Universal Atomizer Elastic Bladder Orientation Independence
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional medical atomizers require a vertical orientation to function effectively due to reliance on gravity for liquid pressurization, leading to unstable operation when tilted or inverted, and lack an internal pressurization device, which affects atomization efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A universal atomizer design featuring an outer shell, medicament feeding unit, atomizing unit, and a depressurization receptacle with an elastic membrane bladder that generates pressure, allowing medicament liquid to be atomized regardless of orientation through a network of medicament delivery channels, ensuring continuous and stable operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional atomizers rely on gravity for liquid pressurization, then the structure is simple, but the atomizer cannot operate stably when tilted or inverted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an elastic membrane bladder that uses hydraulic principles to pressurize the medicament liquid. The bladder expands when liquid is added and contracts to push liquid through the mesh nebulizer, enabling operation in any orientation without relying on gravity. This hydraulic mechanism resolves the contradiction by providing orientation-independent pressurization while maintaining relatively simple construction.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the pressurization mechanism from gravity-based (passive) to elastic pressure-based (active). The elastic membrane bladder transforms the physical state of liquid delivery from gravity-dependent to pressure-dependent, allowing the atomizer to function regardless of orientation. This parameter change in the pressurization mechanism enables operational flexibility without significantly increasing complexity.
2Reliability
If the medicament liquid container is positioned vertically above the mesh nebulizer, then gravity ensures liquid flow, but the atomizer becomes unstable when not properly fixed
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic membrane bladder creates a self-regulating hydraulic system that maintains consistent pressure on the liquid regardless of orientation. This hydraulic pressurization ensures reliable liquid flow to the mesh nebulizer without requiring precise vertical positioning or secure fixation, thereby improving operational stability while easing placement requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic membrane bladder automatically adjusts its pressure based on the liquid volume and orientation, providing self-regulating liquid delivery. The system serves itself by using the liquid's own weight and the bladder's elasticity to maintain consistent flow, eliminating the need for external fixation mechanisms or precise placement alignment.
3Productivity
If a single medicament delivery channel is used, then the structure is simple, but atomization efficiency is reduced when tilted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the single medicament delivery channel into multiple channels arranged in a circular pattern around the mesh nebulizer. This segmentation allows liquid to be delivered from multiple directions simultaneously, maintaining high atomization efficiency regardless of the atomizer's orientation. The multi-channel configuration improves productivity by ensuring consistent liquid supply to the mesh nebulizer in any position.
4Adaptability or versatility
If the elastic membrane bladder is added for pressurization, then orientation independence is achieved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic membrane bladder is a relatively simple hydraulic component that achieves orientation independence through its elastic pressure mechanism. Compared to complex mechanical pressurization systems, the bladder-based system maintains low complexity while providing robust orientation-independent operation. The bladder's simplicity allows it to expand and contract smoothly, delivering reliable pressurization without adding significant structural complexity.
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 universal atomizer eliminates the need for vertical orientation, providing stable and efficient medicament atomization by generating pressure with an elastic membrane bladder and distributing it through multiple channels, ensuring consistent operation and improved atomization efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
a depressurization receptacle in communication with the medicament delivering vessel which is capable of generating an elastic force
Implementation Method 2
The medicament liquid comes into contact with the atomizer (mostly using a vibrating mesh) because of the gravity of the liquid itself, so that the vibrating mesh converts the medicament liquid into aerosol medicament
Data Source
AI summary
An atomizer includes a medicament feeding unit, a medicament delivering vessel, and an atomizing unit, the medicament delivering vessel includes a medicament guiding tube communicated to the medicament feeding unit, and an elastic membrane bladder wound around the medicament guiding tube, wherein when medicament liquid is fed into the medicament delivering vessel through the medicament feeding unit, the elastic membrane bladder is inflated and is capable of generating an elastic driving force for driving the medicament liquid to be fed towards the atomizing unit for atomizing the medicament liquid. A depressurization receptacle has a curved medicament delivery passage is also provided for causing pressure loss of the medicament liquid.