公开(公告)号：US08731712B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-20

申请号：US13320746

申请日：2010-05-17

申请人： Norbert D. Hagen ,  Byron J. Knight ,  David Opalsky ,  Jason Rhubottom ,  Olaf Hörger ,  Harald Thahedl ,  Heiko Sayer ,  Stefan Habrich

发明人： Norbert D. Hagen ,  Byron J. Knight ,  David Opalsky ,  Jason Rhubottom ,  Olaf Hörger ,  Harald Thahedl ,  Heiko Sayer ,  Stefan Habrich

IPC分类号： G06F7/00

CPC分类号： B65G47/901 ,  G01N35/026 ,  G01N35/04 ,  G01N2035/0413 ,  G01N2035/0422 ,  G01N2035/0484

摘要： Systems for effecting transfer of reaction receptacles between modules of an instrument for performing multi-step analytical procedures and for adjusting for variations in the positions of such modules includes a receptacle carrier supported on a track on which the carrier translates between different modules located adjacent to the track. The carrier includes a receptacle distribution head supported on a receptacle carrier carriage. The distribution head includes a receptacle moving mechanism adapted to move receptacles into and out of the distribution head and into and out of a module. The carriage is engaged with the track and adapted for translation along the track. Drive systems effect powered translation of the carriage, powered elevation and rotation of the distribution head, and powered movement of receptacles into and out of the distribution head. A transfer position locating system automatically determines a receptacle transfer position of the receptacle carrier with respect to each module.

摘要翻译： 用于在仪器的模块之间进行反应容器的传送以用于执行多步骤分析程序并用于调整这些模块的位置变化的系统包括支撑在轨道上的插座载体，载体在载体上在不同模块之间平移， 跟踪。 托架包括支撑在插座托架上的插座分配头。 分配头包括容纳移动机构，其适于将容器移入和移出分配头并进出模块。 滑架与轨道接合并适应轨道的翻译。 驱动系统影响滑架的动力翻转，分配头的动力升降和旋转，以及插座进出分配头的动力运动。 传送位置定位系统自动确定插座托架相对于每个模块的插座传送位置。

公开(公告)号：US20120128451A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-24

申请号：US13320746

申请日：2010-05-17

申请人： Norbert D. Hagen ,  Byron J. Knight ,  David Opalsky ,  Jason F. Rhubottom ,  Olaf Hörger ,  Heiko Sayer ,  Harald Thahedl ,  Stefan Habrich

发明人： Norbert D. Hagen ,  Byron J. Knight ,  David Opalsky ,  Jason F. Rhubottom ,  Olaf Hörger ,  Heiko Sayer ,  Harald Thahedl ,  Stefan Habrich

IPC分类号： B65G47/00

CPC分类号： B65G47/901 ,  G01N35/026 ,  G01N35/04 ,  G01N2035/0413 ,  G01N2035/0422 ,  G01N2035/0484

摘要： Systems for effecting transfer of reaction receptacles between modules of an instrument for performing multi-step analytical procedures and for adjusting for variations in the positions of such modules includes a receptacle carrier supported on a track on which the carrier translates between different modules located adjacent to the track. The carrier includes a receptacle distribution head supported on a receptacle carrier carriage. The distribution head includes a receptacle moving mechanism adapted to move receptacles into and out of the distribution head and into and out of a module. The carriage is engaged with the track and adapted for translation along the track. Drive systems effect powered translation of the carriage, powered elevation and rotation of the distribution head, and powered movement of receptacles into and out of the distribution head. A transfer position locating system automatically determines a receptacle transfer position of the receptacle carrier with respect to each module.

摘要翻译： 用于在仪器的模块之间进行反应容器的传送以用于执行多步骤分析程序并用于调整这些模块的位置变化的系统包括支撑在轨道上的插座载体，载体在载体上在不同模块之间平移， 跟踪。 托架包括支撑在插座托架上的插座分配头。 分配头包括容纳移动机构，其适于将容器移入和移出分配头并进出模块。 滑架与轨道接合并适应轨道的翻译。 驱动系统影响滑架的动力翻转，分配头的动力升降和旋转，以及插座进出分配头的动力运动。 传送位置定位系统自动确定插座托架相对于每个模块的插座传送位置。

公开(公告)号：US20120261469A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-18

申请号：US13320749

申请日：2010-05-17

申请人： Craig B. Clark ,  John M. Gilker ,  Norbert D. Hagen ,  Tom R. Horn ,  Byron J. Knight ,  David Opalsky ,  Jason F. Rhubottom ,  Waldemar Lukhaub ,  Olaf Hörger

发明人： Craig B. Clark ,  John M. Gilker ,  Norbert D. Hagen ,  Tom R. Horn ,  Byron J. Knight ,  David Opalsky ,  Jason F. Rhubottom ,  Waldemar Lukhaub ,  Olaf Hörger

IPC分类号： G06Q90/00 ,  B01L9/06

CPC分类号： G06Q10/087 ,  B01L9/06 ,  B01L2200/023 ,  B01L2200/06 ,  B01L2200/141 ,  B01L2300/021 ,  G01N35/1004

摘要： A structure (10) for holding sample-containing receptacles includes a cover (40) with holes formed therein through which the receptacles can be accessed with a substance transfer mechanism, such as a robotic pipettor. When the transfer mechanism is inserted into and then withdrawn from a receptacle, a string of viscous material may be suspended from the mechanism. A viscous string removal element (44) adjacent each opening (42) engages the string of viscous material and dislodges the string from the mechanism when the mechanism moves in a prescribed path with respect to the removal element. A sample rack configured to hold receptacles and to be inserted into the structure below the cover includes a sample rack having receptacle-receiving pockets, each with a resilient element and a positioning feature for holding receptacles of varying sizes in a predetermined position within the receptacle receiving pocket, and a cover including features for preventing a receptacle from being pulled out of its receptacle-receiving pocket when the transfer mechanism is withdrawn from the receptacle.

摘要翻译： 用于保持含有样品的容器的结构（10）包括其中形成有孔的盖（40），通过所述盖（40）可以用诸如机器人移液器的物质转移机构接近所述容器。 当转移机构插入到容器中然后从容器中取出时，一串粘性材料可以悬挂在机构上。 邻近每个开口（42）的粘性排除元件（44）与粘性材料串接合，并且当机构相对于去除元件以规定的路径移动时，将串从机构中移出。 被配置成保持插座并插入到盖子下面的结构中的样品架包括具有插座容纳凹部的样品架，每个具有弹性元件和用于在插座接收中的预定位置保持不同尺寸的容器的定位特征 口袋和盖子，其包括当传送机构从容器中取出时防止插座从其容器接收口袋中被拉出的特征。

公开(公告)号：US08939364B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-27

申请号：US13320749

申请日：2010-05-17

申请人： Craig B. Clark ,  John M. Gilker ,  Norbert D. Hagen ,  Tom R. Horn ,  Byron J. Knight ,  David Opalsky ,  Jason F. Rhubottom ,  Waldemar Lukhaub ,  Olaf Hörger

发明人： Craig B. Clark ,  John M. Gilker ,  Norbert D. Hagen ,  Tom R. Horn ,  Byron J. Knight ,  David Opalsky ,  Jason F. Rhubottom ,  Waldemar Lukhaub ,  Olaf Hörger

IPC分类号： G06K19/00 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  B01L9/06 ,  G01N35/10

CPC分类号： G06Q10/087 ,  B01L9/06 ,  B01L2200/023 ,  B01L2200/06 ,  B01L2200/141 ,  B01L2300/021 ,  G01N35/1004

摘要： A structure (10) for holding sample-containing receptacles includes a cover (40) with holes formed therein through which the receptacles can be accessed with a substance transfer mechanism, such as a robotic pipettor. When the transfer mechanism is inserted into and then withdrawn from a receptacle, a string of viscous material may be suspended from the mechanism. A viscous string removal element (44) adjacent each opening (42) engages the string of viscous material and dislodges the string from the mechanism when the mechanism moves in a prescribed path with respect to the removal element. A sample rack configured to hold receptacles and to be inserted into the structure below the cover includes a sample rack having receptacle-receiving pockets, each with a resilient element and a positioning feature for holding receptacles of varying sizes in a predetermined position within the receptacle receiving pocket, and a cover including features for preventing a receptacle from being pulled out of its receptacle-receiving pocket when the transfer mechanism is withdrawn from the receptacle.

摘要翻译： 用于保持含有样品的容器的结构（10）包括其中形成有孔的盖（40），通过所述盖（40）可以用诸如机器人移液器的物质转移机构接近所述容器。 当转移机构插入到容器中然后从容器中取出时，一串粘性材料可以悬挂在机构上。 邻近每个开口（42）的粘性排除元件（44）与粘性材料串接合，并且当机构相对于去除元件以规定的路径移动时，将串从机构中移出。 被配置成保持插座并插入到盖子下面的结构中的样品架包括具有插座容纳凹部的样品架，每个具有弹性元件和用于在插座接收中的预定位置保持不同尺寸的容器的定位特征 口袋和盖子，其包括当传送机构从容器中取出时防止插座从其容器接收口袋中被拉出的特征。