US 2020/0346218 A1 · APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR THERMAL CYCLING OF SAMPLE

Abstract

This disclosure relates to apparatus and methods for thermally cycling a sample. Particular embodiments comprise a first pivot arm configured to pivot around a first pivot axis; a second pivot arm configured to pivot around a second pivot axis; a first thermal mass and a second thermal mass coupled to the first pivot arm; and a third thermal mass and a fourth thermal mass coupled to the second pivot arm, wherein the first and third thermal masses are proximal to the sample when the first and second pivot arms are in a first position, and the second and fourth thermal masses are proximal to the sample when the first and second pivot arms are in a second position.

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Dependent claims

An apparatus for thermal cycling, the apparatus comprising:

a retaining member configured to retain a sample module;
a first pivot arm configured to pivot around a first pivot axis;
a second pivot arm configured to pivot around a second pivot axis;
a first thermal mass and a second thermal mass coupled to the first pivot arm;
a third thermal mass and a fourth thermal mass coupled to the second pivot arm, wherein:
the first thermal mass and the third thermal mass are proximal to the retaining member when the first pivot arm and the second pivot arm are in a first position;
and
the second thermal mass and the fourth thermal mass are proximal to the retaining member when the first pivot arm and the second pivot arm are in a second position;
and
a controller configured to control movement of the first pivot arm and the second pivot arm between the first position and the second position.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Apparatus and methods for thermal cycling of sample

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Apparatus and methods for thermal cycling of sample

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Abstract

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