Decalcification Tool for Chemical Injection Ports
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Solution Overview
Problem
Chemical injection ports in water treatment systems often become calcified, leading to clogging issues that are difficult to resolve without damaging the sensitive lining materials, resulting in costly repairs and downtime.
Innovation Solution
A decalcification tool with a rod, handle, and paddle is used to safely clear injection ports by applying impact forces to break up debris within the port, preventing damage to PVC or other lining materials.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a steel or hard material rod is hammered through the clog to clear the injection port, then the clogging obstruction is removed, but the injection port or quill suffers permanent damages that are costly to repair and create downtime
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a specialized decalcification tool as an intermediary device between the operator and the clogged injection port. This tool includes a padded tip or ball that gently breaks up calcium deposits through rotational motion rather than direct hammering, thereby clearing the clog without inflicting damage on the injection port or quill.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the crude mechanical hammering action with a more refined mechanical system. Instead of using a steel rod and hammer, the invention employs a decalcification tool with a padded tip that uses controlled rotational force and impact distribution to break up deposits, substituting a damaging mechanical approach with a non-damaging one.
2Productivity
If a steel or hard material rod is hammered through the clog, then the obstruction is cleared, but chemicals spray dangerously all over the machine operator
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by first threading the decalcification tool into the injection port and gently breaking up the calcium deposits before attempting to clear the clog. This gradual approach allows pressure to equalize and prevents sudden chemical spray that would occur with direct hammering, thereby protecting the operator from chemical exposure.
Solution Approach 2:
The decalcification tool serves as an intermediary that mediates between the high-pressure chemical system and the operator. By using the padded tip to gradually break up deposits and control the clearing process, the tool prevents uncontrolled chemical spray and protects the operator from dangerous exposure.
3Productivity
If a steel or hard material rod is hammered through the clog, then an opening is created, but the hole closes up again more quickly requiring further treatment more frequently
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the粗暴 hammering mechanical system with a controlled rotational decalcification system. The padded tip gradually breaks up calcium deposits into smaller particles that can be flushed away, creating a more complete and durable clearance that doesn't quickly close up again, thereby improving the reliability and reducing the frequency of required treatments.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The tool effectively removes calcification and debris without damaging the injection ports, reducing the need for frequent repairs and downtime, and providing a cost-effective solution for maintaining operational efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
Rotation of the rod causes the paddle to rotate within the injection port such that the paddle applies impact forces to chip, crack, or breakup debris along an interior surface of the injection port
Data Source
AI summary
A decalcification tool for cleaning chemical feed injection port includes a rod having a first end, a second end and a handle bar segment between the first end and the second end. The tool includes a stopper having a threaded exterior surface for mating with an orifice of an injection port and being installed on the rod at a location below the handle rod segment and above the first end. The stopper is slidable along a portion of a longitudinal axis of the rod. The tool includes a paddle integrated with or affixed to the first end of the rod and configured to be inserted into the injection port. Rotation of the rod causes the paddle to rotate within the injection port such that the paddle applies impact forces to chip, crack, or breakup debris along an interior surface of the injection port.