Filter Cartridge Header Bypass Flow Path for Ion Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing filter assemblies struggle to adjust the content of solid materials like calcium (Ca) and magnesium (Mg) ions in purified water while maintaining a practical and cost-effective manufacturing process, due to complex structures and increased component counts.
Innovation Solution
A filter assembly with a flow-variable bypass flow path in the filter cartridge header allows for adjustable inflow of original water into a bypass pipe, enabling control over the flow rate and bypassing the solid material elimination filter, thereby adjusting the content of Ca and Mg ions by altering the flow rate ratio between primary and secondary paths through the Cl elimination filter.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a solid material elimination means is installed in the filter housing to eliminate solid materials, then the elimination of solid materials is improved, but the device complexity and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the solid material elimination function directly into the filter cartridge header by forming a bypass flow path within the header structure itself, rather than installing separate elimination means in the filter housing. This merging of functions simplifies the overall device structure while maintaining the solid material elimination capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The filter cartridge header is designed to serve multiple functions: it acts as both the structural support component and the solid material elimination component through the integrated bypass flow path. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed in the system.
2Adaptability or versatility
If an adjusting means is added to the solid material elimination means to adjust contents of solid materials, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates a flow rate control valve in the bypass flow path that allows users to dynamically adjust the flow rate of water passing through the solid material elimination filter. This dynamic adjustment capability enables control over the content of solid materials in the purified water without requiring complex internal structures or multiple components.
Solution Approach 2:
The flow rate control valve acts as an intermediary component that mediates between the user's adjustment needs and the solid material elimination process. By controlling the flow rate through this intermediary valve, the system achieves adaptability in solid material content while keeping the overall structure simple.
3Reliability
If multiple filters are connected sequentially to perform physical and chemical filtration, then the purification effectiveness is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple filtration functions (solid material elimination, chlorine elimination, and general purification) into a single integrated filter cartridge assembly. The bypass flow path is formed within the filter cartridge header itself, merging the structural support function with the solid material elimination function, thereby simplifying the overall device structure while maintaining effective multi-stage filtration.
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 solution allows for precise adjustment of Ca and Mg ion content in purified water, simplifies the filter assembly design, reduces manufacturing costs, and enhances user convenience through a user-adjustable bypass flow rate control mechanism.
Implementation Method 1
a bypass flow rate control unit (300) capable of adjusting an inflow amount of original water flowing into the bypass flow pipe (112)
Implementation Method 2
additionally forming a flow path directly passing through a Cl elimination filter without passing a solid material elimination filter corresponding to the bypass flow path
Implementation Method 3
adjusting the content of Ca and Mg ions by altering the flow rate ratio between primary and secondary paths through the Cl elimination filter
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a filter assembly capable of adjusting elimination of solid materials using a flow-variable bypass flow path. The filter assembly includes a filter portion (100) which includes a cover portion (110) formed on top to have a shape in which a bypass flow pipe (112) and a water discharge pipe (113) sequentially surrounds a perimeter of a vertically protruding original water inflow pipe (111) in a stepped structure and accommodates a filter body therein and a filter cartridge header (200) in which the cover portion (110) of the filter portion (100) is accommodated therebelow and which includes a bypass flow rate control unit (300) capable of adjusting an inflow amount of original water flowing into the bypass flow pipe (112).