An apparatus for generating particle spray
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Solution Overview
Problem
The amount of dry ice particles delivered is not adjustable, and existing systems lack the ability to provide variable impact force and efficient delivery.
Innovation Solution
An apparatus with a rotary cutting mechanism and a tray linked by a linkage device, allowing for adjustable delivery and increased impact force through a reversing linkage mechanism, combined with a sealed transport path for enhanced particle spray.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If a rotary cutting mechanism is used to grind dry ice blocks into particles, then dry ice particles can be produced for cleaning workpieces, but the amount of dry ice particles delivered is not adjustable
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the receiving tray rotatable around the rotary cutting mechanism. The tray can be rotated to different angles to adjust the receiving amount of dry ice particles. This dynamic adjustment capability allows the system to adapt to different cleaning requirements while maintaining continuous operation of the cutting mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a new dimension of adjustment by rotating the receiving tray around the cutting mechanism in a horizontal plane. This angular dimension provides an additional degree of freedom for controlling particle delivery quantity, transforming a static receiving system into a dynamically adjustable one without modifying the cutting process itself.
2Force
If dry ice blocks are ground into small particles using a cutting mechanism, then particle spray can be generated for cleaning, but the impact force on workpieces is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by implementing a rotatable receiving tray that can be positioned at different angles relative to the accelerating air pump. This allows optimization of the particle delivery angle and position to maximize impact force on workpieces while maintaining efficient cleaning productivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses preliminary action by pre-positioning and pre-adjusting the receiving tray to optimal angles before particle delivery begins. The tray is prepared in advance at the correct orientation to ensure maximum impact force when particles are accelerated toward the workpiece, improving cleaning efficiency without requiring real-time adjustments during operation.
3Quantity of substance
If a receiving tray is used to collect and transport dry ice particles, then particles can be delivered to workpieces, but the transport path is not sealed causing particle loss
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies this principle by implementing a sealed transport path using flexible sealing structures between the receiving tray and the accelerating air pump. The sealing prevents dry ice particles from escaping during transport while allowing the tray to rotate, thus reducing particle loss without restricting the adjustable delivery capability.
4Adaptability or versatility
If the receiving tray is rotated to adjust particle delivery amount, then adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies merging by combining the receiving tray rotation mechanism with the existing rotary cutting mechanism into a single integrated linkage system. Both components are driven by a common driving device through a reversing linkage, reducing the number of independent motors and control systems needed, thus lowering overall device complexity while maintaining adjustability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements universality by designing a multi-functional linkage device that simultaneously performs multiple tasks: it transmits power from the driving device to both the rotary cutting mechanism and the receiving tray, enables angular adjustment of the tray, and maintains synchronized operation. This single mechanism serves multiple functions, avoiding the need for separate complex control systems.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The apparatus enables adjustable dry ice particle delivery, increased impact force, and efficient cleaning by ensuring uniform particle transport and greater impact force, improving cleaning efficiency by over 15% compared to conventional methods.
Implementation Method 1
The reversing linkage device comprises a first gear that is linked to a rotating shaft of the driving device and a second gear which is arranged perpendicular to the first gear and is engaged with the first gear.
Implementation Method 2
a rotary cutting mechanism, a tray, and a linkage device for linking the rotary cutting mechanism and the tray
Implementation Method 3
a spraying device is used to spray the carbon dioxide particles through an accelerating air pump toward workpieces
Implementation Method 4
Dry ice has a property of sublimation and is used in the fields of grinding of precision parts molded by injecting, cleaning of electronic components and so on.
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AI summary
Disclosed is an apparatus for generating and delivering dispersed dry ice particles, comprising a rotary cutting mechanism, a tray and a linkage device. The linkage device comprises a driving device and a reversing linkage device. The driving device drives the tray to rotate in a horizontal direction. The reversing linkage device reverses the output of the driving device from the horizontal rotation to a vertical rotation and drives the rotary cutting mechanism to rotate in the vertical direction. The present invention further discloses an apparatus for generating particle spray, which comprises a dry ice container, a rotary cutting mechanism, a tray and the linkage device mentioned above. The present invention further discloses a linkage device for a rotary mechanism and a tray for forming an interlock relationship between the rotary mechanism and the tray.