Sample storage apparatus

Abstract

A sample storage apparatus, comprising: a sample storage tank body (1), wherein a storage disk assembly (2) is disposed inside the sample storage tank body (1), and the storage disk assembly (2) can rotate about a central rotating shaft assembly (3) in the sample storage tank body (1); and the storage disk assembly (2) is detachably arranged on the central rotating shaft assembly (3).

Description

A sample storage device Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of biological samples, in particular to a sample storage device. Background Art

[0002] The sample freezing system is used to store biological samples such as blood, vaccines, and bacterial and viral strains at low temperatures, keeping them in liquid nitrogen for long-term preservation. The system uses a storage tray, which contains multiple test tubes containing the samples to be stored.

[0003] The honeycomb storage disk in the prior art cannot be disassembled. Once one piece needs to be replaced due to long-term use, the entire honeycomb turntable needs to be disassembled and replaced. Disassembly and installation are relatively inconvenient. The one-piece molding process has high requirements, which increases the processing cost and is inconvenient to disassemble. Therefore, a honeycomb sample storage system is needed.

[0004] Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this section is to summarize some aspects of the embodiments of the present invention and briefly introduce some preferred embodiments. Some simplifications or omissions may be made in this section and in the abstract and title of the utility model to avoid obscuring the purpose of this section, the abstract and the title of the utility model, and such simplifications or omissions shall not be used to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0006] In view of the above problems or problems existing in the prior art, the present utility model is proposed.

[0007] Therefore, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a sample storage device, which can quickly disassemble and assemble the storage disk assembly on the central shaft assembly, and a damaged storage disk can be quickly disassembled and replaced, greatly improving work efficiency.

[0008] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: a sample storage device, which includes a sample storage tank body, a storage disk assembly is arranged in the sample storage tank body, and the storage disk assembly can rotate around a central rotating shaft assembly in the sample storage tank body; and the storage disk assembly is detachably arranged on the central rotating shaft assembly.

[0009] As a preferred solution of the sample storage device of the present invention, the storage disk assembly includes a plurality of fan-shaped storage disks, which are detachably connected to each other in pairs and are circumferentially distributed on the central shaft assembly.

[0010] As a preferred solution of the sample storage device of the present invention, the storage disk assembly further includes a first fixing member, which can connect and fix two adjacent groups of storage disks.

[0011] As a preferred solution of the sample storage device of the present invention, the central shaft assembly includes a first limiting member and an aluminum disk support column; the first limiting member can support and connect the storage disk, and the first limiting member is arranged on the aluminum disk support column.

[0012] As a preferred solution of the sample storage device of the present invention, the first fixing member includes a groove, a mounting groove, and a fixing block; grooves are provided on both sides of the storage disk, and the grooves on two adjacent groups of storage disks can be fitted together to form a complete mounting groove, and connecting holes are provided on the grooves and the fixing block, and the fixing block can fix the mounting groove.

[0013] As a preferred solution of the sample storage device of the present invention, the first limiting member includes a first fixing plate, a second fixing plate, and a receiving groove; the first fixing plate and the second fixing plate are connected to the outer side surface of the aluminum disk support column, and a receiving groove is formed between the first fixing plate, the second fixing plate and the aluminum disk support column, and the storage disk can be inserted into the receiving groove, and the first fixing plate and the second fixing plate can limit and fix the storage disk.

[0014] As a preferred solution of the sample storage device of the present invention, a first arc surface and a second arc surface are provided on the storage disk, the first arc surface is provided at one end of the storage disk close to the aluminum disk support column, and the second arc surface is provided at one end of the storage disk away from the aluminum disk support column, and the first arc surface can be fitted with the aluminum disk support column.

[0015] As a preferred solution of the sample storage device of the present invention, the first arc surface and the second arc surface are concentrically arranged, and the radius of the second arc surface is greater than the radius of the first arc surface.

[0016] As a preferred solution of the sample storage device of the present invention, the central rotating shaft assembly also includes a storage tray fixing hole, the first fixing plate and the second fixing plate are provided with storage tray fixing holes, and the storage tray is also provided with a storage tray fixing hole at one end close to the aluminum tray support column. The storage tray is fixed to the first fixing plate and the second fixing plate by fixing parts in the storage tray fixing holes.

[0017] As a preferred solution 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. The lower storage tray is arranged below the upper storage tray, and the upper storage tray and the lower storage tray are connected by the connecting column.

[0018] As a preferred solution of the sample storage device of the present invention, wherein: the upper storage plate and the lower storage plate are both provided with freezing tube holes, the freezing tube holes on the upper storage plate and the freezing tube holes on the lower storage plate are provided at the same position and vertically connected, and the freezing tube holes on the upper storage plate and the lower storage plate are provided with at least one set of

[0019] As a preferred solution of the sample storage device of the present invention, the upper storage tray is provided with a freezing tube hole, and the lower storage tray is a fan-shaped plate, and the lower storage tray can support the freezing tube.

[0020] As a preferred solution of the sample storage device of the utility model, it further includes a rotating shaft, a rotating motor, a tank cover, a cryopreservation tube plate rack, and a biological sample plate rack;

[0021] The rotating motor is connected to the rotating shaft, the rotating shaft is connected to the aluminum plate supporting column, the sample storage tank body is connected to the tank cover, and the freezing tube plate rack and the biological sample plate rack are arranged in the tank cover.

[0022] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: the present invention arranges a storage disk assembly and a central rotating shaft assembly in the sample storage tank body, the rotating motor can drive the rotating shaft to rotate, the rotating shaft can drive the central rotating shaft assembly and the storage disk assembly to rotate, the storage disk assembly can be stored in a freezing tube, the storage disk assembly can be fixed by the first limit member, and is easy to disassemble, the adjacent storage disk assemblies can be quickly assembled and disassembled by the first fixing member, and a damaged storage disk assembly can be replaced separately, which greatly improves the convenience of use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for describing the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without inventive work. Among them:

[0024] FIG1 is a schematic diagram of a storage disk assembly of a sample storage device.

[0025] FIG2 is a front view of a central shaft assembly of a sample storage device.

[0026] FIG3 is a schematic diagram of a sample storage tank body of a sample storage device.

[0027] Reference numerals:

[0028] Sample storage tank body, 1; storage disk assembly, 2; central rotating shaft assembly, 3; storage disk, 21; first fixing member, 22; first limiting member, 31; aluminum disk support column, 32; groove, 221; mounting groove, 222; fixing block, 223; first fixing plate, 311; second fixing plate, 312; receiving groove, 313; storage disk fixing hole, 33; upper storage disk, 211; lower storage disk, 212; connecting column, 213; cryogenic tube hole, 23; rotating shaft, 4; rotating motor, 5; tank cover, 6; cryogenic tube plate rack, 7; biological sample plate rack, 8; DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0030] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art may make similar generalizations without violating the connotation of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0031] Secondly, the term "one embodiment" or "embodiment" herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in various places throughout this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it refer to a separate or selective embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments.

[0032] Example 1

[0033] 1 to 3 , which are a first embodiment of the present invention, provide a sample storage device comprising a sample storage tank body 1, a storage disk assembly 2, and a central shaft assembly 3. Liquid nitrogen may be placed in the sample storage tank body 1, and the storage disk assembly 2 and the central shaft assembly 3 are placed in the sample storage tank body 1. The storage disk assembly 2 may be supported and limited by the central shaft assembly 3, and the storage disk assembly 2 may be detachably arranged around the central shaft assembly 3. Cryogenic tubes may be placed in the storage disk assembly 2.

[0034] Specifically, it includes a sample storage tank body 1, in which a storage disk assembly 2 is arranged. The storage disk assembly 2 can rotate around a central shaft assembly 3 in the sample storage tank body 1; and the storage disk assembly 2 is detachably arranged on the central shaft assembly 3.

[0035] In summary, the utility model arranges a storage disk assembly 2 and a central rotating shaft assembly 3 in the sample storage tank body 1, and the rotating motor 5 can drive the rotating shaft 4 to rotate, and the rotating shaft 4 can drive the central rotating shaft assembly 3 and the storage disk assembly 2 to rotate. The storage disk assembly 2 can be stored in a freezing tube, and the storage disk assembly 2 can be fixed by the first limit member 31, and is easy to disassemble. The adjacent storage disk assemblies 2 can be quickly assembled and disassembled by the first fixing member 22, and the damaged storage disk assembly 2 can be replaced individually, which greatly improves the convenience of use.

[0036] Example 2

[0037] 1 to 3 , which are a second embodiment of the present invention, in the previous embodiment, the sample storage device includes a sample storage tank body 1, a storage disk assembly 2, and a central shaft assembly 3. Liquid nitrogen can be placed in the sample storage tank body 1, and the storage disk assembly 2 and the central shaft assembly 3 are placed in the sample storage tank body 1. The storage disk assembly 2 can be supported and limited by the central shaft assembly 3, and the storage disk assembly 2 can be detachably arranged around the central shaft assembly 3. Cryopreservation tubes can be placed in the storage disk assembly 2.

[0038] Specifically, it includes a sample storage tank body 1, in which a storage disk assembly 2 is arranged. The storage disk assembly 2 can rotate around a central shaft assembly 3 in the sample storage tank body 1; and the storage disk assembly 2 is detachably arranged on the central shaft assembly 3.

[0039] Furthermore, the storage disk assembly includes a plurality of fan-shaped storage disks 21 , and the plurality of storage disks 21 are detachably connected to each other in pairs and are circumferentially distributed on the central shaft assembly 3 .

[0040] Furthermore, the storage disk assembly 2 further includes a first fixing member 22 , which can connect and fix two adjacent groups of storage disks 21 .

[0041] Furthermore, the central shaft assembly 3 includes a first limiting member 31 and an aluminum disk support column 32 ; the first limiting member 31 can support and connect the storage disk 21 , and the first limiting member 31 is arranged on the aluminum disk support column 32 .

[0042] Furthermore, the first fixing member 22 includes a groove 221, an installation groove 222, and a fixing block 223; grooves 221 are provided on both sides of the storage disk 21, and the grooves 221 on two adjacent groups of storage disks 21 can be fitted together to form a complete installation groove 222, and connecting holes are provided on the grooves 221 and the fixing block 223, and the fixing block 223 can fix the installation groove 222.

[0043] Preferably, the groove 221 on the storage disk 21 is set at the end of the storage disk 21 away from the aluminum disk support column 32, and the grooves 221 on the two adjacent groups of storage disks 21 will form corresponding mounting grooves 222, and the fixing block 223 can be installed in the mounting grooves 222. Both the grooves 221 and the fixing blocks 223 are provided with connecting holes, which can be fixed by bolts or other fasteners. In this way, the fixing blocks 223 can be fixedly installed with the grooves 221 on the two groups of storage disks 21, thereby fixing the two adjacent groups of storage disks 21.

[0044] Furthermore, the first limiting member 31 includes a first fixing plate 311, a second fixing plate 312, and a receiving groove 313; the first fixing plate 311 and the second fixing plate 312 are connected to the outer side surface of the aluminum disk support column 32, and a receiving groove 313 is formed between the first fixing plate 311, the second fixing plate 312 and the aluminum disk support column 32, and the storage disk 21 can be inserted into the receiving groove 313, and the first fixing plate 311 and the second fixing plate 312 can limit and fix the storage disk 21.

[0045] Furthermore, a first arc surface and a second arc surface are provided on the storage disk 21. The first arc surface is provided at one end of the storage disk 21 close to the aluminum disk support column 32, and the second arc surface is provided at one end of the storage disk 21 away from the aluminum disk support column 32. The first arc surface can be bonded with the aluminum disk support column 32.

[0046] Preferably, the storage tray 21 can be inserted flatly into the accommodating groove 313, so that the first fixing plate 311 and the second fixing plate 312 can fit the storage tray 21 tightly, and multiple groups of storage trays 21 can be inserted. The first fixing plate 311 and the second fixing plate 312 can support and limit the storage tray 21, and the tight fit can also prevent sliding.

[0047] Furthermore, the first arc surface and the second arc surface are concentrically arranged, and the radius of the second arc surface is greater than the radius of the first arc surface.

[0048] Furthermore, the central shaft assembly 3 also includes a storage disk fixing hole 33. The first fixing plate 311 and the second fixing plate 312 are provided with a storage disk fixing hole 33. The storage disk 21 is also provided with a storage disk fixing hole 33 at one end close to the aluminum disk support column 32. The storage disk 21 is fixed to the first fixing plate 311 and the second fixing plate 312 by fixing parts in the storage disk fixing hole 33.

[0049] Preferably, in order to prevent the risk of falling off, a storage tray fixing hole 33 is opened on one end of each storage tray 21 close to the aluminum tray support column 32. The storage tray 21 is inserted into the accommodating groove 313. After the storage tray fixing holes 33 on the first fixing plate 311 and the second fixing plate 312 are at the same center as the storage tray fixing holes 33 on the storage tray 21, they can be fixed by bolts or other fasteners to prevent the risk of the storage tray 21 falling out of the accommodating groove 313.

[0050] Furthermore, the storage tray 21 includes an upper storage tray 211 , a lower storage tray 212 , and a connecting post 213 . The lower storage tray 212 is disposed below the upper storage tray 211 , and the upper storage tray 211 and the lower storage tray 212 are connected via the connecting post 213 .

[0051] Preferably, the upper storage tray 211 and the lower storage tray 212 are both provided with connecting columns 213 at one end close to the aluminum tray support column 32 and at one end away from the aluminum tray support column 32 .

[0052] It should be noted that a third fixed plate S1 is also provided on the aluminum disk support column 32. The third fixed plate S1 is arranged below the second fixed plate 312, and the lower storage disk 212 is arranged on the lower end surface of the third fixed plate S1. The connecting column 213 can play the role of limiting support when connecting the upper storage disk 211 and the lower storage disk 212.

[0053] Furthermore, both the upper storage tray 211 and the lower storage tray 212 are provided with freezing tube holes 23. The freezing tube holes 23 on the upper storage tray 211 and the freezing tube holes 23 on the lower storage tray 212 are opened at the same position and are vertically connected. The freezing tube holes 23 on the upper storage tray 211 and the lower storage tray 212 are set as at least one group.

[0054] Preferably, both the upper storage tray 211 and the lower storage tray 212 are provided with cryogenic tube holes 23, in which cryogenic tubes can be placed, and the cryogenic tube holes 23 on the upper storage tray 211 and the lower storage tray 212 can keep the cryogenic tube holes 23 well balanced to prevent excessive shaking during rotation, which may cause damage to the sample.

[0055] Furthermore, a freezing tube hole 23 is provided on the upper storage tray 211, and the lower storage tray 212 is a fan-shaped plate, and the lower storage tray 212 can support the freezing tube.

[0056] Preferably, when the lower storage tray 212 does not have the freezing tube hole 23 , the lower storage tray 212 can support the freezing tube.

[0057] It should be noted that the upper storage tray 211 is provided with a freezing tube hole 23, and the lower storage tray 212 may be provided with a freezing tube hole 23 or may not be provided with a storage hole, and the selection can be made according to the type of test tube 13.

[0058] Furthermore, it also includes a rotating shaft 4, a rotating motor 5, a tank cover 6, a cryopreservation tube plate rack 7, and a biological sample plate rack 8;

[0059] The rotating motor 5 is connected to the rotating shaft 4, and the rotating shaft 4 is connected to the aluminum plate support column 32. The sample storage tank body 1 is connected to the tank cover 6, and the tank cover 6 is provided with a freezing tube plate rack 7 and a biological sample plate rack 8.

[0060] Preferably, the rotating motor 5 can drive the rotating shaft 4 to rotate, and the rotating shaft 4 can drive the aluminum plate support column 32 to rotate, and the aluminum plate support column 32 will drive the storage plate 21 to rotate to the position where the tube needs to be picked, so as to facilitate the storage and retrieval of the frozen tube.

[0061] In summary, the present invention arranges a storage disk assembly 2 and a central rotating shaft assembly 3 in the sample storage tank body 1, and the rotating motor 5 can drive the rotating shaft 4 to rotate, and the rotating shaft 4 can drive the central rotating shaft assembly 3 and the storage disk assembly 2 to rotate, and rotate to the position where the tube needs to be picked up, so as to facilitate the storage and retrieval of the freezing tube. The storage disk assembly 2 can be stored in the freezing tube, and the storage disk assembly 2 can be fixed by the first limit member 31, and is easy to disassemble. The adjacent storage disk assemblies 2 can be quickly assembled and disassembled by the first fixing member 22, and the damaged storage disk assembly 2 can be replaced individually, which greatly improves the convenience of use.

[0062] It is important to note that the construction and arrangement of the present application shown in a number of different exemplary embodiments are merely illustrative. Although only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, it should be readily understood by those who refer to this disclosure that many modifications are possible (e.g., the size, scale, structure, shape and proportion of various elements, and parameter values ​​(e.g., temperature, pressure, etc.), mounting arrangements, use of materials, colors, directional changes, etc.) without departing substantially from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described in this application. For example, an element shown as integrally formed may be composed of multiple parts or elements, the position of the element may be inverted or otherwise changed, and the nature or number or position of the discrete elements may be altered or changed. Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the present invention. The order or sequence of any process or method steps may be changed or reordered according to alternative embodiments. In the claims, any "means plus function" clause is intended to cover the structure of performing the function described herein, and is not only structurally equivalent but also an equivalent structure. Without departing from the scope of the present invention, other substitutions, modifications, changes and omissions may be made in the design, operating conditions and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments, but extends to various modifications that still fall within the scope of the appended claims.

[0063] Additionally, in order to provide a concise description of example embodiments, all features of an actual embodiment (ie, those features that are not relevant to the best mode presently contemplated for carrying out the invention or those that are not relevant to implementing the invention) may not be described.

[0064] It will be appreciated that in the development of any actual embodiment, as in any engineering or design project, numerous implementation-specific decisions may be made. Such a development effort may be complex and time-consuming, but will, for those of ordinary skill having the benefit of this disclosure, be a routine undertaking of design, fabrication, and production without undue experimentation.

[0065] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions of the present invention may be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention, and all of these should be included in the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A sample storage device, characterized in that: It comprises a sample storage tank body, in which a storage disk assembly is arranged. The storage disk assembly is detachably arranged on a central rotating shaft assembly, and the central rotating shaft assembly can drive the storage disk assembly to rotate around it.

2. The sample storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage disk assembly includes a plurality of fan-shaped storage disks, which are detachably connected to each other in pairs and are circumferentially distributed on the central rotating shaft assembly.

3. The sample storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The storage disk assembly also includes a first fixing member, which can connect and fix two adjacent groups of storage disks.

4. The sample storage device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The central shaft assembly includes a first limiting member and an aluminum disk support column; the first limiting member can support and connect the storage disk, and the first limiting member is arranged on the aluminum disk support column.

5. The sample storage device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first fixing member includes a groove, an installation groove, and a fixing block; grooves are arranged on both sides of the storage disk, and the grooves on the two adjacent groups of storage disks can be fitted together to form a complete installation groove, and connecting holes are arranged on the groove and the fixing block, and the fixing block can fix the installation groove.

6. The sample storage device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first limiting member includes a first fixing plate, a second fixing plate, and a receiving groove; the first fixing plate and the second fixing plate are connected to the outer side surface of the aluminum disk support column, and a receiving groove is formed between the first fixing plate, the second fixing plate and the aluminum disk support column, and the storage disk can be inserted into the receiving groove, and the first fixing plate and the second fixing plate can limit and fix the storage disk.

7. The sample storage device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The storage tray is provided with a first arc surface and a second arc surface. The first arc surface is provided at one end of the storage tray close to the aluminum tray support column, and the second arc surface is provided at one end of the storage tray away from the aluminum tray support column. The first arc surface can be fitted with the aluminum tray support column.

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

9. The sample storage device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The central shaft assembly also includes a storage disk fixing hole. The first fixing plate and the second fixing plate are provided with storage disk fixing holes. An end of the storage disk close to the aluminum disk support column is also provided with a storage disk fixing hole. The storage disk is fixed to the first fixing plate and the second fixing plate by fixing parts in the storage disk fixing holes.

10. The sample storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The storage tray comprises an upper storage tray, a lower storage tray, and a connecting column; the lower storage tray is arranged below the upper storage tray, and the upper storage tray and the lower storage tray are connected via the connecting column.

11. The sample storage device according to claim 10, characterized in that: The upper storage tray and the lower storage tray are both provided with freezing tube holes, the freezing tube holes on the upper storage tray and the freezing tube holes on the lower storage tray are opened at the same position and are vertically connected, and the freezing tube holes on the upper storage tray and the lower storage tray are set as at least one group.

12. The sample storage device according to claim 10, characterized in that: The upper storage tray is provided with a freezing tube hole, and the lower storage tray is a fan-shaped plate, and the lower storage tray can support the freezing tube.

13. The sample storage device according to claim 6, characterized in that: It also includes a rotating shaft, a rotating motor, a tank cover, a cryopreservation tube plate rack, and a biological sample plate rack; The rotating motor is connected to the rotating shaft, the rotating shaft is connected to the aluminum plate supporting column, the sample storage tank body is connected to a tank cover, and a freezing tube plate rack and a biological sample plate rack are arranged in the tank cover.

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