Volatile Liquid Dispenser With Fan-Assisted Residue Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing dispensers for volatile liquids, such as fragrances, suffer from residue buildup on atomizer outlets and surrounding surfaces, leading to maintenance issues and inefficient fragrance distribution.
Innovation Solution
A dispenser system combining a venturi atomizer with a fan to atomize and disperse volatile liquids, using forced air to reduce residue buildup and distribute fragrance over a larger area, potentially incorporating a controller for power management and sensors for environmental adjustments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a traditional atomizer is used to disperse fragrance, then fragrance distribution is achieved, but residue buildup occurs on the atomizer outlet and surrounding surfaces
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the harmful atomization process from the outlet area by positioning the atomizer inside a housing, allowing the atomized fragrance to be dispersed away from the outlet through an opening rather than accumulating on surrounding surfaces
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces air as an intermediary medium that carries the atomized fragrance from the atomizer outlet through a flow path to a discharge opening, preventing direct contact between the atomized liquid and surrounding surfaces that would cause residue buildup
2Reliability
If the atomizer operates continuously to maintain fragrance distribution, then fragrance coverage is improved, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements periodic operation by controlling the atomizer to operate in cycles rather than continuously, using a controller to activate and deactivate the atomizer based on timing or sensor inputs, thereby maintaining fragrance distribution while reducing overall power consumption
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables the system to self-regulate fragrance distribution by using sensors to detect when fragrance levels are sufficient or when activation is needed, allowing the atomizer to operate only when necessary rather than continuously
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 system effectively reduces residue buildup, enhances fragrance distribution, and conserves power by evenly dispersing fragrance, reducing maintenance needs and extending battery life.
Implementation Method 1
an atomizer configured to cause, responsive to pressurized gas from the pressurized gas source flowing through the venturi nozzle, extraction of a portion of the supply of volatile liquid through the second orifice, atomization of the portion of the supply of volatile liquid within the chamber and/or the outlet nozzle
Implementation Method 2
a fan configured to be powered by the electrical power source in order to disperse the atomized liquid expelled through the outlet nozzle
Data Source
AI summary
A volatile liquid dispenser includes a chamber for holding a supply of volatile liquid; a compressor configured to force a portion of the supply of volatile liquid out of the chamber and through an outlet; and a fan configured to force the portion of the supply of volatile liquid exiting the outlet into the surrounding air and away from the outlet.