Identification imparting device for biological sample storage tube

Abstract

The identification endowing device for the biological sample storage tube comprises a bearing part used for bearing a biological sample box, and the bottom of the biological sample storage tube is provided with a preset identification; the recognition part is arranged at the position, corresponding to the biological sample box, below the bearing part so as to recognize the preset identifiers of the multiple biological sample storage tubes placed in the biological sample box; the grabbing part is movably arranged above the bearing part, and the grabbing part is used for grabbing the biological sample storage tube; the identification endowing part is arranged at the position corresponding to the grabbing part, and the identification endowing part is used for adding an identification to the biological sample storage tube grabbed by the grabbing part. And the occurrence of errors during the operation of adding the identifier again is reduced, so that the confusion of subsequent management is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of biological sample technology, and in particular to an identification device for biological sample storage tubes. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of the biopharmaceutical industry, large-scale biobanks have emerged, leading to a significant increase in the storage capacity of biological samples. Biological samples can be stored in biobank tubes. For blank biobank tubes (those without any markings), users can add markings (such as barcodes, QR codes, characters, and images) using marking devices (e.g., inkjet printers, lasers). However, adding markings to biobank tubes that already have some pre-set markings can easily lead to errors and subsequent management chaos. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above problems, this application is made in order to provide an identification device for biological sample storage tubes that overcomes or at least partially solves the above problems.

[0004] This application provides an identification device for biological sample storage tubes, comprising: a carrier for carrying a biological sample box, the biological sample box defining multiple tube positions for placing biological sample storage tubes, the biological sample storage tubes for storing biological samples, and a preset mark on the bottom of each biological sample storage tube; an identification member disposed below the carrier at a position corresponding to the biological sample box for identifying the preset mark on the multiple biological sample storage tubes placed in the biological sample box; a gripping member movably disposed above the carrier for gripping the biological sample storage tubes; and an identification applicator disposed at a position corresponding to the gripping member for adding an identification mark to the biological sample storage tube gripped by the gripping member.

[0005] Optionally, the identification device further includes a mounting component disposed below the identification component, the mounting component being fixedly connected to the carrier component, and the identification component being mounted above the mounting component.

[0006] Optionally, the marking device further includes at least one column having a first connecting portion fixedly connected to the carrier and a second connecting portion fixedly connected to the mounting member.

[0007] Optionally, the carrier is provided with a carrier hole, and the biological sample box has a box hole. The carrier hole and the box hole are used to provide the identification path of the identification device.

[0008] Optionally, the gripper is also used to place the labeled biological sample storage tube back into the biological sample box.

[0009] Optionally, the gripper is connected to a transfer mechanism, which drives the gripper to move up and down, and the gripper is movably positioned above the carrier.

[0010] Optionally, the identification device includes at least one of a barcode scanner and a camera, and / or the marking device includes at least one of an inkjet printer, a laser, and a ribbon transfer printer.

[0011] Optionally, the carrier is provided with a tray, the tray having a box position for limiting the biological sample box, and the carrier supports the biological sample box through the box position.

[0012] Optionally, the marking device further includes a housing defining a receiving cavity, wherein the carrier, the identification element, the gripping element, and the marking element are disposed in the receiving cavity, the receiving cavity has an inlet and outlet, the inlet and outlet are located at the tray, the tray is movably disposed on the carrier, and the tray can enter and exit the receiving cavity through the inlet and outlet.

[0013] Optionally, the tray is movably mounted on the carrier via guide rails.

[0014] The marking device for biological sample storage tubes provided in this application adds an identification element to the bottom of the carrier, thereby enabling the recognition of the preset markings on the bottom of the biological sample tubes. This reduces the occurrence of errors when adding markings again, thus avoiding subsequent management chaos. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Other objects and advantages of this application will become apparent from the following description of the application with reference to the accompanying drawings, and will help to provide a comprehensive understanding of the application.

[0016] Figure 1 Assembly drawings of carriers, biological sample boxes, identification components, mounting components, columns, limiting protrusions, trays, and guide rails according to some embodiments of this application;

[0017] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The diagram shown is an assembly diagram with the biological sample box, tray, and guide rails hidden.

[0018] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The assembly drawing shown has the load-bearing components hidden.

[0019] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 The assembly diagram shown has the identification components hidden.

[0020] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Another perspective view of the structure shown.

[0021] In the diagram, 100 is the carrier component, 200 is the biological sample box, 210 is the tube position, 211 is the biological sample tube, 300 is the identification component, 400 is the mounting component, 500 is the column, 510 is the first connecting part, 520 is the second connecting part, 530 is the support part, 600 is the limiting protrusion, 700 is the tray, 710 is the box position, and 800 is the guide rail. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the technical solutions of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only one embodiment of this application, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the described embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0023] Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in this application shall have the ordinary meaning as understood by a person of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains.

[0024] This embodiment provides a labeling device for biological sample storage tubes. Figure 1 Assembly drawings of the carrier 100, biological sample box 200, identification component 300, mounting component 400, column 500, limiting protrusion 600, tray 700, and guide rail 800 according to some embodiments of this application. Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The diagram shown is an assembly drawing with the biological sample box 200, tray 700, and guide rail 800 hidden. Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The assembly drawing shown omits the support component 100. Figure 4 yes Figure 3 The assembly drawing shown has the identification component 300 hidden. Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Another perspective view of the structure shown.

[0025] The labeling device includes a carrier 100, an identifier 300, a gripper, and a labeling applicator. The carrier 100 supports a biological sample box 200, which defines multiple tube positions 210 for placing biological sample storage tubes. Each biological sample storage tube stores biological samples, and its bottom is marked with a preset label. The identifier 300 is positioned below the carrier 100, corresponding to the position of the biological sample box 200, to identify the preset labels on the multiple biological sample storage tubes placed within the biological sample box 200. The gripper is movably positioned above the carrier 100 and is used to grip the biological sample storage tubes. The labeling applicator is positioned corresponding to the gripper and is used to add a label to the biological sample storage tube gripped by the gripper.

[0026] Specifically, the carrier 100 may include a carrier plate; in other embodiments, the carrier 100 may also be a block or the like. The biological sample box 200 may be a cryopreservation box, and the biological sample storage tube may be a cryopreservation tube. The bottom of the biological sample box 200 and the carrier 100 may be hollowed out or transparent to facilitate identification by the identification device 300. The preset mark may be a barcode, a QR code, or the like.

[0027] The identification element 300 may include at least one of a barcode scanner and a camera. In some embodiments, the identification element 300 may include a single barcode scanner (or a single camera, which can decode images), in which case the single barcode scanner (or single camera) can identify a preset identifier, and the single barcode scanner (or single camera) can move (including horizontal and / or horizontal forward and backward movement) to identify multiple preset identifiers by movement. In some embodiments, the identification element 300 may include a single barcode scanner (or single camera), in which case the single barcode scanner (or single camera) can identify multiple preset identifiers arranged in an array. (The multiple barcode scanners (or multiple cameras) arranged in an array may also move to increase the number of preset identifiers identified, for example, identifying a row or column of preset identifiers at a time, and achieving the identification of all preset identifiers by movement.) This enables high-throughput identification, where a single scan can identify the preset labels on an entire box of biological sample tubes 211.

[0028] The gripper can specifically be a chuck (the chuck opens and closes to pick up and place the biological sample tube 211), a snap-fit ​​bit (it picks up the tube by interfering with the groove of the biological sample tube 211), etc. The movement of the gripper can be achieved by a rack and pinion, a drive belt, etc. Specifically, for example, the chuck includes a fixed claw and a movable claw. The fixed claw is fixed, and the movable claw is connected to the output shaft of a cylinder and moves under the extension and retraction of the output shaft of the cylinder, thereby realizing the picking up and placing of the biological sample tube 211. The gripper can be fixedly connected to a vertical rack, and the rack is provided with gears. The gears are connected to the output shaft of a motor, so that the motor drives the gripper to move up and down. In other embodiments, the gripper can also move horizontally. Since the gripper and the way the gripper moves are easily implemented by those skilled in the art, they will not be described in detail here. The gripper can also be a flexible suction cup, a suction head, etc.

[0029] The marking device may include at least one of an inkjet printer, a laser, and a ribbon transfer printer. Since inkjet printers, lasers, and ribbon transfer printers are well-known to those skilled in the art, they will not be described in detail here.

[0030] The identification device for biological sample storage tubes provided in this embodiment adds an identification element 300 to the bottom of the carrier 100, thereby enabling the identification of the preset identification on the bottom of the biological sample tube 211, reducing the occurrence of errors when adding identification again, and thus avoiding subsequent management chaos.

[0031] Understandably, the labeling device itself can have a software management system that can bind the preset labels to the corresponding sample labeling information to ensure information closure. It can perform whole-plate scanning of biological sample tubes 211 on a box-by-box basis, with a single batch exceeding one box. The identification component 300 can perform whole-plate scanning of two or more biological sample tubes 211, enabling batch identification of the base code. This embodiment provides a batch scanning and information binding labeling device that can simultaneously scan and bind information to two or more biological sample tubes 211, making it highly suitable for high-throughput sample processing scenarios, significantly improving efficiency in batch operations.

[0032] In some embodiments, the identification device further includes a mounting member 400 disposed below the identification member 300, the mounting member 400 being fixedly connected to the support member 100, and the identification member 300 being mounted above the mounting member 400. The mounting member 400 may include a mounting plate. This not only facilitates the installation of the identification member 300 but also ensures the accuracy of the identification member 300's position.

[0033] In some embodiments, the marking device further includes at least one post 500, the post 500 having a first connecting portion 510 fixedly connected to the support member 100 and a second connecting portion 520 fixedly connected to the mounting member 400. This ensures a fixing effect. There can be multiple posts 500, for example, two, three, four, etc.

[0034] In some embodiments, the marking device further includes a support member, and a support portion 530 is provided below the second connecting portion 520 of the column 500, the support portion 530 being fixedly connected to the support member. This ensures structural stability. The support member includes a support plate. The gripping member and the marking member can also be mounted on the support member.

[0035] In some embodiments, at least one side of the mounting member 400 is provided with a limiting protrusion 600 for limiting the positioning of the identification member 300. This ensures the accuracy of the positioning of the identification member 300. Specifically, the limiting protrusion 600 includes a vertically extending first segment and a horizontally extending second segment. The first segment is used to limit the positioning of the identification member 300, and the second segment is fixedly connected to the mounting member 400.

[0036] In some embodiments, the carrier has a carrier hole, and the biosample container has a container hole, the carrier hole and the container hole serving to provide an identification path for the identification device. In other embodiments, the carrier and the biosample container may be transparent to facilitate identification.

[0037] In some embodiments, the gripper is also used to return the labeled biological sample storage tube back to the biological sample box. This further improves the level of automation.

[0038] In some embodiments, the gripper is connected to a transfer mechanism, which drives the gripper to move up and down. The gripper is movably positioned above the carrier. For example, the gripper is connected to a gear that meshes with a vertically fixed rack. The gear is connected to a motor, which drives the gear to rotate, thereby enabling the gripper to move up and down.

[0039] In some embodiments, the carrier 100 is provided with a tray 700, and the tray 700 is provided with a box position 710 for limiting the biological sample box 200. The carrier 100 supports the biological sample box 200 through the box position 710. This ensures the accurate positioning of the biological sample box 200.

[0040] In some embodiments, the marking device further includes a housing defining a receiving cavity, wherein the carrier 100, the identification element 300, the gripping element, and the marking element are disposed in the receiving cavity, the receiving cavity having an inlet and outlet located at the tray 700, the tray 700 being movably disposed on the carrier 100, and the tray 700 entering and exiting the receiving cavity through the inlet and outlet. This facilitates user operation.

[0041] In some embodiments, the tray 700 is movably mounted on the carrier 100 via a guide rail 800. This ensures smooth and accurate movement.

[0042] Regarding the embodiments of this application, it should also be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments of this application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other to obtain new embodiments.

[0043] The above are merely specific embodiments of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. The scope of protection of this application shall be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A labeling device for biological sample storage tubes, characterized in that, include: A carrier is used to carry a biological sample box. The biological sample box defines multiple tube positions. The tube positions are used to place the biological sample storage tubes. The biological sample storage tubes are used to store biological samples. The bottom of the biological sample storage tubes is provided with a preset mark. An identification element is disposed below the carrier and at a position corresponding to the biological sample box to identify the preset identifier of the plurality of biological sample storage tubes placed inside the biological sample box; A gripper, which is movably disposed above the carrier, is used to grip the biological sample storage tube; An identifier is provided at a position corresponding to the gripper, and the identifier is used to add an identifier to the biological sample storage tube gripped by the gripper.

2. The identification device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The identification device further includes a mounting component, which is disposed below the identification component and is fixedly connected to the carrier component. The identification component is mounted above the mounting component.

3. The identification device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The marking device further includes at least one column, the column having a first connecting portion fixedly connected to the carrier and a second connecting portion fixedly connected to the mounting component.

4. The identification device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The carrier is provided with a carrier hole, and the biological sample box has a box hole. The carrier hole and the box hole are used to provide the identification path of the identification device.

5. The marking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gripper is also used to return the labeled biological sample storage tube back to the biological sample box.

6. The identification device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gripper is connected to a transfer mechanism, which drives the gripper to move up and down. The gripper is movably positioned above the carrier.

7. The identification device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The identification device includes at least one of a barcode scanner and a camera, and / or the marking device includes at least one of an inkjet printer, a laser, and a ribbon transfer machine.

8. The identification device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The carrier is provided with a tray, and the tray is provided with a box position for limiting the biological sample box. The carrier supports the biological sample box through the box position.

9. The marking device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The marking device further includes a housing defining a receiving cavity. The carrier, the identification element, the gripping element, and the marking element are disposed in the receiving cavity. The receiving cavity has an inlet and outlet, which are located at the tray. The tray is movably disposed on the carrier and can enter and exit the receiving cavity through the inlet and outlet.

10. The identification device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The tray is movably mounted on the carrier via guide rails.

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