Electronic Atomization Device Suction Nozzle Locking Mechanism

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing electronic atomization devices have cumbersome operations due to the difficulty in disassembling the suction nozzle part and the shell, making it inconvenient to replace or remove the aerosol generation apparatus.

Innovation Solution

The electronic atomization device features a housing assembly with a first accommodating cavity and a connecting component that allows the suction nozzle assembly to be detachably connected, enabling easy opening or closing of the cavity. The connection between the connecting component and the suction nozzle assembly has a locked and unlocked state, facilitating the removal or replacement of the aerosol generation apparatus.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the suction nozzle part and shell are made difficult to disassemble, then the device structure is more integrated and reliable, but the operation becomes cumbersome and aerosol generation apparatus replacement is inconvenient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural integrityVSAvoiddisassembly convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The device is divided into distinct modular components: the housing assembly, suction nozzle assembly, and aerosol generation apparatus. Each component can be independently removed and reinstalled through the locking mechanism, allowing maintenance and replacement without affecting the entire device structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The locking mechanism transitions between locked and unlocked states dynamically. When locked, the suction nozzle assembly is securely fixed to maintain structural integrity. When unlocked, it can be easily removed for maintenance or replacement, thus adapting between reliability and ease of operation based on operational needs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Ease of operation

If the suction nozzle assembly is easily removable, then the aerosol generation apparatus can be replaced conveniently, but the device structure becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecomponent replacement convenienceVSAvoidstructural complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The locking mechanism integrates multiple functions into a single structure: it provides both the connection interface for the suction nozzle assembly and the locking/unlocking functionality. The first elastic member and first buckle work together as a unified system to achieve both secure attachment and easy release without requiring separate mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The first elastic member automatically engages with the first buckle to lock the suction nozzle assembly in place without requiring additional fastening steps. The mechanism is designed to self-lock upon assembly, reducing operational complexity while maintaining ease of removal when needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

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

This design allows for convenient installation and removal of the suction nozzle assembly, making it easier to replace or remove the aerosol generation apparatus, thereby improving operational efficiency and user experience.

Implementation Method 1

a first elastic member arranged between the suction nozzle assembly and the connecting component, and the first elastic member is configured to abut against the suction nozzle assembly in the unlocked state, to detach the suction nozzle assembly from the housing assembly

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElastic force: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentEP4570085A1Electronic atomization device
Publication Date: 2025.06.18 SHENZHEN FIRST UNION TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

This application relates to the field of cigarette device technologies, and discloses an electronic atomization device. The apparatus includes: a housing assembly (1), where a first accommodating cavity and an open end in communication with the first accommodating cavity are defined in the housing assembly; a connecting component, arranged in the housing assembly (1) and extending in the first accommodating cavity; a suction nozzle assembly (3), where the suction nozzle assembly is detachably connected to the connecting component, to open or close the open end; and a plurality of aerosol generation apparatuses, accommodated in the first accommodating cavity. Connection between the connecting component and the suction nozzle assembly (3) is configured to have a locked state and an unlocked state. In the locked state, the suction nozzle assembly (3) is prevented from detaching from the housing assembly (1), to close the open end; and in the unlocked state, the suction nozzle assembly (3) is allowed to detach from the housing assembly (1), to open the open end, enabling at least one aerosol generation apparatus to be removed or replaced from the open end. Convenient installation and removal of a suction nozzle assembly (3) is implemented, to remove or replace an aerosol generation apparatus.