Full-automatic multi-layer turret type constant-temperature bacterial culture stack

Abstract

The utility model discloses a full-automatic multi-layer turret type constant-temperature bacterial culture stack, and relates to the technical field of bacterial culture stacks, the full-automatic multi-layer turret type constant-temperature bacterial culture stack comprises a temperature control box and a manipulator arranged at the side part of the temperature control box, a turret module is rotationally arranged in the temperature control box, and the turret module is connected with a power module; the turret module is composed of a plurality of bacterial culture layers which are arranged in a stacked mode in the height direction of the turret module, acupoints used for containing culture dishes are arranged in the circumferential direction of each bacterial culture layer at equal intervals, a camera is arranged on the mechanical arm, and labels are arranged at the ends of the culture dishes. The device has the technical advantages that through the turret module, the manipulator with the camera and the two-dimensional code label arranged on the culture dish, manual rummaging is not needed, the target culture dish can be accurately positioned, the full-automatic taking level is improved, the operation time is greatly shortened, and manual input errors are avoided; the turret module adopts a modular design, the number of layers and the number of acupoints can be flexibly adjusted, and the turret module can adapt to different experiment scale requirements.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of bacterial culture stack technology, and in particular to a fully automated multi-layer turret-type constant temperature bacterial culture stack. Background Technology

[0002] Bacterial culture is a technique that uses artificial means to promote the growth and reproduction of bacteria. Bacteria are widely distributed in nature, numerous and diverse, and can be used by humans (such as in food fermentation and environmental remediation) or can be pathogenic factors. Most bacteria can be cultured by artificially inoculating them into culture media. Cultured bacteria are often used for research, identification, and practical applications. As a complex technique, traditional bacterial culture mainly relies on petri dishes and incubators, requiring the incubator to set conditions such as temperature, pH, culture time, and oxygen requirements.

[0003] Current conventional static incubator culture uses a standard constant temperature incubator with the culture dishes fixed in place. Manual handling of operations such as picking up, placing, observing, and recording is required. This mode is not only inefficient and prone to errors due to manual operation, but also cannot track the status of each culture dish in real time, making it difficult to meet the needs of refined management. Existing multi-layer stacked culture racks, although increasing the sample capacity by increasing the number of culture layers, still rely on manual management and lack automated identification and data tracking capabilities. At the same time, the static stacking method leads to low efficiency in locating specific culture dishes and cumbersome operation procedures. Especially in large-scale culture scenarios, labor and time costs increase significantly. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This device provides a fully automated multi-layer turret-type constant-temperature bacterial culture stack, the specific implementation of which is as follows:

[0005] A fully automated multi-layer turret-type thermostatic bacterial culture stack includes:

[0006] The temperature control box contains a rotating turret module, which is connected to a power module.

[0007] A robotic arm located on the side of the temperature control box;

[0008] The turret module consists of several bacterial culture layers stacked along its height. Each bacterial culture layer has acupoints for placing culture dishes arranged at equal intervals along its circumference, and the acupoints have positioning structures that act on the culture dishes.

[0009] The robotic arm is equipped with a camera, and the end of the culture dish is labeled. The turret module rotates around it. The camera identifies the culture dish with the corresponding label, and the robotic arm can automatically grasp culture dishes of different levels and acupoints.

[0010] Based on the above technical solutions, by using a turret module, an added camera, and a QR code as a label, the robot arm can quickly locate itself and automatically collect data by recognizing the QR code using a camera, a technique common in conventional technology. The turret module's rotating structure, combined with a multi-layer bacterial culture layer, increases the culture capacity within a limited space, while also facilitating storage and retrieval, reducing automation costs. This device can also be directly linked to an ERP system to automatically record culture time, environmental parameters, and image data.

[0011] Preferably, it also includes upper and lower layered cabinets, with the temperature control box, turret module and robotic arm located on the upper layer, and the power module located on the lower layer. The temperature control box has a cabinet door on the other side.

[0012] Based on the above technical solution, a constant temperature control of the culture dish inside the acupoint is achieved by setting up a conventional temperature control box; the side cabinet door allows for manual placement of the culture dish, while the removal of the culture dish is completed automatically by a robotic arm.

[0013] Preferably, the side of the acupoint is provided with a first positioning structure, which includes a front clamping arm and a rear clamping arm that are hinged to each other at a point, and a torsion spring is provided between the two and the hinge point.

[0014] Preferably, the top of the acupoint is provided with a second positioning structure, which includes a strain gauge acting downward on the culture dish.

[0015] Based on the above technical solutions, the independent acupoint design and standardized bacterial culture layer facilitate cleaning or replacement, reducing the risk of contamination; by setting strain gauges in each acupoint and adopting a clamping arm structure with torsion springs, the stability of the culture dish in the acupoint during the overall circumferential rotation process is ensured.

[0016] Preferably, the bacterial culture layers are vertically connected by positioning axes, and several positioning axes are equidistantly arranged along the circumference of the bacterial culture layers.

[0017] Preferably, it also includes a rotating chassis and a fixed chassis that are rotatably connected, with the power module mounted on the fixed chassis and the output end of the power module connected to the rotating chassis, and each bacterial culture layer mounted on the rotating chassis.

[0018] Based on the above technical solution, a positioning axis is used to position each bacterial culture layer, ensuring that the acupoints on each bacterial culture layer are strictly aligned in the vertical direction. This effectively avoids identification errors caused by misalignment of the culture layers. With the help of existing camera recognition technology, the position information of the culture dish on each acupoint can be captured quickly and accurately, greatly improving the efficiency and accuracy of automated operation.

[0019] Preferably, the power module includes a rotating shaft, a mounting base, and a motor mounted on the mounting base. The end of the rotating shaft is connected to a rotating chassis, and the mounting base is located at the bottom of a fixed chassis. The output end of the motor meshes with a first gear on the rotating shaft through a second gear.

[0020] Preferably, the rotating shaft passes vertically through the fixed chassis, and its end is connected to the rotating chassis, with a push bearing provided between the rotating chassis and the fixed chassis.

[0021] Preferably, the shaft is divided into a main shaft and a secondary shaft along its axial direction, which are connected by a coupling, and a deep groove bearing is provided between the secondary shaft and the fixed chassis.

[0022] Preferably, the top of the cabinet is equipped with indicator lights, and the bottom of the cabinet is equipped with casters and foot pads.

[0023] Based on the above technical solutions, by setting indicator lights, installing cameras on the robotic arms, and attaching QR code labels to the ends of the culture dishes, all data, including time, temperature, and images, are automatically linked to the QR codes and uploaded to the ERP system from the start of cultivation to the recording of photos. When the culture dish is photographed, environmental parameters such as temperature and time are automatically recorded and uploaded to the ERP system. The fully automated operation avoids errors caused by manual data entry.

[0024] In summary, this application includes the following beneficial technical effects:

[0025] 1. In this utility model, by using a turret module, a robotic arm equipped with a camera, and QR code labels on the petri dishes, the target petri dishes can be accurately located without the need for manual searching, which improves the level of fully automated handling, greatly reduces operation time, and avoids manual data entry errors;

[0026] 2. The turret module in this utility model is a modular design, and the number of layers and acupoints can be flexibly adjusted to meet the needs of different experimental scales. The independent acupoint design and standardized culture units make it easier to clean or replace, reducing the risk of contamination.

[0027] 3. This utility model has a simple structure. By arranging strain gauges and clamping arm structures with torsion springs in each acupoint, the stability of the culture dish in the acupoint during the rotation process is achieved. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the transfer tower module and the power module of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the structure of the transfer tower module and the power module of this utility model;

[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the bacterial culture layer in this utility model;

[0032] Figure 5 This is an exploded structural diagram of the packaging components and cardboard in this utility model;

[0033] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the petri dish and acupoint structure in this utility model.

[0034] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0035] 1. Robotic arm; 2. Turret module; 3. Cabinet; 4. Indicator light; 5. Cabinet door; 6. Temperature control box; 7. Positioning axis; 8. Bacterial culture layer; 9. Rotating chassis; 10. Fixed chassis; 11. Power module; 12. Petri dish; 13. Casters; 14. Foot pads.

[0036] 801. Acupoint; 802. Strain gauge; 803. Anterior clamp arm; 804. Torsion spring; 805. Rear clamp arm.

[0037] 1101. Main shaft; 1102. Drive bearing; 1103. Coupling; 1104. Deep groove bearing; 1105. Secondary shaft; 1106. First gear; 1107. Second gear; 1108. Mounting base; 1109. Motor. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The specific embodiments of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples:

[0039] It should be noted that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc. shown in the accompanying drawings are only for the purpose of assisting those skilled in the art in understanding and reading the content disclosed in the specification, and are not intended to limit the conditions under which the present invention can be implemented. Any modifications to the structure, changes in the proportions, or adjustments to the size, without affecting the effects and purposes that the present invention can produce, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in the present invention.

[0040] Meanwhile, the terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "middle" and "one" used in this specification are only for clarity of description and are not intended to limit the scope of implementation of this utility model. Changes or adjustments to their relative relationships, without substantially altering the technical content, should also be considered as within the scope of implementation of this utility model.

[0041] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-6 This application will be described in further detail.

[0042] This application discloses a fully automated multi-layer turret-type constant temperature bacterial culture stack.

[0043] Example 1

[0044] Reference Figures 1 to 4 This embodiment discloses a fully automatic multi-layer turret-type constant temperature bacterial culture stack, including a robotic arm 1, a temperature control box 6, and upper and lower layered cabinets 3. A turret module 2 is rotatably installed inside the temperature control box 6, and the turret module 2 is connected to a power module 11. The robotic arm 1 is located on the side of the temperature control box 6. The turret module 2 is composed of several bacterial culture layers 8 stacked along its height direction. Each bacterial culture layer 8 has acupoints 801 for placing culture dishes 12 arranged at equal intervals along its circumference, and the acupoints 801 have positioning structures that act on the culture dishes 12. In this structure, the robotic arm 1 is equipped with a camera, and the end of the culture dish 12 is equipped with a label. The turret module 2 rotates along its circumference, and the camera identifies the culture dish 12 with the corresponding label. The robotic arm 1 can automatically grasp culture dishes 12 of different levels and acupoints. Each bacterial culture layer 8 is vertically connected by a positioning shaft 7, and four positioning shafts 7 are arranged at equal intervals along the circumference of the bacterial culture layer 8.

[0045] The temperature control box 6, the turret module 2, and the robotic arm 1 are located on the upper layer of the cabinet 3. The lower layer of the cabinet 3 is equipped with a power module 11. The temperature control box 6 has a cabinet door 5 on the other side. In this structure, the top of the cabinet 3 is equipped with an indicator light 4, and the bottom of the cabinet 3 is equipped with casters 13 and foot pads 14. An electrically operated isolation door can be installed between the upper turret module 2 and the robotic arm 1 of the cabinet 3. When not automatically picked up, the isolation door separates the temperature control box 6 into an independent constant temperature space.

[0046] Example 2

[0047] Reference Figure 3 Based on the above embodiments, this embodiment also discloses a fully automatic multi-layer turret-type constant temperature bacterial culture stack, which further includes a rotating base 9 and a fixed base 10 rotatably connected. A power module 11 is installed on the fixed base 10, and the output end of the power module 11 is connected to the rotating base 9. Each bacterial culture layer 8 is installed on the rotating base 9. In this structure, the power module 11 includes a rotating shaft, a mounting base 1108, and a motor 1109 installed on the mounting base 1108. The end of the rotating shaft is connected to the rotating base 9, the mounting base 1108 is located at the bottom of the fixed base 10, and the output end of the motor 1109 meshes with the first gear 1106 on the rotating shaft through a second gear 1107.

[0048] The rotating shaft passes vertically through the fixed base 10, and its end is connected to the rotating base 9. A push bearing 1102 is provided between the rotating base 9 and the fixed base 10. In this structure, the rotating shaft is divided into a main shaft 1101 and a secondary shaft 1105 along its axial direction. The two are connected by a coupling 1103, and a deep groove bearing 1104 is provided between the secondary shaft 1105 and the fixed base 10.

[0049] Example 3

[0050] Reference Figures 4 to 6 Based on the above embodiments, this embodiment also discloses a fully automatic multi-layer turret-type constant temperature bacterial culture stack. The side of the acupoint 801 is provided with a first positioning structure, which includes a front clamping arm 803 and a rear clamping arm 805 hinged to each other at a point, and a torsion spring 804 is provided between the two and the hinge point. The top of the acupoint 801 is provided with a second positioning structure, which includes a strain gauge 802 acting downward on the culture dish 12. In this structure, a third positioning structure composed of strain gauges can also be added to the inner end of the acupoint 801.

[0051] The specific implementation process is as follows: manually, open the cabinet door 5 and place each culture dish 12 into each acupoint 801. After insertion, the culture dish 12 is fixed by the positioning structure. Then, the temperature control box 6 incubates each culture dish 12 at a constant temperature. When a specific culture dish 12 needs to be taken out, the camera on the robotic arm 1 starts to operate, the power module 11 drives the turret module 2 to rotate circumferentially, and the camera scans the QR code on the culture dish 12. After scanning and selection, the power module 11 stops, and the robotic arm 1 clamps the corresponding culture dish 12 out of the positioning structure.

[0052] Many other changes and modifications can be made without departing from the concept and scope of this utility model. It should be understood that this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments, and the scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A fully automated multi-layer turret-type constant-temperature bacterial culture stack, characterized in that, include: Temperature control box (6), a turret module (2) is rotatably provided inside the temperature control box (6), and the turret module (2) is connected to a power module (11); A robotic arm (1) is located on the side of the temperature control box (6); The turret module (2) is composed of several bacterial culture layers (8) stacked along its height direction. Each bacterial culture layer (8) is provided with acupoints (801) for placing culture dishes (12) at equal intervals along its circumference, and the acupoints (801) are provided with positioning structures that act on the culture dishes (12). The robotic arm (1) is equipped with a camera, and the end of the culture dish (12) is equipped with a label. The turret module (2) rotates around it and identifies the culture dish (12) with the corresponding label through the camera. The robotic arm (1) can automatically grasp the culture dishes (12) of different levels and different acupoints.

2. The fully automated multi-layer turret-type constant-temperature bacterial culture stack according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes upper and lower layered cabinets (3), with the temperature control box (6), the turret module (2) and the robot (1) located on the upper layer, and the power module (11) located on the lower layer. The temperature control box (6) has a cabinet door (5) on the other side.

3. The fully automated multi-layer turret-type constant-temperature bacterial culture stack according to claim 2, characterized in that, The acupoint (801) has a first positioning structure on its side, which includes a front clamping arm (803) and a rear clamping arm (805) hinged to each other at a point, and a torsion spring (804) is provided between the two and the hinge point.

4. The fully automated multi-layer turret-type constant-temperature bacterial culture stack according to claim 2, characterized in that, The acupoint (801) is provided with a second positioning structure at its top, which includes a strain gauge (802) that acts downward on the culture dish (12).

5. The fully automated multi-layer turret-type constant-temperature bacterial culture stack according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the bacterial culture layers (8) is vertically connected by a positioning shaft (7), and the positioning shaft (7) is provided at equal intervals along the circumference of the bacterial culture layer (8).

6. The fully automated multi-layer turret-type constant-temperature bacterial culture stack according to claim 5, characterized in that, It also includes a rotating chassis (9) and a fixed chassis (10) that are rotatably connected. The power module (11) is mounted on the fixed chassis (10), and the output end of the power module (11) is connected to the rotating chassis (9). Each bacterial culture layer (8) is mounted on the rotating chassis (9).

7. The fully automated multi-layer turret-type constant-temperature bacterial culture stack according to claim 6, characterized in that, The power module (11) includes a rotating shaft, a mounting base (1108) and a motor (1109) mounted on the mounting base (1108). The end of the rotating shaft is connected to the rotating chassis (9), and the mounting base (1108) is located at the bottom of the fixed chassis (10). The output end of the motor (1109) meshes with the first gear (1106) on the rotating shaft through the second gear (1107).

8. The fully automated multi-layer turret-type constant-temperature bacterial culture stack according to claim 7, characterized in that, The rotating shaft passes vertically through the fixed chassis (10), and its end is connected to the rotating chassis (9). A push bearing (1102) is provided between the rotating chassis (9) and the fixed chassis (10).

9. The fully automated multi-layer turret-type constant-temperature bacterial culture stack according to claim 8, characterized in that, The shaft is divided into a main shaft (1101) and a secondary shaft (1105) along its axial direction. The two are connected by a coupling (1103), and a deep groove bearing (1104) is provided between the secondary shaft (1105) and the fixed chassis (10).

10. A fully automated multi-layer turret-type constant-temperature bacterial culture stack according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top of the cabinet (3) is equipped with an indicator light (4), and the bottom of the cabinet (3) is equipped with casters (13) and foot pads (14).

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