Flush Key Structure for Integrated Electronic Atomizer Grip
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic atomizer hosts have protruding buttons that result in poor integration and unsatisfactory grip.
Innovation Solution
A key structure comprising a housing with a through-hole, a mainboard with a button, a key that moves towards the button and is positioned within the through-hole, and a sleeve with an identification structure that conceals the key and enhances grip and usability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If buttons are made protruding and exposed on the housing, then ease of operation is improved, but overall integration and grip sensation deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The key is nested within the housing by positioning it inside a through-hole, where only a portion of the key protrudes slightly or remains flush with the housing surface. This nesting approach allows the button functionality to be integrated into the housing structure, improving overall integration while maintaining operability through the exposed portion of the key.
Solution Approach 2:
The key structure implements local quality by having different portions of the key with different protrusion characteristics - one side is positioned inside the housing while the other side may protrude slightly or remain flush. This localized differentiation allows the button area to maintain integration with the housing while still providing operational access.
2Shape
If the key is positioned within the through-hole without protruding, then overall integration is improved, but identification of the button position becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes luminous parts that can emit light through the housing material at the key position. This optical change allows users to identify the button position through visual cues from the emitted light, compensating for the reduced protrusion of the key while maintaining overall integration of the housing design.
Solution Approach 2:
The housing material with through-hole configuration acts as an intermediary that allows the key to be positioned inside while still being detectable from the outside. The through-hole structure mediates between the internal key position and external user interaction, enabling both integrated design and button position identification.
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 solution improves the overall integration of the key structure, enhances grip sensation, and allows for accurate pressing of the button through the sleeve, while maintaining a sleek and integrated design.
Implementation Method 1
the sleeve can deform when subjected to pressure
Data Source
AI summary
A key structure and an electronic atomizer host comprises a housing with an assembly cavity, and a through-hole connected to the assembly cavity; a mainboard is arranged in the assembly cavity, a button is arranged on the mainboard; a key is arranged in the assembly cavity and corresponds to the button, the key can move towards the direction close to the button, and one side of the key away from the button is located in the through-hole without protruding out of the through-hole; and a sleeve, which is fitted onto the housing, and the sleeve is provided with an identification structure corresponding to the position of the through-hole, the sleeve can deform when subjected to pressure. It can be seen that the key structure in this invention has good integrity, a comfortable grip, and can enhance the user's experience of use.