Pipe Connection Device with Integrated Projection and Flange
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pipe connection devices have a high number of components, making assembly complex and costly, with inefficient manufacturing processes and significant waste of resources.
Innovation Solution
A pipe connection device with a simplified design featuring a connection member with a projection and separation preventing unit, a flange member, and a recess groove, along with a manufacturing method that includes bending and sintering processes to minimize components and streamline production.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple components are used to ensure reliable pipe connection, then connection reliability is improved, but device complexity and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate components (guide rod, pressure stopper, packings, flange) into a single integrated connection member. This connection member includes an insertion region for the pipe, an extension region with a bent projection acting as a guide rod, and a flange portion with integrated sealing elements, thereby reducing component count while maintaining connection reliability
Solution Approach 2:
The connection member is designed as a multi-functional component that simultaneously performs multiple functions: the insertion region guides and secures the pipe, the bent projection acts as both a guide rod and a structural support, the flange portion provides mounting surfaces, and integrated seal elements prevent leakage. This eliminates the need for separate components for each function
2Manufacturing precision
If multiple separate components are manufactured individually, then each component can be optimized, but manufacturing process complexity and production time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The connection member is manufactured as a single integrated component through one extrusion process, eliminating the need for separate manufacturing processes for guide rods, pressure stoppers, packings, and flanges. This single-step production significantly improves manufacturing efficiency while the extrusion process inherently provides consistent dimensional precision throughout the component
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple components are assembled, then functional requirements are met, but assembly time and work difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
By integrating all functional elements into a single connection member, the patent eliminates complex multi-step assembly operations. The connection member is installed as one unit by simply inserting it into the pipe and securing it with bolts to the flange portion, dramatically reducing assembly time and difficulty while maintaining all necessary functions through its integrated design
4Ease of manufacture
If multiple separate components are produced, then each can be independently controlled, but resource waste and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The connection member is produced as a single extruded component from a continuous profile, eliminating the need for separate manufacturing processes for multiple components. This integrated production approach reduces material waste by eliminating redundant processing, machining, and finishing operations that would be required for separate components, while still allowing independent control of the entire connection system
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 pipe connection, prevents fluid leakage, and significantly lowers manufacturing costs by minimizing components and simplifying the production process.
Implementation Method 1
a connection member including a projection in which an insertion space is formed in the projection and a pipe is inserted through one side and which is bent in a circumferential direction at the other side
Implementation Method 2
as a sintering tool of which a rotational shaft is eccentric rotates and the sintering tool moves on the inner periphery of the connection member, the outer periphery of the connection member may be sintering-deformed by external force of the sintering tool
Data Source
AI summary
A pipe connection device according to the present invention includes: a connection member including a projection in which an insertion space is formed in the projection and a pipe is inserted through one side and which is bent in a circumferential direction at the other side and a separation preventing unit which is spaced apart from the projection and protrudes in the circumferential direction; and a flange member coupled to the circumference of the connection member between the projection and the separation preventing unit so as to contact the projection and having a joining hole penetrated by a joining member.