RFID Hose Coupling Nut for Fluid Traceability and Verification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current fastening elements in fluid transport systems face challenges such as poor traceability of product flows, hose quality, allergen contamination, risk of burns, and introduction of harmful substances due to manual errors and lack of automated tracking and verification processes.
Innovation Solution
Integration of an RFID transponder in the nut device that provides a unique identifier for each fastening element, allowing for automatic identification and data storage, enabling automated tracking and verification of fluid transport processes, ensuring correct product assignment, hose cleanliness, and secure connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual tracking and verification processes are used for fluid transport systems, then operational flexibility is maintained, but traceability of product flows and hoses is poor and manual errors occur
Solution Approach 1:
The RFID transponder is integrated within the nut device, with the electronic marker nested inside the mechanical fastening element. This allows the tracking system to be embedded within the existing hose connection structure rather than adding separate external components, improving traceability while minimizing additional system complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The RFID transponder automatically provides identification and traceability data when queried by a reader system. The system self-records hose connections, product transfers, and cleaning cycles without requiring manual data entry, thereby improving reliability while reducing operational complexity through automated self-reporting
2Loss of information
If RFID transponder is integrated in the nut device, then traceability and automated tracking are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the mechanical fastening function of the nut with the electronic identification function of the RFID transponder into a single integrated component. The transponder is mounted on the bearing face of the nut, merging structure and function to improve information retention about hose connections and product flows while avoiding the complexity of separate tracking devices
Solution Approach 2:
The nut device serves multiple functions: mechanical fastening of the hose connection and electronic identification/traceability through the RFID transponder. This multi-functionality allows a single component to provide both structural and informational capabilities, improving information retention without proportionally increasing system complexity
3Measurement precision
If electronic marker is placed on the bearing face of the nut, then identification accuracy is improved, but risk of pollution in the internal working space of the hose increases
Solution Approach 1:
The RFID transponder is positioned specifically on the bearing face of the nut, which is the external surface that contacts the hose connector. This localized placement ensures accurate identification through RFID reading while keeping the electronic marker away from the internal working space of the hose, thereby maintaining identification accuracy while minimizing pollution risk to the fluid path
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances traceability and safety by reducing manual errors, preventing allergen contamination, ensuring correct product transfers, and preventing accidents by ensuring proper hose connections and cleanliness, thus improving operational efficiency and safety in industries like agro-food and pharmaceutical.
Implementation Method 1
an electronic marker comprising a unique identifier for this nut, such as an RFID transponder
Data Source
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AI summary
The invention relates to a nut device (10) that complies with the SMS, DIN, MACON thread standards. According to the invention, the device comprises an RFID tag (11) on the front surface thereof.