Valve Actuation Mounting Interface With Multiple Attachment Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing valve actuation systems require standardized control modules that increase manufacturing costs, and the use of adapters adds additional expenses, limiting flexibility and economic viability for attaching different auxiliary devices.
Innovation Solution
The valve actuation system incorporates a mounting interface with multiple attachment devices that differ in attachment possibilities, allowing for selective and alternative attachment of various auxiliary devices without the need for adapters, reducing costs and enhancing flexibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a standardized mounting interface is used for control modules, then different control modules can be attached to the actuating drive, but the control modules need to be equipped with specifically matched standardized mating interfaces which increases manufacturing costs
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting interface is designed with multiple attachment devices (first attachment device with internal thread, second attachment device with external thread, third attachment device with bayonet coupling) that can accommodate different types of auxiliary devices. This multi-functional interface eliminates the need for standardized mating interfaces on each control module, reducing manufacturing costs while maintaining versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting interface is segmented into multiple independent attachment devices, each capable of attaching different types of auxiliary devices. This segmentation allows the actuating drive to accommodate various auxiliary devices without requiring each device to conform to a single standardized interface, thereby reducing manufacturing complexity and cost.
2Adaptability or versatility
If adapters are used to attach auxiliary devices to the actuating drive, then different auxiliary devices can be mounted, but additional manufacturing and assembly costs are incurred
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple attachment devices are integrated directly into the mounting interface of the actuating drive, combining the functions of what would otherwise require separate adapters. This merging eliminates the need for additional adapter components, reducing both manufacturing and assembly costs while maintaining the ability to attach different auxiliary devices.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple attachment devices are provided on the mounting interface, then a wide variety of auxiliary devices can be mounted selectively, but the structure of the mounting interface becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting interface is divided into multiple independent attachment devices, each with a simple, dedicated structure. This segmentation allows each attachment device to have a straightforward design while the collective interface provides versatile attachment options, balancing structural simplicity with functional variety.
Data Source
AI summary
A valve actuation system includes a drive device, equipped with an axial extension, which includes an actuating drive with a drive output side intended for coupling with a valve and an axial rear side opposite this, wherein the actuating drive has on its axial rear side a mounting interface for the attachment of an auxiliary device which interacts with the actuating drive wherein, in order to allow attachment of the particular auxiliary device which is to be mounted, or which is mounted, the mounting interface of the actuating drive is equipped with several different attachment devices which differ in their attachment possibilities and which can be used selectively. In this way, a high degree of variability in the attachment of auxiliary devices is provided.