Plug-in Radiation Source Module for Weathering Apparatus
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional weathering apparatuses face difficulties in easily installing and replacing radiation sources, such as xenon radiators, due to their complex and cramped configurations, requiring manual disassembly and reassembly, which is cumbersome and time-consuming.
Innovation Solution
A plug-in radiation source module that allows for simple insertion and removal of radiation sources from a weathering apparatus, featuring a housing with electrical contact terminals and a handle, enabling independent handling and easy replacement of radiation sources and filters, with optional integration of a radiation reflector and air cooling system.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If radiation sources are installed directly in the weathering chamber, then the radiation sources can be positioned at the intended location, but the installation and replacement process becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The radiation source system is divided into two independent parts: the radiation source itself and the plug-in module. The plug-in module is pre-assembled outside the weathering chamber and then inserted as a complete unit, eliminating the need for complex in-chamber assembly operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The plug-in module is extracted from the weathering chamber for assembly and preparation of radiation sources. This allows all installation准备工作 to be completed externally under convenient conditions, with only a simple insertion operation required inside the chamber.
2Ease of repair
If the weathering chamber is opened for radiation source replacement, then the radiation source can be replaced, but the operation becomes troublesome and requires practice
Solution Approach 1:
The electrical contact terminals are integrated directly into the plug-in module housing, combining the electrical connection function with the mechanical insertion structure. This merger eliminates separate wiring operations and simplifies the replacement process to a single plug-in action.
Solution Approach 2:
The plug-in module is designed with self-aligning electrical contact terminals that automatically connect to the chamber's power supply upon insertion. The module serves itself by incorporating all necessary components (housing, terminals, radiation source mounting) into a single self-contained unit.
3Reliability
If radiation sources are mounted directly in the chamber, then electrical contact can be established, but the process requires manual disassembly and reassembly under cramped conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The electrical contact terminals are pre-positioned and pre-connected to the radiation source within the plug-in module under convenient external conditions. This preliminary assembly ensures proper electrical connection geometry and reliability before the module is inserted into the weathering chamber.
Solution Approach 2:
The radiation source is nested within the plug-in module housing, with the electrical contact terminals integrated into the housing structure. This nested arrangement protects the electrical connections and allows the entire assembly to be handled as a single robust unit.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates the installation and replacement of radiation sources without opening the weathering chamber, reducing the complexity and time required for maintenance, while ensuring efficient electrical connection and effective cooling of the radiation sources.
Implementation Method 1
a source of radiation for irradiating the test specimens, particularly with ultraviolet radiation
Implementation Method 2
xenon radiators are often employed as the source of radiation in such devices
Implementation Method 3
two electrical contact terminals are applied to one end of the housing... these electrical contact terminals electrically contact the contact terminals provided within the weathering apparatus
Implementation Method 4
air cooling system by means of which cooling air is introduced from one end into the cavity into the plug-in module inserted therein and exhausted at the other end of the cavity from the plug-in module inserted therein
Data Source
AI summary
A plug-in radiation source module (10) for mounting and locating a radiation source (3) for a weathering apparatus (20), the plug-in module (10) being configured to be insertable from without into a cavity (21) provided therefor in a weathering apparatus (20).