Aerosol Source Support Assembly with Rotatable Separable Cylinders
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Solution Overview
Problem
Aerosol generating apparatuses face challenges in maintaining cleanliness due to debris accumulation, which degrades performance and is difficult to clean, requiring inconvenient and potentially damaging manual disassembly for thorough cleaning.
Innovation Solution
An aerosol generating source support assembly with a movable inner cylinder and outer cylinder configuration that allows for easy separation and exposure of internal components for cleaning, featuring a rotatable inner cylinder that moves between coupled and separated positions for stable support and cleaning access.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the aerosol generating apparatus is used repeatedly, then aerosol generation function is maintained, but debris accumulates inside the apparatus degrading performance
Solution Approach 1:
The support assembly is divided into an inner cylinder and an outer cylinder that can be separated from each other. The inner cylinder contains the aerosol generating source, while the outer cylinder provides structural support. This segmentation allows debris to be removed by separating the inner cylinder from the outer cylinder, preventing performance degradation while maintaining continuous aerosol generation capability.
2Ease of operation
If manual cleaning by shaking is performed, then some debris may be discharged, but cleaning is inconvenient and there is a risk of breaking the case
Solution Approach 1:
The support assembly is segmented into separable inner and outer cylinders, allowing users to easily remove the inner cylinder for cleaning without applying force to the outer cylinder or case. This eliminates the need for shaking or tapping the device, making cleaning convenient while preventing damage to the case.
Solution Approach 2:
The inner cylinder containing the aerosol generating source can be extracted from the outer cylinder for cleaning. This extraction allows complete removal of debris from the internal components without disassembling the entire device or risking damage to the case structure.
3Ease of operation
If special tools are used to disassemble parts for cleaning, then inner areas can be cleaned, but the cleaning process becomes difficult and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The support assembly is pre-segmented into an inner cylinder and an outer cylinder that can be easily separated without special tools. The inner cylinder can be completely removed from the outer cylinder, providing full access to all internal areas for cleaning with simple manual operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The support assembly transitions from a fixed structure to a dynamic, separable structure. The inner cylinder can be moved between a coupled position (during operation) and a separated position (during cleaning), allowing easy access to internal areas without complex disassembly procedures.
4Stability of the object's composition
If the inner cylinder and outer cylinder are firmly coupled, then structural stability is improved, but cleaning access is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling between the inner cylinder and outer cylinder is designed to be dynamic rather than fixed. During operation, the cylinders are firmly coupled for structural stability. During cleaning, the inner cylinder can be easily separated from the outer cylinder, providing full cleaning access without compromising structural integrity during use.
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AI summary
An aerosol generating source support assembly includes: an inner cylinder which is hollow, having a support space, and arranged to surround and support at least a portion of an aerosol generating source; and an outer cylinder connected to the inner cylinder and arranged to movably support the inner cylinder such that the inner cylinder moves between a coupling position in which the outer cylinder is coupled with the inner cylinder and a separation position in which at least a portion of the inner cylinder is separated from the outer cylinder.