Filter Press Connection Plate Fluid Separation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Filter press components exposed to slurry liquids face wear and tear, and traditional assembly methods can be complex and costly, especially when handling varied fluid types and viscosities.
Innovation Solution
A connection plate assembly for filter presses featuring a plate body with a fluid channel and annular recess, along with a fastener system that is fluidly separated from the channel, allowing for secure attachment to the press skeleton while maintaining independence from the fluid flow, enabling easy swapping of connection pipes and reducing hardware exposure to corrosive fluids.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If traditional assembly methods are used for filter press components, then the connection structure can be simple, but the assembly process becomes complex and costly
Solution Approach 1:
The connection plate assembly is divided into distinct functional zones: a fluid channel portion for fluid flow and a fastener reception portion for structural attachment. This segmentation allows the fluid passage and fastening functions to be designed and manufactured independently, simplifying the overall assembly process while reducing complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection plate assembly serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides structural connection between the press skeleton and filtering assembly, creates fluid passages for slurry flow, and receives fasteners for secure attachment. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed, simplifying manufacturing while maintaining assembly simplicity.
2Strength
If hardware is exposed to slurry liquids for secure attachment, then the connection strength is improved, but the hardware suffers wear and tear from corrosive fluids
Solution Approach 1:
The connection plate assembly separates the fastener reception function from fluid exposure by creating distinct zones: the fastener reception portion remains dry and protected from slurry, while only the filter cloth and filtering surface are exposed to corrosive fluids. This segmentation protects the structural connection hardware from wear and tear while maintaining secure attachment.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection plate assembly acts as an intermediary component between the press skeleton and the filtering assembly. It provides a protected interface that transmits mechanical connection strength while shielding the fasteners and structural components from direct exposure to corrosive slurry liquids, thereby extending hardware longevity.
3Ease of operation
If traditional connection methods are used, then the assembly process is straightforward, but component swapping and maintenance become costly and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The connection plate assembly is designed as a modular component with distinct fastener reception portions that can be independently accessed and serviced. This segmentation enables quick removal and replacement of filtering assemblies without complex disassembly procedures, reducing maintenance time while maintaining straightforward assembly processes.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection plate assembly provides universal connectivity functions, serving as a standardized interface between the press skeleton and various filtering assemblies. This multi-functionality allows for easy swapping of different filter configurations while maintaining a consistent, straightforward attachment process, reducing maintenance time and costs.
Data Source
AI summary
An assembly for a filter press can include a plate body having spaced first and second sides defining an axial direction, and a fluid channel extending through the plate body in the axial direction between the first and second sides. A fastener can be provided in the assembly with a first end extending from the first side of the plate body.