Leakage-Proof Electronic Atomizer With Dynamic Orifice Sealing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Electronic atomizers face continuous e-liquid volatilization and natural loss due to their design, leading to a short storage time and inefficient use.

Innovation Solution

A leakage-proof electronic atomizer design featuring a shell with a gas channel, a cartridge with an electric heating wire and sliding orifice plates, and a pushing component that includes a sliding push block and hinge block, allowing for controlled e-liquid sealing and smoke output adjustment through rotating components and magnetic interactions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If the e-liquid in the cartridge is always in communication with the outside, then the e-liquid can be continuously atomized and delivered to the user, but the e-liquid undergoes continuous volatilization leading to short storage time and large natural loss

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveatomization deliveryVSAvoide-liquid volatilization loss
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the orifice into two separate orifice plates (first orifice plate and second orifice plate) that can move independently. The first orifice plate is connected to the cartridge and the second orifice plate is connected to the shell. By segmenting the orifice structure, the system can seal the e-liquid when not in use while maintaining the ability to deliver atomized e-liquid when needed, thus reducing volatilization loss while preserving atomization functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs dynamic orifice plates that can change position between open and closed states. The first orifice plate slides relative to the second orifice plate under the action of elastic members, allowing the system to dynamically adjust between sealed storage state and open atomization state. This dynamic mechanism enables the orifice to be closed when not in use to prevent volatilization, and opened during use to allow atomization delivery.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Loss of substance

If the orifice is sealed to prevent e-liquid volatilization, then storage time is prolonged, but the atomization delivery function is compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvee-liquid volatilization lossVSAvoidatomization delivery
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of substanceVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs dynamic orifice plates that can change position between open and closed states. The first orifice plate slides relative to the second orifice plate under the action of elastic members, allowing the system to dynamically adjust between sealed storage state and open atomization state. This dynamic mechanism enables the orifice to be closed when not in use to prevent volatilization, and opened during use to allow atomization delivery.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses elastic members (springs) to automatically restore the orifice plates to their initial positions after being displaced. When the user sucks to open the orifice, the elastic members store energy and automatically push the plates back to the sealed position when the suction force is released, enabling automatic sealing without additional user action and ensuring the system returns to the protective sealed state.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Productivity

If the orifice plate is moved to allow smoke entry into the gas channel, then atomization delivery is enabled, but the structure becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesmoke deliveryVSAvoidorifice mechanism
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the functions of two orifice plates into a single integrated mechanism where the first orifice plate (attached to cartridge) and second orifice plate (attached to shell) work together. Both plates are moved by the same pushing component through the hinge block mechanism, merging the control functions and reducing overall system complexity while maintaining effective sealing and delivery capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a hinge block as an intermediary component that translates the rotational motion of the opening member into linear pushing motion for both orifice plates. The hinge block acts as a mechanical mediator that simplifies the transmission of force from the opening member to the orifice plates, enabling coordinated movement of both plates through a single rotational input rather than requiring separate control mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

4Adaptability or versatility

If a pushing component is added to control orifice plate movement, then adjustable smoke output is achieved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesmoke output adjustmentVSAvoidpushing component mechanism
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The opening member serves multiple functions: it acts as the user interface for initiating atomization delivery, drives the hinge block to push the orifice plates, and through the abutting member and clamping slots, provides adjustable positioning to control smoke output. This multi-functional design consolidates several control functions into a single component, reducing overall device complexity while achieving adjustable smoke output.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a hinge block as an intermediary component that translates the rotational motion of the opening member into linear pushing motion for both orifice plates. The hinge block acts as a mechanical mediator that simplifies the transmission of force from the opening member to the orifice plates, enabling coordinated movement of both plates through a single rotational input rather than requiring separate control mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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 design effectively seals e-liquid when not in use, prolongs its storage life, and allows for adjustable smoke output based on user suction power, enhancing utilization efficiency and user experience.

Implementation Method 1

one end of the first elastic member abuts against the shell, and the other end of the first elastic member abuts against the first orifice plate

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElastic force: Elasticity

Implementation Method 2

The electric heating wire is arranged in the cartridge body and is configured to heat e-liquid in the cartridge body to generate smoke

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectJoule heating: Joule Heating

Implementation Method 3

a second elastic member is arranged between the second orifice plate and the shell

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElastic force: Elasticity

Implementation Method 4

the electromagnet generates a magnetic field to repel the magnetic member, thereby pushing the second orifice plate to slide away from the electromagnet to press the second elastic member

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic repulsion: Ion Repulsion/Attraction

Data Source

PatentUS12059037B2Leakage-proof electronic atomizer
Publication Date: 2024.08.13 NINGBO YILAN YASI SKIN CARE PROD CO LTD
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AI summary

A leakage-proof electronic atomizer includes a shell, a cartridge, a second orifice plate, and a pushing component. The shell is provided with a gas channel. The gas channel includes a gas inlet at one end and a gas outlet at the other end, and the top of the shell is provided with an accommodation cavity with an upper-end opening. The cartridge is detachably arranged in the accommodation cavity, and the pushing component is configured to drive a first orifice plate to slide so that first square holes of the first orifice plate are in communication with second square holes of the second orifice plate, allowing atomized e-liquid in the cartridge to enter into the gas channel.