Vial capper/decapper for use with a liquid transfer system
US9052299B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 25, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2035/0413
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A liquid transfer system is disclosed including a transport path that transports a plurality of vials through the liquid transfer system. Each of the plurality of vials has a cap that forms a seal with an open-ended vial body. The liquid transfer system is comprised of a vial capper/decapper assembly that is positioned adjacent to the transport path and includes a plurality of rotatable spindles. Each spindle has a rotatable shaft and a first projection supported by the shaft. The first projection also includes a cam surface that engages a cap of a vial so as to breach the seal and open the vial. The plurality of spindles is rotated simultaneously to simultaneously breach the seals and open the caps of the plurality of vials.
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