KR20170083915A - Automatic sample analyzer and sample analysis methods - Google Patents

Abstract

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been devised in order to solve the above-described problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a method of attaching a tag in which specimen information and combustion operation information are written for each specimen case, A specimen of a gas analyzer capable of reducing the labor cost by adding a combustion stabilizer to the specimen case that has been completed, transporting the specimen case to the seat part and entering the combustion furnace, And a method for analyzing a specimen including a case transferring apparatus.
This is because the conventional technique is not an automated analysis apparatus, but a tag on which specimen information and combustion operation information are written is attached for each specimen case, and a scanner capable of recognizing the specimen is attached to the specimen case. And the analyzing device for automatically carrying out the analysis work is constructed by carrying the specimen case to the seat part and entering the combustion furnace to obtain the effect of greatly improving the productivity of the work and reducing the labor cost have.

Description

Automatic specimen analyzer and specimen analysis method. {Automatic sample analyzer and sample analysis methods}

The present invention relates to an apparatus for analyzing a gas by burning a specimen which quantifies a concentration of a gas such as nitrogen, oxygen, hydrogen, carbon, sulfur, etc., in which an operator does not participate in the entire process, More particularly, the present invention relates to an apparatus and method capable of analyzing a specimen, and more particularly, to an apparatus for analyzing the gas by burning the specimen, in which a worker attaches a tag to which specimen information and combustion operation conditions are input, And more particularly, to an apparatus and method capable of analyzing the components of the specimen having a more accurate and simple effect by utilizing the specimen analyzing apparatus.

The present invention relates to an apparatus for automatically transferring a specimen case to a gas analyzer, and more particularly, to an apparatus for automatically transferring a specimen case to a sample case containing a sample sample to be analyzed, The present invention relates to a gas analyzer which is mounted on a mounting table (mounting portion) and which is capable of automatically performing a series of operations for performing analysis work in an analyzer.

Generally, a gas analyzer is a device for precisely analyzing the carbon (C) and sulfur (S) components contained in steel. The molten steel sample to be analyzed is carried in a crucible as a heat resistant container and is transported in the crucible. The molten and combusted gas is supplied smoothly and a weighted accelerator is introduced.

Such a conventional work may cause a decrease in the efficiency of work due to the manual work by the worker in steps of one step per unit operation and the continuous analysis work is difficult and the work can not be performed while the other work is performed in parallel, On the other hand, the increase of the manpower increased the labor cost.

In addition, even if the automation apparatus and the automation system are provided for a certain section, the workload of the operator is increased when the amount of the casting agent is different depending on each specimen.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, the present invention has been made in order to solve the above problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide an apparatus and a method for attaching a tag in which specimen information and combustion operation information are written, The sample material to be weighed is added to the specimen case, the specimen case is transferred to the seat part to enter the combustion furnace, the analysis work is automatically performed to improve the work productivity, and the labor cost can be reduced To provide a specimen case transfer apparatus for a gas analysis apparatus.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. P2010-107379A

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been devised in order to solve the above-described problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a method of attaching a tag in which specimen information and combustion operation information are written for each specimen case, A specimen of a gas analyzer capable of reducing the labor cost by adding a combustion stabilizer to the specimen case which has been completed, transporting the specimen case to the seat part and entering the combustion furnace, And a method for analyzing a specimen including a case transferring apparatus.

This is because the conventional technique is not an automated analyzer, but a tag in which specimen information and combustion operation information are written is attached for each specimen case, a scanner capable of recognizing the specimen is attached to the apparatus, and the basis weight of the specimen to be analyzed is completed and stored By adding a stabilizing agent to the specimen case, by moving the specimen case to the seat part and entering the combustion furnace, and by constructing an analyzer that automatically performs the analysis work, it is possible to greatly improve work productivity and reduce the labor cost Can be obtained.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus for separating and firing an oxidizing agent into a specimen case, the apparatus comprising: , A transfer device for transferring the specimen case and the specimen from which the coarse fired material is collected from the coprecipitation storage device to the inside thereof, and a transfer device for transferring the specimen from the transfer device It is possible to provide a specimen analyzing apparatus including an analyzing apparatus for combusting a specimen to analyze the constituents from the combustion gas.

It is also possible that the smoothing dispenser includes an aliquot tube for collecting the smelting agent into the sample case and a reservoir capable of always storing the smelting agent so that the smelting agent can be delivered to the aliquot .

In addition, it is preferable that the vacuum cleaner includes a first tag scanner capable of scanning a tag attached to the outer surface of the specimen case.

In addition, it is possible that the abrasive storage device includes a storage plate having a circular shape and having a plurality of sample case storage spaces arranged at regular intervals on the upper surface thereof, and a central axis positioned at a center so that the storage plate is rotatable .

In this case, it is preferable that the storage plate comprises a plurality of storage plates, and the plurality of storage plates have one central axis and have a multi-stage structure at regular intervals in the up and down direction.

In addition, the paper transfer device is provided with a drive shaft, a drive arm whose one end is fixed to the drive shaft and which rotates about the drive shaft, and a drive arm which is provided at one end of the drive arm and which transfers the sample case from the support storage device to the analysis device It is possible to include a gripping portion which grips the gripping portion as far as possible.

The analyzing apparatus may further include a burner for burning the specimen inside the specimen case by heating the specimen case to which the specimen case enters the analyzing apparatus through the transfer device to a predetermined temperature, It is preferable to include a gas analyzer for analyzing the composition of the combustion gas of the specimen.

In this case, a second tag scanner capable of scanning a tag attached to the bottom surface of the specimen case may be provided on the upper surface of the seating part.

In addition to the case where the apparatus is provided as described above, a method of analyzing a specimen utilizing the same principle can be provided.

Specifically, a tag attaching step of attaching a tag to which information such as the type, quantity, and combustion condition of the specimen is inputted on the outer and bottom surfaces of the specimen case, a preparatory step of collecting the opacifying agent into the specimen case with the tag attached thereto A storage step of storing the specimen case in which the burnishing agent is collected in the burnishing storage device, a transfer step of transferring the specimen case stored in the burnishing storage device to the analyzer, and a step of burning the specimen, It is possible to provide a sample analysis method including an analysis step of analyzing the combustion gas.

The sorting step may include a scanning step of scanning a tag attached to an outer surface of the specimen case through a scanner, an amount determination step of determining the amount of smearing agent to be sampled based on the information input to the scanned tag, And a smelting agent supply step of smoothing the smelting agent in accordance with the correct amount of the determined smelting amount determined through the determination step of the amount of slurry.

In addition, the analyzing step, the scanning step of scanning a tag attached to the bottom surface of the specimen case through a scanner, the burning condition judging step of judging the burning condition of the specimen based on the information inputted to the scanned tag, And a combustion gas analyzing step of analyzing the combustion gas by burning the specimen according to the determined combustion condition.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been devised in order to solve the above-described problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a method of attaching a tag in which specimen information and combustion operation information are written for each specimen case, A gas analyzer capable of reducing the labor cost by automatically carrying out the analysis work by transporting the sample case to the inside of the combustion furnace by adding the stabilizer to the sample case, A specimen analyzing apparatus including a specimen case transfer apparatus, and a specimen analyzing method.

This is because the conventional technique is not an automated analyzer, but a tag in which specimen information and combustion operation information are written is attached for each specimen case, a scanner capable of recognizing the specimen is attached to the apparatus, and the basis weight of the specimen to be analyzed is completed and stored By adding a stabilizing agent to the specimen case, by moving the specimen case to the seat part and entering the combustion furnace, and by constructing an analyzer that automatically performs the analysis work, it is possible to greatly improve work productivity and reduce the labor cost Can be obtained.

1 is a perspective view of a sample analyzer showing a first embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a perspective view of a storage plate showing a first embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a perspective view of a storage plate having a multi-stage structure showing a first embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a perspective view of a transfer apparatus and an analysis apparatus showing a first embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a partially enlarged view of the analyzing apparatus showing the first embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a partially enlarged view of an aliquotting apparatus showing a first embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a partially enlarged view of the analyzing apparatus showing the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a schematic view of a sample analysis method showing the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
9 is a schematic diagram of an aliquot step showing a first embodiment of the present invention.
10 is a schematic diagram of an analysis step showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, some embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to exemplary drawings. It should be noted that, in adding reference numerals to the constituent elements of the drawings, the same constituent elements are denoted by the same reference symbols as possible even if they are shown in different drawings. In the following description of the embodiments of the present invention, a detailed description of known functions and configurations incorporated herein will be omitted when it may make the difference that the embodiments of the present invention are not conclusive.

In describing the components of the embodiment of the present invention, terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), and (b) may be used. These terms are intended to distinguish the constituent elements from other constituent elements, and the terms do not limit the nature, order or order of the constituent elements. When a component is described as being "connected", "coupled", or "connected" to another component, the component may be directly connected or connected to the other component, Quot; may be "connected," "coupled," or "connected. &Quot;

1 is a perspective view of a specimen analyzer 1 showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

1, there is shown an embodiment of the present invention, which comprises a burnishing agent dispensing apparatus 11 for storing a burning agent and collecting different amounts of combustion agent into the specimen case according to the kind and amount of the specimen, A transfer device 13 for transferring the specimen case and the specimen from which the burned material is collected from the abrasive storage device 12 to the analysis device 14, A specimen analyzing apparatus 1 including an analyzing apparatus 14 for combusting a specimen conveyed from the conveying apparatus 13 and analyzing the constituents from the combustion gas may be stored.

The smoothing dispenser 11 may further include an aliquoting tube 112 for collecting the smelting agent into the specimen case and for storing the smelting agent so that the smelting agent can be delivered to the aliquoting tube 112 if necessary It is possible to include a reservoir 111,

The analyzer 14 further includes a seating part 143 for the sample case to enter and land on the analyzer 14 through the transfer device 13, And a gas analyzer 141 for analyzing the components of the combustion gas of the specimen burnt through the combustion furnace 142. [

More specifically, while drawing the specimen to the specimen case, the operator uses an electronic device such as a computer to determine the specimen information such as the specimen name and amount of the contrast agent to be separated, and the combustion operation conditions (combustion temperature and combustion time) And outputs the information to the tag.

The tag may be attached to one side surface and the bottom surface of the specimen case. Information input to the tag may be read through a first tag scanner 113 and a second tag scanner 144, Information is output.

Therefore, after the worker completes the task of generating the tag, the tag is attached to the specimen case and the specimen is placed on the storage plate 121 for storing the specimen, so that the storage plate 121 automatically rotates with a constant rotation rate The operation of the specimen case is carried out by the preparator device 11, the storage device 12, the transfer device 13 and the combustion device 14.

The aforementioned circular holding plate 121 can also be constituted by a straight conveyor belt, and there is no particular limitation on the shape.

2 is a perspective view of the storage plate 121 showing the first embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a perspective view of a storage plate 121 having a multi-stage structure showing the first embodiment of the present invention.

2, the abrasive storage device 12 includes a storage plate 121 having a circular shape and having a plurality of sample case storage spaces arranged at regular intervals on the upper surface thereof, It is possible to include a central axis 123 located at the center of the storage plate 121 so as to be possible.

3, the storage plate 121 is composed of a plurality of storage plates 121, and the plurality of storage plates 121 have one central axis 123, and the plurality of storage plates 121 have a multi- Things are also possible.

After the worker completes the task of generating the tag, the tag is attached to the specimen case, and the tag is placed on the storage plate 121 for storing the specimen. Then, the storage plate 121 automatically rotates with a constant rotation rate The operation of the specimen case is carried out by the preparatory apparatus 11, the storage apparatus 12, the transfer apparatus 13 and the combustion apparatus 14. [

More specifically, a certain amount of ammonia is determined through the aliquoting device 11, and the sample is collected into the specimen case. Then, the storage plate 121 automatically rotates at a constant rotation rate. Next, the specimen case is transferred to the analyzer 14 via the transfer device 13, and gas analysis proceeds.

The storage plate 121 may have a multi-stage structure for expanding the storage space for improving the efficiency of storage and improving the efficiency of the operation. Referring to FIG. 3, the storage plate 121 is composed of a plurality of , The plurality of storage plates 121 may have one central axis 123 and may have a multi-stage structure at regular intervals in the up and down direction.

Each of the plurality of storage plates 121 is moved up and down by the center shaft 123 so that each of the storage plates 121 located at each of the stages can freely move freely from the sorting device 11 to the storage device 12, 13 and the combustion device 14 can be performed.

6 is a partial enlarged view of the aliquoting device 11 showing the first embodiment of the present invention.

6, it is possible that the smoothing dispenser 11 includes a first tag scanner 113 capable of scanning a tag attached to the outer surface of the specimen case.

Specifically, an example in which the first tag scanner is provided in the above-described sorting device 11 is shown.

More specifically, while drawing the specimen to the specimen case, the operator uses an electronic device such as a computer to determine the specimen information such as the specimen name and amount of the contrast agent to be separated, and the combustion operation conditions (combustion temperature and combustion time) And outputs the information to the tag.

The tag can be attached to one side surface and the bottom surface of the specimen case, and the information input to the tag is read through the first tag scanner and information is automatically output.

Therefore, after the worker completes the task of generating the tag, the tag is attached to the specimen case and the specimen is placed on the storage plate 121 for storing the specimen, so that the storage plate 121 automatically rotates with a constant rotation rate And is scanned through the first tag scanner provided in the pre-dispensing unit 11. Accordingly, the pre-dispensing unit 11 can quickly and accurately collect the required amount of the op- timizing agent into each of the specimen cases.

5 and 7 are partial enlarged views of the analyzing apparatus showing the first embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7, a second tag scanner 144 may be provided on the upper surface of the seating part 143 to scan a tag attached to the bottom surface of the case piece.

Specifically, while drawing the specimen to the specimen case, the operator uses electronic equipment such as a computer to determine the specimen information (specimen name and amount of contrast agent to be sampled) and combustion operation conditions (combustion temperature and combustion time) And outputs the information to the tag.

The tag can be attached to one side surface and the bottom surface of the specimen case, and the information input to the tag is read through the second tag scanner and information is automatically output.

Therefore, after the worker completes the task of generating the tag, the tag is attached to the specimen case and the specimen is placed on the storage plate 121 for storing the specimen, so that the storage plate 121 automatically rotates with a constant rotation rate And the specimen case is transported to the grip unit of the transfer device.

Thereafter, the specimen case is transferred to the analyzer by the transfer device, and the specimen case is scanned through the second tag scanner provided in the analyzer. Thus, according to the combustion condition required for the burning temperature and the burning time, Can be burned and analyzed quickly and accurately.

4 is a perspective view of a transfer apparatus and an analysis apparatus showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

4, the transfer device 13 includes a drive shaft 131, a drive arm 132 having one end fixed to the drive shaft 131 and rotating about the drive shaft 131, And a clamping unit 133 which is provided at one end of the specimen case and grips the specimen case so that the specimen case can be transferred from the coprecipitation storage apparatus 12 to the analysis apparatus 14. [

More specifically, the specimen case (abrasive charge input) placed in the storage space on the storage plate is transferred to the transfer device along the rotating storage plate.

Accordingly, the grip portion provided at the end portion of the drive arm of the transfer device can drive the motor provided in the grip portion to shrink the grip and hold the specimen case (gripping device insertion).

The gripped specimen case is inserted into the seat of the analyzer as the drive arm rotates around the drive shaft.

After completion of the complete transfer process, the information of the tag previously input by the second tag scanner is outputted, and the burner and the gas analyzer burn the specimen according to the combustion condition such as the input combustion temperature and time, .

FIG. 8 is a schematic view of a sample analysis method showing the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

8, a tag attaching step 21 for attaching a tag to which information such as the type, quantity, and combustion condition of the specimen is inputted on the outer and bottom surfaces of the specimen case, A storage step 23 of storing the specimen case in which the coarse aggregate is collected in the coarse material storage device 12, a specimen case 22 in which the specimen case is stored in the coarse material storage device 12, (2) comprising a transferring step (24) for transferring the test specimen to the analyzing device (14) for transferring the test specimen to the analyzing device (14) and an analyzing step (25) It is possible.

9 is a schematic diagram of an aliquot step showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

9, the sorting step 22 includes a scanning step 221 of scanning a tag attached to an outer surface of the specimen case through a scanner, And a smoothing agent supply step 223 for smoothing the smoothing agent according to the correct amount of the determined amount through the smoothing amount determination step 222 and the determination amount amount step 222. [

10 is a schematic diagram of an analysis step showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 10, the analysis step 25, the scanning step 251 of scanning a tag attached to the bottom surface of the specimen case through the scanner, the determination of the burning condition of the specimen based on the information input to the scanned tag, And a combustion gas analyzing step (253) for analyzing the combustion gas by burning the specimen according to the combustion condition determined through the combusting condition judging step (252) and the combustion condition judging step (252). It is possible that method (2) is provided.

The foregoing description is merely illustrative of the technical idea of the present invention, and various changes and modifications may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are intended to illustrate rather than limit the scope of the present invention, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The scope of protection of the present invention should be construed according to the following claims, and all technical ideas within the scope of equivalents should be construed as falling within the scope of the present invention.

1: Specimen analyzer
2: Method of sample analysis
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12: Storage device
13: Feeding device
14: Analyzer
21: tagging step
22: Stabilization step
23: Storage step
24: Transfer step
25: Analysis step
111: Storehouse
112:
113: first tag scanner
121: Storage plate
122: Storage space
123: center axis
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132: drive arm
133:
141: Gas analyzer
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144: Second tag scanner
221: scan step
222: determination amount of an aliquot
223: Supply step
251: scan step
252: combustion condition judging step
253: Flue gas analysis step

Claims (11)

(11) for storing the smelting agent and collecting different amounts of the smelting agent into the specimen case according to the kind and amount of the specimen;
(12) capable of storing the specimen case and the specimen into which the combustible material is collected;
A transfer device (13) for transferring the specimen case and the specimen from which the combustible material is collected internally from the abrasive storage device (12) to the analysis device (14); And
An analyzer (14) for burning the specimen transferred from the transfer device (13) and analyzing the component from the combustion gas;
(1).
The method according to claim 1,
The smoothing dispenser (11)
An aliquot (112) for collecting the stabilizer into the specimen case; And
A reservoir (111) capable of always storing the smelting agent so that the smelting agent can be delivered to the distribution pipe (112) when necessary;
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The method according to claim 1,
The smoothing dispenser (11)
A first tag scanner 113 capable of scanning a tag attached to the outer surface of the specimen case;
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The method according to claim 1,
The abso- litional storage device (12)
A storage plate 121 having a circular shape and having a plurality of sample case storage spaces arranged at regular intervals on an upper surface thereof; And
A center axis 123 located at the center of the storage plate 121 such that the storage plate 121 is rotatable;
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5. The method of claim 4,
The storage plate (121)
Wherein the plurality of storage plates (121) have a central axis (123), and the plurality of storage plates (121) have a multi-stage structure at regular intervals in the up and down direction.
The method according to claim 1,
The transfer device 13 includes a drive shaft 131;
A drive arm 132 having one end fixed to the drive shaft 131 and rotating about the drive shaft 131; And
A clamping unit 133 provided at one end of the driving arm 132 for gripping the specimen case so that the specimen case can be transferred from the smokestack storage device 12 to the analyzer 14;
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The method according to claim 1,
The analyzer (14)
A seating part (143) for the sample case to enter and land on the analyzer (14) through the transfer device (13);
A combustion furnace 142 for heating the specimen case to a predetermined temperature to burn the specimen therein; And
A gas analyzer 141 for analyzing the composition of the combustion gas of the specimen burnt through the furnace 142;
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8. The method of claim 7,
A second tag scanner 144 for scanning a tag attached to a bottom surface of the specimen case on an upper surface of the seating part 143;
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A tag attaching step (21) of attaching a tag to which information such as the type, quantity, and combustion condition of the specimen is inputted on the outer and bottom surfaces of the specimen case;
An aliquoting step (22) for collecting the smelting agent into the specimen case with the tag attached thereto;
A storage step (23) of storing the specimen case in which the burnishing agent is collected in the burnishing agent storage device (12);
A transfer step (24) for transferring the specimen case stored in the abrasive storage device (12) to the analysis device (14); And
An analyzing step (25) of analyzing the combustion gas by burning the specimen collected from the analyzing device (14);
(2).
10. The method of claim 9,
The fractionation step (22)
A scanning step (221) of scanning a tag attached to an outer surface of the specimen case through a scanner;
An amount-of-food determination step (222) of determining the amount of smearing agent based on information input to the scanned tag; And
A smelting agent supply step (223) for smoothing the smoothing agent according to the correct amount of the determined amount determined through the determination step (222);
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10. The method of claim 9,
The analysis step 25,
A scanning step (251) of scanning a tag attached to a bottom surface of the specimen case through a scanner;
A burning condition determination step (252) of determining a burning condition of the specimen based on the information input to the scanned tag; And
A combustion gas analysis step (253) of combusting the specimen according to the combustion condition determined through the combustion condition determination step (252) to analyze the combustion gas;
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