Corrosion Test Container With Venting Lid

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing corrosion resistance test methods for coated metal materials face challenges due to electrolyte solution volatilization and gas generation, leading to reduced test reliability and potential leakage or container breakage.

Innovation Solution

A corrosion resistance test method using a tubular container with a lid to prevent volatile component release and a through hole for degassing, combined with a temperature detector and a magnet for adherence, to maintain internal pressure and ensure accurate temperature control.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the container is completely sealed to prevent electrolyte solution volatilization, then the reliability of the test is improved, but the internal pressure increases due to gas generation, leading to leakage or container breakage

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetest reliabilityVSAvoidinternal pressure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSStress or pressure

Solution Approach 1:

The lid is designed with a through hole at a specific location to allow gas escape while maintaining sealing at other areas. This local modification enables selective functionality: the majority of the lid surface remains sealed to prevent electrolyte volatilization, while the through hole provides a controlled pathway for gas release, resolving the contradiction between complete sealing and pressure management

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The through hole in the lid converts the harmful effect of gas generation (which causes pressure buildup) into a beneficial function by providing a controlled escape route for gases. Instead of viewing gas generation as purely problematic, the design utilizes it to maintain pressure balance while the surrounding sealed structure prevents electrolyte loss, thus transforming a potential failure mode into a functional feature

Inventive Principle:
Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

2Loss of substance

If the container is completely sealed to prevent electrolyte solution loss, then the test reliability is improved, but gas generation increases internal pressure causing leakage or breakage

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectrolyte solution lossVSAvoidinternal pressure
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of substanceVSStress or pressure

Solution Approach 1:

The lid is designed with a through hole at a specific location to allow gas escape while maintaining sealing at other areas. This local modification enables selective functionality: the majority of the lid surface remains sealed to prevent electrolyte volatilization, while the through hole provides a controlled pathway for gas release, resolving the contradiction between complete sealing and pressure management

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The through hole in the lid converts the harmful effect of gas generation (which causes pressure buildup) into a beneficial function by providing a controlled escape route for gases. Instead of viewing gas generation as purely problematic, the design utilizes it to maintain pressure balance while the surrounding sealed structure prevents electrolyte loss, thus transforming a potential failure mode into a functional feature

Inventive Principle:
Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

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 method effectively prevents electrolyte loss, maintains internal pressure, and allows for accurate temperature control, enhancing the reliability and efficiency of the corrosion resistance test.

Implementation Method 1

a magnet for adherence

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic adhesion: Magnetism

Implementation Method 2

a temperature detector and a magnet for adherence, to maintain internal pressure and ensure accurate temperature control

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectTemperature detection: Thermocouple

Data Source

PatentEP3929562B1Corrosion resistance test method for a coated metal material
Publication Date: 2024.02.28 MAZDA MOTOR CORP
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AI summary

An electrode portion device is for use in a corrosion resistance test for a coated metal material that includes a metal base and a surface treatment film on the metal base material. The electrode portion device includes: a container body that is tubular and disposed on the surface treatment film, and configured to hold a water-containing material that is in contact with the surface treatment film inside; a lid for closing an upper opening of the container body; a through hole provided in an upper side wall of the container body; and an electrode in contact with the water-containing material contained inside the container body.