Electronic Cigarette Condensate Absorption Module
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic cigarettes lack an anti-condensation device, causing vapor condensates to form and block the air channel when encountering cold air, leading to airflow obstruction.
Innovation Solution
A condensate absorption module comprising a ceramic atomization core flanked by two pieces of cotton, housed within an atomizing cylinder and supporting seat, effectively absorbs condensates and maintains a straight air channel.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If no anti-condensation device is used, then the device structure remains simple, but condensates form and block the air channel when encountering cold air
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces cotton as an intermediary substance positioned at the air channel outlet to absorb condensates. This mediator captures the harmful condensates before they can block the air channel, resolving the contradiction by maintaining airflow continuity without requiring a complex active anti-condensation system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent converts the harmful effect of condensates into a beneficial absorption process. By placing cotton material that specifically absorbs condensates at the outlet, the harmful condensates are transformed into an absorbed state that no longer blocks airflow, thus maintaining reliability while keeping the structure simple.
2Ease of operation
If condensates are not absorbed, then the device structure remains simple, but the air channel becomes blocked leading to airflow obstruction
Solution Approach 1:
Cotton is introduced as a mediator material positioned at the air channel outlet to intercept and absorb condensates. This simple intermediary component maintains smooth airflow operation without requiring complex structural modifications or active control systems.
3Reliability
If a condensate absorption module is added, then condensates are adsorbed and air channel blockage is prevented, but the device structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses cotton as a simple intermediary material to absorb condensates, achieving reliable airflow continuity without complex active systems. The cotton acts as a passive mediator that continuously absorbs condensates as they form, maintaining airflow reliability with minimal structural addition.
Solution Approach 2:
The cotton material used for condensate absorption can be considered a consumable component that may need periodic replacement. This approach uses a simple, inexpensive material to solve the reliability issue, accepting that the component may have limited service life rather than designing a permanent complex system.
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
Prevents condensate blockage by adsorbing vapor condensates on the ceramic atomization core ends, ensuring uninterrupted airflow through the electronic cigarette.
Implementation Method 1
The first piece of cotton and the second piece of cotton are disposed on two ends of the ceramic atomization core, respectively, to adsorb condensates on the two ends of the ceramic atomization core, respectively
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic cigarette including a condensate absorption module. The condensate absorption module includes a first piece of cotton, a ceramic atomization core, and a second piece of cotton. The first piece of cotton and the second piece of cotton are disposed on two ends of the ceramic atomization core, respectively. The condensate absorption module of the electronic cigarette further includes an atomizing cylinder and a supporting seat. The ceramic atomization core is disposed in the supporting seat. The ceramic atomization core and the supporting seat are disposed in the atomizing cylinder.