AUTOMATED MICROTOME BLADE CHANGER

摘要

An automated rotary microtome blade changing apparatus, comprising an upper stage (5) being adapted to releasably engage a supply cartridge (15) and a waste cartridge (10), the upper stage having a loading segment (30) adapted to engage and move blades contained within the supply cartridge into a cutting position; clamping means (20) for releasably holding the blades in place for cutting operations; power means for driving the movement of blades and clamping mechanisms; and electronic control means for integrating all of the functions of the apparatus.