Cotton-free E-cigarette Liquid Storage Cup with Snap-fit Percolation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cotton-free electronic cigarettes face challenges in preventing liquid leakage and ensuring smooth liquid supply due to insecure fixation methods between the liquid storage cup and percolation piece, which complicates assembly and reliability.
Innovation Solution
A liquid storage device with a cylindrical cup and a snap-fitted liquid percolation piece featuring locking members and supporting ribs, ensuring a secure engagement to prevent leakage and facilitate assembly, utilizing heat-resistant materials like plastic, fiber, or metal for the percolation piece.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a conventional fixation method is used between the liquid storage cup and percolation piece, then the assembly process becomes complex, but the liquid leakage prevention and smooth liquid supply are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The locking members are integrated directly into the inner wall of the liquid outlet end of the storage cup, merging the fixation function into the existing structure. This eliminates separate fixation components and simplifies assembly while ensuring reliable liquid leakage prevention through the unified structural design.
Solution Approach 2:
The inner wall of the liquid outlet end is segmented into multiple locking members distributed along the circumference, with each locking member independently engaging with the percolation piece. This segmentation provides multiple fixation points that prevent liquid leakage while maintaining a simple assembly process through modular engagement.
2Reliability
If the liquid percolation piece is loosely fitted, then the assembly is easy, but liquid leakage occurs and liquid supply becomes unstable
Solution Approach 1:
The locking members are designed with elastic deformation capability, allowing them to dynamically adjust during assembly. The elastic material enables the locking members to deform during insertion and then recover to lock the percolation piece securely, providing both easy assembly and reliable liquid supply stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The physical state of the locking members changes from deformable (during assembly) to fixed (after locking). The elastic material properties allow the locking members to transition between these states, enabling easy insertion followed by secure locking that prevents liquid leakage and ensures stable liquid supply.
3Reliability
If multiple locking members are added to secure the percolation piece, then liquid leakage is prevented, but the device structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The locking members serve multiple functions simultaneously: they provide structural support to the liquid outlet end, enable secure fixation of the percolation piece, and distribute mechanical stresses. This multi-functionality achieves strong connection reliability without adding separate dedicated fixation components, thus avoiding increased structural complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking members are combined with the inner wall structure of the liquid outlet end, merging the fixation function into the existing structural framework. This integration provides strong connection strength through the locking mechanism while avoiding the need for separate fixation components that would increase structural complexity.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a liquid storage device for a cotton-free electronic cigarette, comprising a liquid storage cup for storing cigarette liquid, and a liquid percolation piece having a plurality of liquid percolation holes; wherein the liquid storage cup has a cylindrical shape, an inner wall of a liquid outlet end of the liquid storage cup is provided with at least two locking members, the liquid percolation piece has a circular edge which engages with an internal circumferential surface of the liquid outlet end of the liquid storage cup, the liquid percolation piece is inserted into the liquid outlet end of the liquid storage cup and is passed through the at least two locking members to be locked. The liquid storage device ensures the smooth supply of cigarette liquid and prevents cigarette liquid leakage. The liquid storage device of the present invention can be easily and efficiently assembled.