CENTERING HOLDER FOR OPTICAL INTERROGATION

摘要

A sample holder comprises a bottom and one or more arms. The bottom has an initial area for supporting a sample. The one or more arms actuate to move the sample in the initial area to a target area, wherein the one or more arms hold the sample.

主权项

1. A sample holder, comprising:
a bottom, wherein the bottom has an upper surface comprising an initial area for supporting a sample, wherein supporting the sample comprises holding the sample in a z-direction; one or more arms, wherein the one or more arms actuate to move the sample from an initial location in the initial area to a target area and hold the sample in the target area; and an actuation device for actuating the one or more arms, wherein the actuation device comprises a cover rotatably movable between a first position and a second position, wherein moving the cover to the first position actuates the one or more arms to move to a default position, and wherein moving the cover to the second position actuates the one or more arms to move to an actuated position holding the sample in the target area.