Modular Dust Collector With Detachable Bin

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing dust collection systems are costly, difficult to transport, and pose risks during servicing, especially when handling hazardous dust, as they require special handling and transportation procedures, and there is a need for a cost-effective and easily serviceable solution for large-scale airborne dust cleaning.

Innovation Solution

A modular airborne dust collector system using a detachable, removable bin integrated with a dirty gas distributor, tubular filters, a clean-gas chamber, and a pulse-jet assembly, allowing for easy assembly, disassembly, and exchange of components, including a dumpster-style bin for efficient dust collection and transportation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If fixed dust collection equipment is permanently installed, then dust collection effectiveness is improved, but transportability and serviceability deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedust collection effectivenessVSAvoidtransportability and serviceability

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The dust collection system is divided into separate modular components: a reusable collector unit and a removable collected-dust bin. The bin can be detached and replaced without moving or servicing the main collector, enabling easy maintenance and transport while keeping the collection system operational.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Reliability

If standard dust collection systems are used, then dust collection function is achieved, but handling and transportation of hazardous dust becomes difficult and risky

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedust collection functionVSAvoidrisk of spillage and handling difficulty

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The collected-dust bin is extracted as a separate removable component from the dust collection system. This allows the bin to be handled, transported, and disposed of as a single unit containing all hazardous dust, minimizing the risk of spillage during normal operation and simplifying compliance with hazardous waste handling requirements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

3Productivity

If large-sized dust collectors are used for building remediation, then air volume cleaning capacity is improved, but cost and complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveair volume cleaning capacityVSAvoidsystem cost and complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system separates the expensive, complex collector unit from the simple, removable bin. This allows the use of a capable collector for large air volume cleaning while the bin serves as a simple containment vessel that can be easily replaced, reducing overall system complexity and cost for large-scale applications.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The removable bin design allows the same collector unit to be used across multiple projects and locations by simply replacing the bin when full or when changing sites. This multi-use capability reduces the need for multiple complete systems, lowering overall cost and complexity for large-scale dust collection needs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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 modular system provides a cost-effective, easily transportable, and serviceable solution for large-scale airborne dust cleaning, reducing risks associated with hazardous dust handling and enabling quick turnaround for maintenance and waste disposal.

Implementation Method 1

The pulse-jet assembly includes a plurality of nozzles for pulsing jets of gas down the plurality of filters, one nozzle per filter

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectPulse jet: Pulse Jet

Implementation Method 2

a plurality of tubular filters hangs into the bin from the apertures, one filter per aperture

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectFiltration: Filter (physical)

Data Source

PatentUS10112140B2Modular cleaner for airborne dust with detachable bin

Publication Date: 2018.10.30 SEITZ MICHAEL W

AI summary

A modular portable dusty air cleaner comprises a removable bin, a dirty gas distributor, an aperture plate, a plurality of tubular filters, a roof, a clean-gas chamber, a dust collection chamber, and a pulse-jet assembly. The dirty gas distributor is positioned to distribute dirty gas into the dust collection chamber from a periphery of the plurality of filters. The aperture plate forms at least a partial ceiling for the bin. The plurality of tubular filters hangs into the bin from the apertures of the plate, one filter per aperture. The roof is positioned above the aperture plate. The clean-gas chamber is defined between the plate and the roof. The pulse-jet assembly is positioned at least partly in the clean-gas chamber. The pulse-jet assembly includes a plurality of nozzles for pulsing jets of gas down the plurality of filters, one nozzle per filter to dislodge accumulated dust into the bottom of the dust collection chamber.