Heating Mechanism Shape for Electronic Cigarette Smoke Generation
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Solution Overview
Problem
The effective heating area of electronic cigarette heating mechanisms is too limited, resulting in reduced smoke generation from the atomizer.
Innovation Solution
An electronic cigarette design featuring a heating mechanism with a shape matching the breather pipe, including a heating sleeve, heating slice, or heating coil, positioned along the axial direction, with through-holes and made of nickel-chromium or iron-chromium alloy, to increase the heating area and smoke generation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If a spiral coiled heating wire is used, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the effective heating area is too limited
Solution Approach 1:
The heating mechanism transitions from a one-dimensional spiral wire to a two-dimensional mesh structure or three-dimensional hollow spherical structure, dramatically increasing the heating surface area. The mesh structure forms a plane with multiple heating points, while the hollow sphere provides a spherical heating surface, both expanding the effective heating area beyond the limitations of traditional spiral coils.
Solution Approach 2:
The heating mechanism employs a mesh structure with numerous small holes or a hollow spherical structure with internal cavities, creating a porous configuration that increases surface area. This porous design allows for greater contact with the atomized liquid while maintaining structural integrity and electrical conductivity.
2Quantity of substance
If a traditional heating wire is used, then the device complexity is low, but the smoke generation is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple heating elements are merged into a unified mesh structure or hollow spherical structure, creating a distributed array of heating points that work simultaneously. This merging approach increases the total heating capacity and smoke generation while maintaining a compact overall structure that fits within the electronic cigarette device.
Solution Approach 2:
The heating mechanism expands from a linear wire configuration to a two-dimensional mesh or three-dimensional spherical structure, providing multiple heating zones that collectively generate sufficient smoke volume to meet user requirements.
3Area of stationary object
If the heating mechanism is mounted on a cross section of a stationary bracket, then the structure is stable, but the effective heating area is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The mesh structure or hollow spherical structure serves as a flexible yet stable framework that can be mounted within the device. The thin film or mesh configuration provides sufficient structural stability while maximizing the exposed heating surface area, overcoming the limitations of traditional rigid bracket-mounted spiral wires.
Solution Approach 2:
By transitioning to a mesh or spherical structure, the heating mechanism achieves both stability and expanded surface area. The three-dimensional configuration provides structural rigidity while the increased dimensional complexity creates numerous heating surfaces that were not possible with traditional two-dimensional bracket mounting.
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 enlarged heating area enhances smoke production from the atomizer, improving user satisfaction by increasing the amount of smoke generated.
Implementation Method 1
The heating mechanism is received inside the breather pipe, and the oil storage cotton envelops an outer surface of the breather pipe; wherein, the heating mechanism is positioned along an axial direction of the breather pipe, and has a shape matching an inner surface of the breather pipe
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AI summary
An electronic cigarette comprising an atomizer and a first case configured for accommodating the atomizer is provided; the atomizer includes a heating mechanism, a breather pipe, and oil storage cotton, the heating mechanism is received inside the breather pipe, and the oil storage cotton envelops an outer surface of the breather pipe; wherein, the heating mechanism is positioned along an axial direction of the breather pipe, and has a shape matching an inner surface of the breather pipe. The heating mechanism in the electronic cigarette has a large effective heating area so that more smoke can be generated by the atomizer.