Sliding Atomizer Assembly for E-Liquid Isolation and Leak Prevention
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing atomizers suffer from e-liquid deterioration and leakage due to continuous contact with the heating member during storage and saturation, leading to a degraded user experience.
Innovation Solution
An atomizer design with a sliding atomizing assembly that includes a sealing member to isolate the aerosol-forming substrate from the heating structure during storage, and a movable member to enable contact for atomization during use, utilizing a liquid storage member, atomizing assembly, and sealing mechanism to prevent leakage and deterioration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the heating member is always in contact with the e-liquid during storage, then the atomizer is simple in structure, but the e-liquid deteriorates and leakage occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The atomizer is divided into two independent parts: a liquid storage component and a heating component. The liquid storage component includes a liquid storage chamber and a liquid inlet, while the heating component includes a heating member. During storage, the liquid inlet is closed to isolate the e-liquid from the heating member, preventing deterioration and leakage. During use, the liquid inlet is opened to allow e-liquid to contact the heating member for atomization.
Solution Approach 2:
The atomizer employs a movable sealing member that can dynamically change position between closed and open states. The sealing member is connected to a movable component that responds to user activation, transitioning the system from an isolated storage state to an active atomization state, thereby adapting the contact between e-liquid and heating member based on operational needs.
2Reliability
If the sealing member closes the liquid inlet during storage, then e-liquid leakage is prevented, but the atomizing function is blocked
Solution Approach 1:
The sealing member is designed as a movable component that can dynamically transition between closed and open positions. During storage, it closes the liquid inlet to prevent leakage. During use, when the user activates the atomizer, the sealing member moves to open the liquid inlet, allowing e-liquid to flow to the heating member for atomization. This dynamic mechanism resolves the contradiction between leakage prevention and atomization functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The sealing function is extracted as a separate movable component from the main atomizing structure. The sealing member can be independently positioned to either block or open the liquid inlet, allowing the system to switch between storage and operation modes without affecting the overall atomizing capability when needed.
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
Prevents e-liquid leakage and deterioration by isolating the substrate until use, ensuring effective atomization and improved user experience through a simple and convenient operation.
Implementation Method 1
the atomizer heats the aerosol-forming substrate (for example, e-liquid, paste, tobacco, etc.) under the electric driving of the power supply device, so as to atomize the aerosol-forming substrate to generate smoke
Implementation Method 2
a sealing member is installed in the liquid inlet... when the atomizing assembly is in the first position, the sealing member closes the liquid inlet
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AI summary
An atomizer includes a liquid storage member and an atomizing assembly. A liquid storage chamber used to store an aerosol-forming substrate is provided in the liquid storage member. The atomizing assembly is slidably connected to the liquid storage member, and includes a heating structure. The atomizing assembly is provided with a liquid inlet. A sealing member is installed in the liquid inlet. An abutting rod is provided within the liquid storage member and is fixed relative to the liquid storage member. The abutting rod is connected to the sealing member. Sliding the atomizing assembly relative to the liquid storage member enables the atomizing assembly to move between a first position and a second position. When the atomizing assembly is in the first position, the sealing member closes the liquid inlet. When the atomizing assembly is in the second position, the sealing member is separated from the liquid inlet.