Pneumatic Spray Gun Valve Assembly for Replaceable Pressure Regulation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional pneumatic spray guns have high maintenance costs and time due to the integral formation of the pressure regulating valve and rod, requiring simultaneous replacement and leading to inefficiencies in maintenance.

Innovation Solution

A pressure regulating valve assembly with a screw seat, rod, seal ring, clamping check ring, and valve, where the valve can be independently replaced, and a washer and cap design that facilitates easy assembly and appearance enhancement.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If the pressure regulating valve and rod are formed integrally by plastic injection, then the structure is simple and manufacturing is easy, but the maintenance cost increases and replacement time increases when the valve wears

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanufacturing simplicityVSAvoidmaintenance cost and time
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSEase of repair

Solution Approach 1:

The pressure regulating valve is separated from the pressure regulating rod, allowing the valve to be independently replaced when worn. The valve is retained by a split damping ring that can be removed and reinstalled, enabling maintenance of only the worn valve component rather than replacing the entire integrated assembly.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Reliability

If the pressure regulating valve is subject to friction with the inner wall during pressure modulation, then the valve performs its function, but the valve wears over time requiring replacement

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepressure regulation functionVSAvoidservice life of valve
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDuration of action of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The pressure regulating valve is designed as a replaceable component that can be discarded when worn and recovered/reinstalled after replacement. The split damping ring allows the valve to be easily removed and reinstalled, facilitating maintenance without replacing the entire assembly.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #34Discarding and recovering

3Stability of the object's composition

If the pressure regulating rod must be replaced along with the valve due to integral formation, then the structural integrity is maintained, but the maintenance time and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural integrityVSAvoidmaintenance time
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The pressure regulating valve is segmented from the pressure regulating rod through independent retention by the split damping ring. This allows the valve to be replaced without replacing the rod, reducing maintenance time and cost while maintaining the functional integrity of the assembled components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

4Ease of manufacture

If the hex head is configured in the middle of the pressure regulating screw seat, then the assembly is straightforward, but the appearance is less aesthetic

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveassembly simplicityVSAvoidappearance aesthetics
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSShape

Solution Approach 1:

The hex head is nested within the pressure regulating cap rather than being exposed on the exterior. The cap covers the hex head, hiding it from view while still allowing access for assembly and disassembly, thus improving appearance while maintaining functional accessibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Data Source

PatentUS12085182B2Pressure regulating valve assembly for pneumatic spray gun
Publication Date: 2024.09.10 ZHEJIANG RONGPENG AIR TOOLS CO LTD
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AI summary

An pressure regulating valve assembly for a pneumatic spray gun is disclosed. The pressure regulating vale component is configured inside the pressure regulating passage of the gun body, comprising a pressure regulating screw seat, a pressure regulating rod going through the pressure regulating screw seat and in threaded connection with the pressure regulating screw seat. A pressure regulating seal ring is configured between the pressure regulating rod and the pressure regulating screw seat. A clamping check ring is configured in the middle portion of the pressure regulating rod. The clamping check ring is used to limit the position of the pressure regulating rod. The inner end of the pressure regulating rod is provided with a pressure regulating valve. The position of the pressure regulating valve is limited by the split damping ring configured on the end portion of the pressure regulating rod.