Fine Bubble Device Using Vortex Mixing for Uniform Air-Water Flow
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bubbling devices fail to mix air and water evenly, resulting in uneven bubble sizes and an inconsistent water flow with smooth and delicate bubbles.
Innovation Solution
A fine bubble generating device featuring a venturi tube mechanism with a neck portion, a bubble fining mechanism comprising first and second vortex members with slant holes, and an orifice board with jetting holes, which enhances the mixing of air and water by creating reverse vortexes and increasing the flowing speed of water to produce evenly sized bubbles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If air and water are mixed directly in the bubbling device without any mechanism, then the device structure is simple, but air and water are not mixed evenly resulting in bubbles of different sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The mixing process is segmented into multiple stages: first the venturi tube creates preliminary mixing, then the first vortex member creates a first mixing zone, followed by the second vortex member creating a second mixing zone. This multi-stage segmentation allows progressive refinement of bubble size uniformity while managing overall device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The vortex members act as intermediary elements between the venturi tube and the outlet. These intermediaries create controlled vortex flows that enhance mixing efficiency at each stage, serving as mediating structures that transform the flow characteristics to achieve uniform bubble distribution
2Manufacturing precision
If a venturi tube mechanism is used to mix air and water, then the mixing efficiency is improved, but the device structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The venturi tube mechanism serves multiple functions: it creates the pressure differential for air intake, initiates the mixing process, and generates flow velocity. By making this single component multi-functional, the patent improves mixing efficiency while minimizing the addition of separate dedicated components for each function
3Manufacturing precision
If vortex members with slant holes are used to create reverse vortexes, then the mixing of air and water is enhanced, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The slant holes in the vortex members are designed with asymmetric orientations - the first vortex member has slant holes inclined in one direction while the second vortex member has slant holes inclined in the opposite direction. This asymmetric design creates the reverse vortex effect that enhances mixing, while the repetitive pattern of slant holes makes the manufacturing process standardized and manageable
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The device ensures that air and water are mixed evenly, resulting in a smooth and delicate water flow with consistent fine bubble distribution, maintaining the desired state of full, smooth bubbles.
Implementation Method 1
a main body, having an inlet, an outlet and a venturi tube mechanism located between the inlet and the outlet, the venturi tube mechanism having a neck portion communicating with outside
Implementation Method 2
a bubble fining mechanism, having at least one passage which is smaller than the inlet in cross-sectional area, the at least one passage communicating with and between the venturi tube mechanism and the outlet, the bubble fining mechanism including a first vortex member and a second vortex member
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AI summary
A fine bubble generating device is provided, including: a main body, having an inlet, an outlet and a venturi tube mechanism located between the inlet and the outlet, the venturi tube mechanism having a neck portion communicating with outside; a bubble fining mechanism, having at least one passage which is smaller than the inlet in cross-sectional area, the at least one passage communicating with and between the venturi tube mechanism and the outlet. The bubble fining mechanism includes a first vortex member having at least one first slant hole and a second vortex member having at least one second slant hole. The at least one first slant hole and the at least one second slant hole are inclined toward opposite directions, and the first vortex member and the second vortex member is disposed between the venturi tube mechanism and the outlet.