FINGER-TYPE PERISTALTIC PUMP

摘要

The invention provides a finger-type peristaltic pump (2) having a body (4) and a housing (6). The body contains two or more finger-type valves (16) and a processor (22) configured to operate the valves according to a predetermined temporo-spatial pattern. The housing has a passageway (18) configured to receive a conduit. The housing has a first position in which a conduit in the passageway is positioned adjacent to the valve fingers, and a second position in which a conduit in the passageway is not adjacent to the valve fingers. The invention also provides a housing for use in the pump of the invention.

主权项

1. An apparatus comprising:
a conduit housing including a tube segment; one or more pump interlock elements adapted to facilitate detachable engagement of the housing with a peristaltic pump; and an anti-free-flow mechanism having a disengaged default state which obstructs flow through the tube segment when the housing is detached from the pump, and wherein said anti-free-flow mechanism is brought into an engaged default state, allowing fluid to flow through the tube segment, when the housing is attached to the pump.