DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FLUIDIC COUPLING OF FLUIDIC CONDUITS TO A MICROFLUIDIC CHIP, AND UNCOUPLING THEREOF

摘要

A system for fluidic coupling and uncoupling of fluidic conduits (2,2') and a microfluidic chip (3), wherein the fluidic conduits are connected mechanically to a first structural part (7) and the microfluidic chip is carried by a second structural part (8), which structural parts are moved according to the invention perpendicularly toward and away from each other by means of a mechanism (4) provided for this purpose. Outer ends of the fluidic conduits can thus be moved over a determined distance substantially perpendicularly to an outer surface of the microfluidic chip and connecting openings present in the outer surface of the microfluidic chip, this enabling accurate realization of fluidic couplings and uncouplings without the occurrence of undesirable moments of force and with a minimal risk of damage to the fluidic conduits or the connecting openings. With such a system requirements which can be set in respect of convenience of use, speed of operation, temperature resistance, sealing, chemical resistance, reproducibility and so forth, can be fulfilled.