JPH01148966A - Sample conveying system - Google Patents

Sample conveying system

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JPH01148966A
JPH01148966A JP30842387A JP30842387A JPH01148966A JP H01148966 A JPH01148966 A JP H01148966A JP 30842387 A JP30842387 A JP 30842387A JP 30842387 A JP30842387 A JP 30842387A JP H01148966 A JPH01148966 A JP H01148966A
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Ichiro Fukuwatari
一郎 福渡
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Hitachi Kiden Kogyo Ltd
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Abstract

PURPOSE:To implement a conveying system characterized by a small space, a high speed and diffusing property, by controlling a main-line conveying device, transfer devices, sample-checking-line conveying devices and the like with a control device having a microcomputer. CONSTITUTION:An automatic inputting machine 1 has a temporary stocking function of racks containing samples and a feeding function to a main-line conveying device 2. The conveying device 2 conveys the racks to transfer positions for specified sample-sticking-line conveying devices 4 at a high speed. The conveying devices 4 are arranged in correspondence with the kinds of the samples. Transfer devices 3 transfer the racks to the conveying devices 4 from the conveying device 2. The automatic inputting machine 1, the conveying devices 2 and 4 and the transfer devices 3 are controlled with a control device having a microcomputer. The conveying device 2 is composed of conveying pipes having nozzles which diffuse air, conveying stages on which the racks are mounted, and linear motors which are provided for the conveying pipes. The conveying stages, on which the racks are mounted, are floated with the air and transferred with the linear motor at a high speed.

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】 ０産業上の利用分野 本発明は、検体入ラックの搬送装置に関するものである
。より詳しくは、この種の搬送装置において、高速搬送
に好適な搬送システムに関するものである。DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a transport device for a rack containing specimens. More specifically, the present invention relates to a conveyance system suitable for high-speed conveyance in this type of conveyance apparatus.

Ｏ従来技術およびその問題点 検体搬送は、血液・血清・血しよう・尿等の検査対象毎
に検体を分けて複数の検査装置へ搬送する必要があるが
、従来装置においては検体の搬送はベルトコンベヤを配
置している。O Conventional technology and its problems When transporting inspection specimens, it is necessary to separate the specimens for each test target such as blood, serum, blood plasma, urine, etc. and transport them to multiple testing devices. A conveyor is installed.

従って、検査装置毎にコンベヤを配置すると検体搬送装
置として広いスペースを必要とし、コンベヤを分岐させ
ると行先毎に搬送物を検出することが困難であった。又
、検体を高速搬送すると振動衝撃の問題があるため低速
運転しかできず、搬送にかなりの時間を要する欠点があ
った。特に検査装置毎にコンベヤを配置する場合は、検
査機の増設に対してもベルトコンベヤを検体投入口から
検査機までの全長に設置する必要があり拡張性に欠ける
問題点がある。Therefore, if a conveyor is arranged for each inspection device, a large space is required as a specimen transport device, and if the conveyor is branched, it is difficult to detect the transported object for each destination. Further, when a sample is transported at high speed, there is a problem of vibration and shock, so only low speed operation is possible, which has the drawback that transport takes a considerable amount of time. In particular, when a conveyor is arranged for each testing device, a belt conveyor must be installed along the entire length from the sample input port to the testing device even when increasing the number of testing devices, resulting in a problem of lack of expandability.

０問題点を解決するための手段 本発明は、小さなスペースで高速な搬送が可能で拡張性
に富んだ検体入ラックの搬送システムを提供し、従来技
術の上記問題点を解決することを目的とするものであり
、検体の一時ストックおよび送出機能を有する自動投入
機と、高速搬送のできるメインライン搬送装置と、検体
検査ライン搬送装置と、メインライン搬送装置からの検
体検査ライン搬送装置に対し検体入ラックを移載すべく
設けられている移載装置と、自動投入機、メインライン
搬送装置、移載装置および検体検査ライン搬送装置を制
御するための制御装置とで検体搬送装置を構成する。The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art by providing a transport system for sample racks that is highly expandable and capable of high-speed transport in a small space. This system includes an automatic loading machine with temporary stocking and sending functions for specimens, a main line transport device capable of high-speed transport, a specimen testing line transport device, and a specimen testing line transport device from the main line transport device to the specimen testing line transport device. A sample transport device is composed of a transfer device provided to transfer an incoming rack, and a control device for controlling an automatic loading machine, a main line transfer device, a transfer device, and a sample testing line transfer device.

０実施例 以下図面に示す実施例に基づいて説明する。0 example The following description will be made based on the embodiments shown in the drawings.

第１図は、本発明を実施した検体搬送装置の大要を示し
、自動投入機１、メインライン搬送装置２、移載装置３
、検体検査ライン搬送装置４および制御装ｆｉ５とより
構成する。FIG. 1 shows an overview of the sample transport device in which the present invention is implemented, including an automatic loading machine 1, a main line transport device 2, a transfer device 3
, a sample testing line transport device 4, and a control device fi5.

自動投入機１は、各検体検査ライン搬送装置４へ供給す
る検体入ラックＴの一時ストック機能およびメインライ
ン搬送装置ｌ！２への検体入ラックＴの移載機能（送出
機能）を有する。実施例では、検体入ラックＴの行き先
が数種類であるため、−時ストックラインを複数列にし
ている（検体Ａ役人スライダ１１、検体Ｂ役人スライダ
１２、検体Ｃ役人スライダ１３、検体り投入スライダ１
４および払出しスライダ１５の複数ライン）、シかし、
検体入ラックＴの寸法が同一であれば一列でもよい。即
ち、検体入ラックＴに認識コード紙Ｌ（バーコードラベ
ル）を貼付け、自動投入機１内に設けた認識コード読取
装Ｗ１（バーコードリーダ）１０により検体入ラックＴ
の種別を判断し制御装置の制御で所定の検体検査ライン
搬送装置４へ搬送することにより、−列のストックライ
ンに各種の検体入ラックＴが混在していても、本発明の
目的を達成することができる。The automatic loading machine 1 has the function of temporarily stocking sample racks T to be supplied to each sample testing line transport device 4, and the main line transport device l! It has a transfer function (transmission function) of the sample rack T to the second rack. In the embodiment, since there are several destinations for the sample rack T, - time stock lines are arranged in multiple rows (sample A official slider 11, sample B official slider 12, sample C official slider 13, sample input slider 1).
4 and multiple lines of the payout slider 15), markings,
If the dimensions of the sample racks T are the same, a single row may be sufficient. That is, a recognition code paper L (barcode label) is affixed to the sample rack T, and a recognition code reading device W1 (barcode reader) 10 provided in the automatic loading machine 1 is used to attach the recognition code paper L (barcode label) to the sample rack T.
By determining the type of specimen and transporting it to a predetermined specimen testing line transport device 4 under the control of the control device, the object of the present invention can be achieved even if various specimen racks T are mixed in the stock line of the - column. be able to.

なお、検体入ラックＴは、第２図に示すごとく、検体収
納試験管ｆを１個または複数個を収納自在とするよう構
成されている。As shown in FIG. 2, the sample storage rack T is configured to be able to store one or more sample storage test tubes f.

メインライン搬送装置２は、エヤ浮上でリニヤモータ駆
動式の構造で、検体入ラックＴを搬送する搬送台は滑ら
かな加減速と走行中は高速搬送できる機能を有し、検体
の収納管がガラスの試験管であっても破損するおそれが
ない、又、駆動系が静止形（リニヤモータ）であり又、
エア浮上であるので塵を出す要因がなく、また、浮上用
エアはクリーンエアとしているので試験管に金属粉等の
異物が混入することがない。The main line transport device 2 has an air-floating, linear motor-driven structure, and the transport platform that transports the sample rack T has smooth acceleration/deceleration and high-speed transport while running, and the sample storage tube is made of glass. There is no risk of damage even if it is a test tube, and the drive system is a stationary type (linear motor).
Since air levitation is used, there is no source of dust generation, and since the levitation air is clean air, there is no chance of foreign matter such as metal powder getting into the test tube.

第４図はメインライン搬送装ｒａ２の外観斜視図である
。FIG. 4 is an external perspective view of the main line transport device ra2.

検体入ラックを搭載し搬送する搬送台２１は、搬送管路
２０をまたぐように載置されており、この搬送台２１に
具備する図示しない可動子と後記するリニアモータ固定
子２２とで以てリニアモータを形成するとともに、放出
するエアーによって搬送管路２０上に浮上される。搬送
台２１の停止点には搬送路内にリニアモータ固定子２２
が夫々配設されており、別設のエアー供給ユニット２３
から供給された圧縮クリーンエアを搬送管路２０上面及
び両側方に設けたノズル２４を介して放出させ、搬送台
２１を支持させるとともに前記リニアモータ２２を制御
することにより搬送台２１を走行停止させるものである
。The transport table 21 on which the sample racks are loaded and transported is placed so as to straddle the transport pipe 20, and the transport table 21 is equipped with a movable element (not shown) and a linear motor stator 22 (to be described later). It forms a linear motor and is floated above the conveyance pipe 20 by the emitted air. A linear motor stator 22 is installed in the transport path at the stopping point of the transport platform 21.
are arranged respectively, and a separate air supply unit 23 is provided.
Compressed clean air supplied from the conveyor pipe 20 is released through nozzles 24 provided on the upper surface and both sides of the conveyor pipe 20 to support the conveyor table 21 and control the linear motor 22 to stop the conveyor table 21 from traveling. It is something.

なお、メインライン搬送装置２は全体を必要に応じカバ
ーで覆うことにより、外部よりの塵等の侵入を防止する
ことができる。Note that the main line transport device 2 can be entirely covered with a cover as necessary to prevent dust and the like from entering from the outside.

移載機３は、各検体検査ライン搬送装置４に対しそれぞ
れ独立して設置し、メイン搬送装Ｍ２の搬送台２１で搬
送された検体入ラックＴを取出し検体検査ライン搬送装
置４に移載する装置で、第５図に示す如くメインライン
搬送装置２上の検体入ラックＴをつかみとるための掴み
機構３１、つかみとった検体入ラックＴを昇降移動させ
るための昇降機構３２、および旋回させるための旋回動
作機構３３とを含んでいる。１ａみ機構３１としては、
検体入ラックＴに設けた突片と係合自在なつめを電磁作
動で開閉自在とする構造のもの、検体入ラックＴの頂面
に固定した永久磁石と電磁吸着自在な電磁石を有する可
動片を含む構造、その他の公知の掴持機構を適用するこ
とができる。The transfer machine 3 is installed independently for each specimen testing line transport device 4, and takes out the sample containing rack T transported by the transport platform 21 of the main transport device M2 and transfers it to the specimen testing line transport device 4. As shown in FIG. 5, the apparatus includes a gripping mechanism 31 for gripping the sample rack T on the main line transport device 2, an elevating mechanism 32 for lifting and lowering the gripped sample rack T, and a lifting mechanism 32 for rotating the sample rack T. It includes a turning mechanism 33. As the 1a mechanism 31,
Includes a structure in which a tab provided on the sample rack T that can freely engage with a protrusion can be opened and closed by electromagnetic operation, and a movable piece that has a permanent magnet fixed to the top surface of the sample rack T and an electromagnet that can be freely electromagnetically attracted. structure, and other known gripping mechanisms can be applied.

検体検査ライン搬送装置４は、例えばベルトコンベヤ方
式で低速運転とし、振動衝撃を軽減し、検査機（図示省
略）の処理時間にあわせタイムリーに検体を一つづつ供
給すべくコンベヤ上の検体入ラックＴを停止、起動させ
るよう構成した検体入ラックストッパを具備する。The specimen testing line transport device 4 uses, for example, a belt conveyor system that operates at low speed to reduce vibration impact and to feed specimens one by one in a timely manner according to the processing time of the testing machine (not shown). A sample rack stopper configured to stop and start the rack T is provided.

このことにより検査機の処理量が多い場合は検体入ラッ
クＴはベルトコンベヤ上に一時ストックされるので円滑
な運転を継続することができる。As a result, when the throughput of the inspection machine is large, the sample racks T are temporarily stocked on the belt conveyor, so that smooth operation can be continued.

上述の自動投入機、メインライン搬送装置、移載機およ
び検体検査ライン搬送装置を制御するための制御装置を
設ける。該制御装置は、自動投入機１の識別コード読取
袋ｒ１１１Ｏおよび装置の各所に設けたセンサ（図示省
略）よりの情報、およびオペレーターの操作する操作盤
よりの情報、予め設定されたマイコン蓄積情報等にもと
づいて行先を決定しそれぞれの位置を有機的に制御され
るマイコン及び各モータ、バルブ等の制御装置により構
成されている。A control device is provided to control the above-mentioned automatic loading machine, main line transport device, transfer machine, and specimen testing line transport device. The control device collects information from the identification code reading bag r111O of the automatic loading machine 1 and sensors (not shown) installed in various parts of the device, information from the operation panel operated by the operator, preset microcomputer storage information, etc. It is composed of a microcomputer, which determines the destination based on the information, and organically controls each position, and control devices for each motor, valve, etc.

次に、本発明の検体搬送装置による検体入ラックの搬送
作用を説明する。Next, the operation of transporting a rack containing a specimen by the specimen transporting device of the present invention will be explained.

オペレータは患者属性、検査項目等必要な情報を与えら
れた検体入ラックＴを自動投入機にセットする。自動投
入機１は、セットされた検体入ラックＴを一時ストック
し検査装置の要求及びコンベヤ上の検体ラックの有無を
判断し１ラック毎送り出し、行先確認后、メインライン
搬送装置２に検体入ラックＴを移載する。メインライン
搬送装置２は移載された検体入ラックＴを指令に基づく
検体検査ライン搬送袋Ｍ４に対応する移載機３に向は高
速且つショックレスに搬送する。The operator sets the specimen rack T, which has been given necessary information such as patient attributes and test items, into the automatic loading machine. The automatic loading machine 1 temporarily stocks the set sample racks T, determines the requirements of the inspection device and the presence or absence of sample racks on the conveyor, sends them out one rack at a time, and after confirming the destination, loads the sample racks into the main line transport device 2. Transfer T. The main line transport device 2 transports the transferred sample-containing rack T to the transfer machine 3 corresponding to the sample testing line transport bag M4 based on a command at high speed and without shock.

メインライン搬送装置２は搬送台１台のみによる高速往
復運動を行うため、コンベヤ等多数の搬送物を搭載する
装置に比較しソフトウェアが単純化されず８頼性が高い
。Since the main line conveyance device 2 performs high-speed reciprocating motion using only one conveyance table, the software is not simplified and the reliability is high compared to a device such as a conveyor that carries a large number of conveyed objects.

移載機３はメインライン搬送装置２で搬送された検体入
ラックＴを検体検査ライン搬送装置４に移載する。検体
検査ライン搬送装置ｔ！４に移載された検体入ラックＴ
をベルトコンベヤで運搬しストッパで待機させ検査機と
タイミングを合わせて検査機に供給する。The transfer machine 3 transfers the sample containing rack T transported by the main line transport device 2 to the sample testing line transport device 4. Sample testing line transport device t! Sample rack T transferred to 4
is transported by a belt conveyor, waits at a stopper, and is fed to the inspection machine at the same time as the inspection machine.

メインライン搬送袋ｆｉ２及び移載装置！！３の全体を
カバで覆うことにより検体入ラックを外部からの塵等の
侵入を完全に防止することができる。Main line transport bag fi2 and transfer device! ! By covering the entire rack 3 with a cover, it is possible to completely prevent dust from entering the specimen rack from the outside.

０発明の効果 本発明の効果を列挙すると次の通りである。0Effect of invention The effects of the present invention are listed below.

ａ、検査結果が迅速に入手できるので患者に対するサー
ビスが向上する。a. Service to patients is improved because test results are available quickly.

ｂ、メインライン搬送装置がショックレス高速搬送がで
きるのでシンプルなレイアウトになり、スペースも小さ
くなるとともに、検体を収納した試験管破損等の事故を
防止できる。b. Since the main line transport device is capable of high-speed transport without shock, the layout is simple, space is reduced, and accidents such as damage to test tubes containing specimens can be prevented.

Ｃ，メインラインを延長すれば、検査機の増設にも対応
できる拡張性をもつ。C. By extending the main line, it is expandable to accommodate additional inspection machines.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief explanation of the drawing]

第１図は、本発明の実施例を示す検体搬送装置の斜視図
である。 第２図は、検体入ラックの斜視図。 第３図は、制御装置の構成図、第４図はメインライン搬
送装置の外観斜視図、第５図は移載装置の外観斜視図で
ある。 １・・・・・・自動投入機 ２・・・・・・メインライン搬送装置 ３・・・・・・移載装置 ４・・・・・・検体検査ライン搬送装置Ｔ・・・・・・
検体入ラック ばか１名FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a sample transport device showing an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the sample rack. FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram of the control device, FIG. 4 is an external perspective view of the main line transfer device, and FIG. 5 is an external perspective view of the transfer device. 1... Automatic loading machine 2... Main line transport device 3... Transfer device 4... Sample inspection line transport device T...
1 idiot with specimen rack

Claims (1)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] （１）数種の検体入ラックを所定の検査ラインに搬送す
る検体搬送装置であって、検体入ラックの一時ストック
およびメインライン搬送装置への送出機能を有する自動
投入機と、検体入ラックを所定の検体検査ライン搬送装
置への移載位置まで高速搬送するメインライン搬送装置
と、検体の種類に対応して配置された検体検査ライン搬
送装置と、メインライン搬送装置から検体検査ライン搬
送装置へ検体入ラックを移載する移載装置と、自動投入
機、メインライン搬送装置、移載装置及び検体装置ライ
ン搬送装置を制御するための制御装置とを備え、メイン
ライン搬送装置はエアを放出するノズルを備えた搬送路
と、検体入ラックを搭載する搬送台と、搬送路に配設し
たリニアモータとで構成され、検体入ラックを搭載した
搬送台をエアで浮上させながらリニアモータで高速搬送
させるようにしたことを特徴とする検体搬送装置。(1) A sample transport device that transports several types of sample racks to a predetermined testing line, which includes an automatic loading machine that has the function of temporarily stocking sample racks and sending them to the main line transport device, and a sample rack. A main line transport device that transports specimens at high speed to a transfer position to a predetermined specimen testing line transport device, a specimen testing line transport device arranged according to the type of specimen, and from the main line transport device to the specimen testing line transport device. It is equipped with a transfer device that transfers a rack containing samples, and a control device that controls an automatic loading machine, a main line transfer device, a transfer device, and a sample device line transfer device, and the main line transfer device releases air. It consists of a transport path equipped with a nozzle, a transport platform on which the sample rack is mounted, and a linear motor installed in the transport path.The transport platform with the sample rack mounted is floated with air and transported at high speed by the linear motor. A specimen transport device characterized in that the specimen transport device is configured to
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