Method and apparatus for positioning cars in a sample handling apparatus
US4322216A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 26, 1981 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2001 |
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- 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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