Glue Hose Coupling Housing for Detachable Multi-Format Connection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing gluing devices require multiple units to accommodate various glue application formats, leading to space inefficiency and increased costs due to the need for multiple hose connections.

Innovation Solution

A coupling system that allows for selective and detachable fluid connection between a gluing device's hose and multiple glue application format parts using a housing and coupling pieces, enabling a single gluing device to supply different formats without the need for multiple devices, with optional heating elements and safety features.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple gluing devices are used to supply different glue application format parts, then the ability to handle various formats is improved, but the space required and system complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveability to supply different glue application format partsVSAvoidspace required for multiple devices and hose connections

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The coupling system enables a single gluing device to serve multiple glue application format parts through universal coupling pieces that can be selectively connected to different hoses, making one device perform the function of multiple devices

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The coupling system acts as an intermediary component between the gluing device and multiple glue application format parts, enabling flexible connection and disconnection without requiring direct permanent connections

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple gluing devices with fixed hose connections are used, then different glue application formats can be accommodated, but the device complexity and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesupport for multiple glue application formatsVSAvoidnumber of hose connections and gluing devices

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system is divided into modular components: a gluing device, multiple glue application format parts, and interchangeable coupling pieces, allowing flexible assembly and reducing overall system complexity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The coupling system introduces dynamic, detachable connections instead of fixed permanent connections, allowing the system configuration to change based on operational requirements

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Ease of operation

If detachable coupling pieces are used to connect glue hoses, then switching between formats becomes easier, but the risk of leakage or disconnection increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveswitching between glue application format partsVSAvoidfluid connection integrity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The coupling pieces incorporate sealing elements and locking mechanisms that prevent leakage and accidental disconnection before problems occur, ensuring reliable fluid connection during operation

Inventive Principle:

Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

Data Source

PatentUS20240392907A1Coupling system for glue hoses and method for operating a gluing machine

Publication Date: 2024.11.28 KRONES AG

AI summary

The invention relates to a coupling system (1) for fluid connection of glue hoses (5, 5′, 15, 15′). The coupling system (1) comprises a housing (40) and at least one coupling piece (6, 6′) that can be fastened to a glue hose (15, 15′) of a gluing device (72), is received by the housing (40), and can be selectively and in each case detachably coupled to mating coupling pieces (8, 8′) of several glue hoses (5, 5′) of different glue application format parts so that a fluid connection is formed between the corresponding glue hose (15, 15′) of the gluing device and the corresponding further glue hose (5, 5′) of the corresponding glue application format part via the coupling piece (6, 6′) and the mating coupling piece (8, 8′) coupled to the coupling piece (6, 6′).