Fluid Line Adapter with Split Flow Channels for Transducer Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fluid line systems require specialized and complex vibronic measuring transducers for guiding and merging independent fluid streams, leading to high production costs and economic inefficiencies due to the need for custom components and calibration procedures.
Innovation Solution
An adapter system with separate flow channels and a projection that forms tubular chambers within existing fluid lines, allowing conventional vibronic measuring transducers to be integrated into fluid line systems for guiding and merging fluid streams, enabling simple connection and operation using standard flange connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If specialized vibronic measuring transducers are used for guiding and merging independent fluid streams, then measurement accuracy is improved, but production costs and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter is divided into separate functional components: multiple connecting nozzles (first, second, third connecting nozzles) for connecting different fluid lines, separate flow channels (first and second flow channels) for guiding independent fluid streams, and a projection for forming tubular chambers. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, simplifying manufacturing and assembly while maintaining measurement accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter serves multiple functions: it connects multiple fluid lines, guides independent fluid streams through separate flow channels, forms tubular chambers within existing fluid lines, and enables the integration of conventional measuring transducers. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for specialized custom components, reducing production costs and device complexity.
2Ease of manufacture
If conventional vibronic measuring transducers are integrated into fluid line systems, then production costs are reduced, but integration complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter acts as an intermediary component that facilitates the integration of conventional measuring transducers into fluid line systems. It provides standardized connecting nozzles with flange connections that serve as an interface between the existing fluid lines and the measuring transducer, simplifying the integration process while maintaining ease of manufacture.
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter is designed as a separate, modular component that can be independently manufactured and then integrated into the fluid line system. This segmentation allows conventional measuring transducers to be used without requiring complex custom integration, reducing both production costs and integration complexity.
3Manufacturing precision
If separate flow channels are used to guide independent fluid streams, then fluid flow accuracy is improved, but adapter complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter contains separate, distinct flow channels (first flow channel and second flow channel) that guide independent fluid streams independently. Each flow channel is a separate structural element with defined geometry, ensuring accurate fluid flow paths while allowing the adapter to be manufactured using standard processes.
Solution Approach 2:
Each flow channel has specific local geometric properties optimized for its function, with defined cross-sections, lengths, and connection points. The projection forming tubular chambers also has specific local geometry. This local quality optimization ensures accurate fluid flow while the overall structure remains manufacturable using conventional techniques.
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AI summary
An adapter includes several connecting nozzles. Free nozzle ends of the connecting nozzles are adapted to be connected to line ends of fluid lines. The adapter includes, for guiding flowing fluid in and then out, two mutually separated, tubular flow channels. Moreover, the adapter includes a projection, which extends from the nozzle end with a length to a free projection end remote therefrom. A fluid line system formed by means of the adapter comprises, furthermore, a fluid line with, enveloped by a wall, a lumen. The fluid line can be connected with its line end to the connecting nozzle of the adapter in such a manner that the projection protrudes inwardly into the lumen of the fluid line to form two tubular chambers of the fluid line mutually separated by the projection and adapted for guiding through flowing fluid.