Microscope Observation Carrier with Integrated Chip

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing observation carriers for microscopes are complex to use, requiring users to manually mount and remove chips before and after each observation, which is inconvenient.

Innovation Solution

An observation carrier with a chip directly integrated into the upper cover, eliminating the need for manual chip installation and removal, and featuring a detachable upper cover with a window for sample observation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the chip is separately mounted on the observation carrier, then the chip can be replaced for different observations, but the operation process becomes complicated and inconvenient

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvechip replaceabilityVSAvoidoperation convenience

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The chip is integrated directly onto the observation carrier substrate, merging two previously separate components (chip and carrier) into a single unified structure. This integration eliminates the need for separate mounting operations while maintaining the ability to perform different observations by using different integrated chip-carrier units.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Reliability

If the chip is manually mounted and removed before and after observation, then the observation process can be controlled, but the operation flow becomes complicated and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveobservation controlVSAvoidoperation time

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The chip is pre-integrated onto the observation carrier during manufacturing, so that when the carrier is used for observation, the chip is already in its proper position and connected. This preliminary integration action eliminates the need for time-consuming manual mounting and removal operations while maintaining observation control.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Ease of operation

If the chip is integrated on the upper cover, then the mounting step is eliminated, but the manufacturing process becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveusage simplicityVSAvoidmanufacturing complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The chip and upper cover are integrated as a single component, merging previously separate manufacturing steps into one unified manufacturing process. This integration simplifies the final assembly and usage while requiring coordinated manufacturing of the integrated structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS12222488B2Observation carrier for microscope

Publication Date: 2025.02.11 FLOWVIEW TEK

AI summary

An observation carrier for a microscope is provided. The observation carrier includes a bottom base, an upper cover, and a chip. The upper cover is detachably disposed on the bottom base and has a window. The chip is integrated on the upper cover and includes a main body and a plurality of electrodes. The main body has an observation region, and the observation region corresponds to the window and is adapted to carry a sample material. The electrodes are disposed on the main body and are connected to the observation region.