Electronic Atomization Device with Translatable Cartridges

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing electronic atomization devices have complex internal structures due to the need for rotating mechanisms to switch between multiple atomizers, which hinders cost reduction and user experience.

Innovation Solution

An electronic atomization device with a simple structure, featuring a housing with translatable cartridges between two positions, where each cartridge can be electrically connected to a power supply assembly for aerosol generation, allowing for easy switching and reduced complexity.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple atomizers are used with a rotating mechanism to switch between them, then the device can provide multiple aerosol generation options, but the internal structure becomes complex and cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveatomizer switching capabilityVSAvoidinternal structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The device is divided into independent modular components: a power supply assembly with multiple connectors and multiple cartridges, each cartridge being a separate functional unit that can be independently selected and replaced

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The cartridge selection mechanism transitions from a static fixed configuration to a dynamic selectable configuration where cartridges can be moved between different positions (first position for non-operating, second position for operating) to switch between atomizers without rotating mechanisms

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If a rotating mechanism is used to switch between atomizers, then atomizer switching is achieved, but manufacturing cost increases due to complex structure

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveatomizer switching capabilityVSAvoidmanufacturing cost
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The complex rotating mechanism is completely removed from the system. Instead, the invention extracts only the essential switching function and implements it through a simple translational mechanism where cartridges move between fixed positions, dramatically simplifying the manufacturing process

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The cartridges are designed as disposable or replaceable components that can be easily swapped between positions, eliminating the need for expensive, complex rotating mechanisms. The simple translational mechanism allows for cheaper manufacturing and easier production

Inventive Principle:
Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

3Adaptability or versatility

If a rotating mechanism is used to switch atomizers, then multiple atomizers can be selected, but the structure becomes bulky and complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveatomizer switching capabilityVSAvoiddevice volume
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The atomizer system is segmented into multiple independent cartridges that can be arranged in a compact linear fashion within the housing, eliminating the need for a bulky rotating mechanism and reducing overall device volume

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The switching mechanism transitions from rotational motion (two-dimensional rotation) to translational motion along a linear path (one-dimensional translation), allowing for a more compact and simpler structure that reduces device volume while maintaining switching capability

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

Data Source

PatentEP4512261A1Electronic atomization device
Publication Date: 2025.02.26 SHENZHEN FIRST UNION TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

Embodiments of the present invention relate to the field of electronic atomization technologies, and in particular, disclose an electronic atomization device, including a housing; a power supply assembly, having a plurality of connectors thereon, where the power supply assembly is configured to output power through the connectors; and a plurality of cartridges, accommodated in the housing, where all the cartridges are configured to be translatable between a first position and a second position in the housing; and the cartridges are configured to abut against a part of the connectors when being translated to the second position. Through the foregoing manner, in the embodiments of the present disclosure, different or the same cartridges of the plurality of cartridges can be replaced and used.