Specimen Storage Closure With Abutting Positioning for Reliable Handling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing specimen preparation devices lack a simple and effective mechanism for storing observation specimens at a predetermined position, necessitating improved storage solutions.
Innovation Solution
A specimen storage system comprising a case placement portion, a main body with a movable opening and closing member, an abutting member, and a movement mechanism to facilitate the opening and closing of the case placement portion, allowing for secure storage and retrieval of observation specimens.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a specimen storage device is designed with a simple configuration, then ease of manufacture and device complexity are improved, but the ability to securely store and retrieve specimens at predetermined positions may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The storage device is segmented into distinct functional components: a case placement portion for holding specimen cases, an opening and closing member for access control, and an abutting member for positioning. Each component performs a specific function, allowing the overall system to achieve reliable specimen storage through modular, simple structures rather than complex integrated mechanisms.
2Reliability
If a specimen storage device uses a movable opening and closing member with an abutting mechanism, then specimen retrieval and storage reliability are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The abutting member is designed to automatically engage with the case during the opening and closing motion of the opening and closing member. This self-service mechanism ensures proper case positioning and secure storage without requiring additional actuators, sensors, or complex control systems, thereby maintaining simplicity while improving reliability.
3Ease of operation
If the opening and closing member is made movable between open and closed positions, then ease of operation for specimen access is improved, but device complexity and potential points of failure increase
Solution Approach 1:
The opening and closing member combines multiple functions into a single component: it provides the opening/closing motion for specimen access, incorporates the abutting member for case positioning, and creates a sealed environment when closed. This merging of functions reduces the number of separate moving parts and mechanisms required, maintaining ease of operation while limiting the increase in device complexity.
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AI summary
A specimen storage for storing an observation specimen obtained by providing an observation object on a light transmissive plate, comprises an opening and closing member that is movably attached to a main body of the specimen storage in one direction, and an abutting member configured to be able to abut on a case for housing observation specimens, wherein the opening and closing member is provided to be movable with respect to the main body so as to abut on the case when the opening and closing member is a closing state and to be separated from the case when the opening and closing member is an opening state.