Integrated miniature non-staining gel imager
By introducing a protective and follow-up cleaning mechanism into the miniature adhesive-free imager, the problem of touch screen damage during transport is solved, achieving a long lifespan and convenient use of the device.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANGHAI EPIZYME BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-03
AI Technical Summary
Existing integrated miniature adhesive-free imagers are prone to scratches and damage to their touch screens during transport and transfer, resulting in a shortened device lifespan.
An integrated miniature adhesive-free imager was designed, equipped with a protective mechanism and a follow-up cleaning mechanism. The protective cover is fixed by magnetic adsorption to protect the touch screen, while the cleaning mechanism wipes away dust simultaneously with a sponge.
It effectively protects the touch screen from scratches and impact damage, extends the device's lifespan, and keeps the screen clean through an automatic cleaning mechanism, improving ease of use and practicality.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of gel imaging equipment technology, and in particular to an integrated miniature stain-free gel imaging instrument. Background Technology
[0002] The all-in-one miniature stain-free gel imager is an advanced bioscience experimental device primarily used for high-resolution imaging and analysis of gel samples (such as DNA, RNA, or protein electrophoresis gels). This all-in-one device integrates imaging, analysis, and data processing functions, and is specifically designed for portability and efficiency, enabling flexible use in scenarios outside the laboratory, such as field or on-site experiments. Its core feature is that it can image without staining agents, reducing operational steps and chemical contamination. Based on optical imaging technology, the instrument uses a high-sensitivity CCD (charge-coupled device) camera to capture fluorescence or chemiluminescence signals on the gel. These signals are converted into digital images and further processed by built-in software, including background removal, band identification, and quantitative analysis, thereby helping researchers quickly obtain experimental data.
[0003] Existing integrated miniature adhesive-free imagers typically feature an embedded touchscreen display. However, these imagers often require transport and relocation for flexible use. During prolonged transport, the touchscreen display is easily scratched or damaged, leading to equipment damage, unnecessary losses, and a reduced overall lifespan. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an integrated miniature adhesive-free imager to solve these technical problems. Utility Model Content
[0004] This utility model discloses an integrated miniature adhesive-free imager. By incorporating a protective mechanism, a protective cover completely covers the touchscreen display when the imager body is being carried or transferred, effectively protecting the display from accidental scratches and collisions during transport and preventing unnecessary losses. During operation, the two locking knobs can be turned to release the cover, and the protective cover can be pulled upwards using the handle. This, combined with the sliding connection between the slider and the groove, causes the cover to move upwards until the second magnet at the top of the two connecting blocks is attracted to the first magnet at the bottom of the two stops. Releasing the handle then fully opens the cover, which is then held in place and will not slide down, revealing the touchscreen display for convenient use. The operation is simple, time-saving, and labor-saving, effectively extending the overall lifespan of the integrated miniature adhesive-free imager. In summary, this invention solves the problems in the background technology.
[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:
[0006] The present invention relates to an integrated miniature adhesive-free imaging device, comprising an imaging device body, a pull-out feeding mechanism on the front of the imaging device body, an embedded touch screen on the front of the imaging device body, and T-shaped grooves vertically formed on both sides of the touch screen on the front of the imaging device body, the grooves extending through the top of the imaging device body.
[0007] The protective mechanism includes a protective cover, a fixing block, a locking knob, and a stop block. Two T-shaped sliders are fixedly connected to one side of the protective cover, and the two sliders are slidably connected to two grooves respectively. The size of the protective cover is larger than the size of the touch screen. Connecting blocks are fixedly connected to both sides of the protective cover near its bottom. The bottom of the connecting block has a threaded groove. A first magnet is fixedly attached to the top of the connecting block. There are two fixing blocks, two locking knobs, and two stop blocks. The two fixing blocks are fixedly installed on the front of the imager body. One end of the locking knob passes through the fixing block through a screw connection, and the locking knob is screwed and locked to the threaded groove. The two stop blocks are fixedly installed on the front of the imager body near its top. A second magnet is fixedly attached to the bottom of the stop block. The second magnet and the first magnet are opposite magnets.
[0008] A follow-up cleaning mechanism is located at the bottom of the protective cover.
[0009] Furthermore, two mounting blocks are fixedly installed on the top of the imager body, and a lifting handle is rotatably installed between the two mounting blocks.
[0010] Furthermore, one side of the protective cover is fitted against the front of the imager body, and the bottom of the protective cover is a smooth surface.
[0011] Furthermore, a lifting handle is fixedly connected to the top of the protective cover, and the lifting handle and the protective cover are integrally connected.
[0012] Furthermore, the follow-up cleaning mechanism includes a mounting plate, spring sheets, a movable plate, and a sponge. The mounting plate is fixedly installed on the protective cover on the side away from the imager body. The mounting plate is L-shaped. Multiple spring sheets are provided, and the tops of the multiple spring sheets are fixedly connected to the bottom of the L-shaped turning surface of the mounting plate. The top of the movable plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the multiple spring sheets. The sponge is attached and fixed to the bottom of the movable plate. The lateral dimension of the sponge matches the lateral dimension of the touch screen.
[0013] Furthermore, the sponge is attached to the bottom of the movable plate by a Velcro assembly.
[0014] Furthermore, the thickness of the sponge is 1cm-2cm, and the sponge is made of polyurethane sponge material.
[0015] The present invention has the following advantages over the prior art:
[0016] 1. This technical solution incorporates a protective mechanism that safeguards the touchscreen display when the main body of the transfer imager is being carried. This effectively prevents accidental scratches and collisions that could damage the touchscreen display during transport, thus avoiding unnecessary losses. During operation, the protective mechanism can be opened to expose the touchscreen display, facilitating convenient use by staff. The solution is simple to operate, saves time and effort, and effectively extends the overall lifespan of the integrated miniature adhesive-free imager, thereby significantly improving its practicality.
[0017] 2. This technical solution incorporates a follow-up cleaning mechanism. When the protective cover is pulled upwards to expose the touchscreen display or pushed downwards to cover it, the movement of the protective cover synchronously drives the follow-up cleaning mechanism. This allows the follow-up cleaning mechanism to wipe away dust from the touchscreen display surface during each use, eliminating the need for manual, periodic cleaning. This effectively prevents dust from affecting the operation and viewing of the touchscreen, further improving the ease of use and practicality of the device. Attached Figure Description
[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the protective cover of this utility model in the opened state;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the position structure of the touch screen display of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the sponge wiping installation structure of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the movable plate installation of this utility model.
[0024] In the diagram: 1. Imaging device body; 2. Feeding mechanism; 3. Touch screen display; 4. Slide rail; 5. Protective mechanism; 501. Protective cover; 502. Fixing block; 503. Locking knob; 504. Stop block; 505. Sliding block; 506. Connecting block; 507. Threaded groove; 508. First magnet; 509. Second magnet; 510. Lifting handle; 6. Follow-up cleaning mechanism; 601. Mounting plate; 602. Spring plate; 603. Movable plate; 604. Sponge wipe; 7. Mounting block; 8. Lifting handle. Detailed Implementation
[0025] 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 skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "surface", "side", "gap", "peripheral", etc., which indicate orientation or positional relationship, are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the components or elements referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Specific Implementation Example 1:
[0028] Reference Figures 1-3 An integrated miniature adhesive-free imager includes an imager body 1. The front of the imager body 1 is provided with a pull-out material feeding mechanism 2. The front of the imager body 1 is embedded with a touch screen 3. T-shaped grooves 4 are vertically opened on both sides of the touch screen 3 on the front of the imager body 1, and the grooves 4 penetrate through the top of the imager body 1.
[0029] The protective mechanism 5 includes a protective cover 501, a fixing block 502, a locking knob 503, and a stop block 504. Two T-shaped sliders 505 are fixedly connected to one side of the protective cover 501, and the two sliders 505 are slidably connected to two sliding grooves 4 respectively. The size of the protective cover 501 is larger than the size of the touch screen 3. Connecting blocks 506 are fixedly connected to both sides of the protective cover 501 near its bottom. The bottom of the connecting block 506 has a threaded groove 507, and the top of the connecting block 506 is fitted with a first magnet 508. The fixing block 504... 02. There are two locking knobs 503 and two stop blocks 504. The two fixing blocks 502 are fixedly installed on the front of the imager body 1. One end of the locking knob 503 passes through the fixing block 502 through a screw connection, and the locking knob 503 is screwed and locked to the threaded groove 507. The two stop blocks 504 are fixedly installed on the front of the imager body 1 near its top. The bottom of the stop block 504 is fitted with a second magnet 509. The second magnet 509 and the first magnet 508 are opposite magnets. Follow-up cleaning mechanism 6 is located at the bottom of the protective cover plate 501.
[0030] Two mounting blocks 7 are fixedly installed on the top of the imager body 1, and a lifting handle 8 is rotatably installed between the two mounting blocks 7; one side of the protective cover 501 is in contact with the front of the imager body 1, and the bottom of the protective cover 501 is a smooth surface; a lifting handle 510 is fixedly connected to the top of the protective cover 501, and the lifting handle 510 and the protective cover 501 are integrally connected.
[0031] In the specific implementation process, when carrying the main body 1 of the transfer imager, the protective cover 501 can fully cover the touch screen 3, forming protection for the touch screen 3. This effectively avoids accidental scratches and collision damage to the touch screen 3 during the carrying of the main body 1 of the transfer imager, thereby effectively avoiding unnecessary losses. When working, the two locking knobs 503 can be turned to loosen, and the protective cover 501 can be pulled upward by the lifting handle 510. With the sliding connection between the slider 505 and the slide groove 4, the protective cover 501 is moved upward until the second magnet 509 at the top of the two connecting blocks 506 and the first magnet 508 at the bottom of the two stops 504 are attracted and connected. Then the lifting handle 510 can be released. At this time, the protective cover 501 is fully opened and attracted and fixed, and will not automatically slide down, thus exposing the touch screen 3, so that the staff can use it conveniently. The operation is simple, time-saving and labor-saving, and effectively extends the overall service life of the integrated miniature adhesive-free imager.
[0032] The lifting handle 8 is for the purpose of facilitating the carrying and transfer of the imaging device body 1;
[0033] The protective cover 501 is attached to the front of the imager body 1 on one side to prevent dust and impurities from entering the touch screen 3 when the protective cover 501 covers the touch screen 3. The bottom of the protective cover 501 is smooth to reduce the sliding friction between the protective cover 501 and the imager body 1, thereby facilitating the movement of the protective cover 501 and reducing wear.
[0034] The lifting handle 510 is designed to facilitate the user in moving the protective cover 501 up or down. Specific Implementation Example 2:
[0036] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 In a preferred embodiment, the follow-up cleaning mechanism 6 includes a mounting plate 601, spring sheets 602, a movable plate 603, and a sponge 604. The mounting plate 601 is fixedly mounted on the protective cover 501 on the side away from the imager body 1. The mounting plate 601 is L-shaped. Multiple spring sheets 602 are provided. The top of each spring sheet 602 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the L-shaped turning surface of the mounting plate 601. The top of the movable plate 603 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the multiple spring sheets 602. The sponge 604 is attached to the bottom of the movable plate 603. The lateral dimension of the sponge 604 matches the lateral dimension of the touch screen 3.
[0037] The sponge 604 is attached to the bottom of the movable plate 603 by a Velcro assembly; the thickness of the sponge 604 is 1cm-2cm, and the sponge 604 is made of polyurethane sponge material.
[0038] In the specific implementation process, when the protective cover 501 is pulled up to expose the touch screen 3 or pushed down to cover the touch screen 3, the movement of the protective cover 501 can simultaneously drive the mounting plate 601 to move, thereby driving the movable plate 603 and the sponge 604 to move. During the up and down movement of the sponge 604, when the sponge 604 is located in the area of the touch screen 3, the elastic force of multiple spring plates 602 can drive the movable plate 603 to move down, thereby driving the sponge 604 to move down to contact the surface of the touch screen 3. Therefore, the surface of the touch screen 3 can be wiped clean, so that the touch screen 3 can be cleaned well every time it is used in daily use, without the need for manual cleaning of the surface of the touch screen 3 on a regular basis, effectively avoiding the impact of dust on the operation and viewing of the touch screen 3.
[0039] The sponge 604 is attached to the bottom of the movable plate 603 by Velcro assembly so that users can easily remove the sponge 604 for cleaning or replacement on a regular basis.
[0040] The thickness of the sponge 604 is 1cm-2cm to ensure that it has sufficient room for deformation, thus facilitating effective dust wiping and cleaning of the touch screen 3 surface. The sponge 604 is made of polyurethane foam because polyurethane foam has a smooth surface, low coefficient of friction, good elasticity and resilience, is not easily deformed or damaged, and is environmentally friendly, does not pollute the touch screen 3 surface, and does not generate static electricity, making it well-suited for cleaning the touch screen 3.
[0041] Working principle: When carrying the main body 1 of the transfer imager, the protective cover 501 can fully cover the touch screen 3, forming a protective barrier for the touch screen 3. This effectively avoids accidental scratches and collision damage to the touch screen 3 during the carrying process of the main body 1 of the transfer imager, thereby effectively avoiding unnecessary losses. When working, the two locking knobs 503 can be turned to loosen the protective cover 501 by pulling the handle 510 upward. With the sliding connection between the slider 505 and the slide groove 4, the protective cover 501 is moved upward until the second magnet 509 at the top of the two connecting blocks 506 is attracted and connected to the first magnet 508 at the bottom of the two stop blocks 504. Then the handle 510 can be released. At this time, the protective cover 501 is fully opened and attracted and fixed, and will not slide down automatically, thus exposing the touch screen 3 for convenient use by the staff. The operation is simple, time-saving and labor-saving, and effectively extends the overall service life of the integrated miniature adhesive-free imager.
[0042] When the protective cover 501 is pulled upwards to expose the touch screen 3 or pushed downwards to cover the touch screen 3, the movement of the protective cover 501 can simultaneously drive the mounting plate 601 to move, thereby driving the movable plate 603 and the sponge 604 to move. During the up-and-down movement of the sponge 604, when the sponge 604 is located in the area of the touch screen 3, the elastic force of multiple spring plates 602 can drive the movable plate 603 to move downwards, thereby driving the sponge 604 to move downwards to contact the surface of the touch screen 3. Therefore, the surface of the touch screen 3 can be wiped clean of dust. This allows for good dust cleaning of the touch screen 3 every time it is used during daily use, eliminating the need for manual periodic cleaning of the touch screen 3 surface and effectively preventing dust from affecting the operation and viewing of the touch screen 3.
[0043] The preferred embodiments of this utility model disclosed above are merely illustrative of the present utility model. These preferred embodiments do not exhaustively describe all details, nor do they limit the utility model to the specific implementations described. Clearly, many modifications and variations can be made based on the content of this specification. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments to better explain the principles and practical applications of this utility model, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better understand and utilize it. This utility model is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.
Claims
1. An integrated micro-dip-coating imager comprising an imager body (1), characterized in that: The front of the imaging device body (1) is provided with a pull-out feeding mechanism (2), and the front of the imaging device body (1) is embedded with a touch screen (3). The front of the imaging device body (1) has T-shaped grooves (4) vertically opened on both sides of the touch screen (3), and the grooves (4) penetrate through the top of the imaging device body (1). The protective mechanism (5) includes a protective cover (501), a fixing block (502), a locking knob (503), and a stop block (504). Two T-shaped sliders (505) are fixedly connected to one side of the protective cover (501). The two sliders (505) are slidably connected to two sliding grooves (4) respectively. The size of the protective cover (501) is larger than that of the touch screen (3). Connecting blocks (506) are fixedly connected to both sides of the protective cover (501) near its bottom. The bottom of the connecting block (506) is provided with a threaded groove (507). The top of the connecting block (506) fits into the surface of the screen. A first magnet (508) is fixed thereon. There are two fixing blocks (502), two locking knobs (503) and two stop blocks (504). The two fixing blocks (502) are fixedly installed on the front of the imaging device body (1). One end of the locking knob (503) passes through the fixing block (502) by screwing. The locking knob (503) is screwed and locked to the threaded groove (507). The two stop blocks (504) are fixedly installed on the front of the imaging device body (1) near its top. The bottom of the stop block (504) is fitted with a second magnet (509). The second magnet (509) and the first magnet (508) are opposite magnets. Follow-up cleaning mechanism (6), which is located at the bottom of the protective cover plate (501).
2. The all-in-one micro-dip-coating imager according to claim 1, wherein: Two mounting blocks (7) are fixedly installed on the top of the imaging device body (1), and a lifting handle (8) is rotatably installed between the two mounting blocks (7).
3. The all-in-one micro-dyeing-free printer according to claim 1, wherein: One side of the protective cover (501) is attached to the front of the imager body (1), and the bottom of the protective cover (501) is a smooth surface.
4. The integrated miniature adhesive-free imaging device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the protective cover (501) is fixedly connected to a lifting handle (510), and the lifting handle (510) and the protective cover (501) are integrally connected.
5. The one-piece microscale self-contained gelation imaging device of claim 2, wherein: The following cleaning mechanism (6) includes a mounting plate (601), spring sheets (602), a movable plate (603), and a sponge (604). The mounting plate (601) is fixedly installed on the protective cover (501) on the side away from the imager body (1). The mounting plate (601) is L-shaped. There are multiple spring sheets (602). The top of each spring sheet (602) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the L-shaped turning surface of the mounting plate (601). The top of the movable plate (603) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the multiple spring sheets (602). The sponge (604) is attached to the bottom of the movable plate (603). The lateral dimension of the sponge (604) matches the lateral dimension of the touch screen (3).
6. The one-piece microscale self-contained gelation imaging device of claim 5, wherein: The sponge (604) is attached to the bottom of the movable plate (603) by a Velcro assembly.
7. The one-piece microscale dip-coater imager of claim 5, wherein: The thickness of the sponge (604) is 1cm-2cm, and the sponge (604) is made of polyurethane sponge material.