Electronic Cigarette Atomizing Assembly with Elastic Sheet Connection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional electronic cigarettes face difficulties in replacing the atomization core and regulating vapor flow rate, leading to increased risk of e-liquid leakage due to the fixed communication between the atomizing and battery assemblies.

Innovation Solution

The electronic cigarette design features an atomizing assembly connected to the battery assembly via elastic sheets, allowing for simplified dismantling and replacement of the atomizing assembly, with a funnel and e-liquid feeder mechanism that prevents e-liquid leakage during e-liquid loading and vapor regulation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If the atomizing assembly is fixedly connected to the battery assembly, then the structural stability is improved, but the ease of replacing the atomization core deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural stabilityVSAvoidease of replacing atomization core
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of repair

Solution Approach 1:

The electronic cigarette is divided into separable modules: the atomizing assembly and the battery assembly are connected through detachable elastic sheets rather than fixed connection. This segmentation allows the atomizing assembly to be easily removed and replaced while maintaining structural integrity during use.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The connection between the atomizing assembly and battery assembly is made dynamic through the use of elastic sheets that can be stretched and detached. This dynamic connection provides stability during operation but allows easy separation when needed for replacement or maintenance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Stability of the object's composition

If the atomizing assembly is fixedly connected to the battery assembly, then the structural stability is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural stabilityVSAvoidease of regulating vapor flow rate
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The regulating ring is designed to rotate freely within the atomizing assembly, allowing users to easily adjust the vapor flow rate by rotating the ring to different positions. The dynamic rotational adjustment mechanism provides ease of operation while the overall structural stability is maintained through the elastic sheet connection system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Stability of the object's composition

If the atomizing assembly is fixedly connected to the battery assembly, then the structural stability is improved, but the risk of e-liquid leakage increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural stabilityVSAvoidrisk of e-liquid leakage
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The e-liquid feeder system is segmented into separate components including the funnel, e-liquid inlet, and sealing elements. This segmentation allows for proper sealing at each interface, reducing the risk of leakage while maintaining the overall structural stability of the device.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Sealing elements and seal rings act as intermediary components between different parts of the e-liquid delivery system. These intermediaries ensure proper sealing at critical interfaces, preventing e-liquid leakage while allowing the atomizing assembly to be securely connected to the battery assembly.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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 replacement of the atomizing assembly and prevents unwanted e-liquid leakage, ensuring easy maintenance and reliable operation of the electronic cigarette.

Implementation Method 1

The atomizing assembly communicates with the battery assembly via two elastic sheets disposed at two sides of the battery assembly

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Implementation Method 2

press down the funnel, and the e-liquid inlet of the funnel is elastically opened and exposed out of the e-liquid feeder

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElastic deformation: Elasticity

Implementation Method 3

the fifth sealer and the second springs are disposed on the output electrodes

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElastic support: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentEP3542654B1Electronic cigarette
Publication Date: 2021.06.09 LIU TUANFANG
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AI summary

An electronic cigarette, including an atomizing assembly and a battery assembly. The atomizing assembly is disposed on the battery assembly. The atomizing assembly includes a mouthpiece cover, a mouthpiece, a first sealer adapted to seal the mouthpiece, an atomizing core, a connector, a first fixed seat adapted to fix the atomizing core, a seal ring adapted to seal the first fixed seat, a screwed ring, a regulating ring, a second sealer adapted to seal the regulating ring, a joint, an insulation ring, a second fixed seat adapted to fix the regulating ring, an e-liquid feeder comprising an e-liquid inlet, a funnel, a third sealer adapted to seal the funnel, a first spring, a fourth sealer adapted to seal the e-liquid inlet of the e-liquid feeder, and a sealing seat. The battery assembly includes screws, elastic sheets, an electrode holder, a button, output electrodes, a fifth sealer.