An oscillating incubator facilitating sample loading and unloading
By adopting a double-layer rectangular plate structure and a detachable sample box design in the shaking culture device, combined with a push rod motor drive, the problem of inconvenient sample positioning was solved, enabling rapid sample replacement and efficient shaking, thus improving experimental efficiency and safety.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 周宇
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-24
AI Technical Summary
Existing shaking culture equipment is prone to inconvenience in sample placement and operation, which affects experimental efficiency and safety.
The oscillation table, featuring a double-layer rectangular plate structure, combined with a detachable sample box, buffer pad, and sponge plate limiting design, and driven by a push rod motor, enables stable oscillation and rapid sample replacement.
It simplifies the sample handling process, improves the convenience of sample vials and experimental efficiency, and ensures safety and uniformity during the shaking process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of shaking incubator technology, and in particular to a shaking incubator that facilitates sample handling. Background Technology
[0002] Shaking culture is a culturing process in which microbial or plant / animal cells are inoculated into a liquid culture medium and placed on a shaker and continuously agitated. Shaking culture produces uniform cell proliferation and high culture efficiency, and is widely used in fields such as medical and health care, agriculture and environmental protection, disease prevention and control, and scientific research. It is beneficial for strain screening and large-scale microbial cultivation.
[0003] In existing shaking culture equipment, there are several ways to limit the position of test tubes or culture bottles. One method is to use multiple sets of elastic ropes to limit and fix the test tubes or culture bottles. However, this method is cumbersome to operate in practice and has low efficiency when changing samples. Another method is to use a shaking platform with a circular trajectory structure. Since the platform is a disc structure, its gaps are small and the operating space is cramped. It is necessary to rotate the disc surface one by one to put the sample in, which can easily lead to jamming and difficulty in picking up and putting down the sample. This affects the overall experimental efficiency and safety and is not conducive to the efficient culture of large batches of microorganisms or cells. Utility Model Content
[0004] The technical problem this invention aims to solve is that existing oscillating culture equipment is prone to inconvenience and difficulty in sample placement and removal during sample positioning and operation.
[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: a shaking incubator for easy sample handling, comprising a box body, wherein a shaking table is built into the box body, the shaking table is configured as a double-layer rectangular plate structure, a pair of synchronously driven first push rod motors are fixedly connected to both sides of the bottom plate, and the output ends are fixedly connected to the bottom side of the top plate, a pair of synchronously driven second push rod motors are fixedly connected to both sides of the top plate, the output ends of the second push rod motors are fixedly connected to an inner plate, the inner plate is slidably disposed inside the top plate, and a sample placement box is fitted into the center of the inner plate, and the two ends of the sample placement box are fastened to the two sides of the inner plate by bolts.
[0006] As a further improvement of this utility model, the top of the sample box is fastened with a cover, the inside of the sample box is filled with a buffer pad, and the buffer pad is fitted and connected with multiple sample bottles. Side handles are fixedly connected to both sides of the sample box, and screw holes for bolts to be screwed in are opened on the outer side of the side handles.
[0007] As a further improvement of this utility model, a plug is fixedly connected to the top of the side handle, and ear plates that are fastened to the plug are fixedly connected to both sides of the cap. A sponge plate that abuts against the top of the sample bottle is glued to the bottom of the cap.
[0008] As a further improvement of this utility model, a grip groove is provided through one side of the side handle.
[0009] As a further improvement of this utility model, an inner groove for sliding the inner plate is provided at the center of the top plate, and a top groove for displacement of the sample box is provided at both the top and bottom of the inner groove.
[0010] As a further improvement of this utility model, screw holes are provided on both sides of the base plate, and the base plate is fastened to the bottom of the box through the screw holes.
[0011] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: Structurally, a double-layer rectangular plate structure is set on the shaking table, and the combination of the bottom plate and the top plate realizes the shaking function of the sample. The sample box is placed between the shaking tables and adopts a detachable assembly, which facilitates overall assembly and disassembly. The sample box is filled with a cushioning pad and, together with the sponge plate at the bottom of the cap, forms multi-directional restraint for the sample bottle, which can effectively prevent displacement or damage during shaking and facilitate quick loading and unloading. The screw connection design on the outside of the side handle serves as a further restraint. Compared with the existing methods of binding with elastic ropes or circular circumferential sample placement, this device not only simplifies the operation process and reduces manual adjustment time, but also significantly improves the convenience of sample bottle placement and replacement, thereby improving the overall experimental efficiency. It is suitable for high-throughput microbial or cell culture operations that require frequent replacement of culture bottles. Attached Figure Description
[0012] Figure 1 This is an overall schematic diagram of a shaking incubator that facilitates sample handling according to this utility model;
[0013] Figure 2 This is a partial view of a shaking incubator that facilitates sample handling according to this utility model;
[0014] Figure 3 This utility model relates to a shaking incubator that facilitates sample loading and unloading.
[0015] Figure 4 This utility model relates to a shaking incubator that facilitates sample loading and unloading.
[0016] As shown in the figure: 1. Vibration table; 101. Base plate; 102. Top plate; 2. First push rod motor; 3. Second push rod motor; 4. Inner plate; 5. Sample box; 6. Cover; 7. Side handle; 8. Ear plate. Detailed Implementation
[0017] The directional terms such as up, down, left, right, front, back, front, back, top, and bottom mentioned or possibly mentioned in this specification are defined relative to their structure and are relative concepts. Therefore, they may vary depending on their location and usage; thus, these or other directional terms should not be interpreted as restrictive terms.
[0018] The singular forms “a,” “the,” and “the” used in this specification are intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term “and / or” as used herein refers to and includes one or more of the associated listed items, any or all possible combinations thereof.
[0019] To make the technical problems to be solved, the technical solutions, and the beneficial effects of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.
[0020] This utility model provides a shaking incubator that facilitates sample handling, including a box body with a shaking table 1 inside. The shaking table 1 is a double-layered rectangular plate structure. A pair of synchronously driven first push rod motors 2 are fixedly connected to both sides of the bottom plate 101, and their output ends are fixedly connected to the bottom side of the top plate 102. Screw holes are provided on both sides of the bottom plate 101, and the bottom plate 101 is fastened to the bottom of the box body through the screw holes. It is detachable, which facilitates the direct removal of the working parts and makes maintenance convenient.
[0021] As attached Figure 1 , 2 As shown in Figure 4, a pair of synchronously driven second push rod motors 3 are fixedly connected to both sides of the top plate 102. The output end of the second push rod motor 3 is fixedly connected to an inner plate 4. The inner plate 4 is slidably disposed inside the top plate 102. A sample placement box 5 is fitted into the center of the inner plate 4, and the two ends of the sample placement box 5 are fastened to the two sides of the inner plate 4 by bolts. An inner groove for sliding the inner plate 4 is provided at the center of the top plate 102, and top grooves for displacement of the sample placement box 5 are provided at the top and bottom of the inner groove; providing a clearance for the sample placement box 5 and the inner plate 4 to move.
[0022] As attached Figure 2 , 3As shown, a cap 6 is securely connected to the top of the sample placement box 5. The interior of the sample placement box 5 is filled with a cushioning pad, which is fitted and connected to multiple sample vials. Side handles 7 are fixedly connected to both sides of the sample placement box 5, and screw holes for bolts are provided on the outer side of the side handles 7 to ensure the stability of the sample placement box 5. A post is fixedly connected to the top of the side handle 7, and ear plates 8 are fixedly connected to both sides of the cap 6 and securely inserted into the post. A sponge plate is glued to the bottom of the cap 6 to abut against the top of the sample vials, further limiting the position of the sample vials. A gripping groove is provided through one side of the side handle 7 for easy gripping and subsequent removal.
[0023] Working Principle: In practical application, multiple sample bottles containing culture medium are first placed in the grooves of the buffer pad inside the sample box 5. The sponge plate at the bottom of the cap 6 is pressed against the top of the sample bottle. At the same time, the ear plates 8 on both sides of the cap 6 are inserted and fixed to the inserts on the top of the side handle 7 to complete the upper limit. Next, the inner plate 4 is fastened to the bolts at both ends of the sample box 5. Bolts are screwed into the outside of the side handle 7 for further tightening, so as to achieve stable bearing of the entire carrier. Then, the second push rod motors 3 set on both sides of the top plate 102 are started, which drive the inner plate 4 and the sample box 5 to slide in the inner groove and top groove of the top plate 102. After stopping, multiple first push rod motors 2 on the bottom plate 101 can be driven to drive the top plate 102 to move back and forth above the bottom plate 101, which further generates oscillation and achieves efficient mixing and culture of the sample. The limiting mechanism throughout the oscillation process effectively prevents sample vials from loosening or colliding, ensuring the uniformity and safety of the oscillation culture, and improving operational efficiency and maintenance convenience.
[0024] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.
Claims
1. A shaking incubator for easy sample handling, comprising a housing, wherein the housing contains a shaking table (1), characterized in that: The oscillation table (1) is configured as a double-layer rectangular plate structure. A pair of synchronously driven first push rod motors (2) are fixedly connected to both sides of the bottom plate (101), and the output end is fixedly connected to the bottom side of the top plate (102). A pair of synchronously driven second push rod motors (3) are fixedly connected to both sides of the top plate (102). The output end of the second push rod motor (3) is fixedly connected to an inner plate (4). The inner plate (4) is slidably disposed inside the top plate (102). A sample box (5) is fitted and connected to the center of the inner plate (4), and the two ends of the sample box (5) are fastened to both sides of the inner plate (4) by bolts.
2. The shaking incubator for easy sample handling according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the sample box (5) is fastened with a cover (6). The sample box (5) is filled with a buffer pad, and the buffer pad is fitted with multiple sample bottles. Side handles (7) are fixedly connected to both sides of the sample box (5). The side handles (7) have screw holes for screwing in bolts on their outer sides.
3. The shaking incubator for easy sample handling according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the side handle (7) is fixedly connected to a post, and the two sides of the cap (6) are fixedly connected to ear plates (8) that are tightly inserted into the post. The bottom of the cap (6) is glued with a sponge plate that abuts against the top of the sample bottle.
4. The shaking incubator for easy sample handling according to claim 3, characterized in that: The side handle (7) has a through-hole for gripping.
5. The shaking incubator for easy sample handling according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top plate (102) has an inner groove at the center for the inner plate (4) to slide, and the top and bottom of the inner groove have top grooves for the displacement of the sample box (5).
6. The shaking incubator for easy sample handling according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base plate (101) has screw holes on both sides, and the base plate (101) is fastened to the bottom of the box through the screw holes.