Automated Moving Device for Nucleic Acid Extraction Microtube Handling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current nucleic acid extraction systems using spin columns require significant manual labor and time, as processes such as placing samples, centrifugation, and handling microtube components are done manually.
Innovation Solution
A moving device and control method for a nucleic acid extraction system that automates the handling of microtube components, including rotating, moving, and removing them, using a combination of motors, rotating rods, and a telescopic component, thereby reducing manual intervention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual handling of microtube components is used, then operation simplicity is maintained, but labor intensity and time consumption increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service automation where the moving device automatically handles microtube components without manual intervention. The robotic arm performs transportation, positioning, and coordination of microtube components through automated control, eliminating the need for manual operations while reducing time consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical operations with an automated robotic system. The moving device uses a robotic arm controlled by a control unit to perform tasks that were previously done manually, such as picking up, moving, and positioning microtube components, thereby reducing both labor intensity and time requirements.
2Device complexity
If manual handling of microtube components is used, then device complexity is low, but productivity is reduced due to repetitive manual tasks
Solution Approach 1:
The moving device is divided into functional modules including a robotic arm, control unit, and coordination mechanism. Each module performs a specific function: the robotic arm handles physical manipulation, the control unit manages automation logic, and the coordination system ensures precise positioning. This segmentation allows the system to achieve high productivity while keeping each component relatively simple.
Solution Approach 2:
The moving device is designed as a multi-functional automated system that can handle various tasks related to microtube component management, including transportation, positioning, and coordination. By integrating multiple functions into a single automated platform, the system improves productivity without requiring separate devices for each task, thus managing complexity effectively.
3Extent of automation
If automated handling of microtube components is implemented, then labor reduction is achieved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The automated system is designed to perform its own operations autonomously through programmable control. The control unit executes automated sequences to handle microtube components without requiring complex manual intervention or sophisticated external control systems, thereby achieving automation while managing complexity through self-contained design.
Solution Approach 2:
The robotic arm incorporates dynamic positioning and movement capabilities that allow it to adapt to different microtube component positions and orientations. This dynamic capability enables the system to handle various scenarios flexibly, achieving high automation levels while managing complexity through adaptive rather than rigid mechanisms.
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AI summary
A moving device, applied in a nucleic acid extraction system and cooperated with a plurality of microtube components, the moving device includes: a workbench; a moving component, disposed on the workbench; a control element, disposed on the moving component and electrically connected to the moving component; a first motor, disposed on the moving component and electrically connected to the control element; a first rotating rod, connected to the first motor; a second motor, disposed on the moving component and electrically connected to the control element; a second rotating rod, connected to the second motor; and a telescopic component, disposed on the moving component corresponding to the first rotating rod and the second rotating rod, electrically connected to the control element, and movable between a first position and a second position.