A multi-cassette sample storage and transfer device

Abstract

The utility model relates to a sample storage delivery related technical field especially, relates to a kind of multi-box sample storage delivery device, be provided in air-cooled box and be used to store and deliver to sample, one side of the air-cooled box is provided with panel, air-cooled box is separately provided with delivery area a and delivery area b in up and down, the panel is respectively corresponding the delivery area a and the delivery area b is provided with single-box access and multi-box access;Multi-box sample placement mechanism;Single-box sample delivery mechanism.The utility model in air-cooled box is separately divided the delivery area a and the delivery area b in up and down, and in the panel correspondingly opened single-box access and multi-box access, can carry out multi-box access or single-box access on sample storage delivery device, so that the cryopreservation box of single-box or the cryopreservation box of multi-box can be according to control instruction stop in the middle of single-box access or multi-box access, to carry out cryopreservation box storage or take out, improve the access efficiency of sample.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of sample storage and transfer, and in particular to a multi-box sample storage and transfer device. Background Technology

[0002] The statements herein provide only background information in relation to this invention and do not necessarily constitute prior art.

[0003] In fields such as biomedicine and clinical testing, long-term cryopreservation of samples is a routine procedure. Traditional sample storage refrigerators are mostly for static storage, and the insertion and retrieval of samples generally rely on manual or mechanized operations.

[0004] However, existing technologies use single-box storage or retrieval of samples, which cannot distinguish between the two distinct application scenarios of "single-box storage / retrieval" and "multi-box storage / retrieval." When large-scale sample storage or retrieval is required, the system can only mechanically repeat the "single-box storage / retrieval" action, resulting in lengthy overall operation time and low efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the aforementioned shortcomings by providing a multi-box sample storage and transfer device.

[0006] To solve the above technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a multi-box sample storage and transfer device, which is set in a wind-cooled box and used for storing and transferring samples. A panel is provided on one side of the wind-cooled box. A transfer area a for storing single-box samples and a transfer area b for storing multiple-box samples are respectively provided at the top and bottom of the wind-cooled box. A single-box access port and a multi-box access port are respectively provided on the panel corresponding to the transfer area a and the transfer area b. A multi-box sample placement mechanism is set in the transfer area b. The multi-box sample placement mechanism includes a multi-layer board frame and a rotary motor adapted to the bottom of the multi-layer board frame. The multi-layer board frame is divided into multiple sectors when viewed from above. When the rotary motor is started, the multi-layer board frame is driven to rotate, so that one of the sectors rotates and moves to the multi-box storage and retrieval port for multi-box sample storage and retrieval operations. A single-box sample transfer mechanism, located within the transfer area a, is used to sequentially transfer single-box samples to the single-box retrieval port for retrieval.

[0007] Furthermore, the multi-layer shelf includes two circular plates facing each other, a vertical partition between the two circular plates to separate multiple sectors, multiple stacked shelves with equal spacing in each sector, and the bottom center of the lower circular plate is connected to the rotary motor.

[0008] Furthermore, the single-box sample transfer mechanism includes a linear guide rail platform disposed within the transfer area a and a slide carriage slidably disposed on the linear guide rail platform and sequentially transfers single-box samples to the single-box access port.

[0009] Furthermore, it also includes: Two U-shaped connecting rods are separately disposed on the inner surface of the panel; Two support columns are installed on the air-cooled housing and connected to the corresponding C-shaped connecting rods. The support columns are provided with vertical slots for positioning and inserting the corresponding C-shaped connecting rods. The upper and lower ends of the vertical slots are connected by horizontal slots, which are used to restrict and prevent the C-shaped connecting rods from separating and falling off.

[0010] Furthermore, a rubber block is provided on the inner side of the support column and in the corresponding restricted area of ​​the U-shaped connecting rod.

[0011] Furthermore, the single-box access port and the multi-box access port are respectively provided with two opening and closing covers at the outer end of the panel for sealing the transfer area a and the transfer area b.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are reflected in: This invention features a transfer zone a and a transfer zone b, which are separated vertically within the air-cooled chamber, and corresponding single-box and multi-box access ports on the panel. This allows for the storage and transfer of samples in multiple boxes or single boxes. The single or multiple cryopreservation boxes can be stopped at the center of the single or multi-box access port according to control commands, thereby enabling the storage or retrieval of cryopreservation boxes and improving the efficiency of sample storage and retrieval. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the internal structure of the entire panel after separation, according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle; Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the panel of an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural view of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0014] In the picture: 1. Air-cooled enclosure; 2. Panel; 3. Single-box access port; 4. Multi-box access port; 5. Multi-box sample placement mechanism; 51. Rotary motor; 52. Circular plate; 53. Vertical partition; 54. Placement shelf; 6. Single-box sample transfer mechanism; 61. Linear guide rail; 62. Slide carriage; 7. C-shaped connecting rod; 8. Support column; 81. Vertical slot; 82. Horizontal slot; 9. Rubber block; 10. Opening and closing cover. Detailed Implementation

[0015] 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 a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, and not all of them. Unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other. 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 scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0016] Please see Figure 1-5 This utility model discloses a multi-box sample storage and transfer device, which is set in an air-cooled box 1 and used for storing and transferring samples. A panel 2 is provided on one side of the air-cooled box 1. A transfer area a for storing single-box samples and a transfer area b for storing multiple-box samples are respectively provided at the top and bottom of the air-cooled box 1. A single-box access port 3 and a multi-box access port 4 are respectively provided on the panel 2 corresponding to the transfer area a and the transfer area b. A multi-box sample placement mechanism 5 is set in the transfer area b. The multi-box sample placement mechanism 5 includes a multi-layer board frame and a rotary motor 51 adapted to the bottom of the multi-layer board frame. The multi-layer board frame is divided into multiple sectors when viewed from above. When the rotary motor 51 is started, the multi-layer board frame is driven to rotate, so that one of the sectors rotates and moves to the multi-box storage and retrieval port 4 to perform multi-box sample storage and retrieval operations. The single-box sample transfer mechanism 6 is located in the transfer area a and is used to sequentially transfer single-box samples to the single-box storage and retrieval port 3 for retrieval.

[0017] In specific implementation, the transfer area a and transfer area b, which are separated vertically inside the air-cooled box 1, and the single-box access port 3 and multi-box access port 4, which are correspondingly opened on the panel 2, enable multi-box or single-box storage and retrieval on the sample storage and transfer device. The multi-layer plate rack installed in the transfer area b, driven by the rotary motor 51, can stop any column of the plate rack in the middle of the multi-box access port 4 according to the instruction, so as to store or retrieve multiple frozen boxes. The single-box sample transfer mechanism 6 installed in the transfer area a can move linearly and transfer the single-box sample to the single-box access port 3, so as to store or retrieve the single frozen box.

[0018] In one embodiment, the multi-layer shelf includes two opposing circular plates 52, a vertical partition 53 disposed between the two circular plates 52 to separate multiple sectors, and multiple vertically stacked shelves 54 with equal spacing within each sector. The bottom center of the lower circular plate 52 is connected to the rotary motor 51. This design allows for multiple sectors within the transfer area b to be separated by two circular plates 52 and multiple vertical partitions 53 located radially between them, enabling multi-row arrangement according to the diameter of the circular plates 52. The multiple vertically spaced shelves 54 within each sector allow for the placement of multiple sample boxes. When the rotary motor 51 installed at the bottom of the lower circular plate 52 is activated, a sector rotates and moves to the multi-box access port 4, thereby allowing for the storage and retrieval of multiple sample boxes.

[0019] It should be noted that the rotary motor 51 is connected to the bottom center of the lower circular plate 52 via a drive shaft.

[0020] In one embodiment, the single-box sample transfer mechanism 6 includes a linear guide platform 61 disposed within the transfer area a and a carriage 62 slidably disposed on the linear guide platform 61 and sequentially transfers single-box samples to the single-box access port 3. This design, by employing a linear guide platform 61 installed within the transfer area a and a carriage 62 slidably mounted on the linear guide platform 61, activates a cooperating drive structure installed on the linear guide platform 61 to drive the carriage 62 to move linearly along the length of the linear guide platform 61 towards / away from the single-box access port 3, thereby transferring and retrieving single-box samples at the single-box access port 3.

[0021] It should be noted that the drive structure installed on the linear guide rail table 61 uses a linear guide rail motor.

[0022] In one embodiment, it further includes: Two U-shaped connecting rods 7 are separately disposed on the inner surface of the panel 2; Two support columns 8 are mounted on the air-cooled housing 1 and connected to the C-shaped connecting rods 7. Each support column 8 has a vertical slot 81 for positioning and inserting the C-shaped connecting rod 7. The upper and lower ends of each vertical slot 81 are connected by a horizontal slot 82, which restricts and prevents the C-shaped connecting rod 7 from separating and falling off. This design, with the C-shaped connecting rods 7 welded separately to both sides of the inner surface of the panel 2 and the two support columns 8 separately mounted on the air-cooled housing 1, allows for convenient installation of the panel 2 on the air-cooled housing 1. By positioning and inserting the C-shaped connecting rod 7 into the vertical slot 81 on the support column 8 using the panel 2, and then moving the panel 2, the C-shaped connecting rod 7 moves along the length of the horizontal slot 82 on the surface of the support column 8, where the upper and lower ends of the vertical slot 81 are connected, until it reaches the inner end of the horizontal slot 82 for restriction. This achieves convenient installation of the panel 2 on the air-cooled housing 1 without the need for bolts / screws, simplifying operation.

[0023] In one embodiment, a rubber block 9 is provided on the inner side of the support column 8 and in the corresponding limiting area of ​​the U-shaped connecting rod 7. This design, through the contact between the rubber block 9, which is bonded to the inner side of the support column 8 and the limiting area of ​​the corresponding U-shaped connecting rod 7, and the surface of the U-shaped connecting rod 7, utilizes the damping effect of the rubber to increase the tightness of the limiting connection.

[0024] In one embodiment, two hinged covers 10 are provided at the single-box access port 3 and the multi-box access port 4, respectively, at the outer end of the panel 2, for sealing the transfer area a and the transfer area b. This design allows the two hinged covers 10, mounted on the upper and lower outer ends of the panel 2 corresponding to the single-box access port 3 and the multi-box access port 4, to be opened and closed, enabling the transfer and storage of the corresponding single-box and multi-box samples within the single-box access port 3 and the multi-box access port 4.

[0025] The output control method of the operation instructions mentioned in this article is automatically controlled by a controller. The control circuit of the controller can be implemented by a person skilled in the art through simple programming. The power supply is also common knowledge in the art. Furthermore, since this application is mainly used to protect mechanical devices, this application will not explain the control method and circuit connection in detail.

[0026] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0027] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. If the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0028] Additionally, "multiple" refers to two or more.

[0029] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A multi-box sample storage and transfer device, disposed within an air-cooled enclosure (1) and used for storing and transferring samples, wherein a panel (2) is provided on one side of the air-cooled enclosure (1), characterized in that: The air-cooled box (1) is provided with a transfer area a for storing single-box samples and a transfer area b for storing multiple-box samples, respectively. The panel (2) is provided with a single-box access port (3) and a multiple-box access port (4) corresponding to the transfer area a and the transfer area b, respectively. A multi-box sample placement mechanism (5) is set in the transfer area b. The multi-box sample placement mechanism (5) includes a multi-layer board frame and a rotary motor (51) located at the bottom of the multi-layer board frame and adapted thereto. The multi-layer board frame is divided into multiple sectors when viewed from above. When the rotary motor (51) is started, the multi-layer board frame is driven to rotate, so that one of the sectors rotates and moves to the multi-box storage and retrieval port (4) to perform the storage and retrieval operation of the multi-box samples. The single-box sample transfer mechanism (6) is located in the transfer area a and is used to sequentially transfer single-box samples to the single-box access port (3) for retrieval.

2. The multi-box sample storage and transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The multi-layer shelf includes two circular plates (52) facing each other, a vertical partition (53) between the two circular plates (52) and used to separate multiple sectors, and multiple stacked shelves (54) with the same spacing are stacked vertically in each sector. The bottom center of the lower circular plate (52) is connected to the rotary motor (51).

3. The multi-box sample storage and transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The single-box sample transfer mechanism (6) includes a linear guide rail (61) disposed in the transfer area a and a slide (62) slidably disposed on the linear guide rail (61) and sequentially transfers single-box samples to the single-box access port (3).

4. The multi-box sample storage and transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: Two U-shaped connecting rods (7) are separately disposed on the inner surface of the panel (2); Two support columns (8) are set on the air-cooled box (1) and connected to the C-shaped connecting rod (7) respectively. The support columns (8) are provided with vertical slots (81) for the C-shaped connecting rod (7) to be positioned and inserted. The upper and lower ends of the vertical slots (81) are connected with horizontal slots (82). The horizontal slots (82) are used to restrict and prevent the C-shaped connecting rod (7) from separating and falling off.

5. The multi-box sample storage and transfer device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A rubber block (9) is provided on the inner side of the support column (8) and in the corresponding restricted area of ​​the U-shaped connecting rod (7).

6. The multi-box sample storage and transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two opening and closing covers (10) for sealing the transfer area a and the transfer area b are respectively provided at the single box access port (3) and the multi box access port (4) and at the outer end of the panel (2).

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