Thermal Cycler Cover

摘要

In one aspect, a thermal cycler system is disclosed. The thermal cycler can be comprised of a device housing and a cover that is operably connected to the device housing. The cover can include a handle portion, a device lid portion, a sample block platen and a link bar. The device lid portion is attached to the proximal side of the handle portion with a pin. The sample block platen is operably connected to the handle portion such that the sample block platen is positioned against the sample block when the handle portion is flush with the device lid portion and the cover is in a closed position. The link bar is operably connected to the device housing and the pin such that a distal side of the handle portion is elevated away from the device lid portion when the cover is moved to an open position.

主权项

1. A thermal cycler system, comprising:
a device housing including:
a sample block with a top and a bottom surface, anda thermal electric device in thermal communication with the bottom surface; and a cover operably connected to the device housing, the cover including:
a handle portion,a device lid portion attached to a proximal side of the handle portion with a pin,a sample block platen operably connected to the handle portion such that the sample block platen is positioned against the sample block when the handle portion is flush with the device lid portion and the cover is in a closed position, anda link bar operably connected to the device housing and the pin such that a distal side of the handle portion is elevated away from the device lid portion when the cover is moved to an open position.