Submersible Pump Vertical Sensor Array for Water Level Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing submersible pumps have complex height control structures and poor operational stability due to intricate sensor unit arrangements, which affect the reliability of automatic water level control.
Innovation Solution
A submersible pump design featuring vertically aligned sensor units with fixed height differences and a control circuit that uses a multi-stage switch to manage pump operation based on water level signals, allowing for independent height adjustments and simplified structure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If a sensor unit with height-adjustable structure is used on the pump housing, then the pump can be automatically controlled according to liquid level, but the height control structure becomes complicated and operational stability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The pump housing is divided into multiple fixed sensor mounting positions at different heights, allowing the sensor unit to be installed at predetermined locations without requiring complex adjustment mechanisms. This segmentation of the housing into standardized mounting zones simplifies the overall structure while maintaining automatic water level control functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The sensor mounting positions are pre-designed and pre-positioned on the pump housing during manufacturing, with each position corresponding to a specific height. This preliminary arrangement eliminates the need for complex field adjustments and ensures operational stability by fixing the sensor at predetermined optimal locations before the pump is deployed.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple sensor units with independent height adjustments are provided, then different water levels can be measured, but the structure becomes more complex and manufacturing costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple sensor units are provided, each capable of functioning as a complete water level detection system. Any single sensor unit can independently measure water level at its fixed position, and the system can operate with one or multiple sensors depending on the application requirements. This multi-functional design allows flexibility in water level measurement without requiring complex integration or additional adjustment mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The sensor units are designed as simple, cost-effective components that can be easily manufactured and installed at fixed positions. Rather than using expensive, complexly-adjustable sensors, the invention employs straightforward sensing elements mounted at predetermined locations, reducing manufacturing costs while maintaining the capability to measure multiple water levels through the array of fixed-position sensors.
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
This design enhances operational stability and reduces manufacturing costs while enabling reliable automatic control of the pump through straightforward height regulation and efficient water level sensing.
Implementation Method 1
the sensor unit has a sensor housing, with two spaced electrodes that can be wetted through with liquid being arranged inside the sensor housing
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AI summary
The utility model discloses a water pump, especially a submersible pump, including pump main part and water-level switch, water-level switch mainly establish on above-mentioned pump main part and the homoenergetic enough sensing unit two or more that with aqueous phase contact by arranging in the vertical direction of space, and constitute through receiving water signal that an arbitrary appointed sensing unit sent and then the control circuit unit that switches on yu break off of controlling above-mentioned pump main part. The technical problem that it had solved' simplify submersible pump go up water-level switch liquid level altitude mixture control structure', it has possessed the sensing unit simple structure in the pump main part, and the stability in use is good, simultaneously, manufacturing cost is relatively low, economic nature a series of advantages such as good