Segmented Filter Support Element for Candle Filters
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing filter support designs for candle filtration systems are heavy, leading to increased labor and downtime during filter changes, and cause pleating of filter media, reducing its lifespan and requiring frequent replacements.
Innovation Solution
A filter support element with a plurality of side supports and star-shaped spacing members that reduce surface contact with the filter media, allowing easier installation, removal, and cleaning, and featuring a central support and apertures for structural reinforcement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If filter surface area is increased by lengthening the filter cores, then filtration capacity is improved, but weight increases
Solution Approach 1:
The filter support structure is divided into multiple discrete support tubes instead of a single continuous core, allowing the filter media to be segmented into multiple sections that can be independently supported, reducing overall weight while maintaining filtration capacity
Solution Approach 2:
The filter media is designed as a flexible sock or sleeve that can be slipped over the support tubes, replacing rigid traditional filter elements with a more lightweight flexible structure that provides the same filtration function
2Productivity
If filter media is subjected to pressure during filtration, then filtration efficiency is improved, but pleating occurs reducing media lifespan
Solution Approach 1:
The filter media is divided into multiple sections by spacing members that create gaps between sections, preventing the media from pleating under pressure while maintaining filtration efficiency through the segmented structure
Solution Approach 2:
Spacing members are introduced as intermediary elements between the filter media and the pressure differential, distributing the pressure loads and preventing direct compression that causes pleating
3Strength
If traditional filter support designs are used, then structural support is provided, but installation and removal time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The filter assembly is segmented into removable support tubes with filter media socks that can be quickly installed and removed independently, dramatically reducing filter change time while maintaining structural support during operation
Solution Approach 2:
The filter media is designed as a flexible dynamic structure that can be easily slipped on and off the support tubes, allowing rapid installation and removal without complex fastening mechanisms
4Reliability
If filter media is tightly fitted on support tube, then filtration integrity is improved, but removal difficulty increases
Solution Approach 1:
The filter media is segmented into sections with gaps between them, allowing the media to be tightly fitted for filtration integrity while enabling easy removal by simply pulling the segmented sections off the support tubes
Solution Approach 2:
The flexible sock structure allows the media to conform tightly to the support tube during operation for good filtration integrity, but can be easily removed by pulling due to its flexible nature
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AI summary
A filter support element for a candle filter is provided. Methods of making and using the filter support element are provided.