Explosion Panel Clamping With Integrated Seal Compression Stops
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing explosion panels require manual insertion of spacers to ensure proper tightening of seals, which can be overlooked, leading to compromised sealing and potential damage.
Innovation Solution
Integration of clamping adjustment means directly into the rupture sheet, eliminating the need for additional parts and ensuring balanced compression of seals through integrated bosses that provide resistance points during tightening.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If spacers are inserted into each mounting hole to control tightening, then seal compression is improved, but device complexity increases and reliability decreases due to human error risk
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustment means are integrated directly into the rupture sheet as molded-in bosses or raised sections, merging the adjustment function with the panel structure itself. This eliminates the need for separate spacer components and their insertion steps, reducing device complexity while maintaining precise seal compression control.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated bosses on the rupture sheet automatically provide the necessary adjustment reference during tightening. The system serves itself by having the adjustment means built-in, eliminating reliance on operator memory to insert external spacers, thereby improving reliability while maintaining manufacturing precision.
2Ease of operation
If spacers are used for tightening adjustment, then ease of operation is improved, but reliability decreases due to risk of oversight
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustment means are built into the rupture sheet structure itself, eliminating the need for separate spacer components and their insertion steps. This self-integrated design ensures that the adjustment reference is always present and eliminates reliance on operator memory, thereby improving reliability while maintaining ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The bosses or raised sections are pre-formed as integral parts of the rupture sheet during manufacturing. This preliminary integration ensures that the adjustment reference is already in place before installation, eliminating the risk of oversight during operation while maintaining ease of use.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate adjustment components are used, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustment means are merged with the rupture sheet as integral bosses or raised sections, eliminating the need for separate adjustment components. This integration reduces the number of interface parts and assembly steps while maintaining the adaptability of tightening control through the built-in reference features.
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AI summary
Explosion panel (1) comprising a metal sheet (4) which has a weakening zone, a frame (6) called a clamping frame which is arranged on the periphery of the sheet (4), and at least one sealing gasket (5, 7), in particular a sealing gasket called a support gasket (5) which is arranged at least on the periphery and against the sheet (4) opposite the clamping frame (6), as well as clamping adjustment means (8), the panel comprising fixing holes (10) which pass through the thickness of the clamping frame (6), the sheet (4) and said at least one sealing gasket (5, 7), characterized in that the clamping adjustment means (8) are integrated in a monobloc manner into the sheet (4).