Radiant body and method for making the radiant body

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing methods for assembling radiant bodies are slow and require precise machining and numerous joining pieces, leading to lengthy assembly times and potential sealing issues due to the need for inner threads on the heads of the modules.

Innovation Solution

The radiant body employs monolithic junction bodies with radial openings and annular seals to simplify the connection between modules, eliminating the need for internal threads on the heads and using fewer components for assembly, ensuring a secure and quick assembly process.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If inner threads are machined on the heads of modules for connection, then secure sealing between modules is achieved, but assembly time increases and production becomes complex

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesealing between modulesVSAvoidassembly time

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The invention extracts and eliminates the threading operation from the head manufacturing process. Instead of machining inner threads on the heads, the patent uses simple plug insertion into unthreaded holes, removing the complex and time-consuming threading step while maintaining sealing capability through the plug design with integrated seal elements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The invention replaces the mechanical threading system with a simpler plug insertion system. The sealing function previously achieved through threaded connections is now accomplished through plugs with seal rings that create seals through radial expansion upon insertion, eliminating the need for precise thread machining and assembly.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Ease of manufacture

If numerous joining pieces are used to connect modules, then complete assembly is achieved, but production complexity and assembly time increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemodule assemblyVSAvoidnumber of joining pieces

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The invention merges the connection and sealing functions into a single integrated plug component. Each plug simultaneously provides mechanical connection between modules and sealing through its radial expansion mechanism, eliminating the need for separate sealing elements and simplifying the assembly process.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The invention segments the radiant body into modular units that can be independently manufactured and then quickly assembled through simple plug insertion. This modular approach with simplified connectors enables easy assembly and disassembly while maintaining system integrity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

3Manufacturing precision

If precise machining of inner threads is performed on heads, then secure connection is achieved, but manufacturing complexity and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvethread machining precisionVSAvoidhead production

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The invention extracts the threading operation entirely from the manufacturing process. Instead of machining precise inner threads on heads, the patent uses simple hole drilling followed by plug insertion, eliminating the need for complex threading equipment and skilled machinists while maintaining connection integrity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The invention uses simple plugs as disposable or replaceable connection elements. These plugs are easier and cheaper to manufacture than precisely threaded heads, and can be replaced if needed without requiring complex machining operations, reducing overall manufacturing costs and complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

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 approach significantly reduces assembly time and costs by simplifying the production process, ensuring a secure seal, and allowing for easier maintenance, while maintaining the structural integrity and efficiency of the radiant body.

Implementation Method 1

The insertion of which causes a radial expansion and thereby sealing of the connection between the modules

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectRadial expansion:

Data Source

PatentEP3252422B1Radiant body and method for making the radiant body

Publication Date: 2021.11.03 W A PROGETTAZIONI SRL

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AI summary

Described is a radiant body (1) comprising a plurality of base modules (10) which are contiguous and with a mutual centre-to-centre distance (C), to form the radiant body (1) having a length (L) and a pair of monolithic junction bodies (20, 21), with a tubular cross-section, for the support, above and below, and for the connection in a sealed fashion of the base modules (10); each junction body (20, 21) engaging a corresponding first (14) or second (15) head of each module (10) at two upper paths (16, 17) of the base modules (10) arranged side by side; each junction body (20, 21) is hollow inside and provided with a plurality of radial openings (30) positioned along the relative cylindrical surface, at a distance (D) from each other equal to the centre-to-centre (C) of the base modules (10); the openings (30) are positioned, in use, facing the central lower third path (18).