Liftable Aroma Diffuser Structure for Easy Oil Bottle Replacement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing aroma diffusers have complex and costly segmented structures due to threaded or buckle connections and conductive pin insertion, making replacement of essential oil bottles cumbersome and increasing production costs.
Innovation Solution
An integrated aroma diffuser with a liftable aroma diffuser body and a lifting drive mechanism using a gear and rack system allows the essential oil bottle to be easily exposed and replaced, featuring a simple structure and reduced production costs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a segmented structure with threaded or buckle connections is used to connect the main body and cover, then the aroma diffuser can be disassembled for maintenance, but the manufacturing process becomes time-consuming and labor-intensive, leading to high production costs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the cover and main body into a single molded structure, eliminating the need for separate connection components like threads or buckles. This merging of parts simplifies the manufacturing process, reduces assembly steps, and lowers production costs while maintaining structural integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The essential oil bottle is designed as a separable component that can be independently removed from the integrated housing. This segmentation allows easy replacement of the essential oil bottle while keeping the main structure simple and cost-effective to manufacture.
2Productivity
If threaded or buckle structures are used to connect the main body and cover, then the structure can be assembled and disassembled, but the manufacturing process becomes time-consuming and labor-intensive
Solution Approach 1:
By combining the cover and main body into one integrated housing component, the patent eliminates multiple assembly steps involving threads or buckles. This single-piece construction significantly improves manufacturing efficiency and reduces labor requirements while keeping the overall structure simple.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated housing serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides structural support, contains the atomizing components, and allows easy access to the essential oil bottle. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional connection mechanisms, thereby improving productivity.
3Device complexity
If a conductive pin insertion structure is used for electrical connection between main body and cover, then electrical connection is achieved, but the overall structural complexity and production cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The electrical connection components are integrated directly into the single-piece housing structure, eliminating the need for separate conductive pin insertion mechanisms. This integration simplifies the overall structure, reduces the number of parts, and lowers production costs while ensuring reliable electrical connectivity.
4Ease of operation
If the essential oil bottle is fixed inside the main body, then the structure is stable, but the replacement of the essential oil bottle becomes cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The essential oil bottle is designed as a separate, removable component that can be easily extracted from the integrated housing. This segmentation enables simple replacement of the bottle while the remaining housing structure maintains its stability and integrity for housing other components.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates quick and easy replacement of essential oil bottles, reduces production costs, and enhances user experience with a simplified design and reduced noise, while maintaining a pleasing appearance.
Implementation Method 1
The lifting drive mechanism achieves the driving function for the liftable aroma diffuser body through the engagement between a gear and a rack
Implementation Method 2
The liftable aroma diffuser body is configured to atomize and spray essential oil into the surrounding environment
Data Source
AI summary
The present application discloses an integrated aroma diffuser comprising a liftable aroma diffuser body slidably disposed within a guide sleeve and a lifting drive mechanism configured to drive the liftable aroma diffuser body to move vertically relative to the guide sleeve. The lifting drive mechanism achieves vertical motion of the liftable aroma diffuser body through the engagement of a gear and a rack, such that the body is sleeved within and slides up and down relative to the guide sleeve. When the liftable aroma diffuser body ascends a certain distance relative to the guide sleeve, internal components such as the essential oil bottle are exposed, thereby facilitating convenient replacement of the essential oil bottle.