Cell culture flask delivery device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a cell culture bottle conveying device, which comprises oppositely arranged side plates, the inner side of the side plates is provided with a first conveying set close to the side plates and a second conveying set away from the side plates, the first conveying set comprises a plurality of first pulleys rotationally connected with the side plates and a first belt sleeved on the first pulleys, the second conveying set comprises a plurality of second pulleys rotationally connected with the side plates and a second belt sleeved on the second pulleys, the first belt and the second belt are synchronously conveyed in the same direction along the length direction of the side plates, and the upper surface of the first belt is higher than the upper surface of the second belt; a first limiting piece is arranged between the side plate and the first pulley, a second limiting piece is arranged between the first pulley and the second pulley, the upper surface of the first limiting piece is higher than the upper surface of the first belt, and the upper surface of the second limiting piece is higher than the upper surface of the second belt and lower than the upper surface of the first pulley. The utility model is suitable for conveying cell culture bottles of different specifications, so that each culture bottle can run along the track and avoid deviation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cell culture equipment and tools, and in particular to a cell culture flask delivery device. Background Technology

[0002] Cell culture flasks are cell culture devices that provide an environment for cell growth and reproduction. They can be used in industrial-scale production of products such as vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, or biopharmaceuticals. During cell culture, cell culture flasks need to be transferred between different process stations. However, common cell culture flask transport devices can only accommodate a single size of flask. When switching to different sizes of flasks to adapt to process changes, it is necessary to replace the entire fixture, adjust positioning parameters, or even modify the entire transport module. This results in long downtime, increased debugging costs, reduced production efficiency, poor adaptability, and insufficient flexibility. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the aforementioned technical problems, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a cell culture flask delivery device suitable for delivering cell culture flasks of different specifications.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0005] A cell culture flask transport device includes two side plates arranged opposite to each other. A first transport group is disposed near the side plate, and a second transport group is disposed away from the side plate. The first transport group includes several first pulleys rotatably connected to the side plate and a first belt sleeved on the first pulleys. The second transport group includes several second pulleys rotatably connected to the side plate and a second belt sleeved on the second pulleys. The first belt and the second belt transport synchronously in the same direction along the length of the side plate. The upper surface of the first belt is higher than the upper surface of the second belt. A first limiting member is disposed between the side plate and the first pulleys, and a second limiting member is disposed between the first pulleys and the second pulleys. The upper surface of the first limiting member is higher than the upper surface of the first belt, and the upper surface of the second limiting member is higher than the upper surface of the second belt but lower than the upper surface of the first pulleys.

[0006] Preferably, a drive shaft is provided between the two side plates, and the drive shaft is driven to rotate by a motor. The first pulley includes a first driving pulley connected to the drive shaft and a first driven pulley disposed at both ends of the side plate. The second pulley includes a second driving pulley connected to the drive shaft and a second driven pulley coaxial with the first driven pulley.

[0007] Preferably, the drive shaft includes two half-shafts connected by a coupling, and the half-shafts are respectively connected to a first drive wheel and a second drive wheel on one side.

[0008] Preferably, the starting ends of the first and second belts are provided with positioning members connected to the side plates, and the positioning members are respectively provided with a first contour edge and a second contour edge adapted to the shape of cell culture flasks of different specifications.

[0009] Preferably, the system includes a base plate connecting the two side plates, and the base plate is provided with a sensor for detecting whether the cell culture flask is in place.

[0010] Preferably, one side of the side plate is provided with a barcode scanning component for identifying barcodes on cell culture flasks.

[0011] Preferably, both the first belt and the second belt are round belts.

[0012] Due to the application of the above technical solution, this utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0013] This utility model cell culture flask conveying device includes two side plates arranged opposite to each other. A first conveying group is located near the side plate, and a second conveying group is located away from the side plate. The first conveying group includes several first pulleys rotatably connected to the side plate and a first belt sleeved on the first pulleys. The second conveying group includes several second pulleys rotatably connected to the side plate and a second belt sleeved on the second pulleys. The first and second belts convey in the same direction and synchronously along the length of the side plate. The upper surface of the first belt is higher than the upper surface of the second belt to facilitate the conveying of two cell culture flasks of different sizes. A first limiting member is provided between the side plate and the first pulleys, and a second limiting member is provided between the first pulleys and the second pulleys. The upper surface of the first limiting member is higher than the upper surface of the first belt, and the upper surface of the second limiting member is higher than the upper surface of the second belt but lower than the upper surface of the first pulleys. The first and second limiting members respectively form obstructions on both sides of the running path of the small and large culture flasks, allowing the small and large culture flasks to move along their respective tracks and preventing them from deviating from the preset tracks. Attached Figure Description

[0014] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0015] Appendix Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the cell culture flask delivery device of this utility model.

[0016] Appendix Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the cell culture flask delivery device of this utility model;

[0017] Appendix Figure 3 This is a side view of the cell culture flask delivery device of this utility model;

[0018] Appendix Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the cell culture flask delivery device of this utility model from a bottom angle.

[0019] The components are as follows: 1. First conveyor group; 11. First pulley; 111. First driving pulley; 112. First driven pulley; 12. First belt; 13. Idler pulley; 2. Second conveyor group; 21. Second pulley; 211. Second driving pulley; 212. Second driven pulley; 22. Second belt; 3. Side plate; 4. First limiting component; 5. Second limiting component; 6. Drive shaft; 7. Motor; 8. Coupling; 9. Positioning component; 91. First contour edge; 92. Second contour edge; 10. Base plate; 20. Sensor; 30. Scanning assembly; 31. Small culture flask; 32. Large culture flask. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that the advantages and features of the present invention can be more easily understood by those skilled in the art, thereby making a clearer and more definite definition of the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0021] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or may have an intervening component present. When a component is referred to as "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or may have an intervening component present.

[0022] Furthermore, it should be noted that the directional terms such as left, right, up, and down used in the embodiments of this utility model are only relative concepts or references to the normal use of the product, and should not be considered restrictive. The implementation of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0023] As attached Figure 1 Appendix Figure 2 The diagram shows a cell culture flask conveying device according to this invention, comprising two side plates 3 mounted opposite each other. The inner side of each side plate 3 has a first conveying group 1 near the side plate 3 and a second conveying group 2 away from the side plate 3, forming a symmetrical structure. The first conveying group 1 includes several first pulleys 11 rotatably connected to the side plate 3 and first belts 12 sleeved on the first pulleys 11. The second conveying group 2 includes several second pulleys 21 rotatably connected to the side plate 3 and second belts 22 sleeved on the second pulleys 21. The first belts 12 and second belts 22 convey cells synchronously in the same direction along the length of the side plate 3. Cell culture flasks of different specifications are carried by either the first conveying group 1 or the second conveying group 2 according to their width. The two first belts 12 or second belts 22 contact the bottom surface of the cell culture flasks, propelling them forward through friction.

[0024] As attached Figure 3As shown, the upper surface of the first belt 12 is higher than the upper surface of the second belt 22, so that wider culture flasks fall on the first belt 12 and narrower culture flasks fall on the second belt 22, and their movements do not interfere with each other. In this embodiment, the small culture flask 31 is a T75 flask and the large culture flask 32 is a T225 flask. By changing the distance between the two pairs of first transport groups 1 and second transport groups 2, this transport device can also be used to transport cell culture flasks of other sizes.

[0025] A first limiting member 4 is installed between the side plate 3 and the first pulley 11, and a second limiting member 5 is installed between the first pulley 11 and the second pulley 21. The upper surface of the first limiting member 4 is higher than the upper surface of the first belt 12, and the upper surface of the second limiting member 5 is higher than the upper surface of the second belt 22 and lower than the upper surface of the first pulley 11. The first limiting member 4 and the second limiting member 5 form shields on both sides of the running path of the small culture bottle 31 and the large culture bottle 32, so that the small culture bottle 31 and the large culture bottle 32 move along their respective tracks and avoid deflection.

[0026] As attached Figure 4 As shown, a drive shaft 6 is installed between the two side plates 3. The drive shaft 6 is driven to rotate by a motor 7. The first pulley 11 includes a first driving pulley 111 connected to the drive shaft 6 and a first driven pulley 112 installed at both ends of the side plate 3. The second pulley 21 includes a second driving pulley 211 connected to the drive shaft 6 and a second driven pulley 212 coaxial with the first driven pulley 112, so that the motor 7 simultaneously drives the first conveyor group 1 and the second conveyor group 2. Idler pulleys are installed on both sides of the first driving pulley 111 and the second driving pulley 211 to ensure that the belt maintains the correct relative position relationship with each pulley, increase the contact arc length between the belt and the driving pulley, and improve the transmission efficiency. The drive shaft 6 includes two half-shafts connected by a coupling 8. The half-shafts are connected to the first driving pulley 111 and the second driving pulley 211 on one side respectively and connected by a flat key for easy installation and maintenance. In this embodiment, the first belt 12 and the second belt 22 are both round belts.

[0027] The first belt 12 and the second belt 22 are equipped with positioning components 9 connected to the side plate 3 at the starting end of the conveying. The positioning components 9 are respectively formed with a first contour edge 91 and a second contour edge 92 that are adapted to the shape of cell culture flasks of different sizes. By placing the shoulders and sides of the large culture flask 32 and the small culture flask 31 along the first contour edge 91 and the second contour edge 92, the culture flasks can be quickly positioned and moved smoothly in a straight line along the set track.

[0028] A base plate 10 is connected to the bottom of the two side plates 3. A sensor 20 for detecting whether the cell culture flask is in place is installed on the base plate 10. The base plate 10 is also machined with mounting holes to facilitate the installation and fixation of the conveying device. A barcode scanning component 30 for identifying the barcode on the cell culture flask is installed on one side of the side plate 3 to identify and record the information of the cell culture flask during transportation, making the information traceable.

[0029] This utility model discloses a cell culture flask conveying device. A motor simultaneously drives two sets of pulleys to rotate. The continuous movement of the entire circular belt is achieved through the tension and friction between the circular belt and the circular pulley. Cell culture flasks of different specifications are carried by the first conveying group 1 or the second conveying group 2 according to different width dimensions. The two first belts 12 or the second belts 22 contact the bottom surface of the cell culture flasks and drive them forward. The first limiting member 4 and the second limiting member 5 form shields on both sides of the running path of the small culture flask 31 and the large culture flask 32, respectively, so that the small culture flask 31 and the large culture flask 32 move along their respective tracks and avoid deviation. The starting end of the conveying of the first belt 12 and the second belt 22 is equipped with a positioning member 9 connected to the side plate 3. Placing the large culture flask 32 along the first contour edge 91 and the small culture flask 31 along the second contour edge 92 can achieve rapid positioning of the culture flasks and make them move smoothly along the set track.

[0030] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of this utility model specification, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A cell culture flask delivery device, characterized in that: The device includes two side plates arranged opposite each other. A first conveying group is located near the side plate, and a second conveying group is located away from the side plate. The first conveying group includes several first pulleys rotatably connected to the side plate and a first belt sleeved on the first pulleys. The second conveying group includes several second pulleys rotatably connected to the side plate and a second belt sleeved on the second pulleys. The first belt and the second belt convey synchronously in the same direction along the length of the side plate. The upper surface of the first belt is higher than the upper surface of the second belt. A first limiting member is provided between the side plate and the first pulleys, and a second limiting member is provided between the first pulleys and the second pulleys. The upper surface of the first limiting member is higher than the upper surface of the first belt, and the upper surface of the second limiting member is higher than the upper surface of the second belt but lower than the upper surface of the first pulleys.

2. The cell culture flask delivery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A drive shaft is provided between the two side plates. The drive shaft is driven to rotate by a motor. The first pulley includes a first driving pulley connected to the drive shaft and a first driven pulley disposed at both ends of the side plate. The second pulley includes a second driving pulley connected to the drive shaft and a second driven pulley coaxial with the first driven pulley.

3. The cell culture flask delivery device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The drive shaft includes two half-shafts connected by a coupling, and the half-shafts are respectively connected to a first drive wheel and a second drive wheel on one side.

4. The cell culture flask delivery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first and second belts are provided with positioning components connected to the side plates at the starting ends of their conveying. The positioning components are respectively provided with a first contour edge and a second contour edge that are adapted to the shape of cell culture flasks of different specifications.

5. The cell culture flask delivery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It includes a base plate that connects the two side plates, and the base plate is provided with a sensor for detecting whether the cell culture flask is in place.

6. The cell culture flask delivery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the side panel is equipped with a barcode scanning component for identifying barcodes on cell culture flasks.

7. The cell culture flask delivery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the first belt and the second belt are round belts.

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