Container Shaking Mechanism for Faster Uniform Solute Dissolution
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Solution Overview
Problem
Manual dissolution of difficult-to-dissolve solutes in drug preparation is time-consuming, leading to insufficient or uneven concentration of solutions, which affects medical efficacy.
Innovation Solution
A shaking device with engagement units, a spindle, and a driving element that rotates or swings the engagement units to enhance solute dissolution efficiency in container assemblies.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual dissolution is used for difficult-to-dissolve solutes, then medical staff can control the dissolution process, but it takes a lot of time and increases the burden on medical staff
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical shaking with an automated shaking device that includes a shaking mechanism. The device automatically shakes the container assembly to dissolve solutes, eliminating the need for manual operation while significantly reducing dissolution time. The shaking mechanism comprises a shaking arm that rotates to generate shaking motion, transforming the manual mechanical process into an automated mechanical system.
Solution Approach 2:
The shaking device enables the dissolution process to occur automatically without continuous human intervention. Once the container assembly is placed in the device and the shaking is initiated, the system self-manages the dissolution process through automated shaking, timing, and stopping functions, allowing the process to serve itself without requiring medical staff to continuously monitor or manually shake.
2Productivity
If insufficient dissolution time is provided, then the process is faster, but the solute is not completely dissolved and the concentration is insufficient or uneven
Solution Approach 1:
The shaking device employs periodic shaking action where the shaking arm rotates back and forth, creating rhythmic shaking motion. This periodic action enhances the dissolution efficiency by continuously agitating the solute-solvent mixture, ensuring complete dissolution within a short time while maintaining uniform concentration distribution throughout the solution.
Solution Approach 2:
The shaking mechanism generates mechanical vibration through the rotation and oscillation of the shaking arm. This vibration is transmitted to the container assembly, creating intense mixing action that accelerates dissolution and ensures homogeneous distribution of solute particles, thereby achieving both high dissolution speed and uniform concentration.
3Device complexity
If manual dissolution is used, then no additional equipment is needed, but the dissolution efficiency is low and affects medical effect
Solution Approach 1:
The shaking device is designed as a multi-functional unit that can accommodate different types of container assemblies and handle various dissolution tasks. The universal design allows a single device to replace multiple manual operations, providing enhanced dissolution efficiency while maintaining reasonable structural simplicity through standardized components and modular design.
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 device automates the dissolution process, reducing time and ensuring uniform solute concentration, thereby improving medical treatment effectiveness.
Implementation Method 1
a driving element coupled with the spindle, wherein the driving element drives the spindle to drive the at least one engagement unit to rotate or swing
Data Source
AI summary
A shaking device is used for placing a container assembly, and includes: at least one engagement unit including: a body; and a latching element disposed on the body, wherein the at least one engagement unit engages with the container assembly through the latching element; a spindle, wherein the at least one engagement unit is fixed on the spindle; and a driving element coupled with the spindle, wherein the driving element drives the spindle to drive the at least one engagement unit to rotate or swing.


