Centrifugal Separator Mounting Bracket Angular Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing centrifugal separators for cleaning crankcase gases from internal combustion engines lack flexibility in adaptation to different engine or engine block configurations, limiting their positioning and increasing the need for stiff designs that may not be suitable for all spaces around the engine.
Innovation Solution
A centrifugal separator design featuring a mounting bracket that can be permanently engaged to the stationary casing in various angular positions around the axis of rotation, allowing for increased flexibility and vibrational stability, and using infrared welding for attachment to reduce the need for other fastening means.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a stiff design with metallic brackets is used to minimize vibrations, then vibrational stability is improved, but adaptability to different engine configurations deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket is designed with a degree of flexibility allowing it to be positioned at different angular locations around the stationary casing. This dynamic positioning capability enables adaptation to various engine configurations while the bracket itself maintains sufficient rigidity to minimize vibrations when installed.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting bracket is designed as a universal component that can be installed at multiple angular positions around the stationary casing. This multi-functional design allows the same bracket to adapt to different engine configurations and spatial constraints while maintaining vibrational stability through proper structural design.
2Reliability
If additional fastening means are used to secure the separator, then mounting stability is improved, but device complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket integrates multiple fastening functions into a single unified component. The bracket combines structural support, vibration damping, and mounting attachment features, eliminating the need for separate fastening elements and reducing overall device complexity while maintaining mounting stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting bracket may utilize composite material construction that provides both structural rigidity for vibration resistance and ease of installation. This composite approach allows the bracket to function as a stable mounting solution without requiring additional fastening components, thereby reducing device complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The design enhances the flexibility and adaptability of the centrifugal separator to different engine blocks, reducing vibrations and allowing for a lighter, yet stable, construction by using less dense materials and minimizing the need for additional fastening methods.
Implementation Method 1
using infrared welding for attachment to reduce the need for other fastening means
Implementation Method 2
A centrifugal separator for cleaning gas containing liquid contaminants
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AI summary
The present invention provides a centrifugal separator (1) for cleaning gas containing contaminants. The centrifugal separator is comprising a stationary casing (2), enclosing a separation space (3) through which a gas flow is permitted, a gas inlet (20) extending through the stationary casing (2) and permitting supply of the gas to be cleaned and a rotating member (7) comprising a plurality of separation members (9) arranged in said separation space (3) and being arranged to rotate around an axis (X) of rotation. The separator (1) further comprises a gas outlet (28) configured to permit discharge of cleaned gas out from the stationary casing (2), a drainage outlet (25) configured to permit discharge from the centrifugal separator (1) of liquid contaminants that have been separated from the gas and a drive member (22) for rotating the rotating member (7). The centrifugal separator (1) further comprises a mounting bracket (30) configured for mounting the centrifugal separator (1) onto an engine or an engine block and engaged with the outer surface (4a) of the stationary casing (2). The mounting bracket (30) and the stationary casing (2) are configured to allow permanently engaging the mounting bracket (30) to the outer surface (4a) of the stationary casing (2) in different angular positions around the axis (X) of rotation.