Reaction conveyor assembly in an automatic chemical testing apparatus
US4039287A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 21, 1976 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2035/0417
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In an automatic chemical testing apparatus including a reaction conveyor carrying rows of reaction containers from a sample dispensing station through a reaction station and to an analysis station, the improvement is provided in which slats containing the reaction containers are linked together to form a reaction loop conveyor without the need for a separate chain. The loop path includes first and second apexes and a forward path between the apexes. Guideways are provided to maintain the reaction container slats in an upright disposition between the forward path and the apexes. Further, a conveyor housing assembly is provided housing incubation means, reaction container washing means and means for driving the conveyor directly.
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