Eppendorf has been granted a patent for a unique pipette design featuring a gear mechanism that allows for precise and alternating displacement of two parallel rods. The innovative design includes an operating element and driver element for efficient pipetting with pipette tips or syringes. GlobalData’s report on Eppendorf gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Pipette with gear mechanism for alternating rod displacement
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11951471B2) discloses a novel pipette design for use with a pipette tip or syringe. The pipette includes a housing with a stem shape, a piston within a cylinder, and a lifting rod with a second retaining apparatus for the piston rod. The design features two parallel rods coupled to the lifting rod, a deflection apparatus to displace the rods in opposing directions, an operating element for axial displacement, and a gear mechanism for sequential rod displacement. The gear mechanism includes a driver element, control cams, guide elements, and an actuator for precise rod movement within the pipette.
Furthermore, the patent details additional features of the pipette, such as teeth on the parallel rods for cooperation with a gearwheel, a rod drive with control cams and guide elements, and a track carrier with control pin guides for vertical and lateral displacement. The gear mechanism is designed as a sub-assembly above the parallel rods, with one rod being a multi-stage toothed rod for enhanced functionality. These innovative features aim to improve the precision and efficiency of pipetting processes, offering a unique solution for laboratory and scientific applications requiring accurate liquid handling.
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