Valve Connection Body Locking Bracket for Multi-Port Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing connection devices for valves require a large number of components and a cumbersome installation process due to the need for individual fixing of each connection unit.
Innovation Solution
The connection device features locking means with at least two parallel locking channels that penetrate multiple receiving recesses, allowing a U-shaped locking bracket to be inserted and assume a lock position that secures multiple connection units simultaneously.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If individual locking brackets are used for each connection unit, then reliable fixation is achieved, but the number of components and installation complexity increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple individual locking brackets into a single locking bracket that spans across multiple receiving recesses. This locking bracket has multiple arms that can simultaneously engage with connection units in different receiving recesses, thereby reducing the total number of locking brackets needed while maintaining reliable fixation for each connection unit.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking bracket is designed with multi-functional capability to serve multiple receiving recesses simultaneously. Each arm of the locking bracket can independently engage with a connection unit in a different receiving recess, allowing one locking bracket to perform the function of multiple individual locking brackets.
2Reliability
If individual locking brackets are used for each connection unit, then secure fixation is achieved, but installation time increases due to cumbersome manipulation
Solution Approach 1:
By merging multiple locking functions into a single locking bracket, the installation process is streamlined. The operator inserts one locking bracket that simultaneously secures multiple connection units, eliminating the need to manipulate multiple separate locking brackets individually, thereby significantly reducing installation time.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking bracket is pre-configured with multiple arms positioned to engage with specific receiving recesses before installation. This preliminary arrangement allows for rapid simultaneous engagement with multiple connection units during a single insertion operation, avoiding sequential manipulation.
3Productivity
If multiple locking brackets are used to fix multiple connection units, then all units can be secured, but the number of components and device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges the function of multiple locking brackets into a single multi-armed locking bracket. This consolidated design maintains the capability to secure multiple connection units simultaneously (preserving productivity) while dramatically reducing the number of components required.
Data Source
AI summary
A connection device for valves, with a connection body extending along a main axis, which main body has several consecutive valve mounting stands in direction of the main axis, on which valve body valves can be or are mounted. The valve body is provided with at least one row of several consecutive receiving recesses likewise in direction of the main axis, which receiving recesses are transverse to the main axis and leading to a common connection surface of the connection body, which receiving recesses communicate with the connection body channels passing into the connection body and into which suitable connection units can be or are inserted for connecting fluid lines. The inserted use position can be detachably fixed to the connection body by locking means having at least one U-shaped locking bracket. The locking means contain at least two locking channels extending along the main axis in the connection body.