Essential Oil Diffuser With Rotating Plug And Universal Connector

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional essential oil diffusers require reloading the essence liquid into a specific container, limiting the direct use of the existing essence container and not fully addressing the diffusion of fragrance effectively.

Innovation Solution

An essential oil diffuser design that includes a main body with an ultrasonic vibration module, a power plug, and a connector shell allowing direct screwing of the essence container, enabling the ultrasonic atomization and ejection of essential oils without the need for additional containers, and incorporating an aroma rod for enhanced absorption and distribution.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the conventional essential oil diffuser uses a fixed container design, then the device structure is simple, but the essence container cannot be used directly and must be reloaded into a specific container

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecompatibility with essence containerVSAvoiddevice structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The connector shell is designed with a universal screw-thread interface that can directly receive and secure various essence containers, allowing the diffuser to work with multiple container types without requiring reloading or adaptation. This universal interface enables direct compatibility with standard essence containers while maintaining a relatively simple overall device structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Productivity

If the ultrasonic vibration module is used to atomize the essential oil, then the atomization efficiency is improved, but the device complexity increases due to additional components

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveatomization efficiencyVSAvoiddevice structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The ultrasonic vibration module is integrated directly into the connector shell, merging the atomization function with the container mounting structure. This combination allows the ultrasonic module to atomize essential oil efficiently while being housed within the existing device framework, minimizing additional structural complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Ease of operation

If the power plug is fixed at one position, then the device structure is simple, but the plugging and unplugging operation is inconvenient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveplugging and unplugging convenienceVSAvoiddevice structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The power plug is designed with rotational capability, allowing it to rotate relative to the main body between a first position (for plugging/unplugging) and a second position (for stable operation). This dynamic positioning feature improves operational convenience while maintaining a relatively simple device structure through controlled movement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

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

Enables direct use of the essence container without reloading, efficient atomization and distribution of essential oils into the surroundings, and improved fragrance dispersal through ultrasonic vibrations and siphon absorption, enhancing user convenience and performance.

Implementation Method 1

a vibrator is provided to generate high frequency vibrations, to vibrate the liquid stored in the container, thus atomizing the liquid into minute particles of mist

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectUltrasonic vibration: Ultrasonic Vibration

Implementation Method 2

an aroma rod presently available on the market can be inserted behind the essence container, to absorb the essence by means of the siphon principle

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCapillary action: Capillary Action

Data Source

PatentUS9623137B2Essential oil diffuser
Publication Date: 2017.04.18 CHAO HSUAN YU
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AI summary

An essential oil diffuser comprises a main body and a power plug. The main body includes a shell, an electric circuit board, a connector shell, and an ultrasonic vibration module. Wherein, a receiving room is formed in the shell, an opening is formed at one end of the shell, and a shell hole is disposed on an upper shell. The connector shell is provided in the receiving room on a side of the shell opening. A receiving room is also formed in the connector shell, to receive an essence container screwed therein. The ultrasonic vibration module is disposed in the receiving room of the connector shell, and it is provided with an atomized liquid outlet corresponding to the shell hole and the connector hole, and is sleeved in the connector shell by means of a sleeve piece.