Detachable Encasing Device for Filter Unit Disposal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing filter modules used for separating paint or lacquer particles in air streams are costly and time-consuming to dispose of, as they become moist and unstable, requiring protective measures for personnel handling them.
Innovation Solution
A device encases a filter unit with detachable wall elements that enclose the filter modules, allowing for easy replacement and maintenance, preventing air leakage, and using the same material for inner parts to protect against paint particles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If filter modules are made from cardboard or comparable materials, then manufacturing cost is reduced, but stability is lost when moist
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into separate wall elements that can be assembled around the filter module. This segmentation allows the filter module to maintain its simple, low-cost construction while the protective enclosure provides the necessary stability and protection during handling and disposal.
2Loss of time
If filter modules are disposed of without encasement, then disposal time is reduced, but personnel exposure to particles increases
Solution Approach 1:
The filter module is encased in wall elements before disposal operations begin. This preliminary encasement creates a protective barrier that prevents particle exposure during subsequent handling and disposal, eliminating the need for protective clothing and reducing disposal time.
3Reliability
If wall elements are permanently connected, then sealing is improved, but ease of replacement is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The connection between wall elements and filter module is designed to be dynamic rather than fixed. Detachable connections allow the system to transition between a sealed state during operation and a separable state during replacement, providing both reliable sealing and ease of maintenance.
4Reliability
If filter units are frequently replaced, then filtration efficiency is maintained, but disposal costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The encasement structure enables easy recovery and disposal of filter modules. By providing a standardized enclosure, the system facilitates efficient replacement of consumable filter elements while the durable wall elements can be reused, reducing overall disposal costs.
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
Facilitates the replacement of used filter units with new ones, reducing disposal costs and personnel exposure risks while maintaining air stream filtration efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
the two wall elements sealingly rest against the filter unit
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a device (10) for encasing a filter unit and/or separation unit (22), wherein the filter unit and/or separation unit (22) and/is movable within the device (10) and easily removable from said device (10), and a used filter unit and/or separation unit (22) can be replaced just as easily with a new filter unit and/or separation unit (22).