Integrated Nozzle Module for Fuel Dispensing Units
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional fuel dispensing units have high production and mounting costs due to the large number of components, particularly in the outer components, which have not kept pace with the development of inner components.
Innovation Solution
A nozzle module for fuel dispensing units comprising a top section, a bottom section, at least one nozzle boot, and an internal channel for fluid communication, reducing the number of components and simplifying assembly, with the nozzle module being adaptable for multiple fuel dispensing units and capable of housing fuel and vapor recovery tubes, thus reducing production and mounting costs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the number of components in fuel dispensing units is increased to protect and support inner components, then the reliability and protection of inner components is improved, but the production and mounting costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple outer components into a single integrated housing structure that protects and supports inner components. The housing integrates functions of protection, support, and structural framework into one unified component, reducing the total number of separate parts while maintaining the necessary protective and supportive functions for the hydraulic and electronic inner components.
2Reliability
If the number of components in fuel dispensing units is increased to ensure proper function and protection, then the functional reliability is improved, but the mounting complexity and costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The housing integrates multiple functions including protection of inner components, support structures, and mounting interfaces into a single manufactured unit. This integration reduces the number of separate assembly steps required during installation, as the housing arrives as a pre-assembled component ready to be installed as one unit rather than requiring assembly of multiple separate outer components on-site.
3Ease of manufacture
If conventional outer components are used without integrated design, then manufacturing simplicity is maintained, but the number of components remains high increasing production costs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs an integrated housing design that consolidates multiple outer components into one unified structure. This single housing component performs multiple functions previously requiring separate parts, thereby reducing the total component count while maintaining manufacturing feasibility through modular design principles that allow the housing to be produced as a complete assembly.
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AI summary
A nozzle module for a fuel dispensing unit is described. The nozzle module has a top section attachable to a column module of the fuel dispensing unit, a bottom section attachable to a base module of the fuel dispensing unit, at least one nozzle boot for holding a nozzle, which nozzle boot is arranged between the top section and the bottom section. The nozzle module has an internal channel enabling fluid communication through the nozzle module. A fuel dispensing unit is also described.