Analysis instrument

US12011720B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Q-LINEA AB · SE

Inventors

• Anders Lind · Tärnsjö, SE
• Henrik Soderstrom · Knivsta, SE
• Henrik Svanberg · Uppsala, SE
• Jan Grawe · Uppsala, SE
• Johan Skaborn · Uppsala, SE

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 23, 2019
• Grant date: Jun 18, 2024
• Expiry date: Aug 11, 2041

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G01N2035/0474
• WIPO field: Measurement
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An apparatus is for moving a sample holder on a platform from a loading position where the sample holder can be removed from the platform to a locked position where the sample holder is securely held. The sample holder is configured to rest on wheels within a recessed portion on the platform. The apparatus is configured such that: (i) movement of the platform from the loading position to the locked position causes a vertical clamp to lower down on top of the sample holder, and a horizontal clamp to be pressed to an outer periphery of the sample holder; and (ii) movement of the platform from the locked position to the loading position causes the vertical clamp to rise above the sample holder, and the horizontal clamp to be moved away from the outer periphery of the sample holder.