Patent ID: 8043559
Filing Date: 2011-10-25
Classification: G01N

Abstract:
1. A system for temperature control within an automatic biological analyzer, the automatic analyzer including at least a support turntable for reactants, the temperature control system being connected to a lower part of the support turntable for the reactants, and comprising: at least one inlet air deflector; at least one outlet air deflector; a circular air transfer path positioned between the inlet air deflector and the outlet air deflector; and a cover having a lower horizontal wall that is perforated with at least two openings located substantially at 180° with respect to one another along the circular path, the at least one inlet air deflector and the at least one outlet air deflector being arranged on an upper side of the horizontal wall, each air deflector being positioned over a different one of the at least two openings, wherein air circulates in the circular path, thereby permitting a reduction in thermal variation between inlet air and outlet air temperatures within the temperature control system.