Instrument component organizer clip

Abstract

In some examples, an organizer folder can include a plurality of inserts. At least one of the plurality of inserts can include at least a front panel and an opposing back panel forming the at least one insert, and at least one instrument component disposed in the at least one insert. The organizer folder can further include a binding mechanism attaching the plurality of inserts.

Description

Background Technology

[0001] In various product design, development, manufacturing, use, and maintenance environments, it may be necessary to use different devices as components of a machine, instrument, or another type of component, or otherwise for use in a machine, instrument, or another type of component. For example, different devices may need to be used in a sequence specific to a machine, instrument, or component, or for any other purpose associated with a machine, instrument, or component. Examples of devices may include instrument components for an instrument. Typically, these devices can be provided to users, such as field service engineers or untrained personnel, who can access these devices as needed to perform one or more operations associated with a machine, instrument, or component. In this regard, accessing devices in an efficient and accurate manner is technically challenging, especially when several devices need to be used in a specified sequence or otherwise for a machine, instrument, or component. Attached Figure Description

[0002] The features of this disclosure are shown by way of example and are not limited to the following one or more figures, wherein like reference numerals indicate like elements, in the figures:

[0003] Figure 1 A perspective view of an instrument component organizing clip, as shown in the example of this disclosure, is presented.

[0004] Figure 2 Examples of open configurations are shown according to this disclosure text. Figure 1 A front view of the instrument parts organizer, and a front view of the inserts included in the instrument parts organizer;

[0005] Figure 3 Examples based on this disclosure are shown. Figure 1 A front view of multiple inserts in the instrument parts organizer;

[0006] Figure 4 Examples based on this disclosure are shown. Figure 1 Another front view of the multiple inserts in the instrument parts organizer shows the package being inserted into the opening of the insert window;

[0007] Figure 5 Examples based on this disclosure are shown. Figure 1 The rear view of the insert in the instrument component organizer shows how the insert is closed by using a flap that can be inserted into a slot.

[0008] Figure 6 Examples based on this disclosure are shown. Figure 1 A perspective view of several inserts in the instrument component organizer, showing the inserts in an upright configuration;

[0009] Figure 7 The example to be inserted is shown according to this disclosure text. Figure 1 Multiple packages in the inserts of the instrument parts organizer;

[0010] Figure 8 Examples with inserts are shown based on the text of this disclosure. Figure 1 A perspective view of the instrument parts organizing folder, and Figure 1 The front view of the cover and back cover of the instrument parts organizer;

[0011] Figure 9 The front view shows examples of inserts in open and closed configurations according to the text of this disclosure;

[0012] Figure 10 The formation of examples according to this disclosure text is shown. Figure 1 A flowchart illustrating an example method for organizing instrument components; and

[0013] Figure 11 Examples of use based on this disclosure text are shown. Figure 1 A flowchart illustrating an example method for organizing instrument components. Detailed Implementation

[0014] For simplicity and illustrative purposes, this disclosure is described through primary examples. Numerous specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this disclosure. However, it will be apparent that this disclosure can be practiced without being limited to these specific details. In other instances, some methods and structures have not been described in detail to avoid unnecessarily obscuring this disclosure.

[0015] Throughout this disclosure, the terms “a” and “an” are intended to mean at least one of a particular element. As used herein, the term “comprising” means including but not limited to, and the term “including” means including but not limited to. The term “based on” means at least partially based on.

[0016] As disclosed herein, in various product design, development, manufacturing, use, and maintenance environments, different devices may need to be used as components of a machine, instrument, or another type of component, or otherwise used for a machine, instrument, or another type of component. For example, different devices may need to be used in a sequence specific to a machine, instrument, or component, or for any other purpose associated with a machine, instrument, or component. Examples of devices may include instrument components, such as chromatographic instrument components for an instrument (such as a liquid chromatograph). Other examples of instruments may include gas chromatographs, mass spectrometers, etc. Typically, an instrument may include any instrument that may require guiding the user to remove or install instrument components or to perform general servicing of the instrument. Examples of chromatographic instrument components may include capillaries, seals, check valves, inline filters, needles or seats in autosamplers, and any other components of the chromatographic instrument as a whole.

[0017] For examples of chromatographic instrument components that include capillaries, the capillaries can typically be provided to the user, for example, as bulk packages, and the user can access the capillaries as needed, for example by randomly selecting one of the bulk packages to perform one or more operations associated with the liquid chromatography instrument. In this regard, accessing the capillaries or devices in an efficient and accurate manner is generally technically challenging, especially when several capillaries are required in a specified sequence for the instrument (such as a liquid chromatography instrument). Accurately determining how to properly connect the capillaries or devices in general to the instrument (such as a liquid chromatography instrument) is also technically challenging.

[0018] To at least address the aforementioned technical challenges, an instrument component organizer (hereinafter also referred to as an "organizer") is disclosed herein and may include multiple inserts. The inserts may be in the form of a sleeve or may include another type of configuration. The inserts may also be referred to as "loose-leaf" inserts.

[0019] Based on the examples disclosed herein, the organizer can be an open or closed folder, container, or other shape that can be used to securely hold instrument components disposed within the insert. Instrument components can be held within the insert, for example, for the purpose of transporting, storing, and / or shipping instrument components.

[0020] Based on the examples disclosed herein, inserts can be formed from a wide variety of materials, such as paper, plastics, composite materials, and other types of materials. In some examples, the insert can be stretchable to facilitate the retention of instrument components by partially deforming around the instrument component disposed therein.

[0021] According to the examples disclosed herein, instrument components can be directly secured to the base insert using fastening mechanisms such as cable ties, wire ties, rubber bands or other elastic bands, tape, adhesive materials, thread, custom-formed and curved cardboard cutouts) and / or fabric or other straps or clips (instead of using sleeves).

[0022] At least one of a plurality of inserts may include at least a front panel forming the insert and an opposing rear panel, and at least one instrument component disposed within the insert. In some examples, the instrument component may include a chromatographic instrument component for an instrument (such as a liquid chromatograph).

[0023] The organizer may further include a binding mechanism for removably attaching multiple inserts. The binding mechanism may hingedly connect the multiple inserts. In some examples, the binding mechanism may include at least one ring that attaches the multiple inserts. In other examples, the binding mechanism may be in the form of a hinged binder, a ring fastener, a slide-in locking binder, or another type of binder.

[0024] The binding mechanism may include a spine whose width is greater than or equal to the maximum thickness of a plurality of inserts comprising instrument components, said instrument components including at least one instrument component. In this way, the spine can protect the instrument components from compression or other forces that may negatively affect the integrity of the instrument components.

[0025] The front panel of at least one of a plurality of inserts may include a window to allow insertion or removal of at least one instrument component. In some examples, the window may include a perforated opening to allow insertion or removal of at least one instrument component. Alternatively or additionally, the window may include a transparent layer for visualizing information associated with at least one instrument component. This information may be printed or otherwise marked onto the insert (e.g., via an attachment). Typically, the window may include an overall quadrilateral configuration. In this regard, an opening adjacent to one side of the quadrilateral configuration may allow insertion or removal of at least one instrument component. In some examples, the information may include installation, removal, maintenance, or any other type of information relating to at least one instrument component.

[0026] A code on the front and / or rear panel of at least one of the multiple inserts can provide information associated with at least one instrument component. The code can include any type of code, such as a Quick Response (QR) code, barcode, or another type of code. Users of the organizer can scan or otherwise use the code to view the information associated with at least one instrument component.

[0027] A visual display on the front and / or rear panel of at least one of a plurality of inserts may indicate the position of at least one instrument component relative to an instrument using at least one instrument component. In some examples, the visual display may include text, graphics, or other types of information to indicate the position of at least one instrument component relative to an instrument using at least one instrument component, operating instructions, and / or guiding illustrations. For example, in an example of a device including capillaries, the visual display may include a display of the exact connection point of each capillary to the liquid chromatography instrument.

[0028] The cover and back cover of the organizer can at least partially close multiple inserts. In this way, the cover and back cover can protect the instrument components from forces that may negatively affect their integrity.

[0029] The insert flap can extend from either the front or rear panel and can be inserted into a slot in another of the front or rear panels to close at least one insert. When inserted into the slot, the flap can securely enclose instrument components within the insert for safe transport and / or storage by the user of the organizer clip.

[0030] According to the examples disclosed herein, at least one instrument component can be housed in a package that is inserted into at least one insert. In this way, the package containing the instrument component can be easily inserted into the insert without requiring direct contact with the instrument component by the user. The package also protects the instrument component from contaminants and other such factors.

[0031] Based on the examples disclosed herein, organizer clips may include hooks for suspending organizer clips on objects for easier handling.

[0032] According to the examples disclosed herein, at least one insert may include a label for identifying and / or indexing the position of at least one insert relative to multiple inserts. The label may include any type of indicator (e.g., text, graphics, etc.) to indicate, for example, the position of the insert and / or instrument component relative to other inserts and / or instrument components. Alternatively or additionally, the label may identify an instrument component, and said identification may be used in further processes to access the instrument component.

[0033] According to the examples disclosed herein, the binding mechanism may attach multiple inserts in the following sequence: a specified sequence based on the use of instrument components disposed in the multiple inserts; a random sequence; or a sequence independent of the use of instrument components disposed in the multiple inserts. The specified sequence of the multiple inserts may be based on a specified order of use of the instrument components in associated instruments. The random sequence of the multiple inserts may be based on the need to secure the instrument components in the binder, independent of the order of use of the instrument components in associated instruments. Regarding the sequence independent of the use of instrument components disposed in the multiple inserts, the independent sequence of the multiple inserts may include, for example, letters, numbers, or another such sequence.

[0034] Based on the examples disclosed herein, a method is disclosed that may include placing at least one instrument component in at least one of a plurality of inserts. The at least one insert may include at least a front panel forming the at least one insert and an opposing rear panel. The method may further include forming a binder by attaching the plurality of inserts using a binding mechanism. In this regard, placing at least one instrument component in at least one of the plurality of inserts may further include inserting the at least one instrument component into a window of the at least one of the plurality of inserts. The method may further include placing a visual display on the front panel of the at least one of the plurality of inserts, the visual display being used to provide the position of the at least one instrument component relative to an instrument using the at least one instrument component.

[0035] Reference Figures 1 to 9 A more detailed description of the instrument component organizing clip.

[0036] Specifically, Figure 1 A perspective view of an instrument component organizer (hereinafter “organizer 100”) is shown, based on an example of this disclosure. Figure 2 A front view of an organizer 100 in an open configuration, as shown in the example of this disclosure, and a front view of an insert included in the organizer 100. Figure 3 A front view of multiple inserts of an organizer 100, as shown in the example of this disclosure, is presented. Figure 4 Another front view of a plurality of inserts of an organizer 100, as shown in the example of this disclosure, shows the insertion of the package into the opening of the insert window. Figure 5 A rear view of an insert of a organizer 100, as shown in the example of this disclosure, is provided, demonstrating how the insert is closed using a flap that can be inserted into a slot.

[0037] refer to Figures 1 to 5 The organizer 100 may include a plurality of inserts 102. At least one of the plurality of inserts 102 is an insert 200 (e.g., see [link to insert 100]). Figure 2It may include at least a front panel 202 forming at least one insert 200 and an opposing back panel 204. As disclosed herein, the insert 102 may be formed in the form of a sleeve, or may include another type of configuration.

[0038] At least one instrument component 400 (e.g., see Figure 4 The device can be housed in at least one insert 200. Generally, at least one device can be housed in at least one insert 200. Instrument components can be held in insert 102, for example, for transport, storage, and / or shipment of instrument components.

[0039] Binding mechanism 206 can attach multiple inserts. For example... Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the binding mechanism can hingedly connect multiple inserts 102. In some examples, such as Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the binding mechanism may include at least one ring, such as two rings for attaching a plurality of inserts 102. In other examples, the binding mechanism may be in the form of a hinged binder, a ring fastener, a slide-in locking binder, or another type of binder.

[0040] According to the examples disclosed herein, binding mechanism 206 may include a spine 108, the width of which is greater than or equal to the maximum thickness of a plurality of inserts 102 comprising instrument components, said instrument components including at least one instrument component. In this way, the spine 108 can protect the instrument components from compression or other such forces that may negatively affect the integrity of the instrument components.

[0041] Based on the examples disclosed herein, at least one instrument component 400 may include a chromatography instrument component. For example, instrument component 400 may include a chromatography instrument component for an instrument (such as a liquid chromatography instrument). In other examples, instrument component 400 may include any type of component that may need to be used in a machine, instrument, or component-specific sequence, or for any other purpose associated with a machine, instrument, or component.

[0042] Based on the examples disclosed in this article, such as Figure 4 As shown, the front panel 202 of at least one of the plurality of inserts 102 may include a window 208 to allow insertion or removal of at least one instrument component 400. In some examples, the window 208 may include a perforated opening 402 to allow insertion or removal of at least one instrument component 400.

[0043] Based on the examples disclosed herein, window 208 may include a transparency layer 210 (see, for example, see...). Figure 2The transparent layer is used to visualize information 212 associated with at least one instrument component 400. Information 212 may be printed or otherwise marked (e.g., via an accessory) onto the package containing at least one instrument component 400. In some examples, information 212 may include identification, installation, removal, maintenance, or any other type of information relating to at least one instrument component 400. If information 212 is marked (e.g., via an accessory) onto the package containing at least one instrument component 400, the mark can be removed and attached to the instrument component 400 once the instrument component is removed from the package to maintain identification of the instrument component 400.

[0044] Based on the examples disclosed herein, window 208 may include an overall quadrilateral configuration. Further, a perforated opening 402 adjacent to one side of the quadrilateral structure (e.g., see...) Figure 4 It allows the insertion or removal of at least one instrument component 400.

[0045] According to the examples disclosed herein, at least one of the plurality of inserts 102 has a code 300 on its front panel 202 and / or back panel 204 (e.g., see [link]). Figure 3 The code 300 can provide information associated with at least one instrument component 400. The code 300 can include any type of code, such as a Quick Response (QR) code, barcode, or another type of code. A user of the organizer 100 can scan or otherwise use the code 300 to view information associated with at least one instrument component 400.

[0046] According to the examples disclosed herein, a visual display 214 on the front panel 202 and / or rear panel 204 of at least one of a plurality of inserts 102 can indicate the position of at least one instrument component 400 relative to an instrument using at least one instrument component 400. In some examples, the visual display 214 may include text, graphics, or other types of information to indicate the position of at least one instrument component 400 relative to an instrument using at least one instrument component 400. For Figure 2 For example, the visual display 214 may include a liquid chromatography instrument stack 216, another liquid chromatography instrument stack 218 (where instrument component 400 will be mounted between the two instrument stacks), and a depiction of lines 220 indicating the mounting location.

[0047] refer to Figure 1The cover 104 and back cover 106 can at least partially close multiple inserts 102. In this way, the cover 104 and back cover 106 can protect instrument components from forces that may negatively affect their integrity. For example, the cover 104 and back cover 106 can be formed of a relatively rigid material, depending on the intended use of the organizing clip 100 to protect the instrument components. The rigidity of the inserts 102 can be 200 g / m². 2 Up to 300g / m 2 Between, and preferably about 240 g / m 2 The front and back covers can be made of corrugated cardboard that can be covered with glossy paper.

[0048] refer to Figure 5 The flap 500 can extend from either the front panel 202 or the rear panel 204 and can be inserted into a slot 502 in another of the front panel 202 or the rear panel 204 to close at least one insert 200. When inserted into the slot 502, the flap 500 can securely enclose the instrument components in the insert for safe transport and / or storage by the user of the organizer 100. Instead of or attached to the flap 500, other closure techniques can be used to close the insert 200 to secure the instrument components disposed therein. For example, such as Figure 3 As shown, the two tongues 302 of the flap 500 can be inserted into corresponding openings 304 provided in the front panel 202. In other examples, the insert 200 can be closed using other techniques such as gluing, folding, and / or sealing.

[0049] like Figure 4 As shown, at least one insert 200 may include a label 406 for identifying and / or indexing the position of at least one insert 200 relative to a plurality of inserts 102. Label 406 may include any type of indicator (e.g., text, graphics, etc.) to indicate, for example, the position of an insert and / or instrument component relative to other inserts and / or instrument components. Alternatively or additionally, label 406 may identify an instrument component, and said identification may be used in a further process to access the instrument component. For example, a user of organizer 100 may remove insert 102 by opening binding mechanism 206 and subsequently retrieve insert 102 based on a numerical or other sequential order according to the indicators on the label. Alternatively or additionally, a user of organizer 100 may leave insert 102 under the binding configuration and retrieve insert 102 based on a numerical or other sequential order according to the indicators on the label. Alternatively or additionally, a user of organizer 100 may generally retrieve insert 102 in any order based on the indicators on the label.

[0050] According to the examples disclosed herein, binding mechanism 206 may attach multiple inserts 102 in the following sequence: a specified sequence based on the use of instrument components disposed in the multiple inserts 102; a random sequence; or a sequence independent of the use of instrument components disposed in the multiple inserts 102. The specified sequence of the multiple inserts 102 may be based on a specified order of use of instrument components in associated instruments. The random sequence of the multiple inserts 102 may be based on the need to secure instrument components in the organizer 100, independent of the order of use of instrument components in associated instruments. Regarding the sequence independent of the use of instrument components disposed in the multiple inserts 102, the independent sequence of the multiple inserts 102 may include, for example, letters, numbers, or another such sequence.

[0051] Figure 6 A perspective view of multiple inserts of an organizer 100, as shown in the example of this disclosure, is presented, showing the inserts in an upright configuration.

[0052] refer to Figure 6 The insert 102 can be formed of a relatively rigid material, depending on the intended use of the organizing clip 100 to protect instrument components. In this way, the insert 102 can be... Figure 6 The upright configuration shown eliminates the possibility of damaging the instrument components housed within it. Furthermore, for Figure 6 For example, window 208 can be omitted from one or more inserts. For instance, as shown... Figure 6 As shown, the visual display 214 can be positioned on the front panel 202 without using the window 208. In this way, the instrument component 400 can be housed within the insert 200 and is not exposed to light or other factors that might affect the instrument component. In other examples, the insert 102 may only include visual or textual descriptions (e.g., of the installation process), or it may act as a separator (e.g., a category separator) to structure the installation process and / or inform the user that the next section is beginning. Therefore, in some examples, the insert 102 may not include the instrument component housed therein.

[0053] Figure 7 Multiple packages are shown in the insert of the organizer 100 according to an example of this disclosure.

[0054] like Figure 7 As shown, at least one instrument component 400 may be disposed in a package 700, which is inserted into at least one insert 200. (See reference herein) Figure 2Disclosed, each insert may include information 212 associated with at least one instrument component 400. Information 212 may be printed or otherwise marked (e.g., via an attachment) onto the package 700 including at least one instrument component 400. In some examples, information 212 may include identification, installation, removal, maintenance, operation, repair, service contact information, links to online stores or online help content (tutorials, step-by-step instructions, etc.) or (barcode / QR / other) codes or any type of information associated with at least one instrument component 400. In some examples, the package 700 may be formed of a transparent layer 702 made of plastic or another material to seal at least one instrument component 400 within a layer 704 of fabric, composite material, or another material. In this way, at least one instrument component 400 may be securely contained within the package 700 before the package 700 is inserted into the insert 200 and after the package 700 is removed from the insert 200. Once the package 700 is removed from the insert 200, the user of the organizer 100 can remove at least one instrument component 400 from the package 700, for example, by tearing or otherwise opening the package 700. The user can then follow the instructions specified by the information 212 and / or visual display 214 on the front panel 202 and / or rear panel 204 of the insert 200.

[0055] Figure 8 A perspective view of an organizer 100 according to an example of this disclosure is shown, along with associated front views of the organizer 100's front and back covers.

[0056] refer to Figure 8 A perspective view 800 of the organizer 100 shows a cover 104 and a back cover 106 that can at least partially close multiple inserts 102. Furthermore, a front view 802 shows the cover 104 and back cover 106 of the organizer 100 in an open configuration. The cover 104 and back cover 106 may include a length IL and a width IW greater than the inserts 200 (see, for example, see...). Figure 9 The length CL and width CW of the instrument component 400 are specified. For example, the length CL and width CW can be specified to be 10% larger than the length IL and width IW. The value 10% (or another value) can be determined, for example, based on the type of instrument component 400 disposed in the insert, wherein the value is increased to prevent damage to the instrument component 400 during storage and / or transportation of the organizing clip 100.

[0057] Perspective view 800 and front view 802 show that the binding mechanism 206 may include a spine 108, the spine including a width BW greater than or equal to the maximum thickness TW of a plurality of inserts 102 including instrument components, the instrument components including at least one instrument component. For example, the width BW may be specified to be 15% larger than the maximum thickness TW. The value 15% (or another value) may be determined, for example, based on the type of instrument component 400 disposed in the inserts, wherein the value is increased to prevent damage to the instrument component 400 during storage and / or transportation of the binding clip 100.

[0058] Figure 9 The front view shows examples of inserts in open and closed configurations according to the text of this disclosure.

[0059] refer to Figure 9 For the open configuration of insert 200 as shown in 900, flap 500 can extend from either front panel 202 or rear panel 204 and can be inserted into a slot 502 in another of the front panel 202 or rear panel 204 to close at least one insert 200. Insert 200 may further include Figure 9 The front panel 202 has an upper fold 902 and a lower fold 904. The upper and lower folds may include an adhesive layer that can be exposed (e.g., by removing a cover layer) to allow the upper fold 902 and lower fold 904 of the front panel 202 to be attached to the opposing rear panel 204. Once the upper fold 902 and lower fold 904 of the front panel 202 are folded and attached to the opposing rear panel 204, the flap 500 can be inserted into the slot 502 to close at least one insert 200.

[0060] For the closed configuration of insert 200 as shown in 906, insert 200 may include a generally rectangular configuration. Alternatively or additionally, insert 200 may include any type of configuration, such as square, circular, elliptical, or another shape based on, for example, the configuration of instrument component 400 disposed in the insert.

[0061] Figure 10 A flowchart illustrating an example method 1000 for forming an organizing folder 100 according to an example of this disclosure is shown.

[0062] refer to Figures 1 to 10 And especially Figure 10 In block 1002, method 1000 may include, for example, placing at least one instrument component 400 in at least one insert 200 of the plurality of inserts 102 by inserting at least one instrument component 400 into window 208 of at least one insert 200 of the plurality of inserts 102. At least one insert 200 may include at least a front panel 202 forming at least one insert 200 and an opposing rear panel 204.

[0063] In box 1004, method 1000 may further include forming a stylus by attaching a plurality of inserts using a binding mechanism 206.

[0064] Method 1000 may further include placing a visual display 214 on the front panel 202 of at least one insert 200 of a plurality of inserts 102, the visual display being used to provide the position of at least one instrument component 400 relative to an instrument using at least one instrument component 400.

[0065] Figure 11 A flowchart illustrating an example method 1100 using the organizer 100 according to examples in this disclosure is provided. One or more steps stated in method 1100 may be performed in a different order, and / or may be eliminated or combined with other steps of method 1100.

[0066] refer to Figures 1 to 9 and Figure 11 And especially Figure 11 In box 1102, method 1100 may include taking at least one of a plurality of inserts 102 of organizer 100. For example, the taken insert may be the first insert of organizer 100 which includes twelve (12) inserts 102.

[0067] In box 1104, method 1100 may include scanning information 212 associated with instrument component 400 to identify instrument component 400 in the insert. In this regard, information 212 may include a scannable barcode.

[0068] In box 1106, method 1100 may include scan code 300 to determine the location and operation in a sequence of steps associated with (e.g., from box 1104) the identified instrument component 400. For example, the sequence of steps may include steps 1-12 for replacing twelve (12) capillaries of a liquid chromatography instrument. In some examples, code 300 may also include information 212, in which case step 1104 may be omitted.

[0069] In box 1108, method 1100 may include determining whether the scanned instrument component from information 212 is valid for the position in the sequence of steps.

[0070] In block 1110, based on determining that the scanned instrument component from information 212 is valid for the position in the sequence of steps, method 1100 may include determining whether the position in the sequence of steps is the correct current position associated with the identified instrument component 400. For example, for a sequence of steps 1-12 that includes twelve (12) capillaries for replacing a liquid chromatography instrument, the identified instrument component 400 in the first insert may correspond to step 1 in steps 1-12.

[0071] In box 1112, based on determining that the position in the sequence of steps is the correct current position associated with the identified instrument component 400, method 1100 may include analyzing the visual display 214 to determine the position of at least one instrument component 400 relative to an instrument using at least one instrument component 400. For example, a user of the organizer 100 may analyze the visual display 214 to determine the position of at least one instrument component 400 relative to an instrument using at least one instrument component 400. Alternatively or additionally, to automate the operations associated with the identified instrument component 400, a robotic tool may, for example, analyze the visual display 214 by scanning to determine the position of at least one instrument component 400 relative to an instrument using at least one instrument component 400. Furthermore, to guide the execution of operations associated with the identified instrument component 400 (e.g., when using mixed reality tools such as mixed reality goggles), information 212, the visual display 214, and / or code 300 may be automatically read, understood, and interpreted. In this regard, when using mixed reality tools, the user can look at the organizer 100, and the steps disclosed herein can be shown in a mixed reality environment along with the correct instruments (e.g., highlighted in a specific color), the correct positions of instrument components, and / or installation videos associated with the instrument components.

[0072] In box 1114, method 1100 may include removing at least one instrument component 400 from the insert and the package 700 including at least one instrument component 400. For example, a user of organizer 100 may remove at least one instrument component 400 from the insert and the package 700 including at least one instrument component 400. As disclosed herein, if information 212 (e.g., via an attachment) is marked on the package including at least one instrument component 400, the mark may be removed and attached to the instrument component 400 once the instrument component is removed from the package to maintain identification of the instrument component 400. Alternatively or additionally, in order to automate the operations associated with the identified instrument component 400, a robotic tool may remove at least one instrument component 400 from the insert and the package 700 including at least one instrument component 400.

[0073] In box 1116, method 1100 may include performing operations associated with the identified instrument component 400 based on the vision display 214 and at a determined location. For example, a user of the organizer 100 may perform operations associated with the identified instrument component 400 based on the vision display 214 and at a determined location. Alternatively or additionally, to automate the operations associated with the identified instrument component 400, a robotic tool may perform operations associated with the identified instrument component 400 based on the vision display 214 and at a determined location.

[0074] about Figure 11 In the example of method 1100 using organizer 100, in some cases, the user can proceed to box 1112 and immediately install instrument component 400, regardless of the correct position in the sequence of steps. In other examples using mixed reality tools, the aforementioned verifications of boxes 1108 and 1110 can be performed in the background without user notification. In yet another example associated with the use of mixed reality tools, the user of organizer 100 can remove all inserts 102 from organizer 100, place inserts 102 on a surface where the mixed reality tool can scan information 212, visual display 214, and / or code 300, and the first instrument component in the sequence of steps can be identified and highlighted for use. In this regard, the user can scan, for example, a single barcode at the beginning of organizer 100, and then be prompted to lay all inserts on the surface to scan information 212 about all inserts, without scanning visual display 214 and / or code 300. Once the instrument component is installed, the mixed reality tool or software can immediately guide the user to the next instrument component and processing step.

[0075] The examples described and illustrated herein are one example and some variations thereof. The terminology, descriptions, and figures used herein are set forth by way of illustration only and are not intended to be limiting. Many variations are possible within the spirit and scope of the subject matter and are intended to be defined by the following claims and their equivalents, wherein, unless otherwise stated, all terms are to be interpreted in their broadest reasonable sense.

Claims

1. An organizer, comprising: Multiple inserts, wherein at least one of the multiple inserts includes At least one front panel and an opposing rear panel forming the at least one insert, and At least one instrument component is disposed in the at least one insert; as well as Binding mechanism, wherein the plurality of inserts are attached. The front panel of at least one of the plurality of inserts includes a window to allow insertion or removal of the at least one instrument component. The length and width of the window are smaller than the length and width of the front panel, and The window mentioned above includes: Overall quadrilateral configuration; as well as An opening adjacent to one side of the quadrilateral configuration to allow insertion or removal of the at least one instrument component.

2. The organizer according to claim 1, wherein the at least one instrument component includes a chromatography instrument component.

3. The organizer clip of claim 1, wherein the window includes a perforated opening to allow insertion or removal of the at least one instrument component.

4. The organizer according to claim 1, wherein the window includes a transparent layer for visualizing information associated with the at least one instrument component.

5. The organizer according to claim 1, wherein the binding mechanism includes at least one ring, the at least one ring being attached to the plurality of inserts.

6. The organizer clip according to claim 1, further comprising: A code on at least one of the front or rear panels of at least one of the plurality of inserts, the code being used to provide information associated with the at least one instrument component.

7. The organizer according to claim 1, further comprising: A visual display on at least one of the front or rear panels of at least one of the plurality of inserts, the visual display being used to indicate the position of the at least one instrument component relative to the instrument using the at least one instrument component.

8. The organizer clip according to claim 1, further comprising: A front cover and a back cover, used to at least partially close the plurality of inserts.

9. The binding clip of claim 1, wherein the binding mechanism includes a spine, the width of which is greater than or equal to the maximum thickness of the plurality of inserts including the instrument component, the instrument component including the at least one instrument component.

10. The organizer clip according to claim 1, further comprising: A flap that extends from the front panel or the rear panel and can be inserted into a slot in another of the front panel or the rear panel to close the at least one insert.

11. The organizer according to claim 1, wherein the at least one instrument component is disposed in the package, and the package is inserted into the at least one insert.

12. The organizer according to claim 1, wherein the at least one insert includes a label for identifying the position of the at least one insert relative to the plurality of inserts.

13. The organizer according to claim 1, wherein the binding mechanism attaches the plurality of inserts in the following order: Based on the specified sequence of use of the instrument components set in the plurality of inserts; Random sequence; or Independent of the sequence of use of the instrument components arranged in the plurality of inserts.

14. An organizer, comprising: Multiple inserts, wherein each of the multiple inserts is formed in the shape of a closure; At least one device, wherein the at least one device is disposed in at least one of the plurality of inserts; as well as Binding mechanism, wherein the plurality of inserts are attached. The front panel of at least one of the plurality of inserts includes a window to allow insertion or removal of the at least one instrument component. The length and width of the window are smaller than the length and width of the front panel, and The window mentioned above includes: Overall quadrilateral configuration; as well as An opening adjacent to one side of the quadrilateral configuration to allow insertion or removal of the at least one instrument component.

15. A method comprising: At least one instrument component is placed in at least one of a plurality of inserts, wherein the at least one insert includes at least a front panel forming the at least one insert and an opposing rear panel; as well as The organizer is formed by attaching the plurality of inserts using a binding mechanism. The front panel of at least one of the plurality of inserts includes a window to allow insertion or removal of the at least one instrument component. The length and width of the window are smaller than the length and width of the front panel, and The window mentioned above includes: Overall quadrilateral configuration; as well as An opening adjacent to one side of the quadrilateral configuration to allow insertion or removal of the at least one instrument component.

16. The method of claim 15, wherein the at least one instrument component comprises a chromatography instrument component.

17. The method of claim 15, wherein placing the at least one instrument component in the at least one of the plurality of inserts further comprises: Insert the at least one instrument component into the window of the at least one of the plurality of inserts.

18. The method of claim 15, further comprising: A visual display is placed on the front panel of at least one of the plurality of inserts, the visual display being used to provide the position of the at least one instrument component relative to the instrument using the at least one instrument component.

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