摘要 |
PURPOSE:To freely convey a sample in any direction and to facilitate various kinds of processes by moving and guiding a flexible conveying belt having sample support means at the forward end thereof along a three-dimensional rails. CONSTITUTION:A conveying belt 11 is rolled round a coil bobbin 12 like a coil, and the conveying belt 11 is let out and taken up by the turning of a sprocket 13. The movement of the conveying belt 11 is guided by guide rails 16 to move a sample support table 15 where a sample 4 is placed, which is fixed to the forward end of the conveying belt 11. The moving route of the conveying belt 11 can be freely selected by feed direction switch rails 17 switched by a switching actuator 21. The guide rails 16 are formed in three-dimensions substantially C-shaped in section, so that the sample 4 can be set in a designated direction at a destination position. |