Bellows Pipe Connector for HF Field Continuity and Misalignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
In high-frequency electromagnetic fields, existing technologies fail to effectively connect fluid-conducting lines and chambers without disrupting the electromagnetic fields and allow for adequate compensation of angles and lengths.
Innovation Solution
A device comprising a first rigid line body, a second rigid line body, and an elastically deformable bellows that connects them, with an elastically deformable sliding contact for electrical conductivity and compensation, minimizing electromagnetic field disruption and allowing fluid transport with low turbulence.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If resilient fingers are used to connect line bodies, then electrical connection and angle/length compensation are achieved, but high-frequency electromagnetic fields are disrupted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediate bellows structure that acts as a mediator between the two line bodies. This bellows provides the necessary mechanical flexibility for angle and length compensation while maintaining electromagnetic field integrity by serving as a transition element that manages field continuity across the flexible joint.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a bellows structure with flexible walls that can deform to accommodate angular and length misalignments. This flexible shell design allows mechanical compensation while the continuous wall structure helps maintain electromagnetic field containment, avoiding the disruption caused by discrete resilient fingers.
2Device complexity
If flanges with direct connection are used, then structural simplicity is achieved, but angle and length compensation capabilities are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The bellows structure serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides mechanical flexibility for angle and length compensation, maintains structural connection between line bodies, and preserves electromagnetic field continuity. This multi-functionality achieves adaptability without proportionally increasing device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from a static rigid flange connection to a dynamic bellows connection that can adapt its shape and position. The bellows dynamically adjusts to angular and length variations while maintaining connection, providing the necessary versatility without excessive complexity.
3Stability of the object's composition
If rigid line bodies are connected directly, then structural stability is maintained, but turbulence in fluid transport increases
Solution Approach 1:
The bellows with its flexible shell structure provides a smooth transition between rigid line bodies, eliminating sharp angular transitions that would cause turbulence. The continuous flexible wall maintains fluid flow smoothness while allowing the connected line bodies to remain rigid and structurally stable.
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 device enables minimal disruption of high-frequency electromagnetic fields while allowing for compensation of angles and lengths, ensuring efficient fluid transport with reduced turbulence, suitable for applications like particle accelerators.
Implementation Method 1
an elastically deformable bellows, wherein the first line body and the second line body can be displaced and/or tilted relative to one another, in particular counter to an elastic pretension of the bellows
Implementation Method 2
the first line body inner wall is electrically conductively connected to the second line body inner wall by means of at least one elastically deformable sliding contact of the device
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AI summary
A device (1) for connecting fluid-conducting lines (2) and/or chambers (3) in a high-frequency electromagnetic field. The device includes two line bodies (4, 6) each having a line body inner wall (5, 7), which is rigid per se, and a bellows (8). The line body inner walls together enclose an inner cavity (9) for the passage of fluid through the device, and the line bodies are connected to one another, and enclosed with a sealing action, by the bellows and the first and second line bodies can be displaced and/or tilted relative to one another. The second line body inner wall projects a little into an interior space (10) surrounded by the first line body inner wall and ends there and the first line body inner wall is electrically conductively connected to the second line body inner wall by at least one elastically deformable sliding contact (11).