Specimen Measurement Apparatus Dynamic Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional specimen measurement apparatuses face inefficiencies due to the need to temporarily stop the movement of containers relative to detectors for detection, which prolongs the detection time and restricts the operation rate, thereby hindering the shortening of specimen measurement time.
Innovation Solution
A specimen measurement apparatus with a detector that can detect containers or caps while the movement mechanism is in motion, allowing continuous movement and reducing detection time by utilizing a motor, encoder, and controller to synchronize detection with the movement of containers or detectors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If the detector performs detection while the container is being moved relative to it, then the detection time is shortened and operation rate is improved, but the detection precision may be compromised due to motion
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the conventional mechanical detection method (which requires stopping the container) with an optical detection system using a line camera that can capture images during motion. The line camera scans the container cap status optically while the container moves on the transport mechanism, eliminating the need for mechanical stopping and thereby reducing detection time without compromising precision through proper optical positioning and synchronization
Solution Approach 2:
The invention implements a dynamic detection system where the detector (line camera) operates during the motion of the container rather than requiring static conditions. The system synchronizes the detection timing with the transport mechanism's movement, allowing continuous operation and reducing idle time while maintaining accurate detection through coordinated motion control
2Measurement precision
If the transport mechanism temporarily stops to allow detection, then the detection can be performed accurately, but the operation rate is restricted and measurement time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables continuous transport operation by implementing detection that occurs during motion rather than requiring stops. The line camera continuously scans the container caps as they move along the transport mechanism, allowing the transport system to maintain continuous operation and thereby improving the operation rate while still achieving accurate detection of cap status
Solution Approach 2:
The invention replaces the mechanical stopping requirement with an optical detection system that operates during motion. The line camera and transport mechanism are synchronized so that detection occurs continuously during transport, eliminating the need for temporary stops and thereby maintaining both high operation rate and detection accuracy
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a specimen measurement apparatus that includes a measurement unit configured to measure a specimen; a detector configured to detect at least one of a container that can store the specimen or a cap of the container; and a movement mechanism configured to move at least one of the container or the detector. In the specimen measurement apparatus, the detector detects at least one of the container and the cap in a state where the movement mechanism is moving the container relative to the detector.