Device for arranging a plurality of objects on a support

US5948362A · kind A · utility

Inventors

• Bernd Steinbrenner · Neckargemünd, DE
• Roger Steinbrenner · Hirschhorn, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 28, 1997
• Grant date: Sep 7, 1999
• Expiry date: Feb 28, 2017

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B01L9/543
• WIPO field: Chemical engineering
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

The invention concerns a device for arranging a plurality of objects (1) on a support (4), the objects (1) being placed in layers (3) in apertured plates (5). These plates (5) are in turn stacked one above the other in a magazine (6) so as to save space. The respective lowermost apertured plate (5) containing objects (1) is released by the disengagement of a retaining element (7). The device is configured such that it is easy to handle and the magazines can accommodate a large number of layers (3) since the retaining element (7) can be disengaged by an actuating device which can be manipulated from the exterior of the magazine (6).