Patent ID: 9146179
Filing Date: 2015-09-29
Classification: G01N

Abstract:
1. A test piece transfer apparatus comprising: a transfer mechanism for transferring an elongated test piece in a transfer direction corresponding to a width direction of the test piece, the transfer mechanism being provided with a test piece holder for holding the test piece and with a driving portion; and a test piece adjusting mechanism cooperating with the transfer mechanism for adjusting a direction of the test piece; wherein the test piece holder includes: a test piece holding member comprising a lower surface holding portion for coming into contact with a lower surface of the test piece; an upstream holding portion arranged on an upstream side of the test piece in the transfer direction; and a downstream holding portion arranged on a downstream side of the test piece in the transfer direction; and wherein the test piece adjusting mechanism includes a flat portion and a raised portion arranged on a downstream side of the flat portion in the transfer direction, the flat portion is at a lower position than the lower surface holding portion, and the raised portion is raised above the lower surface holding portion.