Adjustable Blender Pump Mount for Multi-Pump Alignment Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing blender systems face challenges in accommodating various discharge pump designs and efficiently supporting air filters, leading to inefficient fluid mixing and potential misalignment during wellbore operations.
Innovation Solution
The introduction of an adjustable mount system for discharge pumps and an air filter mount that allows for flexible positioning and secure attachment, accommodating different pump designs and ensuring stable support, while also allowing for easy installation and removal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed mount design is used for discharge pumps, then the mounting structure is simple, but it cannot accommodate various pump designs and leads to misalignment
Solution Approach 1:
The mount structure incorporates adjustable components that allow dynamic reconfiguration to accommodate different pump designs. The ability to adjust the mount position and orientation enables the same structure to adapt to various pump configurations without requiring multiple fixed mount designs.
Solution Approach 2:
The mount structure is designed with universal features that enable it to support multiple types of discharge pumps and air filters. By incorporating standardized interfaces and adjustable elements, a single mount design can serve multiple functions and accommodate various equipment configurations.
2Stability of the object's composition
If rigid mounting is used for air filters, then the structure is stable, but it causes misalignment during wellbore operations
Solution Approach 1:
The air filter mount incorporates adjustable elements that allow for dynamic positioning while maintaining stability. The mount can be adjusted to achieve proper alignment during installation and then secured to maintain stability during operations, combining both rigidity and flexibility as needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The mount structure allows for parameter adjustments such as position, angle, and orientation to achieve proper alignment. These parameters can be changed during installation to accommodate different operational requirements, and once set, the structure maintains stability through secure fastening mechanisms.
3Manufacturing precision
If custom mounts are designed for each pump type, then perfect fit is achieved, but device complexity and installation time increase
Solution Approach 1:
A universal mount design with standardized interfaces and adjustment capabilities replaces the need for custom mounts for each pump type. This single versatile mount can accommodate various pump designs while maintaining proper fit and alignment, significantly reducing installation time and complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustable features of the universal mount allow for rapid adaptation to different pump configurations without requiring custom fabrication. Operators can quickly adjust the mount parameters to achieve the correct fit for different pump types, eliminating time-consuming custom manufacturing processes.
Data Source
AI summary
A blender system includes a skid and a blender assembly, the blender assembly including a blender tub and the blender tub including an outlet. The blender system also includes a discharge pump, the discharge pump coupled to the outlet and an adjustable mount, the adjustable mount supporting the discharge pump. The adjustable mount includes a bottom plate, the bottom plate including a plurality of rows of slots and two side gussets, the side gussets having tabs, the tabs inserted in the rows of slots of the bottom plate. In addition, the adjustable mount includes a top plate, the top plate positioned perpendicularly to the two side gussets and in parallel with the bottom plate. The top plate is affixed to the side gussets and to the discharge pump.