An automated water sample dispensing transport system
By designing an automatic water sample distribution and transmission system, the problem of manual intervention in water sample processing was solved, and automated cleaning, rinsing, and reading of test results were achieved, thus improving work efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ANZHOUYUAN (HUBEI) ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-18
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-21
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, water samples require manual intervention and monitoring after collection, which leads to extended working hours for laboratory technicians, especially when there are a large number of water samples.
An automatic water sample distribution and transmission system was designed, which includes a booster pump, a multi-way valve, a sample cup, a drain valve, a peristaltic pump, and a secondary sample cup. The system realizes water sample cleaning, rinsing, and reading of test results through an automated process, and uses solenoid valves to control the on/off state and manage the data in a unified manner.
It has automated water sample processing, eliminating the need for manual intervention, automatically reading test results and managing data in a unified manner, thus improving work efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water sample collection technology, and in particular to an automatic water sample distribution and transmission system. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, water samples collected on-site by samplers are delivered to the laboratory. This requires manual intervention from laboratory operators to feed the samples to the monitoring instruments, and constant monitoring of the instruments' progress is necessary to ensure timely sample replacement. When dealing with a large number of samples, this significantly extends the working hours of the laboratory staff. Utility Model Content
[0003] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model proposes an automatic water sample distribution and transmission system. This system can automatically clean and rinse water samples without manual intervention, and can automatically read the test results corresponding to the numbers, thus achieving unified data management.
[0004] An automatic water sample distribution and transfer system includes a booster pump, a multi-way valve, sample cups, a drain valve, a peristaltic pump, and secondary sample cups. The booster pump is connected at both ends to a purified water tank and the multi-way valve via hoses. Multiple sets of sample cups are arranged side-by-side, each set connected to a connector of the multi-way valve via hoses. The secondary sample cups are connected to the multi-way valve via the peristaltic pump. The drain ports of the sample cups and the secondary sample cups are each connected to a drain valve via hoses. The top of each secondary sample cup has three connectors, which are connected to the multi-way valve, the peristaltic pump, and a detection instrument via hoses. The passageway connecting the secondary sample cups and each sample cup on the multi-way valve is controlled by a separate solenoid valve. Each secondary sample cup also contains a suction pipe that connects to the connector of the detection instrument.
[0005] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the booster pump, multi-way valve, sample cup, drain valve, peristaltic pump, and secondary sample cup are all fixed on the same side of a vertical mounting plate.
[0006] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, a spray head is fixed at the center of the bottom of the lid of the sample water cup and the secondary sample water cup. The spray head of the sample water cup is connected to the pipe connector at its top, and the spray head of the secondary sample water cup is connected to the pipe connector at its top that connects to a multi-way valve.
[0007] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, both the hose and the suction pipe are made of silicone hose.
[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, both the multi-way valve and the pipe joint on the sample water cup are threaded pagoda joints.
[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the sample water cups are arranged in eight groups side by side.
[0010] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0011] 1. Automatic cleaning and rinsing, requiring no manual intervention.
[0012] 2. Only the sample number needs to be determined; everything else is handled automatically.
[0013] 3. Automatically read the test results corresponding to the number to achieve unified data management. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is the front view of the present invention.
[0015] Figure 2 This is a side view of the present invention.
[0016] The attached diagram is labeled as follows: 1-Boost pump, 2-Multi-way valve, 3-Sample water cup, 4-Drain valve, 5-Peristaltic pump, 6-Secondary sample water cup, 7-Hose, 8-Pipe connector, 9-Suction pipe, 10-Mounting plate, 11-Spray head. Detailed Implementation
[0017] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0018] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 An automatic water sample distribution and transmission system is shown, comprising a booster pump 1, a multi-way valve 2, a sample cup 3, a drain valve 4, a peristaltic pump 5, and a secondary sample cup 6. The two ends of the booster pump 1 are connected to a purified water tank and the multi-way valve 2 respectively via hoses 7. Multiple sets of sample cups 3 are arranged side by side, and each set of sample cups 3 is connected to a pipe connector 8 of the multi-way valve 2 via hoses 7. The secondary sample cup 6 is connected to the multi-way valve 2 via the peristaltic pump 5. The drain ports of the sample cup 3 and the secondary sample cup 6 are respectively connected to a drain valve 4 via hoses 7. The top of the secondary sample cup 6 is provided with three pipe connectors 8, and the three pipe connectors 8 are respectively connected to the multi-way valve 2, the peristaltic pump 5, and a detection instrument via hoses 7. The passage connecting the secondary sample cup 6 and each sample cup 3 on the multi-way valve 2 is controlled by a separate solenoid valve. The secondary sample cup 6 is also provided with a suction pipe 9 that connects to the pipe connector 8 of the detection instrument.
[0019] In this embodiment, the booster pump 1, multi-way valve 2, sample cup 3, drain valve 4, peristaltic pump 5, and secondary sample cup 6 are all fixed on the same side of a vertical mounting plate 10.
[0020] In this embodiment, a spray head 11 is fixed at the center of the bottom of the lid of the sample water cup 3 and the secondary sample water cup 6. The spray head 11 of the sample water cup 3 is connected to the pipe connector 8 on its top, and the spray head 11 of the secondary sample water cup 6 is connected to the pipe connector 8 on its top connected to the multi-way valve 2.
[0021] In this embodiment, both the hose 7 and the suction pipe 9 are made of silicone hoses.
[0022] In this embodiment, both the multi-way valve 2 and the pipe joint 8 on the sample water cup 3 are threaded pagoda joints.
[0023] In this embodiment, eight sets of sample water cups 3 are arranged side by side.
[0024] The automatic detection and cleaning process in this embodiment is as follows:
[0025] 1. The sampler pours the collected samples into sample cups 3 (a total of 8 sample cups), records them according to their serial numbers, and confirms the information on the touchscreen. If there are more than 8 samples, wait for the touchscreen to indicate that all work has been completed before pouring.
[0026] 2. After confirmation via the touchscreen, the first solenoid valve of multi-way valve 2 is activated, starting peristaltic pump 5. Sample water from sample cup 3 (number 1) is injected into secondary sample cup 6. After rinsing twice, sufficient water is added to meet the instrument's measurement requirements. In secondary sample cup 6, the tubing connected to the spray head is used for rinsing the cup body, while the tubing connected to the suction pipe is used to extract water for testing.
[0027] 3. The touchscreen controls the detection instrument to start measurement. The instrument draws a water sample from the secondary sample cup 6 for testing. After the test is completed, the instrument automatically stops. The touchscreen reads the test result from the instrument and displays it in the corresponding position 1.
[0028] 4. Activate drain valve 4 to drain excess sample water from sample cup 3.
[0029] 5. Using the touchscreen control, start the solenoid valve 2 of the multi-way valve 2 to activate the peristaltic pump 5. Pour the sample water from sample cup 3 into the secondary sample cup 6. After rinsing twice, pour in enough water to meet the instrument's measurement requirements.
[0030] 6. Repeat this process until all 8 water samples have been tested. The touchscreen will then display that all work has been completed.
[0031] 7. Sample Cup Cleaning: Connect one end of booster pump 1 to a pure water tank. Start the booster pump and activate solenoid valve 1 in multi-way valve 2 to add pure water through spray head 11 into sample cup 3 (sample cup 1) to clean it. After cleaning, turn off booster pump 1 and multi-way valve 2, and open drain valve 4 to drain the cleaned water. Repeat this process until all 8 sample cups 3 and the secondary sample cups 6 are cleaned. Sample cups 3 can also be cleaned individually as needed.
[0032] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. An automatic water sample distribution and transmission system, characterized in that: The system includes a booster pump, a multi-way valve, sample cups, a drain valve, a peristaltic pump, and secondary sample cups. The booster pump is connected to a pure water tank and the multi-way valve via hoses at both ends. Multiple sets of sample cups are arranged side-by-side, each set connected to a connector of the multi-way valve via hoses. The secondary sample cups are connected to the multi-way valve via the peristaltic pump. The drain ports of the sample cups and the secondary sample cups are each connected to a drain valve via hoses. The top of each secondary sample cup has three connectors, which are connected to the multi-way valve, the peristaltic pump, and a detection instrument via hoses. The passageway connecting the secondary sample cups and each sample cup on the multi-way valve is controlled by a separate solenoid valve. Each secondary sample cup also contains a suction pipe that connects to the connector of the detection instrument.
2. The automatic water sample distribution and transmission system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The booster pump, multi-way valve, sample cup, drain valve, peristaltic pump, and secondary sample cup are all fixed on the same side of a vertical mounting plate.
3. The automatic water sample distribution and transmission system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A spray head is fixed at the center of the bottom of the lid of the sample water cup and the secondary sample water cup. The spray head of the sample water cup is connected to the pipe connector on its top, and the spray head of the secondary sample water cup is connected to the pipe connector on its top that connects to the multi-way valve.
4. The automatic water sample distribution and transmission system according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the hose and the suction pipe are made of silicone.
5. An automatic water sample distribution and transmission system according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the multi-way valve and the pipe fittings on the sample water cup are threaded pagoda fittings.
6. An automatic water sample distribution and transmission system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sample water cups are arranged in eight groups side by side.