Electronic Device Automated Foreign Object Removal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Manual removal of foreign objects from a device under test is inefficient, as it relies on human judgment and is time-consuming, leading to potential misjudgment and increased costs.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device with a working platform, identification unit, and removal unit, featuring a ring structure removal element that acquires and utilizes position information to automatically remove foreign objects, incorporating a confinement space and elastic portion for precise and controlled removal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual removal method is used, then operation flexibility is maintained, but productivity is low and time consumption is high
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses an identification unit to automatically detect and locate foreign objects, and the removal unit automatically removes them based on the detected position information, enabling the system to serve itself without manual intervention for each removal operation
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical removal operation with an automated system that uses an identification unit (optical/electronic detection) and a removal unit controlled by a control unit, substituting human mechanical operations with automated mechanical and electronic systems
2Measurement precision
If manual removal method is used, then adaptability to different situations is maintained, but measurement precision and judgment accuracy deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The identification unit creates a digital representation (position information) of the foreign object's location and characteristics, which is then used by the control unit to guide the removal unit, replacing direct human visual inspection with an automated detection and control system
Solution Approach 2:
The control unit acts as an intermediary between the identification unit and the removal unit, processing the position information and generating control signals to coordinate the removal operation, thereby automating the decision-making process
3Productivity
If automated removal system is implemented, then productivity improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The removal unit is designed with a ring structure that can accommodate different types of foreign objects and removal operations, making it a universal tool that can handle various removal scenarios without requiring multiple specialized devices
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the identification function and removal function into a single integrated system where the identification unit, control unit, and removal unit work together as one coordinated automated system, reducing the need for separate manual operations
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AI summary
An electronic device for removing a to-be-removed object on a device under test (DUT) is provided. The electronic device includes a working platform, an identification unit and a removal unit. The working platform carries the DUT. The identification unit is arranged above the working platform for acquiring position information of the to-be-removed object. The removal unit is coupled to the identification unit, and the removal unit includes a removal element. The removal element removes the to-be-removed object according to the position information. The removal element has a ring structure and a confinement space, wherein the ring structure is connected with the confinement space and the confinement space faces the working platform.