Multi-Unit Ultrafine Bubble Generator for Continuous Supply
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ultrafine bubble-containing liquid production apparatuses face interruptions in supply when constituent elements like the UFB generator or pump break, leading to potential shutdowns of dependent medical or cleaning apparatuses, as they cannot continuously produce UFB-containing liquids.
Innovation Solution
The apparatus is designed with multiple ultrafine bubble generating units that can operate independently and switch between communication and disconnection with the liquid introducing and delivering units, ensuring continuous supply by allowing parallel operation and maintenance of units.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a single ultrafine bubble generating unit is used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the reliability of continuous supply deteriorates because the entire system stops when this single unit breaks
Solution Approach 1:
The ultrafine bubble generating unit is divided into multiple independent generating units (first ultrafine bubble generating unit and second ultrafine bubble generating unit). Each unit can operate independently and can be maintained separately, ensuring that the system continues to function even when one unit is being repaired or replaced.
2Productivity
If multiple ultrafine bubble generating units are used, then the reliability of continuous supply is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system is segmented into multiple independent generating units that can be operated, maintained, and replaced separately. This allows continuous production while managing complexity through modular design.
Solution Approach 2:
The switching mechanism dynamically connects or disconnects different generating units based on operational needs. When one unit requires maintenance, the system dynamically switches to another unit, ensuring continuous production without manual reconfiguration.
3Loss of time
If a single generating unit is used, then the ease of operation is improved, but the loss of time during maintenance increases because the entire system must stop
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the generating units into independent modules, maintenance can be performed on one unit while others continue operating. This reduces supply interruption time while maintaining operational simplicity through standardized modular units.
Solution Approach 2:
The system ensures continuous useful action by having multiple generating units that can take turns operating. While one unit undergoes maintenance, another unit continues producing ultrafine bubble-containing liquid, eliminating supply interruptions without significantly complicating operations.
4Reliability
If multiple ultrafine bubble generating units are implemented with switching capability, then the reliability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
A dynamic switching mechanism is implemented that automatically or manually connects/disconnects generating units from the liquid introducing unit and liquid delivering unit. This allows reliable supply continuity while managing complexity through automated or standardized switching procedures.
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AI summary
The present invention provides an ultrafine bubble-containing liquid producing apparatus capable of reducing the possibility of intermitting supply of a UFB-containing liquid. An ultrafine bubble-containing liquid producing apparatus includes producing units that produce an ultrafine bubble-containing liquid containing ultrafine bubbles by using a liquid supplied from a liquid introducing unit and deliver the produced ultrafine bubble-containing liquid to a liquid delivering unit. The producing units include a plurality of ultrafine bubble generating units capable of operating independently. Each of the plurality of ultrafine bubble generating units is provided to be capable of independently switching between communicating with and being disconnected from the liquid introducing unit and the liquid delivering unit.