Wireless Ultrasonic Oscillator for Retrofitting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing devices for generating oscillatory motion of a mass are limited by the need for wired connections, which restrict flexibility and ease of retrofitting, as well as the inability to adapt to changes in mechanical load or mass characteristics.
Innovation Solution
A device comprising an ultrasonic oscillator, an oscillation generator, and a wireless signal transmitting system that includes a signal sender and receiver, allowing for wireless transmission of oscillating electrical signals and enabling separation and reconnection of components, along with an optional oscillation sensor for feedback and adaptation to mechanical changes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If wired connections are used to connect the oscillation generator to the oscillator, then reliable signal transmission is achieved, but flexibility and ease of retrofitting are restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical wired connection system with a wireless electromagnetic signal transmission system. The oscillation generator transmits oscillating electrical signals wirelessly to the oscillator, eliminating physical cables and connectors. This substitution maintains signal transmission reliability through electromagnetic coupling while dramatically improving flexibility and ease of retrofitting, as components can be moved or reconfigured without physical reconnection.
2Stability of the object's composition
If wired connections are used to connect the oscillation generator to the oscillator, then stable electrical connection is maintained, but ease of operation is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical electrical connection system with a wireless electromagnetic transmission system. The oscillation generator and oscillator communicate through wireless electromagnetic signals, eliminating the need for physical plugging and unplugging of cables. This maintains stable signal transmission while significantly improving ease of operation, as components can be separated and reconnected without handling electrical connectors.
3Manufacturing precision
If the device is designed with fixed wired connections, then manufacturing precision is maintained, but adaptability to different masses is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces dynamic adaptability by enabling wireless communication between the oscillation generator and oscillator. The system can dynamically adjust to different masses and oscillation requirements without being constrained by fixed wired connections. The wireless electromagnetic transmission allows the oscillator to be freely positioned and connected to different masses while maintaining precise signal transmission, thus achieving both manufacturing precision and adaptability.
4Adaptability or versatility
If wireless signal transmission is implemented, then flexibility and ease of retrofitting are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent achieves wireless signal transmission by integrating the oscillation generator's electrical signal generation function with the oscillator's mechanical oscillation function through electromagnetic coupling. The oscillation generator produces oscillating electrical signals that directly induce corresponding mechanical oscillations in the oscillator without requiring separate wireless transmission hardware. This multi-functional integration provides flexibility and ease of retrofitting while avoiding the added complexity of dedicated wireless transmission components.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates flexible operation and retrofitting by allowing wireless communication and adaptation of oscillating signals to different masses, ensuring consistent oscillation features even under mechanical load, and enabling easy modification of the device without requiring physical reconnection.
Implementation Method 1
The signal sender is configured to wirelessly transmit the oscillating electrical signal to the signal receiver
Implementation Method 2
an ultrasonic oscillator that is configured to transform an oscillating electrical signal into a mechanical oscillation
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AI summary
The invention is directed to a device (1) and to a method for generating an oscillatory motion of a mass (10), wherein an oscillating electrical signal and/or an operation power is wirelessly transmitted in order to facilitate retrofitting the device (1).