Household Oxygen Generator Quick-Connect Assembly for Adsorbent Replacement
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Solution Overview
Problem
The replacement of oxygen generation adsorbents in conventional household oxygen generators is cumbersome and requires complicated disassembly and mounting processes, making it difficult for non-professionals to perform.
Innovation Solution
A household oxygen generator with a locking assembly that allows for easy assembly and disassembly of the oxygen generation mechanism by transitioning between locked and unlocked positions, facilitating the integration and separation of the movable pipeline with the air inlet, thereby simplifying the process for non-professionals.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If conventional rigid connection methods are used for pipeline assembly, then connection strength is improved, but disassembly complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by designing a pipeline connection structure that transitions from a static rigid connection to a dynamic controllable connection. The quick-connect mechanism allows the pipeline to be easily assembled and disassembled through simple locking and unlocking actions, maintaining connection strength when locked while enabling easy separation when unlocked, thus resolving the contradiction between connection strength and disassembly complexity.
2Reliability
If complex pipeline disassembly procedures are used, then connection reliability is improved, but maintenance difficulty increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the pipeline connection system into modular components with standardized quick-connect interfaces. This allows the oxygen generation mechanism to be easily separated from the housing and replaced independently, maintaining connection reliability through precise mating features while significantly reducing maintenance difficulty by enabling simple module replacement without complex disassembly procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a quick-connect coupling mechanism as an intermediary element between the pipeline and the oxygen generation mechanism. This intermediary component provides reliable mechanical connection through locking features while enabling easy separation, thus maintaining connection reliability while reducing maintenance difficulty by serving as a simple interface that can be quickly engaged and disengaged.
3Manufacturing precision
If professional assistance is required for adsorbent replacement, then installation accuracy is improved, but operational complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies self-service by designing the pipeline connection and oxygen generation mechanism replacement system to be user-friendly and self-explanatory. The quick-connect mechanisms feature intuitive locking and unlocking actions with visual or tactile feedback, allowing users to perform maintenance themselves without requiring professional assistance, thus reducing operational complexity while maintaining installation accuracy through built-in guiding and positioning features.
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 reduces the difficulty of replacing oxygen generation adsorbents by enabling easy assembly and disassembly, making it user-friendly for non-professionals.
Implementation Method 1
an oxygen generation mechanism (40) configured to adsorb and filter the compressed air to generate high concentration of oxygen
Implementation Method 2
When the locking assembly is in the locking position, the movable pipeline is clamped to or inserted into an air inlet of the oxygen generation mechanism
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AI summary
Provided is a household oxygen generator. The household oxygen generator includes a housing. A compression mechanism, a first air path module and an oxygen generation mechanism which are communicated in sequence are disposed in the housing. The first air path module includes a flow guide pipeline, a movable pipeline and a locking assembly. The movable pipeline is movably connected to the flow guide pipeline. The locking assembly is in transmission connection with the movable pipeline. The flow guide pipeline is connected to the oxygen generation mechanism. The locking assembly has a locking position and an unlocking position. When the locking assembly is in the locking position, the movable pipeline is clamped to or inserted into an air inlet of the oxygen generation mechanism. When the locking assembly is in the unlocking position, the movable pipeline is separated from the air inlet of the oxygen generation mechanism.