Coupling Device Simultaneous Hot Steam Sanitization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing coupling devices for media supply filter test devices and multiplier devices require time-consuming and error-prone fluidic coupling and decoupling for sanitization, limiting simultaneous sanitization and efficient operation.
Innovation Solution
A coupling device with multiple connectors and a valve system that allows for simultaneous sanitization of media supply filter test devices and multiplier devices using hot steam, without the need for fluidic decoupling, and also enables partial or complete sanitization of the coupling device itself.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the fluidic connection between the media supply filter test device and the multiplier device is disconnected for sanitization, then the devices can be sanitized individually, but the sanitization process becomes time-consuming and requires repeated coupling and decoupling operations
Solution Approach 1:
The invention introduces a three-way valve that segments the fluidic paths, allowing the sanitizing medium to be directed to different destinations (media supply filter test device, multiplier device, or both simultaneously) without requiring physical disconnection of the fluidic connection between these devices
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling device with the three-way valve serves multiple functions: it maintains the fluidic connection between devices during operation, enables individual sanitization of each device, and allows simultaneous sanitization of both devices and the coupling device itself, eliminating the need for repeated coupling and decoupling
2Productivity
If the fluidic connection is maintained between the media supply filter test device and the multiplier device, then operational continuity is improved, but individual sanitization becomes difficult without affecting the connected device
Solution Approach 1:
The three-way valve acts as an intermediary element in the fluidic path, allowing the sanitizing medium to be selectively directed to different devices or both simultaneously while maintaining the permanent fluidic connection between the media supply filter test device and the multiplier device, thus enabling flexible sanitization without affecting operational continuity
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables simultaneous and efficient sanitization of media supply filter test devices and multiplier devices, reducing operational time and error, while also allowing for the sanitization of the coupling device, thereby improving overall system hygiene and efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
the at least one third connector is configured as a hot steam connector... so that the media supply filter test device connected to the coupling device and the multiplier device connected to the coupling device can be sanitized simultaneously by means of the hot steam supplied through the at least one third connector
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AI summary
The invention relates to a coupling device withat least one first connector, at least one second connector, at least one third connector and a valve device, whereinthe at least one first connector is adapted to fluidically connect a media supply filter test device to the coupling device, whereinthe at least one second connector is adapted to fluidically connect a multiplier device to the coupling device, whereinthe at least one third connector is configured as a hot steam connector, whereinthe at least one first connector, the at least one second connector and the at least one third connector are flow connected to the valve device, whereinthe valve device is adapted to connect, in a first operating mode, at least one third connector of the at least one third connector fluidically simultaneously to at least one first connector of the at least one first connector and to at least one second connector of the at least one second connector, so that the media supply filter test device connected to the coupling device and the multiplier device connected to the coupling device can be sanitized simultaneously by means of the hot steam supplied through the at least one third connector.