Automatic glass slide cleaning machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic glass slide cleaning machine which comprises a machine body, a cleaning part and a drying part. The machine body comprises a horizontally-arranged shell, openings are formed in the left end and the right end of the shell, the left end of the shell is a feeding end, and the right side of the shell is a discharging end; a liquid inlet / outlet is formed in the bottom of the shell, disinfectant or distilled water is injected into the shell through the liquid inlet / outlet, and the liquid inlet / outlet is also used for discharging liquid in the shell; an ultrasonic release head is further arranged at the bottom of the shell; the cleaning part comprises a silica gel roller, the silica gel roller is horizontally arranged in the shell, and the silica gel roller can rotate around the axis of the silica gel roller; holes are densely distributed in the roller wall of the silica gel roller, a plurality of spiral guide plates are fixed on the inner roller wall, and the guide plates are used for overturning slide glass; the drying part comprises a hot air unit and a hot air pipe, the hot air pipe is connected to the hot air unit, an outlet of the hot air pipe extends into the silica gel roller, and hot air generated by the hot air unit is blown into the silica gel roller through the hot air pipe to dry the glass slides.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of cleaning devices, specifically relating to an automatic glass slide cleaning machine. Background Technology

[0002] Glass slides are transparent or translucent flat glass products widely used in histological and cytological research in fields such as biomedicine. They are used to prepare tissue, cell, and other samples for microscopic observation and analysis. In the laboratory, the cleaning of glass slides is crucial for the accuracy of sample observation. Traditional cleaning methods typically involve manual rinsing and drying, which is not only inefficient and time-consuming but also makes it difficult to ensure consistent cleaning quality, easily leading to cross-contamination or sample loss. Furthermore, manual drying processes often cannot completely prevent the adhesion of foreign contaminants.

[0003] Therefore, laboratories urgently need a device that can efficiently and automatically complete the cleaning and drying of glass slides to improve work efficiency, ensure cleaning results, and reduce the labor intensity of operators. Chinese Patent CN205413773U discloses a fully automatic integrated glass slide cleaning and drying device, including: a cylinder comprising a base and a cleaning tank located inside the cylinder and above the base; and a heating jacket located inside the cleaning tank and above a metal mesh for heating. This device performs immersion cleaning of the glass slides and cannot perform spray cleaning. Furthermore, the drying time of the heating jacket is longer than that required for hot air drying. Patent CN222306626U adds a combined spray and hot air drying cleaning and drying device, but the glass slides still need to be manually inserted one by one into the gaps of inclined fixing columns, resulting in a large amount of manual labor and making it unsuitable for batch cleaning. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention provides an automatic glass slide cleaning machine that integrates disinfection, cleaning, and drying functions. With the help of automated control, it significantly reduces the manual labor required for batch cleaning of glass slides and improves work efficiency.

[0005] Therefore, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] An automatic glass slide cleaning machine includes a machine body, a cleaning section and a drying section;

[0007] The machine body includes a horizontally arranged shell with openings at both ends. The left end of the shell is the feed end, and the right end is the discharge end. An inlet plate is connected to the feed end, and an outlet plate is connected to the discharge end. Glass slides are fed into the shell through the inlet plate and discharged from the shell through the outlet plate. The bottom of the shell has a liquid inlet and outlet for injecting disinfectant or distilled water into the shell, and the liquid inlet and outlet are also used to discharge liquid from the shell. An ultrasonic release head is also provided at the bottom of the shell.

[0008] The cleaning unit includes a silicone roller, which is horizontally arranged inside the housing. A support member is provided inside the housing, and the silicone roller is rolled through the support member. The silicone roller can rotate around its axis, and a drive assembly is connected to the silicone roller. The left and right ends of the silicone roller are open and connected to the inlet plate and outlet plate, respectively. The wall of the silicone roller is densely covered with holes, and multiple wavy guide plates are fixed on the inner wall. The guide plates are used to flip the glass slide.

[0009] The drying section includes a hot air unit and a hot air pipe. The hot air pipe is connected to the hot air unit, and the outlet of the hot air pipe extends into the silicone roller. The hot air generated by the hot air unit is blown into the silicone roller through the hot air pipe to dry the glass slides.

[0010] Furthermore, the liquid inlet and outlet are connected to a distilled water inlet pipe, a disinfectant inlet pipe, and a drain pipe. The distilled water inlet pipe is connected to a distilled water storage tank and a distilled water delivery pump at its head end; the disinfectant inlet pipe is connected to a disinfectant storage tank and a disinfectant delivery pump at its head end; the drain pipe is connected to a drain valve; and the drain pipe is connected to a wastewater storage tank at its tail end.

[0011] Furthermore, it also includes a control panel, which contains a controller. The controller is connected to the distilled water delivery pump, the disinfectant delivery pump, the drain valve, and the drive assembly. The control panel is used to control the distilled water inlet, the disinfectant inlet and outlet, and the start and stop of the silicone roller.

[0012] Furthermore, a level gauge is installed inside the housing, and the level gauge is connected to the controller via a signal connection, thereby controlling the liquid level height inside the housing.

[0013] Furthermore, the drive assembly includes a gear ring connected to one end of the silicone roller, a drive gear is driven through the gear ring, and a servo motor is driven through the drive gear.

[0014] Furthermore, the support member includes a roller, under which the silicone roller rotates.

[0015] The cleaning principle of this invention is as follows: Sterilization is achieved by soaking the slides in diluted 84 disinfectant solution, followed by ultrasonic water wave cleaning. When the ultrasonic generator produces high-frequency vibrations, these vibrations are transmitted to the cleaning solution, causing tiny bubbles in the liquid to rapidly expand and instantly collapse. This "cavitation effect" generates a powerful impact that effectively removes dirt and blood stains from the surface of the slides, thus achieving the cleaning purpose. Simultaneously, the silicone roller agitates the slides, reducing damage and ensuring a more thorough cleaning, thus improving efficiency. Repeated rinsing with distilled water, while the silicone roller rotates slowly, significantly reduces drying time. The cleaning machine automatically feeds and discharges slides. Under the action of the guide plate, the slides are fed in clockwise and discharged counterclockwise. Clean slides are discharged and stored in the outlet tray for later use.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0017] During use, users simply place the slides into the inlet tray. The automatic control system then automatically injects cleaning solution containing 84 disinfectant, performs ultrasonic cleaning, rinses with distilled water, dries with hot air, and discharges the slides, completing the cleaning process automatically. The system uses a perforated silicone roller, resulting in a low slide breakage rate. The axial wave structure facilitates the flipping of stacked slides, preventing them from sticking together and improving cleaning efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a structural front view of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the cylindrical body of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the tail tugboat;

[0021] In the diagram: Inlet disc-1, large bearing-2, guide plate-3, air outlet-4, gear ring-5, drive gear-6, servo motor-7, outlet disc-8, housing-9, liquid inlet / outlet-10, ultrasonic release head-11, hot air unit-12, hot air pipe-13, silicone roller-14, support roller-15. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments:

[0023] like Figure 1 As shown, an automatic glass slide cleaning machine includes a machine body, a cleaning section, and a drying section.

[0024] The machine body includes a horizontally arranged shell 9, with openings at both ends. The left end of the shell 9 is the inlet, and the right end is the outlet. An inlet plate 1 is connected to the inlet, and an outlet plate 8 is connected to the outlet. Glass slides are fed into the shell 9 through the inlet plate 1 and discharged through the outlet plate 8. A liquid inlet / outlet 10 is located at the bottom of the shell 9, through which disinfectant or distilled water is injected into the shell 9. The liquid inlet / outlet 10 is also used to discharge liquid from the shell 9. A distilled water inlet pipe, a disinfectant inlet pipe, and a drain pipe are connected to the liquid inlet / outlet 10. The distilled water inlet pipe is connected to a distilled water storage tank and a distilled water delivery pump at its head. The disinfectant inlet pipe is connected to a disinfectant storage tank and a disinfectant delivery pump at its head. A drain valve is connected to the drain pipe, and a wastewater storage tank is connected to its tail end. An ultrasonic release head 11 is also located at the bottom of the shell 9. The drive assembly includes a gear ring 5 connected to one end of the silicone roller 14, a drive gear 6 driven by the gear ring 5, and a servo motor driven by the drive gear 6. The support component includes a support roller 15, under which the silicone roller 14 rotates.

[0025] The cleaning unit includes a silicone roller 14, which is horizontally arranged inside the housing 9. A support member is provided inside the housing 9, and the silicone roller 14 is rolled through the support member. The silicone roller 14 can rotate around its axis. A drive assembly is connected to the silicone roller 14. The left and right ends of the silicone roller 14 are open and connected to the inlet plate 1 and the outlet plate 8, respectively. The cylinder wall of the silicone roller 14 is densely covered with holes, and multiple wavy guide plates 3 are fixed on the inner cylinder wall. The guide plates 3 are used to flip the glass slide.

[0026] The drying section includes a hot air unit 12 and a hot air pipe 13. The hot air pipe 13 is connected to the hot air unit 12, and the outlet of the hot air pipe 13 extends into the silicone roller 14. The hot air generated by the hot air unit 12 is blown into the silicone roller 14 through the hot air pipe 13 to dry the glass slides.

[0027] It also includes a control panel, which contains a controller. The controller is connected to the distilled water delivery pump, the disinfectant delivery pump, the drain valve, and the drive assembly. The control panel is used to control the distilled water inlet, the disinfectant inlet and outlet, and the start and stop of the silicone roller 14. A level gauge is installed inside the housing 9, which is connected to the controller to control the liquid level inside the housing 9.

[0028] The cleaning method of this utility model is as follows:

[0029] Connect the power supply, add disinfectant and distilled water, load the glass slides to be washed into inlet tray 1, and press the start button; the cleaner will start automatically. First, inject disinfectant to the designated level to soak the slides. After a certain time, activate the ultrasonic cleaner, and the silicone roller 14 begins to rotate momentarily, spreading the accumulated slides around its circumference. The silicone roller 14 is made of soft material to prevent breakage of the slides; it has 3mm perforations for easy drainage; and its wavy shape flips the slides during rotation, preventing them from sticking together and facilitating cleaning. When the cleaning time is up, drain the disinfectant, then inject distilled water to rinse the slides twice. Reduce the speed of the silicone roller 14, turn off the ultrasonic cleaner, and turn on the hot air unit 12. Dry, hot air enters the silicone roller 14, carrying away moisture, and exits the cleaner from the outlet. When the drying time is up, the system turns off the hot air unit 12, the silicone roller 14 rotates counter-clockwise, and the clean slides are discharged into outlet tray 8, ending the cleaning process.

Claims

1. A slide autowashing machine characterized by, Includes the main body, cleaning section, and drying section; The machine body includes a horizontally arranged shell (9), with openings at both the left and right ends of the shell (9). The left end of the shell (9) is the feeding end, and the right end of the shell (9) is the discharging end. An inlet plate (1) is connected to the feeding end, and an outlet plate (8) is connected to the discharging end. Glass slides are fed into the shell (9) through the inlet plate (1), and the glass slides in the shell (9) are discharged through the outlet plate (8). A liquid inlet and outlet (10) are provided at the bottom of the shell (9). Disinfectant or distilled water is injected into the shell (9) through the liquid inlet and outlet (10), and the liquid inlet and outlet (10) are also used to discharge the liquid in the shell (9). An ultrasonic release head (11) is also fixed at the bottom of the shell (9). The cleaning unit includes a silicone roller (14), which is horizontally arranged inside the housing (9). A support member is provided inside the housing (9). The silicone roller (14) is connected to the support member by rolling. A drive assembly is connected to the silicone roller (14) and is used to drive the silicone roller (14) to rotate around its axis. The left and right ends of the silicone roller (14) are open and connected to the inlet plate (1) and the outlet plate (8) respectively. The wall of the silicone roller (14) is densely covered with holes. Multiple wavy guide plates (3) are fixed on the inner wall. The guide plates (3) are used to flip the glass slide. The drying section includes a hot air unit (12) and a hot air pipe (13). The hot air pipe (13) is connected to the hot air unit (12). The outlet of the hot air pipe (13) extends into the silicone roller (14). The hot air generated by the hot air unit (12) is blown into the silicone roller (14) through the hot air pipe (13) to dry the glass slide.

2. The slide automati c washer of claim 1, wherein, The liquid inlet / outlet (10) is connected to a distilled water inlet pipe, a disinfectant inlet pipe and a drain pipe. The distilled water inlet pipe is connected to a distilled water storage tank and a distilled water delivery pump at its head. The disinfectant inlet pipe is connected to a disinfectant storage tank and a disinfectant delivery pump at its head. The drain pipe is connected to a drain valve and the drain pipe is connected to a wastewater storage tank at its tail end.

3. The slide automati c washer of claim 2, wherein, It also includes a control panel, which contains a controller. The controller is connected to the distilled water delivery pump, the disinfectant delivery pump, the drain valve, and the drive assembly. The control panel is used to control the distilled water inlet, the disinfectant inlet and outlet, and the start and stop of the silicone roller (14).

4. The slide automati c washer of claim 3, wherein, The housing (9) is equipped with a level gauge, which is connected to the controller signal to control the liquid level height inside the housing (9).

5. The automatic slide cleaning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes a gear ring (5) connected to one end of the silicone roller (14), the gear ring (5) is connected to a drive gear (6), and a servo motor is connected to the drive gear (6).

6. The automatic slide cleaning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support includes a roller (15), and the silicone roller (14) rotates under the support of the roller (15).

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