Vessel Collar Mounting for Repeatable Dissolution Test Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
The technical challenge lies in accurately and repeatedly mounting and orienting vessels within dissolution test apparatuses, as existing methods are prone to errors and require significant time and effort, affecting the reproducibility of dissolution test results.
Innovation Solution
A vessel mounting system featuring adjustable collars and adapters that allow for precise positioning and interlocking of vessels of different sizes, eliminating the need for manual adjustment and clamping, and enabling efficient identification through barcode scanning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If manual adjustment and clamping methods are used for mounting vessels, then flexibility in handling different vessel types is improved, but mounting time and error rates increase
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system employs a universal adapter design that can accommodate multiple vessel types and sizes through a standardized interface. The adapter includes adjustable components that can be configured for different vessel diameters, eliminating the need for multiple specialized mounting fixtures while maintaining quick attachment capability
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates pre-configured alignment features and pre-set clamping positions that are prepared in advance. The adapter includes pre-marked alignment indicators and pre-positioned adjustment mechanisms that eliminate the need for time-consuming manual measurement and adjustment during the mounting process
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual adjustment methods are used for vessel orientation, then adaptability to different vessel configurations is improved, but repeatability and precision of mounting decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The system introduces a standardized adapter as an intermediary component between the mounting apparatus and various vessel types. This adapter includes built-in alignment features such as keyed interfaces and registration marks that ensure precise, repeatable orientation regardless of the specific vessel configuration, while still accommodating different vessel types through adjustable elements
3Reliability
If complex clamping mechanisms are used for securing vessels, then reliability of vessel fixation is improved, but device complexity and assembly cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The clamping mechanism is divided into modular segments that can be independently adjusted and positioned. The adapter includes separate adjustment components for different degrees of freedom, allowing reliable fixation to be achieved through simple, discrete adjustments rather than a complex interconnected mechanism. Each segment can be independently set and locked
Data Source
AI summary
In some examples, a vessel mounting system may include a first collar including at least one flexible member engageable with a groove of a vessel to align the first collar relative to the vessel. A second collar may include at least one clip engageable with a complementary clip of the first collar to engage the second collar with the first collar.