EP1671701B1 - Sample and reaction container - Google Patents

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EP1671701B1
EP1671701B1 EP04030082A EP04030082A EP1671701B1 EP 1671701 B1 EP1671701 B1 EP 1671701B1 EP 04030082 A EP04030082 A EP 04030082A EP 04030082 A EP04030082 A EP 04030082A EP 1671701 B1 EP1671701 B1 EP 1671701B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01L—CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL LABORATORY APPARATUS FOR GENERAL USE
    • B01L3/00—Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glassware; Droppers
    • B01L3/50—Containers for the purpose of retaining a material to be analysed, e.g. test tubes
    • B01L3/508—Containers for the purpose of retaining a material to be analysed, e.g. test tubes rigid containers not provided for above
    • B01L3/5082—Test tubes per se
    • B01L3/50825—Closing or opening means, corks, bungs
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    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
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  • the present invention relates to a sample vessel or a reaction or laboratory vessel according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • sample or reaction vessels are generally arranged in multiple racks or holders in order to deposit, for example, pipetted samples or to store them for subsequent tests or analyzes.
  • the content of these vessels for example, in the order of about 10 to 100 ⁇ L (mü-liter).
  • These vessels are made of a suitable polymer material and usually have a lid integrally connected to the actual vessel, which is connected via a flexible connection with the vessel. By bending this connection, the lid can be placed on the vessel.
  • US 5'863'791 describes a cover of a tubular laboratory sample vessel by means of which the opening of the vessel can be sealed.
  • the lid is over a bendable connecting bar with the upper End of the sample vessel connected, wherein means are provided in this connecting web to fix the lid when closing the vessel in a central position can.
  • a test receptacle or a vessel body is again provided and a lid connected thereto in an integral manner which can be plugged by bending at least two flexible connecting webs with the receptacle on the opening of the vessel.
  • the cover surface is additionally formed laterally protruding tab-like from the lid.
  • this laterally projecting tab is projecting in the direction of the connecting web or webs.
  • connecting web or the connecting webs form a desired bending point to facilitate bending of the lid and the touchdown.
  • the tab is usually formed with open vessels lying in the plane of the top surface of the lid.
  • FIG. 1 shows in perspective a known from the prior art sample or reaction vessel 1 comprising a sample body 2 with the opening 3 through which pipetted samples can be entered into the vessel.
  • a cover 5 is further provided, which via a flexible connecting web. 7 connected to the vessel 2.
  • this has a handle 9.
  • this must be taken in one hand and with the other hand can be placed on the opening 3 by attacking the handle 9 of the lid 5.
  • FIG. 2 shows FIG. 2 an inventive sample or reaction vessel 11 in the open state.
  • the actual vessel 12 has an opening 13 and further provided is a lid 15, which is now connected via two connecting webs 17 with the vessel 12.
  • a lug 19 protruding in the direction of the vessel from the lid is provided, which is suitable for eliminating the disadvantages described above.
  • This tab 19 represents an enlargement of the top surface 23 of the lid 15, specifically in the sense of a tab projecting in the direction of the vessel 12 when the sample or reaction vessel is not closed.
  • pin-like guide elements 21 which should allow a centered placement of the lid 15 on the opening 13.
  • FIGS. 3 and 4 is that in FIG. 2 shown inventive sample or reaction vessel 11 shown in the closed state.
  • FIG. 3 is clear recognizable that the top surface 23 of the lid 15 is greatly increased by the laterally projecting tab 19 so that after labeling this top surface, formed from the two sections 19 and 23, is clearly visible, which is the sample in the content of the reaction vessel 12.
  • the opening of the vessel 12 and the lifting of the lid 15 with a finger only to press the tab 19, whereby the lid 15 pops up automatically. In other words, this process can be triggered without the vessel 12 having to be removed from a holder or a multiple rack.
  • FIG. 4 is further clearly seen how centered by means of the guide pins 21 of the lid can be placed on the opening 13 of the vessel 12.
  • the tab 19 extending connecting webs 17 form a predetermined bending point 25, so that when bending these connecting webs are always bent at the same point.
  • the desired bending point 25 in the connecting web 17 is clearly visible.
  • sample or reaction vessels shown are only examples of the better understanding of the present invention.
  • connecting webs, protruding tabs, reaction vessel body, lid, etc. may be designed differently, depending on the requirements and needs, which are based on the sample or the reaction vessels.
  • These may also be small sample vessels or larger vessels in which larger quantities of a sample, such as a blood sample, are deposited.
  • polymeric materials can be used for the preparation of the sample or reaction vessels described according to the invention - the type of material depends on the requirements or the chemical resistance, which arise due to the use.
  • the sample or reaction vessels defined according to the invention can be used for a wide variety of purposes, be it in medicine, chemistry, biology, etc., etc.

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The projecting plate (19) is intended at the covering surface on the opening (13). The connecting post (17) is arranged at the bending points of the cover. Guide pins (21) are intended around the cover with touched down to lead on the opening. The container is manufactured from polymer.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Probegefäss bzw. ein Reaktions- oder Laborgefäss gemäss dem Oberbegriff nach Anspruch 1.The present invention relates to a sample vessel or a reaction or laboratory vessel according to the preamble of claim 1.

Insbesondere in der Medizin werden sogenannte Probe- oder Reaktionsgefässe in der Regel in Mehrfach-Racks bzw. Halterungen angeordnet, um beispielsweise pipettierte Proben abzulegen bzw. für nachfolgende Tests oder Analysen aufzubewahren. Der Inhalt dieser Gefässe ist beispielsweise in der Grössenordnung von ca. 10 bis 100 µL (mü-Liter). Diese Gefässe sind aus einem geeigneten Polymer-Material gefertigt und besitzen in der Regel einen mit dem eigentlichen Gefäss integral verbundenen Deckel, welcher über eine flexible Verbindung mit dem Gefäss verbunden ist. Durch Umbiegung dieser Verbindung kann der Deckel auf das Gefäss aufgesetzt werden.In medicine, in particular, so-called sample or reaction vessels are generally arranged in multiple racks or holders in order to deposit, for example, pipetted samples or to store them for subsequent tests or analyzes. The content of these vessels, for example, in the order of about 10 to 100 μL (mü-liter). These vessels are made of a suitable polymer material and usually have a lid integrally connected to the actual vessel, which is connected via a flexible connection with the vessel. By bending this connection, the lid can be placed on the vessel.

Der Nachteil der bekannten Proben- bzw. Reaktionsgefässe liegt einerseits darin, dass das Beschriften dieser Gefässe und insbesondere das Lesen einer allfällig angebrachten Kennzeichnung äusserst schwierig ist. Im Weiteren muss für das Entfernen des Deckels oder das Wiederaufsetzen das Gefäss aus dem Rack bzw. der Halterung entfernt werden bzw. werden in der Regel beide Hände dazu benötigt.The disadvantage of the known sample or reaction vessels is, on the one hand, that the labeling of these vessels and in particular the reading of a possibly attached identification is extremely difficult. Furthermore, to remove the cover or replace the vessel from the rack or the bracket must be removed or are usually required both hands.

Die US 5'863'791 beschreibt eine Abdeckung eines rohrförmigen Laborprobegefässes mittels welcher die Öffnung des Gefässes dichtend verschlossen werden kann. Der Deckel ist über einen umbiegbaren Verbindungssteg mit dem oberen Ende des Probegefässes verbunden, wobei in diesem Verbindungssteg Mittel vorgesehen sind, um den Deckel beim Verschliessen des Gefässes in einer Mittelstellung fixieren zu können.US 5'863'791 describes a cover of a tubular laboratory sample vessel by means of which the opening of the vessel can be sealed. The lid is over a bendable connecting bar with the upper End of the sample vessel connected, wherein means are provided in this connecting web to fix the lid when closing the vessel in a central position can.

Es ist eine Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ein Probe- bzw. Reaktionsgefäss vorzuschlagen, bei welchem die oben geschilderten Nachteile bzw. Probleme überwunden werden können.It is an object of the present invention to propose a sample or reaction vessel in which the above-described disadvantages or problems can be overcome.

Erfindungsgemäss wird ein Probe- bzw. Labor- oder Reaktionsgefäss gemäss dem Wortlaut nach Anspruch 1 vorgeschlagen.According to the invention, a sample or laboratory or reaction vessel according to the wording of claim 1 is proposed.

Beim erfindungsgemäss vorgeschlagenen Probegefäss ist wiederum eine Probeaufnahme bzw. ein Gefässkörper vorgesehen und ein damit integral verbundener Deckel, welcher durch Umbiegen mindestens zweier flexibler Verbindungsstege mit der Aufnahme auf der Öffnung des Gefässes aufsteckbar ist. Zusätzlich wird vorgeschlagen am Deckel eine seitlich vorstehende Lasche vorzusehen, welche nach Umbiegen und Aufsetzen des Deckels auf der Öffnung seitlich von diesem vorsteht und welche mittig zwischen zwei voneinander beabstandeter Verbindungsstege ausgebildet ist. Mit anderen Worten ist die Abdeckfläche zusätzlich seitlich vorstehend vom Deckel laschenartig ausgebildet.In the sample vessel proposed according to the invention, a test receptacle or a vessel body is again provided and a lid connected thereto in an integral manner which can be plugged by bending at least two flexible connecting webs with the receptacle on the opening of the vessel. In addition, it is proposed to provide on the lid a laterally projecting tab, which protrudes laterally after bending and placing the lid on the opening of this and which is formed centrally between two spaced-apart connecting webs. In other words, the cover surface is additionally formed laterally protruding tab-like from the lid.

Gemäss einer Ausführungsvariante ist diese seitlich vorstehende Lasche in Richtung des oder der Verbindungsstege vorstehend ausgebildet.According to one embodiment variant, this laterally projecting tab is projecting in the direction of the connecting web or webs.

Weiter wird vorgeschlagen im Verbindungssteg oder den Verbindungsstegen eine Soll-Biegestelle auszubilden, um ein Umbiegen des Deckels und das Aufsetzen zu erleichtern.It is also proposed in the connecting web or the connecting webs form a desired bending point to facilitate bending of the lid and the touchdown.

Um das Aufsetzen des Deckels auf der Öffnung des Gefässes zu Vereinfachen, sind weiter Zentrierorgane vorgesehen.In order to simplify the placement of the lid on the opening of the vessel, further centering members are provided.

Die Lasche ist in der Regel bei geöffneten Gefässen in der Ebene der Deckfläche des Deckels liegend ausgebildet.The tab is usually formed with open vessels lying in the plane of the top surface of the lid.

Schliesslich ist es vorteilhaft, wenn der Deckel und/oder die Lasche beschreibbar sind. Weitere bevorzugte Ausführungsvarianten des erfindungsgemässen Probe- bzw. Reaktionsgefässes sind in den abhängigen Ansprüchen charakterisiert. Die Erfindung wird nun beispielsweise und unter Bezug auf die beigefügten Figuren näher erläutert.Finally, it is advantageous if the lid and / or the tab are writable. Further preferred embodiments of the inventive sample or reaction vessel are characterized in the dependent claims. The invention will now be explained in more detail by way of example and with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Dabei zeigen:

Figur 1
ein herkömmlich bekanntes Probe- bzw. Reaktionsgefäss in Perspektive,
Figur 2
ein erfindungsgemässes Probe- bzw. Reaktionsgefäss in Perspektive und in geöffnetem Zustand,
Figuren 3 und 4
das Probe- bzw. Reaktionsgefäss aus Figur 2 in Perspektive und in geschlossenem Zustand und
Figur 5
das erfindungsgemässe Probe- bzw. Reaktionsgefäss im Schnitt, insbesondere dargestellt zum besseren Erkennen der Soll-Biegestelle in den Verbindungsstegen.
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FIG. 1
a conventionally known sample or reaction vessel in perspective,
FIG. 2
a sample or reaction vessel according to the invention in perspective and in the opened state,
FIGS. 3 and 4
the sample or reaction vessel from FIG. 2 in perspective and in closed state and
FIG. 5
the sample or reaction vessel according to the invention in section, in particular shown for better recognition of the desired bending point in the connecting webs.

Figur 1 zeigt in Perspektive ein aus dem Stand der Technik bekanntes Probe- bzw. Reaktionsgefäss 1 aufweisend einen Probenkörper 2 mit der Öffnung 3, durch welche hindurch pipettierte Proben in das Gefäss eingegeben werden können. Zum Verschliessen des Gefässes 2 ist weiter ein Deckel 5 vorgesehen, welcher über einen flexiblen Verbindungssteg 7 mit dem Gefäss 2 verbunden ist. Um ein manuelles Umbiegen des Deckels 5 zu erleichtern weist dieser einen Handgriff 9 auf. Für das Verschliessen des Probegefässes 2 muss nun dieses in die eine Hand genommen werden und mit der anderen Hand kann durch angreifen am Griff 9 der Deckel 5 auf der Öffnung 3 aufgesetzt werden. FIG. 1 shows in perspective a known from the prior art sample or reaction vessel 1 comprising a sample body 2 with the opening 3 through which pipetted samples can be entered into the vessel. For closing the vessel 2, a cover 5 is further provided, which via a flexible connecting web. 7 connected to the vessel 2. To facilitate a manual bending of the lid 5, this has a handle 9. For the closure of the sample vessel 2 now this must be taken in one hand and with the other hand can be placed on the opening 3 by attacking the handle 9 of the lid 5.

Nebst diesem Nachteil des Handlings ist es weiter schwierig die aus dem Stand der Technik bekannten Probe- bzw. Labor- oder Reaktionsgefässe zu beschriften.In addition to this disadvantage of handling, it is also difficult to label the sample or laboratory or reaction vessels known from the prior art.

Aufgrund dieser Nachteile wird nun ein Probegefäss vorgeschlagen, wie unter Bezug auf die Figuren 2 bis 5 nachfolgend beschrieben. Dabei zeigt Figur 2 ein erfindungsgemässes Probe- bzw. Reaktionsgefäss 11 in geöffnetem Zustand. Wiederum weist das eigentliche Gefäss 12 eine Öffnung 13 auf und weiter vorgesehen ist ein Deckel 15, welcher nun über zwei Verbindungsstege 17 mit dem Gefäss 12 verbunden ist. Neu ist, dass eine in Richtung zum Gefäss vom Deckel vorstehende Lasche 19 vorgesehen ist, welche geeignet ist die eingangs beschriebenen Nachteile zu eliminieren. Diese Lasche 19 stellt eine Vergrösserung der Deckfläche 23 des Deckels 15 dar und zwar im Sinne einer in Richtung zum Gefäss 12 vorstehenden Lasche bei nicht verschlossenem Probe- bzw. Reaktionsgefäss. Schliesslich vorgesehen sind stiftartige Führungselemente 21, welche ein zentriertes Aufsetzen des Deckels 15 auf der Öffnung 13 ermöglichen sollen.Because of these disadvantages, a sample container is now proposed, as with reference to the FIGS. 2 to 5 described below. It shows FIG. 2 an inventive sample or reaction vessel 11 in the open state. Again, the actual vessel 12 has an opening 13 and further provided is a lid 15, which is now connected via two connecting webs 17 with the vessel 12. What is new is that a lug 19 protruding in the direction of the vessel from the lid is provided, which is suitable for eliminating the disadvantages described above. This tab 19 represents an enlargement of the top surface 23 of the lid 15, specifically in the sense of a tab projecting in the direction of the vessel 12 when the sample or reaction vessel is not closed. Finally provided are pin-like guide elements 21, which should allow a centered placement of the lid 15 on the opening 13.

In den Figuren 3 und 4 ist das in Figur 2 dargestellte erfindungsgemässe Probe bzw. Reaktionsgefäss 11 in verschlossenem Zustand dargestellt. In Figur 3 ist deutlich erkennbar, dass die Deckfläche 23 des Deckels 15 durch die seitlich vorstehende Lasche 19 stark vergrössert wird, sodass nach Beschriften dieser Deckfläche, gebildet aus den beiden Abschnitten 19 und 23, deutlich erkennbar ist, um welche Probe es sich beim Inhalt des Reaktionsgefässes 12 handelt. Weiter ist es zudem möglich für das Öffnen des Gefässes 12 bzw. das Abheben des Deckels 15 mit einem Finger lediglich auf die Lasche 19 zu drücken, wodurch der Deckel 15 automatisch aufspringt. Mit anderen Worten kann dieser Vorgang ausgelöst werden, ohne dass das Gefäss 12 aus einer Halterung bzw. einem Mehrfach-Rack entfernt werden muss.In the FIGS. 3 and 4 is that in FIG. 2 shown inventive sample or reaction vessel 11 shown in the closed state. In FIG. 3 is clear recognizable that the top surface 23 of the lid 15 is greatly increased by the laterally projecting tab 19 so that after labeling this top surface, formed from the two sections 19 and 23, is clearly visible, which is the sample in the content of the reaction vessel 12. Further, it is also possible for the opening of the vessel 12 and the lifting of the lid 15 with a finger only to press the tab 19, whereby the lid 15 pops up automatically. In other words, this process can be triggered without the vessel 12 having to be removed from a holder or a multiple rack.

In Figur 4 ist weiter deutlich erkennbar, wie mittels der Führungsstifte 21 der Deckel zentriert auf die Öffnung 13 des Gefässes 12 aufgesetzt werden kann.In FIG. 4 is further clearly seen how centered by means of the guide pins 21 of the lid can be placed on the opening 13 of the vessel 12.

Gemäss einer bevorzugten Ausführungsvariante ist es zudem möglich in den beiden seitlich zur Lasche 19 verlaufenden Verbindungsstegen 17 eine Soll-Biegestelle 25 auszubilden, sodass beim Umbiegen diese Verbindungsstege immer an derselben Stelle gebogen werden. Diesbezüglich sei auf die Schnittdarstellung in Figur 5 verwiesen, wo die Soll-Biegestelle 25 im Verbindungssteg 17 deutlich erkennbar ist. Wiederum kann für das Verschliessen der Öffnung 13, mit lediglich einem Finger, an der Deckfläche 23 des Deckels 15 angegriffen werden und aufgrund der Soll-Biegestelle 25 ist ein leichtes und positionsgerechtes Umbiegen des Deckels 15 zum Verschliessen der Öffnung 13 möglich.According to a preferred embodiment, it is also possible in the two laterally to the tab 19 extending connecting webs 17 form a predetermined bending point 25, so that when bending these connecting webs are always bent at the same point. In this regard, please refer to the sectional view in FIG. 5 referenced where the desired bending point 25 in the connecting web 17 is clearly visible. Again, can be attacked for the closure of the opening 13, with only one finger on the top surface 23 of the lid 15 and due to the desired bending point 25 is a light and correct position bending the lid 15 to close the opening 13 is possible.

Bei den in den Figuren 2 bis 5 dargestellten Probe- bzw. Reaktionsgefässen handelt es sich selbstverständlich nur um Beispiele für das bessere Verständnis der vorliegenden Erfindung. Selbstverständlich können Verbindungsstege, vorstehende Laschen, Reaktionsgefässkörper, Deckel, etc. unterschiedlich ausgebildet sein, je nach Anforderungen und Bedürfnissen, welche den Probe- bzw. den Reaktionsgefässen zugrunde liegen. Auch kann es sich dabei um kleine Probegefässe handeln oder aber um grössere Gefässe, in welchen grössere Mengen einer Probe wie beispielsweise einer Blutprobe abgelegt werden. Auch für die Herstellung der erfindungsgemäss beschriebenen Probe- bzw. Reaktionsgefässe können verschiedenste polymere Materialien verwendet werden - die Art des Materials richtet sich nach den Anforderungen bzw. der Chemikalienbeständigkeit, welche sich aufgrund der Verwendung ergeben. Schliesslich auch können die erfindungsgemäss definierten Probe- bzw. Reaktionsgefässe für die verschiedensten Verwendungszwecke gebraucht werden sei dies in der Medizin, Chemie, Biologie, etc. etc.In the in the FIGS. 2 to 5 Of course, sample or reaction vessels shown are only examples of the better understanding of the present invention. Of course, connecting webs, protruding tabs, reaction vessel body, lid, etc. may be designed differently, depending on the requirements and needs, which are based on the sample or the reaction vessels. These may also be small sample vessels or larger vessels in which larger quantities of a sample, such as a blood sample, are deposited. Also for the preparation of the sample or reaction vessels described according to the invention a wide variety of polymeric materials can be used - the type of material depends on the requirements or the chemical resistance, which arise due to the use. Finally, the sample or reaction vessels defined according to the invention can be used for a wide variety of purposes, be it in medicine, chemistry, biology, etc., etc.

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  1. Test tube or laboratory/reaction tube (11) having a sample receptacle (12) and an integrally connected cap (15) which is attachable to the receptacle on the opening (13) of the sample receptacle (12) by bending over at least two connecting strips (17) spaced apart from one another, characterised in that a tab (19) is provided which after bending over and setting the cap down on the opening of the sample receptacle (12) projects laterally from the side of the cap in the direction of the at least two connecting strips spaced apart from one another and is formed centrally between the connecting strips.
  2. Test tube according to claim 1, characterised in that the face (19, 23) of the cap is made to project laterally in a tab-like manner.
  3. Test tube according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that an intended bending location (25) is provided in the connecting strip or the connecting strips (17).
  4. Test tube according to one of the claims 1 to 3, characterised in that centering elements (21) are provided to guide the cap when setting it down on the opening.
  5. Test tube according to one of the claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the tab (19) at least nearly lies in the plane of the connecting strip(s) (17) when the tube is open.
  6. Test tube according to one of the claims 1 to 5, characterised in that the cap and/or the tab can be written on.
  7. Test tube according to one of the claims 1 to 6, characterised in that it is made of a polymeric material.
  8. Use of the test tube according to one of the claims 1 to 7 for storing samples, particularly pipetted samples, in medicine, chemistry, biochemistry, biology.
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