Advanced laboratory platform rocker

摘要

This document describes an advanced laboratory platform rocker. An electronic circuit controls the rotation of the shaft of a motor. The shaft is coupled to the platform, such that the angular position of the platform is controllable, as a function of time, enabling non-periodic and non-steady motion. The rotation of the platform can be used to perform other functions, such as initiating the dispensing of liquid into a tray on the platform, and dispersing of liquid from a tray on the platform.

主权项

1. A platform rocker for performing time dependent rocking routines, comprising:
a. a platform; b. a chassis with a plurality of pivots; c. a motor; d. an electronic circuit for controlling the angular position of said motor; e. a means for controllably coupling the rotation of a shaft of said motor to the angular position of said platform; f. a tray with a plurality of spouts, whereby said tray is removable; g. said platform to accept said tray; h. a lance; i. said lance mechanically coupled to said platform; j. said lance positioned above said tray. k. said platform to accept said tray; l. a reagent tube with a seal on the bottom surface; m. a support structure to hold said reagent tube; n. a means to translate said support structure whereby said seal of said reagent tube can be pierced by said lance, whereby liquid flows into said tray; o. a catch tray positioned below said tray; p. said catch tray with multiple funnel-shaped regions; q. at least one recovery container positioned below said catch tray; r. a catch tank positioned below said catch tray; and s. a means to translate said catch tray, whereby said liquid can be directed to said at least one recovery container or to said catch tank.