Lab Bench Receiving Section for Fluid Reservoirs
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Solution Overview
Problem
Laboratory devices, such as microscopes with climate and incubation systems, face challenges with fluid reservoir placement and hose management, leading to wasted workspace, potential damage, and safety hazards due to the need for external fluid reservoirs and hoses.
Innovation Solution
The integration of receiving sections beneath the laboratory bench allows fluid reservoirs to be stored out of the way, minimizing the system's footprint and protecting hoses and pumps, with an integrated fluid supply system that includes pumps and feedthroughs to manage fluid distribution efficiently.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If fluid reservoirs are placed next to the laboratory device, then fluid supply is ensured, but valuable workspace is wasted and the footprint is increased
Solution Approach 1:
The patent moves fluid reservoirs from the horizontal plane (next to the device) to the vertical dimension (below the table surface), allowing workspace to be freed up while maintaining fluid supply capability through vertically routed feedthroughs
2Area of stationary object
If fluid reservoirs are placed next to the laboratory device, then fluid supply is ensured, but the system footprint is increased
Solution Approach 1:
The patent relocates reservoirs to the vertical space below the table, reducing the horizontal footprint while maintaining fluid supply through integrated feedthroughs that pass through the table surface
3Reliability
If tubes and hoses are routed externally, then fluid transport is achieved, but they are likely to be damaged or kinked
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the fluid supply system by incorporating feedthroughs directly into the table structure, merging the support function of the table with the fluid transport function, thereby protecting hoses from external damage while maintaining simplicity
4Reliability
If fluid reservoirs are placed externally, then fluid storage is achieved, but safety requirements are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the table structure with integrated feedthroughs for fluid transport, creating a unified system that enhances safety by protecting hoses and securing reservoirs while avoiding the complexity of separate external routing systems
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a laboratory system (100) comprising a laboratory device (130) placed on a laboratory bench (120), the laboratory bench (120) having at least one receiving section (180) which is adapted to receive at least one fluid reservoir (110) which is connected to the laboratory device (130).