Carrier cassette unloading device and sample processing instrument

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of carrier box unloading device, comprising: turnover mechanism, push mechanism, lifting mechanism and carrier output mechanism, the turnover mechanism includes turnover cover, and the turnover driving part of driving turnover cover rotation;The push mechanism is used to push carrier box into the turnover cover;The lifting mechanism is used to drive the turnover cover moves along vertical direction;The carrier output mechanism is used to output carrier from carrier box.The utility model also provides a tablet machine.The carrier box unloading device and tablet machine provided in the application, the carrier in carrier box is collectively changed from vertical state to flat state by using turnover cover cover carrier box and then overall overturn, and the posture of carrier does not need to be adjusted individually when outputting and using carrier, high efficiency, compact structure, good adaptability, solve the working bottleneck of existing equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of testing equipment technology, and in particular to a carrier box unloading device and a sample processing instrument. Background Technology

[0002] To obtain different information from the sample to be tested, it is often necessary to use a carrier (such as a reaction plate, test card, etc.) to carry the sample for testing.

[0003] Samples on carriers may undergo various treatments such as reagent addition and staining, and may also be subjected to different tests such as microscopic examination, wet chemistry detection, and dry chemistry detection. These treatments and tests are usually performed on different instruments, involving multiple transfers of the carrier. Transferring a single carrier is inefficient and prone to damage; therefore, multiple carriers are typically placed in a carrier basket for transfer.

[0004] Except for an opening at one end for the carrier to enter and exit, the carrier box is surrounded by side panels to protect the carrier. To prevent the carrier from slipping out or falling during movement, the carrier box is usually moved with the carrier inside upright. However, after reaching the designated position, the carrier needs to be removed and laid flat before the next operation can be performed, which is time-consuming and affects the efficiency of the equipment. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the technical problem of low carrier transfer efficiency, this utility model provides a carrier box unloading device; this utility model also provides a film-making machine. The carrier box unloading device and film-making machine provided in this application utilize a flip cover to enclose the carrier box and then flip it as a whole, causing the carriers in the carrier box to collectively change from an upright state to a flat state before being output for use. This eliminates the need to individually adjust the posture of each carrier, resulting in high efficiency, a compact structure, and good adaptability, thus solving the operational bottleneck of existing equipment.

[0006] A carrier box unloading device includes: a flipping mechanism, a pushing mechanism, a lifting mechanism, and a carrier output mechanism. The flipping mechanism includes a flipping cover and a flipping drive component for driving the flipping cover to rotate. The pushing mechanism is used to push the carrier box into the flip cover; The lifting mechanism is used to drive the flip cover to move vertically; The carrier output mechanism is used to output the carrier from the carrier box.

[0007] Preferably, the carrier output mechanism includes an ejector. The flip cover has discharge holes on two opposite sides. The pusher extends into the carrier box from the discharge hole on one side and pushes the carrier out from the discharge hole on the other side.

[0008] Preferably, the pushing mechanism includes a pushing power source and a pushing component. The push power source simultaneously drives the push component and the ejector to move.

[0009] Preferably, the pushing mechanism further includes a pushing guide rail, a pushing slider, and a pushing transmission component. The pushing slider is slidably connected to the pushing guide rail, and the pushing power source drives the pushing slider to slide through the pushing transmission component. The pushing component and the ejector are respectively fixedly connected to the pushing slider.

[0010] Preferably, the pushing component is a unidirectional rotating paddle.

[0011] Preferably, the pushing mechanism further includes a guide base for guiding the movement of the carrier box.

[0012] Preferably, the lifting mechanism includes a mounting plate, a lifting power source, a lifting guide rail, and a lifting transmission component 84. The mounting plate is slidably connected to the lifting guide rail, and the lifting power source drives the mounting plate to move through the lifting transmission component; The flipping mechanism is mounted on the mounting plate.

[0013] Preferably, the lifting transmission component is a screw, and the mounting plate is threadedly engaged with the screw.

[0014] A sample processing instrument, comprising the carrier box unloading device described in any of the preceding claims.

[0015] This application first provides a carrier box unloading device, including: a flipping mechanism, a pushing mechanism, a lifting mechanism, and a carrier output mechanism. The flipping mechanism includes a flipping cover and a flipping drive component for driving the flipping cover to rotate. The pushing mechanism is used to push the carrier box into the flipping cover. The lifting mechanism is used to drive the flipping cover to move vertically. The carrier output mechanism is used to output the carrier from the carrier box. The carrier box unloading device provided by this application uses a flipping cover to cover the carrier box and then flips it as a whole, so that the carriers in the carrier box collectively change from an upright state to a flat state before outputting the carriers for use. There is no need to adjust the posture of the carriers individually, which is highly efficient, compact in structure, and has good adaptability, thus solving the working bottleneck of existing equipment.

[0016] This application also provides a sample processing instrument, including the carrier box unloading device described in any of the above claims, which performs orientation conversion on the carriers that have been sampled and batch-loaded into the carrier boxes, and can meet various needs such as sealing or reading films. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application 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 some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the carrier box unloading device in this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the carrier box unloading device from another angle in this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the pushing mechanism and the carrier output mechanism in this utility model; Figure 4 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the carrier box unloading device in this utility model; Figure 5 This is a side view of the carrier box unloading device in this utility model (the carrier box enters the flipping cover but has not yet flipped). Figure 6 This is a side view of the carrier box unloading device in this utility model (the carrier box is in the flipping cover, during the flipping process, and the push-out part has retracted). Figure 7 This is a side view of the carrier box unloading device in this utility model (the carrier box is in the flipping cover and has been flipped). Figure 8 This is a side view of the carrier box unloading device in this utility model (the carrier box is in the flipping cover, and has been lowered after flipping, and a carrier in the carrier box is height matched with the ejector). Figure 9 This is a partial structural diagram of the film-making machine in this utility model; Reference numerals: 6-Flipping mechanism; 61-Flipping cover; 62-Flipping drive component; 7-Pushing mechanism; 71-Pushing power source; 72-Pushing component; 73-Pushing guide rail; 74-Pushing slider; 75-Pushing transmission component; 76-Guide base; 8-Lifting mechanism; 81-Mounting plate; 82-Lifting power source; 83-Lifting guide rail; 84-Lifting transmission component; 9-Carrier output mechanism; 91-Ejection component; a-Carrier; c-Carrier box. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions in this application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0020] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly set on the other component; when a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to the other component.

[0021] It should be noted that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc., shown in the accompanying drawings of this specification are only for the purpose of assisting those skilled in the art in understanding and reading the content disclosed in the specification, and are not intended to limit the conditions under which this application can be implemented. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in the proportions, or adjustments to the size should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this application, provided that they do not affect the effects and purposes that this application can produce.

[0022] This utility model provides a carrier box unloading device, including: a flipping mechanism 6, a pushing mechanism 7, a lifting mechanism 8, and a carrier output mechanism 9. The flipping mechanism 6 includes a flipping cover 61 and a flipping drive component 62 for driving the flipping cover 61 to rotate. The pushing mechanism 7 is used to push the carrier box c into the flip cover 61; The lifting mechanism 8 is used to drive the flip cover 61 to move in the vertical direction; The carrier output mechanism 9 is used to output carrier a from carrier box c.

[0023] This application provides a carrier box unloading device, including: a flipping mechanism 6, a pushing mechanism 7, a lifting mechanism 8, and a carrier output mechanism 9. The flipping mechanism 6 includes a flipping cover 61 and a flipping drive component 62 for driving the flipping cover 61 to rotate. The pushing mechanism 7 is used to push the carrier box c into the flipping cover 61. The lifting mechanism 8 is used to drive the flipping cover 61 to move vertically. The carrier output mechanism 9 is used to output the carrier a from the carrier box c. The carrier box unloading device provided by this application uses the flipping cover 61 to cover the carrier box c and then flips it as a whole, so that the carrier a in the carrier box c collectively changes from an upright state to a flat state before outputting the carrier a for use. There is no need to adjust the posture of the carrier a individually, which is highly efficient, compact in structure, and has good adaptability, solving the working bottleneck of existing equipment.

[0024] Specifically, the carrier box unloading device provided in this application uses a pushing mechanism 7 to send the carrier box c (at this time, the carrier a inside the carrier box c is in an upright state) into the tilting cover 61. Then, the tilting power source 62 is activated, tilting the tilting cover 61 together with the carrier box c by 90°, so that the carriers a inside the carrier box c collectively become flat. Then, the lifting mechanism 8 drives the tilting cover 61 to move in the vertical direction, causing the height of the carrier box c to change. The carriers a at different positions inside the carrier box c will move to the working height of the carrier output mechanism 9, and the carrier output mechanism 9 will sequentially remove the carriers a from the carrier box c.

[0025] Preferably, the carrier output mechanism 9 includes an ejector 91. The flip cover 61 has discharge holes on two opposite sides. The push-out member 91 extends into the carrier box c from the discharge hole on one side and pushes the carrier a out from the discharge hole on the other side.

[0026] The carrier output mechanism 9 can either clamp and remove the carrier a, or push the carrier a out. Preferably, a pushing structure is adopted, that is, the carrier output mechanism 9 is provided with a pushing member 91 to push the carrier a out of the box.

[0027] In addition to an opening on one side for the carrier a to enter and exit, the carrier box c commonly used in this field also has gaps on its bottom and side walls (i.e., the carrier box c stores and restricts the position of the carrier a through a frame), allowing the pusher 91 to extend into and push the carrier a. Correspondingly, the flip cover 61, in addition to having a gap for the carrier box c to enter and exit, also has discharge gaps on two opposite sides, allowing the pusher 91 to extend into and push the carrier a. Specifically, the pusher 91 extends into the carrier box c from the discharge gap on one side and pushes the carrier a out from the discharge gap on the other side.

[0028] Since the carrier box c usually keeps the carrier a upright and pushes it into the flip cover 61 from the side, the side of the flip cover 61 waiting to receive the carrier box is an opening for the carrier box to enter and exit. Corresponding to the upright carrier c, the top and bottom surfaces of the flip cover 61 are provided with discharge gaps. After flipping 90 degrees, the discharge gaps change from the top and bottom surfaces to the side surfaces, which are just right for the carrier a to discharge when it is turned into a flat position.

[0029] The launched carrier 'a' can be supported by a track or other structures used in subsequent processes.

[0030] Preferably, the pushing mechanism 7 includes a pushing power source 71 and a pushing component 72. The push power source 71 simultaneously drives the push component 72 and the pusher 91 to move.

[0031] The ejector 91 can be driven by a separate power source, or it can directly utilize the power of the pushing mechanism 7, resulting in a simpler and more compact structure. Specifically, the pushing mechanism 7 includes a pushing power source 71 and a pushing component 72, with the pushing power source 71 simultaneously driving the pushing component 72 and the ejector 91 to move.

[0032] During operation, the pushing component 72 first moves the carrier box c. At this time, the flip cover 61 is at its highest or lowest point, waiting for the carrier box c to be inserted. Only after the carrier box c is inserted will the lifting mechanism 8 move the carrier box c vertically. Therefore, the ejector 91, which is used to eject the carrier inside the lifted carrier box c, moves with the pushing component 72 and will not obstruct the movement of the carrier box c at this time.

[0033] After the carrier box c is fed into the flip cover 61, the push power source 71 drives the push component 72 and the ejector 91 to move in opposite directions. After the carrier box c flips and is lifted and lowered to the target position by the lifting mechanism 8, the push power source 71 drives the push component 72 and the ejector 91 to move again. The ejector 91 ejects the carrier a, and the position of the carrier box a in the height direction has changed. The process of the push component 72 moving accordingly will not be disturbed.

[0034] When the preferred pushing component 72 pushes the carrier box c into the flip cover 61, the flip cover 61 is at its highest point; after receiving the carrier box c, it gradually descends to push out the carrier a.

[0035] Preferably, the pushing mechanism 7 further includes a pushing guide rail 73, a pushing slider 74, and a pushing transmission component 75. The pushing slider 74 is slidably connected to the pushing guide rail 73, and the pushing power source 71 drives the pushing slider 74 to slide through the pushing transmission component 75. The pushing component 72 and the ejector 91 are respectively fixedly connected to the pushing slider 74.

[0036] The preferred pushing mechanism 7 further includes a pushing guide rail 73, a pushing slider 74, and a pushing transmission component 75. The pushing slider 74 is slidably connected to the pushing guide rail 73, and the pushing power source 71 drives the pushing slider 74 to slide through the pushing transmission component 75. The pushing component 72 and the ejector 91 are respectively fixedly connected to the pushing slider 74. Utilizing the structure of the slider and guide rail working together, the pushing guide rail 73 can limit the direction of movement, ensuring that the pushing of the carrier box c or the carrier a is always along the set direction.

[0037] Preferably, the pushing component 72 is a unidirectional rotating paddle.

[0038] The preferred pushing component 72 is a unidirectional rotating paddle. With the rotating shaft positioned appropriately on the paddle, the portion of the paddle normally below the rotating shaft is heavier, allowing the portion above the rotating shaft to extend and press against the bottom of the carrier box c for pushing. When the paddle needs to retract to move the next carrier box c, the pushing component 72 moves in the opposite direction. At this time, the unidirectional rotating paddle is subjected to force and rotates, so that the paddle no longer presses against the carrier box c and can retract smoothly without getting stuck.

[0039] In this application, the push transmission component 75 can adopt a structure known in the art, such as a transmission belt or transmission gear, with a transmission belt being preferred, as it allows for more flexible spatial arrangement.

[0040] Preferably, the pushing mechanism 7 further includes a guide base 76 for guiding the movement of the carrier box c.

[0041] The preferred pushing mechanism 7 also includes a guide base 76 for guiding the movement of the carrier box c. The side wall of the guide base 76 is set at a certain height to limit and guide the movement of the carrier box c, and also to protect the carrier box c.

[0042] Preferably, the lifting mechanism 8 includes a mounting plate 81, a lifting power source 82, a lifting guide rail 83, and a lifting transmission component 84. The mounting plate 81 is slidably connected to the lifting guide rail 83, and the lifting power source 82 drives the mounting plate 81 to move through the lifting transmission component 84; The flipping mechanism 6 is mounted on the mounting plate 81.

[0043] The preferred lifting mechanism 8 includes a mounting plate 81, a lifting power source 82, and a lifting guide rail 83. The mounting plate 81 is slidably connected to the lifting guide rail 83. The lifting power source 82 drives the mounting plate 81 to move through the lifting transmission component 84. The flipping mechanism 6 is installed on the mounting plate 81, so the lifting operation will not interfere with the flipping operation.

[0044] Mounting plate 81 also serves to limit the flipping position of flip cover 61, ensuring that the flipping angle is 90°, so that carrier a changes from vertical to horizontal without rotating too much, causing carrier a to become tilted downward.

[0045] Preferably, the lifting transmission component 84 is a screw, and the mounting plate 81 is threadedly engaged with the screw.

[0046] The lifting transmission component 84 can be implemented using methods known in the art, such as belts or screws. Preferably, the lifting transmission component 84 is a screw, and the mounting plate 81 is threadedly engaged with the screw, which makes it easier to fine-tune the height of the mounting plate 81 and the carrier box c on it, ensuring that each carrier a is smoothly output by the carrier output mechanism 9.

[0047] A sample processing instrument, comprising the carrier box unloading device described in any of the preceding claims.

[0048] This application also provides a sample processing instrument, including the carrier box unloading device described in any of the above claims, which performs orientation conversion on the carriers that have been sampled and batch-loaded into the carrier box c for use in sealing or reading films.

[0049] When used for sealing, the sample can also be equipped with a sealing module. Similarly, when used for reading, it can be equipped with reading and other necessary modules.

[0050] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make improvements without departing from the inventive concept of this utility model, but these improvements all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A carrier box unloading device, characterized in that, include: The mechanism includes a flipping mechanism (6), a pushing mechanism (7), a lifting mechanism (8), and a carrier output mechanism (9). The flipping mechanism (6) includes a flipping cover (61) and a flipping drive component (62) for driving the flipping cover (61) to rotate. The pushing mechanism (7) is used to push the carrier box (c) into the flip cover (61); The lifting mechanism (8) is used to drive the flip cover (61) to move in the vertical direction; The carrier output mechanism (9) is used to output the carrier (a) from the carrier box (c).

2. The carrier box unloading device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The carrier output mechanism (9) includes an ejector (91). The flip cover (61) has discharge holes on two opposite sides. The pusher (91) extends into the carrier box (c) from the discharge hole on one side and pushes the carrier (a) out from the discharge hole on the other side.

3. The carrier box unloading device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The pushing mechanism (7) includes a pushing power source (71) and a pushing component (72). The push power source (71) simultaneously drives the push component (72) and the pusher (91) to move.

4. The carrier box unloading device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The pushing mechanism (7) further includes a pushing guide rail (73), a pushing slider (74), and a pushing transmission component (75). The pushing slider (74) is slidably connected to the pushing guide rail (73), and the pushing power source (71) drives the pushing slider (74) to slide through the pushing transmission component (75). The pushing component (72) and the ejector (91) are respectively fixedly connected to the pushing slider (74).

5. The carrier box unloading device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The pushing component (72) is specifically a unidirectional rotating paddle.

6. The carrier box unloading device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The pushing mechanism (7) also includes a guide base (76) for guiding the movement of the carrier box (c).

7. The carrier box unloading device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism (8) includes a mounting plate (81), a lifting power source (82), a lifting guide rail (83), and a lifting transmission component (84). The mounting plate (81) is slidably connected to the lifting guide rail (83), and the lifting power source (82) drives the mounting plate (81) to move through the lifting transmission component (84); The flipping mechanism (6) is mounted on the mounting plate (81).

8. The carrier box unloading device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The lifting transmission component (84) is specifically a screw, and the mounting plate (81) is threadedly engaged with the screw.

9. A sample processing instrument, characterized in that, The carrier box unloading device includes any one of claims 1-8.

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