Vehicle Liquid Removal Device Using Cyclonic Air Separation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for removing liquid from vehicle surfaces, such as external rear-view mirrors and windows, are either energy-consuming and prone to maintenance issues or require manual intervention, and there is a need for an efficient and environmentally friendly method that operates without external power sources.
Innovation Solution
A device with a cyclonic separator that uses relative movement between the vehicle and surrounding matter to separate gaseous and non-gaseous components, directing the gaseous component towards the vehicle surface to remove liquid, eliminating the need for external power and maintenance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If heated mirrors or windows are provided to remove liquid, then liquid removal effectiveness is improved, but energy consumption increases and maintenance requirements arise
Solution Approach 1:
The device uses the vehicle's own motion through the air to generate the airflow needed for liquid removal. The relative movement between the vehicle and surrounding air automatically draws matter through the intake, eliminating the need for external power sources while maintaining effective liquid removal capability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical/electrical heating system with a pneumatic system that uses natural air flow generated by vehicle motion. The cyclonic separator uses centrifugal force from rotating airflow to separate and direct gas onto surfaces, substituting active mechanical heating with passive aerodynamic action
2Reliability
If heated mirrors or windows are provided to remove liquid, then liquid removal effectiveness is improved, but device complexity and maintenance requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The device has no moving parts or electrical components that require maintenance. The intake, separator, and outlet system operates automatically using natural air flow, making the device self-servicing with minimal maintenance requirements while maintaining effective liquid removal
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the liquid removal function from complex heated systems and implements it through a simple pneumatic pathway. By removing heating elements, motors, and control systems, the design achieves liquid removal through a simplified structure consisting only of the intake, separator, and outlet components
3Use of energy by moving object
If manual clearing is required to remove liquid from mirrors and windows, then energy consumption is reduced, but productivity and convenience deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The device automatically removes liquid from vehicle surfaces without requiring driver intervention. The system self-activates through vehicle motion, continuously clearing mirrors and windows to maintain visibility without manual effort or energy consumption
Solution Approach 2:
The device provides continuous liquid removal as long as the vehicle is in motion. The constant airflow through the intake and separator ensures ongoing clearing action, maintaining visibility throughout the journey rather than requiring periodic manual intervention
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 device effectively removes liquid from vehicle surfaces without energy consumption or maintenance, providing improved visibility and being environmentally friendly by leveraging natural movement for operation.
Implementation Method 1
The separator may be a cyclonic separator, including a chamber having an inlet for receiving matter from the intake
Implementation Method 2
uses relative movement between the vehicle and surrounding matter to separate gaseous and non-gaseous components
Data Source
AI summary
A device for removing liquid from a part of a vehicle, the liquid removal device including an intake (11) for receiving matter containing gaseous component and non-gaseous components, a separator (14) for separating the gaseous and non gaseous components of matter entering the inlet (11), and an outlet (9, 10) for directing a gaseous component of the matter leaving the separator (14) towards the part of the vehicle from which liquid is to be removed, so as to remove liquid therefrom.