Electronic Cigarette Filter With Switchable Atomizing and Smoking Modes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic cigarette filters have a single function and cannot meet the diverse requirements of users.
Innovation Solution
An electronic cigarette filter with a cylinder housing, atomizing assembly, and control assembly that allows for three usage modes: standalone atomization, standalone smoking, and combined atomization and smoking, featuring a button for mode control, a ceramic heating tube, and a silica gel cover for sealing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single-function atomizing assembly is used, then the device structure is simple, but it cannot meet diverse user requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements multi-functionality by integrating both an atomizing assembly and a smoking assembly within a single filter device. The atomizing assembly includes a heating element for vaporizing e-liquid, while the smoking assembly includes a combustion chamber for burning tobacco. Users can switch between electronic vaping and traditional smoking modes, allowing one device to serve multiple purposes and user preferences without requiring separate devices.
2Adaptability or versatility
If separate atomizing and smoking assemblies are integrated, then diverse usage modes are achieved, but the device structure becomes complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies nesting by placing the atomizing assembly and smoking assembly within a shared filter housing structure. Both assemblies are contained within the same cylindrical housing, with the atomizing assembly positioned in the upper portion and the smoking assembly in the lower portion. This nested arrangement allows multiple functional components to coexist in a compact configuration, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining versatile functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the atomizing assembly and smoking assembly by integrating them into a single unified filter device with shared structural components. Both assemblies utilize the same housing, inlet, and outlet structures, and share common support elements such as the cylindrical support and sealing components. This merging approach consolidates what could be two separate devices into one integrated unit, managing structural complexity through component sharing.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple assemblies are added, then functionality is enhanced, but the manufacturing process becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by designing the filter as an assembled structure consisting of distinct modules: a housing, an atomizing assembly, a smoking assembly, a control assembly, and a liquid reservoir. These segmented components can be manufactured separately using standardized processes and then assembled together, simplifying the overall manufacturing process. Each module can be produced independently with optimized manufacturing techniques, reducing the complexity of producing the entire device as a single integrated component.
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 filter meets the diverse needs of users by enabling standalone atomization, standalone smoking, and combined smoking and atomization, providing a wide range of usage options.
Implementation Method 1
the ceramic heating tube, and the pins of the ceramic heating tube penetrate through the second through hole to connect to the printed circuit board... used for heating and atomizing the cigarette oil
Implementation Method 2
The top of the oil cup is further provided with a silica gel cover, and the silica gel cover seals a gap between the top of the oil cup and the top of the central cylinder
Implementation Method 3
The atomizing assembly is arranged in the cylinder housing near the cigarette holder and used for atomizing cigarette oil
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic cigarette filter includes a cylinder housing, a cigarette holder and a bottom cover arranged two ends of the housing, the cigarette holder is provided with an outlet; the electronic cigarette filter further includes an atomizing assembly and a control assembly; the atomizing assembly is arranged in the housing near the cigarette holder and used for atomizing cigarette oil and guiding the atomized cigarette oil to flow towards the outlet of the cigarette holder; the control assembly is arranged in the housing near the bottom cover and used for starting and closing the atomizing assembly; the bottom cover is provided with an inlet, the bottom portion of the cylinder housing may be connected to a cigarette, and smoke generated from the combustion of the cigarette passes through the control assembly and enters the atomizing assembly, and flows to the outlet of the cigarette holder.