Wash element, wash station and process for washing reusable fluid manipulators

摘要

A wash element for washing one or more reusable fluid manipulators is provided comprising at least one nozzle for connection to a fluid pump to generate a fluid jet and at least one deflector surface positioned to deflect the fluid jet towards a washing zone for receiving at least a portion of the fluid manipulator. The deflector surface is being shaped to broaden the fluid jet. The invention further relates to a wash station having a cavity provided with one or more wash elements. The invention yet further relates to an automated system for manipulating fluids comprising at least one wash station and a controller set up to control washing the fluid manipulator. In a process for washing the reusable fluid manipulator at least a portion of the fluid manipulator is moved in a washing zone, a fluid jet of washing fluid is generated and directed onto a deflector surface shaped to broaden and deflect the fluid jet towards the washing zone.

主权项

1. A wash station for washing one or more reusable fluid manipulators of an automated system for the automated manipulation of fluids, the wash station comprising:
a cavity for inserting said one or more fluid manipulators, said cavity having one or more washing zones, each of which being sized to receive at least a portion of at least one fluid manipulator; each washing zone being coupled to at least one wash element comprising at least one nozzle for connection to a first fluid pump for pumping washing fluid through said nozzle to generate a first fluid jet and at least one deflector surface positioned to deflect said first fluid jet in order to generate a second fluid jet, said deflector surface being shaped such that said second fluid jet is broader than the first fluid jet so as to wash an outside surface of said at least one fluid manipulator residing in said washing zone.