TWI828389B - Modules for processing samples and biological sample processing apparatuses comprising the same - Google Patents

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TWI828389B
TWI828389B TW111140678A TW111140678A TWI828389B TW I828389 B TWI828389 B TW I828389B TW 111140678 A TW111140678 A TW 111140678A TW 111140678 A TW111140678 A TW 111140678A TW I828389 B TWI828389 B TW I828389B
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Disclosed herein is a module for processing samples. The module comprises a first lifting panel, a fixing panel, a threaded nipple, and a first actuator. According to the embodiments of the present disclosure, the first lifting panel is coupled with the first actuator and the threaded nipple, which is further screwed with the fixing panel to rotate the threaded nipple while lifting.

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樣本處理模組及包含該樣本處理模組的生物樣本處理設 備 Sample processing module and biological sample processing equipment including the sample processing module Prepare

本發明係關於一種樣本處理模組,特別是一種適用於自動化生物樣本處理程序設備的樣本處理模組。 The present invention relates to a sample processing module, particularly a sample processing module suitable for automated biological sample processing equipment.

核酸(例如去氧核糖核酸(deoxyribonucleic acid,DNA)或核糖核酸(ribonucleic acid,RNA))萃取為進行分子生物學、遺傳學、醫學及流行病學等多種研究以及臨床診斷的首要步驟。隨著核酸萃取的技術愈趨成熟,市面上已有許多萃取套組及自動化萃取設備,以達到快速且大量萃取核酸的目的。 Extraction of nucleic acids (such as deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) or ribonucleic acid (RNA)) is a primary step in conducting various studies such as molecular biology, genetics, medicine, and epidemiology, as well as clinical diagnosis. As nucleic acid extraction technology becomes more mature, there are many extraction kits and automated extraction equipment on the market to achieve rapid and large-scale extraction of nucleic acids.

近年來,自動化核酸萃取設備不斷推陳出新,特別是採用磁珠技術平台的自動化核酸萃取設備。一般來說,目前的裝置包含三組驅動裝置,分別為用於驅動磁性組件移動,驅動套管移動和驅動套管旋轉等三組驅動裝置,其中操控磁性組件透過磁力進行磁珠捕捉,及透過套管處理樣本並進行攪拌。因此,先前技術自動化核酸萃取設備體積較大,需要占用較大的空間來放置設備,導致使用條件受到一定限制。 In recent years, automated nucleic acid extraction equipment has been constantly innovating, especially automated nucleic acid extraction equipment using magnetic bead technology platforms. Generally speaking, the current device includes three sets of driving devices, which are used to drive the magnetic component to move, drive the casing to move, and drive the casing to rotate. The magnetic component is controlled to capture magnetic beads through magnetic force, and through The cannula handles the sample and stirs it. Therefore, the automated nucleic acid extraction equipment in the previous technology is larger in size and requires a larger space to place the equipment, resulting in certain restrictions on usage conditions.

有鑑於此,為了改善自動化核酸萃取設備的缺陷,本領域亟需一種改良的裝置及/或設備,以改善先前技術的不足。 In view of this, in order to improve the shortcomings of automated nucleic acid extraction equipment, the art is in urgent need of an improved device and/or equipment to improve the shortcomings of the prior art.

發明內容旨在提供本揭示內容的簡化摘要,以使閱讀者對本揭示內容具備基本的理解。此發明內容並非本揭示內容的完整概述,且其用意並非在指出本發明實施例的重要/關鍵元件或界定本發明的範圍。 This summary is intended to provide a simplified summary of the disclosure to provide the reader with a basic understanding of the disclosure. This summary is not an extensive overview of the disclosure and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements of the embodiments of the invention or to delineate the scope of the invention.

為解決先前技術所存在的問題,本發明提供一種樣本處理模組,其透過單一驅動件即可完成套管上下移動及旋轉的功能。 In order to solve the problems existing in the prior art, the present invention provides a sample processing module that can complete the functions of up and down movement and rotation of the sleeve through a single driving component.

本發明之一態樣係有關於一種樣本處理模組用以搭配一套管使用,其中樣本處理模組包含一第一升降板、一固定板、一中空螺管以及一第一驅動件。所述第一升降板包含一貫穿孔以及設置於所述貫穿孔一側的第一螺孔。所述固定板設有一第二螺孔,且與所述第一升降板相對設置。所述中空螺管包含一中空本體及一設置於中空本體之外表面的螺紋部,其中中空螺管具有上端及下端,其上端是與第一升降板的貫穿孔耦接,下端則是與所述套管可拆卸地耦接,且中空螺管是藉由所述螺紋部與固定板的第二螺孔螺合,使中空螺管穿設於固定板上。所述第一驅動件包含第一驅動桿及第一馬達,其中第一驅動桿是與第一升降板的第一螺孔螺合,第一馬達是與第一驅動桿耦接,用以驅動所述第一驅動桿,並連動第一升降板及中空螺管沿著縱軸方向上下移動,且於移動時旋轉所述中空螺管。 One aspect of the present invention relates to a sample processing module for use with a casing, wherein the sample processing module includes a first lifting plate, a fixed plate, a hollow solenoid and a first driving member. The first lifting plate includes a through hole and a first screw hole disposed on one side of the through hole. The fixed plate is provided with a second screw hole and is opposite to the first lifting plate. The hollow spiral tube includes a hollow body and a threaded portion provided on the outer surface of the hollow body. The hollow spiral tube has an upper end and a lower end. The upper end is coupled with the through hole of the first lifting plate, and the lower end is coupled with the through hole of the first lifting plate. The casing is detachably coupled, and the hollow spiral tube is threaded with the second screw hole of the fixing plate through the threaded portion, so that the hollow spiral tube penetrates the fixing plate. The first driving member includes a first driving rod and a first motor, wherein the first driving rod is screwed with the first screw hole of the first lifting plate, and the first motor is coupled with the first driving rod for driving. The first driving rod links the first lifting plate and the hollow solenoid to move up and down along the longitudinal axis, and rotates the hollow solenoid when moving.

依據本揭示內容某些實施方式,所述第一升降板上的貫穿孔為複數個且呈列設置。 According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, there are a plurality of through holes on the first lifting plate and they are arranged in an array.

依據本揭示內容較佳的實施方式,所述中空螺管為複數根且呈列設置。 According to a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure, there are a plurality of hollow coiled tubes arranged in an array.

依據本揭示內容另一實施方式,所述樣本處理模組更包含一軸承,其中中空螺管是透過軸承與貫穿孔耦接。 According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the sample processing module further includes a bearing, wherein the hollow spiral tube is coupled to the through hole through the bearing.

依據本揭示內容又一實施方式,所述樣本處理模組更包含一第二升降板、一磁棒以及一第二驅動件。所述第二升降板包含一第三螺孔。所述磁棒具有上端及下端,其中上端與第二升降板耦接,且所述磁棒經配置用以穿設所述中空螺管。所述第二驅動件包含第二驅動桿及第二馬達,其中所述第二驅動桿與第二升降板的第三螺孔螺合,第二馬達則與第二驅動桿耦接,用以驅動第二驅動桿,並連動第二升降板和磁棒沿著縱軸方向上下移動。 According to yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, the sample processing module further includes a second lifting plate, a magnetic rod and a second driving member. The second lifting plate includes a third screw hole. The magnetic rod has an upper end and a lower end, wherein the upper end is coupled to the second lifting plate, and the magnetic rod is configured to penetrate the hollow coil. The second driving member includes a second driving rod and a second motor, wherein the second driving rod is screwed with the third screw hole of the second lifting plate, and the second motor is coupled with the second driving rod for The second driving rod is driven to move the second lifting plate and the magnetic rod up and down along the longitudinal axis.

本發明的另一態樣係關於一種用以處理一生物樣本的生物樣本處理設備,包含本發明樣本處理模組、一位移模組以及一樣本槽。所述位移模組與本發明樣本處理模組耦接,用以於橫軸方向移動所述樣本處理模組。所述樣本槽用以盛裝生物樣本,其中所述樣本處理模組用以處理樣本槽內的生物樣本。 Another aspect of the present invention relates to a biological sample processing device for processing a biological sample, including a sample processing module of the present invention, a displacement module and a sample tank. The displacement module is coupled to the sample processing module of the present invention and used to move the sample processing module in the horizontal axis direction. The sample tank is used to contain biological samples, and the sample processing module is used to process the biological samples in the sample tank.

依據本揭示內容一實施方式,所述生物樣本處理模組更包含一套管,其與中空螺管可拆卸地耦接;當所述樣本模組中的中空螺管沿著縱軸方向上下移動旋轉時,同時連動所述套管攪拌生物樣本。依據本揭示內容較佳的實施方式,所述套管為多邊形。更佳地,所述套管更包含複數個凸條設置於套管的外表面上。 According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the biological sample processing module further includes a sleeve detachably coupled with the hollow coil; when the hollow coil in the sample module moves up and down along the longitudinal axis When rotating, the casing is simultaneously connected to stir the biological sample. According to a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure, the sleeve is polygonal. More preferably, the sleeve further includes a plurality of ridges disposed on the outer surface of the sleeve.

在參閱下文實施方式後,本發明所屬技術領域中具有通常知識者當可輕易瞭解本發明之基本精神及其他發明目的,以及本發明所採用之技術手段與實施態樣。 After referring to the following embodiments, those with ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention belongs can easily understand the basic spirit and other objectives of the present invention, as well as the technical means and implementation modes adopted by the present invention.

本新型主要元件符號列示如下: The main component symbols of this new model are listed as follows:

100、200、400、620:樣本處理模組 100, 200, 400, 620: sample processing module

120、220、410:第一升降板 120, 220, 410: first lifting plate

122、222、422:貫穿孔 122, 222, 422: Through hole

124:第一螺孔 124:First screw hole

140、240、420:固定板 140, 240, 420: fixed plate

144:第二螺孔 144:Second screw hole

160、260、430:中空螺管 160, 260, 430: hollow spiral tube

162:中空本體 162: Hollow body

164:上端 164: Upper end

166:下端 166:lower end

168:螺紋部 168:Thread part

169:軸承 169:Bearing

180、280、440:第一驅動件 180, 280, 440: first driving part

182:第一驅動桿 182:First drive rod

183:螺紋 183:Thread

184:第一馬達 184:First motor

190、290、490、680:套管 190, 290, 490, 680: Casing

192:凸條 192: convex strip

230、450:第二升降板 230, 450: Second lifting plate

232:第三螺孔 232:Third screw hole

250、460:磁棒 250, 460: Magnetic rod

252:上端 252: Upper end

254:下端 254:lower end

270、470:第二驅動件 270, 470: Second driving part

272:第二驅動桿 272:Second drive rod

273:螺紋 273:Thread

274:第二馬達 274:Second motor

600:生物樣本處理設備 600:Biological sample processing equipment

640:位移模組 640:Displacement module

660:樣本槽 660:Sample tank

為讓本發明的上述與其他目的、特徵、優點與實施例能更明顯易懂,所附圖式之說明如下:第1A圖為依據本揭示內容某些實施方式所繪示的樣本處理模組100的示意圖; 第1B圖為第1A圖的樣本處理模組100中沿1B-1B線的剖面圖;第2圖為依據本揭示內容另一實施方式所繪示的樣本處理模組200的示意圖;第3A圖為依據第2圖之實施方式所繪示的第二升降板、磁棒及第二驅動件的示意圖;第3B圖為第3A圖中沿3B-3B線的剖面圖;第4圖為依據本揭示內容特定實施方式所繪示的樣本處理模組400的示意圖;第5A圖至第5D圖為依據本揭示內容實施方式所繪示的樣本處理模組400的作動示意圖;以及第6A圖及第6B圖為依據本揭示內容不同實施方式所繪示的生物樣本處理設備600的配置示意圖。 In order to make the above and other objects, features, advantages and embodiments of the present invention more obvious and understandable, the accompanying drawings are described as follows: Figure 1A shows a sample processing module according to certain embodiments of the present disclosure. Schematic diagram of 100; Figure 1B is a cross-sectional view along line 1B-1B of the sample processing module 100 in Figure 1A; Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the sample processing module 200 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 3A It is a schematic diagram of the second lifting plate, the magnetic rod and the second driving member according to the embodiment of Figure 2; Figure 3B is a cross-sectional view along line 3B-3B in Figure 3A; Figure 4 is based on this A schematic diagram of the sample processing module 400 shown in a specific embodiment of the disclosure; Figures 5A to 5D are schematic diagrams of the operation of the sample processing module 400 shown in an embodiment of the disclosure; and Figures 6A and 6 Figure 6B is a schematic configuration diagram of a biological sample processing device 600 according to different embodiments of the present disclosure.

根據慣常的作業方式,圖中各種特徵與元件並未依比例繪製,其繪製方式是為了以最佳的方式呈現與本發明相關的具體特徵與元件。此外,在不同圖式間,以相同或相似的元件符號來指稱相似的元件/部件。 In accordance with common practice, the various features and components in the figures are not drawn to scale but are drawn in a manner designed to best represent the specific features and components relevant to the present invention. In addition, the same or similar reference symbols are used to refer to similar elements/components in different drawings.

為了使本揭示內容的敘述更加詳盡與完備,下文針對了本發明的實施態樣與具體實施例提出了說明性的描述;但這並非實施或運用本發明具體實施例的唯一形式。實施方式中涵蓋了多個具體實施例的特徵以及用以建構與操作這些具體實施例的方法步驟與其順序。然而,亦可利用其他具體實施例來達成相同或均等的功能與步驟順序。 In order to make the description of the present disclosure more detailed and complete, the following provides an illustrative description of the implementation aspects and specific embodiments of the present invention; however, this is not the only form of implementing or using the specific embodiments of the present invention. The embodiments cover features of multiple specific embodiments as well as method steps and their sequences for constructing and operating these specific embodiments. However, other specific embodiments may also be used to achieve the same or equivalent functions and step sequences.

除非本說明書另有定義,此處所用的科學與技術詞彙之含義與本新型所屬技術領域中具有通常知識者所理解與慣用的意義相同。此外,在不和上 下文衝突的情形下,本說明書所用的單數名詞涵蓋該名詞的複數型;而所用的複數名詞時亦涵蓋該名詞的單數型。 Unless otherwise defined in this specification, the scientific and technical terms used herein have the same meanings as commonly understood and customary by a person with ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which this invention belongs. Furthermore, on Discord In case of conflict below, the singular form of a noun used in this specification shall include the plural form of the noun; and the plural form of the noun shall also include the singular form of the noun.

所述「生物樣本」一詞,是指適用於本發明生物樣本處理設備及/或樣本處理模組所處理的生物樣本。在一實施方式中,所述生物樣本可以是用以進行核酸萃取的生物樣本,如,培養液、血液、體液、動物組織、植物組織、病毒,以及真核和/或原核細胞。 The term "biological sample" refers to the biological sample suitable for processing by the biological sample processing equipment and/or sample processing module of the present invention. In one embodiment, the biological sample may be a biological sample used for nucleic acid extraction, such as culture fluid, blood, body fluid, animal tissue, plant tissue, virus, and eukaryotic and/or prokaryotic cells.

在本揭示內容中「位移模組」一詞,是指任一種本領域習知用以沿著縱向和/或橫向移動一組件/模組(例如,本發明樣本處理模組)的機械模組。在非限制的實施方式中,所述位移模組可以是機器手臂。 In this disclosure, the term "displacement module" refers to any mechanical module commonly known in the art for moving a component/module (for example, the sample processing module of the present invention) along the longitudinal and/or transverse directions. . In a non-limiting embodiment, the displacement module may be a robotic arm.

除非本說明書另有定義,此處所用的科學與技術詞彙之含義與本發明所屬技術領域中具有通常知識者所理解與慣用的意義相同。此外,在不和上下文衝突的情形下,本說明書所用的單數名詞涵蓋該名詞的複數型;而所用的複數名詞時亦涵蓋該名詞的單數型。 Unless otherwise defined in this specification, the scientific and technical terms used herein have the same meanings as commonly understood and customary by a person of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. In addition, unless there is conflict with the context, the singular noun used in this specification covers the plural form of the noun; and the plural noun used also covers the singular form of the noun.

II.具體實施方式 II. Specific implementations

目前市面上的自動化核酸萃取設備主要採用磁珠技術來萃取核酸,為了達到自生物樣本內萃取目標核酸的目的,將生物樣本與萃取試劑以及磁珠等混合使其充分反應至關重要,因此現有的自動化核酸萃取設備內通常會設置兩組驅動件,一組用以抓取和移動樣本或套管,另一組用以驅動套管旋轉,據以攪拌包含生物樣本、萃取試劑及磁珠的混合液。然而,驅動件的數量除了提高設備的維護成本外,必然地增加整體設備的體積,造成使用者需提供更大的空間以設置萃取設備。 Currently, automated nucleic acid extraction equipment on the market mainly uses magnetic bead technology to extract nucleic acids. In order to achieve the purpose of extracting target nucleic acids from biological samples, it is crucial to mix biological samples with extraction reagents and magnetic beads to fully react. Therefore, existing Automated nucleic acid extraction equipment is usually equipped with two sets of driving components. One is used to grab and move samples or sleeves, and the other is used to drive the rotation of the sleeve to stir the mixture containing biological samples, extraction reagents and magnetic beads. Mixture. However, the number of driving parts not only increases the maintenance cost of the equipment, but also inevitably increases the volume of the overall equipment, requiring the user to provide more space to install the extraction equipment.

為了解決前述自動化核酸萃取設備的缺陷,本揭示內容提供一種樣本處理模組,藉由各構件的設計及連動關係,可利用單一驅動組件即可達到移動和驅動套管旋轉的目的。 In order to solve the aforementioned shortcomings of automated nucleic acid extraction equipment, this disclosure provides a sample processing module. Through the design and linkage relationship of each component, a single driving component can be used to achieve the purpose of moving and driving the cannula rotation.

第1A圖及第1B圖分別為所述樣本處理模組100的示意圖及剖面圖,為了清楚說明所述樣本處理模組100的每個元件的構型及配置方式,請同時參見第1A圖及第1B圖。如圖所示,所述樣本處理模組100包含一第一升降板120、一固定板140、一中空螺管160以及一第一驅動件180,其中所述第一升降板120分別與第一驅動件180及中空螺管160耦接,且所述中空螺管160進一步與固定板140耦接。這樣的配置方式,可透過第一驅動件180來控制中空螺管160沿著縱軸方向移動,並藉由設置固定板140使中空螺管160於移動的同時旋轉。在一實施方式中,為了避免樣本污染,所述樣本處理模組100於操作時可搭配一套管190使用,讓套管190與樣本分別接觸,以避免先後兩次的獨立實驗間之交互汙染。 Figures 1A and 1B are schematic diagrams and cross-sectional views of the sample processing module 100 respectively. In order to clearly explain the configuration and arrangement of each component of the sample processing module 100, please refer to Figures 1A and 1B at the same time. Figure 1B. As shown in the figure, the sample processing module 100 includes a first lifting plate 120, a fixed plate 140, a hollow solenoid 160 and a first driving member 180, wherein the first lifting plate 120 is connected to the first driving member 180 respectively. The driving member 180 and the hollow solenoid 160 are coupled, and the hollow solenoid 160 is further coupled with the fixing plate 140 . With this arrangement, the first driving member 180 can be used to control the movement of the hollow solenoid 160 along the longitudinal axis, and the fixing plate 140 can be provided to cause the hollow solenoid 160 to rotate while moving. In one embodiment, in order to avoid sample contamination, the sample processing module 100 can be used with a sleeve 190 during operation, so that the sleeve 190 and the sample are in separate contact to avoid cross-contamination between two independent experiments. .

在本揭示內容實施方式中,所述套管190的構型可以是多邊形或其他自轉時可於液體內產生迴旋流,使液體中不同內容物混合均勻的任一種構型。較佳地,所述套管190的外表面設置複數個凸條192,以增加垂直方向的迴旋流強度,使混合效果更好。 In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the configuration of the sleeve 190 can be a polygon or any other configuration that can generate a swirling flow in the liquid when rotating, so that different contents in the liquid can be mixed evenly. Preferably, a plurality of ridges 192 are provided on the outer surface of the sleeve 190 to increase the intensity of the swirling flow in the vertical direction and improve the mixing effect.

依據本揭示內容較佳的實施方式,所述套管190為一次性耗材,適用以製備所述套管190的例示性材質包含,但不限於,聚甲基丙烯酸甲酯(poly methyl methacrylate,PMMA;或稱為壓克力(acrylic))、聚氯乙烯(poly vinyl chloride,PVC)、聚四氟乙烯(polytetrafluoroethylene,PTFE;或稱鐵氟龍)、熱塑性聚胺酯(thermoplastic polyurethane,TPU)、聚醚醚酮(polyetheretherketone,PEEK)、聚乙烯(polyethylene,PE)、聚醚-聚醯胺嵌段共聚物(polyether block amide,PEBA)等。 According to a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure, the sleeve 190 is a disposable consumable. Exemplary materials suitable for preparing the sleeve 190 include, but are not limited to, polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). ; or acrylic), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE; or Teflon), thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), polyether Etherketone (polyetheretherketone, PEEK), polyethylene (polyethylene, PE), polyether-polyamide block copolymer (polyether block amide, PEBA), etc.

依據本揭示內容實施方式,所述第一升降板120包含一貫穿孔122用以與中空螺管160的上端164耦接,以及第一螺孔124用以與第一驅動件180螺合。應可想見,當第一驅動件180藉由與第一螺孔124螺合來驅動第一升降板120上下移動時,可連動所述中空螺管160連同第一升降板120同步上升或下降。在可 任選的實施方式中,可利用習知的方法將中空螺管160與貫穿孔122耦接。在本揭示內容較佳的實施方式中,中空螺管160是利用軸承169與貫穿孔122耦接,使中空螺管160可於貫穿孔122內旋轉且不會掉落。 According to the embodiment of the disclosure, the first lifting plate 120 includes a through hole 122 for coupling with the upper end 164 of the hollow solenoid 160 , and a first screw hole 124 for screwing with the first driving member 180 . It should be imagined that when the first driving member 180 drives the first lifting plate 120 to move up and down by screwing with the first screw hole 124, the hollow solenoid 160 and the first lifting plate 120 can be linked to rise or fall synchronously. . Available In optional embodiments, conventional methods may be used to couple the hollow coil 160 to the through hole 122 . In a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure, the hollow solenoid 160 is coupled with the through hole 122 using a bearing 169 so that the hollow solenoid 160 can rotate in the through hole 122 without falling off.

依據本揭示內容實施方式,本領域具有通常知識者可依據實際使用需求調整第一升降板120的構型,以設置複數個貫穿孔122(例如2、3、4、5、6、7、8、9、10、11、12或更多),據以同時操作複數根中空螺管160。在一實施方式中,第一升降板120上是設有12個貫穿孔122分別與中空螺管160耦接,並呈列設置(第2圖中未揭示)。依據使用目的不同,亦可於第一升降板120上設置一列以上的貫穿孔122,舉例來說,可以設置二、三、四、五、六、七、八或更多列(圖中未繪示)。 According to the embodiments of the present disclosure, a person with ordinary knowledge in the art can adjust the configuration of the first lifting plate 120 according to actual usage requirements to provide a plurality of through holes 122 (for example, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 , 9, 10, 11, 12 or more), thereby operating a plurality of hollow solenoid tubes 160 at the same time. In one embodiment, the first lifting plate 120 is provided with 12 through holes 122 respectively coupled to the hollow coils 160 and arranged in an array (not shown in Figure 2). Depending on the purpose of use, more than one row of through holes 122 may be provided on the first lifting plate 120. For example, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more rows may be provided (not shown in the figure). Show).

所述固定板140上設置有第二螺孔144與中空螺管160螺合。在較佳的實施方式中,所述固定板140可設置複數個第二螺孔144,舉例來說,所述固定板140可依據與第一升降板120的耦接的中空螺管160的數量設置2、3、4、5、6、7、8、9、10、11、12或更多個第二螺孔144,用以螺合該些中空螺管160。在較佳的實施方式中,所述固定板140上的第二螺孔144與第一升降板120上的貫穿孔122有相同的數量且上下相對應設置。 The fixing plate 140 is provided with a second screw hole 144 for screwing into the hollow solenoid tube 160 . In a preferred embodiment, the fixing plate 140 may be provided with a plurality of second screw holes 144 . For example, the fixing plate 140 may be configured according to the number of hollow solenoid tubes 160 coupled to the first lifting plate 120 . 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 or more second screw holes 144 are provided for screwing the hollow coiled tubes 160. In a preferred embodiment, the second screw holes 144 on the fixed plate 140 and the through holes 122 on the first lifting plate 120 have the same number and are arranged correspondingly up and down.

依據本揭示內容實施方式,在樣本處理模組100的操作過程中,固定板140於縱軸上的高度位置不會隨著中空螺管160旋轉上下移動而改變。在非限制性實施方式中,是將所述固定板140與第一驅動件180耦接,據以固定其位置(圖中未繪示)。 According to the embodiment of the present disclosure, during the operation of the sample processing module 100, the height position of the fixed plate 140 on the longitudinal axis will not change as the hollow solenoid 160 rotates and moves up and down. In a non-limiting embodiment, the fixing plate 140 is coupled to the first driving member 180 to fix its position (not shown in the figure).

所述中空螺管160包含中空本體162以及設置於其外表面的螺紋部168。在結構上,中空螺管160具有上端164和下端166,所述上端164是與第一升降板120的貫穿孔122可旋轉地相接,下端166通過固定板140,用以與套管190可拆卸式地耦接,以便在試驗結束及開始前卸除及更換所述套管190。如上述, 在本揭示內容較佳的實施方式中,中空螺管160是利用軸承169與貫穿孔122耦接,使中空螺管160可於貫穿孔122內旋轉且不會掉落。所述螺紋部168用以與固定板140的第二螺孔144螺合。 The hollow solenoid 160 includes a hollow body 162 and a threaded portion 168 provided on its outer surface. Structurally, the hollow solenoid 160 has an upper end 164 and a lower end 166. The upper end 164 is rotatably connected to the through hole 122 of the first lifting plate 120, and the lower end 166 passes through the fixed plate 140 to be rotatably connected to the casing 190. Detachably coupled so that the sleeve 190 can be removed and replaced before the end and start of testing. As above, In a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure, the hollow solenoid 160 is coupled with the through hole 122 using a bearing 169 so that the hollow solenoid 160 can rotate in the through hole 122 without falling off. The threaded portion 168 is used for screwing with the second screw hole 144 of the fixing plate 140 .

在非必要的實施方式中,本領域具有通常知識者可依據實際使用需求,選擇螺距不同的中空螺管160,據以改變旋轉速度(亦即攪拌樣本時的速度),例如,若使用螺距較窄的中空螺管160,可提高其旋轉速度;若欲緩慢攪拌樣本時,則改以螺距較寬的中空螺管160。 In optional embodiments, those with ordinary knowledge in the art can select hollow solenoid tubes 160 with different pitches according to actual usage requirements to change the rotation speed (that is, the speed when stirring the sample). For example, if a longer pitch is used, The narrow hollow spiral tube 160 can increase its rotation speed; if the sample needs to be stirred slowly, a hollow spiral tube 160 with a wider pitch can be used.

所述第一驅動件180包含一第一驅動桿182以及一第一馬達184,其中第一驅動桿182是與第一馬達184耦接,並藉由第一馬達184驅動其旋轉。依據本揭示內容實施方式,所述第一馬達184可以是任一種熟知用以將電能轉化成機械能來驅動其他裝置的電氣設備,舉例來說,第一馬達184可以是同步馬達、感應馬達、可逆馬達、步進馬達、伺服馬達、線性馬達或其他種類的馬達。 The first driving member 180 includes a first driving rod 182 and a first motor 184. The first driving rod 182 is coupled with the first motor 184 and is driven to rotate by the first motor 184. According to the embodiment of the disclosure, the first motor 184 can be any electrical device that is well known for converting electrical energy into mechanical energy to drive other devices. For example, the first motor 184 can be a synchronous motor, an induction motor, Reversible motors, stepper motors, servo motors, linear motors or other kinds of motors.

在一實施方式中,所述第一驅動桿182的外表面設有螺紋183,與第一升降板120的第一螺孔124螺合。因此,第一馬達184驅動第一驅動桿182旋轉,第一螺孔124內的螺紋就會順著第一驅動桿182外表面的螺紋爬升或下降,據以帶動第一升降板120上下移動,並連動中空螺管160沿著縱軸方向上下移動,同時藉由固定板140上的第二螺孔144,使中空螺管160於移動同時進行順時針或逆時針旋轉,並帶動套管190同步旋轉來攪拌樣本。這樣的配置方式,使得本發明樣本處理模組100僅需一組驅動件(亦即,第一驅動件180)即可驅動套管190移動及旋轉,此為本發明優勢之一。 In one embodiment, the outer surface of the first driving rod 182 is provided with threads 183 that are threadedly engaged with the first screw holes 124 of the first lifting plate 120 . Therefore, the first motor 184 drives the first driving rod 182 to rotate, and the threads in the first screw hole 124 will climb or descend along the threads on the outer surface of the first driving rod 182, thereby driving the first lifting plate 120 to move up and down. It also drives the hollow solenoid 160 to move up and down along the longitudinal axis. At the same time, through the second screw hole 144 on the fixed plate 140, the hollow solenoid 160 rotates clockwise or counterclockwise while moving, and drives the casing 190 to synchronize. Rotate to stir the sample. Such a configuration allows the sample processing module 100 of the present invention to only need one set of driving parts (ie, the first driving part 180) to drive the sleeve 190 to move and rotate, which is one of the advantages of the present invention.

請參見第2圖依據本揭示內容某些另一實施方式,本發明樣本處理模組200除了包含第1圖所述樣本處理模組100的構件外,可更包含第二升降板230、磁棒250及第二驅動件270,據以應用於磁珠技術平台的實驗程序,其中第1圖所述樣本處理模組100的構件在此不另贅述。原則上,該第二升降板230、磁 棒250及第二驅動件270的結構及作動方式與第一升降板220、第一驅動件280及中空螺管260類似。 Please refer to Figure 2. According to some other embodiments of the present disclosure, the sample processing module 200 of the present invention, in addition to the components of the sample processing module 100 described in Figure 1, may further include a second lifting plate 230 and a magnetic rod. 250 and the second driving member 270 are used in the experimental procedures of the magnetic bead technology platform. The components of the sample processing module 100 shown in Figure 1 will not be described again here. In principle, the second lifting plate 230 and the magnetic The structures and operating modes of the rod 250 and the second driving member 270 are similar to the first lifting plate 220 , the first driving member 280 and the hollow solenoid 260 .

具體而言,請同時參見第3A圖和第3B圖,其中第3A圖為依據該些實施方式所繪示的第二升降板230、磁棒250及第二驅動件270的組裝示意圖;第3B圖為第3A圖之剖面圖,以進一步說明各構件的配置關係。所述第二驅動件270包含一第二驅動桿272及一第二馬達274,其中該第二驅動桿272是與第二馬達274耦接,且其外表面設有螺紋273。 Specifically, please refer to Figure 3A and Figure 3B at the same time, wherein Figure 3A is a schematic assembly diagram of the second lifting plate 230, the magnetic rod 250 and the second driving member 270 according to these embodiments; Figure 3B The figure is a cross-sectional view of Figure 3A to further illustrate the arrangement relationship of each component. The second driving member 270 includes a second driving rod 272 and a second motor 274. The second driving rod 272 is coupled with the second motor 274 and has threads 273 on its outer surface.

所述第二升降板230上的一側設置一第三螺孔232,用以與第二驅動件270的第二驅動桿272螺接,另一側設以與磁棒250耦接。所述磁棒250具有上端252和下端254,其中上端252與第二升降板230的下方相接,下端254用以穿設於中空螺管260以及套管290內。在構型上,依據一較佳的實施方式,所述磁棒250的直徑小於貫穿孔222、中空螺管260以及套管290的直徑,使磁棒250可通過貫穿孔222穿設於中空螺管260以及套管290內(請參照第2圖)。於實際作動時,藉由第二驅動件270能夠使第二升降板230沿著第二驅動桿272上下移動。依據本揭示內容實施方式,所述第二馬達274可以是任一種熟知用以將電能轉化成機械能來驅動其他裝置的電氣設備,舉例來說,第二馬達274可以是同步馬達、感應馬達、可逆馬達、步進馬達、伺服馬達、線性馬達或其他種類的馬達。 A third screw hole 232 is provided on one side of the second lifting plate 230 for screw connection with the second driving rod 272 of the second driving member 270 , and is provided on the other side for coupling with the magnetic rod 250 . The magnetic rod 250 has an upper end 252 and a lower end 254. The upper end 252 is connected to the bottom of the second lifting plate 230, and the lower end 254 is used to penetrate the hollow solenoid 260 and the casing 290. In terms of configuration, according to a preferred embodiment, the diameter of the magnetic rod 250 is smaller than the diameter of the through hole 222, the hollow solenoid tube 260 and the sleeve 290, so that the magnetic rod 250 can be inserted into the hollow spiral tube through the through hole 222. Inside the tube 260 and the sleeve 290 (please refer to Figure 2). During actual operation, the second driving member 270 can make the second lifting plate 230 move up and down along the second driving rod 272 . According to the embodiment of the present disclosure, the second motor 274 can be any electrical device that is well known for converting electrical energy into mechanical energy to drive other devices. For example, the second motor 274 can be a synchronous motor, an induction motor, Reversible motors, stepper motors, servo motors, linear motors or other kinds of motors.

在實際作動時,第一驅動件280透過驅動第一升降板220連帶中空螺管260沿著縱向上下移動,中空螺管260的下方可用以與一套管290可拆卸式的相接。第二驅動件270驅動第二升降板230升降,連動磁棒250沿著縱軸方向上下移動,穿設於中空螺管260及套管290中,本發明所提出的樣本處理模組200透過上述配置能夠完成樣本處理步驟,且所屬技術領域中具有通常知識者當可理解可利用本發明樣本處理模組,來處理大量的生物樣本,以提升檢驗效率。 During actual operation, the first driving member 280 drives the first lifting plate 220 and the hollow solenoid 260 to move up and down along the longitudinal direction. The bottom of the hollow solenoid 260 can be detachably connected to the sleeve 290 . The second driving member 270 drives the second lifting plate 230 to rise and fall, and the linked magnetic rod 250 moves up and down along the longitudinal axis direction, and is inserted into the hollow solenoid 260 and the sleeve 290. The sample processing module 200 proposed by the present invention uses the above-mentioned The configuration can complete the sample processing steps, and those with ordinary knowledge in the technical field will understand that the sample processing module of the present invention can be used to process a large number of biological samples to improve inspection efficiency.

第4圖是依據本揭示內容特定實施方式所繪示之樣本處理模組400,可以同時處理複數樣本。因此,在此實施例中,所述樣本處理模組400設有複數根中空螺管430和複數根磁棒460。在結構上,第一升降板410設有複數個貫穿孔422分別與該些中空螺管430的上端耦接,且視需要中空螺管430的下端可與套管490可拆卸式地相接,其中所述連接方式與第1圖所示相同,在此不另贅述。複數根磁棒460的上端與第二升降板450下方連接。在較佳的實施方式中,磁棒460與中空螺管430的數量相同,如圖所示,本實施方式中第一升降板410與12根中空螺管430相接,其中所述中空螺管430呈列設置,以及第二升降板450上設有相對應數量的12根磁棒460且同樣呈列設置,且經配置每一磁棒460可分別穿設於中空螺管430及套管490中,經驅動沿著縱軸方向上下移動。 FIG. 4 illustrates a sample processing module 400 according to a specific embodiment of the present disclosure, which can process multiple samples simultaneously. Therefore, in this embodiment, the sample processing module 400 is provided with a plurality of hollow solenoid tubes 430 and a plurality of magnetic rods 460 . Structurally, the first lifting plate 410 is provided with a plurality of through holes 422 that are respectively coupled to the upper ends of the hollow coils 430, and the lower ends of the hollow coils 430 can be detachably connected to the casing 490 as needed. The connection method is the same as shown in Figure 1 and will not be described again. The upper ends of the plurality of magnetic rods 460 are connected to the bottom of the second lifting plate 450 . In a preferred embodiment, the number of magnetic rods 460 and hollow solenoid tubes 430 is the same. As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the first lifting plate 410 is connected to 12 hollow solenoid tubes 430, wherein the hollow solenoid tubes 430 are arranged in an array, and a corresponding number of 12 magnetic rods 460 are provided on the second lifting plate 450 and are also arranged in an array, and each magnetic rod 460 is configured to pass through the hollow solenoid 430 and the casing 490 respectively. , it is driven to move up and down along the longitudinal axis.

接著,藉由第5A圖至第5D圖來進一步說明本發明樣本處理模組400的作動方式。 Next, the operation mode of the sample processing module 400 of the present invention is further explained through Figures 5A to 5D.

在一實施方式中,本發明樣本處理模組400適用於以磁珠來萃取樣本中之核酸的技術,且為了方便說明此圖以側視示意圖加以說明,簡化表示樣本處理模組400的作動方式。具體來說,在核酸萃取步驟上,將欲萃取的複數個包含核酸的樣本加至樣本槽(或任一可用以盛裝該些反應物的容器),依照步驟視需要與萃取試劑(例如,裂解緩衝液、結合緩衝液、沖洗緩衝液或沖提緩衝液)和/或磁珠混合。舉例而言,於處理樣本前,先進行取用套管490的步驟啟動第一驅動件440,使第一升降板410開始下降與套管490的上端可拆卸的連接。接著,於樣本處理的步驟上,啟動第一驅動件440並帶動套管490下降與樣本槽中的樣本接觸,同時藉由中空螺管430與固定板420的配置,驅動中空螺管430自轉,並帶動套管490同步旋轉(第5A圖),再藉由第一驅動件440帶動第一升降板410上升,使套管490上升並往相反方向旋轉(第5B圖),重複上述動作進行樣本槽內的混合步驟(亦即重複第5A圖及第5B圖的步驟)。再者,可視磁珠萃取法步驟的需要,啟 動第二驅動件470使磁棒460下降,穿設至中空螺管430及套管490內(第5C圖),藉由磁棒460的磁力吸引磁珠,使其貼附於套管490外側,較佳是聚集於套管490的下方處,若要將磁珠再次懸浮於樣本中,啟動第二驅動件470使磁棒460上升,遠離所述套管490,磁珠將再次懸浮於所述樣本中。若需從樣本中移除磁珠,可同時啟動第一驅動件440及第二驅動件470將所述套管490連同磁棒460移出於樣本外,則可將磁珠移除。 In one embodiment, the sample processing module 400 of the present invention is suitable for the technology of using magnetic beads to extract nucleic acids in samples. For convenience of explanation, this figure is illustrated with a side view to simplify the operation mode of the sample processing module 400. . Specifically, in the nucleic acid extraction step, a plurality of nucleic acid-containing samples to be extracted are added to the sample tank (or any container that can be used to hold these reactants), and the extraction reagent (for example, lysis) is added as necessary according to the steps. buffer, binding buffer, wash buffer or elution buffer) and/or magnetic bead mixing. For example, before processing the sample, the step of taking the sleeve 490 is first performed to activate the first driving member 440, so that the first lifting plate 410 begins to descend and is detachably connected to the upper end of the sleeve 490. Next, in the step of sample processing, the first driving member 440 is started and the sleeve 490 is driven down to contact the sample in the sample tank. At the same time, through the configuration of the hollow solenoid 430 and the fixed plate 420, the hollow solenoid 430 is driven to rotate. And drive the casing 490 to rotate synchronously (Fig. 5A), and then drive the first lifting plate 410 to rise through the first driving member 440, so that the casing 490 rises and rotates in the opposite direction (Fig. 5B). Repeat the above action to perform the sample Mixing step in the tank (i.e. repeat the steps in Figure 5A and Figure 5B). Furthermore, depending on the needs of the magnetic bead extraction method, start The second driving member 470 is moved to lower the magnetic rod 460 and penetrate into the hollow solenoid 430 and the casing 490 (Fig. 5C). The magnetic force of the magnetic rod 460 attracts the magnetic beads and makes them adhere to the outside of the casing 490. , preferably gathered at the bottom of the sleeve 490. If you want to suspend the magnetic beads in the sample again, start the second driving member 470 to make the magnetic rod 460 rise and move away from the sleeve 490. The magnetic beads will be suspended again in the sample. in the sample. If the magnetic beads need to be removed from the sample, the first driving member 440 and the second driving member 470 can be activated simultaneously to move the sleeve 490 and the magnetic rod 460 out of the sample, and then the magnetic beads can be removed.

第6A圖及第6B圖為依據本揭示內容不同實施方式所繪示的生物樣本處理設備600的配置示意圖。在較佳的實施方式中,所述生物樣本處理設備600為一自動化核酸(例如,RNA或DNA)萃取系統,能夠同步處理多個生物樣本。具體來說,如第6A圖所示所述生物樣本處理設備600包含本揭示內容任一種實施方式所述之樣本處理模組620,以及一位移模組640與樣本處理模組620耦接,據以橫向移動所述樣本處理模組620。此外,所述生物樣本處理設備亦包含一樣本槽660,其中樣本槽660用以盛裝不同生物樣本及/或不同步驟所需的萃取試劑。 Figures 6A and 6B are schematic configuration diagrams of biological sample processing equipment 600 according to different embodiments of the present disclosure. In a preferred embodiment, the biological sample processing equipment 600 is an automated nucleic acid (eg, RNA or DNA) extraction system capable of simultaneously processing multiple biological samples. Specifically, as shown in Figure 6A, the biological sample processing device 600 includes the sample processing module 620 according to any embodiment of the present disclosure, and a displacement module 640 coupled to the sample processing module 620. According to Move the sample processing module 620 laterally. In addition, the biological sample processing equipment also includes a sample tank 660, where the sample tank 660 is used to contain different biological samples and/or extraction reagents required for different steps.

所述生物樣本處理設備600的整體操作方式與第5A圖至第5D圖所述大致相同,惟生物樣本處理設備包含位移模組640,可帶著樣本處理模組於包含不同反應試劑的樣本槽間移動,並伸入孔洞中進行磁吸和/或混合,以自動化完成全部的萃取流程,獲得核酸產物。 The overall operation mode of the biological sample processing device 600 is substantially the same as that described in Figures 5A to 5D, except that the biological sample processing device includes a displacement module 640, which can carry the sample processing module in a sample tank containing different reaction reagents. Move between spaces and extend into the holes for magnetic attraction and/or mixing to automatically complete the entire extraction process and obtain nucleic acid products.

第6B圖為依據本發明另一實施方式所示之生物樣本處理設備600,在此實施方式中,生物樣本處理設備600更包含套管匣包含有複數套管680供所述樣本處理模組620取用,所述套管680與樣本處理模組620的配置方式如第1圖至第4圖所述,故在此不另贅述。 Figure 6B shows a biological sample processing device 600 according to another embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the biological sample processing device 600 further includes a casing cassette containing a plurality of casings 680 for the sample processing module 620 The arrangement of the casing 680 and the sample processing module 620 is as described in Figures 1 to 4, and therefore will not be described again here.

總結上述,本揭示內容提供一種樣本處理模組及包含所述樣本處理模組的生物樣本處理設備,其優勢在於透過單一驅動模組即可完成縱向移動 和自轉攪拌的作動,達到降低自動化核酸萃取設備的維護成本及縮減設備體積的目的。 To summarize the above, the present disclosure provides a sample processing module and a biological sample processing device including the sample processing module, which has the advantage of being able to complete longitudinal movement through a single drive module. And the action of rotating and stirring achieves the purpose of reducing the maintenance cost of automated nucleic acid extraction equipment and reducing the size of the equipment.

雖然上文實施方式中揭露了本發明的具體實施例,然其並非用以限定本發明,本發明所屬技術領域中具有通常知識者,在不悖離本發明之原理與精神的情形下,當可對其進行各種更動與修飾,因此本發明之保護範圍當以附隨申請專利範圍所界定者為準。 Although the above embodiments disclose specific examples of the present invention, they are not intended to limit the present invention. Those with ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention belongs can, without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, Various changes and modifications can be made to it, so the protection scope of the present invention shall be defined by the appended patent application scope.

400:樣本處理模組 400:Sample processing module

410:第一升降板 410:First lifting plate

420:固定板 420:fixed plate

430:中空螺管 430:Hollow spiral tube

440:第一驅動件 440: first drive part

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一種樣本處理模組,用以搭配一套管使用,包含 一第一升降板,包含: 一貫穿孔;和 一第一螺孔設於該貫穿孔之一側; 一固定板,設有一第二螺孔,且該固定板與該第一升降板相對設置; 一中空螺管,包含一中空本體及一螺紋部設於該中空本體的外表面,其中該中空螺管具有一上端及一下端,該上端與該貫穿孔耦接,該中空螺管藉由該螺紋部與該固定板的第二螺孔螺合,並使該中空螺管穿設於該固定板上,且該中空螺管的該下端用以與該套管可拆卸地耦接;以及 一第一驅動件,包含: 一第一驅動桿,與該第一升降板的第一螺孔螺合;和 一第一馬達,與該第一驅動桿耦接,用以驅動該第一驅動桿連動該第一升降板和該中空螺管沿著縱軸方向上下移動,且該中空螺管於移動時旋轉。 A sample processing module for use with a set of tubes, including A first lifting plate, including: through holes; and A first screw hole is provided on one side of the through hole; A fixed plate is provided with a second screw hole, and the fixed plate is arranged opposite to the first lifting plate; A hollow solenoid tube, including a hollow body and a threaded portion provided on the outer surface of the hollow body, wherein the hollow solenoid tube has an upper end and a lower end, and the upper end is coupled with the through hole, and the hollow solenoid tube is passed through the through hole. The threaded portion is threaded with the second screw hole of the fixing plate, and the hollow solenoid is penetrated on the fixing plate, and the lower end of the hollow solenoid is used to detachably couple with the casing; and A first driver component, including: A first driving rod screwed with the first screw hole of the first lifting plate; and A first motor coupled to the first driving rod for driving the first driving rod to link the first lifting plate and the hollow solenoid to move up and down along the longitudinal axis, and the hollow solenoid rotates when moving . 如請求項1所述之樣本處理模組,更包含: 一第二升降板,包含一第三螺孔於該第二升降板上; 一磁棒,具有一上端和一下端,其中該上端與該第二升降板耦接,且該磁棒經配置用以穿設該中空螺管;以及 一第二驅動件,包含: 一第二驅動桿,與該第二升降板的第三螺孔螺合;以及 一第二馬達,與該第二驅動桿耦接,用以驅動該第二驅動桿連動該第二升降板和該磁棒沿著縱軸方向上下移動。 The sample processing module as described in request 1 further includes: a second lifting plate, including a third screw hole on the second lifting plate; A magnetic rod having an upper end and a lower end, wherein the upper end is coupled to the second lifting plate, and the magnetic rod is configured to penetrate the hollow solenoid; and a second driver component, including: a second driving rod screwed with the third screw hole of the second lifting plate; and A second motor is coupled to the second driving rod and used to drive the second driving rod to link the second lifting plate and the magnetic rod to move up and down along the longitudinal axis direction. 如請求項1所述之樣本處理模組,更包含一軸承,其中該中空螺管透過該軸承與該貫穿孔耦接。The sample processing module of claim 1 further includes a bearing, wherein the hollow spiral tube is coupled to the through hole through the bearing. 如請求項1所述之樣本處理模組,其中該中空螺管的下端用以與該套管卡合。The sample processing module as claimed in claim 1, wherein the lower end of the hollow spiral tube is used to engage with the sleeve. 如請求項1所述之樣本處理模組,其中該第一升降板上的該貫穿孔為複數個且呈列設置。The sample processing module as claimed in claim 1, wherein the through holes on the first lifting plate are plural and arranged in an array. 如請求項1所述之樣本處理模組,其中該中空螺管為複數根且呈列設置。The sample processing module as described in claim 1, wherein the hollow spiral tubes are plural and arranged in an array. 一種生物樣本處理設備,用以處理一生物樣本,包含: 一如請求項1所述之樣本處理模組; 一位移模組,與該樣本處理模組耦接,並用以於橫軸方向移動該樣本處理模組;以及 一樣本槽,用以承裝該生物樣本,其中該樣本處理模組用以處理該樣本槽內的該生物樣本。 A biological sample processing equipment used to process a biological sample, including: A sample processing module as described in claim 1; A moving module is coupled to the sample processing module and used to move the sample processing module in the horizontal axis direction; and A sample tank is used to hold the biological sample, and the sample processing module is used to process the biological sample in the sample tank. 如請求項7所述之生物樣本處理設備,更包含一套管,用以與該中空螺管可拆卸地耦接,其中當驅動該樣本處理模組中的該中空螺管沿著縱軸方向上下移動旋轉時,同時攪拌該生物樣本。The biological sample processing equipment according to claim 7, further comprising a sleeve for detachably coupling with the hollow solenoid, wherein when the hollow solenoid in the sample processing module is driven along the longitudinal axis While moving up and down and rotating, the biological sample is stirred at the same time. 如請求項8所述之生物樣本處理設備,其中該套管為多邊形。The biological sample processing equipment of claim 8, wherein the sleeve is polygonal. 如請求項9所述之生物樣本處理設備,其中該套管更包含複數個凸條設於該套管的外表面上。The biological sample processing equipment as claimed in claim 9, wherein the sleeve further includes a plurality of ridges disposed on the outer surface of the sleeve.
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