Microscope Slide Holder with Compliant Ramp and Secure Bar
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing technologies struggle to consistently and predictably secure substrates of varying inconsistencies or deformities, leading to inconsistent images and challenges in determining proper surface locations.
Innovation Solution
The apparatus includes a securing block with a main body, stopper, and ramp, and a secure bar with a bracket and strut, allowing for adjustable and secure holding of substrates through various configurations and adjustments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed substrate holding apparatus is used, then the structure is simple, but it cannot accommodate substrate inconsistencies or deformities leading to inconsistent images
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus employs a compliant substrate holding structure that can dynamically adjust to substrate variations. The holding mechanism includes flexible elements that deform to match the substrate surface, allowing consistent imaging across substrates with different inconsistencies or deformities while maintaining a relatively simple overall device structure.
2Reliability
If adjustable securing mechanisms are added to accommodate substrate variations, then substrate securing consistency improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The securing mechanism is designed to automatically adapt to substrate variations without requiring manual adjustment. The compliant holding structure self-adjusts to conform to each substrate's specific geometry, ensuring consistent and reliable securing across different substrates while eliminating the need for complex manual positioning systems.
3Measurement precision
If manual adjustment mechanisms are provided for each substrate, then positioning precision improves, but operation time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus pre-configures the holding structure to automatically conform to substrate geometry upon insertion. This preliminary preparation of the compliant holding mechanism eliminates the need for time-consuming manual adjustments, allowing rapid positioning while maintaining high precision for surface location determination.
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AI summary
This disclosure relates generally to apparatus and methods for securely holding a substrate. In particular, this disclosure relates to apparatus and methods for securely holding a microscope slide on or within an imaging device.