Transfer unit for test elements

摘要

#CMT# #/CMT# A transfer element (31) has a circumferential surface (33) that defines an aperture (34) to hold a test element (11). The transfer element has a work position where the aperture is positioned between the fresh supply and waste containers (10,20). The transfer element is movable from the work position to a receive position where the aperture is aligned with the supply container. The transfer element is also movable from the work position to a dispense position where the aperture is aligned with the waste container. #CMT# : #/CMT# An independent claim is included for the method of transferring test elements from a supply container. #CMT#USE : #/CMT# Transfer unit for use with an analysis apparatus that analyzes human body fluids. #CMT#ADVANTAGE : #/CMT# The transfer device operates without using electrical or pneumatic drives. The transfer device is operated by simple actuation of a rotary button or lever in one direction. Contamination by air humidity of the fresh supply of unused test elements is prevented. The action of the spring on the fresh supply of stacked and unused test elements ensures that a fresh unused test element is always available for use at the circumferential surface of the transfer element of the transfer unit. The contaminated test elements are stored in the waste container in a stack formation since the contaminated test elements successively stripped off after use from the circumferential surface of the transfer element are conveyed in a stack formation into the waste container. #CMT#DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS : #/CMT# The drawing shows the schematic view of the transfer unit. 10,20 : Fresh supply and waste containers 11 : Test element 31 : Transfer element 33 : Circumferential surface of transfer element 34 : Aperture of transfer element.