A swab holder
By designing a support for alternating use of dual inoculation loops and multiple sizes of slots, the problems of low efficiency and poor safety of existing inoculation loop supports are solved, achieving efficient and safe inoculation loop operation.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANDONG HEKANGYUAN BIOLOGICAL BREEDING CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-07
AI Technical Summary
The existing design of the inoculation loop holder results in low operating efficiency and poor safety. It cannot adapt to inoculation loops of different sizes and heights, and there is a risk of slippage.
The design incorporates a bracket for alternating use of dual inoculation loops, equipped with multi-sized slots and anti-slip rubber pads, combined with an adjustable-height connecting rod to ensure stability and adaptability.
It improves operational efficiency, enhances the versatility and safety of the stent, reduces the risk of the inoculation loop slipping, and adapts to different experimental environments.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of microbiological experimental tools technology, and in particular to an inoculation loop fixing bracket. Background Technology
[0002] In microbiology laboratories, inoculating loops are commonly used tools for bacterial culture and microbial manipulation. Because experimental procedures require a sterile environment, inoculating loops must be sterilized by high-temperature flame burning before use to prevent cross-contamination. Traditional inoculating loop procedures typically include the following steps: sterilizing the inoculating loop by burning it over the outer flame of an alcohol lamp, waiting for the loop to cool, using the loop for inoculation, and then sterilizing the loop again by burning it after use. However, existing inoculating loop holder designs have many shortcomings, limiting the efficiency and safety of experimental procedures.
[0003] Traditional inoculating loops require frequent heating and cooling during use, which can easily lead to slippage or contamination. Furthermore, existing inoculating loop holders are mostly simple, typically just a fixed support, failing to allow for rapid loop rotation and forcing operators to wait for the loops to cool, impacting experimental efficiency. In addition, existing holders have poor adaptability, usually only accommodating a single size of inoculating loop and unable to accommodate handles of different diameters. Height adjustment is limited, unable to precisely accommodate alcohol lamps of varying heights. The high temperature of the inoculating loop after heating poses a risk of burns to the operator, and the loop lacks stability when placed, easily slipping and creating a safety hazard. These problems make the development of a novel inoculating loop holder an urgent issue that needs to be addressed.
[0004] To address the problems of existing inoculation loop holders, this solution proposes a simplified inoculation loop fixing bracket. This bracket aims to improve operational efficiency, enhance adaptability, improve safety, and increase convenience. Specifically, this solution designs a bracket for alternating use of two inoculation loops, reducing the operator's waiting time for the loops to cool down and improving experimental efficiency. The design incorporates multiple slot sizes to accommodate inoculation loop handles of different diameters, improving the bracket's versatility. A stable tripod and anti-slip rubber pads ensure the bracket's stability during operation, reducing the risk of loop slippage. An adjustable-height connecting rod accommodates alcohol lamps of different heights, further enhancing operational convenience. Utility Model Content
[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned objectives and address the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides an inoculation ring fixing bracket.
[0006] The technical solution includes a tripod, a disc, and a connecting rod connecting the tripod and the disc, wherein the tripod includes three legs;
[0007] Each leg of the tripod is equipped with an anti-slip rubber pad at its bottom to enhance stability and prevent the tripod from sliding during operation. The tops of the three legs of the tripod are fixedly connected by a ring plate in the middle. Several bottom connecting sleeves are provided on the outer wall of the ring plate, which are used to fix the connection to the connecting rod.
[0008] The disc has 6-8 semi-circular grooves evenly distributed along its edge for engaging the inoculation ring. Several top connecting sleeves are provided on the outer wall of the disc for fixing to the connecting rod. The tripod serves as the supporting foundation for the entire support, ensuring the stability of the overall structure.
[0009] The connecting rod is a solid stainless steel round rod, and several threaded holes are evenly distributed along the axial direction on the connecting rod.
[0010] Both the bottom connecting sleeve and the top connecting sleeve have transverse through holes on their outer walls that match the threaded holes.
[0011] The threaded holes and through holes are aligned and fixed together by bolts, which are used to fix the tripod and connecting rod, and the disc and connecting rod respectively; the connecting rod has a multi-hole design and an adjustment range of 10-30 cm, which can adapt to alcohol lamps of different heights.
[0012] The connecting rod connects the disk and the tripod, ensuring the vertical stability of the device. Simultaneously, the height adjustment function adapts to the needs of different experimental environments.
[0013] The longitudinal section of the groove is set to a gourd shape that is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom. The groove includes an inlet area and a locking area.
[0014] The width of the inlet area opening is slightly larger than the diameter of the inoculation loop handle, such as a 5mm handle corresponding to a 6mm opening.
[0015] The bottom width of the locking area is consistent with the diameter of the handle, precisely matching a tolerance of ±0.2mm, and the depth is 8-10mm;
[0016] The outer edge of the groove features a 15° guide bevel for easy one-handed insertion. The stepped groove ensures the inoculation loop doesn't slip out easily after insertion, while also facilitating quick removal and placement.
[0017] The tripod is made of stainless steel and is 15-20 cm high.
[0018] The diameter of the connecting rod is 8-10 mm.
[0019] The disc is made of stainless steel, with a thickness of 3-5 mm and a diameter of 10-15 cm, and its edges are polished.
[0020] The groove radius is available in 2-3 specifications, such as 3 mm, 5 mm, and 8 mm, to accommodate inoculation ring handles of different diameters. The inoculation ring handle is usually 1-5 mm.
[0021] The disc serves as a fixed platform for the inoculation loop, providing a stable placement position and supporting inoculation loops of various sizes.
[0022] The beneficial effects of the technical solution provided by this utility model embodiment are as follows: This solution provides a simple inoculation loop holder for microbiology laboratories, aiming to improve inoculation efficiency, enhance operational safety and convenience, and its advantages are specifically reflected in the following aspects:
[0023] (1) Improve operational efficiency: By designing a support for alternating use of dual inoculation loops, the time for operators to wait for the inoculation loops to cool down is reduced, which significantly improves experimental efficiency.
[0024] (2) Enhanced adaptability: The multi-specification slot design on the disc can be adapted to inoculation loop handles of different diameters, improving the versatility of the support.
[0025] (3) Improve safety: The anti-slip rubber pads on the tripod and the stepped groove design of the disc ensure the stability of the inoculation ring when it is placed, reducing the risk of slipping.
[0026] (4) Enhanced convenience: The height adjustment function of the connecting rod can adapt to alcohol lamps of different heights, improving the convenience of operation. Attached Figure Description
[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 1 .
[0028] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of part A.
[0029] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the tripod according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0030] The attached diagram is labeled as follows: 1. Tripod; 2. Connecting rod; 3. Disc; 101. Anti-slip rubber pad; 4. Annular plate; 401. Bottom connecting sleeve; 301. Semi-circular groove; 302. Top connecting sleeve; 201. Threaded hole; 5. Through hole; 6. Bolt. Detailed Implementation
[0031] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Of course, the specific embodiments described herein are only for explaining this utility model and are not intended to limit it.
[0032] It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other.
[0033] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element 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 on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.
[0034] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0035] Example 1
[0036] See Figures 1 to 3 This utility model provides an inoculation loop fixing bracket, including a tripod 1, a disc 3, and a connecting rod 2 connecting the tripod 1 and the disc 3. The tripod 1 includes three legs.
[0037] Each leg of the tripod 1 is equipped with an anti-slip rubber pad 101 at its bottom to enhance stability and prevent the tripod from sliding during operation. The tops of the three legs of the tripod 1 are fixedly connected by an annular plate 4 in the middle. Several bottom connecting sleeves 401 are provided on the outer wall of the annular plate 4. The bottom connecting sleeves 401 are used to fix the connection to the connecting rod 2.
[0038] The edge of the disc 3 has 6-8 semi-circular grooves 301 evenly distributed for locking the inoculation ring. The outer wall of the disc 3 is provided with several top connecting sleeves 302, which are used to fix the connecting rod 2. The tripod serves as the supporting foundation of the entire support to ensure the stability of the overall structure.
[0039] The connecting rod 2 is a solid stainless steel round rod, and several threaded holes 201 are evenly distributed along the axial direction on the connecting rod 2;
[0040] Both the bottom connecting sleeve 401 and the top connecting sleeve 302 have transverse through holes 5 that match the threaded holes 201 on their outer walls;
[0041] The threaded hole 201 and the through hole 5 are aligned and fixedly connected by bolts 6, which are used to fix the tripod 1 and the connecting rod 2, and the disc 3 and the connecting rod 2 respectively; the connecting rod has a multi-hole design and an adjustment range of 10-30 cm, which can adapt to alcohol lamps of different heights.
[0042] Connecting rod 2 connects disk 3 and tripod 1 to ensure the vertical stability of the device. Simultaneously, the height adjustment function adapts to the needs of different experimental environments.
[0043] The longitudinal section of the groove 301 is set as a gourd shape, which is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom. The groove 301 includes an inlet area and a locking area.
[0044] The width of the inoculation zone opening is slightly larger than the diameter of the inoculation loop handle, such as a 5mm handle corresponding to a 6mm opening.
[0045] The bottom width of the locking area is consistent with the diameter of the handle, precisely matching the ±0.2mm tolerance, and the depth is 8-10mm;
[0046] The outer edge of the groove 301 is provided with a 15° guide slope for easy one-handed insertion. The stepped groove ensures that the inoculation loop does not slip out after being inserted, while also facilitating quick removal and placement.
[0047] Tripod 1 is made of stainless steel and is 15-20 cm high.
[0048] The diameter of connecting rod 2 is 8-10 mm.
[0049] Disc 3 is made of stainless steel, with a thickness of 3-5 mm and a diameter of 10-15 cm, and its edges are polished.
[0050] The groove 301 comes in 2-3 sizes, such as 3 mm, 5 mm, and 8 mm, to fit inoculation ring handles of different diameters. The inoculation ring handle is usually 1-5 mm.
[0051] The disc 3 serves as a fixed platform for the inoculation loop, providing a stable placement position and supporting inoculation loops of various sizes.
[0052] The working principle and operation procedure are as follows:
[0053] Installation and adjustment:
[0054] The bottom of the connecting rod 2 is fixed to the bottom connecting sleeve 401 at the top of the tripod using bolts 6.
[0055] Depending on the height of the alcohol lamp, the disc 3 is positioned correctly by connecting the top connecting sleeve 302 to the threaded holes 201 at different heights on the connecting rod.
[0056] Use of the inoculation loop:
[0057] Prepare two inoculation loops and place them in the semi-circular grooves 301 of the disc.
[0058] Use one inoculation loop for inoculation while simultaneously sterilizing the other inoculation loop by burning it over an alcohol lamp.
[0059] After being burned, the inoculation loop is placed in the groove 301 of the disc to cool. The cooled inoculation loop can be used for the next operation, realizing the rotation of use.
[0060] The following steps are included when using this device:
[0061] Prepare two inoculation loops and place them in the semi-circular grooves 301 of the disc, for example, one in the 3mm groove 301 and the other in the 5mm groove 301.
[0062] Vaccination procedure:
[0063] Step 1: Light the alcohol lamp and sterilize the two inoculation loops by burning them in the outer flame of the alcohol lamp until the inoculation loops are red-hot.
[0064] Step 2: Remove the cauterized inoculation loop and let it cool for about 3 seconds.
[0065] Step 3: Use the cooled inoculation loop to collect bacteria from the diseased material and perform streak plating.
[0066] Step 4: Place the used inoculation loop back into the groove 301 of the disc for the next cauterization.
[0067] Step 5: At the same time, remove the second inoculation loop that has been flammed, i.e. the inoculation loop in the 5mm groove 301, from the disc and perform the inoculation operation again, while the first inoculation loop is flammed and sterilized.
[0068] Step 6: Repeat the above steps to alternate between the two inoculation rings until all inoculation tasks are completed.
[0069] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. An inoculation loop fixing bracket, characterized in that, It includes a tripod (1), a disc (3) and a connecting rod (2) connecting the tripod (1) and the disc (3), wherein the tripod (1) includes three legs; Each leg of the tripod (1) is provided with a non-slip rubber pad (101) at the bottom; the tops of the three legs of the tripod (1) are fixedly connected by an annular plate (4) in the middle, and a number of bottom connecting sleeves (401) are provided on the outer wall of the annular plate (4), which are used to be fixedly connected to the connecting rod (2). The disc (3) has 6-8 semi-circular grooves (301) evenly distributed on its edge for engaging the inoculation ring. The outer wall of the disc (3) is provided with several top connecting sleeves (302), which are used to fix the connecting rod (2).
2. The inoculation loop fixing bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting rod (2) is a solid stainless steel round rod, and the connecting rod (2) has a number of threaded holes (201) evenly distributed along the axial direction. Both the bottom connecting sleeve (401) and the top connecting sleeve (302) have transverse through holes (5) that match the threaded hole (201) on their outer walls. The threaded hole (201) and the through hole (5) are aligned and fixedly connected by bolts (6), respectively used to fix the tripod (1) and the connecting rod (2) and the disc (3) and the connecting rod (2).
3. The inoculation loop fixing bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The longitudinal section of the groove (301) is set as a gourd shape with a wider top and a narrower bottom. The groove (301) includes an inlet area and a locking area. The opening width of the inlet area is slightly larger than the diameter of the inoculation loop handle; The bottom width of the locking area is the same as the diameter of the handle; A 15° guide slope is provided on the outer edge of the groove (301).
4. The inoculation loop fixing bracket according to claim 3, characterized in that, The tripod (1) is made of stainless steel and is 15-20 cm high.
5. The inoculation loop fixing bracket according to claim 4, characterized in that, The diameter of the connecting rod (2) is 8-10 mm.
6. The inoculation loop fixing bracket according to claim 5, characterized in that, The disc (3) is made of stainless steel, with a thickness of 3-5 mm and a diameter of 10-15 cm.
7. The inoculation loop fixing bracket according to claim 6, characterized in that, The radius of the groove (301) is divided into 2-3 specifications.