Sample transport box with long-term storage function

Abstract

A sample transport box with long-term storage function belongs to the field of laboratory automation equipment technology. It includes a lower box and an upper box, which are connected by a hinge on the rear side. The upper end of the lower box forms a flange on the inward side. When the upper box is closed, the lower edge of the upper box engages with the flange. A fastener is provided on the lower front side of the upper box, and a duckbill buckle is provided on the upper front side of the lower box. The upper box is locked to the lower box by the engagement between the duckbill buckle and the fastener. A lock is also provided on the upper box, which is located on the front side of the upper box. The lock includes a lock head on the upper box and a lock tongue provided inside the upper box. The latch on the lock tongue engages with the flange of the lower box to lock the upper and lower boxes. This utility model achieves convenient transportation and heat preservation, and can also be used as a temporary container in the laboratory.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of laboratory automation equipment, specifically relating to a sample transport box with long-term storage function. Background Technology

[0002] In laboratory automation systems, samples need to be transferred from one device to another, a process that may involve long distances or time. To maintain specific sample parameters and ensure the accuracy of experimental data and the lifespan of the samples, insulated boxes and other equipment are typically used for transportation and delivery. Existing laboratory insulated boxes can only be used for temporary storage and handling. Therefore, appropriate containers must be provided in the laboratory to receive the samples, and the samples must be placed in the insulated box before being transported to the automated laboratory and then transferred to the laboratory instruments. Existing insulated boxes are usually covered with insulating materials to achieve the insulation effect; however, their lids are relatively flat, making it inconvenient to place long sample containers such as test tubes. In addition, the depth of the insulated box makes it difficult to retrieve and place sample containers. Therefore, how to achieve convenient transportation and insulation while also serving as a temporary container in the laboratory is the problem that this utility model aims to solve. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a sample transport box with long-term storage function, which can be used as a temporary container in the laboratory while facilitating transportation and keeping the temperature warm.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: a sample transport box with long-term storage function, comprising a lower box body, an upper box body, a box cover, a hinge, a support plate, a mounting plate, fasteners, locks, and duckbill buckles; a box cover is provided on the upper box body, and the upper end of the lower box body forms an inward flange that mates with the edge of the upper box body; a support plate is provided on the upper edge of the lower box body, and a mounting plate is provided on the lower edge of the upper box body; a hinge is installed between the mounting plate and the support plate, and the upper box body and the lower box body are connected by a hinge on one side; two fasteners are provided on the lower side of the upper box body, and two duckbill buckles are provided at corresponding positions on the upper side of the lower box body, with the duckbill buckles and fasteners mate with each other; a lock for fixing and connecting the lower box body is provided on the upper side of the upper box body.

[0005] The latch includes a lock head on the outside of the upper box and a lock tongue on the inside of the upper box. The latch on the lock tongue cooperates with the flange of the lower box to lock the upper and lower boxes.

[0006] The support plate includes two side plates and a middle horizontal plate. The side plates are fixed to the inner wall of the lower box, and the horizontal plate is fixedly connected to the hinge, so that the upper box can be flipped.

[0007] A handle base is installed at the center of the box cover. The handle base has a groove, and a handle is installed in the groove. When the handle is folded, the upper surface of the box cover forms a flat surface.

[0008] A ventilation grille is provided on the rear side of the upper housing, an observation window is provided between the two fasteners of the upper housing, and a reflective strip is provided on the other side.

[0009] The height of the upper box is greater than half the height of the lower box.

[0010] The bottom surface of the lower housing is provided with support legs, and the sides of the lower housing are provided with foot lock blocks, the bottom surface of the foot lock blocks being flush with the bottom surface of the support legs.

[0011] A power interface is provided on the side of the lower housing. Sealant is filled in the gap between the power interface and the lower housing to form a seal between the power interface and the lower housing.

[0012] The lower housing has sensor mounting holes on its side for mounting level gauges and thermometers.

[0013] The lid, upper box, and lower box are made of thermal insulation material.

[0014] The main beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The reasonable ratio of the upper and lower chambers allows for easy access to containers after opening the upper chamber; locking with a duckbill lock and a key lock ensures the safety of sample transportation; foot locks can fix the chamber to the workplace, ensuring its stability and safety during operation; and an external power supply ensures that the water bath temperature inside the chamber reaches the predetermined value, guaranteeing the constant temperature characteristics of the sample containers. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall rear view structure of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a frontal view of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model from a bottom view.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the upper housing of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the lower housing of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Lower housing; 2. Upper housing; 3. Lid; 4. Hinge; 5. Support plate; 6. Mounting plate; 7. Buckle; 8. Lock; 9. Lock head; 10. Lock tongue; 11. Handle base; 12. Handle; 13. Ventilation grille; 14. Observation window; 15. Reflective strip; 16. Support leg; 17. Foot lock block; 18. Power interface; 19. Sensor mounting hole; 20. Detailed Implementation

[0022] like Figures 1-5 A sample transport box with long-term storage function includes a lower box body 1, an upper box body 2, a box cover 3, a hinge 4, a support plate 5, a mounting plate 6, fasteners 7, locks 8, and duckbill buckles 9. The box cover 3 is located on the upper box body 2. The upper end of the lower box body 1 forms an inward flange that fits with the edge of the upper box body 2. The flange is used to support the weight and stability of the upper box body 2 when it is closed. The support plate 5 is located on the upper edge of the lower box body 1, and the mounting plate 6 is located on the lower edge of the upper box body 2. The hinge 4 is installed between the mounting plate 6 and the support plate 5. The upper box body 2 and the lower box body 1 are connected by two hinges 4 on one side. Two fasteners 7 are located on the lower side of the other side of the upper box body 2, and two duckbill buckles 9 are located at corresponding positions on the upper side of the lower box body 1. The duckbill buckles 9 fit with the fasteners 7. A lock 8 is located on the upper side of the upper box body 2 for fixing and connecting the lower box body.

[0023] In a preferred embodiment, the latch 8 includes a lock head 10 disposed on the outer side of the upper housing 2 and a latch 11 disposed on the inner side of the upper housing 2. The latch 11 engages with the flange of the lower housing 1 to lock the upper housing 2 and the lower housing 1. When the key is turned to rotate the latch 11 to a horizontal position, the upper housing 2 can be opened. At this time, if the duckbill 9 on the housing is opened, the upper housing 2 can be opened. However, when the key is turned to rotate the latch 11 to a vertical position, the latch 11 engages with the flange of the lower housing 1, making it impossible to open the upper housing 2.

[0024] In a preferred embodiment, the support plate 5 includes two side plates and a middle horizontal plate. The reinforcing plate 4 is used to support all the weight of the upper box 2. The side plates are fixed to the inner wall of the lower box 1, and the horizontal plate is fixedly connected to the hinge 4, so that the upper box 2 can be flipped.

[0025] In a preferred embodiment, a handle seat 12 is installed at the center of the lid 3. The handle seat 12 has a groove, and a handle 13 is installed in the groove. When the handle 13 is folded, the upper surface of the lid 3 forms a flat surface. When the handle 13 is not in use, the surface of the lid 3 is flat, and some objects can be placed or stacked. When the handle 13 is in use, the lid 3 can be lifted and moved by pulling the handle 13 out of the groove.

[0026] In a preferred embodiment, a ventilation grille 14 is provided on the rear side of the upper box 2, an observation window 15 is provided between the two fasteners 7 of the upper box 2, and a reflective strip 16 is provided on the other side. The ventilation grille 14 ensures the stability of the air pressure inside the conveyor box, while the reflective strip 16 can serve as a warning for transportation in dark environments, and the observation window 15 can allow for timely observation of the conditions inside the box.

[0027] In a preferred embodiment, the height of the upper housing 2 is greater than half the height of the lower housing 1.

[0028] In a preferred embodiment, the bottom surface of the lower housing 1 is provided with support legs 17, and the two sides of the lower housing 1 are provided with foot lock blocks 18, the bottom surface of the foot lock blocks 18 being flush with the bottom surface of the support legs 17.

[0029] In a preferred embodiment, a power interface 19 is provided on the side of the lower housing 1. The gap between the power interface 19 and the lower housing 1 is filled with sealant to form a seal between the power interface 19 and the lower housing 1. The power interface 19 is used to provide power to the heating or cooling components inside the housing.

[0030] In a preferred embodiment, a sensor mounting hole 20 is provided on the side of the lower housing 1 for mounting a level gauge and a thermometer.

[0031] In the preferred embodiment, the lid 3, upper body 2, and lower body 1 are made of insulating material. The conveyor box of this patent can undergo water bath temperature control during use. After pure water is injected into the lower body 1, the temperature is regulated by a temperature control system installed inside the box. The sensor mounting holes 20 on the lower body 1 can be used to install a level gauge and a temperature sensor to monitor the water level and temperature inside the box in real time, ensuring a constant temperature within the water bath during transport. At the work site, the box is fixed to a laboratory workbench using anchor blocks 20, and can be operated using automated equipment such as robotic arms.

[0032] The above embodiments are merely preferred technical solutions of this utility model and should not be considered as limitations on this utility model. The embodiments and features described in this application can be arbitrarily combined without conflict. The protection scope of this utility model should be defined as the technical solution described in the claims, including equivalent substitutions of the technical features described in the claims. That is, equivalent substitutions and improvements within this scope are also within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A sample transport case having a long-term storage function, characterized by: It includes a lower box (1), an upper box (2), a box cover (3), a hinge (4), a support plate (5), a mounting plate (6), a buckle (7), a lock (8), and a duckbill buckle (9); the box cover (3) is set on the upper box (2), and the upper end of the lower box (1) forms a flange on the inside, which fits with the edge of the upper box (2); the support plate (5) is set on the upper edge of the lower box (1), the mounting plate (6) is set on the lower edge of the upper box (2), the hinge (4) is installed between the mounting plate (6) and the support plate (5), and the upper box (2) and the lower box (1) are connected by a hinge (4) on one side; two buckles (7) are set on the lower side of the upper box (2), and two duckbill buckles (9) are set on the upper side of the lower box, and the duckbill buckles (9) and buckles (7) fit together; a lock (8) for fixing and connecting the lower box is set on the upper side of the upper box.

2. The sample transport case with long-term storage function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The latch (8) includes a lock head (10) provided on the outside of the upper box (2) and a lock tongue (11) provided on the inside of the upper box (2). The latch on the lock tongue (11) cooperates with the flange of the lower box (1) to lock the upper box (2) and the lower box (1).

3. The sample transport case with long-term storage function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support plate (5) includes two side plates and a middle horizontal plate. The side plates are fixed to the inner wall of the lower box (1), and the horizontal plate is fixedly connected to the hinge (4).

4. The sample transport case with long-term storage function according to claim 1, characterized in that: A handle seat (12) is installed at the center of the box cover (3). A groove is provided on the handle seat (12), and a handle (13) is installed in the groove.

5. The sample transport case with long-term storage function according to claim 1, characterized in that: A ventilation grille (14) is provided on the rear side of the upper box (2), an observation window (15) is provided between the two fasteners (7) of the upper box (2), and a reflective strip (16) is provided on the other side.

6. The sample transport case with long-term storage function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The height of the upper box (2) is greater than half the height of the lower box (1).

7. The sample transport case with long-term storage function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the lower housing (1) is provided with support feet (17), and the sides of the lower housing (1) are provided with foot lock blocks (18), the bottom surface of the foot lock blocks (18) is flush with the bottom surface of the support feet (17).

8. A sample transport box with long-term storage function according to claim 1, characterized in that: A power interface (19) is provided on the side of the lower housing (1). Sealant is filled in the gap between the power interface (19) and the lower housing (1) to form a seal between the power interface (19) and the lower housing (1).

9. The sample transport case with long-term storage function according to claim 1, characterized in that: Sensor mounting holes (20) are provided on the side of the lower housing (1) for mounting level gauges and thermometers.

10. The sample transport case with long-term storage function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lid (3), upper box (2), and lower box (1) are made of thermal insulation material.

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