Dough Sample Measuring System with Translatory Movable Tray
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing dough sample measuring systems face inaccuracies due to the influence of lever arms and varying tearing behavior during vertical movement, leading to increased measurement errors and the need for frequent taring and precise fixing of the dough receiving device.
Innovation Solution
A dough sample measuring system with a lifting device and a stationary force application means that allows for translational movement, reducing the impact of horizontal forces by stabilizing the dough sample through its weight, and using a load sensor system connected to the force application means to detect translational forces directly, minimizing the effect of lever arms and improving measurement accuracy.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a lever arm is used to separate the dough receiving device from the load sensor system, then the dough sample can be supported separately, but measurement inaccuracies significantly increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the lever arm component from the measurement system. Instead of using a lever arm to connect the dough receiving device to the load sensor, the invention directly couples the dough receiving device to the load sensor, eliminating the source of measurement error while maintaining the ability to support the dough sample separately.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a direct mechanical connection (without lever arm) as an intermediary between the dough receiving device and the load sensor system. This direct coupling mechanism transmits forces without amplification errors, serving as a reliable mediator that maintains measurement accuracy while allowing separate support.
2Reliability
If the dough receiving device is secured together with the dough sample before each measurement, then measurement stability improves, but the measurement process becomes more time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the dough receiving device with self-stabilizing features that automatically maintain measurement stability without requiring external securing operations. The device structure itself provides the necessary stability, eliminating the need for time-consuming manual securing and taring operations before each measurement.
Solution Approach 2:
The dough receiving device is pre-configured with features that ensure measurement stability is already in place before the measurement begins. The self-stabilizing mechanism is built into the device structure, so no additional securing actions are needed during the measurement preparation phase.
3Speed
If vertical movement of the dough sample in the dough receiving device occurs, then the measurement process can proceed, but varying tearing behavior increases measurement inaccuracies
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a dynamically adjustable dough receiving device that can adapt its position and orientation during the measurement process. This dynamic capability allows the device to maintain optimal alignment and reduce varying tearing behavior caused by vertical movements, thereby improving measurement consistency without sacrificing measurement speed.
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 solution enables more accurate and repeatable measurements with reduced measurement errors, allowing for faster and more cost-effective determination of dough sample properties, including deformation and flow behavior, without the need for additional taring, and facilitating versatile applications such as tensile and pressure tests.
Implementation Method 1
a load sensor system (18) for detecting the translational force acting on the dough sample (1), wherein the load sensor system (18) is at least indirectly connected to the force application means (14)
Implementation Method 2
a lifting device (12) which is translationally height-adjustable along a lifting axis (H) into different lifting positions such that the dough sample (1) can be subjected to a translational force depending on the lifting position of the lifting device (12)
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a dough sample measuring system for determining the properties of a dough sample, wherein the dough sample measuring system (10) comprises at least: - a lifting device (12) which is translationally height-adjustable along a lifting axis (H) to different lifting positions such that the dough sample can be subjected to a translational force; - a stationary force application means (14) for applying the translational force to the dough sample along a force application main axis (K) as a result of the translational movement of the dough receiving device (16);- a dough receiving device (16) that is translationally movable along a longitudinal axis (T) for receiving the dough sample in order to support it, wherein the dough receiving device (16) is connected to the lifting device (12) in such a way that the dough receiving device (16) is itself translationally movable along the longitudinal axis (T) when the lifting position of the lifting device (12) changes along the lifting axis (H); - a load sensor system (18) for detecting the translational force along a main load detection axis (L), wherein the load sensor system (18) is at least indirectly connected to the force application means (14).