Electromagnetic Valve Flap Assembly for Precise Flow and Backflow Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional regulating valves face limitations in precision regulation and are prone to backflow issues due to their single valve flap design, which restricts effective control of flow and pressure parameters.

Innovation Solution

An electromagnetic regulating valve with a check function is developed, featuring a valve flap group structure, an annular permanent magnet, annular spring, and an orifice plate, allowing for precise control of flow and prevention of backflow through an external control circuit.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If a single valve flap is used in a conventional regulating valve, then the structure is simple, but the regulation precision is limited and backflow cannot be prevented

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveregulation precisionVSAvoidvalve structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The single valve flap is divided into multiple valve flaps (first valve flap, second valve flap, third valve flap) arranged in series. Each valve flap can be independently controlled to different opening degrees, enabling precise flow regulation and preventing backflow through the coordinated action of multiple flaps.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The valve flaps are equipped with electromagnetic coils that enable dynamic, independent control of each flap's opening degree. This dynamic control system allows precise adjustment of flow parameters and rapid response to prevent backflow, transforming the static single-flap design into a dynamically controllable multi-flap system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Reliability

If a conventional regulating valve is used, then the valve body structure is simple, but it cannot prevent backflow and may cause adverse consequences

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebackflow preventionVSAvoidvalve body structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The valve body is divided into multiple functional sections including a valve body, valve flap group base, and electromagnetic coil assembly. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, with the multi-flap structure providing backflow prevention while maintaining modular simplicity in the overall valve body design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The valve flaps serve multiple functions: they regulate flow by adjusting opening degrees and simultaneously prevent backflow by closing in reverse flow conditions. The electromagnetic coils provide both positioning control and rapid closure capability, making the system multi-functional without requiring separate dedicated components for each function.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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 valve achieves precise regulation and quick check functions, preventing medium backflow and enhancing flow control precision, making it suitable for industries like chemical, light, and water conservation.

Implementation Method 1

The iron core wound with the electromagnetic coil is placed in the cavity

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic action: Electromagnet

Implementation Method 2

The annular permanent magnet and the annular spring are placed in the annular groove in sequence

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic field interaction: Magnetism

Implementation Method 3

The annular spring is connected between the groove wall of one side, far away from the left end valve body, of the annular groove and the annular permanent magnet

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentUS11313486B2Electromagnetic regulating valve with check function
Publication Date: 2022.04.26 ZHEJIANG SCI-TECH UNIV
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AI summary

The present disclosure discloses an electromagnetic regulating valve with a check function. The valve may effectively regulate the flow in a valve body. Due to different lengths and taper angles of a valve flap group, the flow can be regulated more finely, and a medium can be prevented from backflow by a check function when necessary. Meanwhile, a mesh structure of bases of valve flaps can effectively reduce the instability of flow field motion so as to achieve an effect of rectifying.