Electrification Apparatus Tip Holder and Dual-Frame Coupling

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing electrification apparatus for electric dust collectors is prone to damage due to excessive force during coupling, leading to reduced rigidity and efficiency, with the discharge tip often escaping, resulting in decreased electrification and discharge efficiency.

Innovation Solution

A structure featuring a tip holder to support the discharge tip and high voltage cable, along with a coupling mechanism that covers the conductive plate and high voltage tip, ensuring durability and reliability, and a cable holder to minimize exposure and enhance frame rigidity.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the conductive microfiber and cable are press-fitted into the installation frame through an installation opening, then the coupling process is simplified, but the installation frame is highly likely to be damaged due to excessive force

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecoupling processVSAvoidinstallation frame
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The installation frame is divided into an upper frame and a lower frame, with the conductive microfiber and cable inserted through the lower frame and secured by the upper frame. This segmentation allows the coupling process to be simplified while distributing the mechanical stress across two frames, preventing damage to a single frame structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The conductive microfiber and cable act as intermediaries between the upper and lower frames. By inserting these components through the lower frame and securing them with the upper frame, the system achieves easy coupling while the distributed structure prevents excessive force from damaging a single frame.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If one lateral surface of the installation frame is opened to form the installation opening, then the coupling process is easier, but the rigidity of the installation frame remarkably decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecoupling processVSAvoidrigidity of installation frame
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The installation frame is segmented into upper and lower frames, with the opening located only on the lower frame. This allows the coupling operation to be performed easily through the opening while the upper frame remains intact and provides structural support, maintaining overall rigidity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The opening is localized to only one lateral surface of the lower frame, rather than opening the entire frame structure. This local quality approach allows easy coupling access while preserving the rigidity of the rest of the frame structure, particularly the upper frame which remains closed and structurally sound.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

3Reliability

If the discharge tip is fixed at a position spaced apart from both fixed ends of the installation frame, then the electrical connection is achieved, but the discharge tip is highly likely to escape from the predetermined position due to vibration or external force

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectrical connectionVSAvoidposition stability of discharge tip
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The discharge tip is merged with the cable assembly that passes through both the lower and upper frames. By combining the discharge tip positioning with the dual-frame structural support, the system achieves reliable electrical connection while the upper frame prevents the discharge tip from escaping due to vibration or external force.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The upper frame is designed to cover and secure the cable and discharge tip assembly beforehand, providing protective support against vibration and external forces. This prior cushioning structure prevents the discharge tip from escaping its predetermined position while maintaining reliable electrical connection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

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 solution provides improved support for the discharge tip, maintaining frame strength and enhancing electrification and discharge efficiency while reducing manufacturing costs through minimized cable space.

Implementation Method 1

a discharge tip 1131 extending in an up-down direction, opposite to a flow direction F of air, in the front surface 1211 of the cover part 1210

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCorona discharge: Corona Discharge

Implementation Method 2

a method of collecting dust electrically with a dielectric filter

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectrostatic attraction: Electrostatics

Data Source

PatentUS12064774B2Electrification apparatus for electric dust collector
Publication Date: 2024.08.20 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

An electrification apparatus for dust collection includes an electrification module configured to generate ions that are emitted to air. The electrification module comprises: a high voltage tip comprising at least one discharge tip configured to emit the ions in a direction opposite to a flow direction of the air, a conductive plate disposed around the discharge tip and configured to generate an electric potential difference with the discharge tip of the high voltage tip, a lower frame that mounts the conductive plate and the high voltage tip, and an upper frame that is coupled to the lower frame and that covers the conductive plate and the high voltage tip so that the discharge tip is exposed to outward.