Modular Valve Nozzle Assembly With Magnetic Actuation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing precision valve nozzles are complex and expensive, requiring multiple seals and manual mounting in manifolds, which complicates the design and increases costs, and hinders scalability.
Innovation Solution
A valve nozzle assembly with a modular design featuring a magnet and coil system, where the magnet's movement between closed and open positions is controlled by a magnetic field, utilizing a guiding device and securing element integrated into a printed circuit board, allowing for efficient and cost-effective production and scalability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If existing precision valve nozzles are used, then fluid flow control precision is achieved, but device complexity and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the valve body, nozzle, and guiding device into a single integrated component. The guiding device is formed as an integral part of the valve body, eliminating the need for separate mounting structures and reducing the number of parts that require assembly, thereby maintaining precision while reducing complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The valve body serves multiple functions simultaneously: it acts as the fluid containment structure, the mounting base for the coil assembly, and incorporates the guiding device for the magnet. This multi-functionality reduces the overall number of components needed in the system
2Manufacturing precision
If existing precision valve nozzles are used, then fluid flow control is achieved, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
By integrating multiple functions into the valve body, the patent reduces the total number of parts that need to be manufactured, sourced, and assembled. This consolidation lowers manufacturing costs while maintaining the precision required for fluid flow control
Solution Approach 2:
The valve assembly is divided into modular components: the integrated valve body with guiding device, the separate coil assembly, and the magnet. This segmentation allows for independent manufacturing and optimization of each component, reducing overall manufacturing complexity and cost
3Reliability
If manual mounting in manifolds is used, then fluid tight construction is achieved, but assembly complexity and time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated valve body design with built-in guiding device eliminates the need for separate manifold assemblies and multiple sealing interfaces. The coil assembly mounts directly to the valve body, reducing assembly steps and potential leak points while maintaining fluid tight construction
4Reliability
If multiple seals are used, then fluid tight construction is achieved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated design reduces the number of interfaces between components, thereby reducing the number of seals required. The direct mounting of the coil assembly to the valve body eliminates intermediate sealing interfaces, simplifying the overall structure while maintaining fluid tightness
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 solution simplifies the design, reduces production costs, and enables secure and reliable operation with fewer parts, facilitating easy assembly and scalability, while maintaining precision in fluid flow and spraying applications.
Implementation Method 1
a movement of the magnet between the closed and the open position is controllable by a magnetic field from the at least one coil
Implementation Method 2
at least one coil and a magnet adapted to be movable between a closed position closing the nozzle and an open position opening the nozzle, wherein a movement of the magnet between the closed and the open position is controllable by a magnetic field from the at least one coil
Data Source
AI summary
A valve nozzle assembly including a number of valve nozzles arranged in a predetermined pattern. Each valve nozzle may include at least one coil; and a magnet adapted to be movable between a closed position closing the nozzle and an open position opening the nozzle, wherein a movement of the magnet between the closed and the open position is controllable by a magnetic field from the at least one coil.