Constant-temperature liquid supply system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing constant-temperature liquid supply systems for processing machines require cumbersome labor and additional space for adding new heater casings, making it difficult to easily increase heating capacity.
Innovation Solution
A constant-temperature liquid supply system with a detachable heating unit design, allowing a second heater to be easily attached to the existing heater casing, enabling easy expansion of heating capacity without the need for additional space or drainage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If a new heater casing with an additional heater is added to increase heating capacity, then the heating capacity is improved, but the device complexity and installation difficulty increase due to needing additional space and drainage work
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple heaters are integrated into a single heater casing structure. The patent shows a heater casing containing multiple heaters (first heater and second heater) that share common mounting space, electrical connections, and control systems. This merging approach allows increased heating capacity without requiring multiple separate heater casings, thereby reducing installation complexity and eliminating the need for additional drainage work.
2Power
If a new heater casing is added to the flow path, then the heating capacity is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to cumbersome drainage work and additional flow path arrangement
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple heaters within one heater casing, allowing them to be installed as a single unit in the flow path. This eliminates the need for complex drainage work and multiple flow path connections that would be required if separate heater casings were added. The unified structure simplifies both initial installation and future maintenance operations.
3Power
If a new heater casing is added, then the heating capacity is improved, but the loss of time increases due to additional arrangement and connection work
Solution Approach 1:
By integrating multiple heaters into a single heater casing, the patent reduces the number of installation steps. Instead of adding separate heater casings one by one (each requiring drainage work, mounting, and connection), multiple heaters are pre-assembled in one casing, allowing them to be installed simultaneously in a single operation. This significantly reduces the time required to expand heating capacity.
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
Facilitates easy addition of heating capacity, reducing labor complexity and maintaining system efficiency by allowing the second heater to be attached without disrupting the existing setup, thus enhancing the system's ability to maintain constant temperatures.
Implementation Method 1
a heater that heats the water and a heater casing that accommodates the heater therein
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a constant-temperature liquid supply system for supplying liquid to a processing machine after controlling the liquid to a constant temperature. The system includes a communication path that allows communication between a liquid inlet and a liquid outlet and a heating unit arranged in the communication path. The heating unit includes a heater casing, a first heater that is attached to the casing and that has one or more heater portions, and a second heater that is detachably attachable to the casing and that has one or more heater portions. The casing has a space accommodating the heater portion or portions of the first heater, and also allowing accommodation of the heater portion or portions of the second heater. The second heater can be additionally detachably attached with ease to the casing when the first heater alone is insufficient to heat the liquid to the constant temperature.