Patent ID: 7871575
Filing Date: 2011-01-18
Classification: B01L,G01N

Abstract:
1. A handling unit configured for handling a microfluidic device, the handling unit comprising: a first clamping element and a second clamping element, an actuation mechanism configured for driving at least one of the clamping elements, wherein, when the at least one of the clamping elements is driven to a first position, a microfluidic device is placed between the clamping elements or taken out of the clamping elements, wherein, when the at least one of the clamping elements is driven to a second position, the microfluidic device is gripped and fastened by relative movement of the clamping elements, the handling unit further comprising a positioning device configured for actively adjusting the position of the microfluidic device relative to at least one of the clamping elements while driving to the second position, and at least one of the clamping elements comprises connectors configured for supplying a liquid sample under pressure to the microfluidic device.