Modular Spectroscopic Measurement Device with Detachable Light Shielding Housings
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional spectroscopic measurement devices require complex configurations and large sizes due to the need for different relative positions of light sources and spectrometers for measuring transmitted and reflected light, and they often require additional light shielding, which complicates the setup and increases size.
Innovation Solution
A spectroscopic measurement device with a first and second housing, each with light shielding properties, and an attachment that holds them in desired positional relationships, allowing the light source and spectrometer to be positioned optimally without additional shielding configurations, enabling compact design and effective light management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If motor-rotatable first and second rotating members are used to arrange the light source and spectrometer at desired relative positions, then the device can measure both transmitted and reflected light, but the configuration becomes complicated and the apparatus enlarges
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into separate functional modules: a light source unit and a spectrometer unit, each housed in independent housings. These modular units can be detached and repositioned using different attachments to perform various measurements, simplifying the overall configuration while maintaining versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The light source housing and spectrometer housing are designed as universal modules that can be used for both transmitted light and reflected light measurements by simply changing the attachment configuration, eliminating the need for complex rotating mechanisms.
2Measurement precision
If the whole device is disposed in a housing having light shielding property to shield external light, then measurement accuracy improves, but the device further enlarges
Solution Approach 1:
Light shielding is applied locally only to the critical optical paths and measurement chambers where external light interference would affect measurements, rather than enclosing the entire device. This selective shielding maintains measurement accuracy while minimizing the increase in device volume.
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 allows for precise positioning of light sources and spectrometers, reduces device size, and effectively shields external light, enhancing measurement accuracy and portability while maintaining measurement quality.
Implementation Method 1
a light source that emits light and having a first opening through which the light emitted from the light source passes
Implementation Method 2
measure measurement light output from the measurement target corresponding to the light emission
Implementation Method 3
a first housing having a light shielding property and a second housing having a light shielding property
Implementation Method 4
a spectrometer that receives the measurement light that has passed through the second opening
Data Source
AI summary
A spectroscopic measurement device emits light to a measurement target and measures the measurement light output from the measurement target in accordance with the light emission. A spectroscopic measurement device includes: a first housing having a light shielding property and configured to house a light source that emits light and having a first opening through which the light emitted from the light source passes; a second housing having a light shielding property and having a second opening through which the measurement light passes and configured to house a spectrometer that receives the measurement light that has passed through the second opening; and an attachment configured to detachably hold the first housing and the second housing.