Electronic Cigarette Atomizer Mechanical Connection Structure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic cigarette atomizers face challenges in ensuring a reliable and consistent connection between components, such as the oil storage pipe, ventilation pipe, and electrical connection seat, which affects the quality and durability of the finished product.
Innovation Solution
The proposed atomizer features a new connection structure that includes a limiting stepped column and a protrusion on the ventilation pipe, along with a flange on the oil storage pipe and an edgefold on the electrical connection seat. These components are arranged to form a groove on the ventilation pipe, allowing for a sleeved and clamped connection that is airtight and easy to assemble.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If glue is used to connect the oil storage pipe, ventilation pipe and electrical connection seat, then the connection can be achieved, but the quality of the finished product is not easy to control
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the chemical bonding method (glue) with a mechanical connection structure consisting of a limiting stepped column, protrusion, groove, flange, and edgefold. This mechanical structure provides precise positioning and reliable connection without the quality control issues of adhesive bonding, directly resolving the contradiction between ease of manufacture and manufacturing precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary mechanical structure (the combination of limiting stepped column, protrusion, groove, flange, and edgefold) that mediates the connection between the oil storage pipe, ventilation pipe, and electrical connection seat. This intermediary structure enables precise and reliable connection without relying on glue, solving the quality control problem while maintaining ease of manufacture.
2Reliability
If a complex connection structure is used to ensure reliable connection, then the connection reliability improves, but the manufacturing cost and assembly complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple connection functions into a single integrated mechanical structure. The limiting stepped column provides both positioning and connection, while the protrusion and groove work together as a unified locking mechanism. This integration achieves reliable connection without requiring multiple separate components, thereby reducing overall structural complexity while maintaining high reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The mechanical connection structure serves multiple functions simultaneously: the limiting stepped column provides positioning and support, the protrusion and groove create a locking mechanism, and the flange with edgefold ensures airtight sealing. This multi-functionality achieves reliable connection without increasing device complexity, as one integrated structure performs all necessary connection tasks.
3Ease of operation
If traditional connection methods are used, then the assembly process is simple, but the airtightness and durability of the connection are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality enhancement at the connection interface by designing specific features (flange, edgefold, protrusion, groove) that locally provide airtight sealing and durable connection. The rest of the structure remains simple for easy assembly, while these localized features ensure high reliability. This resolves the contradiction by keeping the overall assembly process simple while enhancing local connection quality.
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
This connection structure simplifies assembly, reduces manufacturing and assembly costs, and enhances quality control, resulting in a more reliable and durable electronic cigarette atomizer.
Implementation Method 1
the first sealing ring is located in the groove and compresses the stepped column and the flange
Implementation Method 2
the first sealing ring is located in the groove and compresses the stepped column and the flange
Implementation Method 3
the edgefold goes through the protrusion by elastic deformation and then abuts against the protrusion
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to an atomizer for an electronic cigarette and an electronic cigarette with a new connection structure scheme. The solution adopted in the present invention is: an atomizer for an electronic cigarette, comprising an oil storage pipe, a ventilation pipe, an atomization assembly and an electrical connection seat. The ventilation pipe is arranged in the oil storage pipe. The atomizer comprises a limiting stepped column and a protrusion protruding from an outer side surface of the ventilation pipe. The stepped column and the protrusion are arranged at one end of the ventilation pipe and define a groove at the outer side surface of the ventilation pipe. One end of the oil storage pipe is radially provided with a flange and one end of the electrical connection seat is radially provided with an edgefold. The flange and the edgefold are sleeved and fixed in the groove.