Pressure Cleaning Device Dual Flow Path Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing print cleaning devices are bulky and not user-friendly, making them difficult to handle and operate effectively.
Innovation Solution
The integration of a first valve device in the first flow path allows for the control of cleaning fluid output via both increased pressure and reduced pressure paths, enabling a compact design and user-friendly operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a higher flow rate pumping device is used to improve rinsing effect, then cleaning performance is improved, but device weight and energy consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The flow path is segmented into two separate paths: a first flow path through the pumping device for high-pressure cleaning, and a second flow path bypassing the pump for low-pressure rinsing. This allows the system to provide both high-pressure cleaning and adequate rinsing without requiring a single high-capacity pump, thereby reducing device weight and energy consumption while maintaining effective cleaning performance.
2Productivity
If a higher flow rate pumping device is used to improve rinsing effect, then cleaning performance is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The flow path is segmented into two separate paths: a first flow path through the pumping device for high-pressure cleaning, and a second flow path bypassing the pump for low-pressure rinsing. This allows the system to provide both high-pressure cleaning and adequate rinsing without requiring a single high-capacity pump, thereby reducing device weight and energy consumption while maintaining effective cleaning performance.
3Productivity
If a second flow path bypassing the pump is added to improve rinsing, then cleaning effectiveness is improved, but device complexity and size increase
Solution Approach 1:
The first and second flow paths are integrated into a single pump housing, with both outlet lines (first outlet line for high-pressure, second outlet line for low-pressure) incorporated into the same device. This merging approach allows the system to provide dual-flow-path functionality without proportionally increasing overall device size, as the components are compactly arranged within the pump housing.
4Productivity
If a second flow path bypassing the pump is added to improve rinsing, then cleaning effectiveness is improved, but device becomes bulkier
Solution Approach 1:
The first and second flow paths are integrated into a single pump housing, with both outlet lines (first outlet line for high-pressure, second outlet line for low-pressure) incorporated into the same device. This merging approach allows the system to provide dual-flow-path functionality without proportionally increasing overall device size, as the components are compactly arranged within the pump housing.
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
This solution allows for efficient cleaning with increased pressure while also enabling a compact and user-friendly design, improving handling and operational efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
a pump having a motor-driven pumping device for conveying cleaning fluid with an inlet and an outlet... The cleaning fluid can be supplied under increased pressure to a first output line
Implementation Method 2
a first valve device is arranged in the first flow path for selectively releasing and interrupting the first flow path
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AI summary
The invention relates to a pressure cleaning device (10) with a pump (42) which has a motor-driven pumping unit (46) with an inlet (52) and an outlet (55), and with a connection part (64) for connecting a liquid supply line for providing cleaning fluid, wherein the connection part (64) is in flow communication with the inlet (52) via a first flow path and a first outlet line (62) is connected to the outlet (55), and wherein the pressure cleaning device (10) has a second flow path bypassing the pumping unit (46), to which a second outlet line (98) is connected.In order to further develop the pressure cleaning device (10) in such a way that it has a more compact design and a more user-friendly handling, it is proposed according to the invention that a first valve device (84) is arranged in the first flow path for selectively releasing and interrupting the first flow path and that the second flow path branches off from the first flow path downstream of the first valve device (84).