Integrated Atomizer Assembly for Automated E-Cigarette Liquid Feeding
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Solution Overview
Problem
The structure of existing atomizers is complex, making automated assembly operations difficult due to the need for sealing joints and multiple parts, which complicates the assembly process.
Innovation Solution
The atomizer design includes a housing with a liquid storage cavity, an atomization support featuring an air outlet, mounting groove, and liquid channel arranged in a specific direction, and an atomization assembly with a capillary liquid guide member that simplifies the structure by eliminating the need for separate liquid discharging grooves, allowing for automated assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a liquid guide element such as a cotton core and ceramics is used to provide liquid substrate, then the atomization function is achieved, but the structure becomes complex and not conducive to automated assembly operation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the liquid guide element and atomization support into a single integrated atomization assembly. The capillary liquid guide member is directly mounted on the atomization support without requiring separate sealing elements, eliminating multiple joints and simplifying the overall structure for automated assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The atomization support serves multiple functions: it provides structural support, guides liquid flow through integrated channels, and holds the heating element. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed, simplifying the structure while maintaining atomization functionality.
2Reliability
If sealing elements are used to seal joints of parts, then sealing is achieved, but the structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The liquid guide element and atomization support are designed as integrated components where the liquid guide element is directly mounted on the atomization support. This integration eliminates the need for separate sealing elements at the joint, reducing structural complexity while maintaining reliable liquid flow control.
3Ease of manufacture
If multiple separate parts are used in the atomizer, then the atomization function is achieved, but the assembly process becomes complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple components into an integrated atomization assembly including the atomization support, capillary liquid guide member, and heating element mounted together. This reduces the number of separate parts that need to be assembled, simplifying the assembly process while maintaining all necessary atomization functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The atomizer is divided into functional modules: the atomization assembly (containing liquid guide and heating elements) and the housing with liquid storage cavity. This modular segmentation allows for simplified assembly of distinct functional units while reducing the complexity of individual components.
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
This design reduces structural complexity, enhances aerosol output by minimizing losses, and facilitates easier assembly by simplifying the manufacturing process and reducing costs.
Implementation Method 1
an atomization assembly, where the atomization assembly includes a heating member and a capillary liquid guide member for delivering the liquid substrate
Implementation Method 2
the atomizer can heat and atomize a liquid substrate stored in the atomizer to generate an aerosol
Implementation Method 3
the atomizer can heat and atomize a liquid substrate stored in the atomizer to generate an aerosol
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AI summary
an atomizer and an electronic atomization device including the same. The atomizer includes: a housing in which a liquid storage cavity for storing a liquid substrate is defined; an atomization support accommodated in the housing, where an air outlet, a mounting groove, and a liquid channel sequentially arranged in a first direction are defined in the atomization support, the liquid channel penetrates to at least one side surface of the atomization support in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction, and the liquid channel is in fluid communication with the liquid storage cavity; and an atomization assembly, where the atomization assembly includes a heating member and a capillary liquid guide member for delivering the liquid substrate, and the capillary liquid guide member includes a liquid absorbing surface for receiving the liquid substrate and an atomizing surface in contact with or combined with the heating member, where the atomization assembly is mounted in the mounting groove, so that the liquid absorbing surface of the capillary liquid guide member faces the liquid channel, and the atomizing surface of the capillary liquid guide member faces the air outlet. In this way, the atomizer according to this application has a simple structure and facilitates an automated assembly operation thereof.