Telescoping Vaporizer Cartridge for Leak-Free Fluid Delivery
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vaporizer cartridges face issues with fluid leakage and inefficient fluid delivery to the atomizer, leading to inconsistent vapor production and user experience.
Innovation Solution
A cartridge design featuring a translucent and non-reactive plastic housing with a fluid reservoir and atomizer configuration that includes a telescoping mechanism and absorbent pads, ensuring secure fluid transfer and consistent vapor production.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a conventional cartridge design is used, then the structure is simple, but fluid leakage occurs and fluid delivery to the atomizer is inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The atomizer is nested within the reservoir, with the reservoir forming a receiving chamber that accommodates the atomizer. The mouthpiece is integrated into the reservoir structure, creating a compact nested arrangement that improves fluid delivery while maintaining reasonable structural complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a wick or capillary structure as an intermediary between the reservoir and atomizer, enabling reliable fluid delivery through capillary action. This intermediary component solves the fluid delivery problem without requiring complex pumping mechanisms
2Reliability
If a simple cartridge design is used, then manufacturing is easy, but vapor production is inconsistent
Solution Approach 1:
The reservoir is designed with a specific geometric configuration including a receiving chamber and outlet opening positioned at precise locations to optimize fluid flow to the atomizer. The mouthpiece is positioned at a specific height relative to the atomizer, creating localized quality improvements that ensure consistent vapor production while maintaining manufacturability
Solution Approach 2:
The cartridge is pre-assembled with the atomizer positioned within the reservoir and the mouthpiece integrated into the structure before filling. This preliminary arrangement ensures proper alignment and fluid delivery pathways are established in advance, guaranteeing consistent vapor production without requiring complex assembly procedures
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 design prevents fluid leakage and ensures reliable fluid delivery to the atomizer, maintaining consistent vapor quality and user satisfaction.
Implementation Method 1
a telescoping mechanism and absorbent pads, ensuring secure fluid transfer
Implementation Method 2
electronic cigarettes and vaporizers can be used to produce inhalable vapor from various fluids, oils, and liquids
Data Source
AI summary
A cartridge for a vaporizer assembly is provided. The cartridge includes a housing, an atomizer, and a telescoping portion. The housing can include a telescope receiving portion and an outlet port in fluid communication with the telescoping receiving portion. The atomizer is coupled with the housing. The telescoping portion can extend from the atomizer. The telescoping portion can be operable to be received in the telescope receiving portion.