Light Source Case Temperature Control for Stable Analyzer Output
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing analyzing devices face issues with light source temperature fluctuations due to exposure to outside air, leading to prolonged stabilization times and inconsistent light quantity, especially in varying environmental conditions.
Innovation Solution
The analyzing device incorporates a case internal temperature control mechanism and a base temperature control mechanism to maintain a constant temperature environment for the light source, using a constant temperature liquid to preheat and stabilize the light source components, reducing exposure to external temperature fluctuations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If the light source unit is disposed as an independent part not temperature-controlled, then there is good workability for replacing a light source, but the time it takes from powering on to stable light quantity becomes long when outside air temperature is low
Solution Approach 1:
The light source is preheated by the heating mechanism before measurement begins, so that when the light source is powered on, it is already at or near the optimal operating temperature, significantly reducing the stabilization time
2Ease of manufacture
If the light source unit is disposed as an independent part not temperature-controlled, then there is good workability for replacing a light source, but light quantity fluctuates when outside air temperature fluctuates
Solution Approach 1:
The control mechanism monitors the temperature of the light source and adjusts the heating mechanism accordingly to maintain a constant temperature, thereby stabilizing the light quantity despite external temperature fluctuations
Solution Approach 2:
The system actively controls and maintains the temperature parameter of the light source at a constant value through the heating mechanism, preventing light quantity fluctuations caused by external temperature changes
3Device complexity
If the light source is exposed to outside air, then the structure is simple, but temperature control accuracy deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The case acts as an intermediary enclosure between the light source and the external environment, providing thermal isolation while the heating mechanism provides active temperature control within the case, achieving both simplicity and precision
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 configuration shortens the time to stable light output, stabilizes light quantity, and reduces temperature fluctuations, ensuring consistent performance regardless of external temperature variations.
Implementation Method 1
a heating mechanism that heats the base
Implementation Method 2
a light emitting element that emits light
Data Source
AI summary
An object of the present disclosure is to provide an analyzing device that can use a light source effectively by appropriately controlling the temperature of the light source. The analyzing device according to the present disclosure includes a case internal temperature control mechanism that controls the temperature inside a light source case, a base supporting a substrate on which a light emitting element is mounted, and a base temperature control mechanism that controls the temperature of the base. The base temperature control mechanism covers the base so that the base is not exposed to the outside air (see FIG. 2).