Movable Display for Automated Analytical Apparatus
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing automated analytical apparatuses lack an efficient method for user interaction, requiring users to navigate multiple controls and locations, increasing the risk of errors and reducing operational efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A display mounted in front of the apparatus that can move laterally along modules, allowing access control and displaying all necessary features for the analytical process, enabling users to manage the process entirely from the display without interfering with module access.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the display is mounted on a movable arm with a single fixed attachment site, then the display can be positioned for user interaction, but the display blocks access to the module when positioned in front of it
Solution Approach 1:
The display mount is designed to move the display laterally along the module rather than being fixed at a single attachment site. This dynamic positioning allows the display to be moved out of the way when module access is needed, resolving the conflict between providing user interaction and blocking module access
Solution Approach 2:
The display control functions are separated from the module access paths. The display can be positioned independently along the module length, allowing users to access display controls without interfering with module operations and vice versa
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple controls and locations are required for user interaction, then comprehensive control is achieved, but the risk of errors increases and operational efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The display is designed as a universal control interface that consolidates all analytical process controls and information display in one location. This eliminates the need for users to navigate multiple separate controls and locations, reducing error risk while maintaining comprehensive control coverage
Solution Approach 2:
All control functions and display elements are merged into a single integrated display interface. This consolidation allows users to perform all analytical process interactions from one centralized location, improving both reliability and operational efficiency
3Loss of information
If the display is positioned to overlap with a module, then all features can be displayed, but access to the module is prevented
Solution Approach 1:
The display mount enables dynamic lateral movement along the module, allowing the display to be positioned in front of the module for complete feature display, then moved to the side when module access is required, eliminating the permanent blocking issue
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of positioning the display only in front of or beside the module, the display is moved along the length of the module (another dimension), creating multiple possible positions that balance display completeness with module accessibility
Data Source
AI summary
A method of interaction between an automated analytical apparatus for performing an analytical process and a user is disclosed comprising displaying all features necessary for performing the analytical process on a display which is mounted on the apparatus.