Syringe drive with lead screw mechanism
US5238654A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 1, 1992 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/18648
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A syringe of relatively simple construction which is capable of both accurate and reproducible sample volume withdrawals, including volumes of 1.0 .mu.l or less, is provided. The syringe drive mechanism is preferably adapted for use in a liquid sampling apparatus and includes a threaded lead screw, a drive for rotating the screw, and a syringe having a plunger for withdrawing a liquid sample. The plunger is mechanically connected to the rotating lead screw by a nut threaded onto the screw and a slider mechanism associated with the nut which also is secured to the plunger. The nut is designed so that lateral misalignment of the drive screw does not affect the precise linear movement of the slider mechanism, and consequently, the plunger. This provides a mechanism which is less expensive to assemble and align properly, but which has a high degree of accuracy and reproducibility.
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