Consumable device capable of being replaced on line

The modular design of the consumables device enables online replacement of blood testing instruments, solving the problem that consumables cannot be replaced in real time in existing technologies, improving testing efficiency and reducing failure rate.

CN224190042UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-01MAYA DIAGNOSTICS & HEALTHCARE CO LTD +2
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
MAYA DIAGNOSTICS & HEALTHCARE CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-14
Publication Date
2026-05-01

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Technical Problem

Existing compact blood testing instruments cannot achieve real-time online replacement of consumables, which means that the quantity of consumables must be preset before the experiment and cannot be adjusted in real time according to the needs of the experiment.

Method used

The consumable device, which adopts a modular design, includes a support component, a track support plate, and a drive mechanism. It uses reflective photoelectric sensors and photoelectric sensors to detect the status of consumables in real time, enabling online replacement of consumable boxes.

Benefits of technology

It allows for rapid replacement of consumables without shutting down the instrument, improving testing efficiency, reducing operational failures, and features a simple structure and low cost.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an online replacement consumable device which comprises a supporting assembly and a rail supporting plate fixed above the supporting assembly, a plurality of rails arranged in parallel are distributed on the rail supporting plate, and each rail is provided with a consumable assembly. The consumable assembly comprises a consumable box and a driving mechanism, a rail switching block is arranged at the bottom of the consumable box and connected with the rail in a matched mode, the driving mechanism drives the consumable box to move along the rail, reflection photoelectricity is arranged on the consumable box, and a photoelectric sensor matched with the reflection photoelectricity is arranged on the rail supporting plate. The consumable box is simple in structural design, the service condition information of the consumable box can be detected in real time, consumables can be replaced on line, the consumables can be rapidly replaced under the condition that an instrument does not stop, and the blood detection efficiency of equipment is improved.
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Description

An online consumable replacement device Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of blood testing devices, specifically an online replacement consumable device. Background Technology

[0002] Blood tests, as a diagnostic tool, are increasingly widely used in clinical medicine. In clinical testing, consumables are an indispensable component of testing instruments. To reduce cross-contamination of samples, steel needles are often replaced with tip consumables. Since tip consumables are used in large quantities, they must be replenished in real-time to ensure continuous testing. However, in existing compact instruments, consumables cannot be replaced online in real-time; the quantity must be pre-set before the experiment, preventing real-time replacement based on experimental needs. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the problems of existing technologies, this invention provides an online consumable replacement device. It adopts a modular design with a simple structure, and can monitor the usage status of the consumable box in real time, enabling online replacement of consumables. This allows for rapid replacement of consumables without shutting down the instrument, thereby improving the efficiency of blood testing.

[0004] This utility model includes a support assembly and a track support plate fixed above the support assembly. The track support plate has several parallel tracks, and each track is equipped with a consumable assembly. The consumable assembly includes a consumable box and a drive mechanism. The bottom of the consumable box is equipped with a track adapter block, which is connected to the track. The drive mechanism drives the consumable box to move along the track. The consumable box is equipped with a reflective photoelectric sensor, and the track support plate is equipped with a photoelectric sensor that cooperates with the reflective photoelectric sensor.

[0005] In a further improvement, the consumable box includes a consumable box base plate and a consumable box fixing frame connected by several consumable box support columns. Several consumables are stored in the center of the consumable box fixing frame, and the reflective photoelectric device is disposed on the side wall of the consumable box fixing frame.

[0006] In a further improvement, the drive mechanism includes a drive motor, a drive drive wheel, a drive timing belt, a drive driven wheel, a timing belt pressure plate, and a timing belt connecting plate. The drive drive wheel, the drive timing belt, and the drive driven wheel form a timing belt transmission mechanism. The drive motor is connected to the drive drive wheel, and the timing belt is connected to the bottom plate of the consumable box on the consumable box through the timing belt pressure plate and the timing belt connecting plate.

[0007] In a further improvement, the bottom of the track support plate is connected to a drive-driven wheel axle fixing plate, and the drive-driven wheel is connected to the drive-driven wheel axle fixing plate through the drive-driven wheel axle.

[0008] In a further improvement, the track support plate is provided with two parallel tracks, each track having an independently moving consumable component.

[0009] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0010] 1. The consumable box is driven to move along the track by the drive mechanism, and multiple modules operate independently, which can enable the consumables to be replaced quickly without stopping the instrument and continue subsequent testing. This can reduce instrument failures and improve the efficiency of instrument operation.

[0011] 2. Modular design, simple structure, and low cost.

[0012] 3. It can detect in real time whether the consumable box has been removed and remind staff to replace and replenish the consumable box.

[0013] In the diagram, 1. First consumable component; 2. Second consumable component; 3. Support component;

[0014] 101 First reflective photoelectric sensor; 102 First consumable box fixing frame; 103 First drive mechanism; 104 First photoelectric sensor; 105 First consumable box; 106 Track support plate; 107 First track; 108 Track adapter block; 109 First consumable box base plate; 110 First consumable box support column;

[0015] 201 Second reflective photoelectric sensor; 202 Second consumable box holder; 203 Second drive mechanism; 204 Second photoelectric sensor; 205 Second consumable box;

[0016] 10311 First drive motor; 10312 First drive drive wheel; 10313 First drive timing belt; 10314 First drive driven wheel shaft; 10315 First drive driven wheel; 10316 First drive driven wheel shaft fixing plate; 10317 Timing belt pressure plate; 10318 Timing belt connecting plate. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a specific embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a single consumable component of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the working process of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0021] 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 scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0022] This utility model includes a support assembly and a track support plate fixed above the support assembly. The track support plate has several parallel tracks, and each track is equipped with a consumable assembly. The consumable assembly includes a consumable box and a drive mechanism. The bottom of the consumable box is equipped with a track adapter block, which is connected to the track. The drive mechanism drives the consumable box to move along the track. The consumable box is equipped with a reflective photoelectric sensor, and the track support plate is equipped with a photoelectric sensor that cooperates with the reflective photoelectric sensor.

[0023] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, in one specific embodiment of this utility model, the track support plate is provided with two parallel tracks, each track is provided with an independently moving consumable component, and the overall structure is composed of a first consumable component 1, a second consumable component 2 and a support component 3.

[0024] Both the first consumable component 1 and the second consumable component 2 are mounted on the support component 3.

[0025] The first consumable assembly 1 is located to the right of the second consumable assembly 2. The first consumable assembly 1 is provided with a first consumable box 105. The first consumable box 105 includes a first consumable box base plate and a consumable box fixing frame 102 connected by four first consumable box support columns 110. The consumables are stored in the center of the first consumable box fixing frame 102. The first consumable assembly 1 is provided with a first reflective photoelectric sensor 101, which is used to determine the information of the first consumable box 105 on the first consumable box fixing frame 102. The first driving mechanism 103 can drive the first consumable box 105 mounted on the first consumable box fixing frame 102 to move, thereby realizing the grabbing of consumables at different positions. When the instrument is in standby mode, the first consumable box 105 stops at the initial zero point position of the first photoelectric sensor 104.

[0026] The second consumable box 2 is arranged in parallel to the left side of the first consumable box 1. The second consumable assembly 2 is provided with a second reflective photoelectric sensor 201, which is used to determine the information of the second consumable box 205 on the second consumable fixing frame 202. The second drive mechanism 203 can drive the second consumable box 205 mounted on the second consumable box fixing frame 202 to move, thereby realizing the grabbing of consumables at different positions. When the instrument is in standby mode, the second consumable box 205 stops at the initial zero point position of the second photoelectric sensor 204.

[0027] When the instrument control system detects that the Tip head consumable on the first consumable assembly needs to be replaced, the first drive motor 10311 starts. Through the first drive drive wheel 10312 on the output shaft of the first drive motor 10311, the first drive synchronous belt 10313 sleeved on the first drive drive wheel 10312 and the first drive driven wheel fixed on the first drive driven wheel shaft 10314 form a synchronous belt drive to realize the transmission of motion power. The synchronous belt pressure plate 10317 and the synchronous belt connecting plate 10318 are fixed on the upper and lower sides of the first drive synchronous belt 10313. The synchronous belt connecting plate 10318 is connected to the bottom plate 109 of the first consumable box. The bottom plate 109 of the first consumable box is set on the track adapter block 108. The track adapter block 108 is set on the first track 107. The first track 107 is set on the track support plate 106. The first drive motor 10311 is fixed on the track support plate 106 through the motor fixing plate (not shown in the figure).

[0028] The instrument's control system collects consumable status information in real time. When the first consumable component 1 or the second consumable component 2 is empty, the control system issues a control action command, and the first drive mechanism 103 or the second drive mechanism 203 drives the first consumable box 105 or the second consumable box 205 to the initial zero position of the first photoelectric sensor 104 or the initial zero position of the second photoelectric sensor 204.

[0029] As shown in Figure 3, the working method of this utility model is as follows: When the instrument control system detects that the consumables in the first consumable box 105 on the first consumable assembly 1 are used up, the control system issues a command, and the first consumable assembly 1 moves to the initial zero point position of the first photoelectric sensor 104 under the drive of the first drive mechanism 103. At the same time, the instrument display interface synchronously displays the identification information that the consumables need to be replaced and issues a prompt alarm voice. When the operator removes the first consumable box 105 from the first consumable assembly 1, the first reflective photoelectric sensor 101 acquires the status information and determines that there is no consumable box information on the first consumable assembly 1. When the operator places a new consumable box on the first consumable box fixing bracket 102 on the first consumable assembly 1, the first reflective photoelectric sensor 101 acquires the new status information and turns off the corresponding status information display, thereby realizing online replacement of consumables. The second consumable assembly 2 works on the same principle. The two consumable assemblies operate alternately. Usually, two consumable assemblies can meet the testing needs. If there are special needs, a track support plate 106 with more tracks can be selected to add more consumable assemblies.

[0030] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner. Similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to interchangeably. Each embodiment focuses on its differences from other embodiments. In particular, for the device embodiments, the above descriptions are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model. Since they are fundamentally similar to the method embodiments, the descriptions are relatively simple; relevant parts can be referred to the descriptions of the method embodiments. The above descriptions are merely specific embodiments of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this utility model, without departing from the principle of this utility model, should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A consumable replacement device for online replacement, characterized in that: The device includes a support assembly and a track support plate fixed above the support assembly. Several parallel tracks are distributed on the track support plate, and a consumable assembly is set on each track. The consumable assembly includes a consumable box and a drive mechanism. A track adapter block is set at the bottom of the consumable box, and the track adapter block is connected to the track. The drive mechanism drives the consumable box to move along the track. A reflective photoelectric sensor is set on the consumable box, and a photoelectric sensor that cooperates with the reflective photoelectric sensor is set on the track support plate.

2. The online replacement consumable device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The consumable box includes a consumable box base plate and a consumable box fixing frame connected by several consumable box support columns, with several consumables stored in the center of the consumable box fixing frame.

3. The online replacement consumable device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The reflective photoelectric sensor is located on the side wall of the consumable box mounting bracket.

4. The online replacement consumable device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive mechanism includes a drive motor, a drive drive wheel, a drive timing belt, a drive driven wheel, a timing belt pressure plate, and a timing belt connecting plate. The drive drive wheel, the drive timing belt, and the drive driven wheel form a timing belt transmission mechanism. The drive motor is connected to the drive drive wheel, and the timing belt is connected to the consumable box through the timing belt pressure plate and the timing belt connecting plate.

5. The online replacement consumable device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The drive mechanism includes a drive motor, a drive drive wheel, a drive timing belt, a drive driven wheel, a timing belt pressure plate, and a timing belt connecting plate. The drive drive wheel, the drive timing belt, and the drive driven wheel form a timing belt transmission mechanism. The drive motor is connected to the drive drive wheel, and the timing belt is connected to the bottom plate of the consumable box through the timing belt pressure plate and the timing belt connecting plate.

6. The online replacement consumable device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom of the track support plate is connected to a drive-driven wheel axle fixing plate, and the drive-driven wheel is connected to the drive-driven wheel axle fixing plate through the drive-driven wheel axle.

7. The online replacement consumable device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The track support plate is provided with two parallel tracks, and each track is provided with an independently moving consumable component.