Atomizer With Threaded Adjusting Cover for Concealed Air Intake
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic cigarette atomizers with adjustable air intake quantity are costly to design and assemble, with exposed air inlets compromising aesthetics and efficiency.
Innovation Solution
An atomizer with a concealed air inlet system, utilizing an adjusting cover that rotates to adjust air inlet quantity through a thread connection, maintaining a sleek design and reducing production costs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a rotating ring with side opening is used to adjust air intake quantity, then air intake adjustment function is achieved, but design cost and assembly cost are high
Solution Approach 1:
The adjusting cover is divided into multiple segments or layers that can rotate independently, allowing air intake adjustment without requiring a complex rotating ring structure. This segmentation simplifies the overall design while maintaining the adjustment function.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjusting cover serves multiple functions: it adjusts air intake quantity, conceals the air inlet for aesthetic purposes, and provides structural support. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate components, reducing design and assembly costs.
2Ease of operation
If air inlet is exposed to exterior of atomizer, then air intake adjustment is accessible, but appearance is not beautiful
Solution Approach 1:
The air inlet is nested within the adjusting cover structure, which rotates to reveal or conceal it. This nesting allows the air inlet to be hidden when not in use, maintaining aesthetic appearance, while remaining accessible when the adjusting cover is rotated to the appropriate position.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjusting cover can rotate between different positions, dynamically changing the visibility and accessibility of the air inlet. This dynamic behavior allows the system to maintain aesthetic appearance during normal use while providing easy access for adjustment when needed.
3Adaptability or versatility
If rotating ring structure with positioning pillar is used, then air intake quantity can be adjusted, but assembly efficiency is low
Solution Approach 1:
The air inlet adjustment mechanism is merged with the adjusting cover assembly, eliminating the need for separate positioning pillars and rotating rings. This integration reduces the number of parts that need to be assembled, significantly improving assembly efficiency while maintaining the adjustment function.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjusting cover structure incorporates built-in features that automatically guide and limit its rotation, eliminating the need for separate positioning mechanisms. This self-service approach simplifies assembly by reducing the number of components and assembly steps required.
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AI summary
An atomizer (100) with adjustable air intake quantity is disclosed including an atomizer body (101) having a liquid storage chamber (109) formed therein for storing tobacco liquid, an aerosol generator (200) configured for aerosolizing the tobacco liquid from the liquid storage chamber to generate an aerosol, at least one air inlet (104) formed on the atomizer body, an air pipe (110) disposed inside of the atomizer body and configured for conducting the aerosol to flow along the air pipe, the air inlet being in communication with the air pipe and an adjusting cover (103) connected with the atomizer body by a thread to cover the air inlet, the adjusting cover is configured for being rotated to move up and down along axial direction of the atomizer body, to adjust a clearance between an edge (1031) of the adjusting cover and the atomizer body.