Sensor-Integrated Valve Assembly for Municipal Water Pressure Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Municipal water control systems face challenges in maintaining optimal pressure levels, as spikes can cause damage and unsuitable reductions can lead to contamination, necessitating effective monitoring and control solutions.
Innovation Solution
A water control device comprising a valve with a transmission cavity, a control mechanism, sensors, and remote transmission units (RTUs) for real-time monitoring and fluid control, allowing for the detection of pressure variations and communication of data for system management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional pressure monitoring methods are used, then system simplicity is maintained, but real-time pressure detection and response capability is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the pressure sensor, control mechanism, and transmission cavity into an integrated valve assembly. The sensor is positioned within the transmission cavity to directly monitor pressure changes, eliminating the need for separate external monitoring systems and enabling real-time pressure control while maintaining system reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The transmission cavity serves as an intermediary element that both transmits fluid pressure and houses the control mechanism and sensor. This intermediary structure enables the sensor to detect pressure changes directly from the fluid transmission process, providing real-time data for reliable pressure control without adding external complexity.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If pressure spikes are not monitored, then device complexity is reduced, but damage to water control system occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The pressure sensor is positioned within the transmission cavity to detect pressure changes before they reach damaging levels. The control mechanism receives real-time sensor data and can adjust valve positioning proactively to prevent pressure spikes from occurring, thereby protecting the water control system from damage before harm occurs.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a feedback loop where the pressure sensor continuously monitors pressure within the transmission cavity and provides real-time data to the control mechanism. This feedback enables the control mechanism to automatically adjust valve positioning in response to pressure changes, preventing harmful pressure spikes while maintaining system simplicity.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If pressure reductions are not controlled, then system operation is simpler, but ground water contamination occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The pressure sensor provides continuous feedback on pressure levels within the transmission cavity, enabling the control mechanism to detect unsuitable pressure reductions before they cause ground water to seep into the system. This real-time monitoring and control prevents contamination while maintaining relatively simple system operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The valve assembly performs self-regulation of pressure through the integrated sensor and control mechanism. The system automatically adjusts valve positioning in response to pressure changes detected by the sensor, eliminating the need for external monitoring or manual intervention to prevent ground water contamination, thereby simplifying overall system operation.
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AI summary
A water control device includes a valve, the valve including a valve body, the valve body including a first end and a second end, the valve body defining a transmission cavity allowing fluid communication between the first end and the second; a control mechanism located within the transmission cavity, the control mechanism arranged to provide modifiable fluid control within the valve; at least one sensor, the at least one sensor being in fluid communication with the transmission cavity; and at least one remote transmission unit in electronic communication with the sensor.