Diaphragm Zone Control Valve With Electric Explosion Actuation
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Solution Overview
Problem
In fire-fighting systems for energy storage containers, existing electromagnetic valves are cumbersome, difficult to replace, and require significant space, which reduces energy density and is costly due to prolonged power usage.
Innovation Solution
A zone control valve with a compact design, featuring a valve body, sealing diaphragm, and electric explosion driving device, allowing for easy replacement and maintenance, and quick activation with minimal space occupation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If an electromagnetic valve is used as a zone control valve in a fire-fighting system, then the valve can be controlled to open and close the fire-fighting pipeline, but the valve occupies large space and is difficult to replace due to compact container space
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the electromagnetic valve with a diaphragm valve actuated by an electric explosion driving device. The electric explosion device uses electrical energy to generate an explosion that mechanically drives the puncture part to pierce the diaphragm, opening the valve. This substitution eliminates the need for a traditional electromagnetic valve while achieving the same fire-fighting system control function, thereby reducing space occupation and improving replaceability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the actuation mechanism from electromagnetic to electric explosion-driven mechanical puncture. By changing the driving principle from electromagnetic force to explosive mechanical force, the valve achieves quick response (within seconds) while significantly reducing the space required for installation and improving ease of replacement in compact energy storage containers.
2Reliability
If an electromagnetic valve is used in the fire-fighting system, then the valve can be activated to spray fire-fighting water, but the valve requires prolonged power consumption which increases cost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the electromagnetic valve with a diaphragm valve actuated by an electric explosion driving device. The electric explosion device consumes electrical energy only during the brief moment of activation (within seconds) to generate the explosion that opens the valve. Once opened, the valve remains open without requiring continued power consumption, thereby significantly reducing overall energy usage compared to electromagnetic valves that require prolonged power to maintain their state.
Solution Approach 2:
The electric explosion driving device operates in a periodic manner: it consumes electrical energy only during the brief activation phase to generate an explosion that opens the diaphragm valve. After activation, no further power is needed to maintain the open state. This periodic energy consumption pattern dramatically reduces total power usage compared to continuous power requirements of electromagnetic valves.
3Reliability
If an electromagnetic valve is used in the fire-fighting system, then the valve can control fluid flow, but the valve is inconvenient to replace and maintain due to compact space
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the valve system into modular components: the valve body, the diaphragm, and the electric explosion driving device. The diaphragm is designed as a separate, easily replaceable component that can be accessed and replaced independently. This segmentation allows for convenient maintenance and replacement of the diaphragm without requiring disassembly of the entire valve assembly, significantly improving ease of repair in compact energy storage containers.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the diaphragm as a separate, independently replaceable component from the valve assembly. The diaphragm can be removed and replaced without disturbing other components of the valve system. This extraction principle enables easy maintenance and replacement of the diaphragm, addressing the difficulty of repairing valves in compact spaces where traditional electromagnetic valves would require complex disassembly procedures.
4Reliability
If an electromagnetic valve is used in the fire-fighting system, then the valve can separate protection partitions, but the valve structure is complex which increases manufacturing cost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the complex electromagnetic valve mechanism with a simpler diaphragm valve system actuated by an electric explosion driving device. The electric explosion device consists of basic components (explosive charge, puncture part, diaphragm) that are mechanically simpler than an electromagnetic valve with its coils, magnets, and moving parts. This substitution reduces structural complexity and manufacturing cost while maintaining the ability to separate protection partitions in the fire-fighting system.
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 zone control valve provides quick response times, reduces space occupation, lowers manufacturing costs, and improves energy density in energy storage containers by simplifying the replacement and maintenance process.
Implementation Method 1
an electric explosion driving device is installed on the valve body, an output end of the electric explosion driving device is in connection with a puncture part
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AI summary
Provided is a zone control valve and a fire-fighting system. The zone control valve comprises a valve body (100), a sealing diaphragm (200), and an electrical explosion driving device. A fluid flow path, comprising an inlet (103) and an outlet (104), is formed inside the valve body (100) , and the central axis of the inlet (103) and the central axis of the outlet (104) form an included angle; the sealing diaphragm (200) is sealedly arranged in the fluid flow path and divides the fluid flow path into a first flow channel (110) and a second flow channel (120); the electrical explosion driving device is mounted on the valve body (100), the output end of the electrical explosion driving device is in connection with a puncture part (31), and the puncture part (31) is located in the second flow channel (120) and directly faces the sealing diaphragm (200); the electrical explosion driving device can be electrically connected to an external control unit (400), and the external control unit (400) can send a starting signal, so that the electrical explosion driving device is turned on and drives the puncture part (31) to approach and pierce the sealing diaphragm (200).