Gas Sampling Cylinder Case With Extendable Stand Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing gas sampling cylinders are not secured during on-site sampling, leading to potential damage due to movement or falling, which is not addressed by existing transport cases.
Innovation Solution
A protective case with a pivotable lid, removable end caps, and an extendable and retractable stand to secure and elevate the cylinder during sampling, featuring a vacuum mechanism for pressure equalization and leak prevention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If cylinders are placed on the ground during sampling, then accessibility and ease of operation are improved, but the cylinders may move or fall and be damaged
Solution Approach 1:
The protective case is divided into multiple functional components: a base portion for support, a lid portion for protection, and an extendable stand for elevation. This segmentation allows the case to provide both accessibility and stability through dedicated functional elements.
Solution Approach 2:
The stand is designed to be extendable and retractable, transitioning between a retracted configuration during transport and an extended configuration during sampling. This dynamic adjustment enables the case to adapt to different operational requirements, providing stability when needed while maintaining accessibility.
2Reliability
If existing transport cases are used during sampling, then cylinder protection is improved, but the cases are not designed for sampling operations
Solution Approach 1:
The protective case is designed to serve multiple functions: it protects the cylinder during transport, provides a stable platform during sampling operations, and includes features like extendable stands and removable end caps that enable both transport and sampling functionalities. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction between protection and adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The case incorporates dynamic elements such as the extendable stand that can transition between retracted and extended configurations, allowing the same case to be optimized for different operational modes (transport vs. sampling) without requiring separate cases for each function.
3Reliability
If the case structure is made robust to prevent damage, then cylinder protection is improved, but the case complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The case structure is segmented into distinct components (base portion, lid portion, stand) that can be independently designed and assembled. This segmentation allows for simplified manufacturing and assembly of each component while maintaining overall structural robustness for cylinder protection.
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 case effectively secures and protects gas sampling cylinders during transport and sampling, preventing damage and ensuring safe storage and handling of samples.
Implementation Method 1
a port provided on the body and configured to be fluidly coupled to a vacuum source to evacuate air from an interior compartment of the body
Data Source
AI summary
A protective case for a gas sampling cylinder includes a body extending along an axis and having a first open end and a second open end opposite the first open end. The body includes a base portion and a lid portion pivotably attached to the base portion. The protective case also includes a first end cap removably provided over the first open end, wherein the first end of the gas sampling cylinder extends through the first open end and is accessible upon removal of the first end, and a second end cap removably provided over the second open end, wherein the second end of the gas sampling cylinder extends through the second open end and is accessible upon removal of the second end. The protective case further includes an extendable and retractable stand connected to the base portion, the extendable and retractable stand having a retracted configuration and an extended configuration.