NMR spectrometer with quick-change system for samples
US11073583B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 24, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R33/31
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An NMR spectrometer (1) with a magnet system (2), which has a bore (3) through the magnet center (4) for inserting a measuring sample (5) in a transport container (7), and with a transport device for pneumatic transport of the sample through a transport channel (8) into and out of the magnet system. The transport device includes a mechanical interface (9) with a mounted exchange system (10) which has parking receptacles (11) temporarily storing the transport containers. In a transport position, the parking receptacle is inserted into the transport channel, to be loaded with a transport container, removed from the transport channel for temporarily storing the transport container, and reinserted into the transport channel for further transport of the transport container. In the transport position, the parking receptacle forms a part of the transport channel, which permits a faster automated change of the measuring samples in short measurement cycle times.
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