Integrated Compressed Air Tank for Vehicle Distribution
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing compressed air systems for vehicles require separate components for air storage and distribution, leading to longer air line paths and increased complexity, which can be inefficient and costly.
Innovation Solution
A common rail compressed air tank that integrates both storage and distribution functions, featuring multiple outlet openings to supply compressed air to various consumers, reducing the need for a separate main distributor and allowing for shorter air line paths and flexible configuration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If separate components for compressed air storage and distribution are used, then the system can implement storage and distribution functions separately, but the compressed air line paths become longer and the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the compressed air storage function and distribution function into a single integrated tank structure. The tank includes both storage chambers and distribution chambers with multiple outlet openings, eliminating the need for separate storage tanks and main distributors. This merging reduces the number of components and simplifies the overall system while maintaining the ability to store and distribute compressed air effectively.
Solution Approach 2:
The compressed air tank is designed as a multi-functional component that simultaneously performs storage, distribution, and regulation functions. The tank can supply compressed air to multiple different consumers (brake systems, air springs, lifting devices) through multiple outlet openings, making it a universal component that replaces several separate devices.
2Ease of manufacture
If separate components for compressed air storage and distribution are used, then the functions can be implemented separately, but the compressed air line paths increase and friction losses increase
Solution Approach 1:
By merging the storage and distribution functions into one tank, the compressed air line paths between storage and distribution points are eliminated. The distribution outlets are directly integrated into the tank structure, so compressed air travels minimal distance from storage to consumption points, reducing friction losses and energy waste.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a main distributor is used to distribute compressed air, then compressed air can be distributed to multiple consumers, but the component count increases and system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The compressed air tank is designed as a universal distribution point with multiple outlet openings that can supply compressed air to various consumers (brake systems, air springs, lifting devices). This single multi-functional tank replaces the need for separate main distributors and multiple connection points, reducing component count while maintaining distribution versatility.
4Quantity of substance
If multiple separate compressed air tanks are used for different functions, then compressed air capacity is increased, but the system complexity and installation space increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple compressed air storage functions into a single integrated tank with multiple chambers or compartments. This unified tank provides the total compressed air capacity that would otherwise require multiple separate tanks, while simplifying the system structure and reducing installation space requirements.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a compressed air system (D) for a motor vehicle, comprising a compressed air reservoir (1) and several compressed air consumers (2, 3) which can be supplied with compressed air via the compressed air reservoir (1). The compressed air system (D) is characterized in particular by the fact that, in addition to storing compressed air, the compressed air reservoir (1) is also designed to distribute compressed air to the several compressed air consumers (2, 3).