Analyzer Vertical Specimen Holder Arrangement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing analyzers require a larger installation area due to separate spaces needed for continuous measurement specimens and priority specimens, leading to interference between the container transferring mechanism and the sample container setting portion when space is reduced.
Innovation Solution
An analyzer design with a first specimen holder for continuous measurement specimens, a second specimen holder positioned above, a holder moving assembly, and a container transferring assembly that allows the second holder to move over the first holder to transfer specimens, enabling efficient prioritization without increasing the installation area.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If the sample container setting portion is arranged on the upper side of the holding mount setting portion to reduce installation area, then the installation area is reduced, but the container transferring mechanism interferes with the sample container setting portion
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from horizontal arrangement to vertical arrangement of specimen holders. The second specimen holder is positioned above the first specimen holder, utilizing the vertical dimension to reduce planar installation area while avoiding interference between the container transferring mechanism and the sample container setting portion.
Solution Approach 2:
The second specimen holder is positioned to overlap with the first specimen holder in the vertical direction, creating a nested-like configuration. This allows the container transferring mechanism to move horizontally without interfering with the sample container setting portion, as the holders are stacked rather than adjacent in plan view.
2Object-generated harmful factors
If separate spaces are arranged for holding mount setting portion and sample container setting portion, then interference is avoided, but the installation area increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent resolves the interference issue by arranging the second specimen holder above the first specimen holder in the vertical direction. This dimensional change allows both holders to occupy overlapping horizontal spaces without causing mechanical interference, thereby reducing the overall installation area while maintaining functional independence.
3Productivity
If the container transferring mechanism moves horizontally above the first specimen holder, then specimen transfer is enabled, but the mechanism interferes with the sample container setting portion when space is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent positions the sample container setting portion above the first specimen holder in the vertical direction. This allows the container transferring mechanism to move horizontally above the first specimen holder without interfering with the sample container setting portion, as they occupy different vertical levels. The holder moving assembly can still move the second specimen holder horizontally to pass the upper side of the first specimen containers.
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AI summary
An analyzer comprising: a first specimen holder configured to hold a plurality of first specimen containers; a conveying assembly for conveying the first specimen containers held in the first specimen holder; a second specimen holder arranged at a position higher than an upper end of the first specimen containers held in the first specimen holder; a holder moving assembly for moving the second specimen holder so as to pass the upper side of at least one of the first specimen containers held in the first specimen holder; a container transferring assembly for transferring at least one of the first specimen containers from the first specimen holder to the second specimen holder; and a controller for controlling the holder moving assembly and the container transferring assembly, is disclosed.