Focused Ultrasonic Atomizer Sleeve Float Wave Concentration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional ultrasonic atomizers are limited by restricted liquid depth and variability in mist generation due to energy attenuation, resulting in reduced capacity and inconsistent performance across different liquid depths.
Innovation Solution
The introduction of a sleeve and float within the atomizer that concentrates ultrasonic waves, allowing for increased liquid depth and consistent mist production by directing and focusing vibrations, thereby reducing energy attenuation and dispersion.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If conventional ultrasonic atomizers are used, then atomization can be achieved, but liquid depth is restricted and mist generation becomes variable due to energy attenuation
Solution Approach 1:
A wave-concentrating structure (sleeve with float) is introduced as an intermediary component between the ultrasonic transducer and the liquid. This mediator concentrates and directs the ultrasonic waves along a defined path, preventing energy dispersion and maintaining consistent wave intensity across different liquid depths, thereby resolving the contradiction between energy efficiency and mist generation consistency.
2Loss of time
If liquid depth is increased, then refilling frequency is reduced, but energy attenuation increases and mist output becomes inconsistent
Solution Approach 1:
The liquid reservoir is effectively segmented into multiple zones by the wave-concentrating sleeve structure. The sleeve creates a controlled wave propagation path that maintains consistent ultrasonic energy distribution throughout the liquid column, allowing the system to handle increased liquid depths while maintaining stable mist output, thus reducing refilling frequency without sacrificing productivity consistency.
3Area of stationary object
If ultrasonic waves are allowed to disperse, then liquid coverage is increased, but energy attenuation increases and atomization efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The wave-concentrating sleeve structure creates a localized region of concentrated ultrasonic energy that extends vertically through the liquid. Rather than allowing uniform dispersion, the sleeve maintains high energy density along its length, enabling effective atomization at greater depths while minimizing overall energy attenuation and improving atomization efficiency.
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
This configuration enables atomization at greater liquid depths, maintaining consistent output across varying liquid levels, increasing the operational depth by up to 70% and reducing the need for frequent refills while enhancing energy efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
an ultrasonic transducer located at the bottom portion of the container and configured to generate waves in the liquid
Implementation Method 2
a sleeve extending from the bottom portion toward the top portion of the container and having a longitudinal axis, with the sleeve being configured to direct the waves along the longitudinal axis
Implementation Method 3
a piezoelectric transducer configured to propagate vibrations in the liquid
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AI summary
An atomizer device can include a container for storing liquid for atomization, the container defining a top portion and a bottom portion, the top portion defining a mist opening. An ultrasonic transducer can be located at the bottom portion of the container and configured to generate waves in the liquid. A sleeve can extend from the bottom portion toward the top portion of the container. The sleeve can be configured to direct the waves along a longitudinal axis of the sleeve. A float can be located within the sleeve and be configured to move along the longitudinal axis of the sleeve. The float can define a through hole, wherein the waves are concentrated toward a surface of the liquid by passing through the through hole.