Abstract:
A method and apparatus for conveying liquids to and from a reaction cell in an automated sample handling apparatus. The conveyance apparatus includes a track and car system. A method and apparatus is disclosed which precisely positions the cars on the track. This positioning method and apparatus includes a plurality of apertures and spaces on the track of a size and spacing to allow the cars to accurately position themselves.
Abstract:
Procede et appareil de transport de liquides vers et depuis une cellule de reaction (21) dans un appareil de manipulation automatique d'echantillons (12). L'appareil de transport comprend un systeme a piste (15) et a voiture (16). Le positionnement precis des voitures (16) sur la piste (15) s'effectue par une pluralite d'ouvertures (66) et (68-73) et des espacements (67) sur la piste (15) d'une dimension et espacement tels que les voitures (16) peuvent se positionner elles-meme de maniere precise.
Abstract:
417D-324 Canada METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR POSITIONING CARS IN A SAMPLE HANDLING APPARATUS A method and apparatus for conveying liquids to and from a reaction cell in an automated sample handling apparatus. The conveyance apparatus includes a track and car system. A method and apparatus is disclosed which precisely positions the cars on the track. This positioning method and apparatus includes a plurality of apertures and spaces on the track of a size and spacing to allow the cars to accurately position themselves.