Adjustable Spray Head Pump for Precise Low-Noise Fluid Discharge

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional fluid discharging systems lack precise control over spatial distribution, noise emission, energy consumption, and wear, particularly in applications requiring uniform and adjustable fluid delivery with low energy usage and minimal noise.

Innovation Solution

A fluid discharging system comprising a pump with a stator and rotatable rotor, featuring axial displacement for filling and discharge modes, and a radial discharge spray head with adjustable nozzles for precise fluid distribution, allowing for various spray configurations and low energy operation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If conventional nozzles with static geometry are used, then the structure is simple, but the spatial distribution control and metering precision are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespatial distribution controlVSAvoidnozzle geometry
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The nozzle geometry is made adjustable through a mechanism that allows dynamic modification of the emergence shape and gap size. This enables precise control over spatial distribution and metering while maintaining operational flexibility, directly resolving the contradiction between precision and complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Productivity

If higher pressure is applied to increase discharge rate, then the productivity increases, but the noise emission and energy consumption increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedischarge rateVSAvoidnoise emission
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The system optimizes the relationship between pressure, flow rate, and nozzle geometry by allowing adjustment of emergence parameters. This enables achieving required discharge rates with lower pressure differentials, thereby reducing noise emission and energy consumption while maintaining productivity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If conventional pumps are used, then the structure is established, but the wear and energy consumption are high

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewear resistanceVSAvoidenergy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The pump operation parameters including pressure, flow rate, and timing are optimized to minimize wear on moving parts while reducing energy consumption. The adjustable nozzle system allows for efficient fluid delivery that reduces the workload on the pump, extending its service life.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS10213796B2Fluid discharging system
Publication Date: 2019.02.26 HENKEL KGAA
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AI summary

A fluid discharging system having a pump and a discharging spray head having at least one nozzle through which fluid to be discharged exits is provided. The pump has a stator and a rotor which is attached in a chamber of the stator and can be rotated in relation to the stator about a rotational axis and axially along the axis. The axial displacement of the rotor in a first axial direction is configured such that it brings about pump filling operation. A fluid is drawn via an inlet into the stator chamber, and the axial displacement in an opposite second axial direction is configured such that it brings about discharging operation. The fluid in the chamber is expelled out of an outlet of the pump. The outlet of the pump is arranged in the rotor, and the discharging spray head is fluidically connected to the outlet of the pump.