Sanitary Fitting Aerator with Laminar and Mist Jets
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Solution Overview
Problem
Sanitary fittings with aerators that discharge liquid as a laminar jet often result in high liquid consumption, which needs to be reduced.
Innovation Solution
An aerator for sanitary fittings that includes a first jet former for discharging liquid as a laminar jet and a second jet former for discharging it as a mist jet, allowing for reduced liquid consumption by switching between these modes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If liquid is dispensed as a laminar jet through a traditional aerator, then the liquid flow is stable and continuous, but the liquid consumption is high
Solution Approach 1:
The aerator divides the liquid flow into multiple separate streams using multiple nozzles arranged in a circular pattern. Instead of a single laminar jet, the liquid is segmented into several smaller jets that collectively provide stable flow while reducing individual stream impact and overall consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The aerator introduces a rotating element that dynamically adjusts the direction and distribution of liquid jets. This rotation creates a moving pattern of liquid delivery that maintains stable overall flow while allowing flexible control and reducing peak consumption at any single point.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a single jet former design is used, then the device structure is simple, but the adaptability to different liquid consumption requirements is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The aerator incorporates multiple nozzles with different orientations and angles within a single device, enabling it to perform multiple functions: dispensing liquid in various directions, creating different flow patterns, and adapting to different consumption requirements. This multi-functional design allows one aerator to replace what would traditionally require multiple specialized devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The aerator design nests multiple nozzle elements and flow channels within a compact circular housing. The nozzles are arranged concentrically and at different angular positions, creating a nested structure that maximizes functionality within a small footprint while maintaining structural integrity and ease of installation.
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 aerator effectively reduces liquid consumption by allowing the option to dispense liquid as a mist jet, which uses less water than a traditional laminar jet, thereby optimizing water usage.
Implementation Method 1
a first beam former (3) for delivering the liquid as a laminar jet
Implementation Method 2
a second beam former (4) for delivering the liquid as a mist jet
Data Source
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AI summary
A flow regulator (1) for a sanitary fitting (2), comprising at least: - a first flow former (3) for dispensing the liquid as a laminar jet; and - a second flow former (4) for dispensing the liquid as a mist jet. Furthermore, a sanitary fitting (2) with such a flow regulator (1) is proposed.