Mass spectrometer
US8536522B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 29, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J49/24
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A detachable and replaceable ion source for a mass spectrometer. The ion source comprises a housing which defines an ion source chamber, an ion source mounting means complementary to mounting means on the mass spectrometer to detachably couple with the mass spectrometer. This allows movement of the housing to bring the ion source chamber into a position of use at the inlet of said mass spectrometer and to take the ion source chamber from said position of use into a retracted position. Sealing means is provided to create an air tight seal between the housing and the mass spectrometer when the ion source chamber is in its position of use. A release mechanism is provided which cooperates with the mass spectrometer to allow the said movement of said housing.
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