A new laboratory sample storage device
By designing low-temperature and room-temperature storage chambers in the sample storage device of the laboratory, and equipping it with a touch screen controller and barcode scanner, the problem of sample location confirmation was solved, and rapid and accurate sample retrieval and temperature control were achieved.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- DONGGUAN EASTERN CENT HOSPITAL
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing laboratory sample storage devices make it difficult to quickly and accurately identify the location of multiple samples, leading to inconvenience in retrieval.
The design includes a low-temperature storage chamber and a normal-temperature storage chamber, each equipped with a touch screen controller and a barcode scanner. The sample information is displayed on the touch screen, and the sample location is quickly determined by combining the storage time information. A perforated plate structure and a cooling component are used to ensure temperature control.
It enables rapid and accurate sample retrieval, features a novel structural design, and meets the requirements for partitioned storage at different temperatures.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sample storage device technology, and in particular to a novel sample storage device for laboratory medicine. Background Technology
[0002] During the sample testing process in hospital laboratories, sample storage devices are needed to centrally store patient samples, and depending on the temperature requirements of the patient sample storage environment, they often need to be stored in separate zones.
[0003] Among them, the Chinese utility model patent with patent number ZL202323023810.2 and patent name: A laboratory sample storage cabinet for doctors, substantially discloses a laboratory sample storage device; specifically, the laboratory sample storage cabinet for doctors discloses the following technical solution: A laboratory sample storage cabinet for doctors includes a storage cabinet body, a storage cabinet door hinged to one side of the front of the storage cabinet body, the interior of the storage cabinet body is divided into a low-temperature storage chamber, a constant-temperature storage chamber and a high-temperature storage chamber from top to bottom by a partition, and each of the low-temperature storage chamber, constant-temperature storage chamber and high-temperature storage chamber contains a placement box, a refrigeration component is installed inside the low-temperature storage chamber and the constant-temperature storage chamber, and a heating component is fixedly installed at the bottom of each of the constant-temperature storage chamber and the high-temperature storage chamber, and a PLC controller is fixedly installed on the front of the storage cabinet body, and the refrigeration component and the heating component are electrically connected through the PLC controller; the refrigeration component includes a cold air nozzle and a refrigeration unit, a cold air nozzle is fixedly installed at the top of each of the low-temperature storage chamber and the constant-temperature storage chamber, and the output end of the refrigeration unit is connected to the cold air nozzle through a conduit.
[0004] During the use of the laboratory sample storage cabinet by the physicians, the cabinet door is first opened by the handle according to the storage requirements of the laboratory samples. Then, the samples are placed into the corresponding storage chambers according to the storage temperature requirements. The PLC controller then controls the operation of the refrigeration unit, heating rods, and circulation pump to ensure the storage temperature of the laboratory samples.
[0005] It should be noted that the above-mentioned laboratory sample storage cabinet for medical use still has the following defects: when multiple samples are placed in the storage chamber, it is very inconvenient for laboratory personnel to retrieve the required sample because they cannot accurately and quickly confirm the location of the sample. Utility Model Content
[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a novel sample storage device for laboratory medicines that addresses the shortcomings of existing technologies. This novel sample storage device features a novel structural design and facilitates sample retrieval.
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution.
[0008] A novel sample storage device for a laboratory includes a main cabinet, the interior of which is formed with a low-temperature storage chamber and a normal-temperature storage chamber arranged at intervals and opening forward respectively. The main cabinet is hinged with a low-temperature chamber door located at the opening of the low-temperature storage chamber and a normal-temperature chamber door located at the opening of the normal-temperature storage chamber.
[0009] The low-temperature storage chamber and the normal-temperature storage chamber are respectively equipped with several test tube rack trays arranged from top to bottom and used to support the sample test tube racks;
[0010] The outer surface of the low-temperature chamber cabinet door is equipped with a low-temperature chamber touch screen controller and a low-temperature chamber barcode scanner, and the low-temperature chamber barcode scanner is electrically connected to the low-temperature chamber touch screen controller; the outer surface of the ambient temperature chamber cabinet door is equipped with an ambient temperature chamber touch screen controller and an ambient temperature chamber barcode scanner, and the ambient temperature chamber barcode scanner is electrically connected to the ambient temperature chamber touch screen controller; the low-temperature chamber touch screen controller and the ambient temperature chamber touch screen controller are each equipped with a touch display screen.
[0011] The low-temperature storage chamber and the ambient temperature storage chamber are arranged vertically at intervals, with the ambient temperature storage chamber located at the lower end of the low-temperature storage chamber.
[0012] The top plate of the main cabinet is equipped with a refrigeration component for supplying cooling energy into the low-temperature storage chamber. The refrigeration component is electrically connected to the touch screen controller of the low-temperature chamber.
[0013] The test tube rack tray inside the low-temperature storage chamber has a perforated plate structure.
[0014] The refrigeration assembly includes a refrigeration unit installed on the top plate of the main cabinet. The refrigeration unit is electrically connected to the touch screen controller of the low-temperature cavity. The top surface of the low-temperature storage cavity is equipped with a cold air nozzle that is connected to the cold air outlet of the refrigeration unit and is used to supply cold air into the low-temperature storage cavity.
[0015] The refrigeration component includes a semiconductor cooler installed on the top plate of the main cabinet. The semiconductor cooler is electrically connected to the low-temperature cavity touch screen controller, and the cold side of the semiconductor cooler extends outward and is exposed on the top surface of the low-temperature storage cavity.
[0016] The inner wall of the cryogenic storage cavity is equipped with a temperature sensor, which is electrically connected to the touch screen controller of the cryogenic cavity.
[0017] The inner walls of the low-temperature storage chamber and the normal-temperature storage chamber are respectively provided with tray slots corresponding to the test tube rack trays, and the left and right ends of each test tube rack tray are respectively inserted into the tray slots on the corresponding sides.
[0018] Each of the tray slots has an opening facing forward.
[0019] The low-temperature chamber door and the normal-temperature chamber door are each equipped with a door handle.
[0020] The bottom surface of the main cabinet is equipped with several foot pads.
[0021] Compared to existing technologies, this invention offers the following advantages: When laboratory personnel need to retrieve a sample from the low-temperature or room-temperature storage chamber, they can view the sample entry data within the storage chamber using the touchscreen display of the low-temperature or room-temperature chamber controller. Combined with the storage time information, they can quickly locate the corresponding test tube rack for the desired sample, thus facilitating convenient and rapid retrieval. Compared to existing technologies, this novel laboratory sample storage device boasts a novel structural design and convenient sample retrieval. Attached Figure Description
[0022] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the embodiments in the drawings do not constitute any limitation on the present invention.
[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention when the cabinet door is closed.
[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention when the cabinet door is opened.
[0025] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention from another perspective when the cabinet door is open.
[0026] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the present invention.
[0027] exist Figures 1 to 4 This includes:
[0028] 1-Main cabinet; 21-Low-temperature storage chamber; 22-Normal-temperature storage chamber; 31-Low-temperature chamber door; 32-Normal-temperature chamber door; 33-Door handle; 4-Test tube rack tray; 51-Low-temperature chamber touch screen controller; 52-Normal-temperature chamber touch screen controller; 53-Touch display screen; 61-Low-temperature chamber barcode scanner; 62-Normal-temperature chamber barcode scanner; 7-Refrigeration assembly; 71-Refrigeration unit; 72-Air vent; 8-Tray slot; 9-Foot pad. Detailed Implementation
[0029] The present invention will now be described in conjunction with specific embodiments.
[0030] Example 1, as Figures 1 to 4As shown, a novel sample storage device for a laboratory includes a main cabinet 1. The main cabinet 1 has a low-temperature storage chamber 21 and a normal-temperature storage chamber 22 arranged at intervals and opening forward. The main cabinet 1 is hinged with a low-temperature chamber door 31 located at the opening of the low-temperature storage chamber 21 and a normal-temperature chamber door 32 located at the opening of the normal-temperature storage chamber 22.
[0031] Among them, such as Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the low-temperature storage chamber 21 and the normal-temperature storage chamber 22 are respectively equipped with several test tube rack trays 4 arranged from top to bottom and used to support the sample test tube racks.
[0032] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the outer surface of the low-temperature chamber door 31 is equipped with a low-temperature chamber touch screen controller 51 and a low-temperature chamber barcode scanner 61, which are electrically connected to the low-temperature chamber touch screen controller 51; the outer surface of the ambient temperature chamber door 32 is equipped with an ambient temperature chamber touch screen controller 52 and an ambient temperature chamber barcode scanner 62, which are electrically connected to the ambient temperature chamber touch screen controller 52; the low-temperature chamber touch screen controller 51 and the ambient temperature chamber touch screen controller 52 are each equipped with a touch display screen 53.
[0033] It should be noted that the main cabinet 1 of this embodiment is equipped with a low-temperature storage chamber 21 and a normal-temperature storage chamber 22. During use, laboratory personnel can selectively store samples in the corresponding storage chambers according to the required storage temperature. Samples requiring low-temperature storage are placed in the low-temperature storage chamber 21, while samples that can be stored at room temperature are placed in the normal-temperature storage chamber 22. Therefore, the novel laboratory sample storage device of this embodiment can achieve zoned storage of samples according to temperature requirements.
[0034] It should be explained that, for the low-temperature chamber barcode scanner 61 and the room-temperature chamber barcode scanner 62 in this embodiment, they can be used to automatically identify the barcode information on the sample tube to realize the automatic entry of sample information; the low-temperature chamber barcode scanner 61 is used to identify and enter the sample information to be placed into the low-temperature storage chamber 21, and the room-temperature chamber barcode scanner 62 is used to identify and enter the sample information to be placed into the room-temperature storage chamber 22.
[0035] In the process of storing laboratory samples using the novel laboratory sample storage device of this embodiment, the laboratory personnel first select the corresponding low-temperature chamber barcode scanner 61 and room-temperature chamber barcode scanner 62 to identify sample information according to the sample storage temperature requirements. After identifying the sample information, the samples are classified and placed on different test tube racks according to the storage temperature requirements. Samples that need to be stored at low temperature are placed together on one test tube rack, and samples that need to be stored at room temperature are placed together on another test tube rack. After completing the sample information identification and entry steps, the test tube rack containing the samples is placed on the test tube rack tray 4 in the corresponding low-temperature storage chamber 21 or room-temperature storage chamber 22, and a label for recording the storage time is affixed to the test tube rack.
[0036] When an inspector needs to retrieve a sample from the cryogenic storage chamber 21, the inspector can view the sample entry data in the cryogenic storage chamber 21 through the touch screen display 53 of the cryogenic chamber touch screen controller 51. Combined with the storage time information, the inspector can quickly find the test tube rack corresponding to the sample to be retrieved, and then take the selected test tube rack from the test tube rack tray 4, and then take the required sample from the retrieved test tube rack.
[0037] Similarly, when an inspector needs to retrieve a sample from the ambient temperature storage chamber 22, the inspector can view the sample entry data in the ambient temperature storage chamber 22 through the touch screen display 53 of the ambient temperature chamber touch screen controller 52. Combined with the storage time information, the inspector can quickly find the test tube rack corresponding to the sample to be retrieved, and then take the selected test tube rack from the test tube rack tray 4, and then take the required sample from the retrieved test tube rack.
[0038] In summary, the novel laboratory sample storage device of this embodiment has the advantages of novel structural design and convenient sample retrieval compared to the prior art, thanks to the above structural design.
[0039] Example 2, as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the difference between this embodiment 2 and embodiment 1 is that the low temperature storage cavity 21 and the normal temperature storage cavity 22 are arranged vertically at intervals, and the normal temperature storage cavity 22 is located at the lower end of the low temperature storage cavity 21.
[0040] The top plate of the main cabinet 1 is equipped with a refrigeration component 7 for supplying cooling energy to the low-temperature storage chamber 21. The refrigeration component 7 is electrically connected to the low-temperature chamber touch screen controller 51.
[0041] In addition, the test tube rack tray 4 inside the low-temperature storage chamber 21 has a hollow plate structure.
[0042] It should be noted that a temperature sensor is installed on the inner wall of the cryogenic storage chamber 21, and the temperature sensor is electrically connected to the cryogenic chamber touch screen controller 51.
[0043] In the process of storing and placing samples at low temperature in the low-temperature storage cavity 21 in Embodiment 2, the low-temperature cavity touch screen controller 51 controls the operation of the cooling component 7 so that the cooling component 7 supplies cold energy to the low-temperature storage cavity 21 to ensure the low-temperature environment of the low-temperature storage cavity 21.
[0044] Specifically, when the cryogenic cavity touch screen controller 51 controls the operation of the cooling component 7, the temperature sensor collects the temperature inside the cryogenic storage cavity 21 in real time and feeds the temperature information back to the cryogenic cavity touch screen controller 51 in real time; when the temperature inside the cryogenic storage cavity 21 reaches the set value, the cryogenic cavity touch screen controller 51 controls the cooling component 7 to stop operating; when the temperature inside the cryogenic storage cavity 21 does not reach the set value, the cryogenic cavity touch screen controller 51 controls the cooling component 7 to operate.
[0045] It should be noted that, for the test tube rack tray 4 in the low-temperature storage chamber 21, due to its hollow structure design, the test tube rack tray 4 with this structure design is conducive to the conduction of cold energy in the low-temperature storage chamber 21, so as to ensure the temperature consistency of each area in the low-temperature storage chamber 21.
[0046] Therefore, the novel laboratory sample storage device of this embodiment 2 can effectively achieve accurate temperature control within the low-temperature storage chamber 21.
[0047] Example 3, as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the difference between this embodiment 3 and embodiment 2 is that: the refrigeration component 7 includes a refrigeration unit 71 installed on the top plate of the main cabinet 1, the refrigeration unit 71 is electrically connected to the low temperature cavity touch screen controller 51, and the top surface of the low temperature storage cavity 21 is equipped with a cold air nozzle 72 that is connected to the cold air outlet of the refrigeration unit 71 and is used to supply cold air into the low temperature storage cavity 21.
[0048] During operation, the low-temperature chamber touch screen controller 51 controls the operation of the refrigeration unit 71, and the cold air generated by the refrigeration unit 71 is delivered to the low-temperature storage chamber 21 through the cold air nozzle 72.
[0049] Example 4. The difference between Example 4 and Example 2 is that the cooling component 7 includes a semiconductor cooler installed on the top plate of the main cabinet 1. The semiconductor cooler is electrically connected to the low-temperature cavity touch screen controller 51, and the cold side of the semiconductor cooler extends outward to the top surface of the low-temperature storage cavity 21.
[0050] During operation, the low-temperature cavity touch screen controller 51 controls the operation of the semiconductor cooler, and the cold side of the semiconductor cooler conducts the cold energy to the low-temperature storage cavity 21.
[0051] Example 5, as Figures 2 to 4As shown, the difference between this fifth embodiment and the first embodiment is that the inner walls of the low-temperature storage chamber 21 and the normal temperature storage chamber 22 are respectively provided with tray slots 8 corresponding to the test tube rack trays 4, and the left and right ends of each test tube rack tray 4 are respectively inserted into the tray slots 8 on the corresponding sides.
[0052] Each tray slot 8 has an opening facing forward.
[0053] The test tube rack tray 4 in this embodiment adopts a detachable structure design. When in use, the test tube rack tray 4 is supported by two tray slots 8. When it is necessary to clean the test tube rack tray 4 or the storage cavity, the test tube rack tray 4 can be pulled out forward from the tray slots 8.
[0054] Example 6, as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the difference between this sixth embodiment and the first embodiment is that the low-temperature chamber door 31 and the normal temperature chamber door 32 are respectively equipped with door handles 33.
[0055] As for the cabinet door handle 33 in this embodiment, it is convenient for inspection personnel to open the low temperature chamber cabinet door 31 or the normal temperature chamber cabinet door 32, thereby improving the ease of use.
[0056] Example 7, as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the difference between this embodiment seven and embodiment one is that the bottom surface of the main cabinet 1 is equipped with several foot pads 9.
[0057] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation method and application scope based on the idea of this utility model. The content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.
Claims
1. A novel sample storage device for a laboratory, comprising a main cabinet (1), wherein the interior of the main cabinet (1) is formed with a low-temperature storage chamber (21) and a normal-temperature storage chamber (22) arranged at intervals and opening to the front respectively, and the main cabinet (1) is hinged with a low-temperature chamber door (31) located at the opening of the low-temperature storage chamber (21) and a normal-temperature chamber door (32) located at the opening of the normal-temperature storage chamber (22). characterized in that Several test tube rack trays (4) are installed in the low temperature storage chamber (21) and the normal temperature storage chamber (22), arranged from top to bottom and used to support the sample test tube racks. The outer surface of the low-temperature chamber cabinet door (31) is equipped with a low-temperature chamber touch screen controller (51) and a low-temperature chamber barcode scanner (61), and the low-temperature chamber barcode scanner (61) is electrically connected to the low-temperature chamber touch screen controller (51); the outer surface of the ambient temperature chamber cabinet door (32) is equipped with an ambient temperature chamber touch screen controller (52) and an ambient temperature chamber barcode scanner (62), and the ambient temperature chamber barcode scanner (62) is electrically connected to the ambient temperature chamber touch screen controller (52); the low-temperature chamber touch screen controller (51) and the ambient temperature chamber touch screen controller (52) are respectively equipped with touch screen displays (53).
2. A novel laboratory sample storage device according to claim 1, wherein: The low-temperature storage chamber (21) and the normal-temperature storage chamber (22) are arranged vertically at intervals, and the normal-temperature storage chamber (22) is located at the lower end of the low-temperature storage chamber (21). The top plate of the main cabinet (1) is equipped with a refrigeration component (7) for supplying cold energy to the low-temperature storage cavity (21), and the refrigeration component (7) is electrically connected to the low-temperature cavity touch screen controller (51). The test tube rack tray (4) inside the low-temperature storage chamber (21) has a hollow plate structure.
3. A novel laboratory sample storage device according to claim 2, wherein: The refrigeration assembly (7) includes a refrigeration unit (71) installed on the top plate of the main cabinet (1). The refrigeration unit (71) is electrically connected to the low-temperature cavity touch screen controller (51). The top surface of the low-temperature storage cavity (21) is equipped with a cold air nozzle (72) connected to the cold air outlet of the refrigeration unit (71) and used to supply cold air into the low-temperature storage cavity (21).
4. The new-style clinical laboratory sample storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The refrigeration component (7) includes a semiconductor cooler installed on the top plate of the main cabinet (1), the semiconductor cooler is electrically connected to the low-temperature cavity touch screen controller (51), and the cold side of the semiconductor cooler extends outward to the top surface of the low-temperature storage cavity (21).
5. A novel laboratory sample storage device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The inner wall of the cryogenic storage cavity (21) is equipped with a temperature sensor, which is electrically connected to the cryogenic cavity touch screen controller (51).
6. A novel laboratory sample storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner walls of the low-temperature storage chamber (21) and the normal temperature storage chamber (22) are respectively provided with tray slots (8) corresponding to the test tube rack trays (4). The left and right ends of each test tube rack tray (4) are respectively inserted into the tray slots (8) on the corresponding sides. Each of the tray slots (8) opens forward.
7. A novel laboratory sample storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The low-temperature chamber door (31) and the normal-temperature chamber door (32) are respectively equipped with door handles (33).
8. A novel laboratory sample storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the main cabinet (1) is equipped with several foot pads (9).