A storage box for pathogenic strain management and low-temperature preservation in a microbiology laboratory
By designing an easy-to-manage microbial laboratory storage box, the problems of easy tipping of strain storage tools, difficulty in opening and closing the lid, repeated freeze-thaw cycles, and biosafety have been solved. This has enabled convenient operation and systematic management, extended the biological characteristics of strains, and met the requirements of two people and two locks.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- LIAONING PROVINCIAL PEOPLES HOSPITAL
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing laboratory strain storage tools are prone to tipping over, have difficulty opening and closing lids, are subject to repeated freeze-thaw cycles, are difficult to manage, and lack biosafety features such as the difficulty of achieving dual-person, dual-lock systems. This is especially true in small laboratories where it is difficult to implement independent low-temperature storage.
A storage box comprising an outer box, sample box, and sample rack was designed. It adopts a lid structure with a rotating shaft connection, elastic rubber stoppers to fix sample tubes, a labeling system, and double locking to achieve convenient opening and closing, prevent tipping, classified storage, and double lock for two people.
It effectively prevents sample tubes from tipping over, simplifies the opening and closing of caps, prolongs the biological characteristics of strains, and enables systematic management and biosafety, making it suitable for the strain preservation needs of most microbiology laboratories.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of microbial experimental technology, and specifically provides a storage box for microbial laboratories that facilitates the management and low-temperature preservation of pathogenic strains, for the long-term low-temperature preservation and management of quality control strains and pathogenic strains in microbial laboratories. Background Technology
[0002] Commonly used laboratory strain storage tools include: temporary sample bags, open-top small sample racks, and split-top storage boxes. These sample bags, racks, or boxes currently have the following problems: 1. Easy to spill: Currently, most laboratory strains are temporarily stored in small specimen racks before preservation. When taken out of the refrigerator, they are easy to spill and need to be rearranged according to their numbers. It is very time-consuming to reorganize them one by one according to their strain numbers and names. When the quantity is large, it can lead to repeated freeze-thaw cycles of the strains. 2. Difficulty in opening and closing the lid: After opening the lid and placing the strains, it is difficult to close the lid. Sometimes the whole box will escape. It is very time-consuming to reorganize the strains according to their numbers and names. When the quantity is large, it may cause the strains to freeze and thaw repeatedly. 3. Repeated freeze-thaw cycles: When taking strains from a low-temperature freezer, they should not be left outside for a long time. When quality control strains are needed, multiple strains need to be taken out every week. Taking them out takes time, and repeated freeze-thaw cycles will greatly shorten the lifespan of the strains and affect their biological characteristics. 4. Difficult to manage: The number of strains in the laboratory is very large, generally requiring at least 5 years of preservation, reaching tens of thousands of strains. Over time, single-box storage can easily lead to mixing, making it difficult to locate and search by section, which increases the difficulty of management. 5. Biosafety: The requirement for dual-person, dual-lock systems for strains in microbiology laboratories is difficult to achieve. Normally, this is addressed by setting up a separate laboratory room and locking the cryogenic freezer. However, this is difficult for most small laboratories to implement in a separate room for storing cryogenic freezers. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a storage box for microbial laboratories that facilitates the management and low-temperature preservation of pathogenic strains, effectively solving the aforementioned problems.
[0004] The technical solution of this utility model is: a storage box for easy management and low-temperature preservation of pathogenic strains in a microbiology laboratory, comprising: an outer box 100, a sample box 200, and a sample rack 300. The outer box 100 includes a box body 101 and a front-opening box door 102. The box body 101 and the box door 102 are connected by a pivot. The box body 101 and the box door 102 are respectively provided with a first latch 103 and a first locking ring 104. The box body 101 is provided with a horizontal layer plate 105 and a vertical partition plate 106. The layer plate 105 and the partition plate 106 divide the box body 101 into several rows and columns of accommodating cavities 107 for storing sample boxes 200. The sample box 200 includes a sample box body 201 and an upper-opening sample box cover 202. The sample box body 201 and the sample box cover 202 are connected by a pivot. The sample box body 201 and the sample box cover 202 are respectively provided with a second lock 203 and a second lock ring 204. The sample box body 201 is provided with several rows of trapezoidal grooves 205 for connecting with the sample rack 300. The sample rack 300 is generally strip-shaped. The sample rack 300 has tube holes 301 on its upper part, which are the same number of rows as the trapezoidal grooves 205 in the sample box body 201, for accommodating sample tubes. The tube holes 301 are provided with elastic rubber plugs 302. The sample rack 300 has trapezoidal protrusions 303 on its lower part, which match the trapezoidal grooves 205 in the sample box body 201. The sample rack 300 has wing plates 304 on both sides, and the wing plates 304 are provided with labels 305 for positioning sample tubes.
[0005] Furthermore, a handle 108 is provided on one side of the box body 101.
[0006] Furthermore, a fixed suction cup 109 is provided on the upper part of the box body 101.
[0007] Furthermore, the box body 101, box door 102, layer plate 105 and partition plate 106 are made of stainless steel.
[0008] Furthermore, the sample box 200 and sample holder 300 are made of hard plastic.
[0009] This utility model has the following beneficial effects: 1. Not easy to tip over: The sample holder has elastic rubber plugs in the tube holes to fix the sample tubes. Even if the holder is tilted or overturned, the sample tubes can be fixed in their original positions.
[0010] 2. Convenient opening and closing of the lid: The box body and the door, as well as the sample box body and the sample box lid, are connected by a pivot, which can rotate freely 180°, making it convenient to open and close the lid.
[0011] 3. The sample box and the main body of the box are designed with a drawer-style connection, which facilitates cleaning, organization and de-icing.
[0012] 4. Extend the preservation time of strain biological characteristics: Each sample rack can store 10 specimens. Transferring 10 specimens together can shorten the storage time of strains in the freezer. Transferring them to a -80°C low-temperature freezer as soon as possible can extend the preservation time of strain characteristics, facilitate strain access, avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles and multiple openings of the low-temperature freezer, extend the preservation time of strain biological characteristics, and reduce costs.
[0013] 5. Systematic storage: The strains are stored in a systematic and orderly manner by classification and partitioning according to their characteristics through a labeling system, which facilitates location and retrieval. The labeling system also facilitates statistics, allowing for real-time monitoring of strain usage and inventory, and making it easier to track the passage of quality control strains. This system also facilitates the management and preservation of strains, thus changing the problems of difficult statistics and haphazard storage in existing laboratories.
[0014] 6. By locking the outer box and sample box, the biosafety problem of double-locking for strain preservation in the field of microbiology is solved, avoiding strain loss, facilitating management, and making it suitable for most microbiology laboratories, while saving space. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the outer box and the sample box in this utility model. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the outer casing in this utility model; Figure 3 This is an external view of the sample box in this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the open state of the sample box in this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the sample holder structure in this utility model; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the sample box and sample holder in this utility model. Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the labeling and positioning of sample tubes using a sample rack in this utility model. In the diagram: 100, outer box; 101, box body; 102, box door; 103, first latch; 104, first locking ring; 105, layered plate; 106, partition plate; 107, accommodating cavity; 108, handle; 109, fixing suction cup; 200, sample box; 201, sample box body; 202, sample box lid; 203, second latch; 204, second locking ring; 205, trapezoidal groove; 300, sample rack; 301, tube hole; 302, elastic rubber stopper; 303, trapezoidal protrusion; 304, wing plate; 305, label. Detailed Implementation
[0016] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0017] like Figures 1-7 As shown, a storage box for microbial laboratories that facilitates the management and low-temperature preservation of pathogenic strains includes: an outer box 100, a sample box 200, and a sample rack 300.
[0018] The outer box 100 includes a box body 101 and a front-opening box door 102. The box body 101 and the box door 102 are connected by a pivot. The box body 101 and the box door 102 are respectively provided with a first latch 103 and a first locking ring 104. The box body 101 is provided with a horizontal layer plate 105 and a vertical partition plate 106. The layer plate 105 and the partition plate 106 divide the box body 101 into 6 rows and 2 columns of accommodating cavities 107 for storing sample boxes 200.
[0019] There are 12 sample boxes 200, which are independent of the outer box 100. The sample box 200 includes a sample box body 201 and an upper-opening sample box cover 202. The sample box body 201 and the sample box cover 202 are connected by a pivot. The sample box body 201 and the sample box cover 202 are respectively provided with a second latch 203 and a second locking ring 204. The sample box body 201 has 10 rows and 10 columns of trapezoidal slots 205 for connecting with the sample rack 300.
[0020] There are 10 sample racks 300, which can be used independently of the sample box 200, and can be moved or placed upright. The sample rack 300 is strip-shaped, with 10 tube holes 301 on the top for accommodating sample tubes. The tube holes 301 are equipped with elastic rubber plugs 302 to fix the sample tubes and prevent them from slipping when inverted. The sample rack 300 has trapezoidal protrusions 303 at the bottom that match the trapezoidal grooves 205 in the sample box body 201. The sample rack 300 has wing plates 304 on both sides, and the wing plates 304 are marked with labels 305 for positioning the sample tubes. Each sample rack 300 can hold 10 sample tubes, and each label can be displayed on the side, which can be quickly located according to the system positioning.
[0021] In the embodiment of this utility model, a handle 108 is provided on one side of the box body 101 for easy movement.
[0022] In the embodiments described in this utility model, a fixing suction cup 109 is provided above the box body 101, which is used to fix and prevent falling off when multiple box bodies 101 are assembled vertically.
[0023] In the embodiments described in this utility model, the box body 101, box door 102, layer plate 105 and partition plate 106 are made of stainless steel.
[0024] In the embodiments described in this utility model, the sample box 200 and the sample rack 300 are made of hard plastic material that is resistant to low / high temperature / high pressure. They can be reused repeatedly after being subjected to high pressure, which meets the requirements of laboratory biosafety. The hard plastic box is economical and easy to de-ice.
[0025] In this invention, the outer casing 100 and sample box 200 can be locked according to laboratory requirements, which can solve the problem that it is difficult to achieve double-locking for the preservation of strains in many microbiology laboratories.
[0026] In this invention, the size of the outer casing 100 is variable, and can be adjusted according to the size of the partitions in different laboratory low-temperature refrigerators. Each outer casing 100 is equipped with a lock. Generally, one low-temperature refrigerator with 12 casings is sufficient to preserve 5-year strains and quality control strains in a typical laboratory. Larger laboratories can use more casings. It is suitable for most models of low-temperature refrigerators and laboratory specimen volumes, reducing the cost of producing different specifications.
[0027] The above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of this utility model, and are intended to enable those skilled in the art to understand the content of this utility model and implement it accordingly. They should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. All equivalent changes or modifications made in accordance with the spirit and essence of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.
Claims
1. A storage box for convenient management and low-temperature preservation of pathogenic strains in a microbiology laboratory, characterized in that, include: Outer box (100), sample box (200) and sample rack (300); The outer box (100) includes a box body (101) and a front-opening box door (102). The box body (101) and the box door (102) are connected by a pivot. The box body (101) and the box door (102) are respectively provided with a first latch (103) and a first locking ring (104). The box body (101) is provided with a horizontal layer plate (105) and a vertical partition plate (106). The layer plate (105) and the partition plate (106) divide the box body (101) into several rows and columns of accommodating cavities (107) for storing sample boxes (200). The sample box (200) includes a sample box body (201) and an upper-opening sample box lid (202). The sample box body (201) and the sample box lid (202) are connected by a pivot. The sample box body (201) and the sample box lid (202) are respectively provided with a second latch (203) and a second locking ring (204). The sample box body (201) is provided with several rows of trapezoidal slots (205) for connecting with the sample rack (300). The sample holder (300) is strip-shaped. The sample holder (300) has a tube hole (301) on its upper part, which is the same number of trapezoidal grooves (205) in the sample box body (201) for accommodating sample tubes. An elastic rubber plug (302) is provided in the tube hole (301). The sample holder (300) has a trapezoidal protrusion (303) on its lower part that matches the trapezoidal grooves (205) in the sample box body (201). The sample holder (300) has wing plates (304) on both sides. The wing plates (304) have labels (305) for positioning sample tubes.
2. A storage box for microbial laboratories that facilitates the management and low-temperature preservation of pathogenic strains, as described in claim 1, is characterized in that... A handle (108) is provided on one side of the box body (101).
3. A storage box for microbial laboratories that facilitates the management and low-temperature preservation of pathogenic strains, as described in claim 1, is characterized in that... A fixed suction cup (109) is provided above the box body (101).
4. A storage box for microbial laboratories that facilitates the management and low-temperature preservation of pathogenic strains, as described in claim 1, is characterized in that... The box body (101), box door (102), layer plate (105) and partition plate (106) are made of stainless steel.
5. A storage box for microbial laboratories that facilitates the management and low-temperature preservation of pathogenic strains, as described in claim 1, is characterized in that... The sample box (200) and sample rack (300) are made of hard plastic.