Foldable reagent shelf
By designing a foldable reagent rack, utilizing multi-section reagent rack units and a telescopic linkage structure, the length of the reagent rack can be adjusted, solving the problem of traditional reagent racks taking up a lot of space and providing a flexible storage method, which is convenient for storage in small laboratories and refrigerators.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 图凌(杭州)生物医药有限公司
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-26
AI Technical Summary
Traditional reagent racks are long, single-piece structures that take up a lot of storage space and cannot be adapted to small laboratories or containers such as refrigerators, making storage inconvenient.
Design a foldable reagent rack that, through a multi-section reagent rack unit and a telescopic linkage structure, allows for flexible adjustment of the reagent rack length, enabling it to be folded into a configuration suitable for storage in containers such as refrigerators.
It solves the problem of traditional reagent racks taking up a lot of space, and provides a more flexible storage method, which is convenient for storage in small laboratories and refrigerators.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of reagent rack technology, specifically to a foldable reagent rack. Background Technology
[0002] In laboratory settings such as chemical experiments and biological testing, reagent racks are commonly used for the categorized storage of reagent bottles. Traditional reagent racks, designed to fit instruments like immunohistochemistry analyzers, are mostly single-piece, elongated structures. Due to their length, reagents cannot be loaded onto the rack and then stored in containers like refrigerators. When in use, each bottle must be individually installed onto the rack and pushed into the instrument along the track. This fixed structure has significant drawbacks in practical use: elongated reagent racks occupy a large amount of storage space when not in use, requiring dedicated storage cabinets or shelves in the laboratory, creating space constraints, especially for small laboratories or mobile testing platforms; furthermore, elongated reagent racks are not compatible with smaller containers such as refrigerators. Utility Model Content
[0003] To solve the above technical problems, this utility model provides a foldable reagent rack that can fold long and narrow reagent racks for easy storage and requires less space.
[0004] The present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0005] A foldable reagent rack includes at least two reagent rack sections. Each reagent rack section has at least one receiving slot for accommodating reagent bottles and an installation slot. The installation slot has a connecting part. Adjacent reagent racks are connected by a telescopic connecting rod, the two ends of which are rotatably engaged with the connecting parts of adjacent reagent racks. By setting multiple foldable reagent rack units in conjunction with the telescopic connecting rod structure, the overall length of the reagent rack can be flexibly adjusted. When folding the reagent rack, the telescopic connecting rod is extended first, and then the reagent rack unit is rotated to achieve folding. This solves the problem of large storage volume and inconvenience of traditional long and narrow reagent racks.
[0006] Preferably, the foldable reagent rack has a first state in which several reagent rack sections are arranged in a straight line and the end faces of adjacent reagent racks are in contact with each other, which is the usage state during testing.
[0007] Preferably, the foldable reagent rack has a second state in which several reagent racks are arranged side by side and the sides of adjacent reagent racks are in contact with each other, which is the state for storing reagent racks, reducing the space requirements of the reagent racks and making it easier to place them in containers such as refrigerators.
[0008] Preferably, the reagent rack includes a first reagent rack unit, a second reagent rack unit, and a third reagent rack unit.
[0009] Preferably, the first reagent rack unit is provided with a first mounting groove, a first hinge post is provided in the first mounting groove, and a first telescopic connecting rod is rotatably fitted on the first hinge post.
[0010] Preferably, the second reagent rack unit is provided with a second mounting slot and a third mounting slot. The second mounting slot is provided with a second hinge post, and the two ends of the first telescopic connecting rod are respectively hinged to the first hinge post and the second hinge post.
[0011] Preferably, the third mounting slot is provided with a third hinge post, and a second telescopic connecting rod is rotatably fitted on the third hinge post.
[0012] Preferably, the third reagent rack unit is provided with a fourth mounting slot, and a fourth hinge post is provided in the fourth mounting slot. The two ends of the second telescopic connecting rod are respectively hinged to the third hinge post and the fourth mounting slot.
[0013] Preferably, the connecting part is a limiting hole provided in the mounting groove, and both ends of the telescopic connecting rod are provided with rotating columns. The rotating columns are rotatably engaged in the limiting hole, which facilitates the movement and rotation of the first reagent rack unit and the third reagent rack unit relative to the second reagent rack unit.
[0014] Preferably, the reagent rack is provided with positioning components on its end face and side face, which facilitates the connection and positioning of adjacent reagent racks in the first state and the second state.
[0015] Preferably, the first telescopic link and the second telescopic link include a connecting rod in the middle and movable rods at both ends of the connecting rod. The ends of the connecting rod are confined within the movable rods, which facilitates the movement of the movable rods relative to the connecting rods to achieve length adjustment of the telescopic link.
[0016] Preferably, one of the reagent racks described in this section is provided with a handle or a connecting end for connecting the handle.
[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages: The foldable reagent rack of the present invention achieves flexible adjustment of the overall length of the reagent rack by setting up multiple foldable reagent rack units in conjunction with a telescopic linkage structure. When folding the reagent rack, the telescopic linkage is extended first, and then the reagent rack unit is rotated to achieve folding of the reagent rack, which solves the problem of large storage volume and inconvenience of traditional long strip reagent racks. In use, the first reagent rack unit and the third reagent rack unit can be displaced relative to the second reagent rack unit, so that the first reagent rack unit and the third reagent rack unit move from both ends of the second reagent rack unit to both sides of the second reagent rack unit. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the reagent rack in its first state.
[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the reagent rack in its second state.
[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure during the state transition of the reagent rack.
[0021] Figure 4 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the first reagent rack unit.
[0022] Figure 5 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the second reagent rack unit.
[0023] Figure 6 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the third reagent rack unit.
[0024] Figure 7 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the reagent rack in its second state.
[0025] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of the reagent rack in its second state.
[0026] Figure 9 This is a partial sectional view of the telescopic link.
[0027] In the figure, reagent rack 1, first reagent rack unit 1-1, second reagent rack unit 1-2, third reagent rack unit 1-3, connecting end 1-3-1, receiving slot 2, mounting slot 3, first mounting slot 3-1, second mounting slot 3-2, third mounting slot 3-3, fourth mounting slot 3-4, connecting part 4, first hinge post 4-1, second hinge post 4-2, third hinge post 4-3, fourth hinge post 4-4, telescopic link 5, first telescopic link 5-1, first connecting rod 5-1-1, first moving rod 5-1-2, and second telescopic link 5-2. Detailed Implementation
[0028] To facilitate understanding of the technical solution of this utility model, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0029] Example 1
[0030] like Figure 1-3 As shown, a foldable reagent rack includes three reagent rack sections 1. Each reagent rack section 1 has three receiving slots 2 for holding reagent bottles and a mounting slot 3. The mounting slot 3 has a connecting part 4. A telescopic connecting rod 5 is provided between adjacent reagent rack sections 1. The two ends of the telescopic connecting rod 5 are respectively rotatably engaged with the connecting parts 4 of adjacent reagent rack sections 1. By setting multiple foldable reagent rack units in conjunction with the telescopic connecting rod structure, the overall length of the reagent rack can be flexibly adjusted. When folding the reagent rack, the telescopic connecting rod is first extended, and then the reagent rack unit is rotated to achieve the folding of the reagent rack. This solves the problem of large storage volume and inconvenience of traditional long and narrow reagent racks.
[0031] like Figure 1 As shown, the foldable reagent rack has a first state in which several reagent rack sections 1 are arranged in a straight line and the end faces of adjacent reagent rack sections 1 are in contact with each other, which is the state for use during testing.
[0032] like Figure 2 As shown, the foldable reagent rack has a second state in which several reagent rack sections 1 are arranged side by side and the sides of adjacent reagent rack sections 1 are in contact with each other, which is the state for storing reagent racks, reducing the space requirements of the reagent racks and making it easy to place them in containers such as refrigerators.
[0033] In this embodiment, the reagent rack 1 includes a first reagent rack unit 1-1, a second reagent rack unit 1-2, and a third reagent rack unit 1-3. Each reagent rack 1 has three receiving slots 2. In the first state, the first reagent rack unit 1-1 and the third reagent rack unit 1-3 are located at both ends of the second reagent rack unit 1-2, and the three reagent rack units have a total of nine receiving slots 2 arranged in a straight line, which facilitates the dispensing of reagents from the reagent bottles in the receiving slots 2 for further testing. After the testing is completed, the first reagent rack unit 1-1 and the third reagent rack unit 1-3 can be moved from the end of the second reagent rack unit 1-2 to the side of the second reagent rack unit 1-2.
[0034] like Figure 1-3 As shown, the process of transitioning from the first state to the second state is as follows: the first reagent rack unit 1-1 is pulled out along the arrangement direction of the receiving slot 2, causing the telescopic connecting rod 5 to extend; then the first reagent rack unit 1-1 is moved to one side, causing the telescopic connecting rod 5 to rotate around the connecting part 4, resulting in the first reagent rack unit 1-1 rotating to the side of the second reagent rack unit 1-2; the movement direction of the third reagent rack unit 1-3 is opposite to that of the first reagent rack unit 1-1, and therefore will not be described in detail. The process of transitioning from the second state to the first state is the reverse of the above process, and therefore will not be described in detail.
[0035] During testing, first, insert the first reagent rack unit 1-1 (in its second state) into the testing position. Then, move the second reagent rack unit 1-2 relative to the first reagent rack unit 1-1 to its end, so that the first and second reagent rack units 1-1 and 1-2 are in a straight line. Finally, move the third reagent rack unit 1-3 relative to the second reagent rack unit 1-2 to its end, so that the first, second, and third reagent rack units 1-1 and 1-2 are in a straight line. This operation avoids the problem of fully opening the reagent racks before testing.
[0036] In addition, the reagent rack 1 is provided with positioning components on its end face and side face, which facilitates the connection and positioning of adjacent reagent racks in the first and second states, thus preventing adjacent reagent racks from detaching in the first and second states. The positioning components can be either magnetic or snap-fit structures.
[0037] like Figure 4-8 As shown, the first reagent rack unit 1-1 is provided with a first mounting groove 3-1, and a first hinge post 4-1 is provided in the first mounting groove 3-1. A first telescopic connecting rod 5-1 is rotatably fitted on the first hinge post 4-1.
[0038] The second reagent rack unit 1-2 is provided with a second mounting slot 3-2 and a third mounting slot 3-3. A second hinge post 4-2 is provided in the second mounting slot 3-2, and the two ends of the first telescopic connecting rod 5-1 are respectively hinged to the first hinge post 4-1 and the second hinge post 4-2. A third hinge post 4-3 is provided in the third mounting slot 3-3, and the second telescopic connecting rod 5-2 is rotatably fitted on the third hinge post 4-3.
[0039] The third reagent rack unit 1-3 is provided with a fourth mounting slot 3-4, and a fourth hinge post 4-4 is provided in the fourth mounting slot 3-4. The two ends of the second telescopic connecting rod 5-2 are respectively hinged to the third hinge post 4-3 and the fourth mounting slot 3-4.
[0040] like Figure 9 As shown, the first telescopic link 5-1 and the second telescopic link 5-2 include a connecting rod in the middle and movable rods located at both ends of the connecting rod. The ends of the connecting rod are confined within the movable rods. Taking the first telescopic link 5-1 as an example, the first telescopic link 5-1 includes a first connecting rod 5-1-1 and first movable rods 5-1-2 located at both ends of the first connecting rod 5-1-1. The ends of the first connecting rod 5-1-1 are confined within the first movable rods 5-1-2, facilitating the movement of the first movable rods 5-1-2 relative to the first connecting rod 5-1-1 to achieve length adjustment of the first telescopic link 5-1. The structure of the second telescopic link 5-2 is the same as that of the first telescopic link 5-1, and will not be described in detail.
[0041] The third reagent rack unit 1-3 is equipped with a handle or a connecting end 1-3-1 with a handle for easy hand operation. The connecting end of the third reagent rack unit 1-3 is equipped with a detachable handle, which can be removed when stored in a refrigerator to further reduce the size.
[0042] Example 2
[0043] The connecting part 4 is a limiting hole set in the mounting groove 3. Both ends of the telescopic connecting rod 5 are provided with rotating columns. The rotating columns are rotatably fitted in the limiting hole, which facilitates the movement and rotation of the first reagent rack unit 1-1 and the third reagent rack unit 1-3 relative to the second reagent rack unit 1-2.
[0044] In this embodiment, the first mounting groove 3-1 of the first reagent rack unit 1-1 is provided with a first limiting hole, the second mounting groove 3-2 and the third mounting groove 3-3 of the second reagent rack unit 1-2 are respectively provided with a second limiting hole and a third limiting hole, the fourth mounting groove 3-4 of the third reagent rack unit 1-3 is provided with a fourth limiting hole, the first telescopic connecting rod 5-1 is rotatably engaged with the first limiting hole and the second limiting hole, and the second telescopic connecting rod 5-2 is rotatably engaged with the third limiting hole and the fourth limiting hole.
[0045] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the scope of the claims. Any improvements and modifications made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model should also be considered as protection within the scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A foldable reagent rack, characterized in that, It includes at least two reagent racks (1), each reagent rack (1) is provided with at least one receiving slot (2) for holding reagent bottles and a mounting slot (3), the mounting slot (3) is provided with a connecting part (4), and a telescopic connecting rod (5) is provided between adjacent reagent racks (1), the two ends of the telescopic connecting rod (5) are respectively rotatably engaged with the connecting part (4) of the adjacent reagent racks (1).
2. The foldable reagent rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The foldable reagent rack has a first state in which several reagent rack sections (1) are arranged in a straight line and the end faces of adjacent reagent racks (1) are in contact with each other.
3. The foldable reagent rack according to claim 2, characterized in that, The foldable reagent rack has a second state in which several reagent racks (1) are arranged side by side and the sides of adjacent reagent racks (1) are in contact with each other.
4. The foldable reagent rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The reagent rack (1) includes a first reagent rack unit (1-1), a second reagent rack unit (1-2), and a third reagent rack unit (1-3).
5. The foldable reagent rack according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first reagent rack unit (1-1) is provided with a first mounting groove (3-1), and a first hinge post (4-1) is provided in the first mounting groove (3-1). A first telescopic connecting rod (5-1) is rotatably fitted on the first hinge post (4-1).
6. The foldable reagent rack according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second reagent rack unit (1-2) is provided with a second mounting slot (3-2) and a third mounting slot (3-3). The second mounting slot (3-2) is provided with a second hinge post (4-2). The two ends of the first telescopic link (5-1) are respectively hinged to the first hinge post (4-1) and the second hinge post (4-2). The third mounting slot (3-3) is provided with a third hinge post (4-3). The second telescopic link (5-2) is rotatably fitted on the third hinge post (4-3).
7. The foldable reagent rack according to claim 6, characterized in that, The third reagent rack unit (1-3) is provided with a fourth mounting slot (3-4), and a fourth hinge post (4-4) is provided in the fourth mounting slot (3-4). The two ends of the second telescopic connecting rod (5-2) are respectively hinged to the third hinge post (4-3) and the fourth mounting slot (3-4).
8. The foldable reagent rack according to claim 3, characterized in that, The reagent rack (1) is provided with positioning components on its end face and side face.
9. The foldable reagent rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting part (4) is a limiting hole set in the mounting groove (3), and both ends of the telescopic connecting rod (5) are provided with rotating columns, which are rotatably fitted into the limiting hole.
10. The foldable reagent rack according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that, The first telescopic link (5-1) and the second telescopic link (5-2) include a connecting rod in the middle and movable rods located at both ends of the connecting rod, wherein the ends of the connecting rod are confined within the movable rods.