Electrostatic Atomization Electrode Partition Plate
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrostatic atomization devices face issues with reduced cooling efficiency due to contact with other members and unstable discharging caused by surplus condensed water production at the distal end of the atomization electrode.
Innovation Solution
An electrostatic atomization device featuring a partition plate with an insertion hole for the atomization electrode, creating a water collection region between the electrode and the partition plate, which prevents heat conduction and surplus water accumulation, maintaining efficient cooling and stable discharging.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If the atomization electrode base is spaced apart from the housing to prevent heat conduction, then cooling efficiency is improved, but condensed water accumulates on the exposed base surface causing discharging instability
Solution Approach 1:
The base of the atomization electrode is divided into a heat-conductive portion (contacting the partition plate) and a heat-nonconductive portion (exposed to air). This segmentation allows different parts of the base to serve different functions: one part manages heat dissipation while the other allows controlled condensed water collection without compromising overall cooling efficiency or discharging stability.
2Strength
If the atomization electrode base contacts the housing for structural support, then mechanical stability is improved, but cooling efficiency decreases due to heat conduction
Solution Approach 1:
The base is segmented into distinct functional zones: a heat-conductive portion that contacts the partition plate for mechanical support and heat dissipation, and a heat-nonconductive portion that remains exposed for controlled condensed water management. This segmentation resolves the contradiction by allowing mechanical stability through controlled contact while minimizing unwanted heat conduction.
3Reliability
If the partition plate completely seals the base region to prevent water accumulation, then discharging stability is improved, but cooling efficiency decreases due to trapped heat
Solution Approach 1:
The partition plate configuration creates a segmented space where the base region is partially enclosed to prevent water accumulation but not completely sealed. This allows controlled heat dissipation while maintaining discharging stability by preventing condensed water from reaching the discharge tip.
Solution Approach 2:
Different regions of the base are given different thermal properties: the portion contacting the partition plate is heat-conductive for support and controlled heat dissipation, while the exposed portion is heat-nonconductive to allow condensed water collection. This local differentiation resolves the contradiction between sealing for stability and leaving open for cooling.
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 effectively prevents cooling efficiency loss and stabilizes discharging by containing condensed water within a sealed region, ensuring consistent production of charged fine water droplets without destabilizing the atomization process.
Implementation Method 1
A cooling means cools the atomization electrode from the base to produce condensed water on the atomization electrode
Implementation Method 2
voltage is applied to the atomization electrode when the condensed water is produced to generate charged fine water droplets
Data Source
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AI summary
An electrostatic atomization device that prevents the cooling capability from being lowered due to contact of an atomization electrode with another ember, while effectively preventing surplus production of condensed water that would destabilize discharging at the distal end of the atomization electrode. the electrostatic atomization device includes an atomization electrode having a cylindrical electrode body and a base which is informed at a basal end of the electrode body and has a larger diameter than the electrode from the base to produce condensed water on the atomization electrode. Voltage is applied to the atomization electrode when the condensed water is produced to generate charged fine water droplets. A partition plate includes an insertion hole that receives the electrode body of the atomization electrode. The partition plate and the base of the atomization electrode form a water collection region in between.