Inclinable Transfer Axis for Biological Container Handling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing equipment for transferring biological products containers between different heights, such as interfacing supports and transport devices, requires modification in height alignment using mechanical contrivances like feet, which compromises stability and efficiency.
Innovation Solution
The equipment employs an inclinable body with a vertically inclined sliding axis, allowing the holding device to maintain a fixed vertical stroke while adjusting to different heights by regulating the inclination of the sliding axis, enabling secure transfer without altering the machines' ground height.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If feet are applied to raise the lower machine to align heights, then height alignment between interfacing support and transport device is achieved, but machine stability on the ground deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the translation axis inclinable rather than fixed. The axis can be adjusted to different inclination angles to accommodate height differences between machines, eliminating the need for static height-adjustment feet. This dynamic adjustment mechanism maintains machine stability on the ground while achieving proper height alignment for container transfer.
2Manufacturing precision
If feet with specific heights are applied to each machine pair, then height alignment is achieved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the universality principle by designing a single inclinable translation axis mechanism that can accommodate multiple height difference scenarios. Instead of requiring different feet with specific heights for each machine pair, this universal mechanism can be adjusted to match various height differences through inclination angle changes, reducing overall equipment complexity.
3Device complexity
If the holding device stroke is fixed, then device simplicity is maintained, but adaptability to different heights deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dimensionality change principle by introducing inclination angle as an additional degree of freedom. Instead of changing the vertical stroke length of the holding device, the system adjusts the inclination angle of the translation axis to accommodate different height differences, thereby maintaining device simplicity while achieving height adaptability through a different dimensional parameter.
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AI summary
An equipment (1) is described for transferring biological products containers from an interface support (30) to a transport device (40) and vice-versa for biological containers, positioned at different heights, comprising a frame (2) to which a holding device (3) for biological products containers is connected vertically mobile with respect to said frame (2) and provided with fingers (6) suitable to hold, transfer and release a container for biological products. Said frame (2) is integer with sliding means (7, 18) along a bar (8) fixed to an inclinable body (9), said inclinable body (9) being in its turn rotatingly connected to a sustaining body (10), and regulation means (23, 24, 26, 27) for the inclination of said inclinable body (9), and consequently of said bar (8), with respect to said sustaining body (10) being present in function of the difference of height existing between said interfacing support (30) and said transport device (40) for biological products containers.