EP0467301A2
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Cassette for a single row of test tubes or similar containers
Assignee: Kodak GmbH
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Filing: 1991-07-16
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2011-07-16
Abstract
Abstract 5 n 7 A device (1) for use in an analyzer is described comprising a plurality of receptacles (2) which are arranged in a single row and into which containers (30, 35, 36) of different length and diameter containing a liquid can easily be inserted. For this purpose, the device (1) is provided with holding elements (5) at different levels along a side (6) for insertable platforms transversing the receptacles (2) and mounting means (50) along the upper edge (14) for an insertable adapter (60) covering the openings of the receptacles (2). The holding elements (5) and the mounting means (50) are partly designed as positioning means (10) and/or as latch means (11, 65). Within the receptacles (2) platform (20) and the bottom in base (15) of device (1) have a ramp (12) and the exterior wall (4) is provided with a recess (13) at the upper edge (14). Furthermore, a carrying means (40) comprising a handle (42) with a cam (41) and a support (43) is arranged at an end face (9) of device (1). Due to this design of the device (1), the openings of the containers (30, 35, 36) are aligned in a predetermined position above the upper edge (14) and, thus, containers having differing rims and/or sealing members (32) can easily be scanned and processed. Moreover, the carrying means (40), in connection with a widened base (15), guarantees failsafe handling of the containers (30, 35, 36) inside and outside the analyzer.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter C/O Kodak Aktiengesellschaft Heissler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 10:34
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01L; B01L9/00; B01L9/06; B01L2200/00; B01L2200/02; B01L2200/025; G; G01; G01N; G01N35/00; G01N35/02; G01N35/026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 31
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
Device comprising a plurality of receptacles (2) which are arranged in a single row and in which containers (30, 35, 36) filled with a liquid and being of different height and diameter are fixed and centered and whose openings (31) are aligned at a predetermined level, the exterior walls (4) of said receptacles (2) being provided with apertures (3) for scanning the containers (30, 35, 36) during their transport through an analyzer, characterized in that in a vertically extending arrangement different holding elements (5) are provided for supporting at least one loose platform (20) transversing the receptacles (2).
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
Device comprising a plurality of receptacles (2) which are arranged in a single row and in which containers (30, 35, 36) filled with a liquid and being of different height and diameter are fixed and centered and whose openings (31) are aligned at a predetermined level, the exterior walls (4) of said receptacles (2) being provided with apertures (3) for scanning the containers (30, 35, 36) during their transport through an analyzer, characterized in that in a vertically extending arrangement different holding elements (5) are provided for supporting at least one loose platform (20) transversing the receptacles (2).
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the holding elements (5) are arranged along one (6) of the sides of device (1) at the exterior wall (4) of the receptacles (2) and define cavities (7) or elevations (8).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
Device according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the holding elements (5) are partly formed as positioning means (10) for the platform (20).
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
Device according to claim 3, characterized in that the positioning means (10) are spaced from each other at a distance corresponding to the shortest length of a platform (20), and in that the positioning means (10) have dimensions different from those of the holding elements (5).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
Device according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that latch means (11) for the platform (20) are arranged in the area of the holding elements (5).
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
Device according to claim 1, characterized in that a ramp (12) is provided in the receptacle (2) and a recess (13) is provided in the area of the upper edge (14) of an exterior wall (4).
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
Device according to claim 6, characterized in that the ramp (12) is arranged on platform (20).
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
Device according to claim 6, characterized in that ramp (12) is arranged in the base (15) of the device (1).
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
Device according to claims 6 thru 8, characterized in that the higher edge (16) of ramp (12) faces the recess (13) in the exterior wall (4).
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
40 words
Device according to claims 6 thru 9, characterized in that along the central axis of its inclined surface (17) ramp (12) shows a slot-shaped opening (18) adapted to shape and size of the bottom of a container (30, 35, 36).
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
Device according to claims 1 thru 10, characterized in that the cross-section of the interior of each receptacle (2) has a polygonal shape.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
Device according to claim 8, characterized in that the base (15) is wider than the receptacle (2) measured across the longitudinally extending exterior walls (4).
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
92 words
Device comprising a plurality of receptacles (2) which are arranged in a single row and in which containers (30, 35, 36 filled with a liquid and being of different height and diameter are fixed and centered and whose openings (31) are aligned at a predetermined level, the exterior walls (4) of said receptacles (2) being provided with apertures (3) for scanning the containers (30, 35, 36) during their transport through an analyzer characterized in that a carrying means (40) is arranged comprising a handle (42), a cam (41) and a support (43).
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
92 words
Device comprising a plurality of receptacles (2) which are arranged in a single row and in which containers (30, 35, 36 filled with a liquid and being of different height and diameter are fixed and centered and whose openings (31) are aligned at a predetermined level, the exterior walls (4) of said receptacles (2) being provided with apertures (3) for scanning the containers (30, 35, 36) during their transport through an analyzer characterized in that a carrying means (40) is arranged comprising a handle (42), a cam (41) and a support (43).
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
32 words
Device according to claim 13, characterized in that the cam (41) is arranged at the upper end portion of the handle (42) and the support (43) at the lower end portion thereof.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
28 words
Device according to claim 13, characterized in that the cam (41) is formed as an inclined surface (44) and the support (43) is provided with a trough (45).
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
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Device according to claim 13, characterized in that the handle (42) is vertically disposed in the upper area of a end face (9) and with its center axis (46) arranged transversely to the longitudinal central axis of the device (1).
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
32 words
Device according to claims 14 thru 16, characterized in that the lower end of the inclined surface (44) and the basic surface of the trough (45) are facing the end face (9).
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
30 words
Device according to claims 13 and 17, characterized in that in the lower area of a end face (49) opposed to handle (42) an eyelet-shaped entrainment member (48) is arranged.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
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Device according to claims 13 thru 17, characterized in that a slope (47) is formed on support (43).
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
30 words
Device according to claim 19, characterized in that the slope (47) extends in the area between the lower end portion of trough (45) and the upper edge of base (15).
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
32 words
Device according to any of claims 1 thru 20, characterized in that a plurality of mounting means (50) are provided for a loose adapter (60) covering the openings of the receptacles (2).
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
33 words
Device according to claim 21, characterized in that the mounting means (50) are arranged in the area of the upper edge (14) of device (1) and formed as recesses (52) and/or projections (53).
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
27 words
Device according to claim 22, characterized in that in the area of the mounting means (50) of device (1) adapter (60) is provided with latch means (65).
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
20 words
Device according to claim 22, characterized in that the mounting means (50) are unsymmetrically arranged along the upper edge (14).
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
36 words
Device according to claim 21, characterized in that for small containers (70) filled with a liquid the adapter (60) has receptacles (61) which are associated and in alignment with the receptacles (2) and extend into same.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
29 words
Device according to claim 25, characterized in that in the area of the upper edge (14) supporting means (62) and centering means (63) are provided within the receptacles (61).
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
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Device according to claim 26, characterized in that the walls of the receptacles (61) comprise lateral apertures (64, 64').
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
27 words
Device according to claim 26, characterized in that the supporting means (62) are provided with projections and the centering means comprise resilient tongues that are annularly arranged.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
28 words
Device according to claim 21, characterized in that at the front faces the adapter (60) has guides (67) which are unsymmetrically arranged with respect to the receptacles (61).
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