Teat Cup Cleaning Unit Distribution Chamber Flow Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing teat cup cleaning units with distribution units consume a significant amount of cleaning agent to achieve satisfactory cleaning results.
Innovation Solution
A teat cup cleaning unit with a calming chamber and a distribution chamber, where the cleaning liquid flows into the calming chamber and overflows into the distribution chamber, achieving improved flow behavior and uniform distribution to the outlets, reducing the quantity of cleaning liquid required while maintaining an equivalent cleaning result.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of substance
If a traditional distribution unit is used to clean teat cups, then cleaning coverage is achieved, but cleaning agent consumption is excessive
Solution Approach 1:
The distribution unit is segmented into multiple outlets (first outlet, second outlet, third outlet) that distribute cleaning agent to different teat cups independently. This segmentation allows precise control of cleaning agent allocation to each cup, reducing overall consumption while ensuring each cup receives adequate cleaning coverage.
Solution Approach 2:
Each outlet is equipped with individual flow control capabilities, allowing the cleaning agent flow rate to be optimized locally for each teat cup position. This local quality control ensures that cleaning agent is applied efficiently where needed, reducing waste while maintaining effective cleaning results for each cup.
2Reliability
If cleaning liquid flow rate is increased to improve cleaning results, then cleaning effectiveness improves, but cleaning agent consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The distribution unit incorporates dynamic flow control mechanisms that allow adjustment of cleaning liquid flow rate to each outlet based on actual cleaning needs. This dynamic adjustment enables optimization of cleaning effectiveness while minimizing cleaning agent consumption by adapting flow rates rather than maintaining high constant flow.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows change of flow rate parameters for each outlet independently, enabling optimization of cleaning liquid quantity based on specific cleaning requirements. By adjusting flow rate parameters rather than increasing overall quantity, effective cleaning is achieved with reduced total cleaning agent consumption.
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 solution results in a more efficient use of cleaning agents, achieving improved cleaning results with reduced consumption, and allows for a compact and simplified construction of the teat cup cleaning unit.
Implementation Method 1
The cleaning liquid flows through the inlet, the calming chamber and from the latter via the opening into the distribution chamber
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a teat cup cleaning unit comprising a distribution unit which has an inlet and at least two outlets for a cleaning liquid. The distribution unit has a calming chamber and a distribution chamber. The calming chamber is connected to the distribution chamber via an opening. The inlet opens into the calming chamber. A cleaning liquid leaves the distribution chamber through the passages leading to the outlets.