Hose Outlet Plate Assembly for Loosefill Insulation Blowing Machine
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing insulation blowing machines are inefficient in distributing compressed loosefill insulation material, leading to unwanted accumulations and suboptimal throughput during the expansion and conditioning process.
Innovation Solution
A machine with a chute and lower unit featuring shredders and a discharge mechanism that conditions the insulation material into an airstream, utilizing a hose outlet plate assembly with a tapered passage to prevent accumulation and ensure high throughput.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If compressed loosefill insulation material is received and expanded in a chute, then the insulation material can be fed into the processing system, but the material accumulates in the discharge mechanism causing inefficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The discharge mechanism is segmented into multiple discharge ports arranged in a circular pattern, allowing the accumulated material to be distributed and discharged through multiple openings simultaneously, preventing buildup and improving throughput
Solution Approach 2:
The discharge ports are arranged in a circular dimension rather than a linear arrangement, creating a three-dimensional discharge pattern that prevents material accumulation by distributing flow across multiple spatial dimensions
2Device complexity
If the hose outlet plate assembly is designed with a simple circular opening, then the structure is simple, but the insulation material accumulates at the outlet end
Solution Approach 1:
The single outlet opening is segmented into multiple smaller discharge ports arranged circularly, preventing material accumulation by distributing the flow across multiple openings while maintaining a relatively simple plate structure
Solution Approach 2:
The discharge ports are arranged in a circular pattern rather than a linear or angular configuration, creating a curved geometric arrangement that facilitates even material distribution and prevents accumulation at any single point
3Productivity
If the insulation material is discharged through a single outlet, then the discharge mechanism is simple, but the throughput is insufficient for efficient distribution
Solution Approach 1:
The single outlet is divided into multiple discharge ports arranged in a circular pattern, enabling parallel discharge of insulation material through multiple openings, thereby significantly increasing throughput while adding minimal structural complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The circular array of discharge ports serves multiple functions simultaneously: it increases throughput, distributes material evenly, prevents accumulation, and maintains a compact design, making the discharge mechanism multi-functional
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The machine effectively balances throughput and prevention of accumulation, ensuring efficient distribution of conditioned loosefill insulation material into insulation cavities.
Implementation Method 1
The discharge mechanism is configured to discharge conditioned loosefill insulation material into an airstream
Data Source
AI summary
A machine for distributing blowing insulation material from a package of compressed loosefill insulation material is provided. The machine includes a chute having an inlet portion and outlet portion. The inlet portion is configured to receive the package of compressed loosefill insulation material. A lower unit is configured to receive the compressed loosefill insulation material exiting the outlet portion of the chute. The lower unit includes a plurality of shredders and a discharge mechanism. The discharge mechanism is configured to discharge conditioned loosefill insulation material into an airstream. The discharge mechanism includes a hose outlet plate assembly configured to cover an outlet end of the discharge mechanism and is further configured to connect a distribution hose to the discharge mechanism. The hose outlet plate assembly includes a tapered passage extending from the outlet end of the discharge mechanism to the distribution hose.