Atomizer Trigger Assembly with Multi-Position Unlocking

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing atomizers are prone to misoperation, leading to instability and potential damage, especially when multiple operation steps are required.

Innovation Solution

A trigger assembly with multiple unlocking modes is introduced, featuring a trigger ring and a delivery tube holder that can switch between locked and unlocked positions via an actuation member, preventing misoperation and enhancing user-friendliness.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If multiple operation steps are required to actuate the atomizer, then the atomizer can be controlled to spray, but the user is prone to misoperation

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperation stabilityVSAvoidoperation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple operation steps into a single integrated trigger assembly. The trigger ring integrates both rotation and pressing functions, allowing the user to complete multiple operations (rotation to unlock + pressing to activate) through one continuous action rather than separate steps, thereby reducing misoperation while maintaining controlled spraying

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The trigger assembly employs dynamic unlocking modes where the trigger ring can rotate to different positions (first unlocking mode and second unlocking mode) before pressing. This dynamic multi-position design provides flexibility in operation while ensuring proper sequence, preventing misoperation through mechanical guidance rather than requiring the user to remember fixed steps

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If a single unlocking mode is provided, then the structure is simple, but the atomizer is prone to misoperation

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveunlocking mode varietyVSAvoidtrigger assembly structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The trigger ring is segmented into multiple functional positions: a locked position, a first unlocking position, and a second unlocking position. Each position corresponds to a specific function (locking, first unlocking mode, second unlocking mode), allowing the same component to provide multiple unlocking modes through spatial segmentation rather than requiring separate components for each mode

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The trigger ring serves multiple functions: it acts as both the locking mechanism and the actuation trigger, and it provides multiple unlocking modes (first and second unlocking modes) depending on its rotational position. This multi-functionality allows a single component to replace what would traditionally require multiple separate mechanisms, maintaining structural simplicity while providing versatility

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS20250144654A1Trigger assembly for atomizer and atomizer
Publication Date: 2025.05.08 ATSENBO (SUZHOU) PHARM TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

Provided is a trigger assembly for an atomizer and an atomizer that includes the trigger assembly. The trigger assembly includes a trigger ring and a delivery tube holder. The trigger assembly has a locked position and an unlocked position. In the locked position, the trigger ring stops axial movement of the delivery tube holder, and in the unlocked position, the delivery tube holder can move in an axial direction relative to the trigger ring. The trigger assembly further includes an actuation member. The actuation member is actuated to drive the delivery tube holder to pivot and drive the trigger ring to move, so that the trigger assembly is switched between the locked position and the unlocked position.