Analyzing Apparatus Drive Mechanism for Rapid Fluid Mixing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing analyzing devices face challenges in achieving sufficient acceleration for mixing and agitation of small fluid amounts in a short time, leading to inefficient operations and potential insufficiency in mixing and agitation, especially with complex configurations requiring additional sensors and motors.

Innovation Solution

An analyzing apparatus with a rotational drive section comprising a first drive part for rotating the device, a second drive part for reciprocating the device, and a third drive part for engaging and disengaging the first and second drive parts to achieve necessary acceleration, allowing for stable engagement and controlled agitation without additional sensors for agitation control.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If the analyzing device is rotated using only the first drive part, then the device structure is simple, but sufficient acceleration for mixing and agitation cannot be obtained

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedrive part configurationVSAvoidacceleration
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSSpeed

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the first drive part (rotation drive) and second drive part (reciprocation drive) into a single analyzing device. The first drive part rotates the turntable, while the second drive part reciprocates the analyzing device along the rotation direction, creating synergistic acceleration that exceeds what either drive part could achieve alone.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces dynamic reciprocating motion through the second drive part, which moves the analyzing device back and forth along the rotation direction. This dynamic adjustment of motion patterns enables rapid acceleration and deceleration phases that significantly enhance mixing and agitation effectiveness.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Reliability

If additional drive parts and sensors are added to achieve sufficient acceleration, then mixing and agitation performance is improved, but the device configuration becomes complex and control is complicated

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemixing and agitation effectivenessVSAvoiddrive part and sensor configuration
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The second drive part serves multiple functions: it reciprocates the analyzing device to enhance acceleration, works in conjunction with the first drive part during rotation, and can be selectively engaged or disengaged based on operational requirements. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate dedicated components for each function.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The third drive part acts as an intermediary mechanism that selectively engages and disengages the second drive part from the first drive part. This mediator component enables controlled interaction between the two drive parts without requiring complex direct coupling mechanisms or additional sensors for coordination.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Productivity

If the analyzing device is rotated at high speed continuously, then centrifugal separation efficiency is improved, but mixing and agitation of small fluid amounts becomes insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecentrifugal separation efficiencyVSAvoidmixing and agitation quality
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The second drive part implements periodic reciprocating motion during the rotation cycle, creating alternating phases of acceleration and deceleration. This periodic action disrupts continuous high-speed rotation, introducing mixing and agitation cycles that prevent fluid stagnation while maintaining overall centrifugal separation efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The coordinated operation of the first and second drive parts ensures continuous useful action throughout the rotation cycle. While the first drive part maintains continuous rotation for centrifugal separation, the second drive part continuously reciprocates to provide ongoing mixing and agitation, ensuring both functions operate simultaneously without interruption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

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

This configuration enables rapid mixing and agitation of small fluid amounts, maintaining analysis accuracy and efficiency by stabilizing the engagement process and eliminating the need for additional sensors, thus improving the overall performance of the analyzing device.

Implementation Method 1

a first drive part for rotating the analyzing device held by the analyzing apparatus

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCentrifugal force: Centrifugal Force

Implementation Method 2

a second drive part selectively engaged with the first drive part to reciprocate the analyzing device

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVibration: Vibration

Data Source

PatentEP2233928B1Analyzing apparatus
Publication Date: 2019.02.13 PHC HLDG CORP
  • EP2233928B1 patent drawingFigure 1(a)~1(b)
  • EP2233928B1 patent drawingFigure 2
  • EP2233928B1 patent drawingFigure 3

AI summary

Disclosed is an analyzing apparatus including a first drive part (71) for rotating a turntable (101) on which an analyzing device is set, a second drive part (72) selectively engaged with the first drive part (71) to reciprocate the analyzing device, and a third drive part (73) for relatively moving the first drive part (71) and the second drive part (72) a position where the first and second drive parts are engaged with each other and a position where the first and second drive parts are not engaged with each other. Thus in the mixing and agitation of a small amount of fluid, necessary acceleration can be obtained even in a short time.