Universal Spray Module for Modular Essential Oil Diffuser Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing aromatherapy essential oil diffusers lack modular integration, leading to inefficient production, increased costs, and reduced market competitiveness due to the need for rearranging internal components for different shapes and sizes, which complicates assembly and increases defect rates.
Innovation Solution
A modular aromatherapy essential oil diffuser featuring a universal spray module with a connector for commercially available containers and a housing that accommodates various shapes, including cylindrical, egg-shaped, and polygonal designs, allowing easy installation and quick adaptation to different housing configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the internal spray part is rearranged and planned for different housing shapes and sizes, then the product can suit consumers of different levels with various appearance and shape requirements, but the production speed cannot be increased and the defect rate increases due to troublesome assembly and unfamiliarity with assembly processes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a standardized spray module that can be installed in multiple different housing shapes and sizes without modification. The spray module uses common connection interfaces (quick-connect couplings) that are compatible across different product variants, allowing one universal component to serve multiple housing configurations. This resolves the contradiction by enabling product variety through housing design rather than through customizing internal spray components.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the diffuser system into independent modules: the spray module (containing nozzle, atomizing sheet, fuel tank) and the housing. This segmentation allows the spray module to be standardized and reused across different housing designs, while only the housing needs to be varied to create product diversity. The segmentation enables independent optimization of each module and simplifies assembly procedures.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the internal spray part is rearranged and planned for different housing shapes and sizes, then the product can suit consumers of different levels with various appearance and shape requirements, but the assembly process becomes troublesome and work efficiency decreases due to unfamiliar assembly procedures
Solution Approach 1:
The spray module is designed with universal connection interfaces that work across all housing types. The quick-connect coupling system allows assembly workers to install the same spray module using identical procedures regardless of which housing variant is being assembled, significantly improving ease of operation while maintaining product variety.
Solution Approach 2:
The spray module is pre-assembled as a complete subassembly with all components (nozzle, atomizing sheet, fuel tank) installed and tested before being installed in the housing. This preliminary assembly ensures proper configuration and reduces on-site assembly complexity, making the final installation straightforward and consistent across different housing types.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the internal spray part is rearranged and planned for different housing shapes and sizes, then the product can suit consumers of different levels with various appearance and shape requirements, but the defect rate increases and costs increase due to reduced work efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the system into standardized spray modules and varied housings, the patent enables each module to be manufactured and tested independently under optimized conditions. This reduces assembly errors and defects compared to customizing entire systems for each housing variant. The standardized interfaces reduce misalignment and connection errors.
Solution Approach 2:
The universal spray module has been thoroughly tested and validated for use across multiple housing types, ensuring consistent performance and reliability. This standardized approach reduces variability and defects compared to creating custom spray assemblies for each housing variant, while still achieving product variety through housing design differences.
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
Facilitates rapid development and enhances production efficiency by enabling universal compatibility across different housing shapes and sizes, resulting in more diverse and stylish product offerings that meet consumer demands for novelty and variety.
Implementation Method 1
It is mainly achieved by the principle of ultrasonic atomization. Through the high-frequency vibration action of the atomizing sheet, the essence liquid output from the container is atomized into tiny particles of water mist to diffuse into the surrounding environment.
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AI summary
A modular aromatherapy essential oil diffuser mainly includes a universal spray module having a first end having a universal connector for docking with a commercially available aromatherapy container, a second end having a nozzle, the nozzle is disposed with an atomizing sheet, and a housing which is a shell with a shape appearance and disposed therein a storage space to be connected and accommodated corresponding to a periphery of the universal spray module, wherein a circuit board is disposed in the housing to be electrically connected to the universal spray module; a power socket is disposed on the housing to supply external power to the circuit board; and a power switch is disposed on the housing to control a switch action of the circuit board. Accordingly, the universal spray module can be easily integrated and directly installed in various housings, effectively speeding up development and improving efficiency in commercial production.