Chromatographic sample vial storage case
By incorporating dividers and combinable socket modules into the chromatographic vial storage box, the problem of fixed socket specifications in existing storage boxes is solved, enabling flexible adjustment and efficient socket module combinations to meet diverse storage needs.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Hangzhou Institute of Quality and Metrology
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-23
AI Technical Summary
The existing chromatographic vial storage boxes have fixed socket specifications and numbers, which cannot be flexibly adjusted, resulting in an inability to meet diverse storage needs. Multiple storage boxes must be provided to meet the storage requirements of chromatographic vials of different sizes.
Design a chromatographic vial storage box. By setting partitions inside the box to form multiple independent installation spaces, the socket modules can be flexibly combined. The socket modules are equipped with locking tongues and control mechanisms, allowing socket modules of different specifications to be freely combined in the installation space, so as to achieve flexible adjustment of the socket diameter.
The flexible combination of socket modules allows it to adapt to the storage needs of chromatographic sample vials of different capacities, simplifies the installation and disassembly process of the socket modules, and improves the applicability and efficiency of the storage box.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of chromatography sample vial storage devices, and in particular to a chromatography sample vial storage box. Background Technology
[0002] Chromatographic vials are containers used in chromatographic analysis to store and transport samples to the instrument. Existing chromatographic vials come in various sizes based on capacity, such as 2mL, 4mL, 8mL, and 9mL, and the diameter of these vials varies depending on their capacity.
[0003] Currently, laboratories generally use dedicated storage boxes to store chromatographic vials. However, existing storage boxes have structural defects: the diameter and arrangement of the internal sockets are fixed and cannot be flexibly adjusted according to actual needs; each socket diameter can only match one type of chromatographic vial; the fixed size and number of sockets in traditional storage boxes make it difficult for them to meet diverse storage needs.
[0004] For example, an existing storage box has 6 slots for storing 2mL chromatography vials, 6 slots for storing 4mL chromatography vials, and 6 slots for storing 8mL chromatography vials. The number of slots is fixed and cannot be adjusted. However, the actual storage requirement is 8 slots for 2mL chromatography vials and 6 slots for 4mL chromatography vials. This results in an excess of slots for 8mL chromatography vials (which cannot be used), while there are not enough slots for 2mL chromatography vials. As a result, the current storage box cannot meet the actual storage needs, and additional storage boxes must be provided, leading to an increase in the number of storage tools. Summary of the Invention
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies and provide a chromatographic sample vial storage box.
[0006] The purpose of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a chromatography vial storage box, including a box body, a box cover, and a socket module. The box body is provided with several partitions, which divide the box body into several installation spaces for installing the socket module. Locking holes are provided at both ends of the installation spaces. The socket module is provided with a socket for inserting chromatography vials. Locking tongues and control mechanisms for controlling the extension and retraction of locking tongues are respectively provided at both ends of the socket module. When the socket module is installed in the installation space, the locking tongues at both ends of the socket module engage with the locking holes at both ends of the installation space.
[0007] Preferably, the control mechanism includes a first guide groove and a second guide groove, which are disposed in the socket module. The lower end of the first guide groove communicates with the second guide groove. A pressing rod is slidably disposed in the first guide groove, with its upper end higher than the upper surface of the socket module. A reset spring is disposed between the upper end of the pressing rod and the socket module. A sliding member is slidably disposed in the second guide groove, with a locking tongue disposed at one end of the sliding member. A spring is disposed between the other end of the sliding member and the end of the second guide groove. A first inclined surface is disposed at the lower end of the pressing rod, and a second inclined surface is disposed on the sliding member. The first inclined surface and the second inclined surface are in contact and engaged. When the pressing rod moves downward, it drives the locking tongue to move into the socket module.
[0008] Preferably, the first guide groove and the second guide groove are perpendicular to each other.
[0009] Preferably, the reset spring is arc-shaped, with its upper end connected to the upper end of the pressing rod and its lower end connected to the upper end of the socket module.
[0010] Preferably, the reset spring is made of spring steel.
[0011] Preferably, the cross-section of the latch is a right-angled trapezoid.
[0012] Preferably, the insertion hole is provided with an inner liner for fixing the chromatographic sample vial.
[0013] Preferably, the inner liner includes an upper ring body and a lower ring body, with a plurality of spring-loaded plates disposed between the upper ring body and the lower ring body. The spring-loaded plates are arc-shaped, and the middle part of the spring-loaded plates protrudes towards the inner side of the inner liner.
[0014] Preferably, the liner is made of plastic.
[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: In this utility model, the box body forms multiple independent installation spaces through partitions. Each installation space can flexibly install different specifications of socket modules. The hole diameters on the socket modules are different, and different specifications of sockets can be adapted to chromatographic sample vials of different capacities. Users can freely select and combine the corresponding specifications of socket modules according to actual needs, thereby selecting the required socket module combination method according to actual storage needs, thus meeting current storage requirements. When storage needs change, the combination method of the socket modules inside the box body can be flexibly adjusted to adapt to new storage needs, thereby completely solving the problem of traditional storage boxes having "fixed specifications that cannot match actual needs". Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.
[0017] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the socket module.
[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the socket module.
[0019] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of section A.
[0020] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the inner lining component.
[0021] In the diagram: 1. Box body, 2. Box cover, 3. Divider, 4. Lock hole, 5. Insertion module, 6. Insertion, 7. Pressing rod, 8. Reset spring, 9. Locking tongue, 10. Inner liner, 10a. Upper ring, 10b. Lower ring, 10c. Spring pressure plate, 11. First inclined surface, 12. Sliding part, 13. Second guide groove, 14. Spring, 15. Second inclined surface. Detailed Implementation
[0022] 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. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0023] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a chromatography vial storage box includes a box body 1, a box cover 2, and a socket module 5. The box body 1 is provided with several partitions 3, which divide the box body 1 into several installation spaces for installing the socket module 5. Locking holes 4 are provided at both ends of the installation spaces. The socket module 5 is provided with a socket 6 for inserting chromatography vials. Locking tongues 9 and control mechanisms for controlling the extension and retraction of locking tongues 9 are respectively provided at both ends of the socket module 5. When the socket module 5 is installed in the installation space, the locking tongues 9 at both ends of the socket module 5 are engaged with the locking holes 4 at both ends of the installation space.
[0024] In this invention, the box body 1 forms multiple independent installation spaces through the partitions 3. Each installation space can flexibly install different specifications of socket modules 5. The diameters of the sockets 6 on the different socket modules 5 are different, and the different specifications of sockets 6 can be adapted to chromatographic sample vials of different capacities (such as 2mL, 4mL, 8mL, etc.). Users can freely select and combine the corresponding specifications of socket modules 5 according to their actual needs, thereby selecting the required combination of socket modules 5 according to actual storage needs, thus meeting current storage requirements. When storage needs change, the combination of socket modules 5 inside the box body 1 can be flexibly adjusted to adapt to new storage needs, thereby completely solving the problem of traditional storage boxes having "fixed specifications that cannot match actual needs".
[0025] The socket module 5 is equipped with locking tongues 9 and control mechanisms at both ends. The locking tongues 9 can be easily extended and retracted through the control mechanisms, making the installation and disassembly of the module simple and efficient. When storage needs change and the socket module 5 needs to be replaced, the user can control the locking tongues 9 on the socket module 5 to be replaced to retract through the control mechanism so that the locking tongues 9 exit from the lock hole 4. Then, the socket module 5 is taken out and a new socket module 5 is installed. The new socket module 5 is inserted into the installation space and pushed all the way in. After installation, the locking tongues 9 on the socket module 5 will automatically lock into the corresponding lock hole 4, thereby locking the socket module 5 and ensuring that the socket module 5 is stably fixed in the box 1, preventing the socket module 5 from shifting or shaking in the box 1. This installation method greatly facilitates the replacement of the socket module 5.
[0026] The control mechanism includes a first guide groove and a second guide groove 13, which are disposed in the socket module 5 and are perpendicular to each other. The lower end of the first guide groove is connected to the second guide groove 13. A pressing rod 7 is slidably disposed in the first guide groove, and the upper end of the pressing rod 7 is higher than the upper surface of the socket module 5. A reset spring 8 is disposed between the upper end of the pressing rod 7 and the socket module 5. A sliding member 12 is slidably disposed in the second guide groove 13. A locking tongue 9 is disposed at one end of the sliding member 12, and a spring 14 is disposed between the other end of the sliding member 12 and the end of the second guide groove 13. A first inclined surface 11 is disposed at the lower end of the pressing rod 7, and a second inclined surface 15 is disposed on the sliding member 12. The first inclined surface 11 and the second inclined surface 15 are in contact and cooperate. When the pressing rod 7 moves downward, it drives the locking tongue 9 to move into the socket module 5. When it is necessary to disassemble the socket module 5, the user only needs to press down the pressing rod 7. The first inclined surface 11 at the lower end of the pressing rod 7 contacts and presses against the second inclined surface 15 of the sliding member 12, driving the sliding member 12 to move the locking tongue 9 into the socket module 5, thereby disengaging the locking tongue 9 from the locking hole 4 and releasing the locking state between the socket module 5 and the housing 1, so that the socket module 5 can be easily removed. When the user releases the pressing rod 7, the pressing rod 7 moves upward to reset under the action of the reset spring 8, and the locking tongue 9 moves outward to the ejected state under the action of the spring 14. Through the above mechanism, the socket module 5 can be installed and disassembled without the need for tools. The extension and retraction control of the locking tongue 9 and the installation and disassembly of the socket module 5 can be completed by simply pressing, which greatly improves the convenience and efficiency of the installation and disassembly of the socket module 5.
[0027] The reset spring 8 is arc-shaped, with its upper end connected to the upper end of the pressing rod 7 and its lower end connected to the upper end of the socket module 5.
[0028] In this embodiment, the reset spring 8 is made of spring steel 14.
[0029] Furthermore, an inner liner 10 for securing the chromatographic sample vial is provided within the insertion hole 6. Specifically, the inner liner 10 includes an upper ring 10a and a lower ring 10b, with several elastic pressure plates 10c positioned between the upper ring 10a and the lower ring 10b. The elastic pressure plates 10c are arc-shaped, with their center protruding towards the inner side of the inner liner 10. The inner liner 10 is integrally formed. An annular positioning groove is provided on the inner wall of the insertion hole 6, and the inner liner 10 is fitted into the annular positioning groove for positioning. When the chromatographic sample vial storage box is inserted into the insertion hole 6, the elastic pressure plates 10c on the inner liner 10 adhere tightly to the side of the chromatographic sample vial due to their elasticity, thereby effectively securing the chromatographic sample vial and preventing it from shaking within the insertion hole 6.
[0030] In this embodiment, the inner liner 10 is made of plastic.
[0031] This utility model is not limited to the above-described preferred embodiments. Anyone can derive other forms of products under the guidance of this utility model. However, regardless of any changes made in their shape or structure, any technical solution that is the same as or similar to this application falls within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A chromatographic sample vial storage box, characterized in that, The device includes a box body, a box cover, and socket modules. The box body is divided into several partitions, which divide the box body into several installation spaces for installing the socket modules. Each installation space has a locking hole at both ends. The socket modules have sockets for inserting chromatographic sample vials. Each end of the socket module has a locking tongue and a control mechanism for controlling the extension and retraction of the locking tongue. When the socket module is installed in the installation space, the locking tongues at both ends of the socket module engage with the locking holes at both ends of the installation space.
2. The chromatography vial storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control mechanism includes a first guide groove and a second guide groove, which are disposed in the socket module. The lower end of the first guide groove communicates with the second guide groove. A pressing rod is slidably disposed in the first guide groove, with its upper end higher than the upper surface of the socket module. A reset spring is disposed between the upper end of the pressing rod and the socket module. A sliding member is slidably disposed in the second guide groove, with a locking tongue disposed at one end of the sliding member. A spring is disposed between the other end of the sliding member and the end of the second guide groove. A first inclined surface is disposed at the lower end of the pressing rod, and a second inclined surface is disposed on the sliding member. The first inclined surface and the second inclined surface are in contact and engaged. When the pressing rod moves downward, it drives the locking tongue to move into the socket module.
3. A chromatography vial storage box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first guide groove and the second guide groove are perpendicular to each other.
4. A chromatography vial storage box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The reset spring is arc-shaped, with its upper end connected to the upper end of the pressing rod and its lower end connected to the upper end of the socket module.
5. A chromatographic sample vial storage box according to claim 4, characterized in that, The reset spring is made of spring steel.
6. A chromatographic sample vial storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cross-section of the latch is a right-angled trapezoid.
7. A chromatographic sample vial storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The insertion hole is equipped with an inner liner for fixing the chromatographic sample vial.
8. A chromatographic sample vial storage box according to claim 7, characterized in that, The inner liner includes an upper ring body and a lower ring body. Several spring-loaded plates are provided between the upper ring body and the lower ring body. The spring-loaded plates are arc-shaped, and the middle part of the spring-loaded plates protrudes towards the inside of the inner liner.
9. A chromatography vial storage box according to claim 7, characterized in that, The inner lining is made of plastic.