Array and connection panel for thermally regulated hydraulic device
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Solution Overview
Problem
The installation of hydraulic thermal regulation devices, such as heat pumps, is time-consuming and prone to errors due to the need for on-site shaping and assembly of hydraulic circuits, which requires specialized skills and increases costs and risks.
Innovation Solution
A connection panel system comprising a circuit support made of polymer material with a metal plate and shaped hydraulic pipes, allowing for pre-fabricated installation, reducing the need for on-site shaping and assembly, and enabling non-specialized personnel to install the hydraulic circuit safely and efficiently.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If on-site shaping and assembly of hydraulic circuits is performed, then the hydraulic circuit can be customized to fit the installation space, but the installation time increases and the process becomes complex requiring specialized skills
Solution Approach 1:
The hydraulic pipes are pre-shaped, pre-cut, and pre-assembled into a complete circuit support structure in a workshop environment before delivery to the installation site. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for on-site shaping operations, significantly reducing installation time and complexity while maintaining the ability to customize the circuit configuration to fit specific installation spaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The hydraulic circuit is divided into modular sections that are independently pre-fabricated and then assembled together on-site. The circuit support structure is segmented into manageable modules that can be easily transported and quickly installed, allowing customization without requiring complex on-site shaping operations.
2Adaptability or versatility
If on-site shaping and assembly operations are performed, then the hydraulic circuit can be adapted to specific installation requirements, but the risk of errors and accidents increases
Solution Approach 1:
All shaping, cutting, and assembly operations are performed in advance in a controlled workshop environment where proper tools, equipment, and skilled workers are available. This ensures high-quality workmanship and reduces the risk of errors. The pre-assembled circuit support structure is then delivered ready for installation, eliminating the need for risky on-site operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The pre-fabricated circuit support structure is designed to be self-installing, requiring minimal on-site operations. The modular design allows the structure to be easily assembled and connected without complex shaping or specialized assembly procedures, thereby reducing the risk of installation errors and accidents.
3Adaptability or versatility
If specialized shaping and assembly operations are performed on-site, then the hydraulic circuit can be customized, but the installation cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
By performing all shaping and assembly operations in advance in a workshop setting, the invention eliminates the need for expensive on-site specialized equipment and skilled labor. The pre-fabricated circuit support structure can be installed by less specialized personnel, significantly reducing installation costs while maintaining full customization capability through modular design.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention extracts the complex shaping and assembly operations from the on-site installation process and relocates them to a workshop environment. This separation allows the on-site installation to be simplified to basic assembly tasks that require minimal specialization, thereby reducing installation costs while preserving customization through pre-configured modular sections.
4Ease of operation
If on-site pipe shaping and assembly is performed, then the hydraulic circuit can be installed, but the process requires specialized skills and increases device complexity
Solution Approach 1:
All complex operations including pipe cutting, shaping, threading, and assembly are completed in advance in a workshop environment. The resulting pre-assembled circuit support structure requires only simple installation steps on-site, making the process accessible to non-specialized personnel and significantly reducing the perceived complexity of the installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The hydraulic circuit is divided into modular, pre-assembled sections that can be easily handled and installed. This segmentation transforms a complex monolithic installation process into a series of simple, repeatable assembly steps, reducing the overall complexity and making the installation process more accessible to workers without specialized training.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a connection assembly (1) and a connection panel (3) formed from a connection assembly (1) for a hydraulic building thermal control device (2). The connection assembly comprises: - a circuit support (10) arranged to accommodate several hydraulic pipes (20), said support being made at least partly of a polymer material, - a metal plate (30) suitable for being fixed to the support and comprising at least three fixing arms (31) configured to allow fixing of the support (10) to the hydraulic building thermal control device (2), and - several hydraulic pipes (20).