Atomizer Air Vent Design for Stable E-Liquid Flow
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional atomizers experience heating element burn-out due to inadequate e-liquid airflow and condensation issues, leading to unstable e-liquid supply and staining of the atomizer when not in use.
Innovation Solution
An atomizer design featuring an e-liquid tank with an air vent and airflow channel that supplies external air to the e-liquid chamber, preventing e-liquid condensation and ensuring a stable airflow to the heating element, using a main body with grooves and a sealing member to facilitate air conduction while preventing e-liquid leakage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If external air is not supplied quickly enough to the e-liquid chamber, then the e-liquid flow to the heating element is insufficient, but the heating element may experience burn-out during subsequent puffs
Solution Approach 1:
The air vent is pre-configured in the e-liquid tank to automatically supply external air to the e-liquid chamber when negative pressure occurs, preventing the condition that leads to heating element burn-out before it happens. This preliminary air supply mechanism ensures the heating element remains stable during subsequent puffs.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the atomizer is not in use, then e-liquid condenses and flows outside via the air passage, but this stains the atomizer
Solution Approach 1:
The design separates the air passage function from the e-liquid containment function by providing a dedicated air vent that allows air to pass through while preventing e-liquid from flowing outside through the same path. This extraction of the air supply function prevents condensation staining.
3Reliability
If the air vent diameter is small, then air supply is sufficient to prevent burn-out, but e-liquid may leak through the air channel
Solution Approach 1:
The air vent has specific dimensional parameters (diameter 0.01-0.3mm, groove depth 0.01-0.3mm, groove width ≤2mm) that create local quality differences - the dimensions are optimized to allow air molecules to pass through while blocking larger e-liquid molecules, thus preventing leakage while maintaining sufficient air supply.
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 provides a stable e-liquid airflow, preventing heating element burn-out and reducing condensation-related issues, thereby prolonging the atomizer's life and enhancing user experience by maintaining a consistent atomization process.
Implementation Method 1
The atomizer comprises an e-liquid tank comprising an e-liquid chamber and an air vent communicating with the e-liquid chamber... the airflow channel communicates with the air vent... provides an adequate and stable supply of e-liquid airflow
Implementation Method 2
the atomizer further comprises a heating element disposed in the inner passage... the heating element may experience a burn-out
Implementation Method 3
the e-liquid doesn't flow to the heating element... provides an adequate and stable supply of e-liquid airflow
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AI summary
An atomizer includes an e-liquid tank. The e-liquid tank includes an e-liquid chamber and an air vent communicating with the e-liquid chamber.