Atomizer Air Outlet Structure for Condensate Leakage Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Condensate in the air outlet channel of electronic atomization devices easily leaks out, leading to a poor user experience.
Innovation Solution
An atomizer with a condensate collecting structure on the mounting base that collects liquid condensed in the air outlet channel, utilizing fluid-guide plates and capillary grooves to guide and absorb condensate, and a capillary groove structure on the outer surface to manage airflow and condensate.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If condensate is allowed to flow freely in the air outlet channel, then the device structure remains simple, but condensate leakage occurs causing poor user experience
Solution Approach 1:
The air outlet channel is segmented into multiple sections with different orientations. The condensate collecting structure divides the channel into an upper section and a lower section, allowing condensate to be collected in the lower section while vapor flows through the upper section, preventing leakage without requiring a completely separate collection system
Solution Approach 2:
The condensate collecting structure utilizes vertical dimension by forming an inclined surface that directs condensate downward. The blocking portion extends in the vertical direction to prevent condensate from flowing outward, effectively using spatial dimensionality to solve the leakage problem
2Ease of operation
If fluid-guide plates are added to guide condensate, then condensate management improves, but the device structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The fluid-guide plate is merged with the condensate collecting structure, forming an integrated component rather than a separate part. The blocking portion and collecting structure work together as a unified system, reducing the number of discrete components while maintaining effective condensate management
Solution Approach 2:
The condensate collecting structure serves multiple functions: it collects condensate, guides its flow through the inclined surface, blocks leakage through the blocking portion, and allows vapor passage through the intervals. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components for each function
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
Prevents condensate leakage from the air outlet channel, enhancing user experience by effectively collecting and managing condensate within the atomizer.
Implementation Method 1
a fourth capillary groove is provided on an outer surface of the mounting base... the fourth capillary groove serves as the second liquid collecting portion
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AI summary
The present disclosure relates to an atomizer. The atomizer comprises a liquid storage tank, configured to store liquid; an atomization core, configured to atomize liquid in the liquid storage tank; and a mounting base, wherein an airflow channel communicating an air inlet end and an air outlet end is provided within the mounting base, wherein a part of the airflow channel close to the air inlet end is an atomization cavity and a part of the airflow channel close to the air outlet end is an air outlet channel, wherein atomized gas enters the air outlet channel from the atomization cavity, wherein a condensate collecting structure is provided on the mounting base; wherein atomized gas in the atomization cavity enters the air outlet channel through the condensate collecting structure; wherein the condensate collecting structure is configured to collect liquid condensed and left in the air outlet channel; and wherein the condensate collecting structure provided in the airflow channel is provided between the atomization cavity and the air outlet channel.