Vaporizer Air Outlet Grooves for Condensate Return
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic vaporization apparatuses suffer from vapor condensation on the air outlet channel sidewalls, leading to condensate inhalation by users, which adversely affects user experience.
Innovation Solution
Incorporation of first liquid absorbing grooves on the air outlet channel sidewalls with capillary action to absorb condensed liquid, allowing it to flow back to the vaporization component for re-vaporization, preventing inhalation of condensate.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If vapor is heated and vaporized in the electronic vaporization apparatus, then vapor is formed for user inhalation, but condensate forms on the air outlet channel sidewall which users may inhale
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the condensate from the air outlet channel by introducing liquid absorbing grooves that draw the condensed liquid away from the channel sidewall and into a collection area, preventing users from inhaling the harmful condensate
Solution Approach 2:
The liquid absorbing grooves act as an intermediary structure between the air outlet channel and the condensate, using capillary forces to transfer the condensed liquid from the channel sidewall to a safe collection area without direct user contact
2Object-affected harmful factors
If liquid absorbing grooves are added to the air outlet channel, then condensate is absorbed through capillary force, but device structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes capillary grooves with specific dimensional characteristics that leverage capillary forces to automatically absorb and transport condensate, eliminating the need for active pumping or complex mechanical systems
Solution Approach 2:
The liquid absorbing grooves automatically manage condensate through capillary action without requiring external control systems, power sources, or complex mechanisms, allowing the system to self-regulate condensation
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 condensate inhalation, enhancing user experience and reducing manufacturing costs by effectively managing condensation within the vaporizer.
Implementation Method 1
the at least one first liquid absorbing groove is configured to absorb condensed liquid formed on the inner sidewall of the air outlet channel through capillary force
Implementation Method 2
the condensed liquid absorbed by the at least one first liquid absorbing groove flows to the vaporization component by gravity
Implementation Method 3
the vaporization component is configured to vaporize the condensed liquid flowing from the at least one first liquid absorbing groove again
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AI summary
The present disclosure discloses an electronic vaporization apparatus and a vaporizer thereof. The vaporizer includes a vaporization component and an air outlet channel, wherein during inhaling of a user of the vaporizer, vapor formed by the vaporization component reaches a mouth of the user through the air outlet channel. An inner sidewall of the air outlet channel is provided with at least one first liquid absorbing groove. The at least one first liquid absorbing groove absorbs condensed liquid formed on the inner sidewall of the air outlet channel through capillary force, to further prevent the condensed liquid from being inhaled by a user into a mouth, thereby improving user experience. The electronic vaporization apparatus has advantages such as high user experience and low manufacturing costs.