Showerhead Bubble-Generating Unit for Turbulent Mist Mixing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing shower heads fail to effectively mix a sufficient volume of air bubbles into the liquid, limiting the formation of a mist of liquid droplets with mixed air bubbles.
Innovation Solution
A shower head design incorporating a flow-adjustment piece with liquid throttle holes, air introduction passages, and mist generating means to create micrometer-sized and nanometer-sized air bubbles by turbulent mixing, followed by forming the liquid into mist droplets with mixed air bubbles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If air bubbles are mixed into liquid by collision with a reduced tapered portion, then air bubbles are mixed into the liquid, but a sufficient volume of air bubbles cannot be mixed into the liquid
Solution Approach 1:
The air bubble mixing space is divided into multiple regions by flow-adjustment-piece plates that create multiple mixing zones. Liquid flows through liquid throttle holes and is divided into multiple streams that mix with air in different regions, increasing the total volume of air bubbles mixed into the liquid
Solution Approach 2:
The flow-adjustment piece includes a flow-adjustment nozzle disk with multiple liquid throttle holes that distribute liquid into fine streams. This porous-like structure increases the surface area of liquid contact with air, enhancing bubble formation and mixing volume
Solution Approach 3:
The invention transitions from simple collision-based mixing to a multi-dimensional mixing approach using flow-adjustment-piece plates arranged at different positions and angles, creating turbulent flow patterns in multiple directions that increase air bubble incorporation
2Shape
If liquid is jetted through nozzle portions into a reduced tapered portion, then air bubbles are mixed into the liquid, but the liquid cannot be formed into a mist of liquid droplets with mixed air bubbles
Solution Approach 1:
The flow-adjustment-piece plates create turbulent flow and vibration effects as liquid passes through the air bubble mixing space. This mechanical disturbance breaks liquid into fine droplets while maintaining air bubble mixing, forming a mist structure
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the flow parameters of liquid by using flow-adjustment-piece plates with specific hole arrangements and plate configurations. This transforms the liquid flow from a continuous stream into dispersed droplets while controlling air bubble incorporation
3Productivity
If flow-adjustment-piece plates are added to create turbulent mixing, then mixing efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The flow-adjustment-piece plates serve multiple functions simultaneously: they distribute liquid through throttle holes, create turbulent flow patterns, provide structural support for the air bubble mixing space, and guide liquid flow direction. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate components
Solution Approach 2:
The invention merges the liquid distribution function, mixing function, and flow guidance function into a single integrated flow-adjustment piece structure. The plates combine multiple features that would otherwise require separate components, simplifying the overall device
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 allows for the efficient mixing and dissolution of micrometer-sized and nanometer-sized air bubbles into the liquid, resulting in a high-pressure mist of liquid droplets with mixed air bubbles, enhancing the mixing efficiency and bubble distribution.
Implementation Method 1
each of the flow-adjustment-piece plates causes the liquid jetted through the liquid throttle holes to flow turbulently and flow into the mixing gap
Implementation Method 2
air bubble-liquid mixture generating means configured to generate the air bubble-liquid mixture by mixing the air into the liquid
Implementation Method 3
shower head configured to generate an air bubble-liquid mixture by mixing the air (air bubbles) into a liquid, or form a liquid into a mist of liquid droplets in which air bubbles are mixed
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AI summary
A shower head to jet an air bubble-liquid mixture by mixing air bubbles into the liquid includes a shower nozzle, a flow-adjustment piece, and air introduction passages. The shower nozzle includes an air bubble mixing space. The flow-adjustment piece is arranged in the air bubble mixing space. The air introduction passages cause air to flow into the air bubble mixing space therethrough.