Inspection equipment

Abstract

This invention provides an inspection device that reduces the feeling of pressure on the user, even when the display is positioned on the front of the main unit. [Solution] The inspection device is an inspection device for inspecting a specimen and comprises a display positioned on the front of the main body and a recess provided on the front of the main body that is capable of accommodating one end of the display in the width direction of the main body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The technology of the present disclosure relates to an inspection device.

Background Art

[0002] Inspection devices for inspecting specimens such as blood are known. Such inspection devices are also called analyzers or measuring devices. The inspection device includes a display for displaying the specimen and various information related to the inspection.

[0003] Patent Document 1 describes an analyzer having a display on the front surface of the main body. In the device described in Patent Document 1, the display is attached to an arm attached to the front surface, and by rotating the arm or the display, the orientation of the display can be tilted in the left-right direction.

[0004] Patent Document 2 describes an analyzer having a display on the upper surface of the main body. In the device described in Patent Document 2, a recess for accommodating the display is provided on the upper surface of the main body. In the recess, the display is accommodated in a posture inclined in the direction of rising upward on the front side, and the rising angle of the display is variable, and it is possible to further turn the display toward the front side from the initial accommodated posture of inclination.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0005]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] Depending on the inspection device, for example, if the height of the main unit is higher than the eye level of the user performing the inspection work, it is not practical to place the display on the top surface of the main unit, as in the device described in Patent Document 2, and it becomes necessary to place the display on the front of the main unit, as in the device described in Patent Document 1.

[0007] However, when the display is placed on the front of the device, it can sometimes protrude significantly from the front of the device. Since users often work facing the front of the device, a large display protrusion can create a feeling of pressure on the user.

[0008] The technology disclosed herein provides an inspection device that can reduce the feeling of pressure on the user even when the display is placed on the front of the main unit. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] The inspection apparatus of the technology disclosed herein is an inspection apparatus for inspecting a specimen, comprising a display positioned on the front of the main body and a recess provided on the front of the main body, the recess being capable of accommodating one end of the display in the width direction of the main body.

[0010] The system may include a displacement mechanism for displacing the display.

[0011] The displacement mechanism may be capable of displacing the display while one end of the display is housed in the recess.

[0012] The displacement mechanism may be capable of displacing the display at one end of the recess in the width direction of the main body until the angle between the display surface of the display and the bottom surface of the recess becomes a preset angle within the range of 70° to 110°.

[0013] The displacement mechanism may be capable of displacing the display to a preset angle without the display and the displacement mechanism extending beyond the width of the main body.

[0014] The pre-set angles may include 90°.

[0015] The recess may be capable of accommodating at least a portion of the displacement mechanism.

[0016] The main unit may have a workbench below the display that can be used for inspection-related tasks.

[0017] In the main unit, a workbench that can be used for inspection work is provided below the display, and the displacement mechanism may allow the display to be retracted from the workbench by displacing one end of the display in the width direction of the main unit, the end on the workbench side, in a direction that accommodates it in a recess.

[0018] The displacement mechanism may also be capable of changing the orientation of the display so that the display surface faces the workbench, with one end housed in the recess.

[0019] The positions of the recess and the workbench may partially overlap in the width direction of the main body.

[0020] The displacement mechanism may include an arm, one end of which is attached to the main body and the other end of which supports the back of the display.

[0021] The arm may have two or more axes of rotation.

[0022] The arm may have at least two rotation axes that extend vertically from the main body.

[0023] In the main body, a workbench that can be used for inspection work is provided below the display. On the display screen displayed on the display, the GUI operation part is displayed on the end side close to the workbench, and in the recess, the end part on the side where the GUI operation part is displayed on the display may be accommodated.

Effect of the Invention

[0024] The technology according to the present disclosure can reduce the sense of oppression on the user even when a display is arranged on the front surface of the main body.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0025] [Figure 1] It is a perspective view showing the appearance of the inspection device. [Figure 2] It is a perspective view from another angle showing the appearance of the inspection device. [Figure 3] It is a front view of the inspection device. [Figure 4] It is a diagram showing the relationship between the GUI operation part and the workbench. [Figure 5] It is a plan view of the display and the workbench. [Figure 6] It is a diagram showing the state where the display surface of the display faces the workbench side. [Figure 7] It is a diagram showing the state where the display surface of the display is further turned toward the workbench side from the state of FIG. 6. [Figure 8] It is a perspective view showing the state of FIG. 7 as seen from the front. [Figure 9] It is a diagram showing the state where the display surface of the display faces sideways. [Figure 10] It is a perspective view showing the state of FIG. 9 as seen from the front.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0026] [First Embodiment] Figures 1 and 2 are perspective views showing the external appearance of an inspection device 10 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, and Figure 3 is a front view of the inspection device 10 as seen from the front. The inspection device 10 is an inspection device for inspecting specimens collected from living organisms, and as an example, it is an immunoassay analyzer based on the principle of chemiluminescent enzyme immunoassay. As is well known, chemiluminescent enzyme immunoassay is one of the inspection methods that optically detects a target substance by utilizing the antigen-antibody reaction between the target substance and a reagent in the specimen. The specimen is, as an example, a bodily fluid such as blood collected from a living organism. The target substances contained in the specimen include antigens, antibodies, proteins, and low-molecular-weight compounds.

[0027] The inspection device 10 comprises a main body 11 and a display 12. The main body 11 is, for example, roughly rectangular in shape and has a front surface 11A, a back surface 11B, a top surface 11U, a bottom surface, and left and right sides 11R and 11L. In the coordinate system shown in Figures 1 to 3, the X direction is the width direction of the main body 11. The right side surface 11R is the right side facing the front surface 11A, and the left side surface 11L is the left side facing the front surface 11A. The Y direction is the front-to-back direction or depth direction of the main body 11, and the Z direction is the up-and-down direction or height direction of the main body 11.

[0028] As shown in Figure 1, the user ST, who is the operator of the inspection device 10, performs inspection-related tasks, including operating the inspection device 10, from a standing position facing the front 11A of the main body 11.

[0029] The main unit 11 houses, for example, a sample container for holding the sample, a reaction vessel for reacting the reagent with the sample, and other components. The main unit 11 also includes storage compartments for various consumables used in the test. These consumables include, for example, the sample container and reaction vessel, as well as single-use sampling tips used for dispensing samples and reagents, various reagents, and B (Bound) / F (Free) separation solutions used in the test process. The front 11A of the main unit 11 is provided with an openable and closable door 15, and inside the door 15 is a storage compartment for consumables used in the test.

[0030] Furthermore, a display 12 is located on the front surface 11A of the main unit 11. A display screen 20 (see Figure 10) that displays various information is displayed on the display surface 12A of the display 12. Here, the display screen 20 is the content displayed on the display 12, and the display surface 12A refers to the physical surface of the display 12 on which the display screen 20 is displayed.

[0031] As shown in Figure 4, the display screen 20 includes a display area 20A that displays various information related to the test, such as the sample, measurement items, and test results, and a GUI (Graphical User Interface) operation section 20B where operation buttons for operating the main unit 11 are located.

[0032] The displacement mechanism 14 is a mechanism for displacing the display 12. The displacement mechanism 14 makes it possible to change the orientation of the display 12.

[0033] In the main unit 11, a workbench 18 is provided below the display 12 that can be used for inspection work. The workbench 18 is located, for example, approximately in the center of the width direction of the main unit 11 on the front surface 11A of the main unit 11. The display 12 is located, for example, slightly to the left of the center in the width direction of the front surface 11A of the main unit 11. As shown in Figure 2, a tray 19 capable of holding multiple sample containers can be placed on the workbench 18. Also, for example, in the main unit 11, the area around the workbench 18, for example, below the workbench 18, at the back in the depth direction, and above the workbench 18, can be opened and closed, and sample containers to be inspected are loaded inside. Because the workbench 18 is located near the place where the items to be inspected are loaded, the user ST can perform the inspection efficiently by working from a standing position in front of the workbench 18, as shown in Figure 1.

[0034] The displacement mechanism 14 can change the orientation of the display 12 so that the display surface 12A faces the workbench 18. This allows the user ST, who is working at a standing position in front of the workbench 18, to orient the display surface 12A towards themselves, making it easier to check the information displayed in the display area 20A of the display screen 20 and to operate the GUI operation unit 20B.

[0035] Furthermore, the front surface 11A of the main unit 11 is provided with a recess 16 located behind the display 12, which is recessed in the depth direction (i.e., the Y direction) from the front surface 11A side. The height of the recess 16 is slightly larger than the height of the display 12. Therefore, the recess 16 can accommodate one end of the display 12 in the width direction (i.e., the X direction) (see also the dashed line in Figure 5). Figures 1 to 4 show the state in which the right end of the display 12 is accommodated in the recess 16. In the state shown in Figures 1 to 4, the display surface 12A of the display 12 is facing the workbench 18 side, and in this state, the right end of the display 12, that is, a part of the end on the workbench 18 side, is accommodated in the recess 16. The right end of the display 12 is the end on which the GUI operation unit 20B is displayed. Here, the state in which the end of the display 12 is accommodated in the recess 16 can also be rephrased as the state in which the end of the display 12 enters the recess 16.

[0036] As shown in Figure 5, the displacement mechanism 14, as an example, comprises two arms 14A and 14B and two rotation axes AX1 and AX2. Considering the two arms 14A and 14B as a whole, one end of each arm is attached to the main body 11, and the other end supports the back of the display 12. Specifically, one end of arm 14A supports the back of the display 12, and the other end is rotatably connected to arm 14B via rotation axis AX1. Arm 14B is rotatably connected to arm 14A at one end via rotation axis AX1, and rotatably connected to the main body 11 at the other end via rotation axis AX2. Both rotation axes AX1 and AX2 are rotation axes that extend in the vertical direction (i.e., the Z direction) of the main body 11. The two arms 14A and 14B rotate around rotation axes AX1 and AX2, allowing the orientation of the display 12 to be changed, such as by orienting the display surface 12A in front of the main unit 11 or to the side of the main unit 11.

[0037] Although not shown in the diagram, the displacement mechanism 14 is provided with a tilt mechanism at the mounting portion between the arm 14A and the display 12. The tilt mechanism makes it possible to change the orientation of the display 12 so that the display surface 12A faces upward or downward.

[0038] Furthermore, the recess 16 can accommodate at least a portion of the displacement mechanism 14.

[0039] Furthermore, the positions of the recess 16 and the workbench 18 partially overlap in the width direction of the main body 11. The symbol OL indicates the portion where the recess 16 and the workbench 18 overlap. In the overlapping portion OL of the recess 16, the end of the display 12 on the workbench 18 side can be displaced in a direction that accommodates it in the recess 16, thereby retracting it from the workbench 18.

[0040] Referring to Figures 6 to 10, an example of the displaceable orientation of the display 12 will be explained. First, in Figure 6, Figure 6(A) shows the orientation in which the display surface 12A of the display 12 faces forward, and the display surface 12A is aligned with the width direction of the main body 11. In this state, the display 12 is not housed in the recess 16, but a part of the displacement mechanism 14 is housed in the recess 16. By rotating the display 12 counterclockwise from the state in Figure 6(A), the orientation of the display 12 can be tilted so that the display surface 12A faces the workbench 18, as shown in Figure 6(B). Also, in the state in Figure 6(B), as shown by the dashed line, the right end of the display 12 on the workbench 18 side is housed in the recess 16.

[0041] As shown in Figure 6(B), the displacement mechanism 14 can move the display 12 away from the workbench 18 by displacing the end of the display 12 on the workbench 18 side in a direction that accommodates it in the recess 16.

[0042] Furthermore, in Figure 7, Figure 7(A) shows the same state as Figure 6(B), and Figure 7(B) shows a state in which the display surface 12A of the display 12 is tilted further toward the workbench 18 than in the state of Figure 7(A). Also, Figure 8 is a perspective view of the state corresponding to Figure 7, seen from the front 11A side, with Figure 8(A) corresponding to Figure 7(A) and Figure 8(B) corresponding to Figure 7(B).

[0043] As shown in Figure 7, the displacement mechanism 14 can change the orientation of the display 12 so that the display surface 12A of the display 12 faces the workbench 18, while one end of the display 12 is housed in the recess 16. In the states shown in Figures 7(A) and 8(A), the right end of the display 12 on the workbench 18 side is housed in the recess 16, but in the states shown in Figures 7(B) and 8(B), the orientation of the display 12 has changed further so that the display surface 12A of the display 12 faces the workbench 18 side. In this orientation change process, for example, it is possible to do so while the right end of the display 12 on the workbench 18 side is housed in the recess 16 by rotating arms 14A and 14B in opposite directions (i.e., one clockwise and the other counterclockwise).

[0044] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 9 and 10, the displacement mechanism 14 can displace the display 12 at one end of the recess 16 in the width direction of the main body 11 until the angle between the display surface 12A of the display 12 and the bottom surface 16A of the recess 16 is a preset angle within the range of 70° to 110°. One example of the preset angle is 90°. Here, 90° includes an allowable error.

[0045] In Figure 9, Figure 9(A) shows a state in which the display surface 12A of the display 12 is tilted further toward the workbench 18 than in Figure 7(B), and Figure 9(B) shows a state in which the display surface 12A of the display 12 is tilted further toward the workbench 18 than in Figure 9(A), and the display surface 12A and the bottom surface 16A of the recess 16 are almost perpendicular. That is, Figure 9(B) shows a state in which the angle α between the display surface 12A and the bottom surface 16A is 90°. Furthermore, Figure 10 is a perspective view of the state corresponding to Figure 9, seen from the front 11A side, with Figure 10(A) corresponding to Figure 9(A) and Figure 10(B) corresponding to Figure 9(B).

[0046] As shown in Figure 10, the bottom surface 16A of the recess 16 is provided with an opening 16B, for example. The opening 16B is, for example, a maintenance opening and is covered by a removable lid when not in use. In the state shown in Figures 9(B) and 10(B), the display 12 is displaced to a position where the angle α is 90°, and the position of the display 12 is located on one end side of the recess 16 in the width direction of the main body 11. In the example shown in Figure 10(B), the display 12 is located on the left side of the recess 16. Therefore, when the display 12 is in this position, the bottom surface 16A of the recess 16, which was hidden behind the display 12 in Figures 6 to 8, is exposed in its entirety, including the opening 16B and except for a part on the left side. This makes it possible to access the opening 16B even when it is behind the display 12.

[0047] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 9(B) and 10(B), the displacement mechanism 14 can displace the display 12 without the display 12 and the displacement mechanism 14 extending beyond the widthwise range of the main body 11. In Figure 9(B), the virtual line WL is an extension line from the left side surface 11L of the main body 11 and indicates the widthwise range of the main body 11. In this way, the display 12 can be displaced from the state shown in Figure 6, through the states shown in Figures 7 and 8, to the states shown in Figures 9 and 10, without the display 12 and the displacement mechanism 14 extending beyond the virtual line WL that defines the width of the main body 11.

[0048] As described above, the inspection device 10 according to the technology of this disclosure is an inspection device for inspecting a specimen, and comprises a display 12 positioned on the front surface 11A of the main body 11, and a recess 16 provided on the front surface 11A of the main body 11, which is capable of accommodating one end of the display 12 in the width direction of the main body 11. As a result, by accommodating one end of the display 12 in the recess 16, the display 12 can be moved back in the depth direction (i.e., the Y direction) of the main body 11 compared to the case where there is no recess 16. Therefore, the display 12 does not protrude in front of the main body 11. As a result, the feeling of pressure that the display 12 gives to a user ST working in front of the main body 11 can be reduced compared to the case where there is no recess 16.

[0049] Furthermore, the presence of the recess 16 expands the range of motion of the display 12 in the depth direction. In addition, compared to the case without the recess 16, an appropriate distance can be secured between the user ST, who is working in a standing position facing the front 11A of the main unit 11, and the display 12. This ensures good visibility of the display 12 for the user ST.

[0050] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the inspection device 10 is equipped with a displacement mechanism 14 for displacing the display 12. The displacement mechanism 14 improves the degree of freedom in changing the orientation of the display 12.

[0051] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the displacement mechanism 14 can displace the display 12 while one end of the display 12 is housed in the recess 16. This allows the orientation of the display 12 to be changed while suppressing the display 12 from protruding in front of the main body 11. For example, the operation of displacing the display 12 from a state where the display surface 12A is tilted toward the workbench 18, as shown in Figure 7(A), to a state where the display surface 12A is further tilted toward the workbench 18, as shown in Figure 7(B), can be performed while the end of the display 12 toward the workbench 18 is housed in the recess 16. Alternatively, the display 12 can be displaced from the state shown in Figures 7 and 8 to the state shown in Figures 9 and 10, while the end of the display 12 toward the workbench 18 is housed in the recess 16. This suppresses interference between the display 12 and the workbench 18 when changing the orientation of the display 12.

[0052] Such changes in the orientation of the display 12 are achieved, for example, by a displacement mechanism 14 consisting of two arms 14A and 14B and two rotation axes AX1 and AX2. For example, a displacement mechanism consisting of one arm and one rotation axis would only allow the arm to rotate around one rotation axis, making it impossible to perform actions such as displacing the display 12 while maintaining a certain distance from the bottom surface 16A of the recess 16.

[0053] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, as shown in Figures 9 and 10, the displacement mechanism 14 can displace the display 12 to a state in which the angle between the display surface 12A of the display 12 and the bottom surface 16A of the recess 16 in the width direction of the main body 11 is a preset angle within the range of 70° to 110°. This makes it possible to access the opening 16B, such as a maintenance opening 16B, if one is provided on the bottom surface 16A of the recess 16 behind the display 12, as shown in Figures 9 and 10. For example, if the display 12 is placed on the front surface 11A and the screen size of the display 12 is increased for the purpose of improving visibility, then naturally a large area on the front surface 11A will be hidden by the display 12. However, as shown in Figures 9 and 10, if the display 12 can be displaced to a preset angle within the range of 70° to 110°, it becomes possible to expose the area behind the display 12 that would otherwise be hidden by the display 12, such as the bottom surface 16A of the recess 16, and to make effective use of this area.

[0054] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, as shown in Figures 6 to 10, the displacement mechanism 14 can displace the display 12 to a preset angle of 70° to 110° without the display 12 and the displacement mechanism 14 extending beyond the widthwise range of the main body 11. As a result, even if the inspection device 10 is positioned such that the left side 11L of the main body 11 on which the display 12 is located is in contact with a wall, the display 12 and the displacement mechanism 14 will not interfere with the wall, and the display 12 can be displaced to the above angle. With such a configuration, even if, for example, a maintenance opening 16B is provided on the bottom surface 16A as shown in Figure 10, access to the opening 16B will not be obstructed.

[0055] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the preset angle within the range of 70° to 110° includes 90°. When the display 12 is displaced to a state where the angle between the display surface 12A and the bottom surface 16A is 90°, a sufficiently usable area of ​​the bottom surface 16A that would otherwise be hidden by the orientation of the display 12 can be secured.

[0056] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, as shown in Figures 5 to 7, the recess 16 can accommodate at least a portion of the displacement mechanism 14. As a result, for example, when the displacement mechanism 14 is positioned on the back side of the display 12, a portion of the displacement mechanism 14 is accommodated in the recess 16, thereby suppressing the forward protrusion of the display 12 by that amount. This reduces the feeling of pressure that the display 12 imposes on the user ST who is working in front of the main unit 11.

[0057] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the main body 11 is provided with a workbench 18 that can be used for inspection work below the display 12, and the display 12 can be displaced while one end of the display 12 is housed in the recess 16. This makes it easier to suppress interference between the display 12 and the workbench 18 when displacing the display 12.

[0058] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, a workbench 18 is provided on the main body 11, and as shown as an example in Figure 6(B), the displacement mechanism 14 can retract the display 12 from the workbench 18 by displacing one end of the display 12 in the width direction of the main body 11, the end on the workbench 18 side, in a direction that accommodates it in the recess 16. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the display 12 from interfering with the work of a user ST working in front of the workbench 18.

[0059] Furthermore, the displacement mechanism 14 can change the orientation of the display 12 so that the display surface 12A of the display 12 faces the workbench 18, while one end of the display 12 is housed in the recess 16. This improves the visibility of the display 12 for users working in front of the workbench 18.

[0060] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, as shown in Figure 5 and other figures, the positions of the recess 16 and the workbench 18 partially overlap in the width direction of the main body 11. In this case, as shown in Figure 5, the edge of the display 12 can be accommodated in the overlapping portion OL of the recess 16, thereby suppressing interference with the workbench 18. This prevents the display 12 from interfering with the user ST's work.

[0061] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the displacement mechanism 14, when viewed as a single unit, includes an arm with one end attached to the main body 11 and the other end supporting the back of the display 12. A displacement mechanism 14 with this configuration can have a larger load capacity compared to a displacement mechanism that supports the end of the display 12. Therefore, such a displacement mechanism 14 is advantageous when the display 12 is enlarged for the purpose of improving visibility.

[0062] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the arms 14A and 14B have two or more rotation axes. Specifically, as shown in Figure 5, the displacement mechanism 14 has two rotation axes AX1 and AX2. A displacement mechanism 14 having two or more rotation axes like this improves the degree of freedom of changing the posture of the display 12 compared to the case where there is one rotation axis.

[0063] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the arms 14A and 14B have at least two rotation axes AX1 and AX2 that extend vertically from the main body 11. This makes it easy to change the orientation of the display surface 12A of the display 12 in the left-right direction. Also, as mentioned above, having multiple rotation axes that extend vertically makes it possible to displace the display 12 along the bottom surface 16A of the recess 16 while the end of the display 12 is housed in the recess 16. This makes it possible to suppress the forward protrusion of the display 12 even when displacing the display 12. Moreover, with this configuration, as shown in Figure 9 as an example, by rotating the two rotation axes AX1 and AX2 in opposite directions, the arms 14A and 14B can be displaced while suppressing the widthwise protrusion of the main body 11. This makes it possible to reduce the space required by the displacement mechanism 14 in conjunction with the displacement of the display 12. This is particularly advantageous when a wall is located at the position of the virtual line WL, as shown in Figure 9(B).

[0064] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the main unit 11 is provided with a workbench 18 below the display 12 that can be used for inspection-related work. The GUI operation unit 20B is displayed on the end of the display screen 20 shown on the display 12 that is closer to the workbench 18, and the end of the display 12 on which the GUI operation unit 20B is displayed can be accommodated in the recess 16. As a result, the GUI operation unit 20B can be positioned close to the user ST, making it easier for the user ST to reach and improving operability. In addition, this has the effect of reducing the amount of eye movement required by the user ST, thus improving work efficiency. Moreover, with this configuration, an appropriate distance is secured between the GUI operation unit 20B and the user ST in front of the workbench 18, and it can be expected that the visibility of the GUI operation unit 20B will be improved.

[0065] The above embodiment is merely an example, and various modifications are possible. For example, the changes in the orientation of the display 12 shown in Figures 6 to 10 are just one example, and it is possible to change to different orientations by changing the displacement of the arms 14A and 14B. Furthermore, even if the orientation of the display surface 12A of the display 12 remains the same, the position of the display 12 can be changed by changing the orientation of the arms 14A and 14B.

[0066] Furthermore, although the above embodiment described a 2-arm, 2-axis displacement mechanism 14 having two arms and two rotation axes as an example, a 3-arm, 3-axis or more displacement mechanism may also be used, with three or more arms and three or more rotation axes. Using a 3-arm, 3-axis or more displacement mechanism can further improve the degree of freedom in changing the posture of the display 12. While increasing the number of arms and rotation axes improves the degree of freedom in changing posture, there may also be disadvantages. For example, a 3-arm, 3-axis or more displacement mechanism becomes more complex in configuration and larger in size, and may also require more space to operate. If the displacement mechanism is placed on the back of the display 12, a larger displacement mechanism may lead to an increase in the amount the display 12 protrudes forward, potentially increasing the feeling of the display 12 being cramped. Also, if the number of rotation axes is three or more, the movement of the arms becomes more complex, and they may be more likely to interfere with the bottom surface 16A of the recess 16. Considering the overall balance between the degree of freedom for changing the orientation of the display 12 and the size of the displacement mechanism, a two-axis displacement mechanism 14, as in the above embodiment, may be preferable.

[0067] Furthermore, the orientation of the rotation axis is not limited to the vertical direction (i.e., the Z direction), but may also include a rotation axis extending in the width direction (i.e., the Y direction). Alternatively, a universal joint or the like may be used instead of a rotation axis. This allows for greater freedom in changing the orientation of the display 12. In addition, the orientation of the horizontal display surface 12A of the display 12 may be changed to a vertical orientation.

[0068] Furthermore, although the above embodiment was described using an example with a displacement mechanism 14, the displacement mechanism 14 is not required. For example, as shown in Figures 1 to 5, the display 12 may be fixed with one end of the display 12 housed in the recess 16. Even in this case, for example, an appropriate distance can be secured between the user ST located in front of the workbench 18 and one end of the display 12, thus reducing the feeling of being pressed against by the display 12.

[0069] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, an immunoassay analyzer based on the chemiluminescent enzyme immunoassay method was shown as an example of the testing device 10, but the testing device 10 is not limited to this. The measurement method is not limited to chemiluminescent enzyme immunoassay, and does not require an immunoassay analyzer. The technology disclosed herein can be applied to various in vitro testing devices that test samples outside the body.

[0070] The above description discloses the technology described in the following supplementary information.

[0071] [Additional note 1] A testing device for examining specimens, The display located on the front of the main unit, A recess provided on the front of the main unit, which is capable of accommodating one end of the display in the width direction of the main unit. An inspection device equipped with the following features. [Additional note 2] It is equipped with a displacement mechanism that displaces the display. The inspection device described in Appendix 1. [Additional note 3] The displacement mechanism allows the display to be displaced while one end of the display is housed in the recess. The inspection device described in Appendix 2. [Additional note 4] The displacement mechanism allows the display to be displaced at one end of the recess in the width direction of the main body until the angle between the display surface and the bottom surface of the recess becomes a preset angle within the range of 70° to 110°. The inspection device described in Appendix 2 or Appendix 3. [Additional note 5] The displacement mechanism allows the display to be displaced to a preset angle without the display and the displacement mechanism extending beyond the width of the main body. The inspection device described in Appendix 4. [Additional note 6] The pre-set angles include 90°. The inspection device described in Appendix 5. [Additional note 7] The recess is capable of accommodating at least a portion of the displacement mechanism. The inspection device described in any one of the appendices 2 to 6. [Additional note 8] The main unit has a workbench located below the display that can be used for inspection-related tasks. The inspection device described in any one of the appendices 3 to 7. [Additional note 9] The main unit has a workbench below the display that can be used for inspection-related tasks. The displacement mechanism allows the display to be retracted from the workbench by displacing one end of the display in the width direction of the main body, specifically the end on the workbench side, in a direction that accommodates it in the recess. The inspection device described in any one of the appendices 2 to 8. [Additional Note 10] The displacement mechanism allows the orientation of the display to be changed so that the display surface faces the workbench, with one end housed in the recess. The inspection device described in Appendix 9. [Additional Note 11] The recessed area and the workbench partially overlap in the width direction of the main body. The inspection apparatus described in Appendix 8 or Appendix 9. [Additional Note 12] The displacement mechanism includes an arm, one end of which is attached to the main body and the other end of which supports the back of the display. The inspection device described in any one of the appendices 2 to 11. [Additional Note 13] The arm has two or more axes of rotation. The inspection device described in Appendix 12. [Additional Note 14] The arm has at least two rotation axes that extend vertically from the main body. The inspection device described in Appendix 13. [Additional Note 15] The main unit has a workbench below the display that can be used for inspection-related tasks. In the display screen shown on the display, the GUI operation section is displayed on the end side closest to the workbench. The recess can accommodate the end of the display where the GUI operation section is shown. An inspection device as described in any one of the appendices 1 to 14.

[0072] The technology of this disclosure can be appropriately combined with the various embodiments and / or modifications described above. Furthermore, it is understood that various configurations can be adopted without departing from the spirit of the invention, and the invention is not limited to the embodiments described above. In addition, the technology of this disclosure extends to storage media for storing programs non-temporarily, as well as programs. Programs also include program products.

[0073] The descriptions and illustrations presented above are detailed explanations of the technical aspects of this disclosure and are merely examples of the technical aspects. For example, the above descriptions of the structure, function, operation, and effect are examples of the structure, function, operation, and effect of the technical aspects of this disclosure. Therefore, it goes without saying that you may delete unnecessary parts, add new elements, or replace elements in the descriptions and illustrations presented above, as long as you do not deviate from the essence of the technical aspects of this disclosure. Furthermore, in order to avoid confusion and facilitate understanding of the technical aspects of this disclosure, explanations of common technical knowledge and the like that do not require special explanation to enable the implementation of the technical aspects of this disclosure have been omitted from the descriptions and illustrations presented above.

[0074] In this specification, "A and / or B" is synonymous with "at least one of A and B." That is, "A and / or B" means that it may be A alone, or B alone, or a combination of A and B. Furthermore, in this specification, the same concept as "A and / or B" applies when expressing three or more things linked by "and / or."

[0075] All documents, patent applications, and technical standards described herein are incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual document, patent application, and technical standard were specifically and individually noted to be incorporated by reference. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0076] 10 Inspection equipment 11 Main unit 11A Front 11B Back 11L left side 11R Right side 11U top 12 displays 12A display surface 14 Displacement Mechanism 14A arm 14B Arm 15 Doors 16 recesses 16A Bottom 16B opening 18 Workbenches 19 trays 20 display screen 20A display area 20B Operation section α angle AX1 Rotation axis AX2 Rotation axis OL overlapping section ST User WL virtual line

Claims

1. A testing device for examining specimens, The display located on the front of the main unit, A recess provided on the front of the main body, the recess capable of accommodating one end of the display in the width direction of the main body; An inspection device equipped with the following features.

2. The display is equipped with a displacement mechanism for displacing the display. The inspection apparatus according to claim 1.

3. The displacement mechanism is capable of displacing the display while one end of the display is housed in the recess. The inspection apparatus according to claim 2.

4. The displacement mechanism is capable of displacing the display at one end of the recess in the width direction of the main body until the angle between the display surface of the display and the bottom surface of the recess becomes a preset angle within the range of 70° to 110°. The inspection apparatus according to claim 2.

5. The displacement mechanism is capable of displacing the display to a state at a preset angle without the display and the displacement mechanism extending beyond the width of the main body. The inspection apparatus according to claim 4.

6. The aforementioned preset angles include 90°. The inspection apparatus according to claim 5.

7. The recess is capable of accommodating at least a portion of the displacement mechanism. The inspection apparatus according to claim 2.

8. In the main unit, a workbench that can be used for inspection work is provided below the display. The inspection apparatus according to claim 3.

9. In the aforementioned main unit, a workbench that can be used for inspection work is provided below the display. The displacement mechanism allows the display to be retracted from the workbench by displacing one end of the main body in the width direction, specifically the end on the workbench side, in a direction that accommodates it in the recess. The inspection apparatus according to claim 2.

10. The displacement mechanism allows the orientation of the display to be changed so that the display surface faces the workbench side, with one end housed in the recess. The inspection apparatus according to claim 9.

11. The positions of the recess and the workbench partially overlap in the width direction of the main body. The inspection apparatus according to claim 8.

12. The displacement mechanism includes an arm, one end of which is attached to the main body and the other end of which supports the back of the display. The inspection apparatus according to claim 2.

13. The aforementioned arm has two or more axes of rotation. The inspection apparatus according to claim 12.

14. The arm has at least two rotational axes that extend vertically from the main body. The inspection apparatus according to claim 13.

15. In the aforementioned main unit, a workbench that can be used for inspection-related work is provided below the display. In the display screen shown on the aforementioned display, the GUI operation section is displayed on the end side closest to the workbench. The recess can accommodate the end of the display on which the GUI operation section is shown. The inspection apparatus according to claim 1.

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