WO2024063602A1 - Gravimetry-based device for diluting and dispensing sample - Google Patents

Gravimetry-based device for diluting and dispensing sample Download PDF

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WO2024063602A1
WO2024063602A1 PCT/KR2023/014505 KR2023014505W WO2024063602A1 WO 2024063602 A1 WO2024063602 A1 WO 2024063602A1 KR 2023014505 W KR2023014505 W KR 2023014505W WO 2024063602 A1 WO2024063602 A1 WO 2024063602A1
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  • the present invention relates to a sample dilution and dispensing device.
  • Sample pretreatment is essential for qualitative and quantitative analysis using inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES) or mass spectrometry (ICP-MS).
  • ICP-AES inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy
  • ICP-MS mass spectrometry
  • the sample pretreatment process is a process to liquefy the sample.
  • concentration of the sample is adjusted to set conditions (ranging from ppm to several percent).
  • sample dilution based on the volumetric method has a high synthetic standard uncertainty, so sample dilution based on the gravimetric method is preferable for precise analysis.
  • sample pretreatment process involves measuring and checking the weight on a scale and manually diluting the sample, it is a process that takes more than 10 times more time than instrumental analysis and more than twice as much time as interpreting the analysis data. Additionally, the use of strong acids may expose researchers to acids or acid gases.
  • the problem to be solved according to an embodiment of the present invention is to automatically dispense and dilute samples during the pretreatment process, and in particular, to ensure safety by separating the dilution work from the researcher and the dilution of the sample based on a weight method using a precision scale. It includes promoting
  • the gravimetry-based sample dilution and dispensing device is divided into a plurality of space units, so that each space includes a base portion where the sample dilution and dispensing process is performed, and at least one It includes a driving arm for holding a sample container, a driving module for moving the sample container to each space of the base portion, a pump module for injecting a stock solution or weak acid into the sample container, and a weight of the sample container. It may include a weight measurement module that measures and records the weight measurement results.
  • control unit that controls the operation of the driving module or generates a control message to control the pump module according to preset sample dilution conditions and dispensing order.
  • control unit may receive the weight measurement result from the weight measurement module and feedback control at least one of the driving module and the pump module based on the weight measurement result.
  • the base portion includes a sample holder including a sample holder on which the sample container can be mounted, and the sample holder includes an undiluted sample line containing an undiluted solution sample and a plurality of conduits containing samples diluted by concentration.
  • a dilution sample line may be included.
  • the base part may include a shaker part in which the driving arm shakes the diluted solution a predetermined number of times before dispensing the stock solution or when a strong acid is added to the sample container and diluted.
  • the driving module is connected to the driving arm and may further include a moving unit that moves the driving arm to each space of the base using at least three axes.
  • the pump module includes a stock solution injection unit for injecting a stock solution into the sample container and a weak acid nozzle section for injecting weak acid into the sample container, and the stock solution injection section and the weak acid nozzle section respond to the control message from the control unit. Based on this, the stock solution injection unit may be opened and closed or the weak acid nozzle unit may be opened and closed.
  • the stock solution injection unit may further include a pipette coupling portion at the bottom to which a pipette tip capable of transferring the stock solution is detachably coupled.
  • the stock solution injection unit injects the stock solution into the sample container based on the set sample dilution conditions, and the control unit injects the stock solution when the weight measurement result reaches a preset target weight. can be controlled to stop.
  • the strong acid nozzle unit injects the strong acid into the sample container based on the set sample dilution conditions, and the control unit, when the weight measurement result reaches the preset target weight, the strong acid nozzle unit injects the strong acid. can be controlled to stop.
  • the sample can be automatically dispensed and diluted during the pretreatment process, thereby protecting researchers from risks resulting from acid treatment work.
  • preprocessing time can be reduced by automatically storing the sample weight and performing automatic dispensing according to the dilution ratio.
  • Figure 1 is a diagram showing a sample dilution and dispensing device based on the gravimetric method according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the control unit of a gravimetry-based sample dilution and dispensing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 3 is a diagram showing the overall configuration including a gravimetry-based sample dilution and dispensing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 4 is a diagram showing a driving module of a gravimetry-based sample dilution and dispensing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 5 is a diagram showing the weight measurement module of the sample dilution and dispensing device based on the gravimetric method according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 6 is a diagram showing the shaker part of the sample dilution and dispensing device based on the gravimetric method according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 7 is a diagram showing the nitric acid nozzle and pump module of the gravimetry-based sample dilution and dispensing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 8 is a diagram showing the capping part of the sample dilution and dispensing device based on the gravimetric method according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 9 is a diagram showing a sample holder of a weight method-based sample dilution and dispensing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 10 is a diagram showing the pipette rack part of the gravimetry-based sample dilution and dispensing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 11 is a diagram showing the pipette removal part of the gravimetry-based sample dilution and dispensing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • expressions such as “A or B,” “at least one of A or/and B,” or “one or more of A or/and B” may include all possible combinations of the items listed together.
  • “A or B,” “at least one of A and B,” or “at least one of A or B” (1) includes at least one A, (2) includes at least one B, or (3) It can refer to all cases including both at least one A and at least one B.
  • One embodiment of the present invention relates to a gravimetric-based sample dilution and dispensing device.
  • Figure 1 is a diagram showing a sample dilution and dispensing device based on the gravimetric method according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the gravimetry-based sample dilution and dispensing device 10 includes a base unit 100, a drive module 200, a pump module 300, and a weight measurement module 400. ) and a control unit 500.
  • the gravimetric-based sample dilution and dispensing device 10 preprocesses samples for qualitative and quantitative analysis using inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES) or mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). This is a device for automatically dispensing and diluting samples during the process.
  • ICP-AES inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy
  • ICP-MS mass spectrometry
  • the base unit 100 is divided into a plurality of space units, so that sample dilution and dispensing processes are performed in each space.
  • the driving module 200 may move to each position of the base unit 100 according to the dispensing process and perform dilution and dispensing processes at each position.
  • the base portion 100 of the gravimetry-based sample dilution and dispensing device 10 includes a sample holder 110, a shaker part 120, and a strong acid part 130. ), a measuring part 140, a capping/decapping part 150, a strong acid nozzle part 160, a pipette rack part 170, and a pipette removal part 180.
  • Figure 1 shows that the base unit 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is divided into a plurality of spaces according to each dispensing process.
  • the location and size of each partition are not limited to this, and the dispensing process and sequence are not limited to this. Changes are possible depending on.
  • the sample holder 110 includes a sample holder 111 on which the sample container 20 can be mounted.
  • the sample holder 111 is intended to hold a plurality of sample containers 20, may be formed in a flat shape, and may include a sliding member to be movable in the vertical and plane directions.
  • the sample holder 111 includes a plurality of through holes on the inside, and the sample container 20 is inserted into the through holes.
  • the shaker part 120 is provided so that the driving arm shakes the diluted solution a predetermined number of times before dispensing the stock solution or when strong acid is added to the sample container and diluted.
  • the strong acid part 130 is provided so that the nitric acid solution is placed.
  • the pump module 300 can be moved to the strong acid part 130 to previously contain nitric acid that can be added to the sample container of the pump module 300.
  • the measurement part 140 includes a weight measurement module 400 and can measure the weight of the sample container 20.
  • the weight measurement module 400 can measure the weight of the sample container and record the weight measurement result.
  • the weight measurement module 400 may be a precision scale, and the gravimetry-based sample dilution and dispensing device measures the weight of the sample container and dilutes the stock solution with a strong acid to increase the concentration of the sample solution. It can be adjusted to specified conditions (ranging from ppm to several percent).
  • pretreatment of the sample was performed by placing the sample in a graduated vial and injecting nitric acid using a pipette or syringe.
  • nitric acid using a pipette or syringe.
  • most of these tasks were performed by people, and some automated devices were used.
  • the problem is dilution based on volume. Because the volume of the liquid changes depending on the surrounding temperature, if diluted based on volume, it is difficult to accurately meet the concentration conditions of the sample.
  • the sample dilution and dispensing device based on the gravimetric method can accurately adjust the concentration conditions of the sample regardless of the surrounding temperature and environment by adjusting the concentration of the sample based on the gravimetric method.
  • the capping/decapping part 150 is provided to close or open the cap on the top of the sample container before and after the strong acid is injected into the sample container 20.
  • the capping/decapping part 150 may be divided into a capping part 150a and a decapping part 150b.
  • the driving module 200 opens the cap of the sample container at the capping/decapping part 150 and moves to the strong acid nozzle part 160, which will be described later.
  • the strong acid is injected, it returns to the capping/decapping part 150. After moving and closing the cap of the sample container, it moves to the shaker part 120.
  • the strong acid nozzle part 160 is provided to be connected to a strong acid nozzle so that the pump module 300 can inject strong acid into the sample container.
  • a nitric acid solution is used as a strong acid, but other acids may be used, and as a diluted solution, not only a nitric acid solution but also other acids, alkaline solutions, distilled water, etc. may be used.
  • the pipette rack part 170 is provided so that a pipette tip capable of transferring a stock solution is detachably coupled to the bottom of the pump module 300.
  • the stock solution may be prepared in advance in the sample holder 110, and when a pipette tip capable of transferring the stock solution is coupled to the bottom of the pump module 300, the drive module 200 uses the pipette.
  • the stock solution can be injected into the sample container.
  • the pipette removal part 180 is provided to disconnect the pipette tip after the stock solution is injected into the sample container.
  • the driving module 200 moves the sample container to each space of the base part.
  • the driving module 200 includes a driving arm 210 and a moving unit 220.
  • the driving arm 210 may hold at least one sample container 20.
  • the driving arm 210 may include a finger portion with one or more fingers, and pincer grasping and wrapping can be performed selectively or sequentially.
  • the sample container can be fixed and moved to each space of the base portion without a separate configuration for inserting the sample container.
  • the moving unit 220 is connected to the driving arm 210 and can move the driving arm to each space of the base using at least three axes.
  • the moving unit 220 may include a rail and a motor (not shown), and includes a first rail installed along the X-axis direction, a second rail installed along the Y-axis direction, and a third rail installed along the Z-axis direction. May include rails.
  • the driving arm 210 can move to each space of the base along the rail by driving a motor (not shown).
  • the driving arm can be moved using at least three axes, so the sample container 20 can be moved left and right, up and down, and forward and backward.
  • the pump module 300 injects a stock solution or strong acid into the sample container.
  • the pump module 300 includes a strong acid nozzle unit 310 and an undiluted solution injection unit 320.
  • the strong acid nozzle part 310 injects strong acid into the sample container based on the set sample dilution conditions.
  • the strong acid nozzle part 160 is connected to the pump module 300 to inject strong acid into the sample container, the nozzle is connected to the strong acid nozzle part 160. You can use this to inject strong acid into the sample container.
  • the stock solution injection unit 320 injects the stock solution into the sample container based on the set sample dilution conditions.
  • the drive module (200) The stock solution can be injected into the sample container using a pipette.
  • the stock solution injection unit and the strong acid nozzle unit are opened and closed or the strong acid nozzle unit is opened and closed after the sample container moves to the strong acid nozzle part 160 or the pipette rack part 170 based on the control message from the controller.
  • the nozzle part can be opened and closed.
  • the control unit 500 may control the operation of the drive module or generate a control message to control the pump module according to preset sample dilution conditions and dispensing order.
  • the control unit 500 is described in detail in FIG. 2 below.
  • Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the control unit of a gravimetry-based sample dilution and dispensing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • control unit 500 of the gravimetry-based sample dilution and dispensing device 10 includes a processor 510, a memory 520, and a communication unit 530.
  • the control unit 500 controls the operation of the drive module or generates a control message to control the pump module according to preset sample dilution conditions and dispensing order.
  • the processor 510 receives the weight measurement result from the weight measurement module 400 and feedback controls at least one of the driving module 200 and the pump module 300 based on the weight measurement result.
  • control unit 500 controls the drive module 200 and the pump module 300 according to the dilution operation sequence.
  • the driving module 200 of the gravimetry-based sample dilution and dispensing device removes the empty sample container from the sample holder 110 and then caps it from the capping/decapping part 150. Open, place an empty sample container on the measurement part 140, and set the zero point.
  • the pump module 300 moves the pipette tip from the pipette rack part 170 based on the preset first dilution ratio. Connect and inject the stock solution into the sample container.
  • the measurement part 140 measures the weight of the sample container, and if the weight measurement result reaches a preset target weight, the control unit 500 controls the stock solution injection unit to stop administering the stock solution.
  • the weight measurement module 400 records the weight measurement results.
  • the pump module 300 injects the diluent (nitric acid) into the sample container from the strong acid nozzle part 160 based on the preset target ratio.
  • the measurement part 140 measures the weight of the sample container, and if the weight measurement result reaches a preset target weight, the control unit 500 controls the strong acid nozzle unit to stop administering the strong acid.
  • the weight measurement module 400 records the weight measurement results.
  • the driving module 200 takes the sample container 20 out of the weighing module 400, closes the cap in the capping/decapping part 150, and mixes the diluent in the shaker part 120. Afterwards, it is placed in the sample holder 110.
  • the memory 520 stores the weight measurement results transmitted from the weight measurement module 400, and is divided into three types: flash memory type, hard disk type, multimedia card micro type, Card-type memory (e.g., SD or It may include at least one type of computer-readable storage medium among (Only Memory), PROM (Programmable Read-Only Memory), magnetic memory, magnetic disk, and optical disk.
  • flash memory type e.g., hard disk type
  • multimedia card micro type e.g., SD or It may include at least one type of computer-readable storage medium among (Only Memory), PROM (Programmable Read-Only Memory), magnetic memory, magnetic disk, and optical disk.
  • the communication unit 530 can transmit the generated control message to the driving module 200 and the pump module 300, and can receive preset sample dilution conditions and dispensing order from the outside.
  • Figure 3 is a diagram showing the overall configuration including a gravimetry-based sample dilution and dispensing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the gravimetry-based sample dilution and dispensing device 10 includes a base unit 100, a drive module 200, a pump module 300, and a weight measurement module 400.
  • the control unit 500 may further include a nitric acid tank and recovery storage box 600 and an automatically opening and closing acid gas exhaust port 700.
  • control unit 500 may be located at the bottom of the base unit 100 and the driving module 200.
  • Figure 4 is a diagram showing a driving module of a gravimetry-based sample dilution and dispensing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the driving module 200 moves the sample container to each space of the base part.
  • the driving module 200 includes a driving arm 210 and a moving unit 220.
  • the driving arm 210 may hold at least one sample container 20.
  • the driving arm 210 may include a finger portion with one or more fingers, and pincer grasping and wrapping can be performed selectively or sequentially.
  • the sample container can be fixed and moved to each space of the base portion without a separate configuration for inserting the sample container.
  • the moving unit 220 is connected to the driving arm 210 and can move the driving arm to each space of the base using at least three axes.
  • the moving unit 220 may include a rail and a motor (not shown), and includes a first rail 220a installed along the X-axis direction, a second rail 220b installed along the Y-axis direction, and a Z-axis direction. It may include a third rail 220c installed along.
  • the driving arm 210 can move to each space of the base along the rail by driving a motor (not shown).
  • the driving arm can be moved using at least three axes, so the sample container 20 can be moved left and right, up and down, and forward and backward.
  • the pump module 300 is connected to the driving arm 210 and can move integrally with the movement of the driving module 200.
  • the stock solution injection and the strong acid injection can be performed by replacing the strong acid nozzle connection and the pipette connection.
  • Figure 5 is a diagram showing the weight measurement module of the sample dilution and dispensing device based on the gravimetric method according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the weight measurement module 400 can measure the weight of the sample container and record the weight measurement result.
  • the weight measurement module 400 may be a scale, and the gravimetric method-based sample dilution and dispensing device determines the concentration of the sample solution by diluting the stock solution with a strong acid while measuring the weight of the sample container. It can be adjusted according to conditions (ranging from ppm to several percent).
  • the weight measurement module 400 includes a space portion 410 in which a sample container can be contained in the inner central portion.
  • the driving module 200 places the sample container 20 in the space 410, places the sample container 20 on the weight measurement module 400, and sets the zero point. Match.
  • Figures 5 (b) and (c) show, as an example, the pump module 300 connecting a pipette and injecting a stock solution into a sample container.
  • the control unit 500 controls the stock solution injection unit to stop administering the stock solution.
  • Figure 6 is a diagram showing the shaker part of the sample dilution and dispensing device based on the gravimetric method according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the shaker part 120 is provided so that the driving arm shakes the diluted solution a predetermined number of times before dispensing the stock solution or when strong acid is added to the sample container and diluted.
  • the shaker part 120 includes a fixing part 121 at the inner central portion to which one side of the sample container can be fixed.
  • the driving module 200 can fix the sample container 20 to the fixing part 121, and shaker part 120 with one side of the sample container 20 fixed. ), the sample container 20 can mix the diluted solution.
  • Figure 6 (c) shows an example of the driving module 200 fixing the sample container 20 to the fixing part 121 of the shaker part 120.
  • the driving arm 210 of the driving module 200 can be fixed to the fixing part 121 of the shaker part 120 while pressing both sides of the sample container 20 with the robot chuck 211.
  • Figure 7 is a diagram showing the nitric acid nozzle and pump module of the gravimetry-based sample dilution and dispensing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the pump module 300 is connected to the drive arm 210 and can move integrally with the movement of the drive module 200, and the bottom It may include a strong acid nozzle unit 310 that injects strong acid into the sample container.
  • the strong acid nozzle unit 310 of the pump module 300 may be connected to the recovery hose 311, and after injecting the strong acid into the sample container, the recovery hose 311 Strong acids can be discharged to the outside.
  • the pump module 300 may be connected to the strong acid supply hose 312, and strong acid may be injected into the pump module through the strong acid supply hose 312.
  • the pump module 300 is moved to the strong acid part 130 to pre-contain nitric acid that can be added to the sample container, and the pump module 300 is moved from the strong acid nozzle part 160 to the sample container.
  • a strong acid nozzle may be connected to inject strong acid into the container.
  • the strong acid nozzle when connected, it moves toward the sample container 20 and injects strong acid into the sample container 20.
  • Figure 8 is a diagram showing the capping part of the sample dilution and dispensing device based on the gravimetric method according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the capping/decapping part 150 may include a fastening portion 151 that is fastened to the sample container.
  • the driving arm 210 fixes the cap of the sample container, and after the sample container is engaged with the fastening part 151, the cap is opened or closed by rotation.
  • Figure 9 is a diagram showing a sample holder of a weight method-based sample dilution and dispensing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the sample holder 110 includes a sample holder 111 on which the sample container 20 can be mounted.
  • the sample holder 111 is intended to hold a plurality of sample containers 20, may be formed in a flat shape, and may include a sliding member to be movable in the vertical and plane directions.
  • the sample holder 111 includes a plurality of through holes on the inside, and the sample container 20 is inserted into the through holes.
  • the sample holder 110 includes a sample holder 111 on which the sample container 20 can be mounted.
  • the sample holder 111 may include a stock solution sample line 111a containing stock solution samples and a plurality of dilution sample lines 111b containing samples diluted by a plurality of concentrations. .
  • the stock solution may be prepared in advance in the stock solution sample line 111a of the sample holder 110, and when a pipette capable of transferring the stock solution is coupled to the bottom of the pump module 300, the drive module ( 200) can inject the stock solution into the sample container using a pipette.
  • the driving module 200 takes the sample container 20 out of the weight measurement module 400, closes the cap on the capping/decapping part 150, and removes the diluent from the shaker part 120. After mixing, it is placed in the sample holder 110, and at this time, it is placed in the dilution sample line 111b.
  • the dilution sample line 111b is provided as a plurality of lines and can be separated differently depending on the dilution concentration.
  • Figure 10 is a diagram showing the pipette rack part of the gravimetry-based sample dilution and dispensing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the pipette rack part 170 includes a pipette storage unit 171, and a plurality of pipettes 30 are stored in an upright position in the pipette storage unit 171. .
  • the stock solution injection unit 320 further includes a pipette coupling portion at the bottom to which the pipette tip 30 capable of transferring the stock solution is detachably coupled, and the pipette tip 30 is coupled.
  • the driving module 200 can move to the stock solution sample line 111a of the sample holder 110, contain the stock solution using a pipette, and then inject the stock solution into the sample container.
  • Figure 11 is a diagram showing the pipette removal part of the gravimetry-based sample dilution and dispensing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the pipette removal part 180 is provided to disconnect the pipette tip after the stock solution is injected into the sample container.
  • the pipette removal part 180 includes a pipette recovery unit 181 that can recover the pipette tip 30.

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An embodiment of the present invention provides a gravimetry-based device for diluting and dispensing a sample, comprising: a base part divided into a plurality of space units to perform a process of diluting and dispensing a sample in each space; a driving module including a driving arm for holding at least one sample container and moving the sample container to each space of the base part; a pump module for injecting a stock solution or feeding strong acid into the sample container; and a weight measurement module for measuring the weight of the sample container and recording the weight measurement result.

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무게법 기반의 시료 희석 및 분주 장치Gravimetric-based sample dilution and dispensing device
본 발명은 시료 희석 및 분주 장치에 관한 것이다.The present invention relates to a sample dilution and dispensing device.
본 연구는 2022년도 과학기술정보통신부(정부)의 재원으로 한국화학연구원의 지원을 받아 수행된 연구사업의 공공인프라 기반 산업지원 플랫폼 기술(No. 1711160168)과 관련된다.This study is related to the public infrastructure-based industrial support platform technology (No. 1711160168) of the research project conducted with the support of the Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology with funding from the Ministry of Science and ICT (Government) in 2022.
유도결합 플라즈마 원자방출분광기(ICP-AES) 또는 질량분석기(ICP-MS)를 사용한 정성 · 정량분석에서 시료의 전처리과정은 필수적이다.Sample pretreatment is essential for qualitative and quantitative analysis using inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES) or mass spectrometry (ICP-MS).
시료의 전처리과정은 시료를 액체화하기 위한 과정으로, 시료에 강산을 혼합하여 시료 내 분석원소를 녹이고, 강산을 혼합하여 희석함으로써 시료의 농도를 정해진 조건(ppm에서 수% 범 위)으로 맞추게 된다. 이때 부피법 기반의 시료 희석은 합성표준불확도가 높아 정밀 분석을 위하여 무게법 기반의 시료 희석이 바람직하다.The sample pretreatment process is a process to liquefy the sample. By mixing the sample with a strong acid to dissolve the analyte elements in the sample and diluting the sample with a strong acid, the concentration of the sample is adjusted to set conditions (ranging from ppm to several percent). At this time, sample dilution based on the volumetric method has a high synthetic standard uncertainty, so sample dilution based on the gravimetric method is preferable for precise analysis.
시료의 전처리과정은 연구자가 저울에 무게를 측정/확인하며 희석작업을 수작업으로 진행하기 때문에, 기기분석에 비하여 10배 이상의 시간이 소요되며 분석데이터 해석보다도 2배 이상이 소요되는 과정이다. 또한, 강산 사용으로 인해 연구자가 산 또는 산가스에 노출될 수 있다.Because the sample pretreatment process involves measuring and checking the weight on a scale and manually diluting the sample, it is a process that takes more than 10 times more time than instrumental analysis and more than twice as much time as interpreting the analysis data. Additionally, the use of strong acids may expose researchers to acids or acid gases.
한편, 현재 시료의 액화 과정 및 희석 과정에서 발생되는 오류로 인한 오차는 매우 크다. 액화시킨 시료도 산(Acid)의 선택에 따라 분석원소를 녹일 수 없는 경우가 발생하고, 분석원소가 기화되기도 한다.Meanwhile, errors resulting from errors occurring during the liquefaction and dilution process of the current sample are very large. Even in liquefied samples, depending on the choice of acid, there are cases where the analyte element cannot be dissolved, and the analyte element may vaporize.
이에 따라, 연구자가 산과 산가스의 노출을 최소화하며, 전처리시간을 줄이기 위한 기술이 필요하다.Accordingly, researchers need technology to minimize exposure to acids and acid gases and reduce pretreatment time.
본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 해결하고자 하는 과제는, 전처리과정에서 시료를 자동으로 분주 및 희석하며, 특히 정밀저울을 적용한 무게법을 기반으로 시료를 희석하는 것과 연구자와 희석 작업을 분리하여 안전을 도모하는 것을 포함한다.The problem to be solved according to an embodiment of the present invention is to automatically dispense and dilute samples during the pretreatment process, and in particular, to ensure safety by separating the dilution work from the researcher and the dilution of the sample based on a weight method using a precision scale. It includes promoting
본 발명이 이루고자 하는 기술적 과제는 이상에서 언급한 기술적 과제로 제한되지 않으며, 언급되지 않은 또 다른 기술적 과제들은 아래의 기재로부터 본 발명이 속하는 기술 분야에서 통상의 지식을 가진 자에게 명확하게 이해될 수 있을 것이다.The technical problem to be achieved by the present invention is not limited to the technical problem mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below. There will be.
상기 과제를 해결하기 위해, 본 발명의 일 측면에 따른 무게법 기반의 시료 희석 및 분주 장치는 복수의 공간 단위로 구획됨으로써, 각각의 공간에서 시료 희석 및 분주 과정이 수행되는 베이스부, 적어도 하나의 시료 용기를 파지하는 구동 암을 포함하며, 상기 베이스부의 상기 각각의 공간으로 상기 시료 용기를 이동시키기 위한 구동 모듈, 상기 시료 용기에 원액을 주입하거나 약산을 투입하는 펌프 모듈 및 상기 시료 용기의 무게를 측정하고, 상기 무게 측정 결과를 기록하는 무게 측정 모듈을 포함할 수 있다.In order to solve the above problem, the gravimetry-based sample dilution and dispensing device according to an aspect of the present invention is divided into a plurality of space units, so that each space includes a base portion where the sample dilution and dispensing process is performed, and at least one It includes a driving arm for holding a sample container, a driving module for moving the sample container to each space of the base portion, a pump module for injecting a stock solution or weak acid into the sample container, and a weight of the sample container. It may include a weight measurement module that measures and records the weight measurement results.
또한, 기 설정된 시료 희석 조건 및 분주 순서에 따라 상기 구동 모듈의 구동을 제어하거나 상기 펌프 모듈을 제어하는 제어메시지를 생성하는 제어부를 더 포함할 수 있다.In addition, it may further include a control unit that controls the operation of the driving module or generates a control message to control the pump module according to preset sample dilution conditions and dispensing order.
여기서, 상기 제어부는, 상기 무게 측정 모듈로부터 상기 무게 측정 결과를 전송받고, 상기 무게 측정 결과에 기초하여 상기 구동 모듈 및 상기 펌프 모듈 중 적어도 하나를 피드백 제어할 수 있다.Here, the control unit may receive the weight measurement result from the weight measurement module and feedback control at least one of the driving module and the pump module based on the weight measurement result.
여기서, 상기 베이스부는, 상기 시료 용기가 거치될 수 있는 시료 거치대를 포함하는 시료 거치부를 포함하며, 상기 시료 거치대는, 원액 샘플이 담기는 원액 샘플 라인 및 복수의 농도별로 희석된 샘플이 담기는 복수의 희석 샘플 라인을 포함할 수 있다.Here, the base portion includes a sample holder including a sample holder on which the sample container can be mounted, and the sample holder includes an undiluted sample line containing an undiluted solution sample and a plurality of conduits containing samples diluted by concentration. A dilution sample line may be included.
여기서, 상기 베이스부는, 상기 원액의 분주 전이나 상기 시료 용기에 강산이 투입되어 희석되면, 상기 구동 암이 희석 용액을 소정횟수 흔들도록 마련되는 쉐이커 파트를 포함할 수 있다.Here, the base part may include a shaker part in which the driving arm shakes the diluted solution a predetermined number of times before dispensing the stock solution or when a strong acid is added to the sample container and diluted.
여기서, 상기 구동 모듈은, 상기 구동 암과 연결되며, 상기 구동 암을 적어도 3개의 축을 이용하여 상기 베이스의 상기 각각의 공간으로 이동시키는 이동 유닛을 더 포함할 수 있다.Here, the driving module is connected to the driving arm and may further include a moving unit that moves the driving arm to each space of the base using at least three axes.
여기서, 상기 펌프 모듈은, 상기 시료 용기에 원액을 주입하는 원액 주입부 및 상기 시료 용기에 약산을 투입하는 약산 노즐부를 포함하며, 상기 원액 주입부 및 상기 약산 노즐부는, 상기 제어부의 상기 제어메시지에 기초하여, 상기 원액 주입부가 개폐되거나 상기 약산 노즐부가 개폐될 수 있다.Here, the pump module includes a stock solution injection unit for injecting a stock solution into the sample container and a weak acid nozzle section for injecting weak acid into the sample container, and the stock solution injection section and the weak acid nozzle section respond to the control message from the control unit. Based on this, the stock solution injection unit may be opened and closed or the weak acid nozzle unit may be opened and closed.
여기서, 상기 원액 주입부는, 하단에 상기 원액을 옮길 수 있는 피펫팁이 탈착 가능하도록 결합되는 피펫 결합부를 더 포함할 수 있다.Here, the stock solution injection unit may further include a pipette coupling portion at the bottom to which a pipette tip capable of transferring the stock solution is detachably coupled.
여기서, 상기 원액 주입부는, 상기 설정된 시료 희석 조건에 기초하여 상기 원액을 상기 시료 용기에 주입하고, 상기 제어부는, 상기 무게 측정 결과가 기 설정된 목표 무게에 도달하는 경우, 상기 원액 주입부가 상기 원액 투여를 중지하도록 제어할 수 있다.Here, the stock solution injection unit injects the stock solution into the sample container based on the set sample dilution conditions, and the control unit injects the stock solution when the weight measurement result reaches a preset target weight. can be controlled to stop.
여기서, 상기 강산 노즐부는, 상기 설정된 시료 희석 조건에 기초하여 상기 강산을 상기 시료 용기에 주입하고, 상기 제어부는, 상기 무게 측정 결과가 기 설정된 목표 무게에 도달하는 경우, 상기 강산 노즐부가 상기 강산 투여를 중지하도록 제어할 수 있다.Here, the strong acid nozzle unit injects the strong acid into the sample container based on the set sample dilution conditions, and the control unit, when the weight measurement result reaches the preset target weight, the strong acid nozzle unit injects the strong acid. can be controlled to stop.
이상에서 설명한 바와 같이 본 발명의 실시예 및 여러 측면에 의하면, 전처리과정에서 시료를 자동으로 분주 및 희석하여, 산 처리 작업으로 인한 위험으로부터 연구자를 보호할 수 있다.As described above, according to the embodiments and various aspects of the present invention, the sample can be automatically dispensed and diluted during the pretreatment process, thereby protecting researchers from risks resulting from acid treatment work.
또한, 시료 무게를 자동으로 저장하고, 희석 배율에 따라 자동 분주를 수행함에 따라 전처리시간을 줄일 수 있다.In addition, preprocessing time can be reduced by automatically storing the sample weight and performing automatic dispensing according to the dilution ratio.
본 발명의 효과는 상기한 효과로 한정되는 것은 아니며, 본 발명의 설명 또는 청구범위에 기재된 발명의 구성으로부터 추론 가능한 모든 효과를 포함하는 것으로 이해되어야 한다.The effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects described above, and should be understood to include all effects that can be inferred from the configuration of the invention described in the description or claims of the present invention.
도 1은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 무게법 기반의 시료 희석 및 분주 장치를 나타낸 도면이다.Figure 1 is a diagram showing a sample dilution and dispensing device based on the gravimetric method according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 2는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 무게법 기반의 시료 희석 및 분주 장치의 제어부를 나타낸 블록도이다.Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the control unit of a gravimetry-based sample dilution and dispensing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 3은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 무게법 기반의 시료 희석 및 분주 장치가 포함되는 전체 구성을 나타낸 도면이다.Figure 3 is a diagram showing the overall configuration including a gravimetry-based sample dilution and dispensing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 4는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 무게법 기반의 시료 희석 및 분주 장치의 구동 모듈을 나타낸 도면이다.Figure 4 is a diagram showing a driving module of a gravimetry-based sample dilution and dispensing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 5는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 무게법 기반의 시료 희석 및 분주 장치의 무게 측정 모듈을 나타낸 도면이다.Figure 5 is a diagram showing the weight measurement module of the sample dilution and dispensing device based on the gravimetric method according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 6은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 무게법 기반의 시료 희석 및 분주 장치의 쉐이커 파트를 나타낸 도면이다.Figure 6 is a diagram showing the shaker part of the sample dilution and dispensing device based on the gravimetric method according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 7은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 무게법 기반의 시료 희석 및 분주 장치의 질산 노즐 및 펌프 모듈을 나타낸 도면이다.Figure 7 is a diagram showing the nitric acid nozzle and pump module of the gravimetry-based sample dilution and dispensing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 8은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 무게법 기반의 시료 희석 및 분주 장치의 캡핑 파트를 나타낸 도면이다.Figure 8 is a diagram showing the capping part of the sample dilution and dispensing device based on the gravimetric method according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 9는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 무게법 기반의 시료 희석 및 분주 장치의 시료 거치부를 나타낸 도면이다.Figure 9 is a diagram showing a sample holder of a weight method-based sample dilution and dispensing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 10은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 무게법 기반의 시료 희석 및 분주 장치의 피펫 랙 파트를 나타낸 도면이다.Figure 10 is a diagram showing the pipette rack part of the gravimetry-based sample dilution and dispensing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 11은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 무게법 기반의 시료 희석 및 분주 장치의 피펫 제거 파트를 나타낸 도면이다.Figure 11 is a diagram showing the pipette removal part of the gravimetry-based sample dilution and dispensing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
이하에서는 첨부한 도면을 참조하여 본 발명을 설명하기로 한다. 그러나 본 발명은 여러 가지 상이한 형태로 구현될 수 있으며, 따라서 여기에서 설명하는 실시예로 한정되는 것은 아니다. 그리고 도면에서 본 발명을 명확하게 설명하기 위해서 설명과 관계없는 부분은 생략하였으며, 명세서 전체를 통하여 유사한 부분에 대해서는 유사한 도면 부호를 붙였다.Hereinafter, the present invention will be described with reference to the attached drawings. However, the present invention may be implemented in various different forms and, therefore, is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In order to clearly explain the present invention in the drawings, parts that are not related to the description are omitted, and similar parts are given similar reference numerals throughout the specification.
명세서 전체에서, 어떤 부분이 다른 부분과 "연결(접속, 접촉, 결합)"되어 있다고 할 때, 이는 "직접적으로 연결"되어 있는 경우뿐 아니라, 그 중간에 다른 부재를 사이에 두고 "간접적으로 연결"되어 있는 경우도 포함한다. 또한 어떤 부분이 어떤 구성요소를 "포함"한다고 할 때, 이는 특별히 반대되는 기재가 없는 한 다른 구성요소를 제외하는 것이 아니라 다른 구성요소를 더 구비할 수 있다는 것을 의미한다.Throughout the specification, when a part is said to be "connected (connected, contacted, combined)" with another part, this means not only "directly connected" but also "indirectly connected" with another member in between. "Includes cases where it is. Additionally, when a part is said to “include” a certain component, this does not mean that other components are excluded, but that other components can be added, unless specifically stated to the contrary.
본 명세서에서, "A 또는 B,""A 또는/및 B 중 적어도 하나,"또는 "A 또는/및 B 중 하나 또는 그 이상" 등의 표현은 함께 나열된 항목들의 모든 가능한 조합을 포함할 수 있다. 예를 들면, "A 또는 B," A 및 B 중 적어도 하나,"또는 " A 또는 B 중 적어도 하나"는, (1) 적어도 하나의 A를 포함, (2) 적어도 하나의 B를 포함, 또는 (3) 적어도 하나의 A 및 적어도 하나의 B 모두를 포함하는 경우를 모두 지칭할 수 있다.In this specification, expressions such as “A or B,” “at least one of A or/and B,” or “one or more of A or/and B” may include all possible combinations of the items listed together. . For example, “A or B,” “at least one of A and B,” or “at least one of A or B” (1) includes at least one A, (2) includes at least one B, or (3) It can refer to all cases including both at least one A and at least one B.
본 명세서에서 사용한 용어는 단지 특정한 실시예를 설명하기 위해 사용된 것으로, 본 발명을 한정하려는 의도가 아니다. 단수의 표현은 문맥상 명백하게 다르게 뜻하지 않는 한, 복수의 표현을 포함한다. 본 명세서에서, "포함하다" 또는 "가지다" 등의 용어는 명세서상에 기재된 특징, 숫자, 단계, 동작, 구성요소, 부품 또는 이들을 조합한 것이 존재함을 지정하려는 것이지, 하나 또는 그 이상의 다른 특징들이나 숫자, 단계, 동작, 구성요소, 부품 또는 이들을 조합한 것들의 존재 또는 부가 가능성을 미리 배제하지 않는 것으로 이해되어야 한다.The terms used herein are only used to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this specification, terms such as “comprise” or “have” are intended to indicate the presence of features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, but are not intended to indicate the presence of one or more other features. It should be understood that this does not exclude in advance the possibility of the existence or addition of elements, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.
이하 첨부된 도면을 참고하여 본 발명의 실시예를 상세히 설명하기로 한다.Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.
본 발명의 일 실시예는 무게법 기반의 시료 희석 및 분주 장치에 관한 것이다.One embodiment of the present invention relates to a gravimetric-based sample dilution and dispensing device.
도 1은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 무게법 기반의 시료 희석 및 분주 장치를 나타낸 도면이다.Figure 1 is a diagram showing a sample dilution and dispensing device based on the gravimetric method according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 1을 참조하면, 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 무게법 기반의 시료 희석 및 분주 장치(10)는 베이스부(100), 구동 모듈(200), 펌프 모듈(300), 무게 측정 모듈(400) 및 제어부(500)를 포함한다.Referring to FIG. 1, the gravimetry-based sample dilution and dispensing device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a base unit 100, a drive module 200, a pump module 300, and a weight measurement module 400. ) and a control unit 500.
본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 무게법 기반의 시료 희석 및 분주 장치(10)는 유도결합 플라즈마 원자방출분광기(ICP-AES) 또는 질량분석기(ICP-MS)를 사용한 정성 · 정량분석 시 시료의 전처리과정에서 시료를 자동으로 분주 및 희석하기 위한 장치이다.The gravimetric-based sample dilution and dispensing device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention preprocesses samples for qualitative and quantitative analysis using inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES) or mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). This is a device for automatically dispensing and diluting samples during the process.
베이스부(100)는 복수의 공간 단위로 구획됨으로써, 각각의 공간에서 시료 희석 및 분주 과정이 수행된다. 구동 모듈(200)은 분주 과정에 따라 베이스부(100)의 각각의 위치로 이동하여, 각각의 위치에서 희석 및 분주 과정들을 수행할 수 있다.The base unit 100 is divided into a plurality of space units, so that sample dilution and dispensing processes are performed in each space. The driving module 200 may move to each position of the base unit 100 according to the dispensing process and perform dilution and dispensing processes at each position.
도 1을 참조하면, 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 무게법 기반의 시료 희석 및 분주 장치(10)의 베이스부(100)는 시료 거치부(110), 쉐이커 파트(120), 강산 파트(130), 측정 파트(140), 캡핑/디캡핑 파트(150), 강산 노즐파트(160), 피펫 랙 파트(170) 및 피펫 제거 파트(180)를 포함할 수 있다.Referring to FIG. 1, the base portion 100 of the gravimetry-based sample dilution and dispensing device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a sample holder 110, a shaker part 120, and a strong acid part 130. ), a measuring part 140, a capping/decapping part 150, a strong acid nozzle part 160, a pipette rack part 170, and a pipette removal part 180.
도 1은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 베이스부(100)가 각 분주 과정에 따라 복수의 공간이 구획된 것을 도시한 것으로, 각각의 구획된 위치와 크기는 이에 한정되지 않고, 분주 과정과 순서에 따라 변경이 가능하다.Figure 1 shows that the base unit 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is divided into a plurality of spaces according to each dispensing process. The location and size of each partition are not limited to this, and the dispensing process and sequence are not limited to this. Changes are possible depending on.
시료 거치부(110)는 하기 도 3에 나타난 바와 같이, 시료 용기(20)가 거치될 수 있는 시료 거치대(111)를 포함한다.As shown in FIG. 3 below, the sample holder 110 includes a sample holder 111 on which the sample container 20 can be mounted.
시료 거치대(111)는 다수의 시료 용기(20)를 거치하기 위한 것으로서, 평판형으로 형성될 수 있고, 슬라이딩 부재를 포함하여 상하방향 및 평면방향으로 이동가능하게 마련될 수 있다.The sample holder 111 is intended to hold a plurality of sample containers 20, may be formed in a flat shape, and may include a sliding member to be movable in the vertical and plane directions.
또한, 시료 거치대(111)는 내측에 다수의 관통공을 포함하여, 시료 용기(20)가 관통공에 삽입설치된다.In addition, the sample holder 111 includes a plurality of through holes on the inside, and the sample container 20 is inserted into the through holes.
쉐이커 파트(120)는 원액의 분주 전이나 시료 용기에 강산이 투입되어 희석되면, 구동 암이 희석 용액을 소정횟수 흔들도록 마련된다.The shaker part 120 is provided so that the driving arm shakes the diluted solution a predetermined number of times before dispensing the stock solution or when strong acid is added to the sample container and diluted.
강산 파트(130)는 질산 용액이 놓이도록 마련된다. 펌프 모듈(300)은 강산 파트(130)로 이동되어, 펌프 모듈(300) 시료 용기에 투입할 수 있는 질산을 미리 담을 수 있다.The strong acid part 130 is provided so that the nitric acid solution is placed. The pump module 300 can be moved to the strong acid part 130 to previously contain nitric acid that can be added to the sample container of the pump module 300.
측정 파트(140)는 무게 측정 모듈(400)이 포함되어 시료 용기(20)의 무게를 측정할 수 있다.The measurement part 140 includes a weight measurement module 400 and can measure the weight of the sample container 20.
무게 측정 모듈(400)은 시료 용기의 무게를 측정하고, 무게 측정 결과를 기록할 수 있다.The weight measurement module 400 can measure the weight of the sample container and record the weight measurement result.
본 발명의 일 실시예에서, 무게 측정 모듈(400)은 정밀저울일 수 있으며, 무게법 기반의 시료 희석 및 분주 장치는 시료 용기의 무게를 측정하면서 원액에 강산을 혼합하여 희석함으로써 시액의 농도를 정해진 조건(ppm에서 수% 범위)으로 맞출 수 있다.In one embodiment of the present invention, the weight measurement module 400 may be a precision scale, and the gravimetry-based sample dilution and dispensing device measures the weight of the sample container and dilutes the stock solution with a strong acid to increase the concentration of the sample solution. It can be adjusted to specified conditions (ranging from ppm to several percent).
종래에는 시료를 눈금이 새겨진 바이알에 담고 질산을 피펫이나 주사기 등으로 주입하면서 시료에 대한 전처리를 진행하였다. 물론 이러한 작업은 사람이 직접 하는 경우가 대부분이었으며, 일부 자동화 장치가 사용되기도 하였다. 문제는 부피를 기준으로 희석을 하는 것이다. 액체의 부피는 주변 온도에 따라 변하기 때문에 부피를 기준으로 희석하면, 시료의 농도 조건을 정확하게 맞추는데 어려움이 있다.Conventionally, pretreatment of the sample was performed by placing the sample in a graduated vial and injecting nitric acid using a pipette or syringe. Of course, most of these tasks were performed by people, and some automated devices were used. The problem is dilution based on volume. Because the volume of the liquid changes depending on the surrounding temperature, if diluted based on volume, it is difficult to accurately meet the concentration conditions of the sample.
본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 무게법 기반의 시료 희석 및 분주 장치는 무게법 기반으로 시료의 농도를 맞춤으로써 주변 온도와 환경에 상관없이 시료의 농도 조건을 정확하게 맞출 수 있다.The sample dilution and dispensing device based on the gravimetric method according to an embodiment of the present invention can accurately adjust the concentration conditions of the sample regardless of the surrounding temperature and environment by adjusting the concentration of the sample based on the gravimetric method.
캡핑/디캡핑 파트(150)는 시료 용기(20)에 강산이 주입되기 전, 후에 시료 용기 상단의 캡을 닫거나 열도록 마련된다.The capping/decapping part 150 is provided to close or open the cap on the top of the sample container before and after the strong acid is injected into the sample container 20.
도 1을 참조하면, 캡핑/디캡핑 파트(150)는 캡핑 파트(150a)와 디캡핑 파트(150b)로 구분될 수 있다.Referring to FIG. 1, the capping/decapping part 150 may be divided into a capping part 150a and a decapping part 150b.
구동 모듈(200)은 캡핑/디캡핑 파트(150)에서 시료 용기의 캡을 열고, 후술할 강산 노즐파트(160)로 이동하게 되며, 강산이 주입되면, 다시 캡핑/디캡핑 파트(150)로 이동하여 시료 용기의 캡을 닫은 후, 쉐이커 파트(120)로 이동하게 된다.The driving module 200 opens the cap of the sample container at the capping/decapping part 150 and moves to the strong acid nozzle part 160, which will be described later. When the strong acid is injected, it returns to the capping/decapping part 150. After moving and closing the cap of the sample container, it moves to the shaker part 120.
강산 노즐파트(160)는 펌프 모듈(300)이 시료 용기에 강산을 투입하도록 강산 노즐이 연결되도록 마련된다. 본 발명의 일 실시예에서 강산은 질산 용액이 사용되지만, 다른 산이 사용될 수 있으며, 희석액으로는 질산 용액은 물론 다른 산, 알카리 용액, 증류수 등도 사용될 수 있다.The strong acid nozzle part 160 is provided to be connected to a strong acid nozzle so that the pump module 300 can inject strong acid into the sample container. In one embodiment of the present invention, a nitric acid solution is used as a strong acid, but other acids may be used, and as a diluted solution, not only a nitric acid solution but also other acids, alkaline solutions, distilled water, etc. may be used.
피펫 랙 파트(170)는 펌프 모듈(300)의 하단에 원액을 옮길 수 있는 피펫팁이 탈착 가능하도록 결합되도록 마련된다.The pipette rack part 170 is provided so that a pipette tip capable of transferring a stock solution is detachably coupled to the bottom of the pump module 300.
본 발명의 일 실시예에서 원액은 시료 거치부(110)에 미리 마련될 수 있고, 펌프 모듈(300)의 하단에 원액을 옮길 수 있는 피펫팁이 결합되면, 구동 모듈(200)은 피펫을 이용하여 시료 용기에 원액을 주입할 수 있다.In one embodiment of the present invention, the stock solution may be prepared in advance in the sample holder 110, and when a pipette tip capable of transferring the stock solution is coupled to the bottom of the pump module 300, the drive module 200 uses the pipette. Thus, the stock solution can be injected into the sample container.
피펫 제거 파트(180)는 시료 용기에 원액이 주입된 이후, 피펫팁의 결합을 해제시키도록 마련된다.The pipette removal part 180 is provided to disconnect the pipette tip after the stock solution is injected into the sample container.
구동 모듈(200)은 베이스부의 각각의 공간으로 시료 용기를 이동시킨다.The driving module 200 moves the sample container to each space of the base part.
구동 모듈(200)은 구동 암(210) 및 이동 유닛(220)을 포함한다.The driving module 200 includes a driving arm 210 and a moving unit 220.
구동 암(210)은 적어도 하나의 시료 용기(20)를 파지할 수 있다.The driving arm 210 may hold at least one sample container 20.
구체적으로, 구동 암(210)은 하나 이상의 핑거를 가진 핑거부를 포함할 수 있으며, 집게 잡기와 감싸 잡기가 선택적으로 또는 순차적으로 이루어질 수 있다.Specifically, the driving arm 210 may include a finger portion with one or more fingers, and pincer grasping and wrapping can be performed selectively or sequentially.
이에 따라, 별도로 시료 용기가 끼워지는 구성 없이도, 시료 용기를 고정시키고, 베이스부의 각각의 공간으로 이동시킬 수 있다.Accordingly, the sample container can be fixed and moved to each space of the base portion without a separate configuration for inserting the sample container.
이동 유닛(220)은 구동 암(210)과 연결되며, 구동 암을 적어도 3개의 축을 이용하여 베이스의 각각의 공간으로 이동시킬 수 있다.The moving unit 220 is connected to the driving arm 210 and can move the driving arm to each space of the base using at least three axes.
이동 유닛(220)은 레일과 모터(미도시)를 포함할 수 있으며, X축 방향을 따라 설치되는 제1 레일, Y축 방향을 따라 설치되는 제2 레일 및 Z축 방향을 따라 설치되는 제3 레일을 포함할 수 있다.The moving unit 220 may include a rail and a motor (not shown), and includes a first rail installed along the X-axis direction, a second rail installed along the Y-axis direction, and a third rail installed along the Z-axis direction. May include rails.
구동 암(210)은 모터(미도시)의 구동에 의하여 레일을 따라 베이스의 각각의 공간으로 이동할 수 있다.The driving arm 210 can move to each space of the base along the rail by driving a motor (not shown).
본 발명의 일 실시예에 따르면 적어도 3개의 축을 이용하여 구동 암을 이동시킬 수 있으므로, 시료 용기(20)를 좌우 방향과 상하 방향 및 앞뒤 방향으로 이동시킬 수 있다.According to one embodiment of the present invention, the driving arm can be moved using at least three axes, so the sample container 20 can be moved left and right, up and down, and forward and backward.
펌프 모듈(300)은 시료 용기에 원액을 주입하거나 강산을 투입한다.The pump module 300 injects a stock solution or strong acid into the sample container.
본 발명의 일 실시예에 따르면 펌프 모듈(300)는 강산 노즐부(310) 및 원액 주입부(320)를 포함한다.According to one embodiment of the present invention, the pump module 300 includes a strong acid nozzle unit 310 and an undiluted solution injection unit 320.
강산 노즐부(310)는 설정된 시료 희석 조건에 기초하여 시료 용기에 강산을 투입하며, 강산 노즐파트(160)에서 펌프 모듈(300)이 시료 용기에 강산을 투입하도록 강산 노즐이 연결되면, 노즐을 이용하여 시료용기에 강산을 주입할 수 있다.The strong acid nozzle part 310 injects strong acid into the sample container based on the set sample dilution conditions. When the strong acid nozzle part 160 is connected to the pump module 300 to inject strong acid into the sample container, the nozzle is connected to the strong acid nozzle part 160. You can use this to inject strong acid into the sample container.
원액 주입부(320)는 설정된 시료 희석 조건에 기초하여 시료 용기에 원액을 주입하며, 피펫 랙 파트(170)에서 펌프 모듈(300)의 하단에 원액을 옮길 수 있는 피펫팁이 결합되면, 구동 모듈(200)은 피펫을 이용하여 시료 용기에 원액을 주입할 수 있다.The stock solution injection unit 320 injects the stock solution into the sample container based on the set sample dilution conditions. When the pipette tip that can transfer the stock solution from the pipette rack part 170 to the bottom of the pump module 300 is coupled, the drive module (200) The stock solution can be injected into the sample container using a pipette.
본 발명의 일 실시예에 따르면 원액 주입부 및 강산 노즐부는, 제어부의 제어메시지에 기초하여, 시료 용기가 강산 노즐파트(160) 또는 피펫 랙 파트(170)로 이동한 후에 원액 주입부가 개폐되거나 강산 노즐부가 개폐될 수 있다.According to one embodiment of the present invention, the stock solution injection unit and the strong acid nozzle unit are opened and closed or the strong acid nozzle unit is opened and closed after the sample container moves to the strong acid nozzle part 160 or the pipette rack part 170 based on the control message from the controller. The nozzle part can be opened and closed.
제어부(500)는 기 설정된 시료 희석 조건 및 분주 순서에 따라 구동 모듈의 구동을 제어하거나 펌프 모듈을 제어하는 제어메시지를 생성할 수 있다.The control unit 500 may control the operation of the drive module or generate a control message to control the pump module according to preset sample dilution conditions and dispensing order.
제어부(500)는 하기 도 2에서 상세히 설명한다.The control unit 500 is described in detail in FIG. 2 below.
도 2는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 무게법 기반의 시료 희석 및 분주 장치의 제어부를 나타낸 블록도이다.Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the control unit of a gravimetry-based sample dilution and dispensing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 2를 참조하면, 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 무게법 기반의 시료 희석 및 분주 장치(10)의 제어부(500)는 프로세서(510), 메모리(520) 및 통신부(530)를 포함한다.Referring to FIG. 2, the control unit 500 of the gravimetry-based sample dilution and dispensing device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a processor 510, a memory 520, and a communication unit 530.
본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 제어부(500)는 기 설정된 시료 희석 조건 및 분주 순서에 따라 구동 모듈의 구동을 제어하거나 펌프 모듈을 제어하는 제어메시지를 생성한다.The control unit 500 according to an embodiment of the present invention controls the operation of the drive module or generates a control message to control the pump module according to preset sample dilution conditions and dispensing order.
구체적으로, 프로세서(510)는 무게 측정 모듈(400)로부터 무게 측정 결과를 전송받고, 무게 측정 결과에 기초하여 구동 모듈(200) 및 펌프 모듈(300) 중 적어도 하나를 피드백 제어한다.Specifically, the processor 510 receives the weight measurement result from the weight measurement module 400 and feedback controls at least one of the driving module 200 and the pump module 300 based on the weight measurement result.
제어부(500)가 희석 작업 순서에 따라 구동 모듈(200) 및 펌프 모듈(300)을 제어하는 과정을 예로 들어 설명한다.The process by which the control unit 500 controls the drive module 200 and the pump module 300 according to the dilution operation sequence will be described as an example.
제어부(500)의 제어메시지에 기초하여 무게법 기반의 시료 희석 및 분주 장치의 구동 모듈(200)은 시료 거치부(110)에서 빈 시료 용기를 꺼낸 후, 캡핑/디캡핑 파트(150)에서 캡을 열고, 측정 파트(140)에서 빈 시료 용기를 올려놓고 영점을 맞춘다.Based on the control message from the control unit 500, the driving module 200 of the gravimetry-based sample dilution and dispensing device removes the empty sample container from the sample holder 110 and then caps it from the capping/decapping part 150. Open, place an empty sample container on the measurement part 140, and set the zero point.
이후, 원액을 투입하기전 원액이 들어있는 용기를 쉐이커 파트에서 소정횟수 흔든 후 원액을 투입하며, 이때 기 설정된 첫번째 희석 비율에 기초하여 피펫 랙 파트(170)에서 펌프 모듈(300)이 피펫팁을 연결하고, 시료 용기에 원액을 투입한다.Afterwards, before adding the stock solution, shake the container containing the stock solution a predetermined number of times on the shaker part and then add the stock solution. At this time, the pump module 300 moves the pipette tip from the pipette rack part 170 based on the preset first dilution ratio. Connect and inject the stock solution into the sample container.
측정 파트(140)에서 시료 용기의 무게를 측정하며, 제어부(500)는 만일 무게 측정 결과가 기 설정된 목표 무게에 도달하는 경우, 원액 주입부가 원액 투여를 중지하도록 제어한다.The measurement part 140 measures the weight of the sample container, and if the weight measurement result reaches a preset target weight, the control unit 500 controls the stock solution injection unit to stop administering the stock solution.
한편, 무게 측정 모듈(400)은 무게 측정 결과를 기록하게 된다.Meanwhile, the weight measurement module 400 records the weight measurement results.
이후, 기 설정된 목표 비율에 기초하여 강산 노즐파트(160)에서 펌프 모듈(300)이 시료 용기에 희석액(질산)을 투입한다.Thereafter, the pump module 300 injects the diluent (nitric acid) into the sample container from the strong acid nozzle part 160 based on the preset target ratio.
측정 파트(140)에서 시료 용기의 무게를 측정하며, 제어부(500)는 만일 무게 측정 결과가 기 설정된 목표 무게에 도달하는 경우, 강산 노즐부가 강산 투여를 중지하도록 제어한다.The measurement part 140 measures the weight of the sample container, and if the weight measurement result reaches a preset target weight, the control unit 500 controls the strong acid nozzle unit to stop administering the strong acid.
한편, 무게 측정 모듈(400)은 무게 측정 결과를 기록하게 된다.Meanwhile, the weight measurement module 400 records the weight measurement results.
목표 무게에 도달하면, 구동 모듈(200)은 시료 용기(20)를 무게 측정 모듈(400)에서 꺼낸 후, 캡핑/디캡핑 파트(150)에서 캡을 닫고, 쉐이커 파트(120)에서 희석액을 섞은 후 시료 거치부(110)에 놓아두게 된다.When the target weight is reached, the driving module 200 takes the sample container 20 out of the weighing module 400, closes the cap in the capping/decapping part 150, and mixes the diluent in the shaker part 120. Afterwards, it is placed in the sample holder 110.
메모리(520)는 무게 측정 모듈(400)로부터 전송받은 무게 측정 결과를 저장하며, 플래시 메모리 타입(flash memory type), 하드디스크 타입(hard disk type), 멀티미디어 카드 마이크로 타입(multimedia card micro type), 카드 타입의 메모리(예를 들어, SD 또는 XD 메모리 등), 램(Random Access Memory, RAM), SRAM(Static Random Access Memory), 롬(Read-Only Memory, ROM), EEPROM(Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), PROM(Programmable Read-Only Memory), 자기 메모리, 자기 디스크, 광디스크 중 적어도 하나의 타입의 컴퓨터 판독 가능한 저장매체를 포함할 수 있다.The memory 520 stores the weight measurement results transmitted from the weight measurement module 400, and is divided into three types: flash memory type, hard disk type, multimedia card micro type, Card-type memory (e.g., SD or It may include at least one type of computer-readable storage medium among (Only Memory), PROM (Programmable Read-Only Memory), magnetic memory, magnetic disk, and optical disk.
통신부(530)는 생성된 제어 메시지를 구동 모듈(200) 및 펌프 모듈(300)로 전송할 수 있고, 외부로부터 기 설정된 시료 희석 조건 및 분주 순서를 입력 받을 수 있다.The communication unit 530 can transmit the generated control message to the driving module 200 and the pump module 300, and can receive preset sample dilution conditions and dispensing order from the outside.
도 3은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 무게법 기반의 시료 희석 및 분주 장치가 포함되는 전체 구성을 나타낸 도면이다.Figure 3 is a diagram showing the overall configuration including a gravimetry-based sample dilution and dispensing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 3을 참조하면, 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 무게법 기반의 시료 희석 및 분주 장치(10)는 베이스부(100), 구동 모듈(200), 펌프 모듈(300), 무게 측정 모듈(400) 및 제어부(500) 이외에도 질산 탱크 및 회수 보관함(600) 및 자동 개폐 산가스 배기구(700)를 더 포함할 수 있다.Referring to FIG. 3, the gravimetry-based sample dilution and dispensing device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a base unit 100, a drive module 200, a pump module 300, and a weight measurement module 400. ) and the control unit 500, it may further include a nitric acid tank and recovery storage box 600 and an automatically opening and closing acid gas exhaust port 700.
본 발명의 일 실시예에 따르면 제어부(500)는 베이스부(100)와 구동 모듈(200)의 하단에 위치할 수 있다.According to one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 500 may be located at the bottom of the base unit 100 and the driving module 200.
도 4는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 무게법 기반의 시료 희석 및 분주 장치의 구동 모듈을 나타낸 도면이다.Figure 4 is a diagram showing a driving module of a gravimetry-based sample dilution and dispensing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
구동 모듈(200)은 베이스부의 각각의 공간으로 시료 용기를 이동시킨다.The driving module 200 moves the sample container to each space of the base part.
구동 모듈(200)은 구동 암(210) 및 이동 유닛(220)을 포함한다.The driving module 200 includes a driving arm 210 and a moving unit 220.
구동 암(210)은 적어도 하나의 시료 용기(20)를 파지할 수 있다.The driving arm 210 may hold at least one sample container 20.
구체적으로, 구동 암(210)은 하나 이상의 핑거를 가진 핑거부를 포함할 수 있으며, 집게 잡기와 감싸 잡기가 선택적으로 또는 순차적으로 이루어질 수 있다.Specifically, the driving arm 210 may include a finger portion with one or more fingers, and pincer grasping and wrapping can be performed selectively or sequentially.
이에 따라, 별도로 시료 용기가 끼워지는 구성 없이도, 시료 용기를 고정시키고, 베이스부의 각각의 공간으로 이동시킬 수 있다.Accordingly, the sample container can be fixed and moved to each space of the base portion without a separate configuration for inserting the sample container.
이동 유닛(220)은 구동 암(210)과 연결되며, 구동 암을 적어도 3개의 축을 이용하여 베이스의 각각의 공간으로 이동시킬 수 있다.The moving unit 220 is connected to the driving arm 210 and can move the driving arm to each space of the base using at least three axes.
이동 유닛(220)은 레일과 모터(미도시)를 포함할 수 있으며, X축 방향을 따라 설치되는 제1 레일(220a), Y축 방향을 따라 설치되는 제2 레일(220b) 및 Z축 방향을 따라 설치되는 제3 레일(220c)을 포함할 수 있다.The moving unit 220 may include a rail and a motor (not shown), and includes a first rail 220a installed along the X-axis direction, a second rail 220b installed along the Y-axis direction, and a Z-axis direction. It may include a third rail 220c installed along.
구동 암(210)은 모터(미도시)의 구동에 의하여 레일을 따라 베이스의 각각의 공간으로 이동할 수 있다.The driving arm 210 can move to each space of the base along the rail by driving a motor (not shown).
본 발명의 일 실시예에 따르면 적어도 3개의 축을 이용하여 구동 암을 이동시킬 수 있으므로, 시료 용기(20)를 좌우 방향과 상하 방향 및 앞뒤 방향으로 이동시킬 수 있다.According to one embodiment of the present invention, the driving arm can be moved using at least three axes, so the sample container 20 can be moved left and right, up and down, and forward and backward.
또한, 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따르면 펌프 모듈(300)이 구동 암(210)과 연결되어, 구동 모듈(200)의 이동에 따라 일체로 이동할 수 있다.Additionally, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the pump module 300 is connected to the driving arm 210 and can move integrally with the movement of the driving module 200.
따라서, 시료 용기(20)가 무게 측정 모듈(400)에 위치된 상태에서, 강산 노즐 연결과 피펫 연결을 교체함에 따라 원액 주입과 강산 투입을 수행할 수 있다.Accordingly, with the sample container 20 located in the weight measurement module 400, the stock solution injection and the strong acid injection can be performed by replacing the strong acid nozzle connection and the pipette connection.
도 5는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 무게법 기반의 시료 희석 및 분주 장치의 무게 측정 모듈을 나타낸 도면이다.Figure 5 is a diagram showing the weight measurement module of the sample dilution and dispensing device based on the gravimetric method according to an embodiment of the present invention.
무게 측정 모듈(400)은 시료 용기의 무게를 측정하고, 무게 측정 결과를 기록할 수 있다.The weight measurement module 400 can measure the weight of the sample container and record the weight measurement result.
본 발명의 일 실시예에서, 무게 측정 모듈(400)은 저울일 수 있으며, 무게법 기반의 시료 희석 및 분주 장치는 시료 용기의 무게를 측정하면서 원액에 강산을 혼합하여 희석함으로써 시액의 농도를 정해진 조건(ppm에서 수% 범위)으로 맞출 수 있다.In one embodiment of the present invention, the weight measurement module 400 may be a scale, and the gravimetric method-based sample dilution and dispensing device determines the concentration of the sample solution by diluting the stock solution with a strong acid while measuring the weight of the sample container. It can be adjusted according to conditions (ranging from ppm to several percent).
도 5의 (a)에 나타난 바와 같이, 무게 측정 모듈(400)은 내측의 중앙부에 시료 용기가 담길 수 있는 공간부(410)를 포함한다.As shown in (a) of FIG. 5, the weight measurement module 400 includes a space portion 410 in which a sample container can be contained in the inner central portion.
도 5의 (b)에 나타난 바와 같이, 구동 모듈(200)은 시료 용기(20)를 공간부(410)에 놓아두게 되고, 무게 측정 모듈(400)에 시료 용기(20)를 올려놓고 영점을 맞춘다.As shown in (b) of FIG. 5, the driving module 200 places the sample container 20 in the space 410, places the sample container 20 on the weight measurement module 400, and sets the zero point. Match.
도 5의 (b) 및 (c)는 펌프 모듈(300)이 피펫을 연결하고, 시료 용기에 원액을 투입하는 모습을 예로 들어 나타낸 것이다.Figures 5 (b) and (c) show, as an example, the pump module 300 connecting a pipette and injecting a stock solution into a sample container.
도 5의 (b) 및 (c)에 나타난 바와 같이, 기 설정된 첫번째 희석 비율에 기초하여 시료 용기에 원액을 투입하면서, 측정 파트(140)에서 시료 주입 후 시료 용기의 무게를 저장하고, 이후 산 주입 후 전체 무게를 측정한다. 제어부(500)는 만일 무게 측정 결과가 기 설정된 목표 무게에 도달하는 경우, 원액 주입부가 원액 투여를 중지하도록 제어한다.As shown in (b) and (c) of FIG. 5, while injecting the stock solution into the sample container based on the first preset dilution ratio, the weight of the sample container is stored after sample injection in the measurement part 140, and then the acid Measure the total weight after injection. If the weight measurement result reaches a preset target weight, the control unit 500 controls the stock solution injection unit to stop administering the stock solution.
도 6은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 무게법 기반의 시료 희석 및 분주 장치의 쉐이커 파트를 나타낸 도면이다.Figure 6 is a diagram showing the shaker part of the sample dilution and dispensing device based on the gravimetric method according to an embodiment of the present invention.
쉐이커 파트(120)는 원액의 분주 전이나 시료 용기에 강산이 투입되어 희석되면, 구동 암이 희석 용액을 소정횟수 흔들도록 마련된다.The shaker part 120 is provided so that the driving arm shakes the diluted solution a predetermined number of times before dispensing the stock solution or when strong acid is added to the sample container and diluted.
도 6의 (a)에 나타난 바와 같이, 쉐이커 파트(120)은 내측의 중앙부에 시료 용기의 일측이 고정될 수 있는 고정부(121)를 포함한다.As shown in (a) of FIG. 6, the shaker part 120 includes a fixing part 121 at the inner central portion to which one side of the sample container can be fixed.
도 6의 (b)에 나타난 바와 같이, 구동 모듈(200)은 시료 용기(20)를 고정부(121)에 고정시킬 수 있으며, 시료 용기(20)의 일측이 고정된 상태에서 쉐이커 파트(120)의 작동에 의해 시료 용기(20)가 희석액을 섞을 수 있다.As shown in (b) of FIG. 6, the driving module 200 can fix the sample container 20 to the fixing part 121, and shaker part 120 with one side of the sample container 20 fixed. ), the sample container 20 can mix the diluted solution.
도 6의 (c)는 구동 모듈(200)이 시료 용기(20)를 쉐이커 파트(120)의 고정부(121)에 고정시키는 모습을 예로 들어 나타낸 것이다.Figure 6 (c) shows an example of the driving module 200 fixing the sample container 20 to the fixing part 121 of the shaker part 120.
구동 모듈(200)의 구동 암(210)은 시료 용기(20)의 양측을 로봇 척(211)으로 누른 상태에서 쉐이커 파트(120)의 고정부(121)에 고정시킬 수 있다.The driving arm 210 of the driving module 200 can be fixed to the fixing part 121 of the shaker part 120 while pressing both sides of the sample container 20 with the robot chuck 211.
도 7은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 무게법 기반의 시료 희석 및 분주 장치의 질산 노즐 및 펌프 모듈을 나타낸 도면이다.Figure 7 is a diagram showing the nitric acid nozzle and pump module of the gravimetry-based sample dilution and dispensing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 7의 (a)에 나타난 바와 같이, 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따르면 펌프 모듈(300)이 구동 암(210)과 연결되어, 구동 모듈(200)의 이동에 따라 일체로 이동할 수 있으며, 하단에 시료 용기에 강산을 투입하는 강산 노즐부(310)를 포함할 수 있다.As shown in (a) of Figure 7, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the pump module 300 is connected to the drive arm 210 and can move integrally with the movement of the drive module 200, and the bottom It may include a strong acid nozzle unit 310 that injects strong acid into the sample container.
또한, 도 7의 (b)에 나타난 바와 같이, 펌프 모듈(300)의 강산 노즐부(310)는 회수 호스(311)와 연결될 수 있으며, 시료 용기에 강산을 주입한 이후, 회수 호스(311)를 통해 외부로 강산을 배출시킬 수 있다.In addition, as shown in (b) of FIG. 7, the strong acid nozzle unit 310 of the pump module 300 may be connected to the recovery hose 311, and after injecting the strong acid into the sample container, the recovery hose 311 Strong acids can be discharged to the outside.
또한, 펌프 모듈(300)은 강산 공급 호스(312)와 연결될 수 있으며, 강산 공급 호스(312)를 통해 펌프 모듈에 강산을 주입할 수 있다.Additionally, the pump module 300 may be connected to the strong acid supply hose 312, and strong acid may be injected into the pump module through the strong acid supply hose 312.
본 발명의 일 실시예에서 펌프 모듈(300)은 강산 파트(130)로 이동되어, 시료 용기에 투입할 수 있는 질산을 미리 담을 수 있으며, 강산 노즐파트(160)에서 펌프 모듈(300)이 시료 용기에 강산을 투입하도록 강산 노즐이 연결될 수 있다.In one embodiment of the present invention, the pump module 300 is moved to the strong acid part 130 to pre-contain nitric acid that can be added to the sample container, and the pump module 300 is moved from the strong acid nozzle part 160 to the sample container. A strong acid nozzle may be connected to inject strong acid into the container.
또한, 강산 노즐이 연결되면, 시료 용기(20) 측으로 이동하여, 시료 용기(20)에 강산을 주입하게 된다.Additionally, when the strong acid nozzle is connected, it moves toward the sample container 20 and injects strong acid into the sample container 20.
도 8은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 무게법 기반의 시료 희석 및 분주 장치의 캡핑 파트를 나타낸 도면이다.Figure 8 is a diagram showing the capping part of the sample dilution and dispensing device based on the gravimetric method according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 8의 (a)에 나타난 바와 같이, 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따르면 캡핑/디캡핑 파트(150)는 시료 용기와 체결되는 체결부(151)를 포함할 수 있다.As shown in (a) of FIG. 8, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the capping/decapping part 150 may include a fastening portion 151 that is fastened to the sample container.
도 8의 (c)에 나타난 바와 같이, 구동 암(210)은 시료 용기의 캡을 고정한 상태로, 체결부(151)에 시료 용기가 맞물린 후 회전에 의해 캡이 열리거나 닫히게 된다.As shown in (c) of FIG. 8, the driving arm 210 fixes the cap of the sample container, and after the sample container is engaged with the fastening part 151, the cap is opened or closed by rotation.
도 9는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 무게법 기반의 시료 희석 및 분주 장치의 시료 거치부를 나타낸 도면이다.Figure 9 is a diagram showing a sample holder of a weight method-based sample dilution and dispensing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 9를 참조하면, 시료 거치부(110)는 시료 용기(20)가 거치될 수 있는 시료 거치대(111)를 포함한다.Referring to FIG. 9, the sample holder 110 includes a sample holder 111 on which the sample container 20 can be mounted.
시료 거치대(111)는 다수의 시료 용기(20)를 거치하기 위한 것으로서, 평판형으로 형성될 수 있고, 슬라이딩 부재를 포함하여 상하방향 및 평면방향으로 이동가능하게 마련될 수 있다.The sample holder 111 is intended to hold a plurality of sample containers 20, may be formed in a flat shape, and may include a sliding member to be movable in the vertical and plane directions.
또한, 시료 거치대(111)는 내측에 다수의 관통공을 포함하여, 시료 용기(20)가 관통공에 삽입설치된다.In addition, the sample holder 111 includes a plurality of through holes on the inside, and the sample container 20 is inserted into the through holes.
도 9의 (a)에 나타난 바와 같이, 시료 거치부(110)는 시료 용기(20)가 거치될 수 있는 시료 거치대(111)를 포함한다.As shown in (a) of FIG. 9, the sample holder 110 includes a sample holder 111 on which the sample container 20 can be mounted.
하기 도 9에 나타난 바와 같이, 시료 거치대(111)는, 원액 샘플이 담기는 원액 샘플 라인(111a) 및 복수의 농도별로 희석된 샘플이 담기는 복수의 희석 샘플 라인(111b)을 포함할 수 있다.As shown in FIG. 9 below, the sample holder 111 may include a stock solution sample line 111a containing stock solution samples and a plurality of dilution sample lines 111b containing samples diluted by a plurality of concentrations. .
본 발명의 일 실시예에서 원액은 시료 거치부(110)의 원액 샘플 라인(111a)에 미리 마련될 수 있고, 펌프 모듈(300)의 하단에 원액을 옮길 수 있는 피펫이 결합되면, 구동 모듈(200)은 피펫을 이용하여 시료 용기에 원액을 주입할 수 있다.In one embodiment of the present invention, the stock solution may be prepared in advance in the stock solution sample line 111a of the sample holder 110, and when a pipette capable of transferring the stock solution is coupled to the bottom of the pump module 300, the drive module ( 200) can inject the stock solution into the sample container using a pipette.
또한, 목표 무게에 도달하면, 구동 모듈(200)은 시료 용기(20)를 무게 측정 모듈(400)에서 꺼낸 후, 캡핑/디캡핑 파트(150)에서 캡을 닫고, 쉐이커 파트(120)에서 희석액을 섞은 후 시료 거치부(110)에 놓아두게 되며, 이 때 희석 샘플 라인(111b)에 놓아두게 된다.In addition, when the target weight is reached, the driving module 200 takes the sample container 20 out of the weight measurement module 400, closes the cap on the capping/decapping part 150, and removes the diluent from the shaker part 120. After mixing, it is placed in the sample holder 110, and at this time, it is placed in the dilution sample line 111b.
본 발명의 일 실시예에서, 희석 샘플 라인(111b)은 복수의 라인으로 마련되어, 희석 농도마다 다르게 분리시킬 수 있다.In one embodiment of the present invention, the dilution sample line 111b is provided as a plurality of lines and can be separated differently depending on the dilution concentration.
도 10은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 무게법 기반의 시료 희석 및 분주 장치의 피펫 랙 파트를 나타낸 도면이다.Figure 10 is a diagram showing the pipette rack part of the gravimetry-based sample dilution and dispensing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 10의 (a) 및 (b)를 참조하면, 피펫 랙 파트(170)는 피펫 보관부(171)를 포함하며, 피펫 보관부(171)에는 복수의 피펫(30)이 세워진 상태로 보관된다.Referring to Figures 10 (a) and (b), the pipette rack part 170 includes a pipette storage unit 171, and a plurality of pipettes 30 are stored in an upright position in the pipette storage unit 171. .
도 10의 (c)에 나타난 바와 같이, 원액 주입부(320)는 하단에 원액을 옮길 수 있는 피펫팁(30)이 탈착 가능하도록 결합되는 피펫 결합부를 더 포함하며, 피펫팁(30)이 결합된 상태로, 구동 모듈(200)은 시료 거치부(110)의 원액 샘플 라인(111a)으로 이동하여 피펫을 이용하여 원액을 담고, 이후 시료 용기에 원액을 주입할 수 있다.As shown in (c) of FIG. 10, the stock solution injection unit 320 further includes a pipette coupling portion at the bottom to which the pipette tip 30 capable of transferring the stock solution is detachably coupled, and the pipette tip 30 is coupled. In this state, the driving module 200 can move to the stock solution sample line 111a of the sample holder 110, contain the stock solution using a pipette, and then inject the stock solution into the sample container.
도 11은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 무게법 기반의 시료 희석 및 분주 장치의 피펫 제거 파트를 나타낸 도면이다.Figure 11 is a diagram showing the pipette removal part of the gravimetry-based sample dilution and dispensing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
피펫 제거 파트(180)는 시료 용기에 원액이 주입된 이후, 피펫팁의 결합을 해제시키도록 마련된다.The pipette removal part 180 is provided to disconnect the pipette tip after the stock solution is injected into the sample container.
구체적으로, 피펫 제거 파트(180)는 피펫팁(30)을 회수할 수 있는 피펫 회수부(181)를 포함한다.Specifically, the pipette removal part 180 includes a pipette recovery unit 181 that can recover the pipette tip 30.
피펫 결합부는 피펫 제거 파트(180)에서 피펫팁(30)과의 결합을 해제시키면, 피펫팁(30)은 피펫 회수부(181)에 담기게 된다.When the pipette coupling part is released from its coupling with the pipette tip 30 in the pipette removal part 180, the pipette tip 30 is contained in the pipette recovery part 181.
전술한 본 발명의 설명은 예시를 위한 것이며, 본 발명이 속하는 기술분야의 통상의 지식을 가진 자는 본 발명의 기술적 사상이나 필수적인 특징을 변경하지 않고서 다른 구체적인 형태로 쉽게 변형이 가능하다는 것을 이해할 수 있을 것이다. 그러므로 이상에서 기술한 실시예들은 모든 면에서 예시적인 것이며 한정적이 아닌 것으로 이해해야만 한다. 예를 들어, 단일형으로 설명되어 있는 각 구성 요소는 분산되어 실시될 수도 있으며, 마찬가지로 분산된 것으로 설명되어 있는 구성 요소들도 결합된 형태로 실시될 수 있다.The description of the present invention described above is for illustrative purposes, and those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention can be easily modified into other specific forms without changing the technical idea or essential features of the present invention. will be. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive. For example, each component described as unitary may be implemented in a distributed manner, and similarly, components described as distributed may also be implemented in a combined form.
본 발명의 범위는 후술하는 청구범위에 의하여 나타내어지며, 청구범위의 의미 및 범위 그리고 그 균등 개념으로부터 도출되는 모든 변경 또는 변형된 형태가 본 발명의 범위에 포함되는 것으로 해석되어야 한다.The scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims described below, and all changes or modified forms derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalent concepts should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention.

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  1. 복수의 공간 단위로 구획됨으로써, 각각의 공간에서 시료 희석 및 분주 과정이 수행되는 베이스부;A base portion divided into a plurality of space units, where sample dilution and dispensing processes are performed in each space;
    적어도 하나의 시료 용기를 파지하는 구동 암을 포함하며, 상기 베이스부의 상기 각각의 공간으로 상기 시료 용기를 이동시키기 위한 구동 모듈;a driving module including a driving arm that holds at least one sample container and moving the sample container to each space of the base portion;
    상기 시료 용기에 원액을 주입하거나 강산을 투입하는 펌프 모듈; 및A pump module for injecting a stock solution or strong acid into the sample container; and
    상기 시료 용기의 무게를 측정하고, 상기 무게 측정 결과를 기록하는 무게 측정 모듈을 포함하는 무게법 기반의 시료 희석 및 분주 장치.A gravimetry-based sample dilution and dispensing device comprising a weight measurement module that measures the weight of the sample container and records the weight measurement result.
  2. 제1항에 있어서,According to paragraph 1,
    기 설정된 시료 희석 조건 및 분주 순서에 따라 상기 구동 모듈의 구동을 제어하거나 상기 펌프 모듈을 제어하는 제어메시지를 생성하는 제어부를 더 포함하는 무게법 기반의 시료 희석 및 분주 장치.A gravimetry-based sample dilution and dispensing device further comprising a control unit that controls driving of the driving module or generates a control message to control the pump module according to preset sample dilution conditions and dispensing order.
  3. 제2항에 있어서,According to paragraph 2,
    상기 제어부는,The control unit,
    상기 무게 측정 모듈로부터 상기 무게 측정 결과를 전송받고, 상기 무게 측정 결과에 기초하여 상기 구동 모듈 및 상기 펌프 모듈 중 적어도 하나를 피드백 제어하는 것을 특징으로 하는 무게법 기반의 시료 희석 및 분주 장치.A gravimetry-based sample dilution and dispensing device, characterized in that it receives the weight measurement result from the weight measurement module and feedback controls at least one of the drive module and the pump module based on the weight measurement result.
  4. 제1항에 있어서,According to paragraph 1,
    상기 베이스부는,The base part,
    상기 시료 용기가 거치될 수 있는 시료 거치대를 포함하는 시료 거치부를 포함하며,It includes a sample holder including a sample holder on which the sample container can be mounted,
    상기 시료 거치대는,The sample holder,
    원액 샘플이 담기는 원액 샘플 라인; 및A concentrate sample line containing a sample of the concentrate; and
    복수의 농도별로 희석된 샘플이 담기는 복수의 희석 샘플 라인을 포함하는 무게법 기반의 시료 희석 및 분주 장치.A gravimetric-based sample dilution and dispensing device including a plurality of dilution sample lines containing samples diluted by a plurality of concentrations.
  5. 제1항에 있어서,According to paragraph 1,
    상기 베이스부는,The base part,
    상기 원액의 분주 전이나 상기 시료 용기에 강산이 투입되어 희석되면, 상기 구동 암이 희석 용액을 소정횟수 흔들도록 마련되는 쉐이커 파트를 포함하는 무게법 기반의 시료 희석 및 분주 장치.A gravimetric method-based sample dilution and dispensing device including a shaker part in which the driving arm is provided to shake the diluted solution a predetermined number of times before dispensing the stock solution or when a strong acid is added to the sample container to dilute it.
  6. 제1항에 있어서,According to paragraph 1,
    상기 구동 모듈은,The driving module is,
    상기 구동 암과 연결되며, 상기 구동 암을 적어도 3개의 축을 이용하여 상기 베이스의 상기 각각의 공간으로 이동시키는 이동 유닛을 더 포함하는 무게법 기반의 시료 희석 및 분주 장치.A gravimetric method-based sample dilution and dispensing device further comprising a moving unit connected to the driving arm and moving the driving arm to each space of the base using at least three axes.
  7. 제2항에 있어서,According to paragraph 2,
    상기 펌프 모듈은,The pump module is,
    상기 시료 용기에 원액을 주입하는 원액 주입부; 및a stock solution injection unit for injecting stock solution into the sample container; and
    상기 시료 용기에 강산을 투입하는 강산 노즐부를 포함하며,It includes a strong acid nozzle unit that injects strong acid into the sample container,
    상기 원액 주입부 및 상기 강산 노즐부는, 상기 제어부의 상기 제어메시지에 기초하여, 상기 원액 주입부가 개폐되거나 상기 강산 노즐부가 개폐되는 것을 특징으로 하는 무게법 기반의 시료 희석 및 분주 장치.A gravimetric method-based sample dilution and dispensing device, wherein the stock solution injection unit and the strong acid nozzle unit open and close or the strong acid nozzle unit opens and closes based on the control message from the control unit.
  8. 제7항에 있어서,In clause 7,
    상기 원액 주입부는,The undiluted solution injection part,
    하단에 상기 원액을 옮길 수 있는 피펫팁이 탈착 가능하도록 결합되는 피펫 결합부를 더 포함하는 무게법 기반의 시료 희석 및 분주 장치.A gravimetric method-based sample dilution and dispensing device further comprising a pipette coupling portion at the bottom to which a pipette tip capable of transferring the stock solution is detachably coupled.
  9. 제7항에 있어서,In clause 7,
    상기 원액 주입부는,The undiluted solution injection part,
    상기 설정된 시료 희석 조건에 기초하여 상기 원액을 상기 시료 용기에 주입하고, Injecting the stock solution into the sample container based on the set sample dilution conditions,
    상기 제어부는, 상기 무게 측정 결과가 기 설정된 목표 무게에 도달하는 경우, 상기 원액 주입부가 상기 원액 투여를 중지하도록 제어하는 것을 특징으로 하는 무게법 기반의 시료 희석 및 분주 장치.The control unit controls the stock solution injection unit to stop administering the stock solution when the weight measurement result reaches a preset target weight.
  10. 제9항에 있어서,According to clause 9,
    상기 강산 노즐부는,The strong acid nozzle part,
    상기 설정된 시료 희석 조건에 기초하여 상기 강산을 상기 시료 용기에 주입하고, Injecting the strong acid into the sample container based on the set sample dilution conditions,
    상기 제어부는, 상기 무게 측정 결과가 기 설정된 목표 무게에 도달하는 경우, 상기 강산 노즐부가 상기 강산 투여를 중지하도록 제어하는 것을 특징으로 하는 무게법 기반의 시료 희석 및 분주 장치.The control unit controls the strong acid nozzle unit to stop administering the strong acid when the weight measurement result reaches a preset target weight.
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