Abstract: A method of (and an associated device for) applying or measuring the force applied to a sample tube is disclosed. The method includes the steps of driving a plurality of gripping fingers from an open position to a gripping position against a tube, while measuring the movement of first and second coaxial gears driving the fingers before the fingers grip the tube, stopping the movement of the first coaxial gear when the fingers grip the tube, and allowing and measuring a further limited movement of the second coaxial gear after the fingers grip the tube.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 24, 2019
Date of Patent:
March 8, 2022
Assignee:
Scinomix
Inventors:
Edward E King, Nigel Malterer, Michael Chrisco
Abstract: A method of (and an associated device for) applying or measuring the force applied to a sample tube is disclosed. The method includes the steps of driving a plurality of gripping fingers from an open position to a gripping position against a tube, while measuring the movement of first and second coaxial gears driving the fingers before the fingers grip the tube, stopping the movement of the first coaxial gear when the fingers grip the tube, and allowing and measuring a further limited movement of the second coaxial gear after the fingers grip the tube.
Type:
Application
Filed:
September 24, 2019
Publication date:
October 7, 2021
Applicant:
SCINOMIX, INC.
Inventors:
Edward E King, Nigel Malterer, Michael Chrisco