US 2016/0095309 A1 · STORAGE STACKS

Abstract

A storage stack for storing sample containers in a low temperature sample store, each storage stack includes first and second rigid lateral support flanges including a multitude of storage webs for supporting sample containers; a rigid back panel; a rigid bottom plate; and a rigid insulation cover. The insulation cover includes a handling plate and an insulation block. A number of insulation covers of all storage stacks of a storage stack array form an essentially continuous insulation layer on a storage area of the low temperature sample store. For all storage stacks, carrying elements are provided that statically connect the bottom plate of each individual storage stack with a bottom structure of the storage area, carry the entire weight of the individual storage stack and all sample containers inserted therein, and confer this entire weight to a bottom structure of the storage area of the low temperature sample store.

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Dependent claims

A sample store comprising:

an insulated storage area having an array of storage stacks disposed therein;
a transfer area disposed over the insulated storage area;
and
an insulating cover covering the array of storage stacks, the insulating cover being disposed between and separating the transfer area and the insulated storage area;
wherein the insulating cover seals the insulated storage area and includes an insulation block, of at least on storage stack of the array of storage stacks, surrounded by a lateral seal that protrudes on all sides beyond the circumference surfaces of the insulation block and is laterally compressed against adjacent storage stacks to effect sealing of the insulating cover.

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