Membrane Vessel Cap Puller for Fast Hydraulic Removal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for removing caps from membrane vessels are inefficient, requiring significant manual effort and lacking a systematic approach for consistent and swift cap removal.
Innovation Solution
A cap removal device comprising an element for engaging the perimeter of a membrane vessel, an anvil sleeve, and an anvil configured to connect to the cap and apply a pulling force, utilizing a hydraulic punch tool for efficient cap extraction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual methods are used to remove caps from membrane vessels, then the process requires significant manual effort and time, but no specialized equipment is needed
Solution Approach 1:
The cap removal device is divided into distinct functional segments: an element for engaging the membrane vessel perimeter, an anvil sleeve secured to the element, and an anvil configured to connect to the cap. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function efficiently while maintaining overall system manageability.
Solution Approach 2:
The anvil acts as an intermediary component between the hydraulic punch tool and the cap ferrule. It transfers and focuses the pulling force from the hydraulic tool onto the cap, enabling efficient cap removal while protecting the membrane vessel from direct mechanical contact.
2Speed
If existing manual cap removal methods are used, then the process lacks consistency and speed, but simplicity is maintained
Solution Approach 1:
The device utilizes a hydraulic punch tool to generate and apply controlled pulling force to the anvil, which is connected to the cap ferrule. This hydraulic mechanism enables swift and consistent cap removal through fluid-powered actuation, replacing manual pulling methods.
Solution Approach 2:
The anvil is configured to move within the anvil sleeve during the cap removal process. This dynamic arrangement allows the anvil to advance toward the cap, engage the ferrule, and apply pulling force while the element presses against the membrane vessel perimeter, enabling controlled and efficient cap extraction.
3Productivity
If a pulling force is applied to remove the cap, then cap removal is achieved, but the cap may be lost or dropped during the process
Solution Approach 1:
The element is configured to press against the perimeter of the membrane vessel beforehand during cap removal. This prior positioning and stabilization of the membrane vessel prevents cap loss or dropping during the pulling process by securing the cap in place until removal is complete.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables swift, consistent, and minimally effortful removal of caps from membrane vessels, ensuring the cap is retained during the process and facilitating easy replacement of membrane vessels.
Implementation Method 1
a device for providing a pulling force, wherein the device can remove a cap from a membrane vessel by connecting the anvil to the cap on a membrane vessel and applying a pulling force to the anvil
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AI summary
A device for removing the cap from a membrane vessel is disclosed, the device comprising: a) ring for pushing against the perimeter of a membrane vessel; b) an anvil sleeve secured to the ring by one or more arms; and c) an anvil configured to move within the anvil sleeve and is configured to: i) to connect to a cap on a membrane vessel, and ii) to connect to a device for generating a pulling force; wherein the device can remove a cap from a membrane vessel by connecting the anvil to the cap on a membrane vessel and applying a pulling force to the anvil while the ring presses against the perimeter of the membrane vessel.