Segmented Fluid Control Assembly for Lower Machining Cost
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Solution Overview
Problem
The manufacturing of fluid control assemblies is complicated, and the large volume and weight of flow passage plates increase time and material costs.
Innovation Solution
A fluid control assembly design where the plate and connectors are separately arranged and fixedly connected, with orifices and passages formed on the plate and connectors, allowing for simplified machining and reduced overall volume and weight.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the flow passage plate is designed as an integral structure with all flow passages and ports, then the structural integrity is improved, but the manufacturing complexity and overall volume increase
Solution Approach 1:
The flow passage plate is divided into a plate body and separate connector components. The plate body contains first and second flow passages, while the connector contains connection ports that align with orifices in the plate. This segmentation allows each component to be manufactured independently with simpler processes, reducing overall manufacturing complexity while maintaining structural integrity through precise alignment and connection.
2Strength
If the flow passage plate is designed as an integral structure, then the structural strength is improved, but the manufacturing time and material cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the flow passage plate into a plate body and connector components, each part can be manufactured using optimized processes for its specific function. The plate body can be manufactured with focus on flow passage integrity, while the connector can be manufactured separately and attached. This reduces manufacturing time and material cost while maintaining structural strength through proper connection design.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the flow passage plate is designed as an integral structure with all features, then the structural stability is improved, but the overall volume and weight increase
Solution Approach 1:
The flow passage plate is segmented into a plate body and connector components that can be optimized independently for volume. The plate body contains only the essential flow passages, while the connector adds connection functionality with minimal volume increase. This segmentation allows for a more compact overall design compared to a single integral structure that must accommodate all features.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector is designed to extend from the plate body in a direction perpendicular to the main flow passages, utilizing three-dimensional space efficiently. This dimensional arrangement allows connection ports to be positioned optimally without increasing the footprint of the plate body, reducing the overall volume while maintaining structural stability.
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AI summary
A fluid control assembly and a valve device are provided. The fluid control assembly comprising a connector, wherein the connector has a connection port, and the connection port comprises a first connection port and a second connection port, the first connection port and the second connection port being located on the same wall of the connector, which facilitates fixed connection between the connector and a plate. The plate and the connector are separately arranged and are fixedly connected to each other, and such an arrangement is beneficial to save on the processing time cost and material cost, compared with the integral arrangement of a connector and a plate.