Modular Valve With Replaceable Dosing And Lift Adjustment Modules
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electromagnetically operated valves require complete replacement when their purpose changes or when modules become faulty, leading to high costs and inefficiencies due to the lack of modularity.
Innovation Solution
A modular valve system with a main module, a dosing module, and a valve lift adjustment module that can be easily replaced by screwing in new modules of the same type, allowing for adaptation to different purposes and conditions, such as using a spring or permanent magnet for closing force, and varying nozzle types.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a complete valve replacement is performed when the purpose changes or modules become faulty, then the valve can be adapted to different applications, but the cost increases and efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The valve is divided into separate replaceable modules including a dosing module with closure member and a valve lift adjustment module with abutment part, allowing individual module replacement rather than complete valve replacement when specific modules become faulty or when adaptation is needed
Solution Approach 2:
The main module with electromagnet is designed as a universal base that can accept different dosing modules and valve lift adjustment modules, enabling the same main module to serve multiple applications by simply changing the attached modules
2Ease of repair
If modules are made replaceable with releasable connections, then the ease of repair and adaptation improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The valve is segmented into standardized modules with defined connection interfaces, where the dosing module and valve lift adjustment module can be independently removed and replaced through releasable connections to the main module
Solution Approach 2:
The valve lift adjustment module includes an elongate abutment part with modifiable axial position that can be adjusted within the valve interior, allowing parameter changes (valve lift adjustment) without replacing the entire module
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
Enables cost-effective and efficient adaptation of valves to different applications and conditions without requiring complete replacement, reducing wear and improving durability by allowing specific module upgrades, thus extending the valve's lifespan and functionality.
Implementation Method 1
electromagnetically operated valves in which a closure member forming an armature of the electromagnet closes or frees a dispensing opening of the valve
Implementation Method 2
apply this force by means of a spring, or by means of a permanent magnet comprising several individual magnets
Implementation Method 3
apply this force by means of a spring
Data Source
AI summary
A modular valve for free-flowing media, with a main module with a valve housing and an electromagnet, a dosing module with a closure member which is movable by means of the electromagnet and which closes a dispensing opening of the dosing module, and a valve lift adjustment module for adjusting the valve lift, which valve lift adjustment module comprises an elongate abutment part which is arranged at least in part in a valve interior of the main module and is modifiable in its axial position in the valve interior, which abutment part limits the movement of the closure member in the direction of the valve lift adjustment module, the dosing module and the valve lift adjustment module being connected releasably to the main module in such a way that the dosing module and the valve lift adjustment module can each be replaced by another module of the same module type.