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Methods, systems, and apparatus adapted to transfer sample containers

A technology for sample containers and sample tubes, which is applied in the field of transferring sample containers, and can solve problems such as improper insertion

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-07-11
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC
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Thus, the robotic controller will either break the sample container into a receptacle adapted to receive it due to improper positioning of the sample container within the fingers, or allow it to be improperly inserted (e.g., without into the end) into the receiver

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[0035] In view of the aforementioned difficulties, there remains an unmet need to reduce the tendency of sample containers (e.g., sample tubes) to slip or be improperly grasped by gripper devices in sample container transfer systems . Additionally, there remains an unmet need to reduce the propensity for sample containers (eg, sample tubes) to be improperly positioned within a gripper device or at a pick or place destination by a sample container transfer system. This may be due to the fact that the dimensions (eg length and / or diameter) of the sample tube body and / or cap configuration may vary significantly.

[0036]Thus, in one aspect, the present invention provides a sample container transfer system comprising or consisting of a gripper device (eg a dual parallel jaw gripper device) mounted on a robotic device. The gripper parts of the gripper arrangement may be mounted along a common gripper axis. Each gripper member may include fingers coupled thereto designed to grip a...

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Abstract

A method adapted to transfer a sample container such as a capped sample tube is disclosed. In one aspect, the method includes gripping a sample tube body with a first gripper pair and a cap with a second gripper pair of a gripper apparatus. In another aspect, a seating member may contact the cap to aid in the positioning of the sample container. Apparatus and systems for carrying out the method are provided, as are other aspects.

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[0001] related application [0002] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 232,021, filed August 7, 2009, entitled "Robotic Tube Transport System" (Attorney Docket 2009P04772US), the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety Incorporated into this article. technical field [0003] The present invention generally relates to methods, systems and devices suitable for transferring sample containers (eg, sample tubes) between different locations. Background technique [0004] Automated clinical analyzers and other automated equipment (e.g. centrifuges) when performing assays in clinical laboratories to detect chemical constituents in biological fluids obtained from patients (e.g. whole blood, plasma, interstitial fluid, urine, etc.) The number of qualified technicians required to perform analytical or pre-analytical treatments can be reduced, overall precision can be increased, and the cost per operation perfo...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): G01N35/10
CPCG01N2035/0405G01N35/0099B25J9/041B25J15/0253
Inventor G.M.弗里德曼E.克林
Owner SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC
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