Bubble Removal in Drip Adhesive Using Integrated Vacuum Cavity

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is no consumer-grade device available for removing bubbles from drip adhesives, making it difficult for enthusiasts to achieve bubble-free results in their DIY projects.

Innovation Solution

A portable device consisting of a main machine with a vacuum generator and control module integrated in a housing, detachably connected to a container, which creates a sealed cavity for the drip adhesive, allowing for effective bubble removal through negative pressure without the need for complex assembly or additional pipelines.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a conventional bubble removal device is used, then bubble removal effectiveness is improved, but device complexity and assembly requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebubble removal effectivenessVSAvoidassembly complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The vacuum generator, control module, and housing are integrated into a single main machine unit. The vacuum generator and control module are accommodated within the housing's first accommodating cavity, eliminating the need for separate assembly of multiple components and reducing overall system complexity while maintaining effective bubble removal functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The main machine is designed as a self-contained unit that can be detachably connected to different container types. The standardized connection interface allows the same main machine to work with various container configurations, reducing the need for multiple specialized devices and simplifying user operations.

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

2Ease of operation

If a portable bubble removal device is designed, then ease of use for enthusiasts is improved, but vacuum generation capability may be reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveportabilityVSAvoidvacuum generation capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSPower

Solution Approach 1:

The device employs a detachable connection between the main machine and container, allowing flexible configuration. The container can be quickly attached or removed based on usage needs, enabling the system to adapt between portable mode (container attached) and storage/transport mode (container detached), thus achieving both portability and maintained vacuum capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The control module electronically controls the vacuum generator operation, replacing complex mechanical adjustment mechanisms. This electronic control system allows precise regulation of vacuum levels while maintaining a compact, portable form factor suitable for enthusiast use.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

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 device efficiently removes bubbles from drip adhesives, improving portability and usability for daily use by enthusiasts, reducing assembly time and energy requirements, and ensuring bubble-free results in DIY projects.

Implementation Method 1

creates a sealed second accommodating cavity which communicates with the vacuum generator through the air vent and is configured to accommodate the drip adhesive to be subjected to bubble removal

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectNegative pressure: Vacuum

Data Source

PatentUS12090422B2Device for removing bubbles in drip adhesive
Publication Date: 2024.09.17 SHENZHEN JIAGUO TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

The present application provides a device for removing bubbles in a drip adhesive, including a main machine and a container, where the main machine includes a housing provided with a first accommodating cavity located inside the housing and an air vent formed in the housing; a vacuum generator communicating with the air vent and a control module electrically connected to the vacuum generator are accommodated in the first accommodating cavity; and when the container is connected to the main machine, the container and the main machine define a sealed second accommodating cavity which communicates with the vacuum generator through the air vent and is configured to accommodate the drip adhesive to be subjected to bubble removal.