Detachable Power-On Probe for UV Alignment Apparatus

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing alignment ultraviolet liquid crystal irradiation devices require frequent replacement of the entire power-on carrying apparatus, leading to significant waste of time, labor, and cost, as only the power-on probe and connector need to be matched with different products, while the rest of the apparatus remains unchanged.

Innovation Solution

A power-on carrying apparatus with a detachable carrying mechanism featuring a sliding rail and sliding block system, allowing the power-on probe to be easily replaced and adjusted, while the rest of the apparatus remains intact, reducing the need for full apparatus replacement.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the entire power-on carrying apparatus is replaced when switching products, then the power-on probe can be matched with different products, but it causes waste of time, labor, and cost

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability of power-on probe to different productsVSAvoidreplacement time of power-on carrying apparatus
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The power-on carrying apparatus is divided into two parts: a reusable base and a replaceable power-on probe assembly. The base includes the carrying mechanism with sliding rail and sliding block, while the power-on probe is detachably fixed on the sliding block. This segmentation allows only the power-on probe to be replaced when switching products, while the base remains unchanged, thereby reducing replacement time and cost while maintaining adaptability to different products.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Adaptability or versatility

If the entire power-on carrying apparatus is replaced when switching products, then the power-on probe can be matched with different products, but it causes waste of labor and cost

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability of power-on probe to different productsVSAvoidwaste of labor and cost
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The power-on carrying apparatus is divided into two parts: a reusable base and a replaceable power-on probe assembly. The base includes the carrying mechanism with sliding rail and sliding block, while the power-on probe is detachably fixed on the sliding block. This segmentation allows only the power-on probe to be replaced when switching products, while the base remains unchanged, thereby reducing replacement time and cost while maintaining adaptability to different products.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Loss of time

If the power-on probe is detachably fixed on the carrying mechanism, then replacement time is reduced, but the structure becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvereplacement time of power-on probeVSAvoidstructure of power-on carrying apparatus
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The power-on carrying apparatus is divided into two parts: a reusable base and a replaceable power-on probe assembly. The base includes the carrying mechanism with sliding rail and sliding block, while the power-on probe is detachably fixed on the sliding block. This segmentation allows only the power-on probe to be replaced when switching products, while the base remains unchanged, thereby reducing replacement time and cost while maintaining adaptability to different products.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The power-on probe is designed to be movable along the sliding rail and can be fixed at different positions using the sliding block. This dynamic design allows the power-on probe to be easily positioned and secured at various locations, facilitating quick replacement while maintaining operational flexibility. The detachable connection enables the probe to be removed and repositioned without affecting the base structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS11454848B2Power-on carrying apparatuses and alignment ultraviolet liquid crystal irradiation devices
Publication Date: 2022.09.27 HKC CORP LTD
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AI summary

This application discloses a power-on carrying apparatus, configured to carry a power-on probe to power on a display substrate. The power-on carrying apparatus includes a base and a carrying mechanism. The carrying mechanism is arranged on the base and may move relative to a power-on contact of the display substrate. The carrying mechanism is configured to carry the power-on probe, and the power-on probe is detachably fixed on the carrying mechanism to be electrically connected to the display substrate. This application further discloses an alignment ultraviolet liquid crystal irradiation device having the foregoing power-on carrying apparatus.