fixing component can position the culture dish during the shaking process of the placement plate, improving the stability of the culture dish's position within the placement plate. Furthermore, heating mechanisms are respectively installed in the first and second culture chambers, allowing for zoned heating to control the temperature of the first and second culture chambers as required, making it suitable for a wider range of drug testing and microbial culture requirements. Attached Figure Description

[0010] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present invention.

[0011] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0012] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the bracket of this utility model.

[0013] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the auxiliary fixing component of this utility model.

[0014] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the heating mechanism of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the filter frame of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 7 This is a rear view of the incubator body of this utility model.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Incubator body; 2. First culture chamber; 3. Second culture chamber; 4. Opening / closing door; 5. Observation window; 6. Placement bracket; 61. Placement plate; 62. Support body; 621. Bottom support body; 622. Top support body; 623. Assembly slot; 624. Support spring; 63. Placement slot; 64. Vibration motor; 7. Auxiliary fixing components; 71. Fixing block; 72. Slot; 73. Moving block; 74. Guide shaft; 75. Spring; 76. Limiting block; 77. Handle block; 8. Heating mechanism; 81. Heating chamber; 82. Flow hole; 83. Air inlet; 84. Filter frame; 85. Mounting slot; 86. Fan; 87. Heater. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0019] Please see Figures 1 to 7 This utility model provides a technical solution: a shaking incubator, including an incubator body 1, with a first culture chamber 2 and a second culture chamber 3 inside the incubator body 1. The first culture chamber 2 and the second culture chamber 3 are arranged from top to bottom inside the incubator body 1. By setting two culture chambers, it is convenient to adopt a zoned temperature control method during the shaking culture of microorganisms. The temperature in each culture chamber can be set according to the specific temperature requirements during the experiment, so as to meet more requirements for shaking culture of microorganisms.

[0020] The side walls of the first culture chamber 2 and the second culture chamber 3 are respectively hinged with switch doors 4. The switch doors 4 are used to seal the first culture chamber 2 and the second culture chamber 3. A handle is welded and fixed to the side wall of the switch door 4. The switch door 4 is easy to open and close. A controller is fixedly installed on the side wall of the switch door 4. The controller is used to set the ambient temperature in the first culture chamber 2 and the second culture chamber 3. An observation window 5 is embedded in the side wall of the switch door 4. The observation window 5 is made of explosion-proof glass. The observation window 5 is used to observe the situation of microorganisms in the first culture chamber 2 and the second culture chamber 3 during the shaking culture process.

[0021] like Figure 2 As shown, the bottom of the inner cavity of the first culture chamber 2 and the second culture chamber 3 are respectively fixedly equipped with a placement bracket 6. The placement bracket 6 is used to place the culture dish for culturing microorganisms. The placement bracket 6 has a vibration function during use and can vibrate within a certain range to meet the vibration requirements of the culture dish during the experiment.

[0022] The placement bracket 6 includes a placement plate 61. Support bodies 62 are fixedly installed at the four corners of the bottom of the placement plate 61 to support and fix the placement plate 61. Placement slots 63 are evenly distributed on the top of the placement plate 61 for placing the petri dishes. A vibration motor 64 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the placement plate 61. The vibration motor 64 is electrically connected to an external power source. When the vibration motor 64 is powered on, it can drive the placement plate 61 to oscillate at a certain frequency within a certain range. Auxiliary fixing components 7 are evenly fixedly installed on the surface of the placement plate 61. The number of auxiliary fixing components 7 corresponds to the number of placement slots 63. By setting the auxiliary fixing components 7, the petri dishes can be fixed in the placement slots 63, improving the stability of the connection and fixation between the petri dishes and the placement slots 63 during the oscillation process.

[0023] The support body 62 includes a bottom support body 621 and a top support body 622. The bottom support body 621 is welded and fixed to the bottom of the inner cavity of the first culture chamber 2 and the second culture chamber 3. The top support body 622 is welded and fixed to the bottom of the placement plate 61. The opposite side walls of the bottom support body 621 and the top support body 622 are respectively provided with assembly grooves 623. A support spring 624 is fixedly installed in the assembly groove 623. The support spring 624 supports the top support body 622 and the placement plate 61. Because of the support spring 624, when the vibration motor 64 is powered on, the vibration amplitude of the placement plate 61 can be strengthened, and the vibration mixing effect of the culture stored in the culture dish can be improved.

[0024] like Figure 4 As shown, the auxiliary fixing component 7 includes a fixing block 71, which is fixedly connected to the surface of the placement plate 61 symmetrically on the left and right sides of the center of the placement groove 63. The top of the fixing block 71 has a slot 72, and a moving block 73 is slidably connected in the slot 72. A guide shaft 74 passing through the moving block 73 is fixedly connected in the slot 72. A spring 75 is sleeved on the outer wall of the guide shaft 74. A limiting block 76 is fixedly connected to the top of the moving block 73. The limiting block 76 is arc-shaped. The elastic force generated by the spring 75 on the moving block 73 causes the limiting block 76 to block the top of the placement groove 63. A handle block 77 is integrally formed on the top of the limiting block 76. The limiting block 76 can be separated to both sides by the handle block 77, so that the limiting block 76 no longer locks the top of the culture dish in the placement groove 63, making it easy to remove the culture dish from the placement groove 63.

[0025] like Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, heating mechanisms 8 are fixedly installed in the first culture chamber 2 and the second culture chamber 3 respectively. The heating mechanisms 8 can heat the first culture chamber 2 and the second culture chamber 3 to maintain the required culture temperature environment.

[0026] The heating mechanism 8 includes a heating chamber 81, which is respectively opened at the bottom of the first culture chamber 2 and the second culture chamber 3. Flow holes 82 are uniformly opened at the top of the heating chamber 81 for air flow in the first culture chamber 2 and the second culture chamber 3. Air inlets 83 penetrating the main body 1 of the incubator are uniformly opened on the rear side wall of the heating chamber 81. Filter frames 84 are inserted into the air inlets 83. Mounting grooves 85 are respectively opened on the rear side walls of the first culture chamber 2 and the second culture chamber 3. Fans 86 are embedded in the mounting grooves 85 and are used to drive the air flow in the first culture chamber 2 and the second culture chamber 3. A heater 87 is fixedly installed in the heating chamber 81. The heater 87 is a plate heater and is electrically connected to an external power supply and a controller. The controller is fixedly installed on the side wall of the switch door 4. The heating temperature of the heater 87 can be controlled by the controller, thereby achieving the purpose of temperature control in the first culture chamber 2 and the second culture chamber 3.

[0027] like Figure 6 As shown, the filter frame 84 is filled with polyester fiber material. The air entering the heating chamber 81 is filtered through the filter frame 84 to remove dust. The filter frame 84 is inserted into the air inlet 83. The filter frame 84 is replaced regularly to maintain a good filtration effect.

[0028] like Figure 7 As shown, a dustproof net is embedded in the rear side wall of the incubator body 1. The installation position of the dustproof net corresponds to the assembly position of the fan 86. By setting the dustproof net, dust is prevented from entering the inner cavity of the incubator body 1 from the fan 86.

[0029] Working Principle: The shaking incubator is mainly used in drug research and development for experiments such as drug screening, stability testing, and microbial detection. During use, open the switch door 4 and assemble the culture dishes containing microorganisms into the placement slots 63 on top of the placement bracket 6 according to the required culture conditions. The spring 75 supports the moving block 73, causing the limiting block 76 to limit the top of the placement slot 63, securing the culture dishes within. After placing the culture dishes, close the switch door 4. Then, according to the culture requirements, the temperature in the first culture chamber 2 and the second culture chamber 3 can be adjusted using the controller. During the culture process, the vibration motor 64 can be turned on periodically as needed to shake the culture dishes in the placement plate 61, facilitating the testing of drug or microbial stability. After the vibration motor 64 is turned on, the support body 62 can enhance the vibration amplitude of the placement plate 61, strengthening the shaking effect on the culture dishes.

Claims

1. A shaking incubator, comprising an incubator body (1), characterized in that: The incubator body (1) has a first culture chamber (2) and a second culture chamber (3) inside. Placement brackets (6) are fixedly installed in the first culture chamber (2) and the second culture chamber (3) respectively. Heating mechanisms (8) are fixedly installed in the first culture chamber (2) and the second culture chamber (3) respectively. Switch doors (4) are hinged to the side walls of the first culture chamber (2) and the second culture chamber (3) respectively. The placement bracket (6) includes a placement plate (61), with a support body (62) fixedly connected to the four bottom corners of the placement plate (61). Placement slots (63) are evenly provided on the top of the placement plate (61). An auxiliary fixing component (7) is fixedly assembled on the top of the placement plate (61). The number of auxiliary fixing components (7) corresponds to the number of placement slots (63). A vibration motor (64) is fixedly assembled on the bottom of the placement plate (61).

2. The shaking incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support body (62) includes a bottom support body (621) and a top support body (622). The bottom support body (621) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the first culture chamber (2), and the top support body (622) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the placement plate (61). The opposite side walls of the bottom support body (621) and the top support body (622) are provided with assembly grooves (623), and a support spring (624) is fixedly assembled in the assembly grooves (623).

3. The shaking incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The auxiliary fixing component (7) includes a fixing block (71), which is fixedly connected to the surface of the placement plate (61) symmetrically on the left and right sides of the placement groove (63). A slot (72) is provided in the fixing block (71), and a moving block (73) is engaged in the slot (72). A guide shaft (74) passing through the moving block (73) is fixedly installed in the slot (72). A spring (75) is fixedly installed between the moving block (73) and the slot (72). A limit block (76) is fixedly connected to the top of the moving block (73), and a handle block (77) is fixedly connected to the top of the limit block (76).

4. The shaking incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating mechanism (8) includes a heating chamber (81), which is located at the bottom of the first culture chamber (2) and the second culture chamber (3). The rear side wall of the heating chamber (81) has an air inlet (83) that penetrates the main body (1) of the incubator. A filter (84) is inserted into the air inlet (83). A heater (87) is fixedly installed in the heating chamber (81). Flow holes (82) are evenly provided at the top of the heating chamber (81). An installation groove (85) is provided on the rear side wall of the main body (1) of the incubator. A fan (86) is fixedly installed in the installation groove (85).

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