Modular Channel-Separating Structure for Adaptable Filter Core Routes

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing channel-separating structures in water filter devices are one-pieced formed, leading to increased mold-making and storage costs due to the need for specific molds for each different form of water filter device.

Innovation Solution

A modular channel-separating structure comprising a top cap portion and a channel-separating portion, where the top cap portion includes a cooperating tube and assembling wall, and the channel-separating portion includes a central tube, ribs, and a connecting seat, allowing for separate production and welding of the top cap and channel-separating element to match the filter core's shape and filtration routes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the channel-separating structure is one-pieced formed with specific molds for each different form of water filter device, then the structure can be manufactured to match various filter core shapes, but the mold-making and storage costs increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadaptability to various filter core shapesVSAvoidmold-making and storage costs

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The channel-separating structure is divided into two separate components: a top cap portion and a channel-separating portion. The top cap portion includes a cooperating tube with a cooperating hole, while the channel-separating portion includes a central tube with channels. These separate components can be manufactured using standardized molds and then assembled together, reducing the need for custom molds for each filter core shape while maintaining adaptability to various configurations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Device complexity

If the channel-separating structure is one-pieced formed, then the structure is simple in design, but the manufacturing complexity and costs increase due to the need for specific molds

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestructural simplicityVSAvoidmanufacturing complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The structure is segmented into a top cap portion and a channel-separating portion that can be manufactured separately using standardized molds. This segmentation simplifies the manufacturing process by eliminating the need for complex custom molds while maintaining structural integrity through the connecting section that joins the two portions together.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The top cap portion and channel-separating portion are designed as universal components that can be used across different filter core shapes and configurations. The cooperating tube and central tube designs allow for multi-functionality in accommodating various filtration channel arrangements without requiring shape-specific molds, thereby reducing manufacturing complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Reliability

If the channel-separating structure is designed to match specific filter core shapes, then the fit and function are optimized, but the storage and manufacturing costs increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefit and function optimizationVSAvoidstorage and manufacturing costs

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

By segmenting the structure into a top cap portion and channel-separating portion with standardized interfaces, the design achieves reliable fit and function optimization without requiring custom manufacturing for each filter core shape. The connecting section provides a standardized connection mechanism that ensures proper fit while enabling cost-effective production through standardized molds.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

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

This approach reduces manufacturing complexity and costs by enabling the production of channel-separating structures that can accommodate various filter core shapes and filtration routes without simultaneous consideration, thus lowering overall production expenses.

Implementation Method 1

welding the connecting section of the top cap and the connecting seat of the channel-separating element, such that the connecting section and the connecting seat are welded and bonded to connect the top cap and the channel-separating element

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectWelding: Welding

Data Source

PatentEP4596078A1Channel-separating structure and method for manufacturing a channel-separating structure

Publication Date: 2025.08.06 CAWARE FILTERING CORP

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AI summary

A channel-separating structure comprises a top cap portion (10), comprising a cooperating tube (11), and a channel-separating portion (20). The channel-separating portion (20) comprises a central tube (21) and a connecting seat (23). The central tube (21) is mounted through the cooperating tube (11) and comprises a central channel (211). A peripheral channel (24) is located between the central tube (21) and the cooperating tube (11). The connecting seat (23) abuts and connects a connecting section (112) of the cooperating tube (11). A method for manufacturing a channel-separating structure comprises: inserting a channel-separating element (50) into a top cap (40), and welding to connect the top cap (40) and the channel-separating element (50) to manufacture the channel-separating structure which is assembled to a filter core. The central channel (211) and the peripheral channel (24) provide filtration routes.