Valve Shoulder Profile for Single-Tool Mounting and Dismounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for applying covering products, such as paint sprayers, face challenges in mounting and dismounting valves, which often require multiple tools and can be risky due to complex access conditions, leading to increased manipulation time and risk of valve drops.
Innovation Solution
A valve design with projecting or recessed shapes on its peripheral part that cooperates with a dedicated tool, allowing for secure rotational movement and attachment, enabling both screwing and unscrewing with a single tool, reducing the number of tools needed and fall risks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple tools are used for mounting and dismounting the valve, then the valve can be properly installed and removed, but the manipulation time increases and the risk of valve drops increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies multi-functionality by integrating both mounting and dismounting capabilities into a single tool. The tool includes a gripping element with a first configuration for mounting operations and a second configuration for dismounting operations, eliminating the need for multiple specialized tools and reducing manipulation time while maintaining safety
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs dynamics through a rotatable gripping element that can change its configuration. The gripping element can rotate between a first position for mounting and a second position for dismounting, allowing the tool to adapt its function dynamically based on the operational requirement
2Reliability
If multiple tools are used for mounting and dismounting the valve, then the valve can be properly installed and removed, but the number of tools needed increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies multi-functionality by integrating both mounting and dismounting capabilities into a single tool. The tool includes a gripping element with a first configuration for mounting operations and a second configuration for dismounting operations, eliminating the need for multiple specialized tools and reducing manipulation time while maintaining safety
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the functions of mounting and dismounting tools into a single integrated device. By combining previously separate tools into one unified tool with a rotatable gripping element, the system reduces tool complexity and the number of components required
3Reliability
If the valve is held during dismounting operations, then the risk of valve drops is reduced, but the manipulation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the gripping function with the mounting/dismounting tool. The gripping element is integrated into the tool structure, allowing the operator to securely hold the valve while performing operations without requiring separate handling tools or procedures
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs dynamics through a rotatable gripping element that can change its configuration. The gripping element can rotate between a first position for mounting and a second position for dismounting, allowing the tool to adapt its function dynamically based on the operational requirement
Data Source
AI summary
Valve for a system for applying a covering product, including projecting or recessed shapes on a peripheral part, configured to cooperate with projecting or recessed shapes of a dedicated mounting and dismounting tool, these projecting or recessed shapes of the valve being configured to transmit a rotational movement to the valve, and to be secured to the tool. The projecting or hollow shapes of the valve include a first peripheral profile having at least one planar surface, and a second peripheral profile located behind the first profile relative to an outer end of the valve. The second profile has at least one first planar surface aligned with the planar surface of the first profile, and at least one second planar surface angularly offset relative to the planar surface of the first profile, such that the second planar surface of the second profile forms a shoulder relative to the first profile.