Multifunctional dyeing bin liquid dropping level module mechanism

Abstract

According to the scheme, the multifunctional dyeing bin liquid dropping level module mechanism comprises a fixing plate, a dyeing drip nozzle assembly and a cleaning assembly are integrated on the fixing plate, the dyeing drip nozzle assembly is provided with a plurality of dyeing liquid nozzles independently connected with a dyeing liquid path or a fixing liquid path, and single or mixed dyeing is supported; the cleaning assembly comprises two air blowing ports located in the same plane and a washing port located in the middle, and the dyeing reaction can be interrupted through washing, and residual liquid can be removed through an air pump. The fixing plate is provided with a first fixing screw and a second fixing screw which are used for rigidly fixing the cleaning assembly and adjusting the position and the liquid spraying direction of the dyeing drip nozzle assembly respectively and then locking the cleaning assembly and the dyeing drip nozzle assembly. Through the modular integrated design, the mechanism integrates the functions of dyeing liquid dropping, washing and blow-drying into a whole, has multi-scene adaptability, can adjust the nozzle layout to meet the dyeing requirements of different samples, supports multi-station parallel operation, remarkably improves the dyeing efficiency, and is suitable for the precise dyeing process of biomedical samples (such as pathological slides).

Description

A multifunctional dyeing chamber drip level module mechanism Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of precision automated equipment technology, specifically to a multifunctional modular mechanism for staining biomedical samples (such as pathological slides), which integrates functions such as staining drop, rinsing, and drying, and is suitable for precision staining processes in fields such as secretion pathological slides. Background Technology

[0002] In the precision staining process of biomedical samples (such as pathological slides), staining equipment needs to perform diverse processing on different types of samples (such as secretion samples), including operations such as dripping different staining agents, washing off residual liquids, and drying samples.

[0003] In existing technologies, traditional slide staining equipment typically employs a functionally separate structural design. For example, staining, rinsing, and drying functions are performed by independent modules or devices, and the staining dispensing components are mostly single-channel or fixed-nozzle layouts. This separate design results in a lack of adaptability to various scenarios, making it difficult to meet the differentiated needs of different samples (such as samples requiring a single staining agent, mixed staining agents, or special cleaning procedures). Furthermore, existing equipment generally suffers from low functional integration, insufficient parallel processing capability, and poor adjustment flexibility, leading to low staining efficiency and susceptibility to errors introduced by frequent module replacements or equipment parameter adjustments.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a modular staining facility that can integrate multiple functions, adapt to diverse staining needs, and support efficient operations. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this application is to address the aforementioned problems in the prior art by providing a multifunctional staining chamber drip level module mechanism. Through modular integrated design, the functions of staining dripping (multiple independent nozzles), rinsing (single rinsing port), and drying (dual air blowing ports) are integrated into the same fixed plate structure. Combined with adjustable nozzle components and multi-liquid path control, it can achieve efficient staining processing adaptable to multiple scenarios. This solves the problem that existing sample slide staining equipment, due to functional separation, low integration, and insufficient adjustment capabilities, cannot meet the staining needs of multiple scenarios, resulting in poor adaptability and low efficiency.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, this application adopts the following technical solution: A multifunctional dyeing chamber drip level module mechanism includes:

[0007] The mounting plate has mounting holes for the dyeing dropper assembly and the cleaning assembly;

[0008] A dyeing dropper assembly is mounted on a fixed plate and has at least two dyeing solution nozzles, each of which is connected to a dyeing solution path or a fixed solution path.

[0009] The cleaning assembly, installed at the bottom of the mounting plate, is used to achieve the cleaning function through air blowing and rinsing.

[0010] The fasteners are used to secure the dyeing dropper assembly and the cleaning assembly to the mounting plate, respectively.

[0011] Furthermore, the dyeing solution nozzles are distributed at intervals along the horizontal or vertical direction of the fixed plate, and the spraying direction of each nozzle can be adjusted independently.

[0012] Furthermore, the cleaning assembly includes two air inlets and one rinsing inlet located on the same plane, as well as nozzles corresponding to the air inlets and the rinsing inlet respectively, with the rinsing inlet located between the two air inlets.

[0013] Furthermore, the two air inlets are designated as the first air inlet and the second air inlet, and the rinsing outlet is designated as the clean water outlet. The first air inlet, the clean water outlet, and the second air inlet are arranged sequentially along the horizontal or vertical direction of the fixed plate, and the central axis of the clean water outlet is symmetrically distributed with the central axes of the first air inlet and the second air inlet.

[0014] Furthermore, the fastener includes a first fixing screw and a second fixing screw. The first fixing screw is used to fix the cleaning assembly, and the second fixing screw is used to adjust the position and spray direction of the dyeing nozzle assembly and then lock it in place.

[0015] Furthermore, the fixing plate is provided with multiple fixing screw holes, which are used to install the fixing plate on the dyeing workbench or automated conveyor belt to realize multi-station parallel dyeing operations.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] 1. Multifunctional: Integrates staining, rinsing, and drying functions, one unit can meet the different staining needs of various samples (such as single / mixed staining, mid-process cleaning, and residue removal) without the need to change equipment modules.

[0018] 2. Flexible and adjustable: The position and direction of the staining nozzle can be adjusted to adapt to different sized samples or staining areas, making staining more precise.

[0019] 3. High efficiency and parallel operation: Supports simultaneous operation of multiple workstations and can be installed on automated production lines to improve batch dyeing efficiency.

[0020] 4. Controllable process: The rinsing port can interrupt abnormal dyeing reactions, and the blowing port can quickly remove residual liquid, reduce contamination, and improve the stability of dyeing quality.

[0021] 5. Core advantages: Through modular design, it solves the problems of existing equipment having single function, low efficiency and poor adaptability, and meets the precision staining needs of biomedical samples more flexibly and efficiently. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of this application;

[0023] Figure 2 is a side view of this application;

[0024] Figure 3 is a top view of this application;

[0025] Figure 4 is a practical application diagram of this application.

[0026] In the diagram, 1 is a fixing plate; 2 is a dyeing nozzle assembly; 3 is a cleaning assembly; 4 is a fixing piece; 5 is a dyeing nozzle fixing assembly; 10 is a dyeing device; 11 is a fixing screw hole; 21 is a first dyeing nozzle; 22 is a second dyeing nozzle; 23 is a third dyeing nozzle; 31 is a first air outlet; 32 is a clean water outlet; 33 is a cleaning nozzle assembly; 331 is a nozzle; 34 is a second air outlet; 41 is a first fixing screw; 42 is a second fixing screw. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0028] Those skilled in the art should understand that, in the disclosure of this application, the terms "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the above terms should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0029] Example 1: Basic Structure of Multifunctional Dyeing Chamber Dropping Mechanism

[0030] As shown in Figures 1-3, a multifunctional dyeing chamber drip level mechanism includes a fixed plate 1 (made of aluminum alloy with anodized surface), and a dyeing nozzle assembly 2 and a cleaning assembly 3 are integrated on the fixed plate 1.

[0031] (1) Dyeing drip tip assembly 2

[0032] Structure: It includes three independent dyeing solution nozzles (first dyeing nozzle 21, second dyeing nozzle 22, and third dyeing nozzle 23), and each nozzle is installed on the fixing plate 1 through the dyeing nozzle fixing assembly 5 (made of stainless steel with a long strip adjustment groove at the bottom).

[0033] Connection relationship: The first staining dropper 21 is connected to the No. 1 staining solution line (the line is a corrosion-resistant silicone tube), the second staining dropper 22 is connected to the No. 2 staining solution line, and the third staining dropper 23 is connected to the fixation solution line (used for dripping sample fixative); each solution line is controlled by a solenoid valve.

[0034] Adjustment function: The fixing plate 1 is equipped with a second fixing screw 42 (M3 stainless steel screw), which passes through the adjustment groove of the staining nozzle fixing assembly 5. When the second fixing screw 42 is loosened, the staining nozzle assembly 2 can be moved horizontally (left and right) by ±5mm, or the nozzle tilt angle can be adjusted by ±10° to align with different staining areas of the slide; after adjustment, tighten the screw to fix it.

[0035] (2) Cleaning component 3

[0036] Structure: Integrated into the cleaning nozzle assembly 33 (plastic material, one-piece molding), it includes two air blowing ports (first air blowing port 31, second air blowing port 34) and a rinsing port (clean water port 32) as well as the cleaning nozzle assembly 33. The cleaning nozzle assembly 33 is provided with a nozzle 331 facing the dripping position. The nozzle 331 corresponds one-to-one with the air blowing port and the rinsing port.

[0037] Layout: The water inlet 32 ​​is located at the center of the fixed plate 1. The first air inlet 31 and the second air inlet 34 are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the water inlet 32. The three are arranged in a straight line along the horizontal direction of the fixed plate 1, and the distance between two adjacent inlets is 10mm. The angle between the central axis of the water inlet 32 ​​and the central axis of the first air inlet 31 and the second air inlet 34 is 180° (symmetrical layout).

[0038] Connection relationship: The clean water inlet 32 ​​is connected to the cleaning fluid pipeline (the water source is deionized water) via a quick-connect coupling. The first air inlet 31 and the second air inlet 34 are respectively connected to the air pump (air pressure 0.3-0.5MPa), and the start and stop are controlled by the solenoid valve.

[0039] Fixing method: The cleaning nozzle assembly 33 is rigidly fixed to the fixing plate 1 by six first fixing screws 41 (M4 stainless steel screws). The screws are inserted through the fixing holes on both sides of the cleaning nozzle assembly 33 to ensure no vibration under high-speed airflow.

[0040] (3) Installation and application of fixing plate 1

[0041] Mounting holes: The four corners of the fixing plate 1 are provided with four fixing screw holes 11 (5mm in diameter), which are installed on the dyeing equipment 10 by bolts (as shown in the application scenario example diagram in Figure 4). The dyeing workbench of the dyeing equipment 10 is provided with a wastewater tank (drainage outlet diameter 20mm).

[0042] Multi-station adaptation: When used in automated production lines, the fixing plate 1 can be installed side by side on both sides of the conveyor belt, and in conjunction with photoelectric sensors (detecting the position of glass slides) and motors (driving the conveyor belt), it can realize synchronous dyeing operations at more than five stations.

[0043] Example 2: Structural Variations and Adjustment Methods

[0044] Dropper distribution: The first staining dropper 21, the second staining dropper 22, and the third staining dropper 23 can be distributed longitudinally (vertically) at intervals (15mm apart), which is suitable for segmented staining of long strip glass slides.

[0045] Adjustment hole design: The adjustment groove of the staining dropper fixing component 5 can be an arc groove (radius 20mm), which supports stepless adjustment of the dropper angle ±15° and is suitable for staining curved glass slides.

[0046] Material replacement: If dealing with strong acid dyes, the dropper can be replaced with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), and the surface of the fixing plate 1 can be coated with Teflon to enhance corrosion resistance.

[0047] Summary of Implementation Examples

[0048] This embodiment clearly demonstrates the practical implementation of the technical features in the claims, such as "integrated module," "adjustable nozzle," and "symmetrical cleaning component 3," through specific structural parameters (e.g., nozzle spacing of 10mm, adjustable stroke ±5mm), connection methods (quick connector, solenoid valve control), and operating procedures. Through modular design, the mechanism can quickly adapt to different sample types (e.g., secretion slides, cell smears), achieving automated and precise control of the staining process, significantly improving the efficiency and quality of biomedical sample processing.

[0049] The parts not described in detail in this application are prior art, and therefore are not described in detail in this application.

[0050] It is understood that the term "a" should be understood as "at least one" or "one or more", that is, in one embodiment, the number of an element can be one, while in another embodiment, the number of the element can be multiple, and the term "a" should not be understood as a limitation on the number.

[0051] Although this document frequently uses terms such as fixing plate 1, dyeing nozzle assembly 2, cleaning assembly 3, fixing component 4, dyeing nozzle fixing assembly 5, dyeing equipment 10, fixing screw hole 11, first dyeing nozzle 21, second dyeing nozzle 22, third dyeing nozzle 23, first air outlet 31, clean water outlet 32, cleaning nozzle assembly 33, nozzle 331, second air outlet 34, first fixing screw 41, and second fixing screw 42, the possibility of using other terms is not excluded. The use of these terms is merely for the convenience of describing and explaining the essence of this application; interpreting them as any additional limitation would be contrary to the spirit of this application.

[0052] This application is not limited to the above-described preferred embodiments. Anyone can derive other products in various forms under the guidance of this application. However, regardless of any changes made to their shape or structure, any technical solution that is the same as or similar to that of this application falls within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A multifunctional dyeing chamber drip level module mechanism, characterized in that, include: The mounting plate has mounting holes for the dyeing dropper assembly and the cleaning assembly; A dyeing dropper assembly, mounted on the fixed plate, is provided with at least two dyeing solution nozzles, each of which is connected to a dyeing solution path or a fixed solution path; a cleaning assembly, mounted on the bottom of the fixed plate, is used to achieve a cleaning function through air blowing and rinsing; and a fastener is used to fix the dyeing dropper assembly and the cleaning assembly to the fixed plate respectively.

2. The multifunctional dyeing chamber drip level module mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The dyeing solution nozzles are distributed at intervals along the horizontal or vertical direction of the fixed plate, and the spraying direction of each nozzle can be adjusted independently.

3. The multifunctional dyeing chamber drip level module mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning assembly includes two air inlets and one rinsing inlet located on the same plane, as well as nozzles corresponding to the air inlets and the rinsing inlet respectively, with the rinsing inlet located between the two air inlets.

4. The multifunctional dyeing chamber drip level module mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, The two air inlets are the first air inlet and the second air inlet, and the rinsing port is the clean water inlet. The first air inlet, the clean water inlet, and the second air inlet are arranged sequentially along the horizontal or vertical direction of the fixed plate, and the central axis of the clean water inlet is symmetrically distributed with the central axes of the first air inlet and the second air inlet.

5. The multifunctional dyeing chamber drip level module mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing component includes a first fixing screw and a second fixing screw. The first fixing screw is used to fix the cleaning assembly, and the second fixing screw is used to adjust the position and spray direction of the dyeing nozzle assembly and then lock it in place.

6. The multifunctional dyeing chamber drip level module mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing plate is provided with multiple fixing screw holes, which are used to install the fixing plate on the dyeing workbench or automated conveyor belt to realize multi-station parallel dyeing operations.

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