Abstract:
417D-268 Canada APPARATUS FOR STEPPER MOTOR POSITION CONTROL A stepper motor positioning control utilizing phase detection of the stepper motor windings. The device utilizes crude positioning apparatus to position the attached turntable or the like in an approximate position. The phase detection of the stepper motor windings is then used to position the attached turntable in the exact location desired.
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:
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.
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.