A new automatic transfer sampling device

Abstract

This utility model relates to the technical field of sampling and storage equipment, and discloses a novel automatic transfer and sampling device. This novel automatic transfer and sampling device includes a cabinet, a control panel, an RFID reader, and sample bottles. The surface of the sample bottle cap is embedded with an RFID electronic tag compatible with the RFID reader. The rear wall of the cabinet's inner cavity is fixedly connected to vertical plates distributed at equal intervals horizontally. This device has advantages such as automated and rapid sample bottle storage and retrieval, high reliability, and high space utilization. It solves the problems of traditional sample bottle storage, which mostly relies on manual recording and retrieval, using paper registers to record sample bottle information, leading to problems such as easy loss and confusion, low efficiency due to staff needing to memorize or flip through records to find sample bottle locations, and the tendency to directly mark sample bottles with labels or markers, resulting in easy wear and fading, haphazard storage of sample bottles, low space utilization, and a high rate of misplacement and incorrect retrieval due to manual operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sampling and storage equipment technology, specifically a novel automatic transfer and sampling device. Background Technology

[0002] In sample management, the storage of sample vials is indeed a critical step, as its scientific rigor and standardization directly affect the integrity of the samples, the accuracy of test results, and the effectiveness of subsequent traceability.

[0003] Traditional sample bottle storage relies heavily on manual recording and retrieval, using paper registers to record sample bottle information. This method is prone to loss and confusion, requiring staff to memorize or flip through records to find the sample bottle's location, which is inefficient. Labels or markers are easily worn and faded when used directly on the sample bottles, and the random storage of sample bottles results in low space utilization. Furthermore, the rate of misplacement and incorrect retrieval due to manual operation is relatively high. Therefore, a new type of automatic transfer and retrieval device is proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] Technical problems to be solved

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a novel automatic transfer and sampling device, which has the advantages of automated and rapid storage and retrieval of sample bottles, high reliability, and high space utilization. It solves the problems of traditional sample bottle storage, which mostly relies on manual recording and retrieval, using paper registers to record sample bottle information, which is prone to loss and confusion, requiring staff to memorize or flip through records to find the location of sample bottles, resulting in low efficiency, using labels or markers to mark directly on sample bottles, which is prone to wear and fading, sample bottles are stored randomly, resulting in low space utilization, and a high rate of misplacement and misretrieval due to manual operation.

[0006] (II) Technical Solution

[0007] The technical solution of this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: A novel automatic transfer and sampling device includes a cabinet, a control panel, an RFID reader, and sample bottles. An RFID electronic tag adapted to the RFID reader is embedded on the surface of the sample bottle cap. Vertical plates distributed horizontally at equal intervals are fixedly connected to the rear wall of the cabinet's inner cavity. Storage platform components distributed vertically at equal intervals are provided between adjacent vertical plates and between the vertical plates and the side wall of the cabinet's inner cavity. All storage platform components are adapted to the sample bottles. A horizontal drive component extending to the left wall of the inner cavity is provided on the right side of the cabinet. A base located inside the cabinet is threaded to the outer side of the horizontal drive component. A vertical drive component extending to the top wall of the cabinet's inner cavity is provided on the top of the base. A transfer frame is threaded to the outer side of the vertical drive component. A conveying platform component adapted to the storage platform components is provided inside the transfer frame. An RFID reader adapted to the sample bottles is embedded in the top of the transfer frame and extends into it. A storage and retrieval window communicating with the interior of the cabinet and adapted to the transfer frame is opened on the front side of the cabinet. A control panel is embedded on the front side of the cabinet.

[0008] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0009] This novel automatic transfer and sampling device places the sample bottle on top of the conveyor platform assembly. The control panel instructs the device to store the sample bottle. Upon receiving the storage command from the control panel, the RFID module reads the information from the RFID electronic tag on the top of the sample bottle using an RFID reader. The storage and retrieval control module randomly assigns the storage platform assembly's position information to the horizontal and vertical drive components. These components move the transfer frame, conveyor platform assembly, and sample bottle to the target position. The storage and retrieval control module then simultaneously operates the conveyor platform assembly and the target storage platform assembly until the sample bottle is transferred to the top of the target storage platform assembly. The position storage module then records the sample bottle's storage position and its corresponding RFID tag. The RFID electronic tag information is associated and stored to complete the sample bottle storage. The RFID electronic tag information on the top of the sample bottle is entered through the control panel. The RFID module parses the information and queries the corresponding location through the location storage module. The storage and retrieval control module causes the horizontal and vertical drive components to move the transfer frame and conveyor platform components to the corresponding position according to the location information. The storage and retrieval control module causes the conveyor platform component and the corresponding storage platform component to operate simultaneously until the sample bottle is transferred to the top of the conveyor platform component. The storage and retrieval control module causes the horizontal and vertical drive components to move the transfer frame to the storage and retrieval window, where the sample bottle can be retrieved. It has the advantages of automated and fast sample bottle storage and retrieval, high reliability, and high space utilization.

[0010] Based on the above technical solution, the present invention can be further improved as follows.

[0011] Furthermore, the lateral drive assembly includes a first protective cover, a first motor, a first gear, a first lead screw, and a second gear. The first protective cover is fixedly connected to the right side of the cabinet. The first motor is provided on the right inner wall of the first protective cover. The output end of the first motor is fixedly connected to the first gear. The left inner wall of the cabinet is rotatably connected to a first lead screw that is symmetrically distributed front and back and extends into the interior of the first protective cover. The outer side of the first lead screw is threaded to the same base. The right end of the first lead screw is fixedly connected to a second gear that meshes with the first gear.

[0012] Furthermore, the vertical drive assembly includes a second protective cover, a second motor, a third gear, a second lead screw, and a fourth gear. The top of the base is fixedly connected to the second protective cover. The bottom wall of the inner cavity of the second protective cover is provided with a second motor. The output end of the second motor is fixedly connected to the third gear. The inside of the second protective cover is rotatably connected to a second lead screw that is symmetrically distributed on the left and right and rotatably connected to the top wall of the inner cavity of the cabinet. The outer side of the second lead screw is threaded with the same transfer frame. The lower end of the second lead screw is fixedly connected to a fourth gear that meshes with the third gear.

[0013] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that the first motor rotates, and then drives the first lead screw to rotate synchronously through the first gear and the second gear, thereby driving the base to move laterally along the first lead screw, and then driving the transfer frame to move laterally. The second motor rotates, and then drives the second lead screw to rotate synchronously through the third gear and the fourth gear, thereby driving the transfer frame to move vertically along the second lead screw. The access control module receives the storage instruction from the control panel, and the access control module controls the first motor and the second motor to rotate, which can drive the transfer frame to move to the target position.

[0014] Furthermore, the storage platform assembly includes a first support plate, a first rotating roller, a first dual-axis motor, a second rotating roller, and a first conveyor belt. First support plates are fixedly connected between adjacent vertical plates and between the vertical plates and the inner cavity sidewall of the cabinet, and are distributed at equal vertical distances. The first rotating roller is rotatably connected to the front side of the first support plate. The rear end of the first support plate is provided with a first dual-axis motor whose output ends extend to its left and right sides. The output ends of the first dual-axis motor are fixedly connected to mutually adapted second rotating rollers. A first conveyor belt is sleeved on the outer side of the first support plate and is tightly fitted to the outer sides of the first and second rotating rollers. The first conveyor belt is adapted to the sample bottle.

[0015] Furthermore, the conveying platform assembly includes a second support plate, a third rotating roller, a second dual-axis motor, a fourth rotating roller, and a second conveyor belt. The second support plate is fixedly connected between the left and right side walls of the inner cavity of the transfer frame. The third rotating roller is rotatably connected to the front side of the second support plate. The rear end of the second support plate is provided with a second dual-axis motor whose output ends extend to its left and right sides. The output ends of the second dual-axis motor are fixedly connected to mutually adapted fourth rotating rollers. A second conveyor belt is sleeved on the outer side of the second support plate and is tightly fitted to the outer sides of the third and fourth rotating rollers. The second conveyor belt is adapted to the first conveyor belt.

[0016] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that when the first dual-output shaft motor rotates, it can drive the first conveyor belt to rotate outside the first support plate and the first rotating roller through the second rotating roller. When the second dual-output shaft motor rotates, it can drive the second conveyor belt to rotate outside the second support plate and the third rotating roller through the fourth rotating roller. The storage and retrieval control module receives the storage instruction from the control panel. The storage and retrieval control module controls the first dual-output shaft motor and the second dual-output shaft motor to rotate simultaneously in the same direction, so that the sample bottle at the top of the first conveyor belt can be moved to the top of the second conveyor belt, or the sample bottle at the top of the second conveyor belt can be moved to the top of the first conveyor belt. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a sectional view of the cabinet structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a top perspective view of the first support plate of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a top view of the storage platform component structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a top sectional view of the first protective cover of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a bottom sectional view of the second protective cover of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a top view of the conveyor platform component structure of this utility model.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Cabinet; 2. Control panel; 3. RFID reader; 4. Sample bottle; 5. RFID electronic tag; 6. Vertical plate; 7. Storage platform assembly; 701. First support plate; 702. First rotating roller; 703. First dual-shaft motor; 704. Second rotating roller; 705. First conveyor belt; 8. Horizontal drive assembly; 801. First protective cover; 802. First motor; 803. First gear; 804. First lead screw; 805. Second gear; 9. Base; 10. Vertical drive assembly; 101. Second protective cover; 102. Second motor; 103. Third gear; 104. Second lead screw; 105. Fourth gear; 11. Transfer frame; 12. Conveying platform assembly; 121. Second support plate; 122. Third rotating roller; 123. Second dual-shaft motor; 124. Fourth rotating roller; 125. Second conveyor belt; 13. Storage window. Detailed Implementation

[0025] 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.

[0026] In the embodiments, by Figure 1-7 Presented is a novel automatic transfer and sampling device. This utility model includes a cabinet 1, a control panel 2, an RFID reader 3, and sample bottles 4. The surface of the sample bottle 4's cap is embedded with an RFID electronic tag 5 adapted to the RFID reader 3. The rear wall of the cabinet 1's inner cavity is fixedly connected to horizontally equidistant vertical plates 6. Storage platform assemblies 7, equidistant vertically, are provided between adjacent vertical plates 6 and between vertical plates 6 and the side wall of the cabinet 1's inner cavity. Each storage platform assembly 7 is adapted to the sample bottle 4. The right side of the cabinet 1 has a horizontal drive assembly 8 extending to the left wall of its inner cavity. A base 9 located inside the cabinet 1 is threadedly connected to the outside of the drive assembly 8. A vertical drive assembly 10 extending to the top wall of the inner cavity of the cabinet 1 is provided on the top of the base 9. A transfer frame 11 is threadedly connected to the outside of the vertical drive assembly 10. A conveying platform assembly 12 adapted to the storage platform assembly 7 is provided inside the transfer frame 11. An RFID reader 3 extending into the top of the transfer frame 11 and adapted to the sample bottle 4 is embedded therein. A storage and retrieval window 13 communicating with the interior of the cabinet 1 and adapted to the transfer frame 11 is opened on the front side of the cabinet 1. A control panel 2 is embedded on the front side of the cabinet 1.

[0027] The transverse drive assembly 8 includes a first protective cover 801, a first motor 802, a first gear 803, a first lead screw 804, and a second gear 805. The first protective cover 801 is fixedly connected to the right side of the cabinet 1. The first motor 802 is provided on the right wall of the inner cavity of the first protective cover 801. The output end of the first motor 802 is fixedly connected to the first gear 803. The left wall of the inner cavity of the cabinet 1 is rotatably connected to the first lead screw 804, which is symmetrically distributed front and back and extends into the interior of the first protective cover 801. The outer side of the first lead screw 804 is threadedly connected to the same base 9. The right end of the first lead screw 804 is fixedly connected to the second gear 805, which meshes with the first gear 803.

[0028] The vertical drive assembly 10 includes a second protective cover 101, a second motor 102, a third gear 103, a second lead screw 104, and a fourth gear 105. The top of the base 9 is fixedly connected to the second protective cover 101. The bottom wall of the inner cavity of the second protective cover 101 is provided with the second motor 102. The output end of the second motor 102 is fixedly connected to the third gear 103. The interior of the second protective cover 101 is rotatably connected to the second lead screw 104, which is symmetrically distributed on the left and right and rotatably connected to the top wall of the inner cavity of the cabinet 1. The outer side of the second lead screw 104 is threadedly connected to the same transfer frame 11. The lower end of the second lead screw 104 is fixedly connected to the fourth gear 105, which meshes with the third gear 103.

[0029] The first motor 802 rotates, and then drives the first lead screw 804 to rotate synchronously through the first gear 803 and the second gear 805, thereby driving the base 9 to move laterally along the first lead screw 804, and then driving the transfer frame 11 to move laterally. The second motor 102 rotates, and then drives the second lead screw 104 to rotate synchronously through the third gear 103 and the fourth gear 105, thereby driving the transfer frame 11 to move vertically along the second lead screw 104. The access control module receives the storage command from the control panel 2 and controls the first motor 802 and the second motor 102 to rotate, which can drive the transfer frame 11 to move to the target position.

[0030] The storage platform assembly 7 includes a first support plate 701, a first rotating roller 702, a first dual-axis motor 703, a second rotating roller 704, and a first conveyor belt 705. The first support plates 701 are fixedly connected at equal vertical distances between adjacent vertical plates 6 and between vertical plates 6 and the inner cavity sidewall of cabinet 1. The first rotating roller 702 is rotatably connected to the front side of the first support plate 701. The rear end of the first support plate 701 is provided with a first dual-axis motor 703 whose output ends extend to its left and right sides. The output ends of the first dual-axis motor 703 are fixedly connected to mutually adapted second rotating rollers 704. The outer side of the first support plate 701 is fitted with a first conveyor belt 705 that is in close contact with the outer side of the first rotating roller 702 and the second rotating roller 704. The first conveyor belt 705 is adapted to the sample bottle 4.

[0031] The conveying platform assembly 12 includes a second support plate 121, a third rotating roller 122, a second dual-axis motor 123, a fourth rotating roller 124, and a second conveyor belt 125. The second support plate 121 is fixedly connected between the left and right side walls of the inner cavity of the transfer frame 11. The third rotating roller 122 is rotatably connected to the front side of the second support plate 121. The rear end of the second support plate 121 is provided with a second dual-axis motor 123 whose output ends extend to its left and right sides. The output ends of the second dual-axis motor 123 are fixedly connected to the mutually adapted fourth rotating rollers 124. The outer side of the second support plate 121 is fitted with a second conveyor belt 125 that is in close contact with the outer side of the third rotating roller 122 and the fourth rotating roller 124. The second conveyor belt 125 is adapted to the first conveyor belt 705.

[0032] The first dual-output shaft motor 703 rotates, which in turn drives the first conveyor belt 705 to rotate outside the first support plate 701 and the first rotating roller 702 via the second rotating roller 704. The second dual-output shaft motor 123 rotates, which in turn drives the second conveyor belt 125 to rotate outside the second support plate 121 and the third rotating roller 122 via the fourth rotating roller 124. The access control module receives the storage command from the control panel 2 and controls the first dual-output shaft motor 703 and the second dual-output shaft motor 123 to rotate simultaneously in the same direction, so that the sample bottle 4 at the top of the first conveyor belt 705 can be moved to the top of the second conveyor belt 125, or the sample bottle 4 at the top of the second conveyor belt 125 can be moved to the top of the first conveyor belt 705.

[0033] Working principle:

[0034] Step 1: Place sample bottle 4 on top of the second conveyor belt 125. Use control panel 2 to store sample bottle 4. The storage control module receives the storage command from control panel 2. The RFID module reads the information of the RFID electronic tag 5 on top of sample bottle 4 through RFID reader 3. The storage control module randomly assigns the position of the first support plate 701. Based on the position information, the storage control module controls the first motor 802 and the second motor 102 to rotate, which drives the transfer frame 11 to move to the target position, aligning the second support plate 121 with the first support plate 701. The storage control module controls the first dual-output shaft motor 703 and the second dual-output shaft motor 123 to rotate simultaneously in the same direction until the sample bottle 4 on top of the second conveyor belt 125 is moved to the top of the first conveyor belt 705. The position storage module associates and stores the storage position of sample bottle 4 with the information of its RFID electronic tag 5. Based on the position information of storage window 13, the storage control module controls the first motor 802 and the second motor 102 to rotate, which in turn drives the transfer frame 11 back to the origin, completing the storage of sample bottle 4.

[0035] Step 2: Input the RFID electronic tag 5 information on the top of sample bottle 4 through control panel 2. The RFID module parses the information and queries the corresponding location through the location storage module. The storage and retrieval control module causes the first motor 802 and the second motor 102 to rotate according to the location information, which drives the transfer frame 11 to move to the target position, aligning the second support plate 121 with the first support plate 701. The storage and retrieval control module controls the first dual-output shaft motor 703 and the second dual-output shaft motor 123 to rotate simultaneously in the same direction until the sample bottle 4 on the top of the first conveyor belt 705 is moved to the top of the second conveyor belt 125. The location storage module deletes the location information of the sample bottle 4. The storage and retrieval control module controls the first motor 802 and the second motor 102 to rotate according to the location information of the storage and retrieval window 13, thereby driving the sample bottle 4 to move to the storage and retrieval window 13, whereby the sample bottle 4 can be retrieved.

[0036] 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 a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, 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.

[0037] 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 novel automatic transfer sampling device, comprising a cabinet body (1), a control panel (2), an RFID card reader (3) and a sample bottle (4), an RFID electronic tag (5) adapted to the RFID card reader (3) is embedded on the surface of the cover of the sample bottle (4), characterized in that: The inner rear wall of the cabinet (1) is fixedly connected with vertical plates (6) that are distributed horizontally at equal intervals. Storage platform assemblies (7) are provided between adjacent vertical plates (6) and between the vertical plates (6) and the inner side wall of the cabinet (1) at equal vertical intervals. Each storage platform assembly (7) is adapted to the sample bottle (4). A horizontal drive assembly (8) extending to the left wall of the inner cavity is provided on the right side of the cabinet (1). A base (9) located inside the cabinet (1) is threadedly connected to the outer side of the horizontal drive assembly (8). The top of the base (9) is provided with an extension extending to the cabinet (4). 1) A vertical drive assembly (10) on the top wall of the inner cavity, with a transfer frame (11) threadedly connected to the outside of the vertical drive assembly (10). The transfer frame (11) is equipped with a conveying platform assembly (12) that is compatible with the storage platform assembly (7). An RFID reader (3) that extends into the top of the transfer frame (11) and is compatible with the sample bottle (4) is embedded therein. A storage and retrieval window (13) that communicates with the interior of the cabinet (1) and is compatible with the transfer frame (11) is opened on the front side of the cabinet (1). A control panel (2) is embedded on the front side of the cabinet (1).

2. A novel auto-transfer sampling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage platform assembly (7) includes a first support plate (701), a first rotating roller (702), a first dual-axis motor (703), a second rotating roller (704), and a first conveyor belt (705). The first support plates (701) are fixedly connected between adjacent vertical plates (6) and between vertical plates (6) and the inner cavity side wall of cabinet (1) at equal vertical distances. The first rotating roller (702) is rotatably connected to the front side of the first support plate (701). The first dual-axis motor (703) with its output end extending to its left and right sides is provided inside the rear end of the first support plate (701). The output ends of the first dual-axis motor (703) are fixedly connected to the mutually adapted second rotating rollers (704). The first conveyor belt (705) is sleeved on the outer side of the first support plate (701) and closely fits the outer side of the first rotating roller (702) and the second rotating roller (704). The first conveyor belt (705) is adapted to the sample bottle (4).

3. A novel auto-transfer sampling device as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The transverse drive assembly (8) includes a first protective cover (801), a first motor (802), a first gear (803), a first lead screw (804), and a second gear (805). The first protective cover (801) is fixedly connected to the right side of the cabinet (1). The first motor (802) is provided on the right wall of the inner cavity of the first protective cover (801). The output end of the first motor (802) is fixedly connected to the first gear (803). The left wall of the inner cavity of the cabinet (1) is rotatably connected to the first lead screw (804) which is symmetrically distributed front and back and extends into the interior of the first protective cover (801). The outer side of the first lead screw (804) is threadedly connected to the same base (9). The right end of the first lead screw (804) is fixedly connected to the second gear (805) that meshes with the first gear (803).

4. A novel auto-transfer sampling apparatus as claimed in claim 3, wherein: The vertical drive assembly (10) includes a second protective cover (101), a second motor (102), a third gear (103), a second lead screw (104), and a fourth gear (105). The top of the base (9) is fixedly connected to the second protective cover (101). The bottom wall of the inner cavity of the second protective cover (101) is provided with the second motor (102). The output end of the second motor (102) is fixedly connected to the third gear (103). The interior of the second protective cover (101) is rotatably connected to the second lead screw (104), which is symmetrically distributed on the left and right and rotatably connected to the top wall of the inner cavity of the cabinet (1). The outer side of the second lead screw (104) is threadedly connected to the same transfer frame (11). The lower end of the second lead screw (104) is fixedly connected to the fourth gear (105) that meshes with the third gear (103).

5. A novel auto-transport sampling device as claimed in claim 2, wherein: The conveying platform assembly (12) includes a second support plate (121), a third rotating roller (122), a second dual-axis motor (123), a fourth rotating roller (124), and a second conveyor belt (125). The second support plate (121) is fixedly connected between the left and right side walls of the inner cavity of the transfer frame (11). The third rotating roller (122) is rotatably connected to the front side of the second support plate (121). The second dual-axis motor (123) with its output end extending to its left and right sides is provided inside the rear end of the second support plate (121). The output ends of the second dual-axis motor (123) are all fixedly connected to the mutually adapted fourth rotating roller (124). The second conveyor belt (125) is sleeved on the outer side of the second support plate (121) and closely fits the outer side of the third rotating roller (122) and the fourth rotating roller (124). The second conveyor belt (125) is adapted to the first conveyor belt (705).

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