Anti-Condensation Module for Electronic Cigarette Airflow

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Solution Overview

Problem

Electronic cigarettes lack an anti-condensation device, causing vapor condensates to form and block the air channel when exposed to cold air, leading to operational issues.

Innovation Solution

An anti-condensation module is introduced, comprising a ceramic atomization core with cotton pieces on either end to absorb condensates, and a supporting seat to prevent blockage within the atomizing cylinder.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If no anti-condensation device is used, then the device complexity is reduced, but condensates block the air channel when exposed to cold air

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestructure complexityVSAvoidair channel畅通性

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs cotton pieces with porous structure placed at both ends of the atomization core. These porous materials effectively adsorb condensates through their large surface area and capillary structures, preventing blockage of the air channel while maintaining a relatively simple overall device structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #31Porous materials

Solution Approach 2:

The cotton pieces act as intermediary substances between the atomization core and the air channel. They intercept and adsorb condensates before these condensates can block the air channel, thus protecting the air flow path without requiring complex mechanical anti-condensation devices.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If cotton pieces are added to adsorb condensates, then the air channel畅通性 is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveair channel畅通性VSAvoidstructure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Rather than designing a complex overall anti-condensation system, the patent applies local quality improvement by placing cotton pieces only at the two ends of the atomization core where condensates tend to form. This localized approach effectively prevents blockage while minimizing the increase in device complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses simple, inexpensive cotton pieces as anti-condensation elements. These cotton pieces can be easily replaced if needed, providing a cost-effective solution that prevents condensate blockage without requiring complex or expensive mechanical systems.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The module effectively prevents condensate blockage, ensuring a clear air channel and uninterrupted airflow through the electronic cigarette.

Implementation Method 1

The first piece of cotton and the second piece of cotton are disposed on two ends of the ceramic atomization core, respectively, configured to adsorb condensates on the two ends of the ceramic atomization core, respectively

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectAdsorption: Adsorption

Data Source

PatentUS11666103B2Anti-condensation module and electronic cigarette comprising the same

Publication Date: 2023.06.06 LIU TUANFANG

AI summary

An anti-condensation module including an atomizing cylinder, a first piece of cotton, a ceramic atomization core disposed in the atomizing cylinder, and a second piece of cotton. The first piece of cotton and the second piece of cotton are disposed on two ends of the ceramic atomization core, respectively, configured to adsorb condensates on the two ends of the ceramic atomization core, respectively.