Light rail sample transport system

Abstract

A light rail sample transport system (100) is disclosed, which includes a rail (1), a moving transmission mechanism (2) in which a sample transport device is temporarily stored, and a lifting mechanism (3), the rail (1) is installed between a plurality of sample storage devices (200) and passes through the transfer channel of each sample storage device (200), the moving transmission mechanism (2) is slidably installed on the rail (1) and moves along the rail (1) under the adjustment control of a control mechanism (4), and the plurality of lifting mechanisms (3) are respectively installed below the rail (1) at the transfer channel position of each sample storage device (200) and transport the sample storage device (200) up and down between the rail (1) and the sampling operation port of the sample storage device (200). The light rail sample transport system (100) can realize efficient transfer and insertion / removal of samples from a plurality of sample storage devices (200) or a single sample storage device (200).

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of biological sample storage, and relates to a transport system for biological sample storage tanks, especially to a sample transport system by light rail. [Background technology]

[0002] A single biological sample storage device can realize fully automated loading and unloading operations, but when multiple devices are stored in a centralized manner, the devices cannot be connected to each other, so they need to be connected using dedicated automated equipment.

[0003] Currently, in conventional multiple sample storage devices, AGV (automated guided vehicles) are generally used to transport and take over relay tanks, but this has the problem of low transport efficiency, which significantly reduces the efficiency of sample loading and unloading. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The present invention aims to provide a light rail sample transport system to solve the problem that when multiple sample storage devices are used in series connection, the transmission efficiency of the external transfer tank is low, which affects the efficiency of loading and unloading samples. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] In order to solve the technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions: A light rail sample transport system comprising a rail, a moving transmission mechanism in which a sample transfer device is temporarily stored, and a lifting mechanism, the rail being provided between a plurality of sample storage devices and passing through the transfer channel of each of the sample storage devices, the moving transmission mechanism being slidably provided on the rail and moving along the rail under the adjustment control of a control mechanism, and the plurality of lifting mechanisms being respectively provided below the rail at the transfer channel position of each of the sample storage devices and transporting the sample storage devices up and down between the rail and the sampling operation port of the sample storage device.

[0006] Preferably, the control mechanism includes a one-chip microcomputer, a distance control member, and a drive control member, and the distance control member is provided on the moving transmission mechanism to control its position in the rail direction; The drive control member includes a drive motor and a drive wheel provided in the moving transmission mechanism, the drive motor moves the drive wheel on a rail to rotate the drive wheel; The one-chip microcomputer performs control processing for the distance control member and the drive control member.

[0007] Preferably, the distance control member includes a distance meter provided at both ends of the movement transmission mechanism for monitoring and measuring the pitch of the plurality of movement transmission mechanisms in the rail direction.

[0008] Preferably, the control mechanism further includes a position sensing member connected to a one-chip microcomputer for control, and the position sensing member is provided in the moving transmission mechanism to detect whether the sample transfer device has reached a predetermined position, and jointly controls the operation of the lifting mechanism and / or the drive control member by the one-chip microcomputer.

[0009] Preferably, the control mechanism further includes an interlocking control member connected to a one-chip microcomputer for control, the interlocking control member including a proximity switch sensor provided in the moving transmission mechanism and a groove switch sensor provided in the rail, and controls the connection between the lifting mechanism and the moving transmission mechanism after they reach a predetermined position and cooperate with each other.

[0010] Preferably, the control mechanism further includes an operation control member connected to a one-chip microcomputer for control, and the operation control member includes an RFID detection module provided in the mobile transmission mechanism and an RFID wireless detection panel provided on the rail, and after the two are detected and connected, monitors and measures the operation position of the mobile transmission mechanism.

[0011] Preferably, the moving transmission mechanism includes a moving housing, a support plate and a pulley unit, the pulley unit is connected to the lower part of the moving housing and slidably engaged with the guide rails on both sides of the rail, and the support plate is provided on the upper part of the moving housing and movably connected to the sample transfer device.

[0012] Preferably, the pulley unit includes a pulley mounting plate and a pulley, the pulley is mounted on the mounting plate and slidably engaged with the rail, and the mounting plate is connected to the moving housing by an elastic member to perform an extension and retraction movement in a direction perpendicular to the rail.

[0013] Preferably, the moving housings on both sides of the pulley unit are further provided with guide wheel sets for limiting the position from the rail sides.

[0014] Preferably, a position limiting unit is provided on the upper surface of the support plate, the position limiting unit including a position limiting plate for limiting circumferential movement of the sample transfer device, and a positioning pillar for locking the position by engaging with an engaging groove at the bottom of the sample transfer device.

[0015] Preferably, the movable housing is further provided with a wirelessly rechargeable battery pack, and wireless chargers are disposed on both sides of the guide rail for wirelessly charging the wirelessly rechargeable battery pack.

[0016] Preferably, the entire movable housing is concave-shaped with an open lower end, the control mechanism and the wirelessly rechargeable battery pack are both arranged in the concave bottom chamber, and the support plate is attached to the concave upper middle chamber.

[0017] Preferably, the moving transmission mechanism is further provided with an emergency button for terminating the operation of the moving transmission mechanism and the lifting mechanism by a one-chip microcomputer.

[0018] Preferably, the lifting mechanism includes a vertical guide rail, a drive motor and a jack rod, one end of the vertical guide rail being connected within a transport channel of the sample storage device, one end of the jack rod being slidably mounted on the vertical guide rail and the other end being coupled to the drive motor attached to the vertical guide rail.

[0019] Preferably, a square pillar buckle is provided at the tip of the jack rod, and a support base is provided on the underside of the support plate, so that the lifting mechanism and the movement transmission mechanism are connected by being engaged with each other. Effect of the Invention

[0020] The present invention has the following beneficial effects: The mobile transmission mechanism can realize the interconnection between multiple sample storage devices or different devices, and can also realize the mutual storage between large-scale automatic storage devices. It can also realize simultaneous rail transportation by multiple mobile transmission mechanisms, which greatly improves the transmission efficiency of sample transfer by one or multiple sample storage devices. In addition, avoidance can be achieved by the lifting mechanism. Furthermore, intelligent positioning and distance avoidance can be realized by the control mechanism in each mobile transmission mechanism, which effectively ensures high sample input and output efficiency when transferring multiple devices. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0021] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention from one viewing angle. [Diagram 2]FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention from another viewing angle. [Diagram 3] 1 is a plan view of a movement transmission mechanism according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a bottom view of a movement transmission mechanism according to one embodiment of the present invention; [Diagram 5] FIG. 11 is a plan view of a moving transmission mechanism including a rail according to another embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 6] FIG. 11 is a bottom view of a moving transmission mechanism including a rail according to another embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 7] FIG. 11 is a bottom view of a movement transmission mechanism with the rails removed according to another embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a structural schematic diagram of one application scenario of the present invention. [Figure 9] FIG. 4 is a structural schematic diagram of another application scenario of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0022] The technical solutions of the present invention are further described below in combination with embodiments and drawings.

[0023] Example 1 This embodiment provides a light rail sample transport system 100, which includes a rail 1, a moving transmission mechanism 2 in which a sample transfer device is temporarily stored, and a lifting mechanism 3, wherein the rail 1 is installed between a plurality of sample storage devices 200 and passes through the transfer channel of each of the sample storage devices 200, the moving transmission mechanism 2 is slidably installed on the rail 1 and moves along the rail 1 under the adjustment control of the control mechanism 4, and the plurality of lifting mechanisms 3 are respectively installed below the rail 1 at the transfer channel position of each of the sample storage devices 200 and transport the sample storage devices 200 up and down between the rail 1 and the sampling operation port of the sample storage device 200.

[0024] The light rail sample transport system 100 mainly performs loading and unloading operations by passing a sample transport device such as an external transport tank through a sample storage device 200 via a rail 1 and a lifting mechanism 3. Specifically, the sample transport device is temporarily stored and uses a moving transmission mechanism 2 for moving on the rail 1. Two or more moving transmission mechanisms 2 on the rail 1 are used, and then a control mechanism 4 is used to realize the intelligence and efficiency of the above work process.

[0025] In another embodiment of the present invention, the control mechanism 4 includes a one-chip microcomputer 41, a distance control member 42 and a drive control member 43, the distance control member 42 is provided on the moving transmission mechanism 2 to control its position along the rail 1, the drive control member 43 includes a drive motor 431 and a drive wheel 432 provided on the moving transmission mechanism 2, the drive motor 431 moves the drive wheel 432 along the rail 1 to rotate, more specifically, a servo motor is selected for the drive motor 431, and the one-chip microcomputer 41 performs control processing for the distance control member 42 and the drive control member 43.

[0026] The moving transmission mechanism 2 uses the distance control member 42 to intelligently control the distance and perform automatic anti-collision detection to improve safety and reliability. The drive control member 43 is the marching power source of the moving transmission mechanism 2.

[0027] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the distance control member 42 includes a distance meter 421 provided at both ends of the moving transmission mechanism 2 for monitoring and measuring the pitch of the multiple moving transmission mechanisms 2 along the rail 1. Preferably, the distance meter 421 may be selected as a laser distance meter or an infrared distance meter.

[0028] In another embodiment of the present invention, the control mechanism 4 further includes a position sensing member 44 connected to the one-chip microcomputer 41 for control, the position sensing member 44 is provided in the moving transmission mechanism 2 to detect whether the sample transfer device 300 reaches a predetermined position, and jointly controls the operation of the lifting mechanism 3 and / or the driving control member 43 via the one-chip microcomputer 41. The position sensing member 44 may be implemented as a position sensor.

[0029] The operator or manipulator places the sample transfer device 300 on the moving transmission mechanism 2. When the sample transfer device 300 moves to the position area of ​​the lifting mechanism 3, the position sensing member 44 feeds back an electrical signal, and the one-chip microcomputer 41 sends a command signal to the lifting mechanism 3, indicating that the sample transfer device 300 has arrived, and the lifting mechanism 3 connects to the moving transmission mechanism 2, transports it upward, and performs operations such as removal in the transfer channel, thereby realizing the transfer of the sample in the sample transfer device 300 to the sample storage device 200.

[0030] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the control mechanism 4 further includes an interlocking control member 45 connected to the one-chip microcomputer 41 for control, and the interlocking control member 45 includes a proximity switch sensor 451 provided on the moving transmission mechanism 2 and a groove switch sensor 452 provided on the rail 1, and controls the connection between the lifting mechanism 3 and the moving transmission mechanism 2 after they reach a predetermined position and cooperate with each other.

[0031] When the sample transport device 300 moves to the position area of ​​the lifting mechanism 3, specifically, the proximity switch sensor 451 and the groove switch detector 452 come into contact with each other, and then an electrical signal is fed back.

[0032] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the control mechanism 4 further includes an operation control member 46 connected to the one-chip microcomputer 41 for control, and the operation control member 46 includes an RFID detection module installed in the mobile transmission mechanism 2 and an RFID wireless detection panel 462 installed on the rail 1, and monitors and measures the operation position of the mobile transmission mechanism 2 after the two are detected and connected.

[0033] The RFID detection module 461 is mainly connected to the RFID wireless detection panel 462 for detection and positioning. When passing through the RFID wireless detection panel 462, the sample transfer device 300 will send a signal to the one-chip microcomputer 41, and the higher level console can receive the signal in the same way and issue the next command.

[0034] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the moving transmission mechanism 2 includes a moving housing 21, a support plate 22 and a pulley unit 23, the pulley unit 23 is connected to the lower part of the moving housing 21 and slidably engaged with the guide rails 11 on both sides of the rail 1, and the support plate 22 is provided on the upper part of the moving housing 21 and movably connected to the sample transfer device 300.

[0035] In another embodiment of the present invention, the pulley unit 23 includes a pulley mounting plate 231 and a pulley 232, the pulley 232 is mounted on the mounting plate and slidably engaged with the rail 1, and the mounting plate is connected to the mobile housing 21 by an elastic member 234, which performs an elastic movement in a direction perpendicular to the rail 1, so as to provide a cushioning effect when the mobile transmission mechanism 2 is mounted and improve the mounting efficiency. The elastic member 234 may be a spring.

[0036] In another embodiment of the present invention, the movable housings 21 on both sides of the pulley unit 23 are further provided with guide wheel sets 24 for limiting the position from the side of the rail 1. The guide wheel sets 24 are designed mainly because when multiple rails 1 are aligned in parallel, it is more convenient to assemble the movable housings 21 on the adjacent rails 1, and collisions are less likely to occur during operation.

[0037] In another embodiment of the present invention, a position limiting unit is provided on the upper surface of the support plate 22, and the position limiting unit includes a position limiting plate 221 for limiting the circumferential movement of the sample transfer device 300, and a positioning post 222 for locking the position by being engaged with the locking groove at the bottom of the sample transfer device 300. The positioning post 222 is locked in the locking groove at the bottom of the sample transfer device 300 to perform the function of positioning and fixing the sample transfer device 300.

[0038] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the mobile housing 21 is further provided with a wirelessly rechargeable battery pack 25, and wireless chargers 12 are arranged on both sides of the guide rail 11 to wirelessly charge the wirelessly rechargeable battery pack 25. Here, the wirelessly rechargeable battery pack 25 can supply power to each electrical component, and when charging is required, the mobile transmission mechanism 2 only needs to move to both ends of the rail 1 to wirelessly charge the wirelessly rechargeable battery pack 25.

[0039] In another embodiment of the present invention, the movable housing 21 has a concave shape with an open bottom, the control mechanism 4 and the wireless rechargeable battery pack 25 are both installed in the concave bottom chamber, and the support plate 22 is installed in the concave upper middle chamber. In addition, the side wall of the bottom chamber may be provided with a heat dissipation hole.

[0040] In another embodiment of the present invention, the moving transmission mechanism 2 is further provided with an emergency button 26 for terminating the operation of the moving transmission mechanism 2 and the lifting mechanism 3 through the one-chip microcomputer 41 .

[0041] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the lifting mechanism 3 includes a vertical guide rail 31, a control motor 32 and a jack rod 33, one end of the vertical guide rail 31 is connected within the transport channel of the sample storage device 200, one end of the jack rod 33 is slidably mounted on the vertical guide rail 31, and the other end is connected to the control motor 32 attached to the vertical guide rail 31.

[0042] In another embodiment of the present invention, a square column buckle 331 is provided at the end of the jack rod 33, and a support base 223 is provided on the underside of the support plate 22, so that the two are engaged and connected to connect the lifting mechanism 3 and the moving transmission mechanism 2. There is no limitation on the number of the support bases 223, and most preferably, there are at least four, which are provided at the four corners of the lower part of the support plate 22, respectively, which contributes to the butt-engagement and facilitates a secure connection.

[0043] This embodiment provides a light rail sample transport system 100, which is basically the same as embodiment 1, with the difference being as follows: the rail 1 is provided at the position of the transfer channel of only one sample storage device 200, and correspondingly, the distance control member 42 of the control mechanism 4 may not be provided.

[0044] This embodiment is mainly applied to the sample transport of one sample storage device 200, and based on the intelligent control arrangement such as the guide rail 11, the arrangement of the moving transmission mechanism 2, and the control mechanism 4, the same purpose of improving the efficiency of sample transport and loading / unloading can be achieved.

[0045] Finally, the above embodiments do not limit the technical solutions of the present invention, but are merely for the purpose of illustration. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can still understand that the technical solutions described in the above embodiments may still be amended or some of the technical features may be equivalently substituted, and the essence of the corresponding technical solutions will not deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention because of such amendments or substitutions. [Explanation of symbols]

[0046] 1 rail, 11 Guide rail, 12 wireless charger, 2 Mobile transmission mechanism, 21 Mobile housing, 22 support plate; 221 Position limiting plate, 222 Positioning pillar, 223 Support base, 23 Pulley unit, 231 Pulley mounting plate, 232 Pulley, 234 Elastic members, 24 guide wheel set, 25 Wireless rechargeable battery pack, 26 Emergency button, 3 Lifting mechanism, 31 Vertical guide rail, 32 control motor, 33 Jackrod, 331 Square column buckle, 4 control mechanism, 41 One-chip microcomputer, 42 Distance control member, 421 Distance meter, 43 Drive control member, 431 Drive motor, 432 driving wheels, 44 Position sensing member, 45 Interlocking control members, 451 Proximity switch sensor, 452 Groove switch detector, 46 Operation control components, 461 RFID detection module, 462 RFID wireless detection panel, 100 Light rail sample transport system; 200 sample storage devices, 300 Sample Transfer Device

Claims

1. A light rail sample transport system comprising a rail, a moving transmission mechanism in which a sample transfer device is temporarily stored, and a lifting mechanism, wherein the rail is provided between a plurality of sample storage devices and passes through the transfer channel of each of the sample storage devices, or is provided at the transfer channel position of one of the sample storage devices, the moving transmission mechanism is slidably provided on the rail and moves along the rail under the adjustment control of a control mechanism, and the plurality of lifting mechanisms are each provided below the rail at the transfer channel position of each of the sample storage devices, and transport the sample storage devices up and down between the rail and the sampling operation port of the sample storage device.

2. the control mechanism includes a one-chip microcomputer, a distance control member, and a drive control member, the distance control member is provided on the moving transmission mechanism to control its position in the rail direction; The drive control member includes a drive motor and a drive wheel provided in the moving transmission mechanism, the drive motor moves the drive wheel on a rail to rotate the drive wheel; 2. The light rail sample transportation system according to claim 1, wherein the one-chip microcomputer performs control processing for the distance control member and the drive control member.

3. The light rail sample transport system according to claim 2, characterized in that the distance control member is provided at both ends of the moving transmission mechanism and includes a distance meter for monitoring and measuring the pitch of the multiple moving transmission mechanisms in the rail direction.

4. The light rail sample transport system of claim 2, characterized in that the control mechanism further includes a position sensing member connected to a one-chip microcomputer for control, the position sensing member being provided in the moving transmission mechanism to detect whether the sample transfer device has reached a predetermined position, and the operation of the lifting mechanism and / or the drive control member being jointly controlled by the one-chip microcomputer.

5. The light rail sample transport system of claim 4, characterized in that the control mechanism further includes an interlocking control member connected to a one-chip microcomputer for control, the interlocking control member including a proximity switch sensor provided in the moving transmission mechanism and a groove switch sensor provided in the rail, and controls the lifting mechanism and the moving transmission mechanism to connect after they reach a predetermined position and cooperate with each other.

6. The light rail sample transport system of claim 5, characterized in that the control mechanism further includes an operation control member connected to a one-chip microcomputer for control, the operation control member including an RFID detection module provided in the mobile transmission mechanism and an RFID wireless detection panel provided in the rail, and after the two are detected and connected, monitors and measures the operating position of the mobile transmission mechanism.

7. The light rail sample transport system of any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the moving transmission mechanism includes a moving housing, a support plate and a pulley unit, the pulley unit is connected to the lower part of the moving housing and slidably engaged with guide rails on both sides of the rail, and the support plate is provided on the upper part of the moving housing and movably connected to the sample transfer device.

8. The light rail sample transport system of claim 7, characterized in that the pulley unit includes a pulley mounting plate and a pulley, the pulley is mounted on the mounting plate and slidably engaged with the guide rail, and the mounting plate is connected to the moving housing by an elastic member to perform an elastic movement in a direction perpendicular to the guide rail.

9. The light rail sample transport system according to claim 8, wherein the moving housings on both sides of the pulley unit are further provided with guide wheel sets for limiting the position from the rail sides.

10. The light rail sample transport system of claim 7, characterized in that a position limiting unit is provided on the upper surface of the support plate, the position limiting unit including a position limiting plate for limiting circumferential movement of the sample transfer device, and a positioning pillar for locking the position by engaging with an engaging groove on the bottom of the sample transfer device.

11. The light rail sample transport system of claim 7, further comprising a wirelessly rechargeable battery pack provided in the movable housing, and a wireless charger for wirelessly charging the wirelessly rechargeable battery pack is disposed on both sides of the guide rail.

12. The light rail sample transport system of claim 11, characterized in that the entire mobile housing is concave-shaped with an open lower end, the control mechanism and the wirelessly rechargeable battery pack are both arranged in the concave bottom chamber, and the support plate is attached to the concave upper middle chamber.

13. The sample transportation system according to claim 7, wherein the mobile transmission mechanism is further provided with an emergency button for terminating the operation of the mobile transmission mechanism and the lift mechanism by a one-chip microcomputer.

14. The light rail sample transport system of claim 7, wherein the lifting mechanism includes a vertical guide rail, a control motor, and a jack rod, one end of the vertical guide rail connected within a transport channel of the sample storage device, one end of the jack rod slidably mounted on the vertical guide rail, and the other end connected to the control motor attached to the vertical guide rail.

15. The light rail sample transport system of claim 14, characterized in that a rectangular prism buckle is provided at the tip of the jack rod and a support base is provided on the underside of the support plate, connecting the lifting mechanism and the moving transmission mechanism so that the two are engaged and connected.

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