Atomizer Capillary Channels to Reduce Condensate Inhalation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Condensate formed in the airflow channel of electronic atomization apparatuses is easily inhaled by users, affecting user experience.
Innovation Solution
An atomizer with a liquid storage housing and a first end cap featuring capillary channels that communicate with both the airflow channel and the liquid storage space, allowing condensate to flow back into the liquid storage space for reuse.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of substance
If condensate is allowed to accumulate in the airflow channel, then the aerosol-forming medium can be fully utilized, but the user may inhale condensate affecting experience
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the condensate from the airflow channel through dedicated drainage structures (drainage holes and drainage channels) that guide the condensate away from the user's inhalation path and back to the liquid storage space, thereby removing the harmful factor while preserving the aerosol-forming medium
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces intermediary structures (hydrophobic coating layer, drainage holes, drainage channels) that mediate between the condensate and the user's inhalation path, allowing the condensate to be safely redirected without contacting the user while maintaining system functionality
2Object-affected harmful factors
If condensate is removed from the airflow channel, then user experience is improved, but the aerosol-forming medium is wasted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a condensate recovery system where condensate is collected through drainage holes and channels, then returned to the liquid storage space for reuse, thereby preventing waste of the aerosol-forming medium while eliminating the harmful inhalation effect
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a feedback loop where condensate that would normally be wasted is instead redirected back to the liquid storage space through drainage structures, allowing the aerosol-forming medium to be reused and preventing loss while maintaining user safety
3Loss of substance
If capillary channels are added to the first end cap, then condensate can be recycled, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the drainage function with the existing first end cap structure by integrating drainage holes and drainage channels directly into it, rather than adding separate components, thereby reducing overall device complexity while achieving condensate recycling
Solution Approach 2:
The first end cap is designed to serve multiple functions: sealing the liquid storage space, providing structural support, and enabling condensate drainage through integrated holes and channels, thereby reducing the need for additional components and simplifying the overall device structure
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
Reduces the risk of condensate being inhaled by users and improves the utilization of the aerosol-forming medium by recycling condensate back into the liquid storage space.
Implementation Method 1
at least one capillary channel is provided on the first end cap, the at least one capillary channel being separately in communication with the airflow channel and the liquid storage space
Data Source
AI summary
An atomizer includes: a liquid storage housing; and a first end cap provided in the liquid storage housing. A liquid storage space and an airflow channel are formed in the liquid storage housing, and one end of the liquid storage space is covered by the first end cap. At least one capillary channel is provided on the first end cap, the at least one capillary channel being separately in communication with the airflow channel and the liquid storage space.