Transport apparatus
US5483843A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 1, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2035/041
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A vial transport apparatus which is capable of storing and retrieving samples and then transporting them from one location in a sampling system to another without the complexity and expense of robotic arms or gripper elements is provided. A passive hook arrangement is utilized to engage the vials for transport and can be operated using a standard three motor system for transport in the X, Y, and Z directions. The hook supports the vial from beneath and at least partially surrounds the vial to entrap it during transport thereof.
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