Beer Distributor Floating Valve Connection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional beer keg distributors often experience valve element locking due to rigid connections, which complicates the adjustment and operation of beer flow control.
Innovation Solution
A distributor design featuring a floating connection between the valve element and the valve element switch, utilizing an elastic member and matching bodies to prevent locking, allowing for movable adjustment and labor-saving operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the valve element is rigidly connected to the valve element switch by a screw, then the connection is stable and reliable, but the valve element is likely to be locked in the passage, affecting operation
Solution Approach 1:
The valve element is changed from a rigid fixed connection to a dynamic floating connection that can move freely within the passage. The valve element switch can push or pull the valve element to adjust the beer flow, and the valve element can automatically return to its original position using elastic force, preventing locking issues.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection between the valve element and valve element switch is segmented into separate components: the valve element, the elastic member, and the valve element switch. This segmentation allows independent movement and adjustment of each component, eliminating the rigid connection that causes locking.
2Measurement precision
If the valve element is rigidly connected to the valve element switch, then the control is precise, but the adjustment operation becomes complicated and difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The valve element automatically returns to its original position through the elastic force of the elastic member without requiring manual intervention. The operator only needs to push or pull the valve element switch, and the system self-adjusts the flow control, simplifying the operation while maintaining precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic member acts as an intermediary between the valve element switch and the valve element. It transmits the adjustment force from the switch to the valve element while allowing for smooth, controlled movement, reducing operational complexity while maintaining control precision.
3Ease of operation
If a floating connection is used between the valve element and valve element switch, then the locking phenomenon is avoided and operation is simplified, but the connection stability may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic member provides a counteracting elastic force that balances the floating connection. This elastic force ensures the valve element returns to its original position after adjustment, providing stability and reliability while maintaining the operational simplicity of the floating connection design.
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 floating connection effectively avoids valve element locking, simplifying the operation and adjustment of beer flow control, making the distributor more user-friendly and efficient.
Implementation Method 1
The elastic member acts on the valve element such that the first matching body tends to move to abut against the second matching body
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosure herein discloses a distributor, which includes a keg head, a valve element, an elastic member, and a valve element switch configured to control the valve element to act. The keg head is provided with a liquid inle, a liquid outlet, and a valve element mounting hole. The valve element includes a control portion controlling the communication or disconnection between the liquid inlet and the liquid outlet and a switch connecting portion configured to be connected to the valve element switch. The valve element is provided with a first matching body. The valve element switch is provided with a second matching body. The elastic member acts on the valve element such that the first matching body tends to move to abut against the second matching body. According to the disclosure herein, the valve element is in floating connection to the valve element switch.