Permeable-Membrane Volatilization Device for Complete Liquid Use
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing aromatic containers, both solid and liquid, face inefficiencies in liquid volatilization due to incomplete utilization of aromatic liquid, leading to waste and increased production costs with complex structures, and consumer inconvenience.
Innovation Solution
A volatilization device with a novel structure featuring a permeable membrane that allows aromatic liquid to permeate into a diffusion sheet, volatilized through diffusion holes and cells in a base, minimizing redundant structures and ensuring complete volatilization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of substance
If traditional wick-based liquid aromatic containers are used, then the structure is simple, but the aromatic liquid cannot be completely utilized leading to waste
Solution Approach 1:
The patent inverts the traditional container orientation by placing the opening at the bottom instead of the top. This inversion allows the liquid aromatic to flow downward through the permeable membrane under gravity, ensuring complete utilization of the liquid without waste, while maintaining a simple structural design.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a permeable membrane with porous structure that allows aromatic liquid to pass through while controlling the diffusion rate. This porous material enables complete liquid utilization by allowing gradual permeation of all liquid through the membrane into the diffusion sheet, eliminating waste associated with traditional wick systems.
2Loss of substance
If upside-down aromatic bottles are used to improve liquid utilization, then complete volatilization is achieved, but the structure becomes complex and production cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the container body, permeable membrane, and diffusion sheet into an integrated structure. The opening is directly formed at the bottom of the container body, and the permeable membrane is attached to this opening, eliminating the need for separate complex mechanisms. This merging achieves complete liquid utilization while maintaining structural simplicity and reducing production costs.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses a thin permeable membrane as a flexible barrier that allows liquid passage while maintaining structural integrity. This thin film approach simplifies the overall structure compared to rigid complex mechanisms, achieving complete liquid utilization through the membrane's selective permeability without increasing device complexity.
3Productivity
If a permeable membrane is added to control diffusion rate, then complete liquid utilization is achieved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The permeable membrane operates passively using gravity and concentration gradients to drive liquid diffusion from the container through the membrane into the diffusion sheet. This self-service mechanism eliminates the need for active pumping or complex control systems, achieving complete liquid utilization while maintaining simple device structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The permeable membrane's porous structure provides inherent flow control through its physical properties rather than requiring complex mechanical or electronic controls. The pore size and distribution naturally regulate the diffusion rate, achieving complete liquid utilization with minimal added complexity to the device structure.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The device ensures complete volatilization of aromatic liquid with reduced production costs and enhanced consumer experience by simplifying the structure and allowing adjustable diffusion rates through permeable membranes.
Implementation Method 1
aromatic liquid in a bottle can be permeated at a certain rate and then transferred to a diffusion sheet
Implementation Method 2
volatilized through diffusion holes and/or diffusion cells on a base
Data Source
AI summary
The present utility model discloses a volatilization device with a novel structure, which includes a bottle body for storing aromatic liquid, a cover body movably connected to an opening of the bottle body, a base with a semi-open structure, and a diffusion sheet, wherein the diffusion sheet is disposed in the base, and a permeable membrane is disposed on the opening; and when in use, the opening is located in the base, and the permeable membrane is abutted against the diffusion sheet. The present utility model has the beneficial effects that the structure is simple, and unnecessary parts are discarded, so that the production cost is minimized; furthermore, an upside-down structure ensures that liquid can penetrate and volatilize completely; different diffusion rates can be achieved by using permeable membranes of different permeabilities; and in addition, decorations can be added in the bottle body to further improve the added value.