Sample Adhesive Element with Concave Chamber for Portable Microscopy
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional microscope sample preparation processes are complex and inconvenient, requiring professional operation and laboratory settings, making it difficult for non-professionals to observe microstructures of samples in real-time.
Innovation Solution
A sample adhesive element with a concave portion and a light-permeable carrier module that simplifies sample preparation by creating a chamber to hold the sample, allowing for easy sealing and preventing liquid leakage, combined with a portable microscope apparatus that can be attached to an image capture device for on-site observation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional microscope sample preparation methods are used, then sample observation can be achieved, but the preparation process becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the sample adhesive element, carrier, and sealing components into an integrated sample carrying module. The adhesive element is pre-attached to the carrier, and the cover glass seals the chamber, merging multiple preparation steps into a single pre-assembled unit that simplifies the overall process.
Solution Approach 2:
The sample adhesive element is pre-formed with a concave portion and pre-attached to the carrier before use. The chamber structure is prepared in advance with the adhesive element already positioned, eliminating the need for users to perform complex assembly steps during sample preparation.
2Ease of operation
If conventional microscopes are used, then microstructure observation is possible, but the device volume is large and portability is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the essential sample carrying and sealing functions from the conventional microscope system into a standalone sample carrying module. This module can be used independently or with portable imaging devices, separating the sample preparation function from the bulky microscope infrastructure.
Solution Approach 2:
The cover glass acts as a thin film that seals the chamber while maintaining a compact structure. The thin film approach allows for a compact design that can be integrated into portable devices without requiring large volumes.
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional sample preparation is used, then samples can be observed, but professional operation is required and real-time on-site observation is difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The sample adhesive element automatically secures the sample in the concave portion through its adhesive properties, and the cover glass automatically seals the chamber when placed. The system performs the sealing and securing functions without requiring professional skill or complex manipulation by the user.
4Reliability
If the adhesive property on the concave portion is high, then the sample is securely held, but the sample cannot be easily removed or adjusted
Solution Approach 1:
The adhesive element has different adhesive properties in different regions: the concave portion has lower adhesive strength to allow sample placement and adjustment, while the extending portion has higher adhesive strength to securely attach the element to the carrier. This local differentiation of adhesive quality enables both easy sample handling and secure mounting.
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AI summary
A portable microscope apparatus operated with an image capture device includes a sample carrying module, a lens module, a first polarizer and a second polarizer. The sample carrying module includes a transparent carrier and a sample adhesive element including a substrate and a glue layer. The substrate has a concave portion and an extending portion. The concave portion is adjacently connected to the extending portion to form a first surface. The glue layer is at least partially disposed on the first surface and in an integrated form with the substrate. The lens module is detachably connected to the image capture device, and disposed between the sample carrying module and the image capture device. The first polarizer is disposed on an optical path on one side of the sample carrying module. The second polarizer is disposed on the optical path on the other side of the sample carrying module.