Atomizing Assembly Layout for Reliable Automatic Electrode Insertion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current atomizing devices have complex structures and assembly methods, making automatic assembly difficult.
Innovation Solution
An atomizing assembly with a heating assembly, liquid conducting member, and cover, featuring a transversely arranged heating member with an electrical connecting portion that extends into an electrode connecting hole, and a reinforcing frame for support, along with a simple manufacturing method that includes clamping and electrical connection steps.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the atomizing device uses a complex structure to achieve reliable heating and atomization, then the reliability is improved, but the device complexity increases and automatic assembly becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The atomizing device is divided into modular components: a heating assembly (comprising heating element, reinforcing frame, and insulating frame) and a liquid conducting member, which are assembled separately and then integrated. This segmentation allows each module to be manufactured and tested independently, improving reliability while simplifying the overall assembly process for automation.
Solution Approach 2:
The heating assembly and liquid conducting member are disposed within an accommodating chamber formed by the cover and seat, creating a nested structure. The heating element is further nested within the reinforcing frame and insulating frame. This nesting approach consolidates multiple components into a compact arrangement, reducing device complexity while maintaining functional reliability.
2Manufacturing precision
If the atomizing device uses a complex assembly method to ensure proper component integration, then the manufacturing precision is improved, but the difficulty of automatic assembly increases
Solution Approach 1:
The heating element is pre-assembled with the reinforcing frame and insulating frame to form a complete heating assembly before integration with the liquid conducting member. The electrical connecting portion is pre-configured with the heating element, ensuring proper electrical connection alignment. This preliminary assembly ensures manufacturing precision while reducing the complexity of final integration for automatic assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The reinforcing frame and insulating frame serve as intermediary structures that facilitate the integration of the heating element with the liquid conducting member. The reinforcing frame provides mechanical support and positioning, while the insulating frame ensures electrical isolation. These intermediaries simplify the assembly process by providing clear mounting interfaces, enabling automatic assembly while maintaining manufacturing precision.
3Ease of manufacture
If the heating member is arranged longitudinally to simplify assembly, then the ease of manufacture is improved, but the electrical connection complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The heating element is arranged transversely (perpendicular to the longitudinal axis) rather than longitudinally, creating an asymmetric configuration. The electrical connecting portion extends from the heating element at an angle, allowing it to connect to the electrode through the cover without requiring complex routing. This asymmetric arrangement simplifies both manufacturing and electrical connection compared to a symmetric longitudinal arrangement.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The assembly is simple, reliable, and facilitates automatic assembly with good component strength and accurate dimensional tolerance.
Implementation Method 1
the heating method is usually electrical heating
Implementation Method 2
heating and atomizing a liquid
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed are an atomizing assembly convenient to assemble automatically, an atomization device and a manufacturing method thereof. The atomizing assembly includes a heating assembly, a cover and a seat. The heating assembly includes a heating member including a heating portion and an electrical connecting portion. The cover is provided with an electrode connecting hole open longitudinally and configured for inserting an electrode. The electrical connecting portion extends into an inlet of the electrode connecting hole. The atomizing device includes a housing and the atomizing assembly. The manufacturing method of the atomizing assembly includes: assembling the heating assembly, the cover and the seat; inserting the electrode into the electrode connecting hole, and the electrode bending the electrical connecting portion into the electrode connecting hole. The atomizing assembly and the atomizing device are simple and reliable in structure, the strength between the components is good, and automatic assembly is very facilitated.