Glass Tube Atomizer Structure to Prevent E-Liquid Corrosion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional atomizers have complex structures, high production costs, and metal components that can corrode, leading to the production of harmful substances in the e-liquid, affecting the quality of smoke or vapor.
Innovation Solution
An atomizer design comprising glass tubes, a heating element with a disc shape and central hole, and silicone rings to secure the heating element, along with a simple structure for e-liquid storage and vapor passage, using glass components to prevent corrosion and reduce component count.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If metal parts are used in conventional atomizers, then structural strength is improved, but e-liquid corrosion occurs and harmful substances are produced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the material parameter from metal to glass for the container and heating element. Glass is chemically inert and does not react with e-liquid, eliminating corrosion and harmful substance generation while maintaining structural integrity through proper glass selection and design
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs composite construction by integrating glass components (container, heating element) with metal components (heating wire, electrical contacts). This allows the glass to provide corrosion resistance while the metal elements provide necessary electrical conductivity and heating functionality
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional atomizers use multiple separate parts for e-liquid storage, atomization, and emission, then functional requirements are met, but device complexity and production cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple functions into integrated components: the glass container serves as both storage and structural housing, the glass heating element combines heating and atomization functions, and the overall design integrates e-liquid delivery, vapor generation, and emission pathways into a unified structure, thereby reducing part count and assembly complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The glass heating element serves multiple purposes simultaneously: it acts as the heating element for vapor generation, as the atomization chamber, and as part of the structural housing. The glass container also serves as both storage vessel and protective housing, demonstrating multi-functionality that reduces overall device complexity
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 design offers a simple, low-cost structure with reduced components, effective e-liquid storage, and glass materials that enhance vapor quality by preventing corrosion and maintaining a healthy environment.
Implementation Method 1
a heating element disposed on the top portion; a space between the first glass tube and the second glass tube is configured to store e-liquid
Implementation Method 2
the e-liquid flows through the plurality of notches of the sleeve into the heating element and is atomized therein to produce smoke or vapor
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AI summary
An atomizer includes a first glass tube, a second glass tube, a heating element, and a base. The first glass tube includes a first hollow column and the second glass tube is partially disposed in the first hollow column and is integrated with the first glass tube. The heating element is in the shape of a disc. The heating element includes a central hole. The base includes a top portion and the heating element is disposed on the top portion. The first glass tube further includes a first opening configured to receive the base. The heating element is disposed in the first opening. The second glass tube is disposed above the central hole; a space between the first glass tube and the second glass tube is configured to store e-liquid; and the second glass tube further includes a second hollow column functioning as a smoke or vapor passage.