Dual-Actuator Dispensing Device for Simultaneous Pump Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing devices for dispensing powdery, pasty, or liquid materials are limited by the need for sequential operation of pump mechanisms, reducing efficiency and accuracy due to the requirement of a single driver for both mechanisms, and lack of independent control over delivery holes.
Innovation Solution
A device with a two-driver system allowing simultaneous operation of both pump mechanisms, combined with elastic recovery systems for efficient dispensing and dosing, and independent control over the opening and closing of delivery holes to manage different dispensing capacities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a single driver is used to operate both pump mechanisms sequentially, then the device complexity is reduced, but the dispensing time and dosing duration increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The single driver system is segmented into two independent drivers, allowing each pump mechanism to operate simultaneously and independently, thereby reducing total dispensing time while maintaining manageable system complexity through modular architecture
2Device complexity
If a single driver operates both pump mechanisms, then the device structure is simplified, but the dosing accuracy and dispensing precision are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The control system is segmented into two independent drivers, each precisely controlling one pump mechanism. This segmentation allows for independent optimization of dosing accuracy for each pump while maintaining overall system simplicity through modular design
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows independent adjustment of operational parameters for each driver and pump mechanism, enabling precise control over dispensing rates, volumes, and timing for each pump, thereby enhancing dosing accuracy without complicating the overall control architecture
3Productivity
If both pump mechanisms operate simultaneously with independent control, then the dispensing efficiency increases, but the device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The pump system is segmented into two independently controlled mechanisms that can operate simultaneously, doubling dispensing capacity. Each segment is a complete, self-contained pump-d driver unit, making the complexity manageable and allow for parallel operation that显著提升 productivity
Solution Approach 2:
Both pump mechanisms are designed with identical multi-functional capabilities, allowing either pump to handle different material types, viscosities, and dispensing requirements. This universality reduces overall system complexity by using standardized components rather than specialized equipment for each function
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
Significantly reduces the duration of dispensing and dosing processes while enhancing versatility and accuracy by enabling nearly simultaneous operation of both pump mechanisms and precise control over delivery phases.
Implementation Method 1
Another way to increase dispensing efficiency is using elastic recovery systems of the return phases present in the dispensing and dosing process
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AI summary
A device is described for dispensing and dosing materials in powdery, liquid, pasty or creamy form, comprising a plurality of containers (1), a plurality of pumps (2), a dispensing apparatus (3), two pump mechanisms comprising a pump screw (4), (5), the delivery apparatus (3) common to all pumps (2) comprising positioning means (11) of the delivery apparatus (3) with respect to each of the pumps (2) and means for actuating (12), (13) the mechanisms of each of the pumps (2).