Microplate Reader with Lid Lifter for Microplates

摘要

A microplate reader (1) comprises a housing (3); at least one optical measuring/detection device (2); a microplate support (4); a moving unit (5); and an integrated lid holding apparatus (6). The lid holding apparatus (6) is arranged to move the microplate lid (7) and/or the microplate support (4) is arranged to move the microplate (8) in one respective, at least approximately vertical direction for moving the microplate lid (7) away from the microplate (8). The lid holding apparatus (6) is arranged inside the housing (3) as a magnetic lifter (6′) and comprises a non-array arrangement of at least one permanent magnet (9′), or at least three electro magnets (10′), or at least one switchable permanent magnet (11). Each microplate lid (7) to be moved away from the microplate (8) comprises magnetizable material (12).

主权项

1. A microplate reader (1), comprising:
a) a housing (3); b) at least one optical measuring/detection device (2); c) a microplate support (4); d) a moving unit (5) arranged to move the microplate support (4) out of the housing (3), into the housing (3) and in at least one substantially horizontal direction within the housing (3); and e) an integrated lid holding apparatus (6) arranged within the housing (3) for moving a microplate lid (7) away from a microplate (8) positioned on the microplate support (4), wherein said lid holding apparatus (6) is arranged to move the microplate lid (7) and/or the microplate support (4) is arranged to move the microplate (8) in one respective, at least approximately vertical direction, wherein the lid holding apparatus (6) is arranged as a magnetic lifter (6′) and comprises a non-array arrangement of: (i) at least one permanent magnet (9′), or (ii) at least three electro magnets (10′), or (iii) at least one switchable permanent magnet (11), and wherein each microplate lid (7) to be moved away from the microplate (8) comprises magnetizable material (12).