Handheld Bubble Mechanism Using Stationary Ring and Movable Member
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional bubble making devices require a moving bar or plane to form a bubble solution film, which can lead to defects if there is a small gap, resulting in the inability to produce bubbles due to the need for precise proximity.
Innovation Solution
A bubble forming mechanism using a fixed ring-like film forming member with a movable member having a protruding surface, where bubble solution flows into the opening due to gravity and surface tension, and wind from a wind supply forms and releases bubbles, eliminating the need for a moving object.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a moving bar or plane is used to form a bubble solution film, then bubbles can be produced, but the device becomes sensitive to gaps and assembly tolerances, leading to defects
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of moving a bar or plane against stationary bubble rings, the patent inverts the approach by using a stationary ring-like film forming member with a movable member that is stamped into the bubble liquid film. This inversion eliminates the need for precise proximity control between moving parts.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the moving bar or plane from the system entirely, replacing it with a stationary ring-like film forming member. The movable member with protruding surface is stamped into the film rather than requiring continuous proximity, removing the source of the tolerance sensitivity problem.
2Ease of operation
If a moving bar is used to wipe against bubble rings, then a bubble solution film can be formed, but any gap prevents film formation and bubble production
Solution Approach 1:
The patent inverts the traditional approach by making the film forming member stationary with a movable member that is stamped into the film. This eliminates the gap sensitivity issue while maintaining ease of operation for bubble film formation.
Solution Approach 2:
The stationary ring-like film forming member with its opening and the movable member with protruding surface create a self-aligning system where the protruding surface automatically positions itself within the opening, eliminating the need for precise gap control.
3Productivity
If a moving plane containing bubble rings is used, then bubbles can be formed, but assembly tolerances cause gaps that lead to device defects
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the moving plane or bar from the system, replacing it with a stationary ring-like film forming member. This extraction eliminates the assembly tolerance issues while maintaining bubble production capability.
Solution Approach 2:
By inverting the traditional approach and using a stationary film forming member with a movable stamped member, the patent eliminates the need for precise assembly tolerances while maintaining high bubble production productivity.
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
This design significantly increases the success rate of forming bubbles by allowing the movable member to be easily withdrawn from the film without breaking it, enabling continuous and reliable bubble production.
Implementation Method 1
bubble solution transferred to the top of the film forming member is caused by gravity to flow into the opening
Implementation Method 2
the surface tension of the bubble solution forms a bubble solution film within the opening and over the aperture member surface
Implementation Method 3
wind from a wind supply causes the film to form and release a bubble
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AI summary
The top of a ring-like film forming member with an opening receives bubble solution and gravity causes the solution to flow over the protruding surface of a moveable member within the opening such that the surface tension of the bubble solution causes a film to form within the opening and over the surface. The moveable member is moved out of the way to allow wind from a wind supply to reach the rear of the ring-like member to form and release a bubble. The protruding shape of the surface allows the film to form and in intact as the member is moved. A trigger mechanically connected to the moveable member controls the position of the moveable member and the energization of the motor which drives the bubble solution supply and the wind supply. Continuous depression of the trigger causes a series of bubbles to be formed and released.