JP2001349897A5 - - Google Patents

Description

[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In order to spread the sample transport system and improve the examination efficiency, a more space-saving sample transport system is required. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides a space-saving sample transport system capable of efficiently performing maintenance operations by making the first and second analyzers separable .

[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above problems, a transport device having a transport line for transporting a sample, first and second analyzers disposed along the transport device, and a base on which the first analyzer is mounted; There is provided a sample transport system including a moving path for moving the base horizontally and moving the base horizontally, whereby the first analyzer and the second analyzer can be separated .

[0007]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
The transport device in the present invention refers to a device for transporting a sample rack containing one or a plurality of blood collection tubes and urine spitzs or the like by a transport line such as a belt conveyor. The automatic analyzer in the present invention refers to an automatic analyzer that aspirates a sample such as blood and analyzes its components and the like, and refers to, for example, a blood analyzer or a urine analyzer. Also, an apparatus for aspirating a sample and processing the sample, such as a blood smear preparation apparatus, is included in the automatic analyzer .

[0008]
The base in the present invention refers to a base on which the automatic analyzer is mounted, and is configured integrally with the moving path. The moving path is configured to move the base horizontally, and is provided with a guide for specifying the moving direction. And, a fixing portion is provided so that the base can be fixed at at least two positions. The fitting portion in the present invention refers to one that fixes the first conveyance unit and the second conveyance unit . At the time of fixing the fitting portion, the relative positions of the first transport unit and the second transport unit are determined so that delivery of the sample can be performed. Preferably, the fitting portion is constituted by a member extending in the moving direction of the base and a corresponding recess so that the base is fixed by the movement for returning the base to the operating position . Further, the conveying device can be separated as a unit for each automatic analyzer, a first automatic analyzer and the first conveying unit is preferably configured integrally. At that time, the fitting portion is provided between the first transport unit and the second transport unit.

[0011]
The operation of the sample transport system according to the present invention will be briefly described below. First, the sample container 40 to which the barcode 41 shown in FIG. 6 is attached is stored in the sample rack 42 shown in FIG. When this sample rack 42 is set on the sample loading table 45 of the transport unit 1, the sensor provided on the sample loading table senses the sample rack 42, and the sample rack 42 is automatically transported to the analyzer 3 side, and the belt It is cross-fed by conveyor method. When the sample container 40 arrives at the sample suctioning position 47, the bar code reader reads the barcode 41 of the sample container, the sample container 40 is stirred by the stirring / suction unit (not shown), and the blood is suctioned by the suction needle. Be done. Stirring and aspiration of the sample are sequentially performed, and the finished sample rack 42 is delivered from the sample aspiration position 47.

[0015]
Hereinafter, the mode at the time of disconnection is briefly described. First, an instruction to perform the disconnection operation is input. The sample transport system performs processing for interrupting the transport operation and the analysis operation, and it is displayed that the connection can be released. In the sample transport system, the analyzer 3 and the transport unit 1 are fixed by a shaft and integrated. The sample transport system is connected to the transport unit 1 and the transport unit 2. The transport unit 1 and transport unit 2 includes a fitting portion 21 (a) and 21 (b), the relative position therebetween is fitted to be fixed. First, the fixed portion between the base 10 and the transfer path 11 is released to allow the automatic analyzer 3 and the transport unit 1 placed on the base to move. Next, the connection between the transport unit 1 and the transport unit 2 is released by pushing the analyzer 3 rightward (in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG. 1). If it continues pushing as it is, the analyzer 3 and the transport unit 1 integrally move along the groove 13 and easily move on the moving path 11 in the direction in which the distance L between the analyzers becomes long. As a result, the base 10 is fixed to the transfer path 13 at this position by moving to the position of the distance L2 between the analyzers shown in FIG.

[0017]
When the maintenance and adjustment work is finished and returned to the original state, the fixing portion between the base 10 and the transfer path 11 is released, and it is pushed and moved in the left direction. The fitting portion 21 (b) is a member extending in the moving direction of the base 10. If the fitting portion 21 (b) is fitted along with the movement, the positions of the transport unit 1 and the transport unit 2 can be adjusted. If the analysis device 3 returns to the normal position by the fitting and the base 10 and the transfer path 11 are fixed, it is not necessary to adjust the position, and the operation of the sample transport system can be resumed.

[0021]
【Effect of the invention】
According to the present invention, a space-saving detection member transport system, since the separation between the first analyzer and the second analyzer may be easily performed, is possible to work for maintenance adjustments efficiently it is possible to provide a specimen transport system that can be.

Brief Description of the Drawings
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a sample transport system according to the present invention during normal use.
Is [2] sample transportable Okushi analyzer 3 of the stem according to the present invention is a perspective view when moved.
3 is a perspective view of the rear surface of the unit 1 of the transport device of the sample transport system according to the present invention. FIG.
4 is a perspective view of the front of a unit 2 of the transport device of the sample transport system according to the present invention. FIG.
FIG. 5 is an example of a sample rack used in a sample transport system according to the present invention.
FIG. 6 is an example of a sample container used in the sample transport system according to the present invention.
FIG. 7 is an example of a conventional sample transport system.

Claims (3)

A transport device having a transport line for transporting a sample;
A second device disposed along the transfer device 1 And 2 An analyzer,
Second 1 A base on which the analyzer is placed;
And a moving path for moving the base horizontally.
By moving the base horizontally, 1 Analyzer and 2 Sample transport system that can be separated from the analyzer. The transport device is 1 The second connected to the analyzer 1 The transport unit, 2 Connected to the analyzer 1 Next to the transport unit 2 And a transport unit, 1 The transport unit is moved by moving the base. 1 Configured to move together with the analyzer, 1 And 2 The transport unit is engaged by 1 And 2 The sample transport system according to claim 1, further comprising a fitting unit that determines the relative position of the transport unit. Second 1 The sample transport according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising: detection means for detecting that the analysis device has moved from the predetermined position; and a control unit for controlling the transport device and / or the analysis device according to information from the detection means. system.