Shimadzu had eight patents in robotics during Q2 2024. Shimadzu Corp filed patents for an analysis system with a placement member and arm mechanism to position sample containers accurately, and a biochemical analysis apparatus with a piercer, nozzle, liquid surface sensor, and controller to detect errors during specimen suction. GlobalData’s report on Shimadzu gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Shimadzu had no grants in robotics as a theme in Q2 2024.
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Application: Analysis system (Patent ID: US20240175886A1)
The patent filed by Shimadzu Corp describes an analysis system equipped with a pretreatment apparatus for handling sample containers. The system includes a placement member with a positioning portion for defining the position of the sample container on a placement surface. An arm mechanism is used to move the sample container to the positioning portion, placing it at a reference position on the placement member. The arm mechanism includes a conveyance mechanism for moving the sample container to the placement surface and then to the reference position.
Additionally, the positioning portion can be configured by a positioning member or a pin-shaped projection member on the placement surface. The system also includes first and second positioning portions for determining the position of the sample container in different directions on the placement surface. The arm mechanism, which includes gripper arms, moves the sample container to the first and second positioning portions for accurate placement. The gripper arms have contact portions and protrusions to securely grip the sample container during conveyance. The protrusions act as a mechanism for retaining the sample container between the gripper arms to prevent dropping. Elastic members, such as leaf springs, are connected to the protrusions to exert a biasing force in a specific direction for secure handling of the sample container.
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