Apparatus and method for loading samples in an analyzer
US9316657B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 14, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2035/0465
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
What is disclosed are methods and apparatus for loading or removing samples for testing. The apparatus comprises a sample disk body for holding a sample for testing, a sample disk lid configured to cover at least a part of the sample disk body and comprising a fixed lid which is fixedly attached to the sample disk body and a movable gate which is movable relatively to the fixed lid, and a locking mechanism to lock the movable gate into a closed position. The opening and closing of the movable gate is controlled by the locking mechanism to prevent inadvertent opening of the sample lid while the sample disk is operating.
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