Detachable Heating Assembly for Atomizer Maintenance

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing atomization devices face issues with reduced heating efficiency and damaged heating assemblies due to solid oxide buildup over time, and have complex detachment procedures for maintenance, wasting time and resources.

Innovation Solution

An atomization device design featuring a detachable heating assembly surrounded by a protective holder with guide grooves and engaging portions, allowing for easy sliding and secure connection, along with a cover that sleeves the shell to facilitate maintenance and prevent dust accumulation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If the heating assembly is fixedly arranged inside the atomization device, then the structural stability is improved, but the maintenance complexity increases and time is wasted when detachment is required

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural stabilityVSAvoidmaintenance complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of repair

Solution Approach 1:

The heating assembly is divided into a separate detachable module that can be independently removed from the atomization device. This segmentation allows the heating assembly to be maintained or replaced without disassembling the entire device, resolving the contradiction between structural stability and maintenance ease.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Stability of the object's composition

If the heating assembly is fixedly arranged inside the atomization device, then the structural stability is improved, but the detachment procedure becomes complicated and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural stabilityVSAvoiddetachment time
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The heating assembly is pre-configured with connection structures (engaging portions and engaging recesses) that enable quick attachment and detachment. This preliminary design of the connection mechanism allows for rapid maintenance operations without complicated procedures, reducing the time loss while maintaining structural stability during normal operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Ease of repair

If the heating assembly is detachable, then the maintenance ease is improved, but the structural stability may be reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemaintenance easeVSAvoidstructural stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of repairVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The heating assembly is nested within the atomization device body with precise fitting structures. The engaging portions and engaging recesses create a nested configuration that ensures stable positioning during use while allowing easy removal when needed, balancing maintenance ease with structural stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

4Reliability

If solid oxides accumulate on the heating assembly surface, then the heating efficiency is reduced, but the cleaning accessibility is difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveheating efficiencyVSAvoidcleaning accessibility
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The heating assembly is extracted as a separate detachable component from the atomization device. This extraction allows the heating assembly to be easily removed and taken to a cleaning station where solid oxides can be efficiently removed from the heating surface, maintaining heating efficiency while improving cleaning accessibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

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 design enhances maintenance accessibility, prevents dust buildup, and maintains heating efficiency by allowing easy detachment and cleaning of components, reducing the risk of damage and improving user experience.

Implementation Method 1

The heating assembly is connected to the shell in a detachable manner and is arranged to heat a tobacco product, such that an ingredient of the tobacco product may be volatilized

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHeating: Heating

Implementation Method 2

The protective holder is slidably connected to the shell along a first direction and is arranged to sleeve the heating assembly to cover an outside of the heating assembly

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFriction: Friction

Implementation Method 3

The cover arranged to slidably sleeve an outer side of an end of the shell connected with the heating assembly

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFriction: Friction

Data Source

PatentEP3666092B1Atomization device and method for assembling atomization device
Publication Date: 2023.01.04 SHENZHEN SMOORE TECH LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure provides an atomization device (100) and a method for assembly an atomization device (100). The atomization device (100) includes: a body portion (10), a cover (20), and a protective holder (30). The body portion (10) includes a shell (11) and a heating assembly (14) connected to the shell in a detachable manner to heat a tobacco product (50) and volatilize an ingredient. The protective holder is connected with the shell along a first direction to sleeve an outer side of the heating assembly. The cover slidably covers an outer side of an end of the shell connected with the heating assembly along the first direction.