Amplification Plate Sealing with Insertion Structure
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing nucleic acid amplification plate sealing method is cumbersome and requires additional equipment, such as a sealing film reel fixation structure and cutting mechanism, which occupy space and complicate the sealing process.
Innovation Solution
An amplification plate assembly with a frame structure, accommodating grooves, and an insertion structure that allows the sealing film to be adhered to the amplification plate body using a hot-pressing film machine, reducing the need for auxiliary devices and simplifying the sealing process by switching between different cooperating portions to manage the sealing film's position during transportation and sealing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a sealing film reel fixation structure and cutting mechanism are used to seal the amplification plate, then the sealing function is achieved, but the device complexity increases and occupies additional space
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and removes the sealing film reel fixation structure and cutting mechanism from the system. Instead of using a complex reel-based sealing system, the invention uses a simple sealing film that is directly adhered to the amplification plate body, eliminating unnecessary components while maintaining the sealing function.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the sealing film adherence function directly into the amplification plate assembly process. The sealing film is adhered to the amplification plate body in an integrated manner, combining the sealing operation with the plate assembly rather than requiring separate fixation and cutting mechanisms.
2Reliability
If a sealing film reel fixation structure and cutting mechanism are used to seal the amplification plate, then the sealing function is achieved, but the volume of the device increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the sealing film reel fixation structure and cutting mechanism, which are bulky components that occupy significant space. By extracting these unnecessary components, the device volume is reduced while the essential sealing function is maintained through a simpler adhesion process.
3Reliability
If the sealing film is kept close to the amplification plate body during transportation, then the sealing is effective, but the sealing film is prone to damage from shaking
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-adhering the sealing film to the amplification plate body before transportation. The sealing film is adhered to the outer surface of the amplification plate body in advance, creating a protective seal that prevents sample leakage while the adhesion process itself protects the film from damage during subsequent handling and transportation.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides a convenient and efficient sealing method that reduces the probability of sealing film damage during transportation and eliminates the need for additional equipment, ensuring effective sealing of the amplification plate assembly without occupying extra space.
Implementation Method 1
the sealing film is sealed on the amplification plate body in a hot-pressing manner by using a film sealing machine
Data Source
AI summary
Provided is an amplification plate assembly and a state detection method of the amplification plate assembly. The amplification plate assembly includes: an amplification plate body, provided with a plurality of accommodating grooves; a frame structure, covering on the amplification plate body and including a mounting opening; a sealing film, disposed on the frame structure and sealing the mounting opening; and an insertion structure, disposed between the frame structure and the amplification plate body, wherein the insertion structure includes an insertion portion and a cooperating portion cooperating with the insertion portion; the cooperating portion includes a first cooperating portion and a second cooperating portion; when the insertion portion is cooperated with the first cooperating portion, there is a predetermined distance between the sealing film and the amplification plate body; and when the insertion portion is cooperated with the second cooperating portion, the sealing film is attached to the amplification plate body.