Handheld XRF Device Integrated Positioning Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hand-held devices for X-ray fluorescence analysis lack precise and defined positioning capabilities, leading to instability and measurement inaccuracies during analysis, requiring additional accessories for support.
Innovation Solution
A hand-held device with a housing featuring a handle, an X-ray fluorescence measuring device, and integrated positioning and support elements that form a three-point support system, allowing for stable alignment and independent operation on the measurement surface without additional aids, and enabling wireless communication for remote control and data processing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a hand-held device is designed without integrated positioning elements, then the device structure remains simple, but the device cannot achieve precise and stable positioning on measurement surfaces
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines positioning elements and support elements directly into the housing structure of the hand-held device. The positioning elements are integrated into the first housing section while support elements are integrated into the second housing section, creating a unified structure that provides both positioning and support functions without requiring separate accessories.
Solution Approach 2:
The hand-held device is designed to be self-positioning and self-supporting through its integrated positioning and support elements. When placed on a measurement surface, the device automatically assumes and maintains its measurement position without requiring additional separate aids or accessories, making the device self-sufficient.
2Reliability
If additional accessories are used to support the hand-held device, then stable positioning can be achieved, but the ease of operation is reduced due to the need for additional components
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the support function into the device itself by integrating support elements into the housing structure. This eliminates the need for separate support accessories while maintaining measurement stability, thereby improving ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The housing structure serves multiple functions: it protects internal components, provides positioning through integrated positioning elements, and provides support through integrated support elements. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional accessories and simplifies operation.
3Ease of operation
If the hand-held device lacks integrated positioning elements, then the device design remains simple, but additional accessories are required for defined positioning
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates positioning elements directly into the housing structure, combining the positioning function with the housing. This eliminates the need for separate positioning accessories and simplifies the overall system while maintaining ease of positioning.
Solution Approach 2:
The device is designed to position itself automatically when placed on a measurement surface through its integrated positioning elements. This self-positioning capability improves ease of operation without requiring additional accessories or complex manual alignment procedures.
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 device achieves precise and stable positioning on measurement surfaces, eliminating measurement inaccuracies and the need for additional accessories, while allowing for flexible operation and remote control, enhancing handling and data management.
Implementation Method 1
A primary beam is directed from a radiation source onto the measurement object. A secondary radiation emitted by the measurement surface of the measurement object is detected by a detector
Implementation Method 2
An exit window for the primary beam is provided on a front end of a first housing section of the housing
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AI summary
The invention relates to a handheld device and a mobile device for X-ray fluorescence analysis, comprising a housing (29) and a handle (14), an X-ray fluorescence measuring device arranged in the housing (29) which includes a radiation source through which a primary beam is directed through an exit window (31) onto a measuring surface (38) of a measuring object (39), a detector arranged in the housing (29) which detects the secondary radiation emitted from the measuring surface (38) of the measuring object (39), and a data processing device arranged in the housing (29) which controls at least one display (19) provided on or connected to the housing (29), wherein the exit window (31) is provided at an end face of a first housing section (30) of the housing (29) and at least one positioning element (33) is provided on the first housing section (30) associated with this exit window (31).at least one support element (36) is provided on at least one further housing section (33) of the housing (29) spaced apart from the exit window (31) on the first housing section (30), and the handheld device (14) is aligned to the measuring surface (38) by the at least one positioning element (33) and the at least one support element (36) after being placed on the measuring surface (38) of the object being measured (39) and is independently positioned in a measuring position (57) to the measuring surface (38).