JPS5982949A - Rack and pipe rack assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] This bulletin contains application data before electronic filing, so abstract data is not recorded.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a multi-tube rack for holding a plurality of tubes, and more particularly to a multi-tube rack for holding test tubes used in hospitals and laboratories.

When using test tubes and glass bottles in hospitals and laboratories, users use many test tubes at once. For example, multiple test tubes are required for various analytical processes. As the number of test tubes and tools used by users increases,
At times, it is inconvenient and difficult for users to use both hands to handle unusual objects. Such difficulties arise when standard metal test tube frames are not used. These standard frames usually have two holes, one in the upper frame and one in the lower frame, located coaxially with each other. If it is necessary to remove the stopper or cap of a test tube, i11'l'1':'+
-・Hold the test tube with your strong hand and close the cap with your other hand 117
The two hands on the bottom of the foot become a hole in the heart. 1 test tube
Station 111. Placed, placed (・ta shigin two hands ilj
',1 y 'r :1. Inconvenient ($I F) and the risk of creating a frame for testing or IQ111
will also increase. Two more hands are used.''l, ll, l
l is two 1,000, and since it touches many items, there is always mutual fj
The "i" ability of dyeing is increased.

Therefore, for users of test tubes or glass bottles, it is preferable to use a small capped test tube that can be removed with one hand without removing the stopper or cap.・.

In addition, a continuous workbench is helpful for users who use multiple test tubes in laboratories and hospitals. The aim of the present invention is to achieve these aims and objectives. /i:14 J
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The ranks of the present invention hold multiple tubes. This rank has multiple holes for receiving tubes. BAA
Consists of. Each hole has a flat part on its circumference to prevent the placed tube from rotating.

The invention! In the embodiment, the support member has a flat, raised upper surface and an annular flange around its periphery to facilitate mounting of the rack on the workbench. Preferably, the support member has a plurality of indentations depending from the raised upper surface.These indentations are preferably disposed perpendicularly to the length 4t' in the support member. Each recess has two curved planar side walls arranged in opposite directions.
It is preferred to have a concave side wall and a closed concave bottom curved surface.

Another aspect of the present invention is that the tube rack assembly has the above-mentioned rank and is filtrated in degrees Celsius. Furthermore, the tube fits into the hole in the support part of the rack, the tube having a closed end and at least one of the ends having a flat, flat wall surface in surface engagement with the tube flat in the hole. This prevents the tube from rotating in the hole.

The principles of the invention exhibit numerous advantages and features. For example, the present invention makes it possible to easily remove the plugs and caps of the pipes with one hand while using the pipe rack equipment. The connection between the recess and the pipe of the pipe rack device according to the present invention is designed so that the pipe will not be pulled out from the device even when the rack device is reversed. You can make it like this.

Furthermore, the pipe rack of the present invention can be easily removed from the rack when the user takes the pipes in and out of the rack. 11 m1J1.・Make sure to put something in place to prevent slipping or slipping. The present invention allows use of a plastic container 11 that can be manufactured at low cost, and has the advantage that it can be freely disposed of after use.

Although the present invention can be embodied in many different shapes, the one shown in the drawings and described in detail below is one of the preferred embodiments and embodiments of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the actual manner of display. The scope of the present invention is t+-I], rl+i of the claims
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A preferred multi-tube rack assembly 10 of the present invention is shown in FIGS. The assembly 10 has a minimum number of 'tiI11 components, one multi-tube rack 12 and at least one tube 14. The tubes 14σ and 14h in FIG. 1 show that the dimensions of the tubes can be changed as required. Although not shown in FIG. 1, the tubes are also white when installed in all the recesses of the rack.

The rack 12 is formed from a generally flat support phase 16 with a raised partial surface 1B (-m formation).The rack 12
Preferably, the cabinet has an annular flange 20 surrounding the side wall 19 all around the periphery. As shown in FIG. 1, the rack 12 has a generally rectangular shape, but the racks of the present invention can have a variety of shapes. Upper tone 1 to surface 1
Multiple kuhomis 21 hang down from 8°C. Preferably, the recesses are disposed orthogonally across the support member. In the embodiment described, each depression 'x, s
It has a bottom closing surface 22 which is a concave curved surface. In order to prevent the tube in the recess from rotating, it is preferable that the recess is made to have a flat surface at at least one place. The recess in the embodiment not shown in FIG. 1 but described herein has two flat sidewalls 24a and 24b facing each other, and each recess has two concave curved sidewalls facing each other. 25a
and 25h. The shape and direction of these joint walls are <
H. Prevents the tube from rotating during the evening. Instead of a closed-bottom recess, it is also possible to form a through hole in the upper surface 18 with two flat holes and a curved wall to prevent the tube from rotating.

<14 indicates the cylindrical portion 0, the closed end portion 1 and the open end y? l
I'm very happy with the result. The threaded portion 64 surrounds the open end filter 2. It is preferable that the cap filter 5 has a threaded portion inside and is screwed together so that the cap filter 5 closes the open end filter 2 of the pipe. It can be seen that in the embodiment shown in FIGS. 2 and 6, the closure filter 1 has an approximately spherical shape. vinegar"
The closed end of the tube is connected to two flats located opposite each other.
1. It has wall surface grooves 6σ and 36 /J, and has two (concave) curved wall surfaces h11 and 8 (Z and 8b).
It costs 1,000. The flat and curved parts of the pipe saw Jt are aligned with the flat Jim and curved parts of the recess by making surface engagement with each other. Stop the inner tube from rotating for 1°C.

Place the flange 2 so that it is fixed on the rack 12 or workbench.
Rec on the bottom of 0, you can use an appropriate addition,
. For example, the user can secure the rack 12 to a workbench by applying adhesive tape (shown) to the bottom of the flange of both ICs (12).By using the rack of the present invention, the rack can be prevented from moving. Continue your work with peace of mind.

Other fixing brackets for attaching the rack to the workbench may also be used, especially in connection with the surrounding flanges.

Although FIG. 1 shows a skewer in which all the recesses 21 are of the same size and shape, the rack of the present invention can be used to accommodate tubes of different sizes, and the skewers can also be made of a number of different sizes. I can do it.

However, in order to be able to insert and remove items from any of the recesses in the rack, it is preferable that the recesses be of the same size and shape and that a force-reducing skewer be used.

Other embodiments of the tube are not shown in FIGS. 4-6.

In FIG. 4, tube 40 includes a cylindrical portion 41 and a cap 42 that closes the open end of the tube. In this implementation (
The closed end of the tube forms a flat end 44. 2
The flat wall surfaces 45 are formed as in the previous embodiment.

In FIG. 5, a tube 50 has a cylindrical portion 51 and an end cap 52 that closes off the open end of the tube.

The 11th end of jfy is a flat end 54. This embodiment is shown at 55 and has four flat walls.

Referring to FIG. 6, tube 60 is connected to lf! Open the cylindrical portion 61 and the tube (end closed II - bottom end H) <1 < gap 62 1-. The closed i end of this (jf-) - spherical end 6
It is 4. 0) The embodiment is also shown in Kuchi No. 1 65 4
It has several flat walls. If the tubes shown in Figures 5 and 6 are to be inserted into the rack of the present invention, four indentations or holes should be added to the wall to prevent the tubes from rotating in the rack. ]]-1- Therefore, each flat surface of the tube and the surface of the recess or hole do not form a surface engagement, and it is found that the wheel is 〃=r.

Although a variety of materials may be selected for each element of the invention, it is preferred that the rack 12 be formed from a plastic material. Furthermore, the rack 12 is preferably integrally molded using an economical stamping or stamping process.

The tube of the present invention is made of transparent material such as glass or plastic.
□It would be better to make it with 1 or 9-r.

When manufacturing the rack 12, it is preferable to manufacture the rack 12 in such a way that the fitting state of the tubes and the holes (4) is strong so that a retaining connection between the two can be obtained. It is possible to hold the tube in place even if

Thus, the present invention provides a tube and rack tube in which the tubes and racks have opposing surfaces for holding the tubes in the rack together. Since the tube is prevented from rotating, the operator can access and remove the gap with one hand. Historically, the rack silk 3D has a structure that allows it to be fixed to a workbench so that it does not use 1-1i or 4+1.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

1 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of a tube rack assembly according to the present invention; FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the tubes taken along line 2--2 of FIG. 1; and FIG. - A cross-sectional view of the tube at B, FIG. 4 is a side m1 view of another tube with a flat bottom and two flat side walls, and FIG. 5 is a side view of another tube with a flat bottom and four flat side walls. Side view of the tube, Figure 6 shows the spherical bottom and 4
FIG. 3 is a side view of another tube with flat sidewalls; 1D: Pipe rank device 12 rack 14: Pipe 16: Support part] 2 18 27 part surface 20: Furanone 21: 5 (Concave) shaped side wall 0: Cylindrical (
Small 1: Closed end 62 2 Open end 5: Cap 'Nrii'l output j Uhachi Petato Teitskinson (4 others)

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] (1) is a rack device for holding a plurality of tubes, which also has a flat support section, the support member (j) being arranged on the support member (j-) for accommodating a portion of the tubes; The hole has a plurality of holes with a closed bottom and a minimum of two holes facing each other.
A rack device having flat side walls similar to qJf. A rack device characterized in that a part of the surface of the rack hangs freely. 1 is a rack device that is characterized by having 7 lunges around it that fix the rack to the workbench. (4) 'l\I'*FlClaims A rack device in the device according to item 1, characterized in that the racks are orthogonally arranged in a vertical direction of 111'. , the closed bottom portion is curved and has a concave shape. A rack device characterized by having two flat side walls in which the recesses face each other and a concave side wall with two curved surfaces facing each other. (7) Claim 1 (8) In the apparatus set forth in claim 1, the rack apparatus is characterized in that the recesses form four flat side walls. (8) In the apparatus set forth in claim 1,
The support shaft member should be made of plastic! A rack device is one of the hallmarks. (9) A multi-tube rack consisting of a zigzag support member having a plurality of holes for accommodating the tubes in one old IS, and for preventing the tubes installed in the holes from rotating. A multi-pipe rack device characterized by a mating hole having a flat wall around it. (10) In the bag cylinder according to claim 9, %4! A) Rack; placed inside. (11) In a rank device that holds multiple pipes, is the thick device filled with soil? It consists of a flat support member 7 with an annular flange provided around the SR surface and the periphery of the receptacle for easily fixing the rack to the workbench, and with a plurality of holes for receiving tubes. The'
? The holes hang down from the raised upper surface and run vertically through the support member (1111.11 rows 11 times perpendicular to the reeds), and the holes are arranged in two flat side walls facing each other. Two curved concave side walls and a closed cage (concave)
A rack device with a bottom surface and a flat surface. (12) In particular, in the device according to claim 11 ('1), a rack device 6° (1; 9) characterized in that the support part 42 is made of plastic; a support member having a plurality of holes, including at least one substantially flat wall, and a closed end of said hole formed at τ'' and a 1''tl connected to said flat wall; (+4) a tube rack assembly comprising a plurality of tubes having one generally flat wall that are aligned with each other so as to prevent rotation of the tubes within the bore; (+4) /+V Allowance A pipe rack silk body characterized in that the tubes fit into any holes in the support phase when placed at 0°C as claimed in claim 16. (15) Damage Allowance 17. A tube rack assembly according to claim 16, characterized in that the tubes have spherical closed ends. In the device according to claim 13, the front pipe has a flat closed end. (17)'[4: In the device according to claim 13, has two flat walls facing each other, and the tube also has flat wall surfaces facing each other, which are in plane alignment with the flat part of the hole. A tube rack assembly, characterized in that the device according to claim 16 is characterized in that the opening has four flat walls, and the opening tube also has a These holes have four flat walls - I,
'Fil i'-1・, the guzzle tube rack A1 [1\7 body. (1!l) Raised two sides A6 and C) a flat support member made of plastic having an annular flange for easily fixing the rack to the work surface; ; two substantially flat walls facing each other and two walls facing each other;
A three-dimensional tube rack button body consisting of a pipe rack having two concavely curved wall surfaces, wherein the support member hangs down from the raised upper surface and is arranged perpendicularly to the support member. It has a plurality of holes, and each hole has two substantially flat side walls facing each other, two concave side walls facing the kite, and a concave bottom part. The flat wall surface and the concave curved wall portion are in plane alignment with the flat side wall and the concave curved side wall, thereby preventing rotation of the tube within the hole. It is designed to be prevented/,) 〒i miracle solid. f', lo) % Permissible A tube rack silk three-dimensional tube rack according to claim 19, characterized in that it has a plurality of tubes and each tube is arranged and faced in a hole.