Air Blaster Dual Piston Assembly Energy Loss
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional air blasters experience energy loss and reduced impact force due to compressed air traveling through discharge pipes, leading to inefficient dislodgment of jammed materials in bulk handling systems.
Innovation Solution
A dual piston assembly with a coupling mechanism is used to minimize energy loss and create a high-impact blast, where the inlet and outlet pistons move in tandem, compressing a dampening device to instantaneously discharge compressed air through a contracting mechanism, enhancing the blast force.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of energy
If compressed air travels through discharge pipes in conventional air blasters, then the air can be discharged from the tank, but energy loss occurs and impact force is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the discharge pipe from the system entirely. The outlet piston directly opens the discharge outlet on the tank body, eliminating the intermediate pipe through which air would travel. This extraction of the unnecessary component prevents energy loss and maintains impact force.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the discharge mechanism into distinct functional components: the outlet piston, the discharge outlet, and the sealing element. This segmentation allows for direct, efficient air discharge without the need for connecting pipes, as each component performs its specific function in sequence.
2Speed
If a discharge pipe is used to extend from the tank outlet, then the discharge path is established, but the air travel distance increases and blast timing is delayed
Solution Approach 1:
The discharge pipe is completely removed from the system. The outlet piston directly controls the discharge outlet on the tank body, creating the shortest possible discharge path and enabling immediate air release without travel delays.
3Reliability
If the outlet piston opens the discharge outlet, then compressed air can escape instantly, but air may leak during the filling phase
Solution Approach 1:
A sealing element is introduced as an intermediary component between the outlet piston and the discharge outlet. This sealing element ensures complete closure during the filling phase to prevent air leakage, while allowing instant opening during discharge to maintain high productivity. The sealing element mediates between the conflicting requirements of reliability and speed.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution results in faster filling, faster discharge, and greater blast force, effectively dislodging jammed materials with minimal energy loss, improving the efficiency of bulk material flow.
Implementation Method 1
pressure acting on the inlet and outlet piston pushes the assembly towards top of the tank thereby compressing a dampening device/spring; wherein movement of dual piston assembly opens a gap for instant discharge of compressed air
Implementation Method 2
a force produced by the instant discharge of air creates a strong blast of air in the tank
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AI summary
The present invention provides an air blaster 100 for removing jammed materials. The air blaster 100 includes a tank 110 filled with compressed air and a dual piston assembly 400 inside the tank 110 for triggering a blast with minimum energy loss and high impact force. The piston assembly 400 includes an inlet piston 320 connected to an outlet piston 250 with a coupling mechanism such that the inlet piston 320 and the outlet piston 250 move in tandem and pressure acting on the inlet piston 320 and outlet piston 250 pushes the assembly 400 towards top of the tank 110 thereby compressing a dampening device/spring 360. The force produced by the instant discharge of air creates a strong blast of air in the tank 110.