Method and laboratory system for handling sample tube racks
US8423174B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 23, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2035/0484
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and laboratory system for handling sample tube racks are disclosed. The laboratory system includes a storage section (14) with a plurality of shelves (110) for storing a plurality of storage racks (SR), a disposal unit (18) for disposing sample tubes from the storage racks (SR), a robotic transfer system (510) for loading storage racks (SR) into the storage section (14), for retrieving storage racks (SR) from the storing section (14) and for bringing storage rack to the disposal unit (18) after a given storage time has elapsed.
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