An automatic disinfection oscillator

Abstract

This utility model belongs to the field of medical automation equipment technology, specifically relating to an automatic disinfection shaker. It includes a base, a support surface, a glass cover, an alcohol spray device, a liquid storage tank, a shaker, and an vial fixing device. The support surface is vertically mounted on the base, and the glass cover covers the support surface, forming a closed space together. The alcohol spray device is located below the glass cover and is connected to the liquid storage tank. The shaker is located within the closed space above the base, and the vial fixing device is mounted on the shaker. The vial fixing device includes a fixing plate, an arc-shaped plate, and a spring plate. The fixing plates are vertically mounted on the shaker and form a square. The arc-shaped plate is located at the top of each fixing plate, with its center protruding inwards towards the square. The spring plate clamps the vial body, and the arc-shaped plate clamps the vial neck or mouth. This utility model effectively integrates a disinfection system and a shaking system, and can simultaneously accommodate two sizes of vials.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of medical automation equipment technology, specifically relating to an automatic disinfection oscillator. Background Technology

[0002] As a crucial sealed container, vials are widely used for storing liquid reagents, vaccines, and pharmaceuticals. They require strict sterilization before use to ensure a sterile environment, and the contents are thoroughly mixed during experiments through shaking.

[0003] However, in traditional operating procedures, sterilization and agitation are usually performed as separate steps, requiring manual operation, which leads to inefficiency and the risk of cross-contamination. Researchers must first transfer the vials to sterilization equipment for surface cleaning, and then place them on the shaker for mixing. This process is not only time-consuming, but may also introduce contaminants due to open environments or handling contact.

[0004] Traditional vial fixing devices mostly use rigid clamps or elastic straps, which have poor adaptability. Because vials come in various sizes, with common diameters of 20mm and 28mm, fixing devices cannot accommodate both sizes simultaneously. Especially in high-speed oscillation scenarios, the vials are prone to displacement, tipping, or even breakage due to unstable fixing, affecting experimental safety.

[0005] The unfriendly user interface further exacerbates the difficulty of use. Traditional controllers have limited functionality, and parameter adjustments must be made through physical knobs or multi-level menus. Key parameters such as oscillation frequency and spray volume lack real-time numerical feedback, and the adjustment process relies on trial and error, which is inefficient and prone to errors.

[0006] The patent with publication number CN220559116U discloses a shaker that can fix a vial. Although the shaker can fix the vial, the operation is very cumbersome and the fixation is rigid. Furthermore, it does not have a sterilization device and still needs to rely on external sterilization steps, which cannot fundamentally solve the problem of process integration. Utility Model Content

[0007] To overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides an automatic sterilization shaker that effectively integrates a sterilization system and a shaking system, and is compatible with two sizes of vials.

[0008] The above-mentioned objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0009] This utility model provides an automatic disinfection shaker, including a base, a support surface, a glass cover, an alcohol spray device, a liquid storage tank, a shaker, and an vial fixing device. The support surface is vertically mounted on the base, and the glass cover covers the support surface, forming a closed space together. The alcohol spray device is located below the glass cover and is connected to the liquid storage tank. The shaker is located in the closed space above the base, and the vial fixing device is located on the shaker. The vial fixing device includes a fixing plate, an arc-shaped plate, and a spring plate. The fixing plates are vertically mounted on the shaker and form a square. The arc-shaped plate is located at the top of each fixing plate, and the middle of the arc-shaped plate protrudes towards the inside of the square. The spring plate is used to clamp the vial body, and the arc-shaped plate is used to clamp the vial neck or mouth.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, it also includes a controller, which is disposed on the side of the base and is used to control the alcohol spray device and the oscillator.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the controller includes an oscillator switch button, an oscillator frequency button, an oscillator timing button, an alcohol spray switch button, an increase spray volume button, a decrease spray volume button, and a numerical display screen.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the glass cover is rotated around the top of the supporting surface as a rotation axis, and the glass cover can rotate around the rotation axis to leave the supporting surface, thereby opening the enclosed space. A handle is fixedly provided on the top of the glass cover.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the alcohol spraying device includes an alcohol sprayer and an alcohol spray nozzle. The storage tank is connected to the alcohol sprayer, and the alcohol spray nozzle is located at the outlet of the alcohol sprayer, with the alcohol spray nozzle facing the center of the square formed by the fixing plate.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the liquid storage tank is embedded in the side of the base, and the liquid storage tank is made of transparent material.

[0015] The advantages of this utility model compared with the existing technical solutions are:

[0016] 1. This utility model includes an alcohol spray device and a shaker, which can both disinfect vials using the alcohol spray device and shake vials using the shaker. By integrating the disinfection system and the shaking system, this utility model reduces the time consumption and contamination risks that may occur when the disinfection and shaking steps are performed independently in traditional operating procedures.

[0017] 2. The synergistic action of the fixing plate, the arc-shaped plate, and the spring plate enables the compatible fixation of two different sizes of vials: when placing a large vial, the protruding part of the arc-shaped plate clamps the neck, while the spring plate bends to clamp the body of the vial, thus fixing the large vial; when placing a small vial, the protruding part of the arc-shaped plate clamps the mouth of the vial, while the spring plate bends slightly to clamp the body of the vial, thus fixing the small vial.

[0018] 3. The controller is equipped with multiple buttons and a numerical display screen, which supports real-time monitoring and adjustment of disinfection and vibration process parameters.

[0019] 4. The storage tank is embedded in the side of the base and is made of transparent material. Operators can observe the alcohol content in the storage tank from the side of the base, allowing for timely replenishment when the alcohol level is low. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the alcohol spray device of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the controller of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the oscillation system of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the use of the vial fixing device to secure a large vial according to this utility model.

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the use of the vial fixing device to fix a small vial in this utility model.

[0027] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. Support surface; 3. Glass cover; 4. Liquid storage tank; 5. Shaker; 6. Controller; 7. Fixing plate; 8. Arc-shaped plate; 9. Spring plate; 10. Handle; 11. Alcohol sprayer; 12. Alcohol spray nozzle; 13. Shaker switch button; 14. Shaker frequency button; 15. Shaker timer button; 16. Alcohol spray switch button; 17. Increase spray volume button; 18. Decrease spray volume button; 19. Numerical display screen. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention. The following is merely a conceptual description of the specific embodiments of the present invention and is not intended to limit the embodiments of the present invention. Any adjustments, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made by those skilled in the art to various details of the technical solution of the present invention without departing from the spirit of the present invention should fall within the scope of protection defined by the claims of the present invention.

[0029] Example 1

[0030] To more clearly demonstrate and illustrate the technical solution and principle of this utility model, further explanation is provided below in conjunction with specific implementation examples and accompanying drawings:

[0031] This utility model includes a base 1, a support surface 2, a glass cover 3, an alcohol spray device, a liquid storage tank 4, a shaker 5, a vial fixing device, and a controller 6.

[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, the base 1 is a cuboid with four supporting surfaces 2, which are vertically mounted on the four sides of the top surface of the base 1. The glass cover 3 is rectangular, with its four sides contacting the tops of the four supporting surfaces 2. One side of the glass cover 3 is rotatably connected to the top of one of the four supporting surfaces 2. The supporting surfaces 2, the glass cover 3, and the base 1 together form a closed space. A handle 10 is fixedly provided on the upper surface of the glass cover 3.

[0033] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the alcohol spray device includes an alcohol sprayer 11 and an alcohol spray nozzle 12. The alcohol sprayer 11 is controlled by a solenoid valve, which can adjust the opening state and alcohol spray volume according to the received electrical signal. The alcohol sprayer 11 is fixedly mounted on the lower surface of the glass cover 3, and the alcohol sprayer 11 has an alcohol spray nozzle 12 at its outlet. The alcohol sprayer 11 is connected to a storage tank 4. The alcohol sprayer 11 draws alcohol stored in the storage tank 4 and then sprays it onto the vial through the alcohol spray nozzle 12.

[0034] like Figure 1As shown, the storage tank 4 is embedded in the side of the base 1, and the storage tank 4 is made of transparent material. The operator can observe the alcohol content in the storage tank 4 from the side of the base 1, allowing for timely replenishment when the alcohol level is low. To replenish alcohol, the storage tank 4 can be removed from the side of the base 1 before adding alcohol. The storage tank 4 is connected to the alcohol inlet of the alcohol sprayer 11 via a conduit. The alcohol sprayer 11 draws air out of the conduit, allowing the alcohol in the storage tank 4 to enter the sprayer 11 under atmospheric pressure. The conduit passes through the connection point between the glass cover 3 and the top of the support surface 2; that is, even when the glass cover 3 rotates around the top of the support surface 2, the conduit can still transfer alcohol from the storage tank 4 into the alcohol sprayer 11.

[0035] like Figure 5 As shown, the oscillator 5 is an electrically controlled oscillator that can adjust its on / off state, oscillation frequency, and oscillation time according to the received electrical signal. The oscillator 5 is fixedly mounted on the top surface of the base 1, and is located within an enclosed structure above the base 1.

[0036] like Figure 3 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the vial fixing device includes fixing plates 7, arc-shaped plates 8, and spring plates 9. The fixing plates 7 are arranged in groups of four, each group of which is mounted on the vibrator 5 and forms a square. The alcohol spray nozzle 12 faces the center of the square formed by the fixing plates 7. There are twelve groups of alcohol sprayers 11 and alcohol spray nozzles 12, and twelve vial fixing devices in total. Figure 5 The twelve small parallelograms represent the locations of each vial holder. Each vial holder corresponds to an alcohol sprayer 11 and an alcohol spray nozzle 12. An arc-shaped piece 8 is located at the top of each holder 7, with its center protruding inwards towards the square. A spring piece 9 is located inside the holder 7, angled downwards on the side of the holder 7 within the square. The spring piece 9 is used to clamp the vial body, and the arc-shaped piece 8 is used to clamp the vial neck or mouth. The four holders 7 in each group are not in direct contact but are spaced apart, allowing the arc-shaped piece 8, located at the top of the holder 7, to protrude towards the center of the square.

[0037] like Figure 4 As shown, controller 6 is located on the side of base 1. Controller 6 is an electronic controller that controls alcohol sprayer 11 and oscillator 5 via electrical signals. Controller 6 includes an oscillator switch button 13, an oscillator frequency button 14, an oscillator timer button 15, an alcohol spray switch button 16, an increase spray volume button 17, a decrease spray volume button 18, and a numerical display screen 19. The numerical display screen 19 displays the on / off status, oscillation frequency, and oscillation time of oscillator 5, as well as the on / off status and alcohol spray volume of alcohol sprayer 11.

[0038] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the vial includes a mouth, a neck, and a body, with the neck diameter being smaller than that of the mouth and body. When placing a large vial, the protruding part of the curved plate 8 clamps the neck, while the bending spring plate 9 clamps the body. When placing a small vial, the protruding part of the curved plate 8 clamps the mouth, and the slightly bent spring plate 9 clamps the body, thus achieving compatible fixation for two different sizes of vials.

[0039] In use, pull the glass cover 3 by the handle 10 to rotate it around the axis of rotation, thus opening the sealed space away from the support surface 2. Place the vial in the center of the square formed by the fixing plate 7, and then rotate the glass cover 3 around the axis of rotation to cover the support surface 2, forming a sealed space. Control the alcohol sprayer 11 to draw alcohol from the storage tank 4 by the alcohol spray switch button 16 on the controller 6, and disinfect the mouth of the vial through the alcohol spray nozzle 12. During disinfection, the amount of alcohol sprayed can be controlled by the increase spray volume button 17 and the decrease spray volume button 18 according to the display screen 19. After disinfection, adjust the frequency and time of the oscillation by the oscillator frequency button 14 and the oscillator timer button 15, and then turn on the oscillator 5 by the oscillator switch button 13. The oscillator 5 will oscillate the liquid in the vial. After oscillation, open the glass cover 3 by the handle 10 and remove the vial.

[0040] Example 2

[0041] In this embodiment, the shapes of the support surface 2 and the glass cover 3 have been modified, while the other components are the same as in embodiment 1.

[0042] like Figure 2 As shown, the base 1 is a cuboid with three support surfaces 2, which are vertically installed on the three sides of the top surface of the base 1. The glass cover 3 is a curved surface similar to a rectangle. Three sides of the glass cover 3 contact the top of the support surfaces 2, and the other side of the glass cover 3 contacts the side of the top surface of the base 1 where there is no support surface 2. The glass cover 3 is rotatably connected to the top of the support surface 2 located in the middle of the three support surfaces 2. The support surfaces 2, the glass cover 3, and the base 1 together form a closed space.

[0043] A handle 10 is fixedly provided on the upper surface of the glass cover 3, and the handle 10 is located near the contact point between the glass cover 3 and the top surface of the base 1.

[0044] The embodiments described above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model, and not all feasible embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, any obvious modifications made without departing from the principles and spirit of this utility model should be considered to be included within the scope of protection of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic sanitizing shaker, characterized by, It includes a base (1), a support surface (2), a glass cover (3), an alcohol spray device, a liquid storage tank (4), a shaker (5), and a vial fixing device; The support surface (2) is vertically mounted on the base (1), and the glass cover (3) covers the support surface (2). The support surface (2), the glass cover (3), and the base (1) together form a closed space. The alcohol spray device is located below the glass cover (3) and is connected to the storage tank (4). The shaker (5) is located in the closed space above the base (1), and the vial fixing device is located on the shaker (5). The vial fixing device includes a fixing plate (7), an arc-shaped plate (8), and a spring plate (9). The fixing plate (7) is vertically mounted on the vibrator (5) and forms a square. The arc-shaped plate (8) is located at the top of each fixing plate (7) and the middle part of the arc-shaped plate (8) protrudes towards the inside of the square. The spring plate (9) is used to hold the vial body, and the arc-shaped plate (8) is used to clamp the vial neck or mouth.

2. An automatic sanitizing shaker as claimed in claim 1, wherein, It also includes a controller (6), which is located on the side of the base (1) and is used to control the alcohol spray device and the oscillator (5).

3. An automatic sanitizing shaker as claimed in claim 2, wherein, The controller (6) includes an oscillator switch button (13), an oscillator frequency button (14), an oscillator timing button (15), an alcohol spray switch button (16), an increase spray volume button (17), a decrease spray volume button (18), and a numerical display screen (19).

4. An automatic sanitizing shaker as claimed in claim 3, wherein, The glass cover (3) is rotated around the top of the support surface (2) as the axis of rotation. The glass cover (3) can rotate around the axis of rotation to leave the support surface (2) and thus open the enclosed space. A handle (10) is fixedly provided on the top of the glass cover (3).

5. An automatic sanitizing shaker as claimed in claim 4, wherein, The alcohol spraying device includes an alcohol sprayer (11) and an alcohol spray nozzle (12). The storage tank (4) is connected to the alcohol sprayer (11). The alcohol spray nozzle (12) is located at the outlet of the alcohol sprayer (11) and faces the center of the square formed by the fixing plate (7).

6. An automatic sanitizing shaker as defined in claim 5, wherein, The liquid storage tank (4) is embedded in the side of the base (1), and the liquid storage tank (4) is made of transparent material.

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