Conductive Air Pipe Simplifies E-Cigarette Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
The assembly of electronic cigarette components, particularly the electrical connection between the atomizer device and the battery device, is complex and costly, increasing labor and manufacturing expenses.
Innovation Solution
An electronic cigarette design featuring an atomizer device with an electrically-conductive air flowing pipe and an atomizer assembly, where the heating member connects with the air flowing pipe, which in turn connects with one electrode of the battery device, and a conductor penetrates through the air flowing pipe to connect the heating member with the other electrode, simplifying the assembly process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If heating members are electrically connected to battery device electrodes through complex wiring, then electrical connection reliability is improved, but assembly complexity and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The air flowing pipe is integrated with the conductor to form an electrically-conductive air flowing pipe, merging the fluid transport function and electrical conduction function into a single component. This eliminates separate wiring connections between the heating member and battery device, reducing assembly complexity while maintaining electrical connection reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The air flowing pipe serves multiple functions: it guides air flow through the atomizer device and simultaneously acts as an electrical conductor to transmit current from the battery device to the heating member. This multi-functionality reduces the number of components and simplifies the overall structure.
2Reliability
If multiple separate components are used for electrical connection, then connection stability is improved, but manufacturing cost and labor power increase
Solution Approach 1:
The conductor and air flowing pipe are merged into a single integrated component with electrically-conductive material, eliminating the need for separate wiring and connection components. This reduces manufacturing cost and labor power while maintaining connection stability through the integrated design.
Solution Approach 2:
The heating member is arranged on the liquid delivery wick which is arranged across the air flowing pipe, creating a nested structure where components are positioned within or along each other. This nested arrangement simplifies assembly and reduces the number of separate connection points required.
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 design simplifies the assembly process and reduces manufacturing costs by providing a more straightforward electrical connection method while maintaining functionality.
Implementation Method 1
Heating members of the atomizer assembly are respectively in electrical connection with two electrodes of a battery device for heat generation
Implementation Method 2
The liquid delivery wick is arranged across the air flowing pipe with at least one end thereof to be extended into the liquid reservoir room
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention provides an electronic cigarette, including an atomizer device and a battery device. The atomizer device includes an electrically-conductive air flowing pipe and an atomizer assembly disposed on the air flowing pipe. A liquid reservoir room is defined outside of the air flowing pipe. The atomizer assembly includes a liquid delivery wick and a heating member arranged on the liquid delivery wick. The liquid delivery wick is arranged across the air flowing pipe with at least one end thereof to be extended into the liquid reservoir room. The heating member electrically connects with the air flowing pipe, the air flowing pipe electrically connects with an electrode of the battery device, and the heating member electrically connects with the other electrode of the battery device by a conductor penetrating through the air flowing pipe.