Compact Analyzer for Liquid Substance Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current analytical equipment for detecting substance content in liquids, such as breast milk, is large, expensive, and requires specialized training and facilities, making it inaccessible for frequent or home-based testing.
Innovation Solution
A portable, compact analyzer with a detection system that includes a first shell, a chip placement structure, and at least one detector unit, allowing for easy operation and use at home to detect substance content in liquids.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If conventional analytical equipment is used to detect substance content in liquids, then measurement precision is improved, but device size and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the light source, detector, and sample chamber into a compact nested structure where the detection module is housed within a shell that contains both components in close proximity, enabling miniaturization while maintaining detection functionality
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the light source and detector into a single integrated detection module that can be positioned close to the sample chamber, merging multiple functional components into one compact unit that reduces overall equipment size
2Measurement precision
If conventional analytical equipment is used, then measurement precision is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates automatic sample chamber positioning and detection mechanisms that operate without requiring specialized training or manual adjustment, allowing users to simply place the sample chamber and receive detection results automatically
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces complex mechanical adjustment systems with automated electronic control mechanisms that automatically position the sample chamber and regulate detection parameters, eliminating the need for manual operation of complex components
3Measurement precision
If conventional analytical equipment is used, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the detection system into distinct functional modules: a light source module, a detector module, and a sample chamber, each independently designed and assembled, which simplifies the overall system architecture while maintaining precision
Solution Approach 2:
The patent designs a universal detection module that can detect multiple substances in the liquid sample using the same hardware platform, eliminating the need for multiple specialized devices and reducing overall system complexity
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 analyzer enables efficient and frequent detection of substance content in liquids, improving accessibility and convenience for users, particularly for monitoring breast milk composition.
Implementation Method 1
at least one detector unit arranged in the first shell and configured to detect one or more detection areas of the detection chip in the case where the detection chip is placed on the chip placement structure
Data Source
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AI summary
An analyzer (1100) and a detection system. The analyzer (1100) comprises a chip accommodating structure (1120) and at least one detection unit (1131). The chip accommodating structure (1120) is used for accommodating a detection chip (1200), and the detection chip (1200) is provided with at least one detection area (1206); and the at least one detection unit (1131) is configured to detect one or more detection areas (1206) of the detection chip (1200), separately, when the detection chip (1200) is placed on the chip accommodating structure (1120). The analyzer (1100) can detect the content of a plurality of substances of a liquid to be detected in the plurality of detection areas (1206) of the detection chip (1200) in the detection process.