Sample storage equipment

Abstract

This invention discloses a sample storage device, which includes a sample storage tank body, a storage tray unit provided within the sample storage tank body, the storage tray unit being rotatable around a central rotating shaft unit within the sample storage tank body, and the storage tray unit being detachably mounted on the central rotating shaft unit. The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: By providing the storage tray unit and the central rotating shaft unit within the sample storage tank body, low-temperature liquid nitrogen is placed inside the sample storage tank body, the rotating shaft can be driven to rotate by a rotating motor, the rotating shaft can drive the central rotating shaft unit and the storage tray unit to rotate, it can rotate to the position where picking is required, making it easy to insert and remove cryogenic storage tubes, the storage tray unit can refrigerate the inserted cryogenic storage tubes, the storage tray unit can be fixed and easily removed by a first position regulating member, adjacent storage tray units can be quickly attached and detached by a first fixing member, damaged storage tray units can be individually replaced, and the convenience of use is greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of biological samples, and particularly to sample storage devices.

Background Art

[0002] A sample cryopreservation system is used to store biological samples such as blood samples, vaccines, bacterial and viral species at low temperatures. In order to store the samples in an active state over a long period of time, the samples are always stored in liquid nitrogen. A storage tray is arranged in the sample cryopreservation system, a plurality of test tubes are arranged in the storage tray, and the samples to be stored are placed in the test tubes.

[0003] The honeycomb-type storage tray in the prior art is non-disintegratable. When a part needs to be replaced due to long-term use, it is necessary to remove and replace the entire honeycomb-type storage tray. The detaching and attaching operations are inconvenient, the requirements for the integral molding process are high, the processing cost is increased, and the disassembly is inconvenient. Therefore, a honeycomb-type sample storage system is required.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] This part aims to briefly explain some forms of the embodiments of the present invention and introduce some preferred embodiments. In this part, the specification, abstract, and title of the present application, in order to avoid ambiguity of these purposes, some simplifications and omissions may be made. These simplifications and omissions are not for the purpose of limiting the scope of the present invention.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] In view of the above or prior art problems, the present invention is proposed.

[0006] Therefore, the present invention aims to provide a sample storage device that allows for the quick attachment and detachment of the storage tray unit in the central rotating shaft unit, and enables the quick removal and replacement of damaged storage trays, thereby significantly improving operational efficiency.

[0007] To solve the above problems, the present invention provides the following technical solution: A sample storage device comprising a sample storage tank body, a storage tray unit provided within the sample storage tank body, the storage tray unit being rotatable around a central rotation axis unit within the sample storage tank body, and the storage tray unit being detachably mounted on the central rotation axis unit.

[0008] As one preferred embodiment of the sample storage device of the present invention, the storage tray unit includes a plurality of fan-shaped storage trays, the plurality of storage trays being detachably connected in pairs to each other and distributed along the circumference to a central rotating shaft unit.

[0009] As one preferred embodiment of the sample storage device of the present invention, the storage tray unit further includes a first fixing member capable of connecting and securing two adjacent sets of storage trays.

[0010] In one preferred configuration of the sample storage device of the present invention, the central rotating shaft unit includes a first position regulating member and an aluminum tray support column, the first position regulating member being capable of supporting and connecting storage trays, and the first position regulating member being provided on the aluminum tray support column.

[0011] In one preferred configuration of the sample storage device of the present invention, the first fixing member includes a groove, a mounting groove, and a fixing block, wherein the groove is provided on either of the two sides of the storage tray, and a complete mounting groove can be formed by joining the grooves of two adjacent sets of storage trays, and connection holes are provided in both the groove and the fixing block, and the fixing block can fix the mounting groove.

[0012] As one preferred solution for the sample storage device of the present invention, the first position regulating member includes a first fixing plate, a second fixing plate, and a storage groove, the first and second fixing plates being connected to the outer surfaces of an aluminum tray support column, a storage groove being formed between the first and second fixing plates and the aluminum tray support column, a storage tray being insertable into the storage groove, and the first and second fixing plates being able to position and fix the storage tray.

[0013] In one preferred configuration of the sample storage device of the present invention, the storage tray is provided with a first arcuate surface and a second arcuate surface, the first arcuate surface being provided at one end of the storage tray near the aluminum tray support column, and the second arcuate surface being provided at the other end of the storage tray away from the aluminum tray support column, and the first arcuate surface can be bonded to the aluminum tray support column.

[0014] In one preferred configuration of the sample storage device of the present invention, the first and second arcuate surfaces are concentric, and the radius of the second arcuate surface is greater than the radius of the first arcuate surface.

[0015] In one preferred configuration of the sample storage device of the present invention, the central rotating shaft unit further includes storage tray fixing holes, the first and second fixing plates have storage tray fixing holes, and the end of the storage tray closest to the aluminum tray support column also has a storage tray fixing hole, and the storage tray and the first and second fixing plates are fixed together by fixing members in the storage tray fixing holes.

[0016] In one preferred configuration of the sample storage device of the present invention, the storage tray includes an upper storage tray, a lower storage tray, and a connecting column, wherein the lower storage tray is located below the upper storage tray, and the upper and lower storage trays are connected by the connecting column.

[0017] In one preferred configuration of the sample storage device of the present invention, cryopreservation tube holes are provided in both the upper storage tray and the lower storage tray, the positions of the cryopreservation tube holes in the upper storage tray and the lower storage tray coincide and are in vertical communication, and at least one set of cryopreservation tube holes is provided in both the upper and lower storage trays.

[0018] In one preferred configuration of the sample storage device of the present invention, the upper storage tray has holes for cryopreservation tubes, and the lower storage tray is a fan-shaped plate that can support the cryopreservation tubes.

[0019] One preferred configuration of the sample storage device of the present invention includes a pivot shaft, a pivot motor, a tank cover, a cryopreservation tube rack, and a biological sample rack.

[0020] The rotating motor is connected to the rotating shaft, which is connected to an aluminum tray support column, and the tank cover is connected to the sample storage tank body. Inside the tank cover, a rack for cryopreservation tubes and a rack for biological samples are provided. [Effects of the Invention]

[0021] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: By providing a storage tray unit and a central rotating shaft unit within the sample storage tank body, the rotating shaft can be driven to rotate by a rotating motor, the rotating shaft can drive the central rotating shaft unit and the storage tray unit to rotate, cryopreservation tubes can be stored in the storage tray unit, the storage tray unit can be fixed and easily removed by a first position regulating member, adjacent storage tray units can be quickly attached and detached by a first fixing member, damaged storage tray units can be replaced individually, and the convenience of use is greatly improved. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0022] To more clearly explain the technical solution of the embodiment of the present invention, the drawings necessary for use in the following description of the embodiment are briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are merely some embodiments of the present invention, and those skilled in the art can also obtain other drawings based on these drawings on the premise of not paying creative labor. [Figure 1] It is a schematic diagram of a storage tray unit of a sample storage device. [Figure 2] It is a front view of a central rotation axis unit of a sample storage device. [Figure 3] It is a schematic diagram of a sample storage tank body of a sample storage device.

Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0023] To make the above objects, features, and advantages of the present invention more clear, the specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

[0024] In the following description, many specific details are described in order to fully understand the present invention. However, the present invention can also be implemented in other ways different from those described here, and those skilled in the art can make analogies without departing from the concept of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0025] Next, what is referred to here as "one embodiment" or "an embodiment" means specific features, structures, or characteristics in at least one implementation manner that can be included in the present invention. The "in one embodiment" appearing at different places in this specification does not refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments.

[0026] <Example 1> Referring to Figures 1 to 3, the first embodiment of the present invention provides a sample storage device comprising a sample storage tank body 1, a storage tray unit 2, and a central rotating shaft unit 3, wherein liquid nitrogen can be placed inside the sample storage tank body 1, and the storage tray unit 2 and the central rotating shaft unit 3 are arranged inside the sample storage tank body 1, the central rotating shaft unit 3 can restrict and support the position of the storage tray unit 2, and the storage tray unit 2 is detachably provided around the central rotating shaft unit 3, and a cryopreservation tube can be placed inside the storage tray unit 2.

[0027] Specifically, the sample storage tank includes a sample storage tank body 1, a storage tray unit 2 is provided inside the sample storage tank body 1, the storage tray unit 2 can rotate around a central rotation axis unit 3 inside the sample storage tank body 1, and the storage tray unit 2 is detachably mounted on the central rotation axis unit 3.

[0028] As described above, the present invention provides a storage tray unit 2 and a central rotating shaft unit 3 within the sample storage tank body 1, which allows the rotating shaft 4 to be driven to rotate by the rotating motor 5, the rotating shaft 4 to drive the central rotating shaft unit 3 and the storage tray unit 2 to rotate, the storage tray unit 2 can be stored in a cryogenic storage tube, the storage tray unit 2 can be fixed and easily removed by the first position regulating member 31, adjacent storage tray units 2 can be quickly attached and detached by the first fixing member 22, damaged storage tray units 2 can be individually replaced, and the convenience of use is greatly improved.

[0029] <Example 2> Referring to Figures 1 to 3, a second embodiment of the present invention is described in the first embodiment, in which the sample storage device includes a sample storage tank body 1, a storage tray unit 2, and a central rotating shaft unit 3, and liquid nitrogen can be placed inside the sample storage tank body 1, and the storage tray unit 2 and the central rotating shaft unit 3 are placed inside the sample storage tank body 1, the central rotating shaft unit 3 can support and restrict the position of the storage tray unit 2, and the storage tray unit 2 is detachably provided around the central rotating shaft unit 3, and a cryopreservation tube can be placed inside the storage tray unit 2.

[0030] Specifically, the sample storage tank includes a sample storage tank body 1, a storage tray unit 2 is provided inside the sample storage tank body 1, the storage tray unit 2 can rotate around a central rotation axis unit 3 inside the sample storage tank body 1, and the storage tray unit 2 is detachably mounted on the central rotation axis unit 3.

[0031] Furthermore, the storage tray unit includes a plurality of fan-shaped storage trays 21, which are detachably connected in pairs and distributed along the circumference to the central rotating shaft unit 3.

[0032] Furthermore, the storage tray unit 2 further includes a first fixing member 22 that can connect and secure two adjacent sets of storage trays 21.

[0033] Furthermore, the central rotation axis unit 3 includes a first position regulating member 31 and an aluminum tray support column 32, the first position regulating member 31 being able to support and connect the storage tray 21, and the first position regulating member 31 being provided on the aluminum tray support column 32.

[0034] Furthermore, the first fixing member 22 includes a groove 221, a mounting groove 222, and a fixing block 223. The groove 221 is provided on either of the two sides of the storage tray 21, and a complete mounting groove 222 can be formed by joining the grooves 221 of two adjacent sets of storage trays 21. Connection holes are provided in both the groove 221 and the fixing block 223, and the fixing block 223 can fix the mounting groove 222.

[0035] Preferably, the groove 221 in the storage tray 21 is provided at one end of the storage tray 21 away from the aluminum tray support column 32, and the grooves 221 in two adjacent sets of storage trays 21 can form a mounting groove 222, and the fixing block 223 can be mounted in the mounting groove 222, and connection holes are provided in both the groove 221 and the fixing block 223 so that they can be fixed by bolts or other fastening members, and in this way the fixing block 223 can be fixed and mounted in the grooves 221 in two sets of storage trays 21, thereby fixing two adjacent sets of storage trays 21.

[0036] Furthermore, the first position regulating member 31 includes a first fixing plate 311, a second fixing plate 312, and a accommodating groove 313. The first fixing plate 311 and the second fixing plate 312 are connected to the outer surface of the aluminum tray support column 32. An accommodating groove 313 is formed between the first fixing plate 311 and the second fixing plate 312 and the aluminum tray support column 32. The storage tray 21 can be inserted into the accommodating groove 313, and the first fixing plate 311 and the second fixing plate 312 can position and fix the storage tray 21.

[0037] Furthermore, the storage tray 21 is provided with a first arcuate surface and a second arcuate surface. The first arcuate surface is provided at one end of the storage tray 21 closest to the aluminum tray support column 32, and the second arcuate surface is provided at the other end of the storage tray 21 away from the aluminum tray support column 32. The first arcuate surface can be attached to the aluminum tray support column 32.

[0038] Preferably, the storage tray 21 can be inserted flat into the storage groove 313, so that the first fixing plate 311 and the second fixing plate 312 can tightly fit the storage tray 21, and multiple sets of storage trays 21 can be inserted, and the first fixing plate 311 and the second fixing plate 312 can support and restrict the storage tray 21, and by tightly fitting, they can also prevent sliding.

[0039] Furthermore, the first and second arcuate surfaces are concentric, and the radius of the second arcuate surface is greater than the radius of the first arcuate surface.

[0040] Furthermore, the central rotating shaft unit 3 further includes storage tray fixing holes 33, with the first fixing plate 311 and the second fixing plate 312 having storage tray fixing holes 33, and one end of the storage tray 21 closest to the aluminum tray support column 32 having a storage tray fixing hole 33, and the storage tray 21 and the first fixing plate 311 and the second fixing plate 312 are fixed together by fixing members in the storage tray fixing holes 33.

[0041] Preferably, to prevent the risk of detachment, a storage tray fixing hole 33 is provided at one end of each storage tray 21 closest to the aluminum tray support column 32. The storage tray 21 can be inserted into the storage groove 313, and after the storage tray fixing holes 33 in the first fixing plate 311 and the second fixing plate 312 and the storage tray fixing holes 33 in the storage tray 21 are aligned at the same center, it can be fixed with bolts or other fastening members, preventing the risk of the storage tray 21 detaching from the storage groove 313.

[0042] Furthermore, the storage tray 21 includes an upper storage tray 211, a lower storage tray 212, and a connecting column 213, the lower storage tray 212 being located below the upper storage tray 211, and the upper storage tray 211 and the lower storage tray 212 being connected by the connecting column 213.

[0043] Preferably, connecting columns 213 are provided at both the end of the upper storage tray 211 and the lower storage tray 212 that is close to the aluminum tray support column 32 and the end that is farther from the aluminum tray support column 32.

[0044] Furthermore, a third fixing plate S1 is provided on the aluminum tray support column 32, the third fixing plate S1 is located below the second fixing plate 312, and the lower storage tray 212 is located on the lower end surface of the third fixing plate S1, and can serve to regulate and support the position when the upper storage tray 211 and the lower storage tray 212 are connected by the connecting column 213.

[0045] Furthermore, both the upper storage tray 211 and the lower storage tray 212 have cryopreservation tube holes 23, the positions of the cryopreservation tube holes 23 in the upper storage tray 211 and the lower storage tray 212 coincide and are vertically connected, and at least one set of cryopreservation tube holes 23 is provided in both the upper storage tray 211 and the lower storage tray 212.

[0046] Preferably, both the upper storage tray 211 and the lower storage tray 212 are provided with cryopreservation tube holes 23, allowing cryopreservation tubes to be placed within the cryopreservation tube holes 23, and the cryopreservation tube holes 23 in both the upper storage tray 211 and the lower storage tray 212 maintain good balance, preventing damage to the samples due to excessive shaking during rotation.

[0047] Furthermore, the upper storage tray 211 has holes 23 for cryopreservation tubes, and the lower storage tray 212 is a fan-shaped plate, which can support cryopreservation tubes.

[0048] Preferably, if the lower storage tray 212 does not have holes 23 for cryopreservation tubes, the lower storage tray 212 can serve to support the cryopreservation tubes.

[0049] Furthermore, the upper storage tray 211 may have cryopreservation tube holes 23, and the lower storage tray 212 may also have cryopreservation tube holes 23, or storage holes may not be made at all, and this can be selected according to the type of test tube.

[0050] Furthermore, it includes a pivot shaft 4, a pivot motor 5, a tank cover 6, a cryopreservation tube rack 7, and a biological sample rack 8.

[0051] The rotating motor 5 is connected to the rotating shaft 4, which is connected to the aluminum tray support column 32, and the tank cover 6 is connected to the sample storage tank body 1. A cryopreservation tube rack 7 and a sample rack 8 are provided inside the tank cover 6.

[0052] Preferably, the pivot shaft 4 can be driven to rotate by a rotary motor 5, the pivot shaft 4 can be driven to rotate the aluminum tray support column 32, the aluminum tray support column 32 can be driven to rotate the storage tray 21, and it rotates to the position where picking is required, making it easy to insert and remove the freezing storage tubes.

[0053] In summary, this invention provides a storage tray unit 2 and a central rotating shaft unit 3 within the sample storage tank body 1, which allows the rotating shaft 4 to be driven to rotate by the rotating motor 5. The rotating shaft 4 can drive the central rotating shaft unit 3 and the storage tray unit 2 to rotate, allowing them to rotate to the position where picking is required, making it easy to insert and remove cryopreservation tubes. Cryopreservation tubes can be stored in the storage tray unit 2. The storage tray unit 2 can be fixed and easily removed by the first position regulating member 31. Adjacent storage tray units 2 can be quickly attached and detached by the first fixing member 22. Damaged storage tray units 2 can be individually replaced, greatly improving the convenience of use.

[0054] It should be noted that the structures and arrangements of the present invention shown in several different exemplary embodiments are merely illustrative. While this disclosure only details a few embodiments, a person skilled in the art will understand that various modifications are possible (e.g., changes in the dimensions, scale, structure, shape, proportions, and parameters of various elements (e.g., temperature, pressure, etc.), mounting and distribution, use of materials, color, and orientation, etc.) without substantially departing from the novel teachings and merits of the subject described herein. For example, an element shown as a whole mold may consist of multiple parts or elements, the positions of the elements may be reversed, or otherwise modified. The properties, number, or position of discrete elements may be changed or altered. Thus, all such modifications are intended to be within the scope of the present invention. Any process, method step order, or sequence may be changed or rearranged based on alternative embodiments. In the claims for utility model registration, all "apparatus + function" clauses are intended to cover structures that perform the function described herein, and are equivalent configurations as well as equivalent configurations. Without departing from the scope of this invention, other substitutions, modifications, changes, and omissions can be made to the design, operation, and arrangement of exemplary embodiments. Therefore, this invention is not limited to a specific embodiment and can be expanded to include many variations that fall within the scope of the utility model claims.

[0055] In order to provide a concise description of exemplary implementations, it is not necessary to describe all features of actual implementations (i.e., features that are not relevant to the currently conceivable preferred modes of carrying out the present invention, or features that are not relevant to realizing the present invention).

[0056] It should be understood that in the development process of any actual embodiment, for example, in any process or design item, many specific embodiments can be determined. Although such development efforts are complex and time-consuming, to those skilled in the art, such development efforts do not require excessive experimentation and have become routine tasks in design, manufacturing, and production.

[0057] The above embodiments are used merely to illustrate the technical concept of the present invention and are not restrictive. While the present invention has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, it is possible to modify or substitute the technical concept of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, as will be understood by those skilled in the art, and such modifications or substitutions are all included within the scope of the utility model registration claims. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0058] 1. Sample storage tank body 2 Storage tray units 3. Central Rotation Axis Unit 21 Storage Trays 22 First fixing member 31 First position regulating member 32 Aluminum tray support columns 221 Recessed groove 222 Mounting groove 223 Fixed Block 311 First fixing plate 312 Second fixing plate 313 Retaining groove 33 Storage tray fixing holes 211 Upper storage tray 212 Lower storage tray 213 Connecting Pillar 23 Cryopreservation tube hole 4 rotational axes 5 Rotating motors 6 Tank cover 7. Cryogenic storage tube rack 8 Biological Sample Rack

Claims

1. A sample storage device comprising a sample storage tank body, wherein a storage tray unit is provided within the sample storage tank body, the storage tray unit is detachably mounted on a central rotating shaft unit, and the central rotating shaft unit can be driven to rotate the storage tray unit around the central rotating shaft unit.

2. The sample storage device according to claim 1, wherein the storage tray unit includes a plurality of fan-shaped storage trays, the plurality of storage trays are detachably connected to each other in pairs and are distributed along the circumference to the central rotating axis unit.

3. The sample storage device according to claim 2, further comprising a first fixing member capable of connecting and fixing two adjacent sets of storage trays, wherein the storage tray unit further includes a first fixing member capable of connecting and fixing two adjacent sets of storage trays.

4. The sample storage device according to claim 3, wherein the central rotating shaft unit includes a first position regulating member and an aluminum tray support column, the first position regulating member can support and connect storage trays, and the first position regulating member is provided on the aluminum tray support column.

5. The sample storage device according to claim 3, wherein the first fixing member includes a groove, a mounting groove, and a fixing block, the groove is provided on either of the two sides of the storage tray, a complete mounting groove can be formed by joining the grooves of two adjacent sets of storage trays, a connection hole is provided in both the groove and the fixing block, and the fixing block can fix the mounting groove.

6. The sample storage device according to claim 4, wherein the first position regulating member includes a first fixing plate, a second fixing plate, and a storage groove, the first fixing plate and the second fixing plate are connected to the outer surface of the aluminum tray support column, a storage groove is formed between the first fixing plate and the second fixing plate and the aluminum tray support column, the storage tray can be inserted into the storage groove, and the first fixing plate and the second fixing plate can position and fix the storage tray.

7. The sample storage device according to claim 6, wherein the storage tray is provided with a first arcuate surface and a second arcuate surface, the first arcuate surface is provided at one end of the storage tray near the aluminum tray support column, and the second arcuate surface is provided at one end of the storage tray away from the aluminum tray support column, and the first arcuate surface can be bonded to the aluminum tray support column.

8. The sample storage device according to claim 7, characterized in that the first arcuate surface and the second arcuate surface are concentric, and the radius of the second arcuate surface is greater than the radius of the first arcuate surface.

9. The sample storage device according to claim 6, wherein the central rotating shaft unit further includes storage tray fixing holes, the first fixing plate and the second fixing plate have storage tray fixing holes, the end of the storage tray closest to the aluminum tray support column also has a storage tray fixing hole, and the storage tray and the first fixing plate and the second fixing plate are fixed by fixing members in the storage tray fixing holes.

10. The sample storage device according to claim 2, wherein the storage tray includes an upper storage tray, a lower storage tray, and a connecting column, the lower storage tray is provided below the upper storage tray, and the upper storage tray and the lower storage tray are connected by the connecting column.

11. The sample storage device according to claim 10, characterized in that both the upper storage tray and the lower storage tray have cryopreservation tube holes, the positions of the cryopreservation tube holes in the upper storage tray and the lower storage tray coincide and are in vertical communication, and at least one set of cryopreservation tube holes is provided in the upper storage tray and the lower storage tray.

12. The sample storage apparatus according to claim 10, characterized in that the upper storage tray has holes for cryopreservation tubes, the lower storage tray is a fan-shaped plate, and the lower storage tray can support cryopreservation tubes.

13. It further includes a pivot shaft, a pivot motor, a tank cover, a cryopreservation tube rack, and a biological sample rack. The sample storage device according to claim 6, characterized in that the rotating motor is connected to the rotating shaft, the rotating shaft is connected to the aluminum tray support column, a tank cover is connected to the sample storage tank body, and a cryopreservation tube rack and a biological sample rack are provided inside the tank cover.

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