Modular Siphon Suction Device for Cleanable Glassware Transfer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing gravity water devices are bulky, require specific fluid housings, lack user ease of function, and are fragile due to intertwined intake and water displacement components, making them difficult to maintain and use in various locations.
Innovation Solution
A siphon powered suction device composed of a central member with inlet and outlet apertures, check valve assembly, and elastomeric mechanism, allowing assembly from readily available glassware, with components that can be easily disassembled and cleaned, and accommodating different fluid volumes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If prior art devices use a permanent structure with rotational features to house intake and water displacement components, then the device provides structural support and component housing, but the device becomes bulky and lacks user ease of function
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into separate modular components: a base unit with the siphon mechanism and separate fluid housings that can be attached as needed. This segmentation allows the core functional components to be compact while enabling flexibility in configuration, eliminating the need for a bulky permanent structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The device transitions from a static permanent structure to a dynamic modular system where components can be easily assembled, disassembled, and reconfigured. The base unit remains stationary while fluid housings can be removed and replaced, providing adaptability without requiring rotational features or bulky housing.
2Stability of the object's composition
If prior art devices use a permanent structure with specific fluid housings, then the device provides stable housing, but the device becomes incapable of accommodating different fluid housings with various volumes
Solution Approach 1:
The base unit is designed with a universal connection interface that can accommodate multiple types of fluid housings with different volumes and configurations. The standardized coupling mechanism allows the same base unit to work with various fluid containers, providing versatility while maintaining stable connections through proven sealing interfaces.
3Device complexity
If prior art devices intertwine intake and water displacement components with the rotational housing, then the device provides integrated structure, but the device becomes fragile and difficult to maintain
Solution Approach 1:
The intake mechanism and water displacement components are separated from the housing structure into distinct modular assemblies. The siphon mechanism is housed in a separate compartment that can be independently accessed and maintained, preventing failure of one component from compromising the entire integrated structure.
Solution Approach 2:
Critical components such as the siphon tube, check valve, and fluid channels are extracted from the housing and placed in separate replaceable assemblies. This allows these fragile components to be easily replaced without damaging the main housing structure, significantly improving reliability and ease of maintenance.
4Strength
If prior art devices encase intake and water displacement components in the rotational housing, then the device provides protected housing, but accessing components for regular maintenance becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The device is segmented into a permanent base unit and removable component assemblies. The intake and water displacement components are housed in separate modules that can be quickly detached from the base unit, providing both protection during operation and easy accessibility during maintenance without requiring disassembly of the entire housing.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The device provides a user-friendly, robust, and efficient fluid transfer system that can be assembled from common glassware, offering ease of use, maintenance, and adaptability to various fluid volumes.
Implementation Method 1
siphon powered suction device
Implementation Method 2
The elastomeric mechanism is an elastomeric material allowing for a second sealing
Implementation Method 3
gravity water device
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AI summary
A siphon powered suction device, methods of operation of the siphon powered suction device and kit for assembly of same are disclosed, the device allows a user to create his or her own gravity water device from readily available glassware without modification, which is made of a central member having an inlet and an outlet and opposed cavities; a check valve assembly biased open as to the outlet; and a mechanism for coupling two vessels to opposing ends of the central member, a method operational of the device and cleaning the device is disclosed, a kit for assembly of the device is disclosed, and a support structure for operation of the device is disclosed.