Multi-Outlet Gas Valve With Synchronized Flow and Low-Power Solenoid
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional gas valves for multiple burner fireplaces require complex structures and high power consumption due to independent regulating mechanisms for each air outlet, making them costly and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
A multi-outlet channel combination gas valve with a solenoid valve and flow regulating mechanism that synchronizes gas flow across multiple outlets using a dual-coil electromagnet structure and adjustable low-level regulating plugs, reducing power consumption and simplifying the structure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If multiple sets of independent regulating mechanisms are used to control airflow synchronization, then airflow regulation precision is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple independent regulating mechanisms into a single integrated flow regulating mechanism that controls airflow for multiple outlets simultaneously. The flow regulating mechanism includes a regulating port with an adjustment rod that can regulate airflow to multiple outlets through a unified structure, eliminating the need for separate regulating mechanisms for each outlet while maintaining synchronized airflow control.
Solution Approach 2:
The flow regulating mechanism is designed with multi-functionality to control airflow for multiple outlets through a single mechanism. The adjusting rod can regulate airflow to different outlets by positioning itself at different locations along the regulating port, allowing one mechanism to perform the function of multiple separate regulators.
2Measurement precision
If multiple sets of independent regulating mechanisms are used, then airflow synchronization control is improved, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple independent regulating mechanisms into a single flow regulating mechanism that is actuated by one driving component. This unified mechanism reduces the total number of driving components and their associated power consumption while maintaining the ability to synchronize airflow across multiple outlets through the interconnected regulating ports and adjustment rods.
Solution Approach 2:
The flow regulating mechanism utilizes the mechanical connection between adjustment rods and regulating ports to automatically distribute and synchronize airflow. Once the single driving component actuates the mechanism, the interconnected structure self-regulates airflow distribution across multiple outlets without requiring additional powered control elements for each outlet.
3Ease of operation
If multiple sets of independent regulating mechanisms are used, then airflow regulation capability is improved, but cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent consolidates multiple regulating mechanisms into a single integrated flow regulating mechanism, reducing the total number of components that need to be manufactured, assembled, and calibrated. This unified approach lowers manufacturing costs while maintaining comprehensive airflow regulation capability across multiple outlets through the shared regulating port and adjustment rod structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The flow regulating mechanism is designed as a universal component that can regulate airflow for multiple outlets through a single multi-functional structure. This eliminates the need to produce and install multiple separate regulating mechanisms, reducing manufacturing complexity and cost while providing comprehensive airflow control capability.
4Device complexity
If a single flow regulating mechanism is used to control multiple outlets, then device complexity is reduced, but airflow regulation precision may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The regulating port is segmented into multiple sections with different opening sizes, and the adjustment rod can be positioned at different locations along the regulating port to selectively regulate airflow to different outlets. This segmentation allows the single flow regulating mechanism to provide precise independent control over airflow distribution to multiple outlets by activating specific segments of the regulating port.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustment rod is designed to be movable along the regulating port, allowing dynamic repositioning to regulate airflow to different outlets. This dynamic capability enables the single flow regulating mechanism to adaptively control airflow distribution in real-time, maintaining precise regulation capability while using a unified structure.
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
The solution enables efficient and synchronized gas flow regulation across multiple burners with reduced power consumption and a simpler structure, suitable for most gas fireplaces.
Implementation Method 1
a solenoid valve and a flow regulating mechanism, wherein the valve body comprises an air inlet and a plurality of air outlets
Data Source
AI summary
A multi-outlet channel combination gas valve includes a valve body, a solenoid valve and a flow regulating mechanism. The valve body has a multiple of air outlets, at least two outlet channels formed between each air outlet and an air inlet of the valve body, a regulating port disposed in the at least two outlet channels, and the flow regulating mechanism can regulate the gas flow passing through each regulating port of the valve body at the same time, and a solenoid valve with a dual-coil electromagnet structure. When the valve is opened, a relatively larger current is passed, and then a very small current will be provided thereafter to maintain an operation by low power consumption. Therefore, this gas valve can be used without a mains power, and a low-level regulating structure is provided for presetting a low-level flow of each air outlet.