Magnetic Diaphragm Pressure Generator for Precise Fluid Wave Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current technologies lack an efficient method to dynamically adjust fluid pressure or generate fluid flow in enclosed spaces to match pre-selected amplitude or frequency values, limiting control over pressure changes and fluid flow rates.

Innovation Solution

A magnetically driven pressure generator comprising a housing, a flexible member sealed to the housing, and magnetic force generators, including an electromagnetic force generator, controlled by a controller to vary the current flow and induce flexure in the flexible member, altering the volume of the enclosed space and thus the pressure or fluid flow.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If traditional pressure control methods are used, then device simplicity is maintained, but precision control over pressure amplitude and frequency cannot be achieved

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepressure control precisionVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical pressure control systems with a magnetically driven system. A flexible diaphragm is actuated by magnetic forces (electromagnetic or permanent magnets) to generate pressure waves, eliminating the need for complex mechanical linkages, valves, and actuators while achieving precise control over pressure amplitude and frequency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent achieves precise pressure control by changing the parameters of the magnetic field (strength, frequency, amplitude) and the mechanical properties of the flexible diaphragm (material, thickness, geometry). By adjusting these parameters, the system can precisely control the pressure wave characteristics without complex mechanical adjustments

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If dynamic pressure adjustment is implemented, then adaptability to different pressure profiles is improved, but control system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepressure profile adaptabilityVSAvoidcontrol system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic pressure adjustment by using a flexible diaphragm that can be actuated in real-time by magnetic fields. The system can dynamically change pressure amplitude and frequency by adjusting the magnetic field parameters, allowing adaptation to different pressure profiles without complex control mechanisms

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The magnetically driven flexible diaphragm system serves multiple functions: it can generate pressure waves, control pressure amplitude, adjust frequency, and adapt to different pressure profiles all through a single integrated mechanism, reducing the need for multiple separate control systems

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Measurement precision

If electromagnetic force generators are used, then precise control over flexure amplitude and frequency is achieved, but energy consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveflexure control precisionVSAvoidenergy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses periodic electromagnetic actuation of the flexible diaphragm to generate pressure waves. By applying periodic magnetic forces at the desired frequency, the system efficiently transfers energy to create sustained oscillations, reducing overall energy consumption compared to continuous actuation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent exploits the elastic phase transitions and mechanical resonance of the flexible diaphragm material. By actuating the diaphragm at its resonant frequency, the system achieves maximum flexure amplitude with minimum energy input, as the diaphragm's own elastic properties amplify the motion

Inventive Principle:
Principle #36Phase transitions

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

Enables precise control over pressure waves and fluid flow by varying the magnetic field strength and direction, allowing for pre-selected amplitude and frequency adjustments, effectively matching desired pressure profiles and fluid flow rates.

Implementation Method 1

either the first magnetic force generator or second magnetic force generator comprises an electromagnetic force generator

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic force generation: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

a first magnetic force generator disposed on the flexible member, and a second magnetic force generator disposed proximally adjacent to the flexible member

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic force: Magnetic Field

Data Source

PatentUS20240271609A1Magnetically driven pressure generator
Publication Date: 2024.08.15 NOCIRA LLC
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AI summary

A magnetically driven pressure generator including a housing, flexible member, first magnetic force generator, and second magnetic force generator. The magnetically driven pressure generator oscillates the flexible member to increase or decrease the volume of a chamber, inversely increasing or decreasing the pressure of the chamber.