Efficient Flow Control with Elastomer Membrane Vent Connectors
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Summary
Problems
Existing connectors for water systems, particularly 3-way or T-connectors with elastomeric membrane vents, face challenges such as uneven flow, turbulence, and limited functionality in heating systems, including issues with serial filling of radiators and independent venting of radiator panels.
Innovation solutions
A 3-way or T-connector design featuring a central piece with offset channels and sealing surfaces, incorporating a valve insert assembly and bleeder attachment assembly with a semipermeable membrane breather, allowing for adjustable flow connections and independent ventilation of radiator panels, utilizing a combination of flat-cylindrical and hollow-cylindrical sealing surfaces for enhanced functionality.
TRIZ Analysis
Specific contradictions:
General conflict description:
Principle concept:
If a non-adjustable deflection body is used in the connector, then the structure is simpler, but the adaptability to different heat demands and flow requirements is reduced
Why choose this principle:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by replacing the fixed, non-adjustable deflection body with an adjustable deflection body that can be positioned at different angles. This allows the connector to dynamically adapt to varying heat demands and flow requirements by adjusting the deflection angle, thereby resolving the contradiction between structural simplicity and adaptability.
Principle concept:
If a non-adjustable deflection body is used in the connector, then the structure is simpler, but the adaptability to different heat demands and flow requirements is reduced
Why choose this principle:
The patent implements parameter changes by enabling the deflection body to vary its angular position parameter. This adjustable parameter allows the system to optimize flow distribution according to different operating conditions, achieving adaptability without significantly increasing structural complexity.
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Data Source
AI summary:
A 3-way or T-connector design featuring a central piece with offset channels and sealing surfaces, incorporating a valve insert assembly and bleeder attachment assembly with a semipermeable membrane breather, allowing for adjustable flow connections and independent ventilation of radiator panels, utilizing a combination of flat-cylindrical and hollow-cylindrical sealing surfaces for enhanced functionality.
Abstract
Connection piece with further functions for a water-technical device – in particular a 3-way or T-connection piece with an elastomer membrane air vent (1), consisting of a connection piece (10) with three lying in one plane, each offset by 90° a central middle piece (14) of the connecting piece – namely a flow branch (11), a return branch (12) lying opposite and a central connecting branch (13) – the central middle piece having means for the media flow and return in the central connecting branch to be guided separately, characterized in that the elastomeric membrane breather (20) consists of – a valve insert assembly (30) with — a 2-channel insert (40) — a ball valve (70, 71) per channel and — a 2nd – channel base body (60) and – a ventilation attachment assembly (80) with – a cover insert (90) – a semipermeable membrane (110) – an intermediate disc (130) and – a Sch screw cover (150) with decorative cover (152), the assemblies (30, 80) are mounted sealed to form a vent (20) and this is tightly connected in the central center piece (14) to the means, the media flow and return – at opened ball valves, also under test pressure – leads separately to the membrane (110) and degassed by means of this via gas channels (133, 155).