Fluid Line Adapter Projection for Split-Flow Transducer Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fluid line systems require specialized vibronic measuring transducers for complex configurations, leading to high production costs and economic inefficiencies due to the need for custom components and calibration methods, whereas conventional transducers are simpler and more widely available but not easily integrable into these systems.
Innovation Solution
An adapter with separate flow channels and a projection is used to connect fluid lines, allowing conventional vibronic measuring transducers to be integrated into fluid line systems as either line branchings or junctions, enabling the creation of combined fluid streams or independent flow paths using standard flange connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If specialized vibronic measuring transducers are used for complex fluid line configurations, then measurement capability is improved, but production costs and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The specialized measuring transducer is segmented into a conventional transducer unit and a separate adapter unit. The adapter contains the complex flow splitting geometry with multiple nozzles and internal flow channels, while the conventional transducer performs the measurement function. This segmentation allows the measurement capability to be preserved while reducing the complexity of any single component.
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter serves as an intermediary component between the conventional measuring transducer and the fluid line system. It mediates the complex flow configuration requirements by providing the necessary flow splitting and distribution internally, while presenting a simple connection interface to the conventional transducer, thus enabling measurement capability without requiring a fully customized complex transducer.
2Measurement precision
If specialized vibronic measuring transducers are used for complex fluid line configurations, then measurement capability is improved, but production costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the system into a standard conventional transducer and a separate adapter, the expensive custom manufacturing is confined to the adapter only, while the majority of the system uses off-the-shelf conventional transducer components that are mass-produced and cost-effective.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of manufacturing entirely custom specialized transducers for each application, the invention uses a copyable, standardized conventional transducer design that can be paired with different adapters for various fluid line configurations, thereby reducing production costs through standardization and economies of scale.
3Ease of manufacture
If conventional vibronic measuring transducers are used, then production costs are reduced, but ease of integration into fluid line systems worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter is designed as a universal interface component that can connect conventional measuring transducers to various fluid line configurations (line branchings or junctions). It provides multi-functionality by handling different connection types and flow path requirements through standardized flange connections, thereby enabling easy integration of conventional transducers without custom modifications.
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter acts as an intermediary that bridges the gap between simple conventional transducers and complex fluid line systems. It provides the necessary flow distribution and connection adaptability internally, while presenting a simple, standardized interface to the conventional transducer, thus enabling easy integration without sacrificing measurement capability.
4Adaptability or versatility
If custom fluid line configurations are used, then flow path requirements are met, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The complex flow path configuration is segmented into the adapter's internal structure with multiple nozzles and flow channels, separate from the measuring transducer. This allows the flow path requirements to be met within the adapter while the transducer remains a simple, low-complexity measurement device.
Solution Approach 2:
The complex flow splitting and distribution functionality is extracted from the measuring transducer and placed into the adapter. This extraction allows the transducer to maintain simplicity while the adapter handles the complex flow path configuration requirements through its internal geometry and multiple connection points.
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AI summary
An adapter includes several connecting nozzles. Free nozzle ends of the connecting nozzles are adapted to be connected to line ends of fluid lines. The adapter includes, for guiding flowing fluid in and then out, two mutually separated, tubular flow channels. Moreover, the adapter includes a projection, which extends from the nozzle end with a length to a free projection end remote therefrom. A fluid line system formed by means of the adapter comprises, furthermore, a fluid line with, enveloped by a wall, a lumen. The fluid line can be connected with its line end to the connecting nozzle of the adapter in such a manner that the projection protrudes inwardly into the lumen of the fluid line to form two tubular chambers of the fluid line mutually separated by the projection and adapted for guiding through flowing fluid.