Replaceable Atomizer Heating Core With Protected Push-Out Structure

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing atomizers for electronic cigarettes do not allow for easy replacement of the internal heating device, leading to increased user costs and potential harm from burned or carbonized oil guiding cotton during long-term use.

Innovation Solution

An atomizer design featuring a substrate with a mounting space for the heating device, allowing it to be easily pushed out and replaced, along with a cover member for secure attachment and protection, eliminating the need for disassembly of the entire atomizer.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If the heating device is integrated into the atomizer as a single unit, then the structural simplicity is improved, but the ease of replacement of the heating device deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural simplicityVSAvoidease of replacement of heating device
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSEase of repair

Solution Approach 1:

The atomizer is divided into separate components: the substrate, the heating device, and the cover member. The heating device can be independently removed from the substrate by pulling the controlling member, allowing users to replace only the heating device rather than the entire atomizer assembly. This segmentation enables easy replacement while maintaining overall structural simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Ease of repair

If the heating device is made detachable from the substrate, then the ease of replacement is improved, but the reliability of the connection deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of replacement of heating deviceVSAvoidconnection reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of repairVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The heating device is nested within the substrate's mounting space, with the controlling member extending through the substrate. The cover member is then mounted over the substrate to secure the heating device in place. This nested structure provides a reliable connection while allowing easy removal by pulling the controlling member, as the cover member acts as a retaining mechanism rather than a permanent fixture.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

3Ease of operation

If the controlling member is exposed without cover, then the ease of operation for replacement is improved, but the protection from external forces deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of pulling out heating deviceVSAvoidprotection from external forces
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The cover member is pre-mounted on the substrate to provide protection during normal use. When replacement is needed, the user simply pulls the controlling member which extends through the substrate, and the heating device is released from the cover member's retention. This preliminary covering structure protects the controlling member from accidental external forces while maintaining ease of operation for intentional replacement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP3622989B1Atomizer and electronic cigarette having same
Publication Date: 2022.10.19 SHENZHEN IVPS TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

The present invention discloses an atomizer for an electronic cigarette and an electronic cigarette. The atomizer comprises a substrate, a heating device and a cover member. The substrate is provided with a mounting space. One end of the heating device is inserted into the mounting space and partially extends to the outside through the substrate to form a controlling member, and the other end is exposed to the outer surface of the substrate. When the controlling member is pressed into the substrate by an external pressing force, the heating device is pushed to move toward the outside of the substrate along the mounting space and partially extends out of the substrate. The cover member is detachably mounted to the substrate and covers the controlling member. The technical solution of the present invention is convenient for the user to disassemble and replace the heating device inside the atomizer, thereby effectively saving the use cost.