SEPARABLE MEMBRANE IMPROVEMENTS

摘要

An apparatus is provided for nebulising a liquid from a liquid supply through a membrane comprising first and second surfaces and a plurality of apertures extending through the membrane. The apparatus includes an area for receiving a liquid supply, arranged to deliver a liquid to the first surface of the membrane, a vibrator member, arranged to vibrate the membrane to eject liquid droplets from the front surface of the membrane on vibration; and a mechanical coupling mechanism, arranged to provide a removable mechanical clamping force for clamping the membrane to the vibrator member. Various mechanisms for implementing the mechanical coupling are provided, and liquid containers and membranes for use in the device are proposed.

主权项

1. An apparatus for nebulizing a liquid from a liquid supply through a membrane comprising first and second surfaces and a plurality of apertures extending through the membrane from the first surface to the second surface, the apparatus comprising:
a liquid supply receiving area for receiving the liquid supply; a vibrator member, arranged to vibrate the membrane to eject liquid droplets from the second surface of the membrane on vibration; and mechanical coupling means, arranged to provide a removable mechanical clamping force for clamping the membrane to the vibrator member.