WO2004068145A1 - 分析具供給装置 - Google Patents
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
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- B65G47/1407—Devices for feeding articles or materials to conveyors for feeding articles from disorderly-arranged article piles or from loose assemblages of articles arranging or orientating the articles by mechanical or pneumatic means during feeding the articles being fed from a container, e.g. a bowl
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- G01N35/02—Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups G01N1/00 - G01N33/00; Handling materials therefor using a plurality of sample containers moved by a conveyor system past one or more treatment or analysis stations
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- the present invention relates to an analysis tool supply device including: a storage section for storing a plurality of analysis tools, and a transport body for removing and transporting the analysis tools from the storage section.
- Urine testing is performed, for example, by observing, using an optical technique, the color development when urine is impregnated in a reagent pad of an analytical instrument.
- Urine detection using an optical method is performed, for example, in an analyzer that continuously transports an analytical tool to a photometric instrument and automatically observes the color of the reagent pad at the photometric site.
- the analyzer may be configured with an analyzer supply device so that the analyzer can be automatically supplied to the photometric unit.
- the illustrated analytical tool supply device 9 includes a rotating body 92 having a groove 91 capable of accommodating a single analytical tool 90 and a housing 93 for accommodating a plurality of analytical tools 90.
- the groove portion 91 is located at a position corresponding to the storage portion 93, and the analysis device 90 is stored in the groove portion 91.
- the rotating body 92 is further rotated from this state, the analyzing tool 90 falls from the rotating body 92, and the analyzing tool 90 slides down the inclined portion 94. Therefore, in the analysis tool supply device 9, by continuously rotating the rotating body 92, the analysis tools 90 are continuously taken out one by one from the storage section 93.
- the analysis tool supply device 9 is configured to receive the same type of analysis tool 90 in the storage unit 93 and take out the same type of analysis tool. For this reason, use a different type of analytical tool from the one currently used: ⁇ requires removing the analytical tool 90 from the storage section 93 and then storing a different inverted analytical instrument in the storage section 93. There is. Therefore, the analyzer supply device 9 changed to a different type of analyzer. Therefore, there is a problem that the replacement of the analytical tool is troublesome and the physical properties are poor. As a technique for solving such problems, there is an analysis tool supply device that is configured so that the analysis tool pottle containing the analysis tool is detachable and that each analysis tool bottle is replaced when the analysis tool is changed. Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-325152). With this type of analyzer supply device, the labor required for changing the analyzer is reduced, but there is still room for improvement due to the inconvenience of replacing the analyzer bottle. Disclosure of the invention
- An object of the present invention is to provide an analyzer supply device that can use different types of analyzers without any trouble in operation.
- An analysis tool supply device provided by the first aspect of the present invention includes a storage section for storing a plurality of analysis tools, and one or more mounting sections for mounting the analysis tools stored in the storage section.
- An analyzer for supplying thighs individually to the analytical instrument, and an analyzer supply device comprising a plurality of analytical instruments. It has an accommodation space.
- the analysis tool supply device be configured so that, for each storage space, a state in which the analysis tool is removed from the storage space and a state in which the analysis tool is not removed can be selected.
- an analysis tool supply device including: a housing space for housing a plurality of analysis tools; and a transport body for individually transporting the analysis tools,
- An analyzer supply device configured to be able to select between a state in which the analyzer is removed from the accommodation space and a state in which the analyzer is not removed is provided.
- the state in which the analysis tool is not taken out of the storage space is achieved, for example, by lifting a plurality of analysis tools housed in the storage space and setting these analysis tools in a state where they cannot be removed from the carrier. .
- the state in which the analysis tool is removed from the storage space is achieved, for example, by selecting a state in which at least some of the analysis tools among the plurality of analysis tools stored in the storage space are invading the carrier. Is done.
- the carrier is configured as a rotating body, for example.
- the carrier may be configured to transport the analysis tool in a planar direction.
- the analysis tool supply device of the present invention is configured to include, for example, a movable member for lifting an analysis tool stored in at least one of the plurality of storage spaces.
- the movable member is configured to have, for example, at least one swingable lifting portion.
- the carrier is configured as having a concave portion capable of accommodating the lifting portion.
- the plurality of analysis tools housed in the housing space glow on the carrier, while the lifting portion is housed in the recess.
- the plurality of analytical tools accommodated in the accommodation space are lifted by the movable member, and the plurality of analytical instruments are configured to be repelled by the carrier.
- the movable member is configured such that the lifting force is maintained in a state S in which the lifting part is removed from the carrier by its own weight.
- the movable member may be configured so that the lifting portion swings by the actuator.
- the lifting portion is formed so as to be located closer to the center of the rotating body than the peripheral surface of the rotating body when housed in the recess.
- the carrier is configured to transport the analytical tool in a planar direction.
- the lifting portion is formed so as to be positioned lower than the upper surface of the carrier when housed in the recess. It is preferable to do so.
- the state in which the analysis tool is removed from the storage space and the state in which the analysis tool is not removed are selected, for example, by restricting the movable range of one or more receivers.
- the plurality of storage spaces are formed to include, for example, the first and second storage spaces, and the one or more mounting portions include, for example, a first mounting portion for storing an analysis tool stored in the first storage space. And a second mounting portion for mounting the analysis tool housed in the second housing space.
- the first and second storage spaces are partitioned by disposing a partition member in the storage portion.
- the movable member is supported by, for example, a partition member.
- the movable member may be configured to be able to lift only the analysis tool housed in one of the first and second housing spaces. If the carrier is a rotating body, the rotating body can be rotated in, for example, 1E reverse bidirectional.
- the analyzer supply device of the present invention may further include a rotation control means for controlling the rotation direction and the rotation degree of the rotating body to regulate the movable range of the first and second parts. Re, which is preferable to configure.
- the rotation control means controls, for example, the rotation direction and the rotation angle of the rotating body in a first movable range in which the lifting part is infested on the peripheral surface of the rotating body or in a second movable range in which the lifting part is accommodated in the recess. Configured to control.
- the analysis tool in the first movable range, the analysis tool is not taken out of the first storage space, while the analysis tool is taken out of the second storage space.
- the analysis tool is taken out of the first storage space.
- the analytical instrument is not taken out of the second storage space.
- the one or more lifting parts are a first lifting part for lifting a plurality of analysis tools stored in the first storage space, and a second lifting part for lifting the plurality of analysis tools stored in the second storage space. May be included.
- This: ⁇ , the first 'and the second lifting part are configured to be swung by, for example, an actuator.
- the movable section is the first and second movable sections.
- the plurality of analysis tools housed in the second housing space are configured not to be lifted by the other of the first and second lifting units.
- FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view showing a part of an analysis tool supply device according to a first embodiment of the present invention as seen through.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective side view in which a part of the analyzer supply device shown in FIG. 1 is cut away.
- FIG. 3 is a plan view in which a part of the analyzer supply device shown in FIG. 1 is seen through.
- FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B are side views of a main portion for explaining the action of the notch of the analysis tool supply device arm and the rotating body shown in FIG.
- FIG. 6 is a partially cutaway cross-sectional view for explaining an operation of taking out the tool and transporting the analysis tool.
- 6A to 6D are cross-sectional views with a part broken away for explaining the operation of taking out the analysis tool from the second storage space of the analysis tool supply device shown in FIG. 1 and transporting the analysis tool. It is.
- FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B are main part side views for explaining the analysis tool supply device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 8A and FIG. 8B are main part side views for explaining the analysis tool supply device according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
- 9A to 9C are main part side views for explaining an analysis tool supply device according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 10A and FIG. 10B are main part side views for explaining an analysis tool supply device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 11A and FIG. 11B are main part side views for describing an analysis tool supply device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a conventional analyzer supply device. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
- the analyzer supply device X1 shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 is incorporated in, for example, an analyzer, and some are used by being connected to the analyzer.
- the analysis tools 4A and 4B to be transported in the analysis tool supply device X1 are not shown in the drawing, but one or a plurality of reagent pads are provided on a strip-shaped 3 ⁇ 4 ⁇ . It is something.
- the analysis tool supply device X1 selects the desired type of analysis tools 4A and 4B from the two types of analysis tools 4A and 4B, and transports and supplies the analysis tools 4A and 4B one by one. And a housing 1, a rotating body 2, and a secondary transport mechanism 3.
- the storage section 1 is for storing a plurality of analysis tools 4A and 4B (see FIG. 2), It has first and second accommodation spaces 11 and 12.
- the first and second storage spaces 11 and 12 are provided adjacent to each other on the upper side of the rotating body 2.
- Each of the storage spaces 11 and 12 is defined by two support members 13 and first to third members 14 to 16 fixed between these support members 13.
- the first and second accommodation spaces 11 and 12 accommodate analyzers 4A and 4B having different views (for example, inspection items) (see FIG. 2).
- the first member 14 is provided with a detection unit 14A.
- the detecting unit 14A determines whether or not the analytical tool 4A, 4B (see FIG. 2) is conveyed by the rotating body 2 and the level of the analysis tool 4A, and determines whether or not the analysis tool 4A and 4B are conveyed by the rotating body 2. This is for distinguishing the front and back of the fixtures 4 A and 4 B (see FIG. 2). However, the detection unit 14A does not need to be provided on the first member 14.
- the second member 15 has cutouts 15Aa at both ends A.
- An arm 17 is swingably supported by these notches 15Aa.
- the arm 17 is used to lift the plurality of analysis tools 4A (see FIG. 2) stored in the first storage space 11, and has a lifting portion 17a.
- the lifting section 17a is maintained in a state where it has been removed to the rotating body 2 by its own weight.
- the third member 16 is provided with a guide piece 18 force S protruding inward of the second storage space 12.
- the guide piece 18 regulates the rotating state of the rotating body 2 in cooperation with a groove 23 of the rotating body 2 described below, and when the rotating body 2 is rotated in the reverse direction B, the guide piece 18 This is for suppressing the stored analysis tool 4B (see FIG. 2) from being unnecessarily removed from the second storage space 12.
- the rotating body 2 is for taking out one analytical tool 4A, 4B from the storage part 1 and transporting the analytical tools 4A, 4B.
- the rotating body 2 has a rotating shaft 20, first and second mounting portions 21, 22, a plurality of (two in the drawing) grooves 23, and a notch 24.
- the rotating shaft 20 is a portion used to support the rotating body 2 with respect to the support member 13, and both ends 20 a thereof are rotatably inserted into the support member 13. As shown in FIG. 3, the rotating shaft 20 is connected to a motor 26 via gears 25A and 25B.
- the control unit 27 controls the rotation direction and rotation output of the rotation shaft 26 a of the motor 26. Is controlled. Therefore, the rotator 2 can rotate in the forward direction A and the reverse direction B by the rotation output from the motor 26.
- a gear mechanism is provided between the rotating shaft 20 of the rotating body 2 and the motor 26, and the gear meshing in the gear mechanism is performed. It can also be performed by selecting.
- the first and second storage sections 21 and 22 respectively hold the analysis tools 4A and 4B stored in the first or second storage spaces 11 and 12. This extends in the axial direction of the rotating body 2 on the peripheral surface of the rotating body 2.
- the first and second mounting portions 21 and 22 are, as is clearly shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, such that, when viewed in the axial direction of the rotating body 2, the first and second mounting portions 21 and 22 are at the 3 ⁇ 4 ⁇ positions with respect to the rotating shaft 20. Is formed. More specifically, the first mounting portion 21 is formed at an intermediate portion of the first region corresponding to the portion where the notch 24 is formed on the peripheral surface of the rotating body 2, while the second mounting portion 21 is formed.
- the mounting portion 22 is formed at a middle portion of a second region corresponding to a notch 24 formed on the peripheral surface of the rotating body 2 and corresponding to a notch 24.
- the first and second mounting portions 21 and 22 are provided with a force whose position is changed with the rotation of the rotating body 2. 2 times of body! It can be defined by controlling the direction and rotation.
- the plurality of grooves 23 are for accommodating the guide piece 18 of the third member 16 and the blade 30Ab of the secondary transport mechanism 3 described later. And is formed on the entire peripheral surface of the rotating body 2 in the circumferential direction. Therefore, the guide piece 18 and the blade 30Ab do not hinder the rotation of the rotator 2 when it rotates, while suppressing the rotator 2 from moving in the axial direction. Can be. .
- the notch 24 is capable of accommodating the lifting portion 17 a of the arm 17.
- the cutouts 24 are formed at both ends 2a in the axial direction of the rotating body 2 over substantially a half circumference in the circumferential direction. Therefore, by rotating the rotating body 2 and selecting the position of the notch 24, as shown in FIG. 4A, the state in which the arm 17 is housed in the notch 24 of the lifting portion 17a and FIG. It is possible to select a state in which the lifting portion 17a of the arm 17 rides on the peripheral surface of the rotating body 2 as shown in FIG.
- the notch 24 has a circumferential end 24a with a 3 ⁇ 43 ⁇ 4 slope. Therefore, when the rotating body 2 is rotated, the state shown in FIG. And the state shown in FIG. 4B can be smoothly performed.
- the depth of the notch 24 (dimension in the judgment direction of the rotating body 2) is such that the lifting portion 17a of the arm 17 is located radially inward of the circumferential surface of the rotating body 2. It is set to be located. Therefore, in the state where the raised portion 17 a of the arm 17 is accommodated in the notch 24, the analysis tool 4 A of the first storage space 11 is held by the first mounting portion 21 without being disturbed by the arm 17. Can be done. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4B, in a state where the lifting portion 17 a of the arm 17 rides on the peripheral surface of the rotating body 2, the analysis tool 4 A of the first storage space 11 is lifted by the arm 17.
- the analysis tool supply device X1 by defining the positional relationship between the arm 17 and the notch 24, the analysis tool 4A is taken out from the first storage space 11, and the analysis tool 4A is taken out. You can select the most suitable state.
- the notch 24 is formed over substantially half a circumference in the circumferential direction of the rotating body 2, and the first and second mounting portions 21 and 22 are formed on the circumferential surface of the rotating body 2. It is formed at the center of one area (the part where the notch 24 is formed) and the second area (the part where the notch 24 is not formed). Therefore, as can be seen from FIGS. 5A to 5C for explaining the operation of taking out the analysis tool 4A from the first accommodation space 11, the rotating body is provided in a range in which the raised portion 17a of the arm 17 is accommodated in the notch 24. In order to rotate 2, the second mounting portion 22 is not positioned below the second accommodation space 12.
- the analysis tool 4B in the second storage space 12 is not taken out.
- the lifting portion 17a of the arm 17 is In order to rotate the rotating body 2 within a range where the vehicle can ride on, the analysis tool 4A of the first storage space 11 is lifted, and the second mounting portion 22 is located below the second storage space 12. be able to. Therefore, in the movable range, the analysis tool 4B in the second storage space 12 can be taken out and transported.
- the secondary transport mechanism 3 transports the analysis tools 4 A and 4 B taken out of the first and second storage spaces 11 and 12 by the rotating body 2. , Purpose To define the route for transporting the product to the order.
- the secondary transport mechanism 3 has a main body 30, a block member 31, and a reversing member 32.
- the main body 30 has an upright portion 30A, a holder portion 30B, and a final transport portion 30C.
- the standing portion 30 ⁇ / b> A is for guiding the analysis tools 4 ⁇ / b> A, 4 ⁇ / b> B placed on the first or second basket portions 21, 22 of the rotating body 2 to the reversing member 32.
- a blade 30Ab is provided at the tip portion 30Aa of the upright portion 30A, as is well shown in FIGS.
- the blade 30Ab is for removing the analysis tools 4A and 4B placed on the first or second placement portions 21 and 22 of the rotating body 2.
- the blade 30Ab is disposed so as to be housed in the groove 23 of the rotating body 2. As shown in FIGS.
- the holder portion 30B is a portion for holding the reversing member 32 rotatably.
- the most general transportation route 30C is a portion used for transporting the analysis tools 4A and 4B from the anti-car ⁇ 3 ⁇ 4 material 32.
- the block member 31 is for preventing the analytical tools 4A and 4B dropped from the rotating body 2 from jumping out of the secondary transport mechanism 3.
- the block member 31 is disposed so as to face the upright portion 30A of the main body 30.
- the anti-reflection material 32 is for reversing the front and back of the analysis tool according to the detection result of the detection unit 14A, and has a columnar appearance.
- the reversing member 32 has a housing space 32a formed therein that penetrates in the radial direction and extends in the axial direction. Therefore, the analysis tools 4 A and 4 B that have fallen from the rotating body 2 are housed in the housing space 32 a of the reversing member 32, and by selecting the rotating direction of the reversing member 32, the front and back as needed. Is reversed.
- the rotation output from the motor can be transmitted to a rotating shaft (not shown) of the anti-aluminum member 32.
- the reversing member 32 is rotatable in the forward direction A and the reverse direction B by the rotation output from the motor.
- the control of the rotation of the 5-member 32 in the forward direction A and the reverse direction B can be performed, for example, in the same manner as the control of the rotation of the rotating body 2.
- the motor may be the same as the motor 26 for rotating the rotating body 2 (see FIG. 3), or may be different from the motor 26 for rotating the rotating body 2 (see FIG. 3). You can use the motor of
- the analyzer supply device XI is configured to convert the target type analyzer 4A, 4B from the two types of analyzers 4A, 4B stored in the first or second storage space 11, 12. Is selected, and the analytical tools 4A and 4B are conveyed and supplied one by one. Less than Below, the first transfer operation of selectively taking out and transporting the analysis tool 4A from the first storage space 11 while referring to FIGS. 5A to 5C will be described with reference to FIGS. 6A to 5D. The second transport operation for selectively taking out and transporting the analysis tool 4B from the second storage space 12 while transporting will be described.
- the selection of the first or second transfer operation can be performed by, for example, a user operating an operation button (not shown) provided on the analyzer transport device X. Further, the selection of the first or second transfer operation may be automatically selected in the analyzer transport device X.
- the analyzer reads the sample information using a barcode or the like attached to the sample container, refers the sample information to the host computer, and analyzes the sample using any of the analysis tools 4A and 4B. Information on whether to perform the analysis may be received by the analyzer transport device X, and the types of the analytical tools 4A and 4B to be used may be automatically selected.
- the control unit 27 (see FIG. 3) is provided as long as the notch 24 of the rotating body 2 can maintain the state in which the lifting portion 17 a of the arm 17 is accommodated. ), The rotation of the rotating body 2 is controlled, and the analysis tool 4A is taken out of the first storage space 11 and transported.
- the first mounting portion 21 is positioned immediately below the first storage space 11, and the analysis tool 4A is stored in the first mounting portion 21.
- the control unit 27 moves the rotating body 2 by a small angle in both the forward direction A and the reverse direction B so that the analysis tool 4A is securely accommodated in the first mounting portion 21. It is preferable to control the rotation so that the first setting unit 21 is reciprocated several times.
- the control unit 27 rotates the rotating body 2 in the forward direction A, and moves the first S unit 21 to a portion facing the detection unit 14A. Let it. At this time, the detection unit 14A first detects whether or not the force with which the analysis tool 4A is mounted on the first mounting unit 21 is detected. When the detection unit 14A detects that the analysis tool 4A is mounted on the first mounting unit 21, the front and back of the analysis tool 4A are detected. On the other hand, it was detected that the analysis tool 4A was placed on the first placement unit 21 on the detection unit 14A, and that no force was detected. In the meantime, the control unit 27 (see FIG. 3) 2 is rotated in the reverse direction B to the state shown in FIG. 5A, and the rotation of the rotating body 2 is again controlled so that the analysis tool 4A is placed on the first placing portion 21 again. Control.
- the detection of the front and back of the analysis tool 4A in the detection unit 14A has been completed: ⁇ , as shown in FIG. 5C, the control unit 27 (see FIG. 3) further rotates the rotating body 2 in the forward direction A, The first #g section 21 and the analysis tool 4A are transported to a portion of the secondary transport mechanism 3 facing the block section 31. At this time, the analytical tool 4A falls from the first mounting portion 21 by its own weight, or is dropped by the blade 30Ab of the secondary transport mechanism 3, and is loaded into the secondary transport mechanism 3. You. More specifically, the analysis tool 4 A is by the standing portion 30 A and the block portion 31, Shiruberyoku is in the housing space 3 2 a of the connexion reversing member 32 is accommodated in the accommodating space 32 a.
- the return material 32 is rotated in the forward direction A or the reverse direction B, and the analysis tool 4A is transferred to the highest bell feeding path 30C.
- 3 material 32 is detected by the detection unit 14A, and it is detected that the analysis tool 4A is facing up. This is rotated in the reverse direction B, and the analysis tool 4A is faced down. Is detected, it is rotated in the forward direction A. As a result, the analytical tool 4A is transported face-up to the uppermost transmission path 30C.
- the lifting portion 17 a of the arm 17 is kept in a state in which the lifting portion 17 a rides on the peripheral surface of the rotating body 2! /, Then, the rotation of the rotating body 2 is controlled by the control unit 27 (see FIG. 3), and the analyzer 4B is taken out of the second storage space 12 and transported by the force S.
- the second receiver 22 In the second transport operation, first, as shown in FIG. 6A, the second receiver 22 is positioned immediately below the second storage space 12, and the second receiver 22 can receive the analysis tool 4B. And At this time, the rotating body 2 is rotated by a small angle in both the forward direction A and the reverse direction B so that the analysis tool 4B is securely accommodated in the second mounting portion 22, and the second mounting portion 22 is rotated. Reciprocating several times is preferable.
- the control unit 27 rotates the rotating body 2 in the forward direction A so that the second placement unit 22 passes below the first storage space 11.
- the control unit 27 rotates the rotating body 2 in the forward direction A, and moves the second mounting unit 22 to a portion facing the detection unit 14A. Let it.
- Subsequent operations are performed in the same manner as in the first transport operation, as expected from Figs. 6C and 6D. That is, after the detection by the detection unit 14A, based on the detection result by the detection unit 14A, the rotation direction of the anti-wheel 5 member 32 is controlled to turn the analysis tool 4B face up, and the analysis tool 4B is moved to the final transport path. Transfer to 30C.
- the storage section 1 can store two types of analysis tools, and the analysis tools 4A and 4B can be selectively taken out from the storage spaces 11 and 12 and transported. Therefore, when changing the type of analytical instrument to be supplied to the analytical device, it is necessary to select whether to remove the analytical instruments 4A and 4B from the storage spaces 11 and 12 of the misalignment by a button operation or the like. Is enough. Therefore, in the analysis tool supply device X1, when changing the analysis tool, it is necessary to replace the analysis tool housed in the conventional storage unit or replace the analysis tool bottle with the analysis tool supply device. You do not need to do it. As a result, in the analysis tool supply device XI, the trouble of changing the type of the analysis tool is omitted, and the work “I.
- FIGS. 7A and 7B Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 7A and 7B.
- the analytical tool supply device X2 shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B has an arm W having two lifting portions 17, a ', and 17b', and an entire circumferential end at an axial end. And a rotating body ⁇ formed with a notch 24 'force S over a period of time.
- the arm 17 is configured to be driven by an actuator (not shown). By doing so, as shown in FIG. 7A, one of the working parts 17a 'is housed in the notch 24', and as shown in FIG. You can select the state of being accommodated in and the.
- the analytical tool supply device X3 shown in FIG. 8A and FIG. 8B has a storage section 5 and a moving block 6.
- the accommodation section 5 has first to third walls 51, 52, 53. These walls 51 to 53 define first and second storage spaces 54 and 55, and the first and second storage spaces 54 and 55 accommodate different types of analysis tools 4A and 4B. ing.
- a notch 52A is provided in the second wall 52, and the arm 17 is supported by the notch 52A.
- the moving block 6 is movable in the direction of arrow CD in the figure, and has first and second mounting portions 61 and 62 and a concave portion 63.
- the first mounting portion 61 is for holding the analysis tool 4A housed in the first housing space 54, and is provided corresponding to a portion where the concave portion 63 is formed in a side view.
- the second mounting portion 62 is for holding the analysis tool 4B housed in the second housing space 55, and is provided at a position away from the portion where the recess 63 is formed in side view when viewed from the side. I have.
- the recess 63 is for accommodating the lifting portion 17 a of the arm 17.
- the lifting portion 17a of the arm 17 is housed in the recess 63 as shown in FIG. 8A, and as shown in FIG.
- the lifting portion 17a of the arm 17 is not accommodated in the recess 63, and the lifting portion 17a strokes on the upper surface of the moving block 6.
- the movement range of the movement block 6 is regulated to remove the analysis tool 4A from the first storage space 54 as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B.
- a state in which the analysis tool 4B is removed from the second storage space 55 and the state shown in FIG. 9B can be selected.
- the first mounting portion 61 is positioned below the first storage space 54 as shown in FIG. 8A.
- the lifting portion 17a of the arm 17 is housed in the concave portion 63, and is allowed to be thrown on the upper surface of the analytical tool 4A moving block 6.
- the analysis tool 4A can be held by the first receiver 61.
- FIG. 8B by moving the moving block 6 in the direction of arrow C in the figure, the analysis tool 4A is taken out of the first accommodation space.
- the analysis tool 4B from the second storage space 55, first, as shown in FIG.
- the second mounting portion 62 is positioned below the second storage space 55, and the second mounting portion Analyze to 62 Hold tool 4B.
- the moving tool 6 is moved in the direction of arrow C in the figure, whereby the analytical tool 4B is taken out from the second storage space 55.
- the second mounting portion 62 passes below the first accommodation space 54, as is well shown in FIG. 9B.
- the lifting portion 17a of the arm 17 is located on the upper surface of the moving block 6, the analysis tool 4A in the first storage space 54 is lifted.
- the analysis tool supply device X 4 shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B has a storage section 5 ′ and a moving block 6 ′ similarly to the analysis tool supply device X 3 described above (see FIG. 8).
- Container 5; first and second accommodating space, 55 is assumed to have a uniform cross-section corresponding to the plan view shape of the analysis tool 4 A, 4 B. Therefore, the analysis tools 4A and 4B can be stacked and accommodated in the first and second accommodation spaces 54 'and 55.
- the arm 17 is supported on a central wall 52 ′ that defines the receiving section 5.
- the lifting portion 17a of the arm 17 is rotated by power from an unillustrated actuator.
- the moving block 6 ' has one mounting portion 61' and a concave portion 63 '.
- the analyzer supply device X4 by selecting a state in which the analyzer 4A is lifted or not by the movable range of the mounting portion 6 and the arm 17, the first storage space 54 'force analyzer 4A is provided.
- the state of being taken out and the second accommodation space 5 force ⁇ the analytical tool 4B force Sthe state of being taken out can be selected.
- FIGS. 11A and 11B Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 11A and 11B.
- the analysis tool supply device X5 shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B is configured such that the storage section has only one storage space 11 ′.
- the accommodation space 11 ' includes two support members 13' (only one support member 1 is shown in the drawing), and first and second members fixed between these support members 13 '. It is defined by 14 'and 15'.
- An arm 17 is supported by the second member 15.
- the arm 17 has a lifting portion 17a 'which is swung by an actuator (not shown).
- the lifting portion 17 a ′ is configured to be swung so that a force is selectively selected between a state of being housed in the concave portion 2 of the rotating body 2 ′ and a state of being not housed in the concave portion 2.
- the lifting portion 17 a ′ is configured to lift the analysis tool 4 ′ in the housing space when not stored in the recess 2, and not to lift the analysis tool 4 ′ when housed in the recess 2.
- the analysis tool supply device X5 by virtue of repeatedly selecting the state in which the analysis tool is lifted and the state in which the analysis tool is not lifted, the plurality of analysis tools housed in the housing space are vibrated, and the analysis tool 4 'is stored in the housing space 11'. Can be aligned.
- the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various design changes can be made.
- the number of storage spaces and the number of placement sections in the storage section can be changed as long as the purpose can be achieved.
- the number of storage spaces and the number of placement sections is three or more. It is good.
- the lifting member is not limited to an arm.
- a plate is arranged so that it can be moved close to or away from a carrier such as a rotating body or a moving block, and the analysis tool can be lifted by selecting the position of the plate. It is also possible to configure so that the user can select between the state and the non-liftable state.
- the shape of the arm is not limited to the shape described in the previous embodiment, and is not limited to the shape described in the above embodiment.
- the analyzer supply device is not limited to the case of supplying a test piece provided with a reagent pad, but can be applied to, for example, a Lab-on-a Chip or a DM chip.
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