Sliding Suction Nozzle Assembly for Condensate Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
The accumulation of condensate liquid during the movement of the suction nozzle assembly relative to the atomizing assembly in electronic atomizing devices leads to adverse effects, such as blockage and potential damage to electronic components.
Innovation Solution
A suction nozzle assembly with a sliding unit supported by a support cover, where the sliding unit is configured to slide within the support cover, reducing direct compression of atomizing assembly components and minimizing condensate liquid accumulation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the suction nozzle assembly moves relative to the atomizing assembly to achieve taste switching, then the adaptability is improved, but condensate liquid accumulates causing blockage and potential damage
Solution Approach 1:
The suction nozzle assembly is divided into separable components: the suction nozzle unit and the support cover, which can be disassembled and cleaned independently. This segmentation allows for easier maintenance and prevents condensate liquid accumulation by enabling regular cleaning of channels and surfaces where condensation occurs.
Solution Approach 2:
The suction nozzle unit is designed to slide relative to the support cover along a guide groove, creating dynamic movement that prevents condensate liquid from accumulating in fixed positions. The sliding mechanism ensures that condensate liquid is continuously moved and drained rather than stagnating in one location.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the suction nozzle assembly moves relative to the atomizing assembly for flavor delivery, then the versatility is improved, but condensate liquid is squeezed out and accumulates causing harmful effects
Solution Approach 1:
A condensate liquid drainage channel is introduced as an intermediary structure that collects and redirects condensate liquid away from electronic components. This drainage channel acts as a mediator between the sliding interface and the electronics, preventing direct contact and accumulation of harmful condensate liquid.
Solution Approach 2:
The harmful condensate liquid is extracted and separated from the main system through the drainage channel, removing it from the vicinity of electronic components. This extraction principle prevents condensate liquid from accumulating and causing short circuits or damage to electronics.
3Force
If the sliding unit compresses atomizing assembly components during movement, then the mechanical force is improved for aerosol generation, but condensate liquid accumulation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The guide groove is designed in a specific spatial configuration that allows the suction nozzle unit to slide in a controlled manner, distributing the compression force across different areas and preventing excessive localized pressure that would squeeze out condensate liquid. The dimensional design of the groove directs condensate liquid flow away from accumulation zones.
Data Source
AI summary
A suction nozzle assembly includes a suction nozzle unit, a sliding unit, and a support cover. The suction nozzle unit defines an exhaust hole. The sliding unit is fixedly connected to the suction nozzle unit, and a bottom of the sliding unit defines a gas inlet. The sliding unit defines a gas flow channel. The gas inlet, the gas flow channel, and the exhaust hole are sequentially communicated. The sliding unit is at least partly accommodated in the support cover, at least one of the suction nozzle unit and the sliding unit is supported by the support cover, and the suction nozzle unit is configured to drive the sliding unit to slide. In addition, an electronic atomizing device is further provided.