Centrifugal separator

The weight difference is limited between buckets ( 17 ) mounted at respective symmetrical positions with respect to a centrifugal separation rotational center and examination of samples is continuously performed in the order in which they are received. In particular, when a sample ( 21 ) is carried in a centrifugal buffer line ( 11 ), its weight is measured by weight measuring means ( 31 ). It is assumed that the names of two adaptors ( 22 ) placed at respective symmetrical positions with respect to the centrifugal separation rotational center are defined as an adaptor A and an adaptor B. A first sample is put on the adaptor A and a second sample is put on the adaptor B. Then, a third sample and subsequent ones are each put on the adaptor ( 22 ) lighter than the other adaptor after the total weights of samples put on the adaptors are computation-compared with each other.

System, apparatus, and method for closed tube sampling and open tube sampling for automated clinical analyzers

A centrifuge to which sample tubes can be introduced while the centrifuge is in motion. The centrifuge comprises a carousel having an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion of the carousel has a plurality of positions for sample tubes for a centrifugation operation, a plurality of drive mechanisms attached to the upper portion of the carousel, a movable element mounted upon each drive mechanism, the movable element capable of traversing the length of the drive mechanism when the drive mechanism is actuated, a sample tube-holding assembly comprising a sample tube holder and a bearing attached to each movable element, and at least one balancing element capable of contributing to a force vector that cancels an imbalance vector generated by rotation of the centrifuge.

System and Method for the Continuous Extraction of a Liquid Phase of Microsamples, and Automated Installation for Taking Them, For Carrying Out the Extraction and Taking Measurements

A continuous automated extraction system and method for physically extracting at least one liquid phase of a series of liquid microsamples which are taken beforehand in discrete packets, both in space and in time, and are in stored is provided. The method may include an extraction system having a centrifuge provided with a plurality of microholders, at least one of which is filled with the corresponding microsample and includes a filling upper portion that is extended by a separating lower portion of smaller cross section than that of the upper portion. Each filled microholder has a mass which is more than ten times the mass of this microsample, in such a way that it is possible to extract, by centrifugation, at a given instant, only a single microsample contained in a single microholder, or several microsamples contained in some or all of these microholders, progressively as the latter are filled.

Aliquotter system and workflow

A method is disclosed. The method includes aspirating an aliquot volume of a sample in a primary sample container located in an aspiration position in an aliquotter module, and dispensing the aliquot volume of the sample in a secondary sample container located in a dispensing position in the aliquotter module. The method also includes the step of causing the secondary sample container to leave the aliquotter module before the primary sample container.

Automated Sample Workcell and Method of Operation

Illustrative embodiments of automated sample workcells and methods of operation are disclosed. The methods may include receiving a first plurality of samples, each of the first plurality of samples being linked to a requested analysis selected from among a plurality of analysis types; assigning at least one centrifugation parameter to each of the first plurality of samples in response to the requested analysis linked to that sample; loading a second plurality of samples into a centrifuge, the second plurality of samples being selected from among the first plurality of samples and comprising samples that have been assigned at least two different centrifugation parameters; determining a centrifugation parameter of highest centrifugation intensity from among the at least two different centrifugation parameters assigned to samples in the second plurality of samples; and centrifuging the second plurality of samples according to a centrifugation protocol comprising the centrifugation parameter of highest centrifugation intensity.

CENTRIFUGE LOADING APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS

Disclosed is a loading apparatus and system adapted to load unprocessed sample containers in a centrifuge and provide improved balance thereof. The apparatus has a staging platform containing at least two bucket inserts, a weight scale operable to determine a combined weight of each of the bucket inserts, a centrifuge configured to receive the bucket inserts as pairs, a robot operable to insert an unprocessed sample container into the bucket inserts, and a controller operable to command the robot to carry out placement of the unprocessed sample container into a highest priority empty receptacle of a lowest combined weight bucket insert. Methods of operating the system are provided, as are other aspects. 1. A method of loading a centrifuge , comprising:determining weights of bucket inserts; andplacing an unprocessed sample container into a highest priority unoccupied receptacle location of a lowest weight bucket insert.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:updating a weight of the lowest weight bucket insert with the added unprocessed sample container placed in a database.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising placing the unprocessed sample container into a lowest weight side of the lowest weight bucket insert.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising updating a weight of the sides of the bucket inserts in a database.5. The method of claim 3 , further comprising evaluating a weight of all the bucket inserts that are ready for centrifuging.6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising matching the two heaviest bucket inserts and the two lightest bucket inserts as bucket insert pairs to be loaded into the centrifuge.7. The method of claim 6 , further comprising:checking if the weight differences of each bucket insert pair are within a weight difference threshold.8. The method of claim 7 , further comprising:adjusting a weight of one or more of the bucket insert pair that is outside of the weight difference threshold.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein ...

CENTRIFUGE LOADING/UNLOADING APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS

Disclosed is a loading and unloading system to load/unload a sample processor (e.g., a centrifuge). The system includes a staging area containing inserts, at least one being a common insert, the sample processor having locations receiving inserts containing unprocessed sample containers, one or more robots operable to move unprocessed and processed sample containers to and from the common insert as well as move the inserts between the staging area and the sample processor, and a controller commanding the one or more robots to carry out a sample container movement sequence to load and unload unprocessed and processed sample containers to and from the common insert at the staging area, wherein the common bucket insert contains both processed and unprocessed sample containers at a same time. Methods of operating the system are provided, as are other aspects. 1. A method of loading and unloading a centrifuge , comprising:providing a staging area having multiple bucket inserts;providing a centrifuge having multiple buckets adapted to receive bucket inserts containing sample containers; andloading and unloading sample containers to and from a common bucket insert of the multiple bucket inserts at the staging area, wherein the common bucket insert contains both processed sample containers and unprocessed sample containers at a same time.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising providing at least some empty receptacles in the common bucket insert.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising loading unprocessed sample containers to the common bucket insert from a conveyor system.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising unloading processed sample containers from the common bucket insert to the conveyor system.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:providing a temporary storage location; andloading a bucket insert containing unprocessed sample containers to the temporary storage location.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:unloading a STAT sample ...

Centrifuge

This invention concerns a centrifuge having a rotor and a rotor chamber in which the rotor is arranged and rotatably mounted, wherein the rotor has a receiving region for receiving a reaction vessel unit, and the centrifuge being provided with a loading and unloading device comprising a rigid sliding rod for positioning a reaction vessel unit in or for removing a reaction vessel unit from the rotor, wherein the sliding bar is movably arranged in such a way that it, between a discharge position in which it extends through the rotor in the rotor chamber and a loading position in which it is pulled at least out of the region of the rotor chamber, which is stressed by the rotor during one revolution, and a linear drive for moving the sliding rod between the discharge position and the loading position.

Sample carrier centrifuge

The invention relates to a sample carrier centrifuge for a sample carrier ( 24 ) that has at least one sample channel ( 26 ) extending along an essentially central sample channel longitudinal axis (P), having a sample carrier receptacle ( 14 ), which can be rotated around a rotation axis (R) and has a holding section ( 38 ) into which the sample carrier ( 24 ) can be inserted in a loading procedure when the sample carrier receptacle ( 14 ) is not rotating, in which section the sample carrier ( 24 ) is held in the loaded state of the sample carrier receptacle ( 14 ), and from which section the sample carrier ( 24 ) can be removed in an unloading procedure, which is characterized in that a platform ( 22 ) of the sample carrier centrifuge ( 10 ), which is embodied for supporting the sample carrier centrifuge ( 10 ) in accordance with its designated use, is oriented parallel to the rotation axis (R).

ISOLATION TUBE

A separation container for extracting a portion of a sample for use or testing and method for preparing samples for downstream use or testing are provided. The separation container may include a body defining an internal chamber. The body may define an opening, and the body may be configured to receive the sample within the internal chamber. The separation container may further include a seal disposed across the opening, such that the seal may be configured to seal the opening of the body, and a plunger movably disposed at least partially inside the internal chamber. The plunger may be configured to be actuated to open the seal and express the portion of the sample. 1. A separation container for extracting a portion of a sample for use or testing , the separation container comprising:a body defining an internal chamber, wherein the body defines an opening, and wherein the body is configured to receive the sample within the internal chamber;a seal disposed across the opening, such that the seal is configured to seal the opening of the body; anda plunger movably disposed at least partially inside the internal chamber, wherein the plunger is configured to be actuated to open the seal and express the portion of the sample.2. The separation container of claim 1 , wherein the body defines an axis extending from the opening to a second end of the body claim 1 , wherein a longitudinal member of the plunger is disposed on the axis claim 1 , wherein the internal chamber defines a diameter radial to the axis claim 1 , and wherein the diameter narrows from a collection diameter to a pellet diameter in a direction extending axially from the second end to the opening.3. The separation container of claim 2 , wherein at least a portion of the plunger is configured to sealingly engage the body at a portion of the body corresponding to the pellet diameter.4. The separation container of claim 3 , wherein the at least the portion of the plunger defines a plunger diameter radial to a ...

BLOOD COMPONENT SEPARATOR

A blood component separator () includes a blood storage vessel () that includes a first storage part () and a second storage part (), a slider () movable from the first storage part to the second storage part, and a flow path () for communicating an inside and an outside of the storage vessel. When the slider is in the first storage part, the first storage part and the second storage part are in communication with each other. When the slider is inserted into the second storage part, a liquid-tight seal is formed between the slider and the inner peripheral surface of the second storage part and the communication between the first storage part and the second storage part is blocked by the slider. The slider is movable in the second storage part while maintaining the liquid-tight seal between the slider and the inner peripheral surface of the second storage part. As the slider enters the second storage part, the blood component in the second storage part is pushed out of the storage vessel through the flow path. 1. A blood component separator for use in centrifugal separation of blood , comprising:a blood storage vessel including a first storage part and a second storage part;a slider movable from the first storage part to the second storage part; anda flow path for communicating an inside and an outside of the storage vessel, whereinwhen the slider is in the first storage part, the first storage part and the second storage part are in communication with each other,when the slider is inserted into the second storage part, a liquid-tight seal is formed between the slider and an inner peripheral surface of the second storage part and the communication between the first storage part and the second storage part is blocked by the slider,the slider is movable in the second storage part while maintaining the liquid-tight seal between the slider and the inner peripheral surface of the second storage part, andas the slider enters into the second storage part, a blood component ...

Separator and method for separating blood plasma from blood cells

The invention relates to a separator for separating blood plasma and blood cells in a blood collection tube. The separator comprises a float with a first density and at least one passage opening. In addition to the float, the separator comprises a ballast with a second density that is greater than the first density. The total density of the separator, that is, the float and the ballast together, lies between the density of the plasma and the density of the cells in the blood. The float forms a valve together with the ballast. The float and the ballast are arranged so as to be movable relative to each other. In accordance with the invention, the ballast has at least one valve element for opening or closing a passage opening in the float. 1. A separator for separating blood plasma and blood cells in a blood collection tube , comprising:a float having a first density and a passage opening; anda ballast having a second density that is greater than the first density;wherein a total density of the float and the ballast is between a density of the plasma and a density of the cells in the blood;wherein the float and the ballast are movable relative to each other and together form a valve; andwherein the ballast includes a valve member for opening or closing the passage opening in the float.2. The separator according to claim 1 ,wherein the valve member has the form of a pin, which can be inserted into the passage opening in the float.3. The separator according to claim 1 ,wherein the valve member a contact surface on the ballast for covering the passage opening in the float in a sealing manner.4. The separator according to claim 1 ,further comprising a reset element which provides a resilient connection between the float and the ballast,wherein a force is required to open the valve and overcome a restoring force defined by the reset element.5. The separator according to claim 4 ,wherein the reset element is made from the same material as the float.6. The separator according ...

ROTOR PLATE AND BUCKET ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR USING SAME

A rotor assembly includes a rotor plate to rotate around a first axis; a bucket rotatably attached to the rotor plate and to rotate around a second axis; and a stop plate to rotate around the first axis relative to the rotor plate between an open position and a closed position, when in the closed position, the stop plate is to engage the bucket to fix an angular position of the bucket relative to a plane of rotation of the rotor assembly. 1. A method of loading a sensor array assembly , the method comprising:applying a solution to a sensor array assembly disposed in a bucket of a rotor assembly when a stop plate of the rotor assembly is in a closed position;moving the stop plate to an open position;spinning the rotor assembly, the bucket rotating to a positive angle relative to a plane of rotation of the rotor assembly;moving the stop plate to the closed position; andspinning the rotor assembly, the bucket rotating to a horizontal or negative angle relative to the plane of rotation of the rotor assembly.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the rotor assembly comprises:a rotor plate to rotate around a first axis;a bucket rotatably attached to the rotor plate and to rotate around a second axis; anda stop plate to rotate around the first axis relative to the rotor plate between an open position and a closed position, when in the closed position, the stop plate is to engage the bucket to fix an angular position of the bucket relative to a plane of rotation of the rotor assembly.3. A method of configuring a rotor assembly claim 1 , the method comprising:inserting a tip into a ring of a stop plate of the rotor assembly, the tip preventing the stop plate from moving;rotating a rotor plate of the rotor assembly relative to the stop plate; andremoving the tip from the ring.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the stop plate includes a wing to engage a bucket rotatably coupled to the rotor plate when the rotor plate is rotated.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the stop plate ...

ROTOR PLATE AND BUCKET ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR USING SAME

A rotor assembly includes a rotor plate to rotate around a first axis; a bucket rotatably attached to the rotor plate and to rotate around a second axis; and a stop plate to rotate around the first axis relative to the rotor plate between an open position and a closed position, when in the closed position, the stop plate is to engage the bucket to fix an angular position of the bucket relative to a plane of rotation of the rotor assembly. 1. A method for loading particles into a sensor array of a sensor array component , the method comprising: a rotor plate to rotate around a first axis;', 'the bucket, the bucket being rotatably attached to the rotor plate and to rotate around a second axis; and', 'a stop plate to rotate around the first axis relative to the rotor plate;, 'inserting the sensor array component into a bucket of a rotor assembly of a centrifuge, the rotor assembly comprisesapplying a solution comprising the particles into the sensor array component;positioning the stop plate to permit angled spin of the bucket and sensor array component; andspinning the rotor assembly to deposit particles into the sensor array, the bucket swinging to a positive angle relative to the plane of rotation of the rotor assembly during spinning.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising positioning the stop plate to limit angled spin of bucket and the sensor array component.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:spinning the rotor assembly following positioning the stop plate to limit angled spin of the bucket; andremoving remaining solution from the sensor array component.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the angle of spin is limited to a horizontal or negative angel relative to the plane of rotation of the rotor assembly when spinning following positioning the stop plate to limit angled spin of the bucket.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising attaching a cap to the sensor array component prior to inserting the sensor array component into the bucket.6. The ...

Arrangement for Preparing a Plurality of Samples for an Analytical Method

The invention relates to an arrangement for preparing a plurality of samples for an analytical method, comprising a carousel with a solid housing and moveable receiving parts for the sample containers; a control for controlling the receiving parts in the carousel; and a sample receiving device for providing the sample for the analytical method. Said arrangement is characterized in that one or more stations for preparing samples are provided on the carousel, the receiving parts for the sample containers of the carousel can be positioned on said stations. Said arrangement also comprises a centrifuge with pairs of opposite lying receiving parts provided for the sample containers, and said receiving parts are arranged such that they can move on the centrifuge for the sample holder such that a transfer of a sample holder between a receiving part in the carousel and a receiving part in the centrifuge can be carried out. The control takes place by the same control which is also provided for controlling the carousel. 1. An assembly for taking up sample liquid from a vial and transferring said sample liquid to an analytic instrument , said assembly comprising:a suction device; anda needle or tube connected to said suction device;a filter inside said needle or tube;a depot with a plurality of unused needles or tubes; andmeans for exchanging said needle or tube after receiving said sample liquid and introducing said sample liquid in an analytic instrument by an unused needle or tube from said depot.2. The assembly of claim 1 , and wherein said sample liquid is present in said vial with a liquid supernatant with a depth above a solid state phase and said needle provided at said sampling device is adapted to be inserted into said sample liquid with an end of said needle and the assembly further comprising optical means for the detection of said depth of said liquid supernatant and means for controlling said insertion depth of said end of said needle of said depth of said liquid ...

Arrangement for Preparing a Plurality of Samples for an Analytical Method

The invention relates to an arrangement for preparing a plurality of samples for an analytical method, comprising a carousel with a solid housing and moveable receiving parts for the sample containers; a control for controlling the receiving parts in the carousel; and a sample receiving device for providing the sample for the analytical method. Said arrangement is characterized in that one or more stations for preparing samples are provided on the carousel, the receiving parts for the sample containers of the carousel can be positioned on said stations. Said arrangement also comprises a centrifuge with pairs of opposite lying receiving parts provided for the sample containers, and said receiving parts are arranged such that they can move on the centrifuge for the sample holder such that a transfer of a sample holder between a receiving part in the carousel and a receiving part in the centrifuge can be carried out. The control takes place by the same control which is also provided for controlling the carousel. 2. The sampling system of claim 1 , and wherein said high pressure fluid comprises at least one fluid used in a consecutive sample preparation method or measuring method.3. The sampling system of claim 1 , and wherein said portions of said sample carrier with said sample are cut out entirely and transferred into said vial.4. The sampling system of claim 1 , and wherein said portion of said sample carrier with said sample is cut out only partly thereby generating a cut out portion and means are provided for swinging down said cut out portion above said vial and means are provided for flushing said sample from said sample carrier with said fluid from said high pressure fluid source into said vial.5. The sampling system of claim 4 , and wherein said means for flushing said sample comprise a spraying head for spraying fluid from said high pressure fluid source onto said sample.6. The sampling system of claim 1 , and wherein said sample has a color claim 1 , a ...

METHODS AND DEVICES FOR COLLECTING SEPARATE COMPONENTS OF WHOLE BLOOD

A method provides for procuring platelet rich plasma (PRP) from a sample of whole blood in a vial. The method includes the steps of: separating the whole blood into layers through centrifugation with an upper layer containing platelet poor plasma (PPP) and a PRP layer below the upper layer containing PRP; adjusting an end point of a first range of motion of an extractor relative to a position of the PRP layer; moving the extractor through the first range of motion through the vial, PPP passing out from the upper layer through the extractor; and after the extractor reaches the end point of the first range of motion, extracting the PRP through the extractor and collecting the PRP. 111-. (canceled)12. A device for collecting platelet rich plasma (PRP) from a sample in a vial of centrifugally fractionated whole blood having an upper layer comprising platelet poor plasma and a PRP layer containing the PRP , the device comprising:an extractor movable through the vial in an adjustable first range of motion, the first range of motion having an end point associated with a position of the PRP;an adjustment between the extractor and the vial to adjust the end point of the range of motion to correspond to the position of the PRP;a first extraction flow path through the extractor associated with the first range of motion, the extractor being adapted to flow the PPP through the first extraction flow path as the extractor moves through the first range of motion; anda second extraction flow path associated with the first range of motion end point, the second extraction flow path leading to a PRP collection receptacle.13. The device of and further comprising a stop associated with the vial and an abutment associated with the extractor claim 12 , the abutment engaging the stop at the end point.14. The device of wherein the extractor comprises a piston sized to tightly fit through the vial and wherein the PPP passes out of the upper layer through an orifice in the piston.15. The ...

Centrifuge and swing bucket rotor

A centrifuge includes a swing rotor. Rotor arms of the swing rotor have recesses into which hangers of the swing rotor at least partially swing in a swung-out state. As a result, the centrifuge container and thus also the centrifuges are more compact, because the swinging-out requires less space. An inertial mass of the swing rotor is reduced due to the recesses provided therein, whereby energy consumption, primarily when starting the centrifuge, is significantly reduced. 1. A centrifuge , comprising:a swing rotor, the swing rotor having a rotor base body with rotor arms and a rotor hub for coupling the swing rotor to a drive; andhangers mounted so as to swing out between two of the rotor arms, the rotor arms having recesses into which the hangers and/or sample containers stored therein swing into in a swung-out state.2. The centrifuge according to claim 1 , wherein the hangers are buckets.3. The centrifuge according to claim 1 , wherein the recesses are configured as grooves.4. The centrifuge according to claim 1 , wherein the recesses are flutings and/or wherein the recesses are configured rounded.5. The centrifuge according to claim 1 , wherein the recesses extend over a length along the rotor arms which is shorter than a distance between the rotor hub and a mounting of the hangers.6. The centrifuge according to claim 1 ,wherein the recesses extend over a height across the rotor arms which is smaller than a height of the rotor arms at the recesses, andwherein the recesses are bounded by upper and lower webs.7. The centrifuge according to claim 1 , wherein two recesses arranged on different sides of the rotor arms are connected by a through hole.8. The centrifuge according to claim 1 , wherein the rotor arms have a smaller cross sectional thickness at a location of the recesses than in regions outside the recesses.9. The centrifuge according to claim 1 , wherein the recesses cover a region of the rotor arms which claim 1 , with respect to a radius of the swing ...

AUTOMATIC PROCESSING DEVICE FOR LIQUID SAMPLES

An automatic processing device for liquid samples includes a sample region, a control module, an image identification device and a centrifuge. The sample region is configured to accommodate a plurality of centrifuge tubes. The control module includes a mechanical module. The mechanical module is configured to unscrew or tighten upper caps of the centrifuge tubes, and is configured to draw liquid from the centrifuge tubes or discharge liquid to the centrifuge tubes. The image identification device is coupled to the control module. The centrifuge is coupled to the control module. The centrifuge is configured to accommodate the centrifuge tubes and perform centrifugal treatment. 1. An automatic processing device for liquid samples , comprising:a sample region, configured to accommodate a plurality of centrifuge tubes;a control module, comprising a mechanical module configured to unscrew or tighten upper caps of the centrifuge tubes, and configured to draw liquid from the centrifuge tubes or discharge liquid to the centrifuge tubes;an image identification device coupled to the control module; anda centrifuge coupled to the control module, and the centrifuge configured to accommodate the centrifuge tubes and perform a centrifugal treatment.2. The automatic processing device of claim 1 , wherein the sample region is further configured to accommodate a plurality of blood collection tubes claim 1 , and the image identification device is configured to identify a sample label of each of the blood collection tubes and/or identify a height of a blood volume in each of the blood collection tubes claim 1 , and the mechanical module is further configured to discharge liquid to at least one of the blood collection tubes that the height of the blood volume does not reach a set value claim 1 , so that the height of the blood volume in the blood collection tube reaches the set value.3. The automatic processing device of claim 1 , wherein the image identification device is configured ...

Arrangement for Preparing a Plurality of Samples for an Analytical Method

The invention relates to an arrangement () for preparing a plurality of samples for an analytical method, comprising a carousel () with a solid housing () and moveable receiving parts () for the sample containers (); a control for controlling the receiving parts () in the carousel (); and a sample receiving device () for providing the sample to be analysed; one or more stations () for preparing samples are provided on the carousel (), the receiving parts () for the sample containers () of the carousel () can be positioned on said stations; a centrifuge () with pairs of opposite lying receiving parts () provided for the sample containers (), and said receiving parts () are arranged such that they can move on the centrifuge () and the movements can be controlled in such a manner that the sample holder () can be transferred between a receiving part () in the carousel () and a receiving part () in the centrifuge ().

SINGLE-USE CENTRIFUGE CONTAINERS FOR SEPARATING BIOLOGICAL SUSPENSIONS AND METHODS OF USE

A method for separating a biological suspension includes dispensing a liquid suspension comprised of cells or microorganisms from a bioreactor or fermenter into a sterile compartment of a first bag assembly, the first bag assembly including a collapsible bag having of one or more sheets of flexible film. The compartment of the first bag assembly is sealed closed. The first bag assembly, either with or without a manifold fluid coupled therewith, is then rotated, such as by using a centrifuge, so that the liquid suspension separates within the compartment into a pellet comprised of the cells or microorganisms and a liquid supernatant. 1. A method for separating a biological suspension , the method comprising:dispensing a liquid suspension comprised of cells or microorganisms into a sterile compartment of a first bag assembly, the first bag assembly comprising a collapsible bag comprised of one or more sheets of flexible film; androtating the first bag assembly using a centrifuge so that the liquid suspension separates within the compartment into a pellet comprised of the cells or microorganisms and a liquid supernatant.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the liquid suspension is dispensed into the compartment of the first bag assembly through a sterile pathway.3. The method as recited in claim 1 , further comprising:sealing the compartment of the first bag assembly closed; andplacing the sealed first bag assembly within a cavity of a rotor of the centrifuge.4. The method as recited in claim 3 , wherein the step of placing comprises:positioning the first bag assembly within a cavity of an insert; andplacing the insert within the cavity of the rotor.5. The method as recited in claim 4 , wherein the cavity of the insert is elongated.6. The method as recited in claim 4 , wherein the cavity of the insert has a lower end that inwardly tapers.7. The method as recited in claim 4 , wherein after the insert is placed with the cavity of the rotor claim 4 , the insert ...

ROBOTIC ARM

An analytical laboratory system and method for processing samples is disclosed. A sample container is transported from an input area to a distribution area by a gripper comprising a means for inspecting a tube. An image is captured of the sample container. The image is analyzed to determine a sample container identification. A liquid level of the sample in the sample container is determined. A scheduling system determines a priority for processing the sample container based on the sample container identification. The sample container is transported from the distribution area to a subsequent processing module by the gripper. 1. An assembly comprising:a robotic arm having a gripper unit configured to grip a sample container, wherein the robotic arm is configured to move in three dimensions, thereby transporting the gripped sample container; a sample container identification unit configured to acquire an image of the gripped sample container during transporting; and', 'a liquid level detection unit comprising an optical emitter and an optical detector, configured to acquire a liquid level within the gripped sample container when the gripped sample container is positioned between the optical emitter and the optical detector; and, 'an image acquisition device physically coupled to the robotic arm comprisingan image analysis device in communication with the image acquisition device, wherein the image analysis device is configured to determine identifying information associated with the sample container and a liquid level of a sample in the sample container.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the image acquisition device is a first image acquisition device claim 1 , and wherein the assembly comprises a second image acquisition device configured to capture a second image of a plurality of sample containers claim 1 , wherein the second image is analyzed to determine a second sample container in the plurality of sample containers to grip with the gripper unit.3. The assembly ...

CENTRIFUGING SYSTEM, SAMPLE PREPROCESSING SYSTEM, AND CONTROL METHOD

A sample preprocessing system is capable of reducing centrifuging time, which accounts for the majority of time required for a preprocessing step, and at the same time, performing centrifuging under various conditions. A system management unit ascertains the states of a plurality of centrifuge devices, particularly comparing centrifuging start times and centrifuging termination times for the respective centrifuge devices, and selects the centrifuge device for which the processing time is shortest. Specifically, the system includes an adapter that forms a plurality of batches, sample transfer means for transferring a sample to the adapter, a plurality of centrifuge rotors that centrifuge the adapter in batch units, and calculation means for calculating in advance a start timing and a termination timing of the centrifuging in batch units, and the batch, into which samples are transferred, is controlled on the basis of at least one of the calculated start timing and termination timing. 1. A centrifuging system comprising:an input module that inputs a sample;a plurality of centrifuge modules that centrifuge the sample input from the input module, the centrifuge module including sample transfer means for transferring samples to a plurality of adapters forming batches, and rotors that centrifuge the samples in batch units;a conveyance device that conveys the sample from the input module to the centrifuge module;means for ascertaining sample attribution of the input sample and operation states of the plurality of centrifuge modules connected to the system to thereby extract a centrifuge module candidate capable of performing centrifuging of the sample;calculation means for calculating a start timing on the basis of at least a standby time-out time or an expected time until the batch is fixedly set in a centrifuging operation condition, for each batch included in the centrifuge module candidate, and calculates a termination timing on the basis of a sum of the start timing ...

CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATOR HAVING AN INTERMITTENT DISCHARGE SYSTEM

A centrifugal separator for separation of at least two components of a fluid mixture which are of different densities includes a frame, a hollow spindle rotatably supported by the frame, a centrifuge rotor mounted to a first end of the hollow spindle to rotate together with the spindle around an axis of rotation, wherein the centrifuge rotor includes a rotor casing enclosing a separation space in which a stack of separation discs is arranged, a duct arranged to be through-flown by process medium during operation of the centrifugal separator and extending through the hollow spindle and in fluid contact with said separation space, at least one liquid outlet for discharging a separated liquid phase from the separation space, and a plurality of peripheral ports extending from the separation space through the rotor casing to a surrounding space for discharging a phase from the periphery of the separation space. The centrifuge rotor includes a sliding bowl bottom movable between a closed position, in which the peripheral ports are closed, and an open position, in which the peripheral ports are open, an inlet channel for supplying hydraulic fluid to a closing chamber between the sliding bowl bottom and the rotor casing in order to hold the sliding bowl bottom in the closed position. The centrifugal separator further includes at least one hermetic seal at a second end, other than the first end, of the hollow spindle and the inlet channel for supplying hydraulic fluid to the closing chamber extends through the hollow spindle and is further arranged such that the hydraulic fluid is in thermal contact with the at least one hermetic seal when the hydraulic fluid is being supplied to the closing chamber. 1. A centrifugal separator for separation of at least two components of a fluid mixture which are of different densities , said centrifugal separator comprising:a frame;a hollow spindle rotatably supported by the frame;a centrifuge rotor mounted to a first end of the hollow ...

ROTOR ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A HOUSING FOR A SENSOR ARRAY COMPONENT AND METHODS FOR USING SAME

A rotor assembly includes a rotor plate to rotate around a first axis, a bucket attached to the rotor plate and to rotate around a second axis, and a stop plate to rotate around the first axis between an open position and a closed position. When in the closed position, the stop plate engages the bucket to fix an angular position of the bucket relative to a plane of rotation of the rotor assembly. The rotor assembly further includes a housing for a sensor array component, the housing disposed in the bucket and including a solution inlet, a solution outlet, a transfer basin, a solution retainer disposed between the solution outlet and the transfer basin, and a collection reservoir in fluid communication with the transfer basin. The solution inlet and the solution outlet to engage ports of a flow cell of a sensor array. 1. A method of loading a sensor array component , the method comprising:applying a solution to a sensor array component located within a housing that includes a solution inlet, a solution outlet, a solution retainer, a transfer basin, and a collection reservoir disposed in a bucket of a rotor assembly when a stop plate of the rotor assembly is in a closed position;spinning the rotor assembly, the bucket rotating to a horizontal or negative angle relative to a plane of rotation of the rotor assembly, the solution flowing out of the fluid outlet, over the solution retainer, and into the transfer basin;moving the stop plate to an open position;spinning the rotor assembly, the bucket rotating to a positive angle relative to the plane of rotation of the rotor assembly, the solution flowing from the transfer basin into the collection reservoir; andremoving the solution from the collection reservoir.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the rotor assembly comprises:a rotor plate to rotate around a first axis;a bucket rotatably attached to the rotor plate and to rotate around a second axis; anda stop plate to rotate around the first axis relative to the rotor ...

Gripper unit for handling vessel used for receiving biological fluid has lid holder and recesses adapted to hold lid in defined position that is open position of lid in relation to vessel

A vessel (160) has a lid (166) that assumes an open position and a closed position. A gripper (410) is adapted to grip and release the vessel. A lid holder (414) and recesses (417a,417b) are adapted to hold the lid in a defined position that is the open position of lid in relation to the vessel. The gripper unit is movable in a direction perpendicular to the plane or along the plane of working platform. Independent claims are the following: (1) an apparatus for processing biological material; (2) a process for transporting a vessel into a vessel holder or from a vessel holder; (3) a process for transferring a vessel from a primary vessel holder to a secondary vessel holder by a gripper unit; (4) a vessel holder for a vessel for receiving biological material; (5) a process for placing a vessel into a vessel holder in a centrifuge rotor by a gripper; (6) a process for removing a vessel by a gripper from a vessel holder in a centrifuge rotor; (7) a process for positioning a centrifuge rotor of a centrifuge at an angle of rotation about a rotation axis of centrifuge rotor; (8) a process for positioning a deflection angle of a vessel holder for a vessel; (9) a process for detecting the presence or absence of a vessel; (10) a process for recognizing the nature of a vessel; and (11) a process for checking the occupancy of a centrifuge.

Random Access Incubator

A centrifuge includes: a plurality of centrifuge discs each disc having an attachment for attaching a container containing a liquid to be centrifuged; a disc driver positioned to engage and rotate the discs; a disc engager/disengager for individually moving each of said discs into and out of contact with the disc driver; and a controller for controlling which discs are engaged or disengaged from the disc driver and the amount of time each disc is centrifuged. In a preferred embodiment, the container is a card for blood typing. In another embodiment, a centrifuge includes: a plurality of centrifuge discs each disc having an attachment for attaching a container containing a liquid to be centrifuged; a plurality of disc drivers positioned to engage and rotate the discs, wherein the rotation of discs are controlled by the plurality of disc drivers; and a controller for controlling which discs are rotated by the plurality of disc drivers and the amount of time the discs are centrifuged by individually controlling each disc driver. In a preferred embodiment, the container is a card for blood typing. An immunohematology instrument includes: a centrifuge which includes a plurality of centrifuge discs each disc having an attachment for attaching a blood typing card containing blood to be centrifuged; a disc driver positioned to engage and rotate the discs; a disc engager/disengager for individually moving each of the discs into and out of contact with the disc driver; and a controller for controlling which discs are engaged or disengaged from the disc driver and the amount of time each disc is centrifuged; an incubator; a metering apparatus; an imaging apparatus; card storage; and reagent storage.

Magnetic damping for specimen transport system

A specimen transport system with magnetic damping and method for transporting specimens with magnetic damping are disclosed. A conveyance device transports sample carriers configured to carry specimen containers. One or more of the sample carriers include magnets. The system may also include a diverting arm having a magnet. When a first sample carrier is transported toward a second sample carrier, a first sample carrier magnet coupled to the first sample carrier repels a second sample carrier magnet coupled to the second sample carrier. When a sample carrier is transported toward a diverting arm, a diverting arm magnet of the diverting arm repels a sample carrier magnet of the sample carrier.

Specimen container detection

A system is disclosed. The system includes at least one image acquisition device configured to obtain one or more images of sample containers in a sample container holder. It also includes an image analysis device coupled to the at least one image acquisition device. The image analysis device is configured to analyze, by a processor, the one or more images of the sample containers in the sample container holder, to determine (a) a presence or absence of sample containers at sample container holder locations in the sample container holder, and (b) sample container characteristics of the sample containers in the sample container holder, wherein the sample container characteristics include one or more of cap color, cap shape, labels and markers associated with the sample containers, or one or more sample container holder characteristics.

Robotic arm

An analytical laboratory system and method for processing samples is disclosed. A sample container is transported from an input area to a distribution area by a gripper comprising a means for inspecting a tube. An image is captured of the sample container. The image is analyzed to determine a sample container identification. A liquid level of the sample in the sample container is determined. A scheduling system determines a priority for processing the sample container based on the sample container identification. The sample container is transported from the distribution area to a subsequent processing module by the gripper.

Centrifuge system and workflow

Systems, methods and apparatus are described for a centrifuge module of a laboratory analysis system. Specimen containers may be weighed, loaded into a centrifuge adapter, and transported to a centrifuge module by an adapter shuttle. A centrifuge adapter gripper may transport the centrifuge adapter into a centrifuge for centrifugation. The centrifuge adapter may be transported by the centrifuge adapter gripper to an adapter shuttle for unloading of the specimen containers, which may be performed by a specimen container gripper. A centrifuge drawer that allows a centrifuge to be extended from its installed position is also described. Additional embodiments pertain to a sequence for replacing, in a centrifuge, a set of centrifuge adapters that have been centrifuged with a set of centrifuge adapters that have not been centrifuged. A sequence for loading specimen containers into centrifuge adapters is also described.

Aliquotter system and workflow

A system is disclosed. The system includes an aliquotter module. The aliquotter module includes a track including: a travel lane; a first loop; and a second loop configured to transport sample carriers with primary sample containers. The aliquotter module can further include a pipettor that can aspirate a first aliquot volume of a sample in a primary sample container located in an aspiration position and dispense the first aliquot volume of the sample in a secondary sample container located in a dispensing position. The aliquotter module can cause the secondary sample container to leave the aliquotter module before the primary sample container.

System and method for processing samples

An analytical laboratory system and method for processing samples is disclosed. The system includes a manager unit, as well as an aliquotter unit and a centrifuge unit.

Robotic arm

An analytical laboratory system and method for processing samples is disclosed. A sample container is transported from an input area to a distribution area by a gripper comprising a means for inspecting a tube. An image is captured of the sample container. The image is analyzed to determine a sample container identification. A liquid level of the sample in the sample container is determined. A scheduling system determines a priority for processing the sample container based on the sample container identification. The sample container is transported from the distribution area to a subsequent processing module by the gripper.

Sample container cap with centrifugation status indicator device

A sample container cap is disclosed. The sample cap container includes a sample cap body capable of covering an opening of a sample container and a centrifugation status indicator device in the top of the sample cap body. The centrifugation status indicator device includes: a first substance having a first density and a first color, and a second substance having a second density and a second color. The centrifugation status indicator device displays the first substance when the sample container has been centrifuged. The first substance can be a gel, and the second substance can include a plurality of particles. The second density is higher than the first density and the second color is different from the first color.

Robot arm

System and method for processing samples

specimen container detection

resumo patente de invenção: "detecção de recipiente de espécime". a presente invenção refere-se a um sistema que inclui pelo menos um dispositivo de captura de imagem configurado para obter uma ou mais imagens de recipientes de amostra em um contentor de recipiente de amostra. o mesmo também inclui um dispositivo de análise de imagem acoplado a pelo menos um dispositivo de captura de imagem. o dispositivo de análise de imagem está configurado para analisar, por meio de um processador, a uma ou mais imagens dos recipientes de amostra no contentor de recipiente de amostra, para determinar (a) presença ou ausência de recipientes de amostra em locais de contentor de recipiente de amostra no contentor de recipiente de amostra e (b) características de recipiente de amostra dos recipientes de amostra no contentor de recipiente de amostra, em que as características de recipiente de amostra incluem um ou mais dentre cor de tampa, formato de tampa, etiquetas e marcadores associados aos recipientes de amostra ou uma ou mais características de contentor de recipiente de amostra. Patent Specification: "Specimen Container Detection". The present invention relates to a system that includes at least one image capture device configured to obtain one or more images of sample containers in a sample container container. It also includes an image analysis device coupled to at least one image capture device. The image analysis device is configured to analyze, by means of a processor, one or more images of the sample containers in the sample container container, to determine (a) the presence or absence of sample containers at container locations. sample container in the sample container container and (b) sample container characteristics of the sample containers in the sample container container, wherein the sample container characteristics include one or more of cap color, cap shape, labels and markers associated with the sample containers or one or more sample container ...

Magnetic damping for specimen transport system

A specimen transport system with magnetic damping and method for transporting specimens with magnetic damping are disclosed. A conveyance device transports sample carriers configured to carry specimen containers. One or more of the sample carriers include magnets. The system may also include a diverting arm having a magnet. When a first sample carrier is transported toward a second sample carrier, a first sample carrier magnet coupled to the first sample carrier repels a second sample carrier magnet coupled to the second sample carrier. When a sample carrier is transported toward a diverting arm, a diverting arm magnet of the diverting arm repels a sample carrier magnet of the sample carrier.

Centrifuge system and workflow

Sample carrier centrifuge

The invention relates to a sample carrier centrifuge for a sample carrier (24) that has at least one sample channel (26) extending along an essentially central sample channel longitudinal axis (P), having a sample carrier receptacle (14), which can be rotated around a rotation axis (R) and has a holding section (38) into which the sample carrier (24) can be inserted in a loading procedure when the sample carrier receptacle (14) is not rotating, in which section the sample carrier (24) is held in the loaded state of the sample carrier receptacle (14), and from which section the sample carrier (24) can be removed in an unloading procedure, which is characterized in that a platform (22) of the sample carrier centrifuge (10), which is embodied for supporting the sample carrier centrifuge (10) in accordance with its designated use, is oriented parallel to the rotation axis (R).

ISOLATION TUBE

A separation container for extracting a portion of a sample for use or testing and method for preparing samples for downstream use or testing are provided. The separation container may include a body defining an internal chamber. The body may define an opening, and the body may be configured to receive the sample within the internal chamber. The separation container may further include a seal disposed across the opening, such that the seal may be configured to seal the opening of the body, and a plunger movably disposed at least partially inside the internal chamber. The plunger may be configured to be actuated to open the seal and express the portion of the sample. 120.-. (canceled)21. A plunger for expressing a portion of a sample from a container , the plunger comprising:a longitudinal member defining a first distal end, a second distal end, and an axis extending between the first distal end and the second distal end; anda plunger seal positioned about the longitudinal member at a location between the first distal end of the longitudinal member and the second distal end of the longitudinal member, the plunger seal defining a plunger seal diameter perpendicular to the axis, andwherein at least a portion of the longitudinal member between the location and the first distal end of the longitudinal member defines a plunger diameter that is less than the plunger seal diameter, wherein an outer circumferential surface of the plunger seal is configured to engage a wall of the container.22. The plunger of claim 21 , wherein the plunger is solid at an axial location of the plunger seal such that no liquid is configured to pass inside an outer perimeter of the plunger seal.23. The plunger of claim 21 , wherein the longitudinal member defines a recess in which at least a portion of the plunger seal is disposed.24. The plunger of claim 23 , wherein the recess is defined by a first shoulder and a second shoulder claim 23 , each of the first and second shoulders abutting either ...

ISOLATION TUBE

A separation container for extracting a portion of a sample for use or testing and method for preparing samples for downstream use or testing are provided. The separation container may include a body defining an internal chamber. The body may define an opening, and the body may be configured to receive the sample within the internal chamber. The separation container may further include a seal disposed across the opening, such that the seal may be configured to seal the opening of the body, and a plunger movably disposed at least partially inside the internal chamber. The plunger may be configured to be actuated to open the seal and express the portion of the sample. 125.-. (canceled)26. An assembly comprising: a body, wherein the body defines an internal chamber, wherein the body is configured to receive a sample within the internal chamber, and wherein the body defines an opening at a first end of the body; and', 'a seal attached to the body and disposed across the opening, the seal configured to seal the opening at the first end of the body; and, 'a separation container comprisingan end cap configured to be removably disposed at the first end of the body, the end cap configured to receive the first end of the body such that the seal is positioned between the body and the end cap.27. The assembly of claim 26 , wherein the end cap is a centrifuge adapter configured to engage a centrifuge cup to support the body during centrifugation.28. The assembly of claim 26 , wherein the body further defines an annular surface around the opening at the first end of the body claim 26 , and wherein the seal is attached to the annular surface.29. The assembly of claim 28 , wherein the end cap defines a support surface configured to be positioned parallel to the annular surface of the body with the seal being disposed between the support surface and the annular surface claim 28 , wherein the support surface is configured to contact the seal at least during centrifugation to prevent ...

Automatic sample container handling centrifuge and rotor used for it

Automatic sample container handling centrifuge and a rotor for use therein

A centrifuge instrument and a rotor therefor which is loaded with sample containers automatically by gravity through an opening in a cover located over a core and, subsequent to centrifugation, is unloaded automatically, again assisted by gravity, through an opening in a floor disposed beneath the core. A sample container loading arrangement is provided to hold a plurality of sample containers and to individually present sample containers to the rotor.

샘플 캐리어 원심분리기

본 발명은, 샘플 캐리어 용기(14)를 가지는 샘플 캐리어를 위한 샘플 캐리어 원심분리기이고, 상기 샘플 캐리어 용기(14)는, 회전축(R) 주위에서 회전될 수 있고, 상기 샘플 캐리어(24) 용기가 회전하지 않을 때, 로딩(loading) 절차에서 상기 샘플 캐리어(24)가 삽입될 수 있는 유지 섹션(38)을 가지고, 상기 유지 섹션에서 상기 샘플 캐리어(24)는 상기 샘플 캐리어 용기(14)의 로딩 상태에서 유지되고, 상기 샘플 캐리어(24)는 언로딩(unloading) 단계에서 상기 유지 섹션으로부터 제거될 수 있고, 지정된 사용에 따라 상기 샘플 캐리어 원심분리기(10)를 지지하는 것을 위해 체현되는 상기 샘플 캐리어 원심분리기(10)의 플랫폼(22)은 상기 회전축(R)에 평행하게 방향지어지고, 상기 샘플 캐리어 용기(14)는 하나 또는 그 이상의 샘플 캐리어(24)에 대하여 체현(embodied)되고, 하나 또는 그 이상의 샘플 캐리어(24)는 상기 회전축(R)에 실질적으로 평행하게 연장된다.

샘플 용기 자동 처리식 원심 분리기 및 원심 분리기용 회전자(Automatic Sample Container Handling Centrifuge and a Rotor for Use Therein)

원심 분리 장치(10)와, 코어(32) 위에 위치된 커버(52) 내의 개구를 통해 중력에 의해 샘플 용기(T)가 자동으로 로딩되고 이어서 원심 분리하게 되는 원심 분리 장치용의 회전자(12)는 다시 코어 아래에서 자동으로 언로딩된다. 샘플 용기로딩 장치(72)는 다수의 샘플 용기를 수용하도록 하며 샘플 용기가 회전자에 개별적으로 제공되도록 마련된다.

Sample carrier centrifuge

本发明涉及一种用于样本载体(24)的具有样本载体接收器(14)的样本载体离心机，所述样本载体(24)具有沿着基本上居中的样本通道纵轴(P)延伸的至少一个样本通道(26)，所述样本载体接收器(14)可以围绕旋转轴(R)旋转并且具有保持部分(38)，当所述样本载体接收器(14)未旋转时可以在加载程序中将样本载体(24)插入到所述保持部分中，在所述样本载体接收器(14)的所述加载状态中，所述样本载体(24)保持在保持部分中，并且在卸载程序中可以将所述样本载体(24)从所述保持部分移除，其特征在于，体现为根据其指定用途支撑样本载体离心机(10)的样本载体离心机(10)的平台(22)，平行于所述旋转轴(R)定向。

Pretreatment method and apparatus by centrifugation of sample

【課題】 比較的容易に確実且つ安価な手段によって遠心分離装置の平衡調整を実行し得る遠心分離機器を提供する。 【解決手段】 前処理方法は、容器Ｐ内の試験管Ｔを検出し、遠心分離装置ＣＥの予測可能な非平衡状態を検出し、不完全容器Ｐを内蔵する遠心分離装置ＣＥの荷重のシミュレーションを実行し、不完全容器Ｐに欠けている試験管の本数に応じて平衡容器ＰＥ１，ＰＥ２を選択し、前記荷重の良好なバランスを得るべく内部に平衡容器ＰＥ１，ＰＥ２が配置される遠心分離装置ＣＥの中のボートＮＡを決定し、当該ボートＮＡ内に存在するであろう試料入り容器の代わりに容器Ｐを配置することで、遠心分離装置ＣＥに平衡容器Ｐを案内する順番でシフトを起こし、遠心分離を実行して前記試料入り容器を自動分析装置ＡＡに移送するときに保管領域に平衡容器ＰＥ１，ＰＥ２を戻す段階と、を備える。

Sample carrier centrifuge

CENTRIFUGE FOR SAMPLE HOLDER

1. Центрифуга для держателя образца, содержащая приемник держателя образца для удержания по меньшей мере одного держателя образца, выполненный с возможностью вращения вокруг оси вращения и имеющий удерживающую часть, в которую может быть выставлен держатель образца во время процедуры загрузки, когда приемник держателя образца не вращается, при этом в удерживающей части находится держатель образца в загруженном состоянии приемника держателя образца, а во время процедуры разгрузки держатель образца может быть удален из удерживающей части,причем платформа центрифуги для держателя образца, выполненная для опоры центрифуги для держателя образца в соответствии с ее целевым использованием, ориентирована параллельно оси вращения,при этом выполнен корпус, а центрифуга соединена с вакуумным насосом таким образом, что к корпусу в течение центрифугирования образцов одновременно может быть подан вакуум.2. Центрифуга для держателя образца по п. 1,в которой по меньшей мере один держатель образца проходит, по существу, параллельно оси вращения и предпочтительно, ось вращения проходит через приемник держателя образца, в частности проходит через него не по центру.3. Центрифуга для держателя образца по п. 1 с держателем образца,в которой приемник держателя образца выполнен для удержания нескольких держателей образца, которые проходят, по существу, поперек оси вращения,причем расстояние между держателями образца и осью вращения является по меньшей мере таким же большим, как и поперечное протяжение держателей образца в приемнике держателя образца.4. Центрифуга для держателя образца по п. 1 с держателем образца, в которой держатель образца имеет РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (51) МПК B04B 5/04 (13) 2014 135 500 A (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ЗАЯВКА НА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: 2014135500, 06.02.2013 (71) Заявитель(и): ЯНЬТАЙ АУСБИО ЛАБОРАТОРИЗ КО., ЛТД. (CN) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 06.02.2012 DE 102012201717.8 (85) Дата ...

Centrifugal separation apparatus and centrifugal separation method

실시형태에 따른 원심 분리 장치(1)는, 검체를 수용하는 검체 용기(18)를 복수 지지하는 동시에 회전 가능하게 구성된 회전체(13)를 각각 구비하는 복수의 원심 분리기[10(10A~10G)]와, 복수 열 및 복수 단의 상기 원심 분리기[10(10A~10G)]가 배치되는 경로(Pa)를 갖는 동시에 복수의 상기 원심 분리기[10(10A~10G)]를 이동 가능하게 지지하는 베이스(20)와, 상기 베이스(20) 내의 상기 경로(Pa)를 따라, 복수의 상기 원심 분리기[10(10A~10G)]를 순차 이동시키는 이동 기구(30)를 구비한다. The centrifugal separator 1 according to the embodiment includes a plurality of centrifuges 10 (10A to 10G) each having a rotatable rotating body 13 supporting a plurality of sample containers 18 containing specimens, ) And a plurality of centrifuges (10A to 10G) having a path (Pa) in which a plurality of the centrifuges (10A to 10G) (20) and a moving mechanism (30) for sequentially moving the plurality of centrifuges (10A to 10G) along the path (Pa) in the base (20).

Centrifuge

Method for weighing sample tubes as well as work station

The total weight of the sample tube container (7) is determined by calculating the weight of a sample tube before the removal of the sample tubes (6). The weight of the sample tube (6) is determined as the difference in the total weight and remaining total weight of the sample tube container (7) after removal.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRELIMINARY PROCESSING USING CENTRIFUGATION

ÐÎÑÑÈÉÑÊÀß ÔÅÄÅÐÀÖÈß (19) RU (51) ÌÏÊ 7 (11) 2005 105 075 (13) A B 04 B 13/00 ÔÅÄÅÐÀËÜÍÀß ÑËÓÆÁÀ ÏÎ ÈÍÒÅËËÅÊÒÓÀËÜÍÎÉ ÑÎÁÑÒÂÅÍÍÎÑÒÈ, ÏÀÒÅÍÒÀÌ È ÒÎÂÀÐÍÛÌ ÇÍÀÊÀÌ (12) ÇÀßÂÊÀ ÍÀ ÈÇÎÁÐÅÒÅÍÈÅ (21), (22) Çà âêà: 2005105075/12, 04.07.2003 (71) Çà âèòåëü(è): ÑÒÀÃÎ ÝÍÑÒÐÞÌÀÍ (FR) (30) Ïðèîðèòåò: 25.07.2002 FR 02/09626 (72) Àâòîð(û): ËÀÃÀÐÄ Áåíóà (FR) (85) Äàòà ïåðåâîäà çà âêè PCT íà íàöèîíàëüíóþ ôàçó: 25.02.2005 (74) Ïàòåíòíûé ïîâåðåííûé: Åãîðîâà Ãàëèíà Áîðèñîâíà (86) Çà âêà PCT: FR 03/02094 (04.07.2003) Àäðåñ äë ïåðåïèñêè: 129010, Ìîñêâà, óë. Á.Ñïàññêà , 25, ñòð.3, ÎÎÎ "Þðèäè÷åñêà ôèðìà Ãîðîäèññêèé è Ïàðòíåðû", ïàò.ïîâ. Ã.Á. Åãîðîâîé (54) ÑÏÎÑÎÁ È ÓÑÒÐÎÉÑÒÂÎ ÄËß ÏÐÅÄÂÀÐÈÒÅËÜÍÎÉ ÎÁÐÀÁÎÒÊÈ ÏÐÈ ÏÎÌÎÙÈ R U Ôîðìóëà èçîáðåòåíè 1. Ñïîñîá ïðåäâàðèòåëüíîé îáðàáîòêè ïðè ïîìîùè öåíòðèôóãèðîâàíè îáðàçöîâ, ñîäåðæàùèõñ â ïðîáèðêàõ (Ò), ðàñïîëàãàþùèõñ â êîíòåéíåðàõ (Ð), ïåðåä ââåäåíèåì ýòèõ îáðàçöîâ â óñòðîéñòâî äë àâòîìàòè÷åñêîãî àíàëèçà (ÀÀ), ïðè÷åì óïîì íóòîå öåíòðèôóãèðîâàíèå îñóùåñòâë þò â óñòðîéñòâå (ÑÅ) öåíòðèôóãèðîâàíè , ñîäåðæàùåì ðîòîð ñ âåðòèêàëüíî ðàñïîëîæåííîé îñüþ âðàùåíè , íà ïåðèôåðèéíîé ÷àñòè êîòîðîãî óñòàíîâëåíû ñ âîçìîæíîñòüþ êà÷àíè ìíîæåñòâî ôàðôîðîâûõ ëîäî÷åê (NA), â êàæäîé èç êîòîðûõ ðàñïîëàãàåòñ êîíòåéíåð (Ð) ñ ïðîáèðêàìè (Ò) äë îáðàçöîâ, îòëè÷àþùèéñ òåì, ÷òî ñïîñîá ñîäåðæèò ñëåäóþùèå ýòàïû: âû âë þò íàëè÷èå ïðîáèðîê (Ò) âíóòðè óïîì íóòûõ êîíòåéíåðîâ (Ð) âî âðåì èõ òðàíñïîðòèðîâêè â óñòðîéñòâî (ÑÅ) öåíòðèôóãèðîâàíè , âû âë þò ïðîãíîçèðóåìóþ íåñáàëàíñèðîâàííîñòü ýòîãî óñòðîéñòâà öåíòðèôóãèðîâàíè è ïðè îáíàðóæåíèè òàêîé íåñáàëàíñèðîâàííîñòè, ñâ çàííîé ñ íàëè÷èåì íå ïîëíîñòüþ çàïîëíåííûõ ïðîáèðêàìè êîíòåéíåðîâ èëè ñ íå÷åòíûì êîëè÷åñòâîì ýòèõ êîíòåéíåðîâ (Ð), ìîäåëèðóþò çàãðóçêè óñòðîéñòâà (ÑÅ) öåíòðèôóãèðîâàíè , ñîäåðæàùåãî íå ïîëíîñòüþ çàïîëíåííûé ïðîáèðêàìè êîíòåéíåð (Ð), âûáèðàþò êîíòåéíåð (ÐÅ1, ÐÅ2) óðàâíîâåøèâàíè ñîãëàñíî êîëè÷åñòâó ïðîáèðîê, îòñóòñòâóþùèõ â äàííîì íå ïîëíîñòüþ çàïîëíåííîì êîíòåéíåðå (Ð), îïðåäåë þò ôàðôîðîâóþ ëîäî÷êó (NA) óñòðîéñòâà (ÑÅ) ...

Random access incubator

本发明涉及任意访问培养器。离心机包括每个具有接附容纳待离心液体的容器的接附件的多个离心盘；定位为接附并旋转盘的盘驱动器；盘接合器/脱离器，以独立地移动每个盘与盘驱动器接触和脱离；和控制器，以控制哪个盘从盘驱动器接合或脱离和每个盘的离心时间量。在优选实施例中，容器是血型检定卡。在另一实施例中，离心机包括每个具有接附容纳待离心液体的容器的接附件的多个离心盘；定位为接附和旋转盘的多个盘驱动器，盘的旋转由多个盘驱动器控制；和控制器，以控制哪个盘通过多个盘驱动器旋转和通过独立控制每个盘驱动器控制盘的离心时间量。免疫血液学仪器包括以上所述的离心机；培养器；计量装置；成像装置；凝胶卡存储器；和剂量存储器。

A kind of blood sample automatic centrifugation processing assembly line and method

本发明公开了采血试管血样自动离心处理流水线及方法，流水线包括旋转机构、离心机、第一机械手、第二机械手、第三机械手、后处理模块。旋转机构上设置有空管座入口、插管入口、试管出口。试管出口所输出的试管座依次通过第一传送带、第二传送带传送至后处理模块。靠近离心机的位置设有第一工作位、第五工作位。第一传送带的一侧设有第二工作位。第二传送带的一侧设有第六工作位。第一机械手位于第一传送带、第二工作位的上方。第二机械手位于第二传送带、第六工作位的上方。第三机械手位于离心机的装块口、第一工作位、第五工作位的上方。实现了采血试管装载、离心、卸载的自动同时进行，提高了作业效率、降低了人工成本。

Centrifuge for sample holder

FIELD: machine engineering. SUBSTANCE: centrifuge for the sample holder includes the sample holder receptor for holding at least one sample holder, configured to rotate about the rotation axis and having the holding part into which the sample holder can be inserted during the loading procedure, when the sample holder receptor does not rotate. In the holding part, there is the sample holder in the loaded state of the sample holder receptor, and during the unloading procedure, the sample holder can be removed from the holding part. The centrifuge platform for the sample holder, configured to support the centrifuge for the sample holder in accordance with its targeted use, is oriented parallel to the axis of rotation. The sample holder has at least one sample channel, extending along the substantially central longitudinal axis of the sample channel. The sample holder receptor is designed and positioned so, that when the sample holder is located in the holding part of the sample holder receptor, the longitudinal axis of its sample channel is oriented substantially perpendicular to the axis of rotation. As in the case, when the sample holder receptor rotates, also in the case, when it does not rotate. The rotation axis is rotatably mounted at both ends. The centrifuge device contains the centrifuge for the sample holder, having the substantially horizontally disposed rotational axis and the pipette device for the automatical distribution of the fluid to the sample holder channel of the sample, held in at least one sample holder receptor. The pipette device contains the pipette channel, extending substantially in the vertical direction. When using the centrifuge, the sample holder is washed by placing it in such a way that the opening of the sample channel is directed radially outward, by centrifuging the sample holder and the vacuum supply. EFFECT: reliable centrifugation of the samples with high quality and efficiency, the reduction of the time for the centrifuge ...

Centrifuge for sample holder

FIELD: machine engineering. SUBSTANCE: centrifuge for the sample holder includes the sample holder receptor for holding at least one sample holder, configured to rotate about the rotation axis and having the holding part into which the sample holder can be inserted during the loading procedure, when the sample holder receptor does not rotate. In the holding part, there is the sample holder in the loaded state of the sample holder receptor, and during the unloading procedure, the sample holder can be removed from the holding part. The centrifuge platform for the sample holder, configured to support the centrifuge for the sample holder in accordance with its targeted use, is oriented parallel to the axis of rotation. The sample holder has at least one sample channel, extending along the substantially central longitudinal axis of the sample channel. The sample holder receptor is designed and positioned so, that when the sample holder is located in the holding part of the sample holder receptor, the longitudinal axis of its sample channel is oriented substantially perpendicular to the axis of rotation. As in the case, when the sample holder receptor rotates, also in the case, when it does not rotate. The rotation axis is rotatably mounted at both ends. The centrifuge device contains the centrifuge for the sample holder, having the substantially horizontally disposed rotational axis and the pipette device for the automatical distribution of the fluid to the sample holder channel of the sample, held in at least one sample holder receptor. The pipette device contains the pipette channel, extending substantially in the vertical direction. When using the centrifuge, the sample holder is washed by placing it in such a way that the opening of the sample channel is directed radially outward, by centrifuging the sample holder and the vacuum supply. EFFECT: reliable centrifugation of the samples with high quality and efficiency, the reduction of the time for the centrifuge ...

Automatic processing device for liquid sample

本实用新型实施例提供一种液态检体的自动化处理装置，包括样本区、控制模块、影像辨识装置及离心机。样本区用于容置多个离心管。控制模块包括机械模块，机械模块用于旋开或旋紧离心管的上盖，以及用于自离心管吸液或放液至离心管。影像辨识装置耦接控制模块。离心机耦接控制模块。离心机用于容置离心管并进行离心处理。本实用新型实施例可以降低人力成本、缩短整体处理时间及避免人为误取及人为判断误差发生。

Automated sample processing system including automatic centrifuge device

A system for a clinical lab that is capable of automatically processing, including sorting, of multiple specimen containers. The system comprises a central controller, a workstation, one or more analyzers, and an automated centrifuge. The workstation has automatic detectors for detecting the presence of a holder holding specimen containers. The workstation has a bar code reader for reading bar codes on the containers. The system has a transport subsystem, preferably a workstation robotic arm and an analyzer robotic arm for transporting the specimen containers, moving them to and from the workstation, to and from the analyzers, and to and from the centrifuge. The centrifuge is loaded with buckets containing specimen containers. The workstation can be provided with a balance system for balancing the weight of the buckets used. The workstation can also have a decapper for automatically removing caps from the specimen containers.

Centrifuge

Mechanical arm

揭示了一种用于处理样本的分析试验室系统和方法。样本容器通过包括用于检查管的工具的夹具从输入区被运输到分配区。采集样本容器的图像。分析图像以确定样本容器标识符。确定样本容器中的样本的液位。调度系统基于样本容器标识符来确定用于处理样本容器的优先级。样本容器通过夹具从分配区被运输到后续处理模块。

Apparatus for processing biological material

Apparatus for processing biological material

A gripper unit for handling a vessel (160) for receiving biological material is proposed, inter alia. The vessel (160) has a lid (166) which can assume an open position and a closed position. The gripper unit comprises a gripper (410) for gripping and releasing the vessel (160) , and a lid holder (414) , for holding a lid (166) in a defined position in relation to the vessel (160) . The defined position is an open position of the lid (166) .

Equipment for processing biological samples

An apparatus for processing biological material, comprises a container station (720) for keeping a supply of vessels (730); a marking (721,722) on the container station, which contains information as to the nature of the vessels; and a radiation sensor (810a) for reading the marking.

Apparatus for processing biological material

본 발명에 따르면, 특히 생물학적 물질을 수용하기 위한 용기를 조작하기 위한 그리퍼 유닛이 제시된다. 용기는 개방 위치와 폐쇄 위치를 취할 수 있는 덮개를 갖는다. 그리퍼 유닛은 용기를 파지하고 해제하기 위한 그리퍼와, 용기와 관련하여 한정된 위치에 덮개를 보유하기 위한 덮개 홀더를 포함한다. 한정된 위치는 덮개의 개방 위치이다. According to the invention, in particular a gripper unit for operating a container for containing a biological material is presented. The container has a lid that can take an open position and a closed position. The gripper unit includes a gripper for holding and releasing the container and a lid holder for holding the cover in a defined position with respect to the container. The defined position is the open position of the lid. 생물학적 물질 처리장치, 그리퍼 유닛, 생물학적 물질, 원심분리기, 용기 검출 방법 Biological material handling device, gripper unit, biological material, centrifuge, vessel detection method

Apparatus for processing biological material

A gripper unit for handling a vessel (160) for receiving biological material is proposed, inter alia. The vessel (160) has a lid (166) which can assume an open position and a closed position. The gripper unit comprises a gripper (410) for gripping and releasing the vessel (160) , and a lid holder (414) , for holding a lid (166) in a defined position in relation to the vessel (160) . The defined position is an open position of the lid (166) .

Apparatus for processing biological material

Greifereinheit (400) zum Handhaben eines Gefäßes (160) zur Aufnahme von biologischem Material, wobei das Gefäß (160) einen Deckel (166) aufweist, der eine offene Position und eine geschlossene Position einnehmen kann, umfassend einen Greifer (410) zum Greifen und Loslassen des Gefäßes, und einen Deckelhalter (417a, 414), um einen Deckel (166) in einer definierten Position in Relation zum Gefäß (160) zu halten, die eine offene Position des Deckels (166) ist. A gripper unit (400) for handling a vessel (160) for receiving biological material, the vessel (160) having a lid (166) having an open position and can occupy a closed position, comprising a gripper (410) for gripping and releasing the vessel, and a lid holder (417a, 414) for holding a lid (166) in a defined position relative to the vessel (160) which is an open position of the lid (166).

Apparatus for processing biological material

Apparatus for processing biological material

Apparatus for processing biological material

Apparatus for processing biological material

A gripper unit for handling a vessel for receiving biological material is proposed, inter alia. The vessel has a lid which can assume an open position and a closed position. The gripper unit comprises a gripper for gripping and releasing the vessel, and a lid holder, for holding a lid in a defined position in relation to the vessel. The defined position is an open position of the lid.

Apparatus for processing biological material

Apparatus for processing biological material

Apparatus for processing biological material

A gripper unit for handling a vessel (160) for receiving biological material is proposed, inter alia. The vessel (160) has a lid (166) which can assume an open position and a closed position. The gripper unit comprises a gripper (410) for gripping and releasing the vessel (160) , and a lid holder (414) , for holding a lid (166) in a defined position in relation to the vessel (160) . The defined position is an open position of the lid (166) .

Apparatus for processing biological material

A gripper unit for handling a vessel for receiving biological material is proposed, inter alia. The vessel has a lid which can assume an open position and a closed position. The gripper unit comprises a gripper for gripping and releasing the vessel, and a lid holder, for holding a lid in a defined position in relation to the vessel. The defined position is an open position of the lid.

Apparatus for preparing controlled amounts of liquid for cytometry

An apparatus for preparing controlled amounts of liquid for cytometry, which comprises a sampler (2) having: motion imparting means (3) for moving a main tray (4) with one or more tubes thereon, each containing a controlled amount of liquid; a support and moving unit (6) for supporting and moving a syringe (7) that transfers preparation liquids into the tubes (5); a motion imparting mechanism (8) for moving the piston of the syringe (7). The apparatus (1) comprises a centrifuge (10) located beside the sampler (2) and having an access opening (11) for receiving the tubes (5), for selective removal of residues to be discarded from the controlled amounts of liquid. Furthermore, the sampler (2) comprises a motorized gripping mechanism (12) disposed in the support and moving unit (6) and coaxial with the syringe (7), the support and moving unit (6) being movable to allow the tubes (5) to be carried from the main tray (4) to the centrifuge (10) and vice versa.

Method for automatically loading a centrifuge with sample containers

Verfahren zum mit Probenbehältern Beladen einer Zentrifuge, die eingerichtet ist, einen Zentrifugenträger, welcher eine Mehrzahl von in einem vorbestimmten Aufnahmetaschenmuster zueinander angeordneten Aufnahmetaschen hat, aufzunehmen, aufweisend: Bereitstellen mehrerer mit Proben gefüllter Probenbehälter; Laden der Probenbehälter in eine Speichereinrichtung; Wägen jedes Probenbehälters in der Speichereinrichtung und Bestimmen eines Gewichtes für jeden Probenbehälter; Bestimmen eines Anordnungsmusters von ausgewählten gewogenen Probenbehältern im Zentrifugenträger auf Basis der Gewichte und des Aufnahmetaschenmusters, so dass beim Zentrifugieren die bewegten Massen des Zentrifugenträgers und der Probenbehälter ausbalanciert sind; Laden der ausgewählten Probenbehälter in die Aufnahmetaschen; und Laden des Zentrifugenträgers in die Zentrifuge. A sample container method of loading a centrifuge adapted to receive a centrifuge carrier having a plurality of receptacle pockets arranged in a predetermined receptacle pattern with respect to each other, comprising: providing a plurality of sample containers filled with samples; Loading the sample containers into a storage device; Weighing each sample container in the storage device and determining a weight for each sample container; Determining an array pattern of selected weighed sample containers in the centrifuge carrier based on the weights and the receiving pocket pattern such that during centrifugation the moving masses of the centrifuge carrier and the sample containers are balanced; Loading the selected sample containers into the receiving pockets; and loading the centrifuge carrier into the centrifuge.

Centrifuge and swing-bucket rotor

Mit der vorliegenden Erfindung werden eine Zentrifuge und ein Ausschwingrotor (12) bereitgestellt, wobei die Rotorarme (24) des Ausschwingrotors (12) Ausnehmungen (42) aufweisen, in die die Gehänge (30) des Ausschwingrotors (12) im ausgeschwungenen Zustand zumindest bereichsweise eintauchen. Dadurch können die Zentrifugenbehälter und damit auch die Zentrifugen wesentlich kompakter gestaltet werden, weil das Ausschwingen nun weniger Bauraum benötigt. Anstelle einer kompakteren Gestaltung der Zentrifugen kann die Dimensionierung sowohl der Zentrifugenbehälter als auch der Rotorgrundkörper (20) beibehalten und stattdessen die Gehänge (30) vergrößert werden, so dass eine größere Probenmenge zentrifugiert werden kann. Außerdem ist mit den Ausnehmungen (42) eine Reduktion der trägen Masse des Ausschwingrotors (12) verbunden, wodurch der Energieaufwand vor allem beim Anfahren der Zentrifuge deutlich verringert wird. The present invention provides a centrifuge and a swinging-bucket rotor (12), wherein the rotor arms (24) of the swing-out rotor (12) have recesses (42) into which the hangers (30) of the swing-out rotor (12) dip at least in part in the swung-out state , As a result, the centrifuge container and thus also the centrifuges can be made much more compact because the swinging now requires less space. Instead of a more compact design of the centrifuges, the sizing of both the centrifuge container and the rotor body (20) can be maintained and instead the hanger (30) can be increased, so that a larger amount of sample can be centrifuged. In addition, with the recesses (42) is a reduction of the inertial mass of the Ausschwingrotors (12), whereby the energy consumption is significantly reduced, especially when starting the centrifuge.

Apparatus for preparing controlled amounts of liquid for cytometry

An apparatus for preparing controlled amounts of liquid for cytometry, which comprises a sampler (2) having: motion imparting means (3) for moving a main tray (4) with one or more tubes thereon, each containing a controlled amount of liquid; a support and moving unit (6) for supporting and moving a syringe (7) that transfers preparation liquids into the tubes (5); a motion imparting mechanism (8) for moving the piston of the syringe (7). The apparatus (1) comprises a centrifuge (10) located beside the sampler (2) and having an access opening (11) for receiving the tubes (5), for selective removal of residues to be discarded from the controlled amounts of liquid. Furthermore, the sampler (2) comprises a motorized gripping mechanism (12) disposed in the support and moving unit (6) and coaxial with the syringe (7), the support and moving unit (6) being movable to allow the tubes (5) to be carried from the main tray (4) to the centrifuge (10) and vice versa.

Centrifuge and swing-out rotor

Mit der vorliegenden Erfindung werden eine Zentrifuge und ein Ausschwingrotor (12) bereitgestellt, wobei die Rotorarme (24) des Ausschwingrotors (12) Ausnehmungen (42) aufweisen, in die die Gehänge (30) des Ausschwingrotors (12) im ausgeschwungenen Zustand zumindest bereichsweise eintauchen. Dadurch können die Zentrifugenbehälter und damit auch die Zentrifugen wesentlich kompakter gestaltet werden, weil das Ausschwingen nun weniger Bauraum benötigt. Anstelle einer kompakteren Gestaltung der Zentrifugen kann die Dimensionierung sowohl der Zentrifugenbehälter als auch der Rotorgrundkörper (20) beibehalten und stattdessen die Gehänge (30) vergrößert werden, so dass eine größere Probenmenge zentrifugiert werden kann. Außerdem ist mit den Ausnehmungen (42) eine Reduktion der trägen Masse des Ausschwingrotors (12) verbunden, wodurch der Energieaufwand vor allem beim Anfahren der Zentrifuge deutlich verringert wird. The present invention provides a centrifuge and a swinging-bucket rotor (12), wherein the rotor arms (24) of the swing-out rotor (12) have recesses (42) into which the hangers (30) of the swing-out rotor (12) dip at least in part in the swung-out state , As a result, the centrifuge container and thus also the centrifuges can be made much more compact because the swinging now requires less space. Instead of a more compact design of the centrifuges, the sizing of both the centrifuge container and the rotor body (20) can be maintained and instead the hanger (30) can be increased, so that a larger amount of sample can be centrifuged. In addition, with the recesses (42) is a reduction of the inertial mass of the Ausschwingrotors (12), whereby the energy consumption is significantly reduced, especially when starting the centrifuge.

Centrifuge and swing bucket rotor

A centrifuge includes a swing rotor. Rotor arms of the swing rotor have recesses into which hangers of the swing rotor at least partially swing in a swung-out state. As a result, the centrifuge container and thus also the centrifuges are more compact, because the swinging-out requires less space. An inertial mass of the swing rotor is reduced due to the recesses provided therein, whereby energy consumption, primarily when starting the centrifuge, is significantly reduced.

Sample carrier centrifuge

The invention relates to a sample carrier centrifuge for a sample carrier (24) that has at least one sample channel (26) extending along an essentially central sample channel longitudinal axis (P), having a sample carrier receptacle (14), which can be rotated around a rotation axis (R) and has a holding section (38) into which the sample carrier (24) can be inserted in a loading procedure when the sample carrier receptacle (14) is not rotating, in which section the sample carrier (24) is held in the loaded state of the sample carrier receptacle (14), and from which section the sample carrier (24) can be removed in an unloading procedure, which is characterized in that a platform (22) of the sample carrier centrifuge (10), which is embodied for supporting the sample carrier centrifuge (10) in accordance with its designated use, is oriented parallel to the rotation axis (R).

APPARATUS FOR THE ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES

PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR THE PRETREATMENT BY CENTRIFUGAL OF SAMPLES.

aliquot system and workflow

resumo patente de invenção: "sistema de aliquotagem e fluxo de trabalho". a presente invenção refere-se a um método que inclui aspirar um volume de alíquota de uma amostra em um recipiente de amostra primário localizado em uma posição de aspiração em um módulo de aliquotagem, e dispensar o volume de alíquota da amostra em um recipiente de amostra secundário localizado em uma posição de dispensação no módulo de aliquotagem. o método inclui, também, a etapa de fazer com que o recipiente de amostra secundário deixe o módulo de aliquotagem antes do recipiente de amostra primário. Patent Summary: "Aliquotation and Workflow System". The present invention relates to a method which includes aspirating an aliquot volume from a sample into a primary sample container located at an aspiration position in an aliquot module, and dispensing the aliquot volume from the sample into a sample container. located in a dispensing position on the aliquot module. The method also includes the step of causing the secondary sample container to leave the aliquot module before the primary sample container.

Centrifugal separator

本发明提供一种样本检查自动化系统，其能够将离心分离旋转中心对称位置上架设的吊桶(17)的重量差抑制在允许范围以下，而且该系统能够按照搬入到系统的样本的顺序连续进行。利用测力传感器等重量测定装置(31)在样本(21)搬入到离心缓冲输送线(11)的时刻测定样本重量。在将架设在离心分离旋转中心对称位置上的2个转接器(22)分别命名为转接器A、转接器B的情况下，以以下方式进行控制，将第1个样本载置到转接器A，将第2个样本载置到转接器B，第3个样本以后，分别运算比较转接器(22)中载置的样本重量的总和，并将样本载置到较轻的一方的转接器(22)中。

Apparatus for analyzing liquid samples in test tubes closed with a pierceable bung, comprises a support, a circular plate and tube-carriers

Sample analysis apparatus has a support (4) with a circular plate with several tube-carriers (5) which are arranged at intervals around its periphery, each carrying a vertical slot to receive and support a test tube (6), where the circular plate turns about a vertical axis to bring and position the tube slots to a working position where the extraction and distribution unit operates. Sample analysis apparatus comprises a support (4) to hole the test tubes vertical, an extraction and distribution unit (8) to extract part of the sample in each tube and distribute it to a receptacle (74) for treatment and/or analysis. This unit has a hollow needle (45) which is connected to a means of suction/return (47) and fixed vertically to a needle-holder which can be moved vertically by a drive (53, 54, 57, 58, 59, 61) to move the needle and needle-holder between a first position where the end of the needle is above the bung (7) and a second position where the end of the needle is in the liquid in the test tube. Each tube slot is linked to the circular plate by a linkage (31) with two degrees of freedom, allowing freedom of vertical translation and freedom of rotation about a horizontal axis tangential to the circular plate. The working position includes a clamp (44) which holds the tube slot from underneath to bring it into position. Each tube carrier is a cylindrical sheath (24) which is open at its top end and closed at the bottom end, with two pivots (25) defining the horizontal axis of the linkage with two degrees of freedom. Each pivot is supported elastically by a flexible spring to engage with a vertical notch (32) in a mounting block (28). Each vertical notch is made in the upper face of the corresponding branch (26 or 27) of the mounting block and the flexible spring is placed in the notch between the notch base and the pivot. The mounting block carries a fixed piece holding the two pivots in the corresponding notches. Alternatively, each vertical notch is made in the ...

Centrifuging device for laboratory analyzer

The invention concerns a device (100) for centrifuging various chemical or biological samples, designed to be set on a horizontal working plane for co-operating with a laboratory analyzer automatically performing chemical or biological reactions according to a specific protocol, said device comprising in a casing (101): a vessel (102) containing a vertical shaft (103) driven by rotary driving means; a horizontal plate (104) mounted interlocked in rotation, on the central shaft (103), and provided with through orifices (105) for mounting tubes (106) vertically, said orifices having a substantially elongated shape with front and rear walls (105b, 105a) inclined at angle less than 90 degrees relative to the horizontal; and means for indexing the plate position, each time it stops, for positioning said orifices at predetermined sites.

CENTRIFUGATION DEVICE FOR LABORATORY AUTOMATON

PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR THE PRETREATMENT BY CENTRIFUGAL OF SAMPLES.

Le procédé selon l'invention comprend la détection des tubes à l'intérieur des portoirs (P), la détection d'un déséquilibre prévisible de la centrifugeuse (CE) et, lorsque cette détection révèle la présence d'un tel déséquilibre dû à la présence de portoirs incomplets (P) ou d'un nombre impair de portoirs (P) : la simulation de la charge de la centrifugeuse incorporant le portoir incomplet (P), la sélection d'un portoir d'équilibrage en fonction du nombre de tubes manquants dans le portoir incomplet (P), la détermination de la nacelle de la centrifugeuse (CE) dans laquelle le portoir d'équilibrage doit être disposé et la mise en place de ce portoir dans la nacelle. The method according to the invention comprises the detection of the tubes inside the racks (P), the detection of a foreseeable imbalance of the centrifuge (CE) and, when this detection reveals the presence of such an imbalance due to the presence of incomplete racks (P) or an odd number of racks (P): the simulation of the centrifuge load incorporating the incomplete rack (P), the selection of a balancing rack according to the number of tubes missing in the incomplete rack (P), the determination of the centrifuge basket (CE) in which the balancing rack must be placed and the positioning of this rack in the basket.

A kind of centrifugation adapter transporter and method for medical science pattern detection

本发明公开了一种用于医学样本检测的离心适配器转运装置及方法，其装置设置用于对离心机之适配器的装载或卸载，所述适配器用于装载多个样本管；并包括至少一输入轨道，用于运输样本管；其中，所述装置包括一用于承托多个适配器的转运盘；并在所述转运盘和所述输入轨道之间设置有一用于转运所述样本管的第一机械手；在所述转运盘与所述离心机之间设置有一用于转运所述适配器的第二机械手。本发明用于医学样本检测的离心适配器转运装置及方法由于采用了回转的离心适配器转运装置替代固定方式，大大缩减了适配器转运机构的工作行程，降低了适配器转运机构的复杂程度，并提高了适配器转运机构的响应速度。

Method and device for pretreatment of samples by centrifuging

符合本发明的方法包括检测支架(P)内试管的存在，检测离心机(CE)的一个可预测的不平衡，并且当这个检测表明存在这种由于存在未装满的支架或一个奇数支架(P)而产生的不平衡时，该方法包括：模拟包括未装满的支架的离心机负载；根据未装满的支架(P)中缺少的试管数量选择一个平衡支架；确定其中需要放置平衡支架的离心机(CE)的舟皿；并且把这个平衡支架(P)放在所述舟皿中。

Be used for medical science clinical laboratory blood centrifugal device

本发明公开了一种用于医学检验科血液离心装置，血液离心技术领域，包括：转台，其底部采用同轴设置的转轴转动设置于底座上，所述底座中设置有能够驱动所述转轴转动的涡轮涡杆机构；至少两个径向调节机构，其呈圆周阵列排布于所述转台的下方，且所述径向调节机构的输出端能够沿所述转台的径向方向移动；倾斜度调节组件，对应固定于所述径向调节机构的输出端，且各个所述倾斜度调节组件的调节端均设置有锁紧组件，用于接收并锁紧血液试管；下料组件，用于为所述锁紧组件提供血液试管；以及出料组件，用于接收来自于锁紧组件的血液试管并送出。

Fluid centrifuge and method for centrifuging a fluid using a centrifuge

The invention relates to a fluid centrifuge and to a method for centrifuging a fluid using a centrifuge, said fluid centrifuge comprising a frame, a rotor mounted such that it rotates about an axis of rotation, on the frame, and a cover for protecting said frame and said rotor, in which the rotor comprises a single support for receiving a cartridge containing a fluid to be centrifuged, and the cover comprises an opening adapted to the dimensions of the support so as to allow the insertion and the extraction of a cartridge. The invention also relates to a method for centrifuging a fluid using a centrifuge, comprising: providing a fluid in a support of a rotor of the centrifuge; subjecting the fluid to a pre-determined centrifuging cycle; detecting the position of the support in relation to a frame of the centrifuge; and stopping the rotor such that the position of the support corresponds to an opening of the centrifuge.

Centrifugal separating device, possess its pretreatment system and the control method of this system

紧急检体的投入不定期，在联机进行检体的投入的中途插进来而投入。另一方面保有离心构件的装置为了进行1次的离心动作而以批量处理来处理抵达的检体，因此较多情况下被制作成在还能将检体保留到适配器上的期间不开始离心动作。在将需要离心分离的紧急检体投入到系统内的情况下，需要尽早实现对紧急检体的离心分离的单元。本发明鉴于上述课题而提出，提供一种装入离心分离装置的检体处理系统，在该离心分离装置中，判别在投入紧急检体的时间点的系统的工作状况、以及投入的检体的属性，通过使得能根据检体的投入间隔、或抵达进行离心分离的装置的间隔来开始离心分离动作，能在将存在紧急性的检体单一或多个一起投入的情况下迅速开始离心分离动作。

Centrifugal separator.

Esta invención es para un separador centrífugo comprendido de un grupo formado por: una cámara de alimentación central (10) alimentada por un tubo de alimentación (20); una cámara de separación (30) que incluye un número de discos frustocónicos (3); una primera cámara de recuperación (11) en comunicación con un primer tubo de recuperación de fase líquida (21) y un tubo de recuperación de fase gaseosa (23); y una segunda cámara de recuperación (12) en comunicación con un segundo tubo de recuperación de fase líquida (22), donde el grupo es abarcado por una envoltura giratoria (1), donde la cámara de alimentación central (10) está en comunicación fluida líquida con la cámara de separación (30) y en comunicación fluida gaseosa con la primera cámara de recuperación (11), donde la cámara de separación (30) está en comunicación fluídica con la primer y segunda cámaras de recuperación donde el separador centrífugo es abarcado por la camisa estacionaria presurizable (4a,4b).

Fluid centrifuge and method for centrifuging a fluid using a centrifuge

Fluid centrifuge and method for centrifuging a fluid with a centrifuge: the fluid centrifuge comprising: a frame, a rotor rotatably mounted about an axis of rotation, on the frame, and a cover for protecting the frame and the rotor, wherein the rotor comprises a unique holder intended to receive a cartridge with a fluid to be centrifuged, and the cover comprises an opening adapted to the size of the holder to allow insertion and removal of a cartridge; the application further comprises a method for centrifuging a fluid with a centrifuge, comprising: providing a fluid in a holder of a rotor of the centrifuge; subjecting the fluid to a predetermined centrifugation cycle; sensing the position of the holder relative to a centrifuge frame and stopping the rotor so that the holder is positioned in correspondence with an opening of the centrifuge.

Random Access Incubator

Una centrifugadora o aparato de centrifugación, que comprende: diversos discos de centrifugado (20a-20f), de manera que cada disco de centrifugado tiene un nexo o 5 enganche (22) para unirse con un recipiente que contiene un líquido que se va a centrifugar; una unidad de discos (o eje impulsor) (10, 15) situada adecuadamente para engranar los discos (20a-20f) y hacerlos girar; que se caracteriza por: un 'engranador'/'desengranador' de discos (26) para mover individualmente cada disco (20a-20f) y ponerlo en contacto con la unidad de discos (10-15) o sacarlo de esta; y un controlador (40) para controlar qué discos (20a-20f) se engranan con o se desengranan de la mencionada unidad de discos (10, 15) y la cantidad de tiempo durante la que se centrifuga cada disco. A centrifuge or centrifuge apparatus, comprising: various centrifuge discs (20a-20f), so that each centrifuge disc has a nexus or 5 hitch (22) to join with a container containing a liquid to be centrifuged ; a disk unit (or drive shaft) (10, 15) properly positioned to engage the discs (20a-20f) and rotate them; which is characterized by: a 'engraver' / 'degreaser' of discs (26) to individually move each disc (20a-20f) and put it in contact with the disk unit (10-15) or remove it from it; and a controller (40) for controlling which discs (20a-20f) are engaged with or disengaged from said disk unit (10, 15) and the amount of time during which each disc is centrifuged.