Oscillating Support Unit for Liquid Container Mixing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing devices for moving liquid containers, such as shakers and stirrers, often transmit vibrations to their surroundings, causing disruptions and inefficiencies in biochemical and pharmaceutical processes.
Innovation Solution
A device with a support unit that is freely horizontally oscillating relative to a base unit, utilizing movement masses and movement means to create counter movements, minimizing vibration transmission and allowing for controlled mixing and processing of liquid samples.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If shakers or stirrers are used to mix liquid containers, then mixing function is achieved, but vibrations are transmitted to the surroundings causing disruptions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a freely oscillating support unit as an intermediary between the drive mechanism and the liquid container. This support unit is mounted on connection elements that allow horizontal oscillation, acting as a mediator that decouples the vibration source from the surrounding environment while still enabling effective mixing of the liquid contents
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs counterweights that move in opposition to the driving masses within the support unit. These counterweights generate counter-movements that cancel out the vibrations produced by the primary drive mechanism, thereby reducing net vibration transmission to the surroundings while maintaining the mixing function
2Stability of the object's composition
If fixed support devices are used for liquid containers, then stability is maintained, but mixing efficiency is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from a static fixed support to a dynamically oscillating support unit. The support unit is designed to oscillate freely in the horizontal direction, providing dynamic motion that enhances mixing efficiency while maintaining sufficient stability through the controlled oscillation mechanism and connection elements
3Force
If solenoid drives with fixed mounting are used, then driving force is achieved, but shocks and vibrations are transmitted to the support device and surroundings
Solution Approach 1:
The freely oscillating support unit serves as an intermediary between the solenoid drive and the external environment. It absorbs and isolates the shocks and vibrations generated by the solenoid, preventing their transmission to the support device and surroundings while still delivering the necessary driving force for mixing
Solution Approach 2:
The oscillating support unit with its connection elements provides inherent cushioning against shocks before they can be transmitted outward. The flexible mounting allows the system to absorb impact forces and vibrations, reducing their intensity before they reach the external environment
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
The device effectively minimizes vibration transmission to the surroundings, enabling efficient and controlled mixing and processing of liquid samples without disrupting the environment, suitable for automated and robotic systems in biotechnology and pharmaceutical research.
Implementation Method 1
The movements of this at least one movement mass set the same supporting support element and the liquid containers received using the support unit into corresponding counter movements
Data Source
AI summary
A method according to Claim 25, wherein essentially homogeneous material mixtures are achieved or maintained in these liquid containers.