A filling machine with built-in petri dish rest

Abstract

The application provides a filling machine with an embedded culture dish rest rack, and belongs to the technical field of filling machines. The filling machine with an embedded culture dish rest rack comprises a filling machine body, a rack, a longitudinal linear module, a robot arm, a tray, a vertical plate and a rest plate. The rack is fixed in the filling machine body. The longitudinal linear module is installed on the rack. One end of the robot arm is fixed on the sliding block of the longitudinal linear module. The tray is installed on the other end of the robot arm. The vertical plate is fixed in the support of the filling machine body. The rest plate is fixed on the vertical plate. The rest plate is provided with a plurality of rest plates. The filling machine with an embedded culture dish rest rack uses the longitudinal linear module, the robot arm and the tray to replace manual work, thereby liberating manpower. The setting of multiple groups of rest plates reduces the overall volume of the equipment, saves the space in the factory and brings better use experience to users.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of filling machine technology, specifically to a filling machine with a built-in petri dish resting rack. Background Technology

[0002] Culture media are artificially prepared nutrient substrates suitable for the growth, reproduction, or accumulation of metabolic products of different microorganisms. In practical testing and inspection work, culture media are often filled into petri dishes or test tubes, and then samples are inoculated for incubation. Standardization of culture media pouring is a basic requirement in microbiological testing and inspection work. Petri dishes are commonly used for spreading solid culture media containing agar, while test tubes are commonly used for filling liquid or semi-solid culture media. Currently, the entire culture media dispensing process must be carried out in a sterile environment, often involving repetitive manual tasks such as manually taking dishes, opening caps, filling, mixing, closing caps, and stacking. This operation is cumbersome, time-consuming, and consumes a significant amount of manual time, resulting in a poor user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a filling machine with a built-in petri dish holding rack.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is: a filling machine with a built-in petri dish standing rack, including a filling machine body, a frame, a longitudinal linear module, a robot arm, a tray, a vertical plate and a standing plate, wherein the frame is fixed in the filling machine body and the longitudinal linear module is installed on the frame; One end of the robot arm is fixed to the slider of the longitudinal linear module, the tray is installed on the other end of the robot arm, the upright plate is fixed in the bracket of the filling machine body, the stationary plate is fixed on the upright plate, and several stationary plates are provided, with several stationary plates arranged linearly and equidistantly on the upright plate.

[0005] In one embodiment of this application, six upright plates are provided, and the six upright plates are arranged around the inner cavity of the filling machine body.

[0006] In one embodiment of this application, a plurality of ventilation openings are provided on the upright plate, and the plurality of ventilation openings are linearly and equidistantly arranged on the upright plate.

[0007] In one embodiment of this application, a first threaded hole is provided on the upright plate, and the mounting hole on the stationary plate is provided corresponding to the first threaded hole.

[0008] In one embodiment of this application, a second threaded hole is provided on the upright plate, and the second threaded hole is provided in a manner corresponding to the mounting hole on the filling machine body bracket. A plurality of second threaded holes are provided.

[0009] In one embodiment of this application, a hopper is also included, which is fixed to the outer wall of the support of the filling machine body.

[0010] In one embodiment of this application, two robot arms are provided on the frame, and the two robot arms are arranged symmetrically opposite each other.

[0011] In one embodiment of this application, the tray is provided with a plurality of openings.

[0012] The advantages and positive effects of this utility model are: By using longitudinal linear modules, robotic arms, and trays to replace manual labor, manpower is freed up.

[0013] The multiple static plates reduce the overall size of the equipment, save space in the factory, and provide users with a better user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0014] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings: Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a filling machine with a built-in petri dish holding rack according to the present invention; Figure 2 This is a diagram showing the relationship between the filling machine body, the vertical plate, and the stationary plate of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the relationship between the filling machine body, frame, longitudinal linear module, robot arm, and tray of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the upright plate and the stationary plate of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the upright plate of this utility model; Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the frame, longitudinal linear module, robot arm, and tray of this utility model.

[0015] In the diagram: 110, filling machine body; 120, frame; 130, longitudinal linear module; 140, robot arm; 150, pallet; 160, upright plate; 170, ventilation opening; 180, first threaded hole; 190, second threaded hole; 191, stationary plate; 192, hopper. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0017] It should be noted that when a component is described as "fixed to" another component, it can be directly on the other component or may have a component in between. When a component is described as "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or may have a component in between. When a component is described as "set on" another component, it can be directly set on the other component or may have a component in between. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.

[0018] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0019] Please see Figures 1-6 This application provides a technical solution: a filling machine with a built-in petri dish holding rack, including a filling machine body 110, a frame 120, a longitudinal linear module 130, a robot arm 140, a tray 150, a vertical plate 160 and a holding plate 191. The frame 120 is fixed inside the filling machine body 110, and the longitudinal linear module 130 is installed on the frame 120. One end of the robot arm 140 is fixed to the slider of the longitudinal linear module 130. Two robot arms 140 are mounted on the frame 120 and are symmetrically arranged. The tray 150 has several openings that can simultaneously hold several culture dishes. The tray 150 is mounted on the other end of the robot arm 140. The upright plate 160 is fixed inside the bracket of the filling machine body 110. There are six upright plates 160 arranged around the inner cavity of the filling machine body 110. Several ventilation openings 170 are opened on the upright plate 160 and are linearly and equidistantly arranged. The stationary plate 191 is fixed on the upright plate 160 and has a first threaded hole 180. The mounting hole on the stationary plate 191 corresponds to the first threaded hole 180. The first threaded hole 180 is used to install the stationary plate 191 onto the upright plate 160. The upright plate 160 is provided with a second threaded hole 190, which is corresponding to the mounting hole on the bracket of the filling machine body 110. There are several second threaded holes 190 and several stationary plates 191. The stationary plates 191 are linearly and equidistantly arranged on the upright plate 160. It also includes a material hopper 192, which is fixed on the outer wall of the bracket of the filling machine body 110. The material hopper 192 is used to place the culture dish.

[0020] Ventilate the culture medium in the petri dish: I. Meeting the gas metabolism needs of microorganisms Different microorganisms have different requirements for gases (such as oxygen and carbon dioxide), and ventilation is the key to achieving gas supply and exhaust. Aerobic bacteria culture: Most common microorganisms (such as Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis, etc.) are aerobic bacteria, which require continuous oxygen consumption and release carbon dioxide during their growth. Ventilation can introduce external oxygen, supplement the oxygen content around the culture medium, and prevent slow growth, abnormal metabolism, or even death of microorganisms due to hypoxia.

[0021] Facultative anaerobic / microaerophilic bacteria cultivation: Facultative anaerobic bacteria (such as yeast) can grow in aerobic or anaerobic environments, but they reproduce faster under aerobic conditions (producing more energy through aerobic respiration); Microaerophilic bacteria (such as Helicobacter pylori) require a low-oxygen environment, and ventilation can be used to adjust the oxygen concentration by controlling the ventilation volume to match their growth needs.

[0022] Expelling harmful metabolic gases: If gases such as carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide produced by microbial metabolism accumulate in the petri dish, they will change the local gas composition and inhibit the growth of the microorganisms themselves or other coexisting microorganisms. Ventilation can remove them in time.

[0023] II. Adjusting the physicochemical properties of the culture medium to maintain a stable growth environment. pH control: Carbon dioxide produced by microbial metabolism dissolves in the culture medium to form carbonic acid, causing the pH value to drop (become more acidic). Excessive acidity will inhibit the growth of most microorganisms. Ventilation can remove carbon dioxide, reduce its solubility in the culture medium, and help maintain the pH value within the range suitable for microorganisms (most bacteria are suitable for pH 7.2-7.6, and fungi are suitable for pH 4.0-6.0).

[0024] Reduce the impact of condensation: During cultivation (especially at constant temperature), condensation easily forms on the inner wall of the petri dish. If water droplets fall into the culture medium, it can cause colony diffusion and abnormal morphology, affecting counting or observation. Ventilation can promote air circulation within the petri dish, reduce local humidity, and decrease condensation.

[0025] III. Reduce contamination risks and ensure culture purity Reduce the "anaerobic microenvironment" for the growth of contaminating bacteria: If the petri dish is sealed without ventilation, the localized hypoxic and high-humidity environment can become a "breeding ground" for anaerobic bacteria (such as Clostridium tetani) and other contaminating bacteria, leading to contamination. Introducing oxygen through ventilation (or adjusting the gas ratio) can inhibit the growth of anaerobic bacteria and reduce the probability of contamination.

[0026] Expelling metabolic signals from contaminating bacteria: If a small number of contaminating bacteria are present in the culture system, the gases produced by their metabolism (such as ammonia produced by some bacteria) may spread and affect the growth of the target bacteria. Ventilation can accelerate the removal of these harmful signals and reduce the impact of contamination.

[0027] IV. Requirements for Adapting to Specific Cultivation Scenarios Uniform growth in solid culture media: In solid culture media (such as agar medium), microorganisms mainly grow on the surface. Ventilation can ensure that the gas concentration in each area of ​​the culture medium surface is uniform, avoiding uneven colony growth and inconsistent sizes due to insufficient local gas, which facilitates subsequent counting, isolation or morphological observation.

[0028] Stability of large-scale or long-term culture: If batch culture (such as culturing multiple petri dishes at the same time) or long-term culture is carried out, ventilation can maintain the gas balance of the entire culture environment (such as in the incubator), avoid the deterioration of the overall environment due to multiple petri dishes consuming oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide, and ensure the stable growth of microorganisms in all petri dishes.

[0029] The working principle and process of this utility model are as follows: In use, the longitudinal linear module 130 drives the tray 150 to move up and down. The robotic arm 140 moves the tray 150 in multiple directions. The filling machine body 110 moves the culture dish and its lid to a designated position with the culture dish on top and the lid directly below, thus injecting the culture medium into the culture dish. Under the combined action of the longitudinal linear module 130 and the robotic arm 140, the tray 150 lifts the culture dish and its lid onto the settling plate 191 for settling. After a designated settling time, the settling culture dish and its lid are then moved back to a designated position within the filling machine body 110 by the longitudinal linear module 130 and the robotic arm 140. The longitudinal linear module 130 and the robotic arm 140 work again to move another set of settled petri dishes onto the previous set, thus sealing the petri dishes. Then, the capped petri dishes are moved out of the filling machine body 110 by the conveyor. The vent 170 ensures crosswind circulation within the filling machine body 110, ventilating the culture medium in the petri dishes, creating a suitable gaseous environment for microbial growth, regulating physicochemical conditions, and reducing the risk of contamination. This filling machine with built-in petri dish settling rack uses the longitudinal linear module 130, robotic arm 140, and tray 150 to replace manual labor, freeing up manpower. The multiple settling plates 191 reduce the overall size of the equipment, save space in the factory, and provide users with a better user experience.

[0030] The embodiments of this utility model have been described in detail above, but the content described is only a preferred embodiment of this utility model and should not be considered as limiting the scope of implementation of this utility model. All equivalent changes and improvements made within the scope of this utility model should still fall within the scope of this patent.

Claims

1. A filling machine with a built-in petri dish holding rack, characterized in that, The machine includes a filling machine body (110), a frame (120), a longitudinal linear module (130), a robot arm (140), a tray (150), a vertical plate (160), and a stationary plate (191). The frame (120) is fixed inside the filling machine body (110), and the longitudinal linear module (130) is mounted on the frame (120). One end of the robot arm (140) is fixed on the slider of the longitudinal linear module (130), the tray (150) is installed on the other end of the robot arm (140), the upright plate (160) is fixed in the bracket of the filling machine body (110), the stationary plate (191) is fixed on the upright plate (160), and there are several stationary plates (191), which are linearly and equidistantly arranged on the upright plate (160).

2. The filling machine with a built-in petri dish holding rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are six vertical plates (160), which are arranged around the inner cavity of the filling machine body (110).

3. A filling machine with a built-in petri dish holding rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upright plate (160) has a plurality of ventilation openings (170), which are linearly and equidistantly arranged on the upright plate (160).

4. A filling machine with a built-in petri dish holding rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upright plate (160) is provided with a first threaded hole (180), and the mounting hole on the stationary plate (191) is provided in correspondence with the first threaded hole (180).

5. A filling machine with a built-in petri dish holding rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upright plate (160) is provided with a second threaded hole (190), and the second threaded hole (190) is provided in a corresponding manner with the mounting hole on the bracket of the filling machine body (110). There are several second threaded holes (190).

6. A filling machine with a built-in petri dish holding rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a hopper (192), which is fixed to the outer wall of the support of the filling machine body (110).

7. A filling machine with a built-in petri dish holding rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two robotic arms (140) are mounted on the frame (120), and the two robotic arms (140) are arranged symmetrically opposite each other.

8. A filling machine with a built-in petri dish holding rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tray (150) has several openings.

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