Alternating Thickness Filtration Filter Base for Efficiency
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing filtration filters have limitations in increasing filtration efficiency due to a small filtration area and inadequate liquid distribution across the filter surface.
Innovation Solution
A filtration filter design featuring a filter base portion with alternating first and second base portions of different thicknesses, arranged in a grid pattern, where the second base portions are thinner and wider, enhancing the filtration area and efficiency by allowing liquid to spread and flow effectively.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a conventional flat filter structure is used, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the filtration area is small and filtration efficiency is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The filter base portion is segmented into multiple first base portions and second base portions with different thicknesses, arranged in an alternating pattern. This segmentation creates distinct functional zones that together provide both structural support and enhanced filtration capability, resolving the contradiction between simplicity and efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
Different portions of the filter base are given different thicknesses (first base portions are thicker for structural support, second base portions are thinner for increased filtration area). This local differentiation allows each region to perform its optimal function, achieving high filtration efficiency without requiring complete structural redesign.
2Productivity
If the filtration area is increased to improve filtration efficiency, then more liquid can be filtered, but the mechanical strength of the filter may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The filter is divided into alternating thick first base portions and thin second base portions. The thick first base portions provide mechanical strength and structural support, while the thin second base portions contribute to the filtration area without compromising overall strength, as they are distributed throughout the structure rather than forming the primary load-bearing elements.
Solution Approach 2:
Strength-critical regions are assigned thicker first base portions while filtration-optimized regions use thinner second base portions. This local quality differentiation ensures that mechanical strength requirements are met in support areas while maximizing filtration area in functional areas, resolving the strength-area trade-off.
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AI summary
A filtration filter that filters a liquid containing a filtration target, the filtration filter including a filter base portion defining a plurality of through-holes. The filter base portion includes a plurality of first base portions and a plurality of second base portions that are thinner than the plurality of first base portions. Each of the plurality of second base portions are between the plurality of first base portions.