A mobile port environmental sampling device

Abstract

This utility model provides a mobile port environmental sampling device, relating to the field of environmental sampling technology, comprising: a vehicle body; a robotic arm disposed on the upper side of the vehicle body, with a clamping mechanism at the front end of the robotic arm; a sample storage structure disposed on the upper side of the vehicle body, including a storage base, with multiple storage cavities at the top of the storage base, each storage cavity containing a top-open storage container, and a switch component located below the storage container, the switch component being triggered when the storage container moves downward; a timing module electrically connected to the switch component; and multiple swabs, each swab including a head and a rod, with a sealing plug fixedly fitted on the outer side of the middle part of the rod, the head being able to be inserted into the storage container and the sealing plug being able to seal the storage container, and the clamping mechanism being able to clamp the rod and drive the swab to move; addressing the problem that existing port environmental sampling methods mainly rely on manual labor, which not only poses personnel risks but also has room for improvement in the quality of sample preservation and transportation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of environmental sampling technology, and more specifically, relates to a mobile port environmental sampling device. Background Technology

[0002] Port environmental sampling refers to the collection of test samples and sampling techniques in the port environment. Port environmental sampling is one of the important measures for epidemic prevention and control. For example, in densely populated areas at ports, environmental sampling is conducted on frequently touched areas such as security checkpoints, elevator buttons, seats, and counters. The selection of these sampling points should be representative, focusing on high-frequency contact areas in public areas, with the wider the coverage, the better. Additionally, sampling can also be conducted on import / export goods or transit vehicles. By smearing samples from object surfaces, the presence of viruses, bacteria, and other contaminants can be effectively detected, thus achieving simultaneous protection against both people and objects.

[0003] Currently, environmental sampling is mainly done manually. This involves people carrying sampling equipment to the site, which exposes them to unknown risks. Furthermore, there is still room for improvement in the preservation and transportation quality of the samples after sampling. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a mobile port environmental sampling device. This device solves the problem that existing port environmental sampling methods mainly rely on manual labor, which not only poses personnel risks but also leaves room for improvement in the quality of sample preservation and transportation.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a mobile port environmental sampling device, comprising: The vehicle body is equipped with a moving mechanism and a control unit, the control unit being able to control the moving mechanism; A robotic arm is mounted on the upper side of the vehicle body. The robotic arm is electrically connected to the control unit and can be controlled by the control unit. A clamping mechanism is provided at the front end of the robotic arm. A sample storage structure is disposed on the upper side of the vehicle body. The sample storage structure includes a storage base, a plurality of storage cavities are provided on the top of the storage base, a top-open storage container is disposed in the storage cavity, and a switch component is disposed below the storage container, the switch component being triggered when the storage container moves down. A timing module, which is electrically connected to the switching component; Multiple swabs, each swab including a head and a stem, a sealing plug fixedly sleeved on the outer side of the middle part of the stem, the head being able to be inserted into the storage container and the sealing plug being able to seal the storage container, and the clamping mechanism being able to clamp the stem and drive the swab to move.

[0006] Optionally, a gap is provided between the storage cavity and the storage container, and a temperature control component is provided inside the storage cavity.

[0007] Optionally, the temperature control component is electrically connected to the switching component.

[0008] Optionally, the switching component is a limit switch, and the trigger terminal of the limit switch is located below the storage container.

[0009] Optionally, the upper outer periphery of the storage container is provided with an annular first limiting part, the upper inner periphery of the storage cavity is provided with an annular limiting groove, the upper part of the limiting groove is provided with a second limiting part that is openable and closable and cooperates with the first limiting part, and an elastic member is provided between the lower side wall of the limiting groove and the first limiting part.

[0010] Optionally, at least two second limiting parts are provided. The second limiting parts are plate-shaped, and a sliding groove is provided at the bottom of the upper part of the limiting groove. The second limiting parts are connected to the sliding groove through a telescopic component.

[0011] Optionally, a display module is provided on one side of each storage container on the top surface of the storage base. The display module is electrically connected to the timing module and can display the timing duration of the timing module.

[0012] Optionally, at least two storage bases are provided, and each storage base has multiple storage cavities on its top, with the temperature control components in different storage bases controlling different temperatures of the storage containers inside.

[0013] Optionally, the control unit includes a console, and a driver's cabin is provided on the upper side of the vehicle body.

[0014] Optionally, the control unit includes a remote control module, and a vision system is provided around the vehicle body.

[0015] This utility model provides a mobile port environmental sampling device, the advantages of which are: the mobile port environmental sampling device has a vehicle body and a moving mechanism. The moving mechanism is controlled by a control unit, enabling the vehicle body to perform mobile sampling and sample preservation at the port. During sampling, the control unit controls a robotic arm to hold the end of the swab away from its head using its clamping mechanism. Before sampling, each swab is sealed in a storage container with a sealing plug to keep the swab clean and prevent contamination. The robotic arm pulls out the swab and moves it, using the swab head to collect a smear sample from the surface of the environment or object at the sampling point near the vehicle body. Then, the robotic arm moves the swab into the corresponding storage container, and the sampling is completed by the robotic arm... The robotic arm presses down on the swab and sealing plug, sealing the opening at the top of the storage container. This seals the swab head and sample within the container, keeping the sample clean, preventing contamination, and improving sampling accuracy. The entire sampling process eliminates the need for manual handling of the sampling device, keeping the operator away from the sampling point and minimizing personnel risk. Simultaneously, as the robotic arm presses down on the swab and sealing plug, the storage container moves downwards and triggers a switch, activating the timing module. This module records the sample storage time, accurately tracking the time from sampling to delivery for testing. This is crucial for accurate sample detection and analysis; the timing function improves testing precision and prevents samples from exceeding their optimal testing time.

[0016] Other features and advantages of this invention will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numerals generally represent like parts.

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of a mobile port environmental sampling device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0019] Figure 2 A partial cross-sectional view of the sample storage structure of a mobile port environmental sampling device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0020] Figure 3 A top view schematic diagram of the sample storage structure of a mobile port environmental sampling device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0021] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Vehicle body; 2. Moving mechanism; 3. Robotic arm; 4. Clamping mechanism; 5. Storage seat; 6. Storage cavity; 7. Storage container; 8. Switching component; 9. Swab; 10. Sealing plug; 11. Temperature control component; 12. First limiting part; 13. Second limiting part; 14. Elastic component; 15. Display module; 16. Cockpit. Detailed Implementation

[0022] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described in more detail. While preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below, it should be understood that the present invention can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to make the present invention more thorough and complete, and to fully convey the scope of the present invention to those skilled in the art.

[0023] like Figure 1 As shown, this utility model provides a mobile port environmental sampling device, comprising: The vehicle body 1 is equipped with a moving mechanism 2 and a control unit, and the control unit can control the moving mechanism 2. The robotic arm 3 is mounted on the upper side of the vehicle body 1. The robotic arm 3 is electrically connected to the control unit and can be controlled by the control unit. The front end of the robotic arm 3 is equipped with a clamping mechanism 4. The sample storage structure is located on the upper side of the vehicle body 1. The sample storage structure includes a storage base 5, a plurality of storage cavities 6 are provided on the top of the storage base 5, a top-open storage container 7 is provided in the storage cavity 6, and a switch component 8 is provided below the storage container 7. The switch component 8 can be triggered when the storage container 7 moves down. The timing module is electrically connected to the switch component 8; Multiple swabs 9, each swab 9 includes a head and a stem, a sealing plug 10 is fixedly sleeved on the outer side of the middle part of the stem, the head can be inserted into the storage container 7 and the sealing plug 10 can seal the storage container, and the clamping mechanism 4 can clamp the stem and drive the swab 9 to move.

[0024] Specifically, to address the issue that existing port environmental sampling methods rely heavily on manual labor, which not only poses personnel risks but also leaves room for improvement in sample preservation and transport quality, this utility model provides a mobile port environmental sampling device. The device comprises a vehicle body 1 and a moving mechanism 2. The moving mechanism 2 is controlled by a control unit, enabling the vehicle body 1 to perform mobile sampling and sample preservation at the port. During sampling, the control unit controls a robotic arm 3 to hold the end of the swab 9 away from its head using its clamping mechanism 4. Before sampling, each swab 9 is sealed in a storage container 7 by a sealing plug 10 to keep it clean and prevent contamination. The robotic arm 3 removes the swab 9 and moves it, using the head of the swab 9 to collect a smear-like sample from the surface of the environment or object at a sampling point near the vehicle body 1. The robotic arm 3 then moves the swab 9 to collect the sample. The swab 9 is inserted into the corresponding storage container 7, and the robotic arm 3 presses down on the swab 9 and the sealing plug 10. The sealing plug 10 seals the opening at the top of the storage container 7, so that the head of the swab 9 and the sample are sealed and preserved in the storage container 7, keeping the sample clean, avoiding sample contamination, and improving sampling accuracy. The entire sampling process does not require manual sampling of the sampling device, and the operator is far away from the sampling point, which greatly reduces personnel risk. At the same time, as the robotic arm 3 presses down on the swab 9 and the sealing plug 10, the storage container 7 moves down and triggers the switch component 8 to start the timing module. The timing module can record the storage time of the sample, accurately recording the time from sampling to delivery for testing of each sample. This is very important for the accurate detection and analysis of the sample. The timing function provided by the timing module can improve the sampling accuracy and prevent the sample from exceeding the optimal testing time.

[0025] Optionally, a gap is provided between the storage cavity 6 and the storage container 7, and a temperature control component 11 is provided inside the storage cavity 6.

[0026] Specifically, the temperature control component 11 is used to control the temperature inside the storage cavity 6, so that the storage container 7 inside the storage cavity 6 and the sampled swab 9 inside it maintain the set temperature, which is beneficial to the preservation of the sample and thus ensures the accuracy of the sample test.

[0027] Optionally, the temperature control component 11 is electrically connected to the switching component 8.

[0028] Specifically, the temperature control component 11 is also controlled by the switch component 8. After the switch component 8 is triggered, the temperature control component 11 is turned on to control the temperature of the sampled swab 9.

[0029] Optionally, the switch component 8 is a limit switch, and the trigger end of the limit switch is located below the storage container 7.

[0030] Specifically, the housing of the limit switch is fixed to the bottom of the storage cavity 6, with its trigger end facing upwards. When the storage container 7 moves downwards, it presses the trigger end, triggering the limit switch.

[0031] In this embodiment, the temperature control component 11 includes a temperature sensor, a cooler and / or a heater that are electrically connected to the control unit. The temperature sensor is disposed in the storage cavity 6 and spaced apart from the cooler and / or heater. The control unit can control the opening and closing of the cooler and / or heater according to the temperature in the storage cavity 6 detected by the temperature sensor.

[0032] Optionally, the upper outer periphery of the storage container 7 is provided with an annular first limiting part 12, the upper inner periphery of the storage cavity 6 is provided with an annular limiting groove, the upper part of the limiting groove is provided with a second limiting part 13 that cooperates with the first limiting part 12, and an elastic member 14 is provided between the lower side wall of the limiting groove and the first limiting part 12.

[0033] Specifically, when the second limiting part 13, which can be opened and closed at the upper part of the limiting groove, is closed, it can cooperate with the first limiting part 12 to prevent the storage container 7 from moving when the robot arm 3 pulls out the swab 9 and the sealing plug 10. When the second limiting part 13 is open, the second limiting part 13 no longer limits the first limiting part 12. At this time, the storage container 7 can be pulled out, which can be used to remove the storage container 7 together with the sampled swab 9 after sampling. The elastic member 14 provides an upward elastic force to the storage container 7, so that the storage container 7 can move down when the robot arm 3 presses down, and can also rebound and reset after triggering the switch member 8, so that the first limiting part 12 and the second limiting part 13 make limiting contact, maintaining the stability of the storage container 7 in the storage cavity 6.

[0034] In this embodiment, the elastic component 14 is a compression spring.

[0035] Optionally, at least two second limiting parts 13 are provided. The second limiting parts 13 are plate-shaped, and a sliding groove is provided at the bottom of the upper part of the limiting groove. The second limiting parts 13 are connected to the sliding groove through a telescopic component.

[0036] Specifically, at least two second limiting parts 13 are evenly distributed around the outer periphery of the storage container 7. The second limiting parts 13 are extended and retracted by the telescopic component. When extended, they can mechanically interfere with the first limiting part 12 to limit the storage container 7. When retracted, the second limiting parts 13 enter the slide groove to release the limitation on the first limiting part 12, so that the storage container 7 can be pulled out from the storage base 5.

[0037] Optionally, a display module 15 is provided on the top surface of the storage base 5 on one side of each storage container 7. The display module 15 is electrically connected to the timing module and can display the timing duration of the timing module.

[0038] Specifically, the display module 15 displays the storage time of the samples stored in each storage container 7, making it easy to observe and know the storage time of the samples.

[0039] Furthermore, an alarm module electrically connected to the timing module can be set up. The alarm module will sound an alarm when the timing module reaches the alarm duration, reminding the sample to be sent for testing in a timely manner.

[0040] Optionally, at least two storage seats 5 are provided, and each storage seat 5 has multiple storage cavities 6 on its top, and the temperature control components 11 in different storage seats 5 have different temperature control temperatures for their internal storage containers 7.

[0041] Specifically, each storage chamber 5 can store one type of sample. The samples can be classified according to their storage temperature. For example, the temperature in the storage chamber 6 of one storage chamber 5 is controlled at a first temperature threshold, while the temperature in the storage chamber 6 of another storage chamber 5 is controlled at a second temperature threshold, thus meeting the storage requirements of two different temperature requirements.

[0042] Optionally, the control unit includes a console, and a driver's cabin 16 is provided on the upper side of the vehicle body 1.

[0043] Specifically, the vehicle body 1 can be a vehicle body 1 with a driver's cab 16 and a control panel. The operator can operate the moving mechanism 2 in the driver's cab 16 by operating the control panel to realize the flexible movement of the vehicle body 1 and to collect samples at various sampling points. During the sampling process, personnel do not come into contact with the swab 9 and are isolated from the sampling point, which has an effective protective effect.

[0044] In this embodiment, the moving mechanism 2 includes wheels on the lower part of the vehicle body 1, a power system for driving the wheels, and a steering system.

[0045] Optionally, the control unit includes a remote control module, and a vision system is provided around the vehicle body 1.

[0046] Specifically, vehicle body 1 can also be remotely controlled by a remote control module to control the movement and sampling of vehicle body 1. The image transmitted by the vision system assists the movement of vehicle body 1 and the sampling of robotic arm 3. This also allows personnel to stay away from the swab 9 and sampling point during the sampling process, thus producing an effective protective effect.

[0047] The various embodiments of the present invention have been described above. These descriptions are exemplary and not exhaustive, nor are they limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments.

Claims

1. A mobile port environmental sampling device, characterized in that, include: The vehicle body is equipped with a moving mechanism and a control unit, the control unit being able to control the moving mechanism; A robotic arm is mounted on the upper side of the vehicle body. The robotic arm is electrically connected to the control unit and can be controlled by the control unit. A clamping mechanism is provided at the front end of the robotic arm. A sample storage structure is disposed on the upper side of the vehicle body. The sample storage structure includes a storage base, a plurality of storage cavities are provided on the top of the storage base, a top-open storage container is disposed in the storage cavity, and a switch component is disposed below the storage container, the switch component being triggered when the storage container moves down. A timing module, which is electrically connected to the switching component; Multiple swabs, each swab including a head and a stem, a sealing plug fixedly sleeved on the outer side of the middle part of the stem, the head being able to be inserted into the storage container and the sealing plug being able to seal the storage container, and the clamping mechanism being able to clamp the stem and drive the swab to move.

2. The mobile port environmental sampling device of claim 1, wherein, A gap is provided between the storage cavity and the storage container, and a temperature control component is provided inside the storage cavity.

3. The mobile port environment sampling device according to claim 2, wherein, The temperature control component is electrically connected to the switch component.

4. The mobile port environment sampling device of claim 1, wherein, The switch component is a limit switch, and the trigger end of the limit switch is located below the storage container.

5. The mobile port environment sampling device of claim 1, wherein, The storage container has an annular first limiting part on its upper outer periphery, and the storage cavity has an annular limiting groove on its upper inner periphery. The upper part of the limiting groove is provided with a second limiting part that is openable and closable and cooperates with the first limiting part. An elastic member is provided between the lower side wall of the limiting groove and the first limiting part.

6. The mobile port environment sampling device according to claim 5, wherein, The second limiting part is provided in at least two, and the second limiting part is plate-shaped. The bottom of the upper part of the limiting groove is provided with a sliding groove, and the second limiting part is connected to the sliding groove through a telescopic component.

7. The mobile port environment sampling device of claim 1, wherein, The top surface of the storage base is provided with a display module on one side of each storage container. The display module is electrically connected to the timing module and can display the timing duration of the timing module.

8. The mobile port environmental sampling device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The storage base is provided in at least two, and each storage base has multiple storage cavities on its top. The temperature control components in different storage bases control the temperature of the storage container inside them at different temperatures.

9. The mobile port environment sampling device of claim 1, wherein, The control unit includes a console, and a driver's cabin is located on the upper side of the vehicle body.

10. The mobile port environment sampling device of claim 1, wherein, The control unit includes a remote control module, and a vision system is arranged around the vehicle body.

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