Arc-Free Leakage Water Siphon for Odor Retention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional tubular odor traps are complex, requiring multiple assembly parts, additional stabilization, and extensive sealing, which increases installation effort and occupies space due to their arcuate design, making them inefficient for limited spaces and prone to leaks.
Innovation Solution
A leakage water siphon with an arc-free cylindrical body and a funnel-shaped inlet area, featuring a cylindrical web that divides the liquid reservoir into concentric openings and includes multiple line receiving devices for easy attachment and sealing, eliminating the need for adapters and reducing connection points.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional tubular odor traps use an arcuate design with multiple assembly parts, then odor retention function is achieved, but device complexity and installation effort increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple separate components (inlet area, odor retention area, outlet area, and connecting bends) into a single integrated siphon body with a U-shaped cross-section. This eliminates the need for assembling multiple parts while maintaining the odor retention function through the liquid seal in the U-shaped configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The siphon body is segmented into functional zones (inlet area, odor retention area with U-shaped cross-section, and outlet area) within a single continuous structure. This allows each zone to perform its specific function while avoiding the complexity of multiple separate components.
2Stability of the object's composition
If conventional odor traps require additional stabilization attachments, then structural stability is achieved, but installation effort and time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The siphon is designed to be self-stabilizing through its U-shaped cross-section and integration with the pipeline system. The structure derives its stability from its own geometry and the liquid seal it creates, eliminating the need for additional external stabilization attachments and reducing installation time.
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional tubular odor traps have multiple connection points, then adaptability to different pipelines is achieved, but reliability decreases due to increased leak risks
Solution Approach 1:
The siphon with U-shaped cross-section serves multiple functions within a single structure: it provides odor retention, accommodates different pipeline configurations through its geometric design, and maintains reliable sealing. The universal design eliminates multiple connection points while adapting to various pipeline setups.
4Reliability
If conventional odor traps use arcuate areas, then odor sealing is achieved, but space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from a two-dimensional arcuate plan view to a three-dimensional U-shaped cross-sectional design. This dimensional change allows the odor retention area to be compact in plan view while maintaining adequate volume for effective odor sealing through the liquid seal in the U-shaped configuration.
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 simplified design facilitates quicker and more reliable installation, reduces operational complexity, and ensures effective odor retention without the need for adapters, while being space-efficient and adaptable to various pipeline configurations.
Implementation Method 1
A residual amount of liquid that has passed through the odor trap, such as household waste water or leaking water from safety valves, thermal outflow safety devices, cooling devices or condensing boilers, always remains in this arc-shaped area. This residual amount of liquid ensures that the odor trap is 'closed' and no odors from the pipe reach the inlet area of the odor trap.
Implementation Method 2
The invention relates to a leakage water siphon for forming an odor-proof seal on a line
Data Source
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AI summary
The siphon (1), at the connection between a pipe and the sewer to prevent the escape of sewer odors, is free of bends with one end (4) for connection to the sewer with a number of holder openings (20,26,29). An odor barrier plate (9) has entry openings (16) concentric around the outlet openings (17). The siphon has two sections (7,8) of different inner cross section dimensions, with the odor barrier plate in the smaller section.