公开(公告)号：US3722719A

公开(公告)日：1973-03-27

申请号：US3722719D

申请日：1970-04-10

Applicant: PACKARD INSTRUMENT CO INC

Inventor： FRANK E

IPC: G01N35/02 ,  G01T7/08 ,  B65G47/06

CPC classification number: G01T7/08 ,  G01N35/026

Abstract: An automated method and associated apparatus is provided for transferring sample vials and like regularized objects from a rectilinear array past a counting station in seriatim order. The array is indexed along an X-axis in at least one tray, rows of the array are indexed out of the plane of the array tray along a Z-axis by a comb member into a bottomless carriage, and individual vials in the carriage are then indexed seriatim along a Y-axis past a counting station. Photoelectric sensors are provided to override portions of the indexing mechanism if no sample vials are present in array rows or individual compartments.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于样品瓶和类似的正规化物体的自动更换装置，其中沿着X轴将小瓶的直线阵列分度，沿着Z轴将阵列排列成一系列，Z轴的各个小瓶被索引 行沿着Y轴通过计数站进行索引。 提供光电传感器来覆盖分度机构的部分，如果阵列行或单个隔室中没有样品瓶。

公开(公告)号：US3786259A

公开(公告)日：1974-01-15

申请号：US3786259D

申请日：1972-04-07

Applicant: PACKARD INSTRUMENT CO INC

Inventor： FRANK E

IPC: G01T7/08

CPC classification number: G01T7/08

Abstract: A method and apparatus for optimizing the measurement of the radioactivity of samples in a scintillation type radioactivity counter in which successive samples are advanced into a counting chamber where the radioactivity of each sample is measured by detecting and counting the scintillations induced in a scintillation medium. In order to optimize the position of the sample relative to the scintillation detecting means, and thereby optimize measurement of the radioactivity of each sample, control means are provided for producing a command signal representing a selected position of the sample relative to the scintillation medium. This control means includes adjusting means for automatically adjusting the stop position of the sample in response to each command signal so that the sample is automatically stopped at a position represented by the command signal, and at which measurement of the radioactivity of the sample is optimized. Specific adjusting means disclosed are in adjustable limit switch and an adjustable wiper on a potentiometer, each of which controls the drive motor for raising and lowering successive samples relative to a counting chamber.

Abstract translation: 一种用于优化闪烁型放射性计数器中样品的放射性测量的方法和装置，其中连续样品进入计数室，其中通过检测和计数在闪烁介质中诱导的闪烁来测量每个样品的放射性。 为了优化样品相对于闪烁检测装置的位置，从而优化每个样品的放射性的测量，提供了控制装置，用于产生表示样品相对于闪烁介质的选定位置的命令信号。 该控制装置包括用于响应于每个命令信号自动调整样品的停止位置的调整装置，使得样品自动停止在由命令信号表示的位置处，并且样品的放射性的测量被优化。 所公开的具体调节装置在可调节限位开关和电位计上的可调节刮水器，每个调节器控制驱动马达相对于计数室升高和降低连续样品。

公开(公告)号：US3780892A

公开(公告)日：1973-12-25

申请号：US3780892D

申请日：1972-03-27

Applicant: PACKARD INSTRUMENT CO INC

Inventor： FRANK E

IPC: B65B21/14 ,  B65D5/49 ,  B65G65/00

CPC classification number: B65B21/14 ,  B65D5/48038

Abstract: A disposable tray for holding sample vials and the like is provided, by means of which sample vials may be easily handled by automatic equipment. Loading of vials into vial holding compartments in the tray is facilitated by the provision of regular V-shaped notches along the upper edges of compartmentdefining partitions. These notches cause any slightly misalined vial, upon its descent into the tray, to be cammed into the appropriate vial-holding compartment. Vial loading is further facilitated by the outer tray sides, which are formed so as to slant slightly toward the tray interior, thereby assisting in camming outer rows and columns of vials into the appropriate compartments. To provide compartments which may be accurately located under the descending vials, the partitions are rigidly secured to each other and to the tray sides. Tray rigidity is enhanced by tabs formed on opposite sides of the tray blank, which tabs are secured, upon tray formation, to the abutting tray sides. Removal of vials from the tray is made possible by the provision of a hole in each compartment bottom, through which may be inserted the tine of a vial-ejecting comb.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于保持样品瓶等的一次性托盘，通过该托盘可以通过自动设备容易地处理样品瓶。 通过沿着隔间限定隔板的上边缘设置规则的V形凹口，便于将小瓶装入托盘中的小瓶保持室中。 这些缺口会导致任何轻微错位的小瓶在其下落到托盘中时被卡入适当的小瓶保持室。 外托盘侧面进一步促进了小瓶装载，外侧托盘侧面形成为朝向托盘内部略微倾斜，从而有助于将外排和小瓶的圆柱凸轮转入合适的隔间。 为了提供可以精确地位于下降小瓶下方的隔间，隔板被牢固地固定到彼此和托盘侧。 通过在托盘坯料的相对侧面上形成的突片增强托盘刚度，该托盘在托盘形成时被固定到邻接托盘侧面。 通过在每个隔室底部设置一个孔，可以将小瓶从托盘中取出，通过该孔可插入小瓶弹出梳子的齿。

公开(公告)号：US3857485A

公开(公告)日：1974-12-31

申请号：US25976772

申请日：1972-06-05

Applicant: PACKARD INSTRUMENT CO INC

Inventor： FRANK E

IPC: B65D81/30 ,  G01T1/204 ,  G01T7/08 ,  B65D65/16 ,  G21F5/00

CPC classification number: G01T7/08 ,  B65D81/30 ,  G01T1/2047 ,  Y10T24/155

Abstract: Flexible sample containers for liquid scintillation spectrometry analysis of test samples containing one or more radioactive isotopes disposed in a liquid scintillator wherein the flexible sample containers either in individual or strip form are made of layered, flexible, light-transmissive, polyester film and are provided further with means for avoiding light ''''piping'''' or optical isolation from respective adjacent sample containers. Apparatus for handling such flexible sample containers is provided with light transmission sealing means for preventing entry of ambient light or escape of light from the photomultiplier tube detection devices. Also disclosed are methods and apparatus for filling, forming, sealing and handling the aforementioned flexible sample containers that readily lends itself to fully automated production line type operations.

Abstract translation: 用于液体闪烁光谱分析的柔性样品容器，其包含设置在液体闪烁体中的一种或多种放射性同位素的测试样品，其中单个或条形的柔性样品容器由层状，柔性，透光的聚酯膜制成，并进一步提供 具有用于避免来自各个相邻样品容器的光“管道”或光学隔离的装置。 用于处理这种柔性样品容器的装置设置有用于防止环境光进入或从光电倍增管检测装置逸出的光的透光密封装置。 还公开了用于填充，成形，密封和处理上述柔性样品容器的方法和装置，其容易地适应于完全自动化的生产线型操作。

公开(公告)号：US3792276A

公开(公告)日：1974-02-12

申请号：US3792276D

申请日：1971-10-12

Applicant: PACKARD INSTRUMENT CO INC

Inventor： TOMAN J ,  FRANK E

IPC: G01T1/204 ,  G01T7/08 ,  G21H5/00

CPC classification number: G01T7/08 ,  G01T1/204

Abstract: In an automatic scintillation counting device adapted to detect and measure the radioactivity of a multiplicity of samples supplied in trays or other sets, provisions are made for automatically changing one or more of the analog counting parameters, or analog-plus-digital parameters, for each set. The changes are effected automatically as each sample set comes into counting position, thereby permitting unattended automatic counting of samples requiring entirely different counting parameters. At the analyst''s option, two or more sets may be counted under conditions established for one of the sets. Provisions are also made for retaining the operation of the master, or front panel, control when it is unnecessary to vary the counting program parameters for particular sets.

Abstract translation: 在自动闪烁计数装置中，适用于检测和测量托盘或其他装置中提供的多个样品的放射性，为每个样品自动改变一个或多个模拟计数参数或模拟加数字参数 组。 随着每个样品组进入计数位置，这些变化都会自动进行，从而允许无人值守自动计数需要完全不同计数参数的样品。 根据分析师的选择，可以根据为其中一个集建立的条件计算两个或多个集合。 还规定了在不需要更改特定集合的计数程序参数时，保留主控或前面板控制的操作。