CN218359397U - Sample pipe support, sample pipe support assembly and sample processing equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model is suitable for a medical equipment field discloses a sample pipe support, sample pipe support subassembly and sample processing equipment. The sample pipe frame is provided with at least one accommodating groove and at least one identification window, each accommodating groove is formed by downwards concave arrangement from the top of the sample pipe frame, each accommodating groove is provided with an installation opening which is opened upwards, and each identification window is positioned on the side part of the sample pipe frame and communicated with one accommodating groove; the sample tube frame is provided with at least two stopping parts at least one accommodating groove, and the at least two stopping parts at one accommodating groove are respectively and convexly arranged at two opposite edges of the identification window to be respectively used for being abutted against two circumferential end parts of the adapter. The utility model provides a sample tube rack, through setting up at least two backstop portions and respectively butting in the circumference both ends of adapter, prevent the adapter from rotating in the storage tank; and the stopping part is convenient and quick to process and manufacture and is not easy to break off in the using process.

Description

Sample pipe support, sample pipe support assembly and sample processing equipment

Technical Field

The utility model relates to the field of medical equipment, especially, relate to a sample pipe support, sample pipe support subassembly and sample processing equipment.

Background

In clinical testing, a liquid sample is analyzed by loading the sample in a container such as a sample tube, placing the sample tube in a sample rack, and transporting the sample tube to a sample analyzer through the sample rack for testing and analysis.

In practical application, a sample tube for bearing a sample has multiple specifications, and the storage tank specification of sample frame is fixed, in order to enable sample frame to be applicable to the sample tube of different specifications, the adapter that can adapt to the sample tube of different specifications should be transported, through installing the adapter in the storage tank of sample frame, place the sample tube of different specifications in the adapter again for sample frame can be applied to the sample tube of different specifications. However, in the related art, after the adapter is installed in the receiving groove of the sample rack, the adapter often rotates in the receiving groove, which results in poor positioning performance and affects the inspection efficiency.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

A first object of the utility model is to provide a sample pipe support, it aims at solving the adapter and easily takes place pivoted technical problem behind arranging the sample pipe support in.

In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides a scheme is: a sample pipe support is provided with at least one accommodating groove and at least one identification window, wherein each accommodating groove is formed by downwards concave from the top of the sample pipe support and is used for accommodating a Rong Zhiyang sample pipe or an adapter, each accommodating groove is provided with an installing opening which is upwards opened and is used for accommodating the sample pipe or the adapter, and each identification window is respectively positioned on the side part of the sample pipe support and communicated with one accommodating groove to be used for an identification device to identify an identification code on the sample pipe in the accommodating groove; the sample tube frame is provided with at least two stopping parts at least one accommodating groove, and the at least two stopping parts at one accommodating groove are respectively and convexly arranged at two opposite edges of the identification window so as to be respectively abutted against two circumferential end parts of the adapter.

In one embodiment, the top of the sample tube rack is provided with a counter sink at least one of the mounting openings for receiving at least part of the top flange of the adapter.

In an embodiment, the sample tube rack is provided with at least two accommodating grooves, and the accommodating grooves are distributed at intervals along a first horizontal direction.

As an implementation mode, the lateral wall of storage tank is equipped with spacing hole, spacing hole is used for the screens cooperation to locate the spacing arch of the lateral wall of adapter is used for right the adapter is followed the axial of storage tank is carried out spacingly.

As an implementation manner, the limiting hole is a through hole penetrating through the side wall of the accommodating groove.

As an embodiment, the side wall portion of the accommodating groove forming the limiting hole and the identification window are respectively disposed on two opposite sides of the sample tube rack.

As an embodiment, a through hole coaxial with the mounting opening is formed in the bottom wall of the accommodating groove, and the through hole includes a first hole portion whose hole diameter gradually decreases from top to bottom.

A second object of the present invention is to provide a sample tube rack, wherein the sample tube rack is provided with at least one accommodating groove and at least one identification window, each accommodating groove is formed by being recessed downwards from the top of the sample tube rack, so as to be used for Rong Zhiyang sample tube or accommodating adapter, each accommodating groove is provided with an installation opening which is opened upwards and is used for placing the sample tube or the adapter in, each identification window is respectively located on a side portion of the sample tube rack and is communicated with one accommodating groove to be used for an identification device to identify an identification code on the sample tube in the accommodating groove; the sample pipe frame is equipped with the holding surface in at least one installing port department, the holding surface is used for supporting the top flange of adapter, be equipped with at least one on the holding surface and be used for right the top flange carries out spacing backstop portion or spacing groove of circumference.

A third object of the utility model is to provide a sample pipe support subassembly, including foretell sample pipe support and with the adapter that the sample pipe support cooperation was used, the adapter is at least local to be worn to locate in order to be used for placing in the storage tank the sample pipe, the adapter is equipped with holding hole and lateral part opening, the holding hole is used for the sample pipe of the different pipe diameters of holding, lateral part opening intercommunication the holding hole, be used for with the cooperation of recognition window is for recognition device discernment the holding is downthehole the identification code on the sample pipe.

In one embodiment, the adapter comprises a top flange protruding from a top peripheral edge of the adapter body, and an adapter body provided with the receiving hole;

the sample tube rack is provided with a supporting surface at least one mounting opening, and the top flange is used for supporting above the supporting surface.

A fourth object of the present invention is to provide a sample processing apparatus, including:

the sample tube rack assembly described above;

the feeding platform is used for placing the sample pipe rack assembly;

a conveyor for conveying the sample tube rack assembly from the loading platform to an identification station and a sampling station;

an identification device for identifying a sample tube received in the sample tube rack assembly at the identification station;

a sampling device for collecting a sample from within a sample tube housed in the sample tube rack assembly at the sampling station.

The sample pipe frame, the sample pipe frame assembly and the sample processing equipment provided by the utility model can contain the sample pipe or the adapter by arranging the containing groove; the identification device can identify the identification code on the sample tube in the accommodating groove by arranging the identification window communicated with the accommodating groove; the at least two stopping parts are arranged to be respectively abutted against the two circumferential end parts of the adapter so as to limit the adapter in the radial direction and prevent the adapter from rotating in the accommodating groove; the at least two stopping parts are respectively arranged on the two opposite edges of the identification window in a protruding manner, so that the stopping parts positioned on the two edges of the identification window can be formed while the identification window is arranged, and the stopping parts are more convenient and quicker to process and manufacture; and at least two stopping parts abut against two circumferential end parts of the adapter, and the stopping parts are not easy to break off in the using process.

Drawings

In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings needed to be used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly described below, it is obvious that the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present invention, and for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained according to the structures shown in the drawings without creative efforts.

Fig. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a sample tube rack provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of a portion of FIG. 1 at A;

fig. 3 is a partial enlarged view of a sample tube rack provided in the second embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a sample tube rack assembly provided in the third embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 5 is a schematic structural diagram of an adapter according to a third embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 6 is a block diagram of a sample processing apparatus according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

The reference numbers illustrate:

1000. a sample processing device; 100. a sample tube rack assembly; 10. a sample tube rack; 11. a containing groove; 111. an installation port; 12. identifying a window; 13. a stopper portion; 14. sinking a groove; 15. a limiting hole; 16. a through hole; 161. a first hole portion; 162. a second hole portion; 17. a handle; 18. a guide rail; 19. a support surface; 20. an adapter; 21. a housing hole; 22. a side opening; 23. a top flange; 231. a notch; 24. adapting the body; 241. clamping the elastic sheet; 242. a connecting portion; 25. a limiting bulge; 200. a feeding platform; 300. a conveying device; 400. an identification device; 500. a sampling device.

The realization, the functional characteristics and the advantages of the utility model are further explained by combining the embodiment and referring to the attached drawings.

Detailed Description

The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention, and it is obvious that the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by a person skilled in the art without creative efforts belong to the protection scope of the present invention.

It should be noted that all the directional indicators (such as upper, lower, left, right, front, and rear … …) in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative position relationship between the components, the motion situation, etc. in a specific posture, if the specific posture is changed, the directional indicator is changed accordingly.

It will also be understood that when an element is referred to as being "secured to" or "disposed on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or intervening elements may also be present. When an element is referred to as being "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or intervening elements may also be present.

In addition, the descriptions related to "first", "second", etc. in the present invention are for descriptive purposes only and are not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicit ly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In addition, the technical solutions in the embodiments may be combined with each other, but it must be based on the realization of those skilled in the art, and when the technical solutions are contradictory or cannot be realized, the combination of the technical solutions should not be considered to exist, and is not within the protection scope of the present invention.

In the related art, the size of the receiving groove of the sample tube rack is fixed, so the size of the sample tube received in the receiving groove is also fixed, and in order to adapt the sample tube rack to sample tubes of different specifications, an adapter capable of receiving sample tubes of different specifications is usually arranged in the receiving groove of the sample tube rack, so as to expand the application range of the sample tube rack. However, after the adapter is installed in the accommodating groove of the sample tube rack, the adapter often rotates in the accommodating groove, and the positioning performance is not good. In view of this, the utility model provides a sample pipe support can prevent the rotation of adapter effectively.

The first embodiment is as follows:

as shown in fig. 1 and fig. 2, an embodiment of the present invention provides a sample tube rack 10, the sample tube rack 10 is provided with at least one accommodating groove 11 and at least one identification window 12, each accommodating groove 11 is formed by downwardly recessing from the top of the sample tube rack 10, so as to be used for Rong Zhiyang sample tube or accommodating adapter 20, each accommodating groove 11 is provided with an installation opening 111 which is upwardly opened for placing the sample tube or adapter 20, each identification window 12 is respectively located at the side of the sample tube rack 10 and communicates with one accommodating groove 11 for an identification device to identify an identification code on the sample tube in the accommodating groove 11; the sample tube rack 10 is provided with at least two stopping portions 13 at least one accommodating groove 11, and the at least two stopping portions 13 at one accommodating groove 11 are respectively protruded at two opposite edges of the identification window 12 for abutting against two circumferential end portions of the adapter 20.

By adopting the above technical scheme, at least two stopping parts 13 are respectively convexly arranged at two opposite edges of the identification window 12, so that the at least two stopping parts 13 are respectively abutted against two circumferential end parts of the adapter 20, and therefore, the rotation of the adapter 20 is limited by the two stopping parts 13 and cannot be rotated, and the stability of the adapter 20 installed in the accommodating groove 11 is improved. In addition, the at least two stopping portions 13 are respectively protruded at two opposite edges of the identification window 12, so that the stopping portions 13 located at the two edges of the identification window 12 can be formed at the same time when the identification window 12 is opened, so that the processing and manufacturing of the stopping portions 13 are more convenient and faster, and the at least two stopping portions 13 abut against the two circumferential end portions of the adapter 20, so that the stopping portions 13 are not easily broken in the using process.

As an embodiment, referring to fig. 1 and 2, the sample tube rack 10 is provided with two stopping portions 13 at least one accommodating groove 11, and the two stopping portions 13 at one accommodating groove 11 are respectively protruded at two opposite edges of the identification window 12 for abutting against two circumferential end portions of the adapter 20.

As an embodiment, referring to fig. 1, 2 and 5, the top of the sample tube rack 10 is provided with a sink 14 at least one mounting opening 111 for receiving at least part of the top flange 23 of the adapter 20. By providing the sinking groove 14, when the adaptor 20 is accommodated in the accommodating groove 11, the top edge of the adaptor 20 is accommodated in the sinking groove 14, so that the top of the adaptor 20 is flush with the top of the sample tube rack 10, and the appearance is better. In a specific application, the two stopping portions 13 are respectively located at two ends of the sinking groove 14. Of course, as an alternative embodiment, it is also possible that the specimen tube holder 10 is not provided with the sink 14.

In one embodiment, the sample tube rack 10 is provided with at least two receiving grooves 11, and the receiving grooves 11 are distributed at intervals along the first horizontal direction. In a specific application, all the receiving grooves 11 are distributed at intervals along the length direction of the sample tube rack 10, and a row of receiving grooves 11 is arranged along the length direction of the sample tube rack 10. Of course, as an alternative embodiment, at least two rows of receiving grooves 11 may be disposed along the length direction of the sample tube rack 10, and the arrangement manner of the receiving grooves 11 is set according to actual requirements, which is not limited herein.

In one embodiment, all of the identification windows 12 are provided on the same side of the sample tube holder 10. This helps the identification device to quickly identify the identification code on the sample tube in the storage tank 11. Of course, as an alternative embodiment, it is also possible that all identification windows 12 are not provided on the same side of the sample tube holder 10.

As an embodiment, referring to fig. 2 and 5, the side wall of the receiving groove 11 is provided with a limiting hole 15, and the limiting hole 15 is used for being in a locking fit with a limiting protrusion 25 arranged on the outer side wall of the adapter 20, so as to limit the adapter 20 along the axial direction of the receiving groove 11. Thus, the adapter 20 is prevented from moving in the axial direction of the accommodating groove 11. In specific application, when the sample tube is taken out from the adapter 20, the limiting hole 15 and the limiting protrusion 25 are matched in a clamping manner, so that the adapter 20 is prevented from being taken out from the accommodating groove 11 when the sample tube is taken out, and the stability of the adapter 20 accommodated in the accommodating groove 11 is improved. Of course, in specific applications, as an alternative embodiment, the side wall of the receiving groove 11 is provided with the limiting protrusion 25, and the outer side wall of the adapter 20 is provided with the limiting hole 15.

In one embodiment, the limiting hole 15 is a through hole penetrating through the sidewall of the accommodating groove 11. Certainly, in specific applications, as an alternative embodiment, it is also possible that the limiting hole 15 is a blind hole formed in the side wall of the accommodating groove 11.

As an embodiment, the side wall portion of the accommodating groove 11 and the identification window 12 forming the limiting hole 15 are respectively disposed on two opposite sides of the sample tube rack 10, that is, the limiting hole 15 and the identification window 12 are disposed opposite to each other. In this way, it is convenient to open the limiting hole 15 and the identification window 12 on the sample tube rack 10, and the arrangement is such that the distances from the limiting hole 15 to the two opposite edges of the identification window 12 are equal, and accordingly, the distances from the limiting protrusions 25 to the two circumferential ends of the adapter 20 are equal, which helps to balance the stress on the adapter 20 when the adapter 20 is axially limited. Of course, as an alternative embodiment, it is also possible that the side wall portion of the accommodating groove 11 forming the limiting hole 15 is not disposed opposite to the identification window 12.

As one embodiment, referring to fig. 2, the bottom wall of the accommodating groove 11 is formed with a through hole 16 coaxial with the mounting opening 111, and the through hole 16 includes a first hole portion 161 having a diameter gradually decreasing from top to bottom. The first hole 161 is used to support the bottom of the sample tube, and the first hole 161 is configured to have a gradually decreasing diameter from top to bottom, so that the sample tube is stably supported in the first hole 161.

In one embodiment, referring to fig. 2, the through hole 16 further includes a second hole 162 communicating with the first hole 161, and the second hole 162 is provided on a side of the first hole 161 away from the mounting opening 111 and is coaxial with the mounting opening 111. Of course, in certain applications, it is possible to omit the second hole portion 162 as an alternative embodiment.

In one embodiment, referring to fig. 1, a handle 17 is provided at one end of the sample tube holder 10, and the handle 17 is provided to facilitate the user to hold the sample tube holder 10.

As an embodiment, referring to fig. 1, the bottom of the sample tube rack 10 is provided with a guide rail 18 to facilitate movement of the sample tube rack 10 on a member for carrying the sample tube rack 10. In a specific application, the component for carrying the sample tube rack 10 is provided with a sliding groove matched with the guide rail 18, and the sample tube rack 10 moves on the component for carrying the sample tube rack 10 through the sliding fit of the guide rail 18 and the sliding groove. Of course, in certain applications, it is also possible to provide the bottom of the sample tube holder 10 with a chute as an alternative embodiment.

In a preferred embodiment, the bottom of the sample tube rack 10 is provided with two rails 18, which improves the smoothness of movement of the sample tube rack 10.

Example two:

referring to fig. 1 to 3 and 5, the sample tube holder 10 provided in this embodiment is different from the first embodiment mainly in the structure for circumferentially limiting the adapter 20, which is specifically embodied in that: in the first embodiment, at least two stopping portions 13 are disposed at the accommodating groove 11; in the present embodiment, at least one stopping portion 13 or a limiting groove is disposed on the supporting surface 19.

As an embodiment, referring to fig. 1, 3 and 5, the sample tube rack 10 is provided with a support surface 19 at the at least one mounting opening 111, the support surface 19 is used for supporting the top flange 23 of the adaptor 20, and the support surface 19 is provided with at least one stopping portion 13 or a limiting groove for circumferentially limiting the top flange 23. By arranging the stopping portion 13 or the limiting groove on the supporting surface 19 to circumferentially limit the top flange 23 of the adapter 20, the rotation of the adapter 20 is limited and cannot be rotated, and the stability of the adapter 20 installed in the accommodating groove 11 is improved.

As an embodiment, referring to fig. 3 and 5, the supporting surface 19 is provided with a stopper 13, the top flange 23 of the adaptor 20 is provided with a limiting groove (not shown) with a downward notch, and the stopper 13 is inserted into the limiting groove to circumferentially limit the adaptor 20. Of course, in a specific application, as an alternative embodiment, the supporting surface 19 is provided with a limiting groove with an upward groove, and the bottom of the top flange 23 is also provided with the stopping portion 13.

As an embodiment, referring to fig. 1, 3 and 5, the top of the sample tube holder 10 is provided with a sink 14 at the mounting opening 111, the bottom wall of the sink 14 forms a support surface 19, and at least a portion of the top flange 23 is received in the sink 14 and supported on the bottom wall of the sink 14.

In addition to the above differences, other components of the sample tube rack 10 provided in this embodiment can be referred to in embodiment one, and are not described in detail here.

Example three:

referring to fig. 1, 4 and 5, the present embodiment provides a sample tube rack assembly 100, including a sample tube rack 10 according to the first embodiment or the second embodiment, and an adapter 20 used in cooperation with the sample tube rack 10, where the adapter 20 at least partially penetrates through the receiving slot 11 for placing sample tubes, the adapter 20 is provided with a receiving hole 21 and a side opening 22, the receiving hole 21 is used for receiving sample tubes with different tube diameters, and the side opening 22 is communicated with the receiving hole 21 and used for cooperating with the identification window 12 to identify an identification code on the sample tube in the receiving hole 21 by an identification device. By adopting the sample tube rack 10, the rotation of the adapter 20 is limited by the two stopping parts 13, and the adapter 20 cannot rotate, so that the stability of the adapter 20 installed in the accommodating groove 11 is improved.

As an embodiment, referring to fig. 3 to 5, the adaptor 20 includes a top flange 23 and an adapting body 24, the top flange 23 is protruded from the top peripheral edge of the adapting body 24, and the adapting body 24 is provided with a receiving hole 21; the sample tube holder 10 is provided with a support surface 19 at least one mounting opening 111, and a top flange 23 for supporting above the support surface 19.

As an embodiment, referring to fig. 5, the adapting body 24 includes a plurality of clamping spring pieces 241, and the clamping spring pieces 241 are arranged to help the adapting body 24 to accommodate sample tubes with different tube diameters.

As an embodiment, referring to fig. 5, the adapter body 24 further includes a connection portion 242, and the connection portion 242 is connected between the top flange 23 and the clamping spring 241.

As an embodiment, referring to fig. 2, 3 and 5, the adaptor 20 further includes a limiting protrusion 25, the limiting protrusion 25 is disposed on an outer side wall of the connecting portion 242, and the limiting protrusion 25 is configured to cooperate with the limiting hole 15 to limit the adaptor 20 along an axial direction of the receiving groove 11.

In one embodiment, the top flange 23 and the adapter body 24 are integrally formed.

In one embodiment, referring to fig. 5, the top flange 23 is provided with a notch 231, and the notch 231 facilitates the demolding of the adapter 20 after molding.

Example four:

referring to fig. 6, the present embodiment provides a sample processing apparatus 1000, which includes a loading platform 200, a conveying device 300, an identification device 400, a sampling device 500, and the sample tube rack assembly 100 according to the third embodiment, wherein the loading platform 200 is used for placing the sample tube rack assembly 100, the conveying device 300 is used for conveying the sample tube rack assembly 100 from the loading platform 200 to an identification station and a sampling station, the identification device 400 is used for identifying a sample tube received in the sample tube rack assembly 100 at the identification station, and the sampling device 500 is used for collecting a sample from a sample tube received in the sample tube rack assembly 100 at the sampling station.

The above only be the preferred embodiment of the utility model discloses a not consequently restriction the patent scope of the utility model, all be in the utility model discloses a under the design, utilize the equivalent structure transform of what the content of the description and the attached drawing was done, or direct/indirect application all includes in other relevant technical field the utility model discloses a patent protection is within range.

Claims (11)

1. A sample pipe support is provided with at least one accommodating groove and at least one identification window, wherein each accommodating groove is formed by downwards concave from the top of the sample pipe support and is used for accommodating a Rong Zhiyang sample pipe or an adapter, each accommodating groove is provided with an installing opening which is upwards opened and is used for accommodating the sample pipe or the adapter, and each identification window is respectively positioned on the side part of the sample pipe support and communicated with one accommodating groove to be used for an identification device to identify an identification code on the sample pipe in the accommodating groove; the sample tube rack is characterized in that at least two stopping parts are arranged at least one accommodating groove, and the at least two stopping parts positioned at one accommodating groove are respectively and convexly arranged at two opposite edges of the identification window so as to be respectively abutted against two circumferential end parts of the adapter.

2. A specimen tube holder according to claim 1, wherein the top of the specimen tube holder is provided with a countersunk groove at least one of the mounting ports for receiving at least part of a top flange of the adapter.

3. The specimen tube rack according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the specimen tube rack is provided with at least two receiving grooves, and the receiving grooves are spaced apart along the first horizontal direction.

4. The sample tube rack of claim 1 or 2, wherein the side wall of the accommodating groove is provided with a limiting hole, and the limiting hole is used for being matched with a limiting bulge arranged on the outer side wall of the adapter in a clamping manner so as to limit the adapter along the axial direction of the accommodating groove.

5. The specimen tube holder of claim 4, wherein the limiting hole is a through hole formed through a sidewall of the receiving groove.

6. The specimen tube holder of claim 4, wherein a side wall portion of the receiving groove forming the stopper hole and the identification window are respectively provided on opposite sides of the specimen tube holder.

7. The specimen tube holder according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a bottom wall of the accommodating groove is formed with a through hole coaxial with the mounting port, the through hole including a first hole portion whose hole diameter gradually decreases from top to bottom.

8. A sample pipe support is provided with at least one accommodating groove and at least one identification window, wherein each accommodating groove is formed by downwards concave from the top of the sample pipe support and is used for accommodating a Rong Zhiyang sample pipe or an adapter, each accommodating groove is provided with an installing opening which is upwards opened and is used for accommodating the sample pipe or the adapter, and each identification window is respectively positioned on the side part of the sample pipe support and communicated with one accommodating groove to be used for an identification device to identify an identification code on the sample pipe in the accommodating groove; the sample tube rack is characterized in that a supporting surface is arranged at least one mounting opening and used for supporting the top flange of the adapter, and at least one stopping portion or limiting groove used for circumferentially limiting the top flange is arranged on the supporting surface.

9. A sample tube rack assembly comprising a sample tube rack according to any one of claims 1 to 8 and an adapter for use with the sample tube rack, the adapter being at least partially inserted into the receiving cavity for receiving the sample tubes, the adapter being provided with a receiving hole for receiving sample tubes of different tube diameters and a side opening communicating with the receiving hole for cooperating with the identification window for identification of an identification code on the sample tube in the receiving hole.

10. The specimen tube holder assembly of claim 9, wherein the adapter includes a top flange and an adapter body, the top flange being raised from a top peripheral edge of the adapter body, the adapter body being provided with the receiving aperture;

the sample pipe frame is provided with a supporting surface at least one mounting opening, and the top flange is used for supporting above the supporting surface.

11. A sample processing apparatus, comprising:

a sample tube rack assembly as claimed in claim 9 or 10;

the loading platform is used for placing the sample pipe frame assembly;

a conveyor for conveying the sample tube rack assembly from the loading platform to an identification station and a sampling station;

an identification device for identifying a sample tube received in the sample tube rack assembly at the identification station;

a sampling device for collecting a sample from within a sample tube housed in the sample tube rack assembly at the sampling station.

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