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Method and apparatus for positioning cars in a sample handling apparatus

US4322216A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 26, 1981
Grant dateMar 30, 1982
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Expiry dateFeb 26, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/113332
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus for conveying liquids to and from a reaction cell in an automated sample handling apparatus. The conveyance apparatus includes a track and car system. A method and apparatus is disclosed which precisely positions the cars on the track. This positioning method and apparatus includes a plurality of apertures and spaces on the track of a size and spacing to allow the cars to accurately position themselves.

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