Detachable Atomizing Assembly for Electronic Cigarette Maintenance
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing electronic cigarette atomizers require replacement when the heating component ages, leading to high costs due to the non-detachable nature of the atomizing assembly, resulting in unsatisfactory performance.
Innovation Solution
An atomizing assembly with a detachable design, comprising a heating component, holder, electrode, and cover, where the heating element is in contact with a liquid conducting element, and the holder has arms forming a receiving space with a cover and an insulated tube to reduce liquid leakage and prevent short circuits, allowing for easy replacement of the assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the atomizing assembly is fixed and non-detachable in the atomizer, then the structural integrity and reliability are improved, but the ease of repair and maintenance cost are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The atomizing assembly is segmented into distinct components (heating element, liquid conducting element, holder, cover, electrode) that can be independently replaced. The connection part with detachable engagement mechanism allows the atomizing assembly to be separated from the atomizer body, enabling partial replacement of only the heating component rather than the entire atomizer assembly.
2Device complexity
If the heating component is integrated into the atomizer, then the device complexity is reduced, but the ease of operation for replacement is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The connection part is designed with dynamic detachable engagement that allows the atomizing assembly to be easily connected to and disconnected from the atomizer body. This dynamic connection mechanism enables users to replace the heating component without complex tools or procedures, improving operational ease while maintaining a relatively simple overall device structure.
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 enables cost-effective maintenance by allowing the atomizing assembly to be replaced independently, reducing overall electronic cigarette usage costs and improving performance by preventing liquid leakage and short circuits.
Implementation Method 1
The heating element is in contact with the liquid conducting element
Implementation Method 2
heating component for heating tobacco solution
Implementation Method 3
The liquid conducting element and a heating element in contact with the liquid conducting element
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AI summary
An exemplary atomizing assembly includes a heating component, a holder, an electrode, and a cover. The heating component includes a liquid conducting element and a heating element in contact with the liquid conducting element. The holder includes two arms extending from a first end thereof. The two arms and the cover cooperatively define a receiving space. The heating component is received in the receiving space. The electrode is arranged in the holder and is insulated from the holder. Two ends of the heating element are connected with the holder and the electrode respectively. The holder further includes a connection part arranged at an opposite second end, and the connection part is configured for detachably engaging with an external component.