The subject matter relates to a liquid transfer device.
Molecular diagnosis, morphological detection, and immunological detection mostly need to be carried out in laboratories. Detection processes are time-consuming, complex, inefficient, and inflexible, and detection devices are generally not portable. Transferring of a sample usually need to be done in a laboratory. Therefore, the detection cannot be carried out at any time and in any place, especially at home.
Implementations of the present technology will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the attached figures.
It will be appreciated that for simplicity and clarity of illustration, where appropriate, reference numerals have been repeated among the different figures to indicate corresponding or analogous components. In addition, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments described herein. However, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the embodiments described herein can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, methods, procedures, and components have not been described in detail so as not to obscure the related relevant feature being described. Also, the description is not to be considered as limiting the scope of the embodiments described herein. The drawings are not necessarily to scale, and the proportions of certain portions may be exaggerated to better illustrate details and features of the present disclosure.
The term “comprising,” when utilized, means “including, but not necessarily limited to”; it specifically indicates open-ended inclusion or membership in the so-described combination, group, series, and the like.
In an embodiment, the liquid extraction assembly 3 is disposable. The liquid extraction assembly 3 has no need to be cleaned after use. The liquid extraction assembly 3 can be replaced at any time according to an actual need. The pressing unit 10 is permanent and does not need replacement.
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In an embodiment, the first connecting portion 33 includes a connecting body 331, a guiding rod 333 disposed on the connecting body 331, and a hook 334 disposed on the guiding rod 333. The connecting body 331 defines a first clamping position 332. The second connecting portion 24 defines a first opening 241, a second opening 242, and a second clamping position 243. The first opening 241 penetrates the second top wall 22. The second opening 242 penetrates the second top wall 22 and connects to the first opening 241. The guiding rod 333 extends into the first opening 241 from a side of the second top wall 22 away from the receiving cavity 4 and clamps into the second opening 242. The hook 334 is clamped on a side of the second clamping position 243 close to the receiving cavity 4, and the first opening 332 is clamped on a side of the second clamping position 243 away from the receiving cavity 4. At this time, the first opening 332 and the hook 334 clamp the second clamping position 243 from opposite sides of the second clamping position 243. Thus, the first connecting portion 33 and the second connecting portion 24 are detachably connected to each other.
In yet another embodiment, an external thread (not shown) is disposed on an outer sidewall of the first connecting portion 33. An internal thread (not shown) is disposed on an inner sidewall of the second connecting portion 24. The first connecting portion 33 can threadedly engage with the second connecting portion 24 through the external thread and the internal thread.
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In an embodiment, at least one extrusion block 123 is disposed on a first inner surface of the third sidewall 121 close to the second through hole 122. The liquid extraction pipe 31 successively passes through the first through hole 23 and the receiving cavity 4, and finally enters the second through hole 122. The extrusion block 123 compresses the liquid extraction pipe 31 to discharge gas or liquid inside the liquid extraction pipe 31. When the liquid extraction pipe 31 reverses from the second through hole 122, the liquid extraction pipe 31 rebounds to absorb the liquid.
In an embodiment, two extrusion blocks 123 are disposed on the first inner surface of the third sidewall 121 and opposite to each other. The two extrusion blocks 123 can apply pressure to the liquid extraction pipe 31 from opposite sides to make the liquid extraction pipe 31 evenly deformed. The amount/volume of liquid absorbed by the liquid extraction pipe 31 is associated with the compression degree of the liquid extraction pipe 31. The compression degree of the liquid extraction pipe 31 can be set by adjusting a distance between the two extrusion blocks 123.
In another embodiment, only one extrusion block 123 is included. The extrusion block 123 is annular and disposed on the first inner surface of the third sidewall 121.
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In an embodiment, the elastic member 5 may be a spring. The first top wall 13 defines a first positioning groove 18. A guiding post 27 is disposed on the second top wall 22, which can extend into the first positioning groove 18. One end of the elastic member 5 is sleeved on the guiding post 27, and the other end extends into the first positioning groove 18 to fix the elastic member 5. A sum of depth of the first positioning groove 18 and height of the guiding post 27 is substantially equal to a length of the elastic member 5 in an uncompressed state. When the first housing 1 drives the first positioning groove 18 to move towards the guiding post 27, the guiding post 27 extends into the first positioning groove 18, and the elastic member 5 is compressed. Thus, the first positioning groove 18 limits the movement of a portion of the elastic member 5 that is not sleeved on the guiding post 27, to avoid deviation of the elastic member 5 during compression.
In an embodiment, a plurality of elastic members 5 is included. The elastic members 5 are disposed around the liquid extraction pipe 31 to apply an even pressure on the liquid extraction pipe 31, so that liquid extraction in standard units can be achieved.
In yet another embodiment, the first top wall 13 protrudes towards a side away from the receiving cavity 4 to define a second positioning groove 19. The extrusion portion 12 passes through a bottom of the second positioning groove 19. The elastic member 5 is sleeved outside of the extrusion portion 12 and embedded in the second positioning groove 19. One end of the elastic member 5 is connected to a bottom surface of the second positioning groove 19, and the other end is connected to the second top wall 22. When the liquid extraction assembly 3 is installed, the liquid extraction pipe 31 extends into the second through hole 123 of the extrusion portion 12 through the first through hole 23 and the elastic member 5. The elastic member 5 is installed in the receiving cavity 4 of the pressing unit 10, which does not need to be removed when replacing the liquid extraction assembly 3.
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In an embodiment, the first connecting portion 33 and the liquid extraction head 32 are integrally formed. The liquid extraction pipe 31 is detachably installed on the first connecting portion 33. The liquid extraction assembly 3 can be formed through an injection molding process. In the injection molding process, a cavity for forming the first connecting portion 33 and the liquid extraction head 32 is connected to a cavity for forming the liquid extraction pipe 31. The first connecting portion 33, the liquid extraction head 32, and the liquid extraction pipe 31 can be injection-molded at the same time, which can short a molding cycle, improve efficiency, and reduce a manufacturing cost of the liquid extraction assembly 3. After molding, the open end of the liquid extraction pipe 31 is connected to the connecting body 331 of the first connecting portion 33 through a plastic strip (not shown). During assembly, the plastic strip is broken, and the liquid extraction pipe 31 covers the first connecting portion 33 to obtain the liquid extraction assembly 3.
In an embodiment, the liquid extraction pipe 31 is made of rubber. An outer diameter of the open end of the liquid extraction pipe 31 is slightly larger than an inner diameter of the first connecting portion 33. Therefore, the liquid extraction pipe 31 is connected to the first connecting portion 33 through an interference fit.
In an embodiment, a diameter of the cross section of the liquid extraction pipe 31 perpendicular to the central axis “a” gradually decreases from one end close to the liquid extraction head 32 to the other end away from the liquid extraction head 32. Thus, the liquid extraction pipe 31 is substantially an inverted conical pipe.
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In yet another embodiment, the liquid extraction head 32 of the liquid extraction assembly 3 is a tubular structure with one open end and one closed end. The open end of the liquid extraction head 32 is connected to the first connecting portion 33 away from the liquid extraction pipe 31. When in use, the closed end of the liquid extraction head 32 is broken and inserted into a liquid for liquid extraction. The liquid extraction head 32 does not need a head cover, to reduce the cost of the liquid extraction assembly 3.
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At step one, the pressing unit 10 is assembled. The elastic part 5 is placed into the second housing 2. Then the first housing 1 and the second housing 2 are connected to fix the elastic part 5. Finally, the pressing key 6 is installed on the first housing 1.
At step two, the plastic strip between the liquid extraction pipe 31 and the first connecting portion 33 is broken. Then, the liquid extraction pipe 31 covers the first connecting portion 33. Thereby, the liquid extraction assembly 3 is obtained.
At step three, the liquid extraction assembly 3 is extended into the receiving cavity 4 of the pressing unit 10 through the first through hole 23. Then, the first connecting portion 33 is clamped to the second connecting portion 24 of the second housing 2 to fix the liquid extraction assembly 3 on the pressing unit 10. Thus, the liquid transfer device 100 can be obtained.
When the liquid extraction assembly 3 needs to be replaced, the liquid extraction assembly 3 can be removed from the pressing unit 10 and replaced with a new liquid extraction assembly 3.
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When in use, the pressing key 6 is pressed to drive the first housing 1 to move down along a sidewall of the second housing 2 to compress the liquid extraction pipe 31. Thus, air inside the liquid extraction pipe 31 is pushed out, causing the liquid extraction head 32 to discharge the liquid. At this time, the elastic member 5 is compressed. Then, the pressing key 6 is released, the elastic part 5 rebounds and pushes the first housing 1 to return to its original position. The extrusion block 123 moves up relative to the liquid extraction pipe 31 and releases the liquid extraction pipe 31, causing the liquid extraction pipe 31 to take up liquid. The first housing 1 can be pressed again to move down relative to the second housing 2, which further compresses the liquid extraction pipe 31 to discharge the liquid out.
The liquid transfer device 100 provided by the present disclosure can be used to transfer a variety of liquid samples. For example, the liquid samples may be, but is not limited to, a biological sample, a veterinary sample, or an environmental sample.
The liquid transfer device 100 provided by the present disclosure can be used to collect and prepare volumes of 1 μl˜5 ml (such as 1 μl, 2 μl, 4 μl, 5 μl, 10 μl, 20 μl, 50 μl. 100 μl, 200 μl, 500 μl. 1 ml, 2 ml, and 5 ml of liquid, and any volumes in between).
The liquid transfer device 100 has the advantages of simple overall structure, low cost, convenient operation, and can achieve precise discharges and take-ups of liquid. The liquid extraction assembly 3 is detachably installed in pressing unit 10. The pressing unit 10 is recyclable. The liquid extraction assembly 3 is disposable, which can be easily replaced.
The embodiments shown and described above are only examples. Even though numerous characteristics and advantages of the present technology have been set forth in the foregoing description, together with details of the structure and function of the present disclosure, the disclosure is illustrative only, and changes may be made in the detail, including in matters of shape, size and arrangement of the parts within the principles of the present disclosure, up to and including, the full extent established by the broad general meaning of the terms used in the claims.
Number | Date | Country | Kind |
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202110604887.5 | May 2021 | CN | national |
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63085368 | Sep 2020 | US |