Grinding Machine Eccentric Gyration Module
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional grinding machines for specimen homogenization are labor-intensive, lack precision, and have low efficiency due to manual operation and low grinding speed, leading to potential monetary losses and increased risk of pathogen transmission during mass vegetative asexual reproduction processing.
Innovation Solution
A grinding machine equipped with a slight gyration module, a homogeneous-stick rotation module, and a homogeneous-stick vertical movement module, which includes a gyration base, rotary shaft, X- and Y-axial sliding racks, spring members, and motors to achieve a radius of gyration between 1-3 mm, enhancing grinding efficiency by allowing eccentric motion between the container and the stick for improved specimen processing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual homogenization operation is performed on a single tube per cycle, then operation simplicity is maintained, but grinding speed and precision deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic motion patterns including rotation of the homogeneous stick and slight gyration of the container carrier, transforming the static manual operation into a dynamic automated process that achieves both high speed and precision grinding
2Device complexity
If manual homogenization operation is performed on a single tube per cycle, then device complexity is minimized, but homogenization precision deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs mechanical vibration through the slight gyration motion of the container carrier (1-3mm radius) combined with rotation of the homogeneous stick, creating intense shearing forces that achieve precise homogenization without requiring complex equipment
3Ease of manufacture
If conventional manual grinding is used, then equipment cost is reduced, but labor demand and examination expense increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service automation where the system automatically performs specimen homogenization through coordinated rotation and gyration motions, eliminating manual labor while maintaining cost-effective mechanical design without requiring sophisticated control systems
4Loss of time
If manual homogenization is performed, then processing time per specimen is extended, but grinding efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent ensures continuous useful action through uninterrupted rotation of the homogeneous stick and continuous slight gyration of the container carrier during the grinding process, maximizing grinding efficiency and reducing processing time per specimen
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 described configuration significantly enhances grinding efficiency and homogenization performance by enabling precise and automated grinding within a small space, reducing the risk of pathogen transmission and lowering examination costs.
Implementation Method 1
a plurality of spring members (18)
Data Source
AI summary
A grinding machine includes a slight gyration module for driving a homogeneous container to undergo an X-axial motion and a Y-axial motion within ±1-3 mm distance, a homogeneous-stick rotation module for rotating a homogeneous stick in the homogeneous container so as to generate an eccentric motion between the homogeneous stick and the homogeneous container, and a homogeneous-stick vertical movement module for vertically moving the homogeneous stick with respect to the homogeneous container. When the homogeneous stick is lowered into the homogeneous container by the homogeneous-stick vertical movement module, an eccentric motion with a 1-3 mm radius of gyration can be activated between the homogeneous container and the homogeneous stick so as to carry out the grinding in a tiny slim space between the homogeneous container and the homogeneous stick; such that the grinding efficiency of the grinding machine can be substantially enhanced.