Gas Distribution Device Transport Assembly with Sensor Monitoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for transporting gas distribution devices, such as those used in chemical vapor deposition reactors, often fail to detect pressure leaks and overheating issues until physical inspection, making it difficult to determine the cause and liability for any damage during transportation.
Innovation Solution
A transport assembly and kit that includes a housing with a data logger assembly equipped with pressure, temperature, and acceleration sensors to monitor and record conditions within the gas distribution device during transit, allowing for real-time data transmission and alert notifications if thresholds are exceeded or fallen below.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If typical transport methods are used for gas distribution devices, then the device can be transported, but pressure leaks and overheating go undetected until physical inspection
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements continuous feedback monitoring through sensors that detect pressure and temperature conditions inside the gas distribution device during transport. The system provides real-time alerts when thresholds are exceeded, enabling immediate detection of leaks or overheating issues without requiring physical inspection.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces mechanical physical inspection methods with electronic sensing and data transmission systems. Sensors electronically monitor pressure and temperature, and communicate this data externally, eliminating the need for manual physical inspection to detect transport-related problems.
2Measurement precision
If physical inspection is performed after transport, then damage can be identified, but it is difficult to determine where and when the problem arose
Solution Approach 1:
The patent maintains continuous monitoring action throughout the entire transport process. Sensors continuously measure pressure and temperature, and the system continuously logs data with timestamps and location information, ensuring no critical information is lost during transport.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces data loggers and communication systems as intermediaries between the gas distribution device and external observers. These intermediaries continuously record and transmit condition data, preserving information about when and where problems occur during transport.
3Reliability
If monitoring devices are added to track pressure and temperature, then detection capability improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs monitoring systems that serve multiple functions: pressure sensing, temperature sensing, data logging, threshold comparison, and alert generation. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate dedicated components for each function, thereby limiting the increase in overall system complexity.
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
Enables improved tracking and identification of leaks or overheating events during transportation, facilitating the determination of liability and ensuring the integrity of the gas distribution device by providing real-time monitoring and data logging capabilities.
Implementation Method 1
a first data logger assembly coupled to one or more of the valve assembly or the housing. In accordance with examples of additional embodiments, the first data logger assembly comprises a first memory device and a first measurement device. In accordance with further exemplary embodiments, the first measurement device can comprise at least one of a first pressure sensor
Implementation Method 2
the first measurement device can comprise at least one of a first pressure sensor, a first temperature sensor, a first accelerometer and/or a first humidity sensor
Implementation Method 3
the first measurement device can comprise at least one of a first pressure sensor, a first temperature sensor, a first accelerometer and/or a first humidity sensor
Implementation Method 4
the first measurement device can comprise at least one of a first pressure sensor, a first temperature sensor, a first accelerometer and/or a first humidity sensor
Data Source
AI summary
Methods, kits, and assemblies suitable for gas distribution device transportation are disclosed. An exemplary assembly includes a gas distribution device transport assembly comprising a housing comprising a recess to receive a gas distribution device, a clamping plate to secure the gas distribution device to the housing, a valve assembly, and at least one data logger assembly. Also disclosed is a gas distribution device transport kit comprising a kit housing and the gas distribution device transport assembly. An exemplary method includes transporting the gas distribution device transport kit.