Patent ID: 8475351
Filing Date: 2013-07-02
Classification: B04B

Abstract:
1. A centrifuge comprising: a rotor having a sample storage chamber configured to store a sample; a rotor rotation chamber in which the rotor is provided; a driving unit configured to rotate the rotor; a first tube having one end connected to the sample storage chamber, and having another end where a first seal member is provided; a second tube arranged to face the first tube; a second seal member arranged at one end of the second tube; a first supporting member arranged over the rotor, and configured to rotatably support the first tube; a second supporting member configured to movably support the second tube in a direction toward the first tube and in a direction way from the first tube; and an operation member formed in a cylindrical shape and provided rotatably on the second supporting member; wherein the second seal member is configured such that when the operation member is rotated, the second seal member moves between a first position wherein the second seal member is not in contact with the first seal member and a second position where the second seal member is in contact with the first seal member.