Opening apparatus for container, analysis device, closing apparatus for container, and reagent kit

A closing apparatus for a container including a container body, a lid, and a hinge that interconnects the container body and the lid, comprising:

• a holding device that holds the container body;
• a closing device including a rotating member and a drive device that rotates the rotating member, the rotating member being configured to apply a force to the lid in a direction to close the lid by rotating in contact with the lid in an open state;
• and
• a control device that controls the closing device, wherein
• when the lid in the open state is brought to a closed state, the control device performs a first closing control to apply a force to the lid in a direction to close the lid by rotating the rotating member so that a portion of the rotating member approaches the hinge while the portion of the rotating member is in contact with the lid.

A reagent kit comprising:

• a plurality of containers;
• and
• a packaging material that packages the plurality of containers,
• the plurality of containers each including:
• a container body, and
• a lid connected to the container body via a hinge and capable of opening and closing with respect to the container body,
• the plurality of containers being provided such that they are one-dimensionally disposed, with adjacent ones thereof connected to each other, the lid closed, and a reagent introduced in the container body.