Liquid Treatment Device With Detachable Post-Filter And Uniform Flow
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing carbon block liquid treatment devices face issues with non-uniform liquid flow distribution and the need for simultaneous replacement of the post-filter and carbon block, leading to inefficient use of the post-filter and increased frequency of carbon block replacement.
Innovation Solution
A detachable liquid treatment device with an upper and lower treatment unit, featuring a housing with multiple inlets and outlets, and a sealing mechanism that allows independent replacement from the carbon block, ensuring uniform liquid flow distribution.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the post-filter and carbon block are integrated together, then the sealing and structural stability are improved, but the replacement flexibility deteriorates as they must be replaced simultaneously
Solution Approach 1:
The liquid treatment device is divided into separate components: the carbon block and the liquid treatment device with post-filter are detachably connected. This allows the post-filter to be replaced independently from the carbon block, resolving the contradiction by enabling flexible replacement while maintaining structural integrity during operation through the detachable connection mechanism.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the post-filter is made detachable from the carbon block, then the replacement flexibility is improved, but the sealing reliability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
A detachable connection mechanism serves as an intermediary between the carbon block and the liquid treatment device. This mechanism includes sealing components that ensure reliable sealing when connected, while allowing easy detachment for replacement. The intermediary structure resolves the contradiction by providing both secure connection for sealing and ease of separation for replacement.
3Device complexity
If liquid enters only from the bottom of the carbon block, then the device complexity is reduced, but the liquid flow distribution deteriorates causing non-uniform treatment
Solution Approach 1:
The liquid inlet is extended from a single bottom inlet to multiple inlets distributed across different surfaces of the carbon block (side surface and top surface). This dimensional expansion of the inlet configuration enables uniform liquid flow distribution throughout the carbon block without significantly increasing device complexity, as the additional inlets are simply openings in existing surfaces.
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
Enables independent replacement of the liquid treatment device from the carbon block, improving the efficiency of the post-filter and reducing the frequency of carbon block replacements by ensuring uniform liquid flow distribution.
Implementation Method 1
chemical contaminants such as chlorine, heavy metals, sulfides, and particulate contaminants in the liquid are removed
Implementation Method 2
impurities and contaminants therein are removed by physical and chemical interaction with the liquid treatment media
Implementation Method 3
dissolved hard water substances are converted into tiny 'seeds'... grow to a certain size, they will be brought away from the surfaces of the polymer particles
Implementation Method 4
many atomic-sized nucleation sites on surfaces of the polymer particles (or polymer beads)
Implementation Method 5
The medium for filtering may be, for example, a hollow fiber
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AI summary
An embodiment of this disclosure provides a liquid treatment device, provided at a carbon block used for post-treating a liquid treated by the carbon block. The liquid treatment device includes: a housing; a cover; a sealing portion; a lower treatment unit; and an upper treatment unit. The liquid treatment device and the carbon block may be detachably mounted mutually, thereby enabling the liquid treatment device to be replaced independent of the carbon block. Furthermore, the liquid treatment device includes an upper treatment unit and a lower treatment unit, and a liquid inlet is provided in the housing of the liquid treatment device, thereby making distribution of the liquid flow in the carbon block more uniform.