Reagent Bottle Shading Device with Movable Sidewalls
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing reagent bottle shading devices are fixed, making it inconvenient to manipulate and observe the reagent bottle, and often result in inadequate shading due to the need for manual removal and the use of suboptimal materials like tin foil.
Innovation Solution
A reagent bottle shading device comprising a tray and a sidewall that covers the bottle, equipped with a weight sensor for monitoring reagent levels and communicating with analysis devices, allowing for easy insertion and withdrawal, and providing a slit for observation without compromising shading.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If the shading device is fixed, then the shading effect is effective, but the manipulation convenience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The shading device transitions from a fixed structure to a dynamic one with movable sidewalls. The sidewalls can be moved outward to open positions, allowing easy access to the reagent bottle, and then returned to cover the bottle opening for effective shading. This dynamic structure resolves the contradiction by providing both manipulation convenience and effective shading at different operational stages.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If the shading device is fixed, then the shading effect is maintained, but the observation capability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The shading device is segmented into movable sidewalls that can be selectively opened. This allows the operator to open only the necessary portion to observe the reagent state while maintaining shading coverage for the rest of the bottle opening, thus resolving the contradiction between maintaining shading effect and enabling observation.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If tin foil is used for shading, then the shading effect is achieved, but the material wastage increases
Solution Approach 1:
The shading device is designed as a reusable, self-contained structure with movable sidewalls that can be opened and closed multiple times. This eliminates the need for disposable materials like tin foil, allowing the same shading device to be used repeatedly without material wastage, while still providing effective light blocking.
4Object-affected harmful factors
If the sidewall completely covers the reagent bottle, then the shading effect is improved, but the access difficulty increases
Solution Approach 1:
The sidewalls are designed to be movable between a closed position that provides complete coverage for effective shading and an open position that facilitates easy insertion and withdrawal of the reagent bottle. This dynamic design resolves the contradiction by allowing the structure to adapt to different operational requirements.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates convenient handling and observation of reagent bottles while ensuring effective light blocking, enabling portable use and automatic reagent addition based on weight detection.
Implementation Method 1
a weight sensor adapted for detecting the weight of the reagent bottle
Implementation Method 2
the sidewall completely covers the entire reagent bottle... can block light rays rigorously, and therefore has a good shading effect
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AI summary
The present utility model relates to a reagent bottle shading device, comprising: a tray and a sidewall connected to the tray; wherein a base hole is provided on the tray; a top end of the sidewall forms a top end opening, to allow the convenient insertion and withdrawal of a reagent bottle; wherein a base hole is provided on the tray, the size of the base hole being adapted for the entry of a finger.