Liquid Supply Device and Method for the Production Thereof

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This invention describes a liquid supply device and the method for manufacturing it, designed to deliver liquids evenly from a narrower source to a wider sink or processing unit. The device features an expanding section with a specially designed sloping or structured bottom, ensuring that liquids (such as molten metal) entering through the smaller inlet spread uniformly and simultaneously over the entire width of the larger outlet. The geometry and surface texture can be adapted for various liquids and flow requirements, providing precise and even liquid distribution in subsequent processing systems.

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• Supplying molten metal evenly to casting molds or alloying equipment in metal processing industries.
• Distributing liquid dough or batter uniformly into baking trays in food processing.
• Feeding viscous or sensitive liquids to chemically processed vessels to avoid uneven distribution.
• Evenly supplying resins, adhesives, or other fluids in manufacturing processes (e.g., composite materials).
• Uniform injection of liquids in additive manufacturing (3D printing) systems.
• Supplying lubricants, coolants, or cleaning fluids evenly in mechanical systems.

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• Ensures highly uniform liquid distribution, improving product quality (e.g., homogeneous metal parts, consistent baking results).
• Prevents undesirable flow dynamics, reducing bubbles, voids, or defects in the end product.
• Adaptable design: the geometry and surface can be optimized for different liquid properties (viscosity, flow rate).
• Reduces waste and overflow by enabling controlled, simultaneous filling across the whole outlet.
• Enhances process efficiency and repeatability in industrial and laboratory settings.
• Can be tailored for both high-volume industrial use and precision applications.

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The invention relates to a liquid supply device (1) and to a method (10) for the production thereof. The aim of the invention is to ensure that liquids (F) can be uniformly fed to a liquid sink, even if a liquid source has a smaller passage width (B2) than the liquid sink. In order to achieve this aim, it is provided according to the invention that a bottom (5) of the liquid supply device (1) is designed such that a liquid (F) flowing through the inlet opening (2) into the liquid supply device (1) with a predefined maximum volumetric flow simultaneously reaches the outlet opening (4) essentially over the entire outlet width (b4) of the outlet opening (4), the bottom (5) having a rising course.