Universal Mounting Block for Hydraulic Air Cooler
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hydraulic oil air coolers require multiple models and fittings for different applications, leading to space inefficiencies and complex installations, especially when additional components like expansion tanks or filters are added, as the standard connections are specific to each configuration.
Innovation Solution
A universal mounting device that allows for the connection of various hydraulic oil outlet lines and secondary components using a single model of the hydraulic oil air cooler, featuring an aluminum casting attachment block with multiple connections for flexible integration with different-sized air coolers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If different fittings are provided for different applications, then various hydraulic components can be connected, but the number of different air cooler models and fittings that have to be kept in stock increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a standardized fitting with a universal connection interface that can accommodate different hydraulic components (coolers, expansion tanks, filters) across various applications. This single standardized fitting replaces multiple application-specific fittings, allowing one fitting type to serve multiple functions and connect to different components.
2Reliability
If fittings are provided for each specific configuration, then precise connections are achieved, but the installation becomes more complex and space-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the connection system into a standardized interface portion and component-specific adapter portions. The standardized interface provides consistent, precise connections, while separate adapters handle component variations. This modular segmentation simplifies installation by allowing straightforward attachment without complex custom fittings for each configuration.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple models of air coolers are stocked, then different application requirements are met, but space efficiency is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by creating a standardized fitting design that can be used across different air cooler models and configurations. This allows a single air cooler model with the standardized fitting to serve multiple applications by connecting to various hydraulic components, eliminating the need to stock multiple specialized cooler models and reducing storage space requirements.
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a fixing device for a hydraulic fluid air cooler with cooling elements through which hydraulic fluid flows, which elements are combined to form a parallelepiped assembly, and a box-shaped hydraulic fluid distributor section extending over one end surface of the assembly, and a box-shaped collector section for cooled hydraulic fluid extending over the other end surface of the assembly, wherein the fixing device (10) is designed in the shape of a cast aluminium slab which is releasably connected to a mounting rail of the box-shaped collector and to a hydraulic fluid container which receives the cooled hydraulic fluid, wherein the fixing device has a connection (11) for a hydraulic fluid suction line and is also equipped with separate connections (12, 13, 14) which are designed for connecting the fixing device to at least one leak oil circuit, a compensation tank and an air-bleed valve.