公开(公告)号：WO2009094071A3

公开(公告)日：2009-10-01

申请号：PCT/US2008086015

申请日：2008-12-09

Applicant: HAMILTON STORAGE TECHNOLOGIES ,  CLOUTIER ROBERT P ,  WARHURST JULIAN ,  ZANDI BEHROUZ ,  O'TOOLE JAMES ,  SOLBERG HALVARD

Inventor： CLOUTIER ROBERT P ,  WARHURST JULIAN ,  ZANDI BEHROUZ ,  O'TOOLE JAMES ,  SOLBERG HALVARD

IPC: F25D13/04 ,  F25D11/04 ,  F25D17/06 ,  G01N35/02

CPC classification number: F25D17/06 ,  F25D11/04 ,  F25D13/04 ,  F25D23/025 ,  F25D25/04 ,  F25D2317/0666 ,  G01N1/42

Abstract: An automated storage and retrieval system stores containers, typically- containing biological or chemical samples, at ultra-low temperatures, i.e., from about -50 -C to about -90 -C, preferably about -80 -C under normal operating conditions. Dry gas air flows are used to reduce moisture and the consequential frost within the freezer compartment. A custom insulated door is provided with an access module (22) and a tube picking compartment (30) as well as servo motors for controlling a robot (48) within the ultra-low temperature freezer compartment. The robot automatically places sample storage containers in stationary storage racks within the freezer compartment. Magnetic couplings (70, 72) are used to transmit mechanical power from outside of the freezer compartment to the robot inside of the freezer compartment. The robot has a simplified mechanical configuration. The custom door can be readily attached to standard freezer bodies.

Abstract translation: 自动存储和检索系统在正常操作条件下，在超低温下，即约-50℃至约-90℃，优选约-80℃，存储通常包含生物或化学样品的容器。 干气体气流用于减少冷冻室内的水分和结霜。 定制绝缘门设有进入模块（22）和管拾取室（30）以及用于控制超低温冷冻室内的机器人（48）的伺服电机。 机器人将样品储存容器自动放置在冷冻室内的固定储物架中。 磁耦合器（70,72）用于将冷冻室外部的机械动力传递到冷冻室内的机器人。 机器人具有简化的机械配置。 定制门可以很容易地连接到标准的冷冻机身上。

公开(公告)号：WO2012033605A3

公开(公告)日：2012-11-08

申请号：PCT/US2011047732

申请日：2011-08-15

Applicant: HAMILTON STORAGE TECHNOLOGIES INC ,  WARHURST JULIAN ,  ZANDI BRUCE ,  CARBONE ALEXANDER ,  HUNT FRANK ,  CLOUTIER ROBERT ,  O'TOOLE JAMES ,  ALEXANDER ELIZABETH

Inventor： WARHURST JULIAN ,  ZANDI BRUCE ,  CARBONE ALEXANDER ,  HUNT FRANK ,  CLOUTIER ROBERT ,  O'TOOLE JAMES ,  ALEXANDER ELIZABETH

IPC: F25D13/06 ,  F25D13/04 ,  F25D25/04 ,  G01N1/42

CPC classification number: F25D13/06 ,  F25D11/04 ,  F25D13/04 ,  F25D25/04 ,  G01N1/42 ,  G01N35/0099

Abstract: A tube picking mechanism is designed for use in an automated, ultra-low temperature (e.g. -80°C or -135°C) or cryogenic (e.g., about -140°C to -196°C) storage and retrieval system that stores biological or chemical samples. The samples are contained in storage tubes held in SBS footprint storage racks that are normally stored within an ultra-low temperature or cryogenic freezer compartment. The tube picking mechanism includes a tube picking chamber that is maintained at about -80°C, about -135°C or at cryogenic temperatures in cryogenic applications. Active electrical and mechanical components are maintained in a compartment above and separate from the refrigerated, ultra-low temperature or cryogenic compartment. Thermal stratification inhibits heat transfer into the lower, ultra- low temperature or cryogenic compartment in which tube picking occurs from the upper compartment in which active electrical and mechanical components are located, and also inhibits heat transfer into the lower, ultra-low temperature or cryogenic compartment via an access door for tube storage racks.

Abstract translation: 管采摘机构被设计用于自动化，超低温（例如-80℃或-135℃）或低温（例如约-140℃至-196℃）存储和检索系统，其存储 生物或化学样品。 样品装在通常存放在超低温或低温冷冻室中的SBS足迹存储架中的存储管中。 管采摘机构包括在低温应用中维持在约-80℃，约-135℃或低温下的管采摘室。 有源电气和机械部件保持在冷藏，超低温或低温隔室上方的隔室中并与之隔开。 热分层抑制热量传递到低温，超低温或低温隔室中，在隔室中，活性电子和机械部件所在的上部隔室发生管拾取，并且还阻止热量传递到较低的超低温或低温 通过用于管存储机架的检修门的隔室。

公开(公告)号：WO2012033605A2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-15

申请号：PCT/US2011/047732

申请日：2011-08-15

Applicant: HAMILTON STORAGE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ,  WARHURST, Julian ,  ZANDI, Bruce ,  CARBONE, Alexander ,  HUNT, Frank ,  CLOUTIER, Robert ,  O'TOOLE, James ,  ALEXANDER, Elizabeth

Inventor： WARHURST, Julian ,  ZANDI, Bruce ,  CARBONE, Alexander ,  HUNT, Frank ,  CLOUTIER, Robert ,  O'TOOLE, James ,  ALEXANDER, Elizabeth

IPC: F25D25/00 ,  F25B21/02 ,  F25B9/04 ,  B66F11/00

CPC classification number: F25D13/06 ,  F25D11/04 ,  F25D13/04 ,  F25D25/04 ,  G01N1/42 ,  G01N35/0099

Abstract: A tube picking mechanism is designed for use in an automated, ultra-low temperature (e.g. -80°C or -135°C) or cryogenic (e.g., about -140°C to -196°C) storage and retrieval system that stores biological or chemical samples. The samples are contained in storage tubes held in SBS footprint storage racks that are normally stored within an ultra-low temperature or cryogenic freezer compartment. The tube picking mechanism includes a tube picking chamber that is maintained at about -80°C, about -135°C or at cryogenic temperatures in cryogenic applications. Active electrical and mechanical components are maintained in a compartment above and separate from the refrigerated, ultra-low temperature or cryogenic compartment. Thermal stratification inhibits heat transfer into the lower, ultra- low temperature or cryogenic compartment in which tube picking occurs from the upper compartment in which active electrical and mechanical components are located, and also inhibits heat transfer into the lower, ultra-low temperature or cryogenic compartment via an access door for tube storage racks.

Abstract translation: 管采摘机构设计用于自动化，超低温（例如-80°C或-135°C）或低温（例如约-140°C至-196°C）存储和检索系统，存储和检索系统 生物或化学样品。 样品包含在通常存储在超低温或低温冷冻室内的SBS足迹存储架中的储存管中。 管采摘机构包括在低温应用中保持在约-80℃，约-135℃或低温温度下的管采集室。 主动的电气和机械部件保持在冷藏的，超低温或低温隔室的上方并与其分离的隔室中。 热分层抑制热量传递到下部，超低温或低温隔室中，其中管采摘从其中有效的电气和机械部件所在的上隔室发生，并且还抑制热传递到较低的，超低温或低温 隔间通过管子储存架的检修门。

公开(公告)号：WO2009094071A2

公开(公告)日：2009-07-30

申请号：PCT/US2008/086015

申请日：2008-12-09

Applicant: HAMILTON STORAGE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ,  CLOUTIER, Robert, P. ,  WARHURST, Julian ,  ZANDI, Behrouz ,  O'TOOLE, James ,  SOLBERG, Halvard

Inventor： CLOUTIER, Robert, P. ,  WARHURST, Julian ,  ZANDI, Behrouz ,  O'TOOLE, James ,  SOLBERG, Halvard

IPC: F25D13/04 ,  F25D17/06 ,  G01N35/02 ,  F25D11/04

CPC classification number: F25D17/06 ,  F25D11/04 ,  F25D13/04 ,  F25D23/025 ,  F25D25/04 ,  F25D2317/0666 ,  G01N1/42

Abstract: An automated storage and retrieval system stores containers, typically containing biological or chemical samples, at ultra-low temperatures, i.e., from about -50°C to about -90°C, preferably about -80°C under normal operating conditions. Dry gas air flows are used to reduce moisture and the consequential frost within the freezer compartment. A custom insulated door is provided with an access module and a tube picking compartment as well as servo motors for controlling a robot within the ultra-low temperature freezer compartment. The robot automatically places sample storage containers in stationary storage racks within the freezer compartment. Magnetic couplings are used to transmit mechanical power from outside of the freezer compartment to the robot inside of the freezer compartment. The robot has a simplified mechanical configuration. The custom door can be readily attached to standard freezer bodies.

Abstract translation: 自动存储和检索系统在正常操作条件下，在超低温下，即约-50℃至约-90℃，优选约-80℃存储通常包含生物或化学样品的容器。 干气体气流用于减少冷冻室内的水分和结霜。 定制绝缘门设有一个进出口模块和一个采摘隔间，以及用于控制超低温冷冻室内机器人的伺服电机。 机器人将样品储存容器自动放置在冷冻室内的固定储物架中。 磁耦合用于将冷冻室外部的机械动力传递到冷冻室内的机器人内部。 机器人具有简化的机械配置。 定制门可以很容易地连接到标准的冷冻机身上。

公开(公告)号：WO2010014656A2

公开(公告)日：2010-02-04

申请号：PCT/US2009/052029

申请日：2009-07-29

Applicant: HAMILTON STORAGE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ,  HOWARD, Raymond, T. ,  WARHURST, Julian ,  ZANDI, Behrouz ,  CARMAN, Michael, A. ,  O'TOOLE, James

Inventor： HOWARD, Raymond, T. ,  WARHURST, Julian ,  ZANDI, Behrouz ,  CARMAN, Michael, A. ,  O'TOOLE, James

IPC: F25D25/00

CPC classification number: F25D13/06 ,  A01N1/0252 ,  B01L7/50 ,  G01N1/42 ,  G01N2035/00445

Abstract: A tube picking mechanism is designed for use in an automated, ultra-low temperature (e.g., -80°C) storage and retrieval systems which stores biological or chemical samples. The samples are contained in storage tubes held in SBS footprint storage racks that are loaded into trays located within an ultra-low temperature freezer compartment (-80°C). A tube picking mechanism resides in a tube picking chamber that is located adjacent the freezer compartment. The tube picking chamber is maintained at about -20°C when the tube picking mechanism is in operation. The tube picking mechanism includes a cache within the tube picking chamber to facilitate fast paced shuttling of the tube racks from the freezer compartment into the tube picking chamber. The shuttle has a clamping mechanism to secure a tube rack in place when a gripper head picks a tube from the rack. The system also includes a push pin that pushes on the bottom of the respective tube as it is being picked from the tube rack. A one-dimensional bar code reader is included within the tube picking chamber. The gripper head is able to move vertically and rotate within the field of view of the one-dimensional bar code reader in order to facilitate identification and reading of one-dimensional bar codes located on the sidewall of picked storage tubes. The system also uses fans to facilitate efficient cooling of the tube picking chamber.

Abstract translation: 管拾取机构设计用于存储生物或化学样品的自动化，超低温（例如-80℃）储存和取回系统。 样品包含在保存在SBS足迹存储架中的储存管中，其装载到位于超低温冷冻室（-80℃）内的托盘中。 管拾取机构位于与冷冻室相邻的管采摘室中。 当管采摘机构运行时，管采摘室保持在-20℃左右。 管拾取机构包括管采摘室内的高速缓存器，以便将管架从冷冻室快速往复运动到管采集室中。 梭子具有夹紧机构，以便当夹头从机架拾取管时将管架固定就位。 该系统还包括一个推销，当它从管架拾取时推动相应管的底部。 管采摘室内装有一维条形码阅读器。 夹持头能够在一维条形码读取器的视野内垂直移动并旋转，以便于识别和读取位于拾取的存储管的侧壁上的一维条形码。 该系统还使用风扇来促进管采摘室的有效冷却。

公开(公告)号：WO2010014656A3

公开(公告)日：2013-05-02

申请号：PCT/US2009052029

申请日：2009-07-29

Applicant: HAMILTON STORAGE TECHNOLOGIES INC ,  HOWARD RAYMOND T ,  WARHURST JULIAN ,  ZANDI BEHROUZ ,  CARMAN MICHAEL A ,  O'TOOLE JAMES

Inventor： HOWARD RAYMOND T ,  WARHURST JULIAN ,  ZANDI BEHROUZ ,  CARMAN MICHAEL A ,  O'TOOLE JAMES

IPC: F25D13/06 ,  A01N1/02 ,  G01N1/42 ,  G01N35/00

CPC classification number: F25D13/06 ,  A01N1/0252 ,  B01L7/50 ,  G01N1/42 ,  G01N2035/00445

Abstract: A tube picking mechanism is designed for use in an automated, ultra-low temperature (e.g., -80°C) storage and retrieval systems which stores biological or chemical samples. The samples are contained in storage tubes held in SBS footprint storage racks that are loaded into trays located within an ultra-low temperature freezer compartment (-80°C). A tube picking mechanism resides in a tube picking chamber that is located adjacent the freezer compartment. The tube picking chamber is maintained at about -20°C when the tube picking mechanism is in operation. The tube picking mechanism includes a cache within the tube picking chamber to facilitate fast paced shuttling of the tube racks from the freezer compartment into the tube picking chamber. The shuttle has a clamping mechanism to secure a tube rack in place when a gripper head picks a tube from the rack. The system also includes a push pin that pushes on the bottom of the respective tube as it is being picked from the tube rack. A one-dimensional bar code reader is included within the tube picking chamber. The gripper head is able to move vertically and rotate within the field of view of the one-dimensional bar code reader in order to facilitate identification and reading of one-dimensional bar codes located on the sidewall of picked storage tubes. The system also uses fans to facilitate efficient cooling of the tube picking chamber.

Abstract translation: 管拾取机构设计用于存储生物或化学样品的自动化，超低温（例如-80℃）储存和取回系统。 样品包含在保存在SBS足迹存储架中的储存管中，其装载到位于超低温冷冻室（-80℃）内的托盘中。 管拾取机构位于邻近冷冻室的管采摘室中。 管采摘机构运行时，管采摘室保持在-20°C左右。 管拾取机构包括管采摘室内的高速缓存器，以便将管架从冷冻室快速往复运动到管采集室中。 梭子具有夹紧机构，用于在夹头从机架拾取管时将管架固定到位。 该系统还包括一个推销，当它从管架上被拾取时，其推动相应管子的底部。 管采摘室中包括一维条形码阅读器。 夹持头能够在一维条形码读取器的视野内垂直移动并旋转，以便于识别和读取位于拾取的存储管的侧壁上的一维条形码。 该系统还使用风扇来促进管采摘室的有效冷却。

公开(公告)号：WO2007024497A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-01

申请号：PCT/US2006/031224

申请日：2006-08-09

Applicant: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC. ,  O'TOOLE, James

Inventor： O'TOOLE, James

IPC: H04L29/08

CPC classification number: H04L67/125 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04W40/10 ,  H04W84/18 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/22 ,  Y02D70/326

Abstract: The various embodiments of the invention provide a method, system, apparatus and machine-readable medium for transfer of data in a wireless network (102) . The method involves identification of nodes (104, ..., 116) through which the data can be transferred. The method further involves monitoring of parameters associated with a battery in the node. In addition, the methodit involves selection of a node among the identified nodes. Further, the method further involves transfer of the data through the selected node .

Abstract translation: 本发明的各种实施例提供了一种用于在无线网络（102）中传输数据的方法，系统，装置和机器可读介质。 该方法包括识别可以传送数据的节点（104，...，116）。 该方法还包括监视与节点中的电池相关联的参数。 另外，组合涉及在所识别的节点中选择节点。 此外，该方法还包括通过所选择的节点传送数据。