Punching device with modular punching means

Abstract

The invention relates to a punching device for processing dried samples applied to a sample card, in particular liquids containing DNA, such as blood, saliva and the like, comprising at least one punching means (110) with a punch and a lower die, wherein the punch is movable between a resting position at a distance from the lower die and a punching position closer to the lower die. The punching means (110) has a receiving opening into which a sample card can be introduced by means of a movable gripping unit (300) of the punching device (10) and can be positioned in relation to the punching means (110), and a punching drive (14) which can be coupled or is coupled to the punch of the punching means (110) and which drives the punch between the resting position and the punching position. According to the invention, it is proposed that the punching means (110) has a structure which is separate from the punching device (10) and on which the punch and the lower die are arranged. The punching means (110) is configured in terms of its structure in such a way that it forms an exchangeable module that can be coupled to the punching device (10) and the punching drive (14). The invention also relates to a metering device (500) with said type of punching device (10) and also a punching means module (110)

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