Siphon Essence Diffuser Connector with Venting and Sealing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ultrasonic essence diffusers face issues with blockage and leakage due to inadequate air venting and poor design of the atomizer connector, leading to inconvenient use and inefficient essence oil ejection.
Innovation Solution
A siphon type essence diffuser with a universal atomizer connector featuring a tube piece with a siphon essence oil supply mechanism, including a cotton bar and a plug for preventing back leakage, ensures smooth and unblocked essence oil supply by connecting directly to standard essence oil containers, preventing leakage and allowing for easy installation and adjustment of multiple essences.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a universal atomizer connector is used to enable direct connection of essence oil containers, then ease of operation is improved, but air venting is insufficient causing blockage of essence oil passage
Solution Approach 1:
The atomizer connector is divided into separate functional components: a connection portion for attaching the essence oil container, a venting portion with air vent holes for air intake, and a supply channel portion for essence oil delivery. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function optimally, preventing blockage while maintaining ease of connection.
Solution Approach 2:
A cotton bar is introduced as an intermediary element within the supply channel to filter and regulate essence oil flow. The cotton bar prevents direct contact between the essence oil and the channel walls, reducing the risk of blockage while still allowing smooth essence oil delivery to the atomizer plate.
2Device complexity
If the atomizer plate is disposed directly at the end of the essence oil supply channel to save cost, then device complexity is reduced, but leakage prevention is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
A plug with a movable bead is installed in advance at the bottle port of the essence oil container. This preliminary anti-action mechanism prevents essence oil from leaking back through the supply channel by blocking the passage when not in use, while still allowing controlled essence oil delivery during operation.
Solution Approach 2:
A rubber ring is positioned between the atomizer plate and the supply channel as an intermediary sealing element. This rubber ring creates a tight seal that prevents essence oil leakage at the connection interface, maintaining simplicity while effectively addressing the leakage issue.
3Productivity
If continuous essence oil ejection is performed, then productivity is improved, but negative pressure builds up causing blockage
Solution Approach 1:
The venting portion with air vent holes enables continuous air intake during essence oil ejection, maintaining pressure equilibrium in the supply channel. This continuous venting action prevents negative pressure buildup that would otherwise cause blockage, allowing sustained high-productivity operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The movable bead in the plug acts as a feedback mechanism that responds to pressure changes in the supply channel. When negative pressure builds up during continuous ejection, the bead moves to open the air vent, automatically regulating pressure and preventing blockage while maintaining productivity.
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 prevents leakage and ensures smooth essence oil ejection, allowing for normal operation without blockages, enabling easy connection to various essence oil containers and facilitating multiple essence therapy options.
Implementation Method 1
a siphon essence oil supply mechanism, formed by a support sleeve tube and a cotton bar sleeved therein. One end of the cotton bar is pressed against a backside of the atomizer plate, and the other end of the cotton bar is extended inward into the essence oil supply channel to absorb essence oil.
Implementation Method 2
through the high frequency vibrations of the atomizing plate, the essence liquid in the container is atomized into minute particles of mist
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AI summary
A siphon type essence diffuser having block-preventing and leakage-preventing capabilities includes an outer shell and a universal atomizer connector contained therein. The universal atomizer connector is of a tube shape formed integrally into a body, having a first end connectable to the bottle port of an essence oil container presently available on the market. A nozzle cover and an atomized plate are disposed on the tube port of the second end. An essence supply channel is disposed between the first end and the second end. A siphon essence oil supply mechanism is disposed on universal atomizer connector, with one end of a cotton rod pressing against a back side of the atomized plate, and with the other end of a cotton rod extending into the essence oil supply channel to absorb essence oil.