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EP2371456A1
EP2371456A1 EP11002341A EP11002341A EP2371456A1 EP 2371456 A1 EP2371456 A1 EP 2371456A1 EP 11002341 A EP11002341 A EP 11002341A EP 11002341 A EP11002341 A EP 11002341A EP 2371456 A1 EP2371456 A1 EP 2371456A1
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Rolf Eichelberg
Siegfried Schulze
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01L—CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL LABORATORY APPARATUS FOR GENERAL USE
    • B01L3/00—Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glassware; Droppers
    • B01L3/50—Containers for the purpose of retaining a material to be analysed, e.g. test tubes
    • B01L3/508—Containers for the purpose of retaining a material to be analysed, e.g. test tubes rigid containers not provided for above
    • B01L3/5082—Test tubes per se
    • B01L3/50825—Closing or opening means, corks, bungs
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01L—CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL LABORATORY APPARATUS FOR GENERAL USE
    • B01L3/00—Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glassware; Droppers
    • B01L3/54—Labware with identification means
    • B01L3/545—Labware with identification means for laboratory containers
    • B01L3/5457—Labware with identification means for laboratory containers for container closures
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01L—CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL LABORATORY APPARATUS FOR GENERAL USE
    • B01L2200/00—Solutions for specific problems relating to chemical or physical laboratory apparatus
    • B01L2200/18—Transport of container or devices
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01L—CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL LABORATORY APPARATUS FOR GENERAL USE
    • B01L2300/00—Additional constructional details
    • B01L2300/02—Identification, exchange or storage of information
    • B01L2300/021—Identification, e.g. bar codes
    • B01L2300/022—Transponder chips
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01L—CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL LABORATORY APPARATUS FOR GENERAL USE
    • B01L2300/00—Additional constructional details
    • B01L2300/02—Identification, exchange or storage of information
    • B01L2300/023—Sending and receiving of information, e.g. using bluetooth
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01L—CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL LABORATORY APPARATUS FOR GENERAL USE
    • B01L2300/00—Additional constructional details
    • B01L2300/04—Closures and closing means
    • B01L2300/046—Function or devices integrated in the closure
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01L—CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL LABORATORY APPARATUS FOR GENERAL USE
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  • the invention relates to a transport cap for transporting a container by means of transport devices.
  • the prior art discloses a large number of different closure caps with which containers, in particular containers for storing samples for chromatography, are sealed.
  • These caps are designed for example as screw, snap or crimp caps. Both for the container as well as for the caps different materials are used, such. As plastic, glass or metal.
  • such caps have a centrally located opening which is closed with a seal, which is referred to as a septum.
  • a septum By means of a hollow needle, the entire contents or only part of the contents of the container can be removed through the septum without removing the closure cap. This ensures that neither the contents of the container escape into the environment nor that the contents of the container is contaminated.
  • transport devices are known from the prior art with which containers closed with caps can be automatically picked up, transported and set down again.
  • contents from the recorded containers automatically by means of a hollow needle.
  • transport devices Due to the variety of different caps, correspondingly different transport devices exist.
  • technically complex gripping devices are used for receiving the containers. These gripping devices must also be adapted to the particular cap used.
  • Caps having a positive magnetic susceptibility also use magnetic or electromagnetic transport means.
  • a positive magnetic susceptibility will be used hereafter as synonymous with the property that a substance is influenced by an external magnetic field in such a way that a force acts on this substance in the direction of the increasing field strength of the external magnetic field.
  • At Magnetic or electromagnetic transport means emits from the transport means a magnetic field which causes such a force to act on a closure cap having a positive magnetic susceptibility so that the closure cap can be picked up and transported together with the container closed by the closure cap.
  • the magnetic field which emanates from the transport device, controllable, so that also different heavy container can be picked up, transported and also turned off again.
  • the previously derived and indicated object is achieved on the basis of the container described above with cap in that a separate cap of a different cap is provided, the transport cap has a holding device and an opening, wherein by the holding device a detachable connection between the transport cap and the Container can be produced, and the opening extends in the longitudinal direction of the transport cap through the transport cap.
  • a transport cap allows the transport of a container with any means of transport and devices, of course, also known from the prior art devices, for example, have a gripping mechanism.
  • the transport cap according to the invention is essentially for placement on already -. B. with a cap - sealed container provided so that they can be taken regardless of the material of the cap used, transported and dropped again.
  • the transport cap according to the invention preferably has a locking device designed as a holding device, the z. B. engages under the lower edge of the cap and so indirectly connects the transport cap on the cap with the container.
  • the transport cap according to the invention is particularly useful in those areas in which different containers must be able to be distinguished exactly from one another, for example in chemical analysis, in which high-density containers are used for storing samples.
  • chemical analysis in which high-density containers are used for storing samples.
  • high-density containers are used for storing samples.
  • it is of particular importance to be able to distinguish individual containers since these containers usually contain different samples.
  • the distinction of individual containers by the known and customary manual labeling or labeling is easier with the transport cap according to the invention, especially in automated analysis devices.
  • the transport cap has a magnetic element for transporting a container by means of magnetic or electromagnetic transport means and the magnetic element has a positive magnetic susceptibility.
  • the transport cap according to the invention it is possible with the transport cap according to the invention that the container via the holding device is directly connected to the transport cap.
  • this compound in particular without tools, easy to separate again, whereby the handling is improved in laboratory use.
  • the separation can be made in the case of the locking device designed as a holding device, for example, by a simple expansion or spreading of the locking device.
  • a connection can be provided which can only be solved by the use of a tool again.
  • this tool can be part of the transport device.
  • clamping connections are provided in further preferred embodiments of the invention.
  • the latching device is formed by at least one latching element.
  • a plurality of locking elements are arranged distributed on the container side facing the transport cap over the circumference.
  • a one-piece circumferential locking bead is conceivable.
  • the direction from which the transport cap is placed on a closed container with a cap is subject to no restrictions in principle.
  • the transport cap can also be placed laterally on the closure cap.
  • the longitudinal direction of the transport cap corresponds to the direction which is formed by the transfer cap placed on the closed container and received by the transport device through the connecting line between the transport device and the closure cap.
  • the opening extending in the longitudinal direction of the transport cap thus ensures access to the surface of the closure cap so that, provided the closure cap has a septum, automatically or automatically by the transport device by means of a hollow needle, as known in the art, from the Container contents can be removed.
  • the magnetic element is required so that by means of a magnetic field generated by a transport means sufficient force acts on the transport cap, so that the transport cap can be picked up, transported and set down again. It is also possible in principle provide a separate magnetic element, but the transport cap could also take over the function of the magnetic element as a whole using suitable materials, however, it has been found to be advantageous to provide only a small magnetic element, as in this way on the material used for this, which in the Usually very expensive, can be saved.
  • the magnetic element may be formed both as a permanent magnet and unmagnetized.
  • the transport cap is made of plastic.
  • plastic has the advantage that in this way a special flexibility of the holding device, in particular the latching device, is achieved.
  • plastic has the advantage that it is extremely inexpensive as a raw material and also in processing, eg. B. as a milling, rotating or injection molded part, only low costs.
  • the magnetic element is annular.
  • such a magnetic element has a central opening.
  • the magnetic element surrounds the opening of the transport cap.
  • various other forms are possible, for example, flat regular or irregular polygons with a central opening.
  • the magnetic element is arranged coaxially to the longitudinal axis of the transport cap.
  • the transport cap has an RFID transponder, the RFID transponder having an antenna and an electronic component.
  • an RFID transponder allows contactless reading information stored in the electronic component and also storing information in the electronic component.
  • the RFID transponder is configured passively, ie that the RFID transponder does not have its own energy source but can extract the energy required for operation from an external energy source, in particular an external electromagnetic field. Using an external energy source can save the cost of an internal energy source and eliminate the otherwise necessary maintenance, replacement or recharging of an internal energy source.
  • the use of such transport caps in the field of - especially automated - analysis technology is immediately obvious.
  • the transport cap has a cover, wherein the magnetic element and / or the RFID transponder can be covered by the cover.
  • the cover does not cover the opening of the transport cap in particular.
  • the cover is annular and therefore has a central opening, which ensures that the opening of the transport cap is not closed by the cover.
  • the cover plate protects the magnetic element and / or the RFID transponder from external influences.
  • the magnetic element and / or the RFID transponder, z. B. for maintenance or replacement, accessible after removing the cover. If this is not necessary, the magnetic element and / or the RFID transponder can alternatively be embedded in the material of the transport cap, z. B. with the transport cap, be.
  • the antenna is annular.
  • such an antenna has a central opening, so that the antenna encloses the opening of the transport cap.
  • various other shapes are possible, especially flat regular or irregular polygons with a central opening.
  • the range of the RFID transponder depends on the size of the antenna. Therefore, it is advantageous that the antenna is formed as large as possible.
  • both the antenna and the magnetic element may be formed in the form of a ring and coaxially surround the circular and also coaxially arranged opening of the transport cap to the longitudinal axis of the transport cap.
  • a preferred embodiment of the invention is that the magnetic element for suppressing eddy currents has at least one recess, in particular formed in several parts. This ensures that the RFID transponder is not affected by parasitic eddy currents in the magnetic element during transmission or reception processes.
  • the magnetic element z. As a split at one or more locations ring or a split polygon, one or more V-shaped magnetic elements or two substantially punctiform magnetic elements in question. It should be noted in the shaping of the magnetic element above all that there is a sufficiently strong interaction with the magnetic field, which is generated by the transport device.
  • the magnetic element acts as an antenna of the RFID transponder. This multiple functionality can save material costs.
  • the opening can be closed with a sealing element.
  • a sealing element or several sealing elements in the opening of the transport cap an improved sealing of the container is achieved if necessary.
  • each a sealing element at the two ends of the opening of the transport cap of the thus partitioned interior can be protected from contamination.
  • the transport cap 1 In the sectional view of Fig. 1 the transport cap 1 according to the invention is placed on a container 2.
  • the container 2 is closed with a cap 3.
  • the transport cap 1 has a designed as a latching device 4. This holding device 4 engages under the lower edge of the closure cap 3 and thus establishes a detachable connection between the transport cap 1 and the container 2 sealed with the closure cap 3.
  • an annular magnetic element 5 is arranged within the upper part of the transport cap 1.
  • the container 2 is a container for storing analytes to be analyzed Samples, in particular of samples, which are later examined chromatographically.
  • the transport cap 1 has an opening 6 which extends in the longitudinal direction of the transport cap 1 through the transport cap 1.
  • an RFID transponder is furthermore arranged, which has an antenna 7 and an electronic component 8.
  • the antenna 7 is annular and arranged within the likewise annular magnetic element 5.
  • an annular cover 9 is arranged, which covers the magnetic element 5 and the antenna 7 and the electronic component 8.
  • the closure cap 3 of the container 2 has a septum 10. Through the septum 10 can be removed by means of a hollow needle, the entire content or only part of the contents of the container 2, without removing the cap 3.
  • the Fig. 2a shows a magnetic element of a transport cap according to the invention according to a preferred embodiment of the invention.
  • the illustrated magnetic element 5 essentially has an annular configuration. However, a recess 11 is provided at one point, so that the ring closure of the magnetic element 5 is interrupted at this point.
  • FIG. 2b also shows how FIG. 2a a substantially annular magnetic element 5 according to another preferred embodiment of the invention. That in the Fig. 2b However, shown magnetic element 5 has four recesses 11, so that the magnetic element 5 is composed of four non-interconnected parts.
  • Fig. 3 schematically shows a further embodiment of the transport cap 1 according to the invention in a plan view.
  • the illustrated transport cap 1 has an annular cover plate 9.
  • the opening 6 of the transport cap is closed by a sealing element 12.

Abstract

The cap (1) has a retention device (4) i.e. detent device, producing releasable connection produced between the cap and a container (2), where the cap is made of plastic material. A magnetic element (5) exhibits positive magnetic susceptibility, and an aperture (6) extends in a longitudinal direction of the cap. A radio frequency identification (RFID)-transponder comprises an antenna (7) and an electronic component (8), where the antenna is arranged coaxial to a longitudinal axis of the cap and designed in a circular manner. The aperture is closed via a sealing element.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Transportkappe zum Transport eines Behälters mittels Transporteinrichtungen.The invention relates to a transport cap for transporting a container by means of transport devices.

Aus dem Stand der Technik ist eine Vielzahl verschiedener Verschlusskappen bekannt, mit denen Behälter, insbesondere Behälter zur Aufbewahrung von Proben für die Chromatographie, verschlossen werden. Diese Verschlusskappen sind beispielsweise als Schraub-, Snap- oder Krimpkappen ausgebildet. Sowohl für die Behälter als auch für die Verschlusskappen kommen unterschiedliche Materialien zum Einsatz, wie z. B. Kunststoff, Glas oder Metall. In der Regel weisen derartige Verschlusskappen eine mittig angeordnete Öffnung auf, die mit einer Dichtung, welche als Septum bezeichnet wird, verschlossen ist. Mittels einer Hohlnadel kann durch das Septum hindurch der gesamte Inhalt oder nur ein Teil des Inhaltes des Behälters entnommen werden, ohne dabei die Verschlusskappe zu entfernen. Hierdurch wird gewährleistet, dass weder der Inhalt des Behälters in die Umgebung entweicht noch dass der Inhalt des Behälters verunreinigt wird.The prior art discloses a large number of different closure caps with which containers, in particular containers for storing samples for chromatography, are sealed. These caps are designed for example as screw, snap or crimp caps. Both for the container as well as for the caps different materials are used, such. As plastic, glass or metal. In general, such caps have a centrally located opening which is closed with a seal, which is referred to as a septum. By means of a hollow needle, the entire contents or only part of the contents of the container can be removed through the septum without removing the closure cap. This ensures that neither the contents of the container escape into the environment nor that the contents of the container is contaminated.

Des Weiteren sind aus dem Stand der Technik Transporteinrichtungen bekannt, mit denen mit Verschlusskappen verschlossene Behälter automatisiert aufgenommen, transportiert und wieder abgesetzt werden können. Insbesondere kann auch automatisiert mittels einer Hohlnadel aus den aufgenommenen Behältern Inhalt entnommen werden. Aufgrund der Vielfalt der verschiedenen Verschlusskappen, existieren entsprechend unterschiedliche Transporteinrichtungen. In der Regel werden hierbei technisch aufwändige Greifvorrichtungen zum Aufnehmen der Behälter verwendet. Diese Greifvorrichtungen müssen zudem an die jeweilige verwendete Verschlusskappe angepasst sein.Furthermore, transport devices are known from the prior art with which containers closed with caps can be automatically picked up, transported and set down again. In particular, it is also possible to extract contents from the recorded containers automatically by means of a hollow needle. Due to the variety of different caps, correspondingly different transport devices exist. As a rule, technically complex gripping devices are used for receiving the containers. These gripping devices must also be adapted to the particular cap used.

Bei Verschlusskappen, die eine positive magnetische Suszeptibilität aufweisen, finden auch magnetische oder elektromagnetische Transporteinrichtungen Verwendung. Eine positive magnetische Suszeptibilität wird im Folgenden gleichbedeutend verwendet mit der Eigenschaft, dass ein Stoff von einem äußeren Magnetfeld derart beeinflusst wird, dass auf diesen Stoff eine Kraft in Richtung der zunehmenden Feldstärke des äußeren Magnetfelds wirkt. Bei magnetischen oder elektromagnetischen Transporteinrichtungen geht von der Transporteinrichtung ein Magnetfeld aus, welches bewirkt, dass auf eine Verschlusskappe, die eine positive magnetische Suszeptibilität aufweist, eine derartige Kraft wirkt, so dass die Verschlusskappe zusammen mit dem von der Verschlusskappe verschlossenen Behälter aufgenommen und transportiert werden kann. Vorzugsweise ist das Magnetfeld, welches von der Transporteinrichtung ausgeht, steuerbar, so dass auch verschieden schwere Behälter aufgenommen, transportiert und auch wieder abgestellt werden können. Von Nachteil ist jedoch insbesondere, dass die für die Verschlusskappen verwendeten Materialen, die vorzugsweise eine relativ hohe positive magnetische Suszeptibilität aufweisen, damit auch schon relativ kleine Magnetfelder eine zur Aufnahme der mit Verschlusskappen verschlossenen Behälter ausreichende Kraft bewirken, in der Regel sehr teuer sind. Des Weiteren ist häufig eine Wiederverwertung derartiger Verschlusskappen nicht praktikabel, da zum einen diese Verschlusskappen oft nicht zerstörungsfrei von dem Behälter entfernt werden können und zum anderen sind diese Verschlusskappen häufig mit dem Inhalt der von ihnen verschlossenen Behälter verunreinigt.Caps having a positive magnetic susceptibility also use magnetic or electromagnetic transport means. A positive magnetic susceptibility will be used hereafter as synonymous with the property that a substance is influenced by an external magnetic field in such a way that a force acts on this substance in the direction of the increasing field strength of the external magnetic field. at Magnetic or electromagnetic transport means emits from the transport means a magnetic field which causes such a force to act on a closure cap having a positive magnetic susceptibility so that the closure cap can be picked up and transported together with the container closed by the closure cap. Preferably, the magnetic field, which emanates from the transport device, controllable, so that also different heavy container can be picked up, transported and also turned off again. However, it is disadvantageous in particular that the materials used for the closure caps, which preferably have a relatively high positive magnetic susceptibility, so that even relatively small magnetic fields cause sufficient force to hold the containers closed with caps, are generally very expensive. Furthermore, recycling such caps is often impractical because, on the one hand, these caps often can not be removed from the container nondestructively and, on the other hand, these caps are often contaminated with the contents of the containers they contain.

Damit ist es die Aufgabe der Erfindung, eine Möglichkeit anzugeben, einen Behälter mit einer magnetischen oder elektromagnetischen Transporteinrichtung kostengünstig und universell zu transportieren.Thus, it is the object of the invention to provide a way to transport a container with a magnetic or electromagnetic transport device inexpensively and universally.

Die zuvor hergeleitete und aufgezeigte Aufgabe ist ausgehend von dem eingangs beschriebenen Behälter mit Verschlusskappe dadurch gelöst, dass eine separate von einer Verschlusskappe verschiedene Transportkappe vorgesehen ist, die Transportkappe eine Haltevorrichtung und eine Öffnung aufweist, wobei durch die Haltevorrichtung eine lösbare Verbindung zwischen der Transportkappe und dem Behälter herstellbar ist, und die Öffnung sich in Längsrichtung der Transportkappe durch die Transportkappe hindurch erstreckt. Eine solche Transportkappe gestattet den Transport eines Behälters mit beliebigen Transportmitteln und -vorrichtungen, selbstverständlich auch mit aus dem Stand der Technik bekannten Vorrichtungen, die beispielsweise einen Greifmechanismus aufweisen.The previously derived and indicated object is achieved on the basis of the container described above with cap in that a separate cap of a different cap is provided, the transport cap has a holding device and an opening, wherein by the holding device a detachable connection between the transport cap and the Container can be produced, and the opening extends in the longitudinal direction of the transport cap through the transport cap. Such a transport cap allows the transport of a container with any means of transport and devices, of course, also known from the prior art devices, for example, have a gripping mechanism.

Die erfindungsgemäße Transportkappe ist im Wesentlichen zum Aufsetzen auf bereits ― z. B. mit einer Verschlusskappe ― verschlossene Behälter vorgesehen, so dass diese unabhängig von dem Material der verwendeten Verschlusskappe mit aufgenommen, transportiert und wieder abgesetzt werden können. Hierzu weist die erfindungsgemäße Transportkappe vorzugsweise eine als Rasteinrichtung ausgebildete Haltevorrichtung auf, die z. B. unter den unteren Rand der Verschlusskappe greift und so die Transportkappe mittelbar über die Verschlusskappe mit dem Behälter verbindet.The transport cap according to the invention is essentially for placement on already -. B. with a cap - sealed container provided so that they can be taken regardless of the material of the cap used, transported and dropped again. For this purpose, the transport cap according to the invention preferably has a locking device designed as a holding device, the z. B. engages under the lower edge of the cap and so indirectly connects the transport cap on the cap with the container.

Die erfindungsgemäße Transportkappe ist in jenen Bereichen besonders nutzbringend, in denen verschiedene Behälter exakt voneinander unterschieden werden können müssen, beispielsweise in der chemischen Analytik, in der hochdichte Behälter zur Aufbewahrung von Proben verwendet werden. Hier ist es von besonderer Bedeutung, einzelne Behälter unterscheiden zu können, da diese Behälter in der Regel unterschiedliche Proben enthalten. Die Unterscheidung einzelner Behälter durch das bekannte und übliche manuelle Beschriften oder Etikettieren ist mit der erfindungsgemäßen Transportkappe einfacher möglich, insbesondere in automatisierten Analyseeinrichtungen.The transport cap according to the invention is particularly useful in those areas in which different containers must be able to be distinguished exactly from one another, for example in chemical analysis, in which high-density containers are used for storing samples. Here it is of particular importance to be able to distinguish individual containers, since these containers usually contain different samples. The distinction of individual containers by the known and customary manual labeling or labeling is easier with the transport cap according to the invention, especially in automated analysis devices.

Bei einer bevorzugten Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass die Transportkappe ein Magnetelement zum Transport eines Behälters mittels magnetischer oder elektromagnetischer Transporteinrichtungen aufweist und das Magnetelement eine positive magnetische Suszeptibilität aufweist.In a preferred embodiment of the invention it is provided that the transport cap has a magnetic element for transporting a container by means of magnetic or electromagnetic transport means and the magnetic element has a positive magnetic susceptibility.

Ebenso ist es mit der erfindungsgemäßen Transportkappe möglich, dass der Behälter über die Haltevorrichtung unmittelbar mit der Transportkappe verbindbar ist. Erfindungsgemäß ist diese Verbindung, insbesondere werkzeuglos, einfach wieder zu trennen, wodurch die Handhabbarkeit im Laborgebrauch verbessert wird. Die Trennung kann im Falle der als Rasteinrichtung ausgebildeten Haltevorrichtung beispielsweise durch ein einfaches Aufdehnen oder Spreizen der Rasteinrichtung vorgenommen werden. Für besondere Anwendungsfälle kann jedoch auch eine Verbindung vorgesehen sein, die nur durch den Einsatz eines Werkzeuges wieder gelöst werden kann. Z. B. kann dieses Werkzeug Teil der Transporteinrichtung sein. Durch die Haltevorrichtung wird der Vorteil erreicht, dass die erfindungsgemäße Transportkappe weitgehend unabhängig von Art und Material der Verschlusskappe, d. h. universell, eingesetzt werden kann. Durch die einfache Lösbarkeit der Verbindung kann die erfindungsgemäße Transportkappe mehrfach verwendet werden.Likewise, it is possible with the transport cap according to the invention that the container via the holding device is directly connected to the transport cap. According to the invention, this compound, in particular without tools, easy to separate again, whereby the handling is improved in laboratory use. The separation can be made in the case of the locking device designed as a holding device, for example, by a simple expansion or spreading of the locking device. For special applications, however, a connection can be provided which can only be solved by the use of a tool again. For example, this tool can be part of the transport device. By the holding device, the advantage is achieved that the transport cap according to the invention largely independent of the type and material of the cap, ie, can be used universally. Due to the easy solubility of the compound the transport cap according to the invention can be used several times.

Als Haltevorrichtung sind bei weiteren bevorzugten Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung Gewinde oder durch Kraftschluss erzielte Klemmverbindungen vorgesehen.As a holding device threaded or frictionally obtained clamping connections are provided in further preferred embodiments of the invention.

Die Rasteinrichtung wird durch wenigstens ein Rastelement gebildet. Vorzugsweise sind mehrere Rastelemente an der dem Behälter zugewandten Seite der Transportkappe über den Umfang verteilt angeordnet. Alternativ ist jedoch auch eine einstückige umlaufende Rastwulst denkbar.The latching device is formed by at least one latching element. Preferably, a plurality of locking elements are arranged distributed on the container side facing the transport cap over the circumference. Alternatively, however, a one-piece circumferential locking bead is conceivable.

Die Richtung aus der die Transportkappe auf einen mit einer Verschlusskappe verschlossenen Behälter aufgesetzt wird, ist prinzipiell keinen Beschränkungen unterworfen. Beispielsweise kann die Transportkappe auch seitlich auf die Verschlusskappe aufgesetzt werden. Es hat sich jedoch als besonders vorteilhaft herausgestellt, dass die Transportkappe senkrecht von oben auf die Verschlusskappe aufsetzbar ist, da dieser Zugangsweg bei Verwendung einer automatisierten Transporteinrichtung in der Regel am leichtesten zugänglich ist.The direction from which the transport cap is placed on a closed container with a cap is subject to no restrictions in principle. For example, the transport cap can also be placed laterally on the closure cap. However, it has been found to be particularly advantageous that the transport cap can be placed vertically from above onto the closure cap, since this access path is usually the easiest to access when using an automated transport device.

Die Längsrichtung der Transportkappe entspricht der Richtung, die bei auf den verschlossenen Behälter aufgesetzter und durch die Transporteinrichtung aufgenommener Transportkappe durch die Verbindungslinie zwischen der Transporteinrichtung und der Verschlusskappe gebildet wird. Durch die sich in Längsrichtung der Transportkappe erstreckende Öffnung wird somit ein Zugang zu der Oberfläche der Verschlusskappe gewährleistet, so dass, vorausgesetzt die Verschlusskappe weist ein Septum auf, manuell oder durch die Transporteinrichtung automatisiert mittels einer Hohlnadel, wie im Stand der Technik bekannt, aus dem Behälter Inhalt entnommen werden kann.The longitudinal direction of the transport cap corresponds to the direction which is formed by the transfer cap placed on the closed container and received by the transport device through the connecting line between the transport device and the closure cap. The opening extending in the longitudinal direction of the transport cap thus ensures access to the surface of the closure cap so that, provided the closure cap has a septum, automatically or automatically by the transport device by means of a hollow needle, as known in the art, from the Container contents can be removed.

Für den Fall, das eine auf Magnetkraft basierende Transporteinrichtung zum Einsatz kommt, ist das Magnetelement erforderlich, damit mittels eines durch eine Transporteinrichtung erzeugten Magnetfeldes eine ausreichende Kraft auf die Transportkappe wirkt, so dass die Transportkappe aufgenommen, transportiert und wieder abgesetzt werden kann. Es ist prinzipiell auch möglich, kein separates Magnetelement vorzusehen, sondern die Transportkappe könnte bei Verwendung geeigneter Materialien ebenso als Ganzes die Funktion des Magnetelements übernehmen, jedoch hat es sich als vorteilhaft herausgestellt, lediglich ein möglichst kleines Magnetelement vorzusehen, da auf diese Weise an dem hierfür verwendeten Material, welches in der Regel sehr teuer ist, gespart werden kann. Das Magnetelement kann sowohl als Permanentmagnet als auch unmagnetisiert ausgebildet sein.In the event that a magnetic force based transport device is used, the magnetic element is required so that by means of a magnetic field generated by a transport means sufficient force acts on the transport cap, so that the transport cap can be picked up, transported and set down again. It is also possible in principle provide a separate magnetic element, but the transport cap could also take over the function of the magnetic element as a whole using suitable materials, however, it has been found to be advantageous to provide only a small magnetic element, as in this way on the material used for this, which in the Usually very expensive, can be saved. The magnetic element may be formed both as a permanent magnet and unmagnetized.

Gemäß einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass die Transportkappe aus Kunststoff besteht. Zum einen hat die Verwendung von Kunststoff den Vorteil, dass hierdurch eine besondere Flexibilität der Haltevorrichtung, insbesondere der Rasteinrichtung, erreicht wird. Zum anderen hat Kunststoff den Vorteil, dass er als Rohstoff äußerst günstig ist und auch bei der Verarbeitung, z. B. als Fräs-, Dreh- oder Spritzgussteil, nur geringe Kosten verursacht.According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention it is provided that the transport cap is made of plastic. On the one hand, the use of plastic has the advantage that in this way a special flexibility of the holding device, in particular the latching device, is achieved. On the other hand, plastic has the advantage that it is extremely inexpensive as a raw material and also in processing, eg. B. as a milling, rotating or injection molded part, only low costs.

Bei einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass das Magnetelement ringförmig ausgebildet ist. Vorteilhafterweise weist ein derartiges Magnetelement eine zentrale Öffnung auf. Insbesondere umschließt das Magnetelement die Öffnung der Transportkappe. Alternativ sind jedoch auch diverse andere Formen möglich, beispielsweise flache regelmäßige oder unregelmäßige Vielecke mit einer zentralen Öffnung.In a preferred embodiment of the invention it is provided that the magnetic element is annular. Advantageously, such a magnetic element has a central opening. In particular, the magnetic element surrounds the opening of the transport cap. Alternatively, however, various other forms are possible, for example, flat regular or irregular polygons with a central opening.

Bei einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass das Magnetelement koaxial zur Längsachse der Transportkappe angeordnet ist. Durch eine ringförmige Ausgestaltung und koaxiale Anordnung des Magnetelements wird gewährleistet, dass die Krafteinwirkung, die durch das Magnetfeld einer Transporteinrichtung bewirkt wird, auf die Transportkappe äußerst gleichmäßig erfolgt, so dass der mit der Transportkappe verbundene Behälter sicher aufgenommen, transportiert und wieder abgesetzt werden kann.In a further preferred embodiment of the invention it is provided that the magnetic element is arranged coaxially to the longitudinal axis of the transport cap. By an annular configuration and coaxial arrangement of the magnetic element ensures that the force caused by the magnetic field of a transport device is carried out very evenly on the transport cap, so that the container connected to the transport cap can be safely picked up, transported and dropped off again.

Gemäß einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass die Transportkappe einen RFID-Transponder aufweist, wobei der RFID-Transponder eine Antenne und eine Elektronikkomponente aufweist. Die Verwendung eines RFID-Transponders erlaubt das berührungslose Auslesen von Informationen, die in der Elektronikkomponente gespeichert sind, und auch das Speichern von Informationen in der Elektronikkomponente. Hierfür bieten sich, insbesondere bei automatisierten Prozessen, z. B. Informationen zum Inhalt, zu bereits vollzogenen Verfahrensschritten und zu noch ausstehenden Verfahrensschritten eines Behälters an. Vorzugsweise ist der RFID-Transponder passiv ausgestaltet, d. h. dass der RFID-Transponder über keine eigene Energiequelle verfügt, sondern die zum Betrieb notwendige Energie einer externen Energiequelle entnehmen kann, insbesondere einem äußeren elektromagnetischen Feld. Durch die Verwendung einer externen Energiequelle können die Kosten einer internen Energiequelle eingespart werden und die sonst notwendige Wartung, der Austausch oder die Aufladung einer internen Energiequelle entfällt. Der Einsatz derartiger Transportkappen im Bereich der ― insbesondere automatisierten ― Analysetechnik ist unmittelbar einleuchtend.According to an advantageous development of the invention, it is provided that the transport cap has an RFID transponder, the RFID transponder having an antenna and an electronic component. The use of an RFID transponder allows contactless reading information stored in the electronic component and also storing information in the electronic component. For this purpose, in particular in automated processes, such. B. information on the content, already performed steps and pending process steps of a container. Preferably, the RFID transponder is configured passively, ie that the RFID transponder does not have its own energy source but can extract the energy required for operation from an external energy source, in particular an external electromagnetic field. Using an external energy source can save the cost of an internal energy source and eliminate the otherwise necessary maintenance, replacement or recharging of an internal energy source. The use of such transport caps in the field of - especially automated - analysis technology is immediately obvious.

Gemäß einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass die Transportkappe eine Abdeckscheibe aufweist, wobei durch die Abdeckscheibe das Magnetelement und/oder der RFID-Transponder abdeckbar sind. Die Abdeckscheibe verdeckt jedoch insbesondere nicht die Öffnung der Transportkappe. Beispielsweise ist die Abdeckscheibe ringförmig ausgebildet und weist daher eine zentrale Öffnung auf, die gewährleistet, dass die Öffnung der Transportkappe nicht durch die Abdeckscheibe verschlossen wird. Durch die Abdeckscheibe werden das Magnetelement und/oder der RFID-Transponder vor äußeren Einflüssen geschützt. Gleichzeitig sind das Magnetelement und/oder der RFID-Transponder aber, z. B. zu Wartungszwecken oder zum Austausch, nach Entfernen der Abdeckscheibe zugänglich. Falls dies nicht notwendig sein sollte, können das Magnetelement und/oder der RFID-Transponder alternativ auch in das Material der Transportkappe eingebettet, z. B. mit der Transportkappe vergossen, sein.According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the transport cap has a cover, wherein the magnetic element and / or the RFID transponder can be covered by the cover. However, the cover does not cover the opening of the transport cap in particular. For example, the cover is annular and therefore has a central opening, which ensures that the opening of the transport cap is not closed by the cover. The cover plate protects the magnetic element and / or the RFID transponder from external influences. At the same time, however, the magnetic element and / or the RFID transponder, z. B. for maintenance or replacement, accessible after removing the cover. If this is not necessary, the magnetic element and / or the RFID transponder can alternatively be embedded in the material of the transport cap, z. B. with the transport cap, be.

Bei bevorzugten Ausgestaltungen ist vorgesehen, dass die Antenne ringförmig ausgebildet ist. Vorteilhafterweise weist eine derartige Antenne eine zentrale Öffnung auf, so dass die Antenne die Öffnung der Transportkappe umschließt. Alternativ sind jedoch auch diverse andere Formen möglich, insbesondere flache regelmäßige oder unregelmäßige Vielecke mit einer zentralen Öffnung. Hierbei ist jedoch zu beachten, dass die Reichweite des RFID-Transponders von der Größe der Antenne abhängt. Daher ist es vorteilhaft, dass die Antenne möglichst groß ausgebildet ist.In preferred embodiments, it is provided that the antenna is annular. Advantageously, such an antenna has a central opening, so that the antenna encloses the opening of the transport cap. Alternatively, however, various other shapes are possible, especially flat regular or irregular polygons with a central opening. However, it should be noted that the range of the RFID transponder depends on the size of the antenna. Therefore, it is advantageous that the antenna is formed as large as possible.

Als besonders vorteilhaft hat sich herausgestellt, wenn die Antenne koaxial zur Längsachse der Transportkappe angeordnet ist. Mit einer ringförmigen und koaxial zur Längsachse der Transportkappe angeordneten Antenne wird erreicht, dass die Transporteinrichtung in der Hauptabstrahlrichtung der Antenne liegt. Dies ermöglicht eine besonders vorteilhafte Kommunikation mit einer RFID-Lese- und Schreibeinrichtung, falls sich in dem Teil der Transporteinrichtung, der der Transportkappe im aufgenommenen Zustand am nächsten gelegen ist, die Antenne der RFID-Lese- und Schreibeinrichtung befindet. Insbesondere können sowohl die Antenne als auch das Magnetelement in Form eines Ringes ausgebildet sein und koaxial zur Längsachse der Transportkappe die kreisförmige und ebenfalls koaxial angeordnete Öffnung der Transportkappe umschließen.It has proven particularly advantageous if the antenna is arranged coaxially to the longitudinal axis of the transport cap. With an annular and coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the transport cap arranged antenna is achieved that the transport device is located in the main emission of the antenna. This allows a particularly advantageous communication with an RFID reading and writing device, if the antenna of the RFID reader and writer is located in the part of the transport device which is closest to the transport cap in the received state. In particular, both the antenna and the magnetic element may be formed in the form of a ring and coaxially surround the circular and also coaxially arranged opening of the transport cap to the longitudinal axis of the transport cap.

Eine bevorzugte Weiterbildung der Erfindung besteht darin, dass das Magnetelement zur Unterbindung von Wirbelströmen wenigstens eine Aussparung aufweist, insbesondere mehrteilig ausgebildet ist. Hierdurch wird gewährleistet, dass der RFID-Transponder bei Sende- oder Empfangsvorgängen nicht durch parasitäre Wirbelströme in dem Magnetelement beeinträchtigt wird. Als mögliche Formen des Magnetelements kommen z. B. ein an einer oder mehreren Stellen aufgetrennter Ring oder ein aufgetrenntes Vieleck, ein oder mehrere V-förmige Magnetelemente oder zwei im Wesentlichen punktförmige Magnetelemente in Frage. Zu beachten ist bei der Formgebung des Magnetelements vor allem, dass eine ausreichend starke Wechselwirkung mit dem Magnetfeld gegeben ist, welches von der Transporteinrichtung erzeugt wird.A preferred embodiment of the invention is that the magnetic element for suppressing eddy currents has at least one recess, in particular formed in several parts. This ensures that the RFID transponder is not affected by parasitic eddy currents in the magnetic element during transmission or reception processes. As possible forms of the magnetic element z. As a split at one or more locations ring or a split polygon, one or more V-shaped magnetic elements or two substantially punctiform magnetic elements in question. It should be noted in the shaping of the magnetic element above all that there is a sufficiently strong interaction with the magnetic field, which is generated by the transport device.

Gemäß einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass das Magnetelement als Antenne des RFID-Transponders fungiert. Durch diese Mehrfachfunktionalität können Materialkosten eingespart werden.According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the magnetic element acts as an antenna of the RFID transponder. This multiple functionality can save material costs.

Gemäß einer weiteren vorteilhaften Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass die Öffnung mit einem Dichtelement verschließbar ist. Durch das Vorsehen eines Dichtelements oder mehrer Dichtelemente in der Öffnung der Transportkappe wird bei Bedarf eine verbesserte Abdichtung des Behälters erreicht. Darüber hinaus kann durch das Vorsehen von jeweils einem Dichtelement an den beiden Enden der Öffnung der Transportkappe der hierdurch abgeteilte Innenraum vor Verunreinigungen geschützt werden.According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention it is provided that the opening can be closed with a sealing element. By providing a sealing element or several sealing elements in the opening of the transport cap an improved sealing of the container is achieved if necessary. In addition, by providing each a sealing element at the two ends of the opening of the transport cap of the thus partitioned interior can be protected from contamination.

Im Einzelnen gibt es nun eine Vielzahl von Möglichkeiten, die erfindungsgemäße Transportkappe auszugestalten und weiterzubilden. Dazu wird auf die dem Patentanspruch 1 nachgeordneten Patentansprüche sowie auf die nachfolgende detaillierte Beschreibung bevorzugter Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung unter Bezugnahme auf die Zeichnungen verwiesen. In der Zeichnung zeigt

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In der Schnittdarstellung der Fig. 1 ist die erfindungsgemäße Transportkappe 1 auf einen Behälter 2 aufgesetzt. Der Behälter 2 ist mit einer Verschlusskappe 3 verschlossen. Die Transportkappe 1 weist eine als Rasteinrichtung ausgestaltete Haltevorrichtung 4 auf. Diese Haltevorrichtung 4 untergreift den unteren Rand der Verschlusskappe 3 und stellt so eine lösbare Verbindung zwischen der Transportkappe 1 und dem mit der Verschlusskappe 3 verschlossenen Behälter 2 her. Innerhalb des oberen Teils der Transportkappe 1 ist ein ringförmiges Magnetelement 5 angeordnet. Im vorliegenden Fall handelt es sich bei dem Behälter 2 um einen Behälter zur Aufbewahrung von zu analysierenden Proben, insbesondere von Proben, die später chromatographisch untersucht werden.In the sectional view of Fig. 1 the transport cap 1 according to the invention is placed on a container 2. The container 2 is closed with a cap 3. The transport cap 1 has a designed as a latching device 4. This holding device 4 engages under the lower edge of the closure cap 3 and thus establishes a detachable connection between the transport cap 1 and the container 2 sealed with the closure cap 3. Within the upper part of the transport cap 1, an annular magnetic element 5 is arranged. In the present case, the container 2 is a container for storing analytes to be analyzed Samples, in particular of samples, which are later examined chromatographically.

Die Transportkappe 1 weist eine Öffnung 6 auf, die sich in Längsrichtung der Transportkappe 1 durch die Transportkappe 1 hindurcherstreckt. Im oberen Teil der Transportkappe 1 ist des Weiteren ein RFID-Transponder angeordnet, der eine Antenne 7 und eine Elektronikkomponente 8 aufweist. Hierbei ist die Antenne 7 ringförmig ausgebildet und innerhalb des ebenfalls ringförmigen Magnetelements 5 angeordnet. An der Oberseite der Transportkappe 1 ist eine ringförmige Abdeckscheibe 9 angeordnet, die das Magnetelement 5 und die Antenne 7 sowie die Elektronikkomponente 8 abdeckt. Die Verschlusskappe 3 des Behälters 2 weist ein Septum 10 auf. Durch das Septum 10 hindurch kann mittels einer Hohlnadel der gesamte Inhalt oder nur ein Teil des Inhaltes des Behälters 2 entnommen werden, ohne dabei die Verschlusskappe 3 zu entfernen.The transport cap 1 has an opening 6 which extends in the longitudinal direction of the transport cap 1 through the transport cap 1. In the upper part of the transport cap 1, an RFID transponder is furthermore arranged, which has an antenna 7 and an electronic component 8. In this case, the antenna 7 is annular and arranged within the likewise annular magnetic element 5. At the top of the transport cap 1, an annular cover 9 is arranged, which covers the magnetic element 5 and the antenna 7 and the electronic component 8. The closure cap 3 of the container 2 has a septum 10. Through the septum 10 can be removed by means of a hollow needle, the entire content or only part of the contents of the container 2, without removing the cap 3.

Die Fig. 2a zeigt ein Magnetelement einer erfindungsgemäßen Transportkappe gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung der Erfindung. Das dargestellte Magnetelement 5 weist im Wesentlichen eine ringförmige Ausgestaltung auf. Jedoch ist an einer Stelle eine Aussparung 11 vorgesehen, so dass der Ringschluss des Magnetelements 5 an dieser Stelle unterbrochen ist.The Fig. 2a shows a magnetic element of a transport cap according to the invention according to a preferred embodiment of the invention. The illustrated magnetic element 5 essentially has an annular configuration. However, a recess 11 is provided at one point, so that the ring closure of the magnetic element 5 is interrupted at this point.

Fig. 2b zeigt ebenfalls wie Figur 2a ein im Wesentlichen ringförmiges Magnetelement 5 gemäß einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausgestaltung der Erfindung. Das in der Fig. 2b dargestellte Magnetelement 5 weist jedoch vier Aussparungen 11 auf, so dass das Magnetelement 5 aus vier nicht miteinander verbundenen Teilen aufgebaut ist. Fig. 2b also shows how FIG. 2a a substantially annular magnetic element 5 according to another preferred embodiment of the invention. That in the Fig. 2b However, shown magnetic element 5 has four recesses 11, so that the magnetic element 5 is composed of four non-interconnected parts.

Fig. 3 zeigt schematisch ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel der erfindungsgemäßen Transportkappe 1 in einer Aufsicht. Die dargestellte Transportkappe 1 weist eine ringförmige Abdeckscheibe 9 auf. Die Öffnung 6 der Transportkappe ist mit einem Dichtelement 12 verschlossen. Fig. 3 schematically shows a further embodiment of the transport cap 1 according to the invention in a plan view. The illustrated transport cap 1 has an annular cover plate 9. The opening 6 of the transport cap is closed by a sealing element 12.

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Transportkappe (1) zum Transport eines Behälters (2), mit einer Haltevorrichtung und einer Öffnung, wobei durch die Haltevorrichtung eine lösbare Verbindung zwischen der Transportkappe und dem Behälter herstellbar ist, und die Öffnung sich in Längsrichtung der Transportkappe durch die Transportkappe hindurch erstreckt.Transport cap (1) for transporting a container (2), comprising a holding device and an opening, wherein a releasable connection between the transport cap and the container can be produced by the holding device, and the opening extends in the longitudinal direction of the transport cap through the transport cap. Transportkappe nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Transportkappe ein Magnetelement (5) zum Transport eines Behälters (2) mittels magnetischer oder elektromagnetischer Transporteinrichtungen aufweist und das Magnetelement eine positive magnetische Suszeptibilität aufweist.Transport cap according to claim 1, characterized in that the transport cap has a magnetic element (5) for transporting a container (2) by means of magnetic or electromagnetic transport means and the magnetic element has a positive magnetic susceptibility. Transportkappe (1) nach Anspruch 2 oder 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Transportkappe (1) aus Kunststoff besteht.Transport cap (1) according to claim 2 or 1, characterized in that the transport cap (1) consists of plastic. Transportkappe (1) nach Anspruch 2 oder 3 soweit rückbezogen auf Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Magnetelement (5) ringförmig ausgebildet ist.Transport cap (1) according to claim 2 or 3 as far back referred to claim 2, characterized in that the magnetic element (5) is annular. Transportkappe (1) nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Magnetelement (5) koaxial zur Längsachse der Transportkappe (1) angeordnet ist.Transport cap (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that the magnetic element (5) is arranged coaxially to the longitudinal axis of the transport cap (1). Transportkappe (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Transportkappe (1) einen RFID-Transponder aufweist, wobei der RFID-Transponder eine Antenne (7) und eine Elektronikkomponente (8) aufweist.Transport cap (1) according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the transport cap (1) has an RFID transponder, wherein the RFID transponder has an antenna (7) and an electronic component (8). Transportkappe (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Transportkappe (1) eine Abdeckscheibe (9) aufweist, wobei durch die Abdeckscheibe (9) das Magnetelement (5) und/oder der RFID-Transponder abdeckbar sind.Transport cap (1) according to one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that the transport cap (1) has a cover (9), wherein the cover (9), the magnetic element (5) and / or the RFID transponder can be covered. Transportkappe (1) nach Anspruch 6 oder 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Antenne (7) ringförmig ausgebildet ist.Transport cap (1) according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that the antenna (7) is annular. Transportkappe (1) nach Anspruch 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Antenne (7) koaxial zur Längsachse der Transportkappe (1) angeordnet ist.Transport cap (1) according to claim 8, characterized in that the antenna (7) is arranged coaxially to the longitudinal axis of the transport cap (1). Transportkappe (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Magnetelement (5) zur Unterbindung von Wirbelströmen wenigstens eine Aussparung (11) aufweist, insbesondere mehrteilig ausgebildet ist.Transport cap (1) according to one of claims 2 to 9, characterized in that the magnetic element (5) for suppressing eddy currents at least one recess (11), in particular formed in several parts. Transportkappe (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 6 bis 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Magnetelement (5) als Antenne (7) des RFID-Transponders fungiert.Transport cap (1) according to one of claims 6 to 10, characterized in that the magnetic element (5) acts as an antenna (7) of the RFID transponder. Transportkappe (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Öffnung (6) mit einem Dichtelement (12) verschließbar ist.Transport cap (1) according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the opening (6) with a sealing element (12) is closable. Transportkappe (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Haltevorrichtung (4) als Rasteinrichtung ausgebildet ist.Transport cap (1) according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the holding device (4) is designed as a latching device.
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