Portable fiber diameter testing device
The design of a portable fiber diameter testing device solves the problems of cumbersome sample preparation and high environmental requirements in textile fiber diameter testing, and realizes convenient and efficient on-site fiber diameter measurement.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-13
AI Technical Summary
Existing technologies for detecting fiber diameter in textiles are cumbersome to prepare samples, involve complicated operations, and have high environmental requirements, making it difficult to meet the needs of on-site testing.
A portable fiber diameter testing device was designed, including a sample holder, a sample preparation device, and a testing host. It adopts XY-axis and Z-axis movement modules, an optical path imaging system, and a light source system to realize automated fiber diameter measurement.
It improves testing efficiency, reduces operational requirements and environmental limitations, and enables convenient on-site testing.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of textile fiber diameter detection technology, specifically to a portable fiber diameter testing device. Background Technology
[0002] The measurement of textile fiber diameter is of paramount importance for ensuring textile performance, optimizing production processes, controlling product quality, and enhancing market competitiveness. It is crucial throughout the entire production chain and product lifecycle, from raw materials to finished products. A commonly used and cost-effective method for measuring fiber diameter is microscopy. This involves preparing temporary or permanent sections of the fiber and observing them under an optical microscope. The fiber diameter is then measured using an eyepiece micrometer or image analysis software. The eyepiece micrometer is a graduated glass slide mounted in the eyepiece, allowing the calculation of the actual fiber diameter based on the known graduations and the microscope's magnification.
[0003] The existing technology has the following technical defects:
[0004] 1) Sample preparation is troublesome. Each laboratory has different sample preparation equipment, and each operator has different techniques and experience.
[0005] 2) The prepared samples need to be placed on a professional laboratory microscope for semi-automatic or automated testing, which is cumbersome and inefficient.
[0006] 3) Microscopes are usually large and have high requirements for the experimental environment, so they are not suitable for situations where it is necessary to test the fiber diameter on-site. Utility Model Content
[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide a portable fiber diameter testing device that helps researchers quickly get started with the equipment, is easy to operate, reduces the operational requirements and basic knowledge required of personnel, thereby improving efficiency and data reliability.
[0008] This utility model provides a portable fiber diameter testing device, including a slide holder, a sample preparation device, and a testing host; the sample preparation device includes a sample preparation base, a sample preparer, a blade, and a glass slide;
[0009] The sample preparation base is provided with multiple mounting slots for mounting the sample preparation device; the sample preparation device includes a sample preparation device slot, a sample preparation device pin, a length fixing plate, and a locking screw; the sample preparation device slot is provided with a sample preparation device slot for placing fiber bundles, the sample preparation device pin is provided with a sample preparation device pin, and the length fixing plate is provided with a length fixing plate slot; the bottom end of the sample preparation device slot engages with the mounting slot; the sample preparation device pin engages with the sample preparation device slot; the length fixing plate slot corresponds to the sample preparation device slot and is locked by the locking screw.
[0010] The blade is used to cut the fiber bundle into fiber segments of a fixed length, the glass slide is used to place the fiber segments, the cover glass is used to cover the glass slide, and the slide clip is used to support the glass slide containing the fiber segments.
[0011] The test host includes a test window for placing the clip.
[0012] Furthermore, the test window is equipped with a dust cover.
[0013] Furthermore, the test host is equipped with an XY-axis movement module, a Z-axis movement module, an optical path imaging system, a light source system, and a control module.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0015] 1) The sample preparation operation is convenient, which can help experimental personnel quickly get started with the equipment, reduce the operational requirements and basic knowledge of the personnel, thereby improving efficiency and data reliability.
[0016] 2) It eliminates the need for a microscope, reducing the requirements for the operating environment and enabling mobile testing. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the sample preparation base and the sample preparation device slot of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the separation of the sample preparation slot and the sample preparation pin of this utility model.
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the insertion of the slot and pin parts of the sample maker of this utility model.
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the insertion of the slot part and the pin part of the sample maker of this utility model, and the separation of the fixed-length piece.
[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the clip structure of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the test host of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the test host of this utility model.
[0024] Figure label:
[0025] 1-Sample base; 11-Mounting slot;
[0026] 2 - Sample preparation device; 21 - Sample preparation device card slot part; 211 - Sample preparation device card slot; 22 - Sample preparation device pin part; 221 - Sample preparation device pin; 23 - Fixed - length piece; 231 - Fixed - length piece card slot; 24 - Locking screw
[0027] 3 - Slide holder
[0028] 4 - Test host; 41 - XY - axis movement module; 42 - Z - axis movement module; 43 - Optical path imaging system; 44 - Light source system; 45 - Control module; 46 - Dust cover Specific embodiments
[0029] The present utility model will be described in detail below in conjunction with the embodiments shown in the drawings. It should be noted, however, that these embodiments are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any equivalent transformation or substitution in terms of function, method, or structure made by those of ordinary skill in the art based on these embodiments shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0030] Refer Figures 1 to 7 As shown, this embodiment provides a portable fiber diameter testing device, which includes a slide holder 3, a sample preparation device, and a test host 4. The sample preparation device includes a sample preparation base 1, a sample preparation device 2, a blade, a glass slide. The sample preparation base 1 is provided with a plurality of mounting grooves 11 for installing the sample preparation device 2. The sample preparation device 2 includes a sample preparation device card slot part 21, a sample preparation device pin part 22, a fixed - length piece 23, and a locking screw 24. The sample preparation device card slot part 21 is provided with a sample preparation device card slot 211 for placing a fiber bundle. The sample preparation device pin part is provided with a sample preparation device pin 221. The fixed - length piece 23 is provided with a fixed - length piece card slot 231. The bottom end of the sample preparation device card slot part 21 is clamped with the mounting groove 11. The sample preparation device pin 221 is clamped with the sample preparation device card slot 211. The fixed - length piece card slot 231 corresponds to the sample preparation device card slot 211 and is locked by the locking screw 24. The blade is used to cut the fiber bundle into fiber segments of a fixed length. The glass slide is used to place the fiber segments. The cover glass is used to cover the glass slide. The slide holder 3 is used to carry the glass slide with fiber segments placed on it. The test host 4 includes a test window for placing the slide holder 3. When in use, the sample preparation base 4 is placed on a flat table, and the sample preparation device 5 is erected in the sample preparation base 4, which is convenient for sample preparation.
[0031] In this embodiment, the test window is equipped with a dust cover 46.
[0032] In this embodiment, the test host 4 internally includes an XY-axis movement module 41, a Z-axis movement module 42, an optical path imaging system 43, a light source system 44, and a control module 45. The Z-axis movement module 42 is equipped with a slide holder mounting base. By controlling the movement of the XYZ axes, it can achieve full-area position observation and automatic focusing functions covering the sample. The test host 4 is equipped with a power on / off button, manual focus adjustment buttons (up and down), and a quick automatic ejection button for the slide holder 3. The slide holder 3 is equipped with a magnetic suction device to hold the slide, which not only positions it but also provides a certain amount of pressure to prevent relative movement of the slide during operation. The slide holder 3 can be inserted into the slide holder mounting base through the test window.
[0033] The portable fiber diameter testing device is used as follows:
[0034] 1. Align the fixed-length plate slot 231 with the sample preparation slot 211 and tighten the locking screw 24.
[0035] 2. Place the sample preparation slot 21 on the mounting slot 11 of the sample preparation base 1.
[0036] 3. Take the fiber bundle according to the standard and place it into the sample preparation device slot 211. Straighten the fiber bundle and press it appropriately.
[0037] 4. Remove the sample preparation device slot 21 from the sample preparation base 1, insert the sample preparation device slot 211 and the sample preparation device pin 221 into each other, hold the two parts of the sample preparation device with the fingers and hand of one hand to achieve the effect of pressing the fiber bundle in the sample preparation device slot 211, and use the other hand to hold the blade and cut the fiber segment close to the fixed length plate 23.
[0038] 5. Unscrew the locking screw 24, move the fixed length plate 23 to separate the fixed length plate 23 from the fiber, then use the blade to cut off the fiber segment close to the sample preparation slot 21, leaving the fiber segment on the blade, and then transfer it to the glass slide.
[0039] 6. Place the slide into slide holder 3, drop a drop of paraffin oil in the middle of the slide, and at the same time use tweezers to stir the fiber segments so that the fiber segments are distributed as evenly as possible in the middle of the slide. You can refer to the notch position of slide holder 3, which is the middle part of the slide.
[0040] 7. Use tweezers to hold the coverslip and, referring to the notch position of slide clip 3, place it on the slide.
[0041] 8. Open the test window of the host, press the eject button, and put the prepared sample holder 3 into the test window. If you are outdoors or in windy conditions, you can add a dust cover 46.
[0042] 9. Drive the three-axis (XYZ axis) system inside the main unit to travel to each test position in a "Z" pattern, and automatically focus at each position.
[0043] 10. Once a well-focused image is acquired, the fiber diameter value is calculated using a preset algorithm, and the final diameter result is output.
[0044] This portable fiber diameter testing device has the following technical advantages:
[0045] 1) The sample preparation operation is convenient, which can help experimental personnel quickly get started with the equipment, reduce the operational requirements and basic knowledge of the personnel, thereby improving efficiency and data reliability.
[0046] 2) It eliminates the need for a microscope, reducing the requirements for the operating environment and enabling mobile testing.
[0047] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention.
Claims
1. A portable fiber diameter testing device, characterized by, It comprises a slide holder (3), a sample preparation device and a test host (4); the sample preparation device comprises a sample preparation base (1), a sample preparation device (2), a blade, a glass slide and a cover glass; The sample preparation base (1) is provided with a plurality of mounting grooves (11) for mounting the sample preparation device (2); the sample preparation device (2) comprises a sample preparation device clamping groove part (21), a sample preparation device latch part (22), a fixed-length piece (23) and a locking screw (24); the sample preparation device clamping groove part (21) is provided with a sample preparation device clamping groove (211) for placing a fiber bundle, the sample preparation device latch part is provided with a sample preparation device latch (221), the fixed-length piece (23) is provided with a fixed-length piece clamping groove (231); the bottom end of the sample preparation device clamping groove part (21) is clamped with the mounting groove (11); the sample preparation device latch (221) is clamped with the sample preparation device clamping groove (211); the fixed-length piece clamping groove (231) corresponds to the sample preparation device clamping groove (211) and is locked by the locking screw (24); The blade is used to cut the fiber bundle into fixed-length fiber segments, the glass slide is used to place the fiber segments, the cover glass is used to cover the glass slide, and the slide holder (3) is used to carry the glass slide on which the fiber segments are placed; The test host (4) comprises a test window for placing the slide holder (3).
2. The portable fiber diameter test device of claim 1, wherein, The test window is provided with a dustproof cover (46).
3. The portable fiber diameter test device of claim 1, wherein, The test host (4) is internally provided with an XY-axis moving module (41), a Z-axis moving module (42), an optical path imaging system (43), a light source system (44) and a control module (45).