Automatic analyzer

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PATENT NO 12235282
APP PUB NO 20220034928A1
SERIAL NO

17279224

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Provided is an automated analyzer comprising an ultrasonic cleaner capable of obtaining a consistent cleaning effect regardless of the operating temperature environment. This automated analyzer comprises: a dispensing mechanism having a nozzle for dispensing a sample or reagent; an ultrasonic cleaner 26 for cleaning the nozzle; and a control unit 28. The ultrasonic cleaner comprises: a cleaning tank 206; an ultrasonic vibrator 205; and a vibration head 209 that extends from the ultrasonic vibrator to the cleaning tank and has a distal end part that is inserted into the cleaning tank. The control unit inserts the nozzle into the cleaning tank and carries out a heating operation for heating the ultrasonic vibrator by driving the ultrasonic vibrator according to a driving condition different from that for a cleaning operation for cleaning the nozzle by driving the ultrasonic vibrator.

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  • HITACHI HIGH-TECH CORPORATION

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Horie, Yosuke Tokyo, JP 17 27
Kawahara, Tetsuji Tokyo, JP 41 89
Nonaka, Kohei Tokyo, JP 14 13
Ochi, Manabu Tokyo, JP 27 51
Takayama, Hiroyuki Tokyo, JP 46 129

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