Provided are methods and apparatuses for controlling a position of a target point on a processing result relative to a focus point of a focusing sensor system for determining properties of the processing result. The method includes the steps of determining an initial focus point of the focusing sensor system, controlling rotation of the cartridge and disc, checking whether the initial focus point of the focusing sensor system corresponds to the target point on the processing result, comparing (x, y) target positions in captured images with the initial focus point of the focusing sensor system, adjusting rotation of the cartridge and disc such that the focus point of the focusing sensor system corresponds to the target point on the processing result, and detecting and examining signals received from the focusing sensor system for determining properties of the processing result.

Provided are methods and apparatuses for controlling a position of a target point on a processing result relative to a focus point of a focusing sensor system for determining properties of the processing result. The method includes the steps of determining an initial focus point of the focusing sensor system, controlling rotation of the cartridge and disc, checking whether the initial focus point of the focusing sensor system corresponds to the target point on the processing result, comparing (x, y) target positions in captured images with the initial focus point of the focusing sensor system, adjusting rotation of the cartridge and disc such that the focus point of the focusing sensor system corresponds to the target point on the processing result, and detecting and examining signals received from the focusing sensor system for determining properties of the processing result.

Provided is a centrifuge. In a centrifuge sample container (40) having a body part (41) and a bottom part (42), the body part (41) has two parallel flat surfaces, and includes an opening (44) having an elliptical shape from above view. The bottom part (42) is formed by a semi-cylindrical part (42a) and quarter spherical parts (42b) connected to the sides of the semi-cylindrical part. A height (H) of the sample container is greater than a length (L.sub.2) in the short axis direction of the opening, and a curvature radius (R.sub.1) of the outer surface of an arc part of the elliptical shape, a curvature radius (R.sub.2) of the outer surface of the semi-cylindrical part, and a curvature radius (R.sub.3) of the outer surface of the quarter spherical parts are equal. A flange part (43) that expands radially outward is formed on the opening (44) of the body part (41).

Provided is a centrifuge. In a centrifuge sample container (40) having a body part (41) and a bottom part (42), the body part (41) has two parallel flat surfaces, and includes an opening (44) having an elliptical shape from above view. The bottom part (42) is formed by a semi-cylindrical part (42a) and quarter spherical parts (42b) connected to the sides of the semi-cylindrical part. A height (H) of the sample container is greater than a length (L.sub.2) in the short axis direction of the opening, and a curvature radius (R.sub.1) of the outer surface of an arc part of the elliptical shape, a curvature radius (R.sub.2) of the outer surface of the semi-cylindrical part, and a curvature radius (R.sub.3) of the outer surface of the quarter spherical parts are equal. A flange part (43) that expands radially outward is formed on the opening (44) of the body part (41).

A washing liquid distribution element attached to an upper portion of a rotor body includes an upper distribution element and a lower distribution element. A washing liquid is supplied from a washing liquid introduction port during rotation of a rotor and enters a recessed inner portion of the lower distribution element. The washing liquid entered in the inner portion moves from the vicinity of rotation center toward a radially outer side to climb an inclined part by centrifugal force. Washing liquid passages are formed in a radial pattern at a lower annular part at a tip of the inclined part, and the washing liquid is discharged radially outward from discharge ports of the washing liquid passages. Formation of the inclined part makes it possible to evenly distribute the washing liquid into test tubes.

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a small rotor for a centrifuge, the rotor being configured such that numerous sample containers can be mounted simultaneously and it is easy to take out the sample containers. In an inner peripheral surface 20A of an outer wall part 20, recessed areas 20B locally carved outward are provided in areas between sample container insertion holes 11 that are adjacent to each other in a circumferential direction. In the locations of the recessed areas 20B, the spaces between adjacent sample containers 51 are wider, and the sample containers 51 can easily be taken out.

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a small rotor for a centrifuge, the rotor being configured such that numerous sample containers can be mounted simultaneously and it is easy to take out the sample containers. In an inner peripheral surface 20A of an outer wall part 20, recessed areas 20B locally carved outward are provided in areas between sample container insertion holes 11 that are adjacent to each other in a circumferential direction. In the locations of the recessed areas 20B, the spaces between adjacent sample containers 51 are wider, and the sample containers 51 can easily be taken out.

The disclosure relates to methods, systems and compositions for use in the harvesting of nectar from plants or their portions. More specifically, the disclosure relates to systems, compositions and methods for semi-continuously harvesting nectar from plants or their portions having extrafloral nectaries (EFN) with augmented nectar production.

The disclosure relates to methods, systems and compositions for use in the harvesting of nectar from plants or their portions. More specifically, the disclosure relates to systems, compositions and methods for semi-continuously harvesting nectar from plants or their portions having extrafloral nectaries (EFN) with augmented nectar production.

An installation for treating mass-produced parts includes: a supporting structure with a supporting element, a basket carrier for at least two centrifuge baskets, a main drive device attached to the supporting structure and having a main drive and a longitudinal shaft, the longitudinal shaft being mounted rotatably about a main axis relative to the supporting element and being drivable rotatably about the main axis by the main drive, wherein the basket carrier is held suspended at the longitudinal shaft and is connected to the longitudinal shaft in a rotationally fixed manner, and a secondary drive device having at least one motor and, for each centrifuge basket, a drivetrain for rotating the centrifuge basket about a basket axis radially spaced from the main axis, wherein the at least one motor of the secondary drive device is arranged on the basket carrier.