Secondary Waste Container Impact Absorber
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Solution Overview
Problem
Modern analyzers face space constraints and contamination risks when replacing filled solid waste containers, as they require additional space for a secondary container to divert waste without interrupting operation, and there's a risk of solid waste being reflected out of the secondary container.
Innovation Solution
A secondary solid waste container with reduced height and smaller capacity is placed underneath the primary container, equipped with an impact absorbing member that absorbs and dampens the impact of falling waste, preventing it from being reflected out and ensuring containment within the secondary container during primary container replacement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If two solid waste containers of the same size are used to allow continuous operation during replacement, then uninterrupted analyzer operation is achieved, but the footprint and size of the analyzer must be increased
Solution Approach 1:
The secondary solid waste container is nested underneath the primary solid waste container, with the secondary container having reduced height and smaller capacity. This nesting arrangement allows both containers to occupy vertical space rather than horizontal space, enabling continuous operation capability while maintaining a compact analyzer footprint.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of placing the secondary container beside the primary container (horizontal arrangement), the invention transitions to a vertical arrangement where the secondary container is positioned underneath the primary container. This dimensional change from horizontal to vertical space utilization reduces the analyzer's footprint while preserving the ability to switch containers during operation.
2Area of stationary object
If a secondary solid waste container is placed underneath the primary container with reduced height, then space requirements are minimized, but solid waste may be reflected out of the secondary container causing contamination
Solution Approach 1:
An impact absorbing member is installed at the bottom of the secondary solid waste container before waste is deposited. This cushioning element absorbs the impact of falling waste, preventing reflection and ensuring that waste remains contained within the secondary container even during temporary use, thereby eliminating contamination risk while maintaining compact dimensions.
Solution Approach 2:
The impact absorbing member acts as an intermediary between the falling solid waste and the bottom surface of the secondary container. This mediator absorbs the kinetic energy of the falling waste through deformation or energy dissipation, preventing the waste from bouncing back out of the container and causing contamination.
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
This configuration minimizes space requirements, maintains continuous analyzer operation, and prevents contamination by ensuring solid waste remains within the secondary container, allowing for efficient and safe disposal without the need for increased footprint.
Implementation Method 1
The impact absorbing member is configured to absorb an impact from solid waste of the analyzer
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AI summary
A secondary solid waste container (100) for solid waste (124) of an analyzer (120) is disclosed. The secondary solid waste container (100) comprises side walls (102) and an impact absorbing member (116). The side walls (102) comprise an upper end (104) and a lower end (106)., The impact absorbing member (116) is connected to the side walls (102) such that the impact absorbing member (116) extends between the side walls (102) and is spaced apart from the lower end (106) with respect to a direction from the lower end (106) to the upper end (104). The impact absorbing member (116) is configured to absorb an impact from solid waste (124) of the analyzer (120). Further, an analyzer (120) and a method for removing solid waste (124) of an analyzer (120) are disclosed.