Turbidity Detection Device with Rotating Sample Platform

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing visual turbidity detection methods are prone to subjective errors due to environmental factors and inspector judgment, and traditional devices have low efficiency and cause visual fatigue.

Innovation Solution

A visual turbidity detection device with a simple structure, featuring an observing box, an observing assembly with rotating bases, and multiple light assemblies for stable illumination, allowing for efficient and accurate detection of liquid turbidity.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If inspectors directly compare samples with standard solutions in natural environment, then the detection method is simple, but the detection precision is low due to subjective judgment and environmental influence

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection method simplicityVSAvoidturbidity detection precision
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The device segments the detection process into distinct functional zones: a dark adaptation zone for inspector preparation, an observation zone with controlled lighting for sample examination, and a comparison zone with standard solutions. This spatial segmentation eliminates environmental interference and subjective judgment errors by providing dedicated functional areas for each detection step.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The device introduces an intermediary controlled environment (the box with regulated lighting and dark adaptation space) between the inspector and the samples. This intermediary structure standardizes the observation conditions, blocking external light interference and providing consistent illumination angles, thereby improving detection precision without complicating the overall method.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Device complexity

If traditional lamp inspection devices operate in single loading and unloading mode, then the device structure is simple, but the productivity is low and causes visual fatigue

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice structure simplicityVSAvoiddetection efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The device merges multiple sample positions and standard solution positions into a single integrated platform within the box. Multiple samples can be loaded simultaneously at different rotational positions, and the turntable mechanism allows sequential observation of all samples in one loading cycle. This merging of functions increases productivity while maintaining relatively simple device structure through the use of a single rotating platform.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The device employs a dynamic rotating turntable mechanism that allows the inspector to rotate through multiple sample positions and standard solution positions sequentially. This dynamic positioning system enables efficient comparison of multiple samples against standards without repeated loading and unloading, thereby improving detection efficiency while keeping the structural design relatively simple.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Productivity

If multiple samples are observed in single detection process, then the productivity is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection efficiencyVSAvoiddevice structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The rotating turntable platform serves multiple functions: it holds multiple samples, holds standard solutions for comparison, and provides rotational positioning for sequential observation. This universal multi-functional design allows the device to handle multiple samples in one detection process without requiring separate mechanisms for each function, thereby improving productivity while controlling device complexity through functional integration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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 device provides a stable observing environment, reducing external light interference and visual fatigue, while enhancing detection efficiency by allowing multiple samples to be observed in a single detection process.

Implementation Method 1

detect the presence of turbidity or suspended foreign matters in the liquid under incandescent light transmission

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight transmission: Light

Data Source

PatentUS12313560B1Visual turbidity detection device and detection method thereof
Publication Date: 2025.05.27 BEIJING TECH & BUSINESS UNIV
  • US12313560B1 patent drawing
  • US12313560B1 patent drawing
  • US12313560B1 patent drawing

AI summary

A visual turbidity detection device and detection method thereof includes an observing box, an observing assembly, and a light assembly. The observing box includes a box, at least one side of the box defines an observing window, and at least one side of the box is capable of being disassembled to define an opening for taking and placing a sample to be tested. The observing assembly includes a first base and a first rotation shaft. An end of the first rotation shaft is rotatably connected to a bottom wall of the box, a shaft body of the first rotation shaft is fixedly connected to the first base, another end of the first rotation shaft extends out of a top wall of the observing box, and the first base is configured to place the sample to be tested. The light assembly is disposed on an inner wall of the observing box.