Patent ID: 6826253
Filing Date: 2004-11-30
Classification: G01N

Abstract:
An X-ray analysis apparatus for investigating a plurality of sample materials with the assistence of a device for automatic exchange of the samples, the apparatus comprising:a gripping device for removal of any desired sample from one of a plurality of deposit positions and for transfer of that sample to and from at least one of a transfer position and a measuring position, said gripping device having means for linear displacement thereof parallel to an x direction; and a sample table having said deposit positions disposed in m lines, said m lines extending parallel to said x direction and spaced apart from each other in a y direction extending at an angle of approximately 90 degrees relative to said x direction, wherein m&gE;z, said sample table having means for linear displacement thereof, independent of said gripping device, parallel to said y direction for gripping samples in different lines, said x and y directions lying in and defining an x-y plane, said sample table disposed parallel to said x-y plane.