Detachable Pump Package Frame for Remote Assembly and Lifting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pump package assembly methods require direct integration into a liquid storage tank cabinet, making it difficult to assemble and transport the pump package efficiently, as assembly can only begin after the tank is manufactured and delivered, limiting flexibility and increasing installation time.
Innovation Solution
A frame system comprising a mounting frame portion for securing the pump package to a liquid storage tank and a detachable transport frame portion with lifting points, allowing assembly and transport of the pump package independently of the tank, with the mounting frame remaining attached for support during operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the pump package is assembled directly into the equipment cabinet that is integral to the liquid storage tank, then the complete assembled pump package can be securely installed, but assembly can begin only after the liquid storage tank has been manufactured and delivered, increasing installation time and reducing flexibility
Solution Approach 1:
The frame is divided into two distinct portions: a mounting frame portion that remains attached to the liquid storage tank, and a transport frame portion that can be detached. This segmentation allows the pump package to be assembled on the mounting frame portion separately from the final installation location, enabling earlier assembly while maintaining secure installation through the mounting frame portion.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting frame portion acts as an intermediary component between the liquid storage tank and the pump package. It provides a secure mounting interface that can be attached to the tank in advance, allowing the pump package to be assembled and transported separately before final installation, thus reducing overall installation time while ensuring reliable connection.
2Reliability
If the pump package is assembled directly into the equipment cabinet, then the complete assembly can be installed, but the assembled pump package becomes too heavy and difficult to place into position
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the frame into mounting and transport portions, the heavy pump package can be assembled on the mounting frame portion at a remote location and then transported as a complete unit. The transport frame portion provides structural support during transportation, making handling easier despite the overall weight, while the mounting frame portion ensures secure installation at the final location.
Solution Approach 2:
The transport frame portion is extracted as a separate functional element that provides lifting points and transport capability. This allows the heavy pump package to be lifted and positioned using the transport frame portion's lifting points, making the heavy assembly process manageable, while the mounting frame portion remains for secure installation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the pump package is assembled at a location remote from the liquid storage tank, then assembly flexibility is improved, but the assembled pump package must be transported to the cabinet position
Solution Approach 1:
The frame is segmented into mounting and transport portions, where the transport frame portion is specifically designed to facilitate transportation of the assembled pump package from remote locations. This segmentation adds minimal complexity while enabling the desired assembly flexibility and remote assembly capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting frame portion is designed to serve multiple functions: it provides a base for assembling the pump package at remote locations, serves as a transport interface when attached to the transport frame portion, and provides secure mounting to the liquid storage tank at the final installation location. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components for each stage.
4Ease of operation
If a detachable transport frame portion is provided, then the pump package can be easily transported and assembled remotely, but the frame structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The frame is divided into two portions that can be easily attached and detached. This segmentation, while adding some structural complexity, provides the benefit of easy transport and remote assembly capability. The portions are designed to work together as a complete assembly during transport and then separate for final installation.
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AI summary
This application concerns a frame for a pump package for connecting to a liquid storage tank, the frame comprising a mounting frame portion and a transport frame portion. The mounting frame portion has an installation side for securing the mounting frame portion to the outside of a liquid storage tank and a mounting side for securing a pump package to the mounting frame portion. The transport frame portion has one or more lifting points for lifting the pump package when secured to the mounting frame portion. Together, the mounting frame portion and the transport frame portion form an enclosed space for containing the pump package when the mounting frame portion and the transport frame portion are attached.