Centrifuge bowl gripping apparatus having a retaining arm with a stationary jaw and a moveable jaw
US5505683A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 10, 1993 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB04B2007/005
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus for gripping a centrifuge bowl includes a single pivoting retaining arm having a stationary jaw. The retaining arm is capable of pivoting into and out of position such that the centrifuge bowl can be loaded and unloaded. A moveable jaw pivots about the retaining arm to lock the stem of the centrifuge bowl against the stationary jaw when actuated by a latching mechanism. At the same time, a catch on the latching mechanism locks the retaining arm to a latching shaft.
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