Sample box grabbing mechanism

Abstract

A sample box grabbing mechanism, comprising a grabbing mechanism (1). The grabbing mechanism (1) comprises a driving assembly (11), a rotating assembly (12), a clamping jaw assembly (13) and a supporting assembly (14); the driving assembly (11) is connected to the rotating assembly (12); the rotating assembly (12) is connected to the clamping jaw assembly (13); the supporting assembly (14) supports the driving assembly (11), the rotating assembly (12) and the clamping jaw assembly (13). The driving assembly (11) can drive the rotating assembly (12) to rotate, the rotating assembly (12) can drive the clamping jaw assembly (13) to grab a sample box, and the driving assembly (11), the rotating assembly (12) and the clamping jaw assembly (13) are supported by means of the supporting assembly (14); by means of the cooperation between the rotating assembly (12) and the clamping jaw assembly (13), the degree of freedom of opening and closing of the clamping jaws is increased, and the mechanism can adapt to grabbing sample boxes of different sizes, thereby improving the working efficiency.

Description

A sample box grabbing mechanism Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of biomedicine, in particular to a sample box grabbing mechanism. Background Art

[0002] In the biomedical field, sample storage equipment is used to store biological samples such as blood samples, vaccines, bacterial and viral strains at low temperatures, keeping the samples in liquid nitrogen for long-term active preservation.

[0003] Currently, during the sample storage and retrieval process, when grabbing the entire box of plate racks, the mechanical grabbing mechanism is often not clamped tightly enough, and loosening during movement can easily cause the plate rack to fall and other risks. It can only grab specific sample box models, and the commonly used plate rack gripper is too high, and the height of the clamping mechanism is too high. Therefore, a sample box clamping mechanism is urgently needed. Utility Model Content

[0004] 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.

[0005] In view of the above problems or problems existing in the prior art, the present utility model is proposed.

[0006] Therefore, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a sample box grasping mechanism, which can drive the rotating component to rotate by including a driving component, thereby driving the clamping claw component to grasp the target sample box. During the grasping process, it can grasp firmly to ensure that there is no risk of falling off, and it can also grasp sample boxes of different models and sizes.

[0007] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present utility model provides the following technical solutions: a sample box grabbing mechanism, which includes a grabbing mechanism;

[0008] The gripping mechanism includes a driving assembly, a rotating assembly, a clamping assembly and a supporting assembly;

[0009] The driving assembly is connected to the rotating assembly, the rotating assembly is connected to the clamping assembly, and the supporting assembly supports the driving assembly, the rotating assembly and the clamping assembly;

[0010] The driving assembly drives the rotating assembly to rotate, and the rotating assembly drives the clamping claw assembly to clamp and grab the target sample box.

[0011] As a preferred solution of the sample box grabbing mechanism of the present invention, the rotating assembly includes a rotating member and a rotating column; the rotating column is connected to the rotating member, and the rotating member is provided with a first sliding groove and a second sliding groove.

[0012] As a preferred solution of the sample box grabbing mechanism of the present invention, the rotating member includes a rotating plate and a side wing plate;

[0013] The side wing plate is connected to the rotating plate. A first sliding groove and a second sliding groove are provided on the side wing plate. An angle is formed between the first sliding groove and the second sliding groove.

[0014] As a preferred solution of the sample box grabbing mechanism of the present invention, the side wing plates, the first sliding grooves and the second sliding grooves are arranged in two groups rotated 180 degrees around the rotating plate.

[0015] As a preferred solution of the sample box grabbing mechanism of the present invention, wherein: the clamping claw assembly includes a first sliding pusher, a second sliding pusher, and a clamping claw member;

[0016] The first sliding pusher and the second sliding pusher are respectively connected to the clamping claw member. The first sliding pusher is slidably connected to the first sliding groove, and the second sliding pusher is slidably connected to the second sliding groove.

[0017] As a preferred solution of the sample box grabbing mechanism of the present invention, the first sliding pusher and the second sliding pusher are symmetrically arranged in two groups.

[0018] As a preferred solution of the sample box grabbing mechanism of the present invention, wherein: the first sliding pusher comprises a first rolling ring, a first rolling ring connecting rod, a first sliding block, and a first guide rail;

[0019] A first rolling ring is provided in the first sliding groove. Two ends of the first rolling ring connecting rod are respectively connected to the first rolling ring and the first sliding block. The first sliding block is slidably connected to the first guide rail.

[0020] As a preferred solution of the sample box grabbing mechanism of the present invention, wherein: the second sliding pusher includes a second rolling ring, a second rolling ring connecting rod, a second sliding block, and a second guide rail;

[0021] A second rolling ring is provided in the second sliding groove. Both ends of the second rolling ring connecting rod are respectively connected to the second rolling ring and the second sliding block. The second sliding block is slidably connected to the second guide rail.

[0022] As a preferred solution of the sample box grabbing mechanism of the present invention, the first guide rail and the second guide rail are symmetrically arranged, and the included angle is ninety degrees.

[0023] As a preferred solution of the sample box grabbing mechanism of the present invention, the clamping claw member includes a clamping claw, the upper end of the clamping claw is connected to the first sliding block, the bottom end of the clamping claw is provided with a clamping bottom plate, and a clamping side plate is provided above the clamping bottom plate.

[0024] As a preferred solution of the sample box grabbing mechanism of the present invention, wherein: the driving assembly includes a driving member, a worm, and a worm gear;

[0025] The driving member is connected to the worm, the worm is connected to the worm wheel, and the worm wheel is connected to the rotating column.

[0026] As a preferred solution of the sample box grabbing mechanism of the present invention, wherein: the support assembly includes an upper support frame, a guide rail support plate, a first guide rail, and a second guide rail;

[0027] The lower end of the upper support frame is connected to the guide rail support plate, the upper support frame supports the driving member and the worm, the upper end of the guide rail support plate is connected to the rotating member, and the upper end of the guide rail support plate is connected to the first guide rail and the second guide rail.

[0028] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: the utility model enhances the stability of grasping the sample box through the clamping claw assembly, reduces the height of the grasping mechanism through the worm gear transmission, and is more convenient to use. The clamping claw assembly is matched with the rotating assembly to increase the opening and closing freedom of the clamping claw, which can adapt to grasping sample boxes of different sizes and improve work efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] 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:

[0030] FIG1 is a schematic diagram of the grabbing state of the sample box grabbing mechanism.

[0031] FIG2 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the sample box grabbing mechanism.

[0032] FIG3 is a schematic diagram of the hidden upper support frame of the sample box grabbing mechanism.

[0033] FIG4 is a schematic diagram of a rotating member of a sample box grabbing mechanism.

[0034] Reference numerals: gripping mechanism, 1; driving assembly, 11; rotating assembly, 12; clamping claw assembly, 13; supporting assembly, 14; rotating member, 121; rotating column, 124; first sliding groove, 122; second sliding groove, 123; rotating plate, 1211; side wing plate 1212; first sliding push member, 131; second sliding push member, 133; clamping claw member, 132; first rolling ring, 1311; first rolling ring connecting rod, 1312; First sliding block, 1313; first guide rail, 1314; second rolling ring, 1331; second rolling ring connecting rod, 1332; second sliding block, 1333; second guide rail, 1334; clamping claw, 1321; clamping base plate, 1322; clamping side plate, 1323; driving member, 111; worm, 112; worm gear 113; upper support frame, 141; guide rail support plate, 142; first guide rail, 1314; second guide rail, 1334; DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] 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.

[0036] 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.

[0037] 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. Example 1

[0038] 1 and 2 , which are the first embodiment of the present invention, provide a sample box grasping mechanism, which includes a grasping mechanism 1. The grasping mechanism 1 includes a driving assembly 11, a rotating assembly 12, a clamping assembly 13 and a supporting assembly 14. The driving assembly 11 can drive the rotating assembly 12 to rotate, and the rotating assembly 12 can drive the clamping assembly 13 to grasp the sample box.

[0039] Specifically, it includes a grasping mechanism 1;

[0040] The gripping mechanism 1 includes a driving assembly 11, a rotating assembly 12, a clamping assembly 13 and a supporting assembly 14;

[0041] The driving assembly 11 is connected to the rotating assembly 12, the rotating assembly 12 is connected to the clamping assembly 13, and the supporting assembly 14 supports the driving assembly 11, the rotating assembly 12 and the clamping assembly 13;

[0042] The driving assembly 11 drives the rotating assembly 12 to rotate, and the rotating assembly 12 drives the clamping claw assembly 13 to clamp and grab the target sample box.

[0043] In summary, the utility model can drive the rotating component 12 to rotate through the driving component 11, and the rotating component 12 can drive the clamping claw component 13 to grab the sample box. The driving component 11 is supported by the supporting component 14, and the rotating component 12 and the clamping claw component 13 are supported; by cooperating with the clamping claw component, the opening and closing freedom of the clamping claw is increased, which can adapt to grabbing sample boxes of different sizes and improve work efficiency. Example 2

[0044] 1 to 4 , which illustrate a second embodiment of the present invention, the sample cartridge gripping mechanism includes a gripping mechanism 1 , which includes a drive assembly 11 , a rotating assembly 12 , a gripping jaw assembly 13 , and a support assembly 14 . The drive assembly 11 drives the rotating assembly 12 to rotate, which in turn drives the gripping jaw assembly 13 to grip the sample cartridge.

[0045] Specifically, it includes a grasping mechanism 1;

[0046] The gripping mechanism 1 includes a driving assembly 11, a rotating assembly 12, a clamping assembly 13 and a supporting assembly 14;

[0047] The driving assembly 11 is connected to the rotating assembly 12, the rotating assembly 12 is connected to the clamping assembly 13, and the supporting assembly 14 supports the driving assembly 11, the rotating assembly 12 and the clamping assembly 13;

[0048] The driving assembly 11 drives the rotating assembly 12 to rotate, and the rotating assembly 12 drives the clamping claw assembly 13 to clamp and grab the target sample box.

[0049] Furthermore, the rotating assembly 12 includes a rotating member 121 and a rotating column 124 ; the rotating column 124 is connected to the rotating member 121 , and the rotating member 121 is provided with a first sliding groove 122 and a second sliding groove 123 .

[0050] Preferably, a first sliding groove 122 and a second sliding groove 123 are defined on the side wing plate 1212 , an upper end of the rotating column 124 is connected to the worm gear 113 , and the rotating column 124 is connected to the rotating plate 1211 .

[0051] Furthermore, the rotating member 121 includes a rotating plate 1211 and a side wing plate 1212;

[0052] The side wing plate 1212 is fixedly connected to the rotating plate 1211 . A first sliding groove 122 and a second sliding groove 123 are provided on the side wing plate 1212 . An angle is formed between the first sliding groove 122 and the second sliding groove 123 .

[0053] Preferably, an included angle is formed between the first sliding groove 122 and the second sliding groove 123 , and the included angle is a waist-shaped groove of 30-60 degrees, which increases the opening and closing freedom of the gripper and is suitable for grabbing sample boxes of different sizes.

[0054] Furthermore, the side wing plates 1212 , the first sliding grooves 122 and the second sliding grooves 123 are arranged in two groups rotated 180 degrees around the rotating plate 1211 .

[0055] Preferably, two groups of side wing plates 1212 are provided around the rotating plate 1211 and are spaced 180 degrees apart; this ensures that four groups of clamps can grip the sample box.

[0056] Furthermore, the clamping jaw assembly 13 includes a first sliding pusher 131 , a second sliding pusher 133 , and a clamping jaw 132 ;

[0057] The first sliding pusher 131 and the second sliding pusher 133 are respectively connected to the clamping claw 132 . The first sliding pusher 131 is slidably connected to the first sliding groove 122 , and the second sliding pusher 133 is slidably connected to the second sliding groove 123 .

[0058] Preferably, the first sliding pusher 131 and the second sliding pusher 133 have the same structure.

[0059] Preferably, the first end S1 and the second end S2 of the first sliding groove 122; the third end S3 and the fourth end S4 of the second sliding groove 123;

[0060] Preferably, the first sliding groove 122 and the second sliding groove 123 are arc-shaped; the first end S1 to the second end S2 of the first sliding groove 122 and the third end S3 to the fourth end S4 of the second sliding groove 123 extend from the outside to the inside.

[0061] Preferably, the first sliding block 1313 and the second sliding block 1333 are connected to the clamping claw 1321 respectively.

[0062] Furthermore, the first sliding pushers 131 and the second sliding pushers 133 are symmetrically arranged in two groups.

[0063] Furthermore, the first sliding pusher 131 includes a first rolling ring 1311 , a first rolling ring connecting rod 1312 , a first sliding block 1313 , and a first guide rail 1314 ;

[0064] A first rolling ring 1311 is provided in the first sliding groove 122 . Two ends of the first rolling ring connecting rod 1312 are respectively connected to the first rolling ring 1311 and the first sliding block 1313 . The first sliding block 1313 is slidably connected to the first guide rail 1314 .

[0065] Furthermore, the second sliding pusher 133 includes a second rolling ring 1331 , a second rolling ring connecting rod 1332 , a second sliding block 1333 , and a second guide rail 1334 ;

[0066] A second rolling ring 1331 is provided in the second sliding groove 123 . Two ends of the second rolling ring connecting rod 1332 are respectively connected to the second rolling ring 1331 and the second sliding block 1333 . The second sliding block 1333 is slidably connected to the second guide rail 1334 .

[0067] Preferably, the second rolling ring 1331 can roll and slide in the second sliding groove 123 , and the first rolling ring 1311 can roll and slide in the first sliding groove 122 .

[0068] It should be noted that the first rolling ring connecting rod 1312 is movably connected to the first rolling ring 1311 via a pin shaft, and the second rolling ring connecting rod 1332 is movably connected to the second rolling ring 1331 via a pin shaft.

[0069] Furthermore, the first guide rail 1314 and the second guide rail 1334 are symmetrically arranged, and the included angle is ninety degrees.

[0070] Furthermore, the clamping jaw 132 includes a clamping jaw 1321 , the upper end of the clamping jaw 1321 is connected to the first sliding block 1313 , the bottom end of the clamping jaw 1321 is provided with a clamping bottom plate 1322 , and a clamping side plate 1323 is provided above the clamping bottom plate 1322 .

[0071] Preferably, the clamping side plates 1323 can fix the edges of the target sample box; the clamping bottom plate 1322 can fix the bottom side of the edges of the target sample box.

[0072] Furthermore, the driving assembly 11 includes a driving member 111 , a worm 112 , and a worm wheel 113 ;

[0073] The driving member 111 is connected to the worm 112 , the worm 112 is connected to the worm wheel 113 , and the worm wheel 113 is connected to the rotating column 124 .

[0074] It should be noted that the drive component 11 can adopt existing technology, and it is only necessary to rotate the rotating plate 1211 to a certain angle; for example, the drive member 111 can adopt a motor, or a cylinder, or a hydraulic cylinder; the worm 112 and the worm wheel 113 can be replaced with gears and racks, and other existing technologies can be adopted. The drive member 111 can control the speed and rotation time, and can rotate forward or reverse.

[0075] Furthermore, the support assembly 14 includes an upper support frame 141 , a guide rail support plate 142 , a first guide rail 1314 , and a second guide rail 1334 ;

[0076] The lower end of the upper support frame 141 is connected to the guide rail support plate 142, and the upper support frame 141 supports the driving member 111 and the worm 112. The upper end of the guide rail support plate 142 is connected to the rotating member 121, and the upper end of the guide rail support plate 142 is connected to the first guide rail 1314 and the second guide rail 1334.

[0077] The movement process of grabbing the sample box: the driving member 111 drives the worm 112 to rotate, and the worm wheel 113 matched with the worm 112 also starts to rotate. The rotation of the worm wheel 113 drives the rotating column 124 to drive the rotating plate 1211 and the side plate 1212 to rotate. At the same time, the first rolling ring 1311 located in the first sliding groove 122 rotates and slides from the first end S1 to the second end S2. The first rolling ring 1311 will drive the first rolling ring connecting rod 1312 to move during the sliding process. The first rolling ring connecting rod 1312 drives the first sliding block 1313 to slide along the first guide rail 1314. The first sliding block 1313 can drive the clamping claw 1321 to cut the target sample. The edges are fitted and fixed. Similarly, the second rolling ring 1331 located in the second sliding groove 123 will rotate and slide from the third end S3 to the fourth end S4. During the sliding process, the second rolling ring 1331 will drive the second rolling ring connecting rod 1332 to move. The second rolling ring connecting rod 1332 drives the second sliding block 1333 to slide along the second guide rail 1334. The second sliding block 1333 drives the clamping jaw 1321 to fit and fix the target sample on the other edge. The four groups of clamping jaws 1321 around it will move from the outside toward the center, thereby clamping the sample box, and the clamping bottom plate 1322 can support the edge bottom of the sample box to ensure that the sample box will not fall off.

[0078] In summary, the utility model can drive the rotating component 12 to rotate through the driving component 11, and can drive the clamping component 13 to grab the sample box through the rotating component 12. The driving component 11 is supported by the supporting component 14, and the rotating component 12 and the clamping component 13 are supported; the first sliding groove 122 and the second sliding groove 123 cooperate with the first rolling ring 1311 and the second rolling ring 1331 to increase the opening and closing freedom of the clamping claw 1321, which can adapt to grabbing sample boxes of different sizes, improve work efficiency, and enhance the stability of grabbing sample boxes.

[0079] It is important to note that the configuration and arrangement of the present application, as shown in various exemplary embodiments, are illustrative only. Although only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, those reading this disclosure will readily appreciate that numerous modifications are possible (e.g., variations in the size, dimensions, structure, shape, and proportions of various components, as well as parameter values ​​(e.g., temperature, pressure, etc.), mounting arrangements, use of materials, color, orientation, etc.) without materially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described herein. For example, components shown as integrally formed may be constructed from multiple parts or components, the positions of components may be inverted or otherwise altered, and the nature, number, or position of discrete components may be modified or changed. Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be encompassed within the scope of this invention. The order or sequence of any process or method steps may be altered or reordered according to alternative embodiments. In the claims, any "means-plus-function" clause is intended to cover structures described herein that perform the function described, and not only structural equivalence but also equivalent structures. 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.

[0080] 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.

[0081] 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.

[0082] 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 box grabbing mechanism, characterized in that: including a gripping mechanism; The grabbing mechanism comprises a driving assembly, a rotating assembly, a clamping assembly and a supporting assembly; The driving assembly is connected to the rotating assembly, the rotating assembly is connected to the clamping assembly, and the supporting assembly supports the driving assembly, the rotating assembly and the clamping assembly; The driving assembly drives the rotating assembly to rotate, and the rotating assembly drives the clamping claw assembly to clamp and grasp the target sample box.

2. The sample box grabbing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating assembly comprises a rotating member and a rotating column; the rotating column is connected to the rotating member, and a first sliding groove and a second sliding groove are formed on the rotating member.

3. The sample box grabbing mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rotating member includes a rotating plate and a side wing plate; The side wing plate is connected to the rotating plate, and the first sliding groove and the second sliding groove are arranged on the side wing plate, and an angle is formed between the first sliding groove and the second sliding groove.

4. The sample box grabbing mechanism as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: The side wing plates, the first sliding grooves and the second sliding grooves are arranged in two groups by rotating one hundred eighty degrees around the rotating plate.

5. The sample box grabbing mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping jaw assembly includes a first sliding pusher, a second sliding pusher, and a clamping jaw member; The first sliding push member and the second sliding push member are respectively connected to the clamping claw member, the first sliding push member is slidably connected to the first sliding groove, and the second sliding push member is slidably connected to the second sliding groove.

6. The sample box grabbing mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first sliding pushers and the second sliding pushers are symmetrically arranged in two groups.

7. The sample box grabbing mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first sliding pusher includes a first rolling ring, a first rolling ring connecting rod, a first sliding block, and a first guide rail; A first rolling ring is arranged in the first sliding groove, two ends of the first rolling ring connecting rod are respectively connected to the first rolling ring and the first sliding block, and the first sliding block is slidably connected to the first guide rail.

8. The sample box grabbing mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that: The second sliding pusher includes a second rolling ring, a second rolling ring connecting rod, a second sliding block, and a second guide rail; A second rolling ring is arranged in the second sliding groove, two ends of the second rolling ring connecting rod are respectively connected to the second rolling ring and the second sliding block, and the second sliding block is slidably connected to the second guide rail.

9. The sample box grabbing mechanism according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first guide rail and the second guide rail are symmetrically arranged, and the included angle is ninety degrees.

10. The sample box grabbing mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that: The clamping jaw member comprises a clamping jaw, the upper end of the clamping jaw is connected to the first sliding block, the bottom end of the clamping jaw is provided with a clamping bottom plate, and a clamping side plate is provided above the clamping bottom plate.

11. The sample box grabbing mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The drive assembly includes a drive member, a worm, and a worm wheel; The driving member is connected to the worm, the worm is connected to the worm wheel, and the worm wheel is connected to the rotating column.

12. The sample box grabbing mechanism according to claim 11, characterized in that: The support assembly includes an upper support frame, a guide rail support plate, a first guide rail, and a second guide rail; The lower end of the upper support frame is connected to the guide rail support plate, the upper support frame supports the driving member and the worm, the upper end of the guide rail support plate is connected to the rotating member, and the upper end of the guide rail support plate is connected to the first guide rail and the second guide rail.

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