Multi-sample imaging device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a multi-sample imaging device which comprises a base and an imaging mechanism, a top plate is arranged on the base, a plurality of bearing vessels are arranged between the base and the top plate, L-shaped supporting plates are detachably connected below the plurality of bearing vessels, the plurality of L-shaped supporting plates are rotatably connected to the top end of the base, and the imaging mechanism is arranged on the base. A driving mechanism is arranged among the plurality of L-shaped supporting plates, and the driving mechanism is mounted at the top end of the base; the driving mechanism drives the plurality of L-shaped supporting plates to synchronously rotate through the connecting rod, so that samples on different bearing vessels can be quickly and orderly moved to the position below the imaging mechanism for imaging, complex imaging preparation operation on the samples one by one in a traditional mode is not needed, the experiment efficiency is improved, and the problem that the observation efficiency is low due to one-by-one imaging is solved; the imaging mechanism does not need to be moved, the workload of experimenters is reduced, and shaking and deviation of the imaging mechanism are prevented.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of imaging device technology, specifically a multi-sample imaging device. Background Technology

[0002] In modern scientific experiments, imaging and observing samples is a crucial method for obtaining relevant information and conducting in-depth research on sample characteristics. Experiments in many fields, such as biomedicine and materials science, often require imaging analysis of a large number of different samples. If an individual imaging approach is used, each sample requires a series of steps, including sample preparation, placement, and imaging. This not only consumes a significant amount of time and effort but also leads to low experimental efficiency and hinders the progress of scientific research.

[0003] Simultaneous imaging observation of multiple samples is cumbersome due to the tedious movement of the microscope lens, which can negatively impact the clarity of the sample images. In experiments involving multiple samples, frequent movement of the microscope lens is necessary to align it with different samples in order to obtain images. This frequent operation not only increases the workload of the experimenter but also easily causes shaking and deviation during the movement of the microscope lens, leading to changes in the focal length of the microscope lens and thus affecting the clarity of the image.

[0004] Therefore, this utility model provides a variety of sample imaging devices. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a multi-sample imaging device to solve the aforementioned problems.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a multi-sample imaging device, comprising a base and an imaging mechanism. A top plate is provided on the base, and several support dishes are disposed between the base and the top plate. Each of the support dishes is detachably connected to an L-shaped support plate below it. The L-shaped support plates are rotatably connected to the top of the base. A driving mechanism is provided between the L-shaped support plates and mounted on the top of the base. A connecting rod is installed between each L-shaped support plate and the driving mechanism. The imaging mechanism is located at the top of the top plate, and a through hole is provided on the top plate, with the imaging mechanism corresponding to the position of the through hole.

[0007] Preferably, three U-shaped connecting plates are installed between the base and the top plate, one of which has an L-shaped support plate installed at its top, and the imaging mechanism is installed at the bottom of the L-shaped support plate.

[0008] Preferably, a handle is installed on the side of the carrier dish away from the L-shaped tray, a slot is provided on the L-shaped tray, an I-shaped card is installed at the bottom of the carrier dish, the I-shaped card is engaged with the inner wall of the slot, and a chamfer is provided at the opening of the slot.

[0009] Preferably, a first magnetic plate is installed on one side of the L-shaped tray, and a second magnetic plate is installed on one side of the carrier dish, with the second magnetic plate magnetically attracted to the first magnetic plate.

[0010] Preferably, each of the L-shaped trays has a plurality of spherical rolling elements installed at its bottom, and the plurality of spherical rolling elements are slidably connected to the top of the base.

[0011] Beneficial effects

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0013] (1) This utility model drives multiple L-shaped trays to rotate synchronously via a connecting rod through a drive mechanism, allowing samples on different carrier dishes to move quickly and orderly to the imaging mechanism for imaging. Unlike the traditional method, there is no need to perform complex imaging preparation operations on each sample individually, which improves experimental efficiency and solves the problem of low efficiency in individual imaging observation. It also eliminates the need to move the imaging mechanism, reducing the workload of the experimenters and preventing the imaging mechanism from shaking and deviating, which could cause changes in the focal length of the microscope lens and thus affect the clarity of the image.

[0014] (2) The detachable connection between the carrier dish and the L-shaped tray of this utility model makes it convenient for experimental personnel to quickly change different samples and clean the carrier dish, thereby further improving the efficiency of the experiment. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a partial three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 This is the utility model Figure 2 A magnified view of the structure at point A in the middle;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional exploded and enlarged structural diagram of the carrier dish of this utility model.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Base; 11. Top plate; 111. Through hole; 12. U-shaped connecting plate; 13. L-shaped support plate; 2. Carrying dish; 21. L-shaped tray; 211. Connecting rod; 212. Slot; 213. Chamfer; 214. First magnetic plate; 22. Drive mechanism; 23. Handle; 24. I-shaped clamping plate; 25. Second magnetic plate; 26. Spherical rolling element; 3. Imaging mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0020] 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 protection scope of the present utility model.

[0021] Please see Figure 1-4 A multi-sample imaging device includes a base 1 and an imaging mechanism 3. A top plate 11 is provided on the base 1, and a plurality of carrier dishes 2 are provided between the base 1 and the top plate 11.

[0022] Each of the several carrier dishes 2 is detachably connected to an L-shaped tray 21 below it, and the several L-shaped trays 21 are rotatably connected to the top of the base 1.

[0023] A drive mechanism 22 is provided between several L-shaped trays 21. The drive mechanism 22 is installed on the top of the base 1. A connecting rod 211 is installed between each of the several L-shaped trays 21 and the drive mechanism 22.

[0024] It should be noted that the drive mechanism 22 described in this embodiment drives the L-shaped support plate 21 to rotate through the connecting rod 211, and the drive mechanism 22 is located at the center of the top surface of the base 1.

[0025] The imaging mechanism 3 is located at the top of the top plate 11, and the top plate 11 has a through hole 111. The imaging mechanism 3 is positioned corresponding to the through hole 111.

[0026] It should be noted that the imaging mechanism 3 described in this embodiment scans and images the sample in the lower support dish 2 through the through hole 111.

[0027] Specifically, multiple L-shaped trays 21 are mounted on the top of the base 1 via a rotating structure, allowing the L-shaped trays 21 to rotate flexibly around a fixed axis. A drive mechanism 22 is installed between the L-shaped trays 21, and the L-shaped trays 21 and the drive mechanism 22 are connected by a connecting rod 211. After the drive mechanism 22 is activated, it can drive multiple L-shaped trays 21 to rotate synchronously via the connecting rod 211. This design allows samples on different support dishes 2 to move quickly and orderly to the imaging mechanism 3 for imaging, eliminating the need for complex imaging preparation operations for each sample individually as in traditional methods. This improves experimental efficiency and solves the problem of low efficiency in individual imaging observation. The detachable connection between the support dish 2 and the L-shaped trays 21 facilitates quick replacement of different samples by the experimenter. The optical axis of the imaging mechanism 3 is strictly aligned with the central axis of the through hole 111 on the top plate 11. This installation method ensures that the imaging mechanism 3 can operate smoothly during imaging. Light can pass perpendicularly through the through-hole 111 and illuminate the sample, reducing the impact of light refraction and scattering on image quality, thus obtaining a clearer and more accurate image. This solves the problem of blurred images caused by lens position and lighting issues in traditional imaging methods. In actual use, different samples are first placed in their respective support dishes 2. Then, the drive mechanism 22 is activated. The drive mechanism 22 drives the L-shaped support plate 21 to rotate through the connecting rod 211, causing the support dishes 2 containing the samples to move sequentially under the imaging mechanism 3. The imaging mechanism 3 images the samples through the through-hole 111. The whole process is simple and efficient, greatly improving experimental efficiency and ensuring the clarity and accuracy of the image. There is no need to move the imaging mechanism 3, reducing the workload of the experimenters and preventing the imaging mechanism 3 from shaking and deviating, which could cause changes in the focal length of the microscope lens and affect the clarity of the image.

[0028] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, three U-shaped connecting plates 12 are installed between the base 1 and the top plate 11. One of the U-shaped connecting plates 12 has an L-shaped support plate 13 installed at its top, and the imaging mechanism 3 is installed at the bottom of the L-shaped support plate 13.

[0029] It should be noted that the three U-shaped connecting plates 12 described in this embodiment are arranged in a circular array.

[0030] Specifically, in actual use, the three U-shaped connecting plates 12 play a role in stabilizing and supporting the top plate 11. Compared with fewer connecting parts, they can better distribute the weight of the top plate 11 and reduce the shaking of the device caused by uneven force. Moreover, the setting of the L-shaped support plate 13 further adjusts the installation height and angle of the imaging mechanism 3, so that the imaging mechanism 3 can more accurately align with the sample that needs to be imaged below, thereby improving the accuracy of imaging.

[0031] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figures 1-4As shown, a handle 23 is installed on the side of the carrier dish 2 away from the L-shaped tray 21. A slot 212 is provided on the L-shaped tray 21. An I-shaped card plate 24 is installed at the bottom of the carrier dish 2. The I-shaped card plate 24 is engaged with the inner wall of the slot 212. A chamfer 213 is provided at the opening of the slot 212.

[0032] Specifically, the handle 23 facilitates the operation of the carrier dish 2 by the experimenter. When it is necessary to change the sample in the carrier dish 2, the carrier dish 2 can be easily removed from the L-shaped tray 21 by pulling the handle 23. The interlocking connection between the I-shaped clamping plate 24 and the slot 212 ensures the stability of the carrier dish 2 installed on the L-shaped tray 21 and prevents the carrier dish 2 from accidentally falling off during the rotation of the L-shaped tray 21 or the movement of the device. The chamfer 213 is set at the opening of the slot 212 and plays a guiding role, which makes it easy for the I-shaped clamping plate 24 to accurately snap into the slot 212. At the same time, it can also prevent the I-shaped clamping plate 24 from scratching the inner wall of the slot 212 during the insertion process. This detachable connection design allows the experimenter to quickly change different samples, improves experimental efficiency, and solves the problem of low efficiency in one-by-one imaging observation.

[0033] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, a first magnetic plate 214 is installed on one side of the L-shaped tray 21, and a second magnetic plate 25 is installed on one side of the carrier dish 2. The second magnetic plate 25 and the first magnetic plate 214 are magnetically attracted to each other.

[0034] Specifically, after the I-shaped card plate 24 is inserted into the card slot 212, the magnetic adsorption of the second magnetic plate 25 and the first magnetic plate 214 further enhances the connection stability between the carrier dish 2 and the L-shaped tray 21. Even if the device is subjected to a certain vibration or the experimenter shakes it slightly during operation, the carrier dish 2 will not easily detach from the L-shaped tray 21. Moreover, this magnetic adsorption method also has a certain self-positioning function. When installing the carrier dish 2, the second magnetic plate 25 and the first magnetic plate 214 will quickly and accurately approach and align with each other under the action of magnetic force, which is convenient for the experimenter and further improves the convenience and efficiency of the experiment.

[0035] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, several L-shaped trays 21 are each equipped with several spherical rolling elements 26 at their bottom, and these spherical rolling elements 26 are slidably connected to the top of the base 1.

[0036] Specifically, the spherical rolling element 26 makes the L-shaped tray 21 rotate more smoothly on the top of the base 1, reducing the influence of friction on rotation. When different carrier dishes 2 need to be rotated to the imaging mechanism 3 for imaging, the experimenter can easily rotate the L-shaped tray 21 by sliding the spherical rolling element 26 without having to push it, reducing the difficulty of operation. At the same time, the uniform distribution of the spherical rolling element 26 ensures the stability of the L-shaped tray 21 during rotation, avoiding rotation jamming or shaking caused by the shift of the center of gravity, thereby ensuring the positional stability of the sample during imaging and improving the clarity of the image.

[0037] Furthermore, any content not described in detail in this specification is existing technology known to those skilled in the art.

[0038] Working principle: In use, the drive mechanism 22 installed at the center of the top surface of the base 1 is activated. After the drive mechanism 22 is running, it drives multiple L-shaped trays 21 to rotate synchronously through the connecting rod 211. The multiple L-shaped trays 21 drive the sample-bearing dishes 2 on them to move sequentially to the bottom of the imaging mechanism 3. When the sample-bearing dish 2 moves directly under the imaging mechanism 3, the imaging mechanism 3 starts to work. The optical axis of the imaging mechanism 3 is strictly aligned with the central axis of the through hole 111 on the top plate 11. The light passes perpendicularly through the through hole 111 and illuminates the sample, reducing the influence of light refraction and scattering on the imaging quality, thereby scanning and imaging the sample in the sample-bearing dish 2. After imaging one sample, the drive mechanism 22 continues to work, driving the next sample-bearing dish 2 to move to the bottom of the imaging mechanism 3 for imaging. As needed, the experimenter can pull the handle 23 to remove the imaged sample-bearing dish 2 from the L-shaped tray 21, replace it with a new sample, and repeat the above operation to achieve efficient imaging and observation of multiple samples.

[0039] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0040] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A multi-sample imaging device, comprising a base (1) and an imaging mechanism (3), characterized in that, A top plate (11) is provided on the base (1), and a plurality of supporting dishes (2) are provided between the base (1) and the top plate (11), wherein, Each of the several carrier dishes (2) is detachably connected to an L-shaped tray (21), and each of the several L-shaped trays (21) is rotatably connected to the top of the base (1); A driving mechanism (22) is provided between several L-shaped trays (21), the driving mechanism (22) is installed on the top of the base (1), and a connecting rod (211) is installed between several L-shaped trays (21) and the driving mechanism (22); The imaging mechanism (3) is located at the top of the top plate (11), and the top plate (11) has a through hole (111), with the imaging mechanism (3) corresponding to the position of the through hole (111).

2. The multi-sample imaging device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Three U-shaped connecting plates (12) are installed between the base (1) and the top plate (11), one of which has an L-shaped support plate (13) installed at the top, and the imaging mechanism (3) is installed at the bottom of the L-shaped support plate (13).

3. The multi-sample imaging device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A handle (23) is installed on the side of the carrier (2) away from the L-shaped tray (21). A slot (212) is provided on the L-shaped tray (21). An I-shaped card plate (24) is installed at the bottom of the carrier (2). The I-shaped card plate (24) is engaged with the inner wall of the slot (212). A chamfer (213) is provided at the opening of the slot (212).

4. The multi-sample imaging device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A first magnetic plate (214) is installed on one side of the L-shaped tray (21), and a second magnetic plate (25) is installed on one side of the carrier dish (2). The second magnetic plate (25) and the first magnetic plate (214) are magnetically attracted to each other.

5. The multi-sample imaging device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Several L-shaped trays (21) are each equipped with several spherical rolling elements (26) at their bottoms, and the several spherical rolling elements (26) are slidably connected to the top of the base (1).

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