Rotating Housing Fluid Pump with Movable Elements
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Solution Overview
Problem
Central tire inflation systems for vehicles are complex and expensive, while distributed systems are limited in their application and prone to failure.
Innovation Solution
A pressurized fluid supply apparatus with a rotating housing and movable elements that engage with fluid pumps to pressurize fluid, allowing for independent movement within an annular channel, enabling efficient fluid pressurization and mounting on vehicles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a central tire inflation system is used, then tire pressure control capability is improved, but system complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the tire inflation system into distributed modular units, each equipped with its own pump and control mechanisms. This segmentation allows each wheel to be independently serviced while reducing the complexity of the overall system compared to a centralized approach.
Solution Approach 2:
The pump housing is designed to serve multiple functions: it acts as both the structural housing for the pump mechanism and as the mounting interface for securing the assembly to the vehicle. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed, thereby reducing overall system complexity.
2Device complexity
If a distributed tire inflation system is used, then cost is reduced, but reliability and application range are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the pump, motor, and mounting flange into a single integrated assembly. This merging of components ensures that all critical elements are pre-aligned and secured together, reducing the risk of installation errors and improving overall system reliability while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The pump elements and housing are pre-assembled and pre-aligned during manufacturing, with mounting flanges already attached. This preliminary action ensures proper alignment and secure connections before installation on the vehicle, thereby improving reliability without increasing system cost.
3Stability of the object's composition
If pump elements are rigidly fixed to the housing, then structural stability is improved, but pressurization efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs movable pump elements within the housing that can dynamically adjust their position during operation. This dynamic arrangement allows the pump elements to maintain optimal contact with the fluid while moving, thereby improving pressurization efficiency while the housing provides overall structural stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The pump elements are designed to change their positional parameters during operation, moving within the housing to optimize fluid pressurization. This parameter change enables efficient fluid displacement while the housing maintains structural integrity through its rigid flange mounting.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The apparatus provides reliable and efficient pressurization of tires, overcoming the limitations of existing systems by ensuring consistent fluid supply and reduced maintenance requirements.
Implementation Method 1
a housing configured to rotate about an axis; at least one movable element disposed within the housing and configured to move therein when the housing rotates about the axis
Implementation Method 2
at least one fluid pump coupled to the housing, the at least one fluid pump configured to pressurize a fluid; the at least one movable element is in periodic driving engagement with the at least one fluid pump to cause the fluid to be pressurized
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AI summary
A pressurized fluid supply apparatus and method of supplying pressurized fluid is provided. The pressurized fluid supply apparatus includes a housing configured to rotate about an axis, at least one fluid pump coupled to the housing and configured to pressurize a fluid therein, and at least one movable element disposed within the housing. The at least one movable element is configured to move within the housing when the housing rotates about the axis, which causes the at least one movable element to be in periodic driving engagement with the at least one fluid pump to cause the fluid to be pressurized.