Ultrasonic Vibration Device for Beverage Foaming
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ultrasonic vibration devices for beverages require frequent cleaning, increasing management burden, as they come into direct contact with the beverage during use, leading to inefficiencies and convenience issues.
Innovation Solution
An ultrasonic vibration applying device is designed to be mounted on a beverage container with an annular fitted portion that contacts the side surface below the spout, allowing ultrasonic vibrations to be transmitted internally without direct contact, reducing cleaning needs and enhancing user convenience by being versatile and easy to operate.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the ultrasonic generator is arranged to contact the beverage directly during pouring, then ultrasonic vibration can be applied effectively to the beverage, but the device requires frequent cleaning increasing management burden
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces the container side surface as an intermediary medium. The ultrasonic generator contacts the side surface of the container, and the ultrasonic vibration is transmitted through this intermediary to the beverage inside, rather than having the generator contact the beverage directly. This resolves the contradiction by maintaining effective ultrasonic application while preventing direct contact that would require cleaning.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the ultrasonic vibration applying device is designed to contact the beverage during use, then the function is achieved, but the device structure becomes complex requiring cleaning and maintenance
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the ultrasonic generator from the pouring path and beverage contact zone. By positioning the generator on the external side surface of the container away from the spout, the device achieves ultrasonic functionality without requiring complex structures that would contact the beverage, thereby reducing device complexity and maintenance needs.
3Reliability
If the ultrasonic generator is positioned to contact the beverage flow, then foaming function is achieved, but the device cannot be used with standard containers reducing versatility
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from a one-dimensional approach (direct contact in the pouring path) to a two-dimensional approach (external contact on the container side surface). By applying ultrasonic vibration from the external side surface of the container, the device maintains foaming functionality while being compatible with various standard container shapes and sizes, thereby improving versatility.
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 device effectively reduces the management burden by minimizing contact with the beverage, maintaining beverage quality, and improving user experience through reduced maintenance and increased convenience.
Implementation Method 1
an ultrasonic generator configured to be arranged at a position in contact with a side surface of the container on a lower side of the spout by fitting the container and the fitted portion to each other
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AI summary
This ultrasonic-wave vibration imparting device is configured so as to be attachable to a container that retains a beverage and that has a spout on an upper part thereof. The ultrasonic-wave vibration imparting device includes: an annular engagement part configured so as to engage with the upper part of the container; and an ultrasonic wave generating unit configured so as to be disposed at a position at which the unit comes into contact with a side surface of the container below the spout, as a result of the engagement between the container and the engagement part.