Mobile Chemical Mixing Dispenser with Aspirator
Solution Overview
Problem
Companies face challenges in safely and efficiently mixing and transporting concentrated chemicals on service vehicles due to safety concerns, liability issues, and limited cargo capacity, which can lead to improper mixing and increased risk of accidents.
Innovation Solution
A mobile system for mixing and dispensing chemicals, featuring a vehicle with integrated vessels and a dispenser that uses a pump and aspirator component to mix and dispense liquids, allowing for precise formulation and safe handling of chemicals, reducing the need for premixed solutions and alleviating cargo capacity issues.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If concentrated chemicals are stored on service vehicles for customer service versatility, then product availability and service capability are improved, but safety risks and liability issues worsen due to improper handling and mixing by employees
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the mixing function from employee operations and relocates it to an automated dispenser system mounted on the service vehicle. The dispenser automatically mixes concentrated chemicals with water at the job site, removing employees from direct contact with hazardous concentrated chemicals while maintaining service versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The dispenser system performs self-service by automatically measuring and mixing chemicals according to pre-programmed formulations. The system self-regulates mixing ratios, dispensing amounts, and solution preparation without requiring employee intervention, thereby eliminating safety risks associated with manual handling while preserving adaptability to serve multiple customer needs.
2Adaptability or versatility
If employees manually mix concentrated chemicals into ready-to-use solutions, then chemical versatility is improved, but mixing accuracy and solution effectiveness worsen due to lack of expertise and training
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical mixing process performed by employees with an automated electronic control system. The dispenser uses electronic sensors, pumps, and control algorithms to precisely measure and mix chemicals according to exact formulations, eliminating human error and ensuring consistent mixing accuracy across all chemical preparations.
Solution Approach 2:
The dispenser incorporates feedback mechanisms including flow sensors, level detectors, and control systems that continuously monitor the mixing process. The system adjusts mixing ratios in real-time based on feedback from sensors, ensuring precise formulation accuracy while maintaining the ability to handle multiple different chemical types for versatile service.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If ready-to-use chemical solutions are premixed and stored on service vehicles, then employee safety is improved by reducing handling of concentrated chemicals, but cargo capacity and vehicle weight worsen due to limited space and increased mass
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the chemical storage and mixing process into separate components: concentrated chemicals are stored in compact containers on the vehicle, and water is obtained from external sources at the job site. The dispenser mixes these components on-demand, allowing the vehicle to carry only concentrated chemicals (occupying minimal space) rather than large volumes of diluted ready-to-use solutions.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from static pre-mixed solutions to dynamic on-site mixing. The dispenser can adjust mixing ratios and dispensing rates in real-time based on customer needs, allowing the vehicle to carry concentrated chemicals in compact form while providing the flexibility to create various solution concentrations as required, thereby maximizing cargo capacity utilization.
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 system ensures safe and accurate mixing of chemicals, reduces the risk of accidents and liability, and optimizes cargo space, leading to improved operational efficiency and safety while minimizing environmental impact and labor costs.
Implementation Method 1
The aspirator component is incorporated into the fluid channel and is fluidly connected to the container. The aspirator component is configured to aspirate concentrated chemical solution into the fluid channel when water is flowing through the fluid channel, thereby yielding an operative fluid in the fluid channel.
Data Source
AI summary
Mobile systems for mixing and dispensing. The systems include a vehicle, a dispenser, a means for transferring a primary fluid to the dispenser from a primary fluid source, and one or more vessels of a secondary fluid that are fluidly connected to the dispenser. The dispenser includes an assembly of fluid distribution components that define a fluid channel that enables the primary fluid to flow through the dispenser. Incorporated into the fluid channel is an aspirator component that enables the dispenser to aspirate a secondary fluid into the fluid channel when the primary fluid is flowing through it, thereby yielding an operative fluid. Disclosed are embodiments of the system where the means for transferring a primary fluid is either a stand-alone pump or a truck mount. Also disclosed are embodiments of the system where the primary fluid source is a portable vessel located within the interior of the vehicle.