Automation maintenance carrier auto-loader
US9470702B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 11, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2035/0493
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices and systems are provided for automatically deploying maintenance carriers to an automation track. These maintenance carriers can include tools appropriate for providing a maintenance operation, such as cleaning a track, aligning a pipette, and inspecting portions of the automation system. An auto-loader can be provided to selectively deploy and/or retrieve maintenance carriers and provide recharging, refilling, or disposal of carriers or cartridges used by the maintenance carriers.
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