Atomizer Liquid Passage Segmentation for Clogging Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing scent diffusion devices face challenges with clogging due to the thin liquid passages required for fine essential oil atomization, which complicates manufacturing and increases the risk of blockages.
Innovation Solution
A scent diffusion device design featuring an atomizer with a gas and liquid passage where the liquid passage is not excessively thin, allowing for a wider outlet to reduce clogging risks and simplify manufacturing, while maintaining fine spray efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If the liquid passage is made very thin to achieve fine atomization, then the spray quality is improved, but the manufacturing difficulty increases and clogging risk increases
Solution Approach 1:
The liquid passage is divided into two segments: a first liquid passage with a larger inner diameter for bulk flow, and a second liquid passage with a smaller inner diameter for fine atomization. This segmentation allows each passage to be optimized for its specific function, avoiding the need to manufacture an extremely thin continuous passage that is difficult to produce and prone to clogging.
Solution Approach 2:
Different sections of the liquid passage system have different inner diameters tailored to their specific requirements. The first liquid passage has a larger diameter suitable for its role in transporting liquid, while the second liquid passage has a smaller diameter optimized for fine atomization. This local differentiation of dimensions resolves the contradiction between achieving fine spray and maintaining manufacturability.
2Manufacturing precision
If the liquid passage is made very thin to achieve fine atomization, then the spray quality is improved, but the clogging risk increases
Solution Approach 1:
The liquid passage is segmented into a first liquid passage with larger inner diameter and a second liquid passage with smaller inner diameter. The first passage serves as a bulk transport channel that is less prone to clogging, while the second passage provides the fine atomization function. This segmentation reduces the overall clogging risk compared to a single thin passage system.
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs different passage diameters at different locations: the first liquid passage has a larger diameter for reliable liquid transport, while the second liquid passage has a smaller diameter for fine atomization. This local optimization ensures that the critical atomization function achieves fine spray quality without requiring the entire passage system to be extremely thin, thereby reducing clogging susceptibility.
3Ease of operation
If a very fine liquid passage is used in the atomizing core, then the spray delicacy is improved, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The liquid passage is segmented into a first liquid passage with larger inner diameter and a second liquid passage with smaller inner diameter. This segmentation allows the atomizing core to achieve fine spray through the second passage while the first passage handles bulk transport with simpler manufacturing requirements, thereby reducing overall manufacturing complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements different passage dimensions at different locations: the first liquid passage has a larger diameter for easy manufacturing and bulk flow, while the second liquid passage has a smaller diameter for fine atomization. This local differentiation enables fine spray delivery without requiring the entire atomizing core to be manufactured with extremely tight tolerances, thus reducing manufacturing complexity.
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 design effectively reduces the likelihood of blockages and simplifies the manufacturing process, ensuring a consistent and fine fragrance diffusion without the need for overly intricate passage designs.
Implementation Method 1
an air pump, wherein the atomizer is connected to the air pump and the liquid storage bottle, a gas passage and a liquid passage is disposed in the atomizer, one end of the gas passage is connected to the air pump through a vent line
Implementation Method 2
atomizes the fragrance through the atomizing core to diffuse into the air
Implementation Method 3
The prior art diffuser utilizes the siphon principle to draw liquid essence from the essential oil bottle
Implementation Method 4
atomizes the fragrance through the atomizing core to diffuse into the air
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure discloses a scent diffusion device including an air pump, an atomizer and a liquid storage bottle. Wherein the atomizer is connected to the air pump and the liquid storage bottle, an atomizing chamber is disposed in the atomizer, a gas passage and a liquid passage is disposed in the atomizer. The gas passage is connected to the air pump and is contracted to form a gas outlet. The liquid passage is connected to the inside of the liquid storage bottle and is contracted to form a liquid outlet. The gas outlet is located at the liquid outlet and blows from the side of the liquid outlet to the other side of the liquid outlet. The atomizing chamber is connected to the gas outlet and the liquid outlet, and the atomizer is further provided with a mist outlet.