Portable Fluid Tank Mounting Assembly for Secure Mobile Docking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Fluid-based solutions face challenges due to the lack of convenient and accessible fluid supply at various job sites, particularly in environments like construction sites and remote field operations, where established fluid infrastructure is often lacking.
Innovation Solution
A portable fluid tank system with a mounting assembly for secure attachment, wireless control capabilities, and a fluid actuation system for controlled fluid movement and pressurization, featuring a removable energy storage device, spill face design, and ergonomic handles for efficient fluid handling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a portable fluid tank system is used in environments lacking fluid infrastructure, then mobility and accessibility are improved, but secure attachment to external surfaces becomes challenging
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting assembly is divided into separate functional components: a mounting frame that interfaces with the tank, engagement members that connect to the surface, and a fluid distribution system. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall portability and secure attachment capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting assembly is designed with universal engagement members that can attach to various external surfaces (concrete, wood, metal) without requiring surface-specific modifications. The engagement members can mechanically engage with different surface textures and materials, making the system adaptable to diverse job site environments while maintaining reliable attachment.
2Ease of operation
If wireless control capabilities are added to enable remote operation, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The manual mechanical control system is replaced with wireless electronic control. A control module with wireless communication capabilities (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or radio frequency) receives commands from a remote device and automatically actuates the fluid dispensing mechanism, eliminating the need for manual intervention while managing complexity through integrated electronics.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates automated fluid distribution control that can operate autonomously based on pre-programmed parameters or remote commands. The control module manages fluid flow, pressure regulation, and dispensing timing without requiring constant user interaction, allowing the system to serve itself once activated.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If an integrated spill face is designed to guide fluid away from electronics, then protection of electronic components is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The spill face is integrated directly into the tank structure as a unified component rather than being a separate attachment. The tank body and spill face form a single molded or fabricated structure with built-in fluid guidance channels that direct excess fluid away from electronic components, simplifying manufacturing through integration while maintaining protective functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The spill face incorporates a flexible or contoured surface design that naturally directs fluid flow through its geometry. The integrated structure uses the tank's own shell or surface to create fluid guidance pathways, eliminating the need for additional rigid protective barriers while effectively channeling fluid away from sensitive electronics.
4Ease of operation
If a mounting frame is contoured to match tank geometry, then ease of operation is improved, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting frame incorporates adjustable or flexible mounting points that can adapt to slight variations in tank geometry rather than requiring precise pre-matched contours. The engagement members can be positioned or oriented to accommodate different tank shapes within a tolerance range, reducing manufacturing precision requirements while maintaining ease of handling and secure attachment.
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AI summary
A portable fluid tank system can include a mounting assembly for secure and adaptable attachment to external docking assemblies. The portable fluid tank system can include a fluid tank with an internal volume for fluid storage and a fluid actuation system for controlled fluid movement and pressurization. An electronics housing within the portable fluid tank system can accommodate a removable energy storage device, providing power to the actuation system. The mounting assembly can include a first engagement member on the fluid tank, configured to mechanically engage with a complementary second engagement member on an external docking assembly. This engagement facilitates the secure attachment of the portable fluid tank system to the docking assembly. The mounting assembly can include a mounting frame, contoured to match the exterior geometry of the fluid tank and extend around its periphery.