Innovation in a cartridge carrying apparatus

Abstract

The invention is a cartridge carrying apparatus (100) used to separate nucleic acids from cells in the isolation device, which is used in sorting and / or transporting at least one nucleic acid isolation cartridge (50), in which the chemical or biological fluid material that will be subjected to measurement and / or separation processes is provided and it comprises at least one holder (40) to which said nucleic acid isolation cartridge (100) whose innovation is mentioned, is connected, a cartridge shelf (30) provided in a structure that allows the nucleic acid isolation cartridge (50) provided in said holder (40) to be transferred and positioned in the isolation device, at least one isolation kit stand (10) to which said cartridge shelf (30) is detachably connected, at least one channel (41) that allows the nucleic acid isolation cartridge (50) to be detachably connected to the holder (40) and it is configured to separate the nucleic acid isolation cartridge (50) from the channel (41) and connect it to the cartridge shelf (30) provided on the isolation kit stand (10) by means of the flexibility of the convex structure of the holder (40).

Description

[0001] INNOVATION IN A CARTRIDGE CARRYING APPARATUS

[0002] Technical Field

[0003] The invention relates to a cartridge carrying apparatus to be used in the sorting and / or transportation of at least one nucleic acid isolation cartridge, which is used to separate nucleic acids from cells in the isolation device, and in which the chemical or biological fluid material that will be subjected to measurement and / or separation processes is provided.

[0004] State of the Art

[0005] Today, various measuring and analysis devices are used to apply various processes such as measuring, mixing and magnetizing reactive materials in laboratories. Placing reactive materials or mixtures into said measurement and analysis devices or removing them out is performed by means of carrier apparatus called reagent cartridges. Reagent cartridges comprise multiple slots of equal or different sizes, and said reagents are placed in these slots. Cartridges comprising reagents are placed in cartridge holders or special carrier sections within the device and subjected to the mentioned processes. However, when processing more than one reagent sample, many reagent cartridges must be placed in the measurement and analysis device. While each cartridge is filled one by one and placed into the device, the user must put his / her hands in and out of the device many times. This causes the cartridge loading process to take a long time and poses risks of double-sided contamination, such as loss of purity of the reagent material and infection of the user. In addition, during the repetitive process of loading cartridges into the device and removing cartridges from the device, the risk of the user making mistakes increases, which may lead to negative situations such as incorrect placement of cartridges and incorrect results.

[0006] In the present application, the placement problem of sample working cartridges in nucleic acid isolation devices is encountered. When structures that allow more than one sample working cartridge to be positioned together are placed in the nucleic acid isolation devices for separation, it is necessary to work with a certain number of sample working cartridges due to the inability to use the space efficiently. Placing the sample working cartridges one by one on the frame or stands in the nucleic acid isolation device takes time and creates an ergonomic difficulty for the user.

[0007] The sample working cartridges are separated from the frame and the sample spills, causing contamination.

[0008] As a result, it has become necessary to make a development in the relevant technical field due to the negativities described above and the inadequacy of existing solutions on the subject.

[0009] Object of the Invention

[0010] The invention is inspired by current situations and aims to solve the above-mentioned deficiencies.

[0011] The main object of the invention is that it comprises at least one holder to which the nucleic acid isolation cartridge is connected, a cartridge shelf provided in a structure that allows the nucleic acid isolation cartridge provided in said holder to be transferred and positioned in the isolation device, at least one isolation kit stand to which said cartridge shelf is detachably connected, at least one channel that allows the nucleic acid isolation cartridge to be detachably connected to the holder and by means of the flexibility of the convex structure of the holder, it is configured to separate the nucleic acid isolation cartridge from the channel and associate it with the cartridge shelf provided on the isolation kit stand. Thus, it is possible to arrange, sort and place multiple nucleic acid isolation cartridges into the isolation device by moving them to the cartridge shelf.

[0012] Another object of the invention is to provide multiple numbers one after the other near the parallel long edges of said channel holder. In this way, it is ensured that each nucleic acid isolation cartridge is fixed to the holder.

[0013] Another object of the invention is that said isolation kit stand comprises at least one foot. Thus, it is possible to operate the cartridge shelf in a structure similar to a display area.

[0014] Another object of the invention is to connect the cartridge shelf to the isolation kit stand in a modular manner by connecting it to the foot through at least one positioning hole. Thus, it is possible to place multiple nucleic acid isolation cartridges provided in the cartridge shelf into the isolation device. Another object of the invention is to include a protrusion provided at the foot to restrict the axial movement of the cartridge shelf. Thus, it is ensured that the cartridge shelf is mounted steadily.

[0015] Another object of the invention is to associate the cartridge shelf with at least one alignment element provided on the foot. Thus, controlled freedom is provided during the disassembly and assembly of the cartridge shelf.

[0016] The structural and characteristic features and all the advantages of the invention will be more clearly understood by means of the drawings given below and the detailed description written with references to these drawings, and therefore the evaluation needs to be made by taking these drawings and the detailed description into consideration.

[0017] Figures to Help Understand the Invention

[0018] Figure 1 is an isometric view of an isolation kit stand included in a cartridge carrying apparatus, which is the subject of the invention.

[0019] Figure 2 is a top view of a cartridge shelf included in a cartridge carrying apparatus, which is the subject of the invention.

[0020] Figure 3 is an isometric view of the isolation kit stand included in a cartridge carrying apparatus, which is the subject of the invention.

[0021] Figure 4 is a front view of a holder included in a cartridge carrying apparatus, which is the subject of the invention.

[0022] Figure 5 is an isometric view of a holder included in a cartridge carrying apparatus, which is the subject of the invention.

[0023] Figure 6 is an isometric view of a cartridge carrying apparatus, which is the subject of the invention.

[0024] Figure 7 is an isometric view of the isolation kit stand included in a cartridge carrying apparatus, which is the subject of the invention.

[0025] Figure 8 is an isometric view of the cartridge shelf included in a cartridge carrying apparatus, which is the subject of the invention. Description of Part References

[0026] 10 Isolation Kit Stand

[0027] 20 Foot

[0028] 21 Protrusion

[0029] 22 Base

[0030] 22 Alignment Element

[0031] 30 Cartridge Shelf

[0032] 31 Cartridge Slot

[0033] 32 Positioning Hole

[0034] 40 Holder

[0035] 41 Channel

[0036] 50 Nucleic Acid Isolation Cartridge

[0037] 100 Cartridge Carrying Apparatus

[0038] Detailed Description of the Invention

[0039] In this detailed description, the preferred embodiments of the cartridge carrying apparatus (100), which is the subject of the invention are described only for a better understanding of the subject.

[0040] In Figure 1 showa an isometric view of an isolation kit stand (10) included in a cartridge carrying apparatus (100), which is subject of the invention. Accordingly, the cartridge carrying apparatus (40) is essentially an organizing apparatus to be used in sorting and transporting at least one nucleic acid isolation cartridge (50). Said nucleic acid isolation cartridge (50) is an element that is used to separate nucleic acids from cells in the isolation device, comprising wells in which chemical or biological fluid material is provided to be subjected to measurement and / or separation processes. Said isolation kit stand (10) is essentially an intermediary stand that can be described as a display table or sample working table. The insulation kit stand (10) comprises at least one base (22). Said base (10) is essentially a plate made of aluminum material. In a possible embodiment of the invention, the base (22) can be a plate made of plexiglass, various metal materials, various plastic or thermoplastic or thermoset materials. The insulation kit stand (10) includes at least one foot (21 ). The insulation kit stand (10) comprises at least one foot (21 ). Said foot (21 ) is a beam connected to the base (22). In the invention, the feet (21 ) are provided in two pieces parallel to each other on the base (22).

[0041] Figure 2 is the top view of at least one cartridge shelf (30) included in a cartridge carrying apparatus (100), which is the subject of the invention. Accordingly, the cartridge shelf (30) comprises at least one cartridge slot (31 ) to allow more than one nucleic acid isolation cartridge (50) to be placed. Said cartridge slot (31 ) is essentially a slot and allows the nucleic acid isolation cartridge (50) to be associated.

[0042] In Figure 3 shows the isometric view of the isolation kit stand (10) included in a cartridge carrying apparatus (100), which is the subject of the invention. Accordingly, the cartridge shelf (30) is connected to the insulation kit stand in a detachable manner via the foot (20). The cartridge shelf (30) comprises at least one positioning hole (32). Said positioning hole (32) is a mounting opening provided at both ends of the cartridge shelf (30). The foot (20) essentially comprises at least one protrusion (21 ) provided at the part where it is connected to the cartridge shelf (30). Said protrusion (21 ) is essentially a rabbet and provides limitation of the axial movement of the cartridge shelf (30). The cartridge shelf (30) is associated with the alignment element (22) provided on the foot in a rubbing manner. Said alignment element (22) is a screwed stay bolt and ensures the cartridge shelf (30) is fixed and safely separated during disassembly.

[0043] In Figure 4 shows the front view of a holder (40) included in a cartridge carrying apparatus (40), which is the subject of the invention. Accordingly, the holder (40) is essentially a shell with a convex structure, made of raw material with flexible properties. The holder (40) contains at least one channel (41 ) provided near both of its long edges, parallel to its long edges. Said channel (41 ) is essentially a cavity in the geometric form of U one each, provided in multiple numbers one after the other. The channel (41 ) may be a hole in a possible embodiment of the invention. The holder (40) allows the nucleic acid isolation cartridge (50) to be connected to it via the channel. Thus, nucleic acid isolation cartridges (50) are fixed by arranging them in a regular manner.

[0044] In Figure 6 shows the isometric view of a cartridge carrying apparatus (100), which is the subject of the invention. Accordingly, multiple nucleic acid isolation cartridges (50) are transferred to the cartridge shelf via the holder (40). The nucleic acid isolation cartridge (50) is separated from the channel (41 ) and conveyed to the cartridge shelf (30) provided on the isolation kit stand (10) by means of the flexible ability of the convex structure of the holder (40). The holder (40) releases the nucleic acid isolation cartridge (50) connected to the cartridge shelf (30) by applying a force in the opposite direction to the convex peak. In Figure 7 shows the isometric view of the isolation kit stand included in a cartridge carrying apparatus, which is the subject of the invention.

[0045] Figure 8 is the isometric view of the cartridge shelf included in a cartridge carrying apparatus, which is the subject of the invention. The cartridge shelf (30) differs from the isolation kit stand by having a modular feature. The cartridge shelf (30) allows multiple nucleic acid isolation cartridges (50) to be positioned in the isolation device.

[0046] It is possible to arrange, sort and place multiple nucleic acid isolation cartridges (50) in the isolation device by moving them to the cartridge shelf with this entire structure.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A cartridge carrying apparatus (100) to be used in the sorting and / or transportation of at least one nucleic acid isolation cartridge (50), which is used to separate nucleic acids from cells in the isolation device and contains chemical or biological fluid material that will be subjected to measurement and / or separation processes, characterized in that at least one holder (40) to which said nucleic acid isolation cartridge (100) is connected, a cartridge shelf (30) provided in a structure that allows the nucleic acid isolation cartridge (50) provided in said holder (40) to be transferred and positioned in the isolation device, at least one isolation kit stand (10) to which said cartridge shelf (30) is detachably connected, at least one channel (41 ) that allows the nucleic acid isolation cartridge (50) to be connected detachably to the holder (40) and configured to separate the nucleic acid isolation cartridge (50) from the channel (41 ) and connect it to the cartridge shelf (30) provided on the isolation kit stand (10) by means of the flexibility of the convex structure of the holder (40).

2. The cartridge carrying apparatus according to claim 1 , characterized in that said channel (41 ) is provided in multiple numbers one after the other near the parallel long edges of the holder (40).

3. The cartridge carrying apparatus according to claim 1 , characterized in that said insulation kit stand (10) comprises at least one foot (20).

4. The cartridge carrying apparatus according to claim 1 , characterized in that the cartridge shelf (30) is connected to the isolation kit stand (10) in a modular manner by being associated with the foot (20) through at least one positioning hole (32).

5. The cartridge carrying apparatus according to claim 1 , characterized by comprising a protrusion (21 ) provided on the foot (20) to restrict the axial movement of the cartridge shelf (30).

6. The cartridge carrying apparatus according to claim 5, characterized by comprising associating the cartridge shelf (30) with at least one alignment element (22) provided on the foot (20).

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