Gas Container Adapter With Segmented Sealing For Multi-Shape Nozzles
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional gas container connecting adapters are limited to specific shapes, leading to compatibility issues and potential gas leakage when connected to gas containers of varying nozzle sizes.
Innovation Solution
A gas container connecting adapter featuring a sealing unit with multiple O-rings of varying diameters and a separation preventing plate, allowing for secure sealing with nozzles of different shapes and sizes, preventing gas leakage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single O-ring with fixed diameter is used in the connection adapter, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but it cannot seal gas containers with different nozzle sizes and shapes
Solution Approach 1:
The sealing unit is divided into multiple O-rings with different diameters and shapes, each capable of sealing with different nozzle types. Instead of using a single O-ring, the patent employs a segmented approach where multiple sealing elements are provided, allowing the connection adapter to accommodate various gas container nozzle configurations while maintaining adaptability without excessive complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The sealing unit is designed to perform multiple sealing functions simultaneously. By incorporating O-rings of different diameters and shapes within a single sealing unit, the connection adapter achieves universal compatibility with various gas container nozzle types, making one adapter capable of sealing with multiple different container shapes
2Adaptability or versatility
If the connection adapter is designed for a specific gas container shape, then the sealing is reliable for that shape, but it cannot be used with gas containers of other shapes
Solution Approach 1:
Each O-ring in the sealing unit is specifically designed with local quality tailored to match certain nozzle characteristics. The first O-ring has dimensions and shape optimized for smaller nozzles, while the second O-ring is designed for larger nozzles. This local customization of sealing properties ensures reliable sealing for each specific nozzle type while maintaining overall adaptability across different container shapes
Solution Approach 2:
The sealing unit incorporates dynamic adaptability through multiple O-rings that can flex and deform to match different nozzle geometries. The O-rings are positioned at different locations within the sealing unit, allowing them to engage with nozzles of varying sizes and shapes, ensuring reliable sealing through dynamic adaptation rather than rigid fixed geometry
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple O-rings with different diameters are provided, then gas containers of various shapes can be sealed, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple O-rings with different diameters are arranged in a nested configuration within the sealing unit. The O-rings are positioned concentrically or in overlapping arrangements, allowing them to be manufactured and assembled together as an integrated unit. This nesting approach enables the production of multiple sealing elements without proportionally increasing manufacturing complexity, as they can be produced using similar processes and assembled in a compact manner
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AI summary
A gas container connecting adapter includes: a body coupled to a gas container by a gas container coupling unit, having a gas supply passage, and configured to discharge gas supplied from the gas container; and a sealing unit provided at an inlet of the gas supply passage, configured to prevent gas supplied from the gas container coupled to the gas container coupling unit, from leaking to the outside of the gas supply passage, and having a plurality of sealing means selectively contacting a nozzle of the gas container according to a shape of the nozzle. With such a configuration, the gas container connecting adapter can prevent gas leakage to the outside, by maintaining a sealed state even when gas containers of various shapes are coupled to the single gas container connecting adapter.