Sample Container Holder With Retainers for Secure One-Handed Use
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing sample container holders often struggle to securely accommodate containers of various sizes and shapes, leading to difficulties in insertion and removal, and may cause spills due to unstable positioning.
Innovation Solution
A sample container holder design featuring a base with slots and retainers that can be inserted partially or permanently, allowing for secure upright positioning and easy handling of containers of different sizes and shapes, enabling one-handed operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the holder is designed with a receiving area smaller than the sample container, then the container is securely retained, but the container becomes difficult to insert or remove
Solution Approach 1:
The holder is divided into two functional components: a receiving area that provides secure retention and a retainer mechanism that facilitates insertion and removal. The retainer can be inserted through the receiving area to engage with the container, allowing the container to be securely held while enabling easy insertion and removal through the retainer's engagement and disengagement actions.
2Ease of operation
If the holder is designed with a receiving area larger than the sample container, then easy insertion and removal is achieved, but the container cannot stand securely in the upright position
Solution Approach 1:
The retainer acts as an intermediary mechanism between the holder and the sample container. It engages with the container to provide secure retention while allowing easy insertion and removal. The retainer mediates the interaction between the holder's receiving area and the container, enabling both secure positioning and ease of operation.
3Ease of operation
If the holder is designed for single-handed use, then ease of operation is improved, but the ability to accommodate various sizes and shapes is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The holder is designed with universal features that allow it to accommodate various sizes and shapes of sample containers while maintaining ease of one-handed operation. The receiving area and retainer mechanism are configured to work with different container types, making the holder multi-functional and adaptable to various laboratory needs without requiring complex manipulation.
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AI summary
The present invention provides a sample container holder for securely holding sample containers of various shapes and sizes. The holder comprises a base having at least one slot extending from an upper portion of the base to a lower portion of the base. The holder further comprises at least one retainer inserted into the slot creating at least a partial enclosed area on the base to accommodate the sample container.