WO2024013243A1 - Dispositif de mécanisme de porte pour porte d'un appareil de transport pour transporter un porte-récipient d'échantillon - Google Patents

Dispositif de mécanisme de porte pour porte d'un appareil de transport pour transporter un porte-récipient d'échantillon Download PDF

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WO2024013243A1
WO2024013243A1 PCT/EP2023/069343 EP2023069343W WO2024013243A1 WO 2024013243 A1 WO2024013243 A1 WO 2024013243A1 EP 2023069343 W EP2023069343 W EP 2023069343W WO 2024013243 A1 WO2024013243 A1 WO 2024013243A1
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Christopher Bates
Noelia GONZALEZ-VILA
Julian Pfaff
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F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ag
Roche Diagnostics Gmbh
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
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    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05F—DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION; CHECKS FOR WINGS; WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
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    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
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  • the present invention relates to a door mechanism device for a door for a transport apparatus for transporting a sample container carrier, to a door and to a transport apparatus for transporting a sample container carrier.
  • Transport apparatus are used in laboratory automation systems comprising a number of laboratory stations, for example pre-analytical, analytical and/or post-analytical stations.
  • the transport apparatus can be used in order to transport sample containers within sample container carriers between the laboratory stations and other equipment.
  • the sample containers are typically made of transparent plastic material or glass material and have an opening at an upper side.
  • the sample containers can contain samples such as blood samples or other medical samples.
  • sample container carriers are moved on a transport plane of a transport line.
  • the terms “have”, “comprise” or “include” or any arbitrary grammatical variations thereof are used in a non-exclusive way. Thus, these terms may both refer to a situation in which, besides the feature introduced by these terms, no further features are present in the entity described in this context and to a situation in which one or more further features are present.
  • the expressions “A has B”, “A comprises B” and “A includes B” may both refer to a situation in which, besides B, no other element is present in A (i.e. a situation in which A solely and exclusively consists of B) and to a situation in which, besides B, one or more further elements are present in entity A, such as element C, elements C and D or even further elements.
  • the terms “at least one”, “one or more” or similar expressions indicating that a feature or element may be present once or more than once typically will be used only once when introducing the respective feature or element.
  • the expressions “at least one” or “one or more” will not be repeated, non-withstanding the fact that the respective feature or element may be present once or more than once.
  • the terms “preferably”, “more preferably”, “particularly”, “more particularly”, “specifically”, “more specifically” or similar terms are used in conjunction with optional features, without restricting alternative possibilities. Thus, features introduced by these terms are optional features and are not intended to restrict the scope of the claims in any way.
  • first”, “second”, “third” or similar expressions are merely used for distinguishing constructional members or features. These terms are not used for indicating any specific order of importance or limit these features and constructional members to a specific number of presence.
  • a door mechanism device for a door for a transport apparatus fortransporting a sample container carrier comprises at least a first fixation bracket configured for mounting the door mechanism device to a frame of the transport apparatus, at least a first upper lever, at least a first lower lever, and at least a first door mount configured to be mounted to a cover of a door of the transport apparatus.
  • the first upper lever and the first lower lever are rotatably mounted to the first fixation bracket and the first door mount.
  • the first upper lever and the first lower lever are rotatable around lever axes such that the first door mount is movable between a first position and a second position with the first door mount substantially maintaining its orientation within a plane perpendicular to the lever axes.
  • the door mechanism device provides a custom mechanism consisting of a parallelogram linkage allowing a door to provide access to the driving surface or transport plane by a specific movement.
  • the specific operation of the upper and lower levers allows the door to open out and move downwards to allow maximum access without impeding other functions.
  • the first door mount may be movable on a circular path between the first position and the second position. Thus, this motion reduces space to open the door, leaves the door attached to the system and ensures full access with minimal impediment.
  • the first upper lever and the first lower lever may substantially completely overlap one another in the first position if seen in a direction parallel to the lever axes. Thus, in the first or closed position corresponding in a mounted state to a closed position of the door, the upper and lower levers are arranged in a compact manner.
  • the first fixation bracket may comprise a first bracket portion and a second bracket portion.
  • the first fixation bracket may be configured for mounting the door mechanism device to the frame of the transport apparatus at the first bracket portion.
  • the first upper lever and the first lower lever may be rotatably mounted to the first fixation bracket on opposing sides of the second bracket portion. As the first upper lever and the first lower lever are arranged on opposite sides of the second bracket portion such as an outer side and an inner side, they do not intervene one another when rotating.
  • the door mechanism device may further comprise a rotary damper configured for dampening a movement of the first door mount.
  • the rotary damper damps the impact at the end positions of the movement of the first upper lever and the first lower lever. With other words, the rotary damper allows for dampening of the door motion during operation.
  • the rotary damper may be mounted to the first fixation bracket.
  • the first lower lever may be connected to the rotary damper.
  • the rotary damper does not provide an obstacle and does not limit the access for a door opening.
  • the door mechanism device may further comprise a connection pin.
  • the connection pin may connect the first lower lever to the rotary damper.
  • the connection pin not only serves for fixation purposes but also allows the first lower lever to rotate.
  • the door mechanism device may further comprise a first bearing.
  • the first bearing may be arranged between the connection pin and the first fixation bracket.
  • the first bearing may be configured for allowing rotation of the first lower lever.
  • the bearing facilitates the rotation of the first lower lever.
  • the first lower lever may comprise a first elongated hole.
  • the connection pin may comprise at least one flat outer surface. The connection pin may engage the first elongated hole with its flat outer surface. This ensures that rotation of the lower lever about the lever axis of the rotary damper is synchronized.
  • the door mechanism device may further comprise a first bushing.
  • the first bushing may be mounted to the first door mount.
  • the first lower lever may be connected to the first bushing.
  • the bushing provides a shaft for the first lower lever to rotate about.
  • the first lower lever may be threaded into the first bushing by means of a first screw.
  • first screw may be threaded into the first bushing.
  • the first door mount may comprise a first elongated cutout and a first orifice.
  • the first bushing may comprise at least one flat outer surface and extend through the first orifice and engage the first elongated cutout of the first door mount at its flat outer surface.
  • the first bushing may be mounted from the opposite side of the door mount into an elongated cutout, which together with flat outer surfaces on the bushing prevent rotation of the bushing.
  • the door mechanism device may further comprise a first washer.
  • the first washer may be arranged between the first screw and the first bushing. The washer prevents an excessive force of the first screw onto the bushing.
  • the door mechanism device may further comprise a second bearing and a third bearing.
  • the second bearing may be arranged between the first lower lever and the first door mount.
  • the third bearing may be arranged between the first lower lever and the first washer.
  • the door mechanism device may further comprise a second bushing.
  • the second bushing may be mounted to the first door mount.
  • the first upper lever may be connected to the second bushing.
  • the first upper lever may be threaded into the second bushing by means of a second screw.
  • the first upper lever is reliably fixed to the bushing providing a shaft for the first upper lever to rotate about.
  • the first door mount may comprise a second elongated cutout and a second orifice.
  • the second bushing may comprise at least one flat outer surface and extend through the second orifice and engage the second elongated cutout of the first door mount at its flat outer surface.
  • the second bushing may be mounted from the opposite side of the door mount into an elongated cutout, which together with flat outer surfaces on the bushing prevent rotation of the bushing.
  • the door mechanism device may further comprise a second washer.
  • the second washer may be arranged between the second screw and the second bushing. The washer prevents an excessive force of the second screw onto the bushing.
  • the door mechanism device may further comprise a fourth bearing and a fifth bearing.
  • the fourth bearing may be arranged between the first upper lever and the first door mount.
  • the fifth bearing may be arranged between the first upper lever and the second washer.
  • the door mechanism device may further comprise a third bushing.
  • the third bushing may be mounted to the first fixation bracket.
  • the first upper lever may be connected to the third bushing.
  • the first upper lever is reliably fixed to the bushing providing a shaft for the first upper lever to rotate about.
  • the first upper lever may be threaded into the third bushing by means of a third screw.
  • the first upper lever is reliably fixed to the bushing providing a shaft for the first upper lever to rotate about.
  • the first fixation bracket may comprise a third elongated cutout and a third orifice.
  • the third bushing may comprise at least one flat outer surface and extend through the third orifice and engage the third elongated cutout of the first fixation bracket at its flat outer surface.
  • the third bushing may be mounted from the opposite side of the door mount into an elongated cutout, which together with flat outer surfaces on the bushing prevent rotation of the bushing.
  • the door mechanism device may further comprise a third washer.
  • the third washer may be arranged between the third screw and the third bushing. The washer prevents an excessive force of the second screw onto the bushing.
  • the door mechanism device may further comprise a sixth bearing and a seventh bearing.
  • the sixth bearing may be arranged between the first upper lever and the fixation.
  • the seventh bearing may be arranged between the first upper lever and the third washer.
  • the first upper lever may comprise an angled portion.
  • a movement range of the first upper lever may be increased without being blocked by any other components such as a rotary damper-
  • the first lower lever may be formed straight. Thus, a stable connection link is provided.
  • the door mechanism device may further comprise a detent pin arranged at the first upper lever.
  • the first door mount may comprise a chamfer.
  • the detent pin may be configured to engage the chamfer in the first position. This feature provides positive feedback to the user that the door is closed as well helping to hold the door in the closed position.
  • the first door mount may comprise a resting hole. The first door mount may be configured for retracting the detent pin before the detent pin extends into the resting hole when the first door mount is moved into the first position. This feature provides positive feedback to the user that the door is closed as well helping to hold the door in the closed position.
  • the door mechanism device may further comprise at least a second fixation bracket configured for mounting the door mechanism device to a frame of the transport apparatus, at least a second upper lever, at least a second lower lever, at least a second door mount configured to be mounted to the door of the transport apparatus, wherein the second fixation bracket, the second door mount, the second upper lever and the second lower lever are formed and arranged in a manner being mirror symmetrical to the first fixation bracket, the first door mount, the first upper lever and the first upper lever.
  • the mechanism described above may be used on both sides of a door, in mirrored configuration.
  • the door mechanism device may further comprise a bar.
  • the bar may be connected to the first and second lower levers and to the first and second fixation brackets.
  • the two mechanisms are connected via a synchronization bar, which runs along the axis of the rotary damper and ensures the movement of the two mechanisms is synchronized. This prevents the door from twisting as it is used.
  • the bar may be connected to the first and second fixation brackets by means of first and second couplings.
  • the synchronization bar is connected to the connection pin via a coupling.
  • the synchronization bar is inserted into the end of the connection pin, which is slotted.
  • the coupling sits on the outside of slotted area of the connection pin, and can be tightened to compress the connection pin over the synchronization bar. This is used on both ends of the synchronization bar.
  • a door for a transport apparatus for transporting a sample container carrier comprises a cover and a door mechanism device according to any one of the embodiments disclosed above or hereinafter.
  • the cover is connected to the first and second door mounts.
  • the cover may be releasably mounted to the first and second door mounts.
  • the door cover may be replaced, e.g. if damaged or defect.
  • the cover may alternatively be permanently mounted to the first and second door mounts such as by means of an adhesive tape.
  • the connection is more reliable.
  • the cover may be made of plastics. Thus, the cover may be formed with less weight.
  • the cover may be made of poly(methyl methacrylate). Thus, the cover may be transparent allowing a user to monitor whether any sample carriers stuck on the transport plane.
  • a transport apparatus for transporting a sample container carrier.
  • the transport apparatus comprises at least one transport plane, a frame and at least one door according to any one of the embodiments disclosed above or hereinafter.
  • the door is mounted to the frame by means of the first and second fixation brackets.
  • the cover is configured to prevent access to the transport plane in the first position of the first and second door mounts.
  • the cover is configured to allow access to the transport plane in the second position of the first and second door mounts.
  • transport apparatus as used herein is a broad term and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art and is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning.
  • the term specifically may refer, without limitation, to a part or device of a laboratory automation system allowing to transport sample containers carriers to a target destination within the laboratory automation system.
  • Laboratory transport apparatus are used in laboratory automation systems comprising a number of laboratory stations, for example pre-analytical, analytical and/or post-analytical stations.
  • the laboratory transport apparatus can be used in order to transport sample containers between the laboratory stations and other equipment.
  • sample container carrier as used herein is a broad term and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art and is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning.
  • the term specifically may refer, without limitation, to any device configured to hold one or more laboratory diagnostic containers or vessels and to be supplied through a conveying or transport line.
  • the sample container carrier may be configured as a single container carrier suitable to receive a single laboratory diagnostic container or a rack suitable to receive a plurality of containers. Without any restriction, particular embodiments are described with reference to so called test tube holders.
  • test tube holder can hold one single test tube containing a sample or reagent and convey the test tube via a conveyor or transport line to different modules of an automated laboratory system such as an automated sample testing system.
  • the test tube holder comprises a housing with a spring for fixing a test tube, a test tube holder body housing, and a bottom lid housing.
  • the housing with a spring for fixing a test tube has a columnar structure whose center part is roundly bored so as to allow the insertion of the test tube, and is provided with spring parts inside projecting parts extending upward.
  • the housing with a spring usually has a columnar shape, but it may have any shape as long as the housing can vertically hold the test tube by the spring parts provided equidistantly or equiangularly, and an outer shape of the housing may be a polygonal column shape.
  • the test tube holder body housing has a cylindrical shape, and desirably has a cavity part therein. In the cavity part, a tag with an unique ID number, a weight for stably conveying the test tube, and others are housed. Also, the test tube holder body housing and the bottom lid housing have an outer diameter larger than that of the test tube to be conveyed and smaller than the width of the conveyor line.
  • test tube holder body housing and the bottom lid housing may be, for example, a polygonal shape. Even in that case, a maximum length in a cross-sectional direction is desirably smaller than the width of the conveyor or transport line.
  • test tube holder that may be used with the present invention are described in EP 2 902 790 Al, the contents thereof concerning the design or construction vessel carriers is incorporated by reference in this application.
  • the sample containers are typically made of transparent plastic material or glass material and have an opening at an upper side.
  • the sample containers can contain samples such as blood samples or other medical samples.
  • door mechanism device as used herein is a broad term and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art and is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning.
  • the term specifically may refer, without limitation, to an assembly of mechanical components of a door configured for allowing a movement of a door cover.
  • the term “door” as used herein is a broad term and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art and is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning.
  • the term specifically specifically may refer, without limitation, to a hinged or otherwise movable barrier that allows ingress (entry) into and egress (exit) from an enclosure. The created opening in the surrounding frame is a doorway or portal.
  • cover of a door is a broad term and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art and is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning.
  • the term specifically may refer, without limitation, to a constructional member configured for selectively blocking or exposing the opening created in the surrounding frame.
  • door mount as used herein is a broad term and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art and is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning.
  • the term specifically may refer, without limitation, to a fixed point for attaching equipment of a door.
  • the equipment of the door is typically the cover.
  • fixation bracket as used herein is a broad term and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art and is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning.
  • the term specifically may refer, without limitation, to a type of fastener to join two parts.
  • the fixation bracket is configured to fix or mount the two parts in a releasable or permanent manner.
  • the fixation bracket may be an angle bracket or angle brace or angle cleat is an L-shaped fastener used to join two parts generally at a 90 degree angle. It is typically made of metal but it can also be made of wood or plastic.
  • the metallic angle brackets feature holes in them for screws.
  • lever as used herein is a broad term and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art and is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning.
  • the term specifically may refer, without limitation, to a simple mechanical device or machine consisting of a beam or rigid rod pivoted at a fixed hinge, or fulcrum.
  • a lever is a rigid body capable of rotating on a point on itself.
  • rotary damper as used herein is a broad term and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art and is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning.
  • the term specifically may refer, without limitation, to a mechanical component that operates like mini-gears to slow down or inhibit the motions of moving pieces of machinery, device or apparatus.
  • connection pin as used herein is a broad term and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art and is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning.
  • the term specifically may refer, without limitation, to a device used for fastening objects or material together.
  • connection pin can have three sorts of body: a shaft of a rigid inflexible material meant to be inserted in a slot, groove, or hole (as with pivots, hinges, and jigs); a shaft connected to a head and ending in a sharp tip meant to pierce one or more pieces of soft materials like cloth or paper (the straight or push pin); a single strip of a rigid but flexible material (e.g. a wire) whose length has been folded into parallel prongs in such fashion that the middle length of each curves towards the other so that, when anything is inserted between them, they act as a clamp (e.g.
  • pins can be made of metals (e.g. steel, copper, or brass), wood, or plastic.
  • elongated hole as used herein is a broad term and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art and is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning.
  • the term specifically may refer, without limitation, to a hole or orifice brought to length.
  • the hole has a longitudinal extension.
  • An elongated hole is also called oblong hole.
  • sealing is a broad term and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art and is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning.
  • the term specifically may refer, without limitation, to an independent plain bearing that is inserted into a constructional member such as housing or frame to provide a bearing surface for rotary applications.
  • cutout is a broad term and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art and is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning.
  • the term specifically may refer, without limitation, to a portion or area in a material that is made by cutting or milling. The cutout does not necessarily extend completely through the material. Thus, the cutout is provided as a type of depression or indentation.
  • angled portion is a broad term and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art and is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning.
  • the term specifically may refer, without limitation, to a portion of a constructional member that is angled within the same plane in which the constructional member extends.
  • Embodiment 1 A door mechanism device for a door for a transport apparatus for transporting a sample container carrier, comprising at least a first fixation bracket configured for mounting the door mechanism device to a frame of the transport apparatus, at least a first upper lever, at least a first lower lever, at least a first door mount configured to be mounted to a cover of a door of the transport apparatus, wherein the first upper lever and the first lower lever are rotatably mounted to the first fixation bracket and the first door mount, wherein the first upper lever and the first lower lever are rotatable around lever axes such that the first door mount is movable between a first position and a second position with the first door mount substantially maintaining its orientation within a plane perpendicular to the lever axes.
  • Embodiment 2 The door mechanism device according to the preceding embodiment, wherein the first door mount is movable on a circular path between the first position and the second position.
  • Embodiment 3 The door mechanism device according to any preceding embodiment, wherein the first upper lever and the first lower lever substantially completely overlap one another in the first position if seen in a direction parallel to the lever axes.
  • Embodiment 4 The door mechanism device according to any preceding embodiment, wherein the first fixation bracket comprises a first bracket portion and a second bracket portion, wherein the first fixation bracket is configured for mounting the door mechanism device to the frame of the transport apparatus at the first bracket portion, wherein the first upper lever and the first lower lever are rotatably mounted to the first fixation bracket on opposing sides of the second bracket portion.
  • Embodiment 5 The door mechanism device according to any preceding embodiment, further comprising a rotary damper configured for dampening a movement of the first door mount.
  • Embodiment 6 The door mechanism device according to the preceding embodiment, wherein the rotary damper is mounted to the first fixation bracket, wherein the first lower lever is connected to the rotary damper.
  • Embodiment 7 The door mechanism device according to the preceding embodiment, further comprising a connection pin, wherein the connection pin connects the first lower lever to the rotary damper.
  • Embodiment 8 The door mechanism device according to the preceding embodiment, further comprising a first bearing, wherein the first bearing is arranged between the connection pin and the first fixation bracket, wherein the first bearing is configured for allowing rotation of the first lower lever.
  • Embodiment 9 The door mechanism device according to any one of the two preceding embodiments, wherein the first lower lever comprises a first elongated hole, wherein the connection pin comprises at least one flat outer surface, wherein the connection pin engages the first elongated hole with its flat outer surface.
  • Embodiment 10 The door mechanism device according to any preceding embodiment, further comprising a first bushing, wherein the first bushing is mounted to the first door mount, wherein the first lower lever is connected to the first bushing.
  • Embodiment 11 The door mechanism device according to the preceding embodiment, wherein the first lower lever is threaded into the first bushing by means of a first screw.
  • Embodiment 12 The door mechanism device according to any one of the two preceding embodiments, wherein the first door mount comprises a first elongated cutout and a first orifice, wherein the first bushing comprises at least one flat outer surface and extends through the first orifice and engages the first elongated cutout of the first door mount at its flat outer surface.
  • Embodiment 13 The door mechanism device according to any one of the two preceding embodiments, further comprising a first washer, wherein the first washer is arranged between the first screw and the first bushing.
  • Embodiment 14 The door mechanism device according to the preceding embodiment, further comprising a second bearing and a third bearing, wherein the second bearing is arranged between the first lower lever and the first door mount, wherein the third bearing is arranged between the first lower lever and the first washer.
  • Embodiment 15 The door mechanism device according to any preceding embodiment, further comprising a second bushing, wherein the second bushing is mounted to the first door mount, wherein the first upper lever is connected to the second bushing.
  • Embodiment 16 The door mechanism device according to the preceding embodiment, wherein the first upper lever is threaded into the second bushing by means of a second screw.
  • Embodiment 17 The door mechanism device according to any one of the two preceding embodiments, wherein the first door mount comprises a second elongated cutout and a second orifice, wherein the second bushing comprises at least one flat outer surface and extends through the second orifice and engages the second elongated cutout of the first door mount at its flat outer surface.
  • Embodiment 18 The door mechanism device according to any one of the two preceding embodiments, further comprising a second washer, wherein the second washer is arranged between the second screw and the second bushing.
  • Embodiment 19 The door mechanism device according to the preceding embodiment, further comprising a fourth bearing and a fifth bearing, wherein the fourth bearing is arranged between the first upper lever and the first door mount, wherein the fifth bearing is arranged between the first upper lever and the second washer.
  • Embodiment 20 The door mechanism device according to any preceding embodiment, further comprising a third bushing, wherein the third bushing is mounted to the first fixation bracket, wherein the first upper lever is connected to the third bushing.
  • Embodiment 21 The door mechanism device according to the preceding embodiment, wherein the first upper lever is threaded into the third bushing by means of a third screw.
  • Embodiment 22 The door mechanism device according to any one of the two preceding embodiments, wherein the first fixation bracket comprises a third elongated cutout and a third orifice, wherein the third bushing comprises at least one flat outer surface and extends through the third orifice and engages the third elongated cutout of the first fixation bracket at its flat outer surface.
  • Embodiment 23 The door mechanism device according to any one of the two preceding embodiments, further comprising a third washer, wherein the third washer is arranged between the third screw and the third bushing.
  • Embodiment 24 The door mechanism device according to the preceding embodiment, further comprising a sixth bearing and a seventh bearing, wherein the sixth bearing is arranged between the first upper lever and the fixation, wherein the seventh bearing is arranged between the first upper lever and the third washer.
  • Embodiment 25 The door mechanism device according to any preceding embodiment, wherein the first upper lever comprises an angled portion.
  • Embodiment 26 The door mechanism device according to any preceding embodiment, further comprising detent pin arranged at the first upper lever, wherein the first door mount comprises a chamfer, wherein the detent pin is configured to engage the chamfer in the first position.
  • Embodiment 27 The door mechanism device according to the preceding embodiment, wherein the first door mount comprises a resting hole, wherein the first door mount is configured for retracting the detent pin before the detent pin extends into the resting hole when the first door mount is moved into the first position.
  • Embodiment 28 The door mechanism device according to any preceding embodiment, further comprising at least a second fixation bracket configured for mounting the door mechanism device to a frame of the transport apparatus, at least a second upper lever, at least a second lower lever, at least a second door mount configured to be mounted to the door of the transport apparatus, wherein the second fixation bracket, the second door mount, the second upper lever and the second lower lever are formed and arranged in a manner being mirror symmetrical to the first fixation bracket, the first door mount, the first upper lever and the first upper lever.
  • Embodiment 29 The door mechanism device according to the preceding embodiment, further comprising a bar, wherein the bar is connected to the first and second lower levers and to the first and second fixation brackets.
  • Embodiment 30 The door mechanism device according to the preceding embodiment, wherein the bar is connected to the first and second fixation brackets by means of first and second couplings.
  • Embodiment 31 A door for a transport apparatus for transporting a sample container carrier, comprising a cover and a door mechanism device according to any one of embodiments 28 to 30, wherein the cover is connected to the first and second door mounts.
  • Embodiment 32 The door according to the preceding embodiment, wherein the cover is releasably mounted to the first and second door mounts.
  • Embodiment 33 The door according to the preceding embodiment, wherein the cover is permanently mounted to the first and second door mounts, particularly, by means of an adhesive tape.
  • Embodiment 34 The door according to any one of embodiments 31 to 33, wherein the cover is made of plastics.
  • Embodiment 35 The door according to any one of embodiments 31 to 33, wherein the cover is made of poly(methyl methacrylate).
  • Embodiment 36 A transport apparatus for transporting a sample container carrier, comprising at least one transport plane, a frame and at least one door according to any one of embodiments 31 to 35, wherein the door is mounted to the frame by means of the first and second fixation brackets, wherein the cover is configured to prevent access to the transport plane in the first position of the first and second door mounts, wherein the cover is configured to allow access to the transport plane in the second position of the first and second door mounts.
  • Figure 1 shows a partial exploded view of a door including a door mechanism device
  • Figures 2A to 2D show perspective views of the door mechanism device in different operation states
  • Figures 3 A to 3D show perspective views of the door in different operation states
  • Figures 4A to 4D show lateral views of the door in different operation states
  • Figure 5 shows a perspective view of a transport apparatus for transporting a sample container carrier
  • Figure 6 shows a lateral view of the transport apparatus
  • Figure 7 shows a front view of the transport apparatus.
  • Figure 1 shows a partial exploded view of a door 100.
  • the door 100 is configured to be used with a transport apparatus 500 ( Figures 5 to 7) for transporting a laboratory sample carrier (not shown in detail).
  • the door 100 comprises a cover 102.
  • the cover 102 comprises a first straight cover portion 104, a second straight cover portion 106 and a curved cover portion 108.
  • the first straight cover portion 104 is larger or comprises a larger area than the second straight cover portion 106.
  • the second straight cover portion 106 is oriented perpendicular with respect to the first straight cover portion 104.
  • the curved straight cover 108 portion connects the first straight cover portion 104 and the second straight cover portion 106 to one another.
  • the curved cover portion 108 forms a transition between the first straight cover portion 104 and the second straight cover portion 106.
  • the cover 102 is integrally or monolithically formed as one piece.
  • the cover 102 is made of plastics such as poly(methyl methacrylate).
  • the door 100 further comprises a door mechanism device 110.
  • the door mechanism device 110 comprises at least a first fixation bracket 112 configured for mounting the door mechanism device 110 to a frame 118 of the transport apparatus ( Figures 5 to 7).
  • the door mechanism device 110 further comprises at least a first upper lever 114.
  • the door mechanism device 110 further comprises at least a first lower lever 116.
  • the door mechanism device 110 further comprises at least a first door mount 120 configured to be mounted to a cover 102 of a door 100 of the transport apparatus.
  • the first upper lever 114 and the first lower lever 116 are rotatably mounted to the first fixation bracket 112 and the first door mount 120.
  • the first upper lever 114 and the first lower lever 116 are rotatable around lever axes 122 such that the first door mount 120 is movable between a first position and a second position with the first door mount 120 substantially maintaining its orientation within a plane perpendicular to the lever axes 122.
  • each of the first lower lever 116 and the first upper lever 114 comprise a first end 124, 126 and a second end 128, 130 opposite to the first end 124, 126.
  • the first lower lever 116 is mounted rotatably to the first fixation bracket 112 at the first end 124 thereof and is mounted rotatably to the first door mount 120 at the second end 128 thereof.
  • the first upper lever 114 is mounted rotatably to the first fixation bracket 112 at the first end 126 thereof and is mounted rotatably to the first door mount 120 at the second end 130 thereof.
  • the first lower lever 116 is formed substantially straight
  • the first upper lever 114 comprises an angled portion 132.
  • the angled portion 132 is located substantially at a center portion 134 of the first upper lever 114.
  • the first fixation bracket 112 is an angle bracket.
  • the first fixation bracket 112 comprises a first bracket portion 136 and a second bracket portion 138.
  • the first fixation bracket 112 is configured for mounting the door mechanism device 110 to the frame of the transport apparatus at the first bracket portion 136 such as by means of fixation screws.
  • the first bracket portion 136 comprises screw holes 140 through which the fixation screws (not shown in detail) may be inserted.
  • the first upper lever 114 and the first lower lever 116 are rotatably mounted to the first fixation bracket 112 on opposing sides of the second bracket portion 138.
  • the first lower lever 116 is mounted to an inner side 142 of the second bracket portion 138 and the first upper lever 114 is mounted to an outer side 144 of the second bracket portion 138.
  • the door mechanism device 110 further comprises a rotary damper 146 configured for dampening a movement of the first door mount 120.
  • the rotary damper 146 is mounted to the outer side 144 of the second bracket portion 138 of the first fixation bracket 112 such as by means of one or more fixation screws 148.
  • the first lower lever 116 is connected to the rotary damper 146.
  • the door mechanism device 110 further comprises a connection pin 150.
  • the connection pin 150 connects the first lower lever 116 to the rotary damper 146.
  • the second bracket portion 138 of the first fixation bracket 112 comprises a connection pin opening 152 through which connection pin 150 extends.
  • the first lower lever 116 comprises a first elongated hole 154 at the first end 124.
  • connection pin 150 comprises at least one flat outer surface 156.
  • the connection pin 150 engages the first elongated hole 154 with its flat outer surface 156.
  • the door mechanism device 110 further comprises a first bearing 158.
  • the first bearing 158 is arranged between the connection pin 150 and the first fixation bracket 112.
  • the first bearing 158 is configured for allowing rotation of the first lower lever 116.
  • the door mechanism device 110 further comprises a first bushing 160.
  • the first bushing 160 is mounted to the first door mount 120.
  • the first lower lever 116 is connected to the first bushing 160 at the second end 128.
  • the first lower lever 116 is threaded into the first bushing 160 by means of a first screw 162.
  • the first door mount 120 comprises a first elongated cutout 164 and a first orifice 166.
  • the first bushing 160 comprises at least one flat outer surface 168.
  • the first bushing 160 extends through the first orifice 166 from an outer side 170 of the first door mount 120 and engages the first elongated cutout 164 of the first door mount 120 at its flat outer surface 168.
  • the door mechanism device 110 further comprises a first washer 172.
  • the first washer 172 is arranged between the first screw 162 and the first bushing 160.
  • the door mechanism device 110 further comprises a second bearing 174 and a third bearing 176.
  • the second bearing 174 is arranged between the first lower lever 116 and the first door mount 120.
  • the third bearing 176 is arranged between the first lower lever 116 and the first washer 172.
  • the door mechanism device 110 further comprises a second bushing 178.
  • the second bushing 178 is mounted to the first door mount 120.
  • the first upper lever 114 is connected to the second bushing 178 at its second end 130.
  • the first upper lever 114 is threaded into the second bushing 178 by means of a second screw 180.
  • the first door mount 120 comprises a second elongated cutout 182 and a second orifice 184.
  • the second bushing 178 comprises at least one flat outer surface 186.
  • the second bushing 178 extends through the second orifice 184 from an inner side 188 of the first door mount 120 and engages the second elongated cutout 182 of the first door mount 120 at its flat outer surface 186.
  • the door mechanism device 110 further comprises a second washer 190.
  • the second washer 190 is arranged between the second screw 180 and the second bushing 178.
  • the door mechanism device 110 further comprises a fourth bearing 192 and a fifth bearing 194.
  • the fourth bearing 192 is arranged between the first upper lever 114 and the first door mount 120.
  • the fifth bearing 194 is arranged between the first upper lever 114 and the second washer 190.
  • the door mechanism device 110 further comprises a third bushing 196.
  • the third bushing 196 is mounted to the first fixation bracket 112 at the second bracket portion 138.
  • the first upper lever 114 is connected to the third bushing 196 at its first end 126.
  • the first upper lever 114 is threaded into the third bushing 196 by means of a third screw 198.
  • the first fixation bracket 112 comprises a third elongated cutout 200 and a third orifice 202.
  • the third bushing 196 comprises at least one flat outer surface 204.
  • the third bushing 196 extends through the third orifice 202 from the inner side 142 of the second bracket portion 138 and engages the third elongated cutout 200 of the first fixation bracket 112 at its flat outer surface 204.
  • the door mechanism device 110 further comprises a third washer 206.
  • the third washer 206 is arranged between the third screw 198 and the third bushing 196.
  • the door 100 mechanism further comprises a sixth bearing 208 and a seventh bearing 210.
  • the sixth bearing 208 is arranged between the first upper lever 114 and the first fixation bracket 112.
  • the seventh bearing 210 is arranged between the first upper lever 114 and the third washer 206.
  • the door mechanism device 110 further comprises a detent pin 212 arranged at the first upper lever 114.
  • the first door mount 120 comprises a chamfer 214.
  • the detent pin 212 is configured to engage the chamfer 214 in the first positon.
  • the first door mount 120 comprises a resting hole 216.
  • the first door mount 120 is configured for retracting the detent pin 212 before the detent pin 212 extends into the resting hole 216 when the first door mount 120 is moved into the first position.
  • the first door mount 120 is movable on a circular path between the first position and the second position as will be explained in further detail below.
  • the first upper lever 114 and the first lower lever 116 substantially completely overlap one another in the first position if seen in a direction parallel to the lever axes 122.
  • the door mechanism device 110 further comprises at least a second fixation bracket 112’ configured for mounting the door mechanism device 110 to a frame of the transport apparatus, at least a second upper lever 114’, at least a second lower lever 116’ and at least a second door 100 mount configured to be mounted to the door 100 of the transport apparatus.
  • the second fixation bracket 112’, the second door mount 120’, the second upper lever 114’ and the second lower lever 116’ are formed and arranged in a manner being mirror symmetrical to the first fixation bracket 112, the first door mount 120, the first upper lever 114 and the first upper lever 114.
  • constructional members of the second fixation bracket 112’, the second door mount 120’, the second upper lever 114’ and the second lower lever 116’ comparable or identical to the one of the first fixation bracket 112, the first door mount 120, the first upper lever 114 and the first lower lever 116 are indicated by like reference numerals including an index ‘.
  • the door mechanism device 110 further comprises a bar 218.
  • the bar 218 is connected to the first and second lower levers 116, 116’ and to the first and second fixation brackets 112, 112’.
  • the bar 218 is connected to the first and second fixation brackets 112, 112’ by means of first and second couplings 220, 222.
  • the synchronization bar 218 is inserted into the end of the first connection pin 150, which may be slotted.
  • the coupling 220, 222 sit on the outside of slotted area of the connection pin 150, and can be tightened to compress the connection pin 150 over the synchronization bar 218. This construction is used on both ends of the synchronization bar 218.
  • the cover 102 may be releasably mounted to the first and second door 100 mounts. Alternatively, the cover 102 may be permanently mounted to the first and second door 100 mounts such as by means of an adhesive tape 224.
  • Figures 2 A to 2D show perspective views of the door mechanism device 110 in different operation states.
  • Figures 3 A to 3D show perspective views of the door 100 in different operation states.
  • Figures 4 A to 4D show lateral views of the door 100 in different operation states.
  • Figures 2A, 3 A and 4A show the door cover 102 and the door mechanism device 110 with the first and second door mounts 120, 120’ in the first position.
  • Figures 2B, 3B and 4B show the cover 102 and the door mechanism device 110 with the first and second door mounts 120, 120’ in an intermediate position between the first position and the second position.
  • Figures 2C, 3C and 4C show the door cover 102 and the door mechanism device 110 with the first and second door mounts 120, 120’ in an intermediate position between the first position and the second position.
  • Figures 2D, 3D and 4D show the door cover 102 and the door mechanism device 110 with the first and second door mounts 120, 120’ in the second position.
  • the first upper lever 114 and the first lower lever 116 substantially overlap one another in the first position.
  • the second upper lever 114’ and the second lower lever 116’ substantially overlap one another in the first position.
  • the first position corresponds to a position in which the cover 102 is in a closed position.
  • the cover 102 blocks access to the transport plane.
  • the cover 102 In the first position, the cover 102 is in its uppermost position. For different reasons, such as cleaning, maintenance or malfunction reasons, an operator requires access to the transport plane.
  • the operator takes the cover 102 and pulls it, for example by gripping the cover 102 at its bottom.
  • the cover 102 is swung outwards, i.e. away from the frame of the transport plane.
  • the cover 102 is further moved downwards as shown in Figures 2C, 3C and 4C.
  • the cover 102 is moved to its lowermost position.
  • the first and second door 100 mounts are in the second position Figures 2D, 3D and 4D.
  • the door mechanism device 110 provides a maximum of access to the transport plane as the cover 102 does not obstruct any space between the first and second fixation brackets 112, 112’. Further, due to the angled portions 132, 132’ of the first and second upper levers 114, 114’, the second straight portion 106 of the cover 102 does not intervene with the first and second upper levers 114, 114’. As can be further taken, the first and second door mounts 120, 120’ are movable between the first position and the second position with the first and second door mounts 120, 120’ substantially maintaining its orientation within a plane perpendicular to the lever axes 122.
  • the cover 102 maintains its upright or vertical orientation within a plane perpendicular to the lever axes 122. Furthermore, the first and second door mounts 120, 120’ as well as the cover 102 is moved on a circular path from the first position to the second position. Needless to say, the above explanations are reversed if the first and second door mounts 120, 120’ as well as the cover 102 is moved from the second position to the first position if the transport plane is to be closed.
  • the door 100 has been described to be manually operated by gripping the door cover 102 at the bottom for both opening and closing, it is explicitly stated that the door movement may be facilitated by at least one drive such as a motor, (electronic) actuator or the like. In this case, one option would be to replace the rotary dampers with compact (geared) motors.
  • the main advantage of an electronically driven mechanism is one of usability for larger systems, where many doors need to be opened on a regular basis for cleaning, maintenance or repair purposes.
  • Figure 5 shows a perspective view of a transport apparatus 500 for transporting a sample container carrier (not shown in detail).
  • Figure 6 shows a lateral view of the transport apparatus 500.
  • Figure 7 shows a front view of the transport apparatus 500.
  • the transport apparatus 500 may be part of a transport line.
  • the transport apparatus 500 comprises a transport surface or transport plane 502 on which sample container carriers are moved for conveying or transport purposes.
  • the transport apparatus 500 further comprises a housing 504 at least partially and preferably completely enclosing the transport plane 502.
  • the housing 504 is mounted to a frame 506 of the transport apparatus 500.
  • the transport apparatus further comprises at least one door 100 as described with reference to Figures 1 to 4D.
  • the door 100 is mounted to the frame 506 of the transport apparatus 500.
  • the transport apparatus 500 comprises several doors 100 which may have different dimensions as appropriate.
  • the transport apparatus 500 comprises one smaller door 100 at its front shown in an open state and two larger doors 100 at its side, on oh which is shown in an open state and the other one is shown in a closed state. It is explicitly stated that the transport apparatus 500 may comprise more or less than the shown number of doors 100 depending on the respective application.

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L'invention concerne un dispositif de mécanisme de porte (110) pour une porte (100) d'un appareil de transport (500) pour transporter un porte-récipient d'échantillon. Le dispositif de mécanisme de porte (110) comprend au moins un premier support de fixation (112) conçu pour monter le dispositif de mécanisme de porte (110) sur un cadre de l'appareil de transport, au moins un premier levier supérieur (114), au moins un premier levier inférieur (116), au moins un premier support de porte (120) conçu pour être monté sur un couvercle (102) d'une porte (100) de l'appareil de transport. Le premier levier supérieur (114) et le premier levier inférieur (116) sont montés rotatifs sur le premier support de fixation (112) et le premier support de porte (120). Le premier levier supérieur (114) et le premier levier inférieur (116) peuvent tourner autour d'axes de levier (122) de telle sorte que le premier support de porte (120) est mobile entre une première position et une seconde position, le premier support de porte (120) maintenant sensiblement son orientation dans un plan perpendiculaire aux axes de levier (122). L'invention concerne en outre une porte (100) d'un appareil de transport pour transporter un support de récipient d'échantillon et un appareil de transport (500) pour transporter un porte-récipient d'échantillon.
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