Helical Spring Fluidization Device for Turbulent Flow
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing devices with spiral springs for fluid treatment, such as water revitalization, are inadequate for handling larger quantities of fluid and achieving sufficient homogenization and turbulence.
Innovation Solution
A device comprising at least three wound or twisted spiral springs arranged symmetrically in a cylindrical container with a continuously changing cross-section, allowing for the formation of an inner cavity through which fluid can flow, enhancing turbulence and homogenization capabilities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If spiral springs with varying cross-section are used to create turbulence, then fluid revitalization effect is improved, but the quantity of fluid that can be processed is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The device divides the fluid treatment function into multiple parallel spiral springs arranged symmetrically in the container. Each spiral spring processes a portion of the fluid independently, allowing the system to handle larger total fluid quantities while maintaining the turbulence and revitalization effects generated by each individual spring.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from a single-spiral configuration to a multi-spiral arrangement in three-dimensional space. By positioning multiple spiral springs symmetrically within the container and forming an inner cavity between them, the device adds spatial dimensionality to the fluid flow paths, enabling simultaneous processing of larger fluid volumes while preserving turbulence characteristics.
2Reliability
If spiral springs are arranged to form an inner cavity for increased turbulence, then fluid treatment effectiveness is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
While the overall arrangement of multiple spiral springs is symmetric to maximize space utilization and turbulence, individual spiral springs exhibit asymmetric varying cross-sections along their length. This combination of symmetric arrangement with asymmetric individual elements creates the necessary inner cavity and turbulence while maintaining structural efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The spiral springs serve multiple functions simultaneously: they generate turbulence, define the inner cavity structure, guide fluid flow, and maximize space utilization within the container. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate components, thereby managing device complexity while achieving effective fluid treatment.
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
The device effectively revitalizes and processes larger quantities of fluid while improving turbulence characteristics, resulting in superior fluid treatment properties.
Implementation Method 1
The basic idea is vitalization through dynamization, i.e. turbulence. The vortex is an effective universal principle of nature.
Implementation Method 2
The vortex is an effective universal principle of nature. In nature, almost all cleaning and vitalization processes take place via turbulence
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AI summary
The invention relates to a device for treating a fluid, comprising at least three helical springs through which a fluid can flow and which are arranged in a container in such a way that an inner intermediate space forms between the helical springs, the fluid being able to simultaneously flow through said intermediate space.