Atomizer Base Slots and Liquid Transport Member Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
The assembly complexity of electronic cigarette atomizers is increased due to the design of the atomizer coil, and the liquid transport cotton around the heating coil fails to contact the liquid solution effectively, resulting in poor liquid transport performance.
Innovation Solution
The atomizer device features a tubular heating member with an air flowing channel, a liquid transport member with connecting portions extending through slots in the atomizer base, and a method of assembling the liquid transport member by cutting extending portions to form connecting portions, allowing the liquid transport member to absorb liquid solution outside the tubular body, improving both assembly efficiency and liquid transport performance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If liquid transport cotton is twined around the heating coil, then the heating coil structure is formed, but the assembly complexity of the atomizer increases
Solution Approach 1:
The liquid transport member is divided into a tubular body and separate connecting portions that extend through slots in the atomizer base. This segmentation allows the heating coil assembly to be inserted through the tubular body without requiring the liquid transport cotton to be pre-twined around the coil, thereby simplifying the assembly process while maintaining the functional structure.
2Reliability
If liquid transport cotton is twined around the heating coil, then the heating coil is formed, but the liquid transport cotton cannot contact the liquid solution outside the atomizer coil
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting portions of the liquid transport member extend through slots in the atomizer base to serve as intermediaries that bridge the interior and exterior environments. These connecting portions allow liquid transport cotton to contact the liquid solution outside the atomizer coil while maintaining the structural integrity of the heating coil assembly, thereby improving liquid transport performance without excessive structural complexity.
3Reliability
If the liquid transport member has connecting portions extending through slots, then liquid transport performance is improved, but the manufacturing process becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The slots are pre-formed in the atomizer base during the manufacturing process, and the connecting portions of the liquid transport member are designed to fit into these slots. This preliminary preparation of the slots allows for easier assembly of the liquid transport member with improved liquid transport performance, as the connecting portions can be directly inserted and positioned without requiring complex post-assembly operations.
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 improved design simplifies the assembly of the atomizer device and enhances liquid transport performance by allowing the liquid transport member to absorb liquid solution effectively, meeting the requirements for efficient liquid transport.
Implementation Method 1
the liquid transport member can absorb liquid solution outside the tubular body
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AI summary
An electronic cigarette, an atomizer device thereof and a method for assembling the atomizer device are provided. The atomizer device comprises an atomizer assembly (14) having an atomizer base (141), a heating member (142), and a liquid transport member (143). The atomizer base (141) includes a tubular body (1412) having an inserting end (1413); and a side wall of the tubular body (1412) defines at least one slot (1414) extending along an axial direction of the tubular body (1412) and communicating with an end surface of the inserting end (1413). The heating member (142) is tubular and arranged in the tubular body (1412), and an air flowing channel is defined inside the heating member (142). The liquid transport member (143) comprises a tubular liquid transport body (1431) and at least one couple of connecting portions (1432) connected together in a circumferential direction of the liquid transport body (1431). The liquid transport body (1431) surrounds the heating member (142), and at least one of the connecting portion (1432) of each couple extends out of the tubular body (1412) through the corresponding slot (1414).