Filter Recess Plate Fluid Pipe Routing for Surface Area
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing recess plates in filter devices have limited effective filter surface area due to the space required by support frames, connecting devices, and fluid pipes, which restrict the overall dimensions of the filter device.
Innovation Solution
The fluid pipe is routed between the base element and the extension of the recess plate, reducing the space needed inside the base element or extension and allowing for a larger effective filter surface area, with the extension optionally being a second base element and the support frame clipped directly to the base element or extension, reducing external connections and enhancing stiffness.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If fluid pipes are formed inside the base element or extension, then fluid distribution is achieved, but the effective filter surface area is reduced due to space occupation
Solution Approach 1:
The fluid pipe is relocated from the internal space of the base element or extension to the external space between these components. This dimensional relocation allows the fluid distribution function to be maintained while eliminating the space occupation conflict with the filter surface area, as the pipe now utilizes previously unused external space.
2Stability of the object's composition
If support frames and connecting devices are used, then structural stability is achieved, but the overall dimensions of the filter device are restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The support frame is merged with the base element by clipping directly to it, and the extension is connected to the base element without requiring separate connecting devices. This integration eliminates redundant components, reduces the overall dimensions, and maintains structural stability through direct mechanical connection.
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting devices are extracted from the system by directly clipping the extension to the base element and the support frame to the base element. This removal of intermediate connecting components reduces the overall device dimensions while maintaining structural integrity through direct attachment.
3Quantity of substance
If fluid pipes are routed externally, then space inside base element is freed, but assembly complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support frame is merged with the base element through direct clipping, and the extension is merged with the base element through direct connection. This integration simplifies assembly by reducing the number of separate components and connection steps, while simultaneously freeing up internal space by routing fluid pipes externally.
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 configuration increases the effective filter surface area of the recess plate while minimizing space usage and simplifying assembly, reducing the risk of fluid leakage and enhancing the structural integrity of the filter device.
Implementation Method 1
the filter membrane retains a solid content of a suspension as a filter cake and allows a remaining liquid fraction of the suspension to pass as a filtrate
Implementation Method 2
the recess plate includes a fluid pipe discharging the filtrate, which fluid pipe runs along a narrow edge of the base element
Data Source
AI summary
A filter device including a stationary head piece and a movable end piece and a pack of adjacent elements including a recess plate, wherein the pack is arranged between the stationary head piece and the movable end piece, wherein the recess plate includes a base element including a recess forming a filter chamber between the adjacent elements, wherein the filter device includes a filter membrane between the adjacent elements, wherein the filter membrane retains a solid content of a suspension as a filter cake and allows a remaining liquid fraction of the suspension to pass as a filtrate, wherein the recess plate includes a fluid pipe discharging the filtrate, which fluid pipe runs along a narrow edge of the base element, wherein the recess plate includes a fluid duct that connects the fluid pipe to the filter chamber.