Portable Fluid Tank Interface for Remote Pump Control and Overflow Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Fluid-based solutions face challenges due to the lack of convenient and accessible fluid supply at various job sites, particularly in environments like construction sites and remote field operations, where established fluid infrastructure is often absent.
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, multi-state control interface, and spill face design to protect electronics from fluid overflow.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a portable fluid tank system is used in environments without established fluid infrastructure, then fluid mobility and accessibility are improved, but the risk of fluid overflow damaging electronic components increases
Solution Approach 1:
A spill face is introduced as an intermediary component between the fluid tank and the electronic components. The spill face includes a raised rim that creates a physical barrier, directing any overflow fluid away from the electronics housing and toward a designated drainage area, thus protecting the electronic components from fluid damage while maintaining the portable fluid system's mobility
Solution Approach 2:
The spill face design implements preliminary protective action by pre-positioning a fluid redirection structure before overflow can occur. The raised rim and drainage channel are built-in features that automatically activate when overflow happens, preventing the harmful effect of fluid contact with electronics before damage can occur
2Ease of operation
If wireless control capabilities are added to enable remote operation, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control system replaces manual mechanical operation with wireless electronic control. A wireless communication module and control circuit are integrated into the fluid actuation system, allowing the pump to be operated remotely via wireless signals from a mobile device, eliminating the need for physical presence at the device and simplifying operation despite added electronic components
3Productivity
If a fluid actuation system with pump is integrated, then productivity is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The fluid actuation system integrates multiple functions into a single unified system. The electric pump serves both as a fluid transfer mechanism and as part of a controlled dispensing system with wireless capability. The control circuit manages both pump operation and wireless communication coordination, reducing overall system complexity through functional integration rather than separate components
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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.