Nebulizing Module Vibration Resistance via Auxiliary Fixing Element
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current nebulizing assemblies experience detachment due to long-term high-frequency vibrations, leading to structural weakness and potential water leakage or failure, as the adhesion between the nebulizing unit and supporting member is insufficient.
Innovation Solution
A nebulizing module design featuring a base with a supporting portion, an auxiliary fixing element, and an adhesive, where the nebulizing unit is positioned between the supporting portion and the auxiliary fixing element, with the adhesive filled into grooves on the engaging surfaces to enhance adhesion and structural strength.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If the nebulizing unit is connected to the supporting member by welding, then the connection is strong initially, but long-term high-frequency vibration causes the engaging surface to peel away and gaps to form
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an auxiliary fixing element as an intermediary component between the nebulizing unit and the supporting member. This auxiliary fixing element distributes the vibration stress over a larger area and provides additional engagement surfaces, preventing the peeling away that occurs with direct welding alone. The auxiliary fixing element acts as a mediator that absorbs and disperses the mechanical stress caused by high-frequency vibrations.
2Device complexity
If the nebulizing unit is glued using adhesive, then the structure is simple, but the limited adhesion area results in insufficient adhesion strength
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extends the fixing solution from a two-dimensional adhesive layer to a three-dimensional structure by introducing the auxiliary fixing element with multiple engagement surfaces and grooves. This vertical dimensionality addition allows the adhesive to be applied across multiple surfaces and in multiple locations, dramatically increasing the total adhesion area and strength without significantly increasing overall device complexity.
3Volume of moving object
If the nebulizing unit size is small, then the device is compact, but the adhesion area is limited and adhesion strength is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the fixing function into multiple independent engagement points between the auxiliary fixing element and both the nebulizing unit and the supporting member. By creating multiple separate adhesion zones through grooves and engaging surfaces, the total adhesion area is multiplied even though the nebulizing unit itself remains small in size. This segmentation allows compact dimensions to coexist with high adhesion strength.
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 design stabilizes the nebulizing unit, increasing the structural strength to withstand long-term vibrations and prevent detachment, thereby improving the service life and reliability of the nebulizing assembly.
Implementation Method 1
an adhesive, wherein the adhesive is disposed in gaps formed between the first engaging surface, the second engaging surface, and the nebulizing unit
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AI summary
A nebulizing module including a base, an auxiliary fixing element, a nebulizing unit, and an adhesive is provided. The base includes a supporting portion, and the supporting portion has a first opening and a first engaging surface surrounding the first opening. The auxiliary fixing element is disposed on the supporting portion. The auxiliary fixing element has a second opening and a second engaging surface surrounding the second opening. The second engaging surface faces the first engaging surface. The nebulizing unit is disposed between the supporting portion and the auxiliary fixing element. The adhesive is disposed in gaps formed between the first engaging surface, the second engaging surface, and the nebulizing unit.