초록 ▼

An analyzer and sample trays are disclosed which permit more random sampling of patient samples than is conventional. The trays are open at the sides, and preferably include flags for sensing, and structure on the bottom wall for releasibly engaging a conveyor. The analyzer provides a separate linea

An analyzer and sample trays are disclosed which permit more random sampling of patient samples than is conventional. The trays are open at the sides, and preferably include flags for sensing, and structure on the bottom wall for releasibly engaging a conveyor. The analyzer provides a separate linear track for each of the trays, in which the trays are mounted, and another conveyor for reciprocating each of the trays within its respective track and to a position that intersects a path taken by a moving aspirating and dispensing station.

대표청구항 ▼

In an analyzer comprising supply means for supplying patient sample, aspirating and dispensing means for aspirating sample from said supply means and dispensing sample onto a test element, supply means for supplying test elements, and means for moving said aspirating and dispensing means in the anal

In an analyzer comprising supply means for supplying patient sample, aspirating and dispensing means for aspirating sample from said supply means and dispensing sample onto a test element, supply means for supplying test elements, and means for moving said aspirating and dispensing means in the analyzer relative to said supply means along a predetermined path and into operative association with said sample and a test element, respectively; the improvement wherein said supply means comprise (a) a plurality of trays each comprising means for holding a plurality of sample containers in a linear array, (b) a separate linear track for each of said trays, in which said trays are mounted, and (c) means for reciprocating each of said trays within its respective track and positioning each of said trays so that each said tray intersects said path of said aspirating and dispensing means.