Integrated Waterboard for RO Purifier Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing reverse osmosis water purifiers with integrated waterways are complex in operation and assembly, requiring extensive time for connection and sealing, and necessitate complete replacement of the waterway in case of failure.
Innovation Solution
An advanced integrated waterway board system that simplifies the waterway structure by combining waterway control components and filter connectors, allowing for selective replacement of components and reducing assembly steps while maintaining control flexibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional waterways with interconnected tubes and fittings are used, then control flexibility is maintained, but assembly time and complexity increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate waterway components (tubes, fittings, connectors, solenoid valves, flowmeters) into a single integrated waterboard assembly. This merging reduces the number of assembly steps from connecting multiple separate parts to installing one pre-assembled unit, directly addressing the contradiction by simplifying assembly while maintaining the functional complexity of the waterway system through internal integration.
2Productivity
If integrated waterways are used to reduce assembly steps, then assembly time decreases, but replacement of faulty components requires complete waterway replacement
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the waterboard into distinct functional modules (pre-filter component, RO component, post-filter component, solenoid valves, flowmeters) that are interconnected but can be independently accessed and replaced. This segmentation allows maintenance personnel to replace only the faulty component rather than the entire waterway, resolving the contradiction by enabling both rapid initial assembly and selective component replacement during maintenance.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple control components are integrated into the waterboard, then control flexibility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the integrated waterboard with multi-functional components that perform multiple operations. For example, the solenoid valves serve both as control elements and as part of the waterway structure, while the flowmeters integrate measurement and control functions. This universality allows the system to maintain high control flexibility with a streamlined structure, resolving the contradiction by reducing overall complexity while preserving adaptability through multi-functional design.
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to RO water purifiers. An object is to provide a simpler waterway as compared to prior art, that can be used in RO water purifiers. A further object is to provide an RO purifier comprising a waterway in which one or more components may be easily replaced. Disclosed is a reverse osmosis (RO) water purification device comprising an integrated waterway. The objects are met through the RO water purifier of the invention comprising a waterway which has pre-filter component, an RO component, and a post-filter component. The pre-and post-filter components each comprise pilot-operated solenoid valve having an electro-mechanical solenoid and a hydraulic part which is integrally molded with the component. The pre-filter component is removably connected with the post filter component and the post filter component is removably connected with the RO component via a removable connector. Each solenoid valve comprises a removable electro-mechanical solenoid and a non-removable hydraulic part which is integrally molded with the pre-filter component and said a post-filter component, respectively.