Oil separator for a compressor and compressor assembly comprising said separator
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Solution Overview
Problem
Compressors, especially in vehicle applications, face challenges in reducing component size, weight, and complexity, as well as simplifying assembly processes to lower manufacturing costs while maintaining effective oil separation and air compression.
Innovation Solution
A modular compressor assembly with an integrated oil separator that includes a cylindrical tank, lid with integrated auxiliary devices, and flexible connections, allowing for compact design and reduced component count, enabling efficient oil separation and air filtration with reduced assembly complexity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If traditional separate components for oil separation, pressure regulation, and condensation are used, then functional reliability is maintained, but device complexity and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the oil separator, pressure regulation valve, and condensation valve into a single unified body. The oil separator tank incorporates integrated outlets for compressed air, oil, and condensation water, eliminating the need for separate components and reducing overall system complexity while maintaining all necessary functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The unified body serves multiple functions simultaneously: it separates oil from compressed air, regulates pressure through an integrated pressure regulation valve, and manages condensation through an integrated condensation valve. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed in the system.
2Ease of manufacture
If multiple separate auxiliary devices are installed, then functional performance is ensured, but assembly complexity and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple auxiliary devices (oil separator, pressure regulation valve, condensation valve) into a single integrated unit. This unified structure simplifies assembly procedures and reduces manufacturing complexity by eliminating the need to assemble and connect multiple separate components.
3Volume of moving object
If compact design is implemented to reduce size, then installation flexibility improves, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
By integrating multiple functions into a single unified body, the overall volume of the separator is reduced. The compact design allows for smaller individual components while maintaining functional performance, and the integration itself becomes the primary driver for size reduction rather than relying solely on high-precision manufacturing of individual parts.
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 modular design results in a compact, lightweight compressor assembly that simplifies installation and reduces manufacturing costs while ensuring effective oil separation and air filtration, suitable for vehicle applications.
Implementation Method 1
a separator (6), which is connected to an outlet of the compressor (4) and is designed to separate the lubricating oil of the compressor from the compressed air
Implementation Method 2
a separator (6), which is connected to an outlet of the compressor (4) and is designed to separate the lubricating oil of the compressor from the compressed air
Data Source
AI summary
An oil separator for a compressor comprising a tank and a lid for the tank, which comprises, in an integral manner, a valve body defining an outlet duct of the separator, a head of a coalescence filter, a body of an anti-condensate valve, a body of a minimum pressure valve and the relative connection ducts.