Atomization Assembly With Ceramic Core And Steel Tank

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional atomization assemblies in electronic cigarettes have suboptimal thermal utilization rates due to the direct placement of smoke material on a single heating element, limiting efficient vaporization.

Innovation Solution

An atomization assembly featuring a stainless-steel tank with a recess for smoke material and a ceramic core with multiple parallel heating elements for enhanced heat transfer, allowing efficient vaporization through heat transmission from the ceramic core to the stainless-steel tank.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If smoke material is directly placed on a single heating element, then the structure is simple, but the thermal utilization rate is low

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructure simplicityVSAvoidthermal utilization rate
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The heating element is divided into multiple segments (first heating element and second heating element) arranged in parallel within the ceramic core. This segmentation increases the total heating surface area and improves thermal utilization rate while maintaining reasonable structural complexity through modular arrangement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The heating elements are arranged in a parallel configuration within the ceramic core structure, utilizing three-dimensional space more effectively. This dimensional arrangement increases the heat transfer surface area without significantly increasing the overall device footprint, thereby improving thermal efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Productivity

If smoke material is directly placed on the heating element, then the vaporization process is direct, but the vapor production efficiency is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevapor production efficiencyVSAvoidatomization structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

A stainless steel tank is introduced as an intermediary component between the heating elements and the smoke material. The smoke material is placed in a recess of the tank rather than directly on the heating element, allowing for better heat distribution and vaporization efficiency while maintaining a manageable device structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system combines multiple materials with complementary properties: ceramic core for heat retention and distribution, stainless steel tank for structural integrity and heat conduction, and heating elements for heat generation. This composite structure enhances overall vaporization efficiency while keeping the device complexity controlled through functional integration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

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 solution significantly improves vaporization efficiency by utilizing multiple heating elements for effective heat transfer, resulting in improved vapor production and user experience.

Implementation Method 1

The ceramic core produces heat to transmit to the stainless-steel tank through heat transfer

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectJoule heating: Joule Heating

Implementation Method 2

The ceramic core produces heat to transmit to the stainless-steel tank through heat transfer to atomize the smoke material

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHeat transfer: Conduction (thermal)

Implementation Method 3

atomize the smoke material in the stainless-steel tank to produce vapor

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVaporization: Evaporation

Data Source

PatentEP3858159B1Atomization assembly and electronic cigarette comprising the same
Publication Date: 2022.08.31 SHENZHEN EIGATE TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

An atomization assembly, including a stainless-steel tank and a ceramic core. The stainless-steel tank includes a side wall provided with a recess for accommodating the smoke material. The ceramic core is disposed in the stainless-steel tank and opposite to the smoke material. The ceramic core produces a heat and transmits the heat to the stainless-steel tank through heat transfer to atomize the smoke material in the stainless-steel tank to produce vapor. The stainless-steel tank includes an opening, and the vapor flows out of the opening for users to inhale.