Automated Filter Pressing Bottle Transfer for Contamination Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing manual method of filtering insoluble substances in pharmaceutical synthesis experiments is inefficient, prone to contamination, and unsuitable for automation, leading to high personnel dependency and experimental errors.
Innovation Solution
A filter pressing system with multi-directional transfer modules for automated filter pressing, including a filter pressing bottle group transfer module, liquid transfer module, and filter pressing transfer module, which enables automated connection between processes, reducing manual effort and contamination risks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual filter pressing operation is used, then operation flexibility is maintained, but production efficiency is low and manual contamination occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service automation where the filter pressing apparatus automatically performs the entire filter pressing process without manual intervention. The robotic arm automatically transfers bottles, positions filter pressing membranes, applies pressure, and collects filtrate, making the system serve itself without requiring operator involvement in the actual filter pressing operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical operations with an automated robotic system. The robotic arm substitutes for manual handling of bottles and filter pressing components, while the automated pressure application mechanism replaces manual pressing actions. This substitution eliminates manual contamination risks and significantly improves production efficiency.
2Loss of time
If multiple manual sample transfers are performed, then process flexibility is maintained, but experimental errors increase and time is consumed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple separate operations (bottle transfer, filter pressing membrane placement, pressure application, filtrate collection) into a single integrated automated system. The robotic arm combines transportation and positioning functions, while the automated pressure application system integrates multiple processing steps, eliminating the need for separate manual transfers and reducing overall process time.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-positioning filter pressing membranes and preparing the filter pressing apparatus before the actual filter pressing operation. The robotic arm automatically positions components in advance, and the system pre-configures the filter pressing setup, eliminating the need for manual preparation steps and reducing operational complexity.
3Reliability
If manual filter pressing is used, then equipment simplicity is maintained, but personnel quality requirements are high and contamination occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs flexible filter pressing membranes that can be automatically handled and positioned by the robotic system. These thin film structures enable the automated system to maintain the flexibility and adaptability of manual operations while ensuring consistent, contamination-free filter pressing through controlled automated handling and pressure application.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system improves efficiency, reduces costs, and meets high-throughput requirements by minimizing spatial distances and waiting times between operation steps, ensuring high-intensity operations without hand contamination.
Implementation Method 1
the first filter pressing bottle is connected to the second filter pressing bottle through a filter pressing membrane provided
Implementation Method 2
apply pressure to the second filter pressing bottle through the first filter pressing bottle to filter press the reaction liquid
Data Source
AI summary
The embodiment of the present disclosure discloses a filter pressing system and a filter pressing method, and the filter pressing system includes a filter pressing bottle group transfer module, a liquid transfer module, and a filter pressing transfer module, and the filter pressing bottle group transfer module is configured to drive a filter pressing bottle group carrier, and a first filter pressing bottle is connected to a second filter pressing bottle through a filter pressing membrane provided; the liquid transfer module is configured to drive a liquid transfer component filled with reaction liquid to move, and a controller controls the liquid transfer component to inject the reaction liquid into a target filter pressing bottle; the filter pressing transfer module is configured to drive a first clamping device to clamp the first filter pressing bottle and move it to a filter pressing position.