Universal Valve Driver for Multi-Profile Actuating Levers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing air suspension valves for vehicles require costly special conversions to accommodate different actuating levers with varying cross-sectional profiles, limiting their adaptability and efficiency across diverse environments.
Innovation Solution
A valve design featuring a driver with a receiving section that can accommodate actuating levers with either a cylindrical or flat cross-sectional profile, allowing for secure attachment and adjustment without adding new elements, enabling the use of both types of levers in a space-saving and economical manner.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a valve is designed with a receiving section for a specific actuating lever profile, then the attachment reliability is improved, but the adaptability to different actuating lever types deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The receiving section is designed with a universal geometry that can accommodate multiple types of actuating levers (cylindrical, flat, square cross-sections) without requiring different receiving section designs. This multi-functional receiving section allows the same valve body to work with various lever types, resolving the contradiction between reliable attachment and adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The receiving section utilizes geometric parameter variations (circular, rectangular, or combined cross-sectional shapes) to accommodate different actuating lever profiles. By designing the receiving section with adjustable geometric parameters, the valve can maintain reliable attachment across different lever types through parameter adaptation rather than structural redesign.
2Adaptability or versatility
If special conversions are made for different application scenarios, then the adaptability is improved, but the manufacturing cost deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The valve is designed with a universal receiving section that can accommodate multiple actuating lever types without requiring special conversions or modifications for different application scenarios. This eliminates the need for costly custom adaptations while maintaining adaptability across various environments.
Solution Approach 2:
The receiving section is designed to automatically adapt to different actuating lever types through its geometric configuration, eliminating the need for external conversions or additional components. The valve structure itself provides the adaptability function, reducing manufacturing complexity and cost.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the receiving section is designed to accommodate multiple lever types, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple receiving section functions (accommodating cylindrical, flat, and square levers) are merged into a single integrated receiving section design. This unified structure achieves multi-lever compatibility without requiring separate receiving sections for each lever type, thereby reducing overall device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The receiving section is designed as a universal component that performs multiple functions (accommodating different lever profiles) through a single geometric configuration. This multi-functionality is achieved through careful geometric design rather than through complex mechanisms, keeping the device simple while maintaining high adaptability.
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a valve (310), in particular a pneumatic suspension valve for a vehicle, said valve (310) comprising a valve body (320) with a driver (330). Said driver (330) comprises a receiving section for receiving an actuating lever (350) which can be fixed on the driver (330). Said receiving section is designed to receive, without retrofitting the receiving section, an actuating lever (350) having a first cross-sectional profile or to receive an actuating lever (350) having a second cross-sectional profile which is different from the first cross-sectional profile.