Molecular Diagnostic Cartridges

Abstract

The present invention discloses a molecular diagnostic cartridge configured to facilitate insertion of a molecular diagnostic chip. The molecular diagnostic cartridge for accommodating a molecular diagnostic chip includes a cartridge bottom member disposed at the bottom; a hinge sub-ring disposed along the outer periphery of the cartridge bottom member; a cartridge outline member accommodated in a space defined by the hinge sub-ring fastened to the cartridge bottom member; a chip sliding member having a shape surrounding the molecular diagnostic chip, disposed on the cartridge outline member, and accommodating the molecular diagnostic chip inserted in an inclined direction; and torsion springs fastened to seesaw shafts protruding from the inner wall of the cartridge outline member, supporting the chip sliding member at an incline with respect to the cartridge bottom member during an open mode operation, and supporting the chip sliding member parallel to the cartridge bottom member during a close mode operation. According to the present invention, the molecular diagnostic chip is inserted into the chip sliding member at an incline, making it easy to insert the molecular diagnostic chip. In addition, when the cartridge cover is pressurized, the chip sliding member housing the molecular diagnostic chip moves in a seesaw motion around the seesaw axis toward the cartridge bottom member, and the molecular diagnostic chip placed on the chip sliding member is placed on the molecular diagnostic cartridge.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] This application claims the benefit of priority based on Korean Patent Application No. 10-2021-0111344, dated August 24, 2021, and all contents disclosed in the documents of the Korean Patent Application are incorporated herein by reference.

[0002] The present invention relates to a molecular diagnostic cartridge, and more particularly to a molecular diagnostic cartridge configured to facilitate the insertion of a molecular diagnostic chip. [Background technology]

[0003] Molecular diagnosis is a diagnostic method that directly analyzes the genes (DNA or RNA) of a target substance to determine whether or not a disease is present, and to clarify base sequence variations or mutations, enabling early diagnosis of disease and effective treatment. In particular, molecular diagnostic methods have been used in various medical fields recently, such as confirming disease infection, genetic testing, and pharmacogenomic testing.

[0004] Various detection methods have been developed for molecular diagnostics, and the real-time polymerase chain reaction (RTC) has recently become widely used due to its speed, convenience, and detection sensitivity. In the RTC, the wavelength of the fluorescent substance is analyzed using an analytical instrument to perform qualitative / quantitative analysis of the target gene. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The technical object of the present invention is to address this issue, and the object of the present invention is to provide a molecular diagnostic cartridge in which the chip sliding member that houses the molecular diagnostic chip is configured to be opened at an angle, thereby making it easy to insert the molecular diagnostic chip. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to achieve the object of the present invention, according to one embodiment, a molecular diagnostic cartridge that accommodates a molecular diagnostic chip includes a cartridge bottom member arranged at the bottom; a hinge sub-ring arranged along the outer contour of the cartridge bottom member; a cartridge outline member that is accommodated in a space defined by the hinge sub-ring and fastened to the cartridge bottom member; a chip sliding member that has a shape that surrounds the molecular diagnostic chip, is arranged on the cartridge outline member, and accommodates the molecular diagnostic chip that is inserted in an inclined direction; and torsion springs that are fastened to seesaw axes protruding from the inner wall of the cartridge outline member, and support the chip sliding member at an angle relative to the cartridge bottom member during open mode operation, and support the chip sliding member parallel to the cartridge bottom member during close mode operation. Effect of the Invention

[0007] According to such a molecular diagnostic cartridge, the molecular diagnostic chip is inserted into the chip sliding member at an angle, making it easy to insert the molecular diagnostic chip. When the cartridge cover is pressurized, the chip sliding member housing the molecular diagnostic chip moves toward the cartridge bottom member in a seesaw motion around the seesaw axis, and the molecular diagnostic chip placed on the chip sliding member is placed on the molecular diagnostic cartridge. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a molecular diagnostic cartridge according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view illustrating the molecular diagnostic cartridge shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 3A] 3 is a perspective view illustrating an initial process in which an in vitro diagnostic chip is inserted into the molecular diagnostic cartridge shown in FIG. 2. [Figure 3B] FIG. 3B is a perspective view showing only a part of the area for explaining the fastening structure of the in vitro diagnostic chip in FIG. 3A. [Figure 4A] 3 is a first perspective view illustrating a wire spring fastened to the first tip sliding clip shown in FIG. 2. FIG. [Figure 4B] 3 is a second perspective view illustrating a wire spring fastened to the first tip sliding clip shown in FIG. 2. FIG. [Diagram 5] FIG. 3 is a transparent perspective view illustrating the torsion spring shown in FIG. 2. [Figure 6A] 3 is a perspective view illustrating the operation of the torsion spring shown in FIG. 2. FIG. [Figure 6B] 3 is a sectional perspective view illustrating the operation of the torsion spring shown in FIG. 2. [Figure 7A] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the molecular diagnostic cartridge prior to compressing the cartridge cover shown in FIG. 2. [Figure 7B] 3 is a perspective view of a cartridge cover, a lever switch, and a lever spring before the cartridge cover shown in FIG. 2 is pressed. FIG. [Figure 8A] 3 is a perspective view showing a hinge sub-ring and a cartridge cover shown in FIG. 2. [Figure 8B] FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the hinge sub-ring shown in FIG. 2. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0009] In order to achieve the object of the present invention, according to one embodiment, a molecular diagnostic cartridge that accommodates a molecular diagnostic chip includes a cartridge bottom member arranged at the bottom; a hinge sub-ring arranged along the outer contour of the cartridge bottom member; a cartridge outline member that is accommodated in a space defined by the hinge sub-ring and fastened to the cartridge bottom member; a chip sliding member that has a shape that surrounds the molecular diagnostic chip, is arranged on the cartridge outline member, and accommodates the molecular diagnostic chip that is inserted in an inclined direction; and torsion springs that are fastened to seesaw axes protruding from the inner wall of the cartridge outline member, and support the chip sliding member at an angle relative to the cartridge bottom member during open mode operation, and support the chip sliding member parallel to the cartridge bottom member during close mode operation.

[0010] In one embodiment, the torsion springs may include a first torsion spring fastened to a first seesaw shaft protruding from a first inner wall of the cartridge outline member; and a second torsion spring fastened to a second seesaw shaft protruding from a second inner wall of the cartridge outline member.

[0011] In one embodiment, the chip sliding member may include a bottom portion; a first side wall portion bent upward from one edge of the bottom portion; a first edge portion bent inward from the first side wall portion and having a first sliding hole and a second sliding hole; a second side wall portion bent upward from the other edge of the bottom portion; and a second edge portion bent inward from the second side wall portion.

[0012] In one embodiment, the molecular diagnostic cartridge may further include: a first chip sliding clip arranged in a space defined by the bottom portion, the first side wall portion, and the first edge portion, the first chip sliding clip including a first sliding protrusion protruding corresponding to the first sliding hole and a second sliding protrusion protruding corresponding to the second sliding hole, and fixing an inserted molecular diagnostic chip; a coil spring arranged between the first side wall portion and the first chip sliding clip, and pulling in or pulling out the first sliding clip fixing the molecular diagnostic chip in a sliding manner; a wire spring arranged corresponding to a valley formed in the first chip sliding clip, the wire spring including one end acting as a guide and the other end acting as a steer, and bending to move along the valley; and a first up-down sliding boss fastened to the outside of the first side wall portion to face the first chip sliding clip based on the first side wall portion.

[0013] In one embodiment, the molecular diagnostic cartridge may further include: a second chip sliding clip arranged in the space defined by the bottom portion, the second side wall portion and the second edge portion, for fixing an inserted molecular diagnostic chip; and a second up-down sliding boss fastened to the outside of the second side wall portion so as to face the second chip sliding clip based on the second side wall portion.

[0014] In one embodiment, the molecular diagnostic cartridge may further include a cartridge cover including a hinge groove formed to accommodate a first hinge protrusion and a second hinge protrusion of the hinge sub-ring, and partially fastened to the hinge sub-ring by inserting the first hinge protrusion and the second hinge protrusion into the hinge groove.

[0015] In one embodiment, the molecular diagnostic cartridge may further include a lever switch having a body disposed on an inner wall of the hinge sub-ring and a finger protrusion formed on the body exposed to the outside through a hole formed in the inner wall of the hinge sub-ring; and a lever spring having one end fastened to the inner wall of the hinge sub-ring and the other end fastened to one side of the lever switch.

[0016] In one embodiment, the molecular diagnostic cartridge may further include a PCB disposed between the cartridge outline member and the cartridge bottom member; and a photosensor chip mounted on the PCB.

[0017] In an exemplary embodiment, each of the cartridge outline member and the tip sliding member may have a through hole formed therein to expose the photosensor tip.

[0018] In one embodiment, the molecular diagnostic cartridge may further include a window member that is disposed on the molecular diagnostic chip that is inserted into the chip sliding member so as to pressurize the molecular diagnostic chip by pressure applied by a user, and that is exposed to a hole formed in the cartridge cover.

[0019] The present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Since the present invention can be modified in various ways and has various forms, specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in this specification. However, it is not intended to limit the present invention to the specific disclosed form, and it should be understood that the present invention includes all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives within the spirit and technical scope of the present invention.

[0020] In the drawings, like reference numerals have been used to refer to like elements throughout the description of the various figures, and in the accompanying drawings, the dimensions of structures are exaggerated for clarity of the present invention.

[0021] Terms such as first, second, etc. are used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by the terms. The terms are used only to distinguish one component from another. For example, a first component may be termed a second component, and similarly, a second component may be termed a first component, without departing from the scope of the present invention. A singular expression includes a plural expression, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0022] As used herein, terms such as "comprise" or "have" are intended to specify the presence of a stated feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof, but should be understood as not precluding the presence or additional possibility of one or more other features, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof.

[0023] Furthermore, unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical and scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art. Terms as defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted to have a meaning consistent with the contextual meaning of the relevant art, and should not be interpreted as idealized or overly formal unless expressly defined herein.

[0024] Fig. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a molecular diagnostic cartridge according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 2 is an exploded perspective view illustrating the molecular diagnostic cartridge shown in Fig. 1. Fig. 3A is a perspective view illustrating an initial process in which an in vitro diagnostic chip is inserted into the molecular diagnostic cartridge shown in Fig. 2, and Fig. 3B is a perspective view of only a portion of the cartridge to illustrate a fastening structure of the in vitro diagnostic chip in Fig. 3A.

[0025] 1, 2, 3A and 3B, the molecular diagnostic cartridge according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a cartridge bottom member 102, a hinge sub-ring 104, a cartridge outline member 106, a chip sliding member 108, torsion springs 110, a first chip sliding clip 112, a coil spring 114, a wire spring 116, a first up-down sliding boss 118, a second chip sliding clip 120, a second up-down sliding boss 122, a cartridge cover 124, a lever switch 126, a lever spring 128, a PCB 130, a photosensor chip 132 and a window member 134, and accommodates the molecular diagnostic chip 200 by inserting the molecular diagnostic chip 200 at an angle, thereby achieving ease of insertion of the molecular diagnostic chip 200.

[0026] The cartridge bottom member 102 is disposed at the bottom. In this embodiment, the cartridge bottom member 102 is illustrated as being circular, but may have various shapes such as a square or pentagon.

[0027] The hinge sub-ring 104 is disposed along the outer periphery of the cartridge bottom member 102 and is fastened to the cartridge bottom member 102. A hole (not shown in the drawing) is formed in the side wall of the hinge sub-ring 104 for exposing the lever switch 126. In addition, a step (not shown in the drawing) is formed in the inner wall of the hinge sub-ring 104 for placing the cartridge outline member 106 thereon.

[0028] The cartridge outline member 106 is housed in a space defined by a hinge sub-ring 104 fastened to the cartridge bottom member 102. The cartridge outline member 106 includes a flat central portion and partition portions protruding upward from both sides of the central portion. The central portion is defined by two long sides and two arcs. Each of the partition portions has a shape obtained by cutting a part of a circle when the cartridge outline member 106 is observed from above. Each of the partition portions is placed on a step formed in the hinge sub-ring 104.

[0029] The chip sliding member 108 has a shape surrounding the molecular diagnostic chip 200 and is disposed on the cartridge outline member 106 to accommodate the molecular diagnostic chip 200 inserted in an inclined direction. Specifically, the chip sliding member 108 includes a bottom portion, a first side wall portion, a first edge portion, a second side wall portion, and a second edge portion. The bottom portion has a rectangular shape. The first side wall portion is bent upward from one side edge of the bottom portion. The first edge portion is bent inward from the first side wall portion to form a first sliding hole 108a and a second sliding hole 108b. The second side wall portion is bent upward from the other side edge of the bottom portion. The second edge portion is bent inward from the second side wall portion.

[0030] The torsion springs 110 are fastened to the seesaw shafts protruding from the inner wall of the cartridge outline member 106, and support the tip sliding member 108 at an incline relative to the cartridge bottom member 102 during an open mode operation, and support the tip sliding member 108 parallel to the cartridge bottom member 102 during a close mode operation. Specifically, the torsion springs 110 include a first torsion spring 110a and a second torsion spring 110b. The first torsion spring 110a is fastened to the first seesaw shaft 106a protruding from the first inner wall of the cartridge outline member 106. The second torsion spring 110b is fastened to the second seesaw shaft 106b protruding from the second inner wall of the cartridge outline member 106.

[0031] As a result, the molecular diagnostic chip 200 is inserted into the chip sliding member 108 at an angle, making it possible to easily insert the molecular diagnostic chip 200. In addition, when the cartridge cover 124 is pressurized, the chip sliding member 108 housing the molecular diagnostic chip 200 performs a seesaw motion about the first seesaw shaft 106a and the second seesaw shaft 106b and moves toward the cartridge bottom member 102, so that the molecular diagnostic chip 200 disposed on the chip sliding member 108 can be placed on the molecular diagnostic cartridge.

[0032] The first chip sliding clip 112 is arranged in a space defined by a bottom portion, a first side wall portion and a first edge portion, and includes a first sliding protrusion 112a protruding corresponding to the first sliding hole 108a, and a second sliding protrusion 112b protruding corresponding to the second sliding hole 108b, and fixes the inserted molecular diagnostic chip 200.

[0033] The coil spring 114 is disposed between the first side wall and the first chip sliding clip 112, and pulls in or out the first sliding clip that fixes the molecular diagnostic chip 200 in a sliding manner. The wire spring 116 is disposed in correspondence with the valley formed in the first tip sliding clip 112, includes one end acting as a guide and the other end acting as a helm, and moves along the valley while bending.

[0034] The first up-down sliding boss 118 is fastened to the outside of the first side wall portion so as to face the first tip sliding clip 112 with respect to the first side wall portion.

[0035] The second chip sliding clip 120 is disposed in the space defined by the bottom portion, the second sidewall portion and the second edge portion, and fixes the molecular diagnostic chip 200 that is inserted therein.

[0036] The second up-down sliding boss 122 is fastened to the outside of the second side wall portion so as to face the second tip sliding clip 120 with respect to the second side wall portion.

[0037] The cartridge cover 124 includes hinge grooves formed to accommodate the first and second hinge protrusions of the hinge sub-ring 104, and is partially fastened to the hinge sub-ring 104 by inserting the first and second hinge protrusions into the hinge grooves.

[0038] The lever switch 126 has a body disposed on the inner wall of the hinge sub-ring 104 , and a finger protrusion formed on the body is exposed to the outside through a hole formed on the inner wall of the hinge sub-ring 104 .

[0039] The lever spring 128 has one end fastened to the inner wall of the hinge sub-ring 104 and the other end fastened to one side of the lever switch 126 .

[0040] The PCB 130 is disposed between the cartridge outline member 106 and the cartridge bottom member 102 .

[0041] The photosensor chip 132 is mounted on the PCB 130. Here, a through hole is formed in each of the cartridge outline member 106 and the chip sliding member 108 so that the photosensor chip 132 is exposed.

[0042] The window member 134 is disposed on the molecular diagnostic chip 200 inserted into the chip sliding member 108 so that the molecular diagnostic chip 200 is pressed by the user's pressure, and is exposed to a hole formed in the cartridge cover 124 .

[0043] 4A is a first perspective view illustrating a wire spring 116 fastened to the first tip sliding clip 112 shown in FIG. 2, and FIG. 4B is a second perspective view illustrating the wire spring 116 fastened to the first tip sliding clip 112 shown in FIG. 2.

[0044] 4A and 4B, the wire spring 116 has a rectangular shape with a part of the short side removed, and includes one end acting as a guide and the other end acting as a steering wheel.

[0045] The first valley formed on one side of the edge of the first tip sliding clip 112 and the second valley formed on the other side of the edge of the first tip sliding clip 112 are different in shape from each other. One end of the wire spring 116 is disposed to contact the first valley, and the other end of the wire spring 116 is disposed to contact the second valley.

[0046] That is, the wire spring 116 is disposed in correspondence with the first and second valleys formed in the first tip sliding clip 112. As a result, when the first tip sliding clip 112 moves in the +X-axis direction or the -X-axis direction, the wire spring 116 moves along the first and second valleys while twisting.

[0047] Fig. 5 is a see-through perspective view for explaining the torsion springs shown in Fig. 2. Fig. 6A is a perspective view for explaining the operation of the torsion springs shown in Fig. 2, and Fig. 6B is a cross-sectional perspective view. In Fig. 5, the cartridge outline member 106 is shown transparently so that the first torsion spring 110a, the second torsion spring 110b, and the lever spring 128 can be seen.

[0048] 5, 6A and 6B, the hinge sub-ring 104 disposed on the cartridge bottom member 102 has a circular frame shape. The hinge sub-ring 104 has a first ring protrusion 104a and a second ring protrusion 104b for hinge fastening with the cartridge cover 124. The first ring protrusion 104a and the second ring protrusion 104b define a hinge axis.

[0049] The first torsion spring 110a and the second torsion spring 110b are inserted into a protrusion formed on a partition wall of the cartridge outline member 106. The first torsion spring 110a and the second torsion spring 110b inserted into the protrusion rotate upward or downward with respect to the protrusion.

[0050] As shown in FIG. 6A, after the molecular diagnostic chip 200 is inserted into the chip sliding member 108, when the cartridge cover 124 is pressed downward by the user, the first torsion spring 110a and the second torsion spring 110b make the extension line (NL1) of the molecular diagnostic chip 200 and the extension line (NL2) of the cartridge cover 124 abut in a parallel state to each other, as shown in FIG. 6B.

[0051] Subsequently, when the user further presses the cartridge cover 124, the first torsion spring 110a and the second torsion spring 110b convert the extension line (NL1) of the molecular diagnostic chip 200 and the extension line (NL3) of the cartridge bottom member 102 into a state parallel to each other. As a result, the molecular diagnostic chip 200 is placed on the cartridge outline member 106.

[0052] Meanwhile, even if the cartridge cover 124 is closed and then opened, the first torsion spring 110a and the second torsion spring 110b lift the molecular diagnostic chip 200 to the initial state (ie, the state shown in FIG. 6A).

[0053] FIG. 7A is an oblique view showing a molecular diagnostic cartridge before the cartridge cover 124 shown in FIG. 2 is pressed, and FIG. 7B is an oblique view showing the cartridge cover 124, lever switch 126 and lever spring before the cartridge cover 124 shown in FIG. 2 is pressed.

[0054] 7A and 7B, a first cover protrusion 124a and a second cover protrusion 124b are formed downward on the cartridge cover 124. Edges of the first cover protrusion 124a and the second cover protrusion 124b are bent toward the lever spring 128.

[0055] A first lever protrusion 126a and a second lever protrusion 126b are formed on both sides of the lever switch 126. The first lever protrusion 126a and the second lever protrusion 126b have an inclined shape so that the edges of the first cover protrusion 124a and the second cover protrusion 124b are pushed downward to move toward the lever spring 128. That is, the bent edges of the first cover protrusion 124a and the second cover protrusion 124b of the lever switch 126 have an inclined shape, and the edges of the first cover protrusion 124a and the second cover protrusion 124b of the lever switch 126 also have an inclined shape. The inclined portions of the bent edges of the first protrusion and the second protrusion and the inclined portions of the edges of the first cover protrusion 124a and the second cover protrusion 124b are arranged to face each other.

[0056] When the cartridge cover 124 is pressed by the user and moves downward, the first cover protrusion 124 a and the second cover protrusion 124 b of the cartridge cover 124 press the first lever protrusion 126 a and the second lever protrusion 126 b of the lever switch 126 .

[0057] When the first and second lever protrusions 126a and 126b of the lever switch 126 are pressed, the first and second lever protrusions 126a and 126b move toward the lever spring 128, the cartridge cover 124 moves further downward, and then the first and second cover protrusions 124a and 124b engage with each other and are fastened to each other, respectively. As a result, the cartridge cover 124 is pressed downward and locked.

[0058] 8A is a perspective view showing the hinge sub-ring 104 and cartridge cover 124 shown in FIG. 2, and FIG. 8B is a perspective view showing the hinge sub-ring 104 shown in FIG.

[0059] 8A and 8B, the hinge sub-ring 104 has a circular frame shape. The hinge sub-ring 104 has a first ring protrusion 104a and a second ring protrusion 104b for hinge fastening with the cartridge cover 124. The first ring protrusion 104a and the second ring protrusion 104b define a hinge axis.

[0060] The cartridge cover 124 is formed with a groove or a hole into which the hinge shaft formed in the hinge sub-ring 104 is inserted. During assembly, the hinge sub-ring 104 is opened and fastened to the cartridge cover 124.

[0061] As described above, according to the present invention, the molecular diagnostic chip is inserted into the chip sliding member at an angle, thereby making it easy to insert the molecular diagnostic chip. When the cartridge cover is pressurized, the chip sliding member that houses the molecular diagnostic chip moves toward the cartridge bottom member in a seesaw motion around the seesaw axis, and the molecular diagnostic chip placed on the chip sliding member is placed on the molecular diagnostic cartridge.

[0062] Although the present invention has been described with reference to the embodiments, those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention can be modified and changed in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as set forth in the claims below. [Industrial Applicability]

[0063] According to the molecular diagnostic cartridge of the present invention, the molecular diagnostic chip is inserted into the chip sliding member at an angle, making it easy to insert the molecular diagnostic chip. When the cartridge cover is pressurized, the chip sliding member that houses the molecular diagnostic chip moves toward the cartridge bottom member in a seesaw motion around the seesaw axis, and the molecular diagnostic chip placed on the chip sliding member is placed on the molecular diagnostic cartridge. [Explanation of symbols]

[0064] 102: Cartridge bottom member 104: Hinge sub ring 106: Cartridge outline member 108: Tip sliding member 110: Torsion springs 112: First tip sliding clip 114: Coil spring 116: Wire spring 118: First up-down sliding boss 120: 2nd tip sliding clip 122: 2nd up-down sliding boss 124: Cartridge cover 126: Lever switch 128: Lever spring 130: PCB 132:Photo sensor chip 134: Window material

Claims

1. A molecular diagnostic cartridge for accommodating a molecular diagnostic chip, A cartridge bottom member disposed at the bottom; a hinge sub-ring disposed along an outer periphery of the cartridge bottom member; a cartridge cover including a hinge groove formed to receive a first hinge protrusion and a second hinge protrusion of the hinge sub-ring, the cartridge cover being partially fastened to the hinge sub-ring by inserting the first hinge protrusion and the second hinge protrusion into the hinge groove; a cartridge outline member accommodated in a space defined by the hinge sub-ring fastened to the cartridge bottom member; a chip sliding member having a shape surrounding the molecular diagnostic chip, disposed on the cartridge outline member, and accommodating the molecular diagnostic chip inserted in an inclined direction; torsion springs fastened to seesaw shafts protruding from an inner wall of the cartridge outline member, supporting the tip sliding member at an incline with respect to the cartridge bottom member during an open mode operation, and supporting the tip sliding member in parallel with the cartridge bottom member during a close mode operation, Here, the tip sliding member is A bottom portion; a first side wall portion bent upward from one side edge of the bottom portion; a first edge portion bent inwardly from the first side wall portion and having a first sliding hole and a second sliding hole formed therein; a second side wall portion bent upward from the other side edge of the bottom portion; a second edge portion bent inwardly from the second side wall portion, a first chip sliding clip disposed in a space defined by the bottom portion, the first side wall portion and the first edge portion, the first chip sliding clip including a first sliding protrusion protruding corresponding to the first sliding hole and a second sliding protrusion protruding corresponding to the second sliding hole, and configured to fix an inserted molecular diagnostic chip; a coil spring disposed between the first side wall portion and the first chip sliding clip, for pulling in or pulling out the first chip sliding clip that fixes the molecular diagnostic chip in a sliding manner; a wire spring that is disposed in correspondence with a valley formed in the first tip sliding clip, includes one end that acts as a guide and the other end that acts as a steering wheel, and moves along the valley while bending; a first up-down sliding boss fastened to an outer side of the first side wall portion so as to face the first tip sliding clip with respect to the first side wall portion, Here, the wire spring has a rectangular shape with a part of a short side removed, A molecular diagnostic cartridge, characterized in that the valleys formed in the first tip sliding clip have a first valley formed on one side of an edge of the first tip sliding clip and a second valley formed on the other side of the edge of the first tip sliding clip, the first valley being arranged so as to contact one end of the wire spring, and the second valley being arranged so as to contact the other end of the wire spring.

2. The torsion springs include: a first torsion spring fastened to a first seesaw shaft protruding from a first inner wall of the cartridge outline member; 2. The molecular diagnostic cartridge of claim 1, further comprising: a second torsion spring fastened to a second seesaw shaft protruding from the second inner wall of the cartridge outline member.

3. a second chip sliding clip disposed in a space defined by the bottom portion, the second side wall portion, and the second edge portion, for fixing a molecular diagnostic chip to be inserted; 2. The molecular diagnostic cartridge of claim 1, further comprising: a second up-down sliding boss fastened to an outer side of the second side wall portion so as to face the second tip sliding clip with respect to the second side wall portion.

4. a lever switch having a body disposed on an inner wall of the hinge sub-ring and a finger protrusion formed on the body exposed to the outside through a hole formed on the inner wall of the hinge sub-ring; 2. The molecular diagnostic cartridge of claim 1, further comprising: a lever spring, one end of which is fastened to an inner wall of the hinge sub-ring and the other end of which is fastened to one side of the lever switch.

5. a PCB disposed between the cartridge outline member and the cartridge bottom member; 10. The molecular diagnostic cartridge of claim 1, further comprising: a photosensor chip mounted on the PCB.

6. 6. The molecular diagnostic cartridge according to claim 5, wherein each of the cartridge outline member and the chip sliding member has a through hole through which the photosensor chip is exposed.

7. The molecular diagnostic cartridge of claim 1, further comprising a window member disposed on the molecular diagnostic chip inserted into the chip sliding member so as to pressurize the molecular diagnostic chip by pressure applied by a user and exposed to a hole formed in the cartridge cover.

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