Compact Fluid Distribution Assembly with Modular Support Faces
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fluid distribution assemblies used in industrial installations are not compact enough, leading to inefficiencies in space usage and fluid transport time.
Innovation Solution
A compact fluid distribution assembly with a cylindrical body having multiple support faces with standardized threaded holes, allowing for interchangeable modules and components, and incorporating a central fluid passage with a filter and auxiliary passages for efficient fluid circulation and analysis.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional fluid distribution assemblies are used with standardized modules and threaded holes, then interchangeability and manufacturing standardization are achieved, but the assembly size and footprint are too large
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements nesting by placing multiple module support faces on different surfaces of a single compact body, allowing modules to be arranged in a three-dimensional configuration rather than requiring a large two-dimensional footprint. The body with multiple support faces enables a nested-like arrangement where modules are distributed in space around the central body, reducing the overall assembly footprint while maintaining standardized interchangeability through consistent threaded hole patterns on each support face.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from a two-dimensional arrangement of modules on a single flat surface to a three-dimensional configuration by providing a body with multiple support faces on different surfaces. This dimensional change allows modules to be distributed in space around the central body, significantly reducing the footprint while maintaining standardized interchangeability through consistent threaded hole patterns on each support face.
2Productivity
If traditional fluid distribution assemblies are used, then fluid channeling functionality is provided, but the fluid transport time is excessive
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the fluid distribution function across multiple support faces and modular components, allowing fluid to be distributed through multiple parallel pathways simultaneously. This segmentation of the fluid distribution system enables shorter transport paths and parallel fluid flow through different modules, reducing overall fluid transport time while maintaining efficient channeling functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
By arranging support faces and modules in three-dimensional space rather than a single plane, the patent creates multiple short fluid pathways radiating from the central body in different directions. This spatial arrangement reduces the maximum fluid transport distance compared to traditional linear or planar arrangements, thereby reducing fluid transport time and improving productivity.
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AI summary
This fluid distribution system (1) comprises: modules (5) for piping the fluid and on which components (7) are mounted; and a body (3) with at least one module (5)-supporting face (9), said supporting face (9) having a regular array of module-fixing means (11). A passage (13) for the fluid is formed inside the body (3). Applicable, for example, to the analysis of fluids piped around industrial installations.