Ultrasonic Atomizing Sheet Vibration Damping Reduction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Ultrasonic atomizing sheets in electronic cigarette atomizers face efficiency issues due to vibration absorption by elastic insulating gaskets and poor electrical connections, leading to incomplete e-liquid atomization and complex, costly assembly processes.

Innovation Solution

The electronic cigarette atomizing core features an ultrasonic atomizing sheet stacked with an elastic insulating gasket and an electrode assembly, where bosses on the gasket provide point-to-point contact to reduce vibration absorption and an adjustable propping post ensures stable electrical connection, improving atomization efficiency and reducing manufacturing costs.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If the insulating gasket is made of silicone with elasticity and softness to stably cover the ultrasonic atomizing sheet, then the coverage stability is improved, but the gasket absorbs the amplitude and frequency of the ultrasonic atomizing sheet, reducing working efficiency

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecoverage stabilityVSAvoidatomizing efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The insulating gasket is segmented into multiple protrusions that contact the ultrasonic atomizing sheet at discrete points rather than a continuous surface. This segmentation reduces the contact area, minimizing vibration absorption while maintaining stable coverage through the distributed protrusion structure

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The insulating gasket transitions from uniform material properties to having localized protrusions with specific geometric characteristics. The protrusions provide localized contact points that maintain electrical insulation and mechanical stability while minimizing the overall contact area to reduce vibration damping effects

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Reliability

If the ultrasonic atomizing sheet is electrically connected by welded electronic lines or direct abutting using a spring, then electrical connection is achieved, but the connection is prone to poor electrical contact and the assembly is complicated, increasing costs

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectrical contact reliabilityVSAvoidassembly complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The electrical connection function is merged with the insulating gasket structure itself. The gasket incorporates conductive elements or contact structures that provide both electrical connection and insulation functions, eliminating the need for separate spring abutting mechanisms or welded electronic lines

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The insulating gasket is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: electrical insulation, mechanical support, vibration isolation, and electrical connection. This multi-functionality simplifies the overall assembly by eliminating separate components for each function

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

3Reliability

If a spring is used for abutting of the ultrasonic atomizing sheet, then electrical connection is maintained, but the elastic force is not easy to control, affecting atomizing efficiency and service life

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectrical connection stabilityVSAvoidelastic force accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The design transitions from using spring elastic force to using the geometric parameters of the protrusions (height, diameter, spacing) to control the contact pressure. This allows precise control of the elastic force through manufacturing parameters rather than relying on spring material properties and dimensions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

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 configuration enhances e-liquid atomization efficiency, stabilizes the ultrasonic atomizing sheet, and simplifies the assembly process while maintaining accurate and stable elastic forces, resulting in improved vapor taste and reduced production costs.

Implementation Method 1

an ultrasonic atomizing sheet... the insulating gasket is prone to absorbing the amplitude and frequency (commonly known as absorbing vibration) of the ultrasonic atomizing sheet

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectUltrasonic vibration: Ultrasonic Vibration

Implementation Method 2

the insulating gasket is prone to absorbing the amplitude and frequency (commonly known as absorbing vibration) of the ultrasonic atomizing sheet

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVibration absorption: Damping

Implementation Method 3

US 5 021 701 A1 relates to a piezoelectric vibrator mounting system for generating an ultrasonic wave by using a piezoelectric vibrator to atomize a liquid

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPiezoelectric effect: Piezoelectric Effect

Data Source

PatentEP3954240B1Electronic cigarette atomizing core and electronic cigarette atomizer
Publication Date: 2024.05.08 CHINA TOBACCO HUNAN IND CORP
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AI summary

An electronic cigarette atomizing core (C) and an electronic cigarette atomizer. The electronic cigarette atomizing core comprises an ultrasonic atomizing sheet (6), an elastic insulating gasket (7), and an electrode assembly (8) which are stacked from top to bottom. The upper surface of the ultrasonic atomizing sheet (6) is provided with a first electrical connection end, and the lower surface thereof is provided with a second electrical connection end. The electrode assembly (8) comprises a first electrode (81) and a second electrode (83). The first electrode (81) is electrically conducted to the second electrical connection end, and the second electrode (83) is electrically conducted to the first electrical connection end. The upper surface of the elastic insulating gasket (7) is provided with a plurality of bosses (71), and the elastic insulating gasket (7) supports the ultrasonic atomizing sheet (6) via the bosses (71). The present invention can reduce the absorption of the amplitude and frequency of the ultrasonic atomizing sheet (6), thereby improving working efficiency of the ultrasonic atomizing sheet (6) and fully atomizing an e-liquid to enhance the taste of vapor.