Aseptic Sleeve Pinching Assembly Using Identical Half Components
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional aseptic pinching devices require two different components (male and female) for pinching and cutting sleeves, leading to increased manufacturing costs and assembly inconvenience.
Innovation Solution
An aseptic pinching device with two identical half components that can be flipped 180 degrees to engage each other, forming a diagonal space to pinch the sleeve, eliminating the need for separate male and female components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If two different components (male and female) are used to pinch and secure the sleeve, then the pinching function is achieved, but the manufacturing cost increases and assembly convenience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies homogeneity by making both components of the pinching device identical in structure and function. Each component has the same base structure, buckle structures, and diagonal space configuration, eliminating the need for different male and female components. This reduces manufacturing complexity and cost while maintaining the pinching function.
Solution Approach 2:
Each component is designed to be universal and interchangeable with the other. The identical design allows either component to perform both male and female functions, enabling flexibility in assembly and reducing the need for specialized components. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction by simplifying the component set while maintaining full functionality.
2Ease of operation
If two different components (male and female) are used to pinch and secure the sleeve, then the pinching function is achieved, but the assembly convenience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The identical design of both components allows users to assemble the device without needing to distinguish between male and female parts. The symmetry in buckle structure configuration and diagonal space orientation makes assembly intuitive and convenient, directly improving ease of operation while reducing component variety.
3Ease of manufacture
If two identical half components are used instead of different male and female components, then manufacturing cost is reduced and assembly convenience is improved, but the pinching function must be maintained
Solution Approach 1:
The identical design ensures that both components contribute equally to the pinching function. Each component has the same base structure, buckle structures for secure engagement, and diagonal space for accommodating the sleeve, guaranteeing reliable pinching functionality while reducing manufacturing cost.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the functions of male and female components into a single identical component design. By combining the features of both traditional components into one universal design, the pinching function is maintained through the synergistic engagement of two identical structures, ensuring reliability while simplifying manufacturing.
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AI summary
An aseptic pinching device includes two half components. Each one of the two half components has a base structure, a first buckle structure connected to a first side of the base structure, and a second buckle structure connected to a second side of the base structure opposite to the first side. The two half components are identical. One of the half components is configured to be flipped 180 degrees relative to the other such that one of the half components is brought toward the other to engage each other. A diagonal space is formed by the base structure of one of the half components and the base structure of the other, and the diagonal space is configured to accommodate a sleeve to pinch the sleeve between the two half components.