Egg-Shaped Water Tank Vortex Circulation and Mineralization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing devices for enhancing drinking water do not effectively promote continuous vortex circulation, leading to stagnation and inadequate aeration, and lack the ability to automatically prepare synthetic mineral waters with customizable mineral content and temperature control.
Innovation Solution
A device featuring a dedicated egg-shaped or spherical tank with an impeller for continuous vortex circulation, combined with a system for automatic preparation of man-made mineral waters, including mineralization, re-hardening, carbonation, and temperature control, using a mineralization unit, re-hardening filtration, and temperature control units, along with sensors and controllers for user input and TDS monitoring.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional water storage devices are used, then water storage is provided, but water stagnation occurs and vortex circulation is not achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a spherical or egg-shaped tank design to facilitate vortex circulation. The curved surfaces and rounded geometry of the tank create optimal flow patterns that prevent stagnation areas, enabling continuous water movement throughout the entire water volume when combined with the impeller rotation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a dynamic element by incorporating an impeller that rotates within the tank to generate vortex flow. This dynamic mechanism transforms static water storage into active circulation, ensuring continuous water movement and preventing stagnation throughout the storage period.
2Ease of operation
If simple water storage is provided, then device complexity is low, but aeration capability is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The spherical or egg-shaped tank design inherently promotes effective aeration by creating continuous vortex flow patterns that maximize water-air contact. The curved geometry ensures that water is constantly agitated and exposed to air, enhancing aeration without requiring additional complex aeration mechanisms.
3Adaptability or versatility
If basic water storage is provided, then manufacturing is simple, but ability to prepare synthetic mineral waters is lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms a simple water storage tank into a multi-functional device by integrating mineralization capabilities. The same spherical or egg-shaped tank that provides vortex circulation also serves as the environment for preparing synthetic mineral waters, combining storage, circulation, and mineralization functions in one universal device.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables preparation of different types of synthetic mineral waters by adjusting parameters such as mineral content, temperature, and circulation intensity. The system can modify water properties to create various mineral water compositions suitable for different user needs and preferences.
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
Ensures complete water circulation without stagnation, enhances water quality through aeration and mineral enrichment, and allows for customizable mineral content and temperature, providing a comprehensive solution for enhancing drinking water quality.
Implementation Method 1
Rotation of the impeller produces the vortex flow in the tank
Implementation Method 2
The tank may be glass or other material through which a user may observe the vortex. The present inventors have found that the rounded structure of the egg shaped vessel or spherically shaped vessel may facilitate swirling substantially the entire volume of water within the vessel based on the impeller rotation
Implementation Method 3
the tank is spherical or egg shaped and includes an air inlet on an upper portion of the tank through which air can flow in and out of the tank
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AI summary
A device for storing and circulating drinking water with vortex flow includes a base, a tank and an actuator housed in the base and configured to circulate the drinking water stored in the tank with vortex flow. The base includes an inlet port through which the drinking water is received and an outlet port through which the drinking water is dispensed. The tank is mounted on the base with a sealed engagement and is configured to store the drinking water. The tank has spherical or egg shape and includes an air inlet on an upper portion of the tank through which air can flow in and out of the tank.