Battery Holder Conductive Structure for Weld-Free Core Assembly

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Solution Overview

Problem

The assembly process of electronic vaporization device battery cores is complex, requiring manual welding, which complicates and slows down the production process, necessitating a simpler, safer, and more reliable method for automatic production.

Innovation Solution

A holder component with a conductive structure that extends from one end of the battery core to the other, featuring elastic abutting electrodes for easy connection to circuit boards, simplifying the assembly process and enhancing production efficiency and safety.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If manual welding is used to assemble battery core, then connection reliability is improved, but assembly complexity and time increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection reliabilityVSAvoidassembly complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the holder component and conductive structure into an integrated assembly where the conductive structure is directly formed as part of the holder. This merging eliminates the need for separate welding operations to attach conductive elements to the holder, thereby maintaining connection reliability while significantly reducing assembly complexity and enabling automatic production.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical welding process with a snap-fit or press-fit mechanism. The conductive structure incorporates elastic abutting electrodes that mechanically engage with corresponding structures on the battery core and circuit boards, providing reliable electrical connection without requiring thermal welding processes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Strength

If manual welding is used to assemble battery core, then connection strength is improved, but production speed decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection strengthVSAvoidproduction speed
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The conductive structure is pre-formed as an integrated part of the holder component during molding or fabrication. The elastic abutting electrodes are pre-positioned and pre-shaped to engage with the battery core and circuit boards, eliminating the need for time-consuming welding operations during final assembly and enabling high-speed automatic production while maintaining connection strength.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces elastic abutting electrodes that provide dynamic, flexible connection. These elastic elements can deform to accommodate slight misalignments and maintain reliable electrical contact under varying conditions, providing connection strength comparable to welding while enabling rapid assembly through simple insertion and engagement motions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Manufacturing precision

If manual welding is used, then assembly precision is improved, but automation capability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveassembly precisionVSAvoidautomation capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSExtent of automation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the assembly into modular components with standardized interfaces. The holder component with integrated conductive structure forms one module, the battery core forms another, and circuit boards form additional modules. Each module has precisely defined engagement features that allow for automated positioning and assembly, eliminating the need for manual welding while maintaining assembly precision through repeatable mechanical interfaces.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

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 solution facilitates faster and safer assembly of the power supply component, enabling automatic production by eliminating the need for manual welding and improving the overall efficiency of the assembly process.

Implementation Method 1

at least two first elastic abutting electrodes located at the first end of the battery core and at least two second elastic abutting electrodes located at the second end of the battery core

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElastic deformation: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentUS20230363448A1Electronic vaporization device, power supply component, and holder component
Publication Date: 2023.11.16 SHENZHEN SMOORE TECH LTD
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AI summary

A holder component includes: a holder for accommodating a battery core, the battery core including a first end and a second end; and a conductive structure arranged on the holder, the conductive structure extending from the first end of the battery core to the second end of the battery core, the conductive structure having at least two first elastic abutting electrodes located at the first end of the battery core and at least two second elastic abutting electrodes located at the second end of the battery core.