Patent ID: 9658241
Date: 2017-05-23
CPC Classifications: G01N

Claim:
1. A sample distribution system, the sample distribution system comprising: a plurality of sample container carriers, wherein each sample container carrier carries at least one sample container; a transport surface, wherein the transport surface carries the plurality of sample container carriers; a plurality of electromagnetic actuators, wherein the plurality of electromagnetic actuators is stationary arranged below the transport surface, wherein the electromagnetic actuators move a sample container carrier arranged on the transport surface by applying a magnetic force on the sample container carrier; a control device, wherein the control device activates the electromagnetic actuators such that a sample container carrier moves on the transport surface along a predefinable movement path; and a dirt detection device, wherein the dirt detection device detects dirt on the transport surface and determines a position of dirt on the transport surface, wherein the control device is in signaling connection with the dirt detection device and wherein the control device defines the movement path of a sample container carrier such that it does not run over the position of dirt.