Strain culture shelf

By setting up an embedded groove and a meshing rack system on the culture rack, and using a crank to control the lifting and buffering descent of the tray, the problem of inconvenient observation of the middle container is solved, and the convenience and stability of strain culture observation are improved.

CN224172727UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-28SHANGHAI HANNI BIOLOGICAL CELL TECH CO LTD +1
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANGHAI HANNI BIOLOGICAL CELL TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-08
Publication Date
2026-04-28

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Technical Problem

When multiple containers are placed on a culture rack, it is inconvenient to observe the strains in the middle container.

Method used

A strain culture rack was designed. By setting an embedded groove and a meshing rack system on the rack, a crank handle drives a rotating connecting rod and a pushing gear to mesh, raising the culture bottle tray to observe the strains in the container. Combined with the one-way limiting of the limiting ratchet and pawl, the spacing between the containers can be adjusted and the descent can be buffered.

Benefits of technology

This allows for observation of bacterial growth without removing the container, improving observation efficiency. Furthermore, the embedded groove and spring buffer structure enhance the stability of container placement and ease of observation.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of culture frames, and particularly discloses a strain culture frame which comprises a culture frame body, placing frames are arranged in the culture frame body in an array mode, storage bins are installed on the lower surfaces of the placing frames, embedded grooves are formed in the positions, observing the inner arrays of the storage bins, of the upper surfaces of the placing frames, and culture bottle supporting plates are arranged in the embedded grooves. A meshing rack is installed below the culture bottle supporting plate, a limiting sliding groove is formed in the position, corresponding to the meshing rack, of the inner side wall of the embedded groove, a rotating connecting rod is installed in the embedded groove, and a pushing gear is installed at the position, corresponding to the meshing rack, of the outer side of the rotating connecting rod. The cranks at different positions are controlled to integrally apply torsion, the pushing gear on the outer side of the rotating connecting rod is meshed with the meshing rack, and the culture bottle supporting plate at the corresponding position is integrally lifted upwards to integrally push the container above upwards, so that a user does not need to take out the whole container for observation; and roughly judging the growth condition of the strain.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of culture racks, specifically a strain culture rack. Background Technology

[0002] Strain culture is the process of culturing, proliferating, and maintaining microbial strains in vitro. It is commonly used in microbiological research, industrial fermentation, and bioproduct production. Different methods are selected depending on the form of strain preservation. For example, freeze-dried strains need to be revived first. The freeze-dried strains can be inoculated into a suitable culture medium, such as tryptone soybean broth, and then cultured at a suitable temperature. Therefore, culture racks are needed for culture. Strain culture racks are important equipment in microbiology laboratories for placing and culturing strains. Culture racks usually have a multi-layer structure with adjustable layer height to accommodate culture containers of different heights.

[0003] However, there are usually many containers on the culture rack. During the culture stage, it is necessary to observe the strains inside the containers. Therefore, the strains in the containers placed in the middle are not very convenient to observe. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a strain culture rack that solves the problems mentioned in the background.

[0005] This utility model provides the following technical solution: a strain culture rack, comprising a culture rack, an internal array of placement racks arranged in the culture rack, a storage compartment installed on the lower surface of the placement rack, and an embedded groove opened in the internal array of the storage compartment on the upper surface of the placement rack. A culture bottle tray is arranged inside the embedded groove, and a meshing rack is installed below the culture bottle tray. A limiting groove is opened on the inner sidewall of the embedded groove corresponding to the position of the meshing rack. A rotating connecting rod is installed inside the embedded groove, and a pushing gear is installed on the outer side of the rotating connecting rod corresponding to the position of the meshing rack.

[0006] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a limiting ratchet is installed on the outer end of the rotating connecting rod, a pawl is installed on the outer side of the limiting ratchet located on the side surface of the placement frame, and a crank is installed at the end of the limiting ratchet.

[0007] As a further improvement of this utility model: a vertical pole is connected between two adjacent placement racks, and a lamp is installed on the lower surface of the storage compartment.

[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a spring is installed inside the inner groove at the lower end of the meshing rack, and the meshing rack is meshed and rotatably connected to the driving gear.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the pushing gear is fixedly connected to the rotating connecting rod, and the rotating connecting rod is fixedly connected to the placement frame.

[0010] As a further improvement of this utility model: the limiting ratchet gear engages with the ratchet pawl, and an elastic rotating shaft is installed between the ratchet pawl and the placement frame.

[0011] As a further improvement of this utility model, the outer diameter of the culture bottle support plate is smaller than the inner diameter of the embedded groove.

[0012] As a further improvement of this utility model: the lamp is connected to an external control circuit, and the pole is fixedly connected to the placement frame.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] 1. By using the crank handles that control different positions to apply torque, the push gear on the outside of the rotating linkage will mesh with the meshing rack, so the culture bottle tray at the corresponding position will be lifted upwards. The lifted culture bottle tray will then push the container above upwards, so the user can observe without removing the entire container and roughly judge the growth status of the strain.

[0015] 2. The array of placement racks with embedded grooves facilitates the spacing of containers. The spring at the lower end of the meshing rack can slow down the descent of the culture bottle tray. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a strain culture rack;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal groove of a bacterial culture rack.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a magnified view of the crank handle position in a strain culture rack.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of a culture rack in a strain culture rack;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a front view of a culture rack in a strain culture rack.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Culture rack; 2. Placement rack; 3. Upright pole; 4. Storage compartment; 5. Culture bottle tray; 6. Handle; 7. Lamp; 201. Embedded groove; 202. Limiting slide; 203. Spring; 501. Meshing rack; 601. Rotating connecting rod; 602. Push gear; 603. Limiting ratchet; 604. Pawl. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0023] like Figure 1-5 As shown, this embodiment provides a strain culture rack, including a culture rack 1. A placement rack 2 is arranged in an array inside the culture rack 1. A storage compartment 4 is installed on the lower surface of the placement rack 2. An embedded groove 201 is formed in the internal array of the storage compartment 4 on the upper surface of the placement rack 2. A culture bottle tray 5 is arranged inside the embedded groove 201. The outer diameter of the culture bottle tray 5 is smaller than the inner diameter of the embedded groove 201. A meshing rack 501 is installed below the culture bottle tray 5. The interior of the embedded groove 201... A spring 203 is installed at the lower end of the meshing rack 501. A limiting groove 202 is opened on the inner side wall of the inner groove 201 corresponding to the position of the meshing rack 501. A rotating connecting rod 601 is installed inside the inner groove 201. A pushing gear 602 is installed on the outer side of the rotating connecting rod 601 corresponding to the position of the meshing rack 501. The pushing gear 602 is fixedly connected to the rotating connecting rod 601. The rotating connecting rod 601 is fixedly connected to the placement frame 2. The meshing rack 501 and the pushing gear 602 are meshed and rotated.

[0024] like Figure 2-3 As shown, in this embodiment, a limiting ratchet 603 is installed on the outer end of the rotating connecting rod 601. A pawl 604 is installed on the outer side of the limiting ratchet 603 on the side surface of the placement rack 2. The limiting ratchet 603 and the pawl 604 are engaged and locked. An elastic rotating shaft is installed between the pawl 604 and the placement rack 2. A crank 6 is installed at the end of the limiting ratchet 603. A vertical rod 3 is connected between two adjacent placement racks 2. A lamp 7 is installed on the lower surface of the storage compartment 4. The lamp 7 is connected to an external control circuit. The vertical rod 3 is fixedly connected to the placement rack 2.

[0025] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: During use, the entire container of the cultured strain is placed above the culture bottle tray 5 at a certain interval. When it is necessary to observe the growth inside the container during the strain cultivation process, the crank 6 at different positions applies torque, causing the crank 6 to drive the rotating connecting rod 601 to rotate. The pushing gear 602 on the outside of the rotating connecting rod 601 meshes with the meshing rack 501, pushing the meshing rack 501 upwards within the limiting groove 202. Therefore, the corresponding culture bottle tray 5 is lifted upwards, and the lifted culture bottle tray 5... The container is pushed upwards, allowing the user to observe it without removing the entire container and roughly assess the growth of the strain. The embedded grooves 201 on the placement rack 2 facilitate the spacing of the containers. During rotation, the limiting ratchet 603 at the end of the rotating linkage 601, in conjunction with the pawl 604, provides one-way limiting, maintaining support after the culture bottle tray 5 is raised. When the culture bottle tray 5 needs to be reset, the pawl 604 is moved outwards, and the spring 203 at the lower end of the meshing rack 501 slows down the descent of the culture bottle tray 5.

[0026] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0027] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A strain culture rack, comprising a culture rack (1), characterized in that, The culture rack (1) has a placement rack (2) arranged in an internal array. A storage compartment (4) is installed on the lower surface of the placement rack (2). An embedded groove (201) is opened in the internal array of the storage compartment (4) when viewed from the upper surface of the placement rack (2). A culture bottle tray (5) is arranged inside the embedded groove (201). A meshing rack (501) is installed below the culture bottle tray (5). A limiting groove (202) is opened on the inner side wall of the embedded groove (201) corresponding to the position of the meshing rack (501). A rotating connecting rod (601) is installed inside the embedded groove (201). A pushing gear (602) is installed on the outer side of the rotating connecting rod (601) corresponding to the position of the meshing rack (501).

2. The strain culture rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, A limiting ratchet (603) is installed on the outer end of the rotating link (601), and a pawl (604) is installed on the outer side of the limiting ratchet (603) on the side surface of the placement frame (2). A crank (6) is installed at the end of the limiting ratchet (603).

3. The strain culture rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, A pole (3) is connected between two adjacent placement racks (2), and a lamp (7) is installed on the lower surface of the storage compartment (4).

4. The strain culture rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, A spring (203) is installed inside the recess (201) at the lower end of the meshing rack (501), and the meshing rack (501) is meshed and rotatably connected to the push gear (602).

5. The strain culture rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The push gear (602) is fixedly connected to the rotating connecting rod (601), and the rotating connecting rod (601) is fixedly connected to the placement frame (2).

6. The strain culture rack according to claim 2, characterized in that, The limiting ratchet (603) engages with the pawl (604), and an elastic rotating shaft is installed between the pawl (604) and the placement frame (2).

7. The strain culture rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer diameter of the culture bottle support plate (5) is smaller than the inner diameter of the embedded groove (201).

8. The strain culture rack according to claim 3, characterized in that, The lamp (7) is connected to an external control circuit, and the pole (3) is fixedly connected to the placement frame (2).