Specimen container isolation plate and specimen container transfer device

Abstract

To provide a specimen container isolation plate and a specimen container transfer device to reliably take out a specimen container to be transferred from among a plurality of specimen containers adjacent to one another.SOLUTION: A specimen container isolation plate 1 is a specimen container isolation plate provided alongside a gripping arm 511 for gripping and taking out a specimen container 8A to be transferred from among a plurality of specimen containers 8 adjacent to one another. The specimen container isolation plate 1 is formed in a longitudinal shape along a side surface of the specimen container 8 and is arranged to enter between the specimen container 8A to be transferred and a specimen container 8B adjacent to the specimen container 8A when the gripping arm 511 grips the specimen container 8.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a sample container isolation plate and a sample container transfer device. [Background technology]

[0002] When testing a large number of samples in biochemical tests, immunological tests, hematological tests, nucleic acid amplification tests, etc., the samples are loaded into a testing device, for example, with multiple sample containers containing the samples stored in a rack.

[0003] In such testing devices, for example, a specimen transfer device is used to grasp and remove the specimen container to be transferred from among multiple specimen containers stored in a rack using a gripping mechanism, and then transfer it to another rack (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[0004] The gripping mechanism includes a plurality of gripping arms that, when transferring a sample container to another rack, grip the body of the sample container to be transferred by opening and closing the arms. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-61137 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] In the testing device described above, in order to efficiently store a large number of sample containers, the sample containers may be densely packed in a rack. Also, sample containers whose openings have been previously capped may be stored in a rack, and the rack may then be loaded into the testing device.

[0007] However, for example, when lidded specimen containers are stored densely in a rack, tabs on the lids may interfere with adjacent specimen containers when a specific specimen container is removed with a gripping arm. If such interference occurs, the gripped specimen container may get caught on the adjacent specimen container when the specimen container is removed, making it difficult to transfer the specimen container smoothly.

[0008] The present invention has been made based on the above circumstances, and its purpose is to provide a sample container isolation plate and a sample container transfer device that can reliably remove a sample container to be transferred from among a plurality of adjacent sample containers. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] The specimen container isolation plate of the present disclosure comprises: A specimen container isolation plate attached to a gripping arm that grips and removes a specimen container to be transferred from among a plurality of adjacent specimen containers, The sample container is formed in a longitudinal shape so as to fit along the side surface of the sample container, When the gripping arm grips the sample container, the sample container to be transferred and the sample container The device is characterized in that it is positioned so as to enter between the device and an adjacent specimen container.

[0010] The present disclosure also provides a specimen container isolation plate, The specimen container transfer device includes a specimen container isolation plate and a chuck mechanism having a gripping arm that grips and removes the specimen container to be transferred.

[0011] In this specification, the term "tip side" refers to the side along the longitudinal direction of the specimen container isolation plate where the specimen container isolation plate first enters between adjacent specimen containers. The term "base side" refers to the side along the longitudinal direction of the specimen container isolation plate opposite the tip side. The term "tip" refers to the tip end of any component or part, and the term "base end" refers to the base end of any component or part. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] The present invention can provide a sample container isolation plate and a sample container transfer device that can reliably remove a sample container to be transferred from among a plurality of adjacent sample containers. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic side view showing a first embodiment. [Figure 2] 2 is a schematic side view showing the specimen container isolation plate of FIG. 1 attached to a chuck mechanism. FIG. [Figure 3] 2 is a schematic horizontal cross-sectional view showing the arrangement of the specimen container isolation plate of FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing an enlarged view of a part of FIG. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a schematic perspective view showing a second embodiment. [Figure 6] 6 is a schematic side view showing the specimen container isolation plate of FIG. 5 attached to a chuck mechanism. FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a schematic perspective view showing an example of use. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a partially enlarged schematic horizontal cross-sectional view taken along plane VIII in FIG. 7. [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing an example of a chuck mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. The present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments shown in the drawings. The dimensions of each part shown in the drawings are shown to facilitate understanding of the implementation content and do not necessarily correspond to the actual dimensions.

[0015] <Sample container isolation plate> The specimen container isolation plate of the present disclosure is a specimen container isolation plate attached to a gripping arm that grips and removes a specimen container to be transferred from among a plurality of adjacent specimen containers, and is formed in a longitudinal shape to fit along the side of the specimen container, and is positioned so that when the gripping arm grips the specimen container, it enters between the specimen container to be transferred and the specimen container adjacent to it.

[0016] The shape of the specimen container is not particularly limited. In the present disclosure, as shown in Figure 7, a cylindrical container 8 with a bottom is exemplified as the specimen container. Each specimen container 8 has a lid 9 with a flexible tab 9a that can close the opening. In the present disclosure, the specimen container 8 held by the holding arm is referred to as "specimen container 8A," and the specimen container adjacent to specimen container 8A is referred to as "specimen container 8B."

[0017] [First embodiment] FIG. 1 is a schematic side view showing a first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a schematic side view showing the specimen container isolation plate of FIG. 1 attached to a chuck mechanism. As shown in FIG. 2, the specimen container isolation plate 1 is a specimen container isolation plate attached to a gripping arm 511 of a chuck mechanism 51. The gripping arm 511 attached to the specimen container isolation plate 1 is an arm that grips and removes a specimen container to be transferred from a plurality of adjacent specimen containers. The gripping arm 511 is provided, for example, in the chuck mechanism 51 of a specimen container transfer device 100 that transfers specimen containers from one rack to another rack (see FIG. 7).

[0018] Fig. 9 is a schematic perspective view showing an example of a chuck mechanism. The chuck mechanism 51 has, for example, four gripping arms 511 arranged symmetrically. For convenience, the specimen container isolation plate 1 of the present disclosure is not shown in Fig. 9. The chuck mechanism 51 grips specimen containers by coordinating the four gripping arms 511 with the opening and closing operation of an arm opening and closing mechanism 521, which will be described later.

[0019] The following describes the sample container isolation plate 1. The sample container isolation plate 1 is a plate that is positioned so as to be inserted between the sample container to be transferred and the sample container adjacent to it when the gripping arm grips the sample container. The sample container isolation plate 1 is formed in a longitudinal shape so as to fit along the side of the sample container.

[0020] As shown in FIG. 1, the sample container isolation plate 1 is generally composed of a main body portion 11, a protruding portion 21, and an attachment portion 31.

[0021] The main body 11 is a portion connected between the protruding portion 21 and the attachment portion 31. The main body 11 is formed in a longitudinal shape. The main body 11 can be made of, for example, a flat plate-like member or a metal plate formed by bending a flat plate-like member. A protruding portion 21 that protrudes toward the tip side is provided at the tip of the main body 11. The attachment portion 31 is connected to the base end of the main body 11.

[0022] The main body 11 of this embodiment is bent to fit the side of the sample container adjacent to the sample container to be transferred. Specifically, as shown in Fig. 3, both end portions 11a of the main body 11 are bent toward the center portion 11b in a cross section of the main body 11. In this embodiment, when the sample container isolation plate 1 enters between adjacent sample containers 8A and 8B, the both end portions 11a are positioned farther away from the side of the sample container 8A to be transferred (positions closer to the side of the adjacent sample container 8B) than the center portion 11b.

[0023] In this way, the main body 11 is bent to fit the side of the specimen container 8B adjacent to the specimen container 8A to be transferred, so that the specimen container isolation plate 1 can reliably enter between adjacent specimen containers 8A and 8B, following the shape of the specimen container 8.

[0024] The protrusion 21 is a portion that protrudes from the main body 11 while branching out toward the tip. Specifically, the protrusion 21 is composed of two protrusions, 21A and 21B, that branch out from the tip of the main body 11 toward the tip, and the two branched protrusions 21A and 21B are arranged approximately parallel to each other along the longitudinal direction. A gap s is provided between the two protrusions 21A and 21B. The base end of the gap s (boundary K between the main body 11 and the protrusion 21) is curved in a U-shape with an open tip. This makes it possible to prevent large forces from being applied locally to the lid 9 or the sample container 8 when the sample container isolation plate 1 comes into contact with the tab 9a.

[0025] The shape of the edge at the tip of each of the protrusions 21A and 21B is not particularly limited as long as it does not impair the effects of the present invention, such as damaging the sample container 8. For example, if the edge is rounded, the tab 9a can be bent by pushing without being cut.

[0026] As shown in FIG. 1, the two protruding portions 21A and 21B of this embodiment have their tips positioned differently in the longitudinal direction, and the length L of one protruding portion 21A from the boundary portion K is 21A The length L of the other protrusion 21B 21B It is formed to be shorter than

[0027] Since the positions of the tips of the two protrusions 21A, 21B in the longitudinal direction are different from each other, it is possible to gradually apply force (shift the point of application of force) to the tab 9a of the lid 9 from one protrusion 21B to the other protrusion 21A, for example. This makes it possible to prevent the tab 9a from getting caught in the gap s, while suppressing the application of excessive force to the lid 9 and the specimen container 8.

[0028] The protrusion 21 in this embodiment is bent relative to the main body 11. As shown in Fig. 4, the protrusion 21 is bent, for example, in the direction opposite to the direction in which both end portions 11a of the main body 11 are bent (toward the adjacent sample container 8B). The bent shapes of the two protrusions 21A and 21B may be different from each other.

[0029] In this way, by bending the protrusion 21 relative to the main body 11, for example, the tab 9a can be smoothly bent, and it is possible to prevent excessive force from being applied to the lid 9 or the specimen container 8. As a result, it is possible to prevent, for example, the tab 9a from being cut or the specimen container 8 from being damaged.

[0030] The mounting portion 31 is a portion where the sample container isolation plate 1 is attached to the chuck mechanism 51. The mounting portion 31 is located at the base end of the sample container isolation plate 1. The shape of the mounting portion 31 is not particularly limited as long as it can fix the sample container isolation plate 1 to the chuck mechanism 51. The mounting portion 31 of this embodiment is provided with screw holes 31a for screwing the sample container isolation plate 1 to the chuck mechanism 51. The sample container isolation plate 1 is fixed to the check mechanism 51 by screwing the sample container isolation plate 1 to the chuck mechanism 51 via the screw holes 31a.

[0031] There are no particular limitations on the material forming the specimen container isolation plate 1 as long as it does not impair the effects of the present disclosure. Examples of materials for the specimen container isolation plate 1 include metal materials such as stainless steel (e.g., SUS304).

[0032] Next, a usage mode of the specimen container isolation plate 1 will be described with reference to Figures 7 and 8. Figures 7 and 8 also show a specimen container isolation plate 2 of a second embodiment, which will be described later, but only the specimen container isolation plate 1 will be described here. As shown in Figure 7, a rack R containing a large number of bottomed cylindrical specimen containers 8, the openings of which are closed with lids 9 equipped with tabs 9a, is used, and a specimen container 8A to be transferred is grasped and removed by a grasping arm 511 from among a plurality of adjacent specimen containers 8 contained in the rack R. It is assumed that the plurality of specimen containers 8 are stored in a grid-like arrangement in the rack R.

[0033] First, the chuck mechanism 51 to which the specimen container isolation plate 1 is attached is placed directly above the specimen container 8A to be transferred. Specifically, a transfer mechanism (not shown) of the specimen container transfer device 100 that moves the chuck mechanism 51 to a predetermined position is used to move the chuck mechanism 51 attached to this transfer mechanism to directly above the specimen container 8A to be transferred.

[0034] Next, the specimen container isolation plate 1 is inserted between the specimen container 8A to be transferred and the specimen container 8B adjacent to this specimen container 8A. Specifically, the transfer mechanism is operated to lower the chuck mechanism 51 in the direction of the arrow, as shown in Figure 7. At this time, the specimen container isolation plate 1 is lowered together with the chuck mechanism 51.

[0035] When the sample container isolation plate 1 descends, as shown in Figure 8, the gripping arm 511 is inserted into the gap p1, and the sample container isolation plate 1 is inserted into the gap p2 between two adjacent sample containers 8A and 8B. As shown in the figure, adjacent lids 9 may be stored in an overlapping state in the rack R. In Figure 8, all of the tabs 9a face in the same direction, and the tabs 9a overlap the lids 9 of adjacent sample containers 8B. However, it is not necessary for all of the tabs 9a to face in the same direction, or for the tabs 9a to overlap the lids 9 of adjacent sample containers 8B.

[0036] For example, when the lids 9 overlap each other, the lower end of the sample container isolation plate 1 first comes into contact with the tab 9a when the sample container isolation plate 1 descends. Specifically, the tip of one or both of the protrusions 21A, 21B of the sample container isolation plate 1, or the U-shaped curved portion between the protrusions 21A, 21B, of the sample container isolation plate 1 first comes into contact with the tab 9a. Next, the sample container isolation plate 1 that has come into contact with the tab 9a bends the flexible tab 9a downward while descending until the gripping arm 511 reaches a predetermined position. This operation isolates the two adjacent sample containers 8A, 8B from each other across the sample container isolation plate 1.

[0037] Next, the four gripping arms 511 are closed, causing the gripping arms 511 to grip the body of the specimen container 8A to be transferred. Next, the transfer mechanism is used to raise the chuck mechanism 51 gripping the specimen container 8A straight up, and then the specimen container 8A is transferred to a desired position (for example, a specimen container storage section of another rack) by, for example, moving the chuck mechanism 51 horizontally and / or vertically.

[0038] As described above, the sample container isolation plate 1 has the above-described configuration and is therefore capable of isolating adjacent sample containers 8A, 8B from each other. As a result, even if sample containers 8 closed with lids 9 are stored densely in the rack R, the adjacent sample containers 8A, 8B do not interfere with each other, and the sample container 8A to be transferred can be reliably removed from the plurality of adjacent sample containers 8.

[0039] In this embodiment, the sample container isolation plate 1 has two protrusions 21A and 21B, and a gap s is provided between the two protrusions 21A and 21B. Therefore, the flexible tab 9a provided on the lid 9 is bent by the tips and / or U-shaped curved portions of the protrusions 21A and 21B, and the sample container isolation plate 1 can be reliably inserted between adjacent sample containers 8A and 8B without applying excessive force to the lid 9 or the sample container 8.

[0040] [Second embodiment] Fig. 5 is a schematic perspective view showing a second embodiment. Fig. 6 is a schematic side view showing the specimen container isolation plate of Fig. 5 attached to a chuck mechanism. In this embodiment, the specimen container isolation plate 2 is different from that of the first embodiment. The chuck mechanism 51 illustrated in the second embodiment has the same configuration as that illustrated in the first embodiment.

[0041] The sample container isolation plate 2 is positioned so as to enter between the sample container 8A to be transferred and the sample container 8B adjacent to the sample container 8A when the gripping arm 511 grips the sample container 8. The sample container isolation plate 2 is formed in a longitudinal shape so as to fit along the side surface of the sample container 8.

[0042] As shown in FIG. 5, the sample container isolation plate 2 is generally composed of a main body portion 12, a plate-like portion 22, and an attachment portion 32.

[0043] The main body 12 is a portion connected between the plate-shaped portion 22 and the attachment portion 32. The main body 12 is formed in a longitudinal shape. In this embodiment, the main body 12 is made of a metal plate formed by bending a flat plate-shaped member. The plate-shaped portion 22 is connected to the tip of the main body 12. The attachment portion 32 is connected to the base end of the main body 12.

[0044] The plate-shaped portion 22 is a flat portion extending from the main body portion 12 toward the tip side. The plate-shaped portion 22 may be connected to the main body portion 12 via a connection portion 42 provided between the main body portion 12 and the plate-shaped portion 22, for example.

[0045] In this embodiment, the leading edge of the plate-shaped portion 22 is formed obliquely with respect to the longitudinal direction from one end 22a to the other end 22b in the width direction of the plate-shaped portion 22. In other words, the length of the plate-shaped portion 22 in the longitudinal direction changes continuously in one direction across the width direction of the plate-shaped portion 22.

[0046] In this way, the edge of the tip of the plate-shaped portion 22 is formed obliquely with respect to the longitudinal direction from one end 22a to the other end 22b in the width direction of the plate-shaped portion 22, so that when the sample container isolation plate 2 enters between the adjacent sample containers 8A and 8B, for example, it is possible to gradually apply force asymmetrically to the tab 9a (to move the point of application of the force), thereby preventing excessive force from being applied to the lid 9 or the sample container 8.

[0047] The mounting portion 32 is a portion where the sample container isolation plate 2 is attached to the chuck mechanism 51. The mounting portion 32 is located at the base end of the sample container isolation plate 2. The mounting portion 32 of this embodiment is provided with an insertion recess 32a for screwing the sample container isolation plate 2 to the chuck mechanism 51. The sample container isolation plate 2 is fixed to the check mechanism 51 by screwing the sample container isolation plate 2 to the chuck mechanism 51 via the insertion recess 32a.

[0048] The material for forming the sample container isolating plate 2 can be the same as the material for the sample container isolating plate 1 exemplified in the first embodiment.

[0049] Next, a description will be given of how to use the sample container isolation plate 2. Here, only aspects that are different from the usage of the sample container isolation plate 1 described in the first embodiment will be described.

[0050] When the sample container isolation plate 2 is used, the sample container isolation plate 2 acts on the sample containers 8 with their lids 9 as follows.

[0051] The sample container isolation plate 2 has a flat plate-like portion 22 extending from the main body 12 toward the tip. Therefore, as the chuck mechanism 51 descends, the lower end of the sample container isolation plate 2 first contacts the lid 9. Specifically, one widthwise end 22b of the plate-like portion 22 of the sample container isolation plate 2 first contacts the tab 9a. Next, the gripping arm 511 descends until it reaches a predetermined position while sequentially contacting the tab 9a along the other widthwise end 22a, thereby bending the tab 9a downward. This operation separates two adjacent sample containers 8A and 8B from each other across the sample container isolation plate 2. Next, the gripping arm 511 grips the sample container 8A, and then the transport mechanism moves the chuck mechanism 51 to transport the sample container 8A to a desired position.

[0052] As described above, the sample container isolation plate 2 has the above-described configuration and is therefore able to isolate adjacent sample containers 8A, 8B from each other. As a result, even if sample containers 8 closed with lids 9 are stored densely in the rack R, the adjacent sample containers 8A, 8B do not interfere with each other, and the sample container 8A to be transferred can be reliably removed from the plurality of adjacent sample containers 8.

[0053] In this embodiment, a flat plate-like portion 22 is provided extending from the main body portion 12 toward the tip side. Therefore, for example, the specimen container isolation plate 2 can be reliably inserted between adjacent specimen containers 8A, 8B by bending a flexible tab 9a provided on the lid 9 with the tip of the plate-like portion 22.

[0054] <Sample container transfer device> The specimen container transfer device of the present disclosure comprises the specimen container isolation plate described above, and a chuck mechanism provided with the specimen container isolation plate and a gripping arm that grips and removes the specimen container to be transferred.

[0055] [Third embodiment] The specimen container transfer device 100 is generally composed of specimen container isolation plates 1 and 2, a chuck mechanism 51, and a transfer mechanism. The configuration of the specimen container isolation plates 1 and 2 and the manner of attachment to the chuck mechanism 51 are the same as those shown in the first and second embodiments. The manner of use of the specimen container transfer device 100 is the same as that exemplified in the explanation of the first and second embodiments.

[0056] 1, the sample container isolation plate 1 is formed in a longitudinal shape so as to fit along the side surface of the sample container. The sample container isolation plate 1 includes a main body 11 and two protruding portions 21A and 21B that protrude from the main body 11 while branching toward the tip side, with a gap s provided between the two protruding portions 21A and 21B.

[0057] 5, the sample container isolation plate 2 is formed in a longitudinal shape so as to fit along the side surface of the sample container. The sample container isolation plate 2 includes a main body portion 12 and a flat plate-like portion 22 extending from the main body portion 12 toward the tip side.

[0058] As shown in FIG. 9, the chuck mechanism 51 includes a gripping arm 511, an arm opening / closing mechanism 521, and an attachment member 531.

[0059] The gripping arm 511 is an arm that is provided with the sample container isolation plates 1 and 2 and that grips and removes the sample container 8A to be transferred (see FIGS. 2 and 6). Specifically, the gripping arm 511 has an arm body 511a and a rubber member 511c.

[0060] The arm body 511a is formed in an elongated shape so that it can enter between adjacent sample containers 8A and 8B. A protrusion 511b for gripping the body of the sample container 8A is provided at the tip of the arm body 511a. The rubber member 511c is a pad-like member fixed on the protrusion 511b. Since the rubber member 511c comes into contact with the sample container 8A, it may be formed from a rubber material with a large friction coefficient so that it can securely grip the sample container 8A.

[0061] Arm opening / closing mechanism 521 is a mechanism that opens and closes gripping arm 511. There are no particular limitations on the configuration of arm opening / closing mechanism 521 as long as it can open and close gripping arm 511. Arm opening / closing mechanism 521 of the present embodiment is configured using spring 521a and cam 521b.

[0062] The mounting member 531 is a member that connects the gripping arm 511 and the arm opening / closing mechanism 521 to a transfer mechanism (not shown). In this embodiment, the mounting member 531 is configured as a mounting plate connected to the arm opening / closing mechanism 521. The chuck mechanism is screwed to the transfer mechanism via a screw hole 531a in the mounting plate.

[0063] The transfer mechanism is a mechanism that moves the chucking mechanism 51. The transfer mechanism is not particularly limited as long as it can move the chucking mechanism 51. The transfer mechanism can be configured, for example, to be able to move the chucking mechanism 51 in the horizontal and vertical directions.

[0064] The specimen container transfer device 100 of this embodiment has one chuck mechanism 51, to which one specimen container isolation plate 1 and one specimen container isolation plate 2 are attached.

[0065] As shown in Fig. 8, the sample container isolation plate 1 and the sample container isolation plate 2 may each be disposed between two adjacent gripping arms 511 out of four gripping arms 511. Fig. 8 illustrates a sample container 8 capped with a lid 9 having a tab 9a. The sample container isolation plate 1 is disposed so as to enter a gap p2 between sample containers 8A and 8B whose tabs 9a do not protrude. The sample container isolation plate 2 is disposed so as to enter a gap p3 between sample containers 8A and 8B whose tabs 9a protrude.

[0066] As described above, the specimen container transfer device 100 has the above-described configuration, so that when the gripping arm 511 grips the specimen container 8A, the specimen container isolation plates 1, 2 each isolate the adjacent specimen containers 8A, 8B, and the specimen container 8A to be transferred can be reliably removed using the gripping arm 511.

[0067] The present disclosure is not limited to the configurations of the above-described embodiments, but is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope of the claims as defined by the claims. Part of the configurations of the above-described embodiments may be deleted or replaced with other configurations, or other configurations may be added to the configurations of the above-described embodiments.

[0068] For example, in the first embodiment described above, a sample container isolation plate 1 including a main body portion 11 and a protrusion portion 21 was described. In the second embodiment, a sample container isolation plate 2 including a main body portion 12 and a plate-like portion 22 was described. However, the sample container isolation plate may have any shape as long as it is formed in an elongated shape so as to fit along the side of the sample container and can be positioned so as to enter between the sample container to be transferred and the sample container adjacent to this sample container when the gripping arm grips the sample container.

[0069] In the third embodiment described above, a sample container transfer device 100 has been described, which has one chuck mechanism 51 equipped with four gripping arms 511, and one sample container isolation plate 1 and one sample container isolation plate 2 attached to the chuck mechanism 51. However, the sample container transfer device may have multiple chuck mechanisms. The number of gripping arms provided to each chuck mechanism is not limited. At least one of a sample container isolation plate and a sample container isolation plate may be attached to one chuck mechanism. The number of sample container isolation plates that can be attached to one chuck mechanism is not limited. [Explanation of symbols]

[0070] 1,2 Sample container isolation plate 100 Sample container transfer device 11,12 Main body 21 Protrusion 22 Plate-shaped part 51 Chuck mechanism 511 Grasping Arm 8, 8A, 8B Sample container

Claims

1. A specimen container isolation plate attached to a gripping arm that grips and removes a specimen container to be transferred from among a plurality of adjacent specimen containers, The sample container is formed in a longitudinal shape so as to fit along the side surface of the sample container, A specimen container isolation plate characterized in that the gripping arm is positioned so as to enter between the specimen container to be transferred and the specimen container adjacent to it when gripping the specimen container.

2. 2. The specimen container isolation plate according to claim 1, a main body; two protruding portions that branch off and protrude from the main body portion toward the tip side, A specimen container isolation plate having a gap between the two protrusions.

3. 3. The specimen container isolation plate according to claim 2, A specimen container isolation plate in which the positions of the tips of the two protrusions in the longitudinal direction are different from each other.

4. 3. The specimen container isolation plate according to claim 2, The main body of the specimen container isolation plate is bent to fit the side of a specimen container adjacent to the specimen container to be transferred.

5. 3. The specimen container isolation plate according to claim 2, The specimen container isolation plate has a protrusion bent relative to the body.

6. 2. The specimen container isolation plate according to claim 1, a main body; The specimen container isolation plate is provided with a flat plate-like portion extending from the main body portion toward the tip side.

7. 7. The specimen container isolation plate according to claim 6, A specimen container isolation plate in which the edge of the tip of the plate-like portion is formed obliquely with respect to the longitudinal direction from one end in the width direction of the plate-like portion to the other end.

8. A specimen container isolation plate according to any one of claims 2 to 5 and / or a specimen container isolation plate according to claim 6 or 7; a chuck mechanism provided with the specimen container isolation plate and equipped with a gripping arm for gripping and removing the specimen container to be transferred;

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