Atomizer Assembly with Replaceable Heating Wire and Rotatable Airflow Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional atomizers have an integrated heating wire that cannot be replaced and lack a flexible airflow adjustment mechanism.
Innovation Solution
The atomizer features a replaceable heating wire and an airflow regulating assembly with a rotatable ring and slot mechanism for airflow adjustment, allowing selective communication between through holes and a slot to control airflow.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If the heating wire is integrated into the atomizer body, then the structure is simplified, but the heating wire cannot be replaced when damaged
Solution Approach 1:
The heating wire is separated from the atomizer body and designed as an independent replaceable component. The atomizer is divided into multiple modules including the heating wire assembly, airflow regulation assembly, and liquid reservoir, allowing the heating wire to be replaced independently without disassembling the entire device.
Solution Approach 2:
The airflow regulation assembly is designed with rotatable rings that can dynamically adjust airflow paths. This dynamic mechanism allows users to modify airflow characteristics by rotating the rings to different positions, enabling adaptive control of vapor production and cooling effects.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a rotatable ring with multiple air holes is used for airflow adjustment, then airflow control flexibility is improved, but the structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The rotatable ring assembly serves multiple functions: it acts as both an airflow regulation mechanism and a structural support element. The same rotatable rings that control airflow also provide mounting surfaces for other components and maintain the structural integrity of the atomizer body.
Solution Approach 2:
The airflow regulation system uses nested rotatable rings where one ring is positioned inside another. This nested configuration allows multiple airflow paths to be controlled independently while minimizing the overall space required for the regulation mechanism.
3Ease of operation
If the airflow regulation mechanism is added to the atomizer, then airflow control capability is enhanced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The airflow regulation system is designed to be user-operable without requiring technical expertise. The rotatable rings feature tactile feedback and clearly defined positions that allow users to intuitively adjust airflow settings based on their preferences for vapor density and cooling effects.
Solution Approach 2:
The airflow regulation assembly is merged with the existing atomizer structure rather than being added as a separate external component. The rotatable rings are integrated into the body of the atomizer, sharing structural elements with other components to minimize overall device complexity.
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AI summary
A heating wire assembly including a heating wire and a plurality of fixing screws configured to fix the heating wire. When in repair or maintenance, the plurality of fixing screws is screwed out from the heating wire thereby facilitating the replacement of the heating wire.