Sample container carrier, laboratory sample distribution system and laboratory automation system

A sample container carrier for holding a laboratory sample container and for transporting the held laboratory sample container in a laboratory sample distribution system, the sample container carrier comprising:

• a first holding element;
• a second holding element, wherein the first holding element and the second holding element are translationally displaceable towards and/or away from each other for holding the laboratory sample container, wherein the first holding element and the second holding element are translationally displaced along a parallel plane perpendicular to a central axis;
• a coupler comprising a lever, wherein the coupler is connected to the first holding element and to the second holding element by the lever such that the coupler couples translational displacements of the first holding element and the second holding element with each other;
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• a plurality of guiding elements, wherein the plurality of guiding elements is configured to guide the translational displacement/s of the first holding element and/or the second holding element and wherein the first holding element and/or the second holding element are/is translationally displaceable mounted to the guiding elements.