Capillary array unit and electrophoresis device

1 . A capillary array unit comprising:

a thermostat;

a capillary housed within the thermostat;

a support that supports the capillary,

the support comprising a first support section that holds the capillary in a curved state,

a second support section that holds the capillary in a linear state,

wherein the first support section includes a guide for moving the second support section in a predetermined direction; and

wherein the capillary array unit includes a straightening plate,

the straightening plate having a flat plate-like shape, being arranged below a line on which the second support section moves, and not being arranged on the line on which the second support section moves, and

the straightening plate being arranged to cause a rotational air flow along an inner wall of the thermostat caused in the thermostat by a fan to impinge on the straightening plate, and branching the rotational air flow into a plurality of branches of air flows, wherein at least one branch of air flow does not flow along an inner wall of the thermostat.

2 . The capillary array unit according to claim 1 ,

wherein the straightening plate is provided to a portion of a periphery of the capillary.

3 . The capillary array unit according to claim 1 ,

wherein the straightening plate is arranged in a position not contacting the capillary.

4 . The capillary array according to claim 1 ,

wherein the first support section includes a holding section that holds the second support section in a detachable manner.

5 . The capillary array unit according to claim 4 ,

wherein the straightening plate does not contact the capillary when the first support section is held by the holding section.

6 . The capillary array according to claim 1 ,

wherein the first support section includes a finger hook, and

wherein the second support section includes a pressing section.

7 . The capillary array according to claim 1 ,

wherein the second support section includes a knob.

8 . The capillary array according to claim 1 ,

wherein one end of the capillary includes a capillary head provided with a bore or a groove in a portion thereof, and

wherein the second support section includes a protrusion that engages with the bore or the groove.

9 . The capillary array according to claim 1 ,

wherein there is a radiator between the second support section and the capillary.

10 . The capillary array according to claim 1 , comprising:

a fixture for arranging the capillary on the second support,

wherein a groove for holding the capillary is provided in the fixture or in a position on the second support section where the fixture is arranged.

11 . The capillary array unit according to claim 1 ,

wherein there is a gap between the straightening plate and a load header.

12 . An electrophoresis device comprising:

a capillary array unit including a capillary and a support that supports the capillary;

the support comprising a first support section that holds the capillary in a curved state and a second support section that holds the capillary in a linear state;

wherein the first support section includes a guide for moving the second support section in a predetermined direction;

a liquid delivery mechanism having one end of the capillary being connected thereto and for delivering a separation medium to the capillary;

a detection unit that emits light to a portion of the capillary and performs a measurement on a sample in the capillary; and

a thermostat that houses the capillary therein and performs temperature control on the capillary,

wherein the thermostat includes a heat source and a fan that sends air into the thermostat, and

wherein the thermostat or the capillary array unit includes a straightening plate,

the straightening plate having a flat plate-like shape, being arranged below a line on which the second support section moves, and not being arranged on the line on which the second support section moves, and

the straightening plate being arranged to cause a rotational air flow along an inner wall of the thermostat caused in the thermostat by the fan to impinge on the straightening plate, and branch the rotational air flow into a plurality of branches of air flows, wherein at least one branch of air flow does not flow along an inner wall of the thermostat.

13 . The electrophoresis device according to claim 12 ,

wherein the straightening plate is provided to a portion of a periphery of the capillary.

14 . The electrophoresis device according to claim 12 ,

wherein the thermostat includes a heat dissipation sheet in at least a portion of a position where the capillary contacts, and

wherein a portion of the second support section is wider in width than a contact position of the thermostat that includes the heat dissipation sheet.

15 . The electrophoresis device according to claim 12 ,

wherein a connection position of the capillary to the liquid delivery mechanism and a detection position of the capillary by means of the detection unit are arranged in a straight line, and

wherein the straightening plate is arranged below the straight line.

16 . The capillary array according to claim 1 , wherein at least one branch of air flow of the plurality of branches of air flows does not form a flow passage along the capillary and applies wind to the capillary.