Nitro Dispensing Device

Solution Overview

Problem

Existing fluid dispensing systems require solenoid valves that can handle varying pressure ranges, leading to increased size and cost due to the need for broader pressure handling capabilities, which is inefficient and costly.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of a Constant Flow (CF) Valve that maintains a relatively constant pressure and flow rate, reducing the size and cost of solenoid valves by minimizing the pressure range they need to handle.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If solenoid valves are designed to handle varying pressure ranges, then pressure adaptability is improved, but valve size and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepressure handling capabilityVSAvoidvalve size

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system is divided into two functional segments: a CF valve that handles pressure regulation and a solenoid valve that handles flow control. This segmentation allows the solenoid valve to be optimized for a narrow pressure range, reducing its size while the CF valve manages the broader pressure adaptation requirements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The CF valve acts as an intermediary component between the pressure source and the solenoid valve. It mediates pressure variations by maintaining constant downstream pressure, allowing the solenoid valve to operate under stable pressure conditions with reduced size requirements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If solenoid valves are designed to handle varying pressure ranges, then pressure adaptability is improved, but valve cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepressure handling capabilityVSAvoidvalve cost

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The system is divided into two functional segments: a CF valve that handles pressure regulation and a solenoid valve that handles flow control. This segmentation allows the solenoid valve to be optimized for a narrow pressure range, reducing its size while the CF valve manages the broader pressure adaptation requirements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The CF valve acts as an intermediary component between the pressure source and the solenoid valve. It mediates pressure variations by maintaining constant downstream pressure, allowing the solenoid valve to operate under stable pressure conditions with reduced size requirements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Volume of moving object

If CF valve is used to maintain constant pressure, then solenoid valve size is reduced, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesolenoid valve sizeVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Volume of moving objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The CF valve performs multiple functions: it regulates pressure, maintains constant downstream pressure, and protects the solenoid valve from pressure variations. This multi-functionality justifies the added component by consolidating several requirements into a single device.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The CF valve automatically maintains constant pressure through its inherent design mechanism, requiring no additional control system or external intervention. This self-regulating capability reduces control complexity despite adding a hardware component.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

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 allows for smaller and less expensive solenoid valves by maintaining consistent pressure and flow rates, enhancing fluid control and reducing system complexity and costs.

Implementation Method 1

The cf valve is configured to provide a first range of pressures to the solenoid valve

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectPressure regulation:

Data Source

PatentUS20260015219A1Nitro Dispensing Device

Publication Date: 2026.01.15 GATE CFV SOLUTIONS INC

AI summary

Examples disclosed herein relate to a dispensing device including a product unit with a pressure which transmits one or more products to an infuser, a water source with one or more CF Valves that transmits water to the infuser, a gas source which transmits one or more gases to the infuser, and a dispensing area which dispenses a mixture generated via the infuser from a product unit input, a water source input, and a gas source input.