Sample loading device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a sample loading device, including at least two carriers, all carriers are arranged from below to above in turn, and the detachable connection between two adjacent carriers, and the uppermost carrier is equipped with the handle that extends and arranges upwards, wherein, each carrier has the accommodation cavity, and the separation device is arranged in the accommodation cavity, and the separation device divides the accommodation cavity and horizontally divides into at least two storage slots, and the carrier has the storage mouth that is communicated with each storage slot. Therefore, each carrier can place at least two samples, and the whole sample loading device can be at least four samples, and after loading the sample, the whole sample loading device can be put into the cylindrical sample tube with the handle in the Micro-CT machine, so that multiple samples can be scanned at the same time. In addition, the whole sample loading process can be directly put into the storage slot, and the sample loading is simpler, which greatly improves the sample loading efficiency, thereby further improving the CT scanning efficiency of the Micro-CT machine.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of CT scanning technology, and in particular to a sample loading device. Background Technology

[0002] Micro-CT machines can be used to scan small samples such as mouse teeth, mouse leg bones, and mouse femurs. During scanning, the samples need to be loaded into the cylindrical sample tubes provided with the machine. In order to reduce the number of sample loading times and put more samples into the sample tubes, three samples are usually bundled in parallel before being placed into the sample tubes. However, the bundling operation is cumbersome and time-consuming, which seriously affects the sample loading efficiency and thus reduces the scanning efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a sample loading device that can load multiple samples simultaneously, which helps to improve sample loading efficiency and the CT scanning efficiency of Micro-CT machines.

[0004] The sample loading device according to an embodiment of the present utility model includes at least two shelves, all of which are arranged sequentially from bottom to top. Adjacent shelves are detachably connected. The uppermost shelf is provided with an upwardly extending handle. Each shelf has a receiving cavity, and a dividing device is provided in the receiving cavity. The dividing device horizontally divides the receiving cavity into at least two storage slots. Each shelf has a storage opening that communicates with each of the storage slots.

[0005] The sample loading device according to the embodiments of the present utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: In the sample loading device of this embodiment, at least two carriers are provided, and a separator is provided in the accommodating cavity of each carrier, so that each carrier has at least two horizontally distributed storage slots, each of which can be used to place samples. Therefore, during sample loading, samples can be directly placed into the corresponding storage slots through the respective storage ports, allowing each carrier to hold at least two samples, and the entire sample loading device to hold at least four samples. After loading, the entire sample loading device can be placed into the cylindrical sample tube provided with the Micro-CT machine using the handle, thus enabling simultaneous scanning of multiple samples, which is beneficial to improving the CT scanning efficiency of the Micro-CT machine. Furthermore, the entire sample loading process eliminates the need for parallel binding of multiple samples in the prior art; samples can be directly placed into the storage slots to achieve parallel placement of multiple samples, making sample loading simpler and greatly improving loading efficiency, thereby further improving the CT scanning efficiency of the Micro-CT machine.

[0006] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the separating device includes a connecting column and at least two partitions disposed on the outer wall of the connecting column, all of the partitions extending radially outward along the shelf to connect with the inner wall of the shelf, and the storage slot is located between two adjacent partitions.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, in the uppermost shelf, the handle is connected to the connecting column and extends upward.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, in each of the shelves, the storage opening is located on the top wall of the shelf and is connected to all the storage slots.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, in each of the shelves, the number of the storage openings is at least two, and all the storage openings are provided on the side wall of the shelf and are connected to each of the storage slots in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, each of the shelves includes: a base plate connected to the lower end of the connecting column; a top plate connected to the upper end of the connecting column; and a surrounding plate connected to the base plate and spaced apart from the top plate, the surrounding plate being arranged around the outer periphery of the connecting column and connected to the outer ends of all the partitions; the storage slot is formed by two adjacent partitions, the base plate, and the surrounding plate surrounding each other, and the storage opening is located between the surrounding plate and the top plate and between two adjacent partitions.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, at least part of the enclosure is an elastic mesh structure, which extends downward from the upper edge of the enclosure.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, each of the shelves has multiple markings on its outer peripheral wall. All the markings are arranged sequentially at intervals along the circumference of the shelf and correspond one-to-one with each of the storage slots.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, in two adjacent shelves, the upper shelf is provided with a downwardly extending first connecting portion, and the lower shelf is provided with an upwardly extending second connecting portion, wherein the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are threadedly connected.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first connecting portion is formed by the connecting column of the upper shelf extending downward, and the second connecting portion is formed by the connecting column of the lower shelf extending upward.

[0015] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a sample loading device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the sample loading device; Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the loading rack of the sample loading device; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a sample loading device according to another embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 for Figure 4 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the sample loading device; Figure 6 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the loading rack of the sample loading device.

[0017] Figure label: Shelf 100, handle 110, storage slot 120, storage opening 121, base plate 130, top plate 140, side panel 150, first connecting part 160, second connecting part 170; Connecting column 200, partition plate 210. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0019] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0020] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. If "first" or "second" is used in the description, it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0022] Reference Figures 1 to 6 An embodiment of this utility model proposes a sample loading device, including two racks 100. All racks 100 are arranged sequentially from bottom to top. Adjacent racks 100 are detachably connected. The uppermost rack 100 is provided with an upwardly extending handle 110. Each rack 100 has a receiving cavity, and a dividing device is provided in the receiving cavity. The dividing device horizontally divides the receiving cavity into three storage slots 120. The rack 100 has a storage opening 121 that communicates with each storage slot 120.

[0023] In the sample loading device of this embodiment, two carrier racks 100 are provided, and a separating device is provided in the accommodating cavity of each carrier rack 100, so that each carrier rack 100 has three horizontally distributed storage slots 120. Each storage slot 120 can be used to place samples. Thus, during sample loading, samples can be directly placed into the corresponding storage slots 120 through the respective storage ports 121, so that each carrier rack 100 can hold three samples, and the entire sample loading device can hold six samples. After loading, the entire sample loading device can be placed into the cylindrical sample tube provided with the Micro-CT machine through the handle 110, thereby enabling simultaneous scanning of six samples, which is beneficial to improving the CT scanning efficiency of the Micro-CT machine. In addition, the entire sample loading process eliminates the operation of parallel binding of multiple samples in the prior art. The samples can be directly placed into the storage slots 120 to achieve parallel placement of three samples, making sample loading simpler and greatly improving sample loading efficiency, thereby further improving the CT scanning efficiency of the Micro-CT machine.

[0024] It is understandable that the aforementioned shelf 100 consists of two units, which is only for... Figures 1 to 6As an example, the number of shelves 100 can be two, three, four, or more. This invention does not specifically limit the number, as long as all shelves 100 are arranged sequentially from bottom to top, adjacent shelves 100 are detachably connected, and the uppermost shelf 100 has an upwardly extending handle 110. Similarly, in each shelf 100, the dividing device horizontally divides the accommodating cavity into three storage slots 120, which is only applicable to... Figures 1 to 6 As an example, in each shelf, the number of storage slots 120 can be three, two, four, five or more, and this utility model does not specifically limit this.

[0025] It is understood that in some embodiments, the shelf 100 and the partition device may be made of transparent acrylic or PVE carbon fiber, which facilitates subsequent CT scanning of the samples in the storage slot 120 by a Micro-CT machine and helps to improve the scanning accuracy of the samples.

[0026] Reference Figures 1 to 6 In some embodiments, the separating device includes a connecting post 200 and at least two partitions 210 disposed on the outer wall of the connecting post 200. All partitions 210 extend radially outward along the shelf 100 to connect with the inner wall of the shelf 100, and the placement slots 120 are located between two adjacent partitions 210. This divides the accommodating cavity of the shelf 100 into at least two placement slots 120 distributed sequentially along the circumference of the connecting post 200, thereby ensuring that the sample in each placement slot 120 can be scanned in place during subsequent scanning, which is beneficial to improving scanning efficiency and scanning accuracy.

[0027] Reference Figures 1 to 3 In some embodiments, in the uppermost shelf 100, a handle 110 is connected to the connecting post 200 and extends upwards. This facilitates the processing and installation of the handle 110, and also allows operators to easily access the sample loading device via the handle 110. Furthermore, this structure reduces the impact of the handle 110 on sample scanning within the storage slot 120.

[0028] Reference Figures 1 to 3 In some embodiments, in each shelf 100, a storage opening 121 is provided on the top wall of the shelf 100 and communicates with all the storage slots 120, so that the operator can put the sample into each storage slot 120 from top to bottom through the storage opening 121 on the top wall of the shelf 100.

[0029] Reference Figures 4 to 5In some embodiments, each shelf 100 has at least two storage openings 121. All storage openings 121 are located on the side wall of the shelf 100 and are connected to each storage slot 120 in a one-to-one correspondence. This allows samples to be placed from the side of the shelf 100. Since all storage openings 121 correspond to each storage slot 120, samples can be placed into the corresponding storage slots 120 through different storage openings 121.

[0030] Reference Figures 4 to 6 In some embodiments, each shelf 100 includes a base plate 130, a top plate 140, and a side plate 150. The base plate 130 is connected to the lower end of the connecting column 200. The top plate 140 is connected to the upper end of the connecting column 200. The side plate 150 is connected to the base plate 130 and spaced apart from the top plate 140. The side plate 150 surrounds the outer periphery of the connecting column 200 and connects to the outer ends of all partitions 210. The storage slot 120 is formed by two adjacent partitions 210, the base plate 130, and the side plate 150 enclosing each other. The storage opening 121 is located between the side plate 150 and the top plate 140 and between two adjacent partitions 210.

[0031] By adopting the above structure, the shelf 100 is configured as a base plate 130, a top plate 140 and a side plate 150. The base plate 130 and the top plate 140 are arranged opposite each other at both ends of the connecting column 200. The side plate 150 is connected to the base plate 130 and surrounds the base plate 130 to form a receiving cavity. Each partition 210 can divide the receiving cavity into multiple storage slots 120. Specifically, each storage slot 120 is formed by two adjacent partitions 210 surrounding the base plate 130 and the side plate 150. There is a gap between the top plate 140 and the surrounding plate 150. Each partition 210 can divide the gap between the top plate 140 and the surrounding plate 150 into a placement opening 121 corresponding to each placement slot 120. Thus, the placement opening 121 is located between the surrounding plate 150 and the top plate 140 and between two adjacent partitions 210. Therefore, the sample can be placed into the corresponding placement slot 120 through the placement opening 121. Moreover, this structure does not require the processing of additional hole structures. It is only necessary to connect the bottom plate 130, the top plate 140, the surrounding plate 150 and the partition device together, making the production and processing of the sample loading device simpler and more convenient.

[0032] Reference Figures 4 to 6 In some embodiments, the enclosure 150 is an elastic mesh structure. Therefore, when the sample is placed into the corresponding storage slot 120 through the storage port 121, the enclosure 150 can be used to prevent the sample from being squeezed or to avoid rigid collision between the sample and the enclosure 150, which would damage the sample. This facilitates the smooth loading of the sample, improves the loading efficiency, and also protects the sample, making it easier for subsequent CT scans.

[0033] It is understandable that, in order to facilitate sample placement and protect the sample, in addition to setting the entire enclosure 150 as an elastic mesh structure, in some embodiments, a portion of the enclosure 150 can also be set as an elastic mesh structure. Specifically, the elastic mesh structure can be set in the upper part of the enclosure 150, so that the elastic mesh structure extends downward from the upper edge of the enclosure 150, thereby placing the mesh structure at the edge of the placement entrance. This facilitates sample placement and avoids the enclosure 150 from squeezing the sample or the sample from rigid collision with the enclosure 150, which could damage the sample.

[0034] In some embodiments, each shelf 100 has multiple markings on its outer peripheral wall. All markings are arranged sequentially and at intervals along the circumference of the shelf 100 and correspond one-to-one with each storage slot 120. This allows not only the samples in each storage slot 120 to be marked, but also indicates the placement angle of the shelf 100 through the markings. This facilitates the operator in adjusting the placement angle of the shelf 100 and the scanning angle of the samples according to actual needs, enabling scanning of specific angles for each sample and facilitating subsequent analysis of the scanning results.

[0035] It is understood that the markings can be set on the outer peripheral wall of the shelf 100 by means of engraving, pasting or other methods. In addition, the markings corresponding to each storage slot 120 can be marked as the numbers "1", "2", "3" or other numbers, or they can be marked as different shapes, letters or sub-letters, etc. This utility model does not make any specific limitations on this.

[0036] Reference Figures 1 to 6 In some embodiments, among two adjacent shelves 100, the upper shelf 100 has a downwardly extending first connecting portion 160, and the lower shelf 100 has an upwardly extending second connecting portion 170. The first connecting portion 160 and the second connecting portion 170 are threadedly connected. This allows for a detachable connection between the two adjacent shelves 100 via a threaded connection, facilitating the installation and separation of the two adjacent shelves 100.

[0037] Reference Figures 4 to 6 In some embodiments, the first connecting portion 160 is formed by extending downward from the connecting post 200 of the upper shelf 100, and the second connecting portion 170 is formed by extending upward from the connecting post 200 of the lower shelf 100. The first connecting portion 160 and the second connecting portion 170 are directly disposed on the connecting posts 200 of two adjacent shelves 100, and the threaded connection between the two adjacent shelves 100 is realized through the connecting posts 200. This facilitates the processing of the first connecting portion 160 and the second connecting portion 170 and realizes the threaded connection between the two adjacent shelves 100.

[0038] It is understood that, in addition to threaded connection, adjacent two shelves 100 can also be connected by plug-in, snap-fit ​​or other connection methods to achieve detachable connection, and this utility model does not make specific limitations in this regard.

[0039] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A sample loading device, characterized by, It includes at least two shelves (100), all of which are arranged sequentially from bottom to top, and adjacent shelves (100) are detachably connected. The uppermost shelf (100) is provided with an upwardly extending handle (110). Each of the shelves (100) has a receiving cavity, and a dividing device is provided in the receiving cavity. The dividing device horizontally divides the receiving cavity into at least two storage slots (120). The shelf (100) has a storage opening (121) that communicates with each of the storage slots (120).

2. The sample loading device of claim 1, wherein, The partition device includes a connecting column (200) and at least two partitions (210) disposed on the outer wall of the connecting column (200). All the partitions (210) extend radially outward along the shelf (100) to connect with the inner wall of the shelf (100). The storage slot (120) is located between two adjacent partitions (210).

3. The sample loading device of claim 2, wherein, In the uppermost shelf (100), the handle (110) is connected to the connecting post (200) and extends upward.

4. The sample loading device of claim 2, wherein, In each of the shelves (100), the storage opening (121) is located on the top wall of the shelf (100) and communicates with all the storage slots (120).

5. The sample loading device of claim 2, wherein, In each of the shelves (100), there are at least two storage openings (121), and all the storage openings (121) are provided on the side wall of the shelf (100) and are connected to each of the storage slots (120) in a one-to-one correspondence.

6. The sample loading device of claim 5, wherein, Each of the aforementioned racks (100) includes: The base plate (130) is connected to the lower end of the connecting column (200); Top plate (140) is connected to the upper end of the connecting column (200); A surrounding panel (150) is connected to the bottom plate (130) and spaced apart from the top plate (140). The surrounding panel (150) is arranged around the outer periphery of the connecting column (200) and connected to the outer ends of all the partitions (210). The storage trough (120) is formed by two adjacent partitions (210), the bottom plate (130), and the surrounding plate (150) surrounding each other. The storage opening (121) is located between the surrounding plate (150) and the top plate (140) and between two adjacent partitions (210).

7. The sample loading device of claim 6, wherein, The enclosure (150) is at least partially an elastic mesh structure, which extends downward from the upper edge of the enclosure (150).

8. The sample loading device of claim 2, wherein, Each of the shelves (100) has multiple markings on its outer peripheral wall. All the markings are arranged sequentially at intervals along the circumference of the shelf (100) and correspond one-to-one with each of the storage slots (120).

9. The sample loading device of claim 2, wherein, In two adjacent shelves (100), the upper shelf (100) is provided with a downwardly extending first connecting part (160), and the lower shelf (100) is provided with an upwardly extending second connecting part (170). The first connecting part (160) and the second connecting part (170) are threadedly connected.

10. The sample loading device of claim 9, wherein, The first connecting portion (160) is formed by the connecting post (200) of the upper shelf (100) extending downward, and the second connecting portion (170) is formed by the connecting post (200) of the lower shelf (100) extending upward.

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