Liquid Cleaning Element Pre-Shaped Carrier Medium
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing liquid cleaning elements face mechanical instability issues due to the tendency of materials to relax or deform after connection, leading to potential cracks and stress, especially in bent sections, which compromises their shape and functionality.
Innovation Solution
The carrier medium is pre-manufactured in its final shape, allowing it to be connected to the cleaning medium without mechanical stress, thereby maintaining stability and preventing deformation or relaxation, with integrated liquid connectors for efficient liquid handling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the carrier medium is shaped after connection with the cleaning medium, then the liquid cleaning element can be formed with integrated components, but the material tends to relax into its original flat state causing mechanical stress and potential cracks
Solution Approach 1:
The carrier medium is pre-shaped into the final three-dimensional geometry of the liquid cleaning element before being connected to the cleaning medium. This preliminary shaping action eliminates the need for post-connection deformation, preventing material relaxation and mechanical stress that would otherwise occur when bending the carrier medium after assembly.
2Reliability
If the carrier medium is pre-manufactured in final shape, then mechanical stability is improved, but the manufacturing process becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The liquid cleaning element is divided into two separate components: the carrier medium and the cleaning medium. The carrier medium is manufactured separately in its final three-dimensional shape, while the cleaning medium is applied or attached afterward. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently for its specific function and manufacturing requirements.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the carrier medium is bent after connection, then the liquid cleaning element can be adapted to fit specific spaces, but the cleaning medium may slide on the carrier medium to relax into initial position
Solution Approach 1:
The carrier medium is pre-formed into the required three-dimensional shape and configuration before the cleaning medium is applied. This ensures that the final assembled element maintains its intended geometry and position without subsequent relaxation or sliding, as no post-assembly bending is required.
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AI summary
A liquid cleaning element has a cleaning medium and a carrier medium connected to each other. The carrier medium is provided with a liquid connector to connect to a line for liquid to be cleaned or cleaned liquid. The liquid cleaning element has a bend in a section provided with the cleaning medium and the carrier medium. The carrier medium, prior to connection to the cleaning medium, is pre-manufactured in a final shape of the liquid cleaning element. The liquid connector has a cylindrical suction socket and is arranged at or integrated in the carrier medium. A liquid cleaning system is provided with the liquid cleaning element and a holder holding the liquid cleaning element. In a method for producing the liquid cleaning element, the carrier medium is pre-manufactured in a final shape of the liquid cleaning element and the cleaning medium is connected to the pre-manufactured carrier medium.