Portable Fluid Tank Wireless Control for Remote Site Supply
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fluid-based solutions face challenges due to the lack of convenient and accessible fluid supply at various job sites, particularly in environments lacking established infrastructure.
Innovation Solution
A portable fluid tank system with a mounting assembly for secure attachment, wireless control capabilities, and a fluid actuation system for controlled fluid movement and pressurization, featuring a removable energy storage device and a multi-state control interface for direct or remote operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If fluid-based solutions are used in remote job sites without established infrastructure, then fluid mobility and accessibility are improved, but fluid supply reliability and stability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The fluid supply system is divided into modular portable tanks that can be independently positioned and connected to docking assemblies, allowing flexible deployment in remote areas while maintaining reliable fluid supply through standardized connection interfaces
Solution Approach 2:
A docking assembly acts as an intermediary between the portable fluid tank and the job site infrastructure, providing a stable connection point that ensures reliable fluid supply while maintaining the mobility benefits of the portable tank system
2Adaptability or versatility
If portable fluid tank systems are designed for mobility, then adaptability to different job sites is improved, but mechanical stability and secure attachment deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting assembly incorporates universal engagement members that can interface with various docking assembly configurations, enabling the portable tank to adapt to different job sites while maintaining stable and secure attachment through standardized mechanical connection features
3Ease of operation
If wireless control capabilities are added to enable remote operation, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity and electronic component vulnerability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
Wireless control capabilities replace complex mechanical control linkages with electronic communication systems, enabling remote operation while reducing mechanical complexity through the use of wireless signals transmitted between the control interface and the fluid actuation system
4Ease of operation
If electronics housing is positioned for optimal control access, then ease of operation is improved, but vulnerability to fluid overflow and harmful factors increases
Solution Approach 1:
The spill face is designed with an elevated upper segment positioned closer to the electronics housing that creates a barrier against fluid overflow before it can reach the electronics, proactively preventing harm rather than reacting to it after overflow occurs
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
Enables efficient and controlled fluid handling in environments with limited infrastructure, providing secure attachment, wireless control, and protection of electronic components from fluid overflow.
Implementation Method 1
a flexible diaphragm for pressure modulation
Implementation Method 2
a first engagement member on the fluid tank, configured to mechanically engage with a complementary second engagement member on an external docking assembly
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AI summary
A portable fluid tank system can include wireless control capabilities. The portable fluid tank system can include a fluid tank with an internal volume for fluid storage and a fluid actuation system for controlled fluid movement and pressurization. An electronics housing within the portable fluid tank system can accommodate a removable energy storage device, providing power to the actuation system. The portable fluid tank system can include a multi-state control interface, facilitating direct user interaction or remote operation via a wireless communication module. The module can receive and execute commands from a remote transmitting device, enabling remote activation and control of the fluid actuation system.