Diaphragm Assembly with Tab-Notch Alignment for Secure Bonnet Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing diaphragm valve technologies face challenges in securely and efficiently attaching the diaphragm assembly to the bonnet assembly, often requiring complex intermediary structures and alignment mechanisms that can be cumbersome and prone to misalignment.
Innovation Solution
A diaphragm assembly with a diaphragm stud and radially extending tabs that align with bonnet notches, allowing for secure rotational fixation without an intermediary structure, utilizing a backing cushion with apertures for the stud and tabs that engage with bonnet notches for precise alignment and attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If complex intermediary structures and alignment mechanisms are used to attach the diaphragm assembly to the bonnet assembly, then the attachment security is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes complex intermediary structures and alignment mechanisms from the attachment system. Instead of using multiple components, it employs a simplified direct attachment method where the diaphragm assembly attaches directly to the bonnet assembly through basic fastening means, eliminating unnecessary intermediate elements while maintaining secure attachment.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment mechanism is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: alignment, positioning, and securing of the diaphragm assembly to the bonnet assembly are achieved through a unified simple attachment feature rather than separate specialized components for each function.
2Reliability
If complex intermediary structures and alignment mechanisms are used to attach the diaphragm assembly to the bonnet assembly, then the attachment security is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes complex intermediary structures and alignment mechanisms from the attachment system. Instead of using multiple components, it employs a simplified direct attachment method where the diaphragm assembly attaches directly to the bonnet assembly through basic fastening means, eliminating unnecessary intermediate elements while maintaining secure attachment.
3Reliability
If complex intermediary structures and alignment mechanisms are used to attach the diaphragm assembly to the bonnet assembly, then the attachment security is improved, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes complex intermediary structures and alignment mechanisms from the attachment system. Instead of using multiple components, it employs a simplified direct attachment method where the diaphragm assembly attaches directly to the bonnet assembly through basic fastening means, eliminating unnecessary intermediate elements while maintaining secure attachment.
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AI summary
Technologies are described for a diaphragm. The diaphragm may comprise a structure. The structure may be a disc shape with a top and bottom side. The top and bottom sides may be circular in outline. The diaphragm may comprise a diaphragm stud at a center point on the top side. The diaphragm stud may be configured to couple with a connector of a bonnet assembly. The diaphragm may comprise a diaphragm bead on the bottom side. The diaphragm bead may be along a first axis. The diaphragm may comprise at least one tab which may extend radially from the structure along at an outer edge of the structure. The at least one tab may engage with a bonnet notch of a bonnet assembly to align the diaphragm to the bonnet assembly.