Molecular Diagnosis Cartridge With Inclined Chip Seating Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing molecular diagnosis cartridges face challenges in facilitating easy insertion of molecular diagnosis chips, particularly due to the complexity and difficulty in accommodating them without causing damage or misalignment.
Innovation Solution
A molecular diagnosis cartridge design featuring a chip sliding member that accommodates the chip at an angle, utilizing torsion springs and seesaw shafts to support the chip sliding member in an inclined position during insertion, allowing for a seesaw movement upon pressurization of the cartridge cover to seat the chip securely.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the chip sliding member is designed to accommodate the chip in a parallel position, then the structural design is simple, but the chip insertion is difficult and may cause damage or misalignment
Solution Approach 1:
The chip sliding member is designed to dynamically change its position from an inclined open state to a parallel closed state. During insertion, the member is inclined to receive the chip easily, then through the seesaw mechanism and elastic restoring force, it transitions to a parallel position to securely hold the chip in place within the cartridge
Solution Approach 2:
The chip sliding member is pre-configured in an inclined position when the cartridge cover is open, preparing the optimal angle for chip insertion before the chip is actually placed. This preliminary positioning eliminates the need for complex alignment during the insertion process itself
2Ease of operation
If the chip sliding member is fixed in a parallel position, then the manufacturing is simple, but the chip cannot be easily inserted without causing damage
Solution Approach 1:
The system transforms from a static fixed structure to a dynamic movable one. The chip sliding member is coupled with the seesaw mechanism and elastic element, allowing it to move between inclined and parallel positions. This dynamic capability enables easy chip insertion while maintaining secure holding, without requiring complex manual adjustment during assembly
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic element automatically restores the chip sliding member to its parallel position after insertion, and the seesaw mechanism automatically transitions the member between positions based on the cartridge cover state. This self-service behavior eliminates the need for complex external control mechanisms or manual intervention
3Ease of operation
If the chip sliding member is designed to move during insertion, then the chip insertion is facilitated, but the mechanism complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges multiple functions into a single integrated mechanism. The chip sliding member combines the functions of chip reception, positioning, and securing. The seesaw mechanism integrates the cartridge cover opening/closing action with the chip sliding member position transition. The elastic element combines restoring force with the positioning function. This merging reduces the need for separate complex mechanisms for each function
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
Enables easy and secure insertion of molecular diagnosis chips by allowing them to be inclined into the chip sliding member, ensuring proper seating within the cartridge through a seesaw mechanism, thereby simplifying the process and reducing the risk of damage.
Implementation Method 1
torsion springs coupled to seesaw shafts protruding from an inner wall of the cartridge outline member, and configured to support the chip sliding member to be inclined with respect to the cartridge bottom member when operating in an open mode
Implementation Method 2
torsion springs coupled to seesaw shafts protruding from an inner wall of the cartridge outline member, and configured to support the chip sliding member in parallel with the cartridge bottom member when operating in a closed mode
Implementation Method 3
as a cartridge cover is pressurized, the chip sliding member accommodating the molecular diagnosis chip moves toward the cartridge bottom member through a seesaw movement about the seesaw shaft
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AI summary
Disclosed is a molecular diagnosis cartridge which is formed so that a molecular diagnosis chip can be easily inserted therein. The molecular diagnosis cartridge accommodating the molecular diagnosis chip comprises: a cartridge bottom member arranged on the lower portion; a hinge sub-ring arranged along the outer circumference of the cartridge bottom member; a cartridge outline member which is accommodated in a space defined by the hinge sub-ring fastened with the cartridge bottom member; a chip sliding member which has a shape surrounding the molecular diagnosis chip, is arranged on the cartridge outline member, and accommodates the molecular diagnosis chip that is inserted in an inclined direction; and a torsion spring-like member which is fastened with a kind of a seesaw axle protruding from the inner wall of the cartridge outline member, supports the chip sliding member to be inclined with respect to the cartridge bottom member in an open mode operation, and supports the chip sliding member to be parallel to the cartridge bottom member in a close mode operation. According to the present invention, the molecular diagnosis chip is inclinedly inserted in the chip sliding member, and easiness in insertion of the molecular diagnosis chip can be achieved. Also, as the cartridge cover is pressed, the chip sliding member accommodating the molecular diagnosis chip makes a seesaw movement on the basis of the seesaw axle and is moved to the cartridge bottom member, and thus, the molecular diagnosis chip arranged in the chip sliding member can be seated in the molecular diagnosis cartridge.