Electric Wine Aerator Airflow Path Design
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional liquid pumps for decanting and aerating liquids, such as wine, have complex structures that can lead to uneven airflow and liquid extraction, affecting the smoothness and efficiency of the process.
Innovation Solution
The electric wine aerator features a simplified structure with a body containing a liquid flow path, an air inlet part with adjustable airflow, and a liquid-drawing part with protruding ribs and airflow channels for smooth air convection, ensuring stable and efficient liquid extraction and aeration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the conventional liquid pump uses an adjustable air inlet structure with airflow channels, then the amount of mixed air can be controlled according to different liquid needs, but the structure becomes complex and the airflow smoothness cannot be guaranteed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by creating different airflow resistance characteristics at different positions of the air inlet hole. The tapered structure (larger diameter at inlet, smaller at outlet) creates varying local flow conditions that guide air smoothly into the liquid, achieving both adaptability and simplicity without complex adjustable mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of using a complex adjustable mechanism to control airflow, the patent inverts the approach by using a fixed tapered structure that passively regulates airflow through its geometric shape. The airflow control is achieved by the inverted cone shape rather than active mechanical adjustment, simplifying the overall structure.
2Reliability
If the conventional liquid pump uses a complex air inlet and liquid-drawing structure, then air convection can be provided, but the liquid extraction smoothness is affected
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the air inlet structure with the liquid-drawing tube by forming the air inlet hole directly on the liquid-drawing tube. This integration eliminates separate air inlet components and their associated complexity while maintaining effective air convection capability through the tapered hole design.
Solution Approach 2:
The tapered air inlet hole creates localized flow characteristics that optimize air convection. The varying diameter along the hole length provides different flow resistance at different positions, ensuring smooth air-liquid mixing without requiring complex overall structure.
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 electric wine aerator achieves smoother airflow and liquid extraction, enhancing the flavor and aroma of wines by ensuring optimal oxygenation, while maintaining a stable and practical operation.
Implementation Method 1
the airflow channel extending longitudinally on a peripheral surface of the body
Implementation Method 2
a liquid-drawing part, provided at a first position of the body
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AI summary
An electric wine aerator is provided, including: a body, an air inlet part, a liquid-drawing part, a liquid outlet part, and a control unit; wherein the liquid-drawing part is located at the lower end of the body and has an improved air flow path structure; when placing the electric wine aerator to a container opening, no airflow obstruction will be generated so that good air convection between inside and outside the container is achieved and the wine is drawn smoothly; the air inlet part is movably matched to a valve body with a valve stem, and a fixed base is fixed to the valve body; the valve stem is combined with a spring, to act on the fixed base and the valve body respectively; the valve stem passes through a cap assembled to the body, and a knob is provided to control the rotation of the valve stem.