Hydraulic Module Housing Design to Reduce Connecting Pipe Deformation
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Solution Overview
Problem
In heat pump systems, the direct connection of a connecting pipe to an external pipeline via a pipe coupler leads to deformation due to external forces, affecting the reliability of the system.
Innovation Solution
A hydraulic module unit with a housing, connecting pipe, and pipe coupler is designed to reduce deformation by transmitting external forces to the housing, using a detachable connection and sealing mechanism to isolate the connecting pipe from external forces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the pipe coupler directly connects the connecting pipe to the external pipeline, then the connection is simple and direct, but external forces cause deformation in the connecting pipe
Solution Approach 1:
The housing acts as an intermediary component between the pipe coupler and the connecting pipe. The pipe coupler connects to the housing, which then connects to the connecting pipe, creating a decoupled connection structure. This intermediary housing absorbs and distributes external forces, preventing direct transmission of deformation to the connecting pipe while maintaining connection simplicity.
2Force
If the pipe coupler transmits external forces directly to the connecting pipe, then the force transmission is direct, but the connecting pipe undergoes deformation
Solution Approach 1:
The housing serves as a mediator that receives external forces from the pipe coupler and redistributes them to its own structure and mounting points, rather than allowing direct transmission to the connecting pipe. This force redistribution mechanism maintains necessary force transmission for connection stability while preventing harmful forces from deforming the connecting pipe.
3Reliability
If the connecting pipe is isolated from external forces, then deformation is reduced, but the connection structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The housing combines multiple functions into a single component: it serves as the mounting structure for the pipe coupler, provides force distribution pathways, and acts as the connection interface to the connecting pipe. This merging of functions achieves connecting pipe protection without proportionally increasing overall structural complexity, as the housing integrates these roles rather than requiring separate components for each function.
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AI summary
A hydraulic module unit and a heat pump system. The hydraulic module unit comprises a housing (10), a hydraulic module (20), a connecting pipe (30) and a pipe joint (40), wherein the housing (10) has an accommodating cavity (14) and a mounting through hole (11), which is in communication with the accommodating cavity (14); the hydraulic module (20) is arranged in the accommodating cavity (14); the connecting pipe (30) is arranged in the accommodating cavity (14) and is in communication with the hydraulic module (20); and the pipe joint (40) is connected to the housing (10), is in communication with the connecting pipe (30) via the mounting through hole (11), and is configured to be butt-joined to a pipeline of an external terminal. Thus, the deformation of the connecting pipe (30) caused by an external force transmitted from the pipe joint (40) can be reduced.