Rotatable Head Biological Material Manufacturing Device

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for manufacturing biological materials from human or animal tissues, such as hair or nails, are not simple or safe, lacking efficient and controlled processes for dissolution and neutralization.

Innovation Solution

A biological material manufacturing device with a rotatable head unit and multiple grooves and containers, using acidic and neutralizing solutions to dissolve and neutralize body tissues, with a heater and neutralizers to control the process, ensuring safe and efficient production of neutral biological materials.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If existing methods are used to manufacture biological materials from body tissues, then the manufacturing process can be completed, but the process is not simple and safe, lacking efficient and controlled dissolution and neutralization

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesimplicity of manufacturing processVSAvoidsafety of manufacturing process
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The manufacturing process is segmented into distinct functional modules: insertion groove for tissue placement, first container groove with acidic solution for dissolution, second container groove with neutralizing solution for neutralization, and discharge groove for product removal. Each groove and container is separately positioned and controlled, allowing independent optimization of each step while maintaining overall process simplicity and safety.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The first solution (acidic solution) acts as an intermediary to dissolve the body tissue, and the second solution (neutralizing solution) acts as an intermediary to neutralize the acidic solution. These intermediary substances enable controlled transformation of the biological material through chemical reactions, ensuring both simplicity and safety in the manufacturing process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Productivity

If acidic solution is used to dissolve body tissue, then dissolution efficiency is improved, but safety and control of the process deteriorates due to harmful acidic effects

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedissolution efficiencyVSAvoidharmful effects of acidic solution
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The harmful acidic solution is immediately followed by a neutralizing solution in the second container groove. The acid's powerful dissolution capability is utilized to efficiently break down body tissue, while the subsequent base neutralizes the acid, converting its harmful effects into a safe neutral pH product. This sequential arrangement transforms the harmful acidic action into a beneficial controlled dissolution process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

Solution Approach 2:

The neutralizing solution is prepared in advance in the second container groove, positioned to receive and neutralize the acidic solution after dissolution. This preliminary preparation of the neutralizing agent ensures that as soon as the acidic solution completes its dissolution function, the neutralization process can immediately begin, preventing prolonged exposure to harmful acidic conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Reliability

If multiple containers with solutions are added to control dissolution and neutralization, then process control and safety are improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol and safety of processVSAvoidcomplexity of device structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Multiple functional components are merged into a single integrated device body: the insertion groove, first container groove with acidic solution, second container groove with neutralizing solution, and discharge groove are all combined in one unified structure. The head unit with rotating pillar integrates the mechanism for sequentially activating each groove. This merging reduces the need for separate standalone components and simplifies the overall device architecture while maintaining process control and safety.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The device body serves multiple functions simultaneously: it contains the insertion groove for tissue placement, houses the first and second container grooves for chemical processing, provides the discharge groove for product removal, and supports the rotating head unit for sequential operation. Each component is designed to perform its specific function while contributing to the overall multi-functional system, reducing the need for additional specialized components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

4Manufacturing precision

If rotatable head unit with pillar and protruding part is used to sequentially activate containers, then process control is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprecision of process controlVSAvoidcomplexity of head unit mechanism
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The head unit is designed to rotate, transforming the pillar and protruding part from a static configuration to a dynamic one. This rotation allows the protruding part to sequentially contact and activate different grooves (first container groove, second container groove, discharge groove) in a controlled manner. The dynamic rotational movement provides precise control over the sequence of operations while using a simple mechanical principle rather than complex automated positioning systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The rotating head unit creates a periodic action where the protruding part cycles through contacting the first container, then the second container, and finally the discharge groove in repeated sequences. This periodic rotation provides consistent and repeatable process control, ensuring that each step (dissolution, neutralization, discharge) occurs in the correct sequence with precise timing, while using a simple rotational mechanism rather than complex sequential control systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

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 enables simple, safe, and efficient manufacturing of biological materials with controlled acidity, ensuring stability and security of the final product.

Implementation Method 1

dissolving the body tissue in a first solution

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDissolution: Solvation

Implementation Method 2

the second solution may react with the first solution to neutralize the first solution

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectNeutralization reaction: Chemical Bonding

Data Source

PatentUS11466239B2Biological material manufacturing device and driving method thereof
Publication Date: 2022.10.11 VIEABIO TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

A biological material manufacturing device according to an embodiment of the inventive concept includes a main body and a head unit that is rotatable on the main body. The main body includes a main groove and a first container groove connected to the main groove. The head unit includes a pillar provided in the main groove and a protruding part that protrudes from the pillar.