Apparatus and process for handling a machine tray assembly
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- MERCK PATENT GMBH
- Filing Date
- 2023-05-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-22
AI Technical Summary
Existing methods for handling equipment trays in fields like bioburden testing and pharmaceuticals are prone to contamination and require complex manual handling, making them inefficient and risky.
An automated apparatus and process for handling equipment trays, which includes a support with locking means to secure the tray in position and a separating mechanism to remove equipment pieces from the tray without human intervention, reducing the risk of contamination and improving efficiency.
The automated system securely holds and separates equipment pieces from trays, minimizing contamination risks and enhancing processing efficiency by reducing manual handling and improving automation compatibility with laboratory infrastructure.
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