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Gripping device for a container

US11426736B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 7, 2019
Grant dateAug 30, 2022
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2035/0406
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Disclosed is a gripping device for a container intended for a biological analysis, including an annular part of X axis, elastically deformable gripping fins extending radially inwardly from the annular part, the fins being capable of being deformed when a container is introduced into the annular part, the fins being evenly distributed over the circumference. Each fin has a so-called upper surface and an opposite so-called lower surface, the lower surface being intended to come into contact with the container, the lower surface having a concave zone, or vice versa.

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