Transportation support and transportation set for low-temperature transportation

Abstract

The utility model relates to a transportation support and a transportation set for low-temperature transportation. The transportation support comprises a transportation support body and a sample box base. The transportation bracket main body is an independent and movable supporting body and is provided with a top surface, and a sample box slot for holding a sample box is formed in the top surface; the sample box base comprises a bottom and side parts which are arranged on the two sides of the bottom and extend in the vertical direction; wherein the upper surface of the bottom part is in a step form, and each step can respectively support a corresponding sample box, so that the sample box base can keep a plurality of sample boxes which are arranged side by side; the sample box base can be inserted into at least one sample box slot through a structure defined by the bottom and the side parts. The transportation set comprises a transportation support and sample boxes, and a plurality of parallel grooves are vertically formed in the two opposite side faces of each sample box, so that a plurality of parallel gaps beneficial to the capillary effect are formed between the sample boxes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cryogenic transportation, and in particular to a transport bracket and transport kit for cryogenic transportation. Background Technology

[0002] In the biopharmaceutical field, there is often a need to transport samples (such as formulations or biological samples) at low temperatures. Therefore, it is necessary to maintain the samples stably at low temperatures during transportation, while also ensuring that the samples can be easily retrieved at low temperatures.

[0003] In existing technologies, common cryogenic transport devices are combinations of insulated boxes and transport containers. The insulated box typically opens from one side (e.g., the top) and maintains a cryogenic state internally (e.g., by filling the box with liquid nitrogen). The transport container is placed inside the insulated box and contains a container holding the sample (generally called a sample box). Removing the sample container from the transport box requires the operator to wear special gloves; therefore, the container inside the transport box must be easily identifiable, especially by an operator wearing special gloves. Because of the need to ensure correct operation, currently available or used transport containers can only hold a single sample container and are not easily compatible with different types of sample containers. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a transport support and transport kit for cryogenic transportation to overcome the problems of the prior art.

[0005] Therefore, in a first aspect, the present invention provides a transport bracket for transporting sample boxes in a low-temperature environment, comprising:

[0006] The transport support body is an independent, movable support with a top surface, on which a sample box slot for holding the sample box is provided; and

[0007] A sample box base includes a bottom and vertically extending sides disposed on both sides of the bottom; wherein the upper surface of the bottom is stepped, each step supporting a corresponding sample box, thereby enabling the sample box base to hold multiple sample boxes arranged side by side; the sample box base can be inserted into at least one sample box slot through the structure formed by the bottom and the sides.

[0008] During the use of the transport bracket, sample box bases can be set in the sample box slots to hold the same or different types of sample boxes arranged side by side, or the sample box slots can be used directly to hold the sample boxes without setting sample box slots, thus expanding the range of applications.

[0009] This utility model also provides a transport kit, including

[0010] As described above, the transport bracket, and

[0011] The sample box has multiple vertically arranged parallel grooves on two opposite sides. The sample box is held side by side in the transport bracket by means of the sample box base. The parallel grooves create multiple parallel gaps between the sample boxes.

[0012] The transport kit of this invention includes sample boxes with grooves, which produce beneficial technical effects in at least two aspects. In one aspect, the grooves increase the surface area of ​​the sample boxes, resulting in a larger area for heat exchange, which enhances the cold-keeping performance of the transport kit. In another aspect, the grooves create multiple parallel gaps between the sample boxes when they are arranged side-by-side, and these gaps facilitate capillary action (i.e., the tendency of a fluid (such as a cooling medium) to travel upwards along the narrow gaps). This capillary action allows the cooling medium to travel upwards along the gaps between the sample boxes during transport, ensuring that the cooling medium continuously covers the sides of the sample boxes, which further enhances the cold-keeping performance of the transport kit. Attached Figure Description

[0013] The advantages and features of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the components are not necessarily drawn to scale, and:

[0014] Figure 1 This is an exploded view showing one embodiment of the transport support of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 2 This is an exploded view showing another embodiment of the transport support of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a perspective view showing one embodiment of the transport kit of this utility model, wherein the transport kit adopts... Figure 1 The transport support shown.

[0017] Figure 4 It is a 3D diagram, showing... Figure 3 A sample box used in the transport kit shown.

[0018] Figure 5 This is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the transport kit of this utility model, wherein the transport kit adopts... Figure 2 The transport support shown.

[0019] It should be understood that the accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and should not be considered as limiting the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0020] In this specification, the "bottom, top, and side" of the transport bracket, transport kit, and sample box are defined by their respective orientations (based on the positioning orientation during actual use). "Vertical direction" is also defined according to the product's orientation during use, meaning a direction perpendicular to the ground.

[0021] In this specification, "step-by-step form" includes a progressively higher form and an alternating high and low form. The "progressively higher form" means that the next step is higher than the previous step. The "alternating high and low form" means that the steps cycle between high and low. For example, for the base of four steps, the first and third steps are high steps, while the second and fourth steps are low steps.

[0022] In a first aspect, the transport support for cryogenic transport according to this utility model includes:

[0023] The transport support body is an independent, movable support with a top surface, on which a sample box slot for holding the sample box is provided; and

[0024] A sample box base includes a bottom and vertically extending sides disposed on both sides of the bottom; wherein the upper surface of the bottom is stepped, each step supporting a corresponding sample box, thereby enabling the sample box base to hold multiple sample boxes arranged side by side; the sample box base can be inserted into at least one sample box slot through the structure formed by the bottom and the sides.

[0025] The transport support body can take different forms, for example, including a horizontally arranged top and bottom, and a vertical brace connecting the top and bottom. The top has a top surface, and the bottom can be a continuous surface, annular, or a virtual surface formed by the bottom of the vertical brace (i.e., the bottom has no concrete entity, and the entire transport support body is supported by the lower end of the vertical brace). In a preferred embodiment, the transport support body is a hollow (with an internal cavity) cylinder, with cooling holes on its cylindrical surface and / or bottom surface. These cooling holes allow a cooling medium (such as liquid nitrogen or cryogenic nitrogen) to enter the interior of the cylinder. Thus, when multiple sample boxes are required, the cooling medium retained inside the cylinder helps ensure the sample boxes remain at a low temperature during the time interval between removing different sample boxes.

[0026] The sample box base can be inserted into at least one of the sample box slots. With this arrangement, when the sample box base is not inserted, the sample box slot can hold one type of sample box, while when the sample box base is inserted, it can hold multiple sample boxes arranged side-by-side. Obviously, multiple types of sample box slots can also be provided simultaneously to directly hold sample boxes and / or accommodate multiple sample boxes via the sample box base.

[0027] According to the transport bracket of this utility model, preferably, the sample box base further includes a handle, configured to protrude from the top surface of the transport bracket body or from the side surface of the transport bracket body (located on the bracing or on the periphery of the cylinder). Preferably, the handle is disposed on the side of the sample box base, and in particular, configured such that when the sample box base is disposed in at least one of the sample box slots, the handle protrudes from the top surface of the transport bracket body. This allows the operator to lift the sample box using the handle, facilitating the removal of the sample box.

[0028] According to the transport bracket of this utility model, preferably, the sample box base is configured such that the spacing between the sample boxes arranged side by side is in the range of 1 mm to 3 mm. Controlling the spacing of the sample boxes indirectly controls the gap between them, which is beneficial for achieving the capillary effect described above and improving the cold retention performance.

[0029] According to the transport bracket of this utility model, preferably, the upper surface of the bottom of the sample box base is gradually raised. This allows the sample boxes arranged side-by-side to be arranged in a correspondingly gradually rising pattern, facilitating the retrieval of the sample boxes.

[0030] According to the transport bracket of this utility model, preferably, the upper surface of the bottom of the sample box base is staggered. Compared with a sample box base with a gradually increasing bottom, this staggered configuration can effectively reduce the overlap between sample boxes arranged side by side, resulting in more unobstructed areas for the sample boxes and improving the cold insulation effect.

[0031] According to the transport bracket of this utility model, preferably, a handle is also provided on the top surface of the transport bracket body. More preferably, a buckle for fixing a monitoring device is also provided on the handle, and a downwardly extending monitoring device opening is provided on the top surface of the transport bracket body, the center of which coincides with the central axis of the transport bracket body. Thus, when it is necessary to measure the internal temperature of the transport bracket (i.e., the transport temperature), the monitoring device (such as a temperature sensor) can be inserted into and positioned within the monitoring device opening by means of the buckle on the handle, thereby achieving real-time monitoring.

[0032] Secondly, the transport kit of this utility model includes...

[0033] As described above, the transport bracket, and

[0034] The sample box has multiple vertically arranged parallel grooves on two opposite sides. The sample box is held side by side in the transport bracket by means of the sample box base. The parallel grooves create multiple parallel gaps between the sample boxes.

[0035] According to the transport kit of this utility model, preferably, the cross-section of the parallel groove is semi-circular.

[0036] According to the transport kit of this utility model, preferably, the width of each of the parallel grooves is in the range of 0.5 mm to 5 mm, and the spacing between the parallel grooves is in the range of 0.5 mm to 5 mm.

[0037] The transport bracket and transport kit of this utility model need to be manufactured using materials adapted to low temperatures and prepared using common processing and forming methods. Specifically, the materials can be stainless steel, aluminum, etc. Common processing and forming methods include machining, casting, stamping, bending, etc. Preferably, the transport bracket and transport kit are made of stainless steel. Stainless steel (e.g., 304 stainless steel) has the advantages of smooth surface with few dead corners, high rigidity, and convenient disinfection and cleaning.

[0038] The present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which the transport bracket and transport kit are made of 304 stainless steel as an example material, and are manufactured by methods such as machining, casting, stamping, and bending. It should be understood that the same component or feature is represented by the same reference numerals in the various drawings.

[0039] Figure 1 This is an exploded view showing one embodiment of the transport support of this utility model. (See attached image.) Figure 1As shown, the overall transport bracket is denoted by reference numeral 100. The transport bracket 100 includes a transport bracket main body 101 and a sample box base 102. The sample box base 102 includes a bottom 102A with a stepwise increasing upper surface and side portions 102B extending in the vertical direction provided on both sides of the bottom 102A. Among them, a handle 102C is further provided on each side portion 102B. The transport bracket main body 101 is in the form of a hollow cylinder, with cooling holes 101A provided on the cylindrical surface, and a compatibility sample box slot 101B, a conventional sample box slot 101C, a conventional sample box slot 101D, a handle 101E, a buckle 101F, and a monitoring device opening 101G provided on the top surface. Among them, the compatibility sample box slot 101B is configured with the sample box base 102, so that the compatibility sample box slot 101B can hold multiple sample boxes arranged side by side, and the sample boxes are arranged in a stepwise increasing manner. The conventional sample box slots 101C and 101D are respectively used to hold a single sample box. The buckle 101F is provided on the handle 101E for fixing the monitoring device. A monitoring device opening 101G is further provided below the handle 101E, so that the monitoring device can extend into the interior of the transport bracket main body 101.

[0040] Figure 2 is an exploded view showing another embodiment of the transport bracket of the present utility model. As Figure 2 shown, the overall transport bracket is denoted by reference numeral 100'. Compared with the Figure 1 transport bracket shown, Figure 2 the transport bracket 100' shown has a sample box base 102' of another form. The sample box base 102' includes a bottom 102A' with a staggered upper surface and side portions 102B' extending in the vertical direction provided on both sides of the bottom 102A'. Among them, a handle 102C' is further provided on each side portion 102B'. This configuration enables the compatibility sample box slot 101B to hold multiple sample boxes arranged side by side, and the sample boxes are arranged in a staggered manner.

[0041] Figure 3 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the transport set of the present utility model, in which the transport set uses the Figure 1 transport bracket shown. As Figure 3 shown, the overall transport set is denoted by reference numeral 10. Among them, the sample boxes 200 (through the compatibility sample box slot 101B and the sample box base 102 as Figure 1 shown) are held side by side in the transport bracket 100 and arranged in a stepwise increasing manner. The sample boxes 300 and 400 (through the conventional sample box slots 101C and 101D as Figure 1 shown) are respectively held in the transport bracket 100.

[0042] Figure 4 It is a 3D diagram, showing... Figure 3 The sample box used in the transport kit shown. Specifically, Figure 4 It shows Figure 3 The sample box in the sample box is 200. For example... Figure 4 As shown, the sample box 200 has multiple vertically arranged parallel grooves 200A on two opposite sides. The cross-section of the parallel grooves 200A is semi-circular, so that when the sample boxes 200 are arranged side by side, multiple parallel gaps are formed between the sample boxes 200.

[0043] Figure 5 This is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the transport kit of this utility model, wherein the transport kit adopts... Figure 2 The transport bracket shown. (As shown) Figure 5 As shown, the entire transport kit is designated by the number 10'. Among them, sample box 200 (via, as shown in the image) Figure 2 The compatibility sample box slot 101B and sample box base 102′ shown are held side by side in the transport bracket 100′, arranged in an alternating high and low configuration.

[0044] Those skilled in the art should understand that, although in Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The corresponding transport support in the implementation scheme is equipped with a sample box base, but in actual use, the transport support can be used directly without the sample box base. Similarly, those skilled in the art should understand that, although in Figure 4 and Figure 5 In the proposed implementation, the sample boxes arranged side by side are of the same size, but in actual use, sample boxes of different sizes can also be arranged side by side. All of the above are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A transport support for cryogenic transport, characterized in that, include: The main body of the transport support is an independent and movable support body with a top surface, on which a sample box slot for holding the sample box is provided; as well as A sample box base includes a bottom and vertically extending sides disposed on both sides of the bottom; wherein the upper surface of the bottom is stepped, each step supporting a corresponding sample box, thereby enabling the sample box base to hold multiple sample boxes arranged side by side; the sample box base can be inserted into at least one sample box slot through the structure formed by the bottom and the sides.

2. The transport support for cryogenic transport according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body of the transport support is in the form of a hollow cylinder, and cooling holes are provided on the cylindrical surface and / or bottom surface of the cylinder, which allow cooling medium to enter the interior of the cylinder.

3. The transport support for cryogenic transport according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The sample box base also includes a handle, which is disposed on the side of the sample box base and configured such that when the sample box base is disposed in at least one of the sample box slots, the handle protrudes from the top surface of the transport bracket body.

4. The transport support for cryogenic transport according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The sample box base is configured such that the spacing between the sample boxes arranged side by side is in the range of 1 mm to 3 mm.

5. The transport support for cryogenic transport according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The upper surface of the bottom of the sample box base is raised in a stepped manner.

6. The transport support for cryogenic transport according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The upper surface of the bottom of the sample box base has an alternating pattern of high and low elevations.

7. The transport support for cryogenic transport according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The top surface of the transport support body is also provided with a handle; the handle is also provided with a buckle for fixing the monitoring device, and the top surface of the transport support body is also provided with a downward-extending monitoring device opening, the center of the monitoring device opening coinciding with the central axis of the transport support body.

8. A transport kit for cryogenic transport, characterized in that, include: The transport support for cryogenic transport as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, and The sample box has multiple vertically arranged parallel grooves on two opposite sides. The sample box is held side by side in the transport bracket by means of the sample box base. The parallel grooves create multiple parallel gaps between the sample boxes.

9. The transport kit for cryogenic transport according to claim 8, characterized in that, The cross-section of the parallel trench is semi-circular.

10. The transport kit for cryogenic transport according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that, The width of each of the parallel grooves is in the range of 0.5 mm to 5 mm, and the spacing between the parallel grooves is in the range of 0.5 mm to 5 mm.

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