Atomizer Snap-Fit Design for Leakage Prevention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Disposable atomizers for electronic cigarettes face a high risk of liquid leakage during transportation due to the pre-filled tobacco liquid.
Innovation Solution
An atomizer design featuring a detachable liquid supply and connecting component with a snap-fit mechanism, where the connecting component includes a liquid conducting element and a heating element, allowing for easy assembly and sealing to prevent leakage, using ceramic or glass fiber for the liquid conducting element and a resistance range of 1.5Ω to 2.0Ω for the heating element.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the atomizer is pre-filled with tobacco liquid before leaving factory, then the atomizer is ready to use immediately, but the risk of liquid leakage during transportation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The atomizer is divided into separate components: a liquid supply component and an atomization component. The liquid supply can be filled separately and then connected to the atomization component, which contains the heating element and vaporization chamber. This segmentation allows the liquid to be loaded without pre-filling the entire assembled device, eliminating leakage risks during transportation while maintaining ease of use.
Solution Approach 2:
The liquid supply is prepared and filled with tobacco liquid in advance at the factory, but the connection to the atomization component is established later. This preliminary preparation of the liquid supply component separately from the atomization component allows the liquid to be ready before connection, ensuring both readiness to use and prevention of leakage during transport.
2Ease of operation
If the liquid supply is detachably engaged with the connecting component, then assembly and disassembly become easy, but the connection reliability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The detachable connection mechanism uses a nested structure where one component fits into another with precise engagement features. The liquid supply component has connection interfaces that nest into corresponding interfaces on the atomization component, creating a secure fit that is easy to assemble and disassemble while maintaining reliable sealing and electrical connections.
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 design eliminates the risk of liquid leakage during transportation by allowing the atomizer to be assembled post-transportation, ensuring a secure and leak-proof electronic cigarette system.
Implementation Method 1
The connecting component includes a liquid conducting element and a heating element in contact with the liquid conducting element
Implementation Method 2
a heating element in contact with the liquid conducting element
Implementation Method 3
The liquid supply is detachably engaged with the connecting component by snap fit
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to an exemplary atomizer for coupling with a power supply to form an electronic cigarette. The atomizer includes a liquid supply and a connecting component. The liquid supply is configured for storing tobacco liquid. The connecting component is configured for connecting the liquid supply and the power supply. The connecting component includes a liquid conducting element and a heating element in contact with the liquid conducting element. The connecting component has a first end and an opposite second end. The first end is configured for connecting the liquid supply, and the second end is configured for connecting the power supply. The liquid supply is detachably engaged with the connecting component by snap fit.