Rotatable Image Capture Device for Medicinal Production Bays
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for the safe production of medicinal preparations face challenges such as increased error risk due to prolonged operator work hours, imprecise positioning, and musculoskeletal disorders, particularly when dealing with different inclinations of transparent bays and the need for frequent recalibration.
Innovation Solution
An image capture device with rotatable and adjustable cameras and a magnetic securing system allows for secure production of medicinal preparations across various bay inclinations, reducing errors and operator strain by enabling precise positioning and automatic angle adjustment without full system dismantling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If operators work several hours in a row to complete medicinal preparations, then productivity is improved, but the risk of errors increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements an imaging system that continuously captures images of the preparation process and compares them against the prescribed protocol. The system provides real-time feedback by detecting deviations from the protocol (such as incorrect components, wrong quantities, or improper procedures) and alerting operators or automatically preventing completion until corrections are made. This feedback mechanism maintains reliability even during prolonged work periods by continuously monitoring and validating each step against the protocol.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical/dual-human verification system with an automated imaging and recognition system. Instead of relying on two operators to visually inspect and verify each step, the system uses cameras to capture images, processes them through pattern recognition algorithms, and automatically verifies compliance with the protocol. This substitution reduces human fatigue-related errors while maintaining or improving verification reliability.
2Device complexity
If a fixed imaging system is used for transparent bays, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability to different bay inclinations deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs cameras mounted on movable platforms or rails that can be positioned at different angles and heights to accommodate various transparent bay inclinations. The imaging system includes adjustable mounting mechanisms that allow the cameras to be repositioned without replacing the entire system, enabling adaptation to different bay configurations while maintaining relatively simple overall device structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The imaging system is designed with universal mounting solutions that can accommodate multiple bay inclination angles. The cameras and support structures are configured to work with a range of bay types (0°, 30°, 45°, 60°) without requiring separate specialized systems for each angle, thereby achieving versatility while controlling complexity through a single multi-functional design.
3Device complexity
If the imaging system is positioned at fixed locations, then device complexity is reduced, but positioning precision deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements adjustable positioning mechanisms for the cameras, allowing them to be moved along rails or mounted on movable platforms to achieve optimal viewing angles and distances for precise detection. This dynamic positioning capability enables high measurement precision by allowing the system to adapt to different object sizes, distances, and bay inclinations without requiring complex fixed positioning infrastructure.
4Manufacturing precision
If full system dismantling is required for recalibration, then manufacturing precision is maintained, but loss of time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the imaging system into modular components with independent adjustment capabilities. The cameras, mounting structures, and positioning mechanisms are segmented into adjustable units that can be recalibrated independently without affecting the entire system. This modular segmentation allows for quick recalibration by adjusting only the affected components, maintaining precision while significantly reducing the time required compared to full system dismantling.
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 solution enhances the safety and reproducibility of medicinal preparation production by reducing errors and operator fatigue, accommodating different bay inclinations, and simplifying system recalibration, thus improving the overall efficiency and reliability of the production process.
Implementation Method 1
magnetic securing system
Implementation Method 2
reflective element for each of the image capturing cameras, the two reflective elements of a same pair of cameras being arranged between said cameras and each oriented so as to reflect images of a production area
Data Source
AI summary
A device captures images of a plurality of objects, such as a bottle and a syringe, for the secure production of medicinal preparations. The device includes at least one pair of image capturing cameras, arranged one facing the other; one reflective element for each of the cameras; and the two reflective elements of the same camera pair being arranged between the cameras and each oriented so as to reflect, in the direction of the associated camera, images of a production area of a medicinal preparation. The image capture device additionally includes: a stationary part formed by positioners that are designed to be secured against an enclosure of the medicinal preparation production area, a base which is intended to be secured to the stationary part, and a half-baseplate which is mounted such that it can rotate relative to the base, with the half-baseplate carrying at least one of the cameras.