Transfer unit for test elements
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1. A transfer unit for use with an analysis apparatus, comprising:
- a supply container configured to store and release unused test elements;
a waste container configured to receive and store used test elements; and
a transfer element having a rounded surface defining an aperture configured to hold a test element, the transfer element having a work position in which the aperture is positioned between the supply container and the waste container, the transfer element being movable from the work position in a first direction to a receive position in which the aperture is aligned with the supply container, the transfer element being movable from the work position in a second direction to a dispense position in which the aperture is aligned with the waste container;
wherein the supply container, the waste container and the transfer element are component parts of a magazine removable from the analysis device.
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Abstract
The invention relates to an analysis apparatus with an analysis device for analyzing body fluids, and a magazine for test elements with a fresh supply container and a transfer unit that comprises a transfer element. At least one aperture for receiving a test element is formed in the circumferential surface of the transfer element. A waste container is provided in which used test elements are stored again after use.
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23 Claims
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1. A transfer unit for use with an analysis apparatus, comprising:
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a supply container configured to store and release unused test elements; a waste container configured to receive and store used test elements; and a transfer element having a rounded surface defining an aperture configured to hold a test element, the transfer element having a work position in which the aperture is positioned between the supply container and the waste container, the transfer element being movable from the work position in a first direction to a receive position in which the aperture is aligned with the supply container, the transfer element being movable from the work position in a second direction to a dispense position in which the aperture is aligned with the waste container; wherein the supply container, the waste container and the transfer element are component parts of a magazine removable from the analysis device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A transfer unit for use with an analysis apparatus, comprising:
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a supply container configured to store and release unused test elements; a waste container configured to receive and store used test elements; a rotatable transfer element having a rounded surface defining at least one aperture that is configured to receive a test element; the transfer element having a work position in which the aperture is located between an opening of the supply container and an opening of the waste container, the transfer element being rotatable from the work position in a first direction against a first torque to a receiving position in which the aperture is aligned with an opening of the supply container, the transfer element being rotatable from the work position in a second direction against a second torque to a waste position in which the aperture is aligned with an opening of the waste container; and a torsion spring which holds the transfer unit in the work position. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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