Fitting Housing Connection Arrangement for Pipe Adaptability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing connection arrangements for fitting units in liquid and gas installations face issues such as leakage risks, cumbersome storage, and limited adaptability to different pipe diameters and materials, due to pre-fitted pipe pieces and multiple joints.
Innovation Solution
A connecting arrangement with adjustable fittings, including a nut for cutting sleeves and soldering bushings with multiple diameters, allowing for flexible mounting of medium pipes via threading or soldering, reducing the need for pre-fitted pipes and minimizing joints, thereby enhancing storage efficiency and adaptability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a short piece of medium pipe is pre-fitted to the housing, then the fitting unit is ready for connection, but storage becomes difficult due to increased volume
Solution Approach 1:
The connection system is divided into separate components: the housing without pre-fitted pipes, and separate pipe pieces or fittings that are attached only when needed. This segmentation allows the housing to be stored in a compact form while maintaining the capability for complete connection assembly during installation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate assembly units are used to connect medium pipes, then connection flexibility is achieved, but the number of joints increases leading to higher leakage risk
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates multiple connection functions into a single unified assembly unit that combines the housing, connection pieces, and sealing elements. This merging reduces the number of separate joints required while maintaining the ability to connect different pipe types and diameters, thereby reducing leakage risk points.
Solution Approach 2:
A multi-functional connection piece acts as an intermediary component that can adapt to different pipe types and diameters. This single intermediary component replaces multiple separate assembly units, reducing the number of joints while maintaining connection flexibility across different pipe configurations.
3Manufacturing precision
If the housing is designed for a specific pipe type or diameter, then connection precision is improved, but adaptability to other pipe types is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The connection system incorporates adjustable and interchangeable components that allow the housing to adapt to different pipe types and diameters. Instead of a fixed design, the system dynamically configures connection pieces and sealing elements to match the specific pipe being connected, maintaining precision while enhancing versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The housing is designed with universal adaptability through interchangeable connection pieces and sealing elements that can accommodate different pipe types and diameters. This multi-functional design allows a single housing to precisely connect various pipe configurations without requiring multiple specialized housing designs.
4Ease of operation
If threaded fittings are used for medium pipe connection, then assembly is simplified, but adaptability to different pipe materials and diameters is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses interchangeable connection pieces that can be selected and installed based on the specific pipe material and diameter. This dynamic configuration allows threaded fittings to be used where appropriate while maintaining the option to use other connection methods for different pipe types, balancing assembly simplicity with broad compatibility.
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
The solution reduces the risk of leakage, simplifies storage, and increases flexibility by enabling connection with various pipe types and sizes, while minimizing storage volume and joint risks.
Implementation Method 1
a nut for squeezing a cutting sleeve around the medium pipe
Implementation Method 2
a soldering bushing for mounting the medium pipe by soldering
Data Source
AI summary
A connecting arrangement for a fitting unit with a fitting housing (13). In the housing there is at least one bore (17, 18) for mounting a medium pipe (24, 36) by means of a threaded fitting 31, 34). The fitting may optionally be chosen as a nut (31) for squeezing a cutting sleeve 30) or as a soldering bushing (34) for mounting the medium pipe by soldering. Irrespectively whether there is a bore (17, 18) in the fitting housing or a bore in the soldering bushing 34), several parts with varying diameters would be provided so that medium pipes with different diameters can be fastened.