Punching method for use in dispensing

Details Punching method for use in dispensing Punching method for use in dispensing

2011-07-12

2011-07-12

Warden, Jill (Department: 1773)

Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing

Automated chemical analysis

With conveyance of sample along a test line in a container...

C422S500000, C422S509000, C422S560000, C422S561000, C422S562000, C422S568000, C422S570000, C083S360000, C083S401000, C083S404000, C083S405000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07977100

ABSTRACT:
Provided is a punching apparatus for use in dispensing, having a blood specimen contained therein, and punching a dispensing hole in a plug body of a test tube serving as a specimen container closed by the plug body whose upper end opening is made of a rubber or synthetic resin material, the apparatus comprising a guide rail serving as a transport passage which transports the test tube while the plug body thereof is held at the upper side in a vertical state, an elevating mechanism provided at a punch position P in the middle of the guide rail, and an ultrasonic cutter which is supported by the elevating mechanism, and which is lowered when the test tube reaches the punch position, thereby punching a dispensing hole immediately before penetrating the plug body from a top face thereof.

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