Pipe Fitting Mount for Isolated Parallel Pipe Spacing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for mounting pipes to structures often result in leakage, noise due to thermal expansion, and difficulty in maintaining consistent spacing and insulation, especially when using clamps that force pipes into direct contact with the structure.
Innovation Solution
A novel pipe fitting attachment that inserts into pipe fittings to create a fixed distance between pipes, allowing for isolation from the structure and enabling full-sided insulation, while maintaining the functionality of the pipe fittings for material transport.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If clamps are used to mount pipes to the structure, then the pipes are securely held in place, but the pipes are forced into direct contact with the structure causing noise and preventing insulation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary component (mounting assembly with isolating element) between the pipe and the structure. This intermediary element provides both mechanical support and thermal/acoustic isolation, allowing the pipe to be securely mounted while preventing direct contact that causes noise and insulation interference.
2Ease of manufacture
If traditional mounting methods are used, then pipes can be attached to the structure, but consistent spacing between parallel pipes is difficult to maintain
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is segmented into modular components (mounting assemblies) that can be independently positioned and attached to the structure. Each mounting assembly includes features that establish fixed spacing relationships, allowing parallel pipes to be mounted with consistent spacing through modular repetition rather than complex custom fabrication.
3Volume of moving object
If pipes are mounted close to fittings, then space is saved, but the clamp distorts the connection causing leakage
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting assembly incorporates flexible or adjustable elements that allow dynamic adaptation to the pipe's position relative to the fitting. This enables the mounting to accommodate close spacing requirements while maintaining proper connection geometry, preventing distortion and leakage through adaptive positioning rather than rigid fixed-position clamping.
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AI summary
A pipe adapter with two or more plugs, each plug is inserted into an opening in a different pipe fitting. The adapter permanently isolates the fittings from each other, while keeping the fittings a fixed distance apart.