Filter Frame Adapter Segmentation for Versatile Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing filter systems face challenges in efficiently adapting to different types and sizes of filters, and in allowing for easy replacement of spent filter media without requiring extensive modifications to the filtration unit.
Innovation Solution
A reusable filter frame adapter is designed to securely mount various types and sizes of filters to a filtration unit, featuring a four-sided perimeter at one end and a two-sided perimeter at the other, with rails and walls that form a configuration to accommodate different mounting mechanisms, enabling easy replacement of filter media.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a filter system uses fixed mounting interfaces for different filter types, then the filtration unit can accommodate various filters, but the device complexity increases and requires extensive modifications to the filtration unit
Solution Approach 1:
The filter assembly is divided into separate components: a reusable filter frame adapter and removable filter media. The adapter includes a mounting interface that couples to the filtration unit and a holding interface that secures the filter media, allowing the media to be easily replaced without modifying the filtration unit.
Solution Approach 2:
The filter frame adapter acts as an intermediary component between the filtration unit and the filter media. It provides a standardized mounting interface that accommodates different filter media types and sizes, eliminating the need to modify the filtration unit for each filter type.
2Productivity
If filter media is permanently mounted in the filtration unit, then the filter structure is simple, but replacement of spent filter media requires extensive modifications and causes downtime
Solution Approach 1:
The filter assembly is segmented into a permanent filter frame adapter and removable filter media. The adapter remains installed in the filtration unit while the filter media can be quickly detached and replaced, enabling rapid maintenance without downtime.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system transitions from a static permanent attachment to a dynamic removable connection. The filter media can be quickly attached and detached from the adapter using simple fastening mechanisms, allowing for rapid replacement and minimal operational disruption.
3Reliability
If the filter frame adapter uses a four-sided perimeter configuration, then it provides stable mounting and secure coupling, but the adapter complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The filter frame adapter employs asymmetric perimeter configurations with four sides at one end and two sides at the other end. This asymmetric design provides stable mounting and secure coupling while maintaining structural simplicity through purposeful geometric form rather than complex symmetric reinforcement.
Data Source
AI summary
A filter apparatus is provided. The filter apparatus includes a filter element. The filter element includes filter media supported in a frame construction. The frame construction having opposed side panels and a rectangular border flange along a first end. The rectangular border flange projects outward from and extending around the opposed side panels. The first end is an inlet end or an outlet end of the filter element. The filter apparatus includes a filter frame adapter formed separately from the frame construction and secured to the frame construction to adapt the filter element for a different mounting interface. The filter frame adapter includes a pair of complimentary adapter flanges each projecting outward relative to one of the opposed side panels. The adapter flanges are at a second end that is opposite a first end. The second end is at the inlet end or the outlet end.