Hydraulic Valve Labeling Module with Removable Lid

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing fluid conveying and delivering systems, such as hydraulic circuits, face challenges in identifying valve functions, fluid types, maintenance dates, and manufacturer information due to limitations in labeling solutions, including irreversible molding labels, adhesive labels that are not resistant to corrosive environments, and hanging labels that are prone to detachment and dirt accumulation.

Innovation Solution

A hydraulic valve with a labeling module featuring a removable protection lid and label seat, allowing for easy replacement and visibility of identification labels through a transparent window, with snap-connecting portions for secure attachment and resistance to corrosive environments, enabling versatile and durable labeling.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If adhesive labels are applied on the outer surface of the valve body, then versatility and ease of adaptation to various identification requirements is improved, but resistance to corrosive environments deteriorates and the labels can be easily manipulated

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadaptability to various identification requirementsVSAvoidresistance to corrosive environments

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The labeling system is segmented into multiple components: a label holder integrated into the valve body, removable adhesive labels, and a protection lid. This segmentation allows the label to be easily replaced while the protective structure remains, solving both versatility and durability requirements

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

A protection lid is introduced as an intermediary element between the external corrosive environment and the adhesive label. This lid shields the label from corrosive substances while allowing the label to maintain its adhesive properties and versatility

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If adhesive labels are applied on the valve body, then ease of replacement is improved, but accumulation of old adhesive labels occurs that are difficult to remove

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of label replacementVSAvoidaccumulation of old adhesive labels

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The label system is divided into a permanent label holder and a removable label. The holder remains on the valve body while only the label is removed and replaced, preventing accumulation of old adhesive material and simplifying the replacement process

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The adhesive label is extracted as a separate, removable component from the labeling system. Only the label portion is removed and replaced, while the label holder remains fixed on the valve body, eliminating the problem of accumulated adhesive residue

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

3Ease of manufacture

If identification labels are obtained during the moulding step, then manufacturing integration is improved, but cost increases and versatility for different information types deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveintegration during moulding stepVSAvoidversatility for different information types

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The labeling function is segmented into a molded label holder (integrated during manufacturing) and a separate removable label (applied afterward). This allows the holder to be efficiently produced during molding while the label can be customized for different information requirements, achieving both manufacturing efficiency and versatility

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The label holder structure is prepared in advance during the molding step, creating a ready-to-receive platform for the adhesive label. This preliminary preparation enables efficient manufacturing while preserving the flexibility to apply different label types and information later

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

4Ease of operation

If hanging identification labels are used on the exterior of the valve, then ease of attachment is improved, but risk of detachment increases and resistance to corrosive substances deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of label attachmentVSAvoidresistance to corrosive substances

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

A protection lid serves as an intermediary that shields the hanging label from corrosive substances. The lid is removably connected to the valve body, providing protection while allowing easy access to the label for viewing and replacement

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The labeling system is segmented into the label, label holder, and protection lid. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently: the label for ease of attachment, the holder for secure mounting, and the lid for corrosion protection

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentEP2322829B1Fluid conveying and/or delivering device with labeling module

Publication Date: 2012.10.31 F I P FORMATURA INIEZIONE POLIMERI SPA

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AI summary

A fluid conveying and/or delivering device (1) comprises a housing (2) with connecting portions (7), as well as a labeling module (5) with a label seat (6) to accommodate an identification label (8) and a protection lid (9) being removably connected to the device (1) such as to close the label seat (6) outwardly of the device (1), wherein the protection lid (9) comprises a transparent window (10) allowing to view the identification label (8) within the label seat (6) from the outside of protection lid (9).