FLUID DEVICE

Organization Name

seiko epson corporation

Inventor(s)

Chikara Kojima of Matsumoto-shi (JP)

Yoshio Arai of Shiojiri-shi (JP)

Keita Kubo of Matsumoto-shi (JP)

Hiroto Tomioka of SHIOJIRI-SHI (JP)

FLUID DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240278155 titled 'FLUID DEVICE

The abstract describes a patent application for a fluid device that includes a chamber with an inlet and outlet on different positions on an x-axis. The chamber has a flow path space for fluid to flow from the inlet to the outlet. A first ultrasonic element generates a standing wave in the fluid along the x-axis, driven by a driver and controlled by a drive controller to reduce the drive voltage over time.

The fluid device has a chamber with an inlet and outlet on different positions on an x-axis.
A first ultrasonic element generates a standing wave in the fluid along the x-axis.
A driver is configured to drive the first ultrasonic element.
A drive controller controls the driver to reduce the drive voltage over time.

Potential Applications: - This technology could be used in fluid mixing applications where precise control of fluid flow is required. - It could also be utilized in medical devices for drug delivery systems that require accurate fluid movement. - The fluid device could find applications in chemical processing industries for mixing and reacting different fluids.

Problems Solved: - Provides precise control over fluid flow in a chamber. - Enables efficient mixing of fluids in various applications. - Offers a reliable method for generating standing waves in a fluid.

Benefits: - Improved accuracy in fluid mixing processes. - Enhanced control over fluid flow in different applications. - Increased efficiency in chemical processing and medical device operations.

Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Fluid Device for Precise Fluid Control This technology could be commercialized in industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and chemical processing for enhanced fluid mixing and control applications. The market implications include improved efficiency, reduced waste, and increased productivity in various processes.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the standing wave generated by the ultrasonic element impact fluid flow in the chamber? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with using this fluid device in industrial applications?

Original Abstract Submitted

a fluid device includes a chamber that is provided with an inlet and an outlet opened at different positions on an x axis and is formed with a flow path space in which a fluid is caused to flow from the inlet to the outlet, a first ultrasonic element configured to generate a standing wave in a direction along an x axis in the fluid in the chamber, a driver configured to drive the first ultrasonic element, and a drive controller configured to control the driver such that a drive voltage applied to the first ultrasonic element is reduced over time.