Aerosol Device Cigarette Detection Heater Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional aerosol generating apparatuses require manual operation of a heating button to start and stop heating, leading to potential battery consumption due to user carelessness and lack of cigarette detection.
Innovation Solution
An aerosol generating apparatus that automatically detects the insertion and removal of a cigarette to control heater activation and deactivation, eliminating the need for manual button pressing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of energy
If manual heating button operation is used, then device complexity is reduced, but energy consumption increases due to unnecessary heating when cigarette is not inserted
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically detects cigarette insertion and controls heating without manual button operation. The detection mechanism monitors the holder state and autonomously activates or deactivates the heater, eliminating unnecessary energy consumption while reducing operational complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The heating control is based on feedback from the cigarette insertion detection mechanism. When the holder detects a cigarette is inserted, it sends a signal to activate heating; when the cigarette is removed, it automatically stops heating, creating a closed-loop control system that prevents energy waste.
2Ease of operation
If automatic cigarette detection is implemented, then energy consumption is reduced, but device complexity increases due to additional detection mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The detection mechanism automatically monitors holder state and triggers heating control without requiring user intervention. The system self-regulates based on whether a cigarette is detected in the holder, simplifying user operation while managing complexity through automation.
Solution Approach 2:
The detection mechanism is pre-configured to automatically respond to cigarette insertion or removal events. The system is prepared in advance to activate or deactivate heating based on the detection state, eliminating the need for manual button pressing and improving ease of operation.
3Duration of action of stationary object
If heating continues without cigarette removal detection, then heating stability is maintained, but energy waste increases due to continuous heating
Solution Approach 1:
The system continuously monitors the holder state through the detection mechanism and uses this feedback to control heater operation. When cigarette removal is detected, the system immediately stops heating, preventing energy waste while maintaining heating stability during active use.
Solution Approach 2:
The detection mechanism periodically checks the holder state to determine whether the cigarette is still inserted. This periodic monitoring allows the system to maintain heating during normal use and automatically stop when the cigarette is removed, optimizing energy consumption without compromising heating stability.
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
Enhances user convenience by automating heating control and reduces unnecessary battery consumption through intelligent cigarette detection.
Implementation Method 1
a heater (30) disposed inside the case (10) so that a front end (31) is inserted into the receiving space (20v) of the container (20) and heating the cigarette (7)
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AI summary
The present invention relates to an aerosol generating apparatus comprising: a case; a container which is installed inside the case to move in a longitudinal direction of the case and includes a receiving space receiving a cigarette; a heater which is disposed inside the case so that a front end is inserted into the receiving space of the container and heats the cigarette when electricity is applied; an elastic support part which elastically supports the container with respect to the case; and a switch which detects whether the cigarette is inserted or not to apply electricity to the heater.