Movable Housing Filter Device for Plasticized Material
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current filter devices for plasticized molding materials, particularly those using recycled plastics, face challenges with high contamination levels, leading to lengthy downtimes and reduced productivity due to the need for manual intervention and high acquisition costs of complex filtration systems, making the use of recycled materials less attractive and less energy-efficient.
Innovation Solution
A filter device with a movable housing system that allows for automatic and quick release of the filter element for cleaning or replacement, reducing downtimes and increasing energy efficiency by enabling continuous filtration without manual handling, and incorporating a temperature control system to solidify impurities with the filter element for easy removal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a filter device with manual filter element replacement is used, then the filtration function is provided, but the downtime increases and productivity decreases due to manual intervention requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The filter device enables automatic filter element replacement without manual intervention. The system includes automated mechanisms that allow the filter element to be replaced by the machine itself during operation, eliminating the need for operators to manually handle hot viscous molding material and reducing downtime associated with manual filter changes.
Solution Approach 2:
The filter device is designed to maintain continuous filtration operation. The automated filter replacement system allows the filtration process to continue without interruption or minimal interruption, as the filter element can be replaced while the machine operates or with automatic restart capabilities, thereby maintaining continuous productive action.
2Reliability
If complex filtration systems are used to handle high contamination levels, then the filtration effectiveness is improved, but the acquisition costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The filter device is divided into modular components including the filter housing, filter element, and automated replacement mechanism. This segmentation allows for a cost-effective design where each component can be independently manufactured and replaced, reducing the overall acquisition cost compared to complex integrated systems while maintaining filtration effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The system handles high contamination levels through parameter changes in the filtration process rather than through complex hardware. This includes adjusting filtration speed, pressure differentials, and using replaceable filter elements with optimized pore structures that can be quickly changed, achieving effective filtration without expensive complex systems.
3Ease of repair
If filter cleaning is performed manually, then the filter element can be maintained, but the downtime increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The filter device enables automatic filter element replacement without manual intervention. The system includes automated mechanisms that allow the filter element to be replaced by the machine itself during operation, eliminating the need for operators to manually handle hot viscous molding material and reducing downtime associated with manual filter changes.
Solution Approach 2:
The system is designed with pre-positioned filter elements and automated replacement mechanisms that are prepared in advance. When filter cleaning or replacement is needed, the system can quickly switch to a pre-prepared filter element, minimizing the downtime required for maintenance operations.
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
This solution significantly reduces downtimes and increases productivity and energy efficiency, making the use of recycled materials more attractive and environmentally friendly by allowing for direct processing and continuous filtration in injection-molding machines, minimizing production costs and environmental impact.
Implementation Method 1
incorporating a temperature control system to solidify impurities with the filter element for easy removal
Data Source
AI summary
A filter device for plasticized molding material includes a filter housing and a filter element arranged in the filter housing. The filter housing has at least two housing elements movable relative to each other. A drive is provided, via which the housing elements are movable between an open position and a closed position. The filter element is at least partially released in the open position of the housing elements and can preferably be taken out of the filter housing.