Rotating Molecular Diagnostics Module With Wireless Inductive Power

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional molecular diagnostics apparatuses have complex mechanisms and low reliability due to the use of signal-cables and power-cables for transmitting temperature data and power, which complicates the design and reduces reliability.

Innovation Solution

A molecular diagnostics apparatus with a wireless power supply and data transmission system, where the central control module induces an electromotive force in a coil to generate an induced current for the detection module, simplifying the structure and improving transmission reliability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If signal-cable and power-cable are used to transmit temperature data and power, then the rotational carrier can be rotated relative to the bracket, but the reliability of signal and power transmission deteriorates and the overall mechanism design becomes complicated

Engineering Contradiction:

Improverotational capabilityVSAvoidsignal and power transmission reliability

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical cable-based power and signal transmission system with an electromagnetic induction-based wireless power transmission system. The central control module coil generates an alternating magnetic field that induces current in the detection module coil, eliminating the need for physical power cables and improving both reliability and simplifying the mechanical structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an electromagnetic field as an intermediary medium between the central control module and the detection module. The central control module coil and detection module coil act as mediators that transfer energy and signals wirelessly through electromagnetic induction, avoiding direct physical contact and improving system reliability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If signal-cable and power-cable are used to transmit temperature data and power, then the rotational carrier can be rotated relative to the bracket, but the overall mechanism design becomes complicated

Engineering Contradiction:

Improverotational capabilityVSAvoidoverall mechanism design complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent extracts and removes the power cable and signal cable from the system by implementing wireless power transmission through electromagnetic induction. This extraction of unnecessary mechanical components simplifies the overall mechanism design and reduces structural complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

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 wireless power supply and data transmission design simplifies the apparatus structure and enhances the reliability of signal and power transmission, improving overall performance.

Implementation Method 1

the central control module makes the central control module coil provide an induced electromotive force (electromagnetic field), the detection module coil generates an induced current according to the induced electromotive force (electromagnetic field)

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS12036559B2Molecular diagnostics apparatus

Publication Date: 2024.07.16 WISTRON CORP

AI summary

A molecular diagnostics apparatus which is adapted to perform DNA chain replication to one sample is provided, including a bracket, a central control module, a central control module coil, a rotational carrier, a detection module and a detection module coil. The central control module is disposed on the bracket. The central control module coil is coupled to the central control module. The rotational carrier is adapted to be rotated relative to the bracket, wherein the sample is disposed on the rotational carrier. The detection module is disposed on the rotational carrier. The detection module coil is coupled to the detection module. In a charging mode, the central control module makes the central control module coil provide an induced electromotive force. The detection module coil generates an induced current according to the induced electromotive force. The induced current is supplied to the detection module.