Ozone Injector With Spring-Loaded Clearing Piston
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ozone injector systems for water treatment are complex and prone to calcium buildup, reducing their effectiveness.
Innovation Solution
A self-contained ozone injector device with a housing, corona tube, check-valve, ozone inlet, and spring-loaded clearing piston, which includes a venturi water passageway and a Hartford loop for efficient ozone injection and automatic calcium clearing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional ozone injector systems are used, then water treatment function is provided, but device complexity increases and calcium buildup reduces effectiveness
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functions into a single integrated device: the housing contains both the corona tube for ozone generation and the venturi injector for ozone injection, eliminating the need for separate components. The check valve and clearing piston are integrated into the same housing structure, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The housing serves multiple functions simultaneously: it contains the corona tube, provides the venturi water passageway, houses the check valve, and accommodates the clearing piston mechanism. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed while maintaining all necessary water treatment functions.
2Reliability
If traditional ozone injector systems are used, then ozone injection is achieved, but calcium buildup occurs and reduces system effectiveness
Solution Approach 1:
The clearing piston is designed to automatically clear calcium buildup from the ozone injection point before it can significantly reduce system effectiveness. The spring-loaded piston periodically moves to flush out calcium deposits, preventing accumulation that would harm system performance over time.
Solution Approach 2:
The device performs self-maintenance through the automatic clearing piston mechanism that uses water pressure to flush out calcium buildup without requiring external intervention. The system cleans itself by utilizing its own operating water flow to remove harmful calcium deposits from critical injection areas.
3Ease of operation
If a check valve with float is used, then ozone flow control is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The check valve mechanism is integrated directly into the housing structure rather than being a separate component. The float-controlled valve is combined with the clearing piston system, allowing both functions to operate within a unified mechanical arrangement that reduces overall complexity while maintaining effective ozone flow control.
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 device provides a simplified, effective ozone injection system that automatically clears calcium buildup and self-regulates ozone dispensing, enhancing the reliability and efficiency of water treatment.
Implementation Method 1
The corona tube is disposed within the housing and configured to generate ozone
Implementation Method 2
The water passageway can be a venturi
Implementation Method 3
The spring loaded clearing piston can comprise a spring positioned within the lower cavity, below the piston, to spring-bias the piston upwards
Data Source
AI summary
An ozone injector device comprising a housing, a corona tube disposed within the housing and configured to generate ozone, a check-valve removably coupled to the water passageway, a second end of the check-valve having a cavity with a movable float contained therein, an ozone inlet fitting removably coupled to the check-valve, the ozone inlet being in fluid communication with the corona tube via a corona discharge tube such that ozone entering the water passageway through the ozone inlet fitting must pass through the check valve, and a spring-loaded clearing piston positioned to move into and out of the water passageway, the clearing piston being biased upwards, and configured to prevent flow of ozone into the water passageway.