Electronic Cigarette Magnetic Atomizer Sealing and Airflow Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional electronic cigarettes face challenges in efficiently sealing the e-liquid container to prevent leakage and simplifying the replacement of the atomizer, which affects the overall performance and user experience.

Innovation Solution

The electronic cigarette design incorporates a unique arrangement of seal rings and magnets to securely connect the atomization assembly to the base assembly, allowing for adjustable airflow and easy atomizer replacement, while ensuring airtight sealing of the e-liquid container.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If the atomizer is fixedly connected to the mouthpiece assembly or battery assembly, then the structure is stable, but the atomizer replacement becomes difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural stabilityVSAvoidatomizer replacement ease
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of repair

Solution Approach 1:

The device is divided into separable modules: the atomization assembly (containing the atomizer) can be independently detached from the battery assembly. The magnetic connection allows the atomization assembly to be segmented and replaced without affecting the battery assembly, resolving the contradiction between structural stability and ease of repair.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Reliability

If multiple seal rings are used to prevent e-liquid leakage, then sealing reliability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesealing reliabilityVSAvoidsealing structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Multiple sealing functions are merged into integrated sealing structures. The sealing rings are strategically positioned at critical interfaces (between atomization assembly and battery assembly, at the e-liquid tank opening) to provide comprehensive sealing with minimal components, preventing e-liquid leakage while avoiding excessive complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Adaptability or versatility

If the airflow regulation ring is added to adjust vapor volume, then user experience is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevapor volume adjustabilityVSAvoidairflow control structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The airflow regulation ring introduces dynamic adjustability to the airflow path. Users can rotate or adjust the ring to change the airflow cross-section, thereby controlling vapor volume according to personal preference. This dynamic adjustment mechanism provides versatility without requiring complex electronic controls or multiple separate components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

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 enhances the vapor volume adjustment and prevents e-liquid leakage, providing a more efficient and user-friendly electronic cigarette experience by ensuring secure connections and easy maintenance.

Implementation Method 1

The atomization assembly is connected to the base assembly through the attraction of the first circular/strip magnet and the second circular/strip magnet

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic attraction: Magnetism

Implementation Method 2

a spring; the third seal ring and the spring are sequentially disposed on the funnel in that order

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentEP3874973B1Electronic cigarette
Publication Date: 2023.05.10 LIU TUANFANG
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AI summary

An electronic cigarette including an atomization assembly (A) and a battery assembly (B). The atomization assembly (A) includes a mouthpiece (1); a first seal ring (2); a first seal cover (3); an airflow regulation ring (4); a permanent seat (5); an O-shaped ring (6); an atomizer (7); a second seal ring (8); a funnel (9); a third seal ring (10); a spring (11); an e-liquid injector (12); a fourth seal ring (13); a second seal cover (14); a fifth seal ring (15); a press cover (16); a positive terminal (17); a first silicone pad (18); a connection cylinder (19); a cover plate (20); a sixth seal ring (21); an e-liquid tank (22); a seventh seal ring (23); a negative terminal (24); a first circular magnet (25); a first strip magnet (26); and a magnet cover (27). The battery assembly (B) includes: a second circular magnet (29); a second strip magnet (30); a housing (31); a front cover plate (32); a press button (33); a back cover plate (34); a silicone plug (35); a battery (38); a control plate (39); a second silicone pad (40); and a LED cover (41).