Replaceable Atomizer Heating Core With Protected Push-Out Mechanism

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing atomizers for electronic cigarettes require replacement of the entire device when the internal heating device is damaged, leading to increased waste and cost, as the heating device cannot be disassembled for replacement.

Innovation Solution

An atomizer design featuring a base housing body with a mounting cavity and a heating device that can be easily pushed out and replaced, along with a detachable cover member to prevent accidental disengagement, allowing for simple and cost-effective replacement of the heating device.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If the heating device is integrated into the atomizer body, then the structural integrity is improved, but the ease of repair deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural integrityVSAvoidease of repair
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of repair

Solution Approach 1:

The heating device is segmented from the atomizer body through a detachable connection mechanism. The heating device can be independently removed by pressing the manipulation piece, allowing the heating element to be separated into a distinct replaceable component while maintaining the overall structural integrity of the atomizer body during normal use.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Ease of repair

If the heating device is made replaceable, then the ease of repair is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of repairVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of repairVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The manipulation piece is nested within the atomizer body structure, with its pressing surface extending through the housing. This nested design allows the simple replacement operation to be achieved without adding external complexity - the manipulation piece is integrated into the existing atomizer architecture rather than being a separate complex mechanism.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

3Ease of operation

If the manipulation piece extends outside the base housing body, then the ease of operation is improved, but the object-generated harmful factors increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of operationVSAvoidaccidental disengagement
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The cover member is provided as a protective element that covers the manipulation piece during normal use. This preliminary protective action prevents accidental pressing or disengagement by creating a physical barrier, while still allowing intentional access when needed. The cover member may include engagement features like grooves or protrusions to secure it in place.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #9Preliminary anti-action

Data Source

PatentUS11558934B2Atomizer and electronic cigarette having same
Publication Date: 2023.01.17 SHENZHEN IVPS TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

An atomizer for an electronic cigarette and an electronic cigarette are presented. The atomizer comprises a substrate, a heating device and a cover member. The substrate is provided with a mounting space. One end of the heating device is inserted into the mounting space and partially extends to the outside through the substrate to form a controlling member, and the other end is exposed to the outer surface of the substrate. When the controlling member is pressed into the substrate by an external pressing force, the heating device is pushed to move toward the outside of the substrate along the mounting space and partially extends out of the substrate. The cover member is detachably mounted to the substrate and covers the controlling member. The technical solution of the present invention is convenient for the user to disassemble and replace the heating device inside the atomizer, effectively saving the use cost.