Atomizer With Absorbent Member Preventing Heating Element Corrosion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional atomizers face issues with e-liquid corrosion of heating elements, affecting vapor taste and shortening the service life, as the e-liquid comes into direct contact with the heating elements.
Innovation Solution
The atomizer design includes an e-liquid chamber, heating chamber, and e-liquid channel with an e-liquid absorbent member, where the e-liquid is sucked from the chamber into the channel and then into the heating chamber, using e-liquid absorbent materials like cotton or ceramic to prevent direct contact and facilitate smooth flow under negative pressure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If e-liquid comes into direct contact with heating elements, then atomization efficiency is improved, but heating element service life is reduced due to corrosion
Solution Approach 1:
An e-liquid absorbent member (comprising cotton, ceramic, or composite materials) is introduced as an intermediary between the e-liquid and heating element. The absorbent member absorbs e-liquid and transfers it to the heating element for atomization, preventing direct contact between corrosive e-liquid and the heating element, thereby extending service life while maintaining atomization efficiency
Solution Approach 2:
The atomizer is divided into distinct functional zones: an e-liquid storage chamber, an e-liquid channel, an e-liquid absorbent member, and a heating chamber. This segmentation allows e-liquid to be transported through separate pathways, controlling its contact with different components and preventing direct exposure to heating elements
2Reliability
If e-liquid is transported through a channel to the heating chamber, then direct contact with heating elements is prevented, but flow smoothness under negative pressure deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The e-liquid channel is designed with a porous structure that facilitates smooth e-liquid flow under negative pressure. The porous material allows capillary action to assist e-liquid movement from the storage chamber through the channel to the absorbent member, ensuring reliable transport without direct contact with heating elements
Solution Approach 2:
The e-liquid channel incorporates a concave portion with optimized depth (0.2-0.6mm) to modify the flow parameters. This geometric modification reduces flow resistance and ensures smooth e-liquid passage under negative pressure conditions while maintaining corrosion prevention
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 enhances user experience by preventing e-liquid corrosion of heating elements, improving vapor quality, and extending the service life of the atomizer by ensuring e-liquid is absorbed and atomized efficiently without direct contact, thus maintaining taste and performance.
Implementation Method 1
the e-liquid absorbent member comprises e-liquid absorbent cotton, cotton wool, composite cotton, linen cotton, ceramic, or a combination thereof
Implementation Method 2
the heating element is disposed in the heating chamber... flows into the heating chamber
Implementation Method 3
When a user inhales smoke or vapor through the mouthpiece, the e-liquid is sucked from the e-liquid chamber into the e-liquid channel by a suction force
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AI summary
An atomizer includes a main body. The main body includes an e-liquid chamber, a heating chamber, a heating element, and an e-liquid channel. The heating element is disposed in the heating chamber. The main body further includes at least one e-liquid inlet and at least one e-liquid outlet communicating with two ends of the e-liquid channel, respectively. The at least one e-liquid inlet is disposed in a bottom part of the e-liquid chamber. The at least one e-liquid outlet is connected to the heating chamber. The main body further includes a mouthpiece connected to and communicating with the heating chamber; when a user inhales smoke or vapor through the mouthpiece, the e-liquid is sucked from the e-liquid chamber into the e-liquid channel by a suction force, flows into the heating chamber.