JP2000283897A - Control device of sample storage container - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily specify the history for taking in/out of a sample and a storage location, and to appropriately dispose an unneeded sample by equipping a CPU, a memory, a touch panel, and the like, and executing a program for controlling the cabinet take-in/out of the sample. SOLUTION: A sample storage container 1 for liquefied nitrogen stores liquefied nitrogen in a container body 10 and forms a shed 11 for accommodating a plurality of racks 2 that accommodate a sample. The upper portion of the cabinet 11 is open and an opening lid 12 is mounted. A control device A is installed near the storage container 1, incorporates a CPU and a memory in a control device body 3 for functioning as a personal computer, and a color liquid crystal display 4 is provided at the control device body 3. Then, the display 4 is equipped with the function of a touch panel 5, thus inputting an address or the like for specifying a user's name, a date, a sample name, and a storage location from the touch panel 5 without utilizing any keyboards when taking in/out the sample.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a management device for a sample storage container for storing a sample such as a tissue cell.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art When storing a sample such as a tissue cell, a liquid nitrogen storage container, an ultra-low temperature bath, and a freezer are used.

[0003] A large number of samples can be stored in these sample storage containers, and there are various kinds of samples, and different researchers often use the same sample storage container.

[0004]

However, as described above, despite the fact that a large number of various samples from different users are stored in a single sample storage container, the management of the loading and unloading of the samples is still not possible. At present it relies on note entry. That is, every time a sample is taken in and out of the sample storage container, the date, the sample name, the storage location, the handler, etc. are entered.

However, according to this method, it is difficult to trace the history over time, for example, when several months to several years have passed, even if the notes have been properly written, so that the sample storage container cannot be used. Often, it was difficult to know what was in what. And, by any chance,
Considering that notes have not been entered or erroneous entries have been made, it is not possible to easily discard even a sample that seems unnecessary.

In addition, since the samples are important, it is practically impossible to open the sample storage container for a long time to organize the contents in a state in which the samples are stored. Even if it cannot be discarded, dead space increases.

[0007] Therefore, there is no storage place even if a new sample is to be put in, which cannot be accommodated unless a sample storage container is added.

[0008] This is uneconomical and the space for installing the containers is continuously increasing. Therefore, it is desired to develop a management device which can easily and surely manage the sample storage containers from the site where these samples are handled. Was.

An object of the present invention is to provide a management apparatus for a sample storage container which can solve the above-mentioned problems.

[0010]

Therefore, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention according to claim 1 manages information relating to the loading and unloading of a sample from a sample storage container in which a number of sample storage locations are formed. A device for managing a sample storage container, wherein the main body of the management device includes a CPU, a memory, and a touch panel, and can execute at least a program for managing entry / exit of a sample,
It is configured to be portable. Therefore, it is easy to manage the loading and unloading of samples by simple input from the touch panel by placing it near the existing sample storage container, making it easy to specify the storage history of each sample and the storage location for each sample. , And can appropriately dispose of unnecessary samples,
Efficient long-term sample storage without dead space in the container can be performed.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a sample storage container management device for managing information relating to loading and unloading of a sample from a sample storage container having a plurality of sample storage locations formed in the container. The apparatus includes a CPU and a memory built in the container, and a touch panel provided on a wall surface of the sample storage container, and is capable of executing at least a program for managing entry and exit of the sample. Therefore, since the management device is integrated with the sample storage container, management relating to loading and unloading of the sample can be easily performed by simple input using the touch panel provided on the container itself, and the same effect as described above can be obtained. Since no installation space is required, the space around the sample storage container can be used effectively.

According to the present invention, the sample storage container stores liquid nitrogen so that the sample can be frozen and stored. Therefore, the sample can be stored while being reliably managed for a long period of time.

[0013]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention relates to a sample storage container management device for managing information relating to the loading and unloading of a sample from a sample storage container in which a number of sample storage locations are formed. , A memory, and a touch panel, and has a function as a personal computer.

[0014] At least a program for managing the entry / exit of the sample can be executed.
It is configured to be portable so that it can be installed anywhere. Further, the user can easily input the user name, the date of entry / exit, and the address of the storage location of the sample by using a touch panel, so that anyone can easily input.

Therefore, the sample can be placed in the vicinity of the existing sample storage container, and the management relating to the loading and unloading of the sample can be easily performed by simple input from the touch panel, so that the history of loading and unloading of the sample and the storage location for each sample can be specified. Can be easily performed and unnecessary disposal of the sample can be appropriately performed, so that the sample can be efficiently stored for a long period of time without dead space in the container.

In another embodiment, the management device can be integrated with the sample storage container.

That is, a touch panel is provided on the wall surface of the sample storage container, and a personal computer function including a CPU and a memory is built in the sample storage container.

[0018] In this case, in addition to the above-described effects, an installation place of the management device is not required, and thus an effect that the space around the sample storage container can be effectively used can be obtained.

In the case of such an integrated structure, the input operation on the touch panel and the locking of the opening / closing lid of the sample storage container may be linked so that the lid cannot be opened unless an input is made on the touch panel. Forgotten input can be prevented, and sample management can be performed reliably.

Further, the present management device stores liquid nitrogen and allows the sample to be frozen and stored, and can be suitably used for a sample storage container. In other words, those using liquid nitrogen can store samples for a particularly long period over several years, but the longer the longer, the more difficult the management becomes. can do.

[0021]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing an installation state of a sample storage container management apparatus (hereinafter, simply referred to as “management apparatus”) A according to the present invention.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a sample storage container for liquid nitrogen (hereinafter simply referred to as “storage container”),
A storage 11 for storing a plurality of racks 2 for storing liquid nitrogen and for storing samples therein is formed in the inside. The storage 11 has an upper opening, and an opening / closing lid 12 is attached.

The rack 2 is formed in a column shape in which a plurality of storage boxes 21 each having a large number of cells 20 (see FIG. 2) formed therein are stacked in a vertically long frame, and a sample necessary for each cell 20 is provided. Can be accommodated. Reference numeral 22 denotes a handle attached to the upper surface of the rack 2.

With the above configuration, various kinds of samples can be frozen and stored in the storage container 1 for a long period of several months to several years.

As shown in FIG. 1, the management device A according to the present embodiment is configured separately from the storage container 1 so that it can be installed near the storage container 1.
U and a memory to function as a personal computer, and a color liquid crystal display 4
Is provided.

A touch panel 5 is provided on the display 4.
The user is equipped with the function of
The user name, date, sample name, address for specifying a storage location, and the like can be input from the touch panel 5 without using a keyboard.

In this embodiment, the management device main body 3 is formed thin and the display 4 is provided on the upper surface of the management device main body 3 so that the touch panel 5 can be handled more easily.
The user can input in an easy posture.

FIG. 2 shows a display screen of the touch panel 5, in which a task bar section 51 for selecting entry, exit, search, operation history, option, and end is displayed at the top of the screen, and a user is provided below the task bar section 51. A data input unit 52 such as a name, a sample classification, a sample (content) code, a manager number, and a numeric keypad is displayed, and further below the data input unit 52, a plan view display unit 53 of the storage 11 of the storage container 1 and a rack 2 side view display unit 54
And the cell display section 55 of the storage box 21 are displayed.

When inputting using the touch panel 5, first, the user inputs a task to be performed from the task bar section 51 by touch.

If it is necessary to specify the storage location (cell 20) of the sample, the data input section 52 is used to enter necessary information such as the user name and the sample code in the pull-down menu 5.
Touch input is made from 2 ', and then input is made in the order of the display unit 53 of the storage 11 described above, the display unit 54 of the rack 2 from the side, and the cell display unit 55 of the storage box 21 in this order.

That is, all the stored racks 2 are displayed in the plan view display section 53 of the storage 11, and when a code assigned to each rack 2 is touched on the touch panel 5, the desired rack 2 is displayed. Is displayed on the side display unit 54.

The display unit 54 in the side view of the rack 2
When all the storage boxes 21 of the selected rack 2 are displayed in a stacked state, and the row cords assigned to the respective storage boxes 21 are touched, all the cells 20 partitioned and formed in the desired storage box 21 are displayed. It is displayed on the display unit 55.

All cells 20 displayed on the cell display section 55
When the user directly touches the target cell 20 from the list, which cell 20 is used at the time of entry / exit or the like is automatically recorded and saved.

As described above, the storage location (cell 20) of the target sample can be searched and the history of entry / exit can be recorded by a simple operation of the touch panel 5, so that the sample can be stored for a long time. Even if it does, the storage location of the sample is not lost, and the necessity or unnecessary of the sample can be determined. Therefore, it is possible to easily discard the sample and secure a storage location for a new sample.

FIG. 3 shows a system configuration diagram of the management apparatus A.

As shown in the figure, the management apparatus A is a LAN
It is connected to the management personal computer 6 by the Ethernet which is one mode, and the management of the storage container 1 and thus the sample can be performed exclusively at another place.

Also, the peripheral devices 7 are connected to output recorded data to a printer, or an external storage medium such as an FD (Floppy disk) or a MO disk (Magnet Optical) which is a large-capacity external storage medium. disk).

Further, an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is provided so that data can be backed up even if a power failure occurs.

Further, the storage container 1 to be managed may be plural as shown in FIG.
As shown in the figure, the plan view display unit 53 of the storage 11 of the storage container 1
Can be identified by the container number display section 56 displayed on the display.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the management device A can be appropriately mounted in the vicinity of the existing storage container 1, and the management relating to the loading and unloading of the sample can be easily performed by the touch panel 5. It can be easily performed.

Therefore, the storage location of each sample can be easily specified and the history of loading and unloading of the sample can be easily performed, and even if the sample has been stored for a long period of time, it is easy to determine the necessity / unnecessity based on the frequency of use. If the sample becomes unnecessary, it can be easily disposed of as needed.
The dead space inside as much as possible,
Additional storage of a new sample is also facilitated, and the sample can be efficiently stored for a long time.

As another embodiment of the present invention, the management device A can be integrated with the storage container 1.

That is, as shown in FIG. 4, the display 4 having the function of the touch panel 5 is provided on the front side wall surface 13 of the storage container 1, and a personal computer function having a CPU and a memory is built in the storage container 1. Things.

In this case, since the installation place of the management device A becomes unnecessary, the space around the storage container 1 can be effectively used.

In the case of such an integrated structure, a lock mechanism (not shown) is provided on the opening / closing lid 12 of the storage container 1, and the mechanism is operated in conjunction with an input operation on the touch panel 5. The lid 12 can be prevented from opening.

With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the user from forgetting to input, and to reliably manage the sample.

In the embodiment described above, since the sample is stored in the liquid nitrogen sample storage container 1 capable of storing for a long time, the management device A is particularly useful. Is naturally applicable not only to the type for liquid nitrogen but also to any storage container as long as it functions as a sample storage container.

[0049]

The present invention is embodied in the above-described embodiment, and has the following effects.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a sample storage container management device for managing information relating to the loading and unloading of a sample from a sample storage container in which a plurality of sample storage locations are formed. CPU, memory,
A touch panel was provided, and at least a program for managing entry and exit of samples was made executable and portable. Therefore, it can be placed near the existing sample storage container, and the management of sample loading and unloading can be easily performed by simple input from the touch panel. Since the sample can be discarded as needed, the sample can be disposed of properly, so that the sample can be efficiently stored for a long period of time without dead space in the container.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a sample storage container management device for managing information relating to loading and unloading of a sample from a sample storage container in which a plurality of sample storage locations are formed in the container. It has a built-in CPU and memory, and a touch panel provided on the wall surface of the sample storage container, and can execute at least a program for managing entry and exit of the sample. Therefore, not only the above-described effects are obtained, but also a place for installing the management device becomes unnecessary, so that the space around the sample storage container can be effectively used.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the sample storage container stores liquid nitrogen so that the sample can be frozen and stored.
Therefore, even if the sample is stored for a long time and the frequency of use is difficult to grasp, the management device can easily and reliably grasp the history of the sample. No dead space is created.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a use state of a management device according to an embodiment;

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a screen of a touch panel of the management device.

FIG. 3 is a system configuration diagram of the management device.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing another embodiment of the management device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 A Sample storage container management device 1 Storage container (sample storage container for liquid nitrogen) 2 Rack 3 Management device body 4 Display 5 Touch panel

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A sample storage container management device for managing information relating to the loading and unloading of a sample from and into a sample storage container having a plurality of sample storage locations formed therein, wherein the management device main body includes a CPU, a memory, and a touch panel. A sample storage container management device, comprising: a program for managing at least the loading and unloading of samples, and configured to be portable. 2. A sample storage container management device for managing information relating to loading and unloading of a sample from a sample storage container in which a plurality of sample storage locations are formed in the container, comprising: a CPU and a memory built in the sample storage container; A management apparatus for a sample storage container, comprising: a touch panel provided on a wall surface of the sample storage container, wherein a program for managing at least the entry and exit of the sample can be executed. 3. The sample storage container according to claim 1, wherein said sample storage container stores liquid nitrogen so that the sample can be frozen and stored.
3. The device for managing a sample storage container according to claim 1.