Inverted Vertical Filter Element for Compact Water Purification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing filter devices occupy excessive space due to their layout, which hampers their compactness and efficiency in water purification processes.
Innovation Solution
A filter element with a seat body and a detachable filter body forming an inverted vertical structure, where the filter material is housed in a filter space connected through first and second filter passages for efficient fluid communication, reducing the overall device size and optimizing pipeline arrangement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a traditional filter device layout is used, then the filter element can be arranged transversally to enhance stability, but the device occupies excessive space
Solution Approach 1:
The patent inverts the traditional filter element orientation from transverse to vertical arrangement. The filter element is configured with the water inlet at the upper end and water outlet at the lower end, reversing the conventional layout. This inversion enables the filter element to be vertically stacked within the housing, significantly reducing the horizontal space occupied by the device while maintaining structural stability through the vertical support structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from a horizontal/transverse arrangement to a vertical arrangement, utilizing the vertical dimension more effectively. By arranging the filter element vertically and stacking multiple elements in the vertical direction, the device reduces its footprint in the horizontal plane while accommodating the same or greater filtering capacity through increased vertical utilization.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the filter element is arranged transversally, then stability is enhanced, but the pipeline arrangement becomes complex and occupies more space
Solution Approach 1:
The patent inverts the traditional filter element orientation from transverse to vertical arrangement. The filter element is configured with the water inlet at the upper end and water outlet at the lower end, reversing the conventional layout. This inversion enables the filter element to be vertically stacked within the housing, significantly reducing the horizontal space occupied by the device while maintaining structural stability through the vertical support structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent integrates the pipeline connections directly into the vertical structure of the filter element. The water inlet is positioned at the upper end and water outlet at the lower end, allowing for simplified vertical piping arrangements. Multiple filter elements can be stacked in series with direct vertical connection between outlets and inlets of adjacent elements, reducing the complexity of pipeline routing compared to transverse arrangements that require horizontal pipe runs and additional connectors.
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 inverted vertical structure allows for a more compact filter element design, reducing the overall device volume and enhancing its competitiveness by saving space and improving the arrangement of pipelines, thus fulfilling market requirements.
Implementation Method 1
A filter material is provided in the filter space. When the filter element is in a working state, the first filter passage and the first passage are connected for fluid communication, and the second filter passage and the second passage are connected for fluid communication.
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AI summary
Disclosed are a filter element and a filter device using the filter element. The filter element includes: a base, wherein the base is installed on the filter device, and a first passage and a second passage are disposed at least partially in the base; and a filter body, wherein the filter body is detachably connected to an upper part of the base, the filter body has a filter space therein, a first filter passage and a second filter passage are connected and arranged on the two ends of the filter space, and a filter material for filtration is provided in the filter space. When the filter element is in a working state, the first filter passage and the first passage are connected for fluid communication, and the second filter passage and the second passage are connected for fluid communication.