Spraying Atomizing Device for E-Cigarettes with Recirculation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic cigarette atomizing devices generate large liquid particles when tobacco liquid is boiled, leading to unsatisfactory user experience due to inefficient atomization.
Innovation Solution
A spraying atomizing device with a housing, liquid tank, heating element, and power supply, featuring an atomizing chamber, a receiving chamber, and a spraying device that sprays tobacco liquid into the chamber, where the heating element converts liquid particles into aerosol, with a circulatory system to enhance atomization efficiency and prevent leakage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If tobacco liquid is boiled using a heating wire, then the liquid can be atomized, but large liquid particles are generated leading to unsatisfactory user experience
Solution Approach 1:
The atomization process is divided into two stages: first, a spraying device breaks the tobacco liquid into small liquid particles; second, a heating element vaporizes these particles. This segmentation prevents direct boiling that creates large particles, achieving finer atomization quality.
Solution Approach 2:
The spraying device acts as an intermediary between the liquid tank and the heating element. It transforms the liquid from a continuous phase into dispersed particles before they reach the heating element, enabling more efficient and uniform vaporization without generating large particles.
2Productivity
If a spraying device is added to improve atomization, then atomization efficiency improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The spraying device and heating element are integrated into a unified atomization system where the spraying device is positioned above the heating element. This merging allows the two functions to work cooperatively in a compact arrangement, improving atomization efficiency while controlling device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The heating element serves dual functions: it heats the liquid particles for vaporization and also acts as a support structure for the spraying device. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed, balancing improved atomization efficiency with manageable device complexity.
3Manufacturing precision
If liquid particles are sprayed into the atomizing chamber, then atomization is enhanced, but unatomized liquid may leak
Solution Approach 1:
The unatomized liquid particles that would normally be considered waste or a leakage problem are redirected through a receiving chamber back to the liquid tank. This converts the potential harm of leakage into a beneficial recirculation system that maintains liquid levels and prevents actual leakage.
Solution Approach 2:
The receiving chamber creates a feedback loop where unatomized liquid is collected and returned to the liquid tank. This feedback mechanism ensures that liquid is continuously recirculated through the atomization process, preventing leakage while maintaining consistent atomization quality.
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
The device effectively atomizes tobacco liquid into aerosol, improving user satisfaction by ensuring efficient atomization and preventing liquid leakage, while maintaining a large atomizing area and adjustable output wattage.
Implementation Method 1
The spraying device is configured for spraying the tobacco liquid into the atomizing chamber in a form of liquid particles
Implementation Method 2
The heating surface is configured for supporting and heating the liquid particles to form aerosol
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AI summary
An exemplary spraying atomizing device (10) includes a housing (101), a liquid tank (103), a spraying device (20), a heating element (104), and a power supply (105). The housing defines an atomizing chamber (102). The liquid tank is configured for storing tobacco liquid. The spraying device is configured for spraying the tobacco liquid into the atomizing chamber in a form of liquid particles. The heating element is arranged in the atomizing chamber, and has a heating surface (1041). The heating surface is configured for supporting and heating the liquid particles to form aerosol. The power supply is arranged in the housing, and is configured for feeding the heating element power.