摘要 |
<p>In a centrifuge (100) comprising a drive shaft assembly (105), a diaphragm (130) disposed about the drive shaft assembly reduces noise and vibration. The diaphragm permits the drive shaft assembly to pivot off a vertical axis while substantially limiting horizontal displacement thereof. Also, where a centrifuge includes a rotor shaft (705) and a drive shaft (710), a member (725) situated between the rotor shaft and the drive shaft substantially limits vertical displacement of the rotor shaft while allowing angular deflection of the rotor shaft with respect to the drive shaft.</p> |