Adjustable Air Duct for Bubble Machine Blowing Angle

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing bubble machines have a fixed horizontal blowing angle, which is not adaptable to diverse practical requirements and results in weak airflow and inefficient bubble production due to bubble rings being arranged radially on the rotary table, leading to small airflow and high intermediate loss.

Innovation Solution

A bubble machine with an adjustable blowing angle, featuring a double-shaft motor, rotary table with bubble rings arranged normally, a rotatable air duct, and an adjustable slideway allowing the air outlet to be adjusted from 0-90 degrees, along with remote control and automatic liquid replenishment capabilities.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the blowing angle is fixed horizontally, then the structure is simple, but the adaptability to diverse practical requirements is poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveblowing angle adaptabilityVSAvoidair duct structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The air duct is designed with a rotatable joint that allows it to change its blowing angle dynamically. The air duct can rotate relative to the housing, transforming from a fixed horizontal structure to an adjustable one, enabling adaptation to different practical requirements while maintaining structural simplicity through a single rotational degree of freedom

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The invention introduces angular adjustment capability by adding a rotational dimension to the air duct. The air duct can now operate in multiple angular positions (0-90 degrees) in addition to its original horizontal orientation, effectively adding a dimensional degree of freedom that enhances adaptability without significantly complicating the overall structure

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Productivity

If the bubble rings are arranged radially on the rotary table, then the structure is compact, but the airflow is weak and intermediate loss is high

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebubble production efficiencyVSAvoidairflow intermediate loss
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

Instead of arranging bubble rings radially on the rotary table, the invention inverts the arrangement by placing the bubble rings on a separate circular track that is positioned perpendicular to the rotary table's rotation axis. This inversion allows the air flow to approach the bubble rings from a more favorable direction, reducing intermediate loss and improving bubble production efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #13The other way round (Inversion)

Solution Approach 2:

The invention introduces an intermediary circular track structure that mediates between the rotary table and the bubble rings. This intermediary track allows for optimized airflow paths and better positioning of bubble rings relative to the air supply, reducing energy loss while maintaining compact structure

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Adaptability or versatility

If the air duct angle is adjustable from 0-90 degrees, then the versatility for various scenarios is improved, but the control complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveblowing angle rangeVSAvoidadjusting mechanism complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The air duct incorporates a rotatable joint that enables dynamic angle adjustment from 0 to 90 degrees. This single rotational degree of freedom provides versatile control for different scenarios while keeping the adjusting mechanism relatively simple, avoiding the need for complex multi-axis adjustment systems

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

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 adjustable blowing angle ensures strong airflow and improved bubble production, suitable for various scenarios, with enhanced control and reduced manual intervention through remote operation and automatic solution replenishment, while maintaining stability with anti-slip support legs.

Implementation Method 1

The air supply mechanism includes a double-shaft motor and a fan cover arranged outside the double-shaft motor... one output shaft of the double-shaft motor is provided with a fan blade

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic conversion: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

the outer side of the valve rod is provided with a compression spring

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Implementation Method 3

a rubber gasket for sealing is arranged between the bottle body and the screw cap

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElastic deformation sealing: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentUS12161949B2Bubble machine with adjustable blowing angle
Publication Date: 2024.12.10 LIN LIZHEN
  • US12161949B2 patent drawing
  • US12161949B2 patent drawing
  • US12161949B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A bubble machine with an adjustable blowing angle comprises a machine body, an air supply mechanism arranged inside the machine body, and a film forming mechanism, wherein the air supply mechanism comprises a double-shaft motor, a fan cover arranged outside the double-shaft motor, and the film forming mechanism comprises a rotary table, a plurality of bubble rings uniformly arranged on the circumference of the rotary table, and a liquid storage tank arranged below the rotary table; one output shaft of the double-shaft motor is provided with a fan blade, and the other output shaft of the double-shaft motor drives the rotary table to rotate after being decelerated by a gear box; the bubble rings are arranged along the normal of the rotary table, and the fan cover is provided with a rotatable air duct at the position of the air outlet; the bubble rings are arranged along the normal of the rotary table, and then the air flow is output to the bubble rings through the action of the air duct. The air flow is strong, the wind force is sufficient, the bubbling effect is good, and the angle of the air duct is adjustable, which is suitable for more practical scenes.