Gassing Device Fluid Connections Without Hoses
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing gassing devices are time-consuming to maintain and clean due to complex fluid connections, and individual components are difficult to handle because of their size and weight.
Innovation Solution
A gassing device comprising a fluid discharge unit, a flow control unit, an exposition head unit, and gassing fluid feedthroughs, where the units are arranged in operative connection to establish fluid communication without additional components, facilitating easier maintenance and handling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional fluid connections with additional components are used, then fluid communication between units is established, but maintenance and cleaning become time-consuming and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the fluid connection function directly into the connecting surfaces of the units themselves. The first connecting surface of each unit includes integrated inlets, and the second connecting surface includes integrated outlets, eliminating the need for separate fluid connection components. This integration simplifies the overall device structure and reduces maintenance complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts and eliminates unnecessary intermediate fluid connection components from the system. By directly integrating fluid pathways into the unit structures, it removes extraneous parts that would otherwise require cleaning and maintenance, thereby simplifying the maintenance process.
2Reliability
If individual components are made large and heavy for structural stability, then connection reliability is improved, but handling and assembly become difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the gassing device into multiple modular units, each with integrated connecting surfaces. This segmentation allows each unit to be handled independently during assembly and maintenance, improving ease of operation while maintaining reliable connections through the integrated surface design.
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting surfaces are designed with universal functionality, serving both structural connection and fluid communication purposes. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate heavy reinforcement structures, allowing units to be lightweight yet reliable.
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosure relates to a gassing device having a fluid discharge unit, a flow control unit, a filter unit, and an exposition head unit, wherein the units are in fluid communication without any hose connections.