Integrated Heating Wires on Sample Carrier
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing reaction chamber systems face inefficiencies in heating due to distant heating means, leading to low heat transfer efficiency and condensation issues, which affect sample processing and measurement accuracy.
Innovation Solution
Integrating electrically operated heating wires directly on the sample carrier inside the reaction chamber, allowing for efficient heat transfer by conduction and avoiding condensation by heating the evacuated space, with the heating means being displaced with the sample carrier for optimal energy delivery.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If heating means are located outside the reaction chamber, then device complexity is reduced, but heating efficiency is extremely low and condensation occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The heating means are integrated directly into the sample carrier inside the reaction chamber, merging the heating function with the sample holding structure. This eliminates the need for external heating systems and dramatically improves heating efficiency by placing the heat source in direct contact with the samples.
Solution Approach 2:
The sample carrier acts as an intermediary that carries both the samples and the integrated heating means into the reaction chamber. This allows efficient heat transfer to samples while avoiding condensation in the evacuated space, as the heating is localized to the sample carrier area.
2Device complexity
If heating energy is introduced from above, then the current system structure is maintained, but heat transfer efficiency is low and condensation falsifies measurement results
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of heating from above through the chamber cover, the heating means are inverted to be located directly on the sample carrier inside the chamber. This reverses the heating approach to provide direct contact heating, eliminating condensation issues that would otherwise corrupt measurements.
3Loss of energy
If heating means are placed close to samples inside the evacuated chamber, then heating efficiency is considerably improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The heating means are merged with the sample carrier structure, combining two functions (sample holding and heating) into a single integrated component. This eliminates the need for separate external heating systems while achieving efficient heat transfer to the samples.
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
This solution enhances heating efficiency, reduces condensation, and allows for better control and regulation, ensuring effective sample processing while maintaining a compact and efficient reaction chamber design.
Implementation Method 1
heating energy is essentially introduced into the sample from above... heating energy must be optimally transferred to the sample container and the sample... heating wires directly on the sample carrier inside the reaction chamber, allowing for efficient heat transfer by conduction
Implementation Method 2
heating means are placed on the sample carrier inside the reaction chamber... and are constructed in the form of at least one electrically operated heating wire
Implementation Method 3
The reaction chamber system is thereby provided with a reaction chamber in which a sample carrier is located to hold individual sample containers. During operation, the sample carrier is displaced by means of a drive that is located outside the reaction chamber and coupled magnetically with the sample carrier.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a reaction chamber system (10, 70) for processing samples, comprising a reaction chamber (12), a sample carrier (26) arranged at least in the reaction chamber (12). When in operation, said sample carrier can be displaced in relation to the reaction chamber (12) by means of a drive device (30) which is coupled to the sample carrier (26). The reaction chamber system also comprises heating means (50) for warming the samples. The invention is characterized in that the heating means (50, 54) are arranged on the sample carrier (26) and can be displaced with the sample carrier (26) when in operation.