Thermally Conductive Pipe Cover With Elastic Coupling Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing thermally conductive covering blocks for piping systems, used to ensure uniform temperature, are difficult to attach and detach due to their two-part half-cylindrical design requiring fixtures like rings and screws.
Innovation Solution
A thermally conductive cover comprising metal thermal conductors with holes and coupling members, where at least one part of the coupling member is elastically deformable, allowing for easier attachment and detachment by inserting parts into corresponding holes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If fixtures like rings and screws are used to join the two block halves, then the covering block can be formed with a cylindrical shape, but the attachment and detachment become difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling member is divided into a first inserted part and a second inserted part, allowing the covering block to be segmented into two block halves that can be easily attached and detached while maintaining structural integrity when joined
Solution Approach 2:
The inserted parts are made elastically deformable, allowing their physical state to change during attachment (deformation to fit into holes) while maintaining a secure fit that ensures structural integrity of the assembled covering block
2Ease of manufacture
If a two-part half-cylindrical design is used, then the covering block can be manufactured separately and assembled, but the complexity of joining increases
Solution Approach 1:
The covering block is segmented into two manufacturable half-cylindrical parts that can be produced separately and then easily assembled using the simplified coupling member with inserted parts that fit into holes, reducing joining complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling member acts as an intermediary element that simplifies the joining process between the two block halves, using inserted parts that fit into holes rather than complex fixtures like rings and screws
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
Improves the workability of attaching and detaching the thermal conductors, enhancing the efficiency of temperature uniformity across piping systems while simplifying the manufacturing and attachment methods.
Implementation Method 1
At least one of the first inserted part or the second inserted part is elastically deformable in a direction perpendicular to an inserting direction of the coupling member
Implementation Method 2
a first thermal conductor for covering a piping system, the first thermal conductor being formed of metal
Data Source
AI summary
A thermally conductive cover improves workability of attachment and detachment. The thermally conductive cover includes a first thermal conductor on which a coupling hole is formed and a second thermal conductor on which a coupling hole is formed. The thermally conductive cover further includes a coupling member having a first inserted part to be inserted into the coupling hole and a second inserted part to be inserted into the coupling hole. At least one of the inserted parts is elastically deformable in a direction perpendicular to an inserting direction of the coupling member.