External Regulator Cylinder Valve Layout for Higher Storage Capacity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional cylinders for storing and transporting fluids face reduced storage capacity due to the internal accommodation of regulators, connection pipes, and particle filters, leading to economic losses and reduced fluid volume, especially in smaller cylinders.
Innovation Solution
The cylinder design includes a first regulator for adjusting discharge pressure and a second regulator for discharging fluid at a predetermined condition, with both regulators mounted externally to the cylinder, maximizing internal space and allowing for easy replacement and maintenance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If regulators, connection pipes, and particle filters are accommodated in the inner space of the cylinder, then the fluid pressure adjustment function is achieved, but the storage volume of the cylinder is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the regulators, connection pipes, and particle filters from the inner space of the cylinder and relocates them to the outer surface or external mounting positions. This allows the internal volume to be fully utilized for fluid storage while the pressure adjustment components are maintained externally, resolving the contradiction between achieving pressure adjustment functionality and maximizing storage volume.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple regulators are disposed in the cylinder to discharge fluid at predetermined pressure, then pressure control capability is improved, but the occupation space increases and storage capability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions the arrangement of multiple regulators from a one-dimensional internal space constraint to a two-dimensional or three-dimensional external surface mounting. By disposing regulators on the outer surface of the cylinder rather than within its internal volume, the design enables multiple pressure control functions without compromising the internal storage capability, effectively resolving the spatial conflict.
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
This design enhances storage capacity, reduces maintenance costs, and allows for flexible pressure regulation, preventing price increases during transport and storage while ensuring efficient fluid discharge at predetermined pressures.
Implementation Method 1
a first regulator capable of adjusting the discharge pressure of the fluid inside the cylinder and discharging the fluid at the adjusted pressure
Implementation Method 2
a second regulator configured such that the fluid with the set pressure adjusted in the first regulator can be discharged only at the predetermined pressure condition
Implementation Method 3
Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2015-0059776 entitled 'spike pressure prevention and management of pressure-control type container for storing and carrying a fluid'
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AI summary
A cylinder container for storing and transporting a fluid, which is configured such that the same can store and transport a fluid, and can discharge the stored fluid at a configured discharge pressure under a configured condition. More specifically, the cylinder can have a fluid pressure adjustment valve installed on the cylinder container for storing and transporting a fluid such that a stored fluid can be discharged at a configured discharge pressure under a configured condition, the fluid pressure adjustment valve being configured such that the fluid storage capability of the cylinder container for storing and transporting a fluid can be improved.