A cell culture counter

Abstract

The utility model relates to a cell culture counting appearance, it includes: organism, casing, turnover mechanism and elastic reset mechanism, organism, the surface of organism is provided with sample inlet, casing, casing installs at the surface of organism, and is located below sample inlet, both sides in the inside of casing are rotatably installed with axle rod, and the upper end of axle rod is provided with baffle, turnover mechanism, turnover mechanism sets up in the casing, is used for driving baffle to open, elastic reset mechanism, elastic reset mechanism sets up in the casing, is used for driving baffle to shield at the surface of sample inlet, wherein, turnover mechanism includes the gear of installation in the outer surface of axle rod, and the inside of casing is slidably installed with rack and pinion, after cell counting board is extracted from sample inlet, under the elastic force of elastic reset mechanism, can drive baffle reset and re -shields sample inlet, thereby can avoid organism when not using, the dust in the air enters the inside of sample inlet, leads to the condition of the detection accuracy decline.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cell counter technology, specifically to a cell culture counter. Background Technology

[0002] Cell culture is a core technology in biomedicine, drug development, and other fields, and accurate monitoring of cell number, viability, and concentration is crucial. Cell counters, as automated analytical devices, utilize optical imaging, image processing, or flow cytometry technology. Through non-invasive sampling or flow cytometry detection, combined with intelligent algorithmic analysis, they can quickly and accurately determine cell parameters. Compared to traditional manual counting, they are more efficient and provide more objective data, making them an indispensable tool in laboratories and industrial production.

[0003] The sample inlet of a traditional cell counter is directly exposed to the external environment, which makes it easy for dust in the air to enter the sample inlet and adhere to the lens, light source or sensor surface, obstructing the light path or interfering with the imaging quality, resulting in cell identification errors. For example, dead cells stained with trypan blue may be misidentified as live cells due to imaging interference, ultimately leading to a significant decrease in detection accuracy. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention addresses the technical problems existing in the prior art by providing a cell culture counter.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: A cell culture counter includes: a body, a shell, a flipping mechanism, and a flexible reset mechanism; The body has a sample inlet on its surface. The housing is mounted on the surface of the machine body and located below the sample inlet. Shafts are rotatably mounted on both sides inside the housing, and baffles are provided at the upper ends of the shafts. A flipping mechanism, located inside the housing, is used to open the baffle. An elastic reset mechanism is installed inside the housing and is used to drive the baffle to block the surface of the sample inlet. The flipping mechanism includes a gear mounted on the outer surface of the shaft, and a rack that runs through and slides inside the housing, with the rack meshing with the gear.

[0006] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: by setting up a flipping mechanism, the baffle can be opened to expose the sample inlet, so that the cell counting plate can be easily inserted into the sample inlet for measurement. When the cell counting plate is pulled out from the sample inlet, the baffle can be driven to reset and cover the sample inlet again under the elastic force of the elastic reset mechanism. This can prevent dust in the air from entering the sample inlet when the machine is not in use, thus avoiding a decrease in detection accuracy.

[0007] Furthermore, a pressure block is installed at the end of the rack, and the surface of the pressure block is provided with anti-slip texture. This increases the contact area, reduces the pressure felt when pressing with the hand, and improves the anti-slip effect.

[0008] Furthermore, the elastic reset mechanism includes a fixed block installed inside the housing, with a spring connected to the surface of the fixed block, and the end of the spring connected to a rack. When the pressure block is released, the compressed spring releases its elastic force, allowing the baffle to once again cover the surface of the injection port.

[0009] Furthermore, a tube is mounted on the outer surface of the fixing block, and a guide rod is slidably mounted inside the tube. The end of the guide rod is connected to a rack, and a spring is sleeved on the outer surface of the tube and the guide rod. This guides the spring and prevents the tube from bending or deforming under gravity.

[0010] Furthermore, a piston body is installed at the end of the guide rod located inside the tube. The piston body has multiple through holes on its surface, and the inside of the tube is filled with oil. This reduces the flipping speed of the baffle, allowing it to slowly adhere to the surface of the injection port, avoiding rapid reset that could cause impact vibration and damage to the lens, light source, or sensor.

[0011] Furthermore, the end of the baffle is provided with a beveled portion; When the cell counting chamber is inserted into the sample inlet, the beveled part fits snugly against the chamber. This increases the clamping area of ​​the cell counting chamber, further improving the stability during the detection process.

[0012] Furthermore, a rubber layer is provided on the side of the baffle facing the machine body to further reduce the impact of an impact. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a partial cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the tube body of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the piston body in this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the closed state of the baffle in this utility model; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the baffle in the open state of this utility model.

[0014] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows: 1. Body; 101. Inlet; 2. Shell; 201. Shaft; 202. Baffle; 203. Angled section; 3. Tilting mechanism; 301. Gear; 302. Rack; 303. Pressing block; 4. Elastic reset mechanism; 401. Fixing block; 402. Spring; 403. Tube body; 404. Guide rod; 405. Piston body; 406. Through hole. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0016] In the description of this application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0017] In the description of this application, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "set up," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this technology based on the specific circumstances.

[0018] In the description of this application, spatial relation terms such as "below," "under," "below," "below," "above," "over," etc., are used herein to describe the relationship between one element or feature shown in the figures and other elements or features. It should be understood that, in addition to the orientation shown in the figures, spatial relation terms also include different orientations of the device in use and operation. For example, if the device in the figures is flipped, an element or feature described as "below" or "under" other elements or features would be oriented "over" other elements or features. Therefore, the exemplary terms "below" and "under" can include both upper and lower orientations. Furthermore, the device may also include other orientations (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or other orientations), and the spatial descriptive terms used herein are interpreted accordingly.

[0019] In the description of this application, the term "for example" is used to mean "used as an example, illustration, or description." Any embodiment described as "for example" in this application is not necessarily to be construed as being more preferred or advantageous than other embodiments. The following description is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to implement and use the present invention. Details are set forth in the following description for purposes of explanation. It should be understood that those skilled in the art will recognize that the present invention can be implemented without using these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and processes will not be described in detail to avoid obscuring the description of the present invention with unnecessary detail. Therefore, the present invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown, but is consistent with the broadest scope of the principles and features disclosed in this application.

[0020] Example 1 Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a cell culture counter provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 This is a partial cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention. (See attached diagram.) Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the device includes: a body 1, a housing 2, a flipping mechanism 3, and an elastic reset mechanism 4; The body 1 has a sample inlet 101 on its surface; The housing 2 is mounted on the surface of the body 1 and is located below the sample inlet 101. Shafts 201 are rotatably mounted on both sides inside the housing 2, and baffles 202 are provided at the upper end of the shafts 201. The flipping mechanism 3 is installed inside the housing 2 and is used to open the baffle 202; Elastic reset mechanism 4 is disposed inside housing 2 and is used to drive baffle 202 to block the surface of sample inlet 101. The flipping mechanism 3 includes a gear 301 mounted on the outer surface of the shaft 201, and a rack 302 that runs through and slides inside the housing 2, meshing with the gear 301. A pressure block 303 is mounted on the end of the rack 302, and the surface of the pressure block 303 is provided with anti-slip texture.

[0021] In use, the operator pushes the two pressure blocks 303 inward. Utilizing the meshing relationship between the rack 302 and the gear 301, the two shafts 201 rotate simultaneously, opening the baffles 202. The operator can then insert the cell counting plate into the sample inlet 101 for measurement. Next, the racks 302 are released, and the elastic reset mechanism 4 pushes the two shafts 201 back to their original position, causing the baffles 202 to clamp the cell counting plate on both sides, providing additional fixation and ensuring the stability of the cell counting plate during testing – a double benefit. After the test is completed, the cell counting plate can be pulled out directly. Due to the frictional force, the baffle 202 can be deflected outward, thereby reducing the resistance to pulling the cell counting plate and making it easier to pull it out. Finally, the baffle 202 is reset and covers the surface of the inlet 101 to prevent dust in the air from entering the inlet 101 and causing a decrease in detection accuracy.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a partial cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention. Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the tube body in this utility model. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the piston body in this utility model. Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the elastic reset mechanism 4 includes a fixed block 401 installed inside the housing 2. A spring 402 is connected to the surface of the fixed block 401. The end of the spring 402 is connected to the rack 302. When the pressure block 303 is pushed inward, the pressure block 303 drives the rack 302 to compress the spring 402 and store its force. When the pressure block 303 is released, the compressed spring 402 releases its elastic force, which can push the rack 302 to reset and drive the gear 301 to rotate in the opposite direction, so that the baffle 202 can once again cover the surface of the sample inlet 101. A tube body 403 is mounted on the outer surface of the fixing block 401. A guide rod 404 is slidably mounted inside the tube body 403, and the end of the guide rod 404 is connected to the rack 302. A spring 402 is sleeved on the outer surface of the tube body 403 and the guide rod 404. The guide rod 404 can extend and retract inside the tube body 403. Utilizing its extension and retraction characteristics, it can guide the spring 402 and prevent the tube body 403 from bending and deforming under the action of gravity. A piston body 405 is installed at the end of the guide rod 404 located inside the tube body 403. The surface of the piston body 405 is provided with multiple through holes 406. The inside of the tube body 403 is filled with oil. When the spring 402 pushes the rack 302 to reset, it drives the piston body 405 to move inside the tube body 403 through the guide rod 404. During the movement of the piston body 405, the oil flows through the through holes 406, which can produce a damping effect, reduce the flipping speed of the baffle 202, and allow it to slowly adhere to the surface of the injection port 101, avoiding impact vibration caused by rapid reset, which could damage the lens, light source, or sensor.

[0023] Example 2 Based on Embodiment 1, the present invention can be further improved in the following ways, such as... Figure 5 , Figure 6As shown, the end of the baffle 202 is provided with a beveled portion 203. When the cell counting plate is inserted into the sample inlet 101, the beveled portion 203 fits against the cell counting plate. The beveled portion 203 avoids the influence of thickness, preventing the two baffles 202 from failing to open when their ends are too close together. It also increases the clamping area of ​​the cell counting plate, further improving the stability during the detection process. A rubber layer is provided on the side of the baffle 202 facing the body 1. The rubber layer acts as a buffer when the baffle 202 contacts the surface of the sample inlet 101, further reducing the impact of impact.

[0024] While embodiments or examples of this disclosure have been described with reference to the accompanying drawings, it should be understood that the above embodiments are merely exemplary embodiments or examples, and the scope of this utility model is not limited by these embodiments or examples, but only by the granted claims and their equivalents. Various elements in the embodiments or examples may be omitted or replaced by their equivalents. Furthermore, the steps may be performed in a different order than that described in this disclosure. Further, various elements in the embodiments or examples may be combined in various ways. Importantly, as the technology evolves, many elements described herein can be replaced by equivalents that appear after this disclosure.

Claims

1. A cell culture counter, comprising: include: The main body (1), the shell (2), the flipping mechanism (3) and the elastic reset mechanism (4); The body (1) has a sample inlet (101) on its surface. The housing (2) is installed on the surface of the body (1) and located below the sample inlet (101). Shafts (201) are rotatably installed on both sides inside the housing (2). A baffle (202) is provided at the upper end of the shaft (201). A flipping mechanism (3) is disposed inside the housing (2) and is used to drive the baffle (202) to open; An elastic reset mechanism (4) is disposed inside the housing (2) and is used to drive the baffle (202) to block the surface of the inlet (101); The flipping mechanism (3) includes a gear (301) mounted on the outer surface of the shaft (201), and a rack (302) is slidably mounted through the inside of the housing (2), and the rack (302) meshes with the gear (301).

2. The cell culture counter of claim 1, wherein, The rack (302) is fitted with a pressure block (303) at its end, and the surface of the pressure block (303) is provided with anti-slip texture.

3. The cell culture counter of claim 1, wherein, The elastic reset mechanism (4) includes a fixing block (401) installed inside the housing (2), and a spring (402) is connected to the surface of the fixing block (401). The end of the spring (402) is connected to the rack (302).

4. The cell culture counter of claim 3, wherein, The outer surface of the fixing block (401) is fitted with a tube body (403), and a guide rod (404) is slidably installed inside the tube body (403). The end of the guide rod (404) is connected to the rack (302), and the spring (402) is sleeved on the outer surface of the tube body (403) and the guide rod (404).

5. A cell culture counter according to claim 4, wherein, The guide rod (404) is fitted with a piston body (405) at its end inside the tube (403). The surface of the piston body (405) is provided with a plurality of through holes (406), and the inside of the tube (403) is provided with oil.

6. The cell culture counter of claim 1, wherein, The end of the baffle (202) is provided with a beveled part (203). When the cell counting plate is inserted into the inlet (101), the beveled part (203) fits against the cell counting plate.

7. The cell culture counter of claim 1, wherein, The baffle (202) has a rubber layer on the side facing the body (1).

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