Tire Filling System with Cylindrical Sealant Container
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional tire filling systems are cumbersome, difficult to operate, and require separate designs for each vehicle type, are not user-friendly, and need frequent replacement, especially when used on inclined surfaces.
Innovation Solution
A compact, cylindrical casing with a built-in compressor and a detachable, tire-like container for sealant, allowing for easy handling and replacement, with a unified design suitable for various vehicle sizes and surfaces, and a simple mechanism for applying sealant.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional filling systems are designed separately for each vehicle type, then the system can be optimized for specific vehicle requirements, but the device complexity and number of different designs increases
Solution Approach 1:
The filling system is designed with universal adaptability to accommodate different vehicle types (cars, motorcycles, bicycles) through a single standardized platform. The cylindrical container with detachable base can be filled with different sealant quantities to suit different tire sizes, eliminating the need for separate designs for each vehicle type while reducing overall system complexity
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional filling systems use fixed designs for each vehicle type, then the system can be optimized for specific uses, but the ease of operation and handling during punctures decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The filling system is segmented into a reusable cylindrical container with a detachable base containing the sealant. This segmentation allows users to easily handle, carry, and operate the system during puncture emergencies. The detachable base can be quickly removed and reattached, simplifying the sealing operation while maintaining adaptability through variable sealant quantities
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional filling systems are used on diagonally inclined surfaces, then the system must be specially designed for stability, but the device complexity and cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The cylindrical container design provides inherent stability on diagonally inclined surfaces by distributing weight evenly and maintaining a low center of gravity. The symmetrical cylindrical shape allows the system to remain stable regardless of orientation, eliminating the need for complex stabilization mechanisms while enabling use on various surface orientations
4Reliability
If conventional filling systems require replacement after use, then the system can be renewed, but the loss of time and cost for replacement increases
Solution Approach 1:
The filling system implements a recoverable design where the cylindrical container is reused after the sealant is consumed. The detachable base with used sealant can be easily removed and replaced with a fresh one, allowing the main container to be retained and reused. This reduces both the time and cost of replacement compared to discarding the entire system, while maintaining reliable functionality through component renewal
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system facilitates easy operation and maintenance, allowing users to replace components independently, is universally applicable, and maintains stability on inclined surfaces, reducing costs and complexity.
Implementation Method 1
using a compressor, compressed air is pressed into a bottle with tire sealant
Data Source
AI summary
In a filling system for sealing and inflating tires, comprising at least one pressure source, in particular a compressor, and at least one container for receiving tire sealant, the container for receiving tire sealant is to be of tire-like design.