Flat Atomizer Pump with Foldable Reservoir and Vortex Chamber
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Solution Overview
Problem
Manufacturers face challenges in producing small, low-cost atomizer pumps for sampling cosmetic products while maintaining aesthetic appeal and cost-effectiveness, as conventional methods are complex and expensive.
Innovation Solution
A flat atomizer pump design with a thickness of less than 6mm, made from molded plastic parts, featuring a foldable reservoir and a valve system that includes a vortex chamber for atomizing liquids, allowing for efficient and cost-effective production and distribution.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If conventional atomizer pumps are used for sampling, then the product appearance is aesthetically appealing, but the manufacturing cost is prohibitively expensive
Solution Approach 1:
The pump is divided into separate modular components including a reservoir, pump mechanism, actuator, and nozzle assembly that can be manufactured independently and assembled. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for low-cost manufacturing while maintaining overall functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The design changes the dimensional parameters of the pump to create a compact, flat profile with reduced thickness that simplifies manufacturing processes and reduces material costs while maintaining aesthetic appeal for sample packaging.
2Volume of moving object
If small sample containers are manufactured, then the product size is reduced for sampling, but the manufacturing complexity increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The pump design incorporates multi-functional components that serve multiple purposes: the reservoir body also acts as a structural support, the actuator serves both as a pumping mechanism and a spray trigger, and the nozzle integrates both atomization and flow control functions. This universality reduces the number of separate parts needed in small sample containers.
Solution Approach 2:
The pump components are designed to nest within each other when not in use, with the actuator fitting into the reservoir body and the nozzle collapsing into the pump mechanism. This nesting capability allows the entire pump assembly to be compacted to a minimal size suitable for small sample packaging.
3Productivity
If conventional pump designs are used, then the pumping function is reliable, but the distribution cost is high
Solution Approach 1:
The pump incorporates flexible membranes and movable components that dynamically adapt to storage and distribution conditions. The flexible reservoir can be compressed for shipping and expands when in use, while the actuator mechanism dynamically transitions between locked and actuated states. This dynamic design reduces packaging requirements and distribution costs.
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 reduces manufacturing costs and enables mass distribution of low-cost, aesthetically appealing sample pumps that can be easily integrated into magazines and other circulars, providing a cost-effective solution for sampling cosmetic products.
Implementation Method 1
The fluid conduit delivers fluid from the pump chamber to the vortex and the vortex disperses fluid through the orifice.
Implementation Method 2
The reservoir may be formed by folding at least a portion of the dispenser body over and onto a second portion of the dispenser body and welding the body.
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AI summary
A flat pump for producing liquid spray or for producing an atomized liquid stream may have a thickness of 6 millimeters or less. The flat pump may include an internal reservoir, a valve, a valve conduit and a vortex chamber wherein fluid from the reservoir may be pumped through the valve, along the valve conduit, and into the vortex chamber. An atomized liquid stream, spray, or mist formed in the vortex chamber may be expelled from the flat pump.