Modular Pumping Assembly Logistics via Segmented Base Design
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current pumping assemblies with multiple electric pumps require individual preassembly, leading to inefficient storage, transportation, and installation due to large space occupation, lack of modularity, and increased costs, as well as cumbersome connection processes and long installation times.
Innovation Solution
A pumping assembly with a base featuring one or more footings and manifolds for fluidic connection between electric pumps, allowing for easy assembly and configuration at the installation site, reducing storage and shipping space, and enabling greater modularity and versatility by using a single type of electric pump with varying bases and configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If multiple electric pumps are preassembled into pumping assemblies at the factory, then the pumping assembly is ready for installation, but the storage space required increases significantly and logistics management becomes complex
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the pumping assembly into separate modular components: individual electric pumps, bases, and connection manifolds. These segmented components can be stored separately in compact form and assembled on-site, dramatically reducing storage volume requirements compared to preassembled units while maintaining installation readiness.
Solution Approach 2:
The base and manifolds are pre-configured with connection interfaces and positioning features, while electric pumps are pre-inspected and tagged. This preliminary preparation of individual components enables rapid assembly on-site without requiring fully preassembled units, thus reducing storage needs while maintaining ease of installation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple electric pumps are individually preassembled and stored, then they can be installed as needed, but the logistics management complexity increases due to multiple codes and configurations
Solution Approach 1:
A universal base design with standardized connection interfaces and manifold configurations serves multiple pump arrangements and flow rate requirements. This single base type can accommodate different numbers and configurations of electric pumps, eliminating the need for multiple specialized codes while maintaining configuration flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of creating different pump assemblies for various configurations, the system uses a single base design where parameters such as flow rate and capacity are adjusted by changing the number, size, or arrangement of electric pumps connected to the universal base, rather than creating entirely different assembly codes.
3Productivity
If preassembled pumping assemblies are shipped to the installation site, then installation can proceed immediately, but the transportation space required increases and shipping costs rise
Solution Approach 1:
By shipping individual electric pumps, bases, and manifolds separately rather than as preassembled units, the transportation volume is significantly reduced. Components can be packed in compact, space-efficient manner and assembled on-site, maintaining installation speed while reducing transport requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
Smaller components such as electric pumps and manifolds can be nested within or alongside each other during transportation, maximizing space utilization. The modular nature allows components to be compactly packaged and assembled on-site, reducing overall transport volume while maintaining productivity.
4Ease of operation
If the pumping assembly is disassembled to pass through narrow spaces, then it can be installed in confined locations, but the installation time increases due to disassembly and reassembly operations
Solution Approach 1:
The modular segmented design allows the pumping assembly to be easily disassembled into individual components for navigation through narrow spaces and then rapidly reassembled on-site. The standardized connection interfaces enable quick assembly operations, minimizing the time loss associated with disassembly and reassembly while maintaining accessibility in confined locations.
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AI summary
A pumping assembly (10, 110, 210) comprising: - a base (11, 111, 211) provided with one or more footings (13), - one or more electric pumps (12), each associated with one of the one or more footings (13), - two manifolds (14a, 14b), the manifolds being a first delivery manifold (14a) and a second intake manifold (14b), the pumping assembly (10, 110, 210) being characterized in that it comprises means for fluidic connection between two or more of the electric pumps (12).