DEVICE FOR MIXING LIQUIDS

摘要

A mixing means comprising a platform (12) which is configured to be able to support a receptacle containing a quantity of liquid. The platform (12) being supported from a base (18) to be pivotable about a first axis and a second axis where the first and second axes are perpendicular to each other, a drive means (37, 39, 40 and 42) provided between the base (18) and the platform (12) to cause joint pivotable movement of the platform (12) about both the first and second axes to effect a rocking action of the platform (12). A particular application of the invention relates to a device which can be used during blood collection to facilite mixing of the blood being collected.