Atomizer Heating Member Segmentation for Assembly and Strength
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current atomizers have complex structures for mounting the heating element and capillary liquid guide element, making them difficult to assemble and mount.
Innovation Solution
The atomizer design includes a housing with a liquid storage cavity, a holder with a liquid passage and first surface, a heating member that extends flat, a capillary element that covers the first surface to block the liquid passage, and a bottom base that supports the heating member and brings it into contact with the capillary element, allowing for a simple assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If traditional mounting structures and methods are used for the heating element and capillary liquid guide element, then the atomizer can achieve proper functionality, but the structure becomes complex and difficult to assemble
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the holder, bottom base, and mounting structures into a unified integrated base structure. The holder contains both the liquid passage and the first surface, while the bottom base incorporates support surfaces and clamping structures. This merging of multiple components into integrated units reduces the number of separate parts and simplifies the overall assembly process, directly addressing the contradiction between ease of manufacture and device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The atomizer is divided into distinct functional modules: the integrated base (combining holder and bottom base), the heating member assembly, and the capillary element assembly. Each module can be prepared and tested independently before final assembly. The heating member is segmented into a heating portion and reinforcing portions, allowing independent optimization of each segment's function while simplifying the overall mounting process
2Reliability
If the heating member is made thinner for better atomization performance, then the atomization effect is improved, but the strength and stability of the heating member decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The heating member is segmented into distinct functional zones: a thin heating portion (0.05-0.2mm thick) for effective atomization, and thicker reinforcing portions (0.3-0.8mm thick) for structural strength. This segmentation allows each segment to be optimized for its specific function without compromising the other, resolving the contradiction between atomization performance and structural strength
Solution Approach 2:
Different regions of the heating member have different thicknesses and properties tailored to their specific functions. The heating portion is made thin with high thermal conductivity for efficient heat transfer and atomization, while the reinforcing portions are made thicker with higher mechanical strength to provide structural support. This local differentiation of properties allows the heating member to simultaneously achieve good atomization performance and sufficient strength
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 simplified structure of the atomizer makes it easier to mount and assemble, while the reinforcing portions on the heating member enhance its strength and stability.
Implementation Method 1
a capillary element, where the capillary element covers on at least a part of the first surface and blocks the liquid passage, and is configured to receive and store the liquid substrate from the liquid storage cavity through the liquid passage, and convey the liquid substrate to a vicinity of the heating member
Implementation Method 2
a heating element is arranged in contact with an atomization surface of the capillary liquid guide element to heat at least a part of the liquid substrate in the capillary liquid guide element, to generate an aerosol
Data Source
AI summary
An atomizer and a heating member are provided. The atomizer atomizes a liquid base to generate an aerosol and includes a housing, a support, a base seat, a heating member and a capillary component. The housing is defined with a liquid storage cavity for storing the liquid base. The support is arranged in the housing and includes a liquid channel and a first surface. The liquid channel is in fluid communication with the liquid storage cavity. The first surface faces away from the liquid storage cavity. The liquid channel stops at the first surface. The heating member extends and remains flat. The capillary component covers at least a part of the first surface and shields the liquid channel. The capillary component receives, through the liquid channel, and stores the liquid base from the liquid storage cavity and conveys the liquid base to the vicinity of the heating member.