CN220316149U - Single body workstation for storing biological samples - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of biological sample storage, and particularly provides a single workstation for storing biological samples. The automatic storage device aims at solving the problems that the existing automatic storage device is large in size and inconvenient to apply. The single workstation comprises a box body, a freezing storage rack group positioned in the box body and a transferring manipulator; the box body is provided with a first inlet and a first outlet, the number of the freezing storage rack groups is two and the freezing storage rack groups are oppositely arranged, each freezing storage rack group comprises a plurality of freezing storage racks which are arranged side by side, each freezing storage rack comprises a rack body with an opening at one side and a plurality of storage pieces arranged on the rack body, the storage pieces are vertically distributed to form a plurality of layers of storage areas, each layer of storage area is internally provided with a first storage position and a second storage position, the first storage positions and the second storage positions are distributed at intervals along the width direction of the box body, and the first storage positions are close to the openings; the transferring manipulator is positioned between the two freezing and storing frame groups and used for transferring the freezing and storing box. The single workstation is small in size and convenient to use.

Description

Single body workstation for storing biological samples

Technical Field

The utility model belongs to the technical field of biological sample storage, and particularly provides a single workstation for storing biological samples.

Background

The development of life science research and the progress of disease analysis detection and treatment and health care technologies in the clinical medical field have promoted the increasingly wide demand for biological samples, and have also put higher demands on the storage technology and equipment of biological samples, including demands on the safety, reliability and stability of stored samples, and the accuracy, efficiency and scientificity of sample access processes and procedures. Biological samples often are stored in subjects that encompass samples of biological macromolecules, cells, tissues, and organs, such as human organ tissue, whole blood, plasma, serum, biological fluids, or processed biological samples (including DNA, RNA, proteins, etc.), and the like. However, long-term storage of biological samples generally requires the use of as low a temperature as possible to reduce the biochemical reactions within the sample and to increase the stability of the various components within the sample. In order to realize long-term, stable and reliable storage and sampling of large-batch biological samples, an automatic low-temperature biological sample access device and an ultralow-temperature biological sample access device are gradually becoming main storage devices.

The existing automatic sample access equipment has large storage capacity and large volume, occupies large space in practical application, and has long time for storing and taking out the freezing box and the freezing pipe, thus being inconvenient to apply.

Accordingly, there is a need in the art for a new solution to the above-mentioned technical problems.

Disclosure of Invention

The utility model aims to solve the technical problems that the existing automatic storage equipment is large in size and inconvenient to apply.

The utility model provides a single workstation for storing biological samples, which comprises a box body, a freezing storage rack group and a transferring manipulator, wherein the freezing storage rack group and the transferring manipulator are arranged in the box body; the refrigerator comprises a refrigerator body and is characterized in that a first inlet and outlet is formed in the refrigerator body, the number of the refrigerator frame groups is two, the two refrigerator frame groups are arranged oppositely, each refrigerator frame group comprises a plurality of refrigerator frames, the refrigerator frames are arranged side by side along the length direction of the refrigerator body, each refrigerator frame comprises a frame body and a plurality of storage pieces arranged on the frame body, one side of the frame body is provided with an opening, the storage pieces are distributed at intervals along the height direction of the frame body to form a plurality of layers of storage areas, each storage area is internally provided with a first storage position and a second storage position for storing a refrigerator box, the first storage position and the second storage position are distributed at intervals along the width direction of the refrigerator body, and the first storage position is close to the opening; the transfer manipulator is located between two the freezing storage rack groups, and the transfer manipulator is arranged to transfer the freezing storage boxes between the first storage positions, the second storage positions and the first inlets and outlets of the two freezing storage rack groups so as to be capable of storing and taking the freezing storage boxes.

In the preferred technical scheme of the single body workstation for storing biological samples, the storage piece is horizontally arranged on the frame body, a first limiting piece and a second limiting piece are arranged on the storage piece, the first limiting piece is located at one end of the storage piece close to the opening, and the second limiting piece is located at the middle position of the storage piece and separates the first storage position from the second storage position.

In the preferred technical scheme of the single-body workstation for storing biological samples, the transfer manipulator comprises a horizontal moving mechanism, a first mounting piece, a lifting mechanism and a shovel disk mechanism; the horizontal moving mechanism is arranged on the box body, the first mounting piece is arranged on the horizontal moving mechanism, the lifting mechanism is arranged on the first mounting piece, and the shovel disk mechanism is arranged on the lifting mechanism; the horizontal moving mechanism is arranged to drive the first mounting piece, the lifting mechanism and the shovel disk mechanism to move along the length direction of the box body; the lifting mechanism is arranged to drive the shovel disc mechanism to move along the vertical direction; the shovel disk mechanism is arranged to be capable of rotating circumferentially and extending and retracting along the length direction of the shovel disk mechanism so as to receive and transfer the freezing box.

In the preferred technical scheme of the single-body workstation for storing biological samples, the shovel disk mechanism comprises a second mounting piece, a rotating mechanism, a third mounting piece, a telescopic mechanism and a shovel disk piece; the second mounting piece is connected with the lifting mechanism, the third mounting piece is connected with the second mounting piece through the rotating mechanism, and the telescopic mechanism and the shovel disc piece are mounted on the third mounting piece; the rotating mechanism is arranged to drive the third mounting piece, the telescopic mechanism and the shovel disc piece to rotate around a vertical shaft; the telescopic mechanism is connected with the shovel disc part, and the telescopic mechanism is arranged to drive the shovel disc part to stretch and retract relative to the third mounting part along the length direction of the third mounting part, so that the shovel disc part can receive and transfer the freezing box.

In the preferred technical scheme of the single workstation for storing biological samples, the shovel disk part comprises a shovel plate and a hooking structure positioned at the end part of the shovel plate, the telescopic mechanism is connected with the shovel plate, and the hooking structure can be clamped into the freezing box; when the shovel disc piece is retracted inwards, the hooking structure can hook the freezing box located at the second storage position to the first storage position, and when the shovel disc piece is extended outwards, the hooking structure can push the freezing box from the first storage position to the second storage position.

In the above preferred technical solution of the single-body workstation for storing biological samples, the hooking structure is a bump, and the bump extends vertically upwards.

In the above preferred technical solution of the monomer workstation for storing biological samples, the transfer manipulator further includes a detecting member mounted at the bottom of the third mounting member, and the detecting member is capable of detecting whether an article exists in front of the third mounting member within a preset distance.

In the preferred technical scheme of the single body workstation for storing biological samples, the single body workstation further comprises a shell and a freezing box conveying device arranged in the shell, wherein the shell is arranged on the box and positioned at the outer side of the box, and the shell is communicated with the box through the first inlet and outlet; the refrigerator comprises a refrigerator body and is characterized in that a first inlet and a second inlet are formed in the refrigerator body, the refrigerator body is communicated with the outside environment through the first inlet and the second inlet, and the refrigerator box conveying device is arranged to enable the refrigerator box to be transferred between the first inlet and the second outlet.

In the above preferred technical scheme of the monomer workstation for storing biological samples, the monomer workstation further comprises a first code scanning camera, the first code scanning camera is arranged in the shell, and the first code scanning camera can scan bar code information of the freezing box conveyed by the freezing box conveying device.

In the above preferred technical scheme of the monomer workstation for storing biological samples, the monomer workstation further comprises a second code scanning camera, the second code scanning camera is arranged in the shell, and the second code scanning camera can scan bar code information of the freezing tube in the freezing box conveyed by the freezing box conveying device.

In the preferred technical scheme of the single body workstation for storing biological samples, a liquid nitrogen dehumidification system is communicated in the shell through a pipeline so as to dehumidify the inner space of the shell.

Under the condition of adopting the technical scheme, the single workstation comprises a box body, and two freezing and storing frame groups and transferring manipulators which are positioned in the box body, and the arrangement mode is that the first two freezing and storing frame groups and the transferring manipulators are reasonably arranged, so that the single workstation is small in size, simple in structure, low in cost and convenient to apply; secondly, the storage space of the two freezing storage rack groups is relatively small, and the risk of the born samples is small; thirdly, the combination application of a plurality of single workstations can realize the storage of multiple types of biological samples and large batches of biological samples, and the combination use is convenient; and fourthly, each storage area of each freezing storage rack is provided with two storage positions, the two storage positions are arranged front and back, the storage capacity of the single workstation is increased in a limited space, and the utilization rate of the storage space is improved.

Further, install storage piece level on the support body to be equipped with first locating part and second locating part on the storage piece, such setting method, first locating part and second locating part cooperate, can make the cryopreservation box stably place on first storage position or second storage position, guarantee the stability that the cryopreservation box was deposited.

Still further, set up transfer manipulator as horizontal migration mechanism, first installed part, elevating system and shovel dish mechanism, horizontal migration mechanism can drive shovel dish mechanism and remove along the length direction of box, thereby make shovel dish mechanism can dock the storage area of different positions department in the horizontal direction, elevating system can drive shovel dish mechanism and remove along vertical direction, thereby make shovel dish mechanism can dock the storage area of different height, shovel dish mechanism can circumferential direction and flexible removal, thereby can change the butt joint direction through rotating, and receive and place the cryopreserved box through flexible, so as to receive and transfer the cryopreserved box better.

Still further, shovel dish mechanism sets up to second installed part, rotary mechanism, third installed part, telescopic machanism and shovel dish spare, and its simple structure facilitates the equipment and uses.

Still further, through set up the structure of getting that hooks at the tip of shovel board, the structure of getting can be blocked in freezing the case, thereby with freezing the cooperation of case, can be with the freezing case that is located on the second storage position to the first storage position of hooking under telescopic machanism's drive, and can be with freezing the case and push into on the second storage position from the first storage position, so that store the second storage position with freezing the case, such setting method can shorten the flexible length of shovel board, reduce the length of shovel dish mechanism, thereby reduce the volume of transferring the manipulator, and then reduce the volume of monomer workstation, increase the occupation ratio of monomer workstation storage area, improve storage utilization ratio.

Still further, whether the place ahead through setting up the detecting element and being used for detecting the third installed part has article in predetermineeing the distance to can judge whether first storage position department has placed the cryopreservation box, so that access the cryopreservation box to the second storage position, access the cryopreservation box more accurately.

Still further, set up the casing in the outside of box to set up the cryopreservation box conveyor in the casing and be used for receiving and transferring the cryopreservation box, such setting mode, the casing separates box and external environment, and firstly can avoid external environment's moisture directly to get into the box, avoid frosting in the box, secondly can avoid the air conditioning in the box to diffuse in a large number, can make the storage environment that keeps stable in the box.

Still further, set up first code scanning camera in the casing for the bar code information of the frozen box that frozen box conveyor carried, the frozen box of conveniently taking out is managed, conveniently calculates the stock and fixes a position the position of frozen box.

Still further, set up the second in the casing and sweep the sign indicating number camera for scan the bar code information of the interior frozen stock pipe of frozen stock box that frozen stock box conveyor carried, conveniently manage the frozen stock pipe of going into and out of storehouse, conveniently fix a position the sample position and calculate the stock volume, in order to unified management.

Still further, through pipeline intercommunication liquid nitrogen dehumidification system in the casing, can let in liquid nitrogen to the casing in to dehumidify the inner space of casing, and then can avoid moisture in the external world to enter into the box through the casing, make the storage environment in the box keep stable, not frosting.

Drawings

Preferred embodiments of the present utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of an embodiment 1 of a single body workstation for storing biological samples in accordance with the present utility model;

FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of a single body workstation of example 1 of the present utility model for storing biological samples after concealing a portion of the enclosure;

FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view of embodiment 2 of a single body workstation of the present utility model for storing biological samples;

FIG. 4 is a schematic perspective view of a single body workstation of example 2 of the present utility model with a portion of the housing hidden for storing biological samples;

FIG. 5 is a schematic view of a connection structure between a case and a transfer robot according to the present utility model;

FIG. 6 is an enlarged schematic view of the structure at A in FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 is an enlarged schematic view of the structure at B in FIG. 5;

FIG. 8 is a front view of the transfer robot of the present utility model;

FIG. 9 is an enlarged schematic view of the structure at C in FIG. 8;

FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along the direction A-A in FIG. 8;

FIG. 11 is a schematic structural view of the freezing shelf of the present utility model;

FIG. 12 is an enlarged schematic view of the structure at D in FIG. 11;

fig. 13 is a schematic diagram of the positional relationship among the frozen box conveying device, the first code scanning camera and the second code scanning camera.

List of reference numerals：

1. A case; 11. a first access port; 101. a fixed frame; 102. a thermal insulation board;

2. a freezing storage rack group; 21. a freezing storage rack; 211. a frame body; 2111. a top plate; 2112. a bottom plate; 2113. a first side plate; 2114. a second side plate; 2115. a rear back plate; 212. a storage member; 2121. a first carrier strip; 2122. a second carrier strip; 2123. a storage gap; 213. a first storage location; 214. a second storage location; 215. a first limiting member; 216. a second limiting piece;

3. A transfer robot; 31. a horizontal movement mechanism; 311. a first driving member; 312. a first drive gear; 313. a first linear rack; 314. a first guide assembly; 3141. a first linear guide rail; 3142. a first rail slider; 32. a first mounting member; 33. a lifting mechanism; 331. a fourth mount; 332. a second driving member; 333. a second drive gear; 334. a second linear rack; 335. a second guide assembly; 3351. a second linear guide rail; 3352. the first guide wheel; 3353. the second guide wheel; 336. a fifth mount; 34. a shovel disk mechanism; 341. a second mounting member; 342. a rotation mechanism; 3421. a third driving member; 3422. a drive gear; 3423. a driven gear; 343. a third mount; 344. a telescoping mechanism; 3441. a fourth driving member; 3442. a transmission assembly; 3443. a third linear guide rail; 3444. a third rail slide; 345. a shovel disk member; 3451. a shovel plate; 3452. hooking the structure; 35. a detecting member;

4. a housing; 41. a second inlet and outlet;

5. a cryopreservation box conveying device;

6. the first code scanning camera;

7. the second code scanning camera;

8. a first electrically powered seal door; 9. and a second electrically powered seal door.

Detailed Description

Preferred embodiments of the present utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these embodiments are merely for explaining the technical principles of the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present utility model.

It should be noted that, in the description of the present utility model, terms such as "inner", "outer", and the like refer to directions or positional relationships based on directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, which are merely for convenience of description, and do not indicate or imply that the apparatus or elements must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus should not be construed as limiting the present utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," and the like are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of the present utility model, unless explicitly specified and limited otherwise, the terms "disposed," "mounted," and "connected" are to be construed broadly, and may be, for example, fixedly connected, detachably connected, or integrally connected; may be directly connected or indirectly connected through other members. The specific meaning of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood by those skilled in the art according to the specific circumstances.

Based on the problems of large volume, large occupied space, inconvenient application and long time for accessing the freezing box of the prior automatic storage device pointed out in the background technology. According to the single workstation for storing the biological samples, the two freezing frame groups and the transfer manipulator are arranged in the box body, so that the volume of the single workstation is reduced, and the transfer manipulator can transfer the freezing box from between the freezing frame groups and the first inlet and outlet, so that automatic storing and taking of the freezing box are realized; in addition, two storage positions are arranged in each storage area of the freezing storage rack, so that the storage capacity of the freezing storage rack is improved, and as the two storage positions are arranged front and back along the same layer, the occupied area is small, the storage capacity of a single workstation is increased in a limited space, and the freezing storage rack is more convenient to use. The single workstation has the advantages of small volume, small occupied space, low cost, convenience for storing and taking the freezing box, short time and high storing and taking efficiency; in addition, the storage of multiple types and large batches of biological samples can be realized by arranging a plurality of single workstations, so that the combined application is convenient, and compared with the existing automatic storage equipment, the single workstation disclosed by the utility model has the advantages of small storage capacity and contribution to reducing the risk of the samples.

Specifically, referring to fig. 1 and 2 together, the single body workstation for storing biological samples of the present utility model includes a box 1, a freezing frame group 2, and a transfer robot 3.

The box body 1 is internally provided with a storage space, and the freezing storage rack group 2 and the transferring manipulator 3 are positioned in the storage space. Specifically, in the present embodiment, as shown in fig. 2, the case 1 includes a fixed frame 101 and an insulation board 102, both the freezing frame group 2 and the transfer robot 3 are connected to the fixed frame 101, and the insulation board 102 is disposed around the fixed frame 101 and forms a closed storage space in the fixed frame 101.

Referring to fig. 1 and 4, the box 1 is provided with a first inlet and outlet 11 and a first electric sealing door 8, the first inlet and outlet 11 is formed on a heat insulation board 102, and the first electric sealing door 8 can open and seal the first inlet and outlet 11. A first access opening 11 is provided for accessing the cryopreservation cassette.

Referring to fig. 2, the number of the freezing frame sets 2 is two, and the two freezing frame sets 2 are disposed opposite to each other. The two freezing storage rack groups 2 are oppositely arranged, the layout is reasonable, and the size of the single work station is reduced.

Referring to fig. 2, 11 and 12, the freezing and storing rack set 2 includes a plurality of freezing and storing racks 21, the freezing and storing racks 21 are arranged side by side along the length direction of the box body 1, the freezing and storing racks 21 include a rack body 211 and a plurality of storing pieces 212 mounted on the rack body 211, one side of the rack body 211 is provided with an opening, the opening is arranged for storing frozen storing boxes into a storing area of the storing pieces 212, the storing pieces 212 are distributed at intervals along the height direction of the rack body 211 and form a plurality of layers of storing areas, each layer of storing area is provided with a first storing position 213 and a second storing position 214, the first storing position 213 and the second storing position 214 are distributed at intervals along the width direction of the box body 1, namely, the first storing position 213 and the second storing position 214 are arranged front and back relative to the opening, and the first storing position 213 is arranged close to the opening. The freezing storage rack set 2 comprises a plurality of freezing storage racks 21 side by side, each freezing storage rack 21 is provided with a plurality of layers of storage areas, each storage area is provided with two storage positions, the storage capacity is increased in a limited space, the space of the single workstation is more reasonably utilized, and the occupation ratio of the storage space is increased.

The transfer robot 3 is located between the two freezing shelf groups 2, and the transfer robot 3 is configured to transfer the freezing boxes between the first storage locations 213, the second storage locations 214, and the first access openings 11 of the two freezing shelf groups 2 so as to be able to access the freezing boxes. The transfer manipulator 3 is arranged between the two freezing storage frame groups 2, so that the transfer manipulator 3 can be in butt joint with the two freezing storage frame groups 2 to transfer the freezing storage box, and the space in the box body 1 is reasonably utilized in the structural layout mode, so that the volume of a single workstation can be reduced, and the application is more convenient.

According to the single workstation disclosed by the utility model, the two freezing and storing frame groups 2 are arranged in the box body 1 to store the freezing and storing box, and the transferring manipulator 3 is arranged between the two freezing and storing frame groups 2 to transfer the freezing and storing box, so that the size of the single workstation is reduced by the arrangement mode, and the single workstation is small in occupied space and convenient to apply. In addition, as the single workstation only comprises the two freezing storage rack groups 2, the storage capacity is relatively small, the sample risk born by the single workstation is also relatively small, the single workstation is more suitable for storing high-cost and high-risk biological samples, and can be used for storing multiple types of biological samples and large quantities of biological samples in a combined way through a plurality of single workstations, and the single workstation is more convenient to use. In addition, each layer of storage area of the freezing storage rack 21 of the single workstation is provided with two storage positions, the two storage positions are arranged front and back, the storage amount of the single workstation is increased in a limited space, the occupation ratio of the storage area in the box body 1 is improved, and the utilization ratio of the storage space is effectively improved.

Preferably, referring to fig. 11 and 12, the storage element 212 is horizontally mounted on the frame 211, and a first limiting element 215 (e.g. a protrusion or a limiting rib) and a second limiting element 216 (e.g. a protrusion or a limiting rib) are disposed on the storage element 212, where the first limiting element 215 is located at one end of the storage element 212 near the opening, and the first limiting element 215 is used for preventing the freezing box from being separated from the first storage position 213, so as to ensure that the freezing box is stably placed on the first storage position 213, and the second limiting element 216 is located at an intermediate position of the storage element 212 and separates the first storage position 213 from the second storage position 214, so as to avoid the freezing box from moving between the first storage position 213 and the second storage position 214, which is beneficial for keeping the freezing box stably placed.

The first limiting member 215 and the second limiting member 216 cooperate to enable the freezing storage boxes located in the first storage position 213 and the second storage position 214 to be kept stable, so that the storage safety of the freezing storage boxes is ensured.

In this embodiment, referring to fig. 12, the storage element 212 includes a first supporting bar 2121 and a second supporting bar 2122, where the first supporting bar 2121 and the second supporting bar 2122 are horizontally spaced apart and have a storage gap 2123 therebetween, one end of the first supporting bar 2121 far from the second supporting bar 2122 is connected (e.g. welded or plugged) to the frame 211, and one end of the second supporting bar 2122 far from the first supporting bar 2121 is connected (e.g. welded or plugged) to the frame 211, and the top surfaces of the first supporting bar 2121 and the second supporting bar 2122 together form a storage area; the first and second brackets 2121, 2122 each have a first stop 215 at an end near the opening, and the first and second brackets 2121, 2122 each have a second stop 216 at an intermediate position.

The storage piece 212 is arranged to be the first supporting strip 2121 and the second supporting strip 2122, the structure is simple, the assembly and the use are convenient, a storage gap 2123 is formed between the first supporting strip 2121 and the second supporting strip 2122, and the transfer manipulator 3 can conveniently place the freezing box on the storage piece 212 or take the freezing box out of the storage piece 212 through the storage gap 2123.

In another embodiment, the storage member 212 includes a U-shaped supporting plate, two ends of the supporting plate are connected (e.g. welded or inserted) with the frame 211, a U-shaped opening of the supporting plate is disposed towards the opening, two supporting plates of the supporting plate have a first limiting member 215 near one end of the opening, and a second limiting member 216 is disposed in a middle position of the two supporting plates of the supporting plate.

The storage member 212 is provided as a U-shaped pallet so that the transfer robot 3 can place the freezing box on the storage member 212 or take the freezing box out of the storage member 212 through the U-shaped opening.

It should be noted that, the present utility model does not limit the structure of the storage element 212, as long as the storage element 212 can form a storage area to store the freezing box, and in practical application, a person skilled in the art can set the specific structure of the storage element 212 according to the actual needs. The specific implementation of the storage element 212 in the foregoing embodiment should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present utility model, and modifications and changes related to the specific structure of the storage element 212 should be limited to the scope of the present utility model.

Preferably, referring to fig. 11, the frame 211 includes a top plate 2111, a bottom plate 2112, a first side plate 2113, a second side plate 2114 and a rear plate 2115, the first side plate 2113, the second side plate 2114 and the rear plate 2115 are all vertically disposed, the first side plate 2113 and the second side plate 2114 are all connected with the rear plate 2115 and form a U-shaped structure, the top plate 2111 is connected with the first side plate 2113 and the second side plate 2114 and seals the top opening of the U-shaped structure, the bottom plate 2112 is connected with the first side plate 2113 and the second side plate 2114 and seals the bottom opening of the U-shaped structure, and two ends of the storage element 212 are respectively connected with the first side plate 2113 and the second side plate 2114.

Although the frame body 211 is provided with the top plate 2111, the bottom plate 2112, the first side plate 2113, the second side plate 2114 and the rear plate 2115 in the above preferred embodiment, this should not limit the scope of the present utility model, and in practical applications, those skilled in the art may also provide the frame body 211 with other structures. For example, the frame 211 includes four support columns, a top plate 2111 and a bottom plate 2112, the top plate 2111 and the bottom plate 2112 connect the four support columns, the top plate 2111 and the bottom plate 2112 are respectively located at the top and the bottom of the support columns, the four support columns are vertically and rectangular, and two ends of the storage member 212 are respectively connected with the two support columns. Such modifications and changes in the specific structure of the frame 211 do not depart from the basic principle of the present utility model, and should be limited to the scope of the present utility model.

Preferably, referring to fig. 5 to 8 simultaneously, the transfer robot 3 includes a horizontal movement mechanism 31, a first mount 32, a lifting mechanism 33, and a shovel disk mechanism 34.

Wherein the horizontal moving mechanism 31 is mounted on the case 1, the first mounting member 32 is mounted on the horizontal moving mechanism 31, the lifting mechanism 33 is mounted on the first mounting member 32, and the shovel disk mechanism 34 is mounted on the lifting mechanism 33; the horizontal moving mechanism 31 is arranged to drive the first mounting piece 32, the lifting mechanism 33 and the shovel disk mechanism 34 to move along the length direction of the box body 1; the lifting mechanism 33 is arranged to drive the shovel disk mechanism 34 to move in the vertical direction; the shovel disk mechanism 34 is configured to be capable of rotating circumferentially and telescoping along its length to receive and transfer the cryopreservation cassette.

When the transfer manipulator 3 is used, the horizontal moving mechanism 31 can drive the lifting mechanism 33 and the shovel disk mechanism 34 to move along the length direction of the box body 1, so that the shovel disk mechanism 34 can be abutted with storage areas of different positions of the freezing storage rack set 2 at the same level, the lifting mechanism 33 can drive the shovel disk mechanism 34 to move along the vertical direction, so that the shovel disk mechanism 34 can be abutted with the storage areas of different heights of the freezing storage rack set 2, so that the freezing storage boxes can be stored in different storage positions, and the freezing storage boxes in different storage positions can be received, so that the freezing storage boxes are transferred.

Preferably, referring to FIG. 6, the horizontal moving mechanism 31 includes a first driving member 311 (e.g., a servo motor or a stepping motor), a first driving gear 312, a first linear rack 313 and a first guiding assembly 314, wherein the first linear rack 313 is mounted on the case 1 and extends along the length direction of the case 1, the first driving member 311 is mounted on the first mounting member 32, the first driving member 311 is connected with the first driving gear 312, the first driving gear 312 is engaged with the first linear rack 313, the first driving member 311 can drive the first driving gear 312 to rotate, thereby driving the first mounting member 32, the first driving member 311 and the first driving gear 312 to move along the length direction of the first linear rack 313, the first guiding assembly 314 is located between the first mounting member 32 and the case 1, and the first guiding assembly 314 can guide the first mounting member 32 during the movement of the first mounting member 32, so as to make the first mounting member 32 move linearly.

Although the horizontal moving mechanism 31 is configured in the above preferred embodiment such that the first driving member 311 moves the first mounting member 32 by the first driving gear 312 and the first linear rack 313 being engaged, this should not limit the scope of the present utility model. In practical application, the horizontal moving mechanism 31 may be configured in a structure form that a motor drives a screw rod to drive a slide block to move. Such adjustments and changes concerning the specific structure of the horizontal movement mechanism 31 do not deviate from the basic principle of the present utility model, and should be limited within the scope of the present utility model.

Preferably, referring to fig. 6, the first guide assembly 314 includes a first linear guide 3141 and a first guide slider 3142, the first linear guide 3141 is mounted on the case 1 and extends along the length direction of the case 1, the first guide slider 3142 is connected to the first mounting member 32, and the first guide slider 3142 is slidably connected to the first linear guide 3141 and is capable of sliding along the first linear guide 3141. The first guide assembly 314 is arranged to be the first linear guide 3141 and the first guide slide 3142, and the structure is simple and the assembly and the use are convenient.

Although the first guide assembly 314 is configured in a manner that the first linear guide 3141 is matched with the first guide slider 3142 in the above embodiment, this should not limit the scope of the present utility model, and in practical application, the first guide assembly 314 may be configured in a manner that a guide rod and a guide ring sleeved on the guide rod are also configured. Such modifications and changes in the specific structure of the first guide assembly 314 do not depart from the basic principles of the present utility model and are intended to be within the scope of the present utility model.

Preferably, the number of the first guide assemblies 314 is two, and the two first guide assemblies 314 are spaced apart in the width direction of the case 1 and are located at both sides of the first mounting member 32, respectively.

The two first guide assemblies 314 are arranged, the two first guide assemblies 314 clamp the first mounting piece 32, so that the two ends of the first mounting piece 32 are limited, the stability of the first mounting piece 32 can be improved when the first mounting piece 32 moves, and therefore shaking of the first mounting piece 32, the lifting mechanism 33 and the shovel disk mechanism 34 in the moving process is avoided.

Preferably, referring to both fig. 7 and 10, the lifting mechanism 33 includes a fourth mounting member 331, and a second driving member 332 (e.g., a servo motor or a stepping motor), a second driving gear 333, a second linear rack 334, a second guide assembly 335, and a fifth mounting member 336 mounted on the fourth mounting member 331.

The fourth mounting piece 331 is connected to the first mounting piece 32, the fourth mounting piece 331 extends along a vertical direction, the second linear rack 334 is mounted on the fourth mounting piece 331 and extends along a vertical direction, the second driving piece 332 is mounted on the fifth mounting piece 336, the second driving piece 332 is connected to the second driving gear 333, the second driving gear 333 is meshed with the second linear rack 334, the second driving piece 332 can drive the second driving gear 333 to rotate, so as to drive the fifth mounting piece 336, the second driving piece 332 and the second driving gear 333 to move along a length direction of the second linear rack 334, the shovel disc mechanism 34 is connected with the fifth mounting piece 336, the second guiding component 335 is located between the fourth mounting piece 331 and the fifth mounting piece 336, and the second guiding component 335 can guide the fifth mounting piece 336 when the fifth mounting piece 336 moves, so that the fifth mounting piece 336 moves linearly.

Preferably, referring to fig. 7 and 10, the second guide assembly 335 includes two second linear guide rails 3351, a first guide wheel 3352 and a second guide wheel 3353, the number of the second linear guide rails 3351 is two, the two second linear guide rails 3351 are mounted on the fourth mounting member 331 at intervals and extend along the vertical direction, the first guide wheel 3352 and the second guide wheel 3353 are rotatably mounted on the fifth mounting member 336, the first guide wheel 3352 and the second guide wheel 3353 are disposed at intervals, the two second linear guide rails 3351 are located between the first guide wheel 3352 and the second guide wheel 3353, and the first guide wheel 3352 and the second guide wheel 3353 are respectively abutted with one second linear guide rail 3351 and can slide along the length direction of the second linear guide rail 3351.

The side wall of the second linear guide 3351 is provided with a limit raised line, the limit raised line extends along the length direction of the second linear guide 3351, the first guide pulley 3352 and the second guide pulley 3353 are provided with limit grooves, the limit raised line is positioned in the limit grooves, and the limit raised line and the limit grooves cooperate to limit the fifth mounting piece 336 to move in the thickness direction of the second linear guide 3351, so that the fifth mounting piece 336 and the shovel disc mechanism 34 are kept stable.

Although the second guide assembly 335 is configured in the manner that the second linear guide rail 3351 is matched with the first guide wheel 3352 and the second guide wheel 3353 in the above embodiment, this should not limit the scope of the present utility model, and in practical application, the specific structure of the second guide assembly 335 may be configured in the manner that the guide rod and the guide ring sleeved on the guide rod are configured. Such modifications and changes in the specific structure of the second guide assembly 335 do not depart from the basic principles of the present utility model and are intended to be within the scope of the present utility model.

Preferably, referring to both fig. 8 and 9, the shovel disk mechanism 34 includes a second mount 341, a rotation mechanism 342, a third mount 343, a telescoping mechanism 344, and a shovel disk 345; wherein the second mounting member 341 is connected with the lifting mechanism 33, the third mounting member 343 is connected with the second mounting member 341 through the rotating mechanism 342, and the telescopic mechanism 344 and the shovel disk member 345 are mounted on the third mounting member 343; the rotating mechanism 342 is configured to drive the third mounting member 343, the telescopic mechanism 344 and the shovel member 345 to rotate about a vertical axis; the telescopic mechanism 344 is connected to the tray 345, and the telescopic mechanism 344 is configured to drive the tray 345 to telescope relative to the third mounting 343 along the length direction of the third mounting 343, so that the tray 345 can receive and transfer the freezing box.

Through such setting mode, when shovel disk mechanism 34 is in use, rotary mechanism 342 can drive third installed part 343, telescopic machanism 344 and shovel disk spare 345 and rotate to change the butt joint direction of shovel disk spare 345, in order to change the direction that shovel disk spare 345 received and shifted the cryopreservation box, more convenient application, telescopic machanism 344 can drive shovel disk spare 345 and stretch into the bottom of cryopreservation box or be the bottom of storage position, thereby cooperate elevating system 33 to rise or descend and can hold up the cryopreservation box or place the cryopreservation box on the storage position, so as to receive the cryopreservation box and deposit the cryopreservation box.

Preferably, referring to FIG. 9, the rotation mechanism 342 includes a third driving member 3421 (e.g., a servo motor or a stepper motor), a driving gear 3422, a driven gear 3423, a vertical rotation shaft (not shown), and bearings (not shown).

The third driving member 3421 is mounted on the second mounting member 341, the driven gear 3423 is fixedly connected with the third mounting member 343, the third driving member 3421 is connected with the driven gear 3423 through the driving gear 3422, a vertical rotating shaft is fixedly arranged on the driven gear 3423, the vertical rotating shaft is connected with the second mounting member 341 through a bearing and can rotate relative to the second mounting member 341, and the third driving member 3421 can drive the driven gear 3423 and the third mounting member 343 to rotate when driving the driving gear 3422 to rotate. The rotation mechanism 342 is provided with a third driving member 3421, a driving gear 3422, a driven gear 3423, a vertical rotation shaft and a bearing, and has a simple structure and is convenient to assemble and use.

Preferably, referring to FIG. 9, the telescopic mechanism 344 includes a fourth driving member 3441 (e.g., a servo motor or a stepper motor), a transmission assembly 3442 (e.g., a rack and pinion transmission assembly 3442 or a rack and pinion transmission assembly 3442), a third linear guide 3443 and a third guide slide 3444.

The fourth driving member 3441 is mounted on the third mounting member 343, the fourth driving member 3441 is connected with the third rail slider 3444 through the transmission assembly 3442, the third linear rail 3443 is mounted on the third mounting member 343 and extends along the length direction of the third mounting member 343, the third rail slider 3444 is slidably connected with the third linear rail 3443 and can slide along the length direction of the third linear rail 3443, the shovel tray 345 is connected with the third rail slider 3444, the fourth driving member 3441 is connected with the transmission assembly 3442 and can drive the third rail slider 3444 and the shovel tray 345 to slide along the length direction of the third linear rail 3443 through the transmission assembly 3442, so that the shovel tray 345 stretches and contracts.

The fourth driving member 3441 drives the transmission assembly 3442 to operate, so as to drive the shovel disc member 345 to move relative to the third mounting member 343, and the shovel disc member 345 is linearly moved under the guiding action of the third linear guide rail 3443 and the third guide rail sliding block 3444, so as to realize extension and retraction.

Preferably, referring to fig. 9, the shovel tray 345 includes a shovel plate 3451 and a hooking structure 3452 located at an end of the shovel plate 3451, the telescopic mechanism 344 is connected to the shovel plate 3451, and the hooking structure 3452 can be snapped into the freezing box; wherein, when the shovel disk 345 is retracted inwards, the hooking structure 3452 can hook the freezing box located at the second storage position 214 to the first storage position 213, and when the shovel disk 345 is extended outwards, the hooking structure 3452 can push the freezing box from the first storage position 213 to the second storage position 214.

Through set up the structure 3452 of getting that hooks at the tip of shovel board 3451, can with the cooperation of cryopreservation box get and promote the cryopreservation box, can be with the cryopreservation box that is located on the second storage position 214 hook to first storage position 213 when using, in order to take out the cryopreservation box on the second storage position 214, also can push the cryopreservation box on the first storage position 213 to second storage position 214, so that realize depositing the cryopreservation box on the second storage position 214, the flexible length of shovel board 3451 can be shortened in the setting like this, reduce the volume of transferring manipulator 3, and then reduce the volume of monomer workstation, thereby improve the storage utilization ratio of box 1 storage area.

Preferably, the hooking structure 3452 is a bump that extends vertically upward.

The hooking structure 3452 is set to be an upward extending lug, so that the structure is simple, the freezing box can be hooked, the side wall of the freezing box can be abutted, the freezing box can be pushed forward, and the application is convenient.

Preferably, referring to fig. 9, the transfer robot 3 further includes a detecting member 35, where the detecting member 35 is mounted at the bottom of the third mounting member 343, and the detecting member 35 can detect whether an article exists in front of the third mounting member 343 within a preset distance to determine whether a freezing box is placed at the first storage position 213.

Whether the article exists in the place ahead of third installed part 343 in the preset distance is detected through setting up detection piece 35 to can judge whether first storage position 213 department has placed the cryopreservation box, conveniently judge whether can deposit the cryopreservation box on second storage position 214 and whether can take out the cryopreservation box on the second storage position 214, more conveniently carry out the access cryopreservation box.

Preferably, the detecting member 35 is a distance sensor, and is configured to detect whether an object exists within a predetermined distance by receiving a feedback signal, so as to facilitate use. The detecting member 35 is arranged obliquely upward at the time of installation so that the sent signal is emitted toward the freezing box of the first storage position 213, and the assembly difficulty is low and the accuracy is high.

Preferably, referring to fig. 3 and 4, the single body workstation of the present utility model further includes a housing 4 and a cryopreservation box transport means 5 disposed within the housing 4, the housing 4 being mounted on the case 1 and located outside the case 1, the housing 4 being in communication with the case 1 through a first access 11 to facilitate transfer of the cryopreservation box between the case 1 and the housing 4 through the first access 11; the housing 4 is provided with a second inlet and outlet 41 and a second electric sealing door 9, the second electric sealing door 9 can open and seal the second inlet and outlet 41, and the housing 4 is communicated with the outside through the second inlet and outlet 41 so as to facilitate the transfer of the freezing storage box between the housing 4 and the outside environment through the second inlet and outlet 41; the frozen box conveying device 5 is arranged to transfer the frozen box between the first inlet and outlet 11 and the second inlet and outlet 41 so as to realize automatic storage and taking of the frozen box by matching with the transfer manipulator 3 in the box body 1.

Through setting up casing 4 in the outside of box 1, casing 4 separates box 1 and external environment, makes box 1 and external environment direct communication, can avoid when transferring the cryopreservation box through first import and export 11 that the air conditioning in the box 1 lets out in a large number, also can avoid a large amount of humid air in the external environment to get into box 1 through first import and export 11 to make the storage environment in the box 1 keep relatively stable, and not frosting.

The operation of storing the cryopreservation cassette into the case 1 is as follows:

first, the second electrically-operated seal door 9 is opened, the cryopreservation cassette transport means 5 receives the external cryopreservation cassette through the second access opening 41 and transports the cryopreservation cassette into the housing 4, and the second electrically-operated seal door 9 is closed.

Secondly, the frozen box conveying device 5 continues to convey frozen boxes, the first electric sealing door 8 is opened, the frozen box conveying device 5 conveys the frozen boxes into the box body 1 through the first inlet and outlet 11, the frozen boxes are in butt joint with the transfer manipulator 3, the transfer manipulator 3 receives the frozen boxes, the frozen box conveying device 5 returns to the original position, and the first electric sealing door 8 is closed.

Finally, the transfer robot 3 places the cryopreservation cassette on a storage location (the first storage location 213 or the second storage location 214) where storage is required, that is, storage of the cryopreservation cassette is completed.

The operation of taking out the cryopreservation cassette in the case 1 is as follows:

first, the transfer robot 3 interfaces with the cryopreservation shelves 21, receiving the cryopreservation cassettes located at the storage locations (the first storage location 213 or the second storage location 214).

Next, the first electric sealing door 8 is opened, the cryopreservation box conveying device 5 is in butt joint with the transfer manipulator 3 through the first inlet and outlet 11 and receives the cryopreservation box, the cryopreservation box conveying device 5 conveys the cryopreservation box into the shell 4, and the first electric sealing door 8 is closed.

Finally, the second electric sealing door 9 is opened, the frozen box conveying device 5 outputs the frozen box to the shell 4 through the second inlet and outlet 41, and the frozen box is received manually or by the AGV, so that the frozen box is taken out.

It should be noted that, the specific structure of the cryopreservation box conveying device 5 is not limited in the present utility model, so long as the cryopreservation box conveying device 5 can transfer the cryopreservation box between the first inlet and outlet 11 and the second inlet and outlet 41, and in practical application, a person skilled in the art can set the specific structure of the cryopreservation box conveying device 5 according to actual needs. For example: the frozen storage box conveying device 5 can be arranged to be a linear conveying mechanism and a box carrying piece, the linear conveying mechanism can drive the box carrying piece to move along a straight line, and the box carrying piece is used for placing the frozen storage box; alternatively, the frozen box conveying device 5 may be configured as a rotatable shovel disk mechanism 34, a linear conveying mechanism and a box carrying member, where the shovel disk mechanism 34 can rotate around a vertical axis and can move in a telescopic manner to transfer the frozen box between the second inlet and outlet 41 and the box carrying member, and the linear conveying mechanism can drive the box carrying member to move along a linear direction, and the box carrying member is used for placing the frozen box; etc. Such modifications and changes in the specific structure of the transport device 5 for the frozen boxes do not deviate from the basic principle of the present utility model and should be limited to the scope of the present utility model.

Preferably, referring to fig. 4 and 13, the single workstation of the present utility model further includes a first code scanning camera 6, where the first code scanning camera 6 is disposed in the housing 4, and the first code scanning camera 6 can scan barcode information of the cryopreservation box conveyed by the cryopreservation box conveying device 5.

The first code scanning camera 6 is arranged in the shell 4 to scan bar code information of the freezing storage box, so that the freezing storage box which is stored and taken out is convenient to manage, and the stock quantity is convenient to position and calculate.

It should be noted that, the specific installation position of the first code scanning camera 6 is not limited in the utility model, so long as the first code scanning camera 6 can normally scan the bar code information of the freezing storage box, in practical application, a person skilled in the art can set the specific installation position of the first code scanning camera 6 according to the actual needs. For example: the code scanning camera may be mounted on the top of the housing 4 and set toward the conveying path of the freezing box conveying device 5, or the code scanning camera may be set opposite to the conveying path of the freezing box conveying device 5, or the like. Such adjustment and modification of the specific installation position of the first code scanning camera 6 do not deviate from the basic principle of the present utility model, and should be limited in the scope of the present utility model.

Preferably, referring to fig. 13, the single workstation of the present utility model further includes a second code scanning camera 7, where the second code scanning camera 7 is disposed in the housing 4, and the second code scanning camera 7 can scan barcode information of the freezing tube in the freezing box conveyed by the freezing box conveying device 5.

The second code scanning camera 7 is arranged in the shell 4, bar code information of a freezing tube in the freezing box conveyed by the freezing box conveying device 5 can be scanned, the freezing tube is convenient to manage, the sample position is convenient to position, and the stock quantity is convenient to calculate, so that unified management is convenient.

It should be noted that, the specific installation position of the second code scanning camera 7 is not limited in the utility model, as long as the second code scanning camera 7 can normally scan the bar code information of the freezing tube in the freezing box, in practical application, a person skilled in the art can set the specific installation position of the second code scanning camera 7 according to actual needs, for example: the second code scanning camera 7 can be arranged on a box carrying part for transferring the freezing box and positioned at the bottom end of the freezing box, or an observation port is arranged at the bottom of the box carrying part, and the second code scanning camera 7 is arranged below a moving route of the box carrying part, so that the second code scanning camera 7 can scan bar code information of a freezing tube in the freezing box when the box carrying part moves to above the second code scanning camera 7; etc. Such adjustment and change of the installation position of the second code scanning camera 7 do not deviate from the basic principle of the present utility model, and should be limited in the scope of the present utility model.

Preferably, a liquid nitrogen dehumidification system is communicated with the inside of the shell 4 through a pipeline so as to be capable of dehumidifying the inner space of the shell 4.

The liquid nitrogen dehumidification system is used for introducing liquid nitrogen into the shell 4 through the pipeline, so that the interior space of the shell 4 can be dehumidified, external moisture can be prevented from entering the box 1 through the shell 4, and the storage environment in the box 1 can be kept stable and frosting is avoided.

Besides the structure, the utility model also comprises a refrigerating system mechanism which is used for refrigerating the storage space in the box body 1 so as to keep a stable low-temperature environment in the box body 1; the refrigeration mechanism can be a liquid nitrogen refrigeration mechanism, an air cooling refrigeration mechanism or other refrigeration mechanisms.

Finally, it should be further noted that the specific structures of the first electrically-operated sealing door 8 and the second electrically-operated sealing door 9 are not limited, and the conventional self-sealing door in the art may be adopted, and the specific structures thereof are not described herein.

Thus far, the technical solution of the present utility model has been described in connection with the preferred embodiments shown in the drawings, but it is easily understood by those skilled in the art that the scope of protection of the present utility model is not limited to these specific embodiments. Equivalent modifications and substitutions for related technical features may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the principles of the present utility model, and such modifications and substitutions will fall within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims (10)

1. The single body workstation for storing biological samples is characterized by comprising a box body, a freezing storage rack group and a transferring manipulator, wherein the freezing storage rack group and the transferring manipulator are arranged in the box body;

the box body is provided with a first inlet and a first outlet,

the number of the freezing storage frame groups is two, the two freezing storage frame groups are arranged oppositely, the freezing storage frame groups comprise a plurality of freezing storage frames, the freezing storage frames are arranged side by side along the length direction of the box body, each freezing storage frame comprises a frame body and a plurality of storage pieces arranged on the frame body, one side of the frame body is provided with an opening, the storage pieces are distributed at intervals along the height direction of the frame body and form a plurality of storage areas, each storage area is internally provided with a first storage position and a second storage position for storing freezing storage boxes, the first storage positions and the second storage positions are distributed at intervals along the width direction of the box body, and the first storage positions are close to the openings;

the transfer manipulator is located between two the freezing storage rack groups, and the transfer manipulator is arranged to transfer the freezing storage boxes between the first storage positions, the second storage positions and the first inlets and outlets of the two freezing storage rack groups so as to be capable of storing and taking the freezing storage boxes.

2. The single body workstation for storing biological samples according to claim 1, wherein the storage member is horizontally mounted on the frame body, a first limiting member and a second limiting member are provided on the storage member, the first limiting member is located at one end of the storage member near the opening, and the second limiting member is located at an intermediate position of the storage member and separates the first storage position from the second storage position.

3. The single body workstation for storing biological samples of claim 2 wherein the transfer robot comprises a horizontal movement mechanism, a first mount, a lift mechanism, and a shovel disk mechanism;

the horizontal moving mechanism is arranged on the box body, the first mounting piece is arranged on the horizontal moving mechanism, the lifting mechanism is arranged on the first mounting piece, and the shovel disk mechanism is arranged on the lifting mechanism;

the horizontal moving mechanism is arranged to drive the first mounting piece, the lifting mechanism and the shovel disk mechanism to move along the length direction of the box body;

the lifting mechanism is arranged to drive the shovel disc mechanism to move along the vertical direction;

The shovel disk mechanism is arranged to be capable of rotating circumferentially and extending and retracting along the length direction of the shovel disk mechanism so as to receive and transfer the freezing box.

4. The single body workstation for storing biological samples of claim 3 wherein said shovel disk mechanism comprises a second mount, a rotation mechanism, a third mount, a telescoping mechanism and a shovel disk member;

the second mounting piece is connected with the lifting mechanism, the third mounting piece is connected with the second mounting piece through the rotating mechanism, and the telescopic mechanism and the shovel disc piece are mounted on the third mounting piece;

the rotating mechanism is arranged to drive the third mounting piece, the telescopic mechanism and the shovel disc piece to rotate around a vertical shaft;

the telescopic mechanism is connected with the shovel disc part, and the telescopic mechanism is arranged to drive the shovel disc part to stretch and retract relative to the third mounting part along the length direction of the third mounting part, so that the shovel disc part can receive and transfer the freezing box.

5. The single body workstation for storing biological samples of claim 4 wherein said spade tray member comprises a spade plate and a hooking structure at an end of said spade plate, said telescoping mechanism being connected to said spade plate, said hooking structure being capable of being snapped into a freezer;

When the shovel disc piece is retracted inwards, the hooking structure can hook the freezing box located at the second storage position to the first storage position, and when the shovel disc piece is extended outwards, the hooking structure can push the freezing box from the first storage position to the second storage position.

6. The single body workstation for storing biological samples of claim 5, wherein the transfer robot further comprises a detecting member mounted at a bottom of the third mounting member, the detecting member being capable of detecting whether an article exists in front of the third mounting member within a preset distance.

7. The single body workstation for storing biological samples of claim 1, further comprising a housing and a cryopreservation cassette transport means disposed within the housing, the housing mounted on and outside of the housing, the housing in communication with the housing through the first access port;

the shell is provided with a second inlet and a second outlet, the shell is communicated with the external environment through the second inlet and the second outlet,

the cryopreservation cassette transport means is arranged to be able to transfer a cryopreservation cassette between the first access opening and the second access opening.

8. The single body workstation for storing biological samples of claim 7 further comprising a first code scanning camera disposed within the housing, the first code scanning camera being capable of scanning barcode information of the cryopreservation cassette transported by the cryopreservation cassette transport means.

9. The single body workstation for storing biological samples of claim 7 further comprising a second code scanning camera disposed within the housing, the second code scanning camera being capable of scanning barcode information of a cryopreservation tube within the cryopreservation cassette transported by the cryopreservation cassette transport means.

10. The single body workstation for storing biological samples of claim 7 wherein a liquid nitrogen dehumidification system is in communication with the housing through tubing to enable dehumidification of the interior space of the housing.