发明授权
- 专利标题: Automated storage and retrieval apparatus for freezers and related method thereof
- 专利标题(中): 冷冻机自动储存和检索装置及其相关方法
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申请号: US09935488申请日: 2001-08-23
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公开(公告)号: US06467285B2公开(公告)日: 2002-10-22
- 发明人: Robin A. Felder , B. Sean Graves , James P. Gunderson
- 申请人: Robin A. Felder , B. Sean Graves , James P. Gunderson
- 主分类号: F25D1700
- IPC分类号: F25D1700
摘要:
An automated cold storage apparatus, and related method thereof, provides a sample process management system that is a revolutionary approach to the storage and retrieval regarding critical samples. The system—a significant technological breakthrough in laboratory automation—is the first ultra low temperature robotic system capable of being validated. Samples in containers are stored and retrieved robotically through an airlock climate-control chamber that is automatically dehumidified by a dry gas purge, such as a carbon dioxide or nitrogen purge or the like. This purge rapidly reduces ambient humidity to a desirable relative humidity (RH), e.g., less than about 15% RH, virtually eliminating the accumulation of frost. Microplates are systematically identified using barcode technology, for example. Once through the climate-controlled chamber, the containers (i.e., samples) are robotically transferred to the rotary mechanism. This mechanism transports the containers to a derived nest location upon the storage means, such as a carousel or to one of the stationary addresses.