A pneumatic dispatch station includes a station housing with receiving and output points, and a gripping device automatically movable within the station housing between the receiving and output points and configured to automatically grip a pneumatic tube capsule that has arrived at the receiving point and move the capsule to the output point. The pneumatic dispatch station further includes at least one removal point adjacent the output point and a tool changer assigned to the output point and having at least one first emptying tool and a second emptying tool. The tool changer includes a drive device designed to automatically move the first or second emptying tool into a working position, wherein the emptying tool is aligned with a pneumatic tube capsule positioned at the output point to output an object in the pneumatic tube capsule, so that the object reaches the removal point.

A pneumatic dispatch station includes a station housing with receiving and output points, and a gripping device automatically movable within the station housing between the receiving and output points and configured to automatically grip a pneumatic tube capsule that has arrived at the receiving point and move the capsule to the output point. The pneumatic dispatch station further includes at least one removal point adjacent the output point and a tool changer assigned to the output point and having at least one first emptying tool and a second emptying tool. The tool changer includes a drive device designed to automatically move the first or second emptying tool into a working position, wherein the emptying tool is aligned with a pneumatic tube capsule positioned at the output point to output an object in the pneumatic tube capsule, so that the object reaches the removal point.

A system and method for a loading station of a pneumatic transfer system is provided. The system and methods comprise structure and functionality to allow for loading of contents and materials to be provided into a loading station or entry point of a system. The system and methods further comprise structure and functionality to limit the risk of overloading a particular input point and ergonomic features to enhance a user experience.

A system and method for a loading station of a pneumatic transfer system is provided. The system and methods comprise structure and functionality to allow for loading of contents and materials to be provided into a loading station or entry point of a system. The system and methods further comprise structure and functionality to limit the risk of overloading a particular input point and ergonomic features to enhance a user experience.

A method of transporting blood samples without using a capsule, in a tube system with an internal diameter that is greater than the external diameter of the applied blood samples and lesser than the lengths of the applied blood samples, the method including at least the following steps: A: a blood sample (8) with an external diameter in the range 12 mm to 18 mm and with a length in the range from 80 mm to 110 mm is introduced in a tube system (1) that includes a dispatch station (3) and a receiver station (4), A1: the physical dimensions of the blood sample (8) is checked and it is ensured that the blood sample (8) fits the tube system, B: the blood sample (8) is dispatched from the dispatch station (3) by means of dispatching air.

An automated method and system for transitioning a bottle from a horizontal belt conveyor to the entrance of an air conveyor, and vice versa, from an air conveyor to a horizontal belt conveyor. An indexer in a circular arrangement moves around 180 degrees clockwise until the bottle drops into the air conveyor (e.g., pneumatic tube). This motion controls the bottle's movement; otherwise, the bottle would free-fall off the conveyor. The indexer rotary device provides control of the vial transition, keeping it vertical so it goes into the tube in a controlled manner.

A method of transporting blood samples without using a capsule, in a tube system with an internal diameter that is greater than the external diameter of the applied blood samples and lesser than the lengths of the applied blood samples, the method including at least the following steps: A: a blood sample (8) with an external diameter in the range 12 mm to 18 mm and with a length in the range from 80 mm to 110 mm is introduced in a tube system (1) that includes a dispatch station (3) and a receiver station (4), A1: the physical dimensions of the blood sample (8) is checked and it is ensured that the blood sample (8) fits the tube system, B: the blood sample (8) is dispatched from the dispatch station (3) by means of dispatching air.

A system and apparatus for a pneumatic air lock unit is disclosed. The pneumatic air lock unit includes a manifold having at least one feed port, at least one inlet port, and at least one outlet port. Inside the manifold, a transport mechanism coupled to an actuator moves containers from a first position adjacent to the at least one feed port to a second position adjacent to the at least one inlet port and the at least one outlet port, allowing containers to be transported to other locations by use of an air nozzle blowing pressurized air from the at least one inlet port to the at least one outlet port.

A system and apparatus for a pneumatic air lock unit is disclosed. The pneumatic air lock unit includes a manifold having at least one feed port, at least one inlet port, and at least one outlet port. Inside the manifold, a transport mechanism coupled to an actuator moves containers from a first position adjacent to the at least one feed port to a second position adjacent to the at least one inlet port and the at least one outlet port, allowing containers to be transported to other locations by use of an air nozzle blowing pressurized air from the at least one inlet port to the at least one outlet port.

Systems and methods for managing airflow across a transport system are provided. The transport system includes a main transport pipe connected to a collection area configured to collect objects and materials transported through the transport system. The systems and methods also include a branch transport pipe connected to the main transport pipe and a loading station and a loop riser pipe connecting between the main transport pipe and the branch transport pipe. The systems and methods also include a redirector configured to regulate airflow to at least one of the loop riser pipe or the main transport pipe.