Compact Water-Supply Device with Integrated Commutator
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing water-supply devices for potable and service water storage are complex in structure and large in size, making them difficult to configure and operate, requiring consumers to assemble odd elements manually.
Innovation Solution
A compact water-supply device featuring a vertically oriented hydraulic accumulator with a multifunctional commutator for simplified control and operation, incorporating a removable filter cartridge and integrated controlling and regulating equipment such as a manometer and pressure relay, allowing for automated operation from a single working place.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If water-supply devices use multiple separate components for storage, filtration, and control, then each component can be optimized independently, but the overall device becomes complex in structure and large in size
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the hydraulic accumulator, filter with removable cartridge, commutator, manometer, and pressure relay into a single integrated water-supply device. The accumulator body serves as the housing that contains all other components, eliminating the need for separate assemblies and reducing overall structural complexity while maintaining independent optimization of each functional element.
Solution Approach 2:
The accumulator body performs multiple functions simultaneously: it serves as the pressure vessel for water storage, the housing for the filter assembly, the mounting structure for the commutator and control equipment, and the pressure regulation chamber. This multi-functionality reduces the total number of components needed while maintaining reliable operation of each subsystem.
2Reliability
If water-supply devices use multiple separate components for storage, filtration, and control, then each component can be optimized independently, but the device requires manual assembly of odd elements
Solution Approach 1:
By integrating all components into a single pre-assembled unit where the accumulator body houses the filter, commutator, and control equipment, the device eliminates the need for manual assembly of separate elements. The integrated design allows the entire assembly to be manufactured as a complete unit or pre-assembled module, significantly improving ease of manufacture and installation.
3Ease of operation
If water-supply devices have distributed control elements, then control functions can be performed locally, but the control and operation becomes complex requiring multiple working positions
Solution Approach 1:
The commutator integrates multiple control functions including water supply regulation, pressure control, and filtration management into a single centralized control unit. The manometer and pressure relay are positioned to be accessible from one working position, allowing all control operations to be performed from a single location rather than requiring movement between multiple distributed control points.
4Volume of moving object
If water-supply devices are compact, then installation space is reduced, but the number of parts must be minimized to simplify structure
Solution Approach 1:
The patent achieves compact dimensions by merging all water-supply components into a single integrated assembly where the accumulator body serves as the common housing. This eliminates the need for separate housings, mounting structures, and connecting elements that would increase both volume and part count. The filter, commutator, and control equipment are all positioned within the accumulator body, creating a space-efficient design with minimal parts.
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AI summary
The invention is configured for water-supply and comprises the vertically oriented hydraulic accumulator; inlet and outlet connections; connected to a hydraulic accumulator filter with a removable cartridge, located in the casing; the hydraulic accumulator made in a suspended manner and equipped with the commutator with a flange for attachment to the hydraulic accumulator, located in its lower part. The commutator is made with channels, connected with the inlet and outlet connections, and with holes for attached controlling and regulating equipment. Filter casing is installed on the thread at the commutator. The invention reduces the size, and simplifies the structure of the device due to minimizing the number of transitions and connections, while simultaneous improving the conditions for monitoring and controlling water supply modes from one work place—from the commutator, which is the set of equipment for the device control automation in general.