Rotatable Suction Nozzle Assembly for Electronic Atomizer Switch Access

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional electronic atomizing devices have a fixed suction nozzle and operation switch configuration, making it inconvenient for users to operate the switch without removing the nozzle from their mouth, affecting the suction experience.

Innovation Solution

A rotatable suction nozzle assembly is designed, allowing the suction nozzle to rotate relative to the power supply assembly, positioning the operation switch within the user's sight range for easier operation while maintaining a comfortable mouth angle.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the suction nozzle is fixed in position to maintain a comfortable mouth angle, then the suction experience is improved, but the operation switch becomes inaccessible to users' sight range

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccessibility of operation switchVSAvoidrotational mechanism of suction nozzle
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The suction nozzle is transformed from a fixed structure to a rotatable one, allowing it to dynamically change its angular position. The connecting member enables the nozzle to rotate between a first angle (for comfortable suction) and a second angle (for switch operation), resolving the contradiction between maintaining comfortable suction position and accessing the operation switch.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Ease of operation

If the suction nozzle is made rotatable to allow switch operation, then the ease of operation is improved, but the structural complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperation switch accessibilityVSAvoidconnecting member structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The device is segmented into distinct functional modules: the suction nozzle, the connecting member, and the power supply assembly. This segmentation allows the nozzle to be independently rotated via the connecting member without affecting the stability of other components, enabling switch operation while minimizing overall structural complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The connecting member serves as an intermediary component between the fixed power supply assembly and the rotatable suction nozzle. It provides the rotational freedom needed for switch accessibility while maintaining a stable connection to the main body, thus improving ease of operation without significantly increasing overall device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Ease of operation

If the operation switch is positioned on the same plane as the suction nozzle, then the ease of operation is improved, but the comfortable mouth angle is compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevisibility and access to operation switchVSAvoidmouth angle adaptability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The suction nozzle's angular position is made dynamic rather than fixed, allowing it to adapt between different operational states. When the nozzle rotates to the second angle, the operation switch comes into the user's sight range for easy operation. When rotated to the first angle, it provides a comfortable mouth angle for suction, thus resolving the contradiction between switch visibility and mouth comfort.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS11617391B2Electronic atomizing device and atomizer and suction nozzle assembly thereof
Publication Date: 2023.04.04 SHENZHEN SMOORE TECH LTD
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AI summary

The present invention relates to an electronic atomizing device, an atomizer and a suction nozzle assembly thereof. The suction nozzle assembly includes a fixing base, a suction nozzle, and a connecting member. The suction nozzle includes a first end and a second end away from the first end. One end of the connecting member is mounted to the suction nozzle, another end is mounted to the fixing base, such that the suction nozzle is disposed on the fixing base via the first end, and is capable of rotating relative to the fixing base. The suction nozzle can rotate relative to a power supply assembly in the electronic atomizing device, therefore an operation switch of the power supply assembly can be rotated from an initial position to an operation position convenient for an operation.