公开(公告)号：US20150360878A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-17

申请号：US14834507

申请日：2015-08-25

Applicant: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

Inventor： Oliver Denninger ,  Michael Heise ,  Hans Schneider

IPC: B65G43/08 ,  G01N35/04 ,  G01N35/00 ,  B65G54/02

CPC classification number: B65G43/08 ,  B65G43/00 ,  B65G54/02 ,  B65G2201/0261 ,  G01N1/00 ,  G01N35/00584 ,  G01N35/04 ,  G01N2035/0475 ,  G01N2035/0477

Abstract: A laboratory sample distribution system is presented. The system comprises a plurality of container carriers. The container carriers each comprise at least one magnetically active device such as, for example, at least one permanent magnet, and carry a sample container containing a sample. The system also comprises a transport device. The transport device comprises a transport plane to carry the plurality of container carriers and a plurality of electro-magnetic actuators stationary arranged below the transport plane. The electro-magnetic actuators move a container carrier placed on top of the transport plane by applying a magnetic force to the container carrier. The transport device also comprises a control device to control the movement of the container carriers on top of the transport plane by driving the electro-magnetic actuators. The control device controls the movement such that more than two container carriers are movable simultaneously and independently from one another.

Abstract translation: 提出了实验室样品分配系统。 该系统包括多个容器载体。 容器载体各自包括至少一个磁性活动装置，例如至少一个永久磁铁，并携带含有样品的样品容器。 该系统还包括运输装置。 输送装置包括用于承载多个容器载体的输送平面和固定地布置在输送平面下方的多个电磁致动器。 电磁致动器通过向容器载体施加磁力来移动位于输送平面顶部的容器载体。 输送装置还包括控制装置，通过驱动电磁致动器来控制容器载体在输送平面顶部的移动。 控制装置控制运动，使得两个以上的集装箱运输装置能够同时且彼此独立地移动。

公开(公告)号：US09187268B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-17

申请号：US14263034

申请日：2014-04-28

Applicant: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

Inventor： Oliver Denninger ,  Michael Heise ,  Hans Schneider

IPC: B65G54/02 ,  G01N35/04 ,  B65G43/00 ,  G01N1/00

CPC classification number: B65G43/08 ,  B65G43/00 ,  B65G54/02 ,  B65G2201/0261 ,  G01N1/00 ,  G01N35/00584 ,  G01N35/04 ,  G01N2035/0475 ,  G01N2035/0477

Abstract: A laboratory sample distribution system is presented. The system comprises a plurality of container carriers. The container carriers each comprise at least one magnetically active device such as, for example, at least one permanent magnet, and carry a sample container containing a sample. The system also comprises a transport device. The transport device comprises a transport plane to carry the plurality of container carriers and a plurality of electro-magnetic actuators stationary arranged below the transport plane. The electro-magnetic actuators move a container carrier placed on top of the transport plane by applying a magnetic force to the container carrier. The transport device also comprises a control device to control the movement of the container carriers on top of the transport plane by driving the electro-magnetic actuators. The control device controls the movement such that more than two container carriers are movable simultaneously and independently from one another.

Abstract translation: 提出了实验室样品分配系统。 该系统包括多个容器载体。 容器载体各自包括至少一个磁性活动装置，例如至少一个永久磁铁，并携带含有样品的样品容器。 该系统还包括运输装置。 输送装置包括用于承载多个容器载体的输送平面和固定地布置在输送平面下方的多个电磁致动器。 电磁致动器通过向容器载体施加磁力来移动位于输送平面顶部的容器载体。 输送装置还包括控制装置，通过驱动电磁致动器来控制容器载体在输送平面顶部的移动。 控制装置控制运动，使得两个以上的集装箱运输装置能够同时且彼此独立地移动。

公开(公告)号：US09598243B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-21

申请号：US14834507

申请日：2015-08-25

Applicant: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

Inventor： Oliver Denninger ,  Michael Heise ,  Hans Schneider

IPC: B65G54/02 ,  G01N35/04 ,  B65G43/08 ,  B65G43/00 ,  G01N1/00 ,  G01N35/00

CPC classification number: B65G43/08 ,  B65G43/00 ,  B65G54/02 ,  B65G2201/0261 ,  G01N1/00 ,  G01N35/00584 ,  G01N35/04 ,  G01N2035/0475 ,  G01N2035/0477

Abstract: A laboratory sample distribution system is presented. The system comprises a plurality of container carriers. The container carriers each comprise at least one magnetically active device such as, for example, at least one permanent magnet, and carry a sample container containing a sample. The system also comprises a transport device. The transport device comprises a transport plane to carry the plurality of container carriers and a plurality of electro-magnetic actuators stationary arranged below the transport plane. The electro-magnetic actuators move a container carrier placed on top of the transport plane by applying a magnetic force to the container carrier. The transport device also comprises a control device to control the movement of the container carriers on top of the transport plane by driving the electro-magnetic actuators. The control device controls the movement such that more than two container carriers are movable simultaneously and independently from one another.

公开(公告)号：US20160341751A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-24

申请号：US15154144

申请日：2016-05-13

Applicant: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

Inventor： Tobias Huber ,  Achim Sinz ,  Namitha Mallikarjunaiah ,  Oliver Denninger ,  Mohammadreza Mahmudimanesh ,  Timo Fleischmann ,  Domenic Jenz

IPC: G01N35/00 ,  B65G43/00 ,  G01N35/04

CPC classification number: G01N35/0092 ,  B65G43/00 ,  G01N35/00584 ,  G01N35/04 ,  G01N2035/0406 ,  G01N2035/0462 ,  G01N2035/0477

Abstract: A method of operating a laboratory sample distribution system is disclosed. The laboratory sample distribution system comprises a plurality of sample container carriers. The sample container carriers carry one or more sample containers. The sample containers comprise samples to be analyzed by a plurality of laboratory stations. The system also comprises a transport plane. The transport plane supports the sample container carriers. The transport plane comprises a plurality of transfer locations. The transfer locations are assigned to corresponding laboratory stations. The system also comprises a drive. The drive moves the sample container carriers on the transport plane. The method comprises, during an initialization of the laboratory sample distribution system, pre-calculating routes depending on the transfer locations and, after the initialization of the laboratory sample distribution system, controlling the drive such that the sample container carriers move along the pre-calculated routes.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种操作实验室样品分配系统的方法。 实验室样品分配系统包括多个样品容器载体。 样品容器载体携带一个或多个样品容器。 样品容器包括由多个实验室进行分析的样品。 该系统还包括运输平面。 运输平面支持样品容器载体。 运输平面包括多个转运位置。 转移位置分配给相应的实验室。 该系统还包括一个驱动器。 驱动器将样品容器载体移动到运输平面上。 该方法包括在实验室样品分配系统的初始化期间根据转移位置预先计算路线，并且在实验室样品分配系统的初始化之后控制驱动器，使得样品容器载体沿着预先计算的 路线。

公开(公告)号：US10352953B2

公开(公告)日：2019-07-16

申请号：US15154144

申请日：2016-05-13

Applicant: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

Inventor： Tobias Huber ,  Achim Sinz ,  Namitha Mallikarjunaiah ,  Oliver Denninger ,  Mohammadreza Mahmudimanesh ,  Timo Fleischmann ,  Domenic Jenz

IPC: G01N35/04 ,  G01N35/00 ,  B65G43/00

Abstract: A method of operating a laboratory sample distribution system is disclosed. The laboratory sample distribution system comprises a plurality of sample container carriers. The sample container carriers carry one or more sample containers. The sample containers comprise samples to be analyzed by a plurality of laboratory stations. The system also comprises a transport plane. The transport plane supports the sample container carriers. The transport plane comprises a plurality of transfer locations. The transfer locations are assigned to corresponding laboratory stations. The system also comprises a drive. The drive moves the sample container carriers on the transport plane. The method comprises, during an initialization of the laboratory sample distribution system, pre-calculating routes depending on the transfer locations and, after the initialization of the laboratory sample distribution system, controlling the drive such that the sample container carriers move along the pre-calculated routes.

公开(公告)号：US20140231217A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-21

申请号：US14263034

申请日：2014-04-28

Applicant: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

Inventor： Oliver Denninger ,  Michael Heise ,  Hans Schneider

IPC: B65G54/02 ,  B65G43/00 ,  G01N1/00

CPC classification number: B65G43/08 ,  B65G43/00 ,  B65G54/02 ,  B65G2201/0261 ,  G01N1/00 ,  G01N35/00584 ,  G01N35/04 ,  G01N2035/0475 ,  G01N2035/0477

Abstract: A laboratory sample distribution system is presented. The system comprises a plurality of container carriers. The container carriers each comprise at least one magnetically active device such as, for example, at least one permanent magnet, and carry a sample container containing a sample. The system also comprises a transport device. The transport device comprises a transport plane to carry the plurality of container carriers and a plurality of electro-magnetic actuators stationary arranged below the transport plane. The electro-magnetic actuators move a container carrier placed on top of the transport plane by applying a magnetic force to the container carrier. The transport device also comprises a control device to control the movement of the container carriers on top of the transport plane by driving the electro-magnetic actuators. The control device controls the movement such that more than two container carriers are movable simultaneously and independently from one another.

Abstract translation: 提出了实验室样品分配系统。 该系统包括多个容器载体。 容器载体各自包括至少一个磁性活动装置，例如至少一个永久磁铁，并携带含有样品的样品容器。 该系统还包括运输装置。 输送装置包括用于承载多个容器载体的输送平面和固定地布置在输送平面下方的多个电磁致动器。 电磁致动器通过向容器载体施加磁力来移动位于输送平面顶部的容器载体。 输送装置还包括控制装置，通过驱动电磁致动器来控制容器载体在输送平面顶部的移动。 控制装置控制运动，使得两个以上的集装箱运输装置能够同时且彼此独立地移动。