Detachable Atomization Device for Lower-Cost Matrix Replacement
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Solution Overview
Problem
The high use cost of heat-not-burn cartridges is due to the entire cartridge being discarded after use, leading to inefficient and costly replacements.
Innovation Solution
An atomization device with a detachable structure comprising a first housing with a mouthpiece and a heating body, and a second housing that allows for plug-in and pull-out replacement of an atomizing matrix, eliminating the need for a hollow cooling segment and reducing the cartridge to only a tobacco segment, thereby lowering costs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If the entire heat-not-burn cartridge is discarded after use, then the device structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the use cost becomes high
Solution Approach 1:
The cartridge is divided into three main segments: a reusable main body (housing, battery, control circuit) and replaceable cartridges (containing heating element and tobacco rod). This segmentation allows the expensive reusable parts to be retained while only the consumable tobacco-containing parts are discarded, significantly reducing per-use cost compared to discarding the entire cartridge.
Solution Approach 2:
The design enables recovery and reuse of valuable components (housing, battery, control electronics) while discarding only the consumable tobacco rod. The detachable cartridge mechanism facilitates easy separation and recovery of reusable parts, transforming a disposable design into a partially reusable system.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If the hollow cooling segment is added to block heat transfer, then the mouthpiece is protected from overheating, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
A cooling segment is introduced as an intermediary component between the heating element and the mouthpiece. This cooling segment acts as a thermal buffer that blocks harmful heat transfer to the mouthpiece while allowing the device to maintain a simpler overall structure without requiring complex active cooling systems.
3Device complexity
If the mouthpiece is integrated into the first housing, then the hollow cooling segment can be omitted, but the heat transfer to the mouthpiece increases
Solution Approach 1:
Even when the mouthpiece is integrated into the first housing, a cooling segment is retained as a necessary intermediary to prevent direct heat transfer from the heating element to the mouthpiece. This maintains structural simplicity while protecting the mouthpiece from overheating.
4Productivity
If the atomizing matrix is detachably plugged into the heating body, then the replacement efficiency is improved, but the connection reliability may be affected
Solution Approach 1:
The atomizing matrix is designed as a detachable segment that can be easily plugged into and removed from the heating body. This segmentation enables quick replacement of the consumable atomizing matrix without requiring disassembly of the entire device, improving replacement efficiency while maintaining connection reliability through proper mechanical engagement features.
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 detachable design significantly reduces the use cost by allowing for efficient replacement of the atomizing matrix, improving user experience and maintaining heating efficiency through magnetic or electromagnetic connections.
Implementation Method 1
the circuit board is electrically connected with the battery and the electromagnetic induction coil
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AI summary
The invention provides an atomization device and an electronic atomization apparatus. The electronic atomization apparatus includes the atomization device, and the atomization device includes: a first housing (1) provided with a mouthpiece (11); a heating body (2) connected with an end of the first housing (1) facing away from the mouthpiece (11), having a heating cavity (21) communicated with the mouthpiece (11), and configured to be loaded with an atomizing matrix (7); and a second housing (3) detachably connected with the first housing (1). One end of the second housing (3) facing the first housing (1) is provided with a plug-in groove (31), and part or all of the heating body (2) is detachably plugged into the plug-in groove (31).