Flow Measuring Device for Sealant Injection Monitoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current fluid injection processes in high-speed rotatory systems lack accurate and continuous monitoring of fluid application, relying on manual and inaccurate methods, which are time-consuming and skill-dependent, leading to variability and inefficiency in production.
Innovation Solution
A flow measuring system with high precision electromagnetic flowmeters installed on a separate rotatory fluid measuring platform, connected to each fluid injector, generating and processing signals for flow rate and part application, allowing for automatic monitoring and precise fluid control without increasing inertial stresses or requiring major modifications.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If flowmeters are installed in high-speed rotatory fluid applying systems, then flow rate monitoring capability is improved, but inertial stresses increase and device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the measurement function into multiple independent flowmeters, each associated with a specific fluid injector. This segmentation allows each flowmeter to be optimized for low inertial stress while collectively providing comprehensive monitoring of all fluid injection points in the rotatory system.
Solution Approach 2:
A signal processing device acts as an intermediary between the flowmeters and the control system. The flowmeters generate electrical signals that are processed, filtered, and interpreted by this intermediary device, which compensates for interference and extracts accurate flow rate information without requiring the flowmeters themselves to withstand high inertial stresses.
2Device complexity
If manual weight control methods are used, then device complexity is reduced, but measurement precision and productivity deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical weighing operations with automated electromagnetic flowmeters that continuously measure fluid flow rate. This substitution eliminates the need for physical handling and weighing of parts, providing continuous automated monitoring with superior precision while reducing overall operational complexity through integration.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service measurement by directly measuring the fluid flow at the source through flowmeters integrated into the injection system. This eliminates the need for external manual intervention and separate weighing operations, as the system automatically tracks and records the exact amount of fluid applied to each part.
3Measurement precision
If flowmeters are installed in rotatory systems, then flow rate measurement is improved, but device complexity and space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the flow measurement function with the existing fluid supply infrastructure by installing flowmeters in fluid communication with the fluid injectors. This integration allows the flowmeters to leverage existing fluid pathways and mounting structures, reducing overall device complexity and space requirements compared to separate measurement systems.
4Device complexity
If manual monitoring processes are used, then device complexity is reduced, but productivity and measurement precision deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements continuous flow rate monitoring through flowmeters that operate without interruption throughout the fluid application process. This continuous measurement capability eliminates the discontinuous nature of manual monitoring, enabling real-time tracking of fluid application at high production speeds without breaking the production flow or requiring停顿 for measurements.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables continuous, accurate monitoring and control of fluid application in high-speed rotatory systems, reducing variability and improving production efficiency by providing precise flow rate measurements and automatic part counting, even in environments with severe interference.
Implementation Method 1
high precision electromagnetic flowmeters
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AI summary
The present invention refers to a flow measuring system and, more particularly, to a flow measuring system adapted for measuring a flow rate of sealant applied to a plurality of parts, the flow measuring system comprising a plurality of flow meters, each of the flow meters in fluid communication with a fluid injector, and the plurality of flow meters being configured to generate, process and transmit a signal related to the flow rate of the injected fluid.