Fluid Tank Data Memory and Elastic Valve for Electrohydrodynamic Atomizer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing liquid tanks for electrohydrodynamic atomizers lack information about their condition and contents, limiting the functionality of the atomizer system.
Innovation Solution
A fluid tank with an elastically deformable valve system, a passive follower piston, and integrated data memory with sensors for temperature and other data recording, allowing for wireless or wired communication, and a conical sealing mechanism to ensure efficient fluid dispensing and sealing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If a data memory is integrated into the liquid tank, then information about tank condition and contents is provided, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The data memory module is integrated within the liquid tank structure, with the RFID module and data memory embedded in the tank body. This nesting approach allows the tank to store both fluid and information, reducing overall system complexity while providing comprehensive tank condition monitoring.
Solution Approach 2:
The liquid tank is designed to perform multiple functions: storing liquid, providing RFID identification, storing sensor data about tank condition, and enabling wireless communication. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components, thereby managing device complexity while comprehensive information availability.
2Measurement precision
If sensors and data memory are added to the liquid tank, then real-time data on tank conditions is provided, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Sensors are integrated into the tank structure during manufacturing, with data memory and RFID modules pre-installed. This preliminary integration of measurement capabilities simplifies assembly processes and reduces the need for post-manufacturing calibration, thereby managing manufacturing complexity while enabling real-time monitoring.
3Productivity
If an elastic valve system with conical sealing is used, then efficient fluid dispensing and sealing is achieved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The valve system combines the elastic valve body with conical sealing elements in a single integrated component. This merging of sealing and flow control functions into one element achieves efficient fluid dispensing while minimizing the number of separate parts, thereby managing device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The conical sealing section uses a curved geometric shape to achieve efficient sealing and fluid control. This geometric design allows the valve to control flow rates precisely while maintaining a simple structural form, balancing productivity enhancement with complexity management.
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
Enhances the functionality of electrohydrodynamic atomizers by providing real-time data on tank conditions and contents, ensuring efficient fluid management and atomization processes.
Implementation Method 1
The fluid tank (1) comprises an at least partially elastically deformable valve system (2), the valve system (2) having an elastic valve body (3) with a conical sealing section (4)
Implementation Method 2
The fluid tank 1 further comprises a passive follower piston 6, which can be moved from below into the tank volume 7 in the direction 8. The follower piston 6 is drawn into the tank volume 7 when fluid is removed
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AI summary
The invention relates to an electrohydrodynamic atomizer and to a method for operating an electrohydrodynamic atomizer, wherein the atomizer comprises an atomizer unit and a fluid tank (1), and the atomizer unit comprises the assemblies required for the electrohydrodynamic atomizing. At least one assembly comprises a high voltage generator, which provides the high voltage required for the electrohydrodynamic atomizing, and at least one assembly comprises a pump system for conveying the fluid to be atomized to an atomizer nozzle unit. The atomizer unit comprises an assembly having an electronic control means, in particular having at least one processor unit. The fluid tank (1) comprises a data storage unit (10) and a means for data exchange is formed between the fluid tank (1) and at least one assembly of the atomizer unit.