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WO2019151070A1 - Cartridge and fluid handling system including same - Google Patents
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WO2019151070A1
WO2019151070A1 PCT/JP2019/002023 JP2019002023W WO2019151070A1 WO 2019151070 A1 WO2019151070 A1 WO 2019151070A1 JP 2019002023 W JP2019002023 W JP 2019002023W WO 2019151070 A1 WO2019151070 A1 WO 2019151070A1
PCT/JP2019/002023
拓史 山内
2018-01-31 Priority to JP2018-014839 priority Critical
2018-01-31 Priority to JP2018014839 priority
2019-01-23 Application filed by 株式会社エンプラス filed Critical 株式会社エンプラス
2019-08-08 Publication of WO2019151070A1 publication Critical patent/WO2019151070A1/en
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This cartridge includes: a reservoir that includes an accommodation part and an opening part; and a cap fitted to the opening part of the reservoir. The opening part of the reservoir has: a pressing region for pressing a part of a cap towards the center axis thereof; and an open region where, compared to the pressing region, the pressure applied towards the center axis of the cap is smaller. The cap has a first region that is pressed when the cap is positioned in the pressing region of the reservoir. When the first region is positioned in the pressing region and a through hole in the first region is closed, the cartridge is in a closed state in which the fluid inside the container part is not discharged to the outside via the through hole, and when, from the closed state, the first region moves into the open region and the through hole in the first region opens, the cartridge is in an open state in which the fluid can be discharged from the accommodation part to the outside via the through hole.
Cartridge and fluid handling system including the same
The present invention relates to a cartridge and a fluid handling system including the cartridge.
Conventionally, when inspecting and analyzing various fluids, it is common to separate a sample from a container for storing the fluid (sample) by a pipette or the like and inject it into a chip or an apparatus for analysis. It was the target. 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an apparatus capable of automatically performing sample sorting using a pipette and injection of a sample into a chip has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2).
JP 2013-150634 A International Publication No. 2013/088913
However, the analyzers described in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 require means for sucking the sample into the pipette, means for moving the pipette, and the like. In addition, in order to inject a plurality of samples and reagents into the chip, a plurality of pipettes are necessary, and furthermore, it is necessary to control a plurality of pipettes. For this reason, there is a problem that the apparatus tends to be large and the cost is likely to increase.
The present invention has been made in view of such points, and provides a cartridge capable of injecting a fluid into a desired chip or the like without using a large-scale device, and a fluid handling system including the cartridge. Objective.
The present invention provides the following cartridge.
A reservoir including a storage portion for storing a fluid, and an opening communicating with the storage portion and the outside, disposed in a part of the storage portion, and a columnar shape fitted into the opening of the reservoir And a cap made of a flexible elastomer having a through-hole substantially parallel to the central axis thereof, wherein the opening of the reservoir has a part of the cap at the central axis A pressing region for pressing toward the center, and an open region where the pressing force toward the central axis of the cap is smaller than the pressing region, and the cap is located in the pressing region of the reservoir A first region that is pressed toward the central axis, the first region is located within the pressing region, and an outer wall of the opening presses the first region toward the central axis; When the through-hole in the first region is closed, the fluid in the housing portion is in a closed state where the fluid is not discharged to the outside through the through-hole, and the first region moves into the open region, and the first region When the through hole is opened, the cartridge is in an open state in which fluid can be discharged from the housing portion to the outside through the through hole.
The present invention also provides the following fluid handling system.
The cartridge, and a flow path chip having an inlet into which an end of the cap opposite to the side facing the housing portion is inserted, and the first region of the cap of the cartridge is A fluid handling system in which when the reservoir is moved from the pressing region side into the open region, fluid is discharged from the housing portion to the flow channel chip side through the through hole of the cap.
According to the present invention, a cartridge capable of injecting a fluid into a flow path tip or the like can be obtained by a simple method without providing a means for driving a pipette or a means for conveying the tip.
FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a cartridge according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2A is a front view of a reservoir included in a cartridge according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2B is a plan view of the reservoir, FIG. 2C is a bottom view of the reservoir, and FIG. FIG. 3 is a side view of the reservoir. 3A is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of the reservoir shown in FIG. 2C, FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB of the reservoir shown in FIG. 2C, and FIG. 3C is a cross-sectional view of the reservoir shown in FIG. FIG. 3D is a partially enlarged view of a region surrounded by a broken line of the reservoir shown in FIG. 2B. 4A is a perspective view of the upper surface side of the cap included in the cartridge according to the embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 4B is a perspective view of the bottom surface side of the cap, and FIG. 4C is a front view of the cap. 4D is a plan view of the cap, FIG. 4E is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of the cap shown in FIG. 4D, and FIG. 4F is taken along line BB of the cap shown in FIG. 4D. It is sectional drawing. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the fluid handling system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a bottom view of the main body portion of the flow path chip included in the fluid handling system of FIG. 7A is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of the fluid handling system shown in FIG. 5, FIG. 7B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB of the fluid handling system shown in FIG. 5, and FIGS. FIG. 6 is a diagram when the cartridge is closed. 8A is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of the fluid handling system shown in FIG. 5, FIG. 8B is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB of the fluid handling system shown in FIG. 5, and FIGS. It is a figure of the state which removed the spacer. 9A is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of the fluid handling system shown in FIG. 5, FIG. 9B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB of the fluid handling system shown in FIG. 5, and FIGS. FIG. 6 is a diagram when the cartridge is opened. FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of a fluid handling system according to the second embodiment of the present invention. 11A is a perspective view of an auxiliary member included in the fluid handling system of FIG. 10, FIG. 11B is a perspective view when the auxiliary member is observed from another angle, and FIG. 11C is a plan view of the auxiliary member. 11D is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 11C. 12A is a perspective view of the fluid handling system of FIG. 10 before the cap is fitted into the auxiliary member, FIG. 12B is a perspective view after the cap is fitted into the auxiliary member, and FIG. FIG. 12D is a plan view after the cap is fitted into the member, and FIG. 12D is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 12C. FIG. 13 is a perspective view when the cartridge of the fluid handling system of FIG. 10 is closed. 14A is a plan view of the fluid handling system shown in FIG. 13, and FIG. 14B is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 14A. 15A is a perspective view when the cartridge of the fluid handling system of FIG. 10 is opened, and FIG. 15B is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 15A. FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view of a fluid handling system according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a bottom view of the main body portion of the channel chip included in the fluid handling system of FIG. 18A is a perspective view of the side where the support portion of the main body portion of the flow channel chip included in the fluid handling system of FIG. 16 is formed, and FIG. 18B is a plan view of the main body portion of the flow channel chip. 18C is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 18B.
1. Cartridge Hereinafter, a cartridge according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that the dimensions or ratios of dimensions shown in the drawings may be different from the actual dimensions or ratios of dimensions for easy understanding of the description.
As shown in the exploded perspective view of FIG. 1, a cartridge 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a reservoir 11 for containing a fluid and an opening (not shown) disposed at the bottom of the reservoir 11. A cap 12 fitted in the lid 11 and a lid portion 13 covering the reservoir 11. However, the cartridge 100 may be distributed in a state where the cap 12 and the lid portion 13 are removed from the reservoir 11.
In the cartridge 100 of the present embodiment, when the fluid is stored in the reservoir 11 (hereinafter, this state is also referred to as the “closed state” of the cartridge 100), the cap 12 functions as a stopper of the opening of the reservoir 11. . On the other hand, when the fluid is taken out of the reservoir 11 (hereinafter, this state is also referred to as “open state” of the cartridge 100), the through hole 120 of the cap 12 functions as a flow path. Hereinafter, each member constituting the cartridge 100 will be described in detail.
2A shows a front view of the reservoir 11, FIG. 2B shows a plan view, FIG. 2C shows a bottom view, and FIG. 2D shows a side view. 3A is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of the reservoir 11 shown in FIG. 2C, FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB of the reservoir 11 shown in FIG. 2C, and FIG. A partially enlarged view of a portion surrounded by a broken line is shown, and FIG. 3D shows a partially enlarged view of a portion surrounded by a broken line in FIG. 2B.
The reservoir 11 according to the present embodiment includes three accommodating portions 111 and three openings 112 arranged at the bottom of each accommodating portion 111, respectively. The shape of the reservoir 11 is not particularly limited as long as a desired amount of fluid can be accommodated in the accommodating portion 111, and may be, for example, a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, a cylindrical shape, or the like. Note that the number of the accommodating portions 111 and the number of the opening portions 112 arranged in the reservoir 11 are not particularly limited, and are appropriately selected according to the use of the cartridge 100. For example, a plurality of openings 112 may be arranged in one accommodating part 111. Further, in the present embodiment, the shape of the three accommodating portions 111 and the shape of the three opening portions 112 are the same, but they may be different from each other.
In this embodiment, the storage portion 111 of the reservoir 11 is a substantially rectangular parallelepiped bottomed recess. However, the shape of the accommodating portion 111 is not particularly limited as long as it can accommodate a desired amount of fluid, and may be, for example, a truncated pyramid shape, a columnar shape, a truncated cone-shaped concave portion, or the like. Further, in the present embodiment, the bottom surface of the accommodating portion 111 is set so as to be substantially parallel to the surface of the fluid to be accommodated, but part or all of the bottom surface is gravity toward the opening 112 side. It may be inclined downward in the direction.
On the other hand, the opening 112 is a hole for fitting a cap 12 to be described later, and is a hole for communicating the inside of the housing part 111 and the outside of the reservoir 11. In the present embodiment, the opening 112 is arranged so that a part of the outer wall of the opening 112 protrudes from the bottom surface of the reservoir 11.
Here, as shown in FIGS. 3A to 3D, the opening 112 of the present embodiment has a shape in which a pressing region 112a having a substantially elliptical columnar opening and an open region 112b having a substantially cylindrical opening are connected. have.
The pressing area 112a is an area for accommodating the first area of the cap 12 when the cartridge 100 is in the closed state, and is an area for pressing a part of the cap 12 toward the central axis. In the present embodiment, the shape of the first region of the cap 12 is a columnar shape, and the opening shape of the pressing region 112a is a substantially elliptical columnar shape. Therefore, when the first region of the cylindrical cap 12 is accommodated in the pressing region 112a, the first region of the cap 12 is pressed toward the central axis by the outer wall of the pressing region 112a. As a result, the through hole 120 in the first region of the cap 12 is closed, and the discharge of fluid through the through hole 120 of the cap 12 is suppressed.
Note that the pressing region 112a only needs to have a shape such that when the first region of the cap 12 is accommodated, at least a part of the through hole 120 of the first region of the cap 12 is closed. You may have the opening which has a fixed opening cross-sectional area toward the open area | region 112b side from the side. However, the pressing area 112a of the present embodiment has a tapered opening so that the opening cross-sectional area decreases from the outside of the reservoir 11 toward the opening area 112b so that the cap 12 can be easily fitted.
On the other hand, when the cartridge 100 is opened, the second region of the cap 12 is accommodated in the pressing region 112a. Therefore, the pressing region 112a of the present embodiment has an opening that does not block the through hole 120 of the second region when the second region of the cap 12 is accommodated.
The open area 112b in the opening 112 is an area for accommodating the first area of the cap 12 when the cartridge 100 is opened, and the center of the cap 12 when the first area of the cap 12 is accommodated. The pressing force toward the shaft is a region smaller than the above-described pressing region 112a. In the present embodiment, the pressure toward the central axis of the cap 12 is reduced by making the open area 112b an area having an opening cross-sectional area wider than the pressing area 112a. In addition, the open region 112b of the present embodiment has an opening having a similar shape (columnar shape) to the outer shape of the first region of the cap 12. When the first region of the cap 12 is accommodated in such a cylindrical open region 112b, the first region of the cap 12 returns to the original cylindrical shape due to its flexibility. As a result, the through hole 120 is opened, and the fluid can pass through the through hole 120 of the cap 12.
However, if a gap is generated between the open area 112b and the first area of the cap 12, the fluid may be discharged to the outside of the accommodating portion 111 through the gap. Therefore, the open region 112b of the present embodiment has a columnar opening having a diameter smaller than the diameter of the columnar first region of the cap 12.
Here, the reservoir 11 having the accommodating portion 111 and the opening 112 described above can be made of a resin that is not eroded by the fluid accommodated in the accommodating portion 111. Examples of the material constituting the reservoir 11 include polyesters such as polyethylene terephthalate; polycarbonates; acrylic resins such as polymethyl methacrylate; polyvinyl chlorides; polyolefins such as polyethylene, polypropylene, and cycloolefin resins; polyethers; polystyrenes; Resin; and resin materials such as various elastomers. The reservoir 11 can be formed by, for example, injection molding.
Next, FIG. 4A shows a perspective view of the upper surface side of the cap 12 of the present embodiment, and FIG. 4B shows a perspective view of the bottom surface side. 4C is a front view of the cap 12, and FIG. 4D is a plan view. 4E is a sectional view taken along line AA of the cap 12 shown in FIG. 4D, and FIG. 4F is a sectional view taken along line BB of the cap 12 shown in FIG. 4D.
The cap 12 of the present embodiment is a substantially columnar member and has a through hole 120 substantially parallel to the central axis CA. Further, when the cap 12 is accommodated in the pressing region 112a of the opening 112 of the reservoir 11 described above, the cylindrical first member is pressed by the outer wall of the opening 112 (pressing region 112a) to close the through hole 120. It has the area | region 121 and the column-shaped 2nd area | region 122 whose cross-sectional area perpendicular | vertical to the central axis of the cap 12 is smaller than the said 1st area | region 121. FIG. In the cap 12, the bottom surface of the first region 121 and the top surface of the second region 122 are connected.
Here, the diameter of the first region 121 having a cylindrical shape is appropriately set according to the opening width and the opening cross-sectional area of the opening 112 (the pressing region 112a and the opening region 112b) of the reservoir 11 described above. Further, the shape of the through hole 120 in the first region 121 in the direction perpendicular to the central axis CA is such that the first region 121 is closed without gap when the first region 121 is accommodated in the pressing region 112a of the reservoir 11 described above. It does not restrict | limit in particular, For example, it can be set as a slit shape. In the present specification, the “slit shape” is a gap that is long in one direction in the cross section perpendicular to the central axis CA of the cap 12 and is linear when pressed from both sides along the short axis direction. Close gap. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4A, the shape perpendicular to the central axis CA of the through-hole 120 is a diamond shape in which one diagonal line is sufficiently longer than the other diagonal line.
Here, the opening width and the opening shape in the direction perpendicular to the central axis CA of the through hole 120 in the first region 121 are appropriately selected depending on the type of fluid and the flow rate of the desired fluid.
The height of the first region 121 is not particularly limited, and is appropriately selected according to the shape of the opening 112 (the pressing region 112a and the opening region 112b) of the reservoir 11 described above. However, when the first region 121 is accommodated in the open region 112b of the reservoir 11, the height of the end of the cap 12 (on the first region 121 side) does not protrude into the accommodating portion 111. This is preferable from the viewpoint of allowing the fluid contained in 111 to be discharged without remaining. That is, it is preferable that the height of the first area 121 is set to be equal to or less than the height of the open area 112b.
On the other hand, the diameter of the cylindrical second region 122 is appropriately set according to the opening width and the opening cross-sectional area of the pressing region 112a of the reservoir 11 described above. In addition, the opening width and the opening shape in the direction perpendicular to the central axis CA of the through hole 120 in the second region 122 are appropriately selected depending on the type of fluid and the flow rate of the desired fluid, and the shape of the through hole 120 in the first region 121 May be the same or different. In the present embodiment, the cross-sectional shape of the through hole 120 in the second region 122 in the direction perpendicular to the central axis CA is circular.
The height of the second region 122 is appropriately selected. For example, when the first region 121 is accommodated in the open region 112b of the reservoir 11 described above, a part of the second region 122 is an opening portion of the reservoir 11. The height protrudes from 112. As will be described later, the cartridge 100 of the present embodiment is used by inserting the end portion of the cap 12 on the second region side (opposite side of the storage portion 111 of the reservoir 11) into various chips or devices. The Therefore, the height is not particularly limited as long as the end portion can be inserted into various chips or devices.
Here, the cap 12 only needs to be made of a flexible material, and can be made of a known elastomer. The elastomer resin includes a thermoplastic resin and a thermosetting resin, and the cap 12 may be composed of either one. Examples of thermosetting elastomer resins that can be used for the cap 12 include polyurethane resins, polysilicon resins, and the like. Examples of thermoplastic elastomer resins include styrene resins, olefin resins, polyester resins, and the like. Is included. Specific examples of the olefin resin include polypropylene resin. Moreover, the 1st area | region 121 and the 2nd area | region 122 of the cap 12 may be comprised from the same material, and may be comprised from a different material. However, from the viewpoint of ease of manufacture and the like, it is preferable that they are made of the same material. The cap 12 can be formed by, for example, injection molding.
Further, the lid portion 13 in the cartridge 100 may be a member that can suppress the fluid from leaking from the top surface side of the housing portion 111 when the fluid is housed in the housing portion 111 of the reservoir 11 described above. The lid portion 13 may have a structure that can be attached to and detached from the reservoir 11, or may be a film or the like bonded to the reservoir 11. The lid portion 13 can be bonded to the reservoir 11 with, for example, an adhesive (hot melt type adhesive, pressure sensitive adhesive, etc.).
The lid portion 13 may be a film made of a material that is not eroded by the fluid described above, and its thickness and the like are appropriately selected. Examples of the material constituting the lid portion 13 include polyester such as polyethylene terephthalate; polycarbonate; acrylic resin such as polymethyl methacrylate; polyvinyl chloride; polyolefin such as polyethylene, polypropylene, and cycloolefin resin; polyether; Silicone resin; and resin materials such as various elastomers, and metals such as aluminum are included.
The lid portion 13 may have a partial opening, and the cap made of the elastomer described above may be disposed in the opening. The shape of the opening of the lid 13 can be the same as the shape of the opening of the reservoir 11 described above, for example. The opening provided in the lid portion 13 that can be opened and closed by a cap can be used as an air hole, an introduction portion used for filling a reagent into the reservoir, or the like.
2. 2. Fluid handling system 2-1. First Embodiment FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of a fluid handling system 200 according to a first embodiment including the cartridge 100 described above. In addition to the cartridge 100 described above, the fluid handling system 200 according to the present embodiment includes a flow channel chip 21 and a detachable spacer 22 disposed between the cartridge 100 and the flow channel chip 21. The fluid handling system 200 includes an end on the flow channel chip 21 side of the cap 12 of the cartridge 100 described above (the end opposite to the side facing the accommodating portion of the cap 12 (hereinafter referred to as “second region side end”). Is also used in a state of being inserted into the channel chip 21. Hereinafter, the flow channel chip 21 and the spacer in the fluid handling system 200 will be described, and then a fluid handling method using the fluid handling system 200 will be described.
The channel chip 21 of the present embodiment has a main body 21a and a film (not shown) bonded to one surface of the main body so as to cover a groove or a through-hole provided in the main body 21a. It consists of. FIG. 6 shows a bottom view of the main body 21a of the flow channel chip 21. FIG. The main body 21 a has a first introduction port 211 a and a second introduction port 211 b for introducing fluid into the flow channel chip 21, and a discharge port 212 for discharging fluid from the flow channel chip 21. The first introduction port 211a, the second introduction port 212b, and the discharge port 212 are through holes arranged in the main body 21a, respectively.
The main body 21a is a bottomed recess formed on a surface (hereinafter also referred to as “back surface”) to be bonded to a film (not shown) of the main body 21a, and is formed in the first introduction port 211a. A first groove 213a having one end connected thereto, a bottomed recess formed on the back side of the main body 21a, a second groove 213b having one end connected to the second introduction port 211b, and the main body 21a. A bottomed recess formed on the back side, one end of which is connected to the first groove 213a and the second groove 213b and the other end of the third groove 213c connected to the discharge port 212; Have. In the flow channel chip, a region surrounded by the film and the first groove 213a is a first flow channel, and a region surrounded by the film and the second groove 213b is a second flow channel, and the film and the third A region surrounded by the groove 213c is a third fluid flow path.
In the channel chip 21, for example, a first fluid (a sample in the present embodiment) is introduced from the first introduction port 211a, and a second fluid (a reagent in the present embodiment) is introduced from the second introduction port 211b. To do. Then, these fluids are caused to flow into the third flow path through the first flow path and the second flow path, and are reacted in the third flow path. Thereafter, the reactant can be moved from the discharge port 212 toward the cartridge 100 via the cap 12.
Examples of the material constituting the main body 21a include polyesters such as polyethylene terephthalate; polycarbonates; acrylic resins such as polymethyl methacrylate; polyvinyl chlorides; polyolefins such as polyethylene, polypropylene, and cycloolefin resins; Polystyrene, silicone resin, and resin materials such as various elastomers. Moreover, the main-body part 21a which has said each structure can be shape | molded by injection molding etc., for example.
Here, the main body 21a may be light transmissive or non-light transmissive. In the case of observing a fluid from a surface opposite to the back surface of the main body portion 21a, the material is selected so that the main body portion 21a has light transmittance.
On the other hand, the film (not shown) can be a flat film covering the main body 21a. The film may be a film made of a material that is not eroded by the fluid introduced into the flow channel chip 21, and the thickness and the like are appropriately selected. Examples of materials constituting the film include polyesters such as polyethylene terephthalate; polycarbonates; acrylic resins such as polymethyl methacrylate; polyvinyl chlorides; polyolefins such as polyethylene, polypropylene, and cycloolefin resins; polyethers; polystyrenes; As well as resin materials such as various elastomers.
In the state where the fluid is accommodated in the third flow path described above, when the fluid is observed and analyzed from the film side, the material of the film is selected so that the film has optical transparency. However, when observing the fluid from the surface opposite to the back surface of the main body 21a, or when not observing the fluid, the film may not have light transmittance.
Further, the bonding between the main body 21a and the film can be performed by a known method such as heat fusion or bonding with an adhesive.
On the other hand, the spacer 22 in the fluid handling system has a sufficient space between the cartridge 100 and the flow channel chip 21, and the first region 121 of the cap 12 of the cartridge 100 is located in the pressing region 112 a of the opening 112 of the reservoir 11. It is a member for maintaining the state accommodated in.
The spacer 22 only needs to be detachably disposed on the fluid handling system 200. In the present embodiment, the spacer 22 is a comb-shaped member that can be inserted between the cartridge 100 and the flow path chip 21 from one direction. The shape of the spacer 22 is not limited to the shape. In the present embodiment, the spacers 22 are disposed in almost the entire region where the cartridge 100 and the flow channel chip 21 face each other, but only a part of the region where the cartridge 100 and the flow channel chip 21 face each other is a spacer. 22 may be arranged.
The thickness of the spacer 22 is such that the first region of the cap 12 accommodated in the pressing region 112a of the opening 112 of the reservoir 11 is caused by the weight of the reservoir 11 or the impact from the outside, etc. For example, the thickness may be appropriately selected according to the height of the second region of the cap 12 or the like. However, if the thickness of the spacer 22 is excessively large, the end of the cap 12 on the flow channel chip 21 side is connected to the introduction port or the discharge port of the flow channel chip 21 (the first introduction port 211a, the second introduction port 211b, and the discharge port). The exit 212) may come off. Therefore, it is preferable to set the thickness appropriately according to the height of the cap 12 or the like.
The material constituting the spacer 22 can sufficiently maintain the gap between the cartridge 100 and the flow path chip 21, and the cartridge 100 or the flow path chip 21 may be damaged when the spacer 22 is pulled out. If there is nothing, it will not be restrict | limited. Examples of the material of the spacer 22 include polyesters such as polyethylene terephthalate; polycarbonates; acrylic resins such as polymethyl methacrylate; polyvinyl chlorides; polyolefins such as polyethylene, polypropylene, and cycloolefin resins; polyethers; Is included. The spacer 22 can be formed by, for example, injection molding.
As will be described later, the fluid handling system 200 supports the reservoir 11 so that the reservoir 11 is not detached from the channel chip 21 and the position with respect to the channel chip 21 is not shifted after the spacer 22 is removed from the fluid handling system 200. You may have a support part for doing.
(Fluid handling method)
A fluid handling method using the fluid handling system 200 will be described below.
As shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the fluid handling system of the present embodiment is prepared in a state where the cartridge 100, the flow channel chip 21, and the spacer 22 are combined. 7A is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 5, and FIG. 7B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB in FIG.
In the cartridge 100 of the fluid handling system 200, the first region 121 of the cap 12 is moved from two directions (directions indicated by arrows in FIG. 4A) toward the central axis CA and along the short axis direction of the rhombus. The pressed state is accommodated in the pressing region 112a of the reservoir 11. On the other hand, the end of the cap 12 on the flow channel chip 21 side (second region 122 side) is inserted into the introduction port and the discharge port of the flow channel chip 21.
Further, at this time, a spacer 22 is arranged between the reservoir 11 and the flow path chip 21 so that the cap 12 is not pushed into the accommodating portion 111 side of the reservoir 11 due to its own weight.
Then, the storage unit 111 of the reservoir 11 of the cartridge 100 that has been closed is filled with a desired fluid, and the storage unit 111 is sealed with the lid 13. When the above-described flow path chip 21 is used, one of the three accommodating portions 111 is filled with a sample, one is filled with a reagent, and the remaining one is used for fluid recovery, that is, an empty state. To do. However, depending on the type of the channel chip 21, all the accommodating portions may be filled with fluid. Various fluids (reagents and samples) may be stored in the reservoir 11 in advance.
Further, the type of fluid stored in the cartridge 100 (the storage portion 111 of the reservoir 11) is not particularly limited as long as it can pass through the through hole 120 of the cap 12. The fluid may include a single component or may include a plurality of components. The fluid is not limited to a liquid, for example, a solid component dispersed in a solvent. Also good. Moreover, the fluid etc. in which the droplet (droplet) etc. which are not compatible with the said solvent were disperse | distributed in the solvent may be sufficient.
In the fluid handling system 200, when the fluid is discharged from the reservoir 11 to the flow channel chip 21, the spacer 22 is removed as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B. 9A and 9B, the first region of the cap 12 is pushed into the opening region 112b side of the opening 112. 8A and 9A are cross-sectional views taken along the line AA in FIG. 5, and FIGS. 8B and 9B are cross-sectional views taken along the line BB in FIG. Moreover, in these, the same number is attached | subjected about the structure same as FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B. 8A and 8B, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, the self-weight of the reservoir 11 may be used as a method of pushing the first region 121 of the cap 12 toward the open region 112b. The user may press the reservoir 11 downward in the direction of gravity. Further, the flow channel chip 21 and the reservoir 11 may be sandwiched by various instruments, and the first region 121 of the cap 12 may be pushed into the open region 112b side of the opening 112. By this operation, the through holes 120 in the first region 121 and the second region 122 of the cap 12 are opened, and the fluid can pass through the through holes 120 of the cap 12.
In addition, in order to promote the flow of the fluid in the through hole 120 of the cap 12, even if pressure is applied to the accommodating portion 111 in which the fluid is accommodated or suction is performed from the specific accommodating portion 111 as necessary. Good. Moreover, you may make a fluid flow using a capillary phenomenon.
2-2. Second Embodiment FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of a fluid handling system 300 according to a second embodiment including the cartridge 100 described above. In addition, about the structure same as the fluid handling system 200 of 1st Embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.
The fluid handling system 300 according to the present embodiment includes a channel chip 21 and an auxiliary member 324 in addition to the cartridge 100 described above. In FIG. 10, the cap 12 and the auxiliary member 324 of the cartridge 100 are integrated, but these are removable and are usually formed separately. The fluid handling system 300 may further include a spacer (not shown) similar to the spacer 22 of the first embodiment, but the auxiliary member 324 may perform the same function as the spacer. . Hereinafter, the auxiliary member 324 will be described in detail.
The auxiliary member 324 of the present embodiment is a member for supporting the second region 122 of the cap 12 described above. A perspective view of the auxiliary member 324 is shown in FIG. 11A, and a perspective view when the auxiliary member 324 is observed from another angle is shown in FIG. 11B. Further, a plan view of the auxiliary member 324 is shown in FIG. 11C, and a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 11C is shown in FIG. 11D. 12A shows a perspective view before the cap 12 is fitted into the auxiliary member 324, and FIG. 12B shows a perspective view after the cap 12 is fitted into the auxiliary member 324. Further, FIG. 12C shows a plan view after the cap 12 is fitted into the auxiliary member 324, and FIG. 12D shows a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 12C.
As shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, the auxiliary member 324 of the present embodiment has a substantially cylindrical outer shape. The diameter of the auxiliary member 324 is not particularly limited as long as it does not interfere with other members. The auxiliary member 324 has a through hole 324c substantially parallel to a central axis (not shown), and the second region 122 of the cap 12 is fitted into the through hole 324c, as shown in FIG. 12D. The diameter of the through hole 324 c is substantially the same as the outer diameter of the second region 122 of the cap 12.
The auxiliary member 324 has two support portions 324a facing each other at the outer edge portion of the through hole 324c, as shown in FIG. 11C and the like. The support portion 324a is a structure for supporting the side surface of the second region 122 of the cap 12 from both sides. In the present embodiment, the support portion 324a has a columnar structure that surrounds the outer peripheral surface of the second region 122 of the cylindrical cap 12 by approximately ¼ circumference. Moreover, the planar view shape of each support part 324a is a crescent moon shape. When each support portion 324a has such a shape, the shape of the second region 122 of the cap 12 and the two support portions 324a combined is the opening shape of the pressing region 112a of the opening 112 of the reservoir 11 (elliptical column shape). ). Therefore, when the second region 122 of the cap 12 is moved into the pressing region 112a of the opening 112 of the reservoir 11, the support portion 324a can also be moved into the pressing region 112a. In other words, the cap 12 can be moved while the second region 122 is supported by the support portion 324a, and deformation of the second region 122 accompanying the movement can be suppressed.
However, the shape of the support portion 324a of the auxiliary member 324 is appropriately selected according to the opening shape of the pressing region 112a of the opening portion 112 of the reservoir 11, and is not limited to the above shape. In the present embodiment, the thickness from the distal end side to the proximal end side of the support portion 324a is constant. However, the thickness may be changed according to the opening shape of the pressing region 112a of the reservoir 11.
Further, the height of the support portion 324a is appropriately selected according to the height of the second region 122 of the cap 12. In the present embodiment, the sum of the height of the auxiliary member 324 (the height of the support portion 324a and the depth of the through hole 324c) and the depth of the inlet (or outlet) of the flow channel chip 21 is the cap 12. The height of the second region 122 is set to be approximately the same.
Further, the auxiliary member 324 of the present embodiment has an annular recess 324b around the support portion 324a. In the present embodiment, a part of the outer wall of the opening 112 of the reservoir 11 protrudes in an annular shape from the bottom surface side of the reservoir 11 toward the flow channel chip 21 side. Since the auxiliary member 324 has the annular recess 324b, a part of the outer wall of the opening 112 of the reservoir 11 can be fitted into the recess 324b as necessary. As a result, when the cap 12 and the auxiliary member 324 are moved to the accommodating portion 111 side of the reservoir 11, misalignment or the like is unlikely to occur, and as a result, blocking of the through hole 120 of the cap 12 is suppressed.
The width and depth of the recess 324 b are appropriately selected according to the shape of the opening 112 of the reservoir 11. In the present embodiment, when the second region 122 of the cap 12 and the support portion 324a of the auxiliary member 324 are accommodated in the pressing region 112a of the opening 112 of the reservoir 11, the outer wall (wall surface and wall) of the opening 112 of the reservoir 11 is stored. The width and depth of the recess 324b are set so that the bottom surface is in contact with the wall surface and the bottom surface of the recess 324b.
A fluid handling method using the fluid handling system 300 will be described below.
In the fluid handling system 300 of the present embodiment, first, as shown in FIG. 13, the cartridge 100, the flow channel chip 21, and the auxiliary member 324 are installed in combination. FIG. 14A shows a plan view of the fluid handling system 300 (for convenience, the state in which the lid 13 is removed), and FIG. 14B shows a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 14A.
Specifically, in a state where the first region 121 of the cap 12 is pressed from two directions (directions indicated by arrows in FIG. 4A) toward the central axis CA and along the short axis direction of the rhombus. The pressure is stored in the pressing area 112 a of the reservoir 11.
Further, after the second region 122 of the cap 12 is fitted into the support portion 324 a of the auxiliary member 324, the end of the cap 12 on the flow channel chip 21 side is inserted into the introduction port or the discharge port of the flow channel chip 21.
At this time, a spacer (not shown) is provided between the reservoir 11 and the flow channel chip 21 as necessary so that the cap 12 is not pushed into the accommodating portion 111 side of the reservoir 11 due to its own weight. You may arrange. Then, the storage unit 111 of the reservoir 11 of the cartridge 100 in the closed state is filled with a desired fluid as in the first embodiment, and the storage unit 111 is sealed by the lid unit 13.
Then, when discharging the fluid from the reservoir 11 to the flow path chip 21 side, the cap 12 and the auxiliary member 324 are pushed into the reservoir 11 side as shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B. More specifically, the cap 12 is pushed so that the first region 121 of the cap 12 is accommodated in the open region 112 b of the opening 112 of the reservoir 11. At this time, the auxiliary member 324 is also moved together with the cap 12, and the second region 122 of the cap 12 and the support portion 324 a of the auxiliary member 324 are accommodated in the pressing region 112 a of the opening 112 of the reservoir 11. At the same time, a part of the outer wall of the opening 112 of the reservoir 11 is accommodated in the recess 324 b of the auxiliary member 324. FIG. 15B is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of the perspective view of FIG. 15A.
Here, as shown in FIG. 15B, as a method of pushing the cap 12 and the auxiliary member 324 into the reservoir 11, the self-weight of the reservoir 11 may be used, or the user may push the reservoir 11 downward in the gravity direction. . Further, the flow channel chip 21 and the reservoir 11 may be sandwiched by various instruments, and the cap 12 and the auxiliary member 324 may be pushed into the reservoir 11 side. By this operation, the through holes 120 in the first region 121 and the second region 122 of the cap 12 are opened, and the fluid can pass through the through holes 120 of the cap 12.
2-3. Third Embodiment FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view of a fluid handling system 400 according to a third embodiment including the cartridge 100 described above. In addition, about the structure same as the fluid handling system 200 of 1st Embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.
The fluid handling system 400 according to the present embodiment includes a channel chip 421 in addition to the cartridge 100 described above. The fluid handling system 400 may further include a spacer (not shown) similar to the spacer 22 of the first embodiment, and may not include the spacer.
Hereinafter, the flow channel chip 421 of the present embodiment will be described in detail. The flow path chip 421 of this embodiment includes a main body 421a and a film (not shown) bonded to one surface of the main body 421a so as to cover a groove provided in the main body 421a. Is done. A bottom view of the main body 421a of the flow channel chip 421 is shown in FIG. The main body 421a includes a first introduction port 411a and a second introduction port 411b for introducing a fluid into the flow channel chip 421, and a flow channel chip 421, similarly to the flow channel chip 21 of the first embodiment. And a discharge port 412 for discharging the fluid from the outlet. The first introduction port 411a, the second introduction port 411b, and the discharge port 412 are through holes arranged in the main body 421a, respectively.
The main body 421a is a bottomed recess formed on a surface (hereinafter also referred to as “back surface”) to be bonded to a film (not shown) of the main body 421a. The main body 421a is connected to the first introduction port 411a. A first groove portion 413a having one end connected thereto, a bottomed recess formed on the back surface side of the main body portion 421a, a second groove portion 413b having one end connected to the second introduction port 411b, and a main body portion 421a A bottomed recess formed on the back surface side, one end of which is connected to the first groove 413a and the second groove 413b and the other end of the third groove 413c connected to the discharge port 412; Have. In the flow channel chip 421, the region surrounded by the film and the first groove 413a is the first flow channel, and the region surrounded by the film and the second groove 413b is the second flow channel, A region surrounded by the three groove portions 413c is a third fluid flow path. The usage method of the flow channel chip 421 is the same as the usage method of the flow channel chip 21 of the first embodiment.
FIG. 18A shows a perspective view of a surface of the main body 421a opposite to the surface on which the first groove 413a and the like are arranged, and FIG. 18B shows a plan view thereof. Further, FIG. 18C shows a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 18B. As shown in FIG. 18A, the channel chip 421 of the present embodiment has two support portions 424a facing each other at the outer edge portions of the first introduction port 411a, the second introduction port 411b, and the discharge port 412.
The support portion 424a has a structure for supporting the side surface of the second region 122 of the cap 12 from both sides. In the present embodiment, the support portion 424a has a columnar structure that surrounds the outer peripheral surface of the second region 122 of the cylindrical cap 12 approximately ¼ circumference. Moreover, the planar view shape of each support part 424a is a crescent moon shape. When each support portion 424a has such a shape, the shape of the second region 122 of the cap 12 and the two support portions 424a is the opening shape of the pressing region 112a of the opening 112 of the reservoir 11 (elliptical column shape). ). Therefore, when the second region 122 of the cap 12 is moved into the pressing region 112a of the opening 112 of the reservoir 11, the support portion 424a can also be moved into the pressing region 112a. In other words, the cap 12 can be moved while the second region 122 is supported by the support portion 424a, and deformation of the second region 122 accompanying the movement can be suppressed.
However, the shape of the support portion 424a is appropriately selected according to the opening shape of the pressing region 112a of the opening portion 112 of the reservoir 11, and is not limited to the above shape. Further, in the present embodiment, the thickness from the distal end side to the proximal end side of the support portion 424a is constant, but the thickness may be changed according to the opening shape of the pressing region 112a of the reservoir 11.
Further, the height of the support portion 424a is appropriately selected according to the height of the second region 122 of the cap 12. In the present embodiment, the sum of the depths of the inlet and outlet (first inlet 411a, second inlet 411b, and outlet 412) and the height of the support portion 424a is the second region 122 of the cap 12. It is set to be approximately the same as the height of.
In addition, the flow path chip 421 of the present embodiment has an annular recess 424b around the support portion 424a. In the present embodiment, a part of the outer wall of the opening 112 of the reservoir 11 projects in an annular shape from the bottom surface side of the reservoir 11 toward the flow channel chip 421 side. Since the channel chip 421 has the annular recess 424b, a part of the outer wall of the opening 112 of the reservoir 11 can be fitted into the recess 424b as necessary. As a result, when the cap 12 and the flow channel chip 421 are moved to the accommodating portion 111 side of the reservoir 11, misalignment or the like is unlikely to occur, and as a result, blocking of the through hole 120 of the cap 12 is suppressed.
The width and depth of the recess 424 b are appropriately selected according to the shape of the opening 112 of the reservoir 11. In the present embodiment, when the second region 122 of the cap 12 and the support portion 424a of the flow channel chip 421 are accommodated in the pressing region 112a of the opening 112 of the reservoir 11, the outer wall (wall surface) of the opening 112 of the reservoir 11 is stored. The width and depth of the recess 424b are set such that the bottom surface and the bottom surface are in contact with the wall surface and the bottom surface of the recess 424b.
Hereinafter, a fluid handling method using the fluid handling system 400 will be described.
In the fluid handling system 400 of the present embodiment, first, the cartridge 100 and the flow path chip 421 are installed in combination. Specifically, in a state where the first region 121 of the cap 12 is pressed from two directions (directions indicated by arrows in FIG. 4A) toward the central axis CA and along the short axis direction of the rhombus. The pressure is stored in the pressing area 112 a of the reservoir 11.
Further, the side surface of the second region 122 of the cap 12 is sandwiched between the support portions 424a of the flow channel chip 421, and the end of the cap 421 on the second region 122 side is connected to the first introduction port 411a and the second introduction of the flow channel chip 421. Insert into the opening 411b and the outlet 412.
At this time, a spacer (not shown) is provided between the reservoir 11 and the flow path chip 421 as necessary so that the cap 12 is not pushed into the accommodating portion 111 side of the reservoir 11 due to its own weight. You may arrange. Then, the storage unit 111 of the reservoir 11 of the cartridge 100 in the closed state is filled with a desired fluid as in the first embodiment, and the storage unit 111 is sealed by the lid unit 13.
And when discharging the fluid from the reservoir 11 to the flow channel chip 421 side, the cap 12 and the flow channel chip 421 are pushed into the reservoir 11 side. More specifically, the cap is pushed in such that the first region 121 of the cap 12 is accommodated in the open region 112 b of the opening 112. At this time, the flow channel chip 421 is also moved together with the cap 12, and the second region 122 of the cap 12 and the support portion 424 a of the flow channel chip 421 are accommodated in the pressing region 112 a of the opening 112 of the reservoir 11. At the same time, a part of the outer wall of the opening 112 of the reservoir 11 is accommodated in the recess 424 b of the flow channel chip 421.
As a method of pushing the cap 12 and the channel chip 421 into the reservoir 11, the self-weight of the reservoir 11 may be used, or the user may push the reservoir 11 downward in the gravity direction. Further, the flow channel chip 421 and the reservoir 11 may be sandwiched by various instruments. By this operation, the through holes 120 in the first region 121 and the second region 122 of the cap 12 are opened, and the fluid can pass through the through holes 120 of the cap 12.
According to the cartridge according to the above-described embodiment, after inserting one end of the cap (the second region side end portion of the cap) into the introduction port of a desired flow path chip or the like, the cap is simply pushed into the cartridge. It is possible to discharge the fluid stored in the storage unit. Further, if a plurality of liquids are stored in the storage portion, it is possible to discharge them simultaneously. Therefore, it is possible to supply a desired fluid to a chip or the like without using a large-scale device, and the cartridge is very useful in terms of cost and work efficiency. Further, when one end of the cap (the second region side end of the cap) is inserted into the inlet of the desired flow path chip or the like and then the cap is pushed into the cartridge, the internal pressure in the reservoir accommodating portion increases. Therefore, the fluid stored in the storage portion is easily discharged by the increased internal pressure.
Further, according to the fluid handling system according to the first embodiment described above, it is possible to supply various fluids into the flow path chip simply by removing the spacer and pushing the cap into the reservoir. In the fluid handling system of the second embodiment and the fluid handling system of the third embodiment, various fluids can be supplied into the flow channel chip simply by pushing the cap into the cartridge side.
Further, in the fluid handling systems of the second embodiment and the third embodiment, the cap can be moved to the reservoir side while the second region of the cap is protected by the support portion. Therefore, when the cap is moved, the cap can be prevented from being bent or bent, and the fluid can be reliably moved to the channel chip side. Further, in these fluid handling systems, when the cap is moved, the concave portion of the auxiliary member or the channel chip and the part of the outer wall of the opening of the reservoir are fitted, so that misalignment or the like hardly occurs between them. . Therefore, it is possible to move the fluid to the channel chip side more reliably.
Further, in the second embodiment, not only can the auxiliary member be used in place of the spacer, but also there is an advantage that it is not necessary to remove the spacer.
Furthermore, in any of the fluid handling systems according to any of the embodiments, it is possible to collect fluid in a reservoir, and to efficiently perform inspection and analysis of various fluids.
In the above description of the cartridge, the open area in the opening of the reservoir is disposed closer to the reservoir housing than the pressing area of the opening. However, in the opening portion of the reservoir, the pressing area may be arranged closer to the reservoir accommodating section than the open area. In this case, the cartridge can be changed from the closed state to the open state by pulling the cap from the storage portion side to the outside and moving the first storage portion stored in the pressing region into the open region. .
In the above description of the cartridge, the case has been described in which the reservoir has the accommodating portion separately from the opening having the pressing region and the opening region, but the accommodating portion may also serve as the opening region. In this case, when the cartridge is closed, the first area of the cap is accommodated in the pressing area. On the other hand, when the cartridge is opened, the first region of the cap is pushed into the accommodating portion. Thereby, the pressing to the first region by the pressing region is released, and the fluid can pass through the through hole of the cap.
Furthermore, in the above description of the cartridge, the opening shape of the pressing area of the reservoir is an ellipse, but it may be a shape other than an ellipse.
In the above description of the cartridge, the case where the reservoir has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape has been described as an example, but the shape of the reservoir may be any shape such as a columnar shape or a bag shape. Furthermore, the position of the opening is not limited to the bottom of the reservoir, and may be disposed on the side surface of the bottom of the reservoir, for example.
Further, in the above description of the cartridge, a cap in which two concentric circular cylinders having different diameters are connected has been described. However, the shape of the cap is not limited to the shape, and for example, from the first region to the second region. , May have a cylindrical structure having a uniform cross-sectional area (in this case, the opening diameter of the through hole in the first region is smaller than the opening diameter of the through hole in the second region), You may have a conical structure where a cross-sectional area changes continuously. In addition, the cap may have, for example, a shape in which two prisms having different widths are connected.
In addition, the cartridge described above may be provided with a stopper or the like for preventing the first region of the cap from moving further from the open region of the opening of the reservoir to the accommodating portion side after the cartridge is opened. You may have in a reservoir.
Furthermore, although the case where the above-described cartridge is combined with a specific flow path chip has been described as an example, the chip combined with the cartridge is not particularly limited, and may be a micro flow path chip, for example. It can also be used when supplying fluid to various devices other than the above, various chips, and the like.
This application claims priority based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2018-014839 filed on Jan. 31, 2018. The contents described in the application specification and the drawings are all incorporated herein.
The cartridge and the fluid handling system of the present invention are applicable to, for example, inspection and analysis of various fluids.
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Reservoir 12 Cap 13 Cover part 21, 421 Channel chip 21a, 421a Body part 22 Spacer 100 Cartridge 111 Storage part 112 Opening part 112a Pressing area 112b Opening area 120 Through-hole 121 First area 122 Second area 200, 300, 400 Fluid handling system 211a, 411a First inlet 211b, 411b Second inlet 212, 412 Discharge port 213a, 413a First groove 213b, 413b Second groove 213c, 413c Third groove 324 Auxiliary member 324a, 424a Support part 324b, 424b Recessed portion 324c Through hole
A reservoir including a storage portion for storing a fluid, and an opening portion that is disposed in a part of the storage portion and communicates with the storage portion and the outside;
A cap made of a flexible elastomer, which is fitted in the opening of the reservoir, has a columnar shape, and has a through hole substantially parallel to the central axis thereof;
A cartridge containing
The opening of the reservoir has a pressing area for pressing a part of the cap toward its central axis, and an opening area where the pressing force toward the central axis of the cap is smaller than the pressing area. ,
The cap has a first region that is pressed toward its central axis when located in the pressing region of the reservoir;
When the first region is located in the pressing region, the outer wall of the opening presses the first region toward the central axis, and the through hole in the first region is closed, the inside of the housing portion In a closed state where the fluid is not discharged to the outside through the through hole,
When the first region moves into the open region and the through hole of the first region is opened, an open state in which fluid can be discharged from the accommodating portion to the outside through the through hole is obtained.
The first region is disposed at an end of the cap facing the housing portion, and the through hole in the first region is slit-shaped,
The cartridge according to claim 1.
The open area of the reservoir is disposed closer to the accommodating portion than the pressing area, and has a wider opening cross-sectional area than the pressing area.
The cartridge according to claim 1 or 2.
The cross-sectional shape perpendicular to the central axis of the first region of the cap is a circular shape,
The opening shape of the pressing region of the reservoir is elliptical,
The cartridge according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
The cap has a second region having a smaller cross-sectional area of a cross section perpendicular to the central axis of the cap than the first region;
The first region is disposed closer to the storage portion of the reservoir than the second region.
The cartridge according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
A cartridge according to any one of claims 1 to 5;
A flow path chip having an inlet into which an end of the cap opposite to the side facing the housing portion is inserted;
When the first region of the cap of the cartridge is moved from the pressing region side of the reservoir into the open region, fluid flows from the housing portion through the through hole of the cap. Discharged to the side,
Fluid handling system.
A spacer is further provided between the cartridge and the flow path chip.
The fluid handling system according to claim 6.
It further has two supports facing each other,
A side surface of the second region of the cap is supported by the support portion;
When the first area of the cap is moved from the pressure area side of the reservoir into the open area, the second area of the cap and the support portion are accommodated in the pressure area of the reservoir.
An auxiliary member disposed between the cartridge and the flow path chip;
The auxiliary member has the support portion;
The fluid handling system according to claim 8.
A part of the outer wall of the opening of the reservoir protrudes from the bottom surface side of the reservoir toward the channel chip side,
The auxiliary member has a recess that can be fitted around a part of the outer wall of the opening of the reservoir around the support.
The fluid handling system according to claim 9.
The flow channel chip has the support part.
The flow channel chip has a recess that can be fitted to a part of the outer wall of the opening of the reservoir around the support portion.
The fluid handling system according to claim 11.
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