Multipath Valve Body Stud Identification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing multi-way valve bodies in fluid technology face challenges in integrating electronic data carriers for contactless identification due to structural complexity and variability, limiting their widespread use and retrofittability.
Innovation Solution
A multi-way valve body design featuring threaded bores with stud bolts, where one stud bolt includes an electronic data carrier for contactless identification, decoupling its arrangement from initial production steps and allowing for wireless identification linked to a fastening function, enabling space-saving and cost-effective solutions with increased production flexibility and retrofittability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If an electronic data carrier is attached directly to the valve body surface, then contactless identification of the valve seat is enabled, but the manufacturing complexity increases due to the variety of valve body designs and inability to attach at every point
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a stud as an intermediary component between the valve body and the electronic data carrier. The stud is screwed into threaded bores in the valve body and provides a standardized mounting interface for the electronic data carrier, eliminating the need to attach directly to varied valve body surfaces and simplifying manufacturing across different valve designs.
2Reliability
If electronic data carriers are integrated into the valve body during manufacturing, then identification functionality is built-in, but manufacturing flexibility is reduced and retrofits become difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent separates the identification functionality into a modular electronic data carrier that can be independently attached to the stud after valve body manufacturing. This segmentation allows the valve body to be manufactured first, then the electronic data carrier to be added later, enabling both initial production and retrofit scenarios without compromising manufacturing flexibility.
3Reliability
If multiple separate components are used for fastening and identification, then functional requirements are met, but assembly effort and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the fastening function (stud with threaded bore) and the identification function (electronic data carrier mounted on the stud) into a single integrated assembly. The stud serves both to secure the valve actuator and to provide a mounting point for the electronic data carrier, eliminating the need for separate fastening and identification components and reducing assembly steps.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables clear, wireless identification of valve seats, enhances production flexibility, and allows for retrofits, improving tracking and inventory management of components through central administration units, while maintaining fluid-tight and secure connections.
Implementation Method 1
a second stud (24) includes an electronic data carrier (26) for contactless identification of the valve seat
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AI summary
A valve body (4) for a valve assembly (2) is proposed. The valve body (4) comprises a valve seat (96) accessible via an opening (86). A number of threaded bores are provided around the opening (86). A number of first studs (22a-c) for mounting a valve actuator are arranged section by section in the threaded bores. At least one second stud (24) comprises an electronic data carrier (26) for contactless identification of the valve seat (96). The second stud (24) is arranged section by section in one of the threaded bores.