Synchronized Fluidic Oscillators for 3D Atomized Spray

The patent employs fluidic oscillators that dynamically oscillate the fluid jets between attachment to opposite walls of an interaction chamber. This dynamic oscillation transforms the static two-dimensional spray pattern into a three-dimensional atomized output by continuously changing the direction and position of the fluid jets, thereby achieving spray in multiple dimensions including the third dimension.

The invention introduces the third dimension by using oscillation mechanisms that move fluid jets not only in the plane of collision but also perpendicular to it. The oscillation between opposite walls creates a three-dimensional spray pattern that extends beyond the traditional two-dimensional collision plane, achieving atomized output in all three spatial dimensions.

The fluidic oscillator is designed to be self-actuating, where the fluid flow itself generates the oscillation mechanism through interaction with the attachment walls. The system uses the fluid's own momentum and pressure differential to create the oscillation between walls, eliminating the need for external actuators or complex control mechanisms, thus reducing overall device complexity while achieving three-dimensional spray.

The invention utilizes pneumatic and hydraulic principles by employing fluid pressure differentials and flow dynamics to drive the oscillation mechanism. The fluid flow creates pressure variations that automatically move the jet between attachment walls, using the fluid's own properties to generate the oscillation rather than requiring mechanical or electronic control systems.