Rainwater Filter Housing Assembly with Integrated Outlet Pipe
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing rainwater filtration systems in rainwater chambers often clog easily due to contaminants, require frequent filter changes, and have complex structures that are costly to manufacture and maintain.
Innovation Solution
A rainwater filter housing assembly with a filter rod for easy filter installation and replacement, a simple and cost-effective design that can be retrofitted into existing rainwater chambers, and a system that allows for adjustable filtration effectiveness by using different filters.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a filtering apparatus is implemented in rainwater chambers to retain contaminants, then the effectiveness of rainwater filtration is improved, but the filter clogs easily and requires frequent maintenance
Solution Approach 1:
The filter housing is divided into multiple chambers (first chamber, second chamber, third chamber) that can be independently accessed and maintained. Each chamber serves a specific function in the filtration process, allowing selective cleaning or replacement of filter elements without dismantling the entire system.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates a self-cleaning mechanism where water flow through the filter elements automatically removes accumulated contaminants. The design allows the filtration system to maintain itself through normal operation, reducing the frequency and complexity of manual maintenance interventions.
2Reliability
If a complex filtering apparatus is used to effectively filter rainwater, then the filtration performance is improved, but the manufacturing cost and structural complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The filter housing serves multiple functions: it contains the filter elements, provides structural support, facilitates water distribution, and enables maintenance access. The outlet pipe structure simultaneously serves as a connection element and a support for the filter housing, reducing the need for separate components.
Solution Approach 2:
The outlet pipe is integrated with the support structure for the filter housing, combining what would traditionally be separate components into a single unified element. This merging reduces the total number of parts, simplifies assembly, and lowers manufacturing costs while maintaining filtration effectiveness.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a filtering apparatus is installed in existing rainwater chambers, then rainwater filtration is achieved, but the installation complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The filter housing is designed with adjustable positioning capabilities, allowing it to be installed at different locations within the rainwater chamber depending on available space and outlet pipe configuration. This dynamic adaptability enables retrofitting into various existing chamber designs without requiring custom-engineered solutions for each installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated outlet pipe structure serves both as the water discharge connection and as the mounting support for the filter housing. This dual-function design eliminates the need for separate installation hardware and simplifies the retrofitting process, reducing both installation time and labor costs while maintaining effectiveness across different existing chamber types.
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 effectively reduces contaminants in rainwater, is easy to maintain with low costs, and can be implemented in a large number of existing rainwater chambers, providing a cost-effective and efficient filtration solution.
Implementation Method 1
a filter housing defining a filtering volume, an outlet pipe for a sealed engagement to an outlet of a rainwater chamber, which outlet pipe is in fluid connection with the filtering volume of the filter housing, and a filter rod placed at least partially inside the filter housing and to connect to one or more than one filter(s)
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AI summary
According to an example aspect, there is provided a rainwater filter housing assembly (100), comprising: an filter housing (110) defining a filtering volume, an outlet pipe (113) for a sealed engagement to an outlet (201) of a rainwater chamber (200), which outlet pipe (113) is in fluid connection with the filtering volume of the filter housing (110), and a filter rod (140) placed at least partially inside the filter housing (110) and to connect to one or more than one filter(s) (121, 122, 123) for installing the filter(s) (121, 122, 123) to and removing them from the filter housing (110).