Abstract: A device for removing and re-applying a cover to an open container of a liquid aspirated in an analyzer, the device including a plurality of receptacles disposed in an array for holding a plurality of containers of a liquid, a cover for each of the receptacles of a size and shape sufficient to sealingly cover a container in each receptacle, a mechanism for permanently attaching the cover to the receptacle, the mechanism including a retainer of each of the covers that is pivotally mounted on the receptacle and a bi-stable pivot in the device for pivoting and holding the retainer and thus its cover in either a first position in which the cover contacts and closes a container, or a second position in which the cover is held raised away from contact with any container in the receptacle by means of a leaf spring pressed against a cam.

Abstract: A device for use in an analyzer is described comprising a plurality of receptacles which are arranged in a single row and into which containers of different length and diameter containing a liquid can easily be inserted.For this purpose, the device is provided with holding elements at different levels along a side for insertable platforms transversing the receptacles and mounting means along the upper edge for an insertable adapter covering the openings of the receptacles.The holding elements and the mounting means are partly designed as positioning means and/or as latch means. Within the receptacles platform and the bottom in base of device have a ramp and the exterior wall is provided with a recess at the upper edge.Furthermore, a carrying means comprising a handle with a cam and a support is arranged at an end face of device.