JP2017044608A - Analyte conveying system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an analyte conveying system which allows for easily grasping amounts of shifts at coupling sections in a conveying path.SOLUTION: An analyte conveying system comprises; analyte conveyor lines 1a, 2a-2c configured to convey an analyte container rack 17, 27 capable of carrying at least one analyte container 7 with an analyte to be analyzed therein within an analyte pretreatment device 1 and an automatic analyzer 2; and a conveyor line coupling unit 3 having an analyte conveyor line 3a disposed to be continuous with ends of the analyte conveyor lines 1a, 2a-2c. The system is configured to sense relative positions of the analyte pretreatment device 1, the automatic analyzer 2, and the conveyor line coupling unit 3, and notify relative positional shifts to an operator.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

  The present invention relates to a sample transport system for transporting a sample container containing a sample to be analyzed.

  In automatic analyzers that perform quantitative and qualitative analysis of specific components contained in biological samples such as blood and urine (hereinafter referred to as samples), and sample pretreatment devices that perform pretreatment of samples required before analysis The specimen is accommodated in a dedicated test tube (specimen container), mounted on a specimen container rack or the like, and transported within each apparatus or between apparatuses.

  As a technique related to the transport of such a specimen container, for example, Patent Document 1 (Japanese Patent No. 511834) discloses a transport line that transports a test tube containing a specimen and a plurality of units that include at least an analysis unit along the transport line. In the sample transport system in which the processing units are arranged, the transport line includes a test tube rack that holds a plurality of test tubes containing the sample as a set, and a test tube holder that holds one test tube containing the sample. A transport belt line that transports in a mixed manner, and a first stopper, a second stopper, and a third stopper that stop the test tube rack and the test tube holder that are transported continuously on the transport belt line; A distinguishing mechanism for distinguishing between the test tube rack and the test tube holder transported on the transport belt line, the test tube rack and the front A control unit for designating an analyzer for supplying the test tube holder, wherein the first stopper and the second stopper are spaced apart by a distance corresponding to the length of the test tube holder, The stopper and the third stopper are spaced apart from each other by a distance corresponding to the length of the test tube rack, and the control unit controls the operation of each stopper to continuously feed the test tubes. A specimen transport system is disclosed in which the holder and the test tube rack are individually separated.

Japanese Patent No. 5511834

  By the way, when it is necessary to transport the sample container rack for a relatively long distance, a necessary transport path is often secured by connecting a plurality of transport mechanisms including a belt line or the like. When a plurality of transport mechanisms are connected, the sample container rack is normally transported by adjusting the position of the transport path connecting portion during installation or maintenance of the transport device.

  However, it is conceivable that the connecting portion of the conveyance path is displaced due to a change in the floor shape over time or an earthquake. Confirmation and adjustment are necessary because there is a concern about the occurrence of defective transport if the displacement at the connection part of the transport path becomes large, but the confirmation work of the amount of displacement is very complicated, and after adjustment, a large number of sample container racks are required. There is a problem that it takes a lot of time for adjustment, for example, it is necessary to perform a running test by transporting the sample container and confirm that no abnormality occurs when the sample container rack is transported.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above, and an object of the present invention is to provide a sample transport system capable of easily grasping the shift amount of the connection portion of the transport path.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention predetermines a sample container rack capable of mounting at least one sample container containing a sample to be analyzed by an automatic analyzer as the sample container containing the sample. A first transport line that transports within a processing apparatus that performs processing, a second transport line that is arranged side by side so as to be continuous with an end of the first transport line, and transports the sample container rack; and the second A relative position detection device that detects a relative position between the transfer line connection unit having the transfer line and the processing device, and a relative position between the transfer line connection unit and the processing device based on a detection result in the relative position detection device. And a notifying device for notifying the operator of the deviation from the predetermined reference position.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to easily grasp the shift amount of the connection portion of the conveyance path, and it is possible to reduce the adjustment time of the connection portion.

It is a figure which shows roughly the example of a connection of the automatic analyzer and sample pretreatment apparatus by the sample conveyance system which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which extracts and shows roughly the structure relevant to a sample conveyance system. It is a figure which shows the mode of the imaging | photography of the reference mark and the check mark by the image recognition camera arrange | positioned at the conveyance line connection unit. It is a figure which shows the structure of a conveyance line connection unit typically. FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically illustrating the sample transport line in FIG. 4 extracted along with the peripheral configuration. It is CC sectional view taken on the line of FIG. It is the figure which extracted and showed typically the connection part of the sample conveyance line of a conveyance line connection unit and another examination conveyance line, and the figure which looked at the connection part from the upper part. It is the figure which extracted and showed typically the connection part of the sample conveyance line of a conveyance line connection unit and another examination conveyance line, and the figure seen from the side. It is the sectional view on the AA line in FIG. It is a figure which shows typically each data used for the relative position detection in a high-order PC, and is a figure which shows the example of a display in a monitor. It is a figure which shows an example in case a sample container rack is conveyed. It is a figure which shows an example in case a sample container rack is conveyed. It is a figure which shows the mode of the beltline washing | cleaning by a beltline washing | cleaning function, and is the figure which looked at the conveyance line connection unit from the conveyance direction of the sample container rack. It is the DD sectional view taken on the line in FIG. It is the EE sectional view taken on the line in FIG. It is a side view which shows the sample conveyance line of a comparative example. It is the GG sectional view taken on the line in FIG. It is the FF sectional view taken on the line in FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the sample conveyance system in 2nd Embodiment.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

<First Embodiment>
A first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically illustrating a connection example of an automatic analyzer and a sample pretreatment device by a sample transport system according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 schematically illustrates a configuration related to the sample transport system. FIG.

  In FIG. 1, a sample transport system includes a plurality of automatic analyzers 2 that perform quantitative / qualitative analysis of specific components contained in a biological sample such as blood and urine (hereinafter referred to as a sample), and before the analysis by the automatic analyzer 2. It is arranged so as to connect to the sample pretreatment apparatus 1 for performing the pretreatment of the sample necessary for this.

  The sample container 7 in which the sample is accommodated is transported in a state of being mounted on the sample container racks 17 and 27 on which at least one sample container 7 can be mounted. The sample container rack 17 is an example of a rack in which one sample container 7 is mounted, and the sample container rack 27 is an example of a rack in which a plurality of (for example, five) sample containers 7 are mounted (see FIG. 5 and the like later). ).

  Sample transport lines 1a, 2a to 2c (first transport lines) for transporting the sample containers inside the processing device are respectively used in the automatic analyzer 2, the sample pretreatment device 1, and the like (hereinafter collectively referred to as a processing device). ) Is arranged. One ends of the sample container racks 17 and 27 on the carry-in side to the processing apparatus or the carry-out side from the processing apparatus in the sample carrying lines 1a and 2a to 2c are connected to the carrying line connection unit 3, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the sample pretreatment device 1, the automatic analyzer 2, the sample transport system 5, and the host PC 4 are connected by a command signal transmission path, and can exchange various information with each other. .

  The host PC 4 includes a printer 41 for outputting various information, a monitor 42 as a display device for displaying various upper and right sides, a CPU 43 as a control unit for processing and calculating various information, A keyboard 44 as an input device for inputting set values and the like, and a storage unit 45 for storing set values and various information are roughly provided.

  The sample transport system 5 includes a transport line connection unit 3, sample transport lines 1 a and 2 a to 2 c disposed in the sample pretreatment device 1 and the automatic analyzer 2, and a control function by the host PC 4. That is, the operations of the sample transport lines 1a, 2a to 2c and the transport line connection unit 3 are controlled by the host PC 4.

  The transport line connection unit 3 includes a sample transport line 3a (second transport line) for transporting the sample container racks 17 and 27, a transport line connection unit 3, and the sample pretreatment device 1 (or automatic analyzer 2). An image recognition camera 32 used for detection of the relative position of the sensor, an actuator group 33 for driving the sample transport line 3a, and a driver 34 for controlling the operation of the actuator group 33 based on a control signal from the host PC 4. ing. Further, a reference mark 31 used for detecting a relative position between the transport line connection unit 3 and the sample pretreatment device 1 (or the automatic analyzer 2) is disposed on the housing of the transport line connection unit 3.

  The sample pretreatment apparatus 1 is provided with a sample transport line 1a constituting the sample transport system 5. In addition, a check mark 11 used for detecting a relative position between the transport line connection unit 3 and the sample pretreatment device 1 is disposed on the housing of the sample pretreatment device 1.

  In the automatic analyzer 2, sample transport lines 2a to 2c constituting the sample transport system 5 are arranged. In addition, a check mark 21 used for detecting a relative position between the transport line connecting unit 3 and the automatic analyzer 2 is disposed on the housing of the automatic analyzer 2.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating how the reference mark and the check mark are captured by the image recognition camera arranged in the transport line connection unit.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the image recognition camera 32 includes a reference mark 31 disposed on the housing of the transport line connection unit 3 and check marks 11 and 21 disposed on the housing of the sample pretreatment device 1 and the automatic analyzer 2. And so that they overlap. The reference mark 31 is arranged on a transparent member provided in the housing of the transport line connection unit 3 and is configured so that the check marks 11 and 21 can be imaged from the image recognition camera 32 via the reference mark 31. Has been.

  In addition, check marks 11 and 21 are checked after the installation of the transport line connection unit 3, the sample pretreatment device 1, and the automatic analyzer 2 is completed to confirm that there is no abnormality by performing a transport check such as running. The sample pretreatment device 1 and the automatic analyzer 2 are attached so that there is no deviation from the reference mark 31 of the line connection unit 3. The check marks 11 and 21 are attached to positions that are not easily deformed, such as an exterior cover, but are not easily deformed, such as a device casing, and even if an exterior cover is installed. Paste it so that it can be seen from the outside.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically illustrating the configuration of the transport line connection unit. 5 is a diagram schematically showing the sample transport line in FIG. 4 extracted along with the peripheral configuration, and FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the transport line connection unit 3 is provided with a sample transport line 3 a (second transport line) constituted by a belt line 310.

  The belt line 310 is installed on the line installation member 308, and is conveyed by the line drive motor 309, which is one of the actuators, in the direction in which the sample container racks 17 and 27 are transported (in the depth direction in FIG. 4 or FIG. 6). In the right direction (X direction). The line installation member 308 is pivotally supported by the support member 305 on a shaft 305 a disposed so as to extend along the conveyance direction of the sample container racks 17 and 27, and is a roll arm 307 ( By changing the angle of the line installation member 308 with respect to the support member 305 about the axis 305a by the roll adjustment actuator), the sample transport line 3a is set in the left-right direction (θ direction in FIG. 4) about the transport direction of the sample container rack. Can be rotated.

  The support member 305 is installed so as to be movable in the horizontal direction along a guide rail 304 a provided in the housing 301. The guide rail 304a is disposed so as to extend in the left-right direction with respect to the transport direction of the sample container racks 17 and 27 in the sample transport line 3a, and the support member 305 is a horizontal drive motor 304 (one of actuators). A horizontal position adjusting actuator) and a driving belt 304b are moved horizontally in the horizontal direction (Y direction in FIG. 4) with respect to the transport direction of the sample container racks 17 and 27.

  The housing 301 is disposed on a base member 302 that is integrally formed with the base of the transport line connection unit 3 so as to be movable in the vertical direction. When the casing 301 is moved up and down by a vertical drive motor 303 (vertical position adjustment actuator) which is one of the actuators, the sample transport line 3a is vertically moved with respect to the transport direction of the sample container racks 17 and 27. (Z direction in FIG. 4).

  11 and 12 are diagrams illustrating an example of the case where the sample container rack is transported.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, on the side of the transport path of the sample container racks 17 and 27 in the sample transport line 3a (in this embodiment, on the line installation member 308 side), along the transport path. A guide member 311 is disposed. The sample container racks 17 and 27 can be transported along the guide member 311 in a state where the sample transport line 3a is rolled toward the guide member 311 by the roll adjusting actuator.

  The line installation member 308 is provided with a drain pan 401 so as to cover the lower part of the belt line 310. The drain pan 401 includes a cleaning liquid spray nozzle 405 that sprays cleaning liquid from below the belt line 310, a cleaning brush 404 that cleans the belt line 310 to which the cleaning liquid is applied by the cleaning liquid spray nozzle 405, and a belt that has been cleaned by the cleaning brush 404. A scraper 403 that scrapes off excess cleaning liquid from the line 310 and a drain pipe 402 that discharges the cleaning liquid on the drain pan 401 are arranged. The cleaning brush 404 and the scraper 403 are rotatably provided so that contact / non-contact with the belt line 310 can be switched.

  7 to 9 are diagrams schematically showing a connection portion between the sample transport line and another examination transport line of the transport line connection unit. FIG. 7 is a view of the connecting portion as seen from above, and FIG. 8 is a view as seen from the side. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG.

  7 to 9, the sample transport line 3a of the transport line connection unit 3, the sample transport line 1a of the sample pretreatment device 1, and the sample transport lines 2a to 2c of the automatic analyzer 2 are not distinguished, and are to be transported. A sample transport line on the delivery side of a sample container rack 17, 27 is shown as a sample transport line 101, and an examination transport line on the receiving side is shown as a sample transport line 102. 7 to 9 show a case where the sample container rack 17 is transported as a representative. As shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, the sample transport line 101 and the sample transport line 102 are not physically connected, and the height (Z direction), left and right position (Y direction), inclination (θ direction), and the like. The connection is made by matching the relative positions of the two. That is, the sample transport line 101 is arranged side by side so as to be continuous with the end of the sample transport line 102.

  The sample transport system in the present embodiment has a relative position detection function. The relative position detection function is a function for detecting a relative position between the transport line connection unit 3 and the sample pretreatment device 1 (or the automatic analyzer 2).

  FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically showing each data used for relative position detection in the host PC, and is a diagram showing a display example on the monitor.

  In the relative position detection function, the host PC 4 takes in the initial data 501 after the sample pretreatment device 1, the automatic analyzer 2, and the transfer line connection unit 3 are installed. The initial data 501 is captured by the image recognition camera 32 using the reference mark 31 arranged on the case of the transport line connection unit 3 and the check marks 11 and 21 arranged on the case of the sample pretreatment device 1 or the automatic analyzer 2. Is performed by overlapping and imaging. This imaging process is performed by a command signal from the host PC 4, and the acquired image 506 is sent to the host PC 4 as image data and stored in the storage unit 45. Further, the host PC 4 analyzes the image data by an image processing program, and the specimen pre-processing apparatus 1 based on the transport line connection unit 3 and the automatic are determined from the deviation amount and angle between the centers of the reference mark 31 and the check marks 11 and 21. The shift amount of the height (Z direction), the left and right position (Y direction), and the rotation angle (θ direction) of the analyzer 2 is calculated. In addition, for each periodic maintenance, the measurement data 502 and 503 are fetched and stored in the storage unit 45 of the host PC 4 separately from the initial data 501 and the deviations 504 and 505 are calculated by comparing with the previous data every time maintenance is performed. Then, the calculation result is stored in the storage unit 45 of the host PC 4.

  When the deviations 504 and 505 calculated by the host PC 4 are within a predetermined range of predetermined values, they are stored in the storage unit 45 and displayed on the monitor 42 to notify the operator and automatically. At the same time, the fact that no correction operation is performed is displayed. In addition, when the deviations 504 and 505 calculated by the host PC 4 exceed a predetermined range of predetermined values, they are stored in the storage unit 45 and displayed on the monitor 42 to notify the operator. Simultaneously display that the automatic correction operation is performed. Then, after confirmation by the operator, the shift amounts 504 and 505 are transmitted to the driver 34 of the transport line connection unit 3 as an offset movement amount.

  The correction operation is performed immediately before the sample container racks 17 and 27 are received to the sample transport line 3a and immediately before the sample container racks 17 and 27 are transferred from the sample transport line 3a. This is performed in a state where the relative position at is corrected.

  When the deviation amounts 504 and 505 calculated by the host PC 4 exceed a predetermined abnormality reference value, the installation status of the transport line connection unit 3, the sample pretreatment device 1, the automatic analyzer 2, etc. It is determined that there is an abnormality, and a message to the effect that the service person is required to respond is output to the monitor of the host PC 4 to notify the operator.

  In addition, the sample transport system in the present embodiment has a belt line cleaning function. The belt line cleaning function is a function for cleaning the belt line 310 of the transport line connection unit 3.

  FIGS. 13 to 15 are diagrams showing how the belt line is cleaned by the belt line cleaning function. 13 is a view of the transport line connection unit 3 as viewed from the transport direction of the sample container rack, FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view taken along line DD in FIG. 13, and FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view taken along line EE in FIG. .

  As shown in FIGS. 13 to 15, in the belt line cleaning function, the host PC 4 has a maintenance mode in which the sample container racks 17 and 27 are not transported, and the belt line 310 is rotated by a predetermined constant angle. Run idly while tilting. Subsequently, the cleaning liquid 405 a is applied to the surface of the belt line 310 from the cleaning liquid injection nozzle 405 below the belt line 310. Since the belt line 310 is inclined at a certain angle in the left-right direction toward the conveyance direction, the belt line 310 flows downward from the side end of the belt line 310 (on the opposite side end). It is possible to get around. Simultaneously with the application of the cleaning liquid, the surface of the belt line 310 is idled and the surface is cleaned by the cleaning brush 404, and then the surface cleaning liquid is removed by the scraper 403. Although the cleaning liquid is not completely removed, disinfecting alcohol is often used for the cleaning liquid. Therefore, after the belt line 310 is cleaned, the supply of the cleaning liquid is stopped and the dry operation is performed by volatilizing by empty operation. Is possible. Further, in order to prevent dust generation from the belt, wear, and a reduction in service life, the cleaning brush 404 and the scraper 403 are retracted / stored in a position not in contact with the belt line 310 (non-contact position) except during cleaning.

  The effect of the present embodiment configured as described above will be described.

  In general, when a sample container rack needs to be transported for a relatively long distance, a necessary transport path is often secured by connecting a plurality of transport mechanisms including a belt line or the like. When a plurality of transport mechanisms are connected, the sample container rack is normally transported by adjusting the position of the transport path connecting portion during installation or maintenance of the transport device.

  However, it is conceivable that the connecting portion of the conveyance path is displaced due to a change in the floor shape over time or an earthquake. Confirmation and adjustment are necessary because there is a concern about the occurrence of defective transport if the displacement at the connection part of the transport path becomes large, but the confirmation work of the amount of displacement is very complicated, and after adjustment, a large number of sample container racks are required. There is a problem that it takes a lot of time for adjustment, for example, it is necessary to perform a running test by transporting the sample container and confirm that no abnormality occurs when the sample container rack is transported.

  In contrast, in the present embodiment, the sample pretreatment device 1 and the automatic analyzer 2 having the sample transport lines 1a and 2a to 2c for transporting the sample container racks 17 and 27, and the transport line having the sample transport line 3a. Since the relative position of the connection unit 3 is detected and the operator is notified of the deviation of the relative position from the predetermined reference position, the amount of deviation of the coupling portion of the transport path can be easily grasped, The adjustment time of the part can be reduced.

  16 to 18 are diagrams showing a sample transport line of a comparative example with respect to the present embodiment. FIG. 16 is a side view, FIG. 17 is a sectional view taken along line GG in FIG. 16, and FIG. FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 16 to 18, in the conventional sample container transport device 600 shown as a comparative example, a sample container rack 601 on which one sample container 603 is mounted and a sample container rack on which a plurality of sample containers 603 are mounted. In order to transport the sample container 602, guides 604 for preventing alignment and falling are provided after the sample containers racks 601 and 602 have the same partial shape and size. In this case, it is possible to transport the sample container racks 601 and 602 on the same transport line, but it is necessary to change the guide 604 when using sample container racks having different shapes.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the sample container rack 17 is provided by inclining the belt line 310 toward the guide member 311 with respect to the traveling direction while the sample container racks 17 and 27 are on the belt line 310. , 27 are slid sideways on the belt line 310 by their own weight, and are aligned to the guide member 311 side. Thus, since the sample container racks 17 and 27 are aligned on one side of the belt line 310, it is possible to eliminate the need to prepare a dedicated guide member that matches the shape of the sample container racks 17 and 27.

<Other embodiments>
A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the first embodiment, an image recognition camera 32 mounted on the transport line connection unit 3 is used to detect the amount of deviation between the transport line connection unit 3 and the sample pretreatment device 1 (or the automatic analyzer 2). The reference mark 31 and the check marks 11 and 21 are imaged, the obtained image data is taken into the host PC 4 and the deviation amount is calculated by the image processing program. On the other hand, in this embodiment, a case where a test tube type inspection device is used as a substitute for a camera for image recognition is shown.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of a test tube type inspection device according to the present embodiment. In the figure, the same members as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.

  The test tube type inspection device 701 is an automatic analyzer, a sample pretreatment device, etc., each of which uses a dedicated sample container rack (one that can mount one, five, or ten sample containers 7). This is for improving the efficiency of the inspection of the installation status of the apparatus, and has various functions. As a method of use, for example, the state of the sample transport line is built in the test tube type inspection device 701 while transporting the sample transport line 101, 102 while the test tube type inspection device 701 is mounted on the sample container rack 17. Check with various sensors and cameras. By using a camera mounted on the test tube type inspection device 701, an image in which the reference mark 31 and the check marks 11 and 21 are overlapped is taken into the host PC 4 and image processing is performed, so that the deviation amount can be calculated.

  Other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment.

  In the present embodiment configured as described above, the same effects as those of the first embodiment can be obtained.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to each above-mentioned embodiment, Various modifications are included. For example, the above-described embodiment has been described in detail for easy understanding of the present invention, and is not necessarily limited to one having all the configurations described.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Sample pretreatment apparatus 1a, 2a-2c Sample conveyance line 2 Automatic analyzer 3 Conveyance line connection unit 3a Sample conveyance line 5 Sample conveyance system 7 Sample container 11, 21 Check mark 17, 27 Sample container rack 31 Reference mark 32 Image recognition Camera 33 Actuator group 34 Driver 41 Printer 42 Monitor 44 Keyboard 45 Storage unit 101, 102 Sample transport line 301 Housing 302 Base member 303 Vertical drive motor 304 Horizontal drive motor 304a Guide rail 304b Drive belt 305 Support member 305a Shaft 306 Arm drive Motor 307 Roll arm 308 Line installation member 309 Line drive motor 310 Belt line 311 Guide member 401 Drain pan 402 Drain pipe 403 Scraper 404 Cleaning brush 405 Cleaning liquid injection Slurry 405a Cleaning liquid 501 Initial data 502, 503 Measurement data 504, 505 Deviation 506 Image 600 Sample container transport device 601, 602 Sample container rack 603 Sample container 604 Guide 701 Test tube type inspection device

Claims (8)

A first sample container rack that can be loaded with at least one sample container containing a sample to be analyzed by the automatic analyzer is transported in a processing apparatus that performs a predetermined process on the sample container containing the sample. A transport line;
A second transport line arranged side by side to be continuous with an end of the first transport line and transporting the sample container rack;
A relative position detecting device for detecting a relative position between the transport line connecting unit having the second transport line and the processing device;
And a notifying device for notifying an operator of a deviation amount of a relative position between the transport line connecting unit and the processing device from a predetermined reference position based on a detection result in the relative position detecting device. Specimen transport system. The sample transport system according to claim 1,
A horizontal position adjusting actuator for moving the second transport line to the left and right with respect to the transport direction of the sample container rack;
A sample transport system comprising: a control device that controls the operation of the horizontal position adjustment actuator based on a detection result of a relative position by the relative position detection device. The sample transport system according to claim 1,
A vertical position adjustment actuator for moving the second transport line up and down with respect to the transport direction of the sample container rack;
A sample transport system comprising: a control device that controls the operation of the vertical position adjustment actuator based on a detection result of a relative position by the relative position detection device. The sample transport system according to claim 1,
A roll adjustment actuator for rotating the second transport line left and right around the transport direction of the sample container rack;
A specimen transport system comprising: a control device that controls the operation of the roll adjustment actuator based on a detection result of a relative position by the relative position detection device. The specimen transport system according to claim 4, wherein
A guide disposed along the transport path is provided on one side of the transport path of the sample container rack in the second transport line,
The sample transport system, wherein the sample container rack is transported while the second transport line is rolled to the guide side by the roll adjusting actuator. The specimen transport system according to claim 4, wherein
A cleaning liquid that is disposed on one side and below the transport path of the sample container rack in the second transport line and injects a cleaning liquid for cleaning the belt line constituting the second transport line onto the belt line. A specimen transport system comprising an injection nozzle. The sample transport system according to claim 1,
The relative position detection device detects a relative position between the transport line connection unit and the processing device based on an image obtained by capturing a specific symbol arranged in the transport line connection unit and the processing device. Specimen transport system. A first sample container rack that can be loaded with at least one sample container containing a sample to be analyzed by the automatic analyzer is transported in a processing apparatus that performs a predetermined process on the sample container containing the sample. A transport line connection unit having a second transport line that is arranged side by side at the end of the transport line and transports the sample container rack;
A relative position detection device for detecting a relative position of a transport line connecting unit having a second transport line and the processing device;
And a notifying device for notifying an operator of a deviation amount of a relative position between the transport line connecting unit and the processing device from a predetermined reference position based on a detection result in the relative position detecting device. Conveying line connection unit.

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