摘要 |
A disposable fluid container ( 20 ) comprises an integrated pump motive assembly ( 50 ) for pumping fluid from an interior of the container. In some example embodiments, the integrated pump motive assembly ( 50 ) is situated at least partially within the container housing, e.g., at least partially or even completely submerged inside a fluid reservoir ( 30 ) defined by the container housing ( 22 ). In other example embodiments, the pump motive assembly is outside the fluid reservoir ( 30 ), yet still integrally formed with the container. In yet other embodiments, the pump motive assembly is in a lid ( 194 ) of the container. As one aspect of this disposable pump-integrated container technology, the pump motive assembly comprises a displaceable electrodynamic actuator, such as (for example) piezoelectric diaphragm pump, taking any of various configurations. As another and distinct aspect of this disposable pump-integrated container technology, the pump motive assembly is connected via an electrical lead ( 78 ) and/or terminal ( 80 ) to receive pump driving signals from outside the container.
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