Laboratory sample distribution system and corresponding method of operation

A distribution system and laboratory technology, applied in the direction of analysis materials, instruments, conveyors, etc., can solve the problem that it is difficult to realize the independent and synchronous movement of multiple specimen transport racks, and achieve the effect of improving self-support and smooth transport

Active Publication Date: 2014-09-10
F HOFFMANN LA ROCHE & CO AG
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Difficult to achieve independent synchronized movement of multiple specimen transport racks due to mechanical constraints imposed by the X / Y movable magnetic cart assembly
In addition, specimen containers can only be moved together by the number of specimen transport racks

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[0064] figure 1 A laboratory sample distribution system 100 is shown. The laboratory sample distribution system 100 is used to distribute samples or specimens, such as contained in sample containers or Blood sample in sample tube 3.

[0065] The laboratory sample distribution system 100 comprises a plurality of container carriers or single tube carriers 1 each adapted to carry a respective sample container 3 on a transport plane 4 . A plurality of electromagnetic actuators 5 (see figure 2 and 3 ) is fixedly arranged below the transport plane 4 . Each electromagnetic actuator 5 is adapted to move the container carrier 1 within the operating distance of the corresponding electromagnetic actuator 5 by applying a magnetic force to the container carrier 1 .

[0066] The transport plane 4 shown is divided into four secondary sub-planes 23 which are arranged adjacent to each other. The transport plane is covered by an optional cover profile 24 which is fluid-tight and covers g...

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A laboratory sample distribution system (100) comprises: a number of container carriers (1), said container carriers each comprising at least one magnetically active device, preferably at least one permanent magnet, and being adapted to carry a sample container (3), a transport plane (4) being adapted to carry said container carriers, and a number of electro-magnetic actuators being stationary arranged below said transport plane, said electro-magnetic actuators being adapted to move a container carrier on top of said transport plane by applying a magnetic force to said container carrier.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to a laboratory sample distribution system and a corresponding operating method. Background technique [0002] Laboratory sample distribution systems are used to distribute samples or specimens, such as blood samples or specimens, between different laboratory stations or specimen processing instruments such as pre-analytical stations, analytical stations and post-analytical stations. [0003] US2005 / 0196320A1 discloses a drive mechanism which operates to propel a specimen container holder over a surface by generating an X / Y movable magnetic field below the surface. The movable magnetic field is generated by permanent magnets carried by the X / Y movable magnetic truck assembly. The magnetic field generated by each magnet is magnetically coupled to a magnetically attractive component carried at the base of each specimen carrier. The magnetic bond between the magnets and the magnetically attracted components is strong enough so that...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): G01N35/04B65G54/02
CPCG01N35/04B65G54/02G01N2035/00772G01N2035/0477B65G2203/045B65G2203/046
Inventor M.海斯H.施耐德
Owner F HOFFMANN LA ROCHE & CO AG
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