Positioning device for a sample distribution apparatus, sample distribution apparatus with positioning device and method for positioning

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PATENT NO 9261524
APP PUB NO 20110209564A1
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13014638

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The invention relates to a positioning device for a sample distribution apparatus, such as a pipetting apparatus, providing a first part, at which a sample transport device can be arranged, a second part, at which a sample holder can be arranged, wherein the first part and the second part are arranged moveable in relation to each other between a first position and an adjusted target position of the first and second part for performing a positioning motion, such that a sample can be conveyed towards the sample holder by the positioning motion. The automated change of the target position assists for achieving an error-free positioning and sample distribution. A corresponding method for the automatical change of a position of a first part relative to a second part using the positioning device, is also claimed.

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EPPENDORF AG22339 HAMBURG

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Disselbach, Rainer Henstedt-Ulzburg, DE 1 15
Mellenthin, Uwe Norderstedt, DE 2 16
Von, Beichmann Boris Hamburg, DE 9 39

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