JPH0592731U - Rack structure - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] It is possible to reliably prevent mistakes in mistaking samples by configuring the racks so that the transfer direction is correct. [Structure] A rack for vertically holding a container such as a blood collection tube is provided with identification means for clarifying the transfer direction of the rack.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a rack structure for vertically holding and holding a container such as a blood collection tube, and more particularly to a rack structure provided with identification means for clarifying a rack transfer direction.

[0002]

[Prior art and its problems]

 As is well known, a rack holding a plurality of containers such as blood collection tubes can be sent to a rubber stopper opening device, for example, via a rack transfer device while holding the containers. May be used for.

In such a case, generally, the rack itself is configured symmetrically so as to vertically stand and hold a plurality of containers in a state of being aligned in a horizontal row. When five containers containing blood of Mr. C, Mr. D, and Mr. E are held upright in a rack, and when the rack is sent to the automatic opening device as it is, Since the above arrangement is the same as the processing arrangement stored in, for example, a computer, there is no problem, but when the rack is sent in the opposite direction, the automatic opening device is connected to the above processing arrangement. Since it is transferred in the order of Mr. E, Mr. D, Mr. C, Mr. B, and Mr. A, which is the reverse of the above, if this is directly sent to the automatic analyzer through the automatic cap opening device, There was a problem that a mistake was made.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned current situation, and its purpose is to prevent mistaking of samples without fail by making sure that the rack transfer direction is not mistaken. It is intended to provide a rack structure that can be.

[0005]

[Means for solving the application]

 In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is characterized in that a rack for vertically arranging and holding a container such as a blood collection tube is provided with identification means for clarifying the transfer direction of the rack. It is a thing.

[0006]

【Example】

 Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a rack 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. A rack 1 according to this embodiment includes a main body 2 having a substantially concave front shape and a main body 2 of the main body 2. The holding plate portions 3 and 4 are provided on the upper and middle portions, and the container insertion holes 5 are formed at predetermined intervals along the longitudinal direction of the holding plate portions 3 and 4.

On one side wall surface 2 a (side wall surface on the side where the rack is transferred) of both side wall surfaces 2 a and 2 b of the main body 2, the protrusion 1 having a substantially triangular planar shape as a mark in the transfer direction of the rack 1 is formed. 0 is projected. Of course, the protrusion 10 may be formed only on the upper end portion of the side wall surface 2a, or may be formed by coloring the protrusion 10, and the shape thereof is not limited to the above embodiment. It is not limited to this, and it may be formed by a protrusion having another planar shape, and the formation site of the protrusion may be the other side wall surface 2b.

On the other hand, although the other side wall surface 2b is formed in a flat plate shape in the illustrated embodiment, for example, a groove having a substantially triangular plane shape is formed in the side wall surface 2b, or The side wall surface 2b can be marked with a color different from that of the side wall surface 2a.

Further, the container insertion hole 5 is formed to have a diameter larger than the diameter of the container 6, and a plurality of bullet pieces 7 urged in the diameter reducing direction in the normal state are formed on the peripheral portion thereof. It extends downward.

This bullet piece 7 is disposed on the periphery of the container insertion hole 5 formed on both of the holding plates 3 and 4 or on the upper holding plate 3, and, for example, a container 6 sealed with a rubber stopper 9. It is formed so as to elastically contact the outer peripheral surface of the container 6 with an elastic force that does not fall out of the container insertion hole 5 even if it is turned upside down.

Further, the main body 2 and the holding plates 3 and 4 are provided with a number of small holes 8 for passing cold air, and although not shown, for example, the container 6 is erected. Even if the rack 1 is housed in the refrigerator for blood storage in a close contact state, cold air is uniformly supplied from the small holes 8 to the containers 6, so that the blood sample can be efficiently stored at a predetermined storage temperature in a short time. can do.

FIG. 2 shows a rack 1 according to a second embodiment of the present invention. The rack 1 according to this embodiment has a mark plate from the lower end of the one side wall surface 2a toward the front of the rack. A part 11 is extended, and a bar code label 12 having a rack number printed as a bar code is attached to the mark plate part 11, except for the other configuration and operation. Since it is similar to the first embodiment, the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment are attached to the drawings, and the detailed description thereof is omitted here.

Therefore, according to the rack 1 according to this embodiment, the transfer direction of the rack 1 can be visually confirmed by visually confirming the mark plate portion 11 and, for example, an automatic opening device ( By disposing a known bar code reader (not shown) at the entrance end of (not shown), it is possible to automatically determine whether the rack number and the rack transfer direction are correct.

In the above embodiment, a case has been described as an example where the bar code label 12 is attached to the mark plate portion 11 so that the rack number and the rack transfer direction can be determined. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of holes may be formed in the marking plate portion 11 and the combination of the holes may be optically read to obtain the same effect. Is obtained.

Further, it goes without saying that the location of the marking plate portion 11 is not limited to the above embodiment.

[0017]

[Effect of the device]

 As described above, according to the rack of the present invention, the rack itself is provided with the mark means so as not to make a mistake in the transfer direction of the rack. It is possible to obtain an excellent effect.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a configuration of a rack according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a rack according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Rack 2a One side wall 10 Projection 11 Mark plate 12 Bar code label

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A rack structure, characterized in that a rack for erected and holding a container such as a blood collection tube is provided with identification means for clarifying a transfer direction of the rack.