Modular Drinking Water Pressure Tank for Compact Transport
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pressure tanks for drinking water are inefficient in terms of transport and manufacturing, and they lack flexibility in assembly and maintenance, with complex designs that increase costs and reduce ease of cleaning.
Innovation Solution
A pressure tank with a cylindrical mantle and interchangeable end sections, featuring fixation devices that serve as both assembly and transport locks, providing efficient sealing and pressure relief, allowing for easy assembly, maintenance, and reduced parts for cost-effectiveness.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If the pressure tank is designed as a single integrated unit, then the structural strength is improved, but the ease of manufacture and transport efficiency deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The pressure tank is divided into separate components: a cylindrical mantle and interchangeable end sections. These components can be manufactured independently and assembled together, improving ease of manufacture while maintaining structural integrity through proper connection design with flanges and fixation devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The end sections are designed to nest within the cylindrical mantle during transport, with the outer diameter of the end sections being equal to or less than the inner diameter of the mantle. This nesting arrangement reduces transport volume and improves transport efficiency while allowing easy assembly and disassembly.
2Reliability
If the pressure tank is designed as a single integrated unit, then the reliability is improved, but the ease of repair deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The pressure tank is segmented into modular components that can be independently replaced. If one end section or the mantle is damaged, only that specific component needs to be replaced rather than the entire tank, improving ease of repair while maintaining reliability through standardized connections.
Solution Approach 2:
Damaged components such as end sections can be easily removed and replaced with new or refurbished sections. The modular design allows for selective replacement of only the damaged parts, reducing waste and repair costs while maintaining the overall reliability of the pressure tank system.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the pressure tank has a complex design, then the functionality is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The pressure tank is designed with interchangeable end sections that can be configured for different functions. The same cylindrical mantle can be used with different end sections to create either a pressure tank or a filter tank, providing multi-functionality without increasing overall device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The pressure tank design allows for dynamic reconfiguration by swapping end sections. The fixation devices enable easy assembly and disassembly, allowing the tank to adapt its configuration based on operational needs while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
4Stability of the object's composition
If the end sections are fixed in position, then the stability is improved, but the adaptability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The pressure tank is divided into separable components connected by flanges and fixation devices. This segmentation allows the end sections to be securely fixed during operation for stability, while also enabling easy removal and reconfiguration for adaptability when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection system combines fixed and movable elements. During operation, the fixation devices provide stable fixed connections, but when reconfiguration is needed, the devices allow easy disassembly and reassembly with different end sections, providing dynamic adaptability.
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AI summary
A pressure tank for drinking water (1) has a cylindrical mantle (2), a first end section (4), and a second end section (6). The cylindrical mantle (2) has a first cylinder end opening (8) which is located in a first end (10) of the mantle (2), and a second cylinder end opening (12) which is located in an opposite end (14) of the mantle (2). The first end section (4) is arranged to be detachably mounted on any one of the first or the second cylinder openings (8, 12), and the second end section (6) is arranged to be detachably mounted on any one of the second or the first cylinder openings (12, 8).