Ceramic Atomizer and Sealing Layout for Higher E-Cigarette Vapor Output

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional electronic cigarettes often suffer from inefficient vapor production and user experience due to limitations in atomization efficiency and vapor quantity.

Innovation Solution

The electronic cigarette design incorporates a ceramic atomization core with two atomization cores, cotton for liquid absorption, and a unique sealing mechanism to enhance vapor production, including a mouthpiece, glass tube, hollow rod, seal rings, and an annular sleeve for improved airflow and vapor discharge.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If a single atomization core is used, then the device structure is simple, but the vapor production efficiency is low

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevapor production efficiencyVSAvoidatomization core structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The atomization core is divided into multiple independent atomization units (first atomization unit, second atomization unit, etc.), each capable of atomizing e-liquid separately. This segmentation allows multiple atomization processes to occur simultaneously, significantly increasing vapor production efficiency while maintaining a modular structure that doesn't excessively complicate the overall device design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Reliability

If multiple seal rings are added to prevent bubble blockages, then vapor discharge reliability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevapor discharge reliabilityVSAvoidsealing structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Seal rings are introduced as intermediary components between different structural elements (mouthpiece and glass tube, glass tube and hollow rod, hollow rod and base seat). These seal rings act as mediators that prevent bubble formation and blockages at interface locations, ensuring reliable vapor discharge without requiring complex redesign of the primary structural components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Productivity

If cotton is added for liquid absorption, then e-liquid atomization efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvee-liquid atomization efficiencyVSAvoidatomization structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Cotton with porous structure is utilized as a liquid absorption and distribution medium within the atomization units. The porous material effectively absorbs e-liquid and distributes it to the heating elements, improving atomization efficiency by ensuring consistent liquid supply. This approach uses a simple, readily available porous material rather than complex liquid delivery mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #31Porous materials

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 significantly increases vapor production, providing a better user experience by effectively atomizing e-liquid and preventing bubble blockages, leading to enhanced performance compared to conventional models.

Implementation Method 1

Electronic cigarettes atomize nicotine-containing e-liquid

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAtomization:

Implementation Method 2

the ceramic atomization core is fixed on the permanent seat

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHeating: Heating

Implementation Method 3

a first piece of cotton and a second piece of cotton, respectively disposed on two ends of the ceramic atomization core

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAbsorption: Absorption (physical)

Implementation Method 4

the first piece of cotton and the second piece of cotton are disposed on two ends of the ceramic atomization core, respectively

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCapillary action: Capillary Action

Implementation Method 5

the first seal ring is disposed in the mouthpiece to seal a gap between the mouthpiece and the glass tube

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSealing:

Data Source

PatentUS11596173B2Electronic cigarette
Publication Date: 2023.03.07 ASPIRE NORTH AMERICA LLC
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AI summary

An electronic cigarette, including: a mouthpiece; a first seal ring; a glass tube; a hollow rod; a permanent seat; a first piece of cotton; a ceramic atomization core; a second piece of cotton; an annular sleeve; two second seal rings; a base seat; an insulation ring; and a joint comprising an anode and cathode. The mouthpiece is disposed on the glass tube. The first seal ring is disposed in the mouthpiece to seal a gap between the mouthpiece and the glass tube. The hollow rod is disposed in the glass tube, and the two second seal rings are disposed on one end of the hollow rod away from the first seal ring to seal a gap between the glass tube and the hollow rod. The first piece of cotton and the second piece of cotton are disposed on two ends of the ceramic atomization core, respectively.