Magazine for dispensing cartridges into an automated analyzer
US4600120A · kind A · utility
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19Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 19, 1984 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G59/067
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A magazine is disclosed for dispensing generally cylindrical and elongated articles in a pre-determined order. The magazine comprises a series of shelves with a reciprocating ratcheting plate arranged perpendicular to the shelves. The ratching plate has surface configurations which allow the articles to be advanced in one direction of movement, and remain stationary relative to the shelves in a second opposite direction. The magazine is removable and may be pre-loaded to dispense in a pre-determined order. The magazine finds particular application in the dispensing of samples to an automated analyzer.
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