Connection Base with Multi-Coupling for Fast Container Module Replacement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing power generation systems face challenges in the precise alignment and connection of container modules, requiring significant time and effort for installation and replacement, especially when dealing with hydrogen gas pipes, and are prone to tilt-related wear issues on sloping surfaces.
Innovation Solution
A connection base with a connecting mechanism and fixing mechanism that allows easy installation and removal of container modules, featuring a multi-coupling for pipe connections and twist locks for secure attachment, along with guide mechanisms for horizontal alignment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If traditional installation methods are used for container modules, then pipe alignment and connection require high precision, but installation time and effort increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The connection base is divided into an upper base and a lower base that can be separated. The lower base remains fixed to the mounting surface while the upper base can be removed with the container module. This segmentation allows pipes to be pre-connected to the lower base, eliminating the need for precise alignment during container module installation while maintaining connection integrity.
2Ease of operation
If container modules are installed on sloping ground surfaces, then installation is simpler, but tilt causes uneven wear and shortens module life
Solution Approach 1:
The connection base structure acts as a counterbalancing element that compensates for sloping ground conditions. By providing a rigid, level mounting platform that resists the tilt of the underlying surface, the connection base ensures container modules remain horizontal even when installed on inclined terrain, preventing uneven wear and extending module lifespan.
3Ease of repair
If container modules are designed for easy replacement, then maintenance becomes simpler, but connection security and stability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The upper base is pre-connected to the container module before installation, creating a pre-assembled unit. This preliminary action allows the container module to be quickly replaced as a complete unit while maintaining secure connections. The pre-connection ensures stability during operation while enabling rapid replacement by simply removing the entire upper base assembly.
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AI summary
Provided are a connection base, a plant, and an installation method that enable easy installation and replacement of container modules. A connection base 3 to be fixed to a mounting surface and allow a container module 2 to be installed on an upper surface 3a includes a connecting mechanism 4 to be connected to an instrument 2a installed inside the container module 2 and a pipe 5 arranged at a position below the upper surface 3a, one end of the pipe 5 connected to the connecting mechanism 4, and a fixing mechanism 6 to fix the container module 2. After the container module 2 is placed on the connection base 3, a container-side connecting mechanism 2b of the container module 2 is connected to the connecting mechanism 4 and the container module 2 is fixed to the connection base 3 by the fixing mechanism 6.