Aircraft Fuel Additive Valve Container for Precise Low-Complexity Dosing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for introducing aircraft fuel additives require large tanks, precise dosing pumps, and electronic units, leading to high costs and increased weight, which complicates the refueling process and increases fuel consumption.
Innovation Solution
A compact, ergonomic container with a valve system and mixer, utilizing recyclable materials, that allows easy and precise additive dispensing without specialized operators, featuring a pressurization bag, mechanical sensors, and a QR code for real-time monitoring.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If large capacity tanks and precise dosing pumps are used for additive introduction, then dosing precision is improved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs pre-filled, sealed additive containers that are disposable after use. Each container is factory-sealed with precise additive quantities, eliminating the need for complex dosing pumps and electronic control systems. The container itself becomes the dosing mechanism, significantly simplifying the overall system while maintaining dosing accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the dosing function from the refueling system by using pre-dosed sealed containers. The additive is pre-measured and sealed during manufacturing, separating the dosing operation from the fueling operation. This allows the refueling system to simply connect and dispense without requiring sophisticated dosing equipment.
2Measurement precision
If large capacity tanks and electronic units are used for additive management, then dosing accuracy is maintained, but weight increases leading to higher fuel consumption
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces heavy, permanent tank and pump systems with lightweight, disposable pre-filled containers. Each container is optimized to be as light as possible while containing the required additive quantity, significantly reducing the overall weight of the additive management system compared to traditional reusable tank systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces mechanical dosing pumps and electronic control units with a passive dispensing system based on pressure differential and flow dynamics. The additive dispenses automatically when the container is connected to the fueling system, eliminating the need for heavy mechanical dosing equipment while maintaining dosing accuracy through pressure-balanced design.
3Quantity of substance
If traditional tank systems are used for additive storage, then storage capacity is sufficient, but ease of operation and transport are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the additive storage into multiple small, individual containers rather than using a single large tank. Each container is sized for easy handling and transport, yet multiple containers can be used sequentially or simultaneously to achieve the required total additive quantity. This segmentation makes the system much easier to transport and operate while maintaining sufficient storage capacity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses flexible, lightweight container materials that can be easily manipulated, transported, and stored. The flexible construction allows the containers to be compressed during transport and easily connected to the dispensing system, significantly improving ease of operation compared to rigid traditional tanks.
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AI summary
Container (100) with valve for storing, dispensing and transporting aircraft fuel additives, which allows speeding up and simplifying the mixing and refueling process, through numerous smart functions and an innovative valve system (40). The invention uses recyclable materials, reduces the mixing action time and/or the need to mix large quantities of liquids, guarantees the safety of things and people in the work area and is easily transportable due to its ergonomic and compact shape. The device comprises a body (10) capable of resisting impacts; a hermetic sealing system (12) to protect the contents; a coupling system (16); a sensor or a level gauge (17) connected, possibly where the working environment allows it, to an alarm system (14), suitable to warn the operator of the exhaustion of the additive by means of a luminous LED signal.