Transportable Vortex Gas Lamp Segmented Combustion Chamber
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vortex type gas lamps face challenges in preventing air from entering through ports, leading to flame extinguishment and lack of ease in refueling, with no solution provided for when the fuel is depleted.
Innovation Solution
A transportable vortex type gas lamp design featuring first and second main structures, including a fluid guiding member with spiral-shaped passages, a carrier mechanism for easy disengagement and refilling, and a transparent shield to enhance flame visibility and stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the gas lamp uses a sealed structure to prevent air entry through ports, then flame stability is improved, but the device becomes difficult to transport and refill
Solution Approach 1:
The gas lamp is divided into two main structures: a first main structure containing the fuel reservoir and a second main structure containing the combustion mechanism. These structures are connected through a carrier mechanism with a flange that can be grasped and detached. This segmentation allows the second main structure to be easily removed for transportation and refilling operations while maintaining a sealed combustion chamber that prevents air entry through ports, thus preserving flame stability.
2Reliability
If the gas lamp structure is made complex to prevent air entry, then flame stability is improved, but the device becomes difficult to manufacture and assemble
Solution Approach 1:
The device is segmented into modular components including a first main structure with reservoir, a second main structure with combustion mechanism, and a carrier mechanism with flange. Each component can be manufactured separately using standard processes and then assembled together. The carrier mechanism serves as a modular interface that simplifies assembly and disassembly operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The carrier mechanism with flange serves multiple functions: it provides structural support, enables easy grasping and detachment of the second main structure, facilitates refilling operations, and maintains the sealed combustion chamber. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional specialized components, simplifying manufacturing and assembly.
3Reliability
If the gas lamp uses a fixed structure to maintain flame stability, then combustion reliability is improved, but the device loses transportability
Solution Approach 1:
The gas lamp is divided into a stationary first main structure containing the fuel reservoir and a movable second main structure containing the combustion mechanism. These are connected through the carrier mechanism with flange that can be grasped and detached. This allows the combustion chamber to remain sealed and stable during operation while enabling easy removal and transportation of the second main structure when not in use.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection between the first and second main structures is designed to be dynamic rather than fixed. The carrier mechanism with flange provides a secure connection during combustion operations to maintain reliability, but can be easily detached when transportation is needed. This dynamic connection state allows the system to transition between stable combustion mode and transportable mode.
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
The design allows for easy transportation and refilling, produces a swirled flame with augmented height and stable shape, visible through the shield, addressing the issues of air entry and fuel depletion.
Implementation Method 1
The fluid guiding member includes a plurality of vanes extending from the fluid entry zone to the fluid acceleration zone and circumferentially disposed and spaced from one another. Two of the vanes delimit a passage which is spiral-shaped.
Implementation Method 2
The fluid guiding member has a first distal end defining a fluid entry zone and a second distal end defining a fluid acceleration zone respectively.
Implementation Method 3
The second main structure is directly and releasably mounted atop of the first main structure.
Implementation Method 4
The shield is hollow and transparent to light and disposed above the fluid guiding member.
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AI summary
A gas lamp includes first and second main structures. The first main structure forms a foundation of the gas lamp and includes a reservoir as a fuel tank. The second main structure is directly and releasably mounted atop of the first main structure. The second main structure includes a fluid guiding member, a carrier mechanism, a covering member, and a shield. The fluid guiding member defines a fluid entry zone and a fluid acceleration zone. The covering member includes the fluid acceleration zone circumferentially surrounded therein. The gas lamp includes the carrier mechanism adapted to be grasped, which facilitates disengagement of the first and second main structures for fuel refill and easy transportation of the second main structure.