Composite Vehicle Fluid Tank Connector for Leak-Safe Lightweighting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional vehicle fluid storage devices made of metal or aluminum are heavy, costly, and limited by space constraints, necessitating a lightweight and cost-effective alternative that maintains stability.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle fluid storage device combining a metal or aluminum connector with a plastic container, utilizing a holder connected by welding and incorporating a burr receiving portion and leakage prevention mechanisms, along with a reinforcing layer made of carbon or glass fiber composite materials.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If metal or aluminum is used for the fluid storage device, then stability and strength are improved, but weight and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs composite materials by combining a plastic storage container with metal or aluminum connectors. The plastic container provides lightweight properties while the metal connectors supply the necessary strength and stability for fluid storage, thereby resolving the contradiction between weight reduction and strength maintenance.
2Strength
If metal or aluminum is used for the fluid storage device, then stability is improved, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The composite structure combines inexpensive plastic material for the main container with smaller amounts of metal or aluminum for connectors. This approach maintains the required stability while significantly reducing overall manufacturing costs compared to using metal or aluminum for the entire storage device.
3Weight of moving object
If plastic material is used for the fluid storage device, then weight and manufacturing cost are reduced, but stability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses plastic material for the storage container to achieve lightweight properties, while incorporating metal or aluminum connectors to provide the necessary stability and strength. This composite approach allows the device to be lightweight yet stable, resolving the contradiction between weight reduction and stability maintenance.
4Ease of manufacture
If plastic material is used for the fluid storage device, then manufacturing cost is reduced, but stability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines plastic material, which is cost-effective and easy to manufacture, with metal or aluminum connectors that provide structural stability. This composite design maintains low manufacturing costs while ensuring the device has sufficient stability for fluid storage applications.
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 weight and manufacturing costs while ensuring stability and preventing leaks, allowing for easier installation in vehicles.
Implementation Method 1
a holder connected to the first connection area between the storage container and the first connection area and coupled to the storage container by welding
Implementation Method 2
the first connection area and the holder may be connected by insert injection
Data Source
AI summary
A vehicle fluid storage device according to the present disclosure includes a storage container having a fluid storage space formed inside and an opening portion formed at least one of one side and the other side, a first connector including a first connection area disposed adjacent to the opening portion on the inside of the storage container and a second connection area extending from the first connection area, a second connector connected to the first connector so that the first connector and an external device are connected, and a holder connected to the first connection area between the storage container and the first connection area and coupled to the storage container by welding.