A remote launching device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of remote delivery, especially a kind of remote delivery equipment, including base and install on the lane changing device and delivery device of base;The lane changing device includes lane changing drive mechanism, lane seat and first gas source, and lane changing drive mechanism and lane seat are connected;The lane seat is equipped with the lane changing channel for accommodating sample, and the lane changing channel and first gas source are communicated;The delivery device includes delivery seat and second gas source, and the delivery seat is equipped with delivery channel, and the delivery channel and second gas source are communicated;Lane changing drive mechanism drives lane seat, to make the lane changing channel and delivery channel butt joint communication;First gas source and second gas source respectively into gas to delivery channel, to deliver sample to destination.Adopting the utility model, conveying efficiency is high, and conveying reliability is high.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of remote delivery, and in particular to a remote delivery device. Background Technology

[0002] In vitro diagnostics (IVD) refers to products and services that obtain clinical diagnostic information by testing human samples (blood, body fluids, tissues, etc.) outside the human body, thereby determining diseases or bodily functions. Typically, the obtained human samples need to be transported to different locations for testing, such as between different departments, floors, and even different buildings. Traditionally, this transportation is done manually. This is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also prone to errors due to human negligence in sorting. Therefore, remote sample delivery equipment has emerged.

[0003] Existing remote sample delivery equipment uses pneumatic methods, employing gas pressure to automatically propel samples to a designated location. This method is time-saving, labor-saving, and reduces delivery errors. However, it has drawbacks: it can only deliver one sample at a time; the next sample can only be sent after the previous one has reached its destination, resulting in low delivery efficiency. Furthermore, the single transmitting end is a major contributing factor to the low efficiency. Additionally, the use of only one gas source limits transmission capacity and reliability, making it difficult to guarantee effective delivery to the destination. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a remote delivery device with high transmission efficiency and high transmission reliability.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a remote delivery device for remotely delivering samples, including a base and a track-changing device and a delivery device installed on the base; The lane-changing device includes a lane-changing drive mechanism, a lane-changing seat, and a first air source. The lane-changing drive mechanism and the lane-changing seat are connected. The lane-changing seat is provided with a transfer channel for accommodating samples, and the transfer channel is connected to the first air source. The delivery device includes a delivery base and a second air source. The delivery base is provided with a delivery channel, and the delivery channel is connected to the second air source. The lane-changing drive mechanism drives the lane-changing seat to connect the loading channel with the delivery channel; the first gas source and the second gas source respectively introduce gas into the delivery channel to transport the sample to its destination.

[0006] As an improvement to the above solution, the lane-changing device further includes a detection sensor for detecting whether a sample exists in the lane-changing channel, and the detection sensor is mounted on the lane-changing seat.

[0007] As an improvement to the above solution, the switching seat is equipped with a sensor, which is movably connected to the switching seat and extends into the switching channel; the sensor can touch the detection sensor through sample contact.

[0008] As an improvement to the above solution, the delivery seat is located above the track changer seat, the transfer channel runs through the upper and lower end faces of the track changer seat, and the delivery channel runs through the upper and lower end faces of the delivery seat.

[0009] As an improvement to the above solution, the delivery seat is provided with a side air channel, and the second air source is connected to the delivery channel through the side air channel; The axis of the side air channel intersects with the upper surface of the delivery channel.

[0010] As an improvement to the above scheme, the second gas source is connected to the side gas channel through a side gas pipe.

[0011] As an improvement to the above solution, the base includes a base plate, and the lane-changing device is mounted on the base plate; The base plate is provided with an air inlet and a guide rail. The first air source is connected to the lower opening of the transfer channel through a vertical air pipe, and the vertical air pipe passes through the air inlet. The transfer seat is provided with a slider, and the slider and the guide rail are slidably connected.

[0012] As an improvement to the above solution, the base also includes a top plate located above the switching seat, the delivery seat is mounted on the top plate, the top plate is provided with a sample outlet hole, and the lower opening of the delivery channel is correspondingly provided with the sample outlet hole.

[0013] As an improvement to the above solution, the top plate is provided with guide holes, and a guide tube is installed on the top plate, with the guide tube and guide holes being arranged correspondingly. The bottom end of the top plate is provided with a sealing element, which abuts against the transshipment seat to seal and connect the transshipment channel and the sample outlet.

[0014] As an improvement to the above solution, the delivery device further includes a delivery pipe, which is installed on the delivery base and is connected to the delivery channel; The transfer station is provided with at least two transfer channels, and the delivery station is provided with at least two delivery channels. The transfer channels and delivery channels are set up in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0015] The following are the beneficial effects of implementing this utility model: This utility model's remote delivery device employs a first air source and a second air source. The first air source transports the sample from the transfer channel to the delivery channel. The first and second air sources can be used alternately. After the sample enters the delivery channel, the second air source activates to transport the sample. At this time, the first air source shuts off, and the transfer seat resets under the drive of the transfer drive mechanism. After receiving the next sample, it is driven back to the docking state between the transfer channel and the delivery channel, and the first air source activates to transport the sample into the delivery channel. In this way, the next sample can be sent into the same delivery channel before the previous sample reaches its destination, without waiting for the previous sample to arrive, greatly improving transmission efficiency. The first and second air sources can also be used simultaneously, providing dual-source transmission with high transmission force, high transmission speed, and high transmission reliability, ensuring effective sample delivery to the destination. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the remote delivery device of this utility model; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A structural diagram from another angle; Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A sectional view; Figure 4 yes Figure 1 Use the first state sectional view; Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of Figure 1 in the second state. Figure 6 yes Figure 1 The third-state sectional view is used. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the following will describe this utility model in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It is hereby declared that the terms "up," "down," "left," "right," "front," "back," "inner," and "outer," etc., appearing or about to appear in this document, are based solely on the accompanying drawings and are not intended to specifically limit this utility model.

[0018] See Figure 1-6 This utility model discloses a remote delivery device for remotely delivering a sample 100, including a base and a track-changing device and a delivery device installed on the base.

[0019] The lane-changing device includes a lane-changing drive mechanism 1, a lane-changing seat 2, and a first air source (not shown in the figure). The lane-changing drive mechanism 1 and the lane-changing seat 2 are connected. The lane-changing seat 2 is provided with a transfer channel 21 for accommodating the sample 100, and the transfer channel 21 is connected to the first air source.

[0020] The delivery device includes a delivery seat 5 and a second air source (not shown in the figure). The delivery seat 5 is provided with a delivery channel 51, which is connected to the second air source.

[0021] The lane-changing drive mechanism 1 drives the lane-changing seat 2 so that the transfer channel 21 is connected to the delivery channel 51; the first gas source and the second gas source respectively introduce gas into the delivery channel 51 to transport the sample 100 to the destination.

[0022] This utility model's remote delivery device employs a first air source and a second air source. The first air source transports the sample from the transfer channel to the delivery channel. The first and second air sources can be used alternately. After the sample enters the delivery channel, the second air source activates to transport the sample. At this time, the first air source shuts off, and the transfer seat resets under the drive of the transfer drive mechanism. After receiving the next sample, it is driven back to the docking state between the transfer channel and the delivery channel, and the first air source activates to transport the sample into the delivery channel. In this way, the next sample can be sent into the same delivery channel before the previous sample reaches its destination, without waiting for the previous sample to arrive, greatly improving transmission efficiency. The first and second air sources can also be used simultaneously, providing dual-source transmission with high transmission force, high transmission speed, and high transmission reliability, ensuring effective sample delivery to the destination.

[0023] Preferably, such as Figure 1 , 3 As shown, the lane-changing device also includes a detection sensor 3 for detecting whether sample 100 exists in the transfer channel 21. The detection sensor 3 is mounted on the lane-changing seat 2. When the detection sensor detects the presence of a sample in the transfer channel, it sends a signal to the controller, which then controls the lane-changing drive mechanism to start, pushing the lane-changing seat to a position where the transfer channel and the delivery channel are connected, and then stops.

[0024] More preferably, the detection sensor 3 is a limit switch. For example... Figure 3As shown, the switching seat 2 is equipped with a sensor 31, which is movably connected to the switching seat 2 and extends into the loading channel 21. The sensor 31 can contact the detection sensor 3 through the contact of the sample 100. Specifically, the sensor 31 and the switching seat 2 are rotatably connected. When the sample falls into the loading channel, it contacts the sensor, causing the sensor to rotate and trigger a limit switch. The limit switch sends a signal to the controller, which then activates the switching drive mechanism, driving the switching seat to move below the delivery seat, thus connecting the loading channel and the delivery channel. The detection sensor and the sensor work together to detect the presence of a sample in the loading channel. When a sample is detected, the switching seat is driven to move, transporting the sample to the position corresponding to the delivery channel, facilitating the input of gas from the first gas source to deliver the sample into the delivery channel.

[0025] Preferably, the lane-changing drive mechanism 1 is a cylinder, but it is not limited thereto.

[0026] Specifically, such as Figure 1-3 As shown, the delivery seat 2 is located above the transfer seat 2, the transfer channel 21 extends through both the upper and lower end faces of the transfer seat 2, and the delivery channel 51 extends through both the upper and lower end faces of the delivery seat 5. When the transfer drive mechanism moves the transfer seat below the delivery seat, the upper opening of the transfer channel faces the lower opening of the delivery channel, thus connecting the transfer channel and the delivery channel. The first gas source is connected to the lower opening of the transfer channel through a vertical air pipe, i.e., the vertical air pipe is connected to the bottom of the transfer seat, and the vertical air pipe is connected to the transfer channel through the lower opening of the transfer channel. The first gas source introduces gas into the transfer channel through the vertical air pipe, causing the sample placed in the transfer channel to move towards the upper opening of the transfer channel. That is, the sample moves upward under the drive of the gas below.

[0027] Preferably, such as Figure 1-3 As shown, the base includes a base plate 8, and the lane-changing device is mounted on the base plate 8. That is, both the lane-changing drive mechanism 1 and the lane-changing seat 2 are mounted on the base plate 8, and the lane-changing seat 2 and the base plate 8 are movably connected.

[0028] Among them, such as Figure 1 As shown, the base plate 8 is provided with an air inlet 81 and a guide rail 82. The first air source is connected to the lower opening of the transfer channel 21 through a vertical air pipe 4, which passes through the air inlet 81. The air inlet facilitates the connection of the vertical air pipe from the bottom of the transfer seat to the transfer channel, allowing the gas to blow from bottom to top.

[0029] like Figure 1 As shown, the track changer 2 is equipped with a slider 22, which is slidably connected to the guide rail 82. The slider and the guide rail cooperate to ensure that the track changer moves in a predetermined direction without deviating, thereby ensuring that the loading channel and the delivery channel are connected and connected every time the track changer moves.

[0030] Preferably, such as Figure 1-3 As shown, the base also includes a top plate 9 disposed above the guide rail seat 2, and the delivery seat 5 is mounted on the top plate 9. The top plate 9 is provided with a sample outlet hole 92, and the lower opening of the delivery channel 51 is correspondingly provided with the sample outlet hole 92. It should be noted that the base also includes a side plate, and the top plate is disposed above the bottom plate, i.e., above the guide rail seat, supported by the side plate.

[0031] The lower opening of the delivery channel corresponds to the sample outlet, meaning that the transfer channel is connected to the delivery channel through the sample outlet. Under the action of the gas ejected from the first gas source, the sample enters the transfer channel through the sample outlet and continues to move upward.

[0032] Better, such as Figure 3 As shown, a sealing element 11 is provided at the bottom of the top plate 9. The sealing element 11 abuts against the transducer seat 2 to seal and connect the transducer channel 21 and the sample outlet 92. Since the transducer seat moves relative to the base, a gap exists between the transducer seat and the top plate. To prevent gas leakage at this gap, which could prevent the sample from being effectively blown upwards, this invention provides a sealing element at this gap. When the transducer seat moves below the delivery seat, connecting the transducer channel and the sample outlet, the sealing element abuts against the transducer seat, thus sealing the gap between the top plate and the transducer seat and preventing leakage.

[0033] Better, such as Figure 1-3 As shown, the top plate 9 is provided with a guide hole 91, and a guide tube 10 is installed on the top plate 9. The guide tube 10 and the guide hole 91 are correspondingly arranged. That is, the guide tube, the guide hole, and the transfer channel can be connected sequentially from top to bottom. The guide tube plays a guiding role in the sample put into the transfer channel, making it easier for the transfer seat to receive the sample. In the initial position, the transfer channel of the transfer seat and the guide hole are connected. The user puts the sample into the guide tube, and the sample falls into the transfer channel after passing down the guide tube and the guide hole. At this time, the detection sensor is triggered, which causes the transfer drive mechanism to start, pushing the transfer seat below the delivery seat, and the delivery channel, the sample outlet, and the transfer channel are connected.

[0034] Preferably, the transfer station 2 has at least two transfer channels 21, and the delivery station 5 has at least two delivery channels 51, with the transfer channels 21 and delivery channels 51 arranged in a one-to-one correspondence. Therefore, one transfer station can simultaneously receive and transport at least two samples, improving sample transmission efficiency. Figure 1-2As shown, the switching seat 2 has three switching channels 21, and the delivery seat 5 has three delivery channels 51. When the switching seat moves below the delivery seat, the switching channels and delivery channels are connected one by one. It should be noted that a switching seat can also be equipped with more switching channels, and correspondingly, the number of delivery channels and the number of switching channels of each delivery seat are equal.

[0035] In addition, multiple sets of track-changing devices and delivery devices can be installed on the base, such as Figure 1-2 As shown, this utility model has two lane-changing devices and two delivery devices, arranged in a one-to-one correspondence. Users can expand this configuration according to actual needs; that is, three, four, five, etc., can be set up, without limitation. The arrangement of multiple transfer channels, multiple delivery channels, and multiple lane-changing devices can increase the sample delivery capacity, allowing for the simultaneous delivery of multiple samples, thereby significantly improving transmission efficiency.

[0036] Preferably, such as Figure 1-6 As shown, the delivery device also includes a delivery tube 7, which is mounted on the delivery base 5 and connected to the delivery channel 51. The delivery tube connects the delivery channel of the delivery base to the destination of the sample delivery. Therefore, one end of the delivery tube is connected to the delivery channel, and the other end is connected to the destination of the sample delivery. Specifically, one end of the delivery tube is connected to the upper opening of the delivery channel.

[0037] Furthermore, such as Figure 3-6 As shown, the delivery seat 5 is provided with a side air channel 52, through which the second air source is connected to the delivery channel 51. Specifically, one end of the side air channel is connected to the delivery channel, and the other end extends through the outer surface of the delivery seat and is connected to the second air source. The gas ejected from the second air source enters the delivery channel through the side air channel to blow the sample.

[0038] The axis of the side air passage 52 and the axis of the delivery passage 51 form a predetermined angle, which is an acute angle. Therefore, the axis of the side air passage 52 intersects the upper surface of the delivery passage 51, meaning the axis of the side air passage 52 passes through the upper surface of the delivery passage 51. Since the upper surface of the delivery passage is in contact with the lower surface of the delivery pipe, the axis of the side air passage also passes through the lower surface of the delivery pipe.

[0039] To ensure the sample enters the delivery tube smoothly, the second gas source is activated only after the sample has been blown into the delivery tube by the gas from the first gas source. That is, the second gas source is activated only after the sample has passed the upper end of the delivery channel and the lower end of the delivery tube. Specifically, the system can be set to activate the second gas source only after a preset time has elapsed since the first gas source was activated. For example, the second gas source can be activated 2-5 seconds after the first gas source is activated.

[0040] It can be seen that, as Figure 3-6 As shown, the side gas channel 52 is inclined, extending downwards from one end near the delivery channel 51 towards the other end near the outer side of the delivery seat 5. The side gas channel guides the gas from the second gas source towards the delivery tube, improving gas delivery and transporting the sample to the other end of the delivery tube, i.e., the destination.

[0041] Preferably, such as Figure 1 , 3 As shown, the second gas source is connected to the side gas channel 52 via the side gas pipe 6. The side gas pipe is fixed to the delivery seat by a connector, and the other end of the side gas pipe and the side gas channel are connected so that the second gas source is connected to the side gas channel via the side gas pipe. The gas from the second gas source blows the side gas pipe into the side gas channel, and after passing through the delivery channel, it is blown towards the delivery tube to deliver the sample to the destination.

[0042] It should be noted that the load changing channel 21, delivery channel 51, delivery pipe 7 and guide pipe 10 are all vertically arranged.

[0043] The working principle of this remote delivery device is as follows: After sample 100 is scanned and its destination is determined, it is inserted into the corresponding guide tube 10 by a robotic arm and enters the transfer channel 21. Figure 4 As shown. When the detection sensor 3 detects that sample 100 has been input, the lane-changing drive mechanism 1 is activated, pushing the lane-changing seat 2 to move below the delivery seat 5, so that the transfer channel 21 and the delivery channel 51 are connected and connected, as shown. Figure 5 As shown, the first gas source is activated to blow sample 100 into delivery tube 7. At this time, the second gas source is activated to deliver the sample to its destination, after which the gas supply is stopped. Figure 6 As shown.

[0044] When the second gas source is activated, the first gas source can be shut off. The switching drive mechanism 1 drives the switching seat 2 to reset, and the switching seat 2 receives the next sample 100, repeating the above operation.

[0045] It should be noted that multiple sets of switching devices and delivery devices can operate simultaneously. Furthermore, the next sample can be sent into the same delivery tube before the previous sample reaches its destination.

[0046] In summary, this utility model provides a remote delivery device with high transmission efficiency and high transmission reliability.

[0047] The above description is the preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications are also considered to be within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A remote delivery device for remotely delivering samples, characterized in that, Includes the base and the track-changing device and delivery device mounted on the base; The lane-changing device includes a lane-changing drive mechanism, a lane-changing seat, and a first air source. The lane-changing drive mechanism and the lane-changing seat are connected. The lane-changing seat is provided with a transfer channel for accommodating samples, and the transfer channel is connected to the first air source. The delivery device includes a delivery base and a second air source. The delivery base is provided with a delivery channel, and the delivery channel is connected to the second air source. The lane-changing drive mechanism drives the lane-changing seat to connect the loading channel with the delivery channel; the first gas source and the second gas source respectively introduce gas into the delivery channel to transport the sample to its destination.

2. The remote delivery device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The lane-changing device also includes a detection sensor for detecting whether a sample exists in the lane-changing channel, and the detection sensor is mounted on the lane-changing base.

3. The remote delivery device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The switching seat is equipped with a sensor, which is movably connected to the switching seat and extends into the switching channel; the sensor can touch the detection sensor through sample contact.

4. The remote delivery device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The delivery seat is located above the track changer seat, the loading channel runs through the upper and lower ends of the track changer seat, and the delivery channel runs through the upper and lower ends of the delivery seat.

5. The remote delivery device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The delivery station is provided with a side air channel, and the second air source is connected to the delivery channel through the side air channel; The axis of the side air channel intersects with the upper surface of the delivery channel.

6. The remote delivery device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The second air source is connected to the side air channel via a side air pipe.

7. The remote delivery device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The base includes a base plate, and the lane-changing device is mounted on the base plate; The base plate is provided with an air inlet and a guide rail. The first air source is connected to the lower opening of the transfer channel through a vertical air pipe, and the vertical air pipe passes through the air inlet. The transfer seat is provided with a slider, and the slider and the guide rail are slidably connected.

8. The remote delivery device as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The base also includes a top plate located above the switching base, the delivery base is mounted on the top plate, the top plate is provided with a sample outlet hole, and the lower opening of the delivery channel is provided corresponding to the sample outlet hole.

9. The remote delivery device as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The top plate is provided with guide holes, and guide tubes are installed on the top plate, with the guide tubes and guide holes being provided correspondingly; The bottom end of the top plate is provided with a sealing element, which abuts against the transshipment seat to seal and connect the transshipment channel and the sample outlet.

10. The remote delivery device as described in any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, The delivery device also includes a delivery pipe, which is installed on the delivery base and is connected to the delivery channel; The transfer station is provided with at least two transfer channels, and the delivery station is provided with at least two delivery channels. The transfer channels and delivery channels are set up in a one-to-one correspondence.

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