Atomizer Base Segmentation for 360-Degree Oil Injection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing atomizers for electronic cigarettes lack structural stability during automatic oiling processes, preventing 360-degree trouble-free operation and leading to loosening issues when in contact with oiling machines, which affects their normal use.
Innovation Solution
An atomizer design featuring a hollow housing with a base that forms a liquid storage cavity, an atomization core assembly for aerosol generation, and a suction nozzle assembly with sealing members and limit posts to ensure stable positioning and 360-degree access for aerosol substrate injection, allowing for automatic oiling and preventing loosening.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a notch is formed in the cavity to facilitate injection of the aerosol generation substrate, then injection is enabled from a fixed direction, but 360-degree trouble-free operation cannot be realized and automatic oiling cannot be performed
Solution Approach 1:
The cavity wall is segmented by forming a through-hole that penetrates the entire wall thickness, creating an open passage that allows aerosol generation substrate to be injected from any direction (360-degree access), thereby enabling automatic oiling machines to perform injection operations without directional constraints
Solution Approach 2:
The through-hole acts as an intermediary channel that connects the external oiling machine with the internal cavity space, facilitating automated injection by providing a direct pathway for the aerosol generation substrate to reach the atomization core assembly from any angular position
2Extent of automation
If existing atomizer structures are designed for 360-degree oiling access, then automatic oiling can be achieved, but the structure is not stable enough and is easy to loosen during contact with the oiling machine
Solution Approach 1:
The atomization core assembly is designed with a spherical structure that rotates within the cavity, allowing the aerosol generation substrate to be injected from any direction while maintaining stable structural contact with the cavity wall, preventing loosening during automatic oiling operations
Solution Approach 2:
The atomization core assembly is configured to be rotatable within the cavity, transforming from a static structure to a dynamic one that can adapt to injection from any angle while maintaining stable engagement with the cavity wall, thereby preventing loosening during contact with the oiling machine
3Reliability
If the base is fixed within the cavity using traditional methods, then structural stability may be achieved, but 360-degree access for substrate injection is prevented
Solution Approach 1:
The base structure is designed with a through-hole that segments the cavity wall, allowing the aerosol generation substrate to pass through from any direction while the base remains firmly fixed to the cavity wall via adhesive connection, thus maintaining both structural stability and 360-degree injection accessibility
Solution Approach 2:
The base serves multiple functions: it is adhesively fixed to the cavity wall to provide structural stability, contains the atomization core assembly, and incorporates a through-hole that enables injection from any direction, making it a multi-functional component that satisfies both fixation and accessibility requirements
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
Enables stable 360-degree operation and automatic production by ensuring secure connection and structural integrity, preventing base loosening during substrate injection and ensuring normal atomizer function.
Implementation Method 1
an atomization core assembly, provided in the base, the atomization core assembly being configured to heat the aerosol generation substrate to generate an aerosol
Implementation Method 2
the base is spaced from the housing to form a liquid storage cavity therebetween for storing an aerosol generation substrate
Data Source
AI summary
An atomizer (1) and an electronic cigarette (100). The atomizer (1) comprises: a housing (11), a chamber (111) being formed at the interior thereof and an opening (112) being provided at one end to allow the chamber (111) to communicate with the outside; a base (12), comprising a first end (121) and a second end (122), the first end (121) of the base (12) being inserted into the chamber (111) and being connected to the inner wall of the chamber (111) so as to be fixed in the chamber (111), and the second end (122) extending in a direction close to the opening (112) and being spaced apart from the inner wall of the chamber (111) so as to jointly enclose to form a liquid storage cavity (113) for storing an aerosol generating substrate; an atomization core assembly (13), which is provided in the base (12), the base (12) being provided with an oil guide hole (123) that places the atomization core assembly (13) and the liquid storage cavity (113) in communication; and a suction nozzle assembly (14), which is detachably connected to the housing (11) and is covered by the opening (112), an exhaust channel (124) for conveying an aerosol being formed in the base (12), and the exhaust channel (124) communicating with the suction nozzle assembly (14). The described atomizer (1) can achieve 360° barrier-free oil injection and has a stable structure; the structure is not easily loosened when touching an oil injection machine during an automatic oil injection process.