Sample box for X fluorescence analysis

Abstract

The utility model relates to a sample box for X fluorescence analysis. The sample box comprises a main body outer frame, an elastic piece and a bearing plate, the main body outer frame comprises a bottom plate, a top plate and two supporting plates, the bottom plate and the top plate are each of a circular plate-shaped structure, the two supporting plates are symmetrically arranged on the two sides of the bottom plate and the top plate in the radial direction respectively, and the upper ends and the lower ends of the two supporting plates are connected to the top plate and the bottom plate respectively; two clamping grooves are formed in the positions, corresponding to the two supporting plates, of the top plate. The two clamping grooves penetrate through the top plate and extend downwards by a preset distance on the two supporting plates correspondingly. The bottom of the elastic part is arranged on the bottom plate, the bearing plate is connected to the top of the elastic part, the tray box is placed above the bearing plate, and the elastic part is used for making the tray box placed on the bearing plate abut against the top plate. According to the sample box for X fluorescence analysis, the tray box containing the sample fuse pieces can be placed between the bearing plate and the top plate and is tightly propped and fixed through the elastic piece, so that a clamping jaw mechanism of material moving equipment can conveniently clamp the sample fuse pieces so as to move the tray box.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of material transfer tooling technology, and more specifically, to a sample box for X-ray fluorescence analysis. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy, sample pretreatment typically requires placing molten glass slides into a dedicated analytical container for analysis. Currently, the industry commonly uses a split-type analytical container, mainly composed of a base, an elastic clamping structure, and a top cover. While this split design meets basic loading requirements, it reveals significant shortcomings in automated testing systems.

[0003] Traditional sample box design typically requires removing the lid, placing the sample on a sample tray above a spring-loaded clamping structure, and then closing the lid. The lid is usually screwed on or secured by a spring mechanism when rotated to a designated position. However, automated capping using a robotic arm has a low success rate. If the threads are misaligned or not properly secured, causing the lid to spring open inside the equipment, it can directly lead to mechanical failure and potential damage, severely hindering the efficiency of automated testing lines.

[0004] This technical deficiency directly results in the current X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy detection process, where even though the front-end processes have achieved automated transport, the crucial transfer of the sample fused sheet into the X-ray fluorescence spectrometer still relies on manual operation. Especially in continuous detection operations, operators need to repeat the tray transfer action dozens of times per hour, which not only significantly increases labor costs but also may lead to sample contamination or positioning errors due to operator fatigue. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a sample box for X-ray fluorescence analysis, which aims to solve the problems existing in the prior art.

[0006] According to this utility model, a sample box for X-ray fluorescence analysis is provided, comprising: a main outer frame, an elastic element, and a support plate; wherein...

[0007] The main body frame includes a bottom plate, a top plate, and two support plates. The bottom plate and the top plate are both circular plate structures. The two support plates are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the bottom plate and the top plate in the radial direction, and the upper and lower ends of the two support plates are respectively connected to the top plate and the bottom plate.

[0008] Two slots are provided on the top plate at positions corresponding to the two support plates. The two slots pass through the top plate and extend downwards by a predetermined distance on the two support plates respectively.

[0009] The bottom of the elastic element is disposed on the base plate, the support plate is connected to the top of the elastic element, the upper part of the support plate is used to place a tray box, and the elastic element is used to abut the tray box placed on the support plate against the top plate.

[0010] Preferably, the elastic element is a tower-shaped spring, with the large end of the tower-shaped spring disposed on the base plate and the small end of the tower-shaped spring connected to the bearing plate.

[0011] Preferably, a support member is provided at the bottom of the bearing plate, and the small end of the tower-shaped spring is connected to the support member.

[0012] Preferably, the support member includes a large cylindrical section and a small cylindrical section connected together, the diameters of the large cylindrical section and the small cylindrical section are both smaller than the inner diameter of the small end of the tower-shaped spring, and the large cylindrical section is connected to the bottom of the bearing plate;

[0013] The small end of the tower-shaped spring is sleeved on the support member.

[0014] Preferably, a screw is provided at the bottom center of the bearing plate, and a threaded hole matching the screw is provided at the center of the support member, and the support member is screwed onto the screw through the threaded hole.

[0015] Preferably, the top plate has a top center hole.

[0016] Preferably, the edge of the top plate is provided with an upper annular retaining edge facing the bottom plate, and the edge of the bottom plate is provided with a lower annular retaining edge facing the top plate.

[0017] Preferably, the bottom plate has a bottom center hole at its center.

[0018] Preferably, a bottom baffle is placed on the base plate, and the bottom of the elastic member abuts against the bottom baffle.

[0019] Preferably, the support plate is an arc-shaped plate structure, and the diameter of the outer arc surface of the support plate is the same as the outer diameter of the top plate and the bottom plate.

[0020] The X-ray fluorescence analysis sample box provided by this utility model has two slots on the top plate of its main body frame. The slots extend downwards by a preset distance on the support plate after passing through the top plate. By pressing the support plate downwards with an external pressing device, a tray box containing a sample fused sheet can be placed between the support plate and the top plate. After the support plate is released, the elastic element can push the support plate to abut the tray box against the top plate, thereby facilitating the gripper mechanism of the transfer device to pick up the X-ray fluorescence analysis sample box and move the tray box. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become clearer from the following description of embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0022] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a sample cassette for X-ray fluorescence analysis according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0023] Figure 2 A front view structural schematic diagram of a sample cassette for X-ray fluorescence analysis according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0024] Figure 3 An exploded view of a sample cassette for X-ray fluorescence analysis according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Main body frame; 11. Top plate; 111. Top center hole; 112. Upper annular flange; 12. Bottom plate; 121. Bottom center hole; 122. Lower annular flange; 13. Support plate; 101. Slot; 2. Tower-shaped spring; 3. Bearing plate; 31. Screw; 4. Support component; 41. Large cylindrical section; 42. Small cylindrical section; 401. Threaded hole; 5. Bottom baffle; 6. Tray box; 7. Sample fusion plate. Detailed Implementation

[0026] Various embodiments of the present invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the various drawings, the same elements are indicated by the same or similar reference numerals. For clarity, the various parts in the drawings are not drawn to scale.

[0027] This utility model provides a sample box for X-ray fluorescence analysis. See [link to relevant documentation]. Figures 1 to 3 The X-ray fluorescence analysis sample box includes: a main outer frame 1, an elastic element, and a support plate 3; wherein, the main outer frame 1 includes a bottom plate 12, a top plate 11, and two support plates 13, the bottom plate 12 and the top plate 11 are both circular plate structures, the two support plates 13 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the bottom plate 12 and the top plate 11 in the radial direction, and the upper and lower ends of the two support plates 13 are respectively connected to the top plate 11 and the bottom plate 12; two slots 101 are formed on the top plate 11 corresponding to the positions of the two support plates 13, the two slots 101 penetrate the top plate 11 and extend downward by a predetermined distance on the two support plates 13 respectively; the bottom of the elastic element is disposed on the bottom plate 12, the support plate 3 is connected to the top of the elastic element, the upper part of the support plate 3 is used to place a tray box 6, and the elastic element is used to abut the tray box 6 placed on the support plate 3 against the top plate 11.

[0028] The X-ray fluorescence analysis sample cassette provided by this invention is applied in fluorescence docking equipment, specifically for facilitating the transfer of a tray cassette 6 containing a sample fused sheet 7 from a conveyor belt into an X-ray fluorescence spectrometer. Due to the low height of the tray, the gripper mechanism of the transfer device used to directly grasp the tray cassette 6 is prone to slippage, resulting in a low success rate. The X-ray fluorescence analysis sample cassette provided by this invention can fix the tray cassette 6 within it, allowing the gripper mechanism of the transfer device to automatically transfer the tray cassette 6 by gripping the X-ray fluorescence analysis sample cassette, thus automating the transfer of the tray cassette 6.

[0029] Furthermore, the support plate 13 is an arc-shaped plate structure, and the diameter of the outer arc surface of the support plate 13 is consistent with the outer diameter of the top plate 11 and the bottom plate 12. That is, the outer shape of the main body frame 1 formed by the support plate 13, the top plate 11, and the bottom plate 12 is a hollow cylindrical structure, which makes it easier for the gripper mechanism of the material transfer equipment to grip. The diameter of the bearing plate 3 is slightly smaller than the diameter of the inner arc surface of the support plate 13, which not only allows the bearing plate 3 to move smoothly up and down within the main body frame 1, but also ensures that the pressing claws on the external pressing equipment can press against the bearing plate 3 when they move downward through the slot 101 on the main body frame 1, thus applying downward pressure to move the bearing plate 3.

[0030] Furthermore, the elastic element is a tower-shaped spring 2, with its large end positioned on the base plate 12 and its small end connected to the support plate 3. By selecting the tower-shaped spring 2 as the elastic element, a compact layout can be achieved through its variable diameter structure. Within the same installation space, it can provide greater deformation and higher spring force, thereby reducing the overall weight and volume of the X-ray fluorescence analysis sample cassette.

[0031] To ensure a stable connection between the tower spring 2 and the support plate 3, a support member 4 is provided at the bottom of the support plate 3, and the small end of the tower spring 2 is connected to the support member 4. The support member 4 includes a large cylindrical section 41 and a small cylindrical section 42 connected together. The diameters of both the large cylindrical section 41 and the small cylindrical section 42 are smaller than the inner diameter of the small end of the tower spring 2. The large cylindrical section 41 is connected to the bottom of the support plate 3; the small end of the tower spring 2 is fitted onto the support member 4. By configuring the support member 4 as a large cylindrical section 41 and a small cylindrical section 42 connected together, with the large cylindrical section 41 connected to the bottom of the support plate 3, the contact area with the support plate 3 is increased, providing better support for the support plate 3. The small cylindrical section 42 makes it easier for the small end of the tower spring 2 to be fitted onto the support member 4.

[0032] In this embodiment, in order to facilitate the connection between the support member 4 and the bearing plate 3, a screw 31 is provided at the bottom center of the bearing plate 3, and a threaded hole 401 matching the screw 31 is provided at the center of the support member 4. The support member 4 is screwed onto the screw 31 through the threaded hole 401.

[0033] Furthermore, a central hole 111 is provided at the center of the top plate 11. Specifically, the diameter of the central hole 111 is smaller than the diameter of the tray box 6 placed therein, so that the tray box 6 will not fall out of the central hole 111 when it is placed against the top plate 11 by the support plate 3. By providing a central hole 111 at the center of the top plate 11, the sample molten sheet 7 contained in the tray box 6 can be positioned at the central hole 111. After the X-ray fluorescence analysis sample box is transferred to the X-ray fluorescence spectrometer, the sample molten sheet 7 can be analyzed by the X-ray fluorescence spectrometer without unloading the tray box 6. After the analysis is completed, the X-ray fluorescence analysis sample box is removed from the X-ray fluorescence spectrometer, and then the sample molten sheet 7 and the tray box 6 are unloaded. Then, the X-ray fluorescence analysis sample box can receive new sample molten sheets 7 to be tested and the tray box 6 containing the sample molten sheets 7.

[0034] Furthermore, the edge of the top plate 11 is provided with an upper annular retaining edge 112 facing the bottom plate 12, and the edge of the bottom plate 12 is provided with a lower annular retaining edge 122 facing the top plate 11. By providing the upper annular retaining edge 112 on the top plate 11 and the lower annular retaining edge 122 on the bottom plate 12, the bottom of the tray box 6 and the elastic element abutting against the top plate 11 can be circumferentially limited, preventing the tray box 6 or the elastic element from circumferentially dislodging. In addition, the upper annular retaining edge 112 and the lower annular retaining edge 122 can also improve the structural strength of the top plate 11 and the bottom plate 12, respectively, preventing bending deformation when subjected to the elastic force of the elastic element.

[0035] Furthermore, a bottom center hole 121 is provided in the center of the base plate 12. A bottom baffle 5 is placed on the base plate 12, and the bottom of the elastic element abuts against the bottom baffle 5. By providing a bottom center hole 121 in the center of the base plate 12 and placing a bottom baffle 5 on the base plate 12, the installation and removal of the tower-shaped spring 2 are facilitated.

[0036] The X-ray fluorescence analysis sample box provided by this utility model has two slots on the top plate of its main body frame. The slots extend downwards by a preset distance on the support plate after passing through the top plate. By pressing the support plate downwards with an external pressing device, a tray box containing a sample fused sheet can be placed between the support plate and the top plate. After the support plate is released, the elastic element can push the support plate to abut the tray box against the top plate, thereby facilitating the gripper mechanism of the transfer device to pick up the X-ray fluorescence analysis sample box and move the tray box.

[0037] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely 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 a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0038] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present invention and are not intended to limit the implementation. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations. However, obvious variations or modifications derived therefrom are still within the protection scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A sample box for X-ray fluorescence analysis, characterized in that, include: The main body frame, elastic components, and load-bearing plate; among them, The main body frame includes a bottom plate, a top plate, and two support plates. The bottom plate and the top plate are both circular plate structures. The two support plates are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the bottom plate and the top plate in the radial direction, and the upper and lower ends of the two support plates are respectively connected to the top plate and the bottom plate. Two slots are provided on the top plate at positions corresponding to the two support plates. The two slots pass through the top plate and extend downwards by a predetermined distance on the two support plates respectively. The bottom of the elastic element is disposed on the base plate, the support plate is connected to the top of the elastic element, the upper part of the support plate is used to place a tray box, and the elastic element is used to abut the tray box placed on the support plate against the top plate.

2. The sample cassette for X-ray fluorescence analysis according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic element is a tower-shaped spring, with the large end of the tower-shaped spring disposed on the base plate and the small end of the tower-shaped spring connected to the bearing plate.

3. The sample cassette for X-ray fluorescence analysis according to claim 2, characterized in that, A support member is provided at the bottom of the bearing plate, and the small end of the tower-shaped spring is connected to the support member.

4. The sample cassette for X-ray fluorescence analysis according to claim 3, characterized in that, The support member includes a large cylindrical section and a small cylindrical section connected together. The diameters of the large cylindrical section and the small cylindrical section are both smaller than the inner diameter of the small end of the tower-shaped spring. The large cylindrical section is connected to the bottom of the bearing plate. The small end of the tower-shaped spring is sleeved on the support member.

5. The sample cassette for X-ray fluorescence analysis according to claim 4, characterized in that, A screw is provided at the bottom center of the bearing plate, and a threaded hole matching the screw is provided at the center of the support member. The support member is screwed onto the screw through the threaded hole.

6. The sample cassette for X-ray fluorescence analysis according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top plate has a central hole at its center.

7. The sample cassette for X-ray fluorescence analysis according to claim 6, characterized in that, The top plate has an upper annular retaining edge facing the bottom plate, and the bottom plate has a lower annular retaining edge facing the top plate.

8. The sample cassette for X-ray fluorescence analysis according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom center hole is provided in the center of the base plate.

9. The sample cassette for X-ray fluorescence analysis according to claim 8, characterized in that, A bottom baffle is placed on the base plate, and the bottom of the elastic member abuts against the bottom baffle.

10. The sample cassette for X-ray fluorescence analysis according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support plate is an arc-shaped plate structure, and the diameter of the outer arc surface of the support plate is the same as the outer diameter of the top plate and the bottom plate.

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