Linear Gasifier Groove Fixing Plate Position Stability

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional linear gasser systems used for fumigating liquids are prone to shifting due to flow and buoyancy forces, leading to inconsistent gas introduction and potential coverage of entry openings by fastening mechanisms, which affects the uniformity of liquid gassing.

Innovation Solution

A device with a linear gasser fixed in a groove of a fixing plate, allowing for precise horizontal orientation and maintaining position, ensuring uniform hydrostatic pressure across entry openings and enabling easy assembly and disassembly, while reducing pressure losses through optimized flow channel design.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional linear gasifier systems are used, then gas introduction into liquid is achieved, but the linear gasifier shifts position due to flow and buoyancy forces

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveposition stabilityVSAvoidgas introduction consistency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The fixing plate is divided into multiple sections with grooves that segment the support structure, allowing the linear gasifier to be fixed at multiple discrete positions along its length. This segmentation provides stable positioning while accommodating the gasifier's operational movements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The groove in the fixing plate acts as an intermediary structure between the linear gasifier and the tank bottom. It provides a defined pathway and support mechanism that constrains the gasifier's position while allowing for thermal expansion and operational flexibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of manufacture

If point-based fixing is used, then assembly is simple, but the linear gasifier becomes bent due to buoyancy or flow forces

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveassembly simplicityVSAvoidlinear gasifier straightness
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The fixing plate is divided into multiple sections with grooves that segment the support structure, allowing the linear gasifier to be fixed at multiple discrete positions along its length. This segmentation provides stable positioning while accommodating the gasifier's operational movements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The groove provides localized support at specific positions along the linear gasifier, concentrating the fixing function at key locations rather than uniformly along the entire length. This local quality approach maintains straightness where needed while allowing flexibility elsewhere.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

3Manufacturing precision

If the linear gasifier is fixed rigidly, then position accuracy is maintained, but assembly and disassembly become difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepositional accuracyVSAvoidassembly and disassembly ease
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The groove-based fixing system transitions from a static rigid connection to a dynamic adjustable connection. The linear gasifier can be inserted into and removed from the groove easily, yet maintains positional accuracy during operation through the grooved constraint.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The groove in the fixing plate acts as an intermediary structure between the linear gasifier and the tank bottom. It provides a defined pathway and support mechanism that constrains the gasifier's position while allowing for thermal expansion and operational flexibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

4Reliability

If fastening elements are used to secure the linear gasifier, then position stability is improved, but the entry openings are covered

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveposition stabilityVSAvoidgas introduction efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The fastening function is extracted from the entry opening area and relocated to the groove structure in the fixing plate. This separation allows the gasifier to be secured without covering the inlet openings, maintaining both stability and gas introduction efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The fixing mechanism operates in a different dimensional space (the groove structure) rather than interfering with the gas introduction path. The groove provides lateral constraint while the inlet openings remain unobstructed for vertical gas flow.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

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 solution ensures consistent gas introduction into liquids, reduces pressure losses, and enhances energy efficiency by maintaining the linear gasser's position and optimizing flow channels, allowing for uniform gassing and efficient operation.

Implementation Method 1

gas introduction into the liquid below the liquid surface by pressure

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPressure-driven flow: Pressure Gradient

Implementation Method 2

the linear gasifier is received and fixed in the groove

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMechanical constraint: Mechanical Force

Implementation Method 3

the liquid column above the individual inlet openings of the linear gasifier is identical over the entire length of the linear gasifier

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHydrostatic pressure: Pascal's Law

Data Source

PatentEP4205839B1Device for gassing liquids
Publication Date: 2024.06.19 STACHOWSKE MARTIN
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AI summary

The invention relates to a device for aerating liquids, comprising at least one linear aerator (30) for introducing gas into a liquid. The linear aerator (30) has at least one tube (1) with at least one inlet opening (4). Furthermore, the device has a fixing plate (31) with a flat top surface (35) and with at least one groove (50, 51, 52, 53) that is recessed into the top surface (35) of the plate (31) and into which at least one section of the linear aerator (30) is received and fixed.