Sample extraction device

摘要

The automated sample extraction device is a device for the automatic extraction of chemical samples. The device includes a housing defining an open interior region. A rotating carousel is disposed within the housing, and a plurality of sample holders are mounted thereon. A plurality of sample storage tanks each contain a unique chemical sample, and a desired volume of at least one chemical sample is drawn from a respective one of the sample storage tanks to a respective at least one of the plurality of sample holders. The carousel is rotated so that the desired volume of the at least one chemical sample may be dispensed into a receptacle positioned adjacent the carousel. The at least one chemical sample may then be mixed, heated, cooled, shaken and/or vibrated within the receptacle prior to dispensing.

主权项

1. An automated sample extraction device, comprising:
a housing defining an open interior region; a rotating carousel disposed within the housing, the rotating carousel having a plurality of sample holders mounted thereon; a plurality of sample storage tanks adapted for containing a unique chemical sample; means for drawing a desired volume of at least one of the chemical samples from a respective one of the plurality of sample storage tanks to a respective at least one of the plurality of sample holders; means for selectively rotating the rotating carousel so that the desired volume of the at least one chemical sample may be selectively dispensed into a receptacle positioned adjacent the carousel; a cover selectively sealing an open upper end of the receptacle; means for selectively mixing the at least one chemical sample contained within the receptacle; and means for dispensing the at least one chemical sample from the receptacle.