Steam conditioning and dispensing device
By designing a steam adjustment structure in the electronic cigarette smoking device, and using the different inner diameters and shapes of the conduit to achieve steam expansion and compression, the problem of insufficient steam temperature and density adjustment in the existing devices is solved, significantly reducing health risks and providing a more comfortable smoking experience.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202280101594.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2022-10-31
- Publication Date
- 2025-06-24
AI Technical Summary
Existing electronic cigarette smoking devices have shortcomings in regulating the temperature and density of steam, resulting in excessive drying or heating of the steam, causing throat discomfort, lung inflammation and bronchitis.
An electronic cigarette smoking device including a steam-regulating structure is designed. The device uses the different inner diameters and shapes of the conduit to achieve steam expansion and compression, thereby adjusting the temperature and density of the steam.
Effectively reduces the steam temperature, maintains the steam density, reduces the risk of throat discomfort and lung inflammation, and provides a more comfortable and safe smoking experience.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present disclosure generally relates to the field of electronic cigarette inhalation devices, and more particularly to electronic cigarette inhalation devices and methods for regulating the dispensed vapor. Background Art
[0002] Known electronic cigarette inhalation devices often have problems in achieving the desired vapor regulation because such devices lack structures sufficient to regulate the vapor temperature and / or density. As a result, such electronic cigarette inhalation devices emit overly dry and / or heated vapor, which often causes throat discomfort and, in more severe cases, lung inflammation and bronchitis. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The present disclosure relates to an electronic cigarette inhalation device including a vapor regulation structure configured to reduce the vapor temperature and maintain the vapor density of the dispensed vapor to reduce the risk of throat discomfort as well as lung inflammation and bronchitis.
[0004] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a device for dispensing and regulating vapor. The device includes an atomizer, a body, and a mouthpiece. The atomizer includes a first conduit. The body includes a front end portion, a rear end portion, and a second conduit. The inner diameter of the second conduit of the body is greater than the inner diameter of the first conduit. The rear end portion of the body is in fluid communication with the atomizer. The mouthpiece includes a front end portion, a rear end portion, and a third conduit. The rear end portion of the mouthpiece is in fluid communication with the front end portion of the body. The cross-sectional area of the front end portion of the mouthpiece is approximately equal to the cross-sectional area of the inner diameter of the first conduit.
[0005] In one aspect of the present disclosure, the cross-sectional area of the rear end portion of the third conduit may be approximately equal to the cross-sectional area of the inner diameter of the second conduit. The cross-sectional area of the third conduit may gradually decrease towards the front end portion of the third conduit.
[0006] In one aspect of the present disclosure, the device may further include a power terminal configured to supply energy to the atomizer. The power terminal may be configured to mate with the rear end portion of the body.
[0007] In one aspect of the present disclosure, the body may further include an outlet configured to allow fluid to be released from the body.
[0008] In one aspect of the present disclosure, the body may further include an inlet configured to allow fluid to enter the body.
[0009] In one aspect of the present disclosure, the device may further include a wicking material adjacent to the atomizer. The wicking material may be configured to supply fluid to the atomizer.
[0010] In one aspect of the present disclosure, the device may further include an insert configured to control fluid movement. The insert may be disposed within the second conduit.
[0011] One aspect of the present disclosure provides an apparatus for dispensing and regulating vapor. The apparatus includes an atomizer, a body, a mouthpiece, and a container. The atomizer includes a first conduit. The body includes a second conduit. The mouthpiece includes a front end portion, a rear end portion, and a third conduit. The cross-sectional area of the front end portion of the third conduit is approximately equal to the cross-sectional area of the inner diameter of the first conduit. The container is disposed within the second conduit. The container includes a front end portion, a rear end portion, and a fourth conduit. The inner diameter of the fourth conduit is greater than the inner diameter of the first conduit. The front end portion of the container is in fluid communication with the rear end portion of the mouthpiece. The rear end portion of the container is in fluid communication with the atomizer.
[0012] In one aspect of the present disclosure, the cross-sectional area of the rear end of the third conduit may be approximately equal to the cross-sectional area of the inner diameter of the fourth conduit. The cross-sectional area of the third conduit may gradually decrease toward the front end portion of the third conduit.
[0013] In one aspect of the present disclosure, the device may further include a power terminal configured to supply energy to the atomizer.
[0014] In one aspect of the present disclosure, the body may further include an outlet configured to enable fluid to be released from the body.
[0015] In one aspect of the present disclosure, the body may further include an inlet configured to enable fluid to enter the body.
[0016] In one aspect of the present disclosure, the device may further include a wicking material proximate to the atomizer. The wicking material may be configured to supply fluid to the atomizer.
[0017] In one aspect of the present disclosure, the device may further include an insert configured to control fluid flow. The insert may be disposed within the fourth conduit.
[0018] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a method for dispensing and regulating vapor. The method includes: atomizing a fluid through an atomizer. The atomizer has a first conduit that is in fluid communication with a second conduit of a body. The second conduit is larger than the first conduit. Secondly, the method includes: expanding the fluid when the fluid enters the second conduit. The second conduit is in fluid communication with a third conduit of a mouthpiece. Finally, the method includes: compressing the fluid when the fluid enters the third conduit.
[0019] In one aspect of the present disclosure, the method may include: reducing the temperature of the fluid from a first temperature to a second temperature when the fluid enters the third conduit.
[0020] In one aspect of the present disclosure, atomization can be performed by causing a fluid to enter the atomizer through wicking material disposed around the outer surface of the atomizer.
[0021] In one aspect of the present disclosure, the method can include supplying energy to the atomizer through power terminals.
[0022] In one aspect of the present disclosure, the method can include causing a fluid to enter and exit the body through a port.
[0023] In one aspect of the present disclosure, the method can include controlling the flow of a fluid through a second conduit by means of an insert disposed within the second conduit.
[0024] Other details and aspects of the present disclosure are described in more detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0025] The features and advantages of the present disclosure will be better understood from the following detailed description of the illustrative aspects, which makes use of the principles of the present disclosure. In the drawings:
[0026] Figure 1 is a perspective view of an apparatus for regulating and dispensing vapor in accordance with various aspects of the present disclosure;
[0027] Figure 2A is in accordance with various aspects of the present disclosure Figure 1 a perspective view of the conduits of the body and the mouthpiece of the apparatus in;
[0028] Figure 2B provides Figure 1 a perspective view of an alternative conduit of the body of the apparatus in;
[0029] Figure 2C provides a top view of an insert disposed within the body of the apparatus in accordance with various aspects of the present disclosure Figure 1 in;
[0030] Figure 3A is in accordance with various aspects of the present disclosure Figure 1 a perspective view of the conduit of the mouthpiece of the apparatus in;
[0031] Figure 3B is in accordance with various aspects of the present disclosure Figure 1 a perspective view of an alternative conduit of the mouthpiece of the apparatus in;
[0032] Figure 3C is in accordance with various aspects of the present disclosure Figure 1 a perspective view of the front portion of the apparatus in;
[0033] Figure 4A is in accordance with various aspects of the present disclosure Figure 1Perspective view of an alternative cover of the device in
[0034] Figure 4B in accordance with various aspects of the present disclosure Figure 1 Top view of an alternative cover of the device in
[0035] Figure 4C in accordance with various aspects of the present disclosure Figure 4B Perspective view of an alternative cover of the device in
[0036] Figure 5 Perspective view of an alternative device for regulating and distributing steam in accordance with various aspects of the present disclosure
[0037] Figure 6 Perspective view of an alternative device for regulating and distributing steam in accordance with various aspects of the present disclosure, the device comprising Figure 5 a container in and power terminals provided in the body; and
[0038] Figure 7 Flowchart of a method for regulating and distributing steam in accordance with various aspects of the present disclosure. Detailed Description
[0039] The present invention generally relates to the field of electronic cigarette smoking devices. More specifically, one aspect of the present disclosure provides systems and methods for regulating and distributing steam.
[0040] Various aspects of the present disclosure are described in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals represent similar or identical elements.
[0041] Although the present disclosure will be described in accordance with specific aspects and examples, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications, rearrangements, and substitutions can be made without departing from the spirit of the present disclosure.
[0042] For the purpose of facilitating an understanding of the principles of the present disclosure, reference will now be made to the exemplary aspects shown in the accompanying drawings, and specific language will be used to describe these exemplary aspects. However, it should be understood that this is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Any changes and further modifications to the novel features shown herein, as well as any additional applications of the principles of the present disclosure shown herein, that would occur to those skilled in the relevant art should be considered to be within the scope of the present disclosure. For illustrative purposes, the following detailed description relates to electronic cigarette smoking devices. However, other devices that require regulating and / or distributing steam are also within the scope of the present disclosure.
[0043] See Figure 1, shows a device 100 for regulating and distributing steam. The device 100 is configured to regulate the temperature and density of steam by expanding and compressing the steam before distribution. The device 100 generally includes an atomizer 130, a body 120, and a mouthpiece 140. The device 100 may also include power terminals 110 (e.g., a battery). The body 120 includes a front end portion 120a and a rear end portion 120b, the front end portion being configured to cooperate with the mouthpiece 140, and the rear end portion being configured to cooperate with the power terminals 110. The device 100 provides an air path that transports steam from the atomizer 130 to the mouthpiece 140 (e.g., a suction piece) in response to a negative pressure generated in the device (e.g., a user's inhalation).
[0044] The atomizer 130 is configured to generally convert a fluid (e.g., an oil precursor) into steam by utilizing heat. For example, the atomizer 130 may have embedded or exposed heating elements that are configured to heat the fluid and convert the fluid into steam. The fluid may be stored in a container 127 that is in fluid communication with the atomizer 130. The atomizer 130 may generally be disposed within the body 120 (especially within a second conduit 122 of the body 120), but may be disposed elsewhere as needed. For example, the atomizer 130 may be disposed outside the body 120 and adjacent to the body 120. The atomizer 130 may be made of ceramic or other suitable materials. The atomizer 130 includes a front end portion 130a and a first conduit 132. The first conduit 132 includes an inner surface 132b that defines a passage 132a therethrough. Energy may be supplied to the atomizer 130 through the power terminals 110 (e.g., connected to a battery). The power terminals 110 may be configured to cooperate with the body 120 by any suitable method (such as a threaded connection, magnetism, snap fit, fastening, and / or any other suitable technique for connecting components). The fluid may enter the atomizer 130 from the container 127, for example, through a wicking material 134. The wicking material 134 may be constructed of cotton, silica, mesh, hemp, rayon, and / or other suitable materials. In various aspects, the wicking material 134 may cover all sides of the atomizer 130 except for the first conduit 132, but may generally surround the sidewall of the atomizer 130. The atomizer 130 converts the fluid into steam by heating the fluid, and then the fluid enters the first conduit 132 in the form of steam.
[0045] The body 120 includes a front end portion 120a, a rear end portion 120b, and a second conduit 122. The body 120 can generally be cylindrical, but can also be of other suitable shapes. The second conduit 122 includes an inner surface 122b that defines a passage 122a therethrough. The inner diameter of the second conduit 122 is greater than the inner diameter of the first conduit 132. The second conduit 122 is in fluid communication with the first conduit 132. The body 120 can be constructed of glass, steel, alloy, ceramic, polycarbonate, polyamide, engineering thermoplastics, and / or any other suitable material. The mouthpiece 140 is configured to mate with the body 120. The mouthpiece 140 can be configured to mate with the body 120 by means of a threaded connection, magnetism, snap fit, fastening, and / or any other suitable technique for connecting components. In some aspects, the mouthpiece 140 can be integral with the body 120. The mouthpiece 140 includes a front end portion 140a, a rear end portion 140b, and a third conduit 142. The third conduit 142 includes an inner surface 142b that defines a passage 142a therethrough. The third conduit 142 is in fluid communication with the second conduit 122. The inner diameter of the third conduit 142 is configured to transition from the inner diameter of the second conduit 122 to a cross-sectional area approximately equal to the cross-sectional area of the inner diameter of the first conduit 132. The mouthpiece 140 can be made of glass, steel, alloy, ceramic, polycarbonate, polyamide, engineering thermoplastics, stone, and / or any other suitable material.
[0046] In some aspects, the body 120 can include one or more inlets 126 (e.g., an oil inlet) to introduce fluid from a container 127 into the atomizer 130 and / or the wicking material 134. The inlet 126 is disposed near the atomizer 130. In other aspects, the body 120 can include an outlet 124 (e.g., an air outlet). The outlet 124 is configured to allow vapor and / or air to be released outward from the device 100 when the mouthpiece 140 is attached to the body 120.
[0047] Figures 2A to 2C An exemplary layout of the second conduit 122 is shown. Figure 2A It is shown that the second conduit 122 can be constructed in a way that causes a Venturi effect, which is a reduction in fluid pressure caused by vapor flowing through a constricted region. In such a construction, the second conduit 122 can narrow at the front end portion 120a of the body 120 such that the inner diameter of the second conduit 122 is equal to the inner diameter of the first conduit 132. The inner diameter of the second conduit 122 can narrow linearly, exponentially, or in another suitable manner. Figure 2B It is shown that the vapor flow rate in the second conduit 122 can be controlled by utilizing an insert 128 disposed within the second conduit 122. As Figure 2B and Figure 2CAs shown, the insert 128 may include one or more angled or inclined fins 202 configured to swirl steam through the second conduit 122. Although three fins 202 are shown, any suitable number of fins may be employed. The fins 202 may have any suitable shape and / or angle. The insert 128 may be a thermally conductive material and / or may be constructed of another suitable material. In various aspects, the geometry of the insert 128 may be formed within the body 120 and / or the second conduit 122.
[0048] Figures 3A to 3C An exemplary configuration of the third conduit 142 is shown. The inner diameter of the third conduit 142 may decrease linearly, exponentially, or may have any other suitable curved portion. Figure 3A A shorter third conduit 142 is shown having a distinct curved portion between the inner diameter of the third conduit 142 that matches the inner diameter of the second conduit 122 and the inner diameter of the third conduit 142 that matches the inner diameter of the first conduit 132. Figure 3B An elongate third conduit 142 is shown having a gentle, less distinct curved portion between the inner diameter of the third conduit 142 that matches the inner diameter of the second conduit 122 and the inner diameter of the third conduit 142 that matches the inner diameter of the first conduit 132. As Figure 3C shown, the third conduit 142 may maintain a consistent inner diameter; while the reduction in the inner diameter cross-sectional area occurs within the second conduit 122, reducing to equal the inner diameter cross-sectional area of the first conduit 132 ( Figure 2A ).
[0049] Figures 4A to 4C The third conduit 142 is shown in relation to the appearance of the mouthpiece 140. Both the third conduit 142 and the mouthpiece 140 may be circular and the diameter may decrease linearly towards the front end portion 140a ( Figure 4A ). In various aspects, the mouthpiece 140 may alternatively maintain a consistent outer diameter ( Figure 4C ). From the front end portion 140a to the rear end portion 140b of the mouthpiece 140, the shape of the cross-sectional area of the third conduit 142 may be different ( Figure 4B ).
[0050] Figure 5 An alternative configuration of the device 100’ is shown, which includes a container 150 within the body 120. The container 150 includes a front end portion 150a, a rear end portion 150b, and a fourth conduit 152 having an inner diameter greater than the inner diameter of the first conduit 132. The fourth conduit 152 includes an inner surface 152b that defines a passageway 152a therethrough. As Figure 5As shown, the atomizer 130 can be disposed within the fourth conduit 152. The fourth conduit 152 can be in fluid communication with the first conduit 132 and the third conduit 142. In various aspects, the inner diameter of the third conduit 142 can be configured to transition from the inner diameter of the fourth conduit 152 to a cross-sectional area equal to the cross-sectional area of the inner diameter of the first conduit 132. The outer shapes of the body 120 and the power terminal 110 can be non-cylindrical. The power terminal 110 can include a wire 114 that connects the power terminal 110 to the atomizer 130. The wire 114 can be connected to a conductive pin 112. In various aspects, the power terminal 110 can include a magnet 116, wherein the magnet 116 is configured to allow the power terminal 110 to connect the device 100' to a compatible dispensing device battery terminal.
[0051] Figure 6 A potential disposable integrated configuration of the device 100” is shown. Refer to Figure 6 , where all components, including the power terminal 110, are within a single body 120. To maintain a seal within the device 100”, in various aspects, a gasket 144 can be disposed between the body 120 and the mouthpiece 140.
[0052] Refer to Figure 7 , which shows a flowchart of a method 700 for dispensing and regulating vapor according to the present disclosure. Although Figure 7 the steps in
[0053] are shown in a particular order, these steps do not all need to be performed in the specified order, and certain steps can be performed in a different order. Such variations are contemplated within the scope of the present disclosure. Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 ) receive fluid and atomize it into vapor. For example, a user can atomize the fluid by energizing the power terminal 110 and / or by inhaling on the mouthpiece 140. Energy can be supplied to the atomizer 130 through the power terminal 110 (e.g., through a battery) to atomize the fluid into vapor. The fluid stored in the container 127 can enter the atomizer through an inlet 126 in the body 120. The fluid can be dispersed into the atomizer 130 through wicking material 134 disposed on the outer surface of the atomizer 130 within the container 127. The first conduit 132 of the atomizer 130 is in fluid communication with the second conduit 122 of the body 120. The inner diameter of the second conduit 122 is greater than the inner diameter of the first conduit 132.
[0054] In step 704, the vapor flows from the first conduit 132 to the second conduit 122 ( Figure 1)。Since the second duct 122 is larger than the first duct 132, the steam expands and cools. Due to the volumetric expansion between the first duct 132 and the second duct 122, the density of the steam is reduced, thus lowering the temperature of the steam. In various aspects, the steam can flow through the insert 128 disposed within the second duct 122. When the steam flows through the second duct 122, the insert 128 can cause further dissipation of the steam temperature. The second duct is in fluid communication with the third duct 142 of the mouthpiece 140. The inner diameter cross-sectional area of the third duct 142 is ultimately equal to the inner diameter cross-sectional area of the first duct 132.
[0055] Finally, in step 706, when the steam flows into the third duct 142, the steam within the second duct 122 is compressed. The expansion and compression of the steam cools the steam temperature relative to the initial temperature when the steam was atomized. When the steam flows through the third duct 142 and exits the mouthpiece 140, the user obtains dense and temperature-regulated steam. The disclosed technology provides the following benefits: the steam density can be adjusted, and steam can be provided at a lower temperature than can be provided by open-airflow or restricted-airflow systems. Thus, the final temperature and density of the steam are consistent and / or within the same range as the initial temperature and density of the steam.
[0056] Certain aspects of the present disclosure may include some or all of the above advantages and / or one or more other advantages that are obvious to those skilled in the art from the accompanying drawings, description, and claims included herein, or may not include any of these advantages. Additionally, although specific advantages have been listed above, various aspects of the present disclosure may include all or part of the listed advantages and / or other advantages not specifically listed above, or may not include any of these advantages.
[0057] The various aspects disclosed herein are examples of the present disclosure and may be embodied in various forms. For example, although some aspects herein are described as separate aspects, each aspect herein may be combined with one or more other aspects herein. The specific structural and functional details disclosed herein should not be construed as limiting, but rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching those skilled in the art to employ the present disclosure in almost any suitable detailed structure in different ways. Throughout the description of the drawings, like reference numerals may refer to like or identical elements.
[0058] The phrases "in one aspect", "in aspects", "in various aspects", "in some aspects", or "in other aspects" may each refer to one or more of the same or different exemplary aspects provided in the present disclosure. A phrase of the form "A or B" means "(A), (B), or (A and B)". A phrase of the form "at least one of A, B, or C" means "(A); (B); (C); (A and B); (A and C); (B and C); or (A, B, and C)".
[0059] It should be understood that the foregoing description is merely illustrative of the present disclosure. Without departing from the present disclosure, those skilled in the art can devise various alternative and modifications. Accordingly, the present disclosure is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations. The aspects described in connection with the accompanying drawings are presented merely to illustrate certain examples of the present disclosure. Other elements, steps, methods, and techniques that are not materially different from the elements, steps, methods, and techniques described above and / or in the appended claims should also be within the scope of the present disclosure.
Claims
1. An apparatus for dispensing and regulating vapor, the apparatus comprising: An atomizer including a first conduit; A body including a front end portion, a rear end portion, and a second conduit, the inner diameter of the second conduit being greater than the inner diameter of the first conduit, wherein the rear end portion of the body is in fluid communication with the atomizer; and A mouthpiece including a front end portion, a rear end portion, and a third conduit, wherein the rear end portion of the mouthpiece is in fluid communication with the front end portion of the body, and wherein the cross-sectional area of the front end portion of the mouthpiece is approximately equal to the cross-sectional area of the inner diameter of the first conduit.
2. The device according to claim 1, wherein The cross-sectional area of the rear end portion of the third conduit is approximately equal to the cross-sectional area of the inner diameter of the second conduit, and wherein the cross-sectional area of the third conduit gradually decreases towards the front end portion of the third conduit.
3. The device according to claim 1 further comprises a power supply terminal configured to supply energy to the atomizer, wherein, The power terminal is configured to mate with the rear end portion of the body.
4. The device according to claim 1, wherein, The body further includes an outlet configured to allow fluid to be released from the body.
5. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The body further includes an inlet configured to allow fluid to enter the body.
6. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a wicking material, wherein, The wicking material is adjacent to the atomizer, and wherein the wicking material is configured to supply fluid to the atomizer.
7. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising an insert configured to control fluid movement, wherein, The insert is disposed within the second conduit.
8. An apparatus for dispensing and regulating vapor, comprising: An atomizer including a first conduit; A body including a second conduit; A mouthpiece including a front end portion, a rear end portion, and a third conduit, the cross-sectional area of the front end portion of the third conduit being approximately equal to the cross-sectional area of the inner diameter of the first conduit; And A container disposed within the second conduit, the container including a front end portion, a rear end portion, and a fourth conduit, the inner diameter of the fourth conduit being greater than the inner diameter of the first conduit, wherein the front end portion of the container is in fluid communication with the rear end portion of the mouthpiece, and wherein the rear end portion of the container is in fluid communication with the atomizer.
9. The device according to claim 8, wherein, The cross-sectional area of the rear end portion of the third conduit is approximately equal to the cross-sectional area of the inner diameter of the fourth conduit, and wherein the cross-sectional area of the third conduit gradually decreases towards the front end portion of the third conduit.
10. The apparatus according to claim 8, further comprising a power terminal configured to supply energy to the atomizer.
11. The device according to claim 8, wherein, The body further includes an outlet configured to allow fluid to be released from the body.
12. The apparatus according to claim 8, wherein, The body further includes an inlet configured to allow fluid to enter the body.
13. The apparatus according to claim 8, further comprising a wicking material, wherein, The wicking material is adjacent to the atomizer, and wherein the wicking material is configured to supply fluid to the atomizer.
14. The apparatus according to claim 8, further comprising an insert configured to control fluid flow, wherein, The insert is disposed within the fourth conduit.
15. A method for dispensing and regulating vapor, the method comprising: Atomizing a fluid through an atomizer having a first conduit in fluid communication with a second conduit of a body, the second conduit being larger than the first conduit; Expanding the fluid when the fluid enters the second conduit, wherein the second conduit is in fluid communication with a third conduit of a mouthpiece; and Compressing the fluid when the fluid enters the third conduit.
16. The method according to claim 15 further comprises: When the fluid enters the third conduit, reducing the temperature of the fluid from a first temperature to a second temperature.
17. The method according to claim 15, wherein, Performing the atomization by causing the fluid to enter the atomizer through wicking material disposed around an outer surface of the atomizer.
18. The method according to claim 15, further comprising: Supplying energy to the atomizer through power terminals.
19. The method according to claim 15, further comprising: Causing the fluid to enter and exit the body through a port.
20. The method according to claim 15 further comprises: Controlling movement of the fluid through the second conduit by an insert disposed within the second conduit.