A test tube storage device for cell testing

Abstract

This utility model discloses a test tube storage device for cell testing, relating to the technical field of cell testing devices. It includes a box body and a lid. A tray is slidably connected to the bottom of the box body, with the peripheral wall of the tray fitting against the inner wall of the box body. A spring is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the tray. Side plates are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the top of the tray, with the outer walls of the side plates fitting against the inner walls of the box body. Push plates are fixedly connected to the top of each of the two side plates, with the top of the push plates abutting against the bottom end of the lid. A test tube clamping component is provided on the box body. This utility model, through a mechanical linkage design, achieves automated functions of lowering and clamping the test tubes when the lid is closed and raising and releasing them when the lid is opened, improving the convenience, safety, and efficiency of test tube storage and retrieval, and providing reliable technical support for experimental work such as cell testing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cell testing device technology, specifically a test tube storage device for cell testing. Background Technology

[0002] In fields such as cell testing and medical experiments, test tubes are essential containers for storing and retrieving samples, and the safety and convenience of their storage and retrieval are of paramount importance.

[0003] However, existing cell testing tube storage devices have some drawbacks in practical use: Traditional tube storage devices mostly use fixed slots or dividers to place tubes, which has significant shortcomings. During storage, tubes must be manually placed one by one into their corresponding positions, which is not only cumbersome but also makes it difficult to ensure stable placement. During handling or transportation, tubes are easily tipped over or damaged due to shaking or collisions, leading to sample leakage or contamination and affecting the accuracy of experimental results. Similarly, retrieving tubes requires careful manual operation to pull them out of the fixed slots. For a large number of tubes, the retrieval efficiency is low, especially in emergencies, where the inability to quickly obtain samples severely impacts work progress. Furthermore, existing devices lack automatic adjustment and fixing functions, failing to automatically clamp and fix the tubes when the cap is closed, or automatically release and lift the tubes when the cap is opened, making it difficult to meet the demands of modern experimental operations for efficient, safe, and automated storage devices.

[0004] To address these issues, we designed a test tube storage device for cell testing. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a test tube storage device for cell testing to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a test tube storage device for cell testing, including a box body and a box lid. A tray is slidably connected to the bottom of the box body. The peripheral wall of the tray is in contact with the inner side wall of the box body. A spring is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the tray. Side plates are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the top end of the tray. The outer side wall of the side plate is in contact with the inner side wall of the box body. A push plate is fixedly connected to the top end of each of the two side plates. The top end of the push plate abuts against the bottom end of the box lid. A test tube clamping component is provided on the box body.

[0007] Furthermore, the other end of the spring is fixedly connected to the inner bottom wall of the box, and there are four springs, which are respectively set on the inner bottom wall of the box near the corner.

[0008] Furthermore, the number of clamping components is multiple sets, each set of clamping components includes multiple clamping plates arranged symmetrically in pairs, the multiple clamping plates are distributed at equal distances, a connecting plate is fixedly connected between each pair of adjacent clamping plates, and a movable plate is fixedly connected to the connecting plate at the end. A threaded rod is rotatably installed between the inner walls of the front and rear sides on the right side of the box body, and multiple sets of threads with opposite directions are opened on the threaded rod.

[0009] Furthermore, in the same clamping assembly, two moving plates located opposite each other on the right side are respectively threaded to both sides of one set of threads, and a slide rod is fixedly installed between the inner walls of the front and rear sides on the left side of the box body, and the moving plate located on the left side is slidably connected to the slide rod.

[0010] Furthermore, a gear is fixedly sleeved on the middle part of the threaded rod, and a rack is fixedly connected to the inner wall of one of the side plates, with the rack and gear meshing together.

[0011] Furthermore, a silicone pad is fixedly connected to the inner side of the clamping plate, and a rubber pad is fixedly connected to the top of the support plate.

[0012] Furthermore, one end of the lid is hinged to the box body via a hinge, and the other end of the lid is detachably connected to the box body via a buckle. A groove is provided on the side of the lid facing the inside of the box body, and a sponge pad is fixed in the groove.

[0013] Furthermore, handles are fixedly connected to the outer walls of both the left and right sides of the box, and the handles are provided with anti-slip textures.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] In this invention, when the lid is closed, the lid pushes the push plate, causing the side plate and support plate to slide downwards, compressing the springs and allowing the test tubes to descend smoothly into the box. Simultaneously, the rack on the inner wall of the side plate drives the gear and threaded rod to rotate, causing the clamping plates in the same clamping assembly to move in opposite directions, automatically clamping and securing the test tubes. This process requires no manual operation, improving the efficiency of test tube storage and ensuring that the test tubes do not shake during transportation, effectively preventing test tube breakage and sample contamination. When the lid is opened, the springs return to their elasticity, pushing the support plate and side plate upwards, raising the test tubes to an easily accessible position. Simultaneously, the rack drives the gear and threaded rod to rotate in the opposite direction, causing the clamping plates to move in the opposite direction, automatically releasing the clamps and allowing medical personnel or laboratory staff to quickly and easily remove the test tubes. The entire device, through its mechanical linkage design, achieves automated functions of lowering and clamping the test tubes when the lid is closed and raising and releasing them when the lid is opened, improving the convenience, safety, and efficiency of test tube storage and retrieval, and providing reliable technical support for cell testing and other experimental work. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the exterior of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a top view of the internal structure of the box body of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the front of the box body of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the image.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Box body; 2. Box lid; 3. Support plate; 4. Side plate; 5. Push plate; 6. Spring; 7. Clamping plate; 8. Connecting plate; 9. Moving plate; 10. Threaded rod; 11. Rack; 12. Gear; 13. Silicone pad; 14. Rubber pad; 15. Sponge pad; 16. Handle. 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] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 This utility model provides a technical solution: a test tube storage device for cell testing, including a box body 1 and a box lid 2. A tray 3 is slidably connected to the bottom of the box body 1. The peripheral wall of the tray 3 is in contact with the inner side wall of the box body 1. A spring 6 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the tray 3. The other end of the spring 6 is fixedly connected to the inner bottom wall of the box body 1. There are four springs 6, which are respectively set at the corners of the inner bottom wall of the box body 1. Side plates 4 are fixedly connected to the top left and right sides of the tray 3. The outer side wall of the side plate 4 is in contact with the inner side wall of the box body 1. Push plates 5 are fixedly connected to the top of the two side plates 4. The top of the push plates 5 abuts against the bottom end of the box lid 2. A test tube clamping component is provided on the box body 1.

[0023] In practice, when placing the test tube, place the test tube on the tray 3. When closing the lid 2, the lid 2 pushes the push plate 5. The push plate 5 drives the side plate 4 and the tray 3 to slide downward, compressing the spring 6. This allows the test tube to move down with the tray 3 to a suitable position inside the box 1. The spring 6 acts as a buffer and reset mechanism, ensuring that the test tube is placed stably and can be easily removed later.

[0024] See Figure 2The clamping components are in multiple sets. Each set of clamping components includes multiple clamping plates 7 arranged symmetrically in pairs. The multiple clamping plates 7 are distributed at equal distances. A connecting plate 8 is fixedly connected between each pair of adjacent clamping plates 7, and a movable plate 9 is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 8 at the end. A threaded rod 10 is rotatably installed between the front and rear inner walls on the right side of the box 1. Multiple sets of threads with opposite directions are opened on the threaded rod 10. Two movable plates 9 located opposite each other on the right side in the same clamping assembly are respectively threaded to both sides of one set of threads. A sliding rod is fixedly installed between the front and rear inner walls on the left side of the box 1, and the movable plate 9 located on the left side is slidably connected to the sliding rod.

[0025] In practice, when the tray 3 and side plate 4 slide downwards under the push of the lid 2, the rack 11 on the inner wall of the side plate 4 drives the gear 12 to rotate, which in turn causes the threaded rod 10 to rotate. Due to the special thread design on the threaded rod 10, the two opposing movable plates 9 on the right side of the same clamping assembly will move in opposite directions along the thread when the threaded rod 10 rotates. The movable plate 9 on the left side slides on the slide bar, thereby driving the clamping plate 7 to clamp the test tubes on the same horizontal row, thus fixing the test tubes.

[0026] See Figure 2 and Figure 3 The middle part of the threaded rod 10 is fixedly fitted with a gear 12, and a rack 11 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of one of the side plates 4. The rack 11 and the gear 12 are meshed together.

[0027] In practice, when the tray 3 and side plate 4 slide downwards under the push of the lid 2, the rack 11 on the inner wall of the side plate 4 drives the gear 12 to rotate, which in turn causes the threaded rod 10 to rotate. Due to the special thread design on the threaded rod 10, the two opposing movable plates 9 on the right side of the same clamping assembly will move in opposite directions along the thread when the threaded rod 10 rotates. The movable plate 9 on the left side slides on the slide bar, thereby driving the clamping plate 7 to clamp the test tubes on the same horizontal row, thus fixing the test tubes.

[0028] See Figure 2 A silicone pad 13 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the clamp 7. The silicone pad 13 contacts the outer wall of the test tube, which can increase the friction between the test tube and the test tube and protect the test tube from damage when it moves. A rubber pad 14 is fixedly connected to the top of the support plate 3. The rubber pad 14 contacts the outer bottom wall of the test tube and can also play a buffering role between the support plate 3 and the test tube.

[0029] In practice, during the clamping process of the test tube by the clamp 7, the silicone pad 13 fits tightly against the outer wall of the test tube. Its soft texture increases the friction with the test tube, preventing the test tube from sliding, and also avoids the clamp 7 from causing hard damage to the test tube. When the test tube is placed on the support plate 3, the rubber pad 14 provides cushioning for the bottom of the test tube, reducing the impact on the test tube during placement and movement, and further protecting the safety of the test tube.

[0030] See Figure 1 One end of the lid 2 is hinged to the box body 1 via a hinge, and the other end of the lid 2 is detachably connected to the box body 1 via a buckle. The lid 2 has a groove on the side facing the inside of the box body 1, and a sponge pad 15 is fixed in the groove. The sponge pad 15 can rest against the top of the test tube.

[0031] In practice, when the lid 2 is closed, the lid 2 is securely connected to the body 1 by a buckle to ensure the sealing and overall stability of the device. The sponge pad 15 inside the lid 2 will press against the top of the test tube after the lid 2 is closed, providing support and protection for the top of the test tube, preventing the test tube from moving up and down inside the body 1, and also playing a buffering role to avoid the test tube being bumped during transportation or handling.

[0032] See Figure 1 Handles 16 are fixedly connected to the outer walls on both the left and right sides of the box body 1, and anti-slip textures are provided on the handles 16.

[0033] In practice, when handling or moving the test tube storage device, the staff holds the handle 16. The anti-slip texture on the handle 16 increases the friction between the hand and the handle 16, preventing the device from slipping and facilitating the safe and stable handling of the device by the staff, thus meeting the movement needs in actual use.

[0034] Working principle: When placing the test tube, position it between the two opposing clamps 7. The bottom of the test tube will naturally rest on the support plate 3. Then, close the lid 2. During the closing process, the bottom of the lid 2 will first contact the push plate 5 and push it downwards. Since the push plate 5 is fixedly connected to the side plate 4 and the support plate 3, as the push plate 5 moves downwards, it will cause the side plate 4 and the support plate 3 to compress the four springs 6 on the inner bottom wall of the box 1, causing them to slide downwards. The test tube will also move downwards with the support plate 3, smoothly entering the box 1.

[0035] Meanwhile, as the push plate 5 and side plate 4 slide downwards, the rack 11 fixedly connected to the inner wall of the side plate 4 interacts with the gear 12 fixedly sleeved in the middle part of the threaded rod 10. The rack 11 drives the gear 12 to rotate, and the gear 12 rotates synchronously with the threaded rod 10. Since the threaded rod 10 has multiple sets of threads with opposite directions, the two moving plates 9 located on the right side of the same clamping assembly are respectively threaded to both sides of one set of threads. When the threaded rod 10 rotates, it will drive the two clamping plates 7 symmetrically arranged in the same clamping assembly to move in opposite directions, thereby firmly clamping the test tubes on the same horizontal row, effectively preventing the test tubes from shaking in the box 1, and ensuring the stability of the test tubes during storage.

[0036] When the test tube needs to be removed, simply open the lid 2. During the opening process, the previously compressed spring 6 returns to its elasticity, pushing the support plate 3 and side plate 4 upwards. The test tube rises accordingly, making it easier for medical staff to retrieve. As the side plate 4 rises, the rack 11 drives the gear 12 and threaded rod 10 to rotate in opposite directions, causing the two symmetrically arranged clamping plates 7 in the same clamping assembly to move in opposite directions, releasing the clamp on the test tube and allowing medical staff to easily remove it.

[0037] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A cell inspection test tube storage device comprising a box body (1) and a box cover (2), characterized in that, The bottom of the box (1) is slidably connected to a tray (3). The periphery of the tray (3) is in contact with the inner sidewall of the box (1). A spring (6) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the tray (3). Side plates (4) are fixedly connected to the top left and right sides of the tray (3). The outer sidewall of the side plate (4) is in contact with the inner sidewall of the box (1). Push plates (5) are fixedly connected to the top of the two side plates (4). The top of the push plate (5) abuts against the bottom end of the box cover (2). A test tube clamping component is provided on the box (1).

2. A test tube storage device for use in cell testing as defined in claim 1, characterized in that: The other end of the spring (6) is fixedly connected to the inner bottom wall of the box (1). There are four springs (6), and the four springs (6) are respectively set on the inner bottom wall of the box (1) near the corner.

3. A test tube storage device for use in cell testing as defined in claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping components are in multiple sets. Each set of clamping components includes multiple clamping plates (7) arranged symmetrically in pairs. The multiple clamping plates (7) are distributed at equal distances. A connecting plate (8) is fixedly connected between each pair of adjacent clamping plates (7), and a movable plate (9) is fixedly connected to the connecting plate (8) at the end. A threaded rod (10) is rotatably installed between the inner walls of the front and rear sides on the right side of the box body (1). Multiple sets of threads with opposite directions are opened on the threaded rod (10).

4. A test tube storage device for use in cell testing as defined in claim 3, characterized in that: Two movable plates (9) located opposite each other on the right side in the same clamping assembly are respectively threaded to both sides of the thread line of one of the sets. A slide rod is fixedly installed between the inner walls of the left front and rear sides inside the box (1), and the movable plate (9) located on the left side is slidably connected to the slide rod.

5. A test tube storage device for use in cell testing as defined in claim 4, characterized in that: A gear (12) is fixedly sleeved in the middle part of the threaded rod (10), and a rack (11) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of one of the side plates (4), and the rack (11) and the gear (12) are meshed together.

6. A test tube storage device for use in cell testing as defined in claim 5, characterized in that: A silicone pad (13) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the clamp (7), and a rubber pad (14) is fixedly connected to the top of the support plate (3).

7. A test tube storage device for use in cell testing as defined in claim 6, characterized in that: One end of the lid (2) is hinged to the box body (1) via a hinge, and the other end of the lid (2) is detachably connected to the box body (1) via a buckle. A groove is provided on the side of the lid (2) facing the inside of the box body (1), and a sponge pad (15) is fixed in the groove.

8. A cell inspection test tube storage device as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that: The left and right outer walls of the box (1) are fixedly connected with handles (16), and the handles (16) are provided with anti-slip textures.

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