Apparatus for automatic delivery of a vial to an automated sampling system

摘要

An apparatus and method for selecting a vial from a plurality of vials and for transporting the selected vial to a sampling device such as a capillary zone electrophoresis apparatus. The apparatus comprises a removable turret assembly for holding a plurality of vials, a drive for rotating the turret assembly and for aligning a selected vial with the sampling device, and a transport device for transporting the selected vial to the sampling device. The appratus may further comprise a device to supply a cooled gas to the turret assembly, and a control device for controlling the drive and the transport device.