An ultrasonic atomization device

Abstract

The present invention discloses an ultrasonic atomization device, which includes an atomization component, a support component and a cooling component; the atomization component is arranged on the support component, the cooling component is arranged on the atomization component and the support component, the atomization component can atomize the target object, and the cooling component can cool the atomization component through a cooling medium. The beneficial effects of the present invention are that by driving the support component, the atomization component can be driven to rotate on the support component, which can match a greater flow rate of the molten metal while ensuring the atomization effect, and significantly improve the single-machine production efficiency; through the cooling component, high-temperature cooling and heat dissipation can be carried out on the transducer, ensuring that the transducer maintains normal and stable operation, and improving the stability and service life of the work.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of ultrasonic atomization, and particularly to an ultrasonic atomization device. Background Art

[0002] The preparation process of solder powder requires atomizing raw materials. Commonly used methods include gas atomization method, rotary disk centrifugal atomization method, ultrasonic atomization method, etc. The centrifugal atomization method is the current mainstream process, but the ultrasonic atomization method has obvious advantages in terms of the morphology and particle size uniformity of powder particles and will be the future trend.

[0003] The ultrasonic atomization method utilizes the cavitation effect of ultrasonic vibration. Molten metal droplets are atomized into fine droplets on the ultrasonic transducer and cooled and solidified into spherical powder particles in the air. However, due to the relatively high working environment temperature, the stability of the transducer will decrease or even fail. In addition, the single-machine production capacity is also limited by the atomization working surface.

[0004] Therefore, the inventor has designed an ultrasonic atomization device. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this part is to outline some aspects of the embodiments of the present invention and briefly introduce some preferred embodiments. Some simplifications or omissions may be made in this part, as well as in the abstract and title of the present application, to avoid obscuring the purpose of this part, the abstract, and the title. However, such simplifications or omissions shall not be used to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0006] In view of the problems existing in the above or prior art, the present invention is proposed.

[0007] Therefore, the purpose of the present invention is to provide an ultrasonic atomization device that can cool the transducer during the ultrasonic atomization process, avoid the situation of decreased stability or even failure due to excessive temperature of the transducer, and improve the atomization efficiency of the single-machine production capacity through the workbench.

[0008] To solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an ultrasonic atomization device, which includes an atomization component, a support component, and a cooling component; the atomization component is arranged on the support component, the cooling component is arranged on the atomization component and the support component, the atomization component can atomize the target object, and the cooling component can cool the atomization component through a cooling medium.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the ultrasonic atomization device of the present invention, further comprising a driving support component, the driving support component can drive the atomization component to rotate on the support component.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the ultrasonic atomization device of the present invention, the atomization assembly includes a transducer, a transducer sleeve, and a workbench; the transducer is disposed in the transducer sleeve, the transducer is connected to the workbench, and the transducer can drive the workbench to generate ultrasonic vibrations.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the ultrasonic atomization device of the present invention, the cooling assembly includes a transducer, a transducer sleeve, a cooling chamber, a delivery channel member, and an output channel member; the cooling chamber is disposed in the transducer sleeve and is formed around the transducer, the cooling chamber is respectively communicated with the delivery channel member and the output channel member, and the delivery channel member can deliver a cooling medium to cool the transducer through the cooling chamber and discharge it through the output channel member.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the ultrasonic atomization device of the present invention, the delivery channel member includes an air inlet channel, an annular air inlet channel, and an air inlet pipe; the air inlet channel is opened at a position near the lower end of the support assembly, the annular air inlet channel is annularly opened inside the support assembly and is disposed on the side of the air inlet channel, the air inlet pipe is disposed in the transducer sleeve, one end of the air inlet pipe is communicated with the annular air inlet channel, and the other end is communicated with the cooling chamber.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the ultrasonic atomization device of the present invention, the output channel member includes an exhaust pipe, an exhaust chamber, and an exhaust hole; at least one group of exhaust pipes is provided, the exhaust chamber is disposed inside the upper end of the support assembly and is communicated with the exhaust pipe, the exhaust hole is disposed at the upper end of the exhaust chamber and is close to the side of the atomization assembly.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of the ultrasonic atomization device of the present invention, a protection plate is disposed on one side of the exhaust hole, the protection plate is disposed on the support assembly, the protection plate is inclined upward, and the protection plate can prevent the aerosol from entering the exhaust chamber.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of the ultrasonic atomization device of the present invention, at least one group of seals is disposed between the atomization assembly and the support assembly; the seals can seal the inside of the atomization assembly.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment of the ultrasonic atomization device of the present invention, at least one group of bearings is disposed between the atomization assembly and the support assembly; the atomization assembly can reduce the frictional resistance on the support assembly through the bearings.

[0017] As a preferred embodiment of the ultrasonic atomization device of the present invention, a wireless receiving end is disposed on the transducer sleeve, and a wireless transmitting end is disposed at the bottom of the support assembly; the wireless receiving end is connected to the transducer through a wire, and the wireless transmitting end is connected to the ultrasonic power supply.

[0018] Advantages of the present invention: The present invention can drive the atomization component to rotate on the support component through the driving support component, which can match a greater flow rate of the molten metal while ensuring the atomization effect, significantly improving the single-machine production efficiency; through the cooling component, the transducer can be cooled and dissipated heat at high temperatures, ensuring that the transducer maintains normal and stable operation, and improving the stability and service life of the work. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the following drawings are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings. Among them:

[0020] Figure 1 It is an overall schematic diagram of the ultrasonic atomization device.

[0021] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the atomization component of the ultrasonic atomization device.

[0022] Figure 3 It is a top view of the atomization component of the ultrasonic atomization device.

[0023] Figure 4 It is Figure 3 The sectional view taken along line B-B of the ultrasonic atomization device in

[0024] Figure 5 It is a front view of the atomization component of the ultrasonic atomization device.

[0025] Figure 6 It is Figure 5 The sectional view taken along line A-A of the ultrasonic atomization device in

[0026] Figure 7 It is Figure 2 The enlarged view at F1 of the ultrasonic atomization device in DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0027] In order to make the above objects, features, and advantages of the present invention more obvious and understandable, the following will make a detailed description of the specific embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the drawings of the specification.

[0028] In the following description, many specific details are set forth in order to fully understand the present invention. However, the present invention can also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar promotions without departing from the connotation of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0029] Second, the "one embodiment" or "embodiment" referred to herein means a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The appearances of "in one embodiment" in different places in this specification do not all refer to the same embodiment, nor are they separate or selectively exclusive embodiments from other embodiments.

[0030] Embodiment 1: Refer to Figures 1 to 3 , which is the first embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment provides an ultrasonic atomization device, which includes an atomization component 1, a support component 2, and a cooling component 3; the atomization component 1 can be supported by the support component 2, and the atomization component 1 can be cooled by the cooling component 3.

[0031] Specifically, it includes an atomization component 1, a support component 2, and a cooling component 3; the atomization component 1 is arranged on the support component 2, the cooling component 3 is arranged on the atomization component 1 and the support component 2, the atomization component 1 can atomize the target object, and the cooling component 3 can cool the atomization component 1 through a cooling medium.

[0032] In summary, the solder powder can be ultrasonically atomized by the atomization component 1; the cooling component 3 can cool and dissipate heat from the atomization component 1 at high temperatures, ensuring that the transducer maintains normal and stable operation, and improving the stability and lifespan of the operation.

[0033] Embodiment 2: Refer to Figures 1 to 7 , which is the second embodiment of the present invention. In the previous embodiment, the ultrasonic atomization device includes an atomization component 1, a support component 2, and a cooling component 3; the atomization component 1 can be supported by the support component 2, and the atomization component 1 can be cooled by the cooling component 3.

[0034] Specifically, it includes an atomization component 1, a support component 2, and a cooling component 3; the atomization component 1 is arranged on the support component 2, the cooling component 3 is arranged on the atomization component 1 and the support component 2, the atomization component 1 can atomize the target object, and the cooling component 3 can cool the atomization component 1 through a cooling medium.

[0035] It should be noted that the cooling medium can be air or other low-temperature gases, as long as it can cool the atomization component 1.

[0036] It should be noted that the target object can be solder powder, and of course, it can also be other substances that need to be atomized, and the material to be atomized can be adjusted according to the actual production scenario.

[0037] Furthermore, it further includes a driving support component 6, and the driving support component 6 can drive the atomization component 1 to rotate on the support component 2.

[0038] Preferably, by setting the driving support component 6, the atomizing component 1 is driven to rotate, and the support component 2 can support the atomizing component 1.

[0039] Preferably, by setting the rotation of the atomizing component 1, while ensuring the atomizing effect, it can match a greater flow rate of the molten metal, significantly improving the single-machine production efficiency.

[0040] Furthermore, at least one set of seals 4 is provided between the atomizing component 1 and the support component 2; the seals 4 can seal the inside of the atomizing component 1.

[0041] Preferably, by setting multiple sets of seals 4, it can ensure that even during the rotation of the atomizing component 1, the normal operation of the atomizing component 1 and the cooling component 3 can be guaranteed, avoiding gas leakage or external aerosol entering the inside of the atomizing component 1.

[0042] Furthermore, at least one set of bearings 5 is provided between the atomizing component 1 and the support component 2; the atomizing component 1 can reduce the frictional resistance on the support component 2 through the bearings 5.

[0043] Preferably, by setting multiple sets of bearings 5, it can ensure that the atomizing component 1 will not have a situation where it cannot rotate or has poor rotation during the rotation process.

[0044] Preferably, the bearings 5 can reduce the rotational frictional resistance and ensure the smooth rotation of the atomizing component 1.

[0045] Furthermore, the atomizing component 1 includes a transducer 11, a transducer sleeve 12, and a workbench 13; the transducer 11 is arranged in the transducer sleeve 12, the transducer 11 is connected to the workbench 13, and the transducer 11 can drive the workbench 13 to generate ultrasonic vibrations.

[0046] Preferably, the transducer sleeve 12 can generate ultrasonic vibrations.

[0047] Preferably, the transducer 11 is composed of a horn, a piezoelectric ceramic, an electrode plate, a threaded rod, and a rear cover. The piezoelectric ceramics and the electrode plates are stacked alternately. The piezoelectric ceramics have positive and negative poles, and the same polarities of the ceramic plates are placed facing each other. With the input of alternating current energy, the transducer can generate corresponding vibrations.

[0048] Preferably, the positive and negative poles on the piezoelectric ceramic are connected to the wireless receiving end 34 through a wire 36.

[0049] Furthermore, a wireless receiving end 34 is provided on the transducer sleeve 12, and a wireless transmitting end 35 is provided at the bottom of the support component 2; the wireless receiving end 34 is connected to the transducer 11 through a wire 36, and the wireless transmitting end 35 is connected to the ultrasonic power supply; ensuring the smooth operation of the atomizing component 1.

[0050] It should be noted that, instead of using wireless connection methods such as the wireless receiving end 34 and the wireless transmitting end 35 , the transducer may be connected by wire in the form of an electric slip ring.

[0051] Furthermore, the cooling assembly 3 includes a transducer 11, a transducer cover 12, a cooling chamber 31, a conveying channel member 32, and an output channel member 33; the cooling chamber 31 is arranged in the transducer cover 12, and the cooling chamber 31 is opened around the transducer 11, and the cooling chamber 31 is respectively connected to the conveying channel member 32 and the output channel member 33, and the conveying channel member 32 can convey the cooling medium through the cooling chamber 31 to cool the transducer 11, and discharge it through the output channel member 33.

[0052] Preferably, the delivery channel member 32 is connected to the lower end of the transducer 11, and the output channel member 33 is connected to the upper end of the transducer 11; the low-temperature gas is delivered to the cooling chamber 31 through the delivery channel member 32 to take away the heat generated by the transducer 11, and the transducer 11 is cooled, and the heat is discharged to the outside through the output channel member 33.

[0053] Furthermore, the conveying channel member 32 includes an air inlet channel 321, an annular air inlet channel 322, and an air inlet pipe 323. The air inlet channel 321 is opened near the lower end of the support assembly 2, the annular air inlet channel 322 is opened in an annular shape on the inner side of the support assembly 2 and is arranged on the side of the air inlet channel 321. The air inlet pipe 323 is arranged on the transducer cover 12, and one end of the air inlet pipe 323 is connected to the annular air inlet channel 322, and the other end is connected to the cooling chamber 31.

[0054] Preferably, the air inlet channel 321 is connected to the annular air inlet channel 322. By setting the annular air inlet channel 322 to be annular, it can be ensured that when the transducer cover 12 and the transducer 11 drive the air inlet pipe 323 to rotate, no matter which position they rotate to, the annular air inlet channel 322 and the air inlet pipe 323 can be kept in a connected state.

[0055] Preferably, by configuring the annular air inlet passage 322 to be annular, it can be ensured that the gas in the annular air inlet passage 322 is in a state of equal pressure.

[0056] Furthermore, the output channel member 33 includes an exhaust pipe 331, an exhaust cavity 332, and an exhaust hole 333; at least one group of exhaust pipes 331 is provided, the exhaust cavity 332 is provided inside the upper end of the support component 2 and is connected to the exhaust pipe 331, and the exhaust hole 333 is provided at the upper end of the exhaust cavity 332 and is close to the side of the atomization component 1.

[0057] Preferably, an annular air outlet channel 335 is provided on the side of the exhaust pipe 331, and the annular air outlet channel 335 communicates with the exhaust cavity 332; by providing the annular air outlet channel 335, it can ensure that the gas is in a pressure-equalized state within the annular air outlet channel 335.

[0058] Preferably, the cooling medium passes through the intake channel 321, then enters the annular intake channel 322 and then enters the rotating intake pipe 323, so as to reach the cooling cavity 31; the low-temperature gas in the cooling cavity 31 can wrap the transducer 11, and then take away the high-temperature gas, enter the annular air outlet channel 335 through the two groups of exhaust pipes 331, and then evenly enter the exhaust cavity 332, and is discharged through the exhaust holes 333.

[0059] Further, a protection plate 334 is provided on one side of the exhaust hole 333. The protection plate 334 is arranged on the support assembly 2. The protection plate 334 is inclined upward, and the protection plate 334 can prevent the aerosol from entering the exhaust cavity 332.

[0060] Preferably, the protection plate 334 can form a certain barrier to the exhaust hole 333 to prevent the external aerosol from entering the exhaust cavity 332 through the exhaust hole 333.

[0061] In summary, the present invention can drive the atomization assembly 1 to rotate on the support assembly 2 by driving the support assembly 6, while ensuring the atomization effect, it can match a greater flow rate of the molten metal, significantly improving the single-machine production efficiency; through the cooling assembly 3, the transducer 11 can be cooled and dissipated heat at high temperature, ensuring that the transducer maintains normal and stable operation, and improving the stability and service life of the work.

[0062] Importantly, it should be noted that the construction and arrangement of the present application shown in multiple different exemplary embodiments are merely illustrative. Although only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, those who refer to this disclosure should easily understand that many modifications are possible without materially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described in this application (e.g., changes in the dimensions, scales, structures, shapes and proportions of various elements, as well as parameter values (such as temperature, pressure, etc.), installation arrangements, use of materials, colors, orientations, etc.). For example, an element shown as integrally formed may be composed of multiple parts or elements, the positions of the elements may be inverted or otherwise changed, and the nature, number or position of discrete elements may be altered or changed. Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the present invention. The order or sequence of any process or method steps may be changed or re-ordered according to alternative embodiments. In the claims, any "means plus function" clause is intended to cover the structures that perform the recited function herein, and not only structural equivalents but also equivalent structures. Other substitutions, modifications, changes and omissions may be made in the design, operating conditions and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to specific embodiments, but extends to various modifications that still fall within the scope of the appended claims.

[0063] In addition, in order to provide a concise description of the exemplary embodiments, not all features of the actual embodiments may be described (i.e., those features that are not relevant to the currently contemplated best mode of carrying out the present invention or those features that are not relevant to the implementation of the present invention).

[0064] It should be understood that in the development of any actual implementation, as in any engineering or design project, numerous specific implementation decisions may be made. Such development efforts may be complex and time-consuming, but for those of ordinary skill in the art who benefit from this disclosure, without undue experimentation, such development efforts will be a routine task of design, manufacturing and production.

[0065] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and not to limit them. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that the technical solutions of the present invention can be modified or equivalently replaced without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention, and they should all be covered by the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An ultrasonic atomization device, characterized in that: It includes an atomization component (1), a support component (2), and a cooling component (3); the atomization component (1) is arranged on the support component (2), the cooling component (3) is arranged on the atomization component (1) and the support component (2), the atomization component (1) can atomize the target object, and the cooling component (3) can cool the atomization component (1) through a cooling medium; It further includes a driving support component (6), and the driving support component (6) can drive the atomization component (1) to rotate on the support component (2); The atomization component (1) includes a transducer (11), a transducer sleeve (12), and a workbench (13); the transducer (11) is arranged on the transducer sleeve (12), the transducer (11) is connected to the workbench (13), and the transducer (11) can drive the workbench (13) to generate ultrasonic vibration; The cooling component (3) includes a cooling cavity (31), a conveying channel member (32), and an output channel member (33); the cooling cavity (31) is arranged inside the transducer sleeve (12), and the cooling cavity (31) is opened around the transducer (11), the cooling cavity (31) is respectively communicated with the conveying channel member (32) and the output channel member (33), and the conveying channel member (32) can convey a cooling medium to cool the transducer (11) through the cooling cavity (31) and discharge it through the output channel member (33); The conveying channel member (32) includes an air inlet channel (321), an annular air inlet channel (322), and an air inlet pipe (323), the air inlet channel (321) is opened at a position near the lower end of the support component (2), the annular air inlet channel (322) is annularly opened inside the support component (2) and is arranged on the side of the air inlet channel (321), the air inlet pipe (323) is arranged on the transducer sleeve (12), one end of the air inlet pipe (323) is communicated with the annular air inlet channel (322), and the other end is communicated with the cooling cavity (31); The output channel member (33) includes an exhaust pipe (331), an exhaust cavity (332), and an exhaust hole (333); at least one group of exhaust pipes (331) is provided, the exhaust cavity (332) is arranged inside the upper end of the support component (2) and is communicated with the exhaust pipe (331), and the exhaust hole (333) is arranged at the upper end of the exhaust cavity (332) and is close to the side of the atomization component (1).

2. The ultrasonic atomization device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A protection plate (334) is arranged on one side of the exhaust hole (333), the protection plate (334) is arranged on the support component (2), the protection plate (334) is arranged obliquely upward, and the protection plate (334) can prevent the aerosol from entering the exhaust cavity (332).

3. The ultrasonic atomization device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: At least one group of sealing members (4) is arranged between the atomization component (1) and the support component (2); the sealing members (4) can seal the inside of the atomization component (1).

4. The ultrasonic atomization device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: At least one group of bearings (5) is arranged between the atomization component (1) and the support component (2); the atomization component (1) can reduce the frictional resistance on the support component (2) through the bearings (5).

5. The ultrasonic atomization device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A wireless receiving end (34) is provided on the transducer sleeve (12), and a wireless transmitting end (35) is provided at the bottom of the support assembly (2); the wireless receiving end (34) is connected to the transducer (11) through a wire (36), and the wireless transmitting end (35) is connected to an ultrasonic power supply.

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