Syringe-Based Wet Atomization Apparatus for Slurry Processing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional slurry producing apparatuses are large, expensive, and face challenges in achieving advanced atomization due to the need for multiple pumps and separate mixing and storage tanks, making them inefficient for particle processing.
Innovation Solution
A wet atomization apparatus comprising a syringe with a plunger and a thin tube connected to a process-target fluid container, where the plunger moves forward and backward to create turbulent flow for efficient atomization, with the tube's diameter and length determined by particle size and desired atomization degree, and the process repeated a controlled number of times.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If multiple pumps, mixing tanks, and storage tanks are used for slurry production, then the atomization capability is improved, but the device size and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functions (mixing, storage, and atomization) into a single integrated syringe device. The syringe serves as both the mixing chamber and storage container, eliminating the need for separate mixing tanks and storage tanks. This merging of functions achieves advanced atomization capability while significantly reducing device size and complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The syringe is designed as a multi-functional device that performs mixing, storage, and atomization operations. The same syringe chamber that mixes the slurry also stores it and serves as the atomization chamber, making the device universal and eliminating the need for multiple separate components.
2Manufacturing precision
If multiple pumps and pressure boosters are used, then the atomization capability is improved, but the device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the functions of multiple pumps and pressure boosters into a single syringe mechanism. The plunger provides both the mixing action and the pressurization needed for atomization, eliminating the need for separate pumping and pressure boosting systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The syringe device is self-sufficient, using its own plunger mechanism to provide both mixing and pressurization functions. The device does not require external pumps or pressure boosters, as the plunger performs all necessary functions internally through its reciprocating motion.
3Stability of the object's composition
If separate mixing tank and storage tank are used, then the mixing process is improved, but the device size increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the mixing tank and storage tank into a single syringe chamber. The same space that mixes the slurry also stores it, eliminating the need for separate tanks and significantly reducing the overall device volume while maintaining effective mixing through the plunger's reciprocating motion.
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 apparatus achieves advanced atomization with a reduced size and simple structure, enabling efficient particle processing by controlling the flow velocity and number of reciprocating operations to achieve desired particle size reduction.
Implementation Method 1
the control section controls a speed of the process-target fluid extruded via the thin tube by the plunger in such a way that the flow of the process-target fluid in the thin tube becomes turbulent
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AI summary
A wet atomization apparatus includes: a process-target fluid storing container for storing the process-target fluid; a syringe including a gasket configured to be slid on an inner peripheral wall of the syringe by a plunger; a thin tube having one end inserted in the process-target fluid storing container and another end connected to the syringe; and a control section that performs control of the plunger to move forward and backward. Under the control by the control section, an atomization process is performed at least once in which the plunger is moved backward to allow the process-target fluid in the process-target fluid storing container to flow into the syringe via the thin tube so as to be stored in the syringe and the plunger is moved forward to return the process-target fluid stored in the syringe into the process-target fluid storing container via the thin tube.