A test tube rack and a sample transfer system

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of biochemical detection technology, and discloses a test tube rack and a sampling system. The test tube rack includes a test tube rack body with several insertion hole units for placing test tubes. Each insertion hole unit includes outer insertion holes arranged opposite each other and two rows of inner insertion holes arranged inside the outer insertion holes. The outer and inner insertion holes are spaced apart along their length and are staggered. A first detection slot is provided on the outer circumferential surface of each outer insertion hole, and a second detection slot is provided on the outer circumferential surface of each inner insertion hole. A gap is provided between adjacent outer insertion holes, and the gap communicates with the second detection slot. An elastic clamping structure is provided on the insertion hole unit.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of biochemical detection technology, and in particular to a test tube rack and a sampling transfer system. Background Technology

[0002] Test tubes are common instruments in biology and chemistry laboratories, used as reaction containers for small amounts of reagents. They are convenient to use, whether at room temperature or under heat, and are widely used in hospitals and testing institutions, enjoying popularity among medical personnel. Existing test tube racks typically consist of a vertical plate, a base plate, and a perforated plate. Test tubes are inserted into the holes on the perforated plate to secure them for easy access. However, existing test tube racks are functionally limited and do not meet the needs of operators requiring diverse use of the racks. The only solution is the time-consuming and laborious process of moving test tubes back and forth, which is very inconvenient. Furthermore, existing test tube racks are mainly arranged in a single row, resulting in poor stability when sampling at the front. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and to provide a test tube rack and a sampling system.

[0004] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows: On one hand, this utility model discloses a test tube rack, including a test tube rack body. The test tube rack body is provided with a plurality of insertion hole units for placing test tubes. The insertion hole unit includes outer insertion holes arranged on opposite sides and two rows of inner insertion holes arranged inside the outer insertion holes. The outer insertion holes and the inner insertion holes are spaced apart along the length direction and are staggered. A first detection slot is provided on the outer circumferential surface of the outer insertion hole, and a second detection slot is provided on the outer circumferential surface of the inner insertion hole. A gap is provided between adjacent outer insertion holes, and the gap communicates with the second detection slot. An elastic clamping structure is provided on the insertion hole unit.

[0005] As can be seen from the above scheme, the test tube rack body is used to centrally store test tubes, the insertion unit is used to insert test tubes through the outer insertion hole and the inner insertion hole, the first detection slot and the second detection slot are used for external equipment to scan the barcode on the test tube to facilitate sample traceability, and the elastic clamping structure is used to limit the insertion of the sample test tube.

[0006] The elastic clamping structure includes an elastic clamping ring. The end face of the elastic clamping ring has a ring-shaped placement protrusion. A buckle is provided on the elastic clamping ring. The elastic clamping ring extends downwards in a ring shape to form at least one set of clamping members. A clamping protrusion is provided on the inner side of the bottom end of each clamping member. The outer wall of the clamping protrusion is arc-shaped. A buckle groove adapted to the buckle is provided on the test tube rack body. A placement groove adapted to the placement protrusion is provided at the upper end of the insertion unit. Therefore, the elastic clamping structure is used to limit the position of test tubes within the insertion unit. The elastic clamping ring achieves its positioning on the test tube rack body by engaging with the buckle and the buckle groove.

[0007] The bottom of the insertion unit is provided with a limiting arc groove that fits the test tube. Therefore, the limiting arc groove fits the bottom of the test tube, facilitating stable placement of the test tube.

[0008] On the other hand, this utility model also discloses a transfer sampling system, including a sample injection mechanism, a transfer frame docking with the sample injection mechanism, a transfer drive module disposed on the transfer frame, a test tube rack body disposed on the transfer drive module, and a sampling mechanism disposed inside the transfer drive module. The sample injection mechanism has a sample injection port on its side, and the sample injection mechanism docks with one end of the transfer frame through the sample injection port. The other end of the transfer frame is docked with a buffer mechanism, and the buffer mechanism is disposed parallel to the sample injection mechanism. The bottom of the test tube rack body is adapted to the transfer drive module through a locking transfer structure.

[0009] As can be seen from the above solution, this utility model enables the test tube rack to smoothly perform the processes of sample introduction, transport, sampling, and storage. The sample track switching mechanism transports the samples unimpeded to their predetermined positions, and the scanning and transport drive module, combined with the sampling mechanism, ensures the continuity of the sampling process.

[0010] The transmission drive module includes a transmission motor, a first rotating gear and a second rotating gear disposed on the output end of the transmission motor, and transmission gears disposed at both ends of the transmission frame. The second rotating gear and the first rotating gear are connected by a transmission belt. Two second gear parts are coaxially disposed on the second rotating gear, and the two sets of second gear parts are respectively connected by the positioning belt.

[0011] The positioning and conveying structure includes several positioning protrusions on the positioning band and a positioning groove at the bottom of the test tube rack body. The positioning groove is adapted to the positioning protrusions. Two sets of positioning bands are provided with guide grooves through guide blocks. The bottom of the test tube rack body is provided with guide ridges adapted to the guide ridges. Several detection grooves are provided on the guide ridges. The detection grooves are adapted to the number of single-row insertion holes of the insertion unit.

[0012] The conveyor frame is also equipped with an identification scanning module and a through-beam detection optical coupler. The through-beam detection optical coupler is disposed on the two side walls of the guide slide. The identification scanning module includes identification scanners disposed opposite to each other on the two side walls of the conveyor frame. The conveying drive module is electrically connected to the sampling mechanism. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the test tube rack body;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the elastic clamping ring component;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the test tube rack body from another perspective;

[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission sampling system;

[0017] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission sampling system;

[0018] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the local structure at point A in the middle;

[0019] Figure 7 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0021] like Figures 1 to 7As shown, this utility model discloses a test tube rack, including a test tube rack body 1. The test tube rack body 1 is provided with a plurality of insertion hole units 2 for placing test tubes. Each insertion hole unit 2 includes outer insertion holes 21 arranged on opposite sides and two rows of inner insertion holes 22 arranged inside the outer insertion holes 21. The outer insertion holes 21 and the inner insertion holes 22 are spaced apart along the length direction and are staggered. A first detection slot 211 is provided on the outer circumferential surface of the outer insertion hole 21, and a second detection slot 212 is provided on the outer circumferential surface of the inner insertion hole 22. A gap is provided between adjacent outer insertion holes 21, and the gap and the second detection slot are... 212 is connected. The insertion unit 2 is provided with an elastic clamping structure, which includes an elastic clamping ring 3. The end face of the elastic clamping ring 3 is provided with a placement protrusion 31 in an annular shape. The elastic clamping ring 3 is provided with a buckle 32. The elastic clamping ring 3 extends downward in an annular shape to form at least one set of clamping members 33. The inner side of the bottom end of the clamping member 33 is provided with a clamping protrusion 331. The outer wall of the clamping protrusion 331 is arc-shaped. The test tube rack body 1 is provided with a buckle groove 11 that matches the buckle 32. The upper end of the insertion unit 2 is provided with a placement groove that matches the placement protrusion 31. The bottom of the insertion unit 2 is provided with a limiting arc groove 23 that matches the test tube. In this embodiment, the insertion units 2 on the test tube rack body 1 are arranged in a 5×4 pattern, and the elastic clamping ring 3 is made of elastic material.

[0022] On the other hand, this utility model also discloses a transfer sampling system, including a sample injection mechanism 4, a transfer frame 50 docked with the sample injection mechanism 4, a transfer drive module 5 disposed on the transfer frame 50, a test tube rack body 1 disposed on the transfer drive module 5, and a sampling mechanism 6 disposed inside the transfer drive module 5. The sample injection mechanism 4 is provided with a sample injection port 41 on its side. The sample injection mechanism 4 docks with one end of the transfer frame 50 through the sample injection port 41. The other end of the transfer frame 50 is docked with a buffer mechanism 6. The buffer mechanism 6 is arranged parallel to the sample injection mechanism 4. The bottom of the test tube rack body 1 is adapted to the transfer drive module 5 through a locking transfer structure.

[0023] The transmission drive module 5 includes a transmission motor 51, a first rotating gear 52 and a second rotating gear 53 disposed on the output end of the transmission motor 51, and transmission gears 58 disposed at both ends of the transmission frame 50. The second rotating gear 53 is connected to the first rotating gear 52 by a transmission belt. Two second gear parts 531 are coaxially disposed on the second rotating gear 53, and the two sets of second gear parts 531 are respectively connected by the positioning belt 54.

[0024] The positioning and conveying structure includes a plurality of positioning protrusions 541 disposed on the positioning band 54, and a positioning groove 12 disposed at the bottom of the test tube rack body 1. The positioning groove 12 is adapted to the positioning protrusions 541. Two sets of positioning bands 54 are provided with guide grooves 55 through guide blocks. The bottom of the test tube rack body 1 is provided with guide ridges 13 adapted to the guide grooves 55. A plurality of detection grooves 131 are provided on the guide ridges 13. The detection grooves 131 are adapted to the number of single-row insertion holes of the insertion unit 2.

[0025] The conveyor frame 50 is also provided with an identification scanning module and a photoelectric detection optical coupler 56. The photoelectric detection optical coupler 56 is disposed on the two side walls of the guide slide 55. The identification scanning module includes identification scanners 57 disposed opposite to each other on the two side walls of the conveyor frame 50. The conveying drive module 5 is electrically connected to the sampling mechanism 7.

[0026] The workflow of this utility model is as follows: The inspector prints a barcode, affixes the barcode to the pre-filled test tube, and collects blood. The inspector places the sampled test tube onto the test tube rack body 1, and places the test tube rack body 1 onto the sample injection area of ​​the sample injection mechanism 4. After the sample injection mechanism 4 is connected to the conveyor frame 50, the conveyor drive module 5 drives the test tube rack body 1 to be horizontally conveyed on the conveyor frame 51. When the photoelectric detection coupler 36 detects the passage of the test tube, it transmits the sensed information to the identification scanner 57. The identification scanners on both sides of the conveyor frame 50... The scanner 57 identifies the barcode on the test tube through the first detection slots 211 on both sides of the test tube rack body 1. The transmission drive module 5 achieves precise movement and adjustment by cooperating with the locking slot 12 at the bottom of the test tube rack body 1 through the locking protrusion 541. The recognition scanner 57 on both sides of the transmission rack base 50 identifies the barcode on the test tube through the second detection slots 212 on both sides of the test tube rack body 1. The recognition scanner 57 transmits the signal to the sampling mechanism 7, and the sampling mechanism 7 drives the sampling head to sample the test tubes on the test tube rack body 1 in sequence.

[0027] Finally, it should be emphasized that the above description is not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention can have various changes and modifications. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A test tube rack, comprising a test tube rack body (1), wherein the test tube rack body (1) is provided with a plurality of insertion hole units (2) for placing test tubes, characterized in that, The socket unit (2) includes an outer socket (21) arranged on opposite sides and two rows of inner sockets (22) arranged inside the outer socket (21). The outer socket (21) and the inner socket (22) are spaced apart along the length direction. The outer socket (21) and the inner socket (22) are staggered. A first detection slot (211) is provided on the outer circumferential surface of the outer socket (21). A second detection slot (212) is provided on the outer circumferential surface of the inner socket (22). There is a gap between adjacent outer sockets (21). The gap communicates with the second detection slot (212). An elastic clamping structure is provided on the socket unit (2).

2. The test tube rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic clamping structure includes an elastic clamping ring (3), the end face of which is provided with a placement protrusion (31) in an annular shape, a buckle (32) is provided on the elastic clamping ring (3), the elastic clamping ring (3) extends downward in an annular shape to form at least one set of clamping members (33), a clamping protrusion (331) is provided on the inner side of the bottom end of the clamping member (33), the outer wall of the clamping protrusion (331) is arc-shaped, the test tube rack body (1) is provided with a buckle groove (11) adapted to the buckle (32), and the upper end of the insertion unit (2) is provided with a placement groove adapted to the placement protrusion (31).

3. A test tube rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the insertion unit (2) is provided with a limiting arc groove (23) that is compatible with the test tube.

4. A transfer sampling system comprising the test tube rack according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The device includes a sample injection mechanism (4), a transfer rack (50) that docks with the sample injection mechanism (4), a transfer drive module (5) set on the transfer rack (50), a test tube rack body (1) set on the transfer drive module (5), and a sampling mechanism (7) set inside the transfer drive module (5). The sample injection mechanism (4) has a sample injection port (41) on its side. The sample injection mechanism (4) docks with one end of the transfer rack (50) through the sample injection port (41). The other end of the transfer rack (50) is docked with a buffer mechanism (6). The buffer mechanism (6) is set parallel to the sample injection mechanism (4). The bottom of the test tube rack body (1) is adapted to the transfer drive module (5) through a locking transfer structure.

5. The transmission sampling system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The transmission drive module (5) includes a transmission motor (51), a first rotating gear (52) and a second rotating gear (53) disposed on the output end of the transmission motor (51), and transmission gears (58) disposed at both ends of the transmission frame (50). The second rotating gear (53) is connected to the first rotating gear (52) by a transmission belt. Two second gear parts (531) are coaxially disposed on the second rotating gear (53), and the two sets of second gear parts (531) are respectively connected by a locking belt (54).

6. The transmission sampling system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The positioning and conveying structure includes a plurality of positioning protrusions (541) on the positioning band (54) and a positioning groove (12) at the bottom of the test tube rack body (1). The positioning groove (12) is adapted to the positioning protrusions (541). The two sets of positioning bands (54) are provided with guide grooves (55) through guide blocks. The bottom of the test tube rack body (1) is provided with guide ridges (13) adapted to the guide grooves (55). The guide ridges (13) are provided with a plurality of detection grooves (131). The detection grooves (131) are adapted to the number of single-row sockets of the socket unit (2).

7. The transmission sampling system according to claim 6, characterized in that, The conveyor frame (50) is also provided with an identification scanning module and a photoelectric detection optocoupler (56). The photoelectric detection optocoupler (56) is disposed on both sides of the guide slide (55). The identification scanning module includes an identification scanner (57) disposed opposite to each other on both sides of the conveyor frame (50). The conveying drive module (5) is electrically connected to the sampling mechanism (7).

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