Title:
分析システムにおける対象物の選択的保持/開放のための装置
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2008510993
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
An apparatus for selectively holding and releasing an object in an analysis system is set forth. The apparatus comprises first and second arm assemblies that are mounted for rotation about a corresponding pair of axes. Each arm assembly includes an object holding end and a magnetic end disposed opposite one another about the respective axis. A magnetic drive is provided to magnetically induce rotation of the magnetic ends of the first and second arm assemblies about their respective axes between an open state in which the holding ends are distal one another to allow placement of the object that is to be held therebetween and a closed state in which the holding ends are driven proximate the object. The apparatus may be readily adapted to receive and hold a variety of objects, such as test tubes, vials, microscope slides, etc.
Inventors:
Domac, Thomas E.
Application Number:
JP2007529914A
Publication Date:
April 10, 2008
Filing Date:
August 12, 2005
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Beckman Coulter, Incorporated
International Classes:
G01N35/04
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Atsushi Aoki
Jun Tsuruta
Tetsuro Shimada
Shinji Mitsuhashi
Jun Tsuruta
Tetsuro Shimada
Shinji Mitsuhashi