Shaken Water-Absorbent Resin Particles for Absorption Under Load

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing water absorbent resin particles struggle to maintain a high water absorption capacity under load or pressure.

Innovation Solution

Shaking a powder containing water absorbent resin particles in a container to improve their absorption capacity under load.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If water absorbent resin particles are used in sanitary materials, then water absorption capacity is improved, but water absorption amount under load deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewater absorption capacityVSAvoidwater absorption amount under load
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies mechanical vibration by shaking the powder containing water absorbent resin particles in a container. This vibration treatment modifies the particle structure or surface properties, enabling the resin to maintain high water absorption capacity while significantly improving water absorption performance under load conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #18Mechanical vibration

2Reliability

If water absorbent resin particles are subjected to complex treatment processes, then water absorption amount under load is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewater absorption amount under loadVSAvoidmanufacturing process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the physical state or surface parameters of the water absorbent resin particles through shaking treatment. This simple parameter change approach achieves improved water absorption under load without requiring complex multi-step manufacturing processes, maintaining ease of production while enhancing performance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS12478952B2Method for increasing amount of water absorbed under load by water absorbent resin particles, and method for producing water absorbent resin particles
Publication Date: 2025.11.25 SUMITOMO SEIKA CHEM CO LTD
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  • US12478952B2 patent drawing

AI summary

Disclosed is a method for improving a water absorption amount under load by water absorbent resin particles, the method including shaking a powder containing a plurality of water absorbent resin particles contained in a container. An amount of powder corresponding to a theoretical filling rate of less than 100% may be contained in the container.