Liquid Atomization Circuit Direct Piezo Drive

Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional liquid atomization devices face inefficiencies due to patina layer formation from oxidation, high energy consumption, and inconvenient transformer-driven systems, which affect atomization efficiency and device lifespan.

Innovation Solution

A liquid atomization circuit with a driving unit and control unit that outputs a driving voltage and a predetermined voltage to a spray module, reducing electrolysis product formation and energy consumption by direct electrolysis processes, and enhancing user experience through improved atomization efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If a transformer-driven piezoelectric sheet is used to atomize liquids, then atomization can be achieved, but electric energy consumption is high and the system becomes inconvenient to use

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveatomization efficiencyVSAvoidelectric energy consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the transformer-driven mechanical system with a direct piezoelectric drive system. The piezoelectric element is directly coupled to the spray needle, eliminating the need for a transformer and reducing energy consumption while improving atomization efficiency through direct mechanical coupling.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent extracts and removes the transformer component from the conventional atomization system. By eliminating the transformer, the system achieves lower energy consumption and improved convenience while maintaining atomization functionality through the direct piezoelectric drive mechanism.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

2Productivity

If a transformer-driven piezoelectric sheet is used to atomize liquids, then atomization can be achieved, but the system becomes inconvenient to use due to transformer requirements

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveatomization efficiencyVSAvoidconvenience of use

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts and removes the transformer component from the conventional atomization system. By eliminating the transformer, the system achieves lower energy consumption and improved convenience while maintaining atomization functionality through the direct piezoelectric drive mechanism.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the transformer-driven mechanical system with a direct piezoelectric drive system. The piezoelectric element is directly coupled to the spray needle, eliminating the need for a transformer and reducing energy consumption while improving atomization efficiency through direct mechanical coupling.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Productivity

If piezoelectric sheets are driven by a transformer, then atomization can be achieved, but the device consumes considerable electric energy

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveatomization efficiencyVSAvoidelectric energy loss

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the transformer-driven mechanical system with a direct piezoelectric drive system. The piezoelectric element is directly coupled to the spray needle, eliminating the need for a transformer and reducing energy consumption while improving atomization efficiency through direct mechanical coupling.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent extracts and removes the transformer component from the conventional atomization system. By eliminating the transformer, the system achieves lower energy consumption and improved convenience while maintaining atomization functionality through the direct piezoelectric drive mechanism.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

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 solution increases atomization efficiency by 40% and extends the lifespan of the device by minimizing electrolysis product formation and reducing energy consumption, while providing clearer signals and improved user experience.

Implementation Method 1

The piezoelectric sheet is partly or fully immersed in liquids, producing sonic vibrations so as to atomize liquids and create mist particles

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectPiezoelectric effect: Piezoelectric Effect

Implementation Method 2

generates static electricity

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectStatic electricity: Electrostatics

Data Source

PatentUS10792691B2Liquid atomization circuit and device using the same

Publication Date: 2020.10.06 HCMED INNOVATIONS

AI summary

A liquid atomization circuit for controlling a spray module that atomizes liquids is provided. The liquid atomization circuit includes a driving unit and a control unit. The driving unit can output a driving voltage so as to drive the spray module directly. The control unit is coupled to the driving unit to drive the driving unit so that the driving unit outputs a driving voltage. The spray module includes a first lead and a second lead. The first lead is coupled to the driving unit, and the second lead is coupled to the control unit. The control unit can output a predetermined voltage to the spray module.