Multi-Atomizer Holder Switching for Aerosol Flavor Selection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing aerosol generating devices face limitations in atomizer capacity and inhalation needs, and cannot meet the various flavor requirements of users, and cannot meet the various flavor requirements of users.
Innovation Solution
The aerosol generating device is provided with an atomizing device comprising a power supply assembly and an atomizer holder that can receive multiple atomizers, allowing for variable relative positions to switch electrical and air communication states, enabling the device to carry multiple atomizers and enhance user flavor selection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single atomizer is used in the aerosol generating device, then the device structure is simple, but it cannot meet the inhalation needs and flavor requirements of users
Solution Approach 1:
The atomizer holder is divided into multiple slots to accommodate different atomizers, allowing users to select from multiple flavors. The holder is segmented into distinct positions (first slot, second slot, etc.) where each slot can hold a different atomizer cartridge, enabling flavor selection without increasing overall device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The atomizer holder is designed with universal compatibility to accept different types of atomizers. The holder structure includes standardized features (such as elastic pins, contact points, and air inlet alignments) that work with multiple atomizer variants, allowing the same holder to support both first atomizer and second atomizer with different flavor characteristics
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple atomizers are provided to meet user flavor requirements, then user flavor selectivity is improved, but the device complexity and friction wear increase
Solution Approach 1:
The atomizer cartridges are extracted as separate, removable units from the holder. Each atomizer can be independently removed and replaced without affecting the holder or other atomizers. This extraction design minimizes friction and wear between moving parts, as the atomizers are simply inserted and ejected rather than rotated or mechanically engaged
Solution Approach 2:
The atomizer cartridges are designed as disposable or limited-life components that are replaced rather than maintained. This approach reduces the need for durable, low-friction mechanical interfaces, as the atomizers are periodically removed and replaced rather than continuously engaged with moving parts in the holder
3Ease of operation
If the atomizer holder and power supply assembly are made movable to enable switching, then atomizer switching capability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The atomizer holder automatically aligns with the power supply assembly through its insertion motion. When an atomizer is inserted into the holder, the holder's movement itself performs the electrical connection and air inlet alignment, eliminating the need for separate switching mechanisms. The system uses the insertion action to simultaneously achieve mechanical mounting, electrical contact, and fluid pathway establishment
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AI summary
The present application provides an atomizing device and an aerosol generating device. The aerosol generating device comprises a plurality of atomizer and the atomizing device. The atomizing device comprises a power supply assembly and an atomizer holder. The atomizer holder is configured to receive a plurality of atomizers. Each of the atomizers comprises a first air inlet for introducing external air into the atomizer. A relative position of the atomizer holder and at least a part of the power supply assembly is variable, to switch an electrical connection state between the power supply assembly and at least one atomizer and an air communication state between the first air inlet and the external air.