Vehicle Wash Water Distribution Device for Tank Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing devices for controlling the distribution of washing water in vehicles are complex and expensive due to the need for significant adjustments to accommodate different types of water tanks with unique geometries, leading to high installation costs and complexity.
Innovation Solution
A compact device integrated into a housing that can be fixed inside or outside the water tank, featuring a standardized mechanical interface, which includes a washing water diverter, pump, electrical unit, heating device, sensors, and multiple outlets, allowing for simplified assembly and reduced cabling, enabling use across various tank sizes and geometries.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the device is customized for each tank type and geometry, then the device fits the specific tank requirements, but the assembly complexity and cost increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a standardized housing with a universal mounting interface that can accommodate different tank types and geometries. The housing includes a mounting plate with multiple mounting points and a standardized connection interface that works across various tank configurations, eliminating the need for custom adaptations for each tank type.
Solution Approach 2:
The device is segmented into modular components including the housing, mounting plate, and internal washing water distribution components. This segmentation allows the mounting interface to be standardized while the internal components can be configured for different applications, reducing overall assembly complexity.
2Ease of manufacture
If multiple separate components are used for washing water distribution, then each component can be optimized for its specific function, but the overall device size and cabling requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple separate components (washing water diverter, pump, electrical unit, heating device, sensors, and mounting interface) into a single integrated housing. This consolidation maintains the functional optimization of each component while significantly reducing the overall device volume and eliminating the need for separate mounting brackets and extensive cabling.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the device is designed with extensive cabling for controlling multiple outlets, then all consumers can be supplied, but the assembly time and installation effort increase
Solution Approach 1:
The device incorporates preliminary action by pre-integrating all electrical connections, cabling, and control elements within the housing during manufacturing. The mounting plate includes pre-arranged connection points and the electrical unit is pre-wired to all outlets, so that during installation, the device requires minimal connection work regardless of the number of consumers served.
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 solution results in cost savings, reduced assembly times, and expanded functionality by allowing the device to be pre-assembled and easily integrated into different tank configurations, with a compact design that minimizes the need for tank adaptations and reduces cabling, enhancing the device's versatility and efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
A heating device serves the primary purpose of thawing frozen washing water or heating the washing water
Implementation Method 2
While the pump is used to supply the washing water
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AI summary
A device 1 serves to control the distribution of wash water to multiple consumers in a vehicle. The device comprises a wash water inlet 4 and a plurality of wash water outlets 5-10 that can be connected to the wash water inlet 4 and lead to the various consumers. The device is integrated into a housing 2, which can be fixed inside or outside on the wall 11 of a tank 3 installed in the vehicle for storing the wash water.