Pin Element Electrical Connection for Atomizing Assembly

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional atomizers have integrated atomizing assemblies and bases, making it difficult to replace or replenish liquids without risking internal circuit malfunctions or increased costs, and use string-type wires that are prone to breakage and heat-related issues.

Innovation Solution

An atomizing assembly that can be easily detached from the base, using a pin element for electrical connection instead of string-type wires, allowing for convenient liquid replacement and reducing the risk of damage or breakage, with a rotatable portion for adjustable installation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If the atomizing assembly and base are integrated into a single piece, then the structural strength is improved, but the ease of operation for liquid replacement deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural strengthVSAvoidease of liquid replacement
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The atomizer is divided into two separable parts: a base and an atomizing assembly. The atomizing assembly can be detached from the base, allowing users to easily replace or replenish liquid without disassembling the entire device. This segmentation resolves the contradiction by enabling easy operation while maintaining structural integrity when assembled.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Strength

If the atomizing assembly and base are integrated into a single piece, then the structural strength is improved, but the ease of repair deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural strengthVSAvoidease of component replacement
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSEase of repair

Solution Approach 1:

By separating the atomizing assembly from the base, the patent enables independent replacement of malfunctioning components. Users can detach and replace only the atomizing assembly without discarding or repairing the entire integrated device, significantly improving ease of repair while maintaining structural strength when assembled.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Ease of manufacture

If string type wires are used for electrical connection, then the ease of manufacture is improved, but the reliability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of electrical connectionVSAvoidelectrical connection reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces flexible wire connections with a rigid pin element for electrical connection between the atomizing assembly and base. This pin element provides both mechanical support and electrical conduction, eliminating the reliability issues of string type wires while remaining manufacturable through standard injection molding processes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

4Ease of operation

If the atomizing assembly is detachable, then the ease of operation for liquid replenishment is improved, but the risk of liquid intrusion into internal circuits worsens

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of liquid replenishmentVSAvoidliquid intrusion risk
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the liquid storage function into a separate containing part that can be removed from the base. The opening for liquid replenishment is located on the containing part, allowing users to refill liquid without accessing or exposing the base's internal circuits, thus eliminating liquid intrusion risk while maintaining ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

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

Enables convenient and cost-effective replacement of atomizing assemblies and bases, preventing liquid intrusion and reducing the risk of electrical failures, while enhancing structural rigidity and safety.

Implementation Method 1

an atomizing part (30), wherein the atomizing part (30) comprises a vibrating member (32)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVibration: Vibration

Implementation Method 2

a pin element (40), wherein the pin element (40) is electrically connected with the atomizing electrical connecting portion (36)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectrical conduction: Conduction (electrical)

Data Source

PatentEP2957348B1Atomizing assembly and atomizer formed thereby
Publication Date: 2020.08.26 TAIWAN PURITIC
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AI summary

The invention relates to an atomizing assembly and an atomizer formed thereby. The atomizing assembly comprises a containing part and an atomizing part. The containing part has a containing body. The containing body defines a containing space for containing a liquid to be atomized and has an opening which communicates with the containing space. The atomizing part is integrated with or detachably connected with the containing part and has a vibrating member and a nozzle plate. The vibrating member has an atomizing electrical connecting portion, where the vibrating member is electrically connected, and a pin element electrically connected with the atomizing electrical connecting portion. The nozzle plate is located corresponding to the opening. The atomizer is formed by electrically connecting the atomizing assembly to a base.