Pyrethroid Detection Device With Concave Reaction Membrane

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods for detecting pyrethroid pesticide residues in crops using test strips are inefficient, leading to prolonged detection times and compromised accuracy due to environmental conditions, which affects the speed and reliability of on-site testing.

Innovation Solution

A device featuring a concave reaction membrane with a check-up line and quality control line, mounted blocks, slides, and pads that enhance sample flow and contact area, along with a liquid inlet and press block to prevent gaps and maintain a closed environment, improving detection efficiency and accuracy.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If test strips are used for detecting pyrethroid pesticide residues in crops, then the detection can be performed on-site, but the detection time is prolonged and the efficiency is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveon-site testing capabilityVSAvoiddetection time
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The test strip is divided into distinct functional segments including a sample pad, bonding pad, reaction membrane with concave structure, and water absorption pad. Each segment performs a specific function to accelerate the detection process while maintaining on-site testing capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The reaction membrane is designed with a concave structure that creates a three-dimensional reaction space, enhancing sample concentration and reaction efficiency. This dimensional change from a flat surface to a concave structure improves detection speed without compromising portability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Productivity

If test strips are used for detecting pyrethroid pesticide residues, then rapid testing is enabled, but the detection accuracy is affected by environmental conditions and prolonged testing time

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection speedVSAvoiddetection accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The reaction membrane features a concave structure with specific local properties that concentrate the sample and enhance the antigen-antibody reaction. This localized structural optimization improves reaction efficiency and accuracy while maintaining rapid detection capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The device controls the physical parameters of the detection process by using the concave reaction membrane structure to optimize sample flow dynamics and reaction conditions. This parameter optimization ensures accurate results even during rapid on-site testing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If a long detection process is used, then thorough testing is achieved, but the efficiency of on-site tests is seriously influenced and test results may be affected

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetest result reliabilityVSAvoidtesting efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The test strip design ensures continuous sample flow through the bonding pad to the reaction membrane and then to the water absorption pad. This continuous action eliminates idle time between steps, maintaining testing reliability while significantly improving efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Solution Approach 2:

The concave reaction membrane structure accelerates the antigen-antibody reaction process by concentrating samples and enhancing reaction kinetics. This allows the detection process to proceed rapidly through the critical reaction phase without compromising result reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #21Skipping (Rushing through)

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 allows for quicker sample flow onto the reaction membrane, increasing detection efficiency and maintaining test accuracy by preventing environmental interference, thus enhancing the speed and reliability of pyrethroid pesticide residue detection.

Implementation Method 1

Immunochromatography assays (ICAs) as emerging immunoassays in the 1990s fulfill rapid and accurate coloration through a dry chemical test strip by means of immunological and chromatographic antigen-antibody reaction to test substances

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectImmunological antigen-antibody reaction:

Implementation Method 2

Immunochromatography assays (ICAs) as emerging immunoassays in the 1990s fulfill rapid and accurate coloration through a dry chemical test strip by means of immunological and chromatographic antigen-antibody reaction to test substances

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectChromatography: Chromatography

Implementation Method 3

a bottom plate provided with a reaction membrane, where the reaction membrane is provided with a check-up line and a quality control line and has a concave structure

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCapillary action: Capillary Action

Implementation Method 4

a pressing hole provided with a press block is formed in the second mounting block

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMechanical pressure: Pressure Increase

Data Source

PatentUS11573185B2Method and device for detecting pyrethroid pesticide residues in crops
Publication Date: 2023.02.07 TOBACCO RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF CHINESE ACADEMY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES (QINGZHOU TOBACCO RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF CHINA NATIONAL TOBACCO COMPANY)
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  • US11573185B2 patent drawing
  • US11573185B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A method and device for detecting pyrethroid pesticide residues in crops. Reaction membrane is arranged on a bottom plate and provided with a check-up line and a quality control line; a first mounting block and a second mounting block are arranged on the bottom plate; a first slide is arranged in the first mounting block, a second slide is arranged in the second mounting block; a sample pad and a bonding pad are arranged in the first slide; a water absorption pad is arranged in the second slide; a liquid inlet provided with a pipe is formed in the first mounting block, a pressing hole provided with a press block is formed in the second mounting block; protrusions are respectively formed on the pipe and the press block; sliding grooves are formed in the liquid inlet and the pressing hole; and first springs are arranged between the protrusions and the sliding grooves.