A vial transport apparatus which is capable of storing and retrieving samples and then transporting them from one location in a sampling system to another without the complexity and expense of robotic arms or gripper elements is provided. A passive hook arrangement is utilized to engage the vials for transport and can be operated using a standard three motor system for transport in the X, Y, and Z directions. The hook supports the vial from beneath and at least partially surrounds the vial to entrap it during transport thereof.
申请公布号
US5483843(A)
申请公布日期
1996.01.16
申请号
US19920891869
申请日期
1992.06.01
申请人
THERMO SEPARATION PRODUCTS INC.
发明人
MILLER, LESLIE A.;MCCALL, JR., THOMAS J.;MARQUISS, SAMUEL A.;SMITH, DOUGLAS H.;JOHNSON, RICHARD F.