Tactical Turbine Aerosol Generator Modular Design

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current smoke generating devices are limited in producing large continuous volumes of smoke, necessitating an improved and efficient method for aerosol generation in industrial and tactical applications.

Innovation Solution

A modular, compact aerosol generator system that includes a solution tank assembly, a motor device for vaporizing and expelling aerosol solutions, and an engine control unit, with remote control capabilities and an auxiliary container system for increased capacity and operational flexibility.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If conventional smoke generating devices are used, then the device structure is simple, but the volume of smoke produced is limited and cannot generate large continuous volumes

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvevolume of smokeVSAvoiddevice structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Quantity of substanceVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The aerosol generator is divided into multiple independent modules: a power module (combustion chamber), a solution storage module (tank assembly), a control module (ECU), and an expulsion module (turbine). This segmentation allows each module to be optimized independently while working together to generate large volumes of smoke continuously.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The turbine serves multiple functions: it expels the generated smoke from the device and simultaneously powers the solution pump that delivers aerosol solution to the combustion chamber. This multi-functionality increases smoke output without proportionally increasing device complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Productivity

If the aerosol generator uses a turbine-based motor device, then large continuous volumes of smoke are produced, but the device requires increased operational control and monitoring

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontinuous output of smokeVSAvoidoperational control

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The engine control unit (ECU) continuously monitors turbine operation and solution flow, adjusting fuel delivery and air-fuel mixture ratios to maintain optimal combustion conditions. This feedback control ensures consistent smoke production while preventing operational failures.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The turbine-driven pump automatically delivers aerosol solution to the combustion chamber based on turbine speed and power output, eliminating the need for separate manual pumping controls. The system self-regulates solution flow according to its own operational state.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Ease of operation

If the solution tank assembly is integrated into the aerosol generator, then the device operates efficiently, but the solution accessibility and refilling capability are limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveoperational efficiencyVSAvoidsolution accessibility

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The solution tank assembly is designed with dynamic coupling mechanisms that allow it to be quickly connected and disconnected from the aerosol generator. This enables the tank to be removed for refilling or replaced with different tank configurations based on operational requirements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

Multiple solution tanks can be pre-filled and prepared separately, then quickly swapped into the aerosol generator during operation. This preliminary preparation minimizes downtime during solution refilling and maintains continuous operational efficiency.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

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

Enables the production of large continuous volumes of smoke efficiently, enhancing operational capacity and versatility for industrial and tactical uses, including remote control and increased solution and fuel accessibility.

Implementation Method 1

a motor device wherein the motor device is configured to vaporize the aerosol solution

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectVaporization: Evaporation

Implementation Method 2

The motor device can also expel the aerosol solution from the aerosol generator

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMechanical expulsion: Mechanical Force

Data Source

PatentUS11305307B2Tactical turbine aerosol generator

Publication Date: 2022.04.19 BATTS FELIX M

AI summary

Disclosed herein is a tactical turbine aerosol generator. An embodiment of tactical turbine aerosol generator can comprise an aerosol dispersal system. The aerosol dispersal system can include an aerosol generator. The aerosol generator can comprise a solution tank assembly. The solution tank assembly can be configured to transport an aerosol solution for vaporization. The aerosol generator can further include a motor device. The motor device can be configured to vaporize the aerosol solution and expel the aerosol solution from the aerosol generator. Aerosol generator can also comprise an engine control unit in electrical communication with the motor device. The aerosol generator can include a transmitter assembly in electrical communication with the solution assembly and engine control unit. The aerosol generator can also be configured actuate operation of the aerosol generator. The aerosol dispersal system can also include an auxiliary container assembly configured to be coupled to the aerosol generator.