Gas Detector Mounting Flange With Arc Slots for Flexible Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing gas detector mounting systems require precise alignment, which can be incompatible with mounting plates or hardware in industrial environments, limiting flexibility and installation feasibility.
Innovation Solution
A gas detector mounting flange with banana-shaped or arc-shaped bolt receiving slots, each at least three times the diameter of securing bolts, providing flexibility in alignment and compatibility with various mounting configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional mounting systems with standard bolt holes are used, then manufacturing precision is maintained, but adaptability and ease of installation deteriorate due to precise alignment requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting flange is segmented into two functional parts: a cylindrical body for precise coupling with the gas detector, and an extended flange portion with multiple bolt receiving slots for flexible mounting. This segmentation allows each part to optimize its function independently.
Solution Approach 2:
The bolt receiving slots provide dynamic adjustment capability, allowing the mounting position to be adjusted along the slot length during installation. This dynamic feature enables adaptation to various mounting plate positions and orientations without requiring precise pre-alignment.
2Reliability
If precise alignment is required for mounting, then manufacturing precision is maintained, but device complexity increases and installation time is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The bolt receiving slots are pre-configured in the flange during manufacturing, providing built-in alignment guidance. This preliminary action eliminates the need for field alignment adjustments and reduces installation time while maintaining mounting reliability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If standard mounting flanges are used, then device complexity is minimized, but adaptability to different mounting configurations deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The flange structure serves multiple functions: it provides a standardized cylindrical coupling interface for the gas detector, multiple bolt receiving slots for various mounting configurations, and an extended surface for structural support. This multi-functionality increases adaptability without proportionally increasing complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The cylindrical body of the mounting flange provides a curved, rotationally symmetric interface that couples to the gas detector. This curved geometry simplifies the coupling mechanism while providing universal compatibility with standard detector mounting interfaces.
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AI summary
Embodiments relate generally to a gas detector system. The gas detector system comprises a gas detector mounting flange, where the gas detector mounting flange comprises an explosion-proof cylindrical body that is configured to couple the gas detector mounting flange to a gas detector and a plurality of bolt receiving slots configured to couple the gas detector mounting flange to a mounting system by securing bolts, where each bolt receiving slot is at least three times as long as a diameter of securing bolts.