Embryo Insertion System with Release Assistance Member
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing embryo delivery systems often result in embryos becoming damaged or improperly oriented during insertion into manufactured seeds, leading to wastage due to sticking issues and inefficiencies in handling the moist and sticky embryos.
Innovation Solution
An embryo insertion system comprising an embryo delivery assembly with an insertion member and a release assistance member, combined with a fill material deposit assembly that includes a conveyance device and a separation device, allowing for simultaneous embryo insertion and fill material delivery, ensuring precise placement and minimizing damage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If embryos are hydrated to prevent desiccation damage, then embryo viability is improved, but embryos become sticky and remain attached to delivery systems causing damage and improper orientation
Solution Approach 1:
A release assistance member is introduced as an intermediary component between the embryo and the delivery system. This member has a surface that the embryo can adhere to during transport, but from which the embryo can be easily released into the seed shell without damage or sticking problems. The release assistance member acts as a mediator that facilitates safe embryo handling by providing a controlled adhesion interface.
2Productivity
If traditional embryo delivery systems are used, then embryo transport is achieved, but embryos are damaged or improperly oriented during insertion
Solution Approach 1:
The delivery system is segmented into distinct functional components: an insertion member for precise embryo delivery, a release assistance member for secure transport and easy release, and a seed shell receptacle. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function, with the insertion member providing precision placement while the release assistance member ensures safe embryo handling during transport.
Solution Approach 2:
The release assistance member is pre-configured with surface properties that facilitate embryo adhesion during transport, then automatically releases the embryo at the precise moment of insertion into the seed shell. This preliminary preparation of the release assistance member ensures that the embryo is properly oriented and positioned before contact with the seed shell, eliminating orientation problems during insertion.
3Productivity
If embryos are handled with traditional delivery systems, then transport is completed, but time is lost due to sticking issues and damage prevention measures
Solution Approach 1:
The release assistance member maintains continuous useful action by providing consistent embryo adhesion during transport, then enabling continuous action during insertion through automatic release. This eliminates interruptions caused by embryo damage or sticking problems, allowing the embryo delivery process to proceed continuously from transport through insertion without time loss for damage prevention or repositioning operations.
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The present disclosure is directed generally towards to embryo insertion systems and methods for use with manufactured seeds. In some embodiments, embryo insertion systems according to the disclosure include an embryo delivery assembly and a fill material deposit assembly. The embryo delivery assembly may include an insertion member, a release assistance member, and a fill material deposit assembly. The fill material deposit assembly may include a fill material containment device, a fill material conveyance device, and optionally, a fill material separation device. Further aspects of the disclosure relate to methods for operating embryo insertion systems according to embodiments of the disclosure to enable simultaneous embryo insertion and fill material delivery.