Dual-Inlet Connector for Outlet Conduit Pressure Balancing
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing connector systems for outlet conduits often create a significant pressure differential between the conduit's opposing ends, which can inhibit fluid flow and cause discomfort or pain, especially in applications like urine drainage, where the pressure buildup prevents efficient fluid transfer.
Innovation Solution
A connector system with a mixing chamber that includes multiple inlet and outlet ports, allowing a first fluid to flow from a first inlet conduit and a second fluid to flow from a second inlet conduit, which mix within the chamber to reduce the pressure differential between the outlet conduit's ends, thereby facilitating the flow of the first fluid.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a connector is used to couple inlet and outlet conduits, then fluid flow connection is established, but pressure differential builds up between outlet conduit ends
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a second inlet conduit as an intermediary element that connects to the outlet conduit. This second inlet conduit provides an additional fluid pathway that acts as a mediator to balance the pressure differential between the outlet conduit ends, allowing pressure equalization while maintaining the primary fluid connection.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the pressure parameter distribution in the outlet conduit by introducing a secondary fluid flow path through the second inlet conduit. This parameter change (pressure distribution) transforms the harmful pressure differential into a balanced pressure state, eliminating the contradiction between maintaining fluid connection and preventing pressure buildup.
2Productivity
If outlet conduit is used for fluid drainage, then fluid transfer is achieved, but pressure buildup prevents efficient fluid transfer
Solution Approach 1:
The second inlet conduit serves as a mediator that introduces additional fluid into the outlet conduit system. This intermediary fluid pathway creates a pressure balance that prevents pressure buildup, thereby maintaining efficient fluid transfer capability throughout the drainage system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent converts the potential harm of pressure buildup into a beneficial pressure-balancing mechanism. By introducing the second inlet conduit, the system uses additional fluid introduction to create negative pressure or reduce positive pressure in the outlet conduit, transforming what would be a harmful pressure condition into a beneficial pressure-balancing effect that enhances fluid transfer efficiency.
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 system effectively reduces the pressure differential across the outlet conduit, ensuring unimpeded fluid flow and minimizing user discomfort by allowing gases from the drainage bag to mix with the collected fluid, preventing pressure buildup and ensuring continuous flow.
Implementation Method 1
a mixing chamber having a first inlet port in fluidic communication with a connector first open end and the mixing chamber; an outlet port in fluidic communication with the mixing chamber and a connector second open end; and a second inlet port in fluidic communication with the connector second open end and the mixing chamber
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AI summary
A connector which couples to an outlet conduit to decrease an outlet conduit passageway pressure differential between outlet conduit opposing first and second ends, whereby the connector includes a mixing chamber having a first inlet port in fluidic communication with a connector first open end and the mixing chamber; an outlet port in fluidic communication with the mixing chamber and a connector second open end; and a second inlet port in fluidic communication with the connector second open end and the mixing chamber. Additionally, a connector including a connector internal surface defining a connector passageway which communicates between connector first and second open ends; and a sensor module operatively coupled to the connector passageway to sense a parameter of a first fluid flowing in a first fluid flow path through the connector passageway.