Modular Ash Vacuum Filtration for Dust and Ignition Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing suction devices for ash are not designed for safe and clean handling, as they often integrate the filter with the suction head unit, risking dust dispersal and ignition hazards when handling glowing particles.
Innovation Solution
A modular suction device with a metallic suction material container, a detachable filter unit, and a suction head unit, where the filter is supported on a cover with a mesh device for fire protection, allowing easy separation and cleaning without tools, and a metal suction hose for enhanced fire safety.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the filter unit is integrated into the suction head unit, then the device structure is simplified, but dust can disperse onto surfaces when the suction head is set down
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into separate functional modules: the suction head unit (16) and the filter unit (14) are detached from each other. The suction head unit contains the motor device and suction channel, while the filter unit contains the filter (64) and flow space (66). This segmentation allows the suction head to be removed without the filter, preventing dust dispersal onto surfaces while maintaining a manageable device structure.
2Device complexity
If the filter unit is integrated into the suction head unit, then the number of components is reduced, but the suction head becomes dirty and requires cleaning
Solution Approach 1:
By separating the filter unit from the suction head unit, the suction head unit can be removed and set down on surfaces without containing dust or suction material. The filter unit remains contained within the suction material container unit, keeping the suction head clean and eliminating the need to clean the suction head after use.
3Ease of manufacture
If non-metallic materials are used in the suction material container, then manufacturing cost is reduced, but ignition risk increases when glowing particles are vacuumed
Solution Approach 1:
The suction material container unit features a metallic wall (20) specifically in the region where suction material is stored and processed. This localized use of metallic material provides fire protection where glowing particles may be present, while other parts of the device can use non-metallic materials to control manufacturing costs.
4Ease of operation
If the suction material space is left open for easy access, then loading and emptying is simplified, but fire protection is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The filter unit is designed to be detachably supported on the suction material container unit, allowing it to be easily removed for emptying the suction material space. The metallic wall and cover provide fire protection when the device is in use, while the detachable filter unit enables easy access for maintenance without compromising safety during operation.
5Ease of repair
If the filter is permanently fixed in the filter holder, then filter replacement is complex, but filter stability is improved
Solution Approach 1:
The filter (64) is arranged in the flow space (66) with the ability to be detached from the filter holder (62). This dynamic design allows the filter to be securely held during operation for stability, while enabling easy removal and replacement when needed for maintenance or cleaning, balancing both filter stability and ease of repair.
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 modular design ensures safe and clean handling by preventing dust dispersal and minimizing ignition risks, with the metallic components providing high fire protection and easy maintenance of the filter and suction head unit.
Implementation Method 1
the suction material space is arranged or formed within a metallic wall and that the suction head unit is detachably fixed to the suction material container unit via a locking device, the suction head unit being able to be locked to the suction material container unit. The suction device according to the invention has the suction material container unit, the filter unit and the suction head unit as separate modules. To empty the suction material space, the suction head unit can be detached and in particular can be detached without the use of tools. The filter unit is separate from the suction head unit. This means that no suction material sticks to the suction head unit, and if it is placed on a shelf then it will not get dirty. If the filter unit were integrated into the suction head unit, ash dust could come loose when the suction head unit is set down and get from the filter unit onto the surface to be set down.
Implementation Method 2
There is a high level of fire protection if the suction material space is assigned a cover which covers the suction material space towards the filter unit, with at least one opening being arranged on the cover for fluidly effective connection of the suction material space with the at least one filter. By covering the suction material space with an additional cover, parts above the cover can be protected, in particular with regard to ignition. The at least one opening provides the necessary fluidic connection so that a suction air flow can flow through the filter.
Implementation Method 3
the filter unit is supported on the cover or is firmly connected to it. With a structurally simple structure, this gives a user the simple option of removing the filter unit from the suction material container unit or detaching the suction head unit from the filter unit, in particular without tools.
Implementation Method 4
For reasons of fire protection, it is advantageous if a mesh device is arranged at the at least one opening. This can also act as a (pre-)filter. The mesh device is preferably formed from a lattice and/or woven fabric and/or knitted fabric or includes such a fabric and is in particular made from a flame-retardant material. For example, the mesh means is made of a metallic material. This results in a high level of fire protection.
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AI summary
A suction apparatus that is suitable for suctioning ashes is proposed, comprising a uniform suctioned material container unit (12, 94), in which a suctioned material space (18, 102) is arranged, a filter unit (14, 96, 142), supported detachably on the suctioned material container unit (12, 94), with a filter holder (62, 106, 144) and at least one filter (64, 112, 116, 146), and a suction head unit (16, 98), on which a motor device (70) is arranged and which is supported detachably on the filter unit and/or on the suctioned material container unit, the filter unit being detachable with respect to the suction head unit.