18443341. FLUID DEVICE simplified abstract (SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION)
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FLUID DEVICE
Organization Name
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 18443341 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 along an X axis, a flow path space for fluid to flow through, a first ultrasonic element generating a standing wave in the fluid, a driver to operate the ultrasonic element, and a drive controller to reduce the drive voltage over time.
- Chamber with inlet and outlet along an X axis
- Flow path space for fluid flow
- First ultrasonic element generating a standing wave
- Driver to operate the ultrasonic element
- Drive controller reducing drive voltage over time
Potential Applications: - Industrial fluid processing - Medical devices - Laboratory equipment
Problems Solved: - Efficient fluid flow control - Precise fluid manipulation - Reduction of energy consumption
Benefits: - Improved fluid mixing - Enhanced fluid processing efficiency - Energy savings
Commercial Applications: Title: "Ultrasonic Fluid Device for Enhanced Processing" This technology can be used in industries such as pharmaceuticals, food processing, and chemical manufacturing to improve fluid processing efficiency and reduce energy costs.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the standing wave generated by the ultrasonic element impact fluid flow in the chamber? - The standing wave helps to manipulate the fluid flow, improving mixing and processing efficiency. 2. What are the potential long-term cost savings associated with using this ultrasonic fluid device? - The reduced energy consumption and improved efficiency can lead to significant cost savings over time.
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.
