Thin-Slotting Lifting Synchronous Grouting Device

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional anti-seepage wall construction technologies cause significant disturbance and damage to soil embankments, are costly, and have long construction periods, making them unsuitable for small projects due to large equipment requirements and inefficiencies in material usage.

Innovation Solution

A thin-slotting lifting synchronous grouting device that integrates slotting and grouting processes, using thin cutting plates and a hollow force-bearing column with a feeding pipe and spraying device, minimizing soil disturbance and material consumption, and allowing for the construction of continuous, uniform anti-seepage walls.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If conventional anti-seepage wall construction technologies (slotting, stirring, spraying, vibrating independently) are used, then anti-seepage walls can be built, but the equipment is too large for small embankments and causes great disturbance and damage to the embankments

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveapplicability to small embankmentsVSAvoiddisturbance and damage to embankments
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines slotting, spraying, and grouting operations into a single integrated device that performs all functions simultaneously through one insertion hole, eliminating the need for multiple separate operations and reducing disturbance to the embankment structure

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The device is designed as a compact, modular system that can be inserted through a small hole and performs multiple functions within a confined space, making it suitable for small embankments where large equipment cannot be deployed

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Reliability

If conventional anti-seepage wall construction technologies are used, then impervious bodies can be formed in soil, but the construction period is long and the cost is high

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveformation of impervious bodyVSAvoidconstruction period
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The device enables continuous operation by performing slotting, spraying, and grouting in one continuous process without interruption or repositioning, significantly reducing construction time compared to sequential operations

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Solution Approach 2:

The device pre-forms the slot and delivers grouting material simultaneously in the same operation, eliminating the need for separate preparation and execution phases

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Reliability

If conventional anti-seepage wall construction technologies are used, then anti-seepage walls can be built, but the equipment is expensive and inconvenient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveanti-seepage wall constructionVSAvoidconvenience and cost
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The single device performs multiple functions (slotting, spraying, grouting) that previously required separate equipment, reducing overall equipment cost and simplifying operation for a single operator

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The device is designed to be self-contained with all necessary components integrated, requiring minimal external equipment or personnel for operation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

4Reliability

If conventional technologies form impervious bodies through independent slotting, stirring, spraying and vibrating, then anti-seepage walls can be built, but great disturbance and damage occurs to the embankments

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveanti-seepage wall formationVSAvoiddisturbance to soil mass
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

By combining slotting, spraying, and grouting into a single simultaneous operation, the device minimizes the number of times the embankment structure is disturbed, reducing cumulative damage to the soil mass

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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 device reduces construction costs and environmental impact by minimizing material usage and disturbance, enabling efficient and rapid construction of thin anti-seepage walls with less friction and disturbance to the soil, suitable for various project scales.

Implementation Method 1

a bottom end of the feeding pipe is connected to a spraying device; a spraying nozzle of the spraying device stretches out along the hollow force-bearing column

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSpray: Spray

Data Source

PatentUS11149400B2Thin-slotting lifting synchronous grouting device and its usage method
Publication Date: 2021.10.19 WANG FUMING
  • US11149400B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A thin-slotting lifting synchronous grouting device and its usage method are provided. The device includes a hollow force-bearing column through which a feeding pipe passes; wherein: left and right cutting plates are respectively fixedly arranged on each side of the hollow force-bearing column; a left connecting plate is fixedly arranged on an outside of the left cutting plate; a right guiding column is fixedly arranged on an outside of the right cutting plate; center lines of the left connecting plate, the right guiding column and the hollow force-bearing column are in a same plane; a top end of to the feeding pipe is connected to a grouting device, and a bottom end is connected to a spraying device; a spraying nozzle of the spraying device stretches out along the hollow force-bearing column; and a lower end of the hollow force-bearing column is connected with a disposable conical head.