Patent ID: 7666357
Filing Date: 2010-02-23
Classification: B01L,B67B,G01N,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for opening reagent vessels comprising: providing a snap-fit connection between a snap-in element of a reagent cartridge opening module and a snap-in element of a reagent vessel lid without a necessity for rotation therebetween, the reagent vessel lid being connected by a screwable connection to a reagent vessel; locking a catch element of the reagent cartridge opening module into a catch element of the reagent vessel lid, wherein the snap-in element of the reagent vessel lid and the catch element of the reagent vessel lid are permanently integrated into the reagent vessel lid and wherein the reagent vessel lid and the reagent cartridge opening module lock securely against rotation about one another; turning the catch element of the reagent cartridge opening module, as a result of which a rotational movement of the reagent vessel lid is effected until the screwable connection between the reagent vessel lid and the reagent vessel is essentially released; and moving the snap-in element of the reagent cartridge opening module into a direction which is essentially perpendicular to the plane of the rotational movement, wherein the reagent vessel lid clings to the snap-in element of the reagent cartridge opening module and at least partially follows the movement of the latter.