Ultrasonic Hookah Atomisation Module With Capillary Leak Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing electronic hookah devices face issues with liquid leakage, complex construction, and impact on vaporization and airflow due to structural modifications, leading to manufacturing challenges and potential liquid entry into the user's mouth.

Innovation Solution

An atomisation module and liquid container system utilizing ultrasonic vibrations to atomize liquid, featuring a liquid container with seals and a sonication chamber, capillaries, and a sonicator assembly to produce mist, with a design that allows easy replacement and magnetic attachment for efficient liquid transfer and sealing.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If structural modifications are made to prevent liquid leakage, then liquid leakage is reduced, but device complexity increases and manufacturing cost and time increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveliquid leakage preventionVSAvoidconstruction complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The device is divided into separate functional modules: a liquid container with integrated sealing features, a sonication chamber, and a capillary system. Each module can be manufactured independently and assembled together, reducing overall construction complexity while maintaining leakage prevention through dedicated sealing interfaces between modules

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The liquid container housing integrates multiple functions including liquid storage, sealing mechanisms, and structural support into a single component. The capillary element is combined with the sonication chamber structure, eliminating the need for separate sealing components and reducing manufacturing steps

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Reliability

If structural modifications are made to prevent liquid leakage, then liquid leakage is reduced, but manufacturing time increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveliquid leakage preventionVSAvoidmanufacturing time

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

By segmenting the device into modular components (liquid container, sonication chamber, capillary assembly), each part can be manufactured using optimized processes and then quickly assembled. This modular approach reduces manufacturing time compared to producing a single complex integrated structure

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Sealing features such as O-rings and integrated seals are pre-installed on components during sub-assembly, allowing for rapid final assembly. The capillary element is pre-positioned within the sonication chamber structure, eliminating time-consuming assembly steps

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Reliability

If structural modifications are made to prevent liquid leakage, then liquid leakage is reduced, but vaporization efficiency and airflow are negatively impacted

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveliquid leakage preventionVSAvoidvaporization efficiency

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

Sealing features are applied locally at specific interfaces where leakage occurs, rather than modifying the entire structure. The capillary element provides localized sealing at the liquid-atomization interface while maintaining open pathways for vaporization and airflow through the sonication chamber

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The capillary element acts as an intermediary component that bridges the liquid container and sonication chamber, providing both sealing functionality and liquid delivery. This intermediate structure prevents leakage while maintaining efficient liquid transfer and vaporization pathways

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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 system effectively prevents liquid leakage, simplifies construction, maintains vaporization efficiency, and ensures safe inhalation by producing a mist without heating, reducing manufacturing complexity and user safety risks.

Implementation Method 1

The present invention more particularly relates to an atomisation module and liquid container for a mist inhaler which generates a mist using ultrasonic vibrations

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectUltrasonic vibration: Ultrasonic Vibration

Implementation Method 2

the first capillary being configured to transfer the liquid from the secondary liquid chamber to the second capillary

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectCapillary action: Capillary Action

Data Source

PatentUS20260033531A1Atomisation module and liquid container for a hookah

Publication Date: 2026.02.05 SHAHEEN INNOVATIONS HLDG LTD

AI summary

An atomisation module and liquid container for a hookah. The liquid container is releasably attachable to the atomisation module. When the liquid container is attached to the atomisation module, liquid flows out of a liquid outlet, through a liquid flow guide and into a secondary liquid chamber. A first capillary transfers the liquid to a second capillary, and an ultrasonic transducer atomises the liquid to produce a mist. When the liquid chamber is depleted of liquid, the liquid container may be detached from the atomisation module and replaced.