A self-contained sample storage device
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202522087551.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-09-15
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-09-28
AI Technical Summary
[0002]传统的样品储存方式往往存在诸多不足，如密封性不佳、操作繁琐、储存工作量较大、存在人为干预风险等，这些问题给都可能导致样品的分析和测试结果受到影响，因此，针对以上现状，迫切需要开发一种自动封装样品储存装置能够自动化地完成样品的封装、标记、储存等流程，显著提高工作效率,减少了人为操作的空间，从而降低了因人为疏忽或错误导致的样品损失或混淆的风险；自动化封装系统能够最大程度地减少样品间的交叉污染，保证样品的纯净度和准确性；自动化样品储存装置采用高度密集的存储方式，能够大幅度提高样品的存储密度，减少空间占用的自封装式样品储存装置，以克服当前实际应用中的不足，满足当前的需求
[0009]The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: In use, the sampling device quantitatively samples from the sample library and places it into the sealing container. Then, the sampling device sends a "sampling complete" signal to the PLC control system. After the visual recognition system identifies the sampling device outside the sealing container, the PLC control system controls the automatic sealing device on the sealing container to automatically lock and seal it. Simultaneously, the PLC control system controls a QR code label generator to generate a QR code label, which is then affixed to the sealing container by a first robotic arm. The first robotic arm then places the sealing container onto a reversible conveyor belt, which transports the container to the right to a designated position until the sensor at the right end of the reversible conveyor belt detects the container and stops the transport. The PLC control system then controls a QR code scanner to scan the QR code information on the sealing container. The PLC control system parses the information and controls the automatic sealing device on the sealing container to open, while storing the read sample information. Finally, the PLC control system controls a second robotic arm to grab the sealing container and place it at the sample preparation device. After sample preparation, for samples that need to be retained, the PLC control system again controls the second robotic arm to grab the packaging bucket and transport it onto the reversible conveyor belt. When the sensor at the retention sample library detects the packaging bucket, the transport stops, and the barcode scanner at the retention sample library scans the sample information and sends an instruction to the label printer to print a label. The third robotic arm affixes the label to the container in the retention sample library, pours the sample from the packaging bucket into the container, and seals the container. The third robotic arm then stores the packaged container in the corresponding position on the shelf in the retention sample library and sends a "storage complete" signal to the PLC control system. The PLC control system records the sample information and storage position to achieve automatic storage. Then, the third robotic arm places the packaging bucket on the reversible conveyor belt and transports it to the initial position to the left. After the sensor detects the packaging bucket, the PLC control system controls the first robotic arm to grab the packaging bucket and transport it to the bucket cleaning device for cleaning. After cleaning, the first robotic arm places the packaging bucket at the exit of the sampling device, waiting for the next recycling. In summary, the automatic sample packaging and storage device of this invention can automatically complete the processes of sample packaging, labeling, and storage, significantly improving work efficiency and reducing the space for manual operation, thereby reducing the risk of sample loss or confusion due to human negligence or error; the automated packaging system can minimize cross-contamination between samples, ensuring the purity and accuracy of the samples; the automated sample storage device adopts a highly dense storage method, which can greatly increase the storage density of samples and reduce space occupation.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electronic packaging technology, and in particular to a self-encapsulated sample storage device. Background Technology
[0002] Traditional sample storage methods often have many shortcomings, such as poor sealing, cumbersome operation, large workload, and the risk of human intervention. These problems can all affect the analysis and testing results of samples. Therefore, in view of the above, there is an urgent need to develop an automated sample storage device that can automate the processes of sample packaging, labeling, and storage, significantly improving work efficiency, reducing the space required for manual operation, and thus reducing the risk of sample loss or confusion due to human negligence or error. Automated packaging systems can minimize cross-contamination between samples, ensuring sample purity and accuracy. Automated sample storage devices adopt a highly dense storage method, which can greatly increase the storage density of samples and reduce space occupation. Self-sealing sample storage devices can overcome the shortcomings of current practical applications and meet current needs. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a self-sealing sample storage device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0005] A self-sealing sample storage device includes a PLC control system, a sampling device, a sealing barrel, a vision recognition system, a first robotic arm, a barrel cleaning device, a reversible conveyor belt, a second robotic arm, a sample preparation device, a third robotic arm, a sample retention library, and a QR code label generator. The sampling device, sealing barrel, vision recognition system, first robotic arm, barrel cleaning device, reversible conveyor belt, second robotic arm, sample preparation device, third robotic arm, sample retention library, and QR code label generator are all controlled by the PLC control system. The sampling device is located on the upper side of the sealing barrel and is used for automatic quantitative sampling. The first robotic arm is located on the sealing barrel... On the right side of the container, the QR code label generator is located above the first robotic arm. A container cleaning device is located on the right side of the first robotic arm for cleaning the packaged containers. A visual recognition system is located below the packaged containers for identifying the position of the sampling device. A reversible conveyor belt is located below the first robotic arm for transporting the packaged containers. A second robotic arm is located below the right end of the reversible conveyor belt. A sample preparation device is located on the left side of the second robotic arm. A third robotic arm is located above the right end of the reversible conveyor belt. A sample retention library is located on the left side of the third robotic arm.
[0006] Preferably, the top of the packaging barrel is provided with an automatic sealing device.
[0007] Preferably, sensors for detecting the packaging barrels are provided at both ends of the reversible conveyor belt.
[0008] Preferably, the sample storage area is equipped with a sensor for detecting the packaging barrel.
[0009] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: In use, the sampling device quantitatively samples from the sample library and places it into the sealing container. Then, the sampling device sends a "sampling complete" signal to the PLC control system. After the visual recognition system identifies the sampling device outside the sealing container, the PLC control system controls the automatic sealing device on the sealing container to automatically lock and seal it. Simultaneously, the PLC control system controls a QR code label generator to generate a QR code label, which is then affixed to the sealing container by a first robotic arm. The first robotic arm then places the sealing container onto a reversible conveyor belt, which transports the container to the right to a designated position until the sensor at the right end of the reversible conveyor belt detects the container and stops the transport. The PLC control system then controls a QR code scanner to scan the QR code information on the sealing container. The PLC control system parses the information and controls the automatic sealing device on the sealing container to open, while storing the read sample information. Finally, the PLC control system controls a second robotic arm to grab the sealing container and place it at the sample preparation device. After sample preparation, for samples that need to be retained, the PLC control system again controls the second robotic arm to grab the packaging bucket and transport it onto the reversible conveyor belt. When the sensor at the retention sample library detects the packaging bucket, the transport stops, and the barcode scanner at the retention sample library scans the sample information and sends an instruction to the label printer to print a label. The third robotic arm affixes the label to the container in the retention sample library, pours the sample from the packaging bucket into the container, and seals the container. The third robotic arm then stores the packaged container in the corresponding position on the shelf in the retention sample library and sends a "storage complete" signal to the PLC control system. The PLC control system records the sample information and storage position to achieve automatic storage. Then, the third robotic arm places the packaging bucket on the reversible conveyor belt and transports it to the initial position to the left. After the sensor detects the packaging bucket, the PLC control system controls the first robotic arm to grab the packaging bucket and transport it to the bucket cleaning device for cleaning. After cleaning, the first robotic arm places the packaging bucket at the exit of the sampling device, waiting for the next recycling. In summary, the automatic sample packaging and storage device of this invention can automatically complete the processes of sample packaging, labeling, and storage, significantly improving work efficiency and reducing the space for manual operation, thereby reducing the risk of sample loss or confusion due to human negligence or error; the automated packaging system can minimize cross-contamination between samples, ensuring the purity and accuracy of the samples; the automated sample storage device adopts a highly dense storage method, which can greatly increase the storage density of samples and reduce space occupation. Attached Figure Description
[0010] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.
[0011] Legend:
[0012] 1. Sampling device; 2. Packaging barrel; 3. Visual recognition system; 4. First robotic arm; 5. Barrel cleaning device; 6. Reversible conveyor belt; 7. Second robotic arm; 8. Sample preparation device; 9. Third robotic arm; 10. Sample storage library; 11. QR code label generator. Detailed Implementation
[0013] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0014] Specific implementation examples are given below.
[0015] See Figure 1 In this embodiment of the present invention, a self-sealing sample storage device includes a PLC control system, a sampling device 1, a sealing barrel 2, a vision recognition system 3, a first robotic arm 4, a barrel cleaning device 5, a reversible conveyor belt 6, a second robotic arm 7, a sample preparation device 8, a third robotic arm 9, a sample retention library 10, and a QR code label generator 11. The sampling device 1, sealing barrel 2, vision recognition system 3, first robotic arm 4, barrel cleaning device 5, reversible conveyor belt 6, second robotic arm 7, sample preparation device 8, third robotic arm 9, sample retention library 10, and QR code label generator 11 are all controlled by a PLC control system. The sampling device 1 is located on the upper side of the sealing barrel 2 and is used for automatic quantitative sampling. The sealing barrel 2 is used to store the samples taken out by the sampling device 1. The first robotic arm 4 is located on the right side of the sealing barrel 2. The QR code label generator 11 is located above the first robotic arm 4 and is used to produce QR code labels. A barrel cleaning device 5 is provided on the right side of the first robotic arm 4 and is used to clean the packaging barrel 2. The visual recognition system 3 is located below the packaging barrel 2 and is used to identify the position of the sampling device 1. The reversible conveyor belt 6 is located below the first robotic arm 4 and is used to transport the packaging barrel 2. Sensors for detecting the packaging barrel 2 are provided at both ends of the reversible conveyor belt 6. A second robotic arm 7 is provided below the right end of the reversible conveyor belt 6. A sample preparation device 8 is provided on the left side of the second robotic arm 7. A third robotic arm 9 is provided above the right end of the reversible conveyor belt 6. A sample retention library 10 is provided on the left side of the third robotic arm 9.
[0016] The top of the packaging barrel 2 is equipped with an automatic sealing device, which seals the packaging barrel 2 after the sample is filled.
[0017] The sample storage room 10 is equipped with containers for storing samples and shelves for storing the containers. The sample storage room 10 is also equipped with a label printer and a barcode scanner.
[0018] The sample storage 10 is equipped with a sensor for detecting the encapsulated container 2.
[0019] The reversible conveyor belt 6 can transport materials to the left or right.
[0020] A QR code scanner is provided on the lower right side of the reversible conveyor belt 6.
[0021] Working Principle: In use, this self-sealing sample storage device involves the sampling device 1 taking a quantitative sample from the sample library and placing it into the sealing container 2. Then, the sampling device 1 sends a "sampling complete" signal to the PLC control system. Next, the vision recognition system 3 identifies that the sampling device 1 is now outside the sealing container 2. The PLC control system then controls the automatic sealing device on the sealing container 2 to automatically lock and seal it. Simultaneously, the PLC control system controls the QR code label generator 11 to generate a QR code label, which is then affixed to the sealing container 2 by the first robotic arm 4. The first robotic arm 4 places the packaging barrel 2 onto the reversible conveyor belt 6, which then transports the packaging barrel 2 to the right to a designated position until the sensor at the right end of the reversible conveyor belt 6 detects the packaging barrel 2 and stops the transport. Then, the PLC control system controls the QR code scanner to scan the QR code information on the packaging barrel 2. The PLC control system parses the information and controls the automatic sealing device on the packaging barrel 2 to open. Simultaneously, it stores the read sample information. Then, the PLC control system controls the second robotic arm 7 to grasp the packaging barrel 2 and place it at the sample preparation device 8 for sample preparation. After sample preparation, for samples that need to be retained, the PLC control system again controls the second robotic arm 7 to grab the packaging barrel 2 and transport it onto the reversible conveyor belt. When the sensor at the retention sample library 10 detects the packaging barrel 2, the transport stops. Then, the barcode scanner at the retention sample library 10 scans the sample and reads the sample information. After reading the information, it sends an instruction to the label printer to print a label. The third robotic arm 9 affixes the label to the container in the retention sample library 10. The third robotic arm 9 then pours the sample from the packaging barrel 2 into the container and seals the container. The third robotic arm 9 then stores the packaged container in the corresponding position on the shelf in the retention sample library 10 and sends a "storage complete" signal to the PLC control system. The PLC control system records the sample information and storage position to achieve automatic storage. Then, the third robotic arm 9 places the packaging barrel 2 onto the reversible conveyor belt 6 and transports it to the initial position to the left. After the sensor detects the packaging barrel 2, the PLC control system controls the first robotic arm 4 to grab the packaging barrel 2 and transport it to the barrel cleaning device 5 for cleaning. After cleaning, the first robotic arm 4 places the packaging barrel 2 at the outlet of the sampling device 1, waiting for the next recycling. When an operator queries a reserved sample, the PLC control system, after verifying the operator's authorization, retrieves the sample information from the reserved sample storage database and sends the storage location information to the third robotic arm 9. The third robotic arm 9 then plans a path based on the storage location information to retrieve the sample.
[0022] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" 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 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 utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0023] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A self-sealing sample storage device, characterized in that, The system includes a PLC control system, a sampling device (1), a packaging barrel (2), a vision recognition system (3), a first robotic arm (4), a barrel cleaning device (5), a reversible conveyor belt (6), a second robotic arm (7), a sample preparation device (8), a third robotic arm (9), a sample storage library (10), and a QR code label generator (11). All components are controlled by a PLC control system. The sampling device (1) is located on the upper side of the packaging barrel (2) and is used for automatic quantitative sampling. The first robotic arm (4) is located on the upper side of the packaging barrel (2). On the right side of the barrel (2), the QR code label generator (11) is located above the first robotic arm (4). A barrel cleaning device (5) is provided on the right side of the first robotic arm (4). The barrel cleaning device (5) is used to clean the packaging barrel (2). The visual recognition system (3) is located below the packaging barrel (2). The visual recognition system (3) is used to identify the position of the sampling device (1). The reversible conveyor belt (6) is located below the first robotic arm (4). The reversible conveyor belt (6) is used to transport the packaging barrel (2). A second robotic arm (7) is provided on the lower right side of the reversible conveyor belt (6). A sample preparation device (8) is provided on the left side of the second robotic arm (7). A third robotic arm (9) is provided above the right side of the reversible conveyor belt (6). A sample retention library (10) is provided on the left side of the third robotic arm (9).
2. The self-sealing sample storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the packaging barrel (2) is equipped with an automatic sealing device.
3. The self-sealing sample storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Sensors for detecting the packaging barrel (2) are provided at both ends of the reversible conveyor belt (6).
4. The self-sealing sample storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A sensor for detecting the encapsulated container (2) is provided at the sample storage (10).