Pipe Elements TRIZ Cases

Concavely curved transition surfaces eliminate acute angles and dead spaces, preventing dirt accumulation in pig handling devices.

A magnetic leak arrestor uses a spool with a magnetic collar to seal metal pipe risers and well bores.

A manway cover alignment tool uses a height adjuster to position the cover plate relative to the flange plate.

Bamboo charcoal fibers in the woven layer resist bacterial growth and remove odors, preventing contamination during outdoor irrigation.

A pipeline inspection gauge pivots on a knuckle mechanism to maintain radial alignment with the pipe wall.

A pipe plug uses a non-rotational compression body to transmit activation force without friction losses.

A frustroconical insert deflects a highly ductile housing wall outward to engage tube surfaces.

Segmented male and female couplers with a spring-loaded valve prevent accidental toxic releases when breakaway forces exceed predetermined thresholds.

Offset inner and outer wave structures maintain uniform wall thickness while damping brake fluid pressure variations to reduce noise.

Integrates a filter between a fluid device and joint using an annular groove and projection to reduce system size and leakage risks.

Segmentation separates a ferromagnetic core tube from a non-ferromagnetic outer shell to resolve corrosion versus reliability contradictions.

A shield intercepts leaking hydraulic fluid at high pressure, redirecting the spray away from personnel to prevent injury.

A spring-loaded latch safety coupling connects vehicle exhaust conduit segments using independent engagement and release forces.

Segmented plug design with elastic stop ring eliminates complex fasteners, reducing installation time while maintaining sealing reliability under vibration.

Groove geometry and tool guide eliminate welding, reducing installation complexity while maintaining connection strength.

Segmented hose design conveys multiple fluids through independent conduits, preventing kinking and mechanical failure during simultaneous reactant mixing.

A gravity-controlled constant-pressure air canister balances internal pressure with a movable weight block, preventing fluctuations during air supply.

A radially expandable seal element forms a cup seal to establish annular sealing between a mandrel and bore wall.

A male fitting uses a spring-loaded actuating member to secure fluid connections without threading.

A liquid jet actuated shut-off device maintains consistent flow rates through a deflector lever mechanism.

A flexible foam pig with integrated sensors maps pipeline geometry and defects, reducing the risk of getting stuck during cleaning operations.

Snap-fit connection joins double pipe bends via interlocking fixing ribs and insertion pockets, eliminating tool dependency during assembly.

A pneumatic lock assembly secures a valve stem using a spring-biased pin and disengages via compressed air to resolve emergency access bottlenecks.

A pipeline tool with a swellable component expands to seal the annulus while allowing product flow through the internal bore.

A quick connect coupling adjusts preload force via a beveled washer and rocker arm, preventing fluid leakage in tubular connections.

An elastic piston expands within a fluid flow path to absorb pressure surges, protecting subsea blowout preventer components from hydraulic shock damage.

Electronic inclination sensors on the base unit detect position relative to the horizontal plane for precise alignment.

A fluid accumulator assembly absorbs pressure fluctuations within automatic transmission circuits using a piston and compression spring mechanism.

Counter-rotating rings in a subsea pipe plug create axial compression to expand O-rings, enabling ROV installation without complex mechanisms.

A fibrous material layer decouples vibrations between a knitted filter cartridge and the silencer housing, reducing noise from 72dB(A) to 69dB(A).

A universal closure element fits two pipe socket sizes using a dedicated support section.

Radially expanding a carrier tube adheres resin-coated fibers to pipe interiors, eliminating labor-intensive hand application.

A blow-molded duct assembly encloses internal components using a single parison split into housing and closure parts.

Segmented passageways in a surgical drill end cap cross exhaust streams to cancel pressure waves and lower decibel levels.

Staggered notches on segment plates separate filler injection from linking holes, preventing cross-sectional blockage during uniform pipe rehabilitation.

A threaded connector with a nested sealing ring and intermediate pressing piece provides dual sealing barriers for aircraft fuel pipes.

Granulated viscoelastic damping material inside a flexible shell absorbs vibrational energy at resonant frequencies, reducing stress on railroad running boards.

Multiple magnets and a counterbored spacer provide 300 lb holding force, preventing fuel spillage during high-force separation events.

Cantilevered members deploy radially to engage the bore while a deformable collar seals the gap, preventing dislodgment under pressure.

A saddle member with a sealing element secures over a pipe break, containing high-pressure water spray for safe sanitization and clamp deployment.

Integral metal diaphragms reduce weld stress by eliminating resin molding steps, simplifying manufacturing and enhancing reliability.

A UV hose embeds glass fiber tubes of varying lengths to minimize resin shrinkage during hardening.

A line stop disc combines a flexible estoppel cup with an aramid reinforcing disc to seal pipeline flowbores.

A gas plug flange contacts an inclined housing surface to prevent foreign matter ingress and protect structural integrity.

A severable flexible ventilation duct uses a disjunction wire to separate pipe sections.

A bi-directional pipeline tool seal element inflates via upstream fluid pressure to engage the pipe wall.

Elastic bearing ring centers switching tube and oil suction pipe coaxially within the on-load tap changer assembly.

Elastic ring deflection compensates for housing separation, preventing seal extrusion failure in high pressure fluid swivels.

A sealing gasket with a dovetail cross-section fits into petal cavities to create fluid-tight seals between alternating valve segments.