Microbubble Container Structure for Automatic Water Discharge

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing microbubble generation containers require complex structures and cannot be repeatedly used without manual intervention to discharge water, limiting their application scenarios.

Innovation Solution

A microbubble generation container with a simplified structure, featuring a barrel main body, an exciter, and an elastic body, where the exciter includes a partition plate, guide rod, and sealing rib, allowing automatic opening and closing of the connecting port through the impact force of water and elastic force, enabling efficient air dissolution and water discharge.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a complex structure with linkage rod and press valve is used to open drain port, then the container can discharge water, but the structure becomes complex and cannot be repeatedly used without manual intervention

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveautomatic water dischargeVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The container automatically discharges water when the water level reaches a certain height, eliminating the need for manual operation. The float mechanism self-activates to open the drain valve when water accumulates, and automatically closes when water level drops, enabling repeated use without manual intervention.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The complex linkage rod and press valve mechanism is replaced with a simpler float-based mechanical system. The float directly controls the drain valve through buoyancy forces, substituting the previous complex mechanical transmission system with a more efficient and simpler mechanical approach.

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

2Adaptability or versatility

If manual pressing of drain valve is required to discharge water, then the container can be used, but it limits application scenarios and requires user intervention

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveapplication scenario flexibilityVSAvoiduser intervention requirement
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The automatic water discharge system eliminates the need for user intervention, allowing the container to be used in scenarios where automatic operation is required, such as integrated water systems, unattended locations, or automated cleaning applications.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The container changes its operational parameters by automatically adjusting the drain valve state based on water level changes. This enables the container to adapt to different application scenarios automatically, from continuous operation to periodic discharge, without requiring manual parameter adjustment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

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 container automatically opens and closes the connecting port, enhancing air dissolution efficiency and allowing for repeated use, expanding its application scenarios by simplifying the structure and facilitating easy water and air management.

Implementation Method 1

an elastic body, configured to act on the exciter to drive the exciter to move towards the water inlet, so as to remove the sealing rib from the connecting port to open the connecting port

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElastic force: Elasticity

Implementation Method 2

The exciter is driven to move towards the connecting port under an impact force of water entering the first chamber from the water inlet on the partition plate when the impact force overcomes an elastic force of the elastic body, so as to make the sealing rib be able to close the connecting port

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectImpact force: Impact Force

Implementation Method 3

The partition plate is provided with a water passage for communicating the first chamber with the second chamber, where the water passage enables water flowing by to form water droplets and be ejected

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectWater droplet formation:

Data Source

PatentUS12090450B2Microbubble generation container and water discharging device
Publication Date: 2024.09.17 PURITY XIAMEN SANITARY WARE CO LTD
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  • US12090450B2 patent drawing
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AI summary

The present disclosure provides a microbubble generation container and a water discharging device. The container includes a barrel main body, an excitation member and an elastic member. The barrel main body is provided with a water inlet, a water outlet and a connecting port. The excitation member is movably arranged in the barrel main body, and includes a partition plate and a sealing portion. The partition plate divides an inner space of the barrel main body into a first chamber and a second chamber, and a water passage for communicating the first chamber with the second chamber is arranged on the partition plate. The water passage enables water flowing by to form water droplets and be ejected. The sealing portion opens and closes the connecting port with a motion of the excitation member.