Atomizing Assembly With Bent Electrical Connections for Automation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing 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 design that allows for easy electrical connection and assembly, featuring a transversely arranged heating member with an electrical connecting portion that bends into an electrode connecting hole, and a reinforcing frame for support, along with a simple manufacturing method.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the atomizing device uses a conventional structure with separate heating element, wick, and contacts, then the device can perform atomization function, but the structure becomes complex and assembly becomes difficult to automate
Solution Approach 1:
The heating element, wick, and electrical contacts are merged into a single integrated heating assembly. The heating element is directly mounted on the atomizing chip with the wick positioned between the heating element and chip surface, eliminating the need for separate assembly of multiple components. This integration significantly simplifies the structure and enables automated assembly processes.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated heating assembly serves multiple functions simultaneously: the heating element provides thermal energy, the wick conducts liquid, and the assembly includes built-in electrical contacts for power delivery. This multi-functional design reduces the number of separate components needed and simplifies the overall device structure.
2Ease of manufacture
If the heating assembly uses traditional electrical heating with separate components, then the heating function is achieved, but the assembly method becomes complex
Solution Approach 1:
The heating element, wick, and electrical contacts are combined into a single integrated heating assembly that can be manufactured as one unit or pre-assembled module. This integration simplifies the manufacturing process by reducing the number of assembly steps and enabling automated assembly techniques.
3Strength
If the electrical connecting portion extends straight out from the heating member, then the electrical connection is simple, but the component strength and dimensional tolerance are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The electrical connecting portion is designed with a bent configuration rather than a straight extension. This curved design provides mechanical strength and flexibility while accommodating dimensional tolerances during assembly. The bent shape allows the electrical connection to absorb stress and maintain electrical contact without compromising component strength.
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
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
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AI summary
The present invention provides 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 manufacturing method of the atomizing device includes: placing the atomizing assembly into the housing. The atomizing assembly and the atomizing device are simple and reliable in structure, the strength between the components is good, the dimensional tolerance can be very accurate, and automatic assembly is very facilitated. The manufacturing methods of the atomizing assembly and the atomizing device are simple and reliable, and are very beneficial to automatic assembly.