KR20230143769A - Sampling system - Google Patents

Abstract

The sample collection system includes: a collection tool that has a hollow tube shape and has a tip provided on one side inserted into a conductor to collect a sample of the conductor; a sample bag including an upper surface and a lower surface, into which a sample of the conductor is inserted into the space between the upper surface and the lower surface; And a sampling module that holds the other side of the sampling tool and rotates the sampling tool to insert the tip into the carcass, which can improve at least one of the convenience and efficiency of meat sample collection, storage, and management. there is.

Description

Sampling system

The present invention relates to a sampling system.

In cases such as outbreaks of livestock infectious diseases or mass food poisoning occurring in people who consumed specific meat, the distribution route of the meat in question is traced back to identify the cause of the problem and measures such as re-inspection, recall, and disposal of related products are taken. Decisions can be made and responsibility can be determined. These distribution channels may include farms, slaughterhouses, processing plants, etc., and by collecting and storing individual carcass samples such as beef or pork, they can be used to trace back the distribution channel for a specific carcass that has a problem.

In Korea, the grader cut a portion of the internal meat of all cattle carcasses at the slaughter stage and stored them in a sample bag.

However, according to this existing method, the sample collection process is performed manually, so work efficiency is low, and there is a problem that a considerable amount of space is required to store the collected samples.

In particular, when the meat traceability system is expanded to include pork and chicken, the efficiency is so high that it is virtually impossible to process more than 10 times more carcasses than the existing sample collection target using the existing method. is expected to decline.

Meanwhile, the collected sample is placed in a designated bag, and the sample bag is sealed and moved to prevent the collection order from being reversed. Next, the collected samples are dried by placing a bundle of sample bags in a dryer and performing a drying treatment for a certain period of time. Next, a label containing the barcode, slaughter date, carcass number, slaughterhouse name, and carcass information is attached to the sample bag using a label printer. Next, organize them in a predetermined number of files, bind them in order, and store them in a storage location. If a problem arises or a separate need arises in the future, the DNA analysis process of a specific sample can be performed. Here, the DNA analysis process can be performed through steps such as sample extraction, reagent processing, centrifugation, and DNA detection, and the detected information can be stored on a server, etc. and made into a database.

There are limits to the space utilization efficiency of sample storage with the existing method. If the scope of sample collection and storage expands and the minimum storage period for samples (e.g. quarantine standard management period) becomes longer, samples collected from newly slaughtered carcasses As it will continue to accumulate, the space required to store collected samples will inevitably increase exponentially.

Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 2008-0085003 Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 2014-0117194

One aspect of the present invention can provide a sampling system that can improve at least one of the convenience and efficiency of sampling, storage, and management of meat.

A sampling system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a sampling tool that has a hollow tube shape and has a tip provided on one side inserted into a conductor to collect a sample of the conductor; a sample bag including an upper surface and a lower surface, into which a sample of the conductor is inserted into the space between the upper surface and the lower surface; and a sampling module that holds the other side of the sampling tool and inserts the distal end into the conductor while the sampling tool rotates.

At this time, the sampling module includes a gripping portion that grips or separates the other side of the sampling tool; a first driving unit that rotates the grip unit; and a second driving unit that advances or retracts the sampling tool.

In addition, the length of the upper surface of the sample bag is longer than the length of the lower surface of the sample bag, and the sampling module further includes a third driving unit that raises and lowers the first driving unit, and when the first driving unit rises, the sampling tool By pushing up the upper surface of the sample bag, the tip of the collection tool can be positioned between the upper and lower surfaces of the sample bag.

Additionally, air is injected into the other side of the sampling tool, so that the sample inside the sampling tool can be discharged to the outside of the sampling tool.

In addition, the sample bag assembly is provided with a plurality of sample bags, and the sample bag assembly is provided continuously with a preset interval between the plurality of sample bags, wherein the sample bag assembly is provided on one side of the collection module. Envelope assembly; and a second sample bag assembly provided on the other side of the collection module.

Additionally, a first roller provided between the first sample bag assembly and the collection module; a second roller provided between the collection module and the second sample bag assembly; and a compression roller provided between the collection module and the second roller, wherein the compression roller compresses the sample bag by pressing between the upper surface and the lower surface while the sample is stored in the sample bag. You can.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a sample collection method of collecting a sample using the sample collection system includes moving the collection tool so that at least a portion of the collection tool is inserted into the conductor while the collection tool is rotated. step; moving the sampling tool so that the sampling tool is spaced apart from the conductor and positioned below the sample bag; Positioning the tip of the collection tool between the upper and lower surfaces of the sample bag; providing air from the rear to the front of the sampling tool to move the sample contained within the sampling tool between the upper and lower surfaces of the sample bag; and sealing the upper and lower surfaces of the sample bag.

At this time, the sampling tool is provided to the sampling module in a state coupled to the sample bag, and the step of separating the sampling tool from the sample bag and holding it in the sampling module is performed, while rotating the sampling tool. A step of moving at least a portion of the sampling tool to be inserted into the conductor may be performed.

The sample collection system according to an embodiment of the present invention can improve at least one of the convenience and efficiency of meat sample collection, storage, and management.

1 is a diagram for explaining a sample collection system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a diagram for explaining a harvesting module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a diagram illustrating the contact of a sampling tool with a sample bag according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a diagram for explaining that a sampling tool according to an embodiment of the present invention is inserted into a conductor while rotating.
5A to 5B are diagrams for explaining the raising and lowering of the harvesting module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figures 6a to 6i are diagrams for explaining the sample collection process according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figures 7A to 7D are diagrams for explaining a process in which a sampling tool included in a sample bag is coupled to a sampling module according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The advantages and features of the present invention and methods for achieving them will become clear by referring to the embodiments described in detail below along with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below and may be implemented in various different forms. These embodiments are provided so that the disclosure of the present invention will be complete and the scope of the invention will be fully conveyed to those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. The same reference signs refer to the same elements throughout the specification.

The terms used in this specification are for describing embodiments and are not intended to limit the invention. As used herein, singular forms also include plural forms, unless specifically stated otherwise in the context. As used in the specification, 'comprise' and/or 'comprising' refers to the presence of one or more other components, steps, operations and/or elements. or does not rule out addition.

Additionally, embodiments described in this specification will be described with reference to cross-sectional views and/or plan views, which are ideal illustrations of the present invention. In the drawings, the detailed size, shape, thickness, curvature, etc. of each component are exaggerated or schematic for effective explanation of technical content, and the form may be changed due to tolerances, etc.

Hereinafter, with reference to the attached drawings, the sample bag and sample collection system 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail.

1 to 7 are diagrams for explaining a sample collection system 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a sample collection system 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a sampling module 110 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a sample collection system 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram to explain that the sampling tool 230 according to an embodiment of the present invention is in contact with the sample bag 200, and Figure 4 shows the sampling tool 230 according to an embodiment of the present invention while rotating and touching the conductor. It is a drawing for explaining insertion, and FIGS. 5A to 5B are drawings for explaining the raising and lowering of the harvesting module 110 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 6A to 6I are an embodiment of the present invention. It is a drawing to explain the sample collection process according to , and Figures 7a to 7d show the process in which the collection tool 230 included in the sample bag 200 is coupled to the collection module 110 according to another embodiment of the present invention. This is a drawing for explanation.

The sample collection system 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a collection tool 230, a sample bag 200, and a collection module 110, and can collect samples from carcasses such as cattle or pigs.

In one embodiment, the sampling tool 230 is made in the shape of a hollow tube, and is provided on one side with a distal end that is recessed into the inside of the sampling tool 230 in order to be inserted into the conductor, and on the other side is a sampling module 110. ) can be captured. In another embodiment, the other side of the harvesting tool 230 has a gear-shaped shape and can be held by the harvesting module 110.

In addition, the sampling tool 230 used in the present invention is a disposable consumable made of a thin synthetic resin material and has a lower unit price than the sampling tool 230 used in the conventional sample collection system 1000, thereby reducing operating costs and improving sample efficiency. A collection system 1000 may be provided.

In one embodiment, the harvesting tool 230 may be provided through a separate module or machine not described in the present invention. At this time, the process of collecting a sample may be performed through a separate process of coupling the sampling tool 230 to the sampling module 110.

In another embodiment, the collection tool 230 may be provided positioned between the upper surface 210 and the lower surface 220 of the sample bag 200.

In one embodiment, the sample bag 200 includes an upper surface 210 and a lower surface 220, and a sample collected from a conductor can be inserted and stored in the space between the upper surface 210 and the lower surface 220.

At this time, the upper surface 210 is provided longer than the lower surface 220, and as the sampling module 110 moves or the sample bag 200 moves, the sampling tool 230 pushes up at least a portion of the upper surface 210. An accommodating space in which the collected sample can be stored can be provided between the upper surface 210 and the lower surface 220 of the sample bag 200.

In another embodiment, the sample bag 200 may further include a collection tool 230. At this time, the collection tool 230 may be positioned between the upper surface 210 and the lower surface 220 of the sample bag 200.

In one embodiment, the harvesting module 110 may include at least one of the gripping part 112, the first driving part 113, the second driving part 117, the third driving part 120, and the pneumatic line 115. there is.

In one embodiment, the gripping part 112 is provided on the other side of the first cylinder 111, one side of which is coupled to the first driving part 113, and may have a structure in which the upper and lower parts are opened.

At this time, the gripper 112 can grip the other side of the sampling tool 230 so that the sampling tool 230 can be inserted into the conductor, and after sample collection is completed, when the sample is moved to the sample bag 200, it is collected. The state in which the tool 230 is held can be released, the used harvesting tool 230 can be dropped, and the used harvesting tool 230 can be moved to a storage location. Afterwards, the new sampling tool 230 can be held to perform a sample collection process for the new conductor.

In another embodiment, the collection module 110 may be moved in the direction of the sample bag 200 and positioned so that the gripper 112 faces the collection tool 230. At this time, the upper and lower portions of the gripper 112 are spread and the other side of the collection tool 230 can be gripped. When the sampling tool 230 is held by the gripper 112, the sampling module 110 positions the sampling tool 230 toward the conductor and moves the sampling tool 230 inside the conductor to collect the sample. there is. When sample collection is completed, the sampling module 110 moves the sampling tool 230 to a position spaced apart from the conductor and moves the sampling tool 230 in the direction of the sample bag 200 to lift at least a portion of the upper surface 210. The sample can be stored by raising it to provide a space for the sample to be stored between the upper surface 210 and the lower surface 220. When a sample is stored in the sample bag 200, the gripper 112 releases the state in which it holds the collection tool 230, drops the used collection tool 230, and moves to a place to store the used collection tool 230. It can be moved. Afterwards, the sampling tool 230 can be grasped from the new sample bag 200 to perform a sample collection process for a new conductor.

In one embodiment, the first driving unit 113 is coupled to the first cylinder 111 to rotate the harvesting tool 230 held by the gripping unit 112. At this time, the sampling tool 230 is rotated and inserted into the conductor, so the efficiency of sample collection can be improved.

In one embodiment, the second driving unit 117 is coupled to the other side of the second cylinder 116, one side of which is connected to the first driving unit 113, and can move the harvesting tool 230 forward or backward.

At this time, the second driving unit 117 pushes the second cylinder 116, so that the tip of the sampling tool 230 is inserted into the conductor to collect the sample, and the second cylinder 116 is moved to the second driving unit 117. By inserting, the sampling tool 230 can be moved to a position away from the conductor.

In one embodiment, the third driver 120 may move the first driver 113 in the vertical direction.

At this time, the third driving unit 120 can move the first driving unit 113 to position the gripping unit 112 toward the sampling tool 230. When the sampling tool 230 is held by the gripper 112, the sampling tool 230 can be moved toward the conductor to collect a sample. Then, the collection tool 230 is moved toward the sample bag 200, and at this time, at least a portion of the upper surface 210 of the sample bag 200 is lifted to provide a receiving space in the sample bag 200, and the collection tool 230 is ) can be located.

In another embodiment, the third driving unit 120 may move the collection module 110 and position it to face the sample bag 200. At this time, the other side of the collection tool 230 located between the upper surface 210 and the lower surface 220 of the sample bag 200 can be separated from the sample bag 200 by gripping it with the gripper 112.

When the sampling tool 230 is held by the gripper 112, the sampling tool 230 moves toward the conductor to collect a sample, and the sampling tool 230 moves toward the sample bag 200. At this time, At least a portion of the upper surface 210 of the sample bag 200 can be lifted to provide a receiving space in the sample bag 200 and the collection tool 230 can be positioned.

In one embodiment, the harvesting module system 1000 further includes a detection switch 400 and may perform a function of detecting the rising or falling motion of the harvesting tool 230.

In another embodiment, the detection switch 400 may perform a function of detecting the rising or falling motion of the harvesting module 110.

In one embodiment, the pneumatic line 115 may be located in at least one of the gripping part 112, the first driving part 113, and the second driving part 117, but is not limited thereto.

At this time, the pneumatic line 115 can provide air to the other side of the sampling tool 230 to move the sample inside the sampling tool 230 so that it is stored in the receiving space of the sample bag 200.

In one embodiment, the sample collection system 1000 may further include a sample bag assembly 300. At this time, the sample bag assembly 300 is provided with a plurality of sample bags 200, and may be provided in a continuous manner with the plurality of sample bags 200 spaced apart at a predetermined interval.

Additionally, the sample bag assembly 300 may be wound in a roll shape, and when the sample bag assembly 300 is released by pulling the first sample bag 200-1, the second sample bag 200-2 is formed. , may be provided in a form that is continuously exposed in that order to the third sample bag (200-3).

At this time, the sample bag assembly 300 may include a sample bag 200 that includes the collection tool 230 and a sample bag 200 that does not include the collection tool 230.

In one embodiment, the sample bag assembly 300 includes a first sample bag assembly 310 in which no sample collection process has been performed and a second sample bag assembly 310 in which the sample is stored and stored in the receiving space of the sample bag 200 after the sample collection step. A sample bag assembly 320 may be provided.

In one embodiment, a plurality of sample bags 200 may be provided in a connected strip shape and may be continuously introduced into the sample collection system 1000. For this purpose, a first sample bag assembly 310 and a second sample bag assembly 320 may be provided. Here, the sample bags 200 wound around the first sample bag assembly 310 are moved in the direction of the collection module 110, and the collected sample is accommodated in the sample bag 200 and then transferred to the second sample bag assembly 320. It can be wound.

In one embodiment, a first roller 510, a second roller 520, etc. may be provided to guide the sample bags 200 connected in a strip shape.

In one embodiment, a first roller 510 is provided between the first sample bag assembly 310 and the collection module 110, and a second roller is provided between the collection module 110 and the second sample bag assembly 320. (520) may be provided.

In one embodiment, the sample collection system 1000 may further include a compression roller 600. At this time, the pressing roller 600 is located between the collection module 110 and the second roller 520, and after the sample is stored in the receiving space inside the sample bag 200, it is located between the upper surface 210 and the lower surface 220. can be compressed. Additionally, the sample bag 200 can be sealed as needed.

For example, referring to FIGS. 6H to 6I, the sample bag 200 in which no sample is stored in the first sample bag assembly 310 passes through the first roller 510 and places the sample in the receiving space of the sample bag 200. When stored, the space between the upper surface 210 and the lower surface 220 of the sample bag 200 can be compressed by the compression roller 600. Accordingly, the volume of the sample bag may be reduced. Additionally, the sample bag 200 can be sealed during the compression process, thereby preventing the sample from being exposed to the external environment.

The sample bag 200 that has gone through the step of being compressed by the compression roller 600 will pass through the second roller 520 and be moved to the second sample bag assembly 320, which includes only the sample bag 200 in which the sample is stored. You can.

A sample collection method for collecting a sample using the sample collection system 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention,

A step of moving the sampling tool 230 so that at least a portion of the sampling tool 230 is inserted into the conductor while the sampling tool 230 is rotated;

A step of moving the sampling tool 230 so that the sampling tool 230 is spaced apart from the conductor and positioned below the sample bag 200;

Positioning the tip of the sampling tool 230 between the upper surface 210 and the lower surface 220 of the sample bag 200;

A step in which air is provided from the rear to the front of the sampling tool 230 to move the sample contained within the sampling tool 230 between the upper surface 210 and the lower surface 220 of the sample bag 200; and

It may be comprised of a step of sealing the upper surface 210 and the lower surface 220 of the sample bag 200.

For example, referring to FIGS. 6A to 6B, the gripper 112 holds the sampling tool 230, the sampling tool 230 is rotated by the first driving unit 113, and is inserted into the conductor to collect the sample. You can.

Additionally, referring to FIGS. 6C to 6D, the sample collected from the conductor is accommodated in the sampling tool 230, and the sampling tool 230 may be spaced apart from the conductor and retracted to be positioned below the sample bag 200.

In addition, referring to FIGS. 6D to 6E, the collection module 110 rises to push up at least a portion of the upper surface 210 of the sample bag 200 between the upper surface 210 and the lower surface 220 of the sample bag 200. A receiving space for storing the sample can be provided, and the tip of the collection tool 230 can be placed in the receiving space.

In addition, referring to Figure 6f, the pneumatic line 115 provides air to the other side of the sampling tool 230 to move the sample inside the sampling tool 230 so that it is stored in the receiving space of the sample bag 200. there is.

In addition, referring to Figure 6g, when the sample stored in the collection tool 230 is moved to the sample bag 200, the gripper 112 releases the state from holding the collection tool 230 and holds the used collection tool ( 230) can be dropped and moved to a location where the used collection tool 230 is stored.

In addition, referring to FIGS. 6H to 6I, when a sample is stored between the upper surface 210 and the lower surface 220 of the sample bag 200, the upper surface 210 and the lower surface 220 of the sample bag 200 are compressed by the compression roller 600. (220) can be compressed. Additionally, the sample bag can be sealed during the compression process, and the sample can be sealed to prevent exposure to the external environment.

Accordingly, a process of collecting a sample from the conductor can be performed.

In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 7, the collection tool 230 may be included in the sample bag 200.

At this time, the collection module 110 can move up and down to perform the process of collecting a sample, and the collection module 110 can rise so that the gripping part 112 can be moved in a direction facing the other side of the collection tool 230. there is.

Afterwards, the upper and lower portions of the gripping part 112 are opened to provide space for gripping the other side of the collecting tool 230 and can be moved to the other side of the collecting tool 230.

When the other side of the sampling tool 230 is coupled to the gripping portion 112, the sampling module 110 can descend and move toward the conductor to collect a sample.

The subsequent sample collection process may be omitted as it overlaps with the content previously described.

In another embodiment, the sample bag 200 may be lifted and the collection module 110 may perform a process of collecting a sample. At this time, the sample bag 200 may be lowered and the gripper 112 may be moved in a direction facing the other side of the sampling tool 230.

Afterwards, the upper and lower portions of the gripping part 112 are opened to provide space for gripping the other side of the collecting tool 230 and can be moved to the other side of the collecting tool 230.

When the other side of the sampling tool 230 is coupled to the gripping portion 112, the sample bag 200 is lifted and moved to a position spaced apart from the sampling module 110, and the sampling module 110 moves toward the conductor to collect the sample. can be collected.

The subsequent sample collection process may be omitted as it overlaps with the content previously described.

Although specific embodiments of the present invention have been described so far, it is obvious that various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be determined by the claims and equivalents thereof as well as the claims described later. The above-described embodiments should be understood in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive, and the scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims to be described later rather than the detailed description, and the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalents. All changes or modified forms derived from the concept should be construed as falling within the scope of the present invention.

1000: Sample collection system
110: Collection module
111: first cylinder
112: gripping part
113: first driving unit
115: Pneumatic line
116: second cylinder
117: second driving unit
120: third driving unit
200: Sample bag
210: upper surface
220: If you do
230: Collection tool
300: Sample bag assembly
310: First sample bag assembly
320: Second sample bag assembly
400: detection switch
510: first roller 520: second roller
600: Compression roller

Claims (8)

A sampling tool that has a hollow tube shape and has a distal end provided on one side inserted into a conductor to collect a sample of the conductor;
a sample bag including an upper surface and a lower surface, into which a sample of the conductor is inserted into the space between the upper surface and the lower surface; and
A sample collection system comprising: a collection module that holds the other side of the collection tool and rotates the collection tool to insert the distal end into the conductor.
The method of claim 1, wherein the harvesting module
A gripping part that grips or separates the other side of the sampling tool;
a first driving unit that rotates the grip unit; and
A sample collection system comprising a second driving unit that advances or retracts the collection tool.
According to clause 2,
The length of the upper surface of the sample bag is longer than the length of the lower surface of the sample bag,
The harvesting module further includes a third driving unit that raises and lowers the first driving unit,
When the first driving unit rises, the sampling tool pushes up the upper surface of the sample bag so that the tip of the sampling tool is positioned between the upper and lower surfaces of the sample bag.
According to clause 2,
A sample collection system characterized in that air is injected into the other side of the collection tool so that the sample inside the collection tool is discharged to the outside of the collection tool.
According to clause 1,
It further includes a sample bag assembly in which a plurality of sample bags are provided, and the plurality of sample bags are provided continuously, spaced apart from each other at a preset interval,
The sample bag assembly includes a first sample bag assembly provided on one side of the collection module; and
A sample collection system comprising: a second sample bag assembly provided on the other side of the collection module.
The method of claim 5, further comprising: a first roller provided between the first sample bag assembly and the collection module;
a second roller provided between the collection module and the second sample bag assembly; and
A compression roller provided between the sampling module and the second roller is further included,
The compression roller is a sample collection system characterized in that the sample bag is compressed by pressing between the upper surface and the lower surface while the sample is stored in the sample bag.
In the sample collection method of collecting a sample using the sample collection system according to claim 1,
A step of moving the sampling tool so that at least a portion of the sampling tool is inserted into the conductor while the sampling tool is rotated;
moving the sampling tool so that the sampling tool is spaced apart from the conductor and positioned below the sample bag;
Positioning the tip of the collection tool between the upper and lower surfaces of the sample bag;
providing air from the rear to the front of the sampling tool to move the sample contained within the sampling tool between the upper and lower surfaces of the sample bag; and
A sample collection method comprising: sealing the upper and lower surfaces of the sample bag.
According to clause 7,
The sampling tool is provided to the sampling module while being coupled to the sample bag,
After performing the step of separating the collection tool from the sample bag and holding it in the collection module,
A sample collection method comprising: rotating the collection tool and moving at least a portion of the collection tool to be inserted into the conductor.

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