Flat Plate Sample Holder Adapter for Vacuum Transfer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing sample holders, particularly cylindrical ones, face difficulties in transferring flat plate sample holders to low-temperature, high-intensity magnetic field apparatuses within a vacuum environment, making it challenging to replace samples effectively.
Innovation Solution
A flat plate sample holder expansion structure that includes an adapter detachably connected to a cylindrical sample holder gripper and a flat plate sample holder tray, allowing for the rigid arrangement of the flat plate sample holder within a receiving space, and utilizing fastening elements and protruding rods for secure attachment, enabling the transfer of the flat plate sample holder to the low-temperature, high-intensity magnetic field apparatus.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a cylindrical sample holder is used to transfer samples to low-temperature, high-intensity magnetic field apparatus, then the sample can be transferred to the test position, but it is very difficult to combine with flat plate sample holder-based apparatus to build a unified vacuum testing platform
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an adapter as an intermediary component that connects the cylindrical sample holder gripper to the flat plate sample holder tray. This adapter enables the cylindrical gripper to transfer flat plate sample holders by providing a mechanical interface between the two different holder types, thus resolving the incompatibility issue without requiring fundamental changes to either the gripper or the tray design
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter is designed with universal functionality to work with both the cylindrical sample holder gripper and the flat plate sample holder tray. By making the adapter detachably connectable to both components, the system achieves multi-functionality where a single adapter component can facilitate transfer operations between different sample holder types, enhancing the overall versatility of the vacuum testing platform
2Temperature
If a flat plate sample holder is used, then it occupies small space and has small heat capacity suitable for low-temperature apparatus, but it cannot be smoothly transferred to test position in low-temperature, high magnetic field apparatus designed for cylindrical holders
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter serves as a mediator that enables the flat plate sample holder tray to be transferred by the cylindrical gripper mechanism. Without this intermediary, the flat plate holder could not be transferred to the test position in apparatus designed for cylindrical holders. The adapter bridges the mechanical interface gap while preserving the flat plate holder's low-temperature suitability
Solution Approach 2:
The transfer system is segmented into distinct functional components: the cylindrical gripper for transfer operations, the adapter for interface conversion, and the flat plate sample holder tray for sample containment. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while working together as an integrated system, enabling flat plate holders to be transferred without compromising their low-temperature operation capability
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AI summary
A flat plate sample holder expansion structure used in a vacuum is configured to convey a flat plate sample holder in a vacuum environment, and detachably attached to a flat plate sample holder tray through an adapter. A receiving space for receiving the flat plate sample holder is provided between the adapter and the flat plate sample holder tray. The flat plate sample holder is detachably arranged in the receiving space. A cylindrical sample holder gripper is detachably connected to the adapter. The cylindrical sample holder gripper conveys the flat plate sample holder and samples thereon into a low-temperature, high-intensity magnetic field apparatus, thereby realizing an objective of replacing samples in the vacuum environment. A vacuum test platform is built by combining the apparatuses using the two types of sample holders.