A test tube recovery device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a test tube recycling device, it includes: support, the support is equipped with motor, first synchronous wheel, second synchronous wheel, shelter frame and sensor, the motor drives the rotation of first synchronous wheel, first synchronous wheel with second synchronous wheel passes through synchronous belt connection, synchronous belt is equipped with a plurality of test tube support, the upper and lower end of test tube support is respectively spigot and opening, shelter frame is located test tube support's downside, shelter frame is provided with detection hole, and sensor passes through detection hole with opening detection whether there is test tube in one test tube support. Realize the test tube recycling of assisting user, reduce the burden of user to improve the efficiency of test tube recycling.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of recycling equipment technology, and in particular to a test tube recycling device. Background Technology

[0002] In hospitals, blood transfusion departments, blood banks, and laboratories, test tubes need to be collected after use, such as multiple test tubes containing collected samples. Currently, test tube collection is basically done by staff manually placing the test tubes onto fixed supports. For placement positions that are far apart on the fixed supports, staff need to stretch their arms or get up from their seats to place them. This process is generally inefficient and can easily cause arm pain for staff over a long period of time.

[0003] Based on the above, some manufacturers have developed movable test tube collection supports, such as pull-out supports and rotating supports. Pull-out supports allow for partial extension by pulling them out, facilitating test tube placement. Rotating supports allow for movement by rotating them, also facilitating test tube placement. However, as the number of test tubes increases, the support becomes increasingly heavy. Even if staff no longer need to extend and retract their arms for extended periods, manually moving the support still leads to fatigue, and the increased weight makes it difficult to control the force applied. Furthermore, observing the closely packed supports to find empty spaces or determine if the support is full is quite mentally taxing for staff.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a test tube recovery device that can solve one or more of the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address one or more problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides a test tube recovery device. The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the above problems is: a test tube recovery device, comprising: a support frame, wherein the support frame is equipped with a motor, a first synchronous pulley, a second synchronous pulley, a shielding frame, and a sensor; the motor drives the first synchronous pulley to rotate; the first synchronous pulley and the second synchronous pulley are connected by a synchronous belt; the synchronous belt is equipped with a plurality of test tube supports, the upper and lower ends of which are respectively an insertion port and an opening;

[0006] The shielding frame is located on the lower side of the test tube holder. The shielding frame is provided with a detection hole. The sensor detects whether there is a test tube in the test tube holder through the detection hole and the opening.

[0007] In some embodiments, the motor is a stepper motor with an encoder, and the motor drives the first synchronous pulley via any one of a chain, belt, or gear.

[0008] In some embodiments, the sensor is any one or a combination of a photoelectric sensor, an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, and a vision sensor.

[0009] In some embodiments, the surface of the timing belt is provided with a plurality of detachable or integral docking platforms, the docking platforms protruding from the surface of the timing belt, and the test tube holder is mounted on the docking platforms.

[0010] In some embodiments, a top cover is mounted on the upper end of the first and second synchronous pulleys. Further, the shafts of the first and second synchronous pulleys are connected to the top cover via bearings. Further, the bracket is equipped with a support column located between the first and second synchronous pulleys, one end of which is connected to the top cover.

[0011] The technical advantages of this invention are as follows: By setting several test tube holders on the synchronous belt to store test tubes, users only need to place the test tubes into the holders at one location, eliminating the need to frequently straighten and retract their arms, thus reducing user burden; sensors are used to detect the test tube holders on the synchronous belt to determine whether they are loaded with test tubes, thereby determining whether the current test tube holder can remain at the retrieval port, which also helps the equipment determine whether it is fully loaded and provides an alert when it is fully loaded; the equipment is relatively small in size, has a simple structure, and a high degree of automation, effectively assisting users in test tube retrieval. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0013] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the present invention;

[0014] Figure 3 This is a partial view of the present invention.

[0015] In the diagram, 1 is the support; 10 is the motor; 11 is the first synchronous pulley; 12 is the second synchronous pulley; 13 is the belt; 14 is the sensor; 15 is the support column; 2 is the synchronous belt; 20 is the docking platform; 3 is the shielding frame; 30 is the detection hole; 4 is the test tube support; 40 is the insertion port; 41 is the opening; 5 is the test tube; 6 is the top cover; and 60 is the bearing. Detailed Implementation

[0016] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model more readily understood, the specific embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a full understanding of this utility model. However, this utility model can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this utility model. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0017] This utility model discloses a test tube recovery device, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, it includes: a bracket 1, on which a motor 10, a first synchronous pulley 11, a second synchronous pulley 12, a shielding frame 3, and a sensor 14 are mounted. The motor 10 drives the first synchronous pulley 11 to rotate. The first synchronous pulley 11 and the second synchronous pulley 12 are connected by a synchronous belt 2. The synchronous belt 2 is equipped with a plurality of test tube supports 4. The test tube supports 4 are used to load test tubes 5. The upper and lower ends of the test tube supports 4 are respectively a socket 40 and an opening 41. The width of the opening 41 is smaller than the width of the test tube 5.

[0018] Combination Figure 3 As shown, the shielding frame 3 is located on the lower side of the test tube holder 4. The shielding frame 3 is provided with a detection hole 30. The sensor 14 detects whether there is a test tube 5 inside the test tube holder 4 through the detection hole 30 and the opening 41.

[0019] It should be noted that the main controller and power supply of the control device can be installed on the bracket 1, or the main controller and power supply can be external; the bracket 1 can also be equipped with a speaker and indicator lights to indicate to the user whether it is fully loaded, the remaining space, the operating status, and output alarm signal lights. Similarly, the speaker and the indicator lights can also be external.

[0020] The sensor 14 is used to detect the presence or absence of the test tube 5. The sensor 14 is any one or a combination of photoelectric sensor, infrared sensor, ultrasonic sensor, and vision sensor. By using different sensor combinations, it is possible not only to determine the presence or absence of the test tube, but also to determine whether there is liquid inside the test tube.

[0021] Specifically, the motor 10 is a stepper motor with an encoder, thereby achieving higher precision control, enabling the test tube holder 4 to move precisely to the detection hole 30; the motor 10 drives the first synchronous pulley 11 via any one of a chain, belt, or gear. Figure 2 In this configuration, the motor 10 drives the first synchronous pulley 11 via the belt 13.

[0022] Specifically, in combination Figure 2As shown, the surface of the synchronous belt 2 is provided with several detachable or integrated docking platforms 20. The docking platforms 20 protrude from the surface of the synchronous belt 2, and the test tube holder 4 is mounted on the docking platforms 20. The docking platforms 20 are used to achieve quick installation of the test tube holder 4, thereby allowing the use of different types and quantities of the test tube holder 4 for different scenarios.

[0023] Specifically, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, an upper cover 6 is installed on the upper end of the first synchronous pulley 11 and the second synchronous pulley 12. The rotating shafts of the first synchronous pulley 11 and the second synchronous pulley 12 are connected to the upper cover 6 through bearings 60. A support column 15 is installed on the bracket 1, and the support column 15 is located between the first synchronous pulley 11 and the second synchronous pulley 12. One end of the support column 15 is connected to the upper cover 6. The upper cover 6 is used to limit the movement of the first synchronous pulley 11 and the second synchronous pulley 12, while also shielding and protecting the internal structure.

[0024] In summary, this application utilizes multiple test tube holders on a synchronous belt to store test tubes. Users only need to place the test tubes into the holders at one location, eliminating the need for frequent arm extension and retraction, thus reducing user burden. Sensors detect the test tube holders on the synchronous belt to determine if they are loaded with test tubes, thereby determining whether the holder can remain at the retrieval port. This also helps the equipment determine if it is fully loaded and provides an alert when it is. The equipment is relatively small, has a simplified structure, and a high degree of automation, effectively assisting users in test tube retrieval.

[0025] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of one or more implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A test tube recovery device, characterized in that, include: The bracket is equipped with a motor, a first synchronous pulley, a second synchronous pulley, a shield, and a sensor. The motor drives the first synchronous pulley to rotate. The first and second synchronous pulleys are connected by a synchronous belt. The synchronous belt is equipped with a plurality of test tube supports. The upper and lower ends of the test tube supports are respectively an insertion port and an opening. The shielding frame is located on the lower side of the test tube holder. The shielding frame is provided with a detection hole. The sensor detects whether there is a test tube in the test tube holder through the detection hole and the opening.

2. The test tube recovery device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The motor is a stepper motor with an encoder, and the motor drives the first synchronous pulley via any one of a chain, belt, or gear.

3. The test tube recovery device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sensor is any one or a combination of photoelectric sensors, infrared sensors, ultrasonic sensors, and vision sensors.

4. The test tube recovery device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The surface of the synchronous belt is provided with several detachable or integral docking platforms, which protrude from the surface of the synchronous belt, and the test tube holder is mounted on the docking platforms.

5. The test tube recovery device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper ends of the first and second synchronous pulleys are fitted with top covers.

6. The test tube recovery device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The shafts of the first and second synchronous pulleys are connected to the upper cover via bearings.

7. The test tube recovery device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The bracket is equipped with a support column, which is located between the first synchronous pulley and the second synchronous pulley, and one end of the support column is connected to the upper cover.

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