A storage device for geological exploration samples

By designing a storage device with a rotatable support plate and a separate sample inlet, the problem of contamination when placing new samples in geological exploration sample storage devices was solved, ensuring the safety and accuracy of sample storage.

CN224393409UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-23LIAONING NUCLEAR IND GEOLOGY 241 BRIGADE CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
LIAONING NUCLEAR IND GEOLOGY 241 BRIGADE CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-23
Publication Date
2026-06-23

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Technical Problem

Existing geological exploration sample storage devices require the container to be fully opened when placing new samples, which can lead to contamination of existing samples.

Method used

Design a storage device with a detachable end cap. Utilize a rotatable support plate and storage cylinder to place samples through a separate inlet. Rotate the support plate to move the placed samples away from the inlet and avoid contamination.

Benefits of technology

This allows for the placement of new samples without fully opening the container, reducing the risk of contamination of existing samples and improving the safety and accuracy of sample storage.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of for geological exploration sample's storage device, belong to geological prospecting equipment technical field;Including storage box, detachable end cap is fixedly arranged on storage box;Rotatable support plate is placed in storage box, sample inlet is opened in end cap, and a plurality of storage cylinders are circumferentially distributed and arranged on support plate;Detachable sealing cover is fixedly connected on end cap, and the sealing cover that can seal sample inlet is opened in the limiting groove that can limit and fix rotating assembly. Only one sample inlet is provided in the present application, and there is no need to open the entire end cap when placing the sample, reducing the pollution of the stored sample by the outside world. At the same time, after placing the sample, the storage cylinder containing the sample is driven away from the sample inlet by the rotating support plate, and the new empty storage cylinder corresponds to the sample inlet. In this way, when opening the sealing cover next time to place the sample, it will not cause pollution to the original sample.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model provides a storage device for geological exploration samples, belonging to the technical field of equipment for geological exploration. Background Technology

[0002] In geological exploration operations, sample collection and storage are crucial steps to ensure the accuracy of subsequent experimental data. Currently, geological sample storage devices generally adopt a design with fixed partitions to divide the space, dividing it into multiple independent areas to store samples from different geological regions and avoid interference between samples.

[0003] This method of dividing geological samples into independent zones with partitions allows for the storage of multiple samples within a single unit, making it well-suited for situations requiring sampling across multiple areas. Generally, after storing geological samples, their contact with the outside environment should be minimized to prevent contamination or impact. However, with partitioned storage boxes, adding new samples requires fully opening the lid, exposing all samples to the outside. If wind is strong, new soil samples can easily be blown into existing sample compartments, contaminating the original geological samples. Therefore, a new geological exploration sample storage device is needed to address this issue. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem this invention aims to solve is that for storage boxes with partitions that can prevent multiple samples from being stored together, it is often necessary to fully open the box when placing a new sample, which greatly increases the possibility of contamination of the original sample.

[0005] To solve the above problems, the proposed technical solution is as follows: a storage device for geological exploration samples, including a storage box with a detachable end cap fixedly mounted on the storage box; and further including:

[0006] Support plate and storage cylinders; the storage box contains a rotatable support plate, and several storage cylinders for storing samples are connected to the support plate, with the lower end of the end cap fitting against the storage cylinders; the end cap has a sample inlet, and several storage cylinders are circumferentially distributed on the support plate, with the sample inlet located on the rotation path of all storage cylinders;

[0007] A sealing cap and a rotating assembly; the end cap has a light hole, into which the rotating assembly that drives the support plate to rotate is inserted; the detachable sealing cap is fixedly connected to the end cap, and the sealing cap that can seal the sample inlet has a limiting groove that can limit and fix the rotating assembly.

[0008] As an improvement, four storage cylinders are provided, which are evenly distributed around the circumference of the support plate, and the inner diameter of the storage cylinders is larger than the diameter of the injection port.

[0009] As an improvement, the support plate has an installation groove, into which an installation block fixedly connected to the lower end of the storage cylinder is inserted.

[0010] As an improvement, the rotating assembly includes a rotating rod and an operating block; the rotating rod located inside the light hole is fixedly connected to the support plate, and the operating block, which is convenient for operators to operate, is located above the end cap and is fixedly connected to the upper end of the rotating rod.

[0011] As an improvement, the limiting groove is a cubic groove, the operating block is a cubic structure corresponding to the limiting groove, and the operating block is inserted into the limiting groove.

[0012] As an improvement, the sealing cap is fixedly connected to the end cap by fastening screws; a sealing block for inserting into the injection port is fixedly connected below the sealing cap, and a sealing ring is provided at the position where the sealing block connects to the injection port.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] The storage cylinder is connected to a rotatable support plate, and the end cap has a sample inlet located on the rotation path of all storage cylinders. This application only has one sample inlet. When placing a sample, it is not necessary to open the entire end cap; simply remove the sealing cap to expose the sample inlet. After placing the sample, the rotating support plate moves the storage cylinder containing the sample away from the sample inlet, and a new empty storage cylinder aligns with the sample inlet. In this way, when placing a sample again after opening the sealing cap, it will not cause contamination of the original sample. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the storage box of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 3 This is an exploded view showing the connection between the sealing cap and the end cap of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 4 This is an exploded view showing the connection of the storage box, support plate, and storage cylinder of this utility model.

[0019] 1. Storage box; 2. End cap; 3. Sealing cap; 4. Fastening screw; 5. Support plate; 6. Storage cylinder; 7. Sample inlet; 8. Sealing block; 9. Limiting groove; 10. Operating block; 11. Light hole; 12. Rotating rod; 13. Mounting groove; 14. Mounting block. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0021] This utility model provides a storage device for geological exploration samples: including a storage box 1, and a detachable end cap 2 is fixedly installed on the storage box 1;

[0022] like Figure 3 As shown, a rotatable support plate 5 is placed inside the storage box 1, and there is a large rotational friction between the support plate 5 and the inner wall of the storage box 1, which can increase the stability of the support plate 5; several storage cylinders 6 for storing samples are connected to the support plate 5, and the support plate 5 has a mounting groove 13. A mounting block 14 fixedly connected to the lower end of the storage cylinder 6 is inserted into the mounting groove 13, which facilitates the disassembly and separation of the storage cylinder 6 from the support plate 5; and the lower end of the end cap 2 fits against the storage cylinder 6. The end cap 2 can limit the position of the storage cylinder 6 and ensure the stability of the storage cylinder 6.

[0023] The end cap 2 has a sample inlet 7, and several storage cylinders 6 are circumferentially distributed on the support plate 5, with the sample inlet 7 located on the rotation path of all the storage cylinders 6; there are four storage cylinders 6, which are evenly distributed circumferentially on the support plate 5, and the inner diameter of the storage cylinders 6 is larger than the diameter of the sample inlet 7, which can increase the comprehensiveness of the storage cylinders 6 in receiving the placed samples.

[0024] like Figure 4 As shown, the end cap 2 has a light hole 11, into which a rotating assembly capable of rotating the support plate 5 is inserted. A detachable sealing cap 3 is fixedly connected to the end cap 2, and a limiting groove 9 is provided inside the sealing cap 3 to limit and fix the rotating assembly. The rotating assembly includes a rotating rod 12 and an operating block 10. The rotating rod 12, located in the light hole 11, is fixedly connected to the support plate 5. The operating block 10, which is convenient for operators, is located above the end cap 2 and is fixedly connected to the upper end of the rotating rod 12. After opening the sealing cap 3, the operator can rotate the support plate 5 through the operating block 10, which is very convenient. At the same time, the vertical projection of the operating block 10 is located within the light hole 11, which facilitates the complete separation of the end cap 2 from the rotating assembly when disassembling the end cap 2.

[0025] like Figure 3 As shown, the limiting groove 9 is a cubic groove, and the operating block 10 is a cubic structure corresponding to the limiting groove 9, with the operating block 10 inserted into the limiting groove 9. When the operating block 10 is located in the limiting groove 9, the limiting groove 9 can limit and fix the cubic operating block 10; and the structural design of the cubic operating block 10 and the limiting groove 9 corresponds to the number of four storage cylinders 6, ensuring that the operating block 10 can be limited and fixed by the limiting groove 9 every time the support plate 5 rotates 90°.

[0026] like Figure 1 , 3 As shown, the sealing cap 3 is fixedly connected to the end cap 2 by the fastening screw 4, which facilitates disassembly and installation; a sealing block 8 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the sealing cap 3 to insert the sample inlet 7, and a sealing ring is provided at the position where the sealing block 8 connects with the sample inlet 7, which can increase the sealing performance of the sealing cap 3 to the sample inlet 7.

[0027] The principle of this utility model

[0028] When it is necessary to place a sample, remove the fastening screw 4 and open the sealing cover 3, as follows. Figure 3 As shown; when the sealing cap 3 is opened, the sample inlet 7 is exposed, and geological exploration samples can be placed into the storage cylinder 6 through the sample inlet 7; at the same time, the limiting groove 9 disengages from the operating block 10, releasing the limiting fixation of the operating block 10; after the sample is placed into the storage cylinder 6 through the sample inlet 7, the operating block 10 is operated, and the rotating rod 12 drives the support plate 5 and all the storage cylinders 6 on the support plate 5 to rotate 90°, so that the storage cylinder 6 that just stored the sample is away from the sample inlet 7, and the new empty storage cylinder 6 corresponds to the sample inlet 7, waiting for the next sample release. Then the sealing cap 3 is reinstalled and fixed to seal the sample inlet 7, and at the same time, the limiting groove 9 re-limits and fixes the operating block 10 to ensure the placement stability of the support plate 5 and the storage cylinder 6.

[0029] When it is necessary to place samples again, unscrew the fastening screw 4 and open the sealing cover 3. At this time, only the new empty storage cylinder 6 corresponds to the sample inlet 7, while the other storage cylinders 6 that have already been filled with samples will not be exposed. Therefore, when placing new samples, the contamination of the existing samples is greatly reduced. After placing the samples this time, rotate the support plate 590° again to align the empty storage cylinder 6 with the sample inlet 7, and repeat the above operation until all four storage cylinders 6 are filled with samples.

[0030] When the storage box 1 containing the samples is transported to the laboratory and the samples need to be tested, the end cap 2 is disassembled and opened upwards, allowing the end cap 2 and the sealing cap 3 to detach from the storage box 1. The removal of the end cap 2 releases its vertical restriction on the storage cylinder 6; then the storage cylinder 6 can be removed from the support plate 5 and the storage box 1, as follows: Figure 4 As shown, normal testing is sufficient.

[0031] The present invention and its embodiments have been described above. This description is not restrictive, and the accompanying drawings are only one embodiment of the present invention; the actual structure is not limited thereto. In conclusion, if those skilled in the art are inspired by this description and design similar structures and embodiments without departing from the inventive spirit of the present invention, such designs should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A storage device for geological exploration samples, comprising a storage box (1), wherein a detachable end cap (2) is fixedly disposed on the storage box (1); characterized in that, Also includes: A support plate (5) and a storage cylinder (6); a rotatable support plate (5) is placed inside the storage box (1), and several storage cylinders (6) for storing samples are connected to the support plate (5), and the lower end of the end cap (2) is in contact with the storage cylinder (6); an inlet (7) is provided on the end cap (2), and several storage cylinders (6) are circumferentially distributed on the support plate (5), and the inlet (7) is located on the rotation path of all storage cylinders (6); A sealing cap (3) and a rotating assembly; the end cap (2) has a light hole (11) and the rotating assembly that can drive the support plate (5) to rotate is inserted into the light hole (11); the detachable sealing cap (3) is fixedly connected to the end cap (2) and the sealing cap (3) that can seal the sample inlet (7) has a limiting groove (9) that can limit and fix the rotating assembly.

2. The device for storing geological exploration samples according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage cylinder (6) is provided in four parts, which are evenly distributed around the circumference of the support plate (5), and the inner diameter of the storage cylinder (6) is larger than the diameter of the sample inlet (7).

3. The device for storing geological exploration samples according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support plate (5) has an installation groove (13) and an installation block (14) fixedly connected to the lower end of the storage cylinder (6) is inserted into the installation groove (13).

4. The device for storing geological exploration samples according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating assembly includes a rotating rod (12) and an operating block (10). The rotating rod (12) located in the light hole (11) is fixedly connected to the support plate (5). The operating block (10), which is convenient for staff to operate, is located above the end cap (2) and is fixedly connected to the upper end of the rotating rod (12).

5. A sample storage device for geological exploration according to claim 4, characterized in that: The limiting groove (9) is a cubic groove, and the operating block (10) is a cubic structure corresponding to the limiting groove (9), and the operating block (10) is inserted into the limiting groove (9).

6. A sample storage device for geological exploration according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sealing cap (3) is fixedly connected to the end cap (2) by fastening screws (4); a sealing block (8) for inserting into the injection port (7) is fixedly connected below the sealing cap (3), and a sealing ring is provided at the position where the sealing block (8) is connected to the injection port (7).