A portable fungus incubator

Abstract

This application discloses a portable fungal culture box, which includes a box body, a lid, two support columns, two first rotating shafts, a rotating ring, and a second rotating shaft. The lid is rotatably connected to one side of the box body. Both support columns are located on the side of the lid facing away from the box body and extend along a first direction, wherein the two support columns are opposite each other in a second direction. The two first rotating shafts are respectively located on the side of the two support columns that are close to each other, and their axial direction is the same as the second direction. The rotating ring is rotatably connected between the two first rotating shafts and has a degree of freedom to rotate around the second direction. The second rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the inner circumference of the rotating ring and has a degree of freedom to rotate around its own axis. Because the box body is vertically downward due to its own weight, and the box body can sway at multiple angles relative to the second rotating shaft, the box body remains vertical. The second rotating shaft makes it difficult for the box body to shake, preventing test tubes from detaching from the test tube rack due to shaking during field travel, thus making it more convenient to use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of fungal culture technology, and more particularly to a portable fungal culture box. Background Technology

[0002] Fungi are eukaryotic, sporulating, chloroplast-free eukaryotic organisms. They include molds, yeasts, fungi, and other fungi familiar to humans.

[0003] When collecting microbial strains in the field, it is necessary to carry an incubator with test tube racks inside to facilitate the collection and cultivation of strains. However, due to the poor environment and road conditions in the field, the incubator is prone to tilting, causing test tubes to fall out of the rack, making it inconvenient to use. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of this application is to provide a portable fungal culture box, which aims to solve the problem that the culture box is prone to tilting, causing test tubes to fall out of the test tube rack.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides a portable fungal culture box, which includes a box body, a box lid, two support columns, two first rotating shafts, a rotating ring, and a second rotating shaft. The box lid is rotatably connected to one side of the box body. The two support columns are each disposed on the side of the box lid away from the box body and extend along a first direction, which is the same as the height direction of the box body. The two support columns are opposite each other in a second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction. The two first rotating shafts are respectively disposed on the side of the two support columns that are close to each other and their axial direction is the same as the second direction. The rotating ring is rotatably connected between the two first rotating shafts and has a degree of freedom to rotate around the second direction. The second rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the inner circumference of the rotating ring and has a degree of freedom to rotate around its own axial direction. The axial direction of the second rotating shaft is the same as a third direction, which is perpendicular to the second direction.

[0006] Optionally, the support column includes a cylindrical body, a cover plate, a movable column, a limiting plate, and a first spring. The cylindrical body is disposed on the side of the box cover away from the box body. The cover plate is fixed to the end of the cylindrical body away from the box cover and has a through hole. The movable column passes through the through hole and is slidably connected to the cover plate. The movable column has a degree of freedom to slide along the first direction. The first rotating shaft is fixed to the end of the movable column away from the box cover. The limiting plate is fixed to the end of the movable column away from and close to the box cover. The first spring is sleeved on the outer periphery of the movable column and its two ends are respectively connected to the cover plate and the limiting plate.

[0007] Optionally, the portable fungal culture box further includes a turntable, which is rotatably connected to the side of the box cover away from the box body; wherein the support column is connected to the side of the turntable away from the box cover.

[0008] Optionally, the portable fungal culture box further includes a friction pad, which is fitted around the outer periphery of the second rotating shaft.

[0009] Optionally, the portable fungal culture box further includes a placement bucket and a shock-absorbing mechanism, wherein the placement bucket is movably connected to the box body; and the shock-absorbing mechanism is disposed in the box body and connects the placement bucket to the box body.

[0010] Optionally, the inner circumference of the box is cylindrical and its axial direction is the same as the first direction; the shock absorption mechanism includes an annular airbag and a slip ring, the annular airbag is fixed to the inner circumference of the box and its axial direction is the same as the first direction; the slip ring is fixed to the inner circumference of the annular airbag and its axial direction is the same as the first direction, the slip ring is sleeved on the outer circumference of the placement bucket and slidably connected to the placement bucket, and the slip ring and the placement bucket have a degree of freedom to slide relative to each other in the first direction.

[0011] Optionally, there are two annular airbags that are spaced apart in the first direction; the slip ring corresponds one-to-one with the annular airbag.

[0012] Optionally, the shock absorption mechanism further includes a second spring, which is disposed at the end of the placement bucket away from the lid. The axial direction of the second spring is the same as the first direction, and one end of the second spring is connected to the box body, while the other end abuts against the placement bucket.

[0013] Optionally, the container includes a container body and a lid. The lid is located at one end of the container body near the box cover. The side of the lid facing the container body has a protrusion, which is threaded to the inner circumference of the container body.

[0014] Optionally, the container may also include a handle, which is fixed to the outer periphery of the container lid.

[0015] This application proposes a portable fungal culture box. The second rotating shaft has a degree of freedom to rotate about a third direction, and the rotating ring has a degree of freedom to rotate about a second direction. The second rotating shaft is located on the inner circumference of the rotating ring, thus also having a degree of freedom to rotate about a second direction. Since the second direction is perpendicular to the third direction, the second rotating shaft can sway relative to the box body at multiple angles. When the test tube rack and test tubes are placed inside the box, and the operator holds the second rotating shaft while walking in the field, even with significant hand swaying, the box body remains vertical due to its own weight and the ability to sway relative to the second rotating shaft at multiple angles, preventing the box body from shaking and thus avoiding test tubes detaching from the rack during field travel. This makes the box more convenient to use. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a portable fungal incubator proposed in an embodiment of this application;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure at the support column in an embodiment of this application;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the box according to an embodiment of this application.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Box body; 2. Box lid; 3. Support column; 31. Cylinder body; 32. Cover plate; 33. Moving column; 34. Limiting plate; 35. First spring; 4. First rotating shaft; 5. Rotating ring; 6. Second rotating shaft; 61. Friction pad; 7. Turntable; 81. Placement bucket; 811. Bucket body; 812. Bucket lid; 813. Handle; 82. Shock absorption mechanism; 821. Annular airbag; 822. Slip ring; 823. Second spring.

[0020] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this application will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0021] 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.

[0022] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0023] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection" and "fixation" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixation" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0024] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the meaning of "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0025] refer to Figures 1-3 This application provides a portable fungal culture box, which may include a box body 1, a box cover 2, two support columns 3, two first rotating shafts 4, a rotating ring 5, and a second rotating shaft 6. The box cover 2 is rotatably connected to one side of the box body 1. The two support columns 3 are both disposed on the side of the box cover 2 away from the box body 1 and extend along a first direction, which is the same as the height direction of the box body 1. The two support columns 3 are opposite each other in a second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction. The two first rotating shafts 4 are respectively disposed on the side of the two support columns 3 that are close to each other and their axial direction is the same as the second direction. The rotating ring 5 is rotatably connected between the two first rotating shafts 4 and has a degree of freedom to rotate around the second direction. The second rotating shaft 6 is rotatably connected to the inner circumference of the rotating ring 5 and has a degree of freedom to rotate around its own axial direction. The axial direction of the second rotating shaft 6 is the same as the third direction, which is perpendicular to the second direction.

[0026] This application proposes a portable fungal culture box. The second rotating shaft 6 has a degree of freedom to rotate about a third direction, and the rotating ring 5 has a degree of freedom to rotate about a second direction. The second rotating shaft 6 is located on the inner circumference of the rotating ring 5, thus also having a degree of freedom to rotate about a second direction. Since the second direction is perpendicular to the third direction, the second rotating shaft 6 can sway relative to the box body 1 at multiple angles. When the test tube rack and test tubes are placed inside the box body 1, and the operator holds the second rotating shaft 6 while walking in the field, even with significant hand swaying, the box body 1 remains vertical due to its own weight and the ability to sway relative to the second rotating shaft 6 at multiple angles. This prevents the box body 1 from shaking due to swaying, thus avoiding test tubes detaching from the test tube rack during field travel and making it more convenient to use.

[0027] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, the first direction is the X direction, the second direction is the Y direction, and the third direction is the Z direction.

[0028] It should be understood that there are many existing solutions for test tube racks. How to set them up inside the box 1 will not be explained in detail here. For example, if we take the first direction as the direction of gravity, the test tube rack can be fixed inside the box 1. The test tubes are placed on the test tube rack from top to bottom. When the box 1 is always in a vertical position, the test tubes will not fall off the test tube rack, which makes it easy to lift the portable fungal culture box for field travel.

[0029] The two first rotating shafts 4 are respectively set on the side of the two support columns 3 that are close to each other, and the rotating ring 5 is rotatably connected between the two first rotating shafts 4. Therefore, the process of rotating the ring 5 around the first direction will not be affected by the support columns 3.

[0030] Furthermore, the portable fungal culture box may also include a friction pad 61, which is fitted around the outer periphery of the second rotating shaft 6, making it more comfortable to grip the friction pad 61 and lift the portable fungal culture box.

[0031] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In an exemplary embodiment, the support column 3 may include a cylindrical body 31, a cover plate 32, a movable column 33, a limiting plate 34, and a first spring 35. The cylindrical body 31 is disposed on the side of the box cover 2 away from the box body 1. The cover plate 32 is fixed to the end of the cylindrical body 31 away from the box cover 2 and has a through hole. The movable column 33 passes through the through hole and is slidably connected to the cover plate 32. The movable column 33 has a degree of freedom to slide in a first direction. The first rotating shaft 4 is fixed to the end of the movable column 33 away from the box cover 2. The limiting plate 34 is fixed to the end of the movable column 33 away from and close to the box cover 2. The first spring 35 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the movable column 33 and its two ends are respectively connected to the cover plate 32 and the limiting plate 34.

[0032] Specifically, when the operator moves the portable fungal culture box by lifting the second rotating shaft 6, small jumps are unavoidable. This easily generates stress in the first direction within the box body 1, causing significant vibration of the test tube rack and test tubes. Using the moving column 33 as a reference point, if the box body 1 vibrates downwards, it will cause the cylinder 31 and cover plate 32 to move downwards, while the moving column 33 and limiting plate 34 remain stationary. This causes the cover plate 32 and limiting plate 34 to compress the first spring 35, which in turn pushes the box body 1 upwards. The upward vibration of the box body 1 is similar to the above and will not be described in detail here. In this way, the first spring 35 significantly dissipates the stress generated within the box body 1, greatly reducing the vibration of the test tube rack and test tubes, making it easier for the operator to move the portable fungal culture box in the field.

[0033] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2In an exemplary embodiment, the portable fungal culture box may further include a turntable 7, which is rotatably connected to the side of the box cover 2 away from the box body 1; wherein, the support column 3 is connected to the side of the turntable 7 away from the box cover 2.

[0034] Specifically, the cylinder 31 can be fixed to the turntable 7 on the side away from the box cover 2. The turntable 7 can rotate around the first direction, so that the second rotating shaft 6 can rotate around the second direction. In this way, the operator can lift the box 1 from any point on the outer periphery of the box 1 through the second rotating shaft 6 and use the turntable 7 to rotate the second rotating shaft 6 around the first direction, so that the second rotating shaft 6 rotates to an angle that is easy to grip, making it more convenient to use.

[0035] refer to Figure 3 In an exemplary embodiment, the portable fungal culture box may further include a placement container 81 and a shock-absorbing mechanism 82. The placement container 81 is movably connected within the box body 1; the shock-absorbing mechanism 82 is disposed within the box body 1 and connects the placement container 81 and the box body 1. In an exemplary embodiment, the inner circumference of the box body 1 is cylindrical and its axial direction is the same as the first direction; the shock-absorbing mechanism 82 may include an annular airbag 821 and a slip ring 822. The annular airbag 821 is fixed to the inner circumference of the box body 1 and its axial direction is the same as the first direction; the slip ring 822 is fixed to the inner circumference of the annular airbag 821 and its axial direction is the same as the first direction. The slip ring 822 is sleeved on the outer circumference of the placement container 81 and slidably connected to the placement container 81. The slip ring 822 and the placement container 81 have a degree of freedom to slide relative to each other in the first direction.

[0036] Specifically, the shock absorption mechanism 82 is used to reduce the vibration of the placement bucket 81 relative to the box body 1 due to its own inertia. For example, when the operator lifts the portable fungal culture box and jumps slightly or walks quickly in the field, the placement bucket 81 will shake.

[0037] The test tube rack is placed inside the placement bucket 81, and the annular airbag 821 is placed on the outer periphery of the placement bucket 81. In this way, when the placement bucket 81 tends to sway in its own radial direction, the annular airbag 821 can counteract most of the swaying force and ensure the stability of the test tube rack inside the placement bucket 81.

[0038] Meanwhile, the slip ring 822 is fixed to the inner circumference of the annular airbag 821 and its axis is the same as the first direction. The slip ring 822 is sleeved on the outer circumference of the placement bucket 81 and is slidably connected to the placement bucket 81. Thus, after opening the box cover 2, the placement bucket 81 can be pulled out along the first direction, thereby storing and retrieving the test tubes in the placement bucket 81. When putting the placement bucket 81 in, it should also be inserted into the placement bucket 81 along the first direction. Through the sliding cooperation between the slip ring 822 and the placement bucket 81, wear of the annular airbag 821 by the placement bucket 81 can be prevented when the placement bucket 81 is pulled out or inserted, thereby improving the service life of the annular airbag 821.

[0039] refer to Figure 3In an exemplary embodiment, there are two annular airbags 821 and they are spaced apart in a first direction; slip rings 822 correspond one-to-one with the annular airbags 821.

[0040] Specifically, there are two annular airbags 821, which are spaced apart in the first direction. In this way, the annular airbags 821 can protect the placement bucket 81 as much as possible and prevent the test tube rack inside the placement bucket 81 from shaking.

[0041] refer to Figure 3 In an exemplary embodiment, the shock absorption mechanism 82 may further include a second spring 823, which is disposed at the end of the placement bucket 81 away from the lid 2. The axial direction of the second spring 823 is the same as the first direction, and one end of the second spring 823 is connected to the box body 1, while the other end abuts against the placement bucket 81.

[0042] Furthermore, the second spring 823 can effectively counteract the vibration of the placement bucket 81 in the first direction, such as... Figure 3 As shown, with the second spring 823 and the annular airbag 821 set at the same time, any shaking of the placement bucket 81 will be offset by the second spring 823 and the annular airbag 821, resulting in better shock absorption.

[0043] It should be understood that the axis of the second spring 823 is the same as the first direction, and one end of the second spring 823 is connected to the box 1 and the other end is in contact with the placement bucket 81. Thus, when the placement bucket 81 is placed inside the box 1, the second spring 823 can provide shock absorption for the placement bucket 81. At the same time, the second spring 823 will not affect the placement bucket 81 from being pulled out or inserted into the box 1.

[0044] refer to Figure 3 In an exemplary embodiment, the container 81 may include a container body 811 and a container lid 812. The container lid 812 is disposed at one end of the container body 811 near the lid 2. The side of the container lid 812 facing the container body 811 has a protrusion, which is threaded to the inner circumference of the container body 811.

[0045] Specifically, there are many existing solutions for test tube racks. How to set them up inside the barrel 811 will not be explained in detail here. For example, if we take the first direction as the direction of gravity, the axis of the barrel 811 is the same as the first direction. The test tube rack can be fixed inside the barrel 811. The test tubes are placed on the test tube rack from top to bottom. When the box 1 is always in a vertical position, the test tubes will not fall off the test tube rack, which makes it easy to lift the portable fungal culture box for field travel.

[0046] refer to Figure 3 In an exemplary embodiment, the container 81 may also include a handle 813, which is fixed to the outer periphery of the lid 812. This makes it more convenient to rotate the lid 812 by gripping the handle 813, and also makes it easier to remove or install the lid 812 from the container 811.

[0047] When the lid 2 is opened, the storage bucket 81 can be pulled out or inserted more easily from the box 1 by gripping the handle 813.

[0048] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and do not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A portable fungal culture box, characterized in that, include: Box (1); The lid (2) is rotatably connected to one side of the box body (1); Two support columns (3) are both located on the side of the box cover (2) away from the box body (1) and extend along a first direction, the first direction being the same as the height direction of the box body (1), wherein the two support columns (3) are opposite each other in a second direction, the second direction being perpendicular to the first direction; Two first rotating shafts (4) are respectively set on the side of the two support columns (3) that are close to each other and their axial direction is the same as the second direction; The rotating ring (5) is rotatably connected between the two first rotating shafts (4) and has the degree of freedom to rotate about the second direction; The second rotating shaft (6) is rotatably connected to the inner circumference of the rotating ring (5) and has the freedom to rotate about its own axis. The axis of the second rotating shaft (6) is the same as the third direction, and the third direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

2. The portable fungal culture box as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The support column (3) includes: The cylindrical body (31) is disposed on the side of the box cover (2) away from the box body (1); A cover plate (32) is fixed to one end of the cylinder (31) away from the box cover (2) and has a through hole; A movable column (33) is inserted through the through hole and slidably connected to the cover plate (32). The movable column (33) has a degree of freedom to slide along the first direction. The first rotating shaft (4) is fixed to the end of the movable column (33) away from the box cover (2). A limiting plate (34) is fixed to the end of the movable column (33) away from and close to the box cover (2); The first spring (35) is sleeved on the outer periphery of the movable column (33) and its two ends are respectively connected to the cover plate (32) and the limiting plate (34).

3. The portable fungal culture box as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The portable fungal incubator also includes: A turntable (7) is rotatably connected to the side of the box cover (2) away from the box body (1); The support column (3) is connected to the turntable (7) on the side away from the box cover (2).

4. The portable fungal culture box as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The portable fungal incubator also includes: Friction pad (61) is fitted around the outer periphery of the second rotating shaft (6).

5. The portable fungal culture box as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The portable fungal incubator also includes: A placement bucket (81) is movably connected inside the box (1); A shock-absorbing mechanism (82) is installed inside the box (1) and connects the placement bucket (81) to the box (1).

6. The portable fungal culture box as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The inner circumference of the housing (1) is cylindrical and its axial direction is the same as the first direction; the shock absorption mechanism (82) includes: An annular airbag (821) is fixed to the inner circumference of the box (1) and its axial direction is the same as the first direction; A slip ring (822) is fixed to the inner circumference of the annular airbag (821) and its axial direction is the same as the first direction. The slip ring (822) is sleeved on the outer circumference of the placement bucket (81) and is slidably connected to the placement bucket (81). The slip ring (822) and the placement bucket (81) have a degree of freedom to slide relative to each other in the first direction.

7. The portable fungal culture box as described in claim 6, characterized in that, There are two annular airbags (821) that are spaced apart in the first direction; The slip ring (822) corresponds one-to-one with the annular airbag (821).

8. The portable fungal culture box as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The shock absorption mechanism (82) also includes: The second spring (823) is disposed at the end of the placement bucket (81) away from the box cover (2). The axial direction of the second spring (823) is the same as the first direction, and one end of the second spring (823) is connected to the box body 1 and the other end is in contact with the placement bucket (81).

9. The portable fungal culture box as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The placement bucket (81) includes: Barrel body (811); A bucket lid (812) is disposed at one end of the bucket body (811) near the box cover (2). The bucket lid (812) has a protrusion on the side facing the bucket body (811), and the protrusion is threaded to the inner circumference of the bucket body (811).

10. The portable fungal culture box as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The placement bucket (81) also includes: The handle (813) is fixed to the outer periphery of the bucket lid (812).

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