Tip head cartridge entry and recovery channel layered arrangement

Abstract

The utility model discloses a tip head box enters the layered formula arrangement structure of access channel and recycling channel, including installation base body, installation base body is equipped with upper layer channel area and lower layer channel area along its height direction in, upper layer channel area is equipped with access channel and transfer channel, and access channel is used for preloading tip head box, and transfer channel is used for conveying tip head box to use station or conveying from use station, and lower layer channel area is equipped with recycling channel, and recycling channel is used for recycling tip head box, installation base body rear side is equipped with conversion mechanism, and conversion mechanism is used for making tip head box arbitrary conversion between access channel, transfer channel and recycling channel. The utility model has the advantages of reasonable structure layout, high operating efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of chemiluminescence immunoassay technology, specifically to a layered arrangement structure of the tip box entry channel and the recovery channel. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of chemiluminescence immunoassay analyzers, the tip is a key consumable, and the degree of automation in its supply and recycling directly affects the operating efficiency and continuity of the testing equipment.

[0003] In the existing technology, the entry channel and the retrieval channel of the tip head box adopt a parallel or same-layer arrangement structure. This design has the following shortcomings: on the one hand, the parallel or same-layer arrangement structure is difficult to meet the supply needs of multiple tip head boxes at the same time in a limited space; on the other hand, the running paths of the entry channel and the retrieval channel are prone to cross interference, which increases the control complexity of the tip head box switching between channels and reduces the continuity of detection.

[0004] Therefore, optimizing the layout of the tip box entry and recycling channels, and improving channel utilization and tip box turnover efficiency have become urgent technical problems to be solved in this field. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, the present invention provides a layered arrangement structure for the tip box entry channel and the recycling channel, which has the advantages of reasonable structural layout and high operating efficiency.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0007] A layered arrangement structure for tip box entry and retrieval channels is provided, the key feature of which is that it includes a mounting base, in which an upper channel area and a lower channel area are provided along its height direction. The upper channel area is provided with an entry channel and a transfer channel. The entry channel is used for pre-installing tip boxes, the transfer channel is used for conveying tip boxes one by one to or from the use station, and the lower channel area is provided with a retrieval channel for retrieval of tip boxes.

[0008] The mounting base is provided with a conversion mechanism on the rear side, which is used to allow the tip head box to switch arbitrarily between the entry channel, the transfer channel and the recycling channel.

[0009] Using the above structure, a number of tip boxes are arranged sequentially in the inlet channel. A subsequent transfer mechanism moves the tip boxes one by one from the inlet channel to the transfer channel. After use, the tip boxes are transported inside the analyzer and then transferred again via the transfer channel and transfer mechanism to the recycling channel for waste box recovery. By arranging the inlet and recycling channels in layers, this design offers advantages such as a reasonable layout and high structural compactness.

[0010] Preferably, both the entry channel and the transfer channel are equipped with conveyor belts, which drive the tip box to move along the length of the channel. This structure, using conveyor belts, provides stable and efficient power for the movement of the tip box within the channel, ensuring smooth movement of the tip box in both the entry and transfer channels.

[0011] Preferably, the recycling channel is a downward-sloping structure, which allows the tip box to slide downwards under gravity. With this structure, the tip box can slide down the slope under gravity for recycling. This structure eliminates the need for an additional power unit, simplifying the design of the recycling channel and reducing manufacturing costs and maintenance difficulty.

[0012] Preferably, the lower channel area is equipped with a drawer mechanism that can be pulled out front and back, and the recycling channel is inclined on the drawer mechanism. With the above structure, the operator can remove the discarded tip box by pulling the drawer mechanism out of the analyzer.

[0013] Preferably, the conversion mechanism includes a fork, a lifting and lowering module that drives the fork to move up and down, and a horizontal moving module that drives the fork to move left and right in the horizontal direction. The fork is used to lift the tip box and move the tip box arbitrarily between the entry channel, the transfer channel, and the recycling channel. With the above structure, the horizontal position adjustment and vertical height adjustment of the tip box can be achieved by driving the lifting and lowering module and the horizontal moving module.

[0014] Preferably, the horizontal moving module includes a first support plate fixed to the rear side of the mounting base. The first support plate extends along the length direction of the mounting base. A first driving wheel and a first driven wheel are respectively provided at both ends of the first support plate along the length direction. A first synchronous belt is sleeved on the first driving wheel and the first driven wheel. A first motor that drives the first driving wheel to rotate is provided on the first support plate.

[0015] The lifting and moving module includes a second support plate. The fork is movably and vertically mounted on the front side of the second support plate. A first connecting block is fixedly mounted on the rear side of the second support plate, and the first connecting block is fixedly connected to the first synchronous belt. With the above structure, the first motor drives the first drive wheel to rotate, which in turn drives the first synchronous belt to rotate synchronously, thereby driving the second support plate to move linearly along the length direction of the first support plate through the first connecting block.

[0016] Preferably, a first slide rail extending along the length of the first support plate is fixedly mounted on the first support plate, and the first connecting block slides in cooperation with the first slide rail. This structure provides precise guidance for the horizontal movement of the second support plate.

[0017] Preferably, the fork includes two parallel fork arms, and both sides of the entry channel in the width direction are provided with hollow areas, which are used to avoid the two fork arms. With the above structure, when the tip box is on the conveyor belt, the bottom two ends of the tip box are suspended and exposed in the hollow areas, and the two fork arms can just support the bottom two ends of the tip box.

[0018] Preferably, both fork walls are provided with upwardly protruding positioning protrusions to prevent the tip box from falling off. With this structure, the positioning protrusions can prevent the tip box from falling off.

[0019] Preferably, both the entry channel and the recycling channel are provided in two sets, with the two sets of entry channels arranged one-to-one above the two sets of recycling channels. This structure allows for the pre-installation of a large number of tip boxes, ensuring a continuous supply of tip boxes to the workstations, reducing the need for frequent manual tip box additions, and extending the unmanned operation time.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0021] 1. This utility model employs a layered arrangement structure for the tip box entry and recovery channels. A number of tip boxes are sequentially placed in the entry channel. A subsequent transfer mechanism transfers the tip boxes one by one to a transfer channel. After use inside the analyzer, the tip boxes are transferred again via the transfer channel and transfer mechanism to the recovery channel for recycling. This layered arrangement of the entry and recovery channels offers advantages such as a reasonable layout and high structural compactness, effectively utilizing the three-dimensional space of the mounting base and accommodating more tip boxes within a limited space. Furthermore, the transfer mechanism at the rear of the mounting base ensures smoother transfer of tip boxes between channels, improving the flow efficiency and ensuring the continuous operation of the testing equipment.

[0022] 2. The layered arrangement structure of the tip box entry and recycling channels provided by this utility model can pre-load a large number of tip boxes, ensuring a continuous supply of tip boxes to the workstations, reducing the need for frequent manual addition of tip boxes, and extending the unmanned operation time.

[0023] 3. The tip box entry and recycling channels provided by this utility model are arranged in a layered manner. The combination of the inclined recycling channel and the layered layout makes fuller use of the space in the lower channel area, making the overall structural layout more reasonable and effectively optimizing the tip box recycling process. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 A reference diagram showing the usage status of the layered arrangement structure for the tip box entry and recycling channels;

[0025] Figure 2 Cross-sectional view of the layered arrangement of the tip head box entry and recycling channels;

[0026] Figure 3 Side view of the layered arrangement of the tip head box entry and recycling channels;

[0027] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure after concealing transfer channel 2, showing the layered arrangement of the tip box entry and recycling channels;

[0028] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of a section at point C;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a partial enlarged view of the conversion mechanism D;

[0030] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of the forklift 8 lifting the tip head box. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0032] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, a layered arrangement structure for tip header box entry and retrieval channels includes a mounting base A. The mounting base A has an upper channel area A1 and a lower channel area A2 along its height. The upper channel area A1 has an entry channel 1 and a transfer channel 2. The entry channel 1 is used for pre-loading tip header boxes, and the transfer channel 2 is used to transport tip header boxes one by one to or from the usage station. The lower channel area A2 has a retrieval channel 3 for collecting used tip header boxes. A conversion mechanism D is provided at the rear of the mounting base A, which allows the tip header boxes to be arbitrarily switched between the entry channel 1, the transfer channel 2, and the retrieval channel 3.

[0033] Based on the above structural design, during equipment operation, a number of tip boxes are sequentially placed in the inlet channel 1. The subsequent conversion mechanism D transfers the tip boxes from inlet channel 1 to transfer channel 2 one by one. After the tip boxes are transported into the analyzer and used, they are transferred again via transfer channel 2 and conversion mechanism D to recycling channel 3 for waste box recycling. By arranging inlet channel 1 and recycling channel 3 in layers, this design offers advantages such as reasonable layout and high structural compactness, effectively utilizing the three-dimensional space of mounting base A and accommodating more tip boxes within a limited space. Simultaneously, in conjunction with the conversion mechanism D at the rear of mounting base A, the transfer of tip boxes between channels becomes smoother, improving the flow efficiency of tip boxes and ensuring the continuity of the testing equipment's operation.

[0034] In this embodiment, both the entry channel 1 and the recycling channel 3 are provided in two sets, with the two sets of entry channels 1 arranged one-to-one above the two sets of recycling channels 3. This design allows for the pre-installation of a large number of tip boxes, ensuring a continuous supply of tip boxes to the workstations, reducing the need for frequent manual tip box additions, and extending the unmanned operation time.

[0035] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, both the entry channel 1 and the transfer channel 2 are equipped with conveyor belts 4, which drive the tip box B to move along the length of the channel. This conveyor belt system provides stable and efficient power for the movement of the tip box B within the channel, ensuring smooth movement of the tip box B in both the entry channel 1 and the transfer channel 2.

[0036] Combination Figure 2 and Figure 4 As can be seen, in this embodiment, the conveyor belt 4 is composed of two parallel narrow belts. The two narrow belts synchronously drive the tip head box B to move, which can improve the smoothness of the movement of the tip head box B.

[0037] refer to Figure 4In this embodiment, the recycling channel 3 is a downward-sloping structure. The conversion mechanism D transfers the tip box to the rear end of the recycling channel 3, where it slides down the slope under gravity for recycling. This structure eliminates the need for an additional power unit, simplifying the design of the recycling channel 3 and reducing manufacturing costs and maintenance complexity. Furthermore, the gravity-driven mechanism allows the tip box to move continuously within the recycling channel 3, ensuring smooth recycling and improving overall operational efficiency and stability. In addition, the sloped recycling channel 3, combined with a layered layout, makes fuller use of the space in the lower channel area A2, resulting in a more rational overall structural layout and effectively optimizing the tip box recycling process.

[0038] Furthermore, in combination Figure 1 and Figure 4 As can be seen, the lower channel area A2 is equipped with a drawer mechanism 5 that can be pulled back and forth, and the recycling channel 3 is inclined on the drawer mechanism 5. The operator can simply pull out the drawer mechanism 5 to remove the discarded tip box from the analyzer, which is a convenient feature.

[0039] Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The conversion mechanism D includes a fork 8, a lifting and moving module 7 that drives the fork 8 to move up and down, and a horizontal moving module 6 that drives the fork 8 to move left and right in the horizontal direction. The fork 8 can lift the tip box. Through the driving of the lifting and moving module 7 and the horizontal moving module 6, the position of the tip box in the horizontal direction and the height in the vertical direction can be adjusted, thereby enabling the tip box to switch arbitrarily between the entry channel 1, the transfer channel 2 and the recycling channel 3.

[0040] For details, please refer to the following: Figure 4 The horizontal moving module 6 includes a first support plate 61 fixed to the rear side of the mounting base A. The first support plate 61 extends along the length of the mounting base A. A first driving wheel 62 and a first driven wheel 63 are respectively provided at both ends of the first support plate 61 along its length. A first synchronous belt 64 is fitted onto the first driving wheel 62 and the first driven wheel 63. A first motor 65 that drives the first driving wheel 62 to rotate is provided on the first support plate 61. (Further details to be added...) Figure 6 As shown, the lifting and moving module 7 includes a second support plate 71, which extends along the height direction of the mounting base A. A fork 8 is movably and vertically mounted on the front side of the second support plate 71. A first connecting block 711 is fixedly mounted on the rear side of the second support plate 71 and is fixedly connected to a first synchronous belt 64. A first motor 65 drives a first drive wheel 62 to rotate, which in turn drives the first synchronous belt 64 to rotate synchronously, thereby causing the second support plate 71 to move linearly along the length direction of the first support plate 61 via the first connecting block 711.

[0041] Furthermore, by Figure 4 and Figure 6 As can be seen, a first slide rail 66 extending along its length is fixedly mounted on the first support plate 61. The first slide rail 66 is located above the first synchronous belt 64. The lower end of the first connecting block 711 is fixedly connected to the first synchronous belt 64, and the middle part of the first connecting block 711 is slidably engaged with the first slide rail 66. By setting the slide rail, precise guidance can be provided for the horizontal movement of the second support plate 71, avoiding swaying and offset of the second support plate 71 during movement, making the linear movement of the second support plate 71 on the first support plate 61 more stable.

[0042] This combination of slide rail and synchronous belt drive ensures more precise and controllable horizontal movement of the lifting and moving module 7 and fork 8, reduces positional deviation of the tip head box during horizontal conversion, and makes the conversion of the tip head box between channels smoother.

[0043] Similarly, the structure and principle of driving the lifting and lowering movement of the fork 8 are the same as those of driving the horizontal movement of the second support plate 71 described above. A second driven wheel and a second driving wheel are respectively installed at the upper and lower ends of the front side of the second support plate 71. A second synchronous belt is fitted onto the second driving wheel and the second driven wheel. A second motor that drives the second driving wheel to rotate is installed on the second support plate 71. The rear side of the fork 8 is fixedly connected to the second synchronous belt via a second connecting block. A second slide rail extending along the length of the second support plate 71 is also provided, and the second connecting block slides in contact with the second slide rail.

[0044] To ensure smooth movement of the fork carriage 8, refer to Figure 3 There is a gap between the lifting and moving module 7 and the rear end of each channel.

[0045] Please refer to Figure 4 , 6 7. The fork 8 includes two parallel fork arms 81. Both sides of the entry channel 1 have open areas to allow the fork arms 81 to pass. When the tip box B is on the conveyor belt 4, its bottom ends are suspended and exposed in the open areas, allowing the two fork arms 81 to support them. The lifting and moving module 7 drives the fork 8 upwards, thus removing the tip box B from the current channel. When lowering, the fork 8 is above the channel and moves downwards, placing the tip box B in the current channel. This structural design ensures that the fork 8 does not interfere with the channel structure when picking up or placing the tip box B. The structure of the transfer channel 2 is the same as that of the entry channel 1, and will not be described further here.

[0046] Revisit Figure 6Both fork walls 81 are provided with upwardly protruding positioning protrusions 811, and the bottom of the tip box has holes that correspond to the positioning protrusions 811. The positioning protrusions 811 can prevent the tip box from falling off. In this embodiment, each fork wall 81 is provided with two positioning protrusions 811, which are located at the front and rear ends of the upper side of the fork wall 81, respectively. With this design, when the fork 8 lifts the tip box B, the positioning protrusions 811 can effectively limit the lower side of the tip box B, preventing the tip box B from shaking and falling during movement, thus enhancing the stability and safety of the tip box B during transportation.

[0047] like Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, to ensure the stability of the tip box as it slides down the inclined surface of the recycling channel 3, guardrail structures 31 are provided at both ends of the inclined surface in the width direction. A clearance gap b exists between each end of the inclined surface and the corresponding guardrail structure 31. This clearance gap b is used to avoid interference between the two fork walls 81 and the inclined surface of the recycling channel 3 when the fork 8 places the tip box downwards, ensuring that the two fork walls 81 can smoothly enter and exit the recycling channel 3 to complete the tip box placement and removal operation.

[0048] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art, under the guidance of the present utility model, can make various similar representations without departing from the spirit and claims of the present utility model, and such modifications all fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A layered arrangement structure for the tip box entry channel and the recycling channel, characterized in that, The system includes a mounting base (A), which has an upper channel area (A1) and a lower channel area (A2) along its height. The upper channel area (A1) has an entry channel (1) and a transfer channel (2). The entry channel (1) is used for pre-installing tip boxes, and the transfer channel (2) is used to transport the tip boxes one by one to the workstation or from the workstation. The lower channel area (A2) has a recycling channel (3) for recycling tip boxes. The mounting base (A) is provided with a conversion mechanism (D) on the rear side, which is used to allow the tip head box to switch arbitrarily between the entry channel (1), the transfer channel (2) and the recycling channel (3).

2. The layered arrangement structure of the tip head box entry channel and the recycling channel according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the entry channel (1) and the transfer channel (2) are equipped with conveyor belts (4), which are used to drive the tip box to move along the length of the channel.

3. The layered arrangement structure of the tip head box entry channel and the recycling channel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The recycling channel (3) is a downward-sloping structure, which is used to allow the tip box to slide downward under gravity.

4. The layered arrangement structure of the tip head box entry channel and the recycling channel according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lower channel area (A2) is equipped with a drawer mechanism (5) that can be pulled back and forth, and the recycling channel (3) is inclinedly arranged on the drawer mechanism (5).

5. The layered arrangement structure of the tip head box entry channel and the recycling channel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conversion mechanism (D) includes a fork (8), a lifting and moving module (7) that drives the fork (8) to move up and down, and a horizontal moving module (6) that drives the fork (8) to move left and right in the horizontal direction. The fork (8) is used to lift the tip box and drive the tip box to switch arbitrarily between the entry channel (1), the transfer channel (2), and the recycling channel (3).

6. The layered arrangement structure of the tip head box entry channel and the recycling channel according to claim 5, characterized in that: The horizontal moving module (6) includes a first support plate (61) fixed to the rear side of the mounting base (A). The first support plate (61) extends along the length direction of the mounting base (A). A first driving wheel (62) and a first driven wheel (63) are respectively provided at both ends of the first support plate (61) along the length direction. A first synchronous belt (64) is sleeved on the first driving wheel (62) and the first driven wheel (63). A first motor (65) that drives the first driving wheel (62) to rotate is provided on the first support plate (61). The lifting and moving module (7) includes a second support plate (71), the fork (8) is movably and vertically arranged on the front side of the second support plate (71), and a first connecting block (711) is fixedly provided on the rear side of the second support plate (71). The first connecting block (711) is fixedly connected to the first synchronous belt (64).

7. The layered arrangement structure of the tip head box entry channel and the recycling channel according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first support plate (61) is fixedly provided with a first slide rail (66) extending along its length direction, and the first connecting block (711) slides in cooperation with the first slide rail (66).

8. The layered arrangement structure of the tip box entry channel and the recycling channel according to claim 5, characterized in that: The fork (8) includes two parallel fork arms (81), and the two sides of the entry channel (1) in the width direction are provided with hollow areas, which are used to avoid the two fork arms (81).

9. The layered arrangement structure of the tip head box entry channel and the recycling channel according to claim 8, characterized in that: Both of the fork arms (81) are provided with upwardly protruding positioning protrusions (811), which are used to prevent the tip box from falling off.

10. The layered arrangement structure of the tip head box entry channel and the retrieval channel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The entry channel (1) and the recycling channel (3) are each provided in two sets, with the two sets of entry channels (1) arranged one-to-one above the two sets of recycling channels (3).

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