A sampler for use in the control extraction of material samples from a flow stream of particulate material within a tubular conveyor. A rotatable extractor extends through a sample aperture in the body of the conveyor and when actuated will permit the periodic capture and discharge of particulate material samples of a controlled size from the flow stream to a sample discharge outlet outside of the conveyor. The rotatable extractor does not interfere with any material flow assistance device within the conveyor, and in operation of the conveyor, the extractor will capture periodic samples from the operating flow stream for discharge at the sample discharge outlet. The rotatable extractor could comprise an extractor flighting, extending into the flow stream and out through a discharge tube or might comprise a rotationally mounted extractor to adapted to permit periodic sampling during rotation of the tube.

The present invention comprises an aggregate sample device comprising an air compression system mounted to one side of an aggregate conveyor belt frame. Mounted on the opposite side of the conveyor is a crossover housing that is joined to a discharge chute. The compression system is comprised of a compressor that charges an air tank. Projecting out of the air tank is a air discharge line that has on its terminal head a nozzle which is inserted into an aperture located in an end plate of the crossover housing such that the nozzle is in direct proximity to aggregate traveling on an aggregate conveyor. The compression system is charged such that the air tank reaches an ideal pressure and then an operator deploys a switch which releases a volume of air at high pressure such that a sample of aggregate on the conveyor is blown off the conveyor, constrained by the crossover housing and directed into the discharge chute where the aggregate is directed downward into a sample receptacle.

An automation apparatus of an analysis laboratory, for handling support devices able to support containers of biological samples. The automation apparatus includes two main automatic belt conveyors arranged in positions spaced from one another on a floor, and at least one auxiliary automatic belt conveyor. The auxiliary belt conveyor is spaced at a different height with respect to the main conveyors, and is operatively connected to the main conveyors by means of lift devices.

An automation apparatus of an analysis laboratory, for handling support devices able to support containers of biological samples. The automation apparatus includes two main automatic belt conveyors arranged in positions spaced from one another on a floor, and at least one auxiliary automatic belt conveyor. The auxiliary belt conveyor is spaced at a different height with respect to the main conveyors, and is operatively connected to the main conveyors by means of lift devices.

A sampler for use in the control extraction of material samples from a flow stream of particulate material within a tubular conveyor. A powered extractor extends through a sample aperture body of the conveyor and when actuated will permit the periodic capture and discharge of particulate material samples of the controlled size from the flow stream to a sample discharge outlet outside of the conveyor. The powered extractor does not interfere with any material flow assistance device within the conveyor, and in operation of the conveyor, the extractor will capture periodic samples from the operating flow stream for discharge at the sample discharge outlet. The powered extractor could comprise an extractor fighting, extending into the flow stream and out through a discharge tube or might comprise a rotationally mounted extractor to adapted to permit periodic sampling during rotation of the tube.

An automatic sampling device includes a sampling unit, a traveling unit and a power supply unit. The sampling unit includes a push module, which includes a push mechanism and a turning mechanism. A plurality of collection modules are sequentially disposed and can be constrained between the turning mechanism and the push mechanism. The push mechanism is at least configured to push the plurality of collection modules to abut against the turning mechanism. The turning mechanism is at least configured to turn over a designated collection module to a material receiving position, and to enable the receiving port of the designated collection module facing towards a sample outlet of the sampling module.

An automatic sampling device includes a sampling unit, a traveling unit and a power supply unit. The sampling unit includes a push module, which includes a push mechanism and a turning mechanism. A plurality of collection modules are sequentially disposed and can be constrained between the turning mechanism and the push mechanism. The push mechanism is at least configured to push the plurality of collection modules to abut against the turning mechanism. The turning mechanism is at least configured to turn over a designated collection module to a material receiving position, and to enable the receiving port of the designated collection module facing towards a sample outlet of the sampling module.