Small Intestine Eversion Device With Conveyor And Overflow Tank
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional small intestine processing lines are laborious and time-consuming due to the manual and labor-intensive nature of the eversion procedure, requiring operators to repeatedly rotate and handle small intestines, leading to low productivity and ergonomic challenges.
Innovation Solution
An eversion device with a conveyor assembly that transports small intestines along the side wall of a water tank, allowing for simultaneous processing and reducing the need for operators to rotate, enhancing productivity and ergonomics by enabling linear movements and organized workflow.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual eversion procedure is used with pins on tank outlet wall, then eversion can be performed, but productivity is low and operator ergonomics are poor due to repeated rotational movements
Solution Approach 1:
The eversion device divides the tank into multiple compartments (first tank, second tank, third tank) with separate conveyor assemblies for each. This segmentation allows multiple small intestines to be processed simultaneously in different compartments, significantly increasing productivity while each operator works ergonomically at their own station without repeated rotational movements.
Solution Approach 2:
The conveyor assemblies transport small intestines along the side walls of the tanks rather than requiring operators to reach across or rotate around the tank. This dimensional change in the transport path eliminates the need for operators to turn half a turn around their own axis, improving ergonomics while maintaining continuous processing flow.
2Productivity
If conventional single-tank eversion device is used, then simple structure is maintained, but only one small intestine can be processed at a time
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges multiple eversion stations into a single integrated device where first, second, and third tanks are connected with conveyor assemblies that coordinate to process multiple small intestines simultaneously. The conveyor assemblies merge the functions of transport and eversion across multiple compartments, achieving parallel processing while maintaining a unified device structure.
Solution Approach 2:
Each conveyor assembly serves multiple functions: transporting small intestines along the side wall, positioning them for eversion, and facilitating their movement between compartments. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate devices for each operation, managing complexity while enabling simultaneous processing of multiple intestines.
3Ease of operation
If operator manually folds and secures each small intestine to pins, then precise control is achieved, but the process is laborious and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The conveyor assemblies perform preliminary actions by automatically transporting and positioning small intestines along the side walls to the eversion stations. This preliminary transport and positioning eliminates the need for operators to manually fold and secure each intestine, reducing both labor intensity and time per cycle while maintaining precise control over the eversion process.
Solution Approach 2:
The conveyor assemblies serve themselves by continuously circulating and repositioning small intestines through the system. After eversion, the conveyors automatically transport the processed intestines to collection areas, eliminating the need for operators to manually handle and reposition each intestine, thereby reducing operational complexity and time loss.
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 eversion device significantly increases productivity by allowing multiple small intestines to be processed simultaneously with a defined and efficient workflow, improving operator ergonomics by eliminating the need for rotational movements during the eversion process.
Implementation Method 1
The tank is configured to overflow water over the upper end of the outlet wall where the pins are located, so that part of the water enters the folded portion of the small intestine fixed in said pins and forces the rest of the small intestine submerged in the tank to be continuously turned from the inside out
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AI summary
An eversion device for small intestine eversion and a small intestine processing line, includes a water tank formed by walls, has a first side wall and a second side wall. The eversion device includes at least one conveyor assembly arranged in one of the side walls of the tank. The conveyor assembly is configured to transport at least one small intestine along the side wall, and the tank is configured to overflow water over at least one part of an upper edge of the side wall that receives the conveyor assembly. A small intestine processing line has the aforementioned eversion device and includes at least one stool removal device with a way to feed small intestines to the tank of the eversion device, and at least one mucosa removal device arranged posteriorly to the tank of the eversion device.