Patent ID: 6062398
Filing Date: 2000-05-16
Classification: B01L,B65G,G01N

Abstract:
An insert for a pneumatic tube conveyor capsule having a longitudinal axis, comprising:a frame defining a frame axis to be disposed coaxially in a pneumatic tube conveyor capsule, said frame having a first tray, a second tray, and an intermediate tray disposed between said first and second trays, said intermediate tray being a plug-in holder for test tubes to be secured axially between said first and second trays;a supporting column connecting said first and second trays with said intermediate tray and having an axial plug-in connection for said second tray;an axial clamping device for securing said axial plug-in connection, said axial clamping device comprising two spring-loaded tongues disposed opposite one another relative to said frame axis, extending in a direction of said supporting column between said intermediate tray and said second tray, and each being formed with a snap closure for engaging in a respective locking recess formed in one of said second tray and said intermediate tray.