Storage tray populator and method for populating a storage tray with a plurality of biological sample containers
US8744616B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 24, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G47/1407
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A storage tray populator configured to populate a storage rack with a plurality of biological sample containers is provided. The storage tray populator may include a randomizer configured to receive the biological sample containers and randomly distribute the biological sample containers. Further, a transport apparatus may transport the biological sample containers from the randomizer to the storage rack. Additionally, a controller may control at least the transport apparatus. Thereby storage trays may be populated, and access to a desired biological sample may be improved. Methods for populating storage racks with a plurality of biological sample containers are also provided.
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