Device for coupling a cartridge for a chip laboratory analyzer, chip laboratory analyzer and method for coupling a cartridge for a chip laboratory analyzer

摘要

The invention relates to a device (105) for coupling a cartridge (110) for a chip laboratory analyzer (100). The cartridge (110) has at least one pneumatic port (140) and at least one reagent chamber (145). The device (105) has a receiving area (130) and a clamping unit (150). The receiving area (130) is shaped to receive the cartridge (110). The clamping unit (150) comprises a pneumatic interface (120) for pneumatically contacting the pneumatic port (140) and a plunger (155) for introduction into the reagent chamber (145). The clamping unit (150) is disposed adjacent to the receiving area (130) and configured to make a first translational movement toward the receiving area (130) to contact the pneumatic interface (120) with the pneumatic port (140). In addition, the clamping unit (150) is designed to carry out a second translational movement following the first translatory movement in the direction of the receiving region (130) in order to introduce the stamp (155) into the reagent chamber (145).