Modular Atomizing Cartridge and Power Module for Reusable Aerosol Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
The high cost and environmental impact of closed disposable electronic atomizing products due to non-replaceable components and waste generation.
Innovation Solution
Design of modular atomizing and power supply modules that allow for detachable components, including a housing with a storage cavity for liquid aerosol-forming substrate, an atomizing core, and a battery, along with a control circuit board for electrical connection and safety features, enabling reusable and recyclable aerosol generating devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If closed disposable electronic atomizing products are used, then device simplicity and reliability are improved, but cost of use and environmental waste increase
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into separable modules: a reusable main body containing the battery and control circuit, and replaceable cartridges containing the atomizing core and liquid reservoir. This segmentation allows the non-consumable parts to be reused while only replacing the consumable cartridge, reducing waste compared to disposing of the entire device.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a system where the cartridge can be replaced and potentially refilled or recovered. The main body device is designed to be kept and reused, with only the cartridge being discarded or replaced, thereby recovering valuable components and reducing overall waste generation.
2Device complexity
If closed disposable electronic atomizing products are used, then device simplicity is improved, but cost of use increases
Solution Approach 1:
By separating the device into a reusable main body and replaceable cartridges, users only need to replace the cartridge rather than the entire device. This maintains operational simplicity while reducing long-term costs through component reuse.
Solution Approach 2:
The reusable main body can work with multiple cartridges, potentially of different types or flavors. This universality allows users to invest in a durable main device that can serve multiple purposes over time, reducing the overall cost of use.
3Loss of substance
If modular detachable components are implemented, then sustainability and cost reduction are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The device is segmented into modular components with standardized connection interfaces. This segmentation enables sustainability through selective replacement and recycling of parts, while the standardized interfaces keep the complexity manageable through design consistency.
Solution Approach 2:
The consumable cartridge is extracted as a separate replaceable module from the main device body. This extraction allows the sustainable reuse of the main device while enabling easy replacement of only the necessary consumable parts, balancing sustainability with controlled complexity.
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
Reduces user costs and environmental waste by allowing components to be replaced or recycled, thus lowering the overall cost of ownership and promoting sustainability.
Implementation Method 1
An aerosol generating device is an electronic device capable of atomizing liquid aerosol- forming substrate such as e-liquid and medicinal liquid into aerosols by means of electric heating
Implementation Method 2
The power supply module includes a second housing, a battery, and a second electrode assembly
Data Source
AI summary
Atomizing modules, power supply modules and an aerosol generating devices are provided. In one aspect, an aerosol generating device includes an atomizing module for atomizing a liquid aerosol-forming substrate and a power supply module for providing electric energy for the atomizing module. The atomizing module has: a first end face and a second end face opposite to each other along a first height direction, and a first side wall located between the first end face and the second end face along a first circumferential direction. The power supply module has: a third end face and a fourth end face opposite to each other along a second height direction, and a second side wall located between the third end surface and the fourth end surface along a second circumferential direction. The second side wall of the power supply module is detachably connected to the first side wall of the atomizing module.