Modular Sensor Network for Fritted Disc Pore Measurement

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current physical characteristic measurement techniques for biomaterials or non-biological materials using fritted discs are cumbersome and time-consuming, requiring multiple measuring devices to simultaneously measure changes in multiple pores, which complicates the detection process.

Innovation Solution

A modular physical characteristic measuring device comprising sensors, signal processing circuits, and transmission paths that allow easy electrical connection and setup, eliminating the need for additional wires and enabling convenient measurement of specific pores in fritted discs.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If multiple measuring devices are used to simultaneously measure physical characteristics in multiple pores, then measurement capability is improved, but device complexity and setup time increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemeasurement capabilityVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple measuring devices into an integrated system where multiple sensors are connected through a common signal processing circuit and data acquisition unit. This merging approach maintains the capability to simultaneously measure multiple pores while reducing overall system complexity and setup requirements compared to using completely separate measuring devices for each pore.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements a universal measuring system that can measure multiple pores simultaneously using a single integrated device. The data acquisition unit and signal processing circuit are designed to handle inputs from multiple sensors, providing multi-functional capability that eliminates the need for separate dedicated measuring devices for each pore.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Measurement precision

If multiple measuring devices are used to simultaneously measure physical characteristics in multiple pores, then measurement capability is improved, but setup time increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemeasurement capabilityVSAvoidsetup time

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

By merging multiple sensing functions into a single integrated measuring device with common data acquisition and processing components, the system reduces the number of separate devices that need to be individually configured and connected, thereby significantly reducing setup time while maintaining simultaneous multi-pore measurement capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The measuring devices are pre-configured and integrated into the system before the experiment begins. The signal processing circuits and data acquisition units are set up in advance to handle multiple sensor inputs, eliminating the need for time-consuming configuration during the measurement process.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Reliability

If additional wires are used to connect measuring devices, then electrical connection reliability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveelectrical connection reliabilityVSAvoidease of operation

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple sensor connections into a integrated circuit board or printed circuit board (PCB) structure where electrical connections are made through conductive traces rather than external wires. This approach maintains reliable electrical connections while dramatically improving ease of operation by eliminating the need for manual wire connections.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical wire connection system with an integrated circuit board system where electrical connections are established through rigid or flexible PCB traces. This substitution eliminates the mechanical assembly and disassembly of wire connections, improving both reliability and ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS11274975B2Measuring apparatus and physical characteristic measuring device

Publication Date: 2022.03.15 WISTRON CORP

AI summary

A measuring apparatus and a physical characteristic measuring device are provided. The measuring apparatus includes at least one first physical characteristic measuring device and a data processing device. The first physical characteristic measuring device includes a sensor, a signal processing circuit, and a transmission path. The sensor generates a measurement signal according to the physical characteristics of a location where the first physical characteristic measuring device is located. The signal processing circuit converts the measurement signal into a first processed signal. The transmission path is able to be electrically connected to a second physical characteristic measuring device. The transmission path passes a second processed signal of the second physical characteristic measuring device to the data processing device in response to the first physical characteristic measuring device and the second physical characteristic measuring device being electrically connected to each other.