Radiator Baffle Element for Flexible Connection Sealing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing radiator sealing systems are complex and require multiple parts, making it impossible to deliver radiators with customizable connection variants directly to customers, as they need to be assembled at the factory.
Innovation Solution
A simple, cost-effective damming element with a plate-shaped baffle section and an elastic clamping section that can be easily inserted and secured to close overflow openings, allowing for flexible connection options without a complicated structure, enabling customers to choose fluid flow and return line connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a complicated sealing system with multiple parts is used to close overflow openings, then the sealing reliability is improved, but the device complexity increases and factory assembly is required
Solution Approach 1:
The invention combines the sealing function and the blocking function into a single integrated baffle element. This single component includes a sealing edge that contacts the overflow opening and a blocking portion that prevents fluid passage, eliminating the need for multiple separate sealing parts and reducing assembly complexity while maintaining reliable sealing.
Solution Approach 2:
The baffle element is designed as a multi-functional component that simultaneously provides sealing against the overflow opening, blocks fluid flow when positioned correctly, and can be easily installed by the end user without specialized factory assembly. This universal design allows the same component to fulfill multiple functions that previously required separate parts.
2Reliability
If a complicated sealing system with multiple parts is used to close overflow openings, then the sealing reliability is improved, but the ease of manufacture deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The invention combines the sealing function and the blocking function into a single integrated baffle element. This single component includes a sealing edge that contacts the overflow opening and a blocking portion that prevents fluid passage, eliminating the need for multiple separate sealing parts and reducing assembly complexity while maintaining reliable sealing.
3Ease of operation
If a simple damming element is used to close overflow openings, then the ease of operation is improved, but the sealing reliability may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The baffle element is designed with different local characteristics: a sealing edge with specific geometric features for reliable contact with the overflow opening, and a blocking portion with sufficient size and rigidity to prevent fluid passage. This localized optimization ensures that each part of the simple single-component structure performs its specific function effectively, maintaining sealing reliability while keeping the overall structure simple and easy to install.
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
Enables flexible connection variants for heating fluid flow and return lines, reducing the number of components needed and allowing radiators to be sold directly from stock, as customers can easily assemble the baffle element to prevent hydraulic short circuits.
Implementation Method 1
The elastic clamping portion (12) of the damming element (11) causes the damming element (11) to be held securely in a desired position. For example, the baffle element can be used in a radiator, after which pressure can be exerted on the elastic clamping section by means of a closure element or a connection fitting, which pressure is transferred from the clamping section to the plate-shaped baffle section
Data Source
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AI summary
The heating body (1) has multiple interconnected elements (2). A holdup element (11) is positioned selectively in the ends (3,4) by an end elements (6,7) that is arranged at the free end of the heating body. An overflow opening (5) is locked in a liquid tight manner. The holdup element has a plate shaped holdup section (13) and a connected flexible clamping section (12).