Drive assembly for robotic conveyor system

    公开(公告)号:US10168344B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-01-01

    申请号:US13334619

    申请日:2011-12-22

    IPC分类号: B65G1/06 G01N35/00

    摘要: A storage and retrieval system is provided. The storage and retrieval system having a frame and a shuttle movable within the frame, the shuttle having a carriage extending at least partially between a top and bottom of the frame. At least one tension member extends between a first and second ends of the frame and is coupled to the shuttle. At least one drive member extends between the first and second ends of the frame and is coupled to the shuttle. The at least one drive member and the at least one tension member project from opposite sides of the shuttle towards respective first and second ends of the frame and effect stabilization of the carriage against at least rotation relative to the frame. The at least one tension member crosses the at least one drive member and the at least one drive member effects movement of the shuttle.

    AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR STORING, RETRIEVING AND MANAGING SAMPLES
    3.
    发明申请
    AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR STORING, RETRIEVING AND MANAGING SAMPLES 有权
    用于存储,检索和管理样品的自动化系统

    公开(公告)号:US20120321419A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-12-20

    申请号:US13595817

    申请日:2012-08-27

    IPC分类号: B65G1/137

    摘要: An automated storage system for storing large quantities of samples in trays includes a storage compartment, a tray shuttle compartment abutting the storage compartment on one side and a plurality of independent modules on the other side. The modules perform processing of samples that are retrieved from the storage compartment by a tray shuttle, including extraction of selected samples from retrieved source trays and transfer of the selected samples into a separate, destination tray that can be further processed or removed from the system for use. The independent operation of the modules permits handling and processing to be performed simultaneously by different modules while the tray shuttle accesses additional samples within the storage compartment. In one embodiment, a vertical carousel is used to vertically align a desired tray with the tray shuttle, while the tray shuttle operates within a horizontal plane.

    摘要翻译: 用于将大量样品储存在托盘中的自动存储系统包括储存室,在一侧邻接储藏室的托盘穿梭隔室和另一侧上的多个独立模块。 模块执行通过托盘穿梭从储存室取出的样品的处理,包括从检索的源托盘提取所选样品并将所选样品转移到单独的目的地托盘中,所述目的托盘可以进一步处理或从系统中移除 使用。 模块的独立操作允许不同模块同时执行处理和处理,而托盘穿梭器访问存储隔间内的附加样品。 在一个实施例中,垂直转盘用于将期望的托盘垂直地对准托盘梭,而托盘梭在水平面内运行。

    Automated system for storing, retrieving and managing sample
    4.
    发明授权
    Automated system for storing, retrieving and managing sample 有权
    用于存储,检索和管理样品的自动化系统

    公开(公告)号:US08252232B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-08-28

    申请号:US11626359

    申请日:2007-01-23

    IPC分类号: G01N35/04 B65G47/00

    摘要: An automated storage system for storing large quantities of samples in trays includes a storage compartment, a tray shuttle compartment abutting the storage compartment on one side and a plurality of independent modules on the other side. The modules perform processing of samples that are retrieved from the storage compartment by a tray shuttle, including extraction of selected samples from retrieved source trays and transfer of the selected samples into a separate, destination tray that can be further processed or removed from the system for use. The independent operation of the modules permits handling and processing to be performed simultaneously by different modules while the tray shuttle accesses additional samples within the storage compartment. In one embodiment, a vertical carousel is used to vertically align a desired tray with the tray shuttle, while the tray shuttle operates within a horizontal plane.

    摘要翻译: 用于将大量样品储存在托盘中的自动存储系统包括储存室,在一侧邻接储藏室的托盘穿梭隔室和另一侧上的多个独立模块。 模块执行通过托盘穿梭从储存室取出的样品的处理,包括从检索的源托盘提取所选样品并将所选样品转移到单独的目的地托盘中,所述目的托盘可以进一步处理或从系统中移除 使用。 模块的独立操作允许不同模块同时执行处理和处理,而托盘穿梭器访问存储隔间内的附加样品。 在一个实施例中,垂直转盘用于将期望的托盘垂直地对准托盘梭,而托盘梭在水平面内运行。

    System and method for selectively extracting individual vials from an array of vials within a rack
    5.
    发明授权
    System and method for selectively extracting individual vials from an array of vials within a rack 有权
    用于从机架内的小瓶阵列中选择性地提取各个小瓶的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08083994B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-12-27

    申请号:US11925996

    申请日:2007-10-28

    IPC分类号: G01N35/04 B01L3/14

    摘要: An automated storage system for storing large quantities of samples in trays includes a storage compartment, a tray shuttle compartment abutting the storage compartment on one side and a plurality of independent modules on the other side. The modules perform processing of samples that are retrieved from the storage compartment by a tray shuttle, including extraction of selected samples from retrieved source trays and transfer of the selected samples into a separate, destination tray that can be further processed or removed from the system for use. The independent operation of the modules permits handling and processing to be performed simultaneously by different modules while the tray shuttle accesses additional samples within the storage compartment. In one embodiment, a vertical carousel is used to vertically align a desired tray with the tray shuttle, while the tray shuttle operates within a horizontal plane.

    摘要翻译: 用于将大量样品储存在托盘中的自动存储系统包括:储存室,在一侧邻接储藏室的托盘穿梭隔室和另一侧上的多个独立模块。 模块执行通过托盘穿梭从储存室取出的样品的处理,包括从检索的源托盘提取所选样品并将所选样品转移到单独的目的地托盘中,所述目的托盘可以进一步处理或从系统中移除 使用。 模块的独立操作允许不同模块同时执行处理和处理,而托盘穿梭器访问存储隔间内的附加样品。 在一个实施例中,垂直转盘用于将期望的托盘垂直地对准托盘梭,而托盘梭在水平面内运行。

    Device and method for retrieving or replacing a tray within a storage compartment
    6.
    发明授权
    Device and method for retrieving or replacing a tray within a storage compartment 有权
    用于检索或更换储藏室内的托盘的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07635246B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-12-22

    申请号:US11925912

    申请日:2007-10-27

    IPC分类号: B65G1/00 B65G65/00

    摘要: An automated storage system for storing large quantities of samples in trays includes a storage compartment, a tray shuttle compartment abutting the storage compartment on one side and a plurality of independent modules on the other side. The modules perform processing of samples that are retrieved from the storage compartment by a tray shuttle, including extraction of selected samples from retrieved source trays and transfer of the selected samples into a separate, destination tray that can be further processed or removed from the system for use. The independent operation of the modules permits handling and processing to be performed simultaneously by different modules while the tray shuttle accesses additional samples within the storage compartment. In one embodiment, a vertical carousel is used to vertically align a desired tray with the tray shuttle, while the tray shuttle operates within a horizontal plane.

    摘要翻译: 用于将大量样品储存在托盘中的自动存储系统包括储存室,在一侧邻接储藏室的托盘穿梭隔室和另一侧上的多个独立模块。 模块执行通过托盘穿梭从储存室取出的样品的处理,包括从检索的源托盘提取所选样品并将所选样品转移到单独的目的地托盘中,所述目的托盘可以进一步处理或从系统中移除 使用。 模块的独立操作允许不同模块同时执行处理和处理,而托盘穿梭器访问存储隔间内的附加样品。 在一个实施例中,垂直转盘用于将期望的托盘垂直地对准托盘梭,而托盘梭在水平面内运行。

    Automated sample analysis system and method
    7.
    发明授权
    Automated sample analysis system and method 有权
    自动样本分析系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07596251B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-09-29

    申请号:US10769462

    申请日:2004-01-30

    摘要: An automated biological sample analysis system and method for use in incubating and analyzing multiple samples for protein crystallization. A temperature controlled cabinet houses sample storage, sample transport, and sample imaging systems. The operation of the system is automated and can be controlled by software, which can be reconfigured remotely. An array of storage shelves includes multiple shelf columns arranged around a core. Multiple banks of removable shelves arranged as magazines are accessed through a door on the cabinet. Each shelf stores a multi-well plate and different sizes can be stored in different shelves. The core houses a sample transport system that includes a multi-axis robot that rotates about a vertical axis to access the shelves in the shelf array. The transport system retrieves and replaces the multi-well plates in the shelves and can move plates from the shelves to an imaging system where each sample can be automatically imaged.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于孵化和分析多个样品进行蛋白质结晶的自动化生物样品分析系统和方法。 温度控制柜包含样品储存,样品运输和样品成像系统。 系统的操作是自动化的,可以通过软件进行控制,可以远程重新配置。 一组存储架包括围绕一个核心布置的多个搁架列。 可以通过柜子上的门访问多个排列成杂志的可移动货架。 每个货架存储多孔板,不同的尺寸可以存放在不同的货架上。 核心包含一个样品输送系统,其中包括一个绕垂直轴旋转的多轴机器人,以便进入架子阵列中的货架。 运输系统检索和取代货架中的多孔板,并可将板从搁板移动到成像系统,每个样品可自动成像。

    AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR STORING, RETRIEVING AND MANAGING SAMPLE
    8.
    发明申请
    AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR STORING, RETRIEVING AND MANAGING SAMPLE 有权
    用于存储,检索和管理样品的自动化系统

    公开(公告)号:US20070172396A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-07-26

    申请号:US11626359

    申请日:2007-01-23

    IPC分类号: B01L9/00

    摘要: An automated storage system for storing large quantities of samples in trays includes a storage compartment, a tray shuttle compartment abutting the storage compartment on one side and a plurality of independent modules on the other side. The modules perform processing of samples that are retrieved from the storage compartment by a tray shuttle, including extraction of selected samples from retrieved source trays and transfer of the selected samples into a separate, destination tray that can be further processed or removed from the system for use. The independent operation of the modules permits handling and processing to be performed simultaneously by different modules while the tray shuttle accesses additional samples within the storage compartment. In one embodiment, a vertical carousel is used to vertically align a desired tray with the tray shuttle, while the tray shuttle operates within a horizontal plane.

    摘要翻译: 用于将大量样品储存在托盘中的自动存储系统包括储存室,在一侧邻接储藏室的托盘穿梭隔室和另一侧上的多个独立模块。 模块执行通过托盘穿梭从储存室取出的样品的处理,包括从检索的源托盘提取所选样品并将所选样品转移到单独的目的地托盘中,所述目的托盘可以进一步处理或从系统中移除 使用。 模块的独立操作允许不同模块同时执行处理和处理,而托盘穿梭器访问存储隔间内的附加样品。 在一个实施例中,垂直转盘用于将期望的托盘垂直地对准托盘梭,而托盘梭在水平面内运行。

    DRIVE ASSEMBLY FOR ROBOTIC CONVEYOR SYSTEM
    9.
    发明申请
    DRIVE ASSEMBLY FOR ROBOTIC CONVEYOR SYSTEM 审中-公开
    用于机器人输送系统的驱动装置

    公开(公告)号:US20120163945A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-06-28

    申请号:US13334619

    申请日:2011-12-22

    IPC分类号: B65G1/06

    摘要: A storage and retrieval system is provided. The storage and retrieval system having a frame and a shuttle movable within the frame, the shuttle having a carriage extending at least partially between a top and bottom of the frame. At least one tension member extends between a first and second ends of the frame and is coupled to the shuttle. At least one drive member extends between the first and second ends of the frame and is coupled to the shuttle. The at least one drive member and the at least one tension member project from opposite sides of the shuttle towards respective first and second ends of the frame and effect stabilization of the carriage against at least rotation relative to the frame. The at least one tension member crosses the at least one drive member and the at least one drive member effects movement of the shuttle.

    摘要翻译: 提供存储和检索系统。 存储和取回系统具有框架和可在框架内移动的梭子,梭子具有至少部分地在框架的顶部和底部之间延伸的托架。 至少一个张紧构件在框架的第一和第二端之间延伸并且联接到梭子。 至少一个驱动构件在框架的第一和第二端之间延伸并且联接到梭子。 所述至少一个驱动构件和所述至少一个张紧构件从所述梭子的相对侧朝向所述框架的相应的第一和第二端突出,并且相对于所述框架至少使所述托架抵抗至少旋转。 所述至少一个张紧构件穿过所述至少一个驱动构件,并且所述至少一个驱动构件影响所述梭的运动。