Modular Atomizing Device Segmentation for Assembly

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing atomizing devices, such as electronic cigarettes, have a complicated structure that makes assembly and maintenance difficult, leading to reduced yield and component damage during large-scale production.

Innovation Solution

A modular atomizing device design comprising a first body with an atomizing component and a second body with a controlling and battery component, where the components are detachably connected along an axial direction, allowing for simple assembly and maintenance.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the atomizing device uses a complicated structure with separately disposed components, then the atomization function can be achieved, but the assembly and maintenance become difficult and production yield declines

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveatomization functionVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The atomizing device is divided into two detachable modules: a first body containing the atomizing component (atomizing piece, accommodating piece, piston, induction coil) and a second body containing the controlling component (substrate, controlling chip, elastic connecting pieces) and battery component. This segmentation allows independent assembly, maintenance, and replacement of each module, significantly simplifying the overall structure while maintaining complete atomization functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Reliability

If the atomizing device uses a complicated structure with separately disposed components, then the atomization function can be achieved, but the assembly and maintenance become difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveatomization functionVSAvoidmaintenance difficulty
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of repair

Solution Approach 1:

The device is segmented into modular bodies that can be easily separated and reassembled. The first body with atomizing components can be detached from the second body with controlling and battery components, enabling users to perform maintenance or replacement operations on specific modules without disassembling the entire device, thus greatly improving ease of repair.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The detachable connection between the first and second bodies allows the device structure to be dynamically changed - components can be easily assembled or disassembled as needed. This dynamic capability enables flexible maintenance operations where users can separate the bodies to access internal components for cleaning, replacement, or repair, then reassemble them to restore full functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Reliability

If the atomizing device uses a complicated structure with separately disposed components, then the atomization function can be achieved, but production yield declines during large-scale production

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveatomization functionVSAvoidproduction yield
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

By segmenting the device into standardized modular bodies, each module can be independently manufactured and tested before final assembly. This modular approach enables parallel production of different components, reduces assembly complexity, minimizes production errors, and significantly improves overall production yield during large-scale manufacturing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

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 modular design simplifies the assembly and maintenance of the atomizing device, improving production efficiency and reducing the risk of component damage, while ensuring stable and uniform atomization of fillers.

Implementation Method 1

The induction coil surrounds the accommodating piece, wherein the induction coil is configured to drive the piston to move toward the atomizing piece

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS20230041699A1Atomizing device and assembling method thereof
Publication Date: 2023.02.09 LUXSHARE PRECISION IND SHENZHEN
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AI summary

The present disclosure provides an atomizing device and an assembling method thereof. The atomizing device includes a first body and a second body. The first body includes a first outer case and an atomizing component. The atomizing component is disposed in the first outer case. The second body is detachably connected to the first body, wherein the second body includes a second outer case, a controlling component, and a battery component. The controlling component is disposed on one side of the second outer case close to the atomizing component, wherein the controlling component is electrically connected to the atomizing component. The battery component is disposed on one side of the second outer case away from the atomizing component, wherein the battery component is electrically connected to the controlling component.