Modular Pipette Set for Heating and Magnetic Sample Handling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing laboratory analysis methods face challenges when dealing with large numbers of specimens, requiring multiple tools for tasks like liquid handling, heating, and magnetic manipulation, which are not efficiently addressed by manual methods.
Innovation Solution
A multifunctional pipette set comprising a pipette module, a heater module, and a magnetic module, which can be removably connected to the pipette module, enabling functions such as heating, magnetic force application, and liquid transfer, and integrated into an automatic detection machine with a moving mechanism for automated operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate instruments are used for liquid handling, heating, and magnetic manipulation, then each function can be performed with dedicated equipment, but the overall device complexity and number of instruments required increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate instruments (pipette, heater, magnetic manipulator) into a single integrated multifunctional device. The pipette module, heater module, and magnetic module are merged into one system that can perform liquid handling, heating, and magnetic manipulation functions simultaneously or sequentially, eliminating the need for multiple separate instruments
Solution Approach 2:
The multifunctional device is designed to perform multiple functions through a single system. The device can switch between pipetting, heating, and magnetic manipulation modes, making one instrument universal for tasks that previously required separate dedicated equipment
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate instruments are used for different laboratory tasks, then each task can be performed with specialized equipment, but the overall machine volume increases
Solution Approach 1:
By merging multiple instrument functions into one integrated device, the total volume occupied by separate instruments is reduced. The multifunctional device consolidates the space requirements of a pipette, heater, and magnetic manipulator into a single compact unit
Solution Approach 2:
A universal multifunctional device replaces multiple specialized instruments, reducing the overall machine volume while maintaining all necessary functional capabilities for liquid handling, heating, and magnetic manipulation
3Ease of operation
If manual laboratory methods are used for processing large numbers of specimens, then operational flexibility is maintained, but productivity and efficiency decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The device incorporates dynamic capabilities that allow it to adapt to different operational modes and specimen volumes. The system can switch between manual and automated operations, adjusting its behavior based on the specific task requirements while maintaining operational flexibility
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The multifunctional pipette set enhances efficiency and versatility in laboratory tasks, reducing the need for multiple instruments and minimizing machine volume by 29%, while facilitating automated operations in an automatic detection machine.
Implementation Method 1
a heater module (2)
Implementation Method 2
a magnetic module (3)
Data Source
AI summary
A multifunctional pipette set includes a pipette module, a heater module and a magnetic module. The pipette module includes one or more pipette heads. The heater module has a first joint part, and the heater module configured to removably connect to the pipette module by coupling the first joint part to at least one of the plurality of pipette heads. The magnetic module has a second joint part, and the magnetic module configured to removably connect to the pipette module by coupling the second joint part to at least one of the plurality of pipette heads. The multifunctional pipette set can be further applied in an automatic detection machine.