System and method for transporting and holding consumables in a processing instrument
By using equipment such as transport lifts and scissor actuators in processing instruments to achieve automatic replenishment of consumables, the problem of operational interruptions caused by frequent replenishment is solved, and the throughput and continuous operation capability of the instrument are improved.
CN113557434BActive Publication Date: 2025-10-17GEN PROBE INC
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Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202080017090.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2019-03-07
- Filing Date
- 2020-03-06
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-17
- Estimated Expiration
- 2040-04-27
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing processing equipment requires frequent replenishment of consumables when performing multiple discrete processes, causing operational interruptions and affecting throughput and continuous operation.
Method used
An apparatus comprising a transport lift, a scissor actuator and a carrier is employed to automatically transport and hold consumables between a plurality of vertically spaced retaining racks, enabling automatic loading and replenishment of consumables without manual intervention.
Benefits of technology
It realizes the automatic replenishment of consumables without interrupting the operation of the instrument, improves the throughput and continuous operation capability of the processing instrument, and supports long-term operation.
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Abstract
Systems and methods provide consumable supplies to a processing instrument that uses one or more consumables for each of a plurality of processes performed by the instrument. The system includes a loading drawer that holds a carrier for receiving a plurality of consumables, and an input module for holding the carrier that supports the plurality of consumables thereon and presents the consumables for access by the instrument. A transporter includes a vertical elevator and a lateral actuator for vertically and laterally moving an elevator platform and for transporting the carrier, with or without the consumables supported thereon, on the elevator platform between the loading drawer and the input module, between the loading drawer and one or more holding racks, or between the input module and the one or more holding racks. The carrier includes parallel support rails for holding a plurality of receiver units and retention tabs for retaining the units on the support rails.
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