Hydraulic Coupling Pressurization Using Stored Pressure Data
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing coupling connections lack a secure and convenient method for pressurization and re-pressurization, often requiring manual lookup of predetermined pressure values, which can lead to incorrect settings and reduced operational efficiency due to manufacturing tolerances and varying use cases.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating a memory device, such as a ROM and RAM, into the coupling connection to store predetermined pressure values and usage history, with a handheld control device for wireless communication and data connection, allowing easy access and adaptation of pressure settings, and integrating a torque measurement sensor for real-time adjustments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual lookup of predetermined pressure values is used, then device complexity is reduced, but reliability deteriorates due to risk of incorrect settings
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling connection stores its own predetermined pressure values and usage history in integrated memory devices (ROM and RAM), allowing the system to self-configure without external reference documents. The coupling automatically retrieves the correct pressure value based on its identification, eliminating manual lookup and preventing incorrect settings.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses a handheld control device to read the coupling's identification, retrieve the corresponding pressure value from stored data, and provide feedback to the operator. This closed-loop information flow ensures the correct pressure value is used while maintaining operational simplicity.
2Ease of operation
If predetermined pressure values are stored in memory devices, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases due to additional components
Solution Approach 1:
The memory devices serve multiple functions: storing predetermined pressure values, storing usage history, and providing identification data for the coupling. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components and simplifies the overall system architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses a handheld control device as an intermediary to access and display stored pressure values without requiring the coupling itself to have complex display or input interfaces. The handheld device copies and presents the information, keeping the coupling structure simple.
3Loss of information
If usage history is stored in memory devices, then measurement precision is improved, but loss of information is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically records pressurization events, pressure values, and usage data in the RAM memory device during normal operation. This preliminary recording of information ensures that historical data is preserved without requiring manual documentation or external monitoring systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The memory devices are integrated within the coupling connection structure, with ROM and RAM nested inside the coupling housing. This nested arrangement minimizes the space required for data storage while maintaining the portability and simplicity of the overall system.
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
This solution ensures secure and convenient pressurization and re-pressurization processes by linking the correct pressure values to the coupling connection, reducing the risk of incorrect settings and allowing for real-time adaptation to specific use cases, thereby enhancing operational reliability and efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
a hydraulic chamber (9) is pressurized using a pump (19)
Implementation Method 2
The input sleeve (5) and the output sleeve (7) are connected by friction force
Implementation Method 3
In the memory device (21) at least the value of the predetermined pressure is stored
Implementation Method 4
a handheld control device (33) for wireless communication and data connection
Implementation Method 5
integrating a torque measurement sensor for real-time adjustments
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AI summary
A coupling connection comprises a memory device. For establishing a connection a hydraulic chamber of the coupling connection is pressurized with a predetermined pressure. Information of the predetermined pressure is stored in the memory device. A system uses information stored on the memory device for pressurization of the coupling connection. The method for pressurization of the hydraulic chamber of the coupling connection comprises the step of reading information stored on the memory device.