An automatic loading and unloading isothermal jacket assembly device

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of automatic loading and unloading isothermal kit device in adsorption experiment technical field, including body frame, mobile kit, sample tube fixing device, isothermal kit containing chamber and bracket;Mobile kit includes first power unit, screw rod track and moving piece;First power unit is set to the bottom of body frame, and screw rod track is set to the side of body frame;Isothermal kit containing chamber at least partly passes through moving piece and is fixed with it;Fixed piece is provided with the arc-shaped gap for accommodating the bottom of sample tube;Bracket includes third power unit and to hand.The utility model can automatically install or dismount isothermal kit, provides basic guarantee for fully automated test and obtains high-quality test data;The device does not need artificial operation, thereby avoiding isothermal kit frostbite operator at low temperature, or sample tube rupture when operator manually installs, cause safety accident.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of adsorption experimental technology, and in particular to an automatic loading and unloading isothermal kit device. Background Technology

[0002] In physical adsorption testing, free volume is the fundamental data throughout the entire testing process and the basis for all calculations. Currently, there are two main methods: measuring the constantly changing free space volume throughout the test and maintaining a constant free space. Among the methods for maintaining a constant free space, wrapping the sample tube with a porous material to form an isothermal kit is one of the mainstream approaches. However, isothermal kits require manual installation or removal for each test and cannot withstand high temperatures, posing a significant challenge to automation. Physical adsorption tests are relatively long, leading to severe sample compression and low efficiency, making automation increasingly urgent. Typically, tests are conducted at multiple stations, often involving multiple isothermal kits, which greatly reduces testing efficiency and is cumbersome.

[0003] To address the aforementioned issue of how to automatically install or unload isothermal kits, this invention proposes an automatic isothermal kit loading and unloading device, thus providing a novel solution for full automation while ensuring data quality. Utility Model Content

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model proposes an automatic loading and unloading device for isothermal kits. The technical solution of this utility model is implemented as follows:

[0005] An automatic loading and unloading device for isothermal kits includes a main frame, a movable kit, a sample tube fixing device, an isothermal kit receiving chamber, and a bracket;

[0006] The sample tube fixing device is located at the bottom of the main body frame, the movable kit is fixed on the main body frame, and the bracket is fixed on the movable kit;

[0007] The moving kit includes a first power unit, a lead screw track, and a moving component;

[0008] The first power unit is located at the bottom of the main body frame, the lead screw rail is located on one side of the main body frame, and the moving part is movably located on the lead screw rail and driven by the first power unit;

[0009] The bracket is fixed to the movable component;

[0010] The isothermal kit housing chamber passes through and is fixed to the movable element at least partially;

[0011] The sample tube fixing device includes a second power unit and a fixing component;

[0012] The second power unit connects to and drives the fixing member;

[0013] The fixing component is provided with an arc-shaped notch for accommodating the bottom of the sample tube;

[0014] The bracket includes a third power unit and a support arm;

[0015] The third power unit is connected to and drives the handle;

[0016] The handle is used to support the isothermal kit.

[0017] Preferably, the isothermal kit receiving chamber is provided with a through hole for receiving the isothermal kit;

[0018] The diameter of the uppermost part of the through hole is larger than the diameter of the sample tube.

[0019] Preferably, the fastener includes a first part and a second part;

[0020] The first part and the second part of the fastener are fastened together to form an arc-shaped notch.

[0021] Preferably, the number of the second power units is 2.

[0022] Preferably, the number of the moving kit, the sample tube fixing device, the isothermal kit receiving chamber, and the bracket is at least 2.

[0023] Preferably, it also includes a device in the isothermal kit holder;

[0024] The isothermal kit includes a fixing plate and a driving component;

[0025] The driving component is fixed to the fixing plate;

[0026] The isothermal kit housing has a hole on its side wall for inserting the drive component.

[0027] The advantages of this utility model are as follows:

[0028] This invention proposes a device capable of automatically installing or removing isothermal kits. It can automatically install or remove multiple isothermal kits, providing a fundamental guarantee for fully automated testing and obtaining high-quality test data. Because this device eliminates the need for manual operation, it avoids the risk of operators being injured by the isothermal kits at low temperatures or the sample tubes breaking during manual installation, thus preventing safety accidents. This invention uses a first power unit to control the vertical movement of a moving component, which in turn moves a support frame vertically. A second power unit controls the extension or retraction of the support frame to release or lift the isothermal kits. A third power unit controls the horizontal movement of a fixing component, thus cooperating with an external robotic arm to vertically fix or release the sample tubes. Attached Figure Description

[0029] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only one embodiment of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0030] Identical parts are indicated by the same reference numerals. It should be noted that the terms "front," "rear," "left," "right," "up," and "down" used in the following description refer to directions in the accompanying drawings, while the terms "bottom surface," "top surface," "inner," and "outer" refer to directions toward or away from the geometric center of a specific part, respectively.

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0032] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The illustrated embodiment shows a cross-sectional view of the sample tube after installation.

[0033] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shown illustrates the state in which the first power unit drives the sliding block to move to the bottom.

[0034] Figure 4 for Figure 1 The diagram shown is a schematic of the structure in the embodiment where the third power unit drives the handle to retract.

[0035] Figure 5 for Figure 1 The diagram shown in the embodiment illustrates the structure of the third power unit driving the extension of the support arm.

[0036] Figure 6 for Figure 1 The diagram shown is a schematic representation of the structure in which the sample tube is about to be released in the embodiment shown.

[0037] Figure 7 This is a structural schematic diagram of Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

[0038] In the above figures, the figure numbers indicate the following:

[0039] 1. Main frame;

[0040] 2. Mobile kit;

[0041] 2-1, First Power Unit;

[0042] 2-2, Lead screw track;

[0043] 2-3, Moving parts;

[0044] 3. Sample tube fixing device;

[0045] 3-1, Second Power Unit;

[0046] 3-2, First part of the fastener;

[0047] 3-3, Second part of the fastener;

[0048] 4. Isothermal kit housing chamber;

[0049] 5. Bracket;

[0050] 5-1, Third Power Unit;

[0051] 5-2, supporting hand;

[0052] 6. Isothermal kit;

[0053] 7. Sample tubes;

[0054] 8. Fixing plate;

[0055] 9. Driving components. Detailed Implementation

[0056] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0057] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this invention have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains; the terminology used in the detailed description is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the invention; the terms “comprising” and “having” and any variations thereof in the specification, claims and foregoing description of the invention are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0058] In the description of the specific embodiments of this utility model, technical terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish different objects and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number, specific order, or primary and secondary relationship of the indicated technical features. In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly defined.

[0059] In this invention, the reference to "embodiment" means that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this invention. The appearance of this phrase in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described in this invention can be combined with other embodiments.

[0060] In the description of this utility model embodiment, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, or B existing alone. Additionally, in this utility model, the character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0061] The embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail below through examples. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to these examples.

[0062] Example 1: In one specific embodiment, such as Figures 1-2 As shown, an automatic loading and unloading isothermal kit device includes a main frame 1, a movable kit 2, a sample tube fixing device 3, an isothermal kit receiving chamber 4, and a bracket 5.

[0063] The sample tube fixing device 3 is located at the bottom of the main body frame 1, the moving kit 2 is fixed on the main body frame 1, and the bracket 5 is fixed on the moving kit 2.

[0064] The moving kit 2 includes a first power unit 2-1, a lead screw track 2-2, and a moving component 2-3.

[0065] The first power unit 2-1 is located at the bottom of the main body frame 1, the lead screw rail 2-2 is located on one side of the main body frame 1, and the moving part 2-3 is slidably mounted on the lead screw rail 2-2 and driven by the first power unit 2-1.

[0066] The bracket 5 is fixed to the movable part 2-3.

[0067] The isothermal kit housing 4 passes through and is fixed to the movable parts 2-3 at least partially.

[0068] The sample tube fixing device 3 includes a second power unit 3-1 and a fixing component.

[0069] The second power unit 3-1 connects to and drives the fixing component.

[0070] The fixture has an arc-shaped notch for accommodating the bottom of the sample tube.

[0071] The bracket 5 includes a third power unit 5-1 and a handle 5-2.

[0072] The third power unit 5-1 connects to and drives the support arm 5-2.

[0073] Handle 5-2 is used to support the isothermal kit 6.

[0074] In this embodiment, the isothermal kit receiving chamber 4 is provided with a through hole for receiving the isothermal kit 6.

[0075] The diameter of the uppermost part of the through hole is larger than the diameter of the sample tube.

[0076] In this embodiment, the fastener includes a first part 3-2 and a second part 3-3.

[0077] The first part 3-2 and the second part 3-3 of the fastener are fastened together to form an arc-shaped notch.

[0078] In this embodiment, the number of second power units 3-1 is 2.

[0079] The specific operation process of this embodiment is as follows:

[0080] Install the sample tube:

[0081] In the initial state, the isothermal kit 6 is located inside the isothermal kit housing chamber 4, and the handle 5-2 supports the lower end face of the isothermal kit 6.

[0082] During installation, the external robotic arm first grabs the sample tube 7 to the fixed position. The second power unit 3-1 drives the first part 3-2 and the second part 3-3 of the fixing component to engage, locking the spherical part of the sample tube 7 used to store the sample, and the sample tube 7 is vertical.

[0083] Subsequently, the first power unit 2-1 drives the moving part 2-3 to slide downwards, causing the bracket 5, the isothermal kit receiving chamber 4, and the isothermal kit 6 to slide downwards together, so that the isothermal kit 6 fits into the sample tube 7. The state is as follows. Figure 3 As shown.

[0084] When the isothermal kit 6 descends to its lowest point, the third power unit 5-1 drives the handle 5-2 to retract. (State as follows) Figure 4 As shown.

[0085] Subsequently, the first power unit 2-1 drives the moving part 2-3 to move upward, which in turn causes the bracket 5 and the isothermal kit housing chamber 4 to rise.

[0086] Disassembling sample tube 7:

[0087] The first power unit 2-1 drives the moving part 2-3 to move downward, which in turn moves the bracket 5 and the isothermal kit housing 4 downward.

[0088] When bracket 5 descends to its lowest position, the third power unit 5-1 drives the handle 5-2 to extend, and the handle 5-2 supports the bottom of the isothermal kit 6, as shown in the image. Figure 5 As shown.

[0089] Subsequently, the second power unit 3-1 drives the first part 3-2 and the second part 3-3 of the fixing component to engage, securing the sample tube. Afterwards, the first power unit 2-1 drives the moving component 2-3 to move upward, causing the bracket 5, the isothermal kit receiving chamber 4, and the isothermal kit 6 to move upward together, as shown in the diagram. Figure 6 As shown.

[0090] Finally, the external robotic arm grasps the sample tube 7, and the second power unit 3-1 drives the first part 3-2 and the second part 3-3 of the fixing component to open, releasing the sample tube 7. The robotic arm then picks up the sample tube 7 and moves it to another station.

[0091] In practical applications, two sets of devices for automatically releasing or installing isothermal kits can be placed on one main body frame 1, or multiple main body frames 1 can be selected to cooperate with multiple sets of devices for automatically releasing or installing isothermal kits. Those skilled in the art can freely choose according to their needs.

[0092] Example 2: In a preferred embodiment 2, an automatic loading and unloading device for isothermal kits, such as... Figure 7 As shown. This embodiment adds an isothermal kit clamping device to the existing embodiment 1. The isothermal kit clamping device includes a fixing plate 8 and a driving component 9.

[0093] There are two drive units 9, which are respectively located on both sides of the isothermal kit housing 4.

[0094] In this embodiment, the driving component 9 is fixed on the fixing plate 8.

[0095] In this embodiment, both the drive component 9 and the bracket 9 are fixed on the fixing plate 8;

[0096] The isothermal kit housing 4 has holes on both sides for inserting the drive component 9.

[0097] Due to human error or other factors, the isothermal kit 6 may fall too close to the bottom of the sample tube when it reaches its lowest point, preventing the handle 5-2 from reaching the bottom of the isothermal kit 6. To solve this problem, this embodiment adds an isothermal kit clamping device.

[0098] The procedure for installing the sample tube in this embodiment is exactly the same as in Embodiment 1. The difference lies in the slightly different process for disassembling the sample tube. The specific process for disassembling the sample tube in this embodiment is as follows:

[0099] First, the first power unit 2-1 drives the moving part 2-3 to move downward, which in turn moves the bracket 5 and the isothermal kit housing 4 downward.

[0100] When the bracket 5 descends to its lowest point, the drive members 9 on both sides of the isothermal kit receiving chamber 4 extend first, insert into the isothermal kit receiving chamber 4, and clamp the isothermal kit 6. The specific clamping force can be set by the relative distance between the two drive members 9 and the length of the extension of the drive members 9, which can be set independently by those skilled in the art based on experience.

[0101] After the driving component 9 clamps the sample tube, the first power unit 2-1 drives the moving component 2-3 to move upward a short distance. At this time, the driving component 9 located on the fixed plate 8 carries the isothermal kit 6 up a short distance.

[0102] Subsequently, the driving component 9 retracts, and the first power unit 2-1 drives the moving component 2-3 to move downward a short distance. At this point, due to the friction between the isothermal kit 6 and the sample tube, the isothermal kit 6 will not slide down automatically. The first power unit 2-1 drives the moving component 2-3 to move downward, causing the bracket 5 and the isothermal kit receiving chamber 4 to move downward. During this process, the isothermal kit receiving chamber 4 actively pushes the isothermal kit 6 to slide downward. When it reaches the limit, the lower edge of the isothermal kit 6 is slightly higher than the handle 5-2. The second power unit 3-1 drives the first part 3-2 and the second part 3-3 of the fixing component to engage, fixing the sample tube.

[0103] Finally, the third power unit 5-1 drives the support 5-2 to extend, and the support 5-2 supports the bottom of the isothermal kit 6. The first power unit 2-1 drives the moving part 2-3 to move upward, which in turn moves the bracket 5, the isothermal kit receiving chamber 4, and the isothermal kit 6 upward together. The external robot grabs the sample tube 7. The second power unit 3-1 drives the first part 3-2 and the second part 3-3 of the fixing part to open, releasing the sample tube 7. The robot grabs the sample tube 7 to other stations.

[0104] Compared with Example 1, the advantage of this example is that when disassembling the sample tube, whether the lower end face of the isothermal kit 6 is too close to the bottom of the sample tube or at a relatively safe distance, the handle 5-2 can support the bottom of the isothermal kit 6 without damaging the isothermal kit 6.

[0105] The isothermal kit 6 is very expensive, and this design can effectively avoid economic losses caused by improper operation.

[0106] It should be noted that 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. An automatic loading and unloading device for isothermal kits, characterized in that, Includes the main frame, moving kit, sample tube fixing device, isothermal kit housing and bracket; The sample tube fixing device is located at the bottom of the main body frame, the movable kit is fixed on the main body frame, and the bracket is fixed on the movable kit; The moving kit includes a first power unit, a lead screw track, and a moving component; The first power unit is located at the bottom of the main body frame, the lead screw rail is located on one side of the main body frame, and the moving part is movably located on the lead screw rail and driven by the first power unit; The bracket is fixed to the movable component; The isothermal kit housing chamber passes through and is fixed to the movable element at least partially; The sample tube fixing device includes a second power unit and a fixing component; The second power unit connects to and drives the fixing member; The fixing component is provided with an arc-shaped notch for accommodating the bottom of the sample tube; The bracket includes a third power unit and a support arm; The third power unit is connected to and drives the handle; The handle is used to support the isothermal kit.

2. The automatic loading and unloading isothermal kit device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The isothermal kit receiving chamber is provided with a through hole for receiving the isothermal kit; The diameter of the uppermost part of the through hole is larger than the diameter of the sample tube.

3. The automatic loading and unloading isothermal kit device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fastener includes a first part and a second part; The first part and the second part of the fastener are fastened together to form an arc-shaped notch.

4. The automatic loading and unloading isothermal kit device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The number of the second power units is 2.

5. The automatic loading and unloading isothermal kit device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of the movable kit, the sample tube fixing device, the isothermal kit receiving chamber, and the bracket is at least 2.

6. The automatic loading and unloading isothermal kit device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes the device in the isothermal kit; The isothermal kit includes a fixing plate and a driving component; The driving component is fixed to the fixing plate; The isothermal kit housing has a hole on its side wall for inserting the drive component.

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