Pressure Delivery System with Integrated Reduction Valve
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pressure delivery systems for gases, particularly in beverage dispensing systems, pose risks and discomfort due to high pressure gas cylinders, requiring trained personnel and tools for handling and replacement, which can lead to delayed cylinder exchanges due to lack of training and accessibility issues.
Innovation Solution
A pressure delivery system with a pressure reduction valve integrated into the gas cylinder or an adaptor unit, allowing for tool-free connection and disconnection, featuring a male-female sliding connection mechanism, locking means, and additional reduction valves for safe and secure operation, along with safety features like a safety relief valve and tamper-evident mechanisms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If high pressure gas cylinders are used for beverage dispensing, then the gas delivery capability is improved, but the safety risk and user discomfort increase
Solution Approach 1:
A pressure reducing valve is introduced as an intermediary component between the high pressure gas cylinder and the beverage dispensing system. This valve automatically reduces the high pressure gas to a lower, safer working pressure while maintaining sufficient delivery capability, thereby eliminating the need for users to directly handle high pressure cylinders.
2Reliability
If threaded connection tools are used for gas cylinder connection, then the connection reliability is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The traditional threaded mechanical connection system is replaced with a bayonet-style quick-connect mechanism. This new system achieves reliable gas-tight sealing through a simple rotational locking action rather than requiring multiple turns of a threaded connection, dramatically improving ease of operation while maintaining connection reliability.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If staff training in high pressure cylinder handling is provided, then the safety is improved, but the time and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system is designed to be inherently safe and easy to operate without requiring specialized training. The pressure reducing valve automatically manages pressure reduction, and the quick-connect mechanism allows any staff member to safely connect and disconnect gas cylinders through simple, intuitive actions, eliminating the need for extensive safety training.
4Area of stationary object
If gas cylinders are installed in difficult to reach places, then the space utilization is improved, but the ease of replacement deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The heavy, cumbersome gas cylinder handling is replaced with a lightweight adapter system that connects to the cylinder outlet. This adapter with its quick-connect mechanism can be easily manipulated even in confined spaces, allowing rapid cylinder replacement without requiring significant physical strength or access to large areas.
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
The system enables easy and safe handling of gas cylinders by reducing pressure and eliminating the need for tools, enhancing user safety and convenience, particularly in beverage dispensing systems, by allowing untrained personnel to replace cylinders without risk, improving operational efficiency and reducing cylinder exchange delays.
Implementation Method 1
a pressure reduction valve (3) arranged in the gas cylinder (1) for reducing the first gas pressure to a second gas pressure
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a pressure delivery system for delivering a gas. The pressure delivery system comprises a gas cylinder containing at least one gas, the gas cylinder comprising an outlet, and the gas in the gas cylinder having a first gas pressure. The system further comprising a pressure reduction valve positioned downstream of the outlet for reducing the first gas pressure to a second gas pressure. Furthermore, the invention relates to a dispensing system for dispensing beverages.