Laboratory sample distribution system and laboratory automation system
US12429491B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 20, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2035/0496
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A laboratory sample distribution system is provided comprising: a number of container carriers, wherein the container carriers each comprise a magnetically active device and are adapted to carry a sample container; at least one fan being adapted to cause an airflow; and a number of transport modules, the transport modules being arrangeable adjacent to one another and respectively comprising: a transport surface being adapted to carry the container carriers; a number of heat dissipating electromagnetic actuators being stationary arranged below the transport surface, the electromagnetic actuators being adapted to move container carriers placed on top of the transport surface by applying magnetic forces to the container carriers; and an air guiding element being adapted to guide the airflow first towards an underside of the transport surface and afterwards towards the electromagnetic actuators.
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